But the question is, how could that guy Chen Fan possibly be in the Fourth Realm of True Essence? How could he be in the Fourth Realm of True Essence?
You have to understand, he is only in the First Realm of True Essence. The gap between these realms is unimaginable.
"M-Master, you’re not trying to scare me, are you?" The next second, Ling Yu forced a smile.
As the saying goes, "one power defeats ten techniques," the same applies to the total amount of True Qi. No matter how skillfully you use your True Qi and how high your techniques are, if the opponent’s punches contain ten times, a hundred times, or a thousand times your True Qi, how can you fight?
Shi Tao gave him a deep look.
To speak frankly, if he could, he also wished he was joking.
But, unfortunately, he wasn’t.
"It was Elder Wang who told me."
With a sigh, he said, "Just a few hours ago, a battle broke out in Anshan City. The number of Fierce Beasts that attacked exceeded two hundred thousand. However, Chen Fan managed to kill all these Fierce Beasts on his own and defended Anshan City."
"H-H-How is that possible?"
Hearing this, Ling Yu’s mouth dropped open.
Even if those two hundred thousand Fierce Beasts were all Mid to Low-level Fierce Beasts, it’s still impossible to kill them all alone, right? How could a mere True Essence Realm Martial Artist have so much True Qi? Using physical strength would be exhausting to death.
"Nothing is impossible," Shi Tao stood up, hands behind his back, slowly walking forward, "Or rather, it’s precisely because he has reached the Fourth Realm of True Essence that this became possible."
At first, Ling Yu’s mouth trembled, and then his whole body started to shake.
That’s right, this is unmanageable, completely unmanageable.
But he didn’t understand why that guy’s cultivation speed could be so fast?
Could it be?
Realizing something, he hurriedly asked, "Master, did he consume all the True Qi Pills he refined?"
"That’s correct."
Shi Tao nodded.
"I knew it, I knew it!"
Ling Yu’s face twisted with a hint of ferocity.
He hated it!
He hated that Xiao Hong was a useless fool who messed things up.
If he had brought people back at that time, then now, the one who would break through to the Fourth Realm of True Essence would be him, not that Chen Fan!
"Xiaoyu, what are you thinking?" Shi Tao noticed something was amiss, his voice cold.
"Nothing, nothing at all."
Ling Yu was startled, then licked his lips and said, "Master, I just feel a bit unconvinced. If I had those conditions too, I would definitely do better than him. Maybe I would already be a Celestial Realm Martial Artist."
Hearing this, Shi Tao remained silent.
Theoretically speaking, it was indeed possible.
"No need to be unconvinced."
He consoled, "Just a moment ago, Chen Fan handed over the improved True Qi Pill Formula to the headquarters."
"I-Improved Pill Formula?" Ling Yu was stunned for a bit and involuntarily asked, "What’s the effect?"
"Both the probability of successfully refining the Elixir and the probability of producing a Top-grade True Qi Pill have increased significantly. There’s also a chance of producing a Heaven-grade True Qi Pill, which is more than ten times more effective than a Top-grade True Qi Pill."
"T-Ten times!"
Ling Yu’s mouth opened wide, visibly excited.
"So, Master, has it been refined now?"
"Not so fast."
Shi Tao glanced at him, "However, Elder Tang and the others are already researching it. Even if it can’t be refined immediately, the number of Top-grade True Qi Pills will continue to increase."
"Great, thank you, Master!"
Ling Yu was extremely excited.
Isn’t it just the Fourth Realm of True Essence?
With enough True Qi Pill supplies, he could easily achieve the same.
No, what’s the Fourth Realm of True Essence? He would aim for the Fifth Realm of True Essence! Astonishing Yan Country! Stepping into the Celestial Human Realm, and upon becoming a Celestial Realm Martial Artist, he could suppress even those at the mid-stage of the Celestial Human Realm!
"The one you should be thankful for is not me, but Chen Fan."
Shi Tao sighed, "Including the Top-grade True Qi Pills you’ve been taking recently, it’s all thanks to him."
"The headquarters did not take his things for free, and the Elixirs weren’t refined by him. If anyone should be thanked, it should be Elder Tang and the others." Ling Yu said disdainfully.
"This time, he gave it for free." Shi Tao added.
Ling Yu was instantly speechless.
Time passed by the second, and he didn’t utter a word.
Shi Tao sighed, "I know you have a stubborn personality and don’t yield easily, but a true man adapts to the situation. As long as I’m around, even if Chen Fan comes, he can’t do anything to you.
But his growth rate is so fast that even I am astonished. I fear that one day, even I won’t be able to defeat him. At that time, even if I want to protect you, I may not have the strength to do so."
"M-Master?"
Hearing these words, Ling Yu was almost scared stiff.
Is this his confident, powerful Master who exudes confidence in his every move?
"Master, you must be joking." He forced a smile, "You are a Celestial Realm Martial Artist; how could you be not his opponent?"
"This is no joke, this is a real possibility."
Shi Tao’s eyes fell on him, his expression extremely serious, "So I hope you can take the initiative to contact him and plead for forgiveness. Trust me, with his personality, he won’t really do anything to you. Maybe you two could even become friends, which would be the best outcome for both you and the headquarters."
"Impossible!"
Ling Yu, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, was extremely agitated, "Plead for forgiveness? Does he deserve it? I’d rather die, die in the wilderness, be eaten by Fierce Beasts with not even bones left, than plead for forgiveness from him!"
Shi Tao wasn’t surprised by his reaction, sighed, and continued, "Xiaoyu, I know your personality and know how difficult this is for you. I say this as a suggestion. If you can do it, that’s the best. If not, I will still do everything to protect you."
"Yes, Master, don’t worry. That day will never come." Ling Yu smiled.
Internally, he felt fortunate that he had a backup plan.
The strength of the Song Family was greater than that of their association.
And Chen Fan? He is just one person. What does the Fourth Realm of True Essence mean? No matter even if he is a Celestial Realm Martial Artist, facing a noble family with a legacy of hundreds to thousands of years, what awaits him is only death or a fate worse than death.
"Yes, let’s hope so."
Shi Tao nodded.
For some reason, he felt that there was something hidden in Ling Yu’s smile, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was.
...
Anshan City.
It was already close to dusk, the evening shade hanging low.
Many dark shadows hid in the shadows, the occasional sound of crunching bones could be heard.
The guards on the city walls didn’t dare to make any sound but prayed inwardly that these Fierce Beasts, drawn by the scent of blood, would leave quickly after being satiated and not form a second wave of Beast Tide.
The city interior was also unusually quiet, like an empty city. But inside the houses, the aroma of cooking meat wafted, whetting appetites.
Today was the most unforgettable day for the city’s people, filled with both morning fears and nighttime feasts. Many had never eaten so much in their lives.
In the Martial Arts Association, Chen Fan silently absorbed the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.
There was still no news from Meng Xue.
And even if there was, it was probably inadequate to handle the increasingly complex situation.
Luckily, there was only one day left to unlock the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill, which would give him some ability to foresee the future.
Just then, his phone rang.
Chen Fan opened his eyes, took out his phone, and saw it was from the Awakened Association, specifically the Awakened Association Headquarters.
"Could it be?"
Chen Fan’s pupils instantly dilated.
Could there be news about the Observing the Universe Technique?