Chapter 80: Everything Progresses Toward a Better Future

Chapter 80: Everything Progresses Toward a Better Future

Inside the pavilion.

Wang Yuandao's gaze lingered on Chen Feng before shifting to the dragon-shaped saintly herb.

"Disciple, do you know what a saintly herb signifies?" Wang Yuandao took a deep breath before asking solemnly.

"It means Master might be able to extend his lifespan somewhat..." Chen Feng's tone wasn't entirely certain, after all, his own cultivation level was still too low.

"Hahahaha..."

Wang Yuandao couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing this.

It took a while before he finally calmed down.

"Indeed, this saintly herb can extend my lifespan. However, it isn't just any ordinary saintly herb—it contains the essence of a true dragon. Its greatest effect isn't prolonging my life, but rather..."

Wang Yuandao paused briefly but didn't keep him in suspense.

"...healing my damaged foundation, allowing me the possibility of merging with the Dao once more. Not only that, but it will also significantly increase my chances of success..."

As he finished speaking, Wang Yuandao felt increasingly moved, while Chen Feng stood frozen before being overwhelmed with joy.

His initial thought had only been to extend his master's lifespan. As for merging with the Dao, he had no solutions or leads at this stage.

Yet, by sheer coincidence, he had stumbled upon the answer.

Chen Feng felt even more grateful for his decision to keep the saintly herb and create the illusion that he had no choice but to hand it over.

"Master, no matter what, you must take this saintly herb," Chen Feng said with utmost seriousness. "You need it. With it, not only will your injuries heal and your lifespan extend, but you can also attempt merging with the Dao again. Once you succeed, our Juejian Peak will endure, and I still need your protection now."

"You..."

Wang Yuandao pointed at Chen Feng.

"Very well. I do indeed need it greatly. This time, I shall accept your kindness."

Chen Feng couldn't help but smile.

He had been worried that his master might refuse out of courtesy, which would have been troublesome.

"Disciple, from now on, focus on cultivating safely within the sect. You must lay the foundation of the Supreme Body Forging Realm before attempting to open your acupoints," Wang Yuandao said as he directly accepted the dragon-shaped saintly herb. "As for me... I will now enter seclusion to heal my foundation and attempt merging with the Dao once more."

"This disciple wishes Master success in merging with the Dao," Chen Feng immediately bowed. "May the glory of Juejian Peak continue."

"Hahahaha... I shall accept your auspicious words," Wang Yuandao laughed heartily.

......

Tianyuan Sacred Land.

"Third Saint Master Meng, are you certain the one who intervened from Huntian Sect was a Quasi-Emperor?" The Tianyuan Grand Saint Master sat at the head of the hall, his aura overwhelmingly powerful, yet his expression was grave as he questioned.

"Indeed. That aura and Dao resonance, the mastery of stellar divine power—there is no doubt it was a Quasi-Emperor," Meng Feng replied, still shaken by the experience.

"It seems our earlier concerns were justified. Huntian Sect actually has a living Quasi-Emperor. One who wields stellar divine power—could it be the Lianxing Ancestor?" The Second Saint Master also spoke, his expression solemn. "The question is, how many Quasi-Emperors does Huntian Sect still have?"

"Precisely. If we are to act against Huntian Sect, we must first clarify this matter."

The elders present all voiced their opinions.

Even if Huntian Sect only had one Quasi-Emperor, eliminating them would be no easy task.

After all, only a Quasi-Emperor could oppose another Quasi-Emperor.

The Tianyuan Sacred Land naturally also had Quasi-Emperors, but they were either away on journeys, in seclusion, or in deep slumber. They could not be summoned lightly. If the Huntian Sect possessed more than one Quasi-Emperor, they would have to be taken even more seriously.

"At its peak, the Huntian Sect was no weaker than our Tianyuan Sacred Land. Investigate—we must determine exactly how many Quasi-Emperors and Saint Realm experts the Huntian Sect still has. Only by uncovering the truth can we plan our next move. For now, we shall leave them be," the Great Holy Master declared. "Additionally, keep close watch on the movements of Huntian Sect's peerless geniuses. If any of them leave the sect, seize the opportunity to eliminate them."

Not only the Tianyuan Sacred Land but also the Juejian Palace, Tian Dao Sect, and Qi Sha Hall had set their sights on the Huntian Sect.

Especially Chen Feng—he must die!

...

Becoming a Sect Heir Candidate had little impact on Chen Feng's daily life. He ate, slept, and cultivated as usual. The only difference was that his master had entered seclusion. Chen Feng speculated that when his master emerged, he might have successfully reached the Dao Integration Realm, his strength surging dramatically.

"With my master's Transcendent Realm peak strength already rivaling some Dao Integration Realm experts, how much more powerful will he become after breaking through?"

"I must also strive harder in my cultivation, aiming to achieve the Supreme Body Forging Realm as soon as possible, unlock my Hidden Treasure, and master Destiny Power. After that, I'll focus on opening my apertures to break through to the Aperture Opening Realm, then find time to return home."

His sixth-level peak Huntian Sword Body granted him an exceptionally vigorous and abundant qi and blood, allowing him to refine even purer and more potent Force. With an unlimited supply of Blood Coagulation True Pills and other resources, Chen Feng could feel his cultivation improving every day.

In just a few days, he reached the peak of the Eleventh Transformation of the Body Forging Realm, his strength increasing significantly.

"Refining Golden Muscles Jade Bones is far more difficult than Copper Skin Iron Bones..." Chen Feng mused silently.

Especially since he had repeatedly seized opportunities, reaped immense benefits, and forged an extraordinary foundation. On top of that, achieving the sixth-level peak Huntian Sword Body made the refinement process at least ten times harder than before.

Cultivation and sword practice!

After stepping into the First Realm of Sword Dao—the Sword Unity Realm—Chen Feng gained deeper comprehension and insight into sword techniques. He could now wield various sword arts effortlessly, even the Juejian Thirteen Swords, with greater mastery.

In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

"Difficult... Too difficult..."

Chen Feng ended his cultivation session, exhaling a sharp, sword-like breath that shot over 20 meters before dissipating. It was as astonishing as breathing out a blade.

Despite three months of relentless training, he still hadn't succeeded in refining Golden Muscles Jade Bones or breaking through to the Twelfth Transformation of the Body Forging Realm. He couldn't help but sigh again.

However, in terms of martial arts, Chen Feng had mastered several high-grade and top-grade sword techniques, along with movement and footwork skills, further enriching his martial foundation.

"At this rate, it might take another six months before I can break through to the Twelfth Transformation..."

During this period, he had shut out all external distractions, focusing solely on cultivation.

Rising to his feet, Chen Feng stepped outside.

Standing atop Flying Leaf Cliff, gazing at the rolling sea of clouds, he suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia.

"Unknowingly, it's been over a year since I joined the Huntian Sect..."

The difference between then and now was indescribable—utterly unimaginable.

Three months ago, the Huntian Sect recruited a new batch of disciples. According to Li Xinyue, the overall talent of this group surpassed that of their own batch. Among them, over a hundred struck the drum three times, six struck it four times, and one struck it five times.

Though it was said to be five strikes, it could barely be considered six, but the sixth strike was somewhat forced and not a true sixth strike. In the end, it was evaluated as five and a half strikes. The innate divine trait possessed by this disciple was called the Primordial Spirit Dao Body, an extremely cultivation-suited physique. After assessment, it was deemed a semi-God-Grade Divine Trait with immense potential to naturally evolve into a true God-Grade Divine Trait.

This evolution was fundamentally different from Ye Yunqi's case of breaking through after suffering damage. Once successful, it would be on par with the likes of the Heavenly Star Divine Eyes, True Martial Divine Body, and Boundless Divine Veins. Moreover, the Primordial Spirit Dao Body was exceptionally suited for cultivation.

As a result, the disciple was directly taken into Huntian Palace, accepted as a disciple by Sect Leader Tuoba Wuxiang, and designated as a Sect Heir Candidate, standing on equal footing with Yuan Hualong and Chen Feng.

It must be said, talent truly matters.

For Chen Feng to earn his place as a Sect Heir Candidate, it had been no easy feat, while others achieved it effortlessly. Of course, Chen Feng harbored no resentment. Resentment would signify helplessness, and he was far from helpless.

"I wonder when Master will emerge from seclusion?"

"And Sister Xinyue, having refined the Mystic Jade Body to its peak with Dragon Marrow Spiritual Liquid, now possesses a physique comparable to a King-Grade Divine Trait. She has completed eight temperings and is now attempting the Eleventh Transformation of the Body Forging Realm..."

Everything was progressing toward a brighter future.

Suddenly, a divine decree, radiant with divine light, pierced through the sea of clouds and arrived.