Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 35: A Strange Direction of Travel

The departure of Shangguan Wan’Er and Nangong Jianchen, along with Ye Xiaoyue’s departure, made Ye Xiaofan feel as if he was left all alone.

In the following days, he could only immerse himself in cultivation, trying to numb himself and quickly let go of the feeling of parting.

On this day, at dawn, inside the dilapidated hut.

With a muffled sound, a terrifying aura suddenly spread out from within the hut.

"Profound Spirit Ninth Layer!"

Ye Xiaofan slowly opened his eyes, a hint of joy appearing in them.

It had been only a few days since the end of the competition, and he had already broken through to a new realm, advancing from the Eighth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm to the Ninth Layer. It seemed that advancing his realm was not as difficult as he had imagined.

In just over a month’s time, he had gone from being as weak as a chicken to reaching the peak of Spiritual Absorption, and now from the peak of Spiritual Absorption to the Ninth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm. This speed was truly terrifying.

"I just don’t know, compared to those absolute geniuses in the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, if I am considered among the strongest group."

Even though his cultivation was soaring, Ye Xiaofan still lacked confidence.

The Hundred Broken Mountain Range was vast and boundless, filled with numerous sects, its population base alone exceeded the Star Moon City region by millions of times. That was the true place where geniuses competed for supremacy.

Ye Xiaofan didn’t understand what the outside world was like, nor did he know the level of the absolute geniuses outside, so he could not judge his position.

The only thing he could do was cultivate madly, continuously getting stronger.

In Star Moon City, he might be a dark horse, a foremost presence here, but above all skies and beyond all people, Ye Xiaofan had a feeling that he might not even be able to defeat Nangong Jianchen.

Thinking this way, Ye Xiaofan did not slack in his cultivation due to breaking through to the Ninth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm, continuing to stabilize his cultivation while slowly digesting all he had comprehended during this time.

Time ticked away, second by second.

Ye Xiaofan found that cultivation indeed became more difficult as his sister had told him. After breaking through to the Ninth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm, his speed noticeably slowed after three consecutive days of cultivation.

"To break through to the Tenth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm, it might take at least a month," Ye Xiaofan murmured to himself, furrowing his brows.

As he was murmuring to himself,

little did he know, Mu Yan and another elderly man, dashing in appearance but with a vigorous voice, were slowly descending into this realm, coincidentally hearing Ye Xiaofan’s words.

"A month to break through to the Tenth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm?" Mu Yan’s hearing was incredibly sharp, and when he clearly heard Ye Xiaofan’s words, he almost tumbled out of the void.

The old man beside him slightly shook his head: "Truly fearless of the unknown, does this youngster know what it means to break through to the Tenth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm in a month?"

Both of them sensed that Ye Xiaofan had an unconcealed aura, roughly judging that Ye Xiaofan had just broken through to the Ninth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm not long ago.

"A cultivator who has just stepped into the Ninth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm wants to advance to the Tenth Layer within a month. Does he know what he’s talking about?"

Despite what he said, Mu Yan still felt amazed: "However, this child is indeed the disciple worthy of the Sword Saint’s favor. After not seeing him for just a few days, this child has actually broken through another small realm, truly a world-class genius without a doubt."

Upon hearing this, the old man also agreed: "In the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, this would count as above-average, indeed not bad."

After the elder spoke, he gently stroked his beard, nodding repeatedly, his eyes full of an appreciative flavor.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than he heard Ye Xiaofan inside the hut continue to ponder: "Breaking through to the Tenth Layer of the Profound Spirit Realm in a month should be about right, but the feeling of advancing to the Profound Sea Realm might take two months at least, doubling the time. It’s still too slow."

With these words, the old man, who was full of admiration a moment ago, instantly changed his expression, utterly speechless.

"Good, it’s good, but he’s too conceited, to think so lowly of the Profound Sea Realm in his eyes? Does he think he’s an unparalleled demon fiend rare even in a thousand years?"

After the elder said this, he shook his head repeatedly, the initial appreciative look completely gone, replaced by a cold sneer, helplessness, and even a hint of disdain.

Hearing this, Mu Yan also felt embarrassed, secretly thinking this youngster really didn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth. If things were truly as he thought, wouldn’t that mean this child would break through to the Profound Sea Realm within four months?

As the old man continued shaking his head repeatedly, Mu Yan couldn’t help but roll his eyes: "Elder Ning is right. It’s normal for young people, especially geniuses, to have a bit of arrogance, but once he gets to the Hundred Broken Mountain Range region, he’ll naturally figure out his own weight."

Mu Yan shook his head with a bitter smile after speaking, but still deliberately coughed twice, with the purpose of letting Ye Xiaofan inside know that he had arrived.

Ye Xiaofan followed the sound, opened the door and walked out, seeing that Mu Yan not only came in person, but was also accompanied by an elder, he couldn’t help but feel slightly surprised, but immediately greeted the two with a salute: "Disciple Ye Xiaofan, greets the two Elders."

"Hmm."

Both slightly nodded, putting on the airs of elders, but when Mu Yan thought of the Sword Saint Dugu Nan, his words immediately became a bit more gentle.

"Fan’Er, the area around has been cleared, it’s time for you to set out. This is Elder Ning of Divine Sword Peak. For this journey spanning the Star Moon City region, Elder Ning and I will follow you covertly."

"The rules were told to you by your senior brother from the Divine Sword Sect a few days ago, right? Elder Ning and I are only responsible for recording every detail of your journey across the Star Moon City region and will not intervene. If any accidents happen along the way, we will also not assist you."

After Mu Yan spoke, Elder Ning beside him also nodded slightly, beginning to rest with eyes closed.

The purpose of the two personally following Ye Xiaofan in secret was also to see what exceptional qualities this child truly possessed, to gain Dugu Nan’s favor.

"Thank you, two Elders, Elder Mu, when does the disciple depart? Is there a clear direction for the journey? Is there a deadline to leave the Star Moon City region?" Ye Xiaofan asked.

Mu Yan pondered for a moment: "Set off before sunset. As for the direction, you decide it yourself, there are no mandatory requirements. As for the deadline, it’s not specified, but it’s best not to exceed three months."

"Three months?" Ye Xiaofan pondered for a while, then immediately saluted Mu Yan and the two again: "Disciple remembers."

"Hmm, set off before sunset, here’s the map of Star Moon City provided by the sect for each new disciple. Study it carefully and pick a route that suits you."

After leaving the map, Mu Yan and Elder Ning exchanged a glance, then turned and left, quickly disappearing from Ye Xiaofan’s sight.

"Elder Ning? Also with the surname Ning?"

Ning Xianyi also had the surname Ning. Of course, the lofty Little Fairy now was no longer the betrothed fiancé whom Ye Xiaofan had a childhood engagement with.

Watching the direction in which the two disappeared.

After speaking, Ye Xiaofan took a deep breath, no longer caring about these things.

This was his first time traveling alone, and he felt somewhat nervous, but more than nervous, he wanted to make good use of these three months.

"Three months, there should be a chance to break through to the Profound Sea Realm. This route needs to be carefully thought over."

Ye Xiaofan murmured to himself, holding the parchment map as he walked into the hut, studying it for a full two hours before stepping out.

It was already sunset by then. Ye Xiaofan looked back several times, unwilling to leave the thatched hut where he had stayed for over a month. After taking a deep breath, he finally, with a complicated mood, stepped forward slowly with the sunset.

However, Mu Yan and Elder Ning, looking at the direction in which he was traveling, were both filled with big question marks on their faces.