"Brat, in just five months, your strength has increased so much." The item-spirit excitedly smiled.
"Senior, junior has passed," said Fang Chen.
The item-spirit nodded. "You've passed the fifth trial. You've obtained the Heaven Link Peak's approval. Follow me."
Fang Chen's vision turned white. In the next moment, he appeared at the peak of the Heaven Link Peak. Around him were the half-beastman and the item-spirit.
"Senior."
"You don't need to call me senior."
The item-spirit stopped Fang Chen from speaking. He pointed at a statue at the center of the peak. "That's the statue of my original master."
At this time, Fang Chen noticed that there was a statue at the center of the peak.
"The master of the Heaven Link Peak?" Fang Chen was startled.
"Fang Chen, since you've passed the fifth trial, you have the qualifications to know some secrets."
"My master was a supreme expert from outside this realm. But in his later years, he encountered some mishaps. In the end, he was plotted against by his enemies. Before he died, he tore open space and threw the Heaven Link Peak out. His goal was to find a successor," said the item-spirit.
"Aren't disciples from outside this realm even more outstanding?" asked Fang Chen.
"Are you stupid? If the Heaven Link Peak was in the outer realm, how could it have existed for so long? It would have long since been destroyed by my master's enemies." The half-beastman glared at Fang Chen.
Fang Chen nodded. He didn't say anything else.
"It's extremely difficult to find a suitable successor in this tiny place. According to my master's final wishes, every thousand years, the difficulty of the Heaven's Link Peak will be lowered until someone passes it," the artifact spirit said.
Fang Chen was startled. So what he had passed was a trial that had already been lowered by who knew how many levels.
"Although your current strength isn't great, your potential is heaven-defying. Furthermore, you've comprehended a supreme true meaning. Even in the outer realm, there will be supreme experts fighting to take you as a disciple," said the item-spirit.
"I didn't expect to meet a peerless genius like you here after such a long time. If my master knew about this in the netherworld, he would definitely be gratified," the Artifact Spirit said.
After listening to the Artifact Spirit's explanation, Fang Chen understood that the so-called Heaven Connecting Peak was actually a way for the fallen Almighty to recruit disciples and pass on his legacy.
"Come and pay your respects to Master," the artifact spirit said.
Fang Chen nodded. He walked up to the statue and bowed deeply three times.
No matter what, he had benefited a lot from the Heaven Connecting Peak.
"Fang Chen, Master once said that those who pass the five trials of the Heaven's Link Peak can only become Master's disciple in name," said the Artifact Spirit.
Nominal disciple? Fang Chen was startled.
Just how powerful was the master of Tongtian Peak?
A martial artist who comprehended two kinds of true intents could actually only be his in-name disciple.
"Master's disciples are divided into nominal disciples, ordinary disciples, and true disciples.
Master is an almighty and has formed his own sect. He has many disciples, but he has yet to find a single true disciple, "said the artifact spirit.
"Then I'm considered a nominal disciple right now," said Fang Chen.
"You're not the same. You've comprehended two kinds of true intents, and one of them is a supreme true intent. So according to master, you can directly become Master's true disciple."
Fang Chen was also startled.
Directly become a true disciple?
"You still don't know the true meaning of a supreme true intent. Once you reach the outer realms, you'll understand."
The Artifact Spirit directly walked over to Fang Chen. "You can refine the Heaven Connecting Peak now."
"How do I refine it?" asked Fang Chen.
"This is the refinement method." The Artifact Spirit handed the refinement method to Fang Chen.
Fang Chen examined it and then sat down cross-legged to refine the Heaven Connecting Peak.
Fang Chen's aura surged. A dusky aura filled the air.
Seeing Fang Chen refine the Heaven Connecting Peak, the beastman's face was filled with excitement.
"One day, we'll definitely be able to return to the outer realms and regain our freedom," said the beastman.
"That's right. Ever since master died, we've never left the Heaven Connecting Peak," said the Artifact Spirit.
Fang Chen had passed the fifth trial and obtained the Artifact Spirit's approval. Refining the peak wasn't difficult at all.
It took him more than half a month to completely refine the Heaven's Link Peak.
Only then did Fang Chen realize that the Heaven Connecting Peak was much larger than he had imagined.
"It's so big!"
Fang Chen was incomparably shocked as he looked down at the Heaven Connecting Peak.
"Master, the Heaven Connecting Peak is a priceless treasure. The space inside is much larger than your Ancient Sword Continent," laughed the Artifact Spirit.
After refining the Heaven Connecting Peak, Fang Chen obtained a great deal of information.
The master of the Heaven Connecting Peak was the Heaven Connecting Peak's patriarch, a supreme expert from the outer realms.
Fang Chen curled his lips. His master was too powerful.
The Heaven Connecting Peak was its own space. When the Heaven Connecting Peak had died, he had been afraid that his disciples would be killed by his enemies. So he had placed all of them within the Heaven Connecting Peak.
At this time, Fang Chen could see that there was a certain space within the Heaven Connecting Peak. It was like a continent with countless martial artists living there. Some of these martial artists were the Heaven Connecting Peak's disciples, while others were ordinary disciples.
There were also some children born from the union of these disciples.
In short, this space was incomparably bustling.
"Master, this is the disciple area," introduced the Artifact Spirit.
Fang Chen nodded. A disciple area was like a continent. As expected of the Heaven Connecting Peak.
"Why is it that even though I've refined the Heaven Connecting Peak, I'm unable to completely control it?" asked Fang Chen.
"Master, your cultivation base is too low. If you want to completely control the Heaven Connecting Peak, you need to be a Profound King at the very least," replied the Artifact Spirit.
"So that's how it is." Fang Chen nodded.
Wanting to reach the Profound King realm was extremely difficult.
For now, he wouldn't be able to take the Heaven Connecting Peak away.
"Master, the Heaven Connecting Peak has all kinds of treasures left behind by the old master. Do you need them?" asked the Artifact Spirit.
"Are there any wood-attribute treasures?" asked Fang Chen after thinking for a moment.
"There are."
The Qilin's wrist shook, and countless medicinal pills and heaven-defying spirit grasses appeared in front of Fang Chen.
"Master, these are the wood-attribute medicinal pills and spirit grasses I've chosen."
"There's so many. Help me choose. I want to comprehend the concept of wood," said Fang Chen.
The Artifact Spirit didn't understand why Fang Chen would want to comprehend the concept of wood when he already had the true meaning of the void.
In its opinion, the concept of wood was too weak and couldn't enter its eyes.
However, this was its master's request, and it immediately chose over ten suitable medicinal pills and spirit grasses for its master.
"Master, these ten types all meet your requirements," said the Artifact Spirit.
Fang Chen looked at the ten or so types of wood-type spiritual herbs and spiritual pills. Finally, Fang Chen's gaze landed on the first item, the green pill.
"Wood Divine Pill!"
Fang Chen held the Wood Divine Pill in his hand and muttered to himself.
"Master, the Wood Divine Pill is an extremely precious medicinal pill. After consuming it, you can instantly comprehend the concept of wood," said the Artifact Spirit.
As soon as the Artifact Spirit finished speaking, the surrounding medicinal pills all disappeared.
"Master, as the new master of the Heaven Connecting Peak, all the resources here are yours.
But before you completely control the Heaven Connecting Peak, you can only choose one free resource. If you want more resources in the future, you'll have to work hard. "
"Eh?"
Fang Chen was a bit stunned, but then he shrugged.
"The original master didn't want you to use medicinal pills to increase your cultivation base and waste your talent," explained the Artifact Spirit.
Fang Chen nodded.
Medicinal pills were just external things. Only his own strength would forever belong to him.
Fang Chen put away the Wood Divine Pill and said, "I'll be leaving first."
The Heaven Connecting Peak was an unexpected surprise.
Fang Chen didn't expect that after he passed through the Heaven Connecting Peak, he would actually obtain the inheritance of a powerful extraterritorial figure.
But now, Fang Chen didn't think too much about it. He directly returned to the Sword-hidden Peak and swallowed the Wood Divine Pill.
Hiss! Hiss!
After swallowing the Wood Divine Pill, the effect was obvious.
In the blink of an eye, Fang Chen found that there was an aura of the concept of wood around him.
"It's really powerful."
Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh.
From start to finish, Fang Chen used around 15 minutes to completely grasp the Concept of Wood.
At this time, Fang Chen couldn't wait to practice the wood sword technique.
The Five Elements Sword Technique was the unique skill of the Five Elements Academy. It was powerful, and Fang Chen was looking forward to it.
The Wood Sword Technique.
With the combination of the concept of wood, the speed of practicing the Wood Sword Technique was very fast.
Moreover, after the transformation of the Golden Heart, Fang Chen's comprehension of the Sword Principle was even more incredible.
After a week, Fang Chen had practiced the Wood Sword Technique to the Imperceptible Realm.
One day, Fang Chen stopped practicing. After calculating the time, the Bloody Battle Space had been opened for half a year. It was time to go to the Bloody Battle Space to select students.
Countless geniuses gathered at the foot of the Bloody Battle Mountain in the Bloody Battle Space.
They were all geniuses who had survived on the edge of life and death. They had experienced bloody battles.
It was really not easy to reach this step.
Boom!
Just as everyone was waiting, a gap suddenly appeared in the sky, and Fang Chen entered it.
Compared to half a year ago, Fang Chen gave people a more profound aura.
When everyone saw Fang Chen, they all cupped their hands.
"Half a year has passed. This time, the Five Elements Academy will recruit 20 students."
As soon as Fang Chen finished speaking, 20 bronze pillars suddenly broke out of the ground and stood on the peak of the Bloody Battle Mountain.
"Let's begin."
Fang Chen floated in the sky and said softly.
Suddenly, many outstanding disciples at the foot of the mountain began to climb the mountain.
The battle was about to break out and was very fierce.
In the end, 20 warriors stood out among the hundreds of warriors.
These 20 people would join the supreme Five Elements Academy in the Five Elements State.
In the blink of an eye, the time was up.
Fang Chen glanced at the 20 students on the bronze pillars and nodded with satisfaction.
"Although you can't join the Five Elements Academy, don't give up. The path of cultivation is against the heavens. As long as you work hard, it's the same everywhere."
Fang Chen's words greatly boosted the morale of the crowd.
Then, Fang Chen led the 20 disciples and left the Bloody Battle Space.
In the Bloody Battle City, Fang Chen looked at the 20 warriors and said, "I'll give you three days to settle your worldly affairs."