Immortal of the Nine Realms

Fang Ao, who had been paying attention to the situation, spoke calmly, ”Lingxing, you are at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm, this would be an extremely uneven match. There’s no need for this kind of confrontation.”

Fang Mosheng smiled. ”Competition amongst the younger generation doesn’t necessarily mean a fight to the death. Comparing their mastery over the Five Elements Technique would suffice.”

Fang Mosheng turned to Fang Chen, his brow slightly furrowed. ”Fang Chen, what is your cultivation level? Stop masking your cultivation. There’s no need to hide your cultivation level within the family. No cultivator here would harm you.”

”Yes, this guy has been concealing his cultivation level all this time. What stage of the Qi Refining Realm is he really at?”

”It can’t be too high, right? Otherwise, why would he hide it?”

The crowd whispered among themselves.

Masking one’s aura was a common practice. The disciples would also hide their cultivation while they were away from the family to avoid unnecessary trouble, that was especially the case if their cultivation level was low, as it could be incredibly dangerous for them outside in the cultivation world.

Master Chanyuan glanced at Fang Lingxing and then at Fang Mosheng, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Fang Ao nodded slightly. ”Fang Chen, there’s really no need for you to hide your cultivation level within our family.”

When Fang Chen heard this, he let his spiritual energy surge.

The power of his soul allowed him to conceal his cultivation level when not using his abilities, but once he activated his spiritual energy, his cultivation level would be revealed.

His aura began to rise steadily.

The first stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

The second stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

The third stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

In the blink of an eye, Fang Chen’s aura had reached the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

Astonishment flashed in everyone’s eyes.

Even Fang Ao and the others were stunned. They didn’t expect Fang Chen’s cultivation level to be that high!

It was already considered exceptional within the family to reach the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Those of the younger generation who managed to reach this level would receive special attention when it came to their cultivation.

However...!

The Fang Family was a prestigious clan with a Golden Core Realm expert presiding over it! Fang Chen had just recently recognized his ancestral roots. The only thing special about him was that he was Fang Tingyuan’s descendant, but he hadn’t received Fang Tingyuan’s true legacy. In essence, he was no different from a wandering cultivator!

Everyone couldn’t help but wonder curiously about which powerful sect was behind Fang Chen. They assumed that Fang Chen’s sect had to be powerful to allow him to achieve such a high level of cultivation at such a young age.

Fang Yun was dumbfounded. ”This guy... is actually at the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm?”

Fang Ao’s wife showed a hint of astonishment.

On the other side, Fang Hao and the others looked at each other in disbelief.

”So he’s at the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm... No wonder he was unfazed from our threats!”

”But with such cultivation, why did he refuse to participate in the third competition? As long as he participates, no one would dare to doubt him any longer!”

Li Cang’s eyes shone with excitement. ”Fang Chen’s cultivation level is so high...”

The stronger Fang Chen was, the more benefits he would gain from following him.

Fang Lingxing’s eyes flickered slightly. ”So he’s at the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm.”

With this, it could be said that she had achieved her goal of probing Fang Chen. Now, she would teach him a lesson, which would also serve as punishment for his friendship with Xia Ji.

Just as everyone was still lost in their shock, Fang Chen’s aura suddenly began to rise once more, surging.

11th stage of the Qi Refining Realm!

12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm!

Pin-drop silence.

Even Fang Mosheng’s expression turned horrified this time, and he reflexively looked at Fang Ao and the others.

”He’s at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm! Did you all know about this?”

”We didn’t...”

Fang Ao and the others muttered.

Being at the twelfth stage of the Qi Refining Realm in the Fang Family already meant bearing heavy responsibilities. If a younger generation member had such cultivation, it would be more than just heavy responsibilities. The Fang Family would definitely procure Foundation Building Pills for them, pushing them into the Foundation Building Realm as soon as possible! When that happened, the Fang Family would possess yet another powerhouse at the Foundation Building Realm!

These cultivators were not like those old folks who were barely promoted to Foundation Building Realm when their lifespan was about to end; this type of Foundation Building Realm cultivators would perish at the early realm no doubt about it. These youngsters, however, were different. They had unlimited potential! For them, reaching the mid or late stages of the Foundation Building Realm wasn’t a dream! They had the possibility of achieving great accomplishments in the future. In simpler terms, these cultivators were seeds that had the potential to reach the Golden Core Realm!

The Grand Qian Empire called such cultivators “Immortal Seeds.”

Previously, only Fang Lingxing could barely be called an Immortal Seed. In the capital of Grand Qian, only that invincible figure from the Jue Family truly deserved that title!

”Fang Chen... he’s actually at the 12th of the Qi Refining Realm?” exclaimed Fang Yun in disbelief, subconsciously looking at Fang Jue.

Fang Jue also looked shocked. ”I didn’t expect this at all!”

Jing Jing’s expression turned extremely serious. She couldn’t help but feel regretful recalling how coldly she had treated Fang Chen during their first encounter.

Fang Hao and the others didn’t know what to say anymore. They felt like a bunch of clowns.

The third branch’s disciples around were both surprised and delighted. They were surprised that Fang Chen was at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm and delighted that their branch finally had someone who could compete with Fang Lingxing!

The nearby martial artists cast jealous gazes at Li Cang. ”This kid Li Cang is way too damn lucky!”

As disciples of the Fang Family, they naturally understood the prospects of following a young disciple at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm!

”He’s at the 12th stage of Qi Refining Realm?!” Fang Lingxing’s eyes were filled with shock, but she quickly calmed down. ”Brother Jue indeed has keen insight; he was able to sense that something is off about Fang Chen.”

But what did matter that Fang Chen was at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm? Even if he was at the same stage as her, his understanding of techniques would still pale in comparison to hers!

Xia Ji looked at Wu Ruochou and smiled. ”Sister, I didn’t lie to you, did I?”

Wu Ruochou nodded slightly. At least, that part about Fang Chen’s cultivation being at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm was as Xia Ji had said. But... could Fang Chen really defeat Foundation Building Realm cultivators with that cultivation?

Wu Ruochou was still full of doubt regarding this point, but she trusted that Xia Ji wouldn’t lie to her. That was why she felt very conflicted.

Fang Chen looked at Fang Lingxing and calmly said, ”With a cultivation at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm, it shouldn’t be too difficult to take ten moves from you, right?”

”Although you have cultivation at the twelfth stage of the Qi Refining Realm, you’re still blind. Whether you can withstand tens moves in my hands remains to be seen,” said Fang Lingxing calmly.

Fang Ao’s voice rang out slowly then. ”Fang Chen is at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Was it fair for me to bestow him the unique courtyard of the third branch?”

Of course it was fair!

Now, whether it was the third branch’s disciples or the other branches’ disciples, none had anything to say!

”Elder Fang Ao, before Fang Chen was here, there was never a member of the younger generation with whom I could spar. This is a rare opportunity, so may I have a friendly exchange with Fang Chen?” said Fang Lingxing slowly, changing the pretext in order to fight Fang Chen for real.

”Ultimately, the choice remains with Fang Chen. I cannot force him to spar with you.” Fang Ao looked at Fang Chen. ”Fang Chen, are you willing to have a friendly exchange with Fang Lingxing?”

Fang Chen nodded lightly. ”Sure.”

The crowd immediately buzzed with excitement. This fight would represent the pinnacle of the Fang Family’s next generation!

The third branch’s disciples were especially excited. They had never in their wildest dreams imagined that there would be a day when they’d have someone in their branch who could stand toe to toe with Fang Lingxing!

From now on, they could hold their heads high!