Yue Mingzhu felt a pang of apprehension in her heart and hurriedly tried to cover it up, saying, "Senior, Iâm just casually cultivating, itâs nothing."
At that moment, Jiang Fanâs large hand gently pressed down on her shoulder, and a sigh was heard:
"Let me take a look for you. The âEmperorâs Gaze Techniqueâ youâre cultivating has flaws; itâs best to resolve them soon."
Yue Mingzhuâs gaze faltered: "You... you found out?"
Jiang Fan said, "Last time passing through the Heavenly Realm, it was you who transferred part of Wang Chongxiaoâs fortune to me, wasnât it?"
He managed to survive twice against overwhelming odds, his luck defying the heavens.
It was hard not to make the connection to Wang Chongxiao.
Moreover, long ago, Yue Mingzhu suddenly gained the ability to discern the depth of fortune.
So how could Jiang Fan fail to figure it out?
The âEmperorâs Gaze Techniqueâ she secretly learned from the Linlang Hunting was indeed very picky.
Only those recognized by Heaven and Earthâs Spirit are qualified to cultivate it.
Someone like Jiang Fan, with extraordinary comprehension, found the techniqueâs words blurred when he forcefully tried to comprehend it, giving him not a single chance.
Others at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion couldnât earn its recognition either.
Only Yue Mingzhu was the one recognized by Heaven and Earthâs Spirit.
However, this technique has a significant flaw.
The method forcibly seizes othersâ fortunes, which disrupts the balance of the heavens, causing backlash after breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Realm.
In the past, while still in the Core Formation Realm, who dared to even dream of Divinity Transformation?
But now, they truly must consider it.
Yue Mingzhu sighed: "I couldnât hide it from you; initially, I wanted to surprise you, but later I feared youâd worry."
Nobody expected that their Martial Path would reach ever-greater heights, now nearing Divinity Transformation.
Jiang Fan held her shoulder and said, "If thereâs difficulty, letâs find a solution together."
"Senior, she cultivates a technique from the Heavenly Court called âEmperorâs Gaze Technique.â Do you know about it?"
The old manâs gaze was solemn: "Itâs a highly regarded secret technique of the Heavenly Realm; I didnât expect someone in Central Earth to cultivate it."
The Heavenly Realm?
Jiang Fan silently noted it down.
"This technique has a flaw causing backlash after reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm; can it be resolved with a Spirit Pill?"
The old man shook his head without hesitation: "To resolve the knot, the one who tied it must untie it; since the backlash arises from seizing othersâ fortunes, naturally it must be resolved through fortune."
"How could an ordinary Spirit Pill resolve this?"
Upon hearing that even the mightiest Soul Master of Central Earth was helpless, Jiang Fanâs brows furrowed as he said, "In that case, I need to make a trip to the Heavenly Realm."
"Since they practice this technique, they must have a method to avoid its backlash."
The old man showed an apologetic expression.
Though he discovered Yue Mingzhuâs problem, he was powerless to help.
He immediately took out a jade bottle containing three Spirit Pills with seven streaks on them, clearly Seventh Grade Great Pills!
"You have a connection with my Medicine God Hall; I canât just watch you suffer from the backlash."
"These are Seventh Grade Great Pills that extend life; each one increases lifespan by a hundred years."
"When you encounter the fortune backlash, your life expectancy will easily diminish, similar to the Heavenly Human Five Declines of the Divinity Transformation Realm."
"Take one in times of crisis, and it can temporarily save your life."
Yue Mingzhu expressed gratitude continuously, bowing in respect: "Thank you, senior, for granting the pills."
These arenât mere Spirit Pills; they are three chances to save a life.
Jiang Fan was also full of gratitude, saying, "Thank you, senior!"
The old man chuckled: "At last, I hear a thank you."
"Iâve paid back the debt of my disciple; Iâm leaving now."
"Senior, wait!" Jiang Fanâs eyes turned, suddenly stopping him.
"Senior, since youâre here, why not meet Xingyuan Venerableâs daughter?"
If Forgetful Wild Elderâs self-sacrifice is moving.
Xingyuan Venerable carrying the will of a thousand years of Confucianism predecessors, plunging into Hun Yuan, is even more tragic and commendable.
The old man stopped in his tracks and said, "Is she here too? Let me take a look."
Jiang Fan beckoned, and True Word Venerable immediately arrived through Instantaneous Movement. She respectfully bowed: "True Word greets Wuhen Sage."
After all, having been in Divinity Transformation for a long time, True Word Venerable was well aware of the sages in the Heavenly State and uttered the sageâs dao name.
Wuhen Sage looked on with pity: "Your fatherâs body is of Divinity Transformation, but his heart surpasses our collective Virtuous Realm. He is the true Great Sage of Central Earth."
True Word Venerableâs eyes welled up, as her fatherâs sacrifice earned the admiration of the sages of the Heavenly State.
Wuhen Sage took out a bottle containing jade-colored Spiritual Liquid: "This is Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid, capable of breaking through the Heavenly Human Three Declines."
"Only one exists in Central Earth; itâs for you."
True Word Venerable gratefully received it with both hands: "Thank you, Wuhen Sage."
"Cultivate well and strive to become someone like your father," Wuhen Sage advised before saying, "Iâm leaving."
"Senior, wait!"
Once again, Jiang Fan stopped him.
Wuhen Sageâs droopy eyelids trembledâwould this kid ever finish?
But considering it might be another martyrâs descendant like Yue Mingzhu or True Word Venerable, he steadied himself and said:
"Who else wants to meet the old man?"
Jiang Fan hurriedly called to the palace, saying, "Caiyi, come quickly."
Gong Caiyi nervously hurried over and gently bowed: "Gong Caiyi greets Wuhen Sage."
"Who is this?" Wuhen Sage stroked his beard and asked.
Jiang Fan introduced: "This is my wife, pregnant. Senior, could you possibly..."
Upon hearing this, Wuhen Sage widened his eyes.
He thought he was here to provide care for another martyrâs descendant, while in reality, Jiang Fan dragged out his wife?
He was so angry that his breathing quickened, his beard fluttering in agitation.
Is he trying to fleece me?
Lianjing Venerable cherished this future grandchild immensely and quickly came to supplicate, saying, "Senior Wuhen, this is our Jiang Familyâs first child."
"I beg you, senior, for a Spirit Pill that can enhance the fetusâs Spiritual Body, even if the junior owes Medicine God Hall a favor."
Seeing Lianjing Venerable coming to appeal, Wuhen Sage reluctantly produced eighteen jade boxes.
Inside each, a unique collection of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures was stored individually.
"I havenât concocted such a Spirit Pill, but I do have the ingredientsâitâs a Seventh Grade Great Pill named Dragon and Phoenix Divine Gallbladder."
"When taken, the child will be born into the Nascent Soul Realm."
"If the parentsâ cultivation is higher, the childâs minimum potential would increase accordingly."
What?
Born into the Nascent Soul Realm?
This is treatment even many sagesâ children donât receive!
Venerable Lianjingâs heart was deeply movedâthis was practically tailor-made for Little Jiang Fan, yet she hesitated and said:
"Senior, youâve only provided materials; we canât concoct them."
There are barely a handful of people in the world capable of refining Seventh Grade Great Pills.
Where would they find someone to refine it?
Wuhen Sage helplessly replied: "Though this pill is a Seventh Grade Great Pill, its refinement is nearly as intricate as an Eighth-grade Great Pill."
"Iâve tried several times, all in vain, leaving only this set of materials."
"You might as well seek someone else skilled."
Lianjing Venerable sighed slightly; if even Wuhen Sage couldnât refine it, the mere possession of materials wouldnât help them.
Just as she was feeling despondent, Jiang Fan beside her rubbed his chin and said:
"A Seventh Grade Great Pill?"
"I havenât practiced Alchemy in a long time; let me give it a try."