The Image of the Heart

The Heart-Questioning Cave is a forbidden area within the Ascension Immortal Sect. Its location is shrouded in a fifth-order restriction year-round, and without the corresponding authorization, one cannot even approach it.

Fang Yu, of course, had the authority to sense Zhang Zhonghu and his two companions, as well as more than ten elders gathered not far away, after entering the forbidden area.

In an instant, he felt more than ten unrestrained and powerful Divine Sense sweep over him, two of which were the same Divine Sense he had sensed when he formed his core.

As predicted, they belong to Elder Tianyan Star-Splayed Peak and Elder Black Python of Giant Spirit Peak, respectively.

His body trembled slightly as he bowed respectfully towards the area where the elders were, before turning to the area where Zhang Zhonghu and the other two were.

The auras emanating from these three individuals were all at the Golden Core, and extremely stable, suggesting they hadn't formed their cores later than him. However, their formation of the Golden Core stage didn't attract any attention from the outside world; even the celestial phenomenon of their formation was concealed.

Fang Yu guessed that these three people were definitely not forming their cores in their own cave abode like him. They probably entered some secret realm, which was the only way to form their cores in secret and avoid the risk of being spied on by others.

That's the difference between having someone behind you and not having anyone behind you.

"They're here!"

Zhang Zhonghu greeted Fang Yu, his eyes gleaming as if he were saying something, while Liu Ruyan and Yang Zhan simply nodded at him without opening their mouths.

Fang Yu responded to each question, then closed his eyes to rest.

There was a group of Nascent Soul elders standing nearby. Naturally, the four of them had no time for idle chatter or communication, lest they say something wrong and invite unknown risks.

Time passed slowly, and every now and then some Nascent Soul elders would arrive, descend over there, and participate in the exchange. As for what they were exchanging, it was beyond their ability to hear.

Although Fang Yu was also passively probing with his Divine Thought, he did not hear any communication. The Divine Sense communication between these Nascent Soul cultivators was not so easy to eavesdrop on. With so many Nascent Soul present, he dared not take the initiative to probe, lest he invite trouble.

Some time passed, and a figure arrived. Fang Yu sensed a familiar Divine Thought descending upon him.

He opened his eyes and saw ' Jiang Xiasheng ' smiling at him.

Their eyes met, and a gentle, refined voice rang in their ears, "If you, junior brother, can emerge from the third level of the Heart-Questioning Cave, you will True Disciple of the Five Elements Peak, and your senior brother will personally preside over the True Disciple ceremony for you."

Fang Yu immediately bowed, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother!"

Jiang Xiasheng nodded and stepped into the group of elders.

Fang Yu had not seen Jiang Xiasheng since the last time he refined pills. Jiang Xiasheng had now broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, but his status within the peak was still that of True Disciple. However, his ranking had risen to the top, and he had obtained the title of Senior Brother of the Five Elements Peak, overseeing all matters of the Five Elements Peak.

The position of the senior disciple of each peak means that he is regarded as a seed of Spirit Transformation, and his status is even higher than that of the elders of each peak.

Fang Yu belongs to the Five Elements Peak, and this person's personal visit can be seen as a show of support for him.

However, that was all. He had no personal relationship with him, and apart from this verbal promise, Jiang Xiasheng did not provide any substantial help; it was more like a routine matter.

Several months later, streaks of light descended, revealing Golden Core disciples scattered throughout the area. These were the other Golden Core disciples from the Eight Veins who were competing for the True Disciple.

Fang Yu was meeting most of these people for the first time, but at this moment, no one interacted with them; they only exchanged glances.

Fang Yu could clearly feel the way these people were looking at the four of them, as if they were dead. It seemed that the news of their intention to enter the third level had already spread among these True Disciple.

Several months later, they had gathered more than two hundred Golden Core, averaging about twenty per lineage. With so many Golden Core disciples, only a few could actually advance to the True Disciple stage, with each lineage having only about three or four spots. Therefore, the competition in this year's competition was quite fierce.

Suddenly, a beam of blue light shot into the sky, parting the clouds and illuminating the entire forbidden area.

An aged voice then rang in Fang Yu's ears, "You and the four of you go in!"

Fang Yu and the other three exchanged glances and transformed into streaks of light, heading towards the blue light. As they approached, Fang Yu realized that the blue light was coming from a small hole in the ground below, which looked like a well.

In an instant, the four arrived near the well, their figures enveloped in blue light, then slowly faded and disappeared.

"I must have been blind! How could I have ever fallen for you!"

"Let's get a divorce!"

Familiar yet unfamiliar voices rang in Fang Yu's ears, and then he saw his ex-wife's small, oval face.

'This is?'

Fang Yu looked his ex-wife up and down, licking his lips. He had to admit that he had good taste; the wife he married was prettier than most internet celebrities. She had both a great figure and a beautiful face. However, she was too vain, spent money too much, and was never satisfied. After he was fired from his company, she started making a fuss about divorce.

"I want a divorce, did you hear me?!" His ex-wife became even angrier when she saw that he didn't react at all.

Fang Yu pulled his thoughts back from his past life, looked at his wife before him, and said with a smile, "I heard you, so we're getting a divorce!"

The next moment, he slapped her across the face. With a "smack," his ex-wife's head exploded, turning into countless starlight points and dissipating. The modern room he remembered also shattered into countless pieces like a glass plate, gradually disappearing.

'Illusions arise from the mind; this Heart-Questioning Cave is truly extraordinary. The moment he entered, it stirred up the deepest pain buried in his heart!'

Fang Yu's gaze swept around. The fragments dissipated, revealing a crystal-like cave. The floor resembled water, rippling with each step he took, yet he couldn't fall in.

The Divine Sense dissipated as soon as it spread out, as if it had been absorbed by the ripples of water.

"Jiang Yao!"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind him. Fang Yu turned around and saw Liu Ruyan walking towards him with a wary expression.

"Fairy Ruyan!"

Fang Yu smiled and walked towards the other person.

"Are you really Jiang Yao?" Fairy Ruyan looked at Fang Yu.

"Of course it's true!" Fang Yu nodded.

"Then let me ask you, what was the first question you asked me?" Fairy Ruyan inquired.

"I forgot!" Fang Yu said, taking a few more steps closer.

"You're not Jiang Yao!" Fairy Ruyan shouted, her hands forming Method Formula as she prepared to cast Law Technique, but the next moment she exclaimed, "Where's my array plate?"

"I am Jiang Yao!"

Fang Yu stepped forward, pulled Ruyan into his arms, and kissed her.

"Waaaaah..."

Fairy Ruyan's sealed mouth gradually faded, her slender arms wrapped around Fang Yu's neck, and she began to actively respond.

The surrounding water shimmered, and a couch materialized. Fang Yu embraced Fairy Ruyan and lay down on the couch. Soon after, soft, seductive music filled the air.