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Fang Lin Kong bid farewell to Liexiezi and the Azure Sky Ancestor, intending to leave Kunlun Wonderland immediately. However, he had become a focal point; as a disciple of the Kunlun Celestial Path, everyone was intrigued by this suddenly emerging Patriarch. While others were merely curious, Wen Zhongda, upon sensing Fang Lin Kong's aura, immediately abandoned his attempt to refine the Qilin Sword and flew up on his sword to catch up with Fang Lin Kong, calling out from a distance.
Seeing a familiar face, Fang Lin Kong paused his Teleportation. Wen Zhongda had once guided him in his cultivation, and Fang Lin Kong felt quite grateful for that.
Wen Zhongda muttered, "Not long ago, I was still a novice in cultivation, and now you’ve become my senior. I heard you’re in charge of monster affairs for the Kunlun Celestial Path; could you assign me to work under you?"
Fang Lin Kong was surprised. "Weren't you too lazy to work? Why do you suddenly want to help me?"
Wen Zhongda said with a frown, "My mentor Haocangxu is quite violent and doesn’t want me living an ordinary life. Besides, now that I have the Qilin Sword, I have no excuse to shirk responsibilities. If I transfer to your side, at least you'll shield me from tasks and let me slack off."
Fang Lin Kong shrugged nonchalantly. "Suit yourself; I don't mind."
Upon hearing Fang Lin Kong's agreement, Wen Zhongda's eyes lit up. He grabbed Fang Lin Kong and flew toward a floating island, saying, "Then let’s get the paperwork done today to avoid any delays."
With no other choice, Fang Lin Kong followed him.
Tongtian Island was where personnel management for promotions and evaluations within the Kunlun Celestial Path took place. Coincidentally, it was presided over by the old Taoist Haocangxu. As soon as Wen Zhongda hinted at transferring to Fang Lin Kong's side, Haocangxu disregarded the presence of his senior and swung a hidden wolf-toothed club with force, sending Wen Zhongda fleeing in panic.
Although Wen Zhongda was one of the most talented disciples of the younger generation in the Kunlun Celestial Path and held the title of Five Elements Sorcerer—second only to Immortal Taoists—he might not have been a match for other elders. However, Haocangxu was one of the few Five Elements Sorcerers in the Elder Council. In terms of martial arts and spellcasting experience, he easily surpassed Wen Zhongda.
Since beginning his cultivation journey, Fang Lin Kong had rarely engaged in close combat. Keeping distance allowed for more time to react; such intense fighting required high martial arts proficiency and the ability to blend spells into physical strikes demanded quick reflexes. As his cultivation deepened and he acquired more area-of-effect destructive techniques, although Fang Lin Kong's close combat skills had improved, he used this flawed fighting style even less.
Watching the duel between master and disciple left Fang Lin Kong somewhat speechless.
Haocangxu grew more vigorous as they fought; his technique with the wolf-toothed club became flawless. Wen Zhongda moved agilely, countering every attack. The two were putting on quite a show, but Fang Lin Kong was already growing impatient. He observed Haocangxu's movements closely and suddenly intervened, grabbing hold of Haocangxu's wolf-toothed club mid-swing and said, "You two are master and disciple; why must you resort to such violence?"
Haocangxu, filled with anger, shook his hand and pushed away Fang Lin Kong's palm. He exclaimed, "This ungrateful disciple has no ambition and has wasted my years of effort in training him. He has been seduced by a mediocre girl and has willingly fallen into depravity. Does he even remember I am his master?"
Wen Zhongda, fearing further trouble, hurriedly defended himself, saying, "I only want to work hard for the glory of the Kunlun Celestial Path! The Patriarch Fang Lin Kong is young and accomplished; he is in need of assistance. I have some connections with Patriarch Fang Lin Kong and just wanted to help."
Haocangxu sneered coldly and replied, "In our sect, there has never been a case where a lower-ranked Taoist leads a higher-ranked one. You are a Five Elements Sorcerer; do you even know what level Master Uncle Fang Lin Kong is?"
Wen Zhongda was momentarily speechless. He truly wasn't sure about Fang Lin Kong's cultivation level. Based on his previous foundation, even if Fang Lin Kong had made significant progress during their time apart, it seemed unlikely that he could reach the standards of a Five Elements Sorcerer.
Fang Lin Kong was unaware of the argument between the master and disciple. After all, he was not from the orthodox Kunlun lineage and did not understand how highly regarded the ranks of Taoists were within Kunlun. It was more extreme than some Eastern countries' obsession with Western English education. In higher-tier companies, even cleaners were expected to know some basic English letters; whether they could write Chinese characters was considered trivial.
He casually interjected, "I have never been to Kunlun Wonderland. If the exam for this Five Elements Sorcerer is not too complicated, I wouldn't mind trying it out. I've heard of it before but don't know how it's tested."
Haocangxu chuckled and said, "It's not difficult. We Kunlun have the Thirteen Yuan Limit. As long as you pass without relying on magical artifacts, you can be promoted to a Five Elements Sorcerer."
Wen Zhongda was alarmed and about to intervene when Fang Lin Kong confidently replied, "Where is this Thirteen Yuan Limit? I'll give it a try!"
Haocangxu waved his sleeve, surrounding himself with six golden sword lights for protection, and shouted, "Follow me."
Fang Lin Kong eagerly followed along while Wen Zhongda realized it was too late to stop them and could only remain silent. The Thirteen Yuan Limit tested the practitioner's focus; no matter how high one's magical power or martial skills were, if their mind wavered even slightly, they would be ensnared by various illusions. Below Yan Chichao in the Kunlun Celestial Path, all practitioners had to pass the Five Elements Sorcerer test through the fire abode; that test purely assessed one's Taoist power level. The Thirteen Yuan Limit was so difficult that no one had attempted it in hundreds of years.
The latter half of Tongtian Island was where the Thirteen Yuan Limit and the fire abode were established. This place was set up by Old Qiu, the founding Patriarch of the Kunlun Celestial Path, specifically to test disciples' Taoist power and focus—its mysteries were profound.
Haocangxu led Fang Lin Kong and Wen Zhongda to the back of Tongtian Island and pointed to a deep cave on the right side, saying, "If you can enter here and come out from the other side of the cave, then you're done. It's very simple!"
Wen Zhongda thought to himself, "How can this be simple? Inside the Thirteen Yuan Limit, any slight distraction leads to an explosion of illusions; if one cannot maintain their composure for even a moment, they will be immediately confused. Although it's only a few hundred meters long, ordinary people might take a thousand years to find their way out."
Fang Lin Kong was unaware of the dangers and stepped forward without hesitation. Haocangxu's instruction not to use magical artifacts was actually a clever trick. Wen Zhongda also did not realize how formidable the Thirteen Yuan Limit truly was. There was no inherently harmful formation within it; however, if someone inside mistook an illusion for reality and retaliated in response, it would reflect back a hundredfold. The more powerful spells or artifacts one used in defense, the stronger the reflected illusion would become. In Haocangxu's view, since Fang Lin Kong possessed several magical artifacts on him, he intentionally said this so that Fang Lin Kong would inevitably resort to using them at a critical moment. Once he triggered the formation, wouldn't that make him easy to manipulate?
Entering the Thirteen Yuan Limit, Fang Lin Kong strolled leisurely forward. Although his mind was filled with fantasies, he suddenly found himself in a bustling marketplace where someone grabbed him, accusing him of murder and demanding retribution for his life. In an instant, he was transported to a bloody battlefield, where countless demon soldiers and ghostly generals surged forth, their ferocity reminiscent of the horrors of the eighteen layers of hell. Then, just as abruptly, he found himself in a serene setting, surrounded by numerous beautiful women who were collectively swimming naked by the sea. There were tall and muscular figures with prominent breasts and curvy hips, embodying Western charm with their long legs and golden hair, alongside delicate faces and perfectly proportioned bodies reflecting Eastern grace. Some exuded the cool demeanor of corporate professionals, while others radiated warmth like the girl next door or passion akin to South American beauties... such a variety of beauty unfolded before him.
After obtaining the Starlight Bracelet, Fang Lin Kong examined the over two thousand Celestial Chapters he had received. He happened upon one that contained profound teachings closely aligned with his own path of cultivation, which piqued his interest. This chapter, named Mokarona Delamu, was casually translated by him as Dayan Eight Forms. The content was brief, divided into eight sections detailing various methods of cultivation. Among them was the Calm Sea Style, which taught how to cultivate inner peace, remaining unshaken even amidst tumultuous waves.
As he pondered this in his heart, Fang Lin Kong silently recited the incantation. His journey became a practice session for him. The Calm Sea Style possessed a powerful ability to dispel all illusions of the world. After traversing the several hundred meters of Passageway, Fang Lin Kong successfully cultivated the Calm Sea Style to completion. The illusions of the Thirteen Yuan Limit could not invade his consciousness. This was not merely due to the boundless wonders of Dayan Eight Forms but rather because Fang Lin Kong's cultivation had deepened significantly; he was on the brink of Ascend. Even without Dayan Eight Forms, he would still find it challenging yet manageable to pass through this trial.
Haocangxu initially intended to dampen Fang Lin Kong's spirit but was surprised to find that the renowned Kunlun Celestial Path's Thirteen Yuan Limit could not hinder Fang Lin Kong for long. He began to suspect that it had fallen into disrepair over time and its effectiveness had diminished. However, despite having advanced to a Five Elements Sorcerer, Haocangxu still dared not enter the Thirteen Yuan Limit lightly. With a glint in his eye, he said to Wen Zhongda, "Your master Fang Lin Kong is truly remarkable; following him will undoubtedly lead you to great prospects. I misspoke... I meant boundless prospects. I have nothing more to say except wish you well on your journey and present you with this treasured artifact I've carried for many years as a keepsake!"
Wen Zhongda, unaware of Haocangxu's intentions, humbly expressed his gratitude. Haocangxu then produced a small flag; upon seeing it, Wen Zhongda realized it was the Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag—the top escape artifact of their sect—and felt a surge of appreciation for his master. Haocangxu explained, "Though this artifact may not be top-tier, it took your master thirteen years of hard work to refine it successfully. Legend has it that our Kunlun Celestial Path's Patriarch, Voidbreaker, once crafted a similar item; I am confident that my Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag is certainly not inferior."
Just as Wen Zhongda flattered Haocangxu by saying that his painstaking efforts would surely replicate Voidbreaker's original design perfectly, there was a sudden flash before his eyes as the Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag activated silently and sent him into the Thirteen Yuan Limit.
As colorful smoke swirled around him, Wen Zhongda heard Haocangxu's voice calling out in frustration: "The Thirteen Yuan Limit is immensely beneficial for cultivation; think carefully about how to manage your future while you're inside!"
Upon exiting through the back cave of the Thirteen Yuan Limit, Fang Lin Kong soared back towards the front. He saw Haocangxu but did not spot Wen Zhongda and was about to inquire when Haocangxu tossed him a document saying, "I have assigned Wen Zhongda to your tutelage and allocated forty-five outstanding disciples from our sect to you as well. Do not ask me where Wen Zhongda has gone; seeing you pass through the Thirteen Yuan Limit inspired him to test his own abilities as well—he followed right after you. Just wait here for him. I am too busy with my affairs to accompany you." With that said, Haocangxu ascended on six beams of golden sword light and vanished without a trace.
Fang Lin Kong did not know what kind of abilities Wen Zhongda sought to cultivate at that moment but had no choice but to wait in place. Unlike Fang Lin Kong's extraordinary capabilities, Wen Zhongda would not take long—only three to five minutes—to pass through the Thirteen Yuan Limit. As seven or eight hours passed and Fang Lin Kong grew impatient waiting and prepared to enter in search of him, suddenly a beam of sword light shot up from the back cave; recognizing it as Wen Zhongda's light, he hurriedly rushed over to meet him. However, he found Wen Zhongda looking quite disheveled as he glared angrily at Tongtian Island's office building. Just as Fang Lin Kong was about to ask what happened, Wen Zhongda lowered his head like a defeated rooster and sighed: "Haocangxu is indeed my master; although I fell victim to his trickery once again, I suppose it's all in good fun."
Once he understood what had transpired with his magical powers—realizing that Haocangxu had set him up—Wen Zhongda burst into laughter. He felt a newfound fondness for this often cold and quirky old Taoist priest; after all, such a mischievous character was rare indeed.
(To be continued)
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