Prepare to ascend

Before Xiao Fan could recover from his shock, his mother had already taken out three treasures custom-made for him.

She pointed to the shining armor, thin as a cicada's wing yet containing the radiance of a star sea, and said to Xiao Fan:

"This is the Vast Sea Star Heaven Profound Armor. I gathered the power of the myriad stars… erm, the power of the stars, to refine this protective treasure for you. Your mother has tested it; even your father can't break it. Its defense is very strong."

"It can perfectly conform to your skin, so you don't have to worry about wearing it. You also don't have to worry about how to activate it, as it contains endless star power to provide you with security."

As she spoke, she waved her jade hand, and the star soft armor transformed from palm-sized to a person's height, completely enveloping Xiao Fan from head to toe, then slowly permeated into his flesh and muscles, becoming one with him.

It fit perfectly all over his body, even covering his eyeballs, yet it had no effect on him personally; it was truly miraculous.

Xiao Fan felt this treasured armor; the aura on it was much stronger than that of the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda, which meant the defensive power of this treasure was far superior to the Pagoda's.

Xiao Fan always felt his mother had let something slip.

Star power? It's probably a treasure refined from the myriad stars, right? It feels very powerful. However, Xiao Fan didn't press further, as his mother clearly didn't want to explain.

"The second item is called the Primordial Limitless Lu Yu Shuttle."

"There's a saying in the mortal world, 'A horse like the Dilu flies fast.' This Treasure Shuttle can make your flying speed one step faster than others."

She cast a seal, concealing the spiritual light of the Treasure Shuttle, making it appear unremarkable, just like an ordinary flying boat.

Ah?

His mother, she thinks I haven't heard of Immortal Realms, right?

Using the name 'Primordial Limitless'... Is it really okay for me, a mere Human Immortal Cultivator who has just undergone Ascension, to use this thing?

He quietly accepted it. Don't misunderstand; he just didn't want his mother's hard work to go to waste.

Seeing Xiao Fan note it down, she continued:

"The third item is called the Seven Treasures Purple Gourd. This Gourd doesn't have much of a major effect, but its defensive effect is excellent. Within the Gourd, once enough star power has accumulated, it will condense into a Seven Treasures Immortal Pill. The Seven Treasures Immortal Pill can assist your Cultivation, temper your Physique, refine your Divine Soul, and has many other effects. Anything you can think of, it has."

Xiao Fan took the Seven Treasures Purple Gourd, staring blankly at his mother. This...

Alright, these are all very powerful treasures.

"It's just, why are they all for self-preservation? Is there anything that's more powerful for offense?" Xiao Fan asked.

Xiao Mother's expression changed, and she still earnestly said to him, "What are you Cultivating for? Is it not for longevity?"

Xiao Fan: "That's true, but Mother, your protection is too strong. With such powerful things protecting me, aren't you afraid I'll Cultivate into a good-for-nothing?"

"Without danger, I won't be afraid. Without fear, there's no heart of a strong person. Isn't this equivalent to being protected by you, like a flower in a greenhouse?"

Xiao Mother nodded, only saying, "What's wrong with a flower in a greenhouse?"

"If I've worked so hard Cultivating for so many years, and my son still has to suffer, then what's the meaning of my Cultivation?"

Her rhetorical question left Xiao Fan somewhat speechless. It seemed to make some sense.

She hung the Seven Treasures Purple Gourd on Xiao Fan's waist, and similarly cast a secret art to conceal its precious light.

"Mother doesn't ask for you to achieve great things. As long as you live well, that is the best reward for your mother." She lovingly stroked Xiao Fan's head.

Xiao Fan felt a pang of heartache. Damn the Sacred Palace! Making my mother so worried. If I don't uproot you completely, I won't be worthy of my mother.

He put away the small booklet, pretending as if he knew nothing.

"Mother, please rest assured, I will take good care of myself."

"Mm, Mother believes you." Xiao Mother said with a smile.

"If we talk any longer, Yuhong will get impatient. Go on." She chuckled.

"Mm."

After Xiao Fan left the palace, Xiao Father's figure slowly emerged, standing beside his mother, gently embracing her.

"Is it really okay for you to give him so many things? Aren't you overthinking it?"

Xiao Mother snorted, "You're too nosy. You just know how to read your sword manuals all day and don't care about our son. He's so naive; how can I not prepare more treasures for him to protect himself?"

Naive?

This boy really acts so well-behaved in front of his mother, but in front of me, he extorts and blackmails all sorts of things.

I'm speechless.

Xiao Mother sighed, "Our son has grown up. I just feel a bit reluctant."

"What's there to be reluctant about? I can't wait for him to grow up quickly."

Xiao Mother ignored his words. Why does it feel like you two, father and son, have a rift?

Looking at Xiao Fan's departing back, she suddenly said, "Our son has also grown up. It's almost time to settle scores with the Sacred Palace."

Xiao Father also said with a solemn expression, "I just finished practicing a new set of Primordial Universe Ten-Kill Sword Array. It's perfect for trying it out on the Sacred Palace."

The two seemed to reach a tacit understanding, planning how to deal with the Sacred Palace.

.........

As he walked out of the palace, Xiao Fan asked the System in his mind:

"System, what level are these three treasures?"

"[The level is very high, about three or four stories tall.]"

"I mean the Realm!"

"[Three Sacred Artifacts. The remaining 105 items are all first-grade Immortal Artifacts.]"

"[Among the three Sacred Artifacts, except for the Seven Treasures Purple Gourd, which is of a relatively lower level, barely belonging to the Dao Sacred Artifacts, the other two are among the best of the Dao Sacred Artifacts, and their power is unfathomable.]"

"[Envious of the Host for having such a powerful mother, unlike this System, which is naturally powerful.]"

Xiao Fan: "..."

I really want to punch you to death, but unfortunately, I can't.

"So, I haven't even ascended to the heavens yet, and there's already no one in heaven who can kill me, is that right?"

"[That's pretty much the meaning.]"

Life is truly as lonely as snow.

Fortunately, I have the motivation to Cultivate: the Membrane-Breaking Blade!

When he walked out of the palace, Lan Yuhong had not yet left; she had been waiting outside the door.

The moment she saw Xiao Fan come out, she immediately went to greet him, her face blooming with a smile.

"Brother Xiao Fan, you're out."

She hesitated a little, but still took the initiative to hold Xiao Fan's arm, giggling and humming a little tune, turning her head away, afraid to show her timidity.

"Why are you still waiting here? Would you have just stood there if I didn't come out?"

"Yes, there isn't much time. It's nice to walk together with Brother Xiao Fan." She said with a sweet smile.

Xiao Fan and she walked along, chatting and laughing. Lan Yuhong really liked this feeling, like a lovers' rendezvous. She leaned against Xiao Fan, enjoying the brief tenderness.

The Xiao Family was very large. The two of them walked and talked, and time quietly slipped through their fingers. A day passed quickly.

"Brother Xiao Fan, I should probably go back now. My mother only gave me one day off." Lan Yuhong said reluctantly.

"Go back? Go back where?" Xiao Fan chuckled.

Holding Lan Yuhong's soft hand, he led her back to his own Prince's Palace.

Lan Yuhong's face was flushed and radiant, so red it looked like it would drip blood.

She naturally knew what was going to happen next, both anticipating and nervous.

...

The innocence on Lan Yuhong's face faded a little, replaced by more charm and tenderness.

"Brother Xiao Fan, you're truly a Genius! You could even think of this usage. My mother also has sundials for time acceleration, but they are all used for Cultivation."

"The only reason I could reach the Body Integration Realm so quickly was because my mother set the time flow to a hundred times faster for me."

Lan Yuhong was still relatively naive. An acceleration function meant for Cultivation could actually be used like this.

He really is a Genius!!

She bathed and changed clothes for Xiao Fan, saying with a gentle smile.

Xiao Fan just smiled and didn't speak.

"Brother Xiao Fan, Yuhong will work hard to Cultivate and achieve Immortal Ascension early to see you."

"Mm, I know, Yuhong will."

Having done all this, Lan Yuhong returned to Xiao Fan's mother's place to continue her arduous Cultivation.

She would diligently Cultivate, striving to reunite with Brother Xiao Fan as soon as possible.

And Xiao Fan, too, was almost ready to undergo Ascension and become an Immortal.