48: The three-year period for the good-for-nothing protagonist is up!

“As expected, a tiger fallen on level ground is bullied by dogs. These damn fair-weather friends!”

“If I had known I’d suffer so much, I wouldn’t have Cultivated this Cultivation Technique.”

Han Feng sighed deeply as he spoke, struggling to stand. The man’s kick just now, which seemed very powerful, would have instantly killed a Five Extremes Realm Cultivator, but for him, it only left a bruise on his stomach.

This was related to the Supreme treasure within his Physical Body.

Guan Nan City is located in Zhongzhou of the Qing Tian Realm, and it is the largest city in Zhongzhou. The city is ruled by an Imperial Dynasty, and what’s more, it has the backing of Guan Xue Holy Land, which is the strongest of the four great Holy Lands in Zhongzhou.

Han Feng comes from the Han Family, one of the four great Families of Guan Nan City. His ancestors seemed to have come from the Upper Realm, making them quite extraordinary.

As the son of the Family Head, Han Feng himself was also very promising. He formed his Dao Embryo at ten years old, something others could only achieve at fifteen. His reputation as a Genius instantly shook the entire Zhongzhou Continent, making him famous throughout the world.

Bearing the title of the number one Genius, at twelve years old, he entered the Holy Land under the gaze of thousands. At fourteen, he Broke through to the Spirit Dao Realm and became a Holy Land True Disciple, practically an existence with a cheat.

But in his fifteenth year, while out on a training excursion, he picked up half a small cauldron and was inexplicably pursued by a group of masked men.

By chance, a drop of blood fell on the small cauldron, activating it and even helping him escape.

As a Transmigrator, Han Feng naturally knew that his Opportunity had arrived.

So, without hesitation, he accepted the Legacy of the Senior in the small cauldron. He originally thought it would be icing on the cake, but he never expected that this decision would plunge him into the abyss.

Afterward, the small cauldron actually destroyed the Dao Embryo in his Physical Body, replacing it and forcing him to Cultivate a different path.

The path of Physical Body Dao.

Since then, his Cultivation directly plummeted to the Five Extremes Realm. Only three years passed, and the former Holy Land True Disciple was reduced to a sweeping odd-jobber. Even the juniors who used to bow and scrape before him could now ride on his head.

“I regret it so much,” Han Feng thought, feeling increasingly helpless, but since things had come to this, he could only accept it.

“Fortunately, the small cauldron strengthened my Physical Body, and every time I get beaten, it makes me stronger. After three years of nourishment, the other half of the small cauldron has almost been reshaped.”

“Senior said it would only take three years to reshape the small cauldron. Counting the time, it’s only a few days away. As long as the small cauldron is repaired, it will be my time to rise dramatically.”

“Before Senior fell into slumber, he said this small cauldron came from the Upper Realm, and he was also a Supreme of Physical Body Dao in the Upper Realm. If he hadn’t been ambushed by his enemies, he wouldn’t have fallen to this state…”

Han Feng sighed again, thinking. Life was hard, but what could he do?

He still had to live it.

“It’s also fortunate that I encountered this hardship; it allowed me to see the true faces of these people.”

“The Outer Sect trial is approaching. Only by continuing to Cultivate, repairing the small cauldron early, can I return to my former glory. At that time, I will personally settle all scores!”

Thinking this, he struggled to stand up, looked up at the magnificent Holy Land situated in the distant mountains, and then glanced at his desolate area, which couldn’t even be considered Outer Sect.

He silently lowered his head, spotted the broom that had fallen to the side, picked it up, and limped back to his small house, using it as a crutch.

His small house was built by himself in the forest at the foot of the Holy Land. This place was called Outer Sect, but it was actually a hundred thousand miles away from the Holy Land.

However, there were advantages: besides a few scattered Disciples who were also odd-jobbers, there was no other human presence, allowing him to secretly Cultivate the Cultivation Technique passed down by Senior without worrying about being discovered.

As Han Feng limped back to his small house, he spotted a graceful figure standing outside from a distance, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

“Su Lianxue…”

Han Feng walked over and called out the woman’s name, his expression extremely complex.

The woman’s fair, pretty face was hidden by a white veil.

She wore a white dress with gold trim, her figure slender and tall, her aura like an Immortal, exquisitely beautiful and ethereal.

At this moment, her jade feet were bare, hovering an inch above the ground. Her calves were slender with perfect curves, her thighs evenly proportioned and hidden within her skirt. A bright red string was tied around her pure white, jade-like feet.

Two golden bells were attached to the string, making it easy to imagine the crisp sound they would make when these perfect jade feet moved.

What was most captivating was her aura, empty and cold, like a Fairy descended to the Mortal world.

Han Feng was no stranger to this person, Su Lianxue, the Saintess of Guan Xue Holy Land. They had grown up together as childhood sweethearts. They were once considered a golden couple in the eyes of outsiders, but due to his fall over these years,

the golden couple in others’ eyes gradually grew distant, becoming what they were now.

“…”

There was a moment of silence, and then a hint of disappointment flashed in Su Lianxue’s eyes as her gaze fell upon the wound on Han Feng’s face.

Then she spoke coldly: “You are still so self-indulgent. If you had listened to me earlier and left the Holy Land to find another path, you wouldn’t have fallen to this state.”

“Self-indulgent? Leave?”

Han Feng scoffed, thinking that his childhood sweetheart was still as naive as ever.

Perhaps in her eyes, he was truly useless and should live the life of a Mortal. Staying in this Immortal sect would only bring him trouble.

But if he left, how could he get revenge? The assassins brought by the small cauldron might have seen him return to the Han Family.

Although they hadn’t seen his face, they had somehow managed to unite the other three great Families of Guan Nan City to suppress the Han Family for three years, even causing his mother to fall seriously ill and be bedridden.

It would truly be ridiculous if he left now. The bullying and mockery in the Holy Land, and the various pursuits and suppressions by the black-clad figures behind the scenes, were all vivid in his memory.

He refused to fulfill their wishes. He would return to his Peak and then settle all scores, one by one!

The strength of Guan Xue Holy Land should not be underestimated. Here, not only could he avoid the black-clad figures, but as a former True Disciple, he also knew how abundant the Cultivation resources provided to Disciples were.

He wanted to re-enter the Outer Sect, then return to the Inner Sect. Only then would he have the strength to contend with the black-clad figures behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, Su Lianxue didn’t see any of this. She only saw his self-indulgence, and she didn’t even know that he was beaten because of her pursuers.

‘How ironic.’

Han Feng sneered inwardly, then brushed past Su Lianxue and said coldly, “Saintess, no need to say more. Just state your business directly.”

“During this time, Purple Sea Holy Land has been frequently searching for Disciples with the surname Han. I heard they lost some Supreme treasure. Is this matter related to you?” Su Lianxue asked coldly, her willow-like brows slightly furrowed as she looked at Han Feng.

Although the gap between them was growing wider, no longer like their days of confiding everything, if Han Feng truly got into trouble, she was still willing to help him out of their long-standing friendship.

“I’ve never heard of it.” Han Feng’s expression subtly changed upon hearing this. He had considered confessing to his childhood sweetheart, but the thought of their current disparity in status, one in heaven and one on earth, made him abandon the idea.

When he fell from the altar of a Genius, he understood that only he could be trusted, and only strength was everything!

“Good.” Su Lianxue did not doubt him, or rather, their friendship had now become a matter of courtesy rather than an obligation to help.

“I heard that something major seems to have happened in the Upper Realm these past few days, seemingly related to our realm. If you don’t want to die, it’s best to behave.”

After Su Lianxue finished speaking, she lifted her jade feet and left. She floated in the air, ethereal and graceful, truly like a Fairy.

Her words, at first listen, sounded like a threat, but Han Feng detected a hint of concern, which made him shake his head helplessly.

When they were called a golden couple, a match made in heaven, they hadn’t acknowledged it, but they certainly hadn’t denied it either.

They must have harbored some affection for each other, he for her, and he was certain Su Lianxue felt the same.

Su Lianxue was such a beautiful person, with exquisite features and a perfect figure. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t moved.

But unfortunately, he was now a cripple, and the difference between them was too great.

However, one thing secretly delighted Han Feng: despite countless people pursuing Su Lianxue, she showed no favor to anyone, and this high and mighty Saintess would even visit him from time to time.

Throughout Guan Xue Holy Land, only he had this privilege.

“Perhaps she likes me, but is hindered by my reputation as a good-for-nothing and can’t express it, always waiting for me to reclaim my title as a Genius.” Han Feng thought somewhat narcissistically, then shook his head again and went inside to Cultivate.

Ever since he acquired the small cauldron, besides his Physique strengthening when he was beaten, a special kind of Profound Qi would also accumulate.

However, this Profound Qi was somewhat unique. According to Senior, it was about accumulating strength for a major Breakthrough. Once the small cauldron was fully repaired, he would ascend to greatness in one step.

Now, he was just waiting for the small cauldron to be repaired and Senior to awaken.

— — — — — —

Meanwhile, in the Upper Realm, Shi Fang City.

In Shi Fang City, there is a special “Heavenly Road.” This road is very wide and directly traverses the entire city, leading to the Ten Directions Immortal Court, which countless people yearn for. Following this road to its end, one can ascend to Heaven.

This is a highly symbolic road, hence its name, Heavenly Road.

And at this moment.

In the middle of the Heavenly Road, a grand parade was in full swing. The leader was dressed luxuriously, with an imposing demeanor, riding an Immortal Beast, a flying creature rarely found even in the Upper Thousand Realms.

The carriages behind were even more magnificent, adorned with swirling runes. A single glance revealed extremely profound and unsettling Formations on them.

Looking out, nearly a thousand people were arranged neatly, a spectacle beyond description. Of course, the younger generation was even more eye-catching.

The men were spirited and in their prime; the women were beautiful and captivating. They walked at the center of the parade, undoubtedly the protagonists of the day.

Behind them were the elders of the Family. They rode Immortal Beast mounts, following the procession, receiving the admiration and awe of the people. They occasionally gave pointers, their faces beaming with proud and satisfied smiles.

Their presence not only showcased the Family’s heritage but also symbolized its honor and status.

The entire parade was grand and spectacular, beyond imagination.

Upon seeing the insignia on the carriages, the passersby hastily moved to the side to watch, patiently waiting for the grand parade to slowly pass, unconsciously exclaiming at the Family’s glory and power.