Chapter 72

After a long while, Ye Tianming gradually returned to normal.

He was now lying on the ground, his face drenched in sweat, and his body occasionally twitching.

Xiao Ta said, "Brother, that Extraordinary Divine Fire is at the level of a civilization's ancestral artifact. Did you really just go for it like that? Aren't you afraid of dying?"

Ye Tianming smiled bitterly, "Ancestor Tower, I was wrong."

He truly hadn't expected the Extraordinary Divine Fire to be so terrifying. He had almost killed himself just now, it was too scary.

Fortunately, the Extraordinary Divine Fire had recognized him as its master and stopped on its own at the critical moment. Otherwise, he would have turned to ashes in that instant.

Xiao Ta said, "I know the Wanzhou Grand Competition is coming soon, and you're a bit anxious now, but cultivation is something that most fears impatience. You need to stay calm, understand?"

Ye Tianming nodded, "I understand, Ancestor Tower."

After resting for a while, he began to control the Extraordinary Divine Fire to slowly refine his mental energy and divine soul. This time, he learned to control the intensity of the Extraordinary Divine Fire, taking it step by step...

In addition to daily cultivation, he had to read books with Mu Guanchen every morning. He had already read most of the books in Mu Guanchen's book hall. Strangely, as he read every day, his heart began to truly calm down.

Now, his daily routine was very regular: reading books in the morning, practicing with Senior Sister Fucang at noon—no, it should be said, getting beaten!

He was beaten by Senior Sister Fucang every day, of course, but the gains were significant. His physical body was improving at a visible rate.

In the evening, he cultivated the power of the stars, the power of the earth's veins, and the "Observing the Profound Divine Method." His three divine forms were becoming increasingly solid, and his aura was growing stronger.

Time passed quickly, and there was only one month left until the Wanzhou Grand Competition. On this day, in the back mountain, a series of dull thuds echoed continuously.

Ye Tianming was being pummeled by Fucang, like a punching bag...

Fucang didn't use any martial techniques, just punch after punch, very simple, but each punch contained an incredibly terrifying force. In the face of such pure power, even with the countless martial techniques and divine powers of the Extraordinary Civilization, Ye Tianming couldn't resist.

Although he was being overwhelmed, Ye Tianming's gains were also significant. His physical strength had already reached the Immortal Realm, and it was far beyond the Immortal Realm. Additionally, his combat awareness had been greatly enhanced through Fucang's training.

*Bang!*

At this moment, with a heavy thud, Ye Tianming was slammed to the ground, creating a large, deep pit in the earth.

He lay in the pit, motionless.

After beating him, Fucang turned and left.

In the pit, Ye Tianming panted heavily. Each time he was beaten by Senior Sister Fucang, he felt as if all his bones were shattered.

He slowly closed his eyes, carefully sensing the changes in his physical body. At the same time, he activated his Destiny Technique, beginning to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Countless pure spiritual energies from the heavens and earth surged toward him, entering his body. Because he had just been beaten, his physical body was in dire need of energy replenishment, so the pure spiritual energies were quickly absorbed upon entering his body.

After an unknown amount of time, a powerful aura suddenly surged from within him. At the same time, the mystic energy around him transformed into mana.

Immortal Realm!

The mystic energy in his body had transformed into 'mana.' With mana, one could easily tear through space, and the divine forms condensed by mana could reach three hundred feet, with a power that was at least five times greater than the Divine Form Realm.

Ye Tianming took a deep breath, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

His mystic energy had now transformed into mana, and at the same time, his physical body and mental energy had been greatly enhanced.

He suddenly stood up, and with a thought, countless stellar forces and dark laws, as well as the power of the earth's veins, swept through the heavens and earth. In an instant, three thousand-foot divine forms condensed behind him.

Ye Tianming shouted, "Condense!"

Three massive swords appeared in the hands of the three divine forms!

His face was slightly pale!

But he had a smile on his lips, because he could now easily condense the three divine forms without relying on the Extraordinary Holy Seal.

He was eager to try the power of the three divine forms using the Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique, but he couldn't do it here, as it would cause significant damage.

Ye Tianming sighed softly, "Unfortunately, there's no proper cultivation ground."

As he spoke, he dismissed the three divine forms.

Xiao Ta suddenly said, "Kid, I'm still a bit worried."

Ye Tianming was puzzled, "Worried?"

Xiao Ta said, "Yes, you must remember, you are a sword cultivator!"

Ye Tianming smiled, "But no one said I can only be a sword cultivator. Besides, a sword cultivator shouldn't be limited to the 'sword' itself."

As he spoke, he slowly raised his head to look at the horizon, "The universe and all things, as long as I wish, can become a sword!"

The Dao Sword at his waist trembled slightly.

Xiao Ta fell silent, damn, is this guy redefining what it means to be a sword cultivator?

After resting for a while, Ye Tianming returned to the academy. As soon as he got back, he received two letters, one from Ye Nan and one from Ye Zong.

After reading the letters, he learned that Ye Nan had found a master and could now cultivate normally,

And Ye Zong had also made rapid progress!

Seeing the content of the letters, Ye Tianming smiled happily.

Wanzhou Grand Competition!

Perhaps the three brothers could gather!

At this moment, Mu Guanchen walked in, holding a bundle in his hand. He looked at Ye Tianming, "Get ready, we're going out."

Ye Tianming was curious, "Teacher, where are we going?"

Mu Guanchen smiled, "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Let's go for a walk."

Ye Tianming said, "Okay."

After tidying up, he and Mu Guanchen walked down the mountain. Just as they reached the gate, they saw Fucang.

Ye Tianming was surprised, "Is Senior Sister coming too?"

Mu Guanchen nodded, "Yes."

Ye Tianming smiled, "Good."

Fucang glanced at him but said nothing.

The three of them walked down the mountain. Along the way, Ye Tianming and Fucang were both silent, each lost in their own thoughts.

Ye Tianming actually wanted to stay in the academy to cultivate, as the Wanzhou Grand Competition was coming soon.

Fucang, on the other hand, had her own concerns.

By noon, Mu Guanchen had brought the two of them to the foot of the mountain. He sat on a rock and turned to look at Ye Tianming and Fucang, smiling, "You've missed a lot."

Both of them were puzzled.

Mu Guanchen smiled, "When we left the mountain, the sun was rising, and the sky was red. That beautiful scene, you didn't see. Halfway down the mountain, there were countless beautiful flowers on both sides, competing for beauty. That beautiful scene, you also didn't see. When we were almost at the bottom, there were herds of cattle and sheep, and a shepherd boy riding a cow. That beautiful scene, you also didn't see."

Ye Tianming was stunned.

Fucang frowned slightly.

Mu Guanchen suddenly pointed to the distance. Not far away, a man and a woman were planting rice in a field, and on the bank, a little boy was playing with the tadpoles in the pond.

Mu Guanchen said softly, "Tianming, Fucang, cultivators should not only see the heavens and their inner selves, but should also... see the masses!"

See the masses!

Ye Tianming looked at Mu Guanchen, who said, "In this world, besides the sects and families, besides the cultivators, there are actually many, many ordinary people. True ordinary people, who, for various reasons, cannot cultivate, and thus have only a short life of a few decades. What is the greatest wish of these people? To not be sick and to live happily."

Ye Tianming pondered in silence.

Mu Guanchen led the two of them to the bank. He said softly, "Throughout history, cultivators have always been high and mighty, seeing only immortality and the great path... Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, we have no right to criticize others. But Tianming, you are not only a cultivator, but also a scholar. A scholar's eyes should not only see the great path and immortality, but should also see the masses!"

Ye Tianming lowered his head slightly, "Teacher, the principle is too grand."

Mu Guanchen smiled, "Tianming, you have suffered injustice, but are you the only one in this world who has suffered injustice?"

Ye Tianming looked up at Mu Guanchen, who said, "There are too many people in this world who have suffered injustice. Many have no place to appeal and are directly wronged to death. This is why you can take a different path and devour 'laws.' Because this world is too dark. But Tianming, you shouldn't be satisfied with just devouring 'laws.' For your 'dark law' divine form to reach a higher level, you need a higher ideal, such as... opening a new path for the masses in this endless 'dark law.'"

Ye Tianming clenched his fists tightly, staring intently at Mu Guanchen.

Mu Guanchen smiled, "With just 'dark law,' you can't defeat those who represent the 'Observing the Profound Divine Method.' What you need to do is gather the strength of all those who have suffered injustice, unite them, and together, oppose the 'Observing the Profound Divine Method.' Otherwise, without the support of the masses, you will never be able to oppose the 'Observing the Profound Divine Method'!"

Ye Tianming clenched his fists, his eyes shining.

Mu Guanchen added, "You said you want to see the Profound Sword Master, but the injustice of one person is too small. After all, there are many people in this world who have suffered injustice. What difference does one more make? But if you can bring the injustice of all the masses to him, then when you ask him, 'What's wrong with this world?' your words will have power!"

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