"The efficacy of Earth Spirit Pill... is no longer enough for me to use now."
Fang Han slowly put down the jade bottle and frowned slightly.
Before he became a master, Earth Spirit Pill could be called a precious medicine to assist his cultivation. Each pill could bring him considerable cultivation growth.
But at this moment, after two pills of Earth Spirit Pill were taken into his stomach, there was almost no detectable change in the True Qi in his body.
For the master-level True Qi, that small amount of medicinal power is like dropping a few drops of water into a pond, making almost no waves.
"No wonder Supreme Elder them..."
Fang Han is thoughtful in his heart.
It has been decades since Supreme Elder Gu Changqing became a grandmaster. To be precise, it has been nearly a hundred years, but it still remains at Grandmaster Third Level.
In addition to the limitation of talent, the lack of training resources is probably the biggest constraint.
Without enough training Danyao support, True Qi's accumulation will naturally not be as fast as just relying on daily training and polishing.
"However, it is not that there are no good discoveries..."
Fang Han whispered to himself.
In the process of cultivation, not all bad discoveries are made, there are also good discoveries.
The good discovery is that Heaven and Earth Origin Energy, which was originally unable to be absorbed by himself, is now able to be absorbed by himself.
"Although Earth Spirit Pill has lost its effect, it can refine Heaven and Earth Origin Energy..."
According to the records in <Greenwood Poison-Avoidance Scripture>, after becoming a master, a warrior can independently absorb the vitality between heaven and earth and refine it into his own True Qi.
This means that even without suitable Danyao assistance, he can still strengthen True Qi by absorbing Heaven and Earth Origin Energy.
He tried to follow the methods recorded in the exercises, relax his mind, and guide the invisible wisps of Heaven and Earth Origin Energy around his body to gather into his body.
"Buzz--"
The first wisp of Heaven and Earth Origin Energy was sensed extremely smoothly, like a very fine stream of clear water, seeping into the body from the Hundred Convergences Acupoint point on the top of the head, slowly descending along the meridians, and finally merged into the mass of Dark Cyan True Qi.
True Qi lit up slightly, as if it had absorbed a bit of nutrients and was a little more solid than before.
Fang Han felt slightly happy and continued to maintain that relaxed and focused state.
More and more Heaven and Earth Origin Energy is drawn by him, seeping into the body from the limbs, the seven orifices, and every pore in the body, integrating into the meridians, and integrating into True Qi.
The feeling is like a dry pond being injected with a steady stream of living water. True Qi is growing at a stable and rapid rate.
"The speed of absorption and refining... is extremely fast."
Fang Han can clearly feel that at 512 times Root Bone Talent Amplification, the speed at which he absorbs and refines Heaven and Earth Origin Energy is astonishingly fast.
The vitality that was slowly floating in the void seemed to be pulled by an invisible force around him, gathering towards him one after another, integrating into his body, and turning into a part of True Qi.
The speed of absorption and refining is like a whale swallowing water, far exceeding that of ordinary masters by countless times.
"Although Earth Spirit Pill can no longer keep up with the needs of cultivation..."
Fang Han slowly opened his eyes, the ray of light Dark Cyan in his eyes flashed away, and then restrained himself.
"But judging from the speed of absorbing and refining Heaven and Earth Origin Energy, my cultivation should still grow at an alarming rate."
He closed his eyes again, sunk his mind into his body, and once again began to guide Heaven and Earth Origin Energy into his body and merge into True Qi.
There was silence among Quiet Room.
Only Heaven and Earth Origin Energy is constantly being absorbed and put into Fang Han's body.
Two hours passed.
Heaven and Earth Origin Energy in Quiet Room gradually calmed down, and the invisible pulling force slowly dissipated, like the receding tide.
Fang Han sat cross-legged on the futon, slowly opened his eyes, and the light in his eyes Dark Cyan disappeared.
He exhaled a long breath, feeling the changes in his body True Qi.
After two hours of practice, his True Qi became more solid and harmonious than when he made the breakthrough.
The cultivation level that was initially a little impetuous due to the new breakthrough has completely stabilized.
"At this cultivation speed, even without the assistance of Danyao, it will take at least half a year to step into Grandmaster Second Level!"
Fang Han whispered to himself, with a hint of joy in his tone.
Half a year seems like a long time, but in fact it is not.
Judging from the fact that it has been nearly a hundred years since Supreme Elder broke through to Grandmaster, and is still only Grandmaster Third Level today, it can be seen that without the assistance of Danyao, it would take a full forty or fifty years for an ordinary Grandmaster to break through to each level.
And under the 512-fold increase of Root Bone Talent, he would be sure to break through to the first level in at least half a year.
This speed of progress is definitely enough to make ordinary masters stunned.
"Crackling--"
Fang Han stood up, stretched his shoulders and back that were slightly stiff from sitting for a long time, pushed the door open and walked out Quiet Room.
The night is already deep.
There was silence in the courtyard, and the moonlight fell on the bluestone floor, giving it a cool sheen.
The bamboo forest swayed gently in the night wind, making a fine rustling sound, and a few dead leaves swirled and fell on the stone steps.
Fang Han stood on the porch with his hands behind his hands, looking up at the crescent moon above his head.
The early spring wind still carried a slight chill, but he didn't notice it at all.
The master's body is no longer afraid of cold and heat.
"Thunderlight Pavilion..."
Fang Han's eyes fell in the direction of East Foothills Prefecture. His eyes seemed to penetrate the night and the mountains and see the Thunderlight Pavilion sect thousands of miles away.
The ambush from years ago came to his mind.
Even though the opponent was wearing Human Skin Mask at the time, the Lightning Artistic Conception between swords and moves, and the unique luck of <Nine Thunderclap Slashes>, had already exposed the opponent's identity.
If he hadn't broken Essence Pass quickly enough, he might not have been able to force the opponent back in that battle a year ago.
And if he had been defeated at that time, he did not dare to think about what would happen to him and what would happen to the Fang Clan.
"Thunderlight Pavilion, it's time to settle this account..."
Fang Han looked away, the fingers behind his back tightened slightly, and a light white layer appeared on the knuckles.
Before breaking through the Grandmaster, no matter how much he wanted to destroy Thunderlight Pavilion, he was not strong enough and could only suppress the murderous intention in his heart.
After all, in his previous battle with Fan Yuan, although he didn't lose, he couldn't be beaten.
If he rushes to kill him rashly, Fan Yuan, as a veteran master, must have a life-saving trump card in his hand. Once the opponent is allowed to escape, the consequences will be endless.
But things are different now.
His combat power is enough to reach Grandmaster Mid-Stage, and even among Grandmaster Mid-Stage, he is not at the bottom.
Even if Fan Yuan holds some trump card, he is confident that he will kill the opponent before he uses it.
This is not arrogance, but the confidence brought by strength.
"See the sect master tomorrow to discuss with Supreme Elder."
Fang Han made a decision in his heart, turned back to the bedroom, and lay down with his clothes on.
He did not continue to practice. From now on, it would take days and months to achieve a breakthrough, and he couldn't wait for just one night.
In the early morning of the next day, I ended my daily routine of morning practice.
After Fang Han simply washed up, he changed into a clean green robe, hung Silver-Gray Longsword around his waist, and came out No. 35 Annex.
The morning light shines on the mountain road, casting a thin layer of golden color, and the air is as clear as water.
He walked along the mountain path towards the top of the mountain. Not long after, the towering silhouette of the Sect Master's Hall appeared at the end of his field of vision.
When the disciples on duty in front of the hall saw Fang Han, they quickly bowed and saluted:
"Congratulations to Senior Brother Fang for breaking through to become a Grandmaster."
The news of Fang Han's breakthrough as a master has spread throughout the sect yesterday. In the hearts of the disciples, Fang Han is no longer as simple as True Disciple, but exists side by side with Supreme Elder.
Fang Han nodded slightly and said:
"I request to see the sect leader."
The disciple on duty quickly went inside to report, and after a while he quickly came out and stepped aside to make way:
"Sect Master, please come in."
Fang Han stepped into the palace.
In the hall, Sandalwood Incense curled up, and Chen Tianyuan sat in the large rosewood chair at the top.
He raised his head when he heard footsteps and saw Fang Han, with a smile on his face:
"Fang Han, you are here, sit down and talk."
Fang Han sat down at the bottom, without beating around the bush, and got straight to the point:
"Sect Master, this disciple came here today to discuss with the Sect Master the matter of destroying Thunderlight Pavilion."
Chen Tianyuan's hand holding the tea cup paused slightly.
He raised his eyes and looked at Fang Han, a trace of solemnity flashed across his warm eyes, and asked:
"You want to take action against the Thunderlight Pavilion now?"
"Yes."
Fang Han's voice was calm, but with an unquestionable certainty.
"Years ago, on the way back to the sect, the disciple was ambushed by an old master. Although the man was wearing Human Skin Mask, his sword skills were exactly the same as Thunderlight Pavilion<Nine Thunderclap Slashes>."
"The disciple judged that the person should be Thunderlight Pavilion Supreme Elder Fan Yuan. Thunderlight Pavilion first hired Dark Abyss to assassinate me, and then personally ambushed me. If I don't avenge this, I will feel sad."
Chen Tianyuan's face darkened.
He was aware of the fact that Fang Han was attacked and injured years ago. His judgment was consistent with Fang Han, and he also believed that it was most likely Thunderlight Pavilion Supreme Elder Fan Yuan.
"Thunderlight Pavilion... should indeed be destroyed."
Chen Tianyuan's voice was a little lower, and there was a hint of coldness in his warm eyes.
However, he did not express his position immediately. Instead, he raised his head and looked at Fang Han, and said solemnly:
"This matter is of great importance and needs to be discussed with Supreme Elder. Please come with me."
Fang Han stood up and handed over:
"Yes."
The two of them left Sect Master's Hall one after the other and walked along the mountain path toward the back mountain.
The trees in the back mountain are still lush, and a few old pines cast long, quiet shadows in the morning light.
The two came to the quiet little courtyard located under the cliff. Chen Tianyuan went up and knocked on the door. After a while, Gu Changqing's voice came from the courtyard:
"Come in."
Chen Tianyuan opened the hospital door and was admitted to the hospital simultaneously with Fang Han.
Gu Changqing is sitting under the old pine tree, with a cup of tea on the stone table in front of him.
When he saw Chen Tianyuan and Fang Han coming together, a glimmer of understanding flashed through his deep eyes, as if he had already guessed the purpose of their visit.
He put down the tea cup and said:
"Sit down. If anything happens, sit down and talk."
Chen Tianyuan and Fang Han sat down on the stone bench.
Chen Tianyuan opened his mouth and briefly repeated what Fang Han had just said.
Gu Changqing listened quietly and did not respond immediately.
He picked up the teacup and took a sip, turned his eyes to Fang Han, and asked:
"Fang Han, what is your strength now?"
Fang Han was silent for a breath and said truthfully:
"The disciple himself can't tell how strong it is specifically, but thinking about it, it should be enough to kill Fan Yuan."
Gu Changqing did not nod or shake his head.
He put down the tea cup, stood up, looked at Fang Han and said:
"Strike out a sword with all your strength."
He paused, pointed to the sky in the distance and said:
"Don't point towards the courtyard, just point your sword towards the sky. I can only judge by seeing how powerful your sword is when you draw it with all your strength."