Firmament Sword

The mountain range was vast, and its peaks were high. Perhaps in the eyes of an ordinary person, the great mountain before them was an insurmountable Divine Mountain!

Standing between heaven and earth, it was unknown how many ages it had weathered. Through wind, frost, snow, and rain, it exuded a desolate and rugged aura, incomparably grand and vast.

Even in the eyes of Cultivators, a mountain like this was not easy to climb. The higher one went, the thinner the air became, making even breathing difficult. If one could normally use their full power, being able to unleash even twenty or thirty percent here was already considered excellent.

”I never expected this path to be so difficult...” Xu Luo, in his Huo Feng disguise, looked rather pale. A thin layer of sweat beaded on his forehead as he panted heavily, looking up at the seemingly endless cliff before him and speaking with a hint of despair.

”Yes, I once lamented the same thing back in the day. However, this path from Tianya City is indeed more difficult than others. In this subordinate’s opinion, just think of it as a form of training. After traversing this path and traveling around the Sect Continent for a while, when you return in the future, Young Master Feng’s strength... will surely break through to the Divine Power Realm!” Huo Wanchong said with some emotion, then added, ”Even without Beidou’s Eighth Star, Young Master Feng will still break through!”

A glint flashed through Xu Luo’s eyes. He looked at Huo Wanchong and smiled. ”What, are you getting cold feet?”

Huo Wanchong sighed. ”It’s not that this subordinate is cowardly or retreating. This subordinate believes Young Master Feng must be holding some powerful trump cards. It’s just that things have spun somewhat out of control. I’m afraid that even if the Old Ancestor himself were here, he wouldn’t dare say for certain that we can secure Beidou’s Eighth Star.”

”Success depends on human effort. How will we know if we don’t try?” Huo Wanhua said coolly from the side.

Huo Wanyu nodded and said, ”We must at least make an earnest attempt!”

Huo Wanchong was worried. He was truly optimistic about Young Master Feng’s future and wanted to build a legacy together with him!

’No matter what kind of person Young Master Feng was in the past, the Young Master Feng of today has a sense of responsibility and a dignified bearing. He can endure hardship, crossing this great mountain that’s like a celestial chasm, and he possesses even greater ambition and courage... It can be said that Young Master Feng already has all the qualities of a successful leader!’

’A person like this shouldn’t die in a foreign land! If word of this trip hadn’t gotten out, our safety would be guaranteed. But now, the whole world knows... How many astoundingly brilliant prodigies and how many tyrannical, overbearing experts are there on the Ancient Race Continent? Under these circumstances, who would dare say they are certain to succeed?’

’Making appropriate concessions and compromises isn’t necessarily a bad thing! It seems... I should find a suitable opportunity to have a good talk with Young Master Feng.’

Huo Wanchong thought to himself as he watched Young Master Feng’s back leading the way. A determined look appeared in his eyes. ’No matter what, I must protect Young Master Feng and ensure he returns safely! As long as he can come back in one piece, the future of the Huo Family should belong to him!’

At this time, news had arrived that Huo Lin had been punished by the Old Ancestor and demoted to an idler, which caused endless hope to surge in Huo Wanchong’s heart.

’This is the gamble of a lifetime. If I win... from now on, my, Huo Wanchong’s, branch of the family will surely be illustrious and glorious throughout the entire Huo Family. If I lose... it’s no big deal. At least I fought for it!’

As for what the mature and prudent Huo Wanyu and the low-key, sinister Huo Wanhua were thinking, Huo Wanchong couldn’t be bothered to care too much. A Minister of the Dragon... often, you didn’t need many. Only by being few could their value be demonstrated!

After a long journey of braving the elements, the group finally crossed the great mountain and set foot on the soil of the Sect Continent. Xu Luo was filled with a thousand emotions. ’I’ve finally traveled across all four continents of this world!’

”Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles!”

In his youth, even if Xu Luo hadn’t read ten thousand scrolls, he had certainly read a thousand. As for the roads he had traveled over the years, they easily stretched for millions of miles.

His horizons and his heart had both broadened with his ever-increasing experience.

Now that he had finally set foot on the Sect Continent, Xu Luo felt as if he had reached a sense of completion. Suddenly... he felt the sensation of an epiphany!

He immediately sat down cross-legged, his palms facing the sky, and began to cultivate as if no one else was around.

”Ah... Young Master Feng is... having an epiphany?” Huo Wanyu’s face was full of surprise. No matter how mature and prudent he was, he couldn’t help but get excited, muttering, ”How long has it been since he broke through to the Ninth Heaven of Transformation Realm... and now he’s about to break through again?”

A sinister light flickered in Huo Wanhua’s eyes. He stared at ”Huo Feng,” who sat there completely defenseless. Intense killing intent surged from the depths of his heart, mixed with a sense of shock. He thought to himself, ’How is this possible? How long has it been? He’s actually about to break through to the Divine Power Realm... Although there are many in the Huo Family who break through to the Divine Power Realm by the age of thirty, someone like him, who broke through from the Fifth Layer of Transformation Realm all the way to the Divine Power Realm in just a few short months, is absolutely unprecedented!’

Even though Huo Feng was now almost thirty, he could still be considered a peerless prodigy!

’Such a talent... and from the direct line of descent, too. He really could secure a place for himself in the future of the Huo Family!’ Huo Wanhua schemed internally, wondering if killing Huo Feng for the sake of Beidou’s Eighth Star was truly worth it.

’Because Beidou’s Eighth Star might not necessarily fall into my hands. But this Huo Feng right here... as long as I follow him closely, my own future... will still be bright!’

’It seems I must observe for a while longer before making a final decision!’

Huo Wanhua glanced at the excited faces of Huo Wanyu and Huo Wanchong, sneered inwardly, and then put on a smile. He said softly, ”Young Master Feng truly lives up to his name as a peerless prodigy. To break through continuously in such a short time is truly unheard of!”

Huo Wanchong nodded, raised a finger to his lips with a ”SHHH,” and then gestured for the two to move farther away so as not to disturb Young Master Feng’s cultivation.

After they had moved several dozen meters away, Huo Wanchong said with a joyful expression, ”I really didn’t expect Young Master Feng to show signs of a breakthrough at a time like this. If he successfully breaks through to the Divine Power Realm, he will surely have a place in the family in the future. Even if he doesn’t become the Patriarch, he’ll at least... be an Elder with real power! By following Young Master Feng, our future is bright!”

Huo Wanyu and Huo Wanhua both nodded repeatedly. Then, the three of them split up in three different directions and began to stand guard for Young Master Feng.

The Huo Family’s Cultivation Technique, passed down from ancient times, was also quite powerful. Their Dharma Heaven and Earth, in particular, was quite famous throughout the entire Ancient Race Continent.

After comprehending that Perfect Dao Heart, Xu Luo immediately began to cultivate. Even in this incarnation as Huo Feng, he quickly broke through his shackles and successfully entered the Divine Power Realm.

It all felt as natural as water carving a channel, far easier than when his original body had broken through to the Divine Power Realm!

Firstly, it was because Xu Luo had already broken through to this realm before, so he had naturally accumulated a wealth of experience. Secondly, and most importantly, it was because of the immense benefits brought about by traveling all four continents and achieving a Perfect Dao Heart.

If Xu Luo could revert to his original body right now, he believed it would be effortless to advance a minor realm, stepping from the Peak of Second Level of Divine Power Realm into the Third Level of Divine Power Realm!

After successfully breaking into the Divine Power Realm, Xu Luo did not get up immediately. Instead, he circulated the Huo Family Heart Method to consolidate his newfound strength.

Although Huo Feng’s strength hadn’t been particularly formidable over the years, his foundation was exceptionally solid. This was all thanks to his mother, Bai Jie.

For her son’s sake, Bai Jie had spared no effort, searching for vast quantities of Top-Grade Medicinal Materials to temper his body, making Huo Feng’s physical form incredibly strong.

Xu Luo sat there, cultivating for three full days and nights. Then, he opened his eyes, and two beams of divine light shot forth. Within that light, it was as if two colossal Ancient Deities were sitting cross-legged, holding up the heavens and exuding endless majesty!

”Divine light born from the eyes... Young Master Feng’s future... is limitless!” From a distance, Huo Wanyu saw the two beams of divine light shoot from Huo Feng’s eyes as he opened them and couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.

”It really is divine light from the eyes! Although Young Master Feng is a late bloomer, this achievement... is truly limitless. Perhaps... it won’t be long before he surpasses us!” Huo Wanchong said with an admiring expression, feeling more and more certain that he had followed the right person.

Even Huo Wanhua had to nod to himself, thinking, ’It seems... I really should re-evaluate my plans!’

Xu Luo stood up, first nodding to the three of them. ”Thank you for your hard work.”

”Young Master Feng, you’re too kind. This is what we ought to do!” Huo Wanhua spoke up first, a smile on his face. ”And congratulations on stepping into the Divine Power Realm and becoming a true expert!”

Xu Luo smiled faintly and thought to himself, ’This Huo Wanhua... he’s truly a thick-skinned, black-hearted bastard. He sure changes his tune fast!’

Huo Wanyu and Huo Wanchong also came over to congratulate Xu Luo. Huo Wanyu said in a deep voice, ”Young Master Feng, you’ve cultivated a powerful technique like divine light from the eyes the moment you stepped into the Divine Power Realm. Your future achievements... are truly limitless!”

”Divine light from the eyes?” Xu Luo raised an eyebrow slightly. This was the first time he had heard this term. Such high-level knowledge was not present in the original Huo Feng’s memories.

”Young Master Feng doesn’t know?” Huo Wanyu was a bit surprised, but then he seemed to think of something and laughed. ”It’s actually quite normal that you don’t know. After all, given your past temperament, I’m afraid you wouldn’t have been interested in such things.”

”Divine light from the eyes is not unique to our Huo Family. Any Divine Power Realm Martial Artist who has cultivated to a certain level can kill with a single glance when they open their eyes! Divine light from the eyes... is one such ability. Some great experts can even manifest an entire world within their gaze to crush a person to death! Generally speaking, to reach the state of producing divine light from the eyes, one must... at the very least reach the Third Layer of Divine Power Realm.”

Huo Wanyu explained, then looked at Xu Luo with an envious expression. ”And yet you, Young Master Feng, have gained the ability to produce divine light from your eyes the moment you stepped into the Divine Power Realm. It’s truly enviable!”