"Success or failure depends on this," Elder Han said in a low voice.
Ever since they discovered Fang Chen, Elder Han and the dean had been secretly nurturing Fang Chen. They believed that he was the most promising student to enter that place.
This time, in order to let Fang Chen grow quickly, they set a trap for Fang Chen to enter the Sky Pass to train himself.
"How is Zhang Jingtao?" The dean did not dwell on the topic of Fang Chen and turned to ask.
"Although Zhang Jingtao has comprehended the True Meaning, his talent in the Sword Principle is very weak. He is not suitable," Elder Han said.
The Ancient Sword Continent was originally a continent of sword cultivators. However, as time passed, sword cultivators declined due to certain reasons, causing other martial cultivators to rise rapidly.
On the surface, the Five Elements Academy accommodated everyone, but in reality, it was nurturing inheritors of the Sword Principle.
This was also the reason why the dean and Elder Han would nurture Fang Chen with all their might.
In order to enter that place, one had to be an extremely talented sword cultivator to have a chance of entering.
If Fang Chen could comprehend the True Meaning and enter that place with it, he would definitely be valued.
Once he gained a foothold in that place, his name would spread throughout the Ancient Sword Continent. Even the Five Elements Academy would benefit from it.
"Continue to monitor the situation in the Sky Pass," the dean said.
Elder Han nodded and left the main peak of the Five Elements Peak with the Little Mouse.
Sky Pass, Tongtian Peak, before the second pass.
Fang Chen sat cross-legged and cultivated diligently.
Three months after entering the Sky Pass, Fang Chen finally broke through to the fifth level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm. At this time, Fang Chen's combat power also soared.
However, he still had no chance of winning against the orc at the seventh level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm.
However, at this time, Fang Chen also learned some techniques.
One day, the orc appeared and accepted Fang Chen's challenge.
Without another word, Fang Chen set up a supreme-grade Black Level Formation. Then, with a flick of his wrist, the True Meaning appeared and the Golden Light Bright Dragon Sword Technique was executed instantly.
Seeing this, the Beastman clenched his fists and directly punched the Supreme-Grade Profound Rank Array.
However, how could Fang Chen let him attack the array so easily?
The golden sword light shot towards the half-beast man, causing him to retreat.
"Kid, you're too weak."
The Beastman sneered and punched out with earth-shattering force, directly shattering the formation and sending Fang Chen flying.
Fang Chen, who was lying on the ground, had a helpless expression on his face. His cultivation had broken through to the fifth level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm, but he still could not defeat the demi-beast. The second stage was too difficult.
"Kid, according to the rules of the Master of Tongtian Peak, you have comprehended the True Intent Fold Form. Before you challenge me, you can choose one item," the half-beast man suddenly said.
"What is it?" Fang Chen asked hurriedly.
Huala
The Half-Beast Man shook his wrist and the scene changed. Fang Chen found himself in a huge palace.
Inside the palace, there were countless dazzling treasures.
There were cultivation techniques, secret soul techniques, powerful weapons, and even some powerful talismans and elixirs. In short, there were countless treasures here.
"This is …" Fang Chen looked around and was a little surprised.
"Kid, this is a palace in the periphery of Tongtian Peak. You can choose one item here," the Beastman said.
"Senior, can you recommend something to me?" Fang Chen asked.
When the half-beast man heard this, a smile appeared on his face. He nodded his head in satisfaction and said, "You're smart.
If it were someone else, I wouldn't even bother to recommend it. But if it's you, I can make an exception. "
Hearing the Beastman's words, Fang Chen chuckled.
"Your current cultivation is too weak. It's not possible to raise your cultivation in a short period of time.
If you want to pass this stage quickly, you have to choose something that can raise your strength, "the Beastman analyzed.
At that moment, the Beastman's wrist shook and three items appeared in his hand.
"These three items are the most suitable for you right now," said the Beastman.
The first item was a ginseng-like spirit grass. This spirit grass was called Extreme Profound Grass. If a Spirit Vortex Realm martial artist consumed it, they would be able to raise their cultivation realm by a level for a short period of time. But once the medicinal effect wore off, their cultivation realm would drop. The side effects were very great.
The second item was a glowing disc. That disc was a Saint Weapon. Although it was only a low-level Saint Weapon, its power was unimaginably strong.
This Holy Weapon could also raise a martial artist's combat power by a level for a short period of time.
However, a martial artist had to be completely compatible with the Holy Weapon. If the Holy Weapon didn't approve of them, then they would have chosen for nothing.
The third item was a Saint-tier medicinal pill called the Extreme Heaven Pill.
After consuming it, one could permanently raise their cultivation realm by a level.
"According to senior's analysis, this Extreme Heaven Pill should be the most suitable for me, right?" asked Fang Chen.
The Beastman nodded. "Correct. The Extreme Profound Grass' side effects are very great. As for the Holy Weapon, you have to consider the issue of approval. So I recommend the Extreme Heaven Pill."
The Extreme Heaven Pill could be considered a peak medicinal pill amongst Saint-tier medicinal pills.
For Spirit Vortex Realm martial artists, the first one would have the best effect. If they consumed it multiple times, it would completely lose its effect.
"Then I choose the Extreme Heaven Pill," said Fang Chen.
"To choose the Extreme Heaven Pill, you have to pay a certain amount of spirit stones," said the Beastman. This was a rule set by the Heaven Link Peak's master. He had no other choice.
"How many spirit stones?" asked Fang Chen.
"A hundred million spirit stones," said the Beastman.
A hundred million top grade spirit stones was an extremely large sum in the outside world. But within the Heaven Link Peak, it was nothing.
"One hundred million." Fang Chen was startled before he asked.
"Little fellow, that's already cheap enough. In the outside world, the Extreme Heaven Pill isn't something that can be bought with money," said the Beastman.
The Beastman was correct. In the outside world, the Extreme Heaven Pill was priceless.
Even the Five Elements Academy's Pill Cloud Saint Master, known as the strongest Saint Master in the Five Elements Province, was unable to refine the Extreme Heaven Pill.
It could be imagined just how valuable the Extreme Heaven Pill was.
"Alright, a hundred million top grade spirit stones." Fang Chen nodded. He took out a hundred million top grade spirit stones and obtained the Extreme Heaven Pill.
Crash.
The scene changed. Fang Chen once more appeared in front of the second trial.
He didn't waste any time and directly swallowed the Extreme Heaven Pill.
Rumble.
After swallowing the Zenith Pill, its majestic medicinal effects instantly flooded his Qi Sea.
His golden heart began to rapidly beat as it dissolved the Extreme Heaven Pill's medicinal energy.
As for Fang Chen, his true intent enveloped him. Boundless heaven and earth energy began to gather around him.
The Beastman nodded in satisfaction.
According to this child's combat power, he should be able to pass the second trial after consuming the Extreme Heaven Pill.
As for the third trial, it wouldn't pose any threat to him.
"I hope you'll be able to pass." The Beastman watched from the side.
Time slowly passed. Fang Chen's mind was filled with boundless sword intent. His golden heart was also rapidly beating.
"What is the sword? Is the sword in my hand a sword?
"What is the Way of the Sword? Is the Way of the Sword hidden in my heart?"
Fang Chen muttered to himself. Above his head, the golden sword of the Dharma Idol was transforming. Within his body, the golden heart was spinning rapidly.
Within his qi sea, the Extreme Heaven Pill's medicinal energy was condensing the sixth spiritual spiral.
Just like that, Fang Chen continued in this state.
It wasn't until the fifth month that a shocking fluctuation suddenly alarmed the Beastman.
The Beastman instantly appeared. He saw the power of laws descending from above Fang Chen's head.
"This …"
Seeing this scene, the Beastman was dumbfounded.
He naturally knew what the power of laws represented. He also didn't expect that Fang Chen would be able to comprehend true intent after consuming the Extreme Heaven Pill.
"Only when one comprehends true intent will the power of laws descend." The Beastman's heart trembled.
This was only the second stage, and Fang Chen had already comprehended the Way of the Sword. He was simply a genius of the Way of the Sword.
The baptism of the power of laws allowed the residual medicinal energy of the Extreme Heaven Pill in Fang Chen's body to be completely digested. At this time, Fang Chen's cultivation naturally broke through to the sixth level of the Spiritual Spiral Realm.
At a certain moment, Fang Chen opened his eyes, and the power of laws receded.
Fang Chen sensed that his body was enveloped by the Way of the Sword.
"This is the Way of the Way of the Sword?" Fang Chen muttered to himself.
At this moment, Fang Chen finally understood the difference between the Way of the Sword and the Way of the Sword.
The Way of the Sword was only a superficial application of the Power of Heaven and Earth.
The Way of the Sword was a profound application of the Power of Heaven and Earth. It could even completely mobilize the Power of Heaven and Earth.
Within the range of the Way of the Way of the Way, Fang Chen could clearly feel every movement within it.
"What a powerful Way of the Way of the Sword." Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh.
After entering the Heaven Stage for five months, he finally comprehended the Way of the Sword.
"Senior."
Fang Chen tried hard to suppress the excitement in his heart. He looked at the Demibeast Man and asked, "I want to challenge you."
Hearing this, the Demibeast Man pursed his lips and said, "I'm not your opponent."
What kind of joke was this? His cultivation had reached the sixth level of the Spirit Vortex Realm and comprehended the Way of the Sword. How could the Demibeast Man defeat Fang Chen?
"Then can I enter the third stage?" Fang Chen asked.
The Demibeast Man nodded and said, "Actually, you've already passed the third stage."
"En, why is that?" Fang Chen didn't understand.
"The third stage's test is to comprehend a Way of the Way of the Sword within three months," the Demibeast Man said.
Fang Chen was startled, and then he was overjoyed.
If he passed the third stage, wouldn't he be able to leave the Heaven Stage?
"I can leave," Fang Chen said excitedly.
"You can leave, but don't you plan to continue? Once you pass the last stage, the entire Tongtian Peak will be yours." The Demibeast Man tempted Fang Chen.
However, he was directly rejected by Fang Chen.
"I want to leave." In his heart, he was worried about the Little Mouse.
"Alright, I'll wait for you to come in again," the Demibeast Man said.
Crash!
The Demibeast Man shook his wrist and sent Fang Chen out of the Tongtian Peak.
At this moment, the Weapon Spirit appeared.
"Kid, your potential is the most heaven-defying I've seen in the past hundred years. I have high hopes for you," the Weapon Spirit said.
"Senior Weapon Spirit, please send me out," Fang Chen said.
The Weapon Spirit nodded and sent Fang Chen out of the Heaven Stage.
At this moment, in the third stage, the Star and Moon's aura was chaotic. Her beautiful face was covered with frost.
With her as the center, the surrounding hundred miles was filled with an extremely cold aura.
Seeing this scene, the Demibeast Man sighed slightly.