I've Decided to Put You to Good Use

"Fang Qing, your cultivation level has actually reached the Life Spring Realm?"

When Fang Qing and Elder Wu Qingfeng went to see the Sect Leader together, even the Sect Leader was shocked.

Sect Leader Li, an expert of the Dao Palace Realm, had originally thought that Fang Qing would need at least another half year to reach the Life Spring Realm. Yet for some reason, this Peerless Genius of Lingxu Grotto-Heaven had already reached the Life Spring Realm.

He truly was in the Life Spring Realm. Divine power flowed through him in steady streams, and his physical body was exceptionally powerful. Even among Life Spring Realm cultivators, he counted as a formidable expert.

"Could it be because he consumed the divine medicine from the Ancient Desolation Forbidden Zone? The medicinal power had originally remained dormant in his body, and now it has been awakened?"

The Sect Leader quickly came up with a "reasonable" explanation. The way he looked at Fang Qing became even more admiring.

After entering the Ancient Desolation Forbidden Zone, not only had he not died, he had even consumed its divine medicine. That was an enormous opportunity, tremendous luck.

For cultivators to travel farther along the path of cultivation, luck was absolutely indispensable.

This Peerless Genius was not only eager to learn, but also extremely lucky. Once he matured, he would surely become a pillar of Lingxu Grotto-Heaven and bring it to greater glory!

"Fang Qing, since your cultivation level has reached the Life Spring Realm, you are among the most outstanding of all the disciples in Lingxu Grotto-Heaven. I shall reward you with a magic treasure for protection. I hope you make good use of it."

Sect Leader Li exchanged glances with several elders, then beckoned with his hand. A Spirit Sword appeared in midair before descending before Fang Qing.

"Fang Qing, although we cultivators emphasize developing our own potential and opening the gates of the body, we do not blindly reject external objects. On the contrary, with their aid, they can better protect and support us. This Spirit Sword is called the Purple Firmament Sword. It was an opportunity obtained by one of our Lingxu Grotto-Heaven elders while traveling outside. It possesses a fair amount of spirituality. Once you refine it with divine power, it will bring you many benefits."

Lu Zhihua, Elder Lu, said with a smile.

"Thank you, Sect Leader! Thank you, Elders! This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and devote himself to bringing glory to Lingxu Grotto-Heaven."

Fang Qing spoke.

He accepted the Purple Firmament Sword and poured his divine power into it. At once, he felt his mind connect with the Spirit Sword, allowing him to wield it as easily as an arm or finger.

The sword's blade was entirely purple, carrying an air of wealth and nobility. The material of the entire sword also appeared far from ordinary.

When Fang Qing controlled the Spirit Sword, he saw it pass effortlessly through stone without encountering the slightest resistance.

It was a fine sword.

Fang Qing expressed his gratitude to the Sect Leader and elders.

Honestly, he had never expected to be rewarded with a magic treasure.

Joining the sect and receiving Hundred Herb Liquid had already been wonderful enough. Now he had even been rewarded with a magic treasure. Lingxu Grotto-Heaven truly treated him far too well. If he rose to prominence in the future yet could not repay Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, then he would hardly deserve to call himself a man.

"Fang Qing, originally, Elder Qingfeng and I intended not to let you stand out too much, not to reveal your talent before everyone. But things have changed. Your cultivation level has already reached the Life Spring Realm. Within Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, even some elders would be unable to harm you, so I have decided to put you to good use."

Seeing Fang Qing accept the Purple Firmament Sword, the Sect Leader spoke again. "As a genius, an Immortal Seedling, you can now fully reveal your brilliance. My plan is for you to first go to Lingxu Cliff and let the disciples get to know you. In a few days, you will accompany Elder Zhihua to Lingxu and lead those young disciples in gathering spirit herbs, protecting them while they do so. Afterward, I will put you to even greater use. Some matters within Lingxu Grotto-Heaven ought to change."

Sect Leader Li spoke as he exchanged another glance with the elders.

Elder Lu Zhihua nodded and said with a smile, "With Fang Qing and me going to Lingxu together, there should be no problem."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Fang Qing also acknowledged the order.

Fang Qing was somewhat surprised by the Sect Leader's arrangements. The Sect Leader was actually assigning him to escort those disciples into Lingxu to gather spirit herbs. From the time he had begun cultivating until now, only a very short time had passed, yet escorting disciples into Lingxu to gather herbs was an extremely important task.

Lingxu was exceedingly dangerous. Quite a few Fierce Beasts and Ferocious Birds lived within it, and if the disciples were even slightly careless, bloodshed could occur.

Yet the Sect Leader had chosen him to escort the disciples. He was indeed placing great importance on him.

Clearly, the Sect Leader believed he could handle this matter well.

And if he handled it well, the Sect Leader had further arrangements for him. What might they be?

Fang Qing simply stopped thinking about such matters. What he needed to do now was still consolidate his cultivation.

When he returned to his residence with a Spirit Sword, it drew another wave of envy.

Flying on a sword was every man's dream, yet Fang Qing had now achieved that dream directly.

Naturally, everyone envied him.

Even Pang Bo was somewhat provoked. He cultivated at night as well, wanting to open his Bitter Sea sooner.

Fang Qing was also cultivating. After stepping onto the path of cultivation, his energy had become increasingly abundant, and the time he needed for sleep had grown less and less. Even with only a short nap, he could maintain abundant energy.

After advancing to the Life Spring Realm, his vitality became even more vigorous. Cultivating for an entire day and night posed no problem at all.

When the next day arrived, Fang Qing no longer cultivated on the small mountain. By the Sect Leader's order, he was to cultivate at Lingxu Cliff.

Lingxu Grotto-Heaven was one of the Six Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands of Yan Land. There were nearly a thousand cultivators in the sect, including several hundred young disciples.

As the morning glow rose and golden light spilled over the cliffs, everything shone brilliantly.

Lingxu Cliff was a sheer precipice formed from more than ten low cliffs. They were not connected to one another, with some distance between them.

The cliffs were not tall, only around seventy or eighty meters high.

In the morning, many young disciples gathered there. Their cultivation levels varied, but they were all disciples at or below the Bitter Sea Realm.

Some disciples had only just been admitted into Lingxu Grotto-Heaven and were still at the stage of studying the "Dao Scripture." Naturally, they had not even reached the Bitter Sea Realm.

Some disciples had been in Lingxu Grotto-Heaven for quite some time. Their Bitter Seas had been opened slightly, but they could not yet mobilize any vital essence. They were somewhat stronger than ordinary people, but still essentially ordinary.

A small number of disciples had been in the Bitter Sea Realm for some time. They had cultivated several Divine Marks and could use a little of the Mysterious Methods, giving them a high status among the disciples.

These few disciples sat before the cliffs at the front, waiting for an elder to teach Mysterious Methods.

When these few disciples saw Fang Qing flying through the air atop Divine Light and arriving above the cliffs, disbelief appeared on every face. It seemed they had never imagined that Lingxu Grotto-Heaven had such a person.

"Fang Qing, come here."

With a flash of radiance, a Divine Rainbow tore through the air and descended upon the stone cliff. Elder Lu Zhihua had arrived, speaking warmly to Fang Qing.

"Yes, Elder."

Fang Qing withdrew his Divine Light, landed not far from Elder Lu, and sat down as well.

"What?"

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