Simultaneous traversal: All Abyss difficulty.

Chapter 746 Go to the Crimson Forbidden Land and Enjoy the Life of a Nascent Soul cultivator

"Disperse, everyone. From today onwards, Fang Yu will remain in my Yellow Maple Valley. Let's not discuss this any further."

No one dared to say anything more, and after Linghu Patriarch was satisfied, his divine sense avatar dissipated into the air.

Elder Mankong looked at each other, their hearts filled with turmoil and doubt, but since the Nascent Soul Ancestor had spoken, no one dared to utter another word.

Beneath this silence lay obedience to the patriarch's authority, mixed with an indescribable apprehension towards the strange youth.

The most embarrassed person on the scene was Li Huayuan.

He stood frozen in place, his face alternating between pale and flushed, his chest heaving as if he had been slapped hard across the face by an invisible hand.

Yesterday, he was still proud of his discerning eye in accepting a "prodigy" with extraordinary talent who caused the spirit-testing stones to explode repeatedly, and even bestowed upon him the "Azure Origin Sword Manual" and two Foundation Establishment Pills as an exception.

Who could have imagined that, just one night later, the Qi Refining stage disciple who needed his "mentorship" would have his cultivation level rise to an unbelievable level, as if possessed by a demon god, and would be on equal footing with him, the Core Formation stage elder!
The absurdity, shame, and a hint of anger at being fooled brought about by this enormous disparity almost shattered his Daoist resolve.

His gaze was fixed on Fang Yu with a complicated expression. The young man still had a carefree attitude, as if the thrilling confrontation and the ancestor's judgment were just a breeze passing by his ears.

This suffocating silence lasted for a long time.

Fang Yu finally broke the silence.

"Senior Li." Fang Yu's voice was clear, with a touch of restraint that was quite different from his previous arrogance, yet not entirely respectful. "Although the master-disciple relationship comes and goes quickly, I will remember your kindness in bestowing upon me cultivation techniques and pills yesterday and leading me into Yellow Maple Valley. As the saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a friend for life.' I thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

Fang Yu paused, then changed the subject, getting straight to the point: "So, regarding the Blood Forbidden Zone quota that you mentioned earlier, do you think my cultivation level qualifies me for one?"

Li Huayuan's body trembled almost imperceptibly.

This kid is ridiculously strong, yet he used this seemingly "request" but actually "information" method to bring the matter of the Crimson Forbidden Land back to the forefront, and also used the senior's guidance to shut himself up.

He has no choice but to take this step!

Li Huayuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and forced a stiff, almost bitter calm onto his face.

He also raised his hand to return Fang Yu's greeting, his movements slightly stiff, his tone low but clear:

"Fellow Daoist Fang." He finally used this title, acknowledging the change in their status. "Since the Ancestor has spoken, the entire Huangfeng Valley will obey and will no longer interfere with your actions. However, those with Core Formation cultivation only have a five-day period of weakness before they can enter the Crimson Forbidden Land. If you want to enter, you must replace one of Huangfeng Valley's quotas."

Before Fang Yu could make a request, the voice of Elder Linghu drifted over from the air again.

"Li Huayuan, you make the decision yourself."

Li Huayuan hadn't expected that Linghu Patriarch would leave this difficult problem to him. He couldn't figure out what Linghu Patriarch meant, so Fang Yu quickly spoke up.

"Even the patriarch has come out to protect me, isn't his meaning clear? He can't openly say that I should get a spot in the forbidden area because it would hurt the elders in Yellow Maple Valley, but if you, as an elder, were to ask for a spot for my talented disciple..."

Li Huayuan was slightly taken aback, then said with relief, "If you want to go to this Crimson Forbidden Land, then go." He turned slightly to the side, his gaze sweeping over his group of disciples who were still in shock and pale-faced—Yu Kun, Liu Jing, Zhong Weiniang, and others.

A complex emotion flashed in Li Huayuan's eyes: worry, helplessness, and even a hint of pleading.

He looked at Fang Yu, his voice carrying a barely perceptible heaviness: "However... considering that the Ancestor has already expressed his trust, and also considering... the lingering bond between us..."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over his disciple again, before finally uttering his request with difficulty: "Your cultivation has reached the Core Formation stage, far surpassing your peers. If you encounter them within the forbidden area, I hope you will take care of them and prevent them from suffering too much loss in that perilous place."

Fang Yu met Li Huayuan's gaze, and the playful smile on his face seemed to fade a bit, revealing a more serious expression.

He nodded, answering decisively with a casualness and strong confidence that seemed completely out of place for his age and cultivation level: "Of course. Since you've spoken, senior, if I happen to run into you in the forbidden area, I'll naturally lend a hand if I can."

"Thank you!" Li Huayuan cupped his hands in thanks. "Then, let's meet here at six o'clock tomorrow morning and depart for the Crimson Forbidden Land!"

"okay!"

Silent all night.

Fang Yu didn't have much to prepare. Apart from returning the cauldron he had taken and chasing away the pig whose buttocks had been roasted, he simply changed into a blue robe, the kind worn by inner disciples of Huangfeng Valley.

Touching the fabric of his clothes and watching the cultivators coming and going, Fang Yu sighed, "The world of immortals and heroes is so much better. In my past life, people back home were always chasing after houses and cars, emptying their savings to get married and working hard their whole lives. Look how great this place is, carefree and happy, so free and unrestrained."

Lao Jun's voice echoed in Fang Yu's mind, "There is no difference between pursuing material desires and pursuing cultivation. You have already reached a lifespan of 100,000 years, which is much stronger than that Nascent Soul cultivator from yesterday. Of course you are living a carefree and happy life."

"That's not entirely true. I probably can't really enjoy myself right now, can I? As you yourself said, there are several realms above Xiang Zhili's Nascent Soul Realm, and I can't stay idle for a moment. Speaking of which..."

Fang Yu recalled, "In the animated version of A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, Xiang Zhili fell into demonic possession. When Linghu Patriarch investigated Xiang Zhili's cultivation level, he was backfired by Xiang Zhili, who was at the Nascent Soul stage, and lost ten years of his lifespan. The ranking system in the cultivation world is so strict. It seems that if I want to be free in the human world, I must at least be able to defeat Xiang Zhili."

Lao Jun laughed and said, "Does your so-called freedom mean that you are the greatest in heaven and earth? Put away your thoughts and hurry up and cultivate. The spiritual energy in this place is too thin to use your skills. I'm too lazy to explore this vast world. Hurry up."

"Don't rush me, don't rush me. You know, it's like pulling up seedlings to help them grow. I haven't mastered my power yet."

Lao Jun snorted coldly, "I have a basic understanding of this Crimson Forbidden Land. If you can find a few spiritual herbs inside, I can help you advance your cultivation by a large margin, nurture your Golden Core into a Nascent Soul, and reach Elder Linghu's Nascent Soul realm."

Fang Yu's expression changed instantly. "I will definitely massacre the Crimson Forbidden Land! I will seize all the spiritual herbs, elixirs, and magical treasures!"

Meanwhile, in the Marvel universe on the other side.

The purple-faced figure slowly raised his hand, revealing the Infinity Gauntlet that yearned for the Infinity Stones, and declared war on the heroes of Earth: "I..."

"It is destiny!"

(End of this chapter)