Chapter 139: Recognition of Celestial Heart Hall

Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Recognition of Celestial Heart Hall

Though he’d said half a month, Chu Fan ended up staying in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain for another full month.

His Cultivation had risen by a Great Realm, and familiarizing himself with this sudden surge of power was not something that could be rushed.

In a battle between experts, the slightest oversight could lead to defeat and death, to say nothing of having flaws in one’s control over their power.

Acclimating to the power and Spiritual Power of his new Realm didn’t actually take him that much time.

The main reason for the extra half-month delay was a new enlightenment in his Sword Dao. Riding this wave of insight, he smoothly mastered the Sixth Technique of the Dream-Breaking Meteor Sword, the Sixth Technique of the Yifeng Sword Technique, and both the Fifth and Sixth Techniques of the Walking Dragon Sword Shadow, achieving at least Minor Success in all of them.

As for the Ming Jue Jades he had obtained at point number one, he didn’t inspect them one by one.

In other words, during that month, he had completely grasped all the abilities his current Realm afforded him. Only then did he bring up the matter of his departure to Yan Jiuxuan.

Upon their departure, Yan Jiuxuan gifted him and Yun Xi countless Spirit Medicine and Herbs unique to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.

The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain was simply too vast. With only her, Yan Jiuxuan, there, the countless Heavenly and Earthly Treasures were more than she could ever use.

But to Chu Fan and Yun Xi, these Spirit Medicine and Herbs were truly precious. Out in the world, they could find a skilled Alchemy Master to refine them into Elixirs, or at the very least, exchange them for a great deal of silver.

Chu Fan didn’t stand on ceremony with her. Whatever she gave, he sent it all straight into the Juntian Mirror World.

"Come visit the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain anytime you’re free. You’re always welcome here," Yan Jiuxuan said, holding Yun Xi’s hand, reluctant to let go.

The two had spent every day together for two and a half years and had truly become as close as sisters.

Although Yan Jiuxuan was nearly two hundred years old, her Cultivation was unfathomably deep. Combined with having spent her entire life on the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, her nature was simple, and her appearance and mindset were no different from a young girl’s.

Yun Xi, for her part, was naturally kind and sincere. It was only natural that the two would form a close friendship.

"We’re off. We’ll definitely come back often when we have time. Don’t act like it’s a final farewell," Chu Fan teased, rubbing his nose as he watched their tearful parting.

Yun Xi walked over and took Chu Fan’s arm. Yan Jiuxuan, however, shot Chu Fan a glance brimming with flirtatious charm.

That single glance made the hair on Chu Fan’s neck stand on end. He couldn’t help but shrink his neck back before taking to the air with Yun Xi.

’A woman’s heart is a needle at the bottom of the sea. A woman like Yan Jiuxuan, with her unfathomable Cultivation, is even more difficult to deal with. I can’t imagine the consequences if I said the wrong thing and provoked her.’

When they arrived, they had ridden on Ying Di’s back, and the journey took only a few hours.

Returning to the Shuoyue Capital City on their own, however, took the two of them two full days.

’When I get the chance, I really need to find and practice a Lightweight Body Technique Martial Technique. Otherwise, this speed is just too slow. If nothing else, what am I supposed to do if I run into an enemy faster than me? If they can’t win, they’ll just run, and I’ll have no way to stop them,’ Chu Fan thought to himself.

The two of them didn’t go directly to the Capital City, but instead entered Shuo Mountain, east of the city.

’Back when I spoke with Jing’an, he mentioned they would be relocating the Sect to Shuo Mountain. More than two and a half years have passed since then, so the Sect’s construction should be more or less complete by now!’

’The three-year period has already passed, so I should gather the eight of them first before dealing with anything else.’

Upon reaching the foot of Shuo Mountain, Chu Fan and Yun Xi were stopped by a group of sword-wielding disciples dressed in sky-blue robes.

"This is the gate of Celestial Heart Hall. May I ask your purpose for coming? If you are merely strolling about, please do so elsewhere."

This squad of Celestial Heart Hall disciples consisted of thirteen people, led by a young man at the Heartbeat Realm who looked to be about twenty-one or twenty-two.

Although their eyes occasionally drifted toward the peerlessly beautiful Yun Xi, they still maintained sufficient vigilance.

Seeing that every member of the squad was full of vigor, Chu Fan nodded in heartfelt approval.

’Celestial Heart Hall has only been around for a few years, but Jing’an has already made it quite respectable.’

He didn’t make things difficult for these Mountain Guard Disciples. He simply took a piece of Mo Jade from his robes and handed it over.

Then he said, "Give this to your Sect Leader. He’ll know what to do. We’ll just rest here for a moment."

Behind the gate’s archway was a teahouse, likely set up by Celestial Heart Hall to receive waiting visitors.

The Heartbeat Realm disciple took the Mo Jade and examined it for a moment. He cupped his hands in respect toward Chu Fan and Yun Xi, then invited them into the teahouse. He personally served them tea and sent another disciple to deliver the Mo Jade to the Sect.

While pouring the water, this disciple stole several glances at Yun Xi.

"May I ask who the two of you are?"

"As a disciple guarding the mountain gate, you should be focused on your duty. Since you’ve already sent the report up, just do your job. Don’t inquire about things you shouldn’t. That is the way of a disciple," Chu Fan admonished him.

A flash of anger crossed the disciple’s face, but he didn’t act on it. The fact that he was assigned to lead the gate watch meant he was no fool.

Judging by their appearance and bearing, the two people before him were no ordinary individuals. Moreover, they had produced such a valuable piece of Mo Jade right away and stated it was for the Sect Leader, indicating they were well-acquainted with him.

In truth, if the woman before him hadn’t been so exceptionally beautiful, he wouldn’t have been so rash as to ask anything at all.

He cupped his hands toward Chu Fan and withdrew from the teahouse.

Chu Fan picked up his teacup and drank, leisurely observing his surroundings. Before he had even finished half his tea, Jing’an arrived in a hurry.

Upon reaching the teahouse, he knelt on the ground before Chu Fan and Yun Xi.

"This subordinate, Jing’an, pays his respects to Lord and Madam."

The Mountain Guard Disciples who witnessed this were all dumbfounded, their jaws dropping. The Heartbeat Realm disciple who led them was trembling uncontrollably.

Chu Fan helped him up and said, "Let’s do away with this custom from now on. A simple cupped-hand greeting will suffice."

Jing’an stood up and just smiled, not taking Chu Fan’s words to heart.

"My Lord, you’ve certainly kept us waiting for a long time!"

"This is no place to talk. First, take me to see your Sect. Then, call the other seven over. I’ve been in seclusion on Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain for two and a half years, so I have no idea what’s been happening in the Eastern Domain. You all can fill me in on the details."

"My Lord, Madam, this way, please." Jing’an bowed and led them up the mountain.

After ascending the mountain and entering the Sect, Chu Fan was deeply shaken by the sight of the Martial Arts Arena and the various halls.

It wasn’t that Celestial Heart Hall was particularly magnificent, luxurious, or resplendent. Rather, it was astonishing that they had built something of this scale in just two and a half short years.

Furthermore, nearly ten thousand disciples were practicing Cultivation in the Martial Arts Arena, creating a grand and powerful spectacle.

It was in no way inferior to the Lingyun Sect.

Among those instructing the disciples, Chu Fan saw no fewer than fifty at the Golden Core Realm, seven or eight at the Nascent Soul Realm, and even one at the Soul Emergence Realm.

"Where did you hire all the people who are instructing the disciples?" Chu Fan asked, pointing toward the Martial Arts Arena.

"My Lord, you may not be aware. Starting two and a half years ago, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi began growing more abundant by the day. The people of the world developed a passion for martial arts, leading all the Sects, kingdoms, and Noble Families to scramble for Cultivation resources. Thanks to your patronage, my Lord, our Celestial Heart Hall has plentiful resources. Moreover, the Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques we possess are all Upper Grade. This subordinate found that even just offering a few of our Martial Techniques was enough to make countless Cultivators flock to join Celestial Heart Hall."

"Oh?" Chu Fan raised an eyebrow.

"Rest assured, my Lord. For everyone who joins Celestial Heart Hall, this subordinate has had Bufan investigate their ancestry back eight generations. I’ve made absolutely certain that no evil-doers will be allowed in to ruin your great undertaking," Jing’an hurriedly explained.