Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 1786 - 1768: Please Hear Me Out

Divine Sword Peak stands thousands of feet tall, looking grand from afar, its summit shrouded by clouds that obscure any view of it. The mountain is steep and many parts are nearly vertical, yet strangely enough, there is no path. This is a rule of the Divine Sword Sect: to ascend, one must climb or fly up, which serves as a trial for disciples. Those lacking strength truly cannot ascend, and such disciples are of no use.

The climb was incredibly difficult, so it took a long time, as much as six hours, for everyone to reach the summit. When they finally arrived at the peak, they were stunned by the sight!

Above the clouds, the top of Divine Sword Peak actually has towering mountains over a hundred feet high, densely populated with various buildings, numbering certainly in the thousands on this side alone, unknown in other directions. In front of them was a huge bluestone plaza, with a towering boulder twenty or thirty feet high standing nearby, inscribed with the three characters of Divine Sword Sect, looking majestic!

"This... this is the Inner Sect!"

"It’s spectacular!"

"Who would have thought the summit would look like this..."

...

The crowd couldn’t help but marvel, as clouds from below had blocked the view, leaving the summit unseen. Upon arriving, they discovered what the Divine Sword Sect truly was like, thinking to themselves that the scale was extraordinary. On a principal peak nearly a thousand feet high, there could be such large-scale constructions; the Divine Sword Sect is indeed the top sect of the Divine Sword Mountain Range!

Even Fang Yan couldn’t help but think that if a single sect like Divine Sword could be this magnificent, what would the Holy Soul Sect, as described by his mentor, be like? Seeing the Immortal Realm, the difference compared to Earth truly was vast; he felt an even greater urgency to gather news from the upper echelons about Earth.

Just as everyone was in amazement, two old men flew over from afar—indeed, they flew—and instantly left everyone below in awe, as these were genuine Human Immortal Realm Powerhouses! They quickly greeted the two elders with respectful salutes.

The two elders, upon seeing this, waved their hands in acknowledgment. Then, one tall and lean elder stepped forward to speak: "Hu Yi, are these the participants for the Inner Sect Examination?"

"Elder Xu, yes. Among them, five have already broken through to the Earth Covering Realm, and there are nine at the Divine Firmament Realm Peak; the others are here to observe." Hu Yi promptly stepped forward and respectfully replied.

Upon hearing these results, the tall and lean elder’s eyes lit up. Typically, only two or three disciples from the Outer Sect break through to the Earth Covering Realm each session, but this time five had emerged, with nine reaching the Divine Firmament Realm Peak—many more than in previous sessions!

Thinking of this, he immediately began scrutinizing the crowd. Once confirming the actual count, he smiled, as this was promising news for the Sect. He said to Hu Yi, "Your trip to the Outer Sect this time yielded excellent results; the Sect will reward you accordingly."

"It’s merely my duty as a disciple." Hearing Elder Xu’s words, a smile appeared on Hu Yi’s face, followed by a humble remark; after all, bringing these people from the Outer Sect was for the sake of the Inner Sect’s reward; otherwise, no one would waste their own cultivation time.

"Indeed, take them to the examination hall; the other elders are waiting there." said another elder of medium stature. After speaking, the two elders promptly departed.

Hu Yi turned back to the crowd and then said, "Next, we head to the examination hall; you must not cause any disturbance along the way."

After speaking, he led the group towards the examination hall. As they walked, the crowd observed everything surrounding them with curiosity; they saw no Inner Sect disciples and no others—the Divine Sword Sect seemed empty and desolate, leaving them puzzled about what was happening.

But with Hu Yi forbidding them to speak, they couldn’t say anything and followed him to a large courtyard. Inside, there was a flat area about fifty feet in diameter, and five elders stood awaiting their arrival.

Upon arrival, Hu Yi immediately signaled for the crowd to halt, then rushed over to the five elders and respectfully saluted, "Greetings to the five elders. Inner Sect disciple Hu Yi has brought Outer Sect disciples for examination; may the elders instruct them."

"Rise and stand aside; begin." spoke an elder appearing roughly a hundred years old, the principal elder responsible for Inner Sect disciples, Elder Wang. His eyes lit up after just one glance at Fang Yan and the others; five Outer Sect disciples of the Earth Covering Realm—indeed a rarity.

"Understood." Hu Yi responded, stood, and promptly approached the group of Outer Sect disciples. Addressing them, he said, "You are aware of the basic standards for Inner Sect Examination. Currently, fourteen of you meet the basic criteria; whether you pass depends solely on yourselves."

His tone was very serious—Inner Sect Examination was not like other situations. High strength alone wouldn’t guarantee passing, but those lacking strength wouldn’t pass; only by participating do you understand. After speaking, he cast a glance at Fang Yan and the other five Outer Sect disciples of the Earth Covering Realm, pondered for a moment, and directly called Fang Yan’s name: "Fang Yan, you’re first for the examination."

Hearing Hu Yi’s words, Fang Yan stepped from the crowd, approached the five elders, respectfully saluted them, then stood silently awaiting the examination.

"This is Fang Yan of the Fang Family, who entered the Outer Sect at the Divine Firmament Realm Middle Stage; may the elders examine him." Hu Yi introduced Fang Yan as per custom.

Upon hearing the introduction, the elders’ eyes lit up. Usually, Outer Sect disciples who break through to the Earth Covering Realm are at the Divine Firmament Realm Late Stage when entering the Outer Sect. But Fang Yan actually broke through from the Middle Stage to the Earth Covering Realm within one year—his cultivation speed was exceptionally fast, truly gifted.

With this realization, all five elders directed their Divine Sense towards Fang Yan, scrutinizing him carefully. Suddenly, they stood in disbelief, as they discovered Fang Yan was at the Earth Covering Realm Peak, just half a step away from the Heaven Flipping Realm!

How could this be!

Crossing a Great Realm in just one year!

Who is this person, to progress so quickly!

...

The five elders were genuinely shocked by Fang Yan—crossing a Great Realm in one year wasn’t impossible, but it required pouring vast sect resources into nurturing, whereas Fang Yan had been mere Outer Sect for a year, growing to this extent. Not just these five but anyone else wouldn’t believe it!

They couldn’t help pondering: if a sect’s collective resources were devoted to nurturing Fang Yan, to what extent would he grow? Perhaps even the Holy Soul Sect’s Taoists couldn’t compare. How could an outstanding family produce such a remarkable person—unthinkable!

At this moment, the five elders were truly at a loss for words, never having encountered someone so extraordinary...

Just as the elders were in a daze, a voice suddenly emerged.

"Honorable elders, I have a matter to report. May I present it to you, elders!"

The voice was clear, spoken by Wu Kexiong, a move leaving the onlookers in astonishment. No one understood why Wu Kexiong, with bravery, dared speak in such a situation; if the elders grew angry, it could affect them all.

"Wu Kexiong, this is not the occasion—silence!" Hu Yi was taken aback at Wu Kexiong’s sudden speech, but quickly rebuked him; why must he report something now, causing trouble!

"Instructor Hu, respected elders, my matter concerns Fang Yan!" Wu Kexiong showed no fear, his gaze maliciously fixed on Fang Yan, relishing this opportunity. With the presence of Divine Sword Sect elders, exposing Fang Yan’s murder of Fang Zheng would leave him with no escape or denial. Wu Kexiong awaited Fang Yan’s response eagerly!

Uttering these words impacted Qin Kun and Wu Shan visibly—they realized Fang Yan’s earlier instruction to use the Recording Spirit Stone was for this precise moment. Without recording earlier events, Fang Yan would struggle to refute accusations. They exchanged looks with Wu Kexiong, internally deciding to deal with him and his insidious nature.

Even the Divine Sword Sect elders were momentarily puzzled by Wu Kexiong’s intentions, casting their gazes upon him. Hu Yi, noting Wu Kexiong’s defiance, intended to silence him, but Elder Wang spoke first.

"Speak, what precisely is the matter!" Elder Wang eyed Wu Kexiong sternly, unwilling for any undisclosed details.

With Elder Wang’s permission, Wu Kexiong stepped forward, stiffened his back, then saluted Elder Wang and the other elders before confessing boldly, "Elder Wang and esteemed elders, there is something unknown to you. Earlier, Fang Yan forcibly killed our fellow disciple during trials, and the slain person was Fang Yan’s Fang Family member, Fang Zheng. How can one who cruelly kills fellow members become a Divine Sword Sect Inner Sect disciple?"

Wu Kexiong spoke righteously; he had measured all aspects carefully—once said, Fang Yan had no escape or denial. Witnesses had seen, not just him but his cohorts too—and moreover, he possessed evidence!