Chapter 20 - The Third Profound Yuan Realm
“Expanding the scale of the sect is not something that can be rushed.”
One day, after strolling around the sect’s territory, Lin Fan stood on the cliff on the back side, drinking the northwest wind, and muttered, “When our strength increases or we become famous, there will naturally be more and more disciples.”
“And the most important thing is strength.”
“If I haven’t sensed it wrong, after tonight, the breakthrough will be in these two days.”
Previously, after consuming three seventh-grade Condensing Yuan Pills, Lin Fan’s cultivation was at the peak of the Condensing Yuan realm. After this period of cultivation and consolidation, the profound Yuan realm was already within reach.
“The third profound Yuan realm.”
“Among the younger generation, at least among the younger generation of third-rate sects, he will be considered to have entered the inner circle, even an outstanding figure.”
Under normal circumstances, the strongest person in a third-rate sect was basically a person in the fourth Cave Heaven realm.
If there was a fifth Mystic Finger realm expert in charge, they could begin to try to advance to a second-rate sect.
Of course, having a Mystic Finger realm expert in charge was only one of the minimum standards for becoming a second-rate sect.
In addition to this, there had to be sufficient scale.
Scale included but was not limited to spiritual mountains, resources, disciple quality and quantity, and so on.
In short, it was very difficult to advance to a second-rate sect.
But if there was a Mystic Finger realm expert in charge, it represented that they at least possessed hope.
If they wanted to go further, to a first-rate sect…
Then there had to be at least a seventh Harmonizing Dao, realm expert before it could be done.
As for the holy lands…
They were all created by former Ascending Immortal Even if there were no Ascending Immortal realm experts in charge, there were old monsters of the Breaking Void guarding them, and they were also blessed by immortal artifacts.
But all of this was still too far away for Lin Fan.
That night, Lin Fan successfully broke through.
The third Profound Yuan realm was achieved!
True essence gathered within the profound Gate. Feeling the true essence within the first Xuan Gate rapidly filling up, and his strength also skyrocketing, Lin Fan could not help but smile.
“Almost two months after transmigrating, breaking through a major realm, this speed is not bad!”
At least he was quite satisfied.
If he continued to develop like this, perhaps the first crisis ten months later would not be a problem.
“If I share combat power…”
“Oh? Second level of the profound Yuan realm?”
“Not bad.”
“That girl Xiao Ling’er is also at the seventh level of the Condensing Yuan realm.”
“If another disciple with a protagonist template comes, wouldn’t that be great?”
“But…”
“It shouldn’t be that easy to find, right?”
Protagonist template, what was called a protagonist template?
If it was so easy to find, it wouldn’t be called a protagonist template. Where would there be so many protagonists blessed by heaven?
Although the Immortal Martial Continent was almost infinitely vast, with trillions of people, Lin Fan estimated that the total number of protagonist templates was probably no more than ten?
Of course, this was just a guess.
Perhaps there would be unexpected surprises?
This guy was looking forward to it.
In a flash, another half month passed.
One day, Duan Qingyao returned from purchasing resources and found Lin Fan. “Sect Leader.”
“Fifth Elder, what is it?”
“It’s just a piece of news.”
Duan Qingyao pondered, “Hongwu Immortal City, the largest immortal city closest to us, will hold a Youth Pill Refining Competition in half a month. Anyone under the age of one hundred can participate, and the prizes are very generous.”
“If you win first place, you can get a sixth-grade pill furnace, three kinds of sixth-grade pill formulas, and…”
“A Mystic Finger Pill.”
“Oh?”
Lin Fan was slightly surprised. “The fifth-grade pill, Mystic Finger Pill, that can help cultivators break through to the fifth Mystic Finger realm?”
“Yes, and it is personally made by a seventh-rank alchemist. It is said to be at least a fifth-grade pill.”
Fifth-grade, was it very remarkable?
His family’s Ling’er was only younger and had lower cultivation, otherwise, she could at least make a seventh-grade pill.
However, the Mystic Finger Pill was a good thing.
“The Grand Elder and the Second Elder are not far from the peak of the Cave Heaven realm, right?”
“The Second Elder has already reached the peak, but because he was injured when he was young, leaving hidden dangers, if there is no fortuitous encounter, I am afraid that…”
“But Sect Leader, we should not think too much about first place.”
Duan Qingyao smiled helplessly, “I am just saying. After all, it is Hongwu Immortal City. At that time, there will be at least hundreds of thousands of participants, all of whom are outstanding among young alchemists. Among them, there will even be disciples from first-rate sects.”
“That child Ling’er is indeed good, but compared with the disciples of first-rate sects, or rather, the foundation of our Embracing Moon Sect is still a bit lacking.”
Speaking of this, Duan Qingyao’s expression was a bit lonely.
When it came to talent, she was certain that Xiao Ling’er was definitely not worse than the disciples of ordinary first-rate sects, even stronger than most of the disciples of first-rate sects.
But the Embracing Moon Sect…
Alas, although they had tried their best, the support they could provide was still very limited.
The spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak.
In her opinion, this was not Xiao Ling’er’s fault, but the sect’s fault.
It was the fault of these old guys for being useless!
“Why does Fifth Elder need to be like this?”
“Geniuses are always good at creating miracles. Otherwise, why would they be called geniuses?”
“Whether it succeeds or not, you always have to try to know. Moreover, even if you are not the first, there should be a consolation prize, right?”
“As for whether Xiao Ling’er is willing to go, it depends on herself.”
“Master!”
Before she finished speaking, Xiao Ling’er jumped out from outside the house, with a face full of excitement. “Disciple is willing to go!”
Lin Fan: “…, How long have you been eavesdropping?”
He really hadn’t noticed.
This girl had obviously used some kind of concealment technique.
Wu Xingyun was not surprised and said with a smile, “She arrived just before me .”
“Master, please don’t blame me. Disciple didn’t mean to.” Xiao Ling’er quickly apologized.
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“Since you have heard it and are willing to go, then I naturally have no reason to stop you.”
Lin Fan nodded, “In this case, let Fifth Elder go with you. She will temporarily act as your protector.”
“In addition, Elder Wu.”
“Copy a copy of our sect rules for this girl.”
“When you are out, you must be cautious. The sect rules must not be forgotten.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
Duan Qingyao’s smile grew even wider.
Whether she ranked or not was no longer important.
She was more looking forward to Xiao Ling’er’s expression after seeing the sect rules.
“Sect rules?”
Xiao Ling’er asked doubtfully, “Master, Fifth Elder, aren’t the sect rules engraved on the stone tablet? Disciple has already memorized them by heart.”
“Those sect rules are for outsiders to see.”
Lin Fan smiled, “Ordinary disciples do have to follow them, but you are different. What I asked Fifth Elder to give you are our real sect rules. Remember, they must not be spread outside.”
“Yes!”
Xiao Ling’er’s expression became serious. “Disciple swears with her Dao Heart that she will never reveal even a bit of it. Otherwise, she will be trapped by inner demons and will never be clear-headed.”
“There is no need to be like this. Since I asked Fifth Elder to give it to you, it means I trust you.”
Lin Fan waved his hand.
He had already been convinced before that Xiao Ling’er had excellent character and correct values, worthy of his trust.
Anyway, she couldn’t possibly have the temperament of a certain title…
“This, these sect rules?”
After reading the sect rules, Xiao Ling’er was stunned.
“Teacher?”
However, her teacher was also stunned.
“This old woman has lived for thousands of years, and after becoming a remnant soul, I have lived for thousands of years again. I have never seen such strange sect rules.”
“But…”
“I can be sure that your master is definitely not simple, and these sect rules are also like this!”
“How can you see that?” Xiao Ling’er asked blankly.
“Look at this one!”
“Those who talk to rings, bracelets, necklaces, and other objects, priority…” Hmm?!
Xiao Ling’er’s expression changed drastically.
She hadn’t paid attention just now, but at this moment, after realizing it was hard for her to remain calm.