"This life is unredeemable … What if I insist on it?!"
Ning Fan's eyes were calm and unwavering. He was very grateful for Que Shenzi's advice, but Que Shenzi's words couldn't affect his Dao Heart.
Que Shenzi was startled for a moment, then burst into laughter and tossed the gourd to Ning Fan.
"You're indeed a Dao Persistence Cultivator. Since you insist on Truth Crossing, I naturally won't stop you. Meeting each other is fate. This wine is brewed from the Dao Seeking Fruit. I'll give it to you! "
Ning Fan received the gourd and scanned the spiritual wine with his spirit sense. His expression changed immediately.
The Dao Seeking Fruit was a spiritual fruit that could increase one's probability of Truth Crossing. It was said that it only grew in the Savage Ancient Domain.
The value of a Dao Seeking Fruit was not lower than the Truth Crossing Dao Fruit. This wine contained at least the energy of dozens of Dao Seeking Fruits …
"Thank you for the wine, Senior … It's impolite not to reciprocate. Please accept this!"
Ning Fan kept the wine gourd and took out a Dao Fruit, giving it to Que Shenzi.
Que Shenzi's eyes were calm at first, but his expression changed when he saw the Dao Fruit.
"It's the Void Shedding Dao Fruit!"
Que Shenzi had never expected that a True Fate Immortal would have a Void Shedding Dao Fruit.
After giving Ning Fan a deep look, Que Shenzi realized that he had underestimated Ning Fan from the beginning.
The value of a Void Shedding Dao Fruit was much higher than those spiritual wines. Ning Fan returned the Dao Fruit because he didn't want to accept someone's kindness for free. This was Ning Fan's insistence … This kid has a good temperament.
The fact that he dared to give the Dao Fruit to me without being afraid of my Void Shedding Dao Fruit showed that he had full confidence in himself and his cultivation base was at the peak of Void Shedding Dao Fruit … It seems like this kid has hidden his strength well …
When the boatmen saw Ning Fan take out a strange fruit like a magic trick, they were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths. They had no idea where Ning Fan got this fruit from.
"Senior doesn't seem to be far from the Thought Fragmentation Realm … I hope this Dao Fruit can provide some help for Senior's breakthrough." Ning Fan smiled meaningfully.
Que Shenzi's heart was slightly shaken. He looked at Ning Fan in disbelief, as if he was looking at a monster.
He didn't tell anyone that he was about to break through the Thought Fragmentation Realm. Even the Old Monster Breaking Dao Old Monster couldn't see through his cultivation base … However, Ning Fan did!
The power of the Unity of Heaven and Man in his body suddenly trembled a little, as if it had sensed something from Ning Fan.
Que Shenzi immediately opened his mouth wide. He finally understood why Ning Fan's eyesight was so sharp …
"I see! It turns out that my little friend is also … Hehe, I'm ashamed. The younger generation will surpass us in time, truly surpass us in time … "
After Que Shenzi sighed, his expression suddenly turned solemn as he asked, "Are you a member of the secret race?"
From Que Shenzi's point of view, only the ten great secret clans had a small possibility of cultivating a Gui Xuan who had attained the unity of heaven and man …
"No."
"That's good! Hehe … there's a great opportunity in the hands of the Barbarian Demon Clan … Little friend, are you interested in joining me to seize this opportunity?! "
Que Shenzi looked at Ning Fan with sincerity, as if he was looking at a peer.
"Opportunity? What kind of opportunity? "Ning Fan's eyelids twitched slightly.
"A tree that hasn't blossomed yet … it will surely blossom in a few decades. After the flower blooms, it will turn into ashes … that flower is a great opportunity! Those who aren't cultivators who have attained the unity of heaven and man can't consume this flower, or they will die for sure … cultivators who have already opened the first gate of the Heavenly Being Realm will have a slight chance of opening the second gate if they consume this flower! "Que Shenzi said with fiery eyes.
"Is that so …" Ning Fan's heart was slightly shocked, but he didn't show any of it on his face.
It was Ning Fan's first time hearing about a flower that could increase the chance of opening the second gate of the Heavenly Being Realm. If it was really as mysterious as what Que Shenzi said, it would be a great opportunity …
"But since the flower is in the hands of the Barbarian Demon Clan, it will be very dangerous to seize it. I've only just met Que Shenzi, but he invited me to seize this opportunity. Naturally, he isn't interested in my cultivation base, but my unity of heaven and man … "
"In other words, it's impossible for a cultivator who has attained the unity of heaven and man to seize the flower of this tree …"
"I'm not familiar with Que Shenzi. It's possible that he has malicious intentions towards me …"
"This opportunity can increase the chance of opening the second gate of the Heavenly Being Realm … but it's just a slight chance, it's not necessary …"
"Therefore, the most important thing now is to cultivate the War God Art. If there's time, I can transform into a mortal and enter the True Realm … it's not impossible to seize that flower …"
Ning Fan's thoughts raced. After a moment, he made up his mind and clasped his fists at Que Shenzi apologetically.
"Junior still needs to comprehend the True Realm. I'm afraid I won't have the time to seize this opportunity …"
After hearing that Ning Fan had rejected his good intention, Que Shenzi was startled at first, then shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Forget it. This old man will leave Bianliang City today to make some preparations for obtaining the flower. When the flower blooms, this old man will return to this city. If little friend changes your mind at that time, you can follow this old man to obtain the flower. If this old man is alone, I'm afraid the chance of obtaining the flower will be very low … I hope little friend can change your mind, ai … "
Que Shenzi let out a sigh and no longer mentioned this matter. He took out some spiritual wine and drank with Ning Fan on the gaily-painted boat.
Their friendship was shallow, so they naturally couldn't have a deep conversation, but it was still possible to discuss the Dao with each other while drinking.
Both of them were cultivators who had opened the first gate of the Heavenly Being Realm. Their knowledge and experience were naturally incomparable to ordinary cultivators.
As the sky darkened, Que Shenzi finally had the intention to leave. He bid farewell to Ning Fan and left Bianliang City.
Ning Fan returned to his home and sat cross-legged for a long time before his Dao Heart completely calmed down.
It wasn't that Ning Fan wasn't tempted by the opportunity that Que Shenzi mentioned, but he didn't care too much about it.
After putting everything behind him, Ning Fan began to cultivate the War God Art wholeheartedly.
There was a private school that was just a wall away from Ning Fan's house. In the evening, there were naturally many children who had left school, making the street bustling with activity.
There were also peddlers shouting their wares as they walked past the courtyard wall of Ning Fan's house. There were also all kinds of noises from the market. Not only did it not disturb his cultivation, it made his heart even more peaceful.
Suddenly, Ning Fan understood why some powerful cultivators liked to choose the noisy market place to comprehend the Dao.
Small seclusion in the wilderness, big seclusion in the city … The noise of the market could calm one's Dao Heart better.
The chirping of cicadas in the forest was quieter than the chirping of birds in the mountain … Ning Fan's Dao Heart was like a forest and a mountain, reaching an unprecedented level of concentration.
His body, mouth and intent were perfectly united. At this moment, Ning Fan felt that he was getting closer to the myriad of Dao in the Heavens …
The feeling of being in harmony with Heaven and Earth had also deepened!
Suddenly, Ning Fan's eyes had a hint of enlightenment … Perhaps, if he could transform into a mortal for thousands of years, he could still find the opportunity to open the second gate of the Celestial Being Realm even if there wasn't any opportunity …
This was Ning Fan's first day in Bianliang City.
On the second day, the private school next door suddenly became lively. Countless people of Bianliang City flocked to this place to watch the bustling scene.
The reason was simple. A new teacher had come to the private school today. He was a great scholar in Qufu City, Zhao Boyang!
Although Bianliang City was prosperous, there weren't any great scholars in the city.
When Zhao Boyang came to teach in this private school, many of the wealthy clans in Bianliang City rushed to send their disciples to this private school.
How could a small private school accommodate so many students?
A few wealthy clans discussed and decided to expand the private school into an academy.
Once the academy was opened, Zhao Boyang wouldn't be the only teacher. They could invite some famous scholars to teach them.
With the financial resources of these wealthy clans, it only took them a month to build an academy that was only a wall away from the Ning Family.
The name of the academy was Academy in the Clouds. It was meant to encourage the students to have lofty ambitions.
Although the academy was built, the teachers hadn't been found yet. Therefore, the school hadn't started yet.
It had been a month since Ning Fan arrived in Bianliang City.
Occasionally, he would bring Liu Yan and Immortal Loli to the Bian River for an outing. Most of the time, he would stay at home in seclusion to condense his crystal.
Liu Yan's appearance was considered top-notch in the Cultivation World. Naturally, she was peerless in the Mortal World.
In just a month, the news had spread in Bianliang City that Ning Ning had given birth to a beautiful wife whose beauty outshone the moon and flowers.
There was also a rumor that the silver-haired little loli was Ning Ning's daughter. She had an extraordinary appearance since she was young. When she grew up, she would definitely be a peerless beauty.
Countless playboys came looking for fish. Unfortunately, they were all beaten up by Immortal Loli and fled in a hurry.
Immortal Loli was bored, extremely bored!
Even though she had thunder fragments to eat and a good night's sleep, she still felt bored!
Beating people up became Immortal Loli's pastime.
Every time she saw a playboy showing an evil smile at Liu Yan, she would rush forward and beat him up violently …
Every time she saw a lecherous old man looking at her with a perverted and wretched smile, she would rush forward and beat him up violently …
The playboy gathered dozens of guards and wanted to get back at her? Don't be afraid, beat him up!
The son of the City Lord of Bianliang City was beaten up and three hundred soldiers came to encircle her? Don't be afraid, beat him up!
Immortal Loli's violent reputation quickly spread across the entire Bianliang City. No one dared to provoke her.
Everyone in the city knew that Ning Sheng had a daughter named Ning Xianxian who was seven years old. She had been taught a divine technique by an expert. Three hundred soldiers were no match for Ning Xianxian alone …
Ning Fan was powerless to stop Immortal Loli's high-profile and violent behavior. He could only let her do as she pleased.
His only request was to stop her from using her abilities to kill people in Bianliang City.
Compared to the violent Immortal Loli, Liu Yan was much more gentle and quiet. During the day, she really seemed to have become Ning Fan's wife. She washed and cooked like a mortal woman.
At night, she would wholeheartedly nurture the weapon spirit. She realized that nurturing the weapon spirit in the mortal world was much faster than when she was in seclusion …
As for turning into a mortal with Ning Fan, she did not seem to reject it. Instead, she somewhat enjoyed this peaceful life …
However, this was a barbarian city. It was a world where savage beasts rampaged. The people were struggling to survive under the slaughter of the savage beasts.
Within a month, the savage beasts had actually attacked the city seven times.
Every time there were soldiers fighting the savage beasts with their mortal bodies, Ning Fan would seize the opportunity to collect condensed battle intent crystals.
On the city walls of Bianliang City, there were many ancient barbarian statues that looked like humans and beasts. They had abilities that could deter the savage beasts.
Every time the savage beasts attacked the city, the barbarian statues would display their power by releasing black and red light to counterattack the savage beasts.
With the number of barbarian statues in Bianliang City, even if the savage beasts of the Second Step besieged the city, it was difficult to guarantee that they would not die.
However, before Ning Fan came to Bianliang City, every time the savage beasts attacked the city, there would be a certain number of casualties.
Sometimes, only one person would die. Sometimes, a few people would die. Sometimes, a part of the city wall would collapse and more than ten people would die …
However, after Ning Fan arrived, he would occasionally help the barbarian soldiers. Very few barbarian soldiers would die in the mouths of the savage beasts. Naturally, Ning Fan was disdainful to save some barbarians who were afraid of the savage beasts. The reason why he helped them was not because he felt pity for them.
Within a month, Ning Fan had condensed a total of seven pieces of High Grade Fierce Elemental Crystals. After devouring them, the number of flames of war had increased to 1300.
An increase of one hundred flames of war in a month. This kind of cultivation speed was extremely shocking.
While walking in Bianliang City, Ning Fan looked at the barbarian statues that could be seen everywhere and fell into deep thought.
Every barbarian city had a Barbarian God Temple. The barbarian monks in the temples knew how to craft the Barbarian God Jade Pendant and the barbarian statues to protect the barbarians.
Barbarian monks had a high status among the barbarians. However, their numbers were extremely few …
For the first time in a month, Ning Fan came to the Barbarian Temple in Bianliang City. He saw countless barbarians who were worshipping him devoutly and a barbarian monk who was as thin as a match.
That barbarian monk did not have any cultivation base. He was also a mortal. However, he could use the power of faith from the people to craft the Barbarian God Jade Pendant and the barbarian statue.
That barbarian monk was the only monk in the Barbarian Temple. His Dharma name was Man Chi. When Ning Fan arrived, he was holding a carving knife in the main hall of the temple. His eyes were filled with lifeless qi while he was carving a barbarian statue.
It was just a piece of rotten wood. However, under his carving, it gradually gained some spirituality.
"As expected, the reason why the barbarian statues in the city can unleash their power is because of the power of the incense …" Ning Fan muttered to himself.
Man Chi turned his head in displeasure and glared at Ning Fan.
He was the only barbarian monk in Bianliang City. His status was extremely high. Even the city lord of Bianliang City would have to show some respect to him.
When he was carving the barbarian statue, he disliked being disturbed by others and no one had ever dared to disturb him. However, Ning Fan had barged into his main hall and disturbed him while he was carving the statue.
"This isn't a place where you should be. Back off!"
Man Chi's eyes turned sharp. He actually released a trace of aura force towards Ning Fan.
That was the aura force he condensed from the incense of the barbarians. It was almost as strong as a Harmonious Spirit Realm cultivator. If it was a mortal, they would naturally not be able to withstand his aura force.
Unfortunately, his aura force could not affect Ning Fan at all.
"Incense force force, huh …?" Ning Fan flicked his finger and Man Chi's aura force immediately collapsed.
His gaze moved away from Man Chi and landed on a golden statue that was worshiped in the main hall.
Man Chi stared at Ning Fan in disbelief. He could not figure out why his aura force was ineffective against Ning Fan.
Could it be that Ning Fan is also a barbarian monk and his usage of the power of faith is even more powerful than mine?
"Benefactor, could it be …"
Before Man Chi could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ning Fan.
"Silence."
As soon as Ning Fan's voice fell, a wave of aura force as strong as heaven and earth fell on Man Chi's body.
Man Chi could not utter a single word while being suppressed by that aura force. His expression when he looked at Ning Fan was filled with deep fear!
"Benefactor, you are indeed a barbarian monk. Moreover, you are a barbarian monk that is thousands of times stronger than me!"
Ning Fan did not pay attention to Man Chi. He quietly stared at the golden barbarian statue in the main hall. This golden statue was the ancestor of the barbarians.
The statue of the barbarian ancestor was very similar to the Inverse Nascent Soul. It had two heads and each of its hands was holding a bolt of lightning, as if it was going to send a tribulation punishment to people …
Ning Fan could sense a trace of qi similar to the Inverse Nascent Soul from the statue of the barbarian ancestor. It was very faint and was condensed from the power of incense.
"Barbarians, savage beasts and tribulation intent … What is the relationship between them …?"
"There are too many secrets in this world. With my current cultivation base, I am far from being qualified to see through them …"
Ning Fan walked out of the temple and walked along the Bian River back to his home. Outside his house, he unexpectedly met Zhao Boyang and his group who were leaving the academy.
It was Zhao Boyang's first time coming to the academy after it was built.
Zhao Boyang had never thought that Ning Fan would live in a place that was just a wall away from the academy. After being surprised for a while, he was overjoyed and invited Ning Fan to the academy to be a teacher.
Currently, the academy was recruiting famous teachers. In Zhao Boyang's mind, Ning Fan was a great Confucian scholar of the current era. He was naturally qualified to teach in the academy.
Zhao Boyang politely declined Zhao Boyang's invitation. Seeing that Ning Fan did not have the intention to teach and educate people, Zhao Boyang did not force him anymore and left with a sigh.
However, from then on, Zhao Boyang would often come to the academy next door to look for Ning Fan to discuss Confucianism in his spare time.
When the first gust of autumn wind blew into Bianliang City, it had already been three months since Ning Fan arrived in Bianliang City.
Time passed by slowly. In the first winter, the winter plum blossoms on both sides of the Bian River did not bloom.
In the second winter, the plum blossoms still did not bloom.
In the third winter, it suddenly snowed heavily in Bianliang City. Both sides of the Bian River were covered with white snow and the plum blossoms were in full bloom.
The number of natal war flames in Ning Fan's body had already reached 4500. As for the Yin Yang Battle Technique, it had already reached 74%.
The further he progressed, the more difficult it became to cultivate. Fortunately, Ning Fan was not in a hurry. He understood that haste makes waste in cultivation.
The Immortal Loli's Lightning Physique evolved bit by bit, and the chill of the lightning power in her body became more and more obvious. She seemed to be afraid of the cold, and was unwilling to go out when it snowed.
Three years had passed, but the Immortal Loli didn't grow at all. Many people secretly guessed that the Immortal Loli had eaten the Youth Halting Immortal Fruit outside the Barbarian City by mistake, which allowed her to retain her youth …
Liu Yan stayed at home and took care of the Immortal loli who was sleeping soundly. After being together for so many years, her relationship with this violent loli had deepened.
In addition to harmonizing the spirit with the astrolabe, she would also weave some cloth and embroider some patterns like a mortal woman in her spare time. She would then exchange them for money to pass the time.
Since Ning Fan wanted to transform into a mortal, she would naturally do her best to create a mortal atmosphere for him.
Amidst the wind and snow, the recitation of a barbarian child could be heard coming from the academy in the clouds.
"Barbarians are the ancestors of nature, the great sects of all realms. The barbarian is born in the dust and dies in the tribulation. Everything in the world cannot be clung to, clinging to it will lead to the loss of the barbarian … "
Ning Fan walked out of his house, leaving footprints on the snowy ground. However, they were soon covered by the wind and snow.
Ning Fans ears were echoing with the sound of the students reciting, but he remained silent. The children were reciting the Barbarian Ancestor Scripture, an academic classic left behind by the ancestors of the barbarians.
The Barbarian Ancestor Scripture kept telling barbarians to be indifferent to life and death, to give up their obsession, to follow their destiny and not to resist …
Ning Fan had heard the recitation too many times and he was already tired of it.
Every sentence of the Barbarian Ancestor Scripture went against his Dao …
Everything in the world should not be stubborn, should not be stubborn …
The ancestral bow was sealed by Ning Fan and temporarily kept in his storage pouch. As for the seven seven-colored arrow spirits, they were sealed inside his body.
Each of the arrow spirits contained a terrifying amount of True Illusion Power. During these three years, Ning Fan had already refined half of the first arrow spirit.
The True Illusion Power in his body skyrocketed and was absorbed by Ning Fan into his Dao Heart. His cultivation base was getting closer and closer to the Early Crossing Truth Realm.
Currently, he could already vaguely see the True Bridge hidden in the mist of his Dao Heart. However, he still couldn't see through it completely.
Moreover, he gradually discovered that there was more than one True Bridge hidden in the mist. There were many more …
"Crossing Truth is still far away …"
Ning Fan held the wine gourd given to him by Que Shenzi and walked on the snow towards the Bian River.
The red plum blossoms on the shore had already bloomed. Looking at the red plum blossoms in the snow, Ning Fan thought of Yue Country and Seven Apricot City …
Que Shenzi advised him to give up on Du Zhen but he wouldn't.
The Barbarian Ancestor Scripture advised people to let go of their obsession and he wouldn't either.
It was because he still had a home. His home was in Seven Apricot City, Yue Country and the Rain World …
He still had his family. He still had things that he must protect. There were too many things that he had to do and he couldn't let go of his obsession.
He needed strength to fulfill his promise to Sha Di. He needed strength to find the Immortal Emperor who had schemed against him and take revenge. He needed strength to stand beside Luo You one day. He also needed strength to create a great world where there was no conflict. He did not know how much strength he needed to achieve that …
Looking at the red plum blossoms, Ning Fan lifted the gourd and drank a mouthful of spiritual wine, letting the medicinal power of the Dao-Seeking Fruit spread throughout his body.
After an unknown period of time, a burst of laughter came from behind him.
"Uncle, can you pluck a few plum blossoms for me? I want to weave a flower crown for the little snow cow! But I'm too short. I can't reach it! "
A two to three years old baby wearing a small red cotton jacket with her hair combed into a bun was holding the corner of Ning Fan's clothes pitifully. Her face was red from the cold.
In order to show Ning Fan that she couldn't reach the plum blossoms, she tiptoed and hopped … Sure enough, she couldn't reach it … It was far from her reach.
"Oh? It's that little girl … "Ning Fan recognized the little girl in front of him at first glance based on her qi.
She was Zhao Boyang's daughter, Zhao Die 'er.
She was already three years old. Originally, she followed her father to the academy to play. When the maidservants weren't paying attention, she sneaked out and made a snowman that looked like a dog or a cow on the snowy ground beside the river …
"Uncle, help me pluck some plum blossoms. I will marry you when I grow up! I promise you! If you don't believe me, let's pinky swear! "Die 'er said confidently. (To be continued.)
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