Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

Chapter 346: Chapter 288: Grand Gathering of the Self-Improvement Sect

”I really don’t have that kind of persona!”

You Li had explained all along the way. As the most outstanding disciple of the Nanli Sword Studio, if no other more exceptional disciple appeared, she would always be the Sect’s Saintess.

If someone stronger emerged, they would become the Sword Studio’s Saint Child, and she would shed the title of Saintess to become the Sect’s Senior Sister.

Under the title of Saintess, her every word and deed were closely watched. Coupled with her looks, the level of attention she received within the Sect was even greater, especially from her peers.

”The Sect Leader wants me to set a good example in words and deeds; what can I do?”

At this point, she was truly helpless. She didn’t understand what kind of words and deeds could set a good example for the younger disciples, so she could only keep a stern face outwardly and focus on her cultivation.

Over time, rumors spread that the Saintess was cold as ice and never smiled, and it eventually became her label.

”Aren’t you a Sect? Why do you have religious overtones?”

Yi Xian scratched his head, unable to understand how such a large Sect could come up with titles like Saint Child and Saintess.

”This is something I know a little about.”

The cousin, also from one of the Nine Sects, said casually.

The Nanli Sword Studio holds supreme in the Sword Dao, and there is probably no other Sect stronger than it in the way of swordsmanship.

”It’s said that your Sect’s forbidden area has enshrined a Divine Sword for generations. As the Saintess, you’re the current Sword Attendant.”

The cousin finished speaking slowly and was rewarded with a glare from You Li.

”You’d better not say that in front of the disciples of my Sect, or you’ll be beaten to death.”

The term Sword Attendant, plainly speaking, refers to someone responsible for looking after the sword, which certainly doesn’t sound as nice as Saint Child or Saintess, so saying it wrong easily offends people.

This is just as the cousin said; if someone else said this, You Li would most likely take it as a provocation and throw a punch first.

They found a restaurant along the way, and Yi Xian suddenly wondered, ”Everyone’s here, does this count as a Sect gathering?”

”It really does. All of us stragglers from the Independent Cultivator Self-Improvement Sect are gathered.”

The vulgar man teased.

You Li, hearing this, felt curious. Is everyone really here?

”Does that mean Han Yu is here too?”

After getting responses from everyone, she was even more curious and asked her cousin.

”Is the Han Yu who appeared in White Emperor City the one I know?”

She was quite curious about this. The battle in White Emperor City made Han Yu famous, if not throughout the entire Cultivator Realm, then at least well-known within the Celestial Essence Nine Sects.

The story of a young man single-handedly fighting off two Transcendent Realm cultivators, even destroying half of White Emperor City, was frequently discussed among the Nine Sects’ cultivators.

You Li was naturally no exception, but she found it hard to believe that the person who single-handedly fought the Four Gentlemen of the Evil Path could now fight two Transcendent Realm cultivators.

The leap in capabilities was not just unreasonable but downright absurd.

”It’s indeed him; this guy is making progress, tsk tsk.”

The vulgar man spoke up eagerly.

”It really is him!”

You Li couldn’t help feeling a bit dejected. Back when she was in Qingzhou Prefecture, Han Yu’s strength had already dealt a heavy blow to her, a proud daughter of heaven.

Hearing about his latest achievements, she felt even more discouraged.

This isn’t about whether she can catch up; it’s simply a vast chasm.

Although there’s only one step between Great Perfection and the Realm of Transcendence, this step has blocked countless people in the world.

Many people waste their years but can never step out.

Otherwise, why would the Dragon Blood Stone in Qingzhou Prefecture be such a coveted dream for so many cultivators?

”This guy is like a monster, increasing his strength every so often. Just keep comparing yourself to others; you’re just as strong compared to me.”

The cousin glanced at her expression, guessing a bit of her thoughts, and couldn’t help offering some comfort.

He’s probably the one who has the most frequent contact with Han Yu among all of them, and he had witnessed almost every change in Han Yu’s strength. No one understands Han Yu’s rapid progress better than he does.

Two words suffice: a prodigy!

”Moreover, didn’t you get a piece of Dragon Blood Stone? You might become the youngest Transcendent Realm cultivator within the Nine Sects.”

The reason he didn’t say the entire Cultivator Realm is to avoid hurting her feelings, because that includes Han Yu, the cousin sighed inwardly.

”Look at that silly guy over there; he seems a bit out of it.”

The vulgar man, sitting by the railing on the second floor of the restaurant, was occasionally glancing at the street and saw that Han Yu appeared absent-minded a little distance away.

Of course, Han Yu wasn’t listless; he was walking while trying out the authority keys.

They could only attach to his left and right hands but not to his legs, or even any other body parts.

He had a sudden whim, wondering if they could attach to the Artifact Spirit, but several attempts proved unsuccessful.

He intended to attach them, but when it came to the Artifact Spirit, it just resulted in ordinary authority delegation.

Only he could not only possess the distribution rights of the authority but also integrate it into his body.

”You tell me, what use is it to have authority attached to me? Am I supposed to be responsible for the East River Pill while you manage the West River Pill?”

He helplessly joked.

The Artifact Spirit wrinkled its face, unable to figure it out either, but it still shook its head and spoke.

”That’s impossible, the West River Pill comes from my own ability, the random pills are Ping’s ability, you don’t have any ability.”

Those words definitely sting a bit!

Han Yu couldn’t help but grimace.

”Hey! That guy looking silly over there, look over this way.”

At this moment, a loud shout not far above grabbed attention, and many cultivators looked up, then belatedly showed anger.

”Who are you calling silly.”

Someone complained right after.

The newcomer just revealed his head, only to be quickly pulled back by his cousin.

This guy is really too unpredictable.

In the end, Yi Xian had to sneak out to bring the person up.

When Han Yu arrived, the newcomer was still earnestly debating.

”They’re the ones rising to the occasion, it has nothing to do with me.”

What surprised Han Yu was that the girl with the round face, thick brows, and big eyes was also there.

”Long time no see.”

Han Yu smiled and greeted them; for him, it had indeed been quite a while since he left Qingzhou Prefecture over a month ago.

You Li widened her eyes trying hard to figure out what was different about him.

In the end, she withdrew her gaze in disinterest, having previously sensed no True Essence and still unable to detect any Spiritual Power now.

”Did you use the Dragon Blood Stone? Such rapid advancement is downright frightening.”

You Li couldn’t help but ask, speculating Han Yu must have used the Dragon Blood Stone, but it was bizarre; even with the stone, absorption wouldn’t be so fast.

Han Yu found a spot nearby, sat beside his cousin, and then shook his head, ”I can’t use stones as a Body Cultivator, I handed it over to the Inspectorate.”

That hit even harder, breaking through barriers without even needing the Dragon Blood Stone?

Han Yu couldn’t have known what she was thinking, but if he did, he’d sure let her know what it was like to be struck by Tribulation Thunder to reach his current state.

He had entirely taken a hit of the Wind and Fire Tribulation plus a vengeful wave of Tribulation Thunder for Wang Xiao’Er, who consumed the pill!

However, with her bringing up the Dragon Blood Stone, Han Yu was reminded of something Ling Wuce said and asked back earnestly, ”Did you use your stone?”

”Yes, I did!”

Being at a Great Perfection Realm herself, as soon as she returned to the sect with the stone, she couldn’t wait to use it.

But her absorption speed wasn’t very quick, and she absorbed less than twenty percent of such a small stone.

It wasn’t nearly enough to help her break through the realm’s barrier.

Yet her current realm, while still at Great Perfection, was already at the level of touching the barrier, distinctly different from the average Great Perfection existence.

”She indeed already has a minor presence of the Realm of Transcendence on her.”

The Artifact Spirit commented earnestly.

”Is there something wrong?”

Of course, Han Yu wouldn’t be asking about this matter for no reason; You Li wasn’t foolish and caught on immediately.

Han Yu furrowed his brows and shared Ling Wuce’s suspicion with the group.

”Are you suggesting there’s an issue with the Dragon Blood Stone?”

You Li found it hard to believe, if it could be artificially created, Transcendent Realm cultivators would be everywhere.

”You should believe him, this kind of thing connected to the Corpse Refining Lineage could be anything.”

His cousin weighed in, persuading from the side. He trusted Han Yu immensely; if someone else mentioned issues with the Dragon Blood Stone, it might be concerning.

But Han Yu was the one from whom he’d dared to ask if he wanted the Dragon Blood Stone in White Emperor City; who would believe he coveted it?

Moreover, those magical treasures at home from the Corpse Refining Lineage proved the mystery and fear behind them.

”The best course is for you to pause and wait for the Inspectorate to have results before deciding.”

Han Yu pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

You Li hesitated, she’d been striving for that transcendent realm, now with this stone in front of her, not touching it was excruciating like having an itch that couldn’t be scratched.

All had been said, Han Yu couldn’t say much more; logically, he was most intimate with his cousin, having weathered hardships together multiple times, sharing unfortunate events,

next would be the newcomer, with whom they built significant camaraderie back in Shuzhou Prefecture.

If it were these two, he wouldn’t need to hold back, he could stop them from doing dumb stuff.

Seeing the way the newcomer treated Han Yu and his cousin’s trust in Han Yu showed how naturally and freely they interacted with him.

For Yi Xian, Coconut, and You Li, he couldn’t be so relaxed.

Therefore, more persuasion wouldn’t be suitable.

The newcomer spoke in rare seriousness, ”I find the Pharmacist pretty reliable.”

Yi Xian and Coconut also nodded in agreement.

You Li chuckled wryly, ”You guys make it sound like I don’t trust people, but I don’t trust myself. I’m afraid I won’t resist continuing to use it.”

”Then I’ll wait a bit longer.”