Time passed quietly.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. Gu Zong and Shengyun Wu had already stayed in the Reverence Sword Sect for a month.
In this month, Fang Chen's Daluo Soul Slaughter Flame had successfully reached the first level. At this time, Fang Chen's soul had advanced from the early stages of the Red Rank to the middle stages, the late stages, the peak stages, and now the early stages of the Orange Rank.
With his soul reaching the Orange Rank, Fang Chen's strength had increased by another level.
During this period of time, Fang Chen had not only cultivated the Daluo Soul Slaughter Flame, but he had also taken care of his physical body. With the help of the Godfiend Physique, Fang Chen's physical body had reached the peak of a Two-Star Dao Body. He was only a step away from a Three-Star Dao Body.
To put it simply, in this month, Fang Chen's strength had increased by leaps and bounds.
The current Fang Chen could instantly kill an early stage Qi Hai warrior. He could also easily defeat a mid stage Qi Hai warrior. Even if he were to face a late stage Qi Hai warrior, Fang Chen would still dare to challenge them.
However, because of the difference in cultivation level, Fang Chen was still a far cry from the number one outer sect disciple, Xia Houwu.
Xia Houwu's cultivation level had reached the peak of the seventh level of the Qi Hai realm. He was only one step away from the eighth level of the Qi Hai realm and entering the inner sect.
However, Xia Houwu was stuck at this level and could not break through.
However, even so, within the outer court, no one was able to shake Xia Houwu's position.
With Fang Chen's current strength, he could be ranked in the top ten or even top five of the outer sect. However, Fang Chen kept a low profile and did not display his strength. Many disciples only knew of him from a month ago.
"Daluo Soul Slaughter Flame, the first level of the Divine Demon Body." In the courtyard, Fang Chen suddenly opened his eyes and said softly.
Of course, during this time, Fang Chen also tried to cultivate the Wind and Cloud Mental Cultivation Method. However, the Wind and Cloud Mental Cultivation Method was stuck at the eighth level. For some unknown reason, no matter how Fang Chen cultivated, he could not advance any further.
Without successfully cultivating the ninth level of the Wind and Cloud Sutra, Fang Chen would not be able to cultivate the Wind and Cloud Heaven Extinguishing Scripture, which made him speechless.
After Fang Chen's cultivation reached a bottleneck, he came out of seclusion one day. His face was filled with an excited smile.
"Hahaha." Gu Zong laughed wildly.
After receiving the news, Marquis Shengyun and Fang Chen quickly arrived at Gu Zong's courtyard. They saw Gu Zong holding a weapon in his hand, his face full of excitement.
"It's done."
Seeing Gu Zong's expression, Marquis Shengyun knew that Gu Zong had finished cultivating his weapon.
"This time, it's all thanks to Fang Chen's meteoric iron." Gu Zong laughed maniacally as he spoke to Fang Chen and Marquis Shengyun.
After a long time, Gu Zong calmed down and slowly explained his situation.
After listening to Gu Zong, Fang Chen and Marquis Shengyun were also excited. They had not expected that Gu Zong would actually reach the threshold of a martial grandmaster by chance.
It had to be known that above the martial grandmaster level was the martial grandmaster level. Although there was only a one-step difference between the two levels, the difference was huge.
Even in the entire Nanling Mountains, a martial grandmaster could be considered a top blacksmith. However, a martial grandmaster could not be considered a martial grandmaster in the Nanling Mountains.
Martial grandmasters could refine spirit weapons, while martial grandmasters could refine heaven-defying mysterious weapons.
"You have reached the threshold of a martial grandmaster?" asked Marquis Shengyun.
"That's right. I have already reached the threshold of a martial grandmaster. In less than three years, I will definitely be able to enter the ranks of martial grandmasters," said Gu Zong solemnly.
"Congratulations, haha." Marquis Shengyun was also happy for Gu Zong.
"Congratulations, Master," said Fang Chen.
Although the Golden Crown Nation was a large country, it was only a large country in the Nanling Mountains. This place was not the true stage.
If he could break through to the martial grandmaster realm, then even in the Nanling Mountains, he would be considered an expert.
After that, the three of them chatted for a long time. In the end, Fang Chen suggested for his master to fuse the low tier Hidden Dragon Sword and the middle tier Starriver Sword together.
Gu Zong gladly agreed.
Three days later, a brand new longsword appeared in front of Fang Chen. This longsword's body was silver, and there were specks of starlight on it.
Gu Zong was a grandmaster blacksmith, so fusing two longswords was extremely easy. In just three days, he had managed to fuse the two longswords together.
After the fusion, the longsword's grade had risen, becoming a high tier spirit weapon. That made Fang Chen very excited.
"Fang Chen, what do you think of this longsword?" Gu Zong handed the longsword to Fang Chen.
Fang Chen fiddled with it for a moment, feeling that it was not bad. He was very happy inside. With a high tier spirit weapon, his strength would once again increase.
"Since it's a fusion of two swords, then I'll call it the Hidden Star Sword," said Fang Chen inwardly.
From now on, the Hidden Star Sword would be Fang Chen's battle companion for a very long time.
After doing all this, Gu Zong requested to leave. That was because he had touched upon the threshold of a martial grandmaster and needed to temper himself outside.
After Gu Zong left, Marquis Shengyun also took his leave.
In the blink of an eye, the two experts had both left. As for Fang Chen's life, it had once more returned to normal.
It had already been a long time since he had arrived in Sword Prefecture City, and Fang Chen's strength had already reached the peak of outer sect disciples.
Not long after Gu Zong and Marquis Shengyun left, Zi Xin appeared in front of Fang Chen's courtyard, shouting, "Fang Chen, get the hell out here!"
Zi Xin's clamor attracted the attention of many disciples. They wanted to see who was stronger between Fang Chen and Zi Xin.
"Fang Chen, do you want to be a coward for the rest of your life?" Zi Xin continued to shout when he saw that there was no response.
Time slowly passed. After a full hour, there was no response from Fang Chen's courtyard at all.
Zi Xin was furious. Fang Chen was definitely afraid of him and did not dare to come out.
"Fang Chen, I don't believe that you'll just stay here and not come out!" Zi Xin was furious.
At this moment, in the courtyard, Fang Chen had a mocking expression on his face. In his opinion, Zi Xin was not his opponent at all. He disdained to make a move against Zi Xin.
Just like that, Zi Xin waited for seven days before he left.
That was because today was the day of the outer sect's spirit sword competition.
On this day, Fang Chen also appeared in the square. Fang Chen's appearance attracted the attention of many disciples.
Zi Xin naturally saw Fang Chen. "Fang Chen, you trash, are you finally willing to show yourself?"
Fang Chen acted as if he did not hear Zi Xin's words. He did not even look at Zi Xin. This made many disciples think that Fang Chen was afraid of Zi Xin.
At this moment, Wei Wushuang walked in front of Fang Chen and whispered, "Junior Brother Fang, be careful of Zi Xin."
Fang Chen nodded to Wei Wushuang. Immediately after, the competition for spirit sword resources began.
After six hours, the competition for spirit sword resources ended. This time, Fang Chen obtained a total of 48 hours of spirit sword resources, which shocked countless disciples.
Just after the competition for spirit sword resources ended, Zi Xin appeared in front of Fang Chen and blocked Fang Chen's path.
"Fang Chen, hand over your spirit sword resources and kneel down to apologize to me. Perhaps I will let you go." Zi Xin said arrogantly.
Fang Chen raised his head and looked at Zi Xin. He immediately said, "I don't know where you get your confidence from."
Fang Chen did not argue with Zi Xin because he thought that Zi Xin was not worthy of him making a move. However, Zi Xin thought that Fang Chen was afraid of him.
Fang Chen had repeatedly endured, but Zi Xin actually dared to set his sights on Fang Chen. This made Fang Chen unable to bear it.
"Hmph, kid, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit." Zi Xin said coldly.
Fang Chen shook his head slightly and said, "You really want to challenge me?"
Hearing Fang Chen's words, Zi Xin solemnly said, "Do you dare accept my challenge?"
"My sword is used to kill people." Fang Chen softly said.
Zi Xin laughed, thinking that Fang Chen was just trying to scare him. "Do you think I'm so easily scared? Let me tell you, if you don't hand over your spirit sword resources today, don't even think about leaving here."
Zi Xin's body emitted a terrifying aura as he wildly spoke.
Some of the stronger disciples in the plaza had already left. A battle of this level was not something they were interested in.
However, the majority of the weaker disciples were gathered in a circle, watching the two of them.
"It's too bad you can't kill people here." Fang Chen sighed.
The Sword Reverence Sect also had its own rules. Other than the life and death arena, you could fight anywhere else, but you couldn't kill people below your level.
So Fang Chen felt that it was a pity. If this was the life and death arena, Zi Xin would have already died.
"Haha, Fang Chen, since you want to die so much, then I'll fulfill your wish. As an outer disciple of the Sword Reverence Sect, I challenge you to a life and death battle. Do you dare accept?"
"Why wouldn't I dare?" said Fang Chen.
"Alright, since you dare accept, then let's go to the life and death arena right now."
At this moment, Mo Yiqing appeared. Looking at the two of them, he said, "A life and death battle requires the approval of the Elder Assembly."
Although Mo Yiqing wanted Fang Chen dead, he couldn't ignore the Sword Reverence Sect's rules.
"I'll go apply right now. Fang Chen, you can just wait for your death."
After that, Zi Xin turned around and left. Mo Yiqing looked at Fang Chen thoughtfully.
At noon, the Elder Assembly sent out news that Zi Xin and Fang Chen's life and death battle had been approved. The two of them could fight in the afternoon.
This news caused an uproar among the disciples. After Mo Han, Zi Xin was the second disciple to challenge Fang Chen to a life and death battle.
Zi Xin's strength was several times greater than Mo Han's. They wondered if he would be able to kill Fang Chen this time.
The afternoon quickly arrived. Many disciples had already arrived in front of the life and death arena.
Zi Xin had also arrived early. Elder Mo Yiqing had also come with him.
After a while, Fang Chen also arrived.
"Fang Chen, do you have anything else you want to say?" Zi Xin looked at Fang Chen.
He knew that in a moment, Fang Chen would die. It was still not too late to say anything.
"What do I want to say?" Fang Chen shook his head. "You're so stupid."
As soon as Fang Chen finished speaking, anger appeared on Zi Xin's face. Even at this time, Fang Chen was still running his mouth.
"Fang Chen, you're courting death," said Zi Xin coldly.
Following the Law Enforcement Elder's words, Zi Xin's body emitted a terrifying aura. A longsword suddenly appeared in his hand.
"It's time to intimidate the others."
Fang Chen softly said. In the next instant, the Hidden Star Sword appeared in his hand. He directly used the sixth level of the Water and Fire Sword Technique.
Whoosh!
There was no sound. The life and death arena was calm, as if nothing had happened.
Fang Chen held the Hidden Star Sword in his hand and didn't move in the slightest, whereas Zi Xin who was opposite him didn't move in the slightest as well.
"Zi Xin, what are you doing?!" Mo Yiqing roared.
Bang!
Just as Mo Yiqing finished speaking, blood flowed out of the corner of Zi Xin's mouth. Then his body directly fell to the ground, lifeless.
Whoosh!
There was an uproar in front of the life and death arena. Countless disciples were shocked.
They didn't even see how Fang Chen had attacked. Zi Xin had died just like that.