Monarch Night
Chapter 75 - 39: Sun Yuan is Leaving, Divine Power Empowerment

Chapter 75: Chapter 39: Sun Yuan is Leaving, Divine Power Empowerment

Li Changkong shook his head, "I don’t know, but even if I did, I wouldn’t tell you. One Duan Xiyang has already depressed martial artists all over the world by a third. If such news were to spread further..."

Fang Che nodded, realizing indeed it was a matter to consider.

Fortunately, the brilliance of Duan Xiyang and the attention the Cloud Weapon List received overshadowed this issue.

Or rather, it made this issue less noticeable.

It’s darkest under the lamp.

"Go,"

Li Changkong said softly, "This world isn’t as simple as everyone sees, nor as superficial as everyone understands. The path of martial arts isn’t as clear as everyone thinks."

"If you want to see broader and more distant scenery, then keep climbing."

"Each time you climb over the peak that blocks your view, you’ll see a world that’s even more vast and expansive."

He patted Fang Che on the shoulder, speaking earnestly, "Take some time to think, and then secretly choose your own secret: your innate weapon."

...

Fang Che left the office but didn’t return to the classroom.

Instead, he followed the path inside the courtyard to a nearby forest.

Leaning against a tree, he closed his eyes.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on his face, reminding him of the morning he had been reborn.

Under the effect of the light and shadow, his body and face were filled with shadows and specks of light, which flickered incessantly as the breeze passed and the leaves swayed.

The shadows were many, covering eighty percent of his body.

The light spots were few.

It was as though he was alone amidst a chaotic dance of demons, dodging and weaving with all his might.

His thoughts felt cluttered.

He thought of the Cloud Weapon List, thought of Duan Xiyang, thought of the Sect Hierarch of Wei Wo Zheng Sect.

Then he wondered: Was the Sect Hierarch truly the ultimate controller?

Immediately, his thoughts surged again, and he remembered Bing Shangxue’s words, "Be a person, not a ghost."

The last words of Li Changkong also lingered in his mind.

A farther, more beautiful scenery indeed...

"It seems my cultivation was too low in my previous life."

Fang Che sighed, "In my past life, I only reached the Emperor Level and didn’t qualify to engage in profound cultivation. I didn’t have access to truly secret affairs nor the capacity to see farther sceneries."

"Don’t ever think that just because you’ve lived an extra life, you’re unbeatably awesome. Your current smooth progress is only because you’re wearing the skin of an eighteen-year-old."

"If they were to treat you with the methods you’d use against someone of Emperor Level, you would probably have been shattered to pieces by now."

He cautioned himself.

He began practicing the Ice Clear Spirit Platform Heart Method.

He completely discarded his messy thoughts.

Finally, as his mind calmed down, he focused on the innate weapon.

What to choose as his innate weapon?

Sword, Spear, Saber, Halberd.

Saber, his current nominal master was the Flying Sky Saber King, Sun Yuan. Therefore, when facing him, what others would be most wary of was his saber.

The saber was too obvious to be his innate weapon.

Sword, he had been practicing swordsmanship in his past life.

If he chose the sword, some past habits and sword techniques might unconsciously emerge at times.

Once the enemy discovered he possessed innate wisdom, he would become the primary target for assassination by the Wei Wo Zheng Sect, even surpassing Xue Fuxiao!

At that point, even if Xue Fuxiao guarded him day and night, death was inevitable.

A dead end.

Besides, although the sword is the weapon of kings, Fang Che himself knew that when you wield a sword against an opponent of the same level who uses heavy weapons, the frustration is indescribable.

You’re constantly dodging and looking for opportunities.

Like facing someone with a hammer, a Fangtian Halberd, a staff, a large saber...

When their strength is comparable to your own, the advantage their weapons provide is almost incalculable.

So, the sword couldn’t be his innate weapon either.

In fact, he discarded the sword even before the saber.

How about a halberd?

The Fangtian Halberd could be considered the king of weapons; it possessed traits of all common weapons such as the saber, spear, staff, hammer, and sword.

It could be light or heavy, long or short, used for long-range strikes or close combat.

But it was difficult to learn and master.

However, Fang Che was very interested and tentatively listed it as his second choice.

As for the first choice, Fang Che had already decided early on.

Spear!

In the last moments of his previous life, the dazzling spear light had become his obsession.

After he was reborn as Fang Che and opened his eyes, the first light he saw had reminded him of the spear’s light.

Until now, sometimes when he saw the sunlight, he would think of the White Bone Shattering Dream Spear.

If one day, I use the spear to defeat Duan Xiyang...

Fang Che opened his eyes, his gaze meeting the ray of light that pierced through the gaps in the leaves.

The light was brilliant, shooting straight, reaching through heaven and earth, crossing time and distance, right into his pupil!

Like a spear... falling from the sky!

Fang Che squinted, his eyes catching this streak of sunlight.

Slowly, the sunlight seemed to transform into the light in his eyes.

The light was brilliant.

...

Ye Meng quietly breathed a sigh of relief and walked out of the unlocked room.

He had broken through.

Second level general.

He felt somewhat reflective.

Recently, Fang Che had provided several nourishments for the Divine Soul and physical body that enhanced cultivation, half of which he had given to Ye Meng.

As he cultivated the Infinite Scripture, Fang Che’s physique and aptitude improved almost daily, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

After consuming half of those Heavenly Treasures, he felt no significant benefits anymore.

Therefore, he gave the remaining half to Ye Meng, even forcefully making her consume them.

Thus, Ye Meng’s cultivation during this period soared as if she were cheating.

Moreover, she had consumed a Tianmai Red Fruit, significantly enhancing her aptitude.

Nowadays, her days and cultivation progress made Ye Meng feel as though she was dreaming.

After cleaning the large courtyard, she sat on a swing, admiring the residence she had grown increasingly fond of.

"Peaceful times."

Ye Meng rested her cheeks on her hands.

With a whoosh,

Sun Yuan entered the courtyard.

"The little girl is here by herself."

"Master Sun, let me fetch some tea for you."

Sun Yuan sat on a reclining chair under the pavilion in the courtyard, comfortably sipping tea, and asked, "Have you just cleaned up the yard?"

He pointed to the array of Sword, Spear, Saber, Halberd, and other weapons under the shelter on the side of the courtyard.

They were all forged from fine steel, emanating a unique metallic quality.

The grips, which were meant to be held, had a distinctive patina from use.

"Yes. The young master just brought them back. Every late afternoon and night, he practices until midnight."

"Not bad."

Sun Yuan was very satisfied.

Seeing the distinct grip marks different from other areas, he knew that considerable effort had been put into training.

My disciple is hardworking.

...

As the sunset, Fang Che returned.

"Master? You came so early today?"

Fang Che was somewhat surprised.

"I mainly came to see your progress."

Sun Yuan seemed melancholic, "After today, I have to go to Xin Chu Capital for a while, and it might take three months before I can return."

Ye Meng, holding tea, couldn’t help but feel a stir inside: Sun Yuan was leaving?

"Master is going to Xin Chu?"

Fang Che frowned, "What are you going there for? Although it’s our territory, as far as I know, our Yixin Sect’s foundation there isn’t very solid. Furthermore, there are serious factional disputes and many experts. Although you have reached King level, in Xuanwu City of Xin Chu... it looks unpromising."

"Yes, it’s dangerous there; one has to keep a low profile."

Sun Yuan chuckled, "The Sect Hierarch specifically asked me to go, and I couldn’t refuse. Besides, it’s for a good cause."

"A good cause? Is there some important matter?" Fang Che said with concern, "Master, please don’t take it lightly."

Feeling his disciple’s affection, Sun Yuan was heartened.

He wasn’t intending to mention it, but now, to reassure his disciple, he said, "This trip is indeed a good thing. It’s an allocation the Main Sect has provided for various sects and organizations; our Yixin Sect got three slots. It wasn’t supposed to be my turn, but probably because of your presence, the Sect Hierarch personally appointed me."

Sun Yuan smiled, then lowered his voice, "Divine Power Empowerment, to enhance strength."

Fang Che was greatly astonished, "Such a thing exists?"

This surprise wasn’t feigned; it was genuine, as he had never heard of such bizarre occurrences in either of his two lifetimes.

Divine Power Empowerment?

What was that?

Sun Yuan mysteriously smiled, his voice suddenly becoming a focused stream entering Fang Che’s ears: "This is the greatest secret of the Divine Sect!"

"Ah?"

Fang Che cooperatively expressed shock and confusion.

Why start using voice transmission?

From the corner of his eye, he saw Ye Meng standing not far away, feeling somewhat regretful.

The girl might have heard the earlier part, but concerning the voice transmission, she probably couldn’t hear it.

Ye Meng gracefully bowed, "I’ll go fetch the tea."

She turned and left.

Fang Che ignored Ye Meng and immediately said to Sun Yuan, "Since it’s a secret, Master, you didn’t have to tell me."

Once Sun Yuan had decided to speak and had started, how could he not continue? If Fang Che’s words dissuaded him from speaking, then all the prior mysterious acts and voice transmissions would have been for naught, turning into a joke.

How could Sun Yuan allow himself to lose face in front of his disciple?

He waved his hand, and continued through voice transmission, "It doesn’t matter, what harm is there in telling you? You might not have noticed, but in these thousands of years of conflict, there’s been a strange phenomenon."

"What strange phenomenon?"

"It’s about the so-called Guardians, the so-called Righteous people’s cultivation progress, which isn’t as rapid as ours in the Wei Wo Zheng Sect."

"Normally, opponents of equal standing would suddenly surpass the Righteous side by a lot after a certain period. They could catch them completely by surprise!"

Sun Yuan continued through voice transmission, "The most obvious example is the recent battle between Duan Shouzuo and Xue Fuxiao; prior to this, Duan Shouzuo had been defeated by Xue Fuxiao hundreds of times; the disparity in strength was also clear. Hence, our Wei Wo Zheng Sect had always been suppressed."

"But this time, Xue Fuxiao was defeated by Duan Shouzuo! Such an event was unimaginable before. At their level, how could progress be so rapid?"

"All this is due to Divine Power Empowerment."

Sun Yuan said mysteriously.

Fang Che’s face remained calm yet excited, even feverish, "Could such a thing truly exist?"

But inside, his mind was in turmoil.

...

[In the author’s words—A few days ago, I mentioned an old fantasy genre and everyone seemed puzzled. Let me enlighten you all. The following words are the author’s. Let’s not disrupt the reader’s experience.]

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