Chapter 483

Chapter 483: Re-cultivation

"This is total nonsense," Ye Xiaoyao grumbled.

"It’s your fate. Either we take him down, or he takes us down."

"Kid, just stick to my advice, and you’ll have no trouble ascending to the Thousand Worlds and becoming a Great Immortal Emperor."

"Future Great Immortal Emperor, what’s there to feel lonely about now?" Old Sword chuckled.

"Just knowing that a former Great Immortal Emperor came to cheer me up makes me feel better," Ye Xiaoyao joked.

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In the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan looked slightly surprised.

Grape had just received the latest intel from Nine Phoenix Island.

"I’ve always said, a person with a destined fate will always have a great being to back them up."

"That’s good; it means I won’t have to worry about that place anymore," Xu Fan said, as the Merit and Fortune Aura naturally appeared behind him.

"Talk about a high-return investment," Xu Fan remarked.

"With all that Merit and Fortune, do you think they’ll try to take it back?" Spirit Cut Elder asked, eyeing the aura enviously.

"Absolutely. Those skilled aides under the empress won’t need her orders to come after me."

"But by then, if they want to kill me, good luck with that."

Truth be told, Xu Fan had sensed a faint but persistent killing intent ever since Grape’s permissions were altered on Nine Phoenix Island.

"Grand Elder, I’ve been thinking. If the sect is safe, re-cultivation might be a good move," Spirit Cut Elder said.

Ever since the Cloud Saint Beast King was pushed back, Spirit Cut Elder had been considering re-cultivation as a viable option.

"Oh, so you’ve made up your mind?" Xu Fan asked with a smile.

"I have. If I re-cultivate and follow our sect’s inherited techniques and methods, I’ll be stronger than I am now," Spirit Cut Elder replied.

Memories of being utterly dominated by the Cloud Saint Beast King flashed in his mind, leaving no room for resistance.

The thought left him feeling restless.

"If you’re serious about re-cultivating, you’ll need to wait another two hundred years," Xu Fan said after a moment.

The situation between the two realms was still unstable. Even with the sect’s railgun, there were places where Spirit Cut Elder’s skills were indispensable.

"Two hundred years? That’s shorter than I expected," Spirit Cut Elder said with a grin.

"Grand Elder, which path should I take for re-cultivation?" Spirit Cut Elder asked eagerly.

"Stick to our sect’s most traditional path—the Five Elements, paired with the top-tier Five Elements Technique. You’ll handle anything with ease," Xu Fan said confidently. A five-sided warrior is no joke.

"The Five Elements path and the Five Elements Technique sound good," Spirit Cut Elder nodded.

"Spirit Cut Elder, the Five Elements path has many branches, and one of them seems tailor-made for you," Xu Fan added.

Spirit Cut Elder’s curiosity was piqued. "Which one?"

"The Five Elements Spiritual Domain—it’s my own creation," Xu Fan said. As he spoke, five spiritual domains materialized in the sky, painting it in vibrant colors.

Then, the domains began to evolve into powerful techniques.

At first, it was a single spiritual domain ability, and then it began to merge together, forming various Five Elements Divine Techniques, or creating numerous Five Elements beings to assist in battle.

"The Blood Sea technique cultivated by Spirit Cut Elder has similarities with the Five Elements Spiritual Domain; this will save a lot of time for training," Xu Fan said, looking at the stunned Spirit Cut Elder who couldn’t find the words to respond.

Spirit Cut Elder stared at the divine techniques evolved from the Five Elements Spiritual Domain for a long time before slowly speaking, "What a pity I didn’t meet you before my cultivation!"

At that moment, Spirit Cut Elder was like the future number one sword immortal holding a sword for the first time.

He recalled what the number one swordsman in the cultivation world once said.

"The moment I pick up the sword, I become invincible in this world."

At that moment, Spirit Cut Elder felt the same way.

"Grand Elder, you are my master in this world," Spirit Cut Elder said as he stood up to pay respect to Xu Fan.

Xu Fan quickly stepped back and supported Spirit Cut Elder with his hand, saying, "No need for that. I do all this because you are the elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect."

"In the future, I will always be an elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect," Spirit Cut Elder replied firmly.

For such a sect and such a Grand Elder, he wouldn’t exchange anything for them, even a celestial tool.

Xu Fan produced two jade tablets.

"One is for rebuilding divine ability, the other is the inheritance of the Five Elements Spiritual Domain."

"You might not need the full 200 years for this; Spirit Cut Elder can comprehend it on his own," Xu Fan said.

"Thank you, Grand Elder."

After saying this, Spirit Cut Elder couldn’t wait to return to his mountain peak to comprehend the divine ability.

"Master Ancestor, after my grandpa re-cultivates, will his cultivation level drop?" Li Chufan asked curiously from the side.

"Yes, after your grandpa re-cultivates, he will become an ordinary person and then start cultivating again," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Can I teach Grandpa how to cultivate in the future?" Li Chufan said, waving the Heavy Water Source Blade in his hand.

"That might be tough. Your grandpa will likely regain his original cultivation level in no time after re-cultivating."

"So, you should give up on the idea of defeating your grandpa in a sparring match. Even if his cultivation level is lower than yours, he can still easily defeat you," Xu Fan laughed.

"I don’t believe it, Master Ancestor. I’m already very powerful now," Li Chufan said zealously.

During this time, Xu Fan’s praise had instilled an inexplicable confidence in him, making him feel invincible among his peers.

"Are you really that powerful now? Show me."

Xu Fan waved his hand, and the surface of the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake transformed into a small ice field.

On the ice field stood a young boy holding an ice blade, identical in appearance to Li Chufan.

"Go ahead and see if you can defeat this eighty-five percent replica of your own peak strength today," Xu Fan said casually.

After all, a child is still a child; too much praise can easily go to their head.

"Master Ancestor, watch me shine!"

Li Chufan dashed toward the ice field, starting an intense battle with the replica.

Before long, however, Li Chufan was left gasping for breath.

"Ah, youth after all," Xu Fan remarked as he conjured half a drop of wood essence, which transformed into mist with a snap of his fingers and merged into Li Chufan’s body.

Revived, Li Chufan was full of energy once again.

"Try to win against yourself first before talking," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Master Ancestor, this is too difficult; I’ve given it my all and still can’t beat him," Li Chufan said, feeling somewhat discouraged.

As soon as Li Chufan said this, Xu Fan knew it was time for a lesson.

"Where do you think the replica was stronger just now?" Xu Fan asked.

Li Chufan thought for a moment and suddenly realized that every aspect of the replica was on par with him, and some even seemed to be slightly weaker.

"Its divine techniques, movement techniques, and adaptability to the environment are stronger than mine."

"Did you understand the essence of it?" Xu Fan asked again.

"Essence?"

"It thinks more than I do, and its ability to use divine techniques is stronger than mine?"