162: Break through two levels in a row!

“He won’t… still not be finished, will he?” A thought arose in Elder Wu’s mind, and then he gently shook his head, deeming it pure nonsense.

How could someone continuously Breakthrough?

He didn’t believe it!

Xiang Tan looked at Chu Yuan, and Chu Yuan happened to be looking at her as well. Both saw the answer they wanted in each other’s eyes.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was boiling again. This was not an illusion; Senior Brother Xu… truly wasn’t finished.

Whoosh—

A strong wind suddenly rose, swaying the treetops in the courtyard. The Spirit Gathering Array beneath the Heaven Rank Immortal Cave operated frantically, and countless Spiritual Qi scattered around converged towards it.

The milky white Spiritual Qi was like a long river, and at the end of the long river was Xu Sanyan, standing calmly in the courtyard.

“Breaking through two stages consecutively?” Liu Tang murmured to himself, feeling utterly incredulous.

How could anyone Breakthrough two stages consecutively?

This isn’t scientific!

Liu Tang had lived for over four hundred years, and in his long life experience, this was the first time he had heard of such a thing. Not only him, but Elder Wu and the other Elders had never witnessed such an event either.

Cultivating had always been about climbing from one stage to another, with countless obstacles in between. How could someone ignore these obstacles and continuously Breakthrough?

At this moment, Liu Shuzhi also seemed to understand. He stiffly pulled Liu Tang’s sleeve with his finger and tremblingly asked, “Father, is the Saint… going to Breakthrough again?”

Liu Tang wasn’t too sure, and his tone was hesitant as he said, “Probably, possibly, most likely…”

Liu Shuzhi pursed his lips and stopped speaking.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the figure enveloped in Spiritual Qi in the very center, not daring to make the slightest sound.

Elder Wu looked at Elder Song beside him and whispered, “If you interrupt him now, you’ll get an extra half-share of the profits later.”

Elder Song lowered his gaze, pretending not to hear.

He wasn’t stupid. Even if there was money to be made, he needed to be alive to spend it. If this matter reached the Hall Master’s ears, he would surely be torn to shreds.

Moreover, he had a large Family behind him relying on him. What if he died, and Elder Wu and his group didn’t honor their promise?

He certainly wouldn't do such a foolish thing.

At this moment, Xu Sanyan’s mind was calm, and his chaotic thoughts had all extinguished. He couldn’t hear the slightest sound from the outside world, completely immersed in his Small World.

Mystic Path Realm… Seeking the Dao…

His Dao had been found, but it had not yet been put into practice. The experiences in the illusion were ultimately a dream and could not be considered his personal experience.

Having Breakthrough to this point, his enlightenment in his state of mind was no longer sufficient. If he wanted to continue to Breakthrough his Cultivation, he needed to Breakthrough his state of mind as well.

Xu Sanyan’s perception gradually returned, and the surrounding Spiritual Qi slowly dissipated. He opened his eyes, and his indifferent gaze swept around, feeling neither joy nor sorrow in his heart.

At this point, the Breakthrough was completely successful. Mid-stage of the Midao realm, achieved!

The strong wind had long since ceased. Xu Sanyan extended his right hand, and a fallen branch from the ground flew into his hand. He then used it to gather the messy hair behind his head and fix it with a small wooden twig.

With a cold face in his green robe, a tall and slender figure, and hair tied with a wooden twig, he appeared even more unrestrained.

Xiang Tan’s beautiful eyes blinked slightly, and her breathing became a little rapid. This scene was as if an immortal had descended from the heavens, making one dare not look directly at him.

Elder Wu left without saying a word, turning his head.

Saying anything more now was meaningless. Xu Sanyan had continuously Breakthrough two stages, and his Aura had already reached its peak. Avoiding his sharp edge was the best choice.

Xu Sanyan spoke softly, “Elder Wu, wait.”

Elder Wu stopped and turned his head slightly.

Xu Sanyan pointed to Liu Tang not far away and said, “This is the Deputy Hall Master of the Affairs Hall whom I have chosen for Elder Wu. I hope you will take good care of him in the future.”

Liu Tang stepped forward, bowed with a smile, and saluted.

“Hmph, the Saint can handle it as he sees fit. There’s no need to ask this old man. Farewell.”

As Elder Wu and others left, the onlookers emerged one after another, raising their hands in congratulations, saying, “The Saint’s talent is extraordinary, truly astonishing.”

“Indeed, I have lived in vain for over three hundred years, and this is the first time I have seen a person like the Saint. It’s truly been a life well lived.”

All sorts of flattery followed. Xu Sanyan forced a smile, cupped his hands, and said, “I have ordered a banquet to be prepared. Please come inside for a chat.”

“It is better to obey than to be respectful. Then, thank you, Saint…”

Xu Sanyan glanced at Liu Tang and nodded slightly. Liu Tang understood and stepped forward to entertain them.

The courtyard was filled with joy and harmony.

In contrast, the atmosphere on Elder Wu’s side was exceptionally gloomy on the way down the mountain. Elder Wu looked at Elder Song with a hint of anger in his eyes but ultimately said nothing.

With such a formidable enemy before them, it was truly not appropriate for internal strife. It would not be too late to hold him accountable after this matter was resolved.

But Elder Wu forgot that Elder Song was never his subordinate. At most, they had a cooperative relationship, and he had no authority to order Elder Song to do anything for him.

Elder Song lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

…

At the same time, in Sanshan City, a corner of Central Province, this was the territory governed by the Cultivation Family, the Wei Family.

Although Sanshan City was nominally under the Wei Family’s control, in reality, only the Inner city belonged to the Wei Family. The Outer city had long been occupied by various forces.

Not only did the Tongxin Demon Sect establish a stronghold here, but even the Righteous Path Sects, the Siyuan Sect, the Qi Dao Sect, the Tianyi Fumo Temple, and the morally ambiguous Shangyin Mountain, all had strongholds here.

There were also other Cultivation Families and various medium-sized Sects, making it a mixed bag and truly the most chaotic place in Central Province.

Qin Manyang leisurely walked into a merchant establishment, above which a plaque bore four large characters:

“Tongxin Chamber of Commerce”

It was an industry of the Tongxin Demon Sect.

At this moment, there were very few customers in the shop. The clerks were gathered in twos and threes, chatting idly. Qin Manyang took out an envelope and a token, handed them to the shopkeeper, and said, “Help me send this back to the Sect, to Mad Daoist.”

The shopkeeper took the token, glanced at it, and then respectfully returned it, saying, “Greetings, Elder.”

Qin Manyang nodded slightly, “Hmm, hurry up.”

“Yes.” The shopkeeper took the envelope and turned to leave.

Just then, the idle chatter of a clerk nearby caught her attention. She heard one person say, “The Saint Child Competition is over. I heard the result was quite unexpected; Flower Maiden’s Disciple actually died.”

Qin Manyang raised an eyebrow. Dream Butterfly died?

She also had an impression of this woman; she was exceptionally talented and Flower Maiden’s designated successor. She actually died?

Another clerk nodded, “I heard that too. It’s said that the first Saint to emerge had only recently joined the Sect and had no prior reputation. This time, he truly leaped over the Dragon Gate and ascended to the heavens.”

“Yes, I remember his name was Xu Sanyan, right…”

“That’s right, that’s the name. We must remember it, so we don’t accidentally offend him.”

Their clerks rotated every three years, and when the time came, they could return to the Sect and receive a sum of merit points. This was also a task for the Affairs Hall.

Qin Manyang frowned and instantly appeared in front of the clerk, asking, “What did you say the Saint’s name was?”

The clerk was startled and quickly bowed, answering tremblingly, “Xu… Xu Sanyan, that should be the name.”