Mysterious Sun Scripture Ninth Level Grand Perfection

"Can I learn them all?"

Fang Wang stated his choice, causing Zhou Xue's lips to twitch. She couldn't help but roll her eyes.

So arrogant!

Zhou Xue patiently explained, "Different cultivation techniques will cultivate different Spiritual Energy. If you learn too many, your Spiritual Energy can easily become chaotic. It's also easier to specialize in one method than to cultivate multiple."

Fang Wang, shamelessly, asked, "If I choose one and can't learn it, can I switch to another?"

"Fine, since you saved me."

Zhou Xue couldn't help but chuckle. As she laughed, she aggravated her injuries, causing her to cough.

Fang Wang didn't know how to reach out to her, so he could only watch from the side.

"Which one do you want to learn first?" Zhou Xue asked, her voice even weaker after the coughing fit.

Fang Wang thought for a moment. "Then I'll try the most difficult one, the Mysterious Sun Scripture. Starting with the hardest will make cultivating other techniques feel easier later on."

Zhou Xue got straight to the point and began explaining the incantations of the Mysterious Sun Scripture, which included the Qi Absorption Method.

Fang Wang listened intently, his heart filled with anticipation. Only by mastering a cultivation technique would he truly step onto the path of cultivation.

As Zhou Xue imparted the technique, she watched him, feeling quite emotional.

I never thought I'd treat someone like this. Is this kinship? Ruolan, you were right. Relying on others is useless. I must cultivate a trustworthy force. Perhaps my rebirth is a sign from the heavens, guiding me onto a different path.

Zhou Xue looked at Fang Wang, whom she had no memory of from her previous life, diligently listening to her teachings. She truly felt reborn.

Since she had been given a second life, she would not just aim to become an immortal!

A myriad of thoughts surged through Zhou Xue's mind. The danger of the manor's destruction had passed. Next, she would plan her new life.

Fang Wang was unaware of her thoughts; he was completely focused on the Mysterious Sun Scripture.

When Zhou Xue finished explaining all the incantations of the Mysterious Sun Scripture, Fang Wang felt a jolt in his mind, and his vision blurred.

The next second, he found himself inside the Celestial Palace. When he opened his eyes and took in his surroundings, he immediately threw a punch and shouted with exhilaration.

"I did it!"

Fang Wang was overjoyed. Being able to enter the Celestial Palace meant he could cultivate the Mysterious Sun Scripture!

Although the Celestial Palace could only help him comprehend ultimate techniques, if he could cultivate the Mysterious Sun Scripture to Grand Perfection and then absorb Qi, it would undoubtedly be twice as effective with half the effort.

This was a cultivation technique that even Zhou Xue couldn't master before her ascension!

Fang Wang sat down on the spot and immediately began cultivating the Mysterious Sun Scripture.

The Mysterious Sun Scripture had a total of nine layers. Upon reaching the third layer, his Spiritual Energy would contain the Mysterious Sun Fire, capable of burning souls. Upon reaching the sixth layer, he would be immune to all fires. Upon reaching the ninth layer, he could condense the True Mysterious Sun Fire, capable of incinerating everything!

Fang Wang started with the most basic Qi Absorption Method. The Celestial Palace underwent a change, generating the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy required by cultivators. This Spiritual Energy was illusory, meant to aid his cultivation. The so-called Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy originated from heaven and earth, nurturing all living things. However, there were many types of energy in the world, and cultivation through Qi absorption was the process of extracting Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy and refining oneself.

Yet, just cultivating the first layer of the Mysterious Sun Scripture felt like ten years had passed for Fang Wang. Ten years to master the first layer?

Could my cultivation aptitude be very poor?

Fang Wang refused to believe it and continued to cultivate. To track his progress, he willed his mind, and a large bell appeared in the Celestial Palace. It resembled a modern product from Earth, but its surface appeared ancient, with the year recorded at the bottom to facilitate timekeeping.

However, the second layer took twice as long as the first. Fang Wang had to set aside his concerns about his aptitude and focus on his cultivation.

Thus, Fang Wang continued to cultivate the Mysterious Sun Scripture. Gradually, his mind began to numb, and he forgot everything about the outside world.

It was as if time flowed by, and the stars shifted.

By the time he cultivated the Mysterious Sun Scripture to Grand Perfection, flames ignited behind his head, condensing into fireballs, like miniature suns. A ring of small suns floated behind his head – the True Mysterious Sun Fire.

The True Mysterious Sun Fire looked similar to ordinary flames, but it could absorb sunlight. The longer it burned during the day, the more terrifying its power became.

Fang Wang opened his eyes, his gaze appearing ancient. It wasn't the weariness of worldly experience, but the exhaustion of his heart.

He turned his head and saw that he had spent a total of two hundred and thirteen years cultivating the Mysterious Sun Scripture!

This was almost as long as the lifespan of a dynasty!

Fang Wang felt depressed and could only attribute it to the difficulty of the Mysterious Sun Scripture.

Well, instead of worrying about myself, I should blame the target.

No wonder Zhou Xue couldn't master it before her ascension. Who would spend two hundred years cultivating a single technique?

Fang Wang composed himself and, with a thought, exited the Celestial Palace.

His eyes regained clarity, and he saw Zhou Xue's face before him. She lay on the bed, her complexion pale.

He had experienced two hundred years, but in reality, only an instant had passed.

"This month, you'll cultivate the Mysterious Sun Scripture first. I'll leave once my injuries heal. The Taiyuan Sect recruits disciples every five years. We missed this year, so we'll have to wait another five," Zhou Xue said softly, her gaze a little strange.

For some reason, after she had finished explaining the Mysterious Sun Scripture, she felt that Fang Wang had changed. She couldn't pinpoint how, but the feeling was subtle.

"You are an Immortal Venerable reborn. Why don't you establish your own sect?" Fang Wang asked, confused.

Zhou Xue smiled helplessly. "Cultivation isn't that simple. The blessed lands and resources of Great Qi have long been divided among the nine major sects. Moreover, after my rebirth, I have to walk the path of cultivation again. Joining a sect not only provides cultivation resources but also offers protection."

Fang Wang nodded. Seeing her complexion growing paler, he said, "Rest well and recover from your injuries. We can talk more when you're better."

With that, he stood up, preparing to leave.

"Oh, right. The cultivator who came last night left behind two magical artifacts. Since you were the one who killed him, they rightfully belong to you. Once my injuries heal, I'll give them to you and teach you how to master them, giving you a head start in your cultivation journey." Zhou Xue said.

Fang Wang didn't turn around, merely raising his hand. "Keep them. You brought me onto the path of cultivation, so consider these a return gift. Teach me some spells later on."

He didn't stop walking and quickly left the house.

After the door closed, a smile spread across Zhou Xue's face. She murmured to herself, "Taking him as a disciple wouldn't be bad. But then again, since we're from the same clan, why be stubborn about formalities?"

Having been reborn, she decided she wouldn't just cultivate herself; she would also lead the Fang Manor in cultivation. The betrayal in her past life had made her realize that no matter how strong one became, without a trustworthy power base, one could still end up dead.

Putting aside the Fang Manor's upbringing of her, the presence of a genius like Fang Wang was enough reason for her to nurture them.

Zhou Xue closed her eyes, deciding to use her recovery time to organize her thoughts.

She now understood that reincarnation was more than just correcting past regrets; she could also forge a path stronger than her previous life. The missed opportunities in her memories could be seized with careful planning!

Furthermore, her reincarnation had to remain her greatest secret, never to be revealed again.

Before her rebirth, even in the Upper Realm, she had never heard of an experience as bizarre as hers. If she were in someone else's shoes and believed someone had been reborn, she might harbor malicious intentions.

Back in his own room, Fang Wang sat down by the table and activated the Mysterious Sun Scripture, absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.

There were no obstacles, no need for adaptation. Almost instantly, a vortex formed around him, and the invisible, colorless Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy surged into his body. He felt an immediate sense of refreshment.

He had experienced a similar feeling while cultivating in the Celestial Palace, but it was nowhere near as intense as the sensation in his physical body.

He became engrossed in the exhilarating feeling of Qi absorption, unable to extricate himself.

How powerful was the nine-layered Grand Perfection Mysterious Sun Scripture? Fang Wang wasn't sure about others' cultivation progress, but he was certainly enjoying himself. Profound Sun Spiritual Energy had already condensed in his dantian.

An hour later, he successfully entered the first level of the Qi Nurturing Realm.

A day and a night later, he forcefully achieved the second level of the Qi Nurturing Realm.

In the following days, Fang Wang remained indoors, focusing solely on absorbing Qi. Initially, his parents would visit him. Upon hearing he was cultivating, they dared not disturb him further, only instructing the maids to bring him meals daily.

After the great battle that night, Fang Wang's status within the Fang Manor skyrocketed, making him the pride of the entire manor. However, the matter of cultivation was not widely publicized. Fang Meng had also ordered the prohibition of spreading news about the demonic cultivator's existence, merely stating that the Fang Manor had been attacked by a group of mysterious martial arts experts.

In a secluded study.

The Emperor of Great Qi sat on his chair, holding an ancient book. He appeared to be only in his early twenties, remarkably young.

An old minister entered and stopped before the table, bowing.

"Your Majesty, the Nanqiu Plan has failed, and the Immortal Master I hired is dead," the old minister said softly. He was dressed in official robes, slightly plump, with streaks of white at his temples. His expression remained unchanged as he delivered the news.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Great Qi's right hand, which held the book, trembled. He slowly put the book down, stared expressionlessly at the old minister, and asked, "Didn't you say it was foolproof?"

The old minister sighed. "The fact that they could kill an Immortal Master indicates that the Fang Manor also harbors such power, or has such power protecting them. I miscalculated; I truly thought it was foolproof. However, it's alright. I've already written to that person. Before this incident, he assured me there would be no complications. I imagine he will resolve this himself."

The Emperor of Great Qi turned to look out the window, muttering, "The power of cultivation, immortality... I wish to step onto that path, having sacrificed so much, yet I haven't succeeded. What did the Fang Manor rely on to gain the support of cultivation power?"

The old minister did not reply. He was also perplexed and didn't even dare to send anyone to investigate the Fang Manor, fearing he would alert them.

After a long silence.

The Emperor of Great Qi withdrew his gaze and stared intently at the old minister. "For now, let it be. I know nothing of this. Ensure everything is handled cleanly."

The old minister nodded.

The Emperor of Great Qi waved his sleeve, and the old minister immediately bowed and took his leave.

"Everyone says imperial power is good, but how can any great imperial power compare to immortality?"

The Emperor of Great Qi's faint sigh echoed in the study, his tone filled with helplessness.

Fang Wang had been in seclusion for half a month. News of the massacre at the Fang Manor spread throughout Great Qi, sparking discussions in every province and prefecture. The Fang Manor had even sent people to the imperial city to plead their case, striking fear into the hearts of various noble families. After all, the Fang Manor was a Duke's estate; what kind of force would be so audacious?

On this day.

Zhou Xue came to visit Fang Wang. He rose to greet her, and they sat at the table, with Fang Wang pouring her tea.

"Her injuries healed this quickly..."

Fang Wang was inwardly astonished. Zhou Xue's injuries had been severe; ordinary medical treatment might have required half a year to recover.

Zhou Xue had regained her spirited demeanor, still clad in her signature red attire, which was striking. Compared to half a month ago, her aura was even more refined, her brows exuding a sharp, unyielding spirit. She examined Fang Wang and asked, "How's your cultivation of the Mysterious Sun Scripture coming along?"

Fang Wang thought to himself, "It's going well, just reached Grand Perfection on the ninth layer."

However, facing Zhou Xue, a reborn individual, he dared not reveal everything. After all, she was a demonic cultivator. Their previous joint battle had been due to the imminent crisis at the Fang Manor, leaving them no time to guard against each other.

"It's going alright. I feel like I can continue with it," Fang Wang replied. After cultivating the Mysterious Sun Scripture, he had no immediate plans to practice the Spring Autumn Technique or the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art.

The Mysterious Sun Scripture was too powerful. Half a month of cultivation had already transformed him, and his cultivation realm had reached the sixth level of the Qi Nurturing Realm.

And...

Spending a hundred years in the Celestial Palace had been agonizing. Only he knew how tedious and torturous it had been.

Zhou Xue stared at him, her eyes holding a subtle expression.

Fang Wang's heart skipped a beat under her gaze. "Could she have seen through something?"

Zhou Xue withdrew her gaze and said softly, "We'll depart in thirteen days. I've made a selection, and including you, there will be nine disciples from the Fang Manor traveling to the Taiyuan Sect together."

Fang Wang nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Simply mastering a cultivation technique wasn't enough; he also needed to learn powerful spells!

"Ahem, Zhou Xue, could you teach me some spells?" Fang Wang faked a cough and asked shamelessly.

Zhou Xue stared at him with a half-smile, then chuckled, "Of course. Your Sword Control Technique is so formidable; you must have great talent in the way of the sword. I have a set of sword techniques here that, if you master them, will allow you to sweep aside opponents of the same realm."