Actions in various places

The Immortal River Sect members settled down in the Phoenix Feather Sect.

They enjoyed the same resources and treatment as the Phoenix Feather Sect.

As for Lin Feng, Su Ye, Du Hao, and Sword Wushuang, Zhong Qing sent them to the Heavenly Dao Institute.

He provided them with the most suitable resources for their growth.

With the support of these resources, their strength completely took off.

In just a few days, Lin Feng and Du Hao broke through from the Late Stage Tianxuan Realm to the Three Yin Realm.

Not only that, even within the Three Yin Realm, they consecutively broke through two minor Realms, reaching the height of the Three Yin Two Realms.

Su Ye's improvement was equally impressive, directly advancing from the Middle Stage Tianxuan Realm to the Three Yin One Realm.

In comparison, Sword Wushuang's improvement was even more terrifying than the others.

He was originally only able to exert the combat power of the Earth Profound Realm, but he not only recovered to his Peak Tianxuan Realm but also advanced further, smoothly stepping into the Three Yin One Realm.

Apart from Sword Wushuang, the cultivation of everyone else was returned to Zhong Qing at a tenfold rate.

Unfortunately, the gap between them was too large; even with a tenfold return, for Zhong Qing, who had already reached the Venerable Three Realms, it was merely a drop in the ocean.

It was far from enough to allow him to advance further.

However, as Lin Feng and the others' strength increased, the strength of all the Phoenix Feather Sect Disciples also steadily improved.

With so many people progressing together, the cultivation returned to Zhong Qing was still extremely considerable; although it couldn't immediately push him further, it was only a matter of time.

Time flows like water, and years fly by!

In a flash, several more days passed.

As the time for the Heavenly Dao Rankings to appear continued to approach, many Sects began to make new moves.

Intercepting Heaven Sect!

As one of the most powerful forces in the Void Domain.

The Intercepting Heaven Sect has stood in the Void Domain for countless years, and its foundation is incredibly rich.

At this moment!

Inside the Intercepting Heaven Sect, at the Peak of a beautiful, Spiritual Qi-filled, and divine-light-shrouded mountain, two figures were playing chess on a crystalline, glazed white jade table.

These two individuals had youthful Faces and white hair, possessing an ethereal, Daoist demeanor; one was dressed in white, and the other in a gray robe.

A gentle breeze blew, bending the trees and plants on the mountain, yet their bodies remained as still as mountains, not even a corner of their robes fluttering.

Coupled with the swirling white clouds around them, they truly resembled divine beings, as if they could ascend at any moment.

These two were the two Supreme leaders of the current Intercepting Heaven Sect.

Sect Master Fang Changtian and Vice Sect Master Luo Wuhen.

Fang Changtian, dressed in white, gazed at the chessboard, and as he placed a white piece, he spoke unhurriedly: “What do you think of the current situation?”

Luo Wuhen looked down from the clouds, and in his eyes, the scenery of all creation was reflected; after a moment of contemplation, he said: “The entire Central State is undergoing a silent competition. On the surface, it’s peaceful, but inwardly, undercurrents have long been surging.”

“Sect Master, our Intercepting Heaven Sect should also make a move.”

Fang Changtian pondered: “What do you think we should do?”

“The appearance of the Heavenly Dao Rankings is always a carnival for all forces in the Central State Three Thousand Domains.”

“In addition to the Disciples who make the list gaining the attention of the Fengtian Hall, the listed Disciples can also bring a considerable amount of Luck power to their Sect.”

“For this Luck, countless Sects have racked their brains, just to push their Core Disciple onto the list.”

“Previously, during the Heavenly Dao Rankings period, although we also sent people to search for some Genius Disciples, the Geniuses who could make the list usually had the protection of Heavenly Dao Luck, so the results were minimal.”

“Therefore, this time, perhaps we can change our approach.”

“Oh?”

Fang Changtian shifted slightly, losing interest in the game. He tapped the long table with the two fingers holding the white piece, then motioned for him to continue: “It seems you already have an idea; why don’t you share it?”

Luo Wuhen stroked his beard and nodded: “Perhaps, we can let Wushuang go out for a trip!”

This made Fang Changtian’s brows furrow slightly.

Ling Wushuang!

The Saint of the Intercepting Heaven Sect.

At his birth, he was accompanied by the auspicious phenomena of Dragon and Phoenix cries and myriad stars surrounding the moon.

Possessing an Innate Dao Body, he was truly a favored child of the Heavenly Dao.

At three years old, he entered the Innate Realm; at seven, he entered the Tianxuan Realm; at fifteen, he was already in the Three Yang Realm.

At twenty-five, he was a Myriad Laws Realm expert; at fifty, he was a Returning to One Realm powerhouse.

Now, at less than two hundred years old, he had even reached the point of almost touching the threshold of the Venerable Realm.

This growth speed was not inferior to some Saint-Grade powerhouses in their youth.

It could be said that Ling Wushuang was the future of the entire Intercepting Heaven Sect, an existence destined to carry the great banner of the Intercepting Heaven Sect.

Fang Changtian naturally understood Luo Wuhen’s meaning.

Those with profound Luck would have the protection of Luck, and only those with equally profound Luck could be found more easily.

If Wushuang were to go out, he would surely gain something, but during the Heavenly Dao Rankings period, many Sects would undoubtedly try to harm truly exceptionally talented individuals in order to get their Core Disciple on the list.

If Wushuang suffered any loss, it would be a loss that the entire Intercepting Heaven Sect could not bear.

Luo Wuhen naturally saw his Sect Master’s concerns.

He smiled: “With Wushuang’s talent, he is bound to be among the top ranks of the Heavenly Dao Rankings.”

“But how can a fledgling always live under the protection of an eagle’s wings?”

“On the path of cultivation, whoever achieves a high position has not gone through countless tribulations and difficulties?”

“Wushuang has been in the Sect since he was young, rarely interacting with the outside world.”

“This time, letting him go out is, firstly, for experience, and secondly, to see if he can find a few promising talents for our Intercepting Heaven Sect.”

“With his strength, how can ordinary people be his opponents? And as for those who can pose a life threat to him, within this Void Domain, who wouldn’t give our Intercepting Heaven Sect some Face?”

As he spoke, a sense of arrogance naturally emerged in Luo Wuhen’s eyes.

He indeed had the confidence to be so arrogant.

With the foundation and strength of the Intercepting Heaven Sect, looking at the entire Void Domain, there was no need to fear anyone.

Hearing this, Sect Master Fang Changtian’s furrowed brows finally relaxed.

Clearly, he had been persuaded.

“Since that is the case, then let Wushuang go out for a trip!”

As the two decided.

Fang Changtian waved his hand, and a stream of light like a meteor streaked across the sky.

This stream of light passed through mountains and countless halls, finally landing in an ancient, unadorned courtyard.

Within the courtyard, beneath a ten-foot-tall ancient Dragon-scaled tree emanating a misty divine light, a figure was seated cross-legged.

He was bathed in the divine light, and a faint Dao rhythm seemed to emerge from his body.

As the blood flowed within him, it sounded like a surging river, or like vast ocean waves crashing.

When his Qi and blood resonated with his bones, it was as if the sound of Dao scriptures echoed.

As the stream of light entered the courtyard, he seemed to have a telepathic connection, and when his eyes opened and closed, two brilliant divine rainbows burst forth. Faintly, a scene of myriad stars surrounding the moon seemed to appear in his eyes.

He raised one hand, and the stream of light directly transformed into a golden imperial decree that fell into his hand.

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