Just as the Ninth Brother, King Xiaoyao, had predicted, after spending four hundred million years, Fang Chen had successfully comprehended the first Profound Mystery of Fire.
Boom!
His entire body was enveloped by flames. He was like a walking flame, and his body was ignited by the flames. Fang Chen felt like he was brimming with power. A casual punch could cause the flames to undergo a qualitative change.
"Profound Mystery of Fire."
Fang Chen murmured. After comprehending the Profound Mystery of Fire, his understanding of the Dao of Fire had grown even stronger. Moreover, he could sense that he could sense the aura of fire in the air at any time. In other words, his affinity with fire had increased.
However, he wasn't arrogant. He had spent four hundred million years to comprehend the first Profound Mystery of Fire.
It had to be known that there were over nine thousand Profound Mysteries of Fire. To comprehend all of them was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. But within the peach blossom forest, there were thirty-six thousand five hundred Profound Mysteries.
Just thinking about it gave him a headache. Sometimes, he wondered if there was anyone in the three thousand Great Daos who could comprehend all thirty-six thousand five hundred Profound Mysteries.
Clearly, that was impossible.
"Congratulations. In just four hundred million years, you've comprehended the first Profound Mystery." The gatekeeper suddenly appeared, smiling at him.
Fang Chen curled his lips. Wasn't the word 'just' a little too harsh?
He felt that four hundred million years was too long.
"You don't know. The first time you come in contact with a Profound Mystery, and also comprehend a Profound Mystery, is often the most difficult. For you to comprehend the first Profound Mystery of Fire in four hundred million years, this speed is already very fast. In the entire three thousand Great Daos, you can be ranked in the top thirty." The gatekeeper seemed to have seen through Fang Chen's thoughts.
"Top thirty?"
Fang Chen was stunned. He hadn't expected that after four hundred million years, he would be ranked in the top thirty.
"The first Profound Mystery is equivalent to a mountain. After climbing over it, it'll be much easier. However, the Profound Mysteries themselves are the basic structure of the world. There are too many things involved. In this aspect, you must not bite off more than you can chew." The gatekeeper explained many things about the Profound Mysteries to Fang Chen, and even gave him some examples.
This was to prevent Fang Chen from biting off more than he could chew, and to lay a solid foundation.
"Thank you for your guidance." Fang Chen cupped his fists and thanked him.
Solidifying his foundation. He had stumbled all the way from the Ancient Sword Continent. No one knew better than him how important it was to solidify one's foundation.
The reason he was able to make it this far was because of his tenacious will.
Now that he had comprehended the first Arcana of Fire, he did not feel complacent. Instead, he used the identity token of the disciple of the White Emperor Palace to enter the Dark Net.
Weng!
After 400 million years, the people of the White Emperor Palace once again received news that the murderer of the White Emperor Palace's disciples had appeared.
Very quickly, the people from the White Emperor Palace rushed over and surrounded Fang Chen. This time, they came aggressively, wanting to force Fang Chen to reveal his identity in the real world.
Because too much time had passed, the White Emperor Palace had lost their patience.
"Hmph."
Fang Chen coldly snorted. He ignored the people from the White Emperor Palace and walked straight to the downtown area.
The rules of the Dark Net were very strict. Once someone broke the rules, they would be killed. Their consciousness would be shattered, and their physical body in the real world would also be damaged. If it was light, they would be seriously injured, and if it was heavy, they would die. Therefore, even though the people from the White Emperor Palace hated Fang Chen, they could do nothing.
"Kid, if you have the ability, then come to the arena." Suddenly, the people from the White Emperor Palace said coldly.
Fang Chen stopped in his tracks and turned to look at them. "Why should I?"
Whoosh!
The people from the White Emperor Palace took out a scroll and said, "This is a precious Arcana Truth that I exchanged my points for not long ago. If you can defeat me in the arena, I will give it to you."
Fang Chen had originally planned to ignore the people from the White Emperor Palace, but when he heard about the Arcana Truth, he was tempted.
He had come to the Dark Net this time to inquire about the Arcana. He did not expect that someone would send him a pillow when he was about to doze off.
He was determined to get this Arcana Truth.
"Why should I believe you?"
In truth, Fang Chen was already impatient to fight in the arena. However, he did not show it on his face. Furthermore, he did not trust the people from the White Emperor Palace.
After all, this Arcana Truth was extremely precious. It required a huge amount of points to exchange for. What if he won and the people from the White Emperor Palace refused to accept it?
As expected, the people from the White Emperor Palace were anxious.
"We can find a witness."
The people from the White Emperor Palace said, "Arena challenges are often witnessed by the staff of the Dark Net. Both sides have to hand over the wager to the staff in front of everyone. That way, the loser will have no chance to back out."
"Alright, I agree. But I don't have anything on me that can match the Arcana Truth."
Fang Chen shrugged. He did have some good things on him, such as the Heaven Splitting Axe. But he couldn't take them out as a wager, right?
The people from the White Emperor Palace hurriedly waved their hands. "We don't need anything from you. As long as you lose, leave your life behind."
Fang Chen pretended to hesitate for a moment before nodding in agreement.
Soon, the people from the White Emperor Palace found a witness. It was a staff member called Master Bitter Zen. He had a high prestige in the Dark Net. There had been no problems in the arena matches that he had witnessed so far.
"Master Bitter Zen, the two of us would like to have an arena match. Please be our witness."
The people from the White Emperor Palace took out the Arcana Truth and handed it to Master Bitter Zen. Then, they explained everything clearly.
Master Bitter Zen put his palms together and asked, "Are you willing?"
Fang Chen nodded in agreement. Soon, under the witness of Master Bitter Zen, the two stepped into the arena.
"Before the two of you fight, let me explain the rules …" Master Bitter Zen explained the rules to both parties as usual. After both parties agreed, he announced the start of the battle.
Soon, many people were attracted to the arena.
"Oh?
Isn't that the people from the White Emperor Palace?
Who is he fighting? "
"Even Master Bitter Zen is here. I'm really curious who will win this battle."
Many people came because of Master Bitter Zen's reputation. They didn't know Fang Chen at all, nor did they bother to know him.
Faced with the contempt of the people from the White Emperor Palace, Fang Chen sneered inwardly. You'll cry when you lose. If it weren't for the Arcana Truth, he wouldn't have bothered to fight or even pay attention to the people from the White Emperor Palace.
But now.
His real body was in the peach blossom forest. He was in urgent need of the Arcana Truth to improve his knowledge of the Arcana.
Boom! Boom!
Boom! Because the Dark Net was a virtual space, only Divine Consciousness could enter. Therefore, the arena match was also a battle of Divine Consciousness. It wasn't as noisy as a battle between real bodies. Basically, it was a battle of Divine Consciousness. As long as one could crack the opponent's Divine Consciousness, one would win.
Basically, no matter how the battle was fought, it wouldn't hurt the Divine Consciousness, let alone the real body.
Unless a top expert made a move, it was possible to destroy the Divine Consciousness and penetrate the real body through the shattered Divine Consciousness.