My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

The music ended and everyone dispersed.

But everything that happened in Qinghai City will surely be recorded in the annals of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The youngest Foundation Establishment cultivator, the fastest to reach the top of the Azure Cloud Ranking, the youngest First-Class Marquis...

In less than a year.

Fang Yuan went from failing the Qingyun Sect's disciple trials to breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage, facing a heavenly tribulation, and attracting auspicious omens.

Even prominent figures from the Qingyun Sect personally came to his door to accept disciples, setting too many precedents and leaving behind a legendary record.

Fang Yuan can be considered a legendary role model for the younger generation in the county, and sooner or later he will become a role model for all the geniuses of the Great Zhou Dynasty to strive for.

"Well deserved!"

Upon returning to Qingyun Academy, Li Cheng immediately removed Li Chengze and Murong Jing's names from the list, allowing Fang Yuan to take the top spot.

This change was met with no surprises or doubts, and received unanimous approval from the higher-ups at the academy!

this means.

Fang Yuan has gained complete recognition from both official bodies (the royal family and the academy), and his status and talent place him at the pinnacle of the younger generation.

"I didn't expect the second foundation building to cause such a big commotion."

Fang Yuan returned to the villa, took a bath and changed his clothes. The precious incense smoke curled up, and Xiao Zi served him closely by his side, her cheeks flushed.

"When the heavenly tribulation struck, I thought it was the end of the world."

While massaging Fang Yuan, Xiao Zi said with lingering fear, then a smile appeared on her pretty face.

"However, the young master is blessed with great fortune and possesses extraordinary talent; he will surely be safe and sound."

Fang Yuan shook his head, showing no signs of arrogance or hubris.

The power of the heavenly tribulation was truly terrifying; it was something he was completely unable to withstand at his current level.

Let alone catching a complete bolt of heavenly lightning, even the slightest aftershock would be enough to reduce him to ashes.

If it weren't for the martial arts imprint that could absorb heavenly lightning, he would probably be a skeleton in a tomb by now, the kind that's just a cenotaph.

"It seems I'll have to cultivate my physical body in the future, otherwise I won't be able to survive the Heavenly Tribulation," Fang Yuan thought to himself.

After taking a bath.

It can not only cleanse the dirt off your body, but also relieve fatigue.

Fang Yuan was just about to return to his room to cultivate when he noticed a commotion outside the courtyard, with many disciples looking up into the courtyard.

"Is there something you need?" Fang Yuan asked as he walked out.

Some disciples looked slightly uncomfortable, but others were well-prepared and came with gifts.

"Fang Yunlong has come specifically to congratulate the young master on his successful foundation building, which has brought him fame throughout the world."

"Fang Xianshan greets the young master!"

The family disciples were numerous, with at least a hundred people at the entrance, dozens of whom were carrying gifts, forming a dense crowd.

Fang Yuan frowned slightly. Looking at these clan disciples who introduced themselves and presented gifts, how could he not see through their intentions?

"Take your gifts back."

Fang Yuan spoke calmly, "The list of those recommended to enter the Qingyun Academy will be announced after the family competition."

These words brought joy to some and sorrow to others, but the initial enthusiasm for performing clearly diminished considerably.

"Young Master, the Patriarch requests your presence."

The servant struggled to make way through the crowd of disciples and said respectfully.

"I'm coming right now."

The summons from his cheapskate father also helped Fang Yuan out of his predicament. He instructed Xiao Zi:

"Later, register the gifts left here and return them in full."

The master's study remained quiet, with a pale yellow flame flickering in the oil lamp.

"The commotion you caused during your second Foundation Establishment was far greater than I expected."

Fang Zhongwu looked at Fang Yuan, recalling the mess he had seen in the seclusion room earlier, and felt quite helpless.

"Father, didn't you say that Foundation Establishment only brings auspicious omens? Why is there a Heavenly Tribulation?"

Fang Yuan also wanted to ask about this.

"Did I say that?" Fang Zhongwu asked seriously, "Does Foundation Establishment only bring auspicious omens?"

Fang Yuan's eyes widened, a hint of white flashing in them, as if he were asking in return, "Isn't this just setting my son up for failure?"

"In theory, those with extraordinary talent will only receive auspicious omens when they reach the Foundation Establishment stage," Fang Zhongwu said, putting aside his joking thoughts.

"The fact that the Foundation Building Ceremony will attract a heavenly calamity is only mentioned briefly in ancient books that have been passed down for a long time. Whether it is true or not cannot be verified."

Fang Yuan asked, "So you set up the formation in preparation for the arrival of the heavenly tribulation?"

"No, that's not the case." Fang Zhongwu shook his head and said, "I'm worried that someone with ill intentions might try to sabotage your Foundation Establishment."

"The commotion caused by your Foundation Establishment has attracted the attention of the top experts of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and even the elders of the Qingyun Sect."

"With these influential figures around, they're essentially protecting you. Who would dare to make a move?"

Fang Zhongwu had not expected that the formation originally intended to protect Fang Yuan would turn into a way to resist the heavenly tribulation.

"Speaking of which, how did you manage to withstand the heavenly tribulation?" Fang Zhongwu asked in a deep voice.

Fang Yuan took a deep breath, condensed the martial arts mark in his dantian with his left hand, and released true essence with his right hand, which was wrapped in lightning.

"It's the aura of heavenly lightning?!"

Fang Zhongwu stared in surprise as he looked at the lightning coiled around Fang Yuan's fingertips. His pupils contracted slightly.

Although this level of true essence could not pose any threat to him, the aura emanating from it was exactly the same as that of heavenly lightning.

When it came to martial arts imprints, Fang Yuan didn't hide them too much, after all, they were a family heirloom.

"I have never heard of a martial arts imprint absorbing heavenly lightning and thus becoming an attached attribute of true essence."

Fang Zhongwu recalled for a while and said, "There has never been such a situation in the family history."

Heavenly thunder is a destructive force descended from heaven and earth, belonging to the realm of the Dao and the laws of heaven and earth.

No cultivator has ever been able to absorb or even transform it into their own body for their own use; at least Fang Zhongwu had never heard of such a thing.

"My martial arts mark is basically immune to attacks from ordinary lightning cultivators, and even reduces the impact of heavenly lightning to some extent." Fang Zhongwu stretched out his hand, his true essence swirling, flashing with lightning in the air, yet intertwined with flames, his aura astonishing.

Fang Yuan stared at the martial arts mark that Fang Zhongwu had condensed. After a short while, he felt dizzy.

"Different people have different talents, and the same goes for martial arts imprints. I can only give you a general direction."

Fang Zhongwu reminded him, "You should spend more time meditating on weekdays. It will be very beneficial to both your cultivation level and your understanding of martial arts."

Fang Yuan nodded slightly, recalling his father's telepathic message during the day, instructing him to accept Gu Fengyang's token and ask the question that had been bothering him.

"Your talent will soon spread throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, and even to the lands of a hundred kingdoms."

Fang Zhongwu paused for a moment, then said, "In this land of a hundred kingdoms, there is a mix of good and bad, and the news is a mixture of truth and falsehood, making it difficult for them to verify."

"But with Da Zong's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to find out your situation."

Fang Zhongwu looked at Fang Yuan and asked, "You didn't join the Qingyun Sect, but you might join another major sect."

"Who do you think will react the most to you?"

Fang Yuan's eyes narrowed. "Qingyun Sect!"

The wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind.

"If you completely sever your ties with the Qingyun Sect, there's no guarantee that some people won't try to kill you. You have to be on guard."

Fang Zhongwu noticed this, which is why he had Fang Yuan accept the token.

"I just want to cultivate in peace and quiet."

Fang Yuan recalled Gu Fengyang's words and couldn't help but feel a little scared. What seemed like concern also contained a certain reminder...