Geniuses, Too, Had Their Differences!

"Roll!"

Chen Cuo was seething with anger.

Seeing this, he instantly drew his Wave-Slaying Saber and unleashed a series of seven moves of the Sea-Overturning Saber Technique.

It transformed into a streak of azure light and exploded, spreading Divine Intention.

The aura of a Grandmaster of the Primal Core realm was so overwhelming that the young geniuses who had come to join the Saber-Nurturing Valley could hardly breathe.

Azure blades clashed with the golden sun.

A terrifying gust of wind swept in all directions!

Ta-da!

High in the air, Chen Cuo was forced to retreat a few steps with a grim expression, finding himself at a disadvantage.

The crowd, far away, gasped for breath, staring at Xu Fan in disbelief, and couldn't help but swallow hard.

One punch!

With just one punch, Chen Cuo was forced to use his full strength to barely block it.

Is this the peerless genius who reached the twelfth floor?

No wonder Shentu Yun has been unchallenged since becoming the number one True Disciple.

Judging from Xu Fan's current situation, one can see that Shentu Yun is as powerful as He.

However, the cultivation level of Divine Intention Great Grandmaster was so high that even a young genius like Chen Cuo, Primal Core cultivator, found it difficult to withstand it?

Even among geniuses, there are differences!

It's even more frighteningly large than the gap between them and Chen Cuo!

If Xu Fan were to cultivate to the Primal Core, perhaps only Shentu Yun could compare to him among all the Primal Core cultivators in the entire Saber-Nurturing Valley.

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Su Ya swallowed hard, slowly looked at Xu Fan beside her, and her body trembled with excitement.

Chen Cuo's terrifying strike just now, filled with sword intent, almost made him unable to breathe.

A full-force attack from a Grandmaster of the Primal Core Formation stage!

Even if the target wasn't him, he could still feel the terror within, as if countless sharp blades were pressed against his neck.

Advance an inch, and you will die.

Fortunately, it came quickly and went quickly.

Looking at Xu Fan, who remained completely still throughout, Su Ya felt a surge of pride. A true man should be like this!

"See you at Saber-Nurturing Valley."

Xu Fan withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent.

Dark Moon Hidden Shadow was activated, it appeared silently in the distance, seemingly blending into the shadows, undetectable even to Divine Intention.

"What kind of Movement Method is that?"

Su Ya was utterly shocked; this was truly an eye-opening experience for her.

He had never heard of such a bizarre Movement Method before; his Divine Intention couldn't detect it at all, and his aura blended into the surrounding environment.

If it were a sneak attack, given Xu Fan's terrifying combat power, probably not many Primal Core cultivators would be able to react in time.

Just how many more tricks does he have up his sleeve?

Su Qiang's gaze lingered on the departing figure in the distance, and she murmured to herself.

It's hard to imagine that the person who accompanied her before possessed such strength.

It's estimated that even her clan uncle, who has the cultivation level of Primal Core, is no match for Xu Fan.

With such a surge of fortune, how could such a terrifying figure emerge among the heroes of this era?

Even Xu Fan, who is suspected to be a successor of the Celestial Person, is in such a state, and there is more than one successor of the Celestial Person.

As for those Weapon Lord, they are probably even more terrifying.

"Let's go, I'll take you to register the Earth Lineage."

After a long while, Su Qiang came to her senses, let out a long sigh, and her delicate face showed a different kind of expression.

When Xu Fan left just now, his words about Saber-Nurturing Valley were clearly not directed at Chen Cuo.

That's what I said to her.

Chen Cuo gripped the Wave-Slaying Saber tightly in his right hand, and ultimately did not go looking for Xu Fan again.

As the person who felt it most directly, I could better appreciate the power of that punch.

And he knew that Xu Fan's punch wasn't delivered with his full strength.

His last resort was the Sea-Overturning Eighth Form.

But he wasn't sure.

No wonder.

No wonder Xu Fan said that those who lost to him were no longer considered his opponents.

Thinking of this, a bitter smile crept onto his lips.

Is the gap between him and the top geniuses really that big?

First there was Shentu Yun, and now there's Xu Fan.

Throughout the entire Divine Continent of the Vast Land, there seem to be no fewer than ten such individuals on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

This is an era of great contention, where, with the rise of destiny, all sorts of extraordinary figures may emerge to vie for the sole position of Celestial Person.

"I won't be left behind."

"Won't!"

Chen Cuo took a deep breath, and a flame reignited in his eyes.

Until the very last step, anything is possible!

Saber-Nurturing Valley is located in the heart of the mountain range.

It is surrounded by nine towering, majestic mountain peaks.

There are four inner peaks and five outer peaks.

Only the inner disciples of each lineage, the True Disciple, can reside and cultivate in the four inner peaks, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is abundant.

The Outer Five Peaks are where many outer disciples reside and cultivate; they are the most numerous and are required to perform daily chores within the valley, receiving drastically different treatment.

As soon as Xu Fan entered the valley with his token as a Reserve True Disciple, a woman with refined manners, gentle and quiet demeanor, and outstanding beauty, dressed in white with black hair, approached him. "Young Master Xu, please follow me."

"My name is Lu Yuanling, and I am an outer disciple assigned by the Peak Master to manage your life."

"If you need anything in the future, young master, you may summon Yuanling at any time."

"The surname Lu?" Xu Fan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you a member of the Lu Clan clan of the Wei Kingdom's Immortal Clan?"

The reason for the suspicion is that this woman has an extraordinary temperament, unlike those from ordinary backgrounds, and is no less impressive than Aristocratic Clan ladies like Su Qiang.

"Young master has keen insight; my daughter is indeed a member of a collateral branch of the Lu Clan."

Lu Yuanling's smile remained unchanged as she nodded gently.

"Would a member of the Lu Immortal Clan, condescend to serve others?"

Xu Fan was surprised.

The immortal descendants of the Wang Clan Immortal Clan, even those from collateral branches, have always been arrogant, forming their own circles and not easily associating with outsiders.

Let alone trying to persuade or serve others.

"Although the Immortal Clan is powerful and reigns supreme over the Divine Continent of the Vast Land, they must eliminate the Celestial Person and Human Sects."

"Although you are ranked among the candidates, you are on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and have even ascended to the twelfth floor of the Fallen Star Pagoda. You are not like True Disciple, but you are even more like True Disciple."

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Lu Yuanling spoke gently, her watery eyes fixed on Xu Fan's handsome face as she explained in a soft tone.

The Lu Immortal Clan is indeed powerful, with a lineage spanning thousands of years, and their Land Immortal have never ceased to exist.

This is thanks to the deep integration with the Celestial Person Saber-Nurturing Valley, Yangdao Valley.

One of the methods was, of course, to recruit a genius from within the valley as a son-in-law.

After all, being able to join the Saber-Nurturing Valley and become an outer disciple is a rare talent in every country and region.

The True Disciple and those Reserve True Disciple are the best among them, and they have the potential to become Land Immortal.

Not to mention collateral relatives, even direct descendants would try to befriend and win over such an unparalleled genius.

If it weren't for the fact that her grandparents had some connection with the Peak Master of the Huang Lineage, she wouldn't have had the chance to come this time.

Her talent wasn't particularly good, and the possibility of her cultivating to the Primal Core was extremely low. She was inconspicuous in the Saber-Nurturing Valley, where geniuses abounded.

In the future, she can either return to the Lu Immortal Clan and hastily marry, or find a job in Saber-Nurturing Valley and enjoy her later years in peace.

"It is Yuanling's blessing to be able to follow you, young master."

Lu Yuanling spoke sincerely, and her gentle and quiet temperament evoked pity in people.

Is this woman here to spy on me?

"Are you still trying to tempt me and break my long-standing virginity cultivation?"

Xu Fan stroked his chin, looking her up and down, and nodded inwardly. Indeed, she had a graceful figure and snow-white skin, and was very alluring.

But he still remembered that he had killed a True Disciple.

Although he's not True Disciple of the Huang Lineage, would the Saber-Nurturing Valley really accept him so easily?

It seems that Saber-Nurturing Valley has given him appropriate treatment, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Lu Yuanling was filled with unease. Her beautiful body tensed up as Xu Fan looked at her, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

"Is Xu Fan really that impatient?"

They had only just met, and he was already looking her up and down so openly, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Even though I had that expectation, isn't this all happening way too fast?

As she thought about it, her cheeks and the back of her ears turned slightly red.

"Uh--Are you alright?"

Xu Fan's eyes were strange.

Only then did I realize that while I was lost in thought, my gaze had been fixed on Lu Yuanling.

Is this person misinterpreting something?

"Huh? No-no, it's nothing."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanling snapped out of her reverie and quickly shook her head to change the subject, "Young Master is Reserve True Disciple. Every month, the valley distributes five hundred contribution points, as well as True Essence Pill and Divine Intent Pill for cultivation."

Contribution points can be obtained through quests within the valley, rewards, and selling various treasures. These points can be exchanged for Cultivation Method techniques, elixirs, precious artifacts, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and other valuable items.

"Furthermore, you can enter and cultivate in all the secret realms and grottoes of my Saber-Nurturing Valley, as long as you have enough contribution points."

Compared to the Reserve True Disciple, the treatment of an outer disciple like her was far inferior.

Each month, you only receive twenty contribution points and one bottle of True Essence Pill; resources are extremely scarce.

"Can I challenge the True Disciple anytime?"

Xu Fan asked casually.

He wasn't interested in doing missions, but he really wanted to enter those secret realms and grottoes to cultivate.

Furthermore, through the identity token, it was also learned that the Treasure Myriad Treasures Hall of Saber-Nurturing Valley contained numerous treasures, with a dazzling heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

It greatly helps in cultivating the [Great Sun Golden Body], but it requires thousands or even tens of thousands of contribution points, which are not easy to obtain.

Now, having only completed one refinement and one transformation of the [Great Sun Golden Body], he already possesses the power of a dragon and an elephant, greatly enhancing his combat strength.

If one can complete the Nine Refinements and Nine Transformations, possessing the Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants within, one can withstand divine Divine Ability head-on, making it a permanent defensive Divine Ability.

Then, when they enter that wretched place Land of Wu, they can act even more recklessly and without restraint!

"Young master—do you wish to challenge the True Disciple?"

Lu Yuanling's body trembled, and his voice lost some color.

Having just joined the Saber-Nurturing Valley, you already want to challenge the True Disciple?

However, thinking back to Chen Cuo, the seventh True Disciple, who was defeated by Xu Fan.

Their strength is certainly different now than before.

Although Chen Cuo has already cultivated to the Primal Core stage and comprehended the eighth form of the sword technique, his strength is now vastly different from before.

There are nine True Disciple of the Saber-Nurturing Valley.

If they don't challenge Chen Cuo, the seventh True Disciple, the ninth True Disciple is still at the Divine Intention Peak, so their chances of winning are extremely high.

Unfortunately, after successfully challenging the True Disciple, one has a six-month adjustment period, during which time one cannot be challenged by others.

The other eight are all Primal Core Grand Cultivators, with extremely strong combat power within the same realm, and cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

So he advised, "Young master, Lin Qingshu, the ninth True Disciple, only succeeded in his challenge two months ago and has now been ranked as a True Disciple. He still needs four months before he can be challenged again."

"The other eight True Disciple are all among the best of the Primal Core cultivators. You haven't even reached the Primal Core stage yet, so perhaps—"

The implication was that they wanted Xu Fan to take some time to calm down and not rush things.

Although he knew that he was valued by the Peak Master of the Huang Lineage and was Reserve True Disciple, his combat power must be unparalleled among his peers to have entered the twelfth level of the Fallen Star Pagoda.

However, the gap between great realms is difficult to bridge.

The challenge now seems a bit rushed.

If we wait a few more months, Lin Qingshu's challenge to the Ninth True Disciple will be practically a sure thing.

"The Ninth True Disciple?"

It seems the other eight True Disciple can all be challenged?

Xu Fan didn't care what Lu Yuanling thought; having grasped the meaning behind it, he couldn't help but start pondering it.

They came to Saber-Nurturing Valley for the vast resources of the Celestial Person Sect. If they have the strength, they won't hide it. Getting the benefits and improving themselves as soon as possible is what they need to do right now.

"With your strength, young master, you will surely improve in a few months, and becoming True Disciple is only a matter of time."

Lu Yuanling breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, martial arts are unpredictable; if something goes wrong and you suffer serious injury, the loss would outweigh the gain.

"Make preparations for me. In a month, I will challenge for the position of the Fifth True Disciple."

Xu Fan chuckled softly, glancing sideways slightly. "Don't forget."

Lu Yuanling's expression changed, and she suddenly looked up. "Wh-what?"