My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

[You have cultivated diligently for a year, and your true energy has become increasingly refined, but you have not yet been able to condense your divine sense, and your cultivation has not made any substantial breakthrough for the time being.]

[You have cultivated diligently for a year, and your true energy has become increasingly refined, but you have not yet been able to condense your divine sense, and your cultivation has not made any substantial breakthrough for the time being.]

[You have cultivated diligently for a year, and your true energy has become increasingly refined, and your spiritual power has greatly improved. However, you lack the opportunity to condense your divine sense, and your cultivation has not yet made a substantial breakthrough.]

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Three days have passed.

Fang Yuan never left his house; he stayed in the other courtyard to cultivate.

The internal energy generated within the body is already quite abundant.

True Qi is inherently formless and colorless; the forms it takes depend on one's own cultivation methods and martial arts skills.

At this moment, the true energy gathered in Fang Yuan's dantian and acupoints appeared as a thick white mist, a sign that it had been condensed to the extreme.

Although the Heavenly Origin Realm provides only a small boost to one's spirit and physique, even a small improvement is still a good thing.

Through the tempering of his spirit with the Gathering Spirit Pill, Fang Yuan has begun to try to condense his divine sense in the past two days.

Although it was unsuccessful, his mental strength grew stronger, but he was still lacking an opportunity.

"Are you about to focus your divine sense?"

In the patriarch's study, Fang Zhongwu stared at Fang Yuan in astonishment, remaining stunned for a full moment.

Although he knew that his son was already at the ninth level of the Innate Realm, and that it was only a matter of time before he could condense his divine sense and even break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But this is just too fast.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator who is not even twenty years old is unprecedented in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even among the most talented sects, such a rapid pace of advancement is enough to astound the world.

"It seems you'll be able to take over my position soon," Fang Zhongwu said with a look of satisfaction.

Fang Yuan shook his head repeatedly, like a rattle-drum.

His ambition is to reach the pinnacle, embark on the path to immortality, and take control of a powerful family—that's a bit too much to ask of him.

"Gathering spiritual consciousness is different from improving cultivation level. Not only do you need sufficient mental strength, but you also need to pay attention to balance and the critical point."

Fang Yuan's problem is not an isolated case.

Those who are stuck at the ninth level of the Innate Realm are as numerous as carp crossing a river.

This step can be a hurdle that takes decades, even centuries, and is often one that people can't overcome in their lifetime.

"Both the Dream Soul Flower and the Divine Essence Fruit are rare and precious natural treasures that greatly enhance spiritual awareness."

Fang Zhongwu slowly spoke: "If you can find one, it will be enough to help you condense your divine sense, and even go further."

Spiritual elixirs have always been incredibly precious, with prices often exceeding supply.

Even a powerful family like the Fangs couldn't keep a surplus in their inventory, so they had to send people out to gather information and search for such miraculous medicines.

"I sent some men deep into the Misty Mountains; we should have news soon."

It seems that Fang Zhongwu started preparing a long time ago.

Fang Yuan was deeply moved.

"If you really care about me, take over my responsibilities sooner rather than later. I still need to find your mother," Fang Zhongwu said with a smile.

What to do about a father who desperately wants to retire?

"Also, don't worry too much about your mother. She's doing better than us now. Maybe... she just misses me more..."

Fang Zhongwu looked at his son, who seemed hesitant to speak, and took the initiative to speak, a rare tenderness appearing on his face.

Fang Yuan: ...

"I should have some right to know about my mother's affairs."

Fang Zhongwu thought about it for a moment, realizing that it wasn't really a good idea to keep it from his son, so he carefully considered his options and said:

"Your mother and I made an agreement that if you were of average talent, you would live a life of comfort as a wealthy young man."

Fang Yuan looked at his cheap father, waiting for what would happen next.

To everyone's surprise, the two just stared at each other without saying a word.

"Father, if I may be so bold as to ask, when did you break through to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

Fang Yuan broke the silence.

"Twenty-nine years old."

Fang Yuan was slightly surprised. He remembered that the fastest person to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the Great Zhou Dynasty was thirty-six years old!

He didn't doubt the truth of his father's words, but he was somewhat puzzled.

"Don't you find it strange that it's different from what's recorded?"

Fang Zhongwu explained with a smile, "Because I went out to gain experience when I was very young, outsiders have no way of knowing."

"Besides, I am a rather low-key person and don't care much about empty worldly fame, so why bother to publicize it?"

Fang Zhongwu stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance. His tone was calm, but he couldn't hide the arrogance on his face.

"Then my talent should be a little higher than my dad's."

Fang Yuan hadn't forgotten the important matter and "deliberately" reminded him.

"We'll talk about it when you reach the Foundation Establishment Realm. That's the first hurdle in cultivating immortality, the initial sign of your talent," Fang Zhongwu coldly replied.

Seeing that his father didn't want to say anything more, Fang Yuan had no choice but to give up, bowed, and leave.

"You're growing much faster than I imagined, and I'm curious to see just how far your talent will go."

The Foundation Establishment Realm that Fang Zhongwu mentioned is the beginning of the path to immortality, and it is not unfounded.

Because once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, your talent will be fully revealed.

Such as awakening a special constitution, bloodline, or spiritual root, etc.

Even more exceptional individuals, upon breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, awaken talents that trigger extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth, destined for an extraordinary future.

Talent is crucial to going further on the path of cultivation.

Many geniuses shine brightly before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, but become just ordinary people once they reach it.

"Seventh Elder, please go to Luowu Mountain to collect herbs recently and keep an eye out for these spiritual herbs."

"You're too kind, Master."

Back at the villa, Fang Yuan continued his diligent training, eager to perfect the Myriad Star Fist martial art as soon as possible.

Xiao Zi arrived at the courtyard with a worried expression. Seeing that Fang Yuan was still cultivating, she stood silently to the side, not daring to disturb him.

Fifteen minutes later.

Fang Yuan withdrew his fist, had a maid wipe away his sweat, changed into a brand new set of clothes, lay down on the chair, and glanced at Xiao Zi.

"Is there something you need?"

"Reporting to the young master, there's been a problem at Tingyu Pavilion," Xiao Zi replied respectfully.

Fang Yuan's face darkened after hearing Xiao Zi's account.

"Why weren't these things mentioned earlier? And what is the background of the Lin family?"

Recently, a young man surnamed Lin has been harassing a female disciple of Tingyu Pavilion who is in charge of purchasing supplies.

At first, the female disciple silently endured it, but the other party's behavior became increasingly outrageous, and they even tried to forcibly abduct her back to the mansion.

As one of the three most romantic and romantic places in the county, Drunken Dream Pavilion has very high standards for selecting people.

The female disciples that Fang Yuan saved were all graceful and beautiful.

But in the inner city, a young master from a powerful family who dares to act recklessly must have a strong background.

"The Lin family is a third-rate family, with only one Foundation Establishment True Person in charge and more than twenty Innate Realm experts."

"A third-rate family?" Fang Yuan scoffed. "With a Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge, they're probably just barely breaking through. They're not even worth mentioning."

Fang Yuan's guess was correct; the Lin family itself did not have any Foundation Establishment cultivators; that ancestor had only recently broken through.

To celebrate their ancestor's breakthrough, the Lin family even sent invitations to all the major clans.

Generally speaking, to become a prominent family in a county town, one needs at least four or five Foundation Establishment cultivators and over fifty Innate Realm experts.

The Lin family is, at best, a weaker version of Qinggang Village.

"Did Tingyu Pavilion mention the Fang family's name when it was acting?" Fang Yuan asked.

"As instructed by the young master, Tingyu Pavilion is independent of the Fang family, and all the disciples in the pavilion strictly abide by the rules."

"Xiao Zi, come with me to Tingyu Pavilion later."

"Young Master, aren't you supposed to be attending a banquet at Yuxiang Tower tonight?" Xiao Zi reminded him.

"It's still early, no problem."