71: How to break through to the Heavenly Realm?

Fifteen days later.

Zhang Yang's cultivation broke through once again, reaching the Nascent Transformation Realm Third Layer. The profound infant within his body had grown to a size of three inches and three-tenths.

Cultivation in the Nascent Transformation Realm followed this pattern: for every layer broken through, the profound infant would grow by one inch.

When the profound infant reached nine inches and nine-tenths, it marked the limit of the ninth layer of the Nascent Transformation Realm.

A large part of Zhang Yang's rapid cultivation progress was due to his Primordial Spirit, which had already converted into a Yang Spirit.

At this moment, the speed at which Zhang Yang absorbed the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi from the Void Realm was close to the absorption limit of his body's Cultivation Technique.

"Whew! It's finally over! Junior Brother, you are truly a freak!" Ling Yue let out a long breath.

The look in his eyes as he watched Zhang Yang was still filled with uncontrollable shock.

Zhang Yang had given him far too many surprises, not just in cultivation speed, but in Martial Skill mastery, physical strength, and various other aspects; every facet of him was astounding.

It made him feel as if he had lived those past several hundred years in vain. In just a short two years, Zhang Yang had caught up to him and even surpassed him.

During these fifteen days, he, Zhang Yang, and their Revered Master had been sparring and discussing. The various concepts within Zhang Yang's Martial Scripture had provided him with enlightenment as if pouring wisdom into his head.

Coupled with Revered Master's overwhelming training, the immense pressure had allowed his strength to take a further step forward within these fifteen days.

Although his cultivation remained at the Grotto-Heaven Realm First Layer, he could feel that as long as he went to the Central State, he could immediately begin his Breakthrough!

In terms of combat power, he could directly thrash the version of himself from fifteen days ago.

Hearing Senior Brother Ling Yue's words, Zhang Yang smiled and shook his head slightly, not taking it to heart.

After all, he had a System cheat. If he couldn't shorten the gap in cultivation time, then what was the point of having a cheat?

During these fifteen days, Zhang Yang often sparred with Ling Yue. However, they didn't use any Origin Qi, instead competing with pure Martial Skill mastery.

During this period, Zhang Yang's mastery of the Martial Scripture became increasingly close to Perfection.

But the closer he got to Perfection, the more Zhang Yang felt that the Martial Scripture was far from finished; it could be improved again! As long as he had enough Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques!

"It is time. Revered Master, Junior Brother, please come with me."

"I should announce my departure from the South Domain for the Central State and pass down the position of Sect Head."

Ling Yue looked at his Revered Master and Zhang Yang. After these fifteen days of cultivation, he felt it was time to head to the Central State.

The Central State was vast and rich in resources. Whether it was Heaven And Earth Treasures or various Opportunities, it far surpassed the South Domain.

He wanted to pursue a higher Realm, and going to the Central State was unavoidable!

Only there would he have enough opportunities to Breakthrough upwards!

A short while later, in the Sect's main hall, the various Elders of the Clear Wind Sect gathered together.

Sect Head Ling Yue stood at the very top, with Zhang Yang and their Revered Master standing beside him.

"You all should know why I have called you here, right?" Sect Master Ling Yue looked at the Elders, his expression unchanging.

The Elders all nodded. "The Sect Head has broken through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm, so naturally, you must head to the Central State to make a name for yourself. We are well aware of this."

"Correct. I will be heading to the Central State tomorrow. Today, I shall step down from the position of Sect Head!" Ling Yue nodded.

"I intend to pass the position of Sect Head to Zhang Yang. What do you all think?" Ling Yue looked at the Elders.

"I disagree!" The Second Elder of the Clear Wind Sect stepped forward.

"Zhang Yang has only been with the Sect for two years. Isn't it a bit early for him to become the Sect Head?"

"Currently, although Zhang Yang has prestige, it isn't significant enough; he only has the reputation of a Genius."

"The position of Sect Head of the Clear Wind Sect requires a sufficient level of fame!"

"For example, you, Sect Head Ling Yue. Back then, you went out and fought three Nascent Transformation Realm Ninth Layer Martial Artists alone, slaying them all. Only then did you gain enough fame to take the position of Sect Head of the Clear Wind Sect."

"Zhang Yang's current fame in the South Domain is far from enough, so I do not agree with him becoming the Sect Head."

Seeing someone step forward, several other Elders nodded and spoke up in agreement with this view.

The rules of their Clear Wind Sect were as such: without sufficient fame in the outside world, one could not become the Sect Head of the Clear Wind Sect!

"I am aware of this, so I will ask Revered Master to temporarily take over the role of Sect Head. Once Zhang Yang's fame is established, he can then take over the position." Ling Yue nodded, his face calm, showing his understanding.

Zhang Yang, watching the opposing Elders from the side, felt no ripples in his heart. After all, he didn't really care much for the position of Clear Wind Sect Leader anymore.

With his Aptitude, he would eventually go to the Central State to make his way. Unless he achieved the Dao Severing Realm, he would have almost no chance to return to the South Domain.

The position of Sect Head of the South Domain Qingfeng Sect was simply not worth his notice.

After hearing Ling Yue's words, the Elders looked at each other and then nodded.

"With the Grand Elder temporarily acting as Sect Head, we have no issues."

"Good, then it's settled." Ling Yue nodded.

After the Elders left, Ling Yue also bid farewell to his Revered Master and Zhang Yang. He needed to prepare some things and would depart for the Central State tomorrow.

"Revered Master, what exactly is the task you wanted me to do?" After his Senior Brother left, Zhang Yang looked at Revered Master Xie Chonghe and asked.

He was constantly thinking about the task Xie Chonghe wanted him to perform; he hadn't forgotten that this matter was closely related to whether his Martial Scripture could Breakthrough to the Heaven Rank.

Hearing Zhang Yang's question, Xie Chonghe smiled slightly, then took out a transparent stone and tossed it to Zhang Yang.

"It's very simple. This task is for you to make your name truly resound throughout the entire South Domain!"

"Let everyone in the South Domain realize that you are the strongest in the South Domain!" Xie Chonghe said with a faint smile.

"Is there any point to this? Does it help my Martial Scripture Breakthrough to the Heaven Rank?"

Zhang Yang hesitated for a moment after hearing this, looking at the ordinary-looking transparent stone in his hand.

"It won't help your Martial Scripture Breakthrough to the Heaven Rank, but it will be of great help to you later."

Xie Chonghe looked at Zhang Yang and revealed a smile.

"I know that almost all the forces in the South Domain have sent you portraits and information of the women in their clans."

"I want you to visit all the forces here and meet these women."

"See if any of them suit your fancy. If they do, take them into your collection. If not, you can also collect all the Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques from their families while you're at it."

"When you have integrated all the Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques of the entire South Domain into your Martial Scripture, its rank might Breakthrough to the Heaven Rank."

After Xie Chonghe finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Yang. He could tell at a glance that Zhang Yang was still a virgin.

This wouldn't do!

In the Central State, there were truly women from the Demonic Path who practiced Charm Techniques!

If Zhang Yang went to the Central State like this, he would very likely be seduced by some Demonic Path Saintess.

Being seduced wasn't actually a big deal, but it depended on who was in the dominant position.

It was better to let Zhang Yang get used to it in the South Domain first, lest he actually encounter one and be left soul-shaken.

Hearing Xie Chonghe's explanation, Zhang Yang scratched his head.

"Can't I just have them send all their Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques over? What does that have to do with letting the entire South Domain know I'm the strongest?"

"Do you know what that stone in your hand is?"

Xie Chonghe didn't answer Zhang Yang directly, but instead asked him a question.

Zhang Yang looked at the transparent stone in his hand and shook his head. He couldn't see anything miraculous about this stone.