"You are awake." Luo Qingyan's voice came from beside him.
Fang Chen looked at the Blood River Sword in his hand and nodded somewhat absentmindedly.
In his mind, the hazy figure of his mother transformed into fragments of brilliant light dancing around him. Fang Chen took a deep breath, and gradually, a glimmer of light flickered in his dark eyes.
"Daoist Master Realm, wait for me," he whispered to himself, his fists unconsciously clenching tightly, determination etched on his handsome face.
If his previous desperate cultivation was merely driven by various crises urging him forward, now Fang Chen had an even more important reason in his heart.
He wanted to find his mother, for his father, and for himself!
Although it was just a brief exchange after a wisp of Divine Thought Manifestation, lasting only a few dozen breaths, and he hadn't even seen his mother's face clearly, within those fleeting moments, under her fragmented instructions, he felt a warmth he had never experienced before.
This warmth seemed to burst forth from the depths of his soul, leaving a profound impression on him. He wanted desperately to hold onto it, but in the end, he could only watch helplessly as this wisp of Divine Consciousness turned to ash. This feeling of powerlessness was unbearable!
"Strength!" Fang Chen gritted his teeth, an unprecedented fiery intensity igniting in his dark eyes.
Suddenly, as if struck by inspiration, a flash of brilliance appeared in his gaze.
True Disciple Token!
Although he had been pulled into that mysterious space and missed the announcement by Ziyang Ancestor declaring him as a True Disciple, he still held the True Disciple Token in his hand. Could he not be a True Disciple? Did a True Disciple need to participate in any Entry Assessment?
This is definitely an unnecessary action. If True Disciples need to participate in the Entry Assessment, then Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples, whose status is far inferior to that of True Disciples, would also have to repeat the process. However, if they do not need to participate in the Entry Assessment, then...
The brilliance in Fang Chen's eyes flashed as he clenched his fists, a hint of impatience crossing his face.
Although Fang Chen had not been at the peak of the Body Refinement Realm for long, especially compared to those who deliberately suppressed their cultivation for this recruitment by Ziyang Sect, his time in the Body Refinement Realm was relatively short.
However, when compared to Fang Chen's rapid breakthroughs since his rebirth, it was indeed too long to be stagnant at the Ninth Layer of the Body Refinement Realm. Now, he was finally ready to break through!
As if guessing Fang Chen's thoughts, Luo Qingyan nodded slightly and said, "True Disciples do not need to participate in the Entry Assessment, and soon someone will arrange for you to choose your own courtyard."
With the esteemed status of a True Disciple, he naturally had his own courtyard. These courtyards were not only luxurious but also contained Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy that was many times denser than that found in ordinary places within Ziyang Sect. This immense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was something Inner Sect Disciples could not enjoy.
Upon hearing this, Fang Chen shook his head and said, "There's no need for all that trouble; just find me a place to live on Beishan. Of course, if the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy can be a bit denser, that would be even better."
"Beishan..." Luo Qingyan nodded thoughtfully and said, "That can be arranged."
Beneath Beishan lies a powerful Flood Dragon Beast that surpasses the Heavenly Realm and is suspected to be on the verge of entering the Daoist Master Realm. Moreover, this Dragon is a creature raised by her mother. It could be said that as long as Fang Chen is on Beishan, no one within Ziyang Sect could harm him except for the Ziyang Ancestor. Not utilizing such a safe place would truly be a loss.
Although with the identity of a True Disciple, as long as he does not commit any major offenses, even elders within the Sect have no authority over him and must treat him with respect or even curry favor; ordinary disciples must tread carefully around him.
However, Fang Chen understood that his current strength did not match his identity as a True Disciple. There would undoubtedly be many who looked down on him in secret. Moreover, he had offended quite a few people; he could not afford to gamble on whether others would dare to act against him in secret. After all, it is only natural to eliminate potential threats before they arise.
"You don't need to participate in the Entry Examination; however..." Luo Qingyan paused her words, and an unusual expression suddenly crossed her youthful face. "Prepare well and then participate in the Seven Sect Conference three months from now."
"Seven Sect Conference?" Fang Chen asked, puzzled. However, looking at the strange expression on Luo Qingyan's face, he instinctively felt something was off. After Luo Qingyan's explanation, even Fang Chen couldn't help but twitch his lips.
The Seven Sect Conference is a meeting among seven sects, including Crimson Bright Sect and Ziyang Sect. Of course, the meeting is only part of it, and it mainly involves discussions among the deputy leaders of the Seven Sects. What truly interests most people is the competition among the disciples of these seven sects during the Seven Sect Conference.
After all, the strength of a sect can often be gauged by the abilities of its disciples. Moreover, the future development of a sect largely depends on these young disciples. Therefore, although it is merely a competition, during the Seven Sect Conference, there are intense clashes and rivalries among the disciples from various sects. The weakest disciples participating in the Seven Sect Conference are at least at the Alchemy Realm, and most are at the Peak of the Transformation Realm. However, Fang Chen currently only possesses cultivation at the Body Refinement Realm.
Reaching Alchemy Realm within three months!
Thinking of this, even Fang Chen felt a slight bitterness in his mouth. If he were to reach the peak of Qi Boundary within three months, that would be absolutely no problem. But Alchemy Realm...
Fang Chen couldn't say he was fully confident about it. He knew very well that if he attended the Seven Sect Conference with only early-stage Alchemy Realm cultivation, it would be difficult for him to achieve anything significant.
Although he could fight above his level, those attending the Seven Sect Conference are among the top disciples within their respective realms; each one is a genius in their own right, and there might even be some freaks who can fight above their level. With such a significant difference in cultivation levels, it would be extremely disadvantageous for Fang Chen.
"Oh, by the way, your news of becoming a True Disciple will probably spread among those seven sects soon. When that happens... good luck," Luo Qingyan said with a shrug, giving Fang Chen a knowing look.
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