Chapter 3

Fang Hong, seeing Qin Zhengfan stammering and trembling with fear, not only did not look down on or mock him, but his gaze became even more appreciative. He waved his hand to interrupt and said,

"You don't need to feel inferior. To me, the people of Tianfeng Star are all equal! When I first took control of Tianfeng Star, the rise and fall of emperors in the secular world were merely a matter of my will.

"But as the spiritual energy of Tianfeng Star became increasingly scarce and the portal was damaged, I lost interest in interfering in secular affairs. Moreover, I later realized that secular matters have their own rules and are better managed and resolved by secular people in their own way.

"Replacing emperors with a single thought would only cause greater chaos, even wars and countless deaths! So for the past five or six hundred years, I have completely hidden myself, only focusing on the fluctuations of the demonic tide, slaying demons, and sealing demonic forces.

"I tell you this to make you understand that whether you are a scholar or an emperor, it makes no difference to me. I changed my mind before my death and chose you to continue my duties in the sect for three reasons.

"First, we met by chance in the wilderness, which is a bond; second, you are inherently kind and simple, with perseverance and the ability to endure hardship; third, I found that your constitution is very similar to mine, and you have the potential to withstand a small amount of my spiritual energy, allowing you to awaken your spirit and become a spiritual cultivator.

"Similar constitution? Awakening the spirit?" Qin Zhengfan understood the first part but was confused by the last point.

"The foundation of a spiritual cultivator is the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Being able to sense this energy and draw it into your body is called awakening the spirit, which means you have entered the realm of spiritual cultivation!

"In the Liuhexing Star where I am from, the spiritual energy is abundant, and all races are nourished by it day and night. They naturally have a greater affinity for spiritual energy, and those with a talent for spiritual cultivation can easily sense it. Once they obtain a cultivation method, they can awaken their spirit and enter the realm of spiritual cultivation, becoming a spiritual cultivator.

"But the spiritual energy on Tianfeng Star has become increasingly scarce and impure. Not to mention ordinary people, even I have to completely calm my mind to sense the flow of spiritual energy. Therefore, the people of Tianfeng Star can no longer sense spiritual energy and cannot become true spiritual cultivators. At most, they can be pseudo-spiritual cultivators, what you call internal martial artists or practitioners of the mystic arts.

"There are two ways to awaken the spirit: one is to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on your own and draw it into your body, entering the realm of spiritual cultivation; the other is to have a spiritual cultivator help forcibly awaken it.

"Given the scarcity and impurity of spiritual energy on Tianfeng Star, you cannot awaken your spirit on your own. It can only be done through external force. With my cultivation, it is not difficult to forcibly input my spiritual energy into your body and make you feel the flow of spiritual energy within you. However, my spiritual energy is hard-earned and has my attributes. If your body is not compatible with my spiritual energy, it will not be able to retain it.

"Once the spiritual energy I give you dissipates, given the current environment on Tianfeng Star, the spirit gate you have opened will close again, and you will still not be able to become a spiritual cultivator. Fortunately, your constitution is very similar to mine when I was young, and you should be able to retain and integrate a small amount of my spiritual energy. With this small amount of spiritual energy, if you practice diligently, you can become a true spiritual cultivator and activate the spirit talismans and spirit artifacts I leave you. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for you to slay powerful demons."

Since Fang Hong had already decided to take Qin Zhengfan as his disciple and these matters were related to his future cultivation path, he explained in detail without tiring.

Fang Hong's explanation made Qin Zhengfan think of how in medicine, whether it's a blood transfusion or an organ transplant, compatibility is necessary; otherwise, there will be a conflict. Comparing the spiritual energy Fang Hong would input to a blood transfusion or organ transplant made it easier to understand.

"I understand. Even if I am willing to be your disciple, it ultimately depends on whether I can withstand and integrate a part of your spiritual energy. Otherwise, I cannot take on this responsibility," Qin Zhengfan said solemnly.

"That's right. If you cannot become a spiritual cultivator in the end, you should contentedly be an ordinary person, and the matters I entrust to you will be irrelevant," Fang Hong nodded.

"Disciple pays respects to Master!" As soon as Fang Hong finished speaking, Qin Zhengfan knelt before him, bowing three times with a thud.

"Ha ha! Good! Good! I never thought I would have a disciple to see me off in my final moments." Fang Hong laughed heartily, tears streaming down his face.

After a while, Fang Hong calmed his emotions and explained some matters in detail, including mentioning his mansion deep in the Penghai Sea.

"However, my mansion is located deep in the Penghai Sea, and you can only enter and exit freely if your cultivation reaches the Spirit Essence Realm. But given the scarcity and impurity of spiritual energy on Tianfeng Star, even if you can retain a part of my spiritual energy, reaching the Twelfth Layer of the Spirit Gathering Realm will be your limit, and the Spirit Essence Realm is a mere fantasy.

"This is also my fault. In my early years, I aspired to reach the Spirit Embryo Realm, and in my later years, to maintain my cultivation, I exhausted all my cultivation resources, leaving nothing for you. Otherwise, with those cultivation resources, even if the spiritual energy on Tianfeng Star is scarce and impure, they could at least help you reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, allowing you to transcend the limits of ordinary people and live for three hundred years.

"Although you cannot inherit my mansion, you can inherit this Tianfeng Law Ring."

Saying this, Fang Hong removed an ancient silver ring from his left little finger and handed it to Qin Zhengfan.

"This Tianfeng Law Ring is both the official seal of the Tianfeng Star Lord and a storage ring. Inside are some spirit talismans and spirit artifacts I have created over the years, as well as some cultivation methods. After I transmit my power to you and you become a spiritual cultivator, drop a drop of fresh blood on it, and you will become its new owner. Given your low cultivation realm, these will be your tools for slaying demons and breaking evil. Use them sparingly, as they are limited.

"Time is running out for me. Now, sit cross-legged in front of me, focus your mind, and adjust your breathing. Although your constitution is similar to mine, your physical foundation is too weak. When I transmit my power to you, you will feel great pain. You must guard your mind and not lose yourself, or it will be very dangerous." Fang Hong said solemnly.

"Disciple obeys!" Qin Zhengfan bowed three times to Fang Hong, tears streaming down his face.

He knew that once the power transmission was complete, it would be the end of his master's life.

Seeing Qin Zhengfan's tears, Fang Hong was deeply moved and patted his head gently, saying softly, "Foolish child, why are you so sad? For me, death is a form of liberation."

With that, Fang Hong's expression suddenly became stern, and a great aura emanated from him.

"Sit cross-legged and guard your mind!"

"Disciple obeys!" Qin Zhengfan quickly got up, sat cross-legged, and focused his mind, not letting his thoughts wander.