My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

"Why did you run away from the wedding?"

Fang Yuan didn't understand at all.

"On the one hand, neither your mother nor I want to be bound by our family."

Fang Zhongwu slowly began, "Of course, the main reason is that I will change my surname after we get married."

"Change your surname?" Fang Yuan frowned slightly.

Fang Zhongwu nodded and said, "In ancient families like your mother's, to ensure the purity of their bloodline, it is rare for disciples to marry outside the family, let alone someone of your mother's status. Changing one's surname upon marriage is the most basic requirement."

"Isn't that just like a son-in-law marrying into a family?"

This world has many systems of etiquette, which are the foundation for the inheritance and continuation of large families, not to mention ancient families that have been passed down for countless years.

As the saying goes, nothing can be accomplished without rules.

Having the ability can indeed break the rules, but the prerequisite is that your ability is sufficient to support you in breaking the rules.

Otherwise, you must follow the rules.

Like Murong Jing, she didn't want to be bound by a family-arranged marriage, but that couldn't be changed by her will.

It wasn't until she became a disciple of an elder of the Qingyun Sect, thus elevating her status, that she was qualified to have an equal dialogue with her family, and even to change the rules in the future.

Rules bind some people, but they also protect others.

"If it were an ordinary person, given the opportunity to enter an ancient family for intensive training, they probably wouldn't have any concerns about such a small matter."

Fang Zhongwu smiled bitterly, a complex emotion appearing on his face, his expression dazed.

The fact that an ancient and prestigious family would not care about Fang Zhongwu's background and was willing to marry off their little princess is already a great act of generosity.

Furthermore, the two leaders were quite enlightened. They recognized Fang Zhongwu's qualities, valued his talent, and were willing to dedicate themselves to nurturing him.

What more could you ask for?

However, with his ancestors above him, Fang Zhongwu always had a hurdle in his heart. The blood of the Fang family flowed in his veins, and the martial arts mark he had awakened was also passed down from his ancestors.

How can I change my surname and move to a different social class?

This has been the family tradition of the Fang family throughout history. The integrity of our ancestors has always been characterized by their refusal to flatter outsiders, their unwavering stance in poverty and hardship, and their indomitable spirit in the face of power.

It was because of this that Fang Yuan's mother noticed Fang Zhongwu's hesitation and ran away from the wedding together before it was even scheduled!

sometimes.

Fang Zhongwu often thought that if he had just lowered his head a little back then, things might not be like they are now.

The couple wouldn't have to be separated for long periods, the mother and son could reunite, and Fang Yuan could even have a better cultivation environment.

As long as one keeps the Fang family in their heart and achieves success in cultivation, they can repay the family in other ways...

"Father, you did absolutely the right thing!"

Fang Yuan noticed the struggle on Fang Zhongwu's face, and after thinking for a moment, replied earnestly.

"The separation now is for a better reunion in the future."

"If one's aspiration to improve oneself is not firm, even the best cultivation environment will likely hinder any progress in one's cultivation."

Fang Yuan's words were brief, but they struck Fang Zhongwu's heart directly, dispelling the thick fog that shrouded his mind, like a gentle rain from heaven.

Fang Zhongwu swept away the gloom in his heart, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, and an excited look appeared on his face, but he quickly concealed it.

"Therefore, I have an agreement with the Ouyang family: as long as I can break their clan's record on the Emperor's Road, I can marry your mother." Fang Zhongwu regained his calm and composed expression and said with a smile.

The Ouyang family is the ancient family to which Fang Yuan's mother belongs.

"That must be very difficult."

Just the words "Imperial Road" were enough to make Fang Yuan feel immense pressure; they were definitely fraught with danger and peril.

"Those who can tread the path of God will at least reach the level of Heavenly Lord, possessing the potential to become great beings," Fang Zhongwu said.

Fang Yuan secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. As expected of an ancient family, they often had Heavenly Lords and Great Powers.

"Actually, if a member of the Ouyang family really comes to guide you, you can go with them," Fang Zhongwu said earnestly.

"Ancient families have mature training systems that can quickly stimulate a cultivator's talent, not to mention that you have awakened the Nine Tribulations Green Lotus."

"Their lineage is very ancient and profound; compared to them, even the most accomplished individuals are no different from children."

Fang Yuan shook his head, his eyes flashing, and said only, "Even a father is unwilling to be subordinate to others, so a son should also strive to prove himself."

"But you are different after all. The blood flowing in your veins also carries Ouyang's..."

Fang Zhongwu originally wanted to try to persuade him, but seeing Fang Yuan's firm gaze, he was reminded of himself back then.

"Okay, then let's work hard together, you and I!"

After recounting his past experiences, Fang Zhongwu let out a long sigh of relief.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Yuan decided to recommend the disciples to Qingyun Academy based on their rankings in the family competition.

"Because of the ancestral worship ceremony and your second foundation-building, the family competition has been postponed."

Fang Zhongwu nodded and said, "As long as we ensure the fairness of the competition, we'll follow this method to avoid them getting impatient and coming to me for help."

"I'm leaving this matter to you."

"Don't even think about refusing. You still have to participate in the family competition; the procedures still need to be followed."

As the saying goes, people are most concerned about their tangible interests.

Now that Fang Yuan holds the power to send people to Qingyun Academy, how could he not allow the younger generation to use all sorts of means to secure a spot?

"Who told me to be loyal to my family?" Fang Yuan shrugged and accepted the task.

Upon returning to the villa, Fang Yuan went straight inside to seclude himself and prepare for cultivation.

These past two days have been incredibly busy, but thankfully I haven't wasted any extra time. It's almost midnight, so I need to hurry.

"Add some points!"

[After a year of arduous cultivation, you have gained insight into the universe, absorbed spiritual energy from all directions, increased the height of your Qi Spring by nine levels, and reached the second level of Foundation Establishment!]

In an instant.

Fang Yuan then felt the Qi spring in his dantian, like a small lake, with a continuous flow of true essence gushing out from the bottom.

Click!

With a sound like breaking through a wall, the lake's true essence water level broke through a certain limit, and the upward speed gradually slowed down.

at the same time.

outside world.

Fang Yuan's body greedily absorbed the spiritual energy in the air, like a whale drinking deeply, and a vortex was formed directly around him.

This state lasted for a full fifteen minutes.

The spiritual energy of almost half of the Fang family's estate had become noticeably thinner.

Those at the Innate Realm might not be able to sense it, but elders at the Foundation Establishment Realm would detect it with their keen divine sense.

A stream of divine senses was released outwards, but upon discovering that it was Fang Yuan's villa, they dared not venture in rashly and quickly withdrew.

"What is the young master doing, making such a commotion!"

Elders were exchanging thoughts, saying, "The young master's talent is extraordinary, beyond our comprehension."

The exchange didn't last long, as it involved the future head of the family and it wasn't appropriate to discuss it too much.

"My cultivation speed is more than ten times faster than before!"

After Fang Yuan calmed down, he suddenly opened his eyes, which were as dazzling as a lightning bolt flashing through the air.

"Sure enough, the year of hard training I gained through extra points was closely related to my talent."

After Fang Yuan completed his second Foundation Establishment, he fully awakened his talent, which then benefited him to the Heavenly Origin Realm.

The last time I added points, the Qi Spring only increased by one level!

This time, it was a full nine layers, and the two combined just broke through the barrier of the second level of Foundation Establishment.

The relationship between a single layer and a nine-layer layer may seem like a ninefold relationship, but it is not actually the case.

Because the depth and volume of the Qi Spring resemble an inverted pyramid, the higher you go, the more true essence you need to accumulate for each layer.

In other words.

With equal talent and environment, the difference in cultivation level can be several years, or even more than a decade, between individuals who accumulate enough points to reach the first level.

"Foundation Building Stage Two!"

Fang Yuan was in a great mood; nothing was more pleasing than the increase in his cultivation level.