In the afternoon, Fang Han took out the Vajra Pill and put it in his mouth, beginning to cultivate the < Black Tortoise True Art >.
His body was posed in a strange posture, his muscles were taut like iron, and his bones made a faint cracking sound.
The scorching medicinal power seeped into the muscles, bones, and skin, being refined and absorbed bit by bit, solidifying every inch of flesh and blood.
More than an hour later, he finished his practice and stood up.
Then, his footwork changed, and he activated the < Wind God Step >, his figure in green robes moving silently through the courtyard, his movements seamless and so fast that they were almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
As night fell, he returned to his room after dinner and sat cross-legged on a futon.
He successively cultivated two secret techniques: < Nether Guide > and < Shadowveil >.
Day after day, time slipped away quietly in focused practice.
A few days later.
Fang Han in the courtyard, his Cloudsplitter Sword pointing diagonally at the ground, his eyes closed in concentration.
The sword techniques of the < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > flowed slowly through my heart.
In the past few days, he could clearly feel that he was getting closer and closer to the Perfection Realm.
A breakthrough could happen at any time.
He took a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and began practicing the < Void-Sundering Sword Manual >.
He swung the Cloudsplitter Sword in his hand again and again, repeating the sword moves of the < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > over and over again.
Thrust, cleave, slice, slash...
It seemed dull and tedious, but he didn't find it boring at all.
With each swing of his sword, he could feel a significant improvement, and he could feel himself getting closer and closer to the Perfection Realm.
At a certain moment.
"Buzz!"
An indescribable and mysterious fluctuation suddenly erupted from his body.
At this moment Wind Sword Intent underwent a qualitative change, becoming several times more refined than when it reached its Greater Accomplishment. The sharp intent that could tear everything apart became even more profound and fierce.
On the sword, the cyan-gold light suddenly transformed into a sharpness that was almost transparent and solidified.
Where the sword tip passed, a long, thin crack silently appeared in the air, lingering for a long time.
" The Void-Sundering Sword Manual Perfection Realm."
A gleam of joy lit up Fang Han's eyes, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on his lips.
He actually mastered the " Void-Sundering Sword Manual," a grandmaster Sword Technique that even ordinary martial artists find difficult to Beginner stage, to the Perfection Realm.
Moreover, the entire process took only a little over a year, which would likely shock outsiders if they knew.
"Not good!"
The thought of being at home caused Fang Han's expression to change slightly.
He hurriedly contained the overflowing Sword Intent within the Martial Arts Arena to prevent Sword Intent spread.
With his current strength, even the release of his Sword Intent is something that ordinary people cannot withstand.
If the released Sword Intent were to strike Fang Ying Fang Ying, who has not yet begun cultivating, or Servant Servant in the courtyard, they would inevitably suffer mental trauma and faint.
"Its current power..."
Fang Han took a deep breath and activated the Perfection Realm < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > once again.
This time, he only used a trace of his Internal Qi, merely to practice his sword techniques.
The Cloudsplitter Sword was slowly thrust out.
The sword tip moved forward inch by inch, very slowly, but the instant the blade sliced through the air—
"Laugh--"
A fine crack appeared out of nowhere and lingered for a long time.
With a flick of his wrist, his swordplay changed, the Cloudsplitter Sword slashing diagonally, sweeping horizontally, and thrusting upwards.
Each sword strike left behind a series of fine, persistent streaks in the air, crisscrossing like an invisible spiderweb.
A few withered leaves were blown by the wind and drifted leisurely into the courtyard, accidentally bumping into a sword mark that had not yet faded.
Silently, it was pulverized.
"The < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > Perfection Realm, and its power has increased more than tenfold compared to when Greater Accomplishment."
Fang Han sheathed his sword and stood there, gazing at the air in the courtyard still bearing traces of fine cracks, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
With the < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > Perfection Realm, his combat power has increased by at least ten times.
Moreover, as the final and Perfection Realm state, the enhancement is even greater than that from the Proficiency Realm to Greater Accomplishment.
If the improvement from the Proficiency Realm to Greater Accomplishment is about eleven or twelve times, then the improvement from Greater Accomplishment to the Perfection Realm is about fifteen or sixteen times.
"With my current strength... I am comparable to a martial artist who has broken through two levels, and perhaps even surpass them."
This judgment is not based on blind confidence.
Prior to this, Fang Han was already able to hold his own against First Barrier Breakthrough, and even surpass him in some aspects.
Now that the < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > Perfection Realm, my combat power has increased more than tenfold, making me absolutely qualified to join the ranks of martial artists who have broken through two levels.
Moreover, even among martial artists who have broken through two levels, they are definitely among the top tier.
Sheathing his sword, Fang Han stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard.
The bamboo grove outside the courtyard wall rustled in the breeze, and a few withered leaves drifted into the courtyard, landing near the sword marks that had not yet completely faded, and silently splitting in two.
Fang Han glanced at it, then turned and walked towards the side room.
His steps were unhurried, and his green robe fluttered slightly in the cold winter wind.
The < Void-Sundering Sword Manual > has reached its Perfection Realm.
The next step should be to consider cultivating the Middle-Grade Artistic Conception martial art, the < Great Void Wind God Sword >.
Before that, I need to relax a little. After all, it's the beginning of the year, and I need to take some time to spend with my parents and Younger Sister.
The charcoal fire in the Living Room was burning brightly, and its warm glow dispelled the winter chill.
Fang Han, who had just finished his cultivation, was chatting with his parents Younger Sister in a warm atmosphere.
"Father, Mother."
Fang Han put down his teacup and looked at his parents.
"Before the Lunar New Year, I went to the Yun Clan and Hundred Treasures Pavilion to discuss the marriage proposal with the elders of both families. It has been settled, and we plan to formally propose marriage in the second half of this year."
Fang Zheng paused slightly in his teacup, then stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes full of delight.
"Both the Yun Clan's daughter and the Lan Clan's daughter are excellent. If you settle your marriage soon, your mother and I will be at ease."
Lin Wan was overjoyed, her gentle eyes beaming with laughter, and she said repeatedly:
"This is a big deal and cannot be taken lightly! As for the marriage proposal, you just focus on your cultivation and leave the rest to your father and me."
"The betrothal gifts, the matchmaker, the wedding date—I'll arrange everything perfectly for you, and I'll make sure the girl doesn't suffer any injustice."
As she spoke, she was already mentally calculating the list of betrothal gifts.
Fang Han has many affiliated forces under his name, and over the years, Fang Han has brought back a considerable amount of money to his family, more than enough for a betrothal gift.
Hearing Fang Han's conversation with his parents, Fang Ying perked up, quickly ran to Fang Han, and asked with bright eyes:
"Brother, are those two pretty ladies who came to our house last time? Are they going to be my sisters-in-law?"
Fang Han smiled and ruffled her hair:
Yes, it's them.
"Very good!"
Fang Ying clapped her hands, spun around in place, then moved closer, her dark eyes darting around a couple of times.
"Does that mean I'll have two sisters-in-law to play with from now on?"
She became more and more excited as she talked, pulling on Fang Han's sleeve and shaking it vigorously.
Fang Zheng and Lin Wan couldn't help but smile as they watched this scene.
Fang Han finished discussing the marriage proposal with his parents, footsteps sounded outside the hall. A maid in green quickly entered, bowed, and reported:
"Young Master Han, Elder Fang Yuan from the Martial Hall has arrived and is already outside the door."
" Elder has arrived?"
Fang Han was slightly taken aback, then stood up.
He was always grateful to the Elder had taken good care of him when he first entered the Martial Hall. Upon hearing the news, he dared not neglect him and immediately went to the gate of the mansion with his parents to greet him.
In front of the Fang Mansion, an elderly man in a gray robe stood with his hands behind his back.
It was Elder Fang Yuan. Although he was over sixty years old, his back was still straight, and his eyes were still bright and piercing in the cold winter light.
Beside him stood a girl of about seventeen or eighteen.
Wearing a light blue cotton dress, with delicate features and an upright posture, she was still somewhat immature, but already possessed the heroic spirit unique to martial artists.
" Elder, Happy New Year."
Fang Han quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
Elder Fang Yuan Fang Han personally come out to greet him, and said repeatedly:
" Fang Han, you are now True Disciple of the Azure Profound Sect, how could I dare trouble you to come and greet me?"
" Elder, you are too kind. Back in the Martial Hall, if it weren't for Elder care, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Fang Han's tone was sincere.
"It's cold outside, please come inside and talk."
Fang Zheng and Lin Wan also greeted them with smiles, and the group entered the Warm Pavilion of the Rain-Listening Pavilion together.
After the Maid served hot tea and withdrew, Elder Fang Yuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Fang Han, sighing:
" Prodigy Ranking! I never expected you to reach this level."
"You actually accomplished something that our Fang Clan has never dared to dream of for generations. Our Fang Clan has truly produced a dragon."
" Elder, you flatter me."
Fang Han shook his head, his gaze falling on the slightly reserved girl sitting beside Elder Fang Yuan, and asked.
" Elder, may I ask who this gentleman is?"
Elder Fang Yuan put down his teacup, stroked his beard, and smiled:
"Ah, I'm getting old and my memory isn't what it used to be; I almost forgot to introduce myself."
He pointed at the girl, a hint of pride in his expression.
"She is the most outstanding disciple of the Martial Hall in the past two years. Her name is Fang Yingxue. She just turned eighteen this year and is already Bone Forging Realm martial artist."
" Bone Forging Realm?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Fang Han's eyes.
Not counting this cheater, a true genius was actually born into the Fang Clan.
Despite the fact that in the past year or two, due to the surge in cultivation resources, the overall progress of the younger generation has far exceeded that of previous years.
However, reaching the Bone Forging Realm at the age of eighteen is enough to be considered genius.
He looked at the girl and said in a gentle voice:
"To have achieved such success in the Martial Hall, one's talent is indeed remarkable."
Fang Yingxue quickly stood up, bowed her head, and said:
"Yingxue doesn't deserve such praise. Compared to Brother Fang Han, my progress is insignificant."
Her voice was clear and crisp, tinged with a hint of nervousness and barely suppressed excitement.
Since entering the Martial Hall, he had been constantly hearing legends about Fang Han, and now those legends were right before his eyes.
Fang Han smiled, said nothing more, and summoned a Servant:
"Go to my bedroom and fetch five bottles of Blood Qi Pill."
The Servant responded and left, returning shortly afterward with a bag containing five bottles of Blood Qi Pill.
Fang Han took the Cloth Pouch containing Blood Qi Pill. Before leaving the sect, he had specially gone to the Pill Hall to exchange for some Blood Qi Pill, so that he could reward the disciples of the clan.
Fang Han handed the Cloth Pouch to Fang Yingxue and said:
"These are five bottles of Blood Qi Pill, most suitable for martial artists in the Bone Forging Realm. Please accept them."
Fang Yingxue was slightly taken aback, her gaze falling on the five jade bottles. She had heard of the preciousness of these Danyao and wondered whether she should accept them.
Elder Fang Yuan said with a smile:
"Take it, it's a reward from your brother Fang Han."
Fang Yingxue carefully took the Cloth Pouch, bowed deeply, and her voice was filled with excitement:
"Yingxue thanks Brother Fang Han for the medicine!"
She looked up, her clear eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
To her, Fang Han's name was the direction that all the young disciples in the Martial Hall looked up to; he was the legend who came from a remote small town and climbed to the top of the Prodigy Ranking.
Fang Han looked at the girl, a slight stirring in his heart.
In the Fang Clan Lineage like the Fang family with a weak foundation, to reach the Bone Forging Realm at the age of eighteen, in terms of talent, is definitely no weaker than most Azure Profound Sect disciples.
However, given her current strength, it would be quite difficult for her to pass the Azure Mystery's assessment. It's not that she lacks talent, but rather that the resources she has acquired through cultivation so far are not as abundant as those of other participants in the assessment.
But staying in a small place like Liangshui City would be a waste of time.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked:
"Would you be willing to join the Azure Profound Sect for cultivation?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Fang Yuan Yuan's hand, which was holding a cup of tea, suddenly paused, and an incredulous look of surprise instantly appeared on his face.
Knowing how precious this opportunity was, he urged the girl beside him urgently.
"Quickly, hurry up and thank your brother Fang Han!"
Fang Yingxue was stunned for a moment, her eyes initially filled with confusion, but then quickly filled with immense joy.
She clasped her hands together, bowed deeply, and her voice trembled slightly with excitement:
"Yingxue... Thank you Fang Han. I will certainly live up to your expectations and diligently cultivate within the Azure Profound Sect!"
Fang Han nodded slightly in acceptance of the greeting and said:
"When I return to my sect, you will accompany me to the Azure Profound Sect."