Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 1789 - 1771: Shi Kuohai

"Elder Wang, you’ve worked hard. Our Profound Courtyard actually has three people this time. These new disciples are impressive!" Elder Zhao spotted Elder Wang and immediately walked over with a smile. Seeing three young individuals following behind Elder Wang, he couldn’t help but rejoice. In the past, having just one new recruit in the Profound Courtyard was considered good, but this time there were three. It seems these newcomers are exceptional talents, signaling a boost in strength for the Profound Courtyard.

"Elder Zhao, you’re mistaken. This time, your Profound Courtyard only has two members; it’s these two, Qin Kun and Wu Shan." Hearing Elder Zhao’s remark, Elder Wang chuckled and then explained, Fang Yan is certainly not to be wasted in the Profound Courtyard!

"Wha... what! Then... who is he?" Upon hearing Elder Wang’s words, Elder Zhao was stunned, pointing at Fang Yan behind Elder Wang in inquiry. Traditionally, the best of the newcomers ended up in the Profound Courtyard, but now there’s one who doesn’t follow this route. What is going on? Is this disciple not a newcomer?

"He’s from above!" Elder Wang glanced at Elder Zhao, speaking softly.

"Above? Are you saying he’s in the Earth Court?" Elder Zhao couldn’t remain calm at this point, looking at Elder Wang for further clarification. No one had heard of a newcomer advancing directly to the Earth Court; who is this disciple to warrant such exceptional treatment!

"You are mistaken; he is not in the Earth Court, he is in the Heavenly Court." With a faint smile, Elder Wang casually explained and then turned away, continuing to lead Fang Yan upwards.

While they moved ahead, Elder Zhao stood rooted to the spot, completely unable to believe his ears. It was unimaginable, beyond dreams, that a newcomer could directly enter the Heavenly Court, where only core disciples reside—fifty in total, all at the Heaven Flipping Realm late-stage and beyond, with even Human Immortal Realm disciples. Could this twenty-something youth be at such a level?

How could this be possible? No external sect disciple has ever been directly promoted to core disciple status. When did the Divine Sword Sect encounter such a defiant disciple? He couldn’t comprehend it. He turned his gaze to Qin Kun and Wu Shan, asking, "What is that disciple’s name? Why did Elder Wang bring him to the Heavenly Court?"

This question could only be answered by these two newcomers. It’s likely only they knew the actual reason.

"Reporting to Elder Zhao, the person who just went up is called Fang Yan. As for the reason, I think maybe it’s because Fang Yan can invoke the second style of the Divine Sword Heaven-Eroding Technique." Upon hearing Elder Zhao’s inquiry, Qin Kun quickly revealed what he knew. Frankly, he was also unsure why Elder Wang made this decision, but he thought this was the most likely reason.

"What! What did you say? He can actually invoke the second style of the Divine Sword Heaven-Eroding Technique?" Elder Zhao’s expression had been calm initially, but upon hearing Qin Kun’s words, he could no longer maintain his composure and shouted in disbelief. It was unimaginable for him that a disciple who had just been in the external sect for a year could invoke the second style!

This is truly exceptional. Previously, he had glanced at Fang Yan’s realm—Earth Covering Realm peak, indeed strong—but not enough to enter the Heavenly Court. However, considering the previous aspect—advancing to Earth Covering Realm peak in a year and being able to invoke the second style—this isn’t something ordinary geniuses can achieve. Frankly speaking, such cultivation talent is simply outrageous. He had never heard of a disciple in the outer sect achieving this in his many years at the Divine Sword Sect!

"It’s true; if you don’t believe it, look at this." At this moment, Wu Shan handed a Recording Spirit Stone to Elder Zhao.

Taking the Recording Spirit Stone, Elder Zhao checked it immediately, and soon, the entire scene replayed...

After reviewing the footage, Elder Zhao was stunned, finally believing that Fang Yan had indeed invoked the second style, not merely superficially but with genuine expertise observing Fang Yan’s mastery in the footage just now...

This young man’s potential is limitless!

He ultimately came to this conclusion internally, recognizing Fang Yan’s adeptness in invoking the second style—a skill no one in his Profound Courtyard had achieved, typically requiring years of repeated reflection and comprehension to master. Yet Fang Yan had shattered this norm, possessing an extraordinary perception that defied expectations. Undoubtedly, Fang Yan’s future achievements would be immeasurable given time.

He remained dazed for quite a while before regaining his composure, glanced at Qin Kun and Wu Shan, and led them into the Profound Courtyard to arrange appropriate matters...

Meanwhile, Elder Wang led Lin Feng past the Earth Court. The people along the way didn’t receive notification and were curious about the young disciple beside Elder Wang, wondering who he was and why they were heading upwards. Could it be the ancestor elder received a personal disciple? But Elder Wang said nothing, and they dared not ask, could only watch as Elder Wang headed toward the Heavenly Court.

When they reached the Heavenly Court, it was empty and lifeless, forming a stark contrast to the bustling Earth Court they had passed. Fang Yan was intrigued but didn’t inquire, merely following Elder Wang into a smaller room for an audience.

"Elder Shi, please step out." Elder Wang’s voice was gentle yet penetrating, and upon his words, an old man with a somewhat disheveled appearance, dressed in a greased and glossy gray robe, emerged—it was the Resident Elder of the Heavenly Court, a contrast to the prior composed elders, brimming with character.

"Elder Wang, what brings you here today?" Elder Shi was immensely surprised to see Elder Wang, questioning him since Elder Wang rarely visited the Heavenly Court across years, unexpected for him to show up today.

"I’m here to bring you someone, nurture him well." Elder Wang replied with a smile to Elder Shi.

Upon hearing Elder Wang’s words, Elder Shi immediately turned his gaze toward Fang Yan. Upon discerning Fang Yan was at the Earth Covering Realm peak, Elder Shi expressed great displeasure toward Elder Wang, asking, "Elder Wang, what do you take this place for, sending any person here? What’s the purpose of bringing an Earth Covering Realm peak brat here?"

Looking at Fang Yan, his tone betrayed disdain. Indeed, he perceived Fang Yan as someone sent through connections, having no regard for Fang Yan. The disciples here in the Heavenly Court were at the Heaven Flipping Realm late-stage and beyond, undeniably the geniuses among geniuses in the Divine Sword Sect. Bringing an Earth Covering Realm peak youth was a joke; he had no time to teach such individuals, considering it a complete waste.

Elder Wang heard Elder Shi say this, and immediately laughed. Then he looked at Elder Shi and said casually, "Have you ever seen a young lad who can skillfully execute the second move of the Divine Sword Heaven-Eroding Arts at the Earth Covering Realm? He is the one!"

Initially, Elder Shi looked down on Fang Yan. But upon hearing Elder Wang’s words, his eyes almost popped out of his head. Among the disciples here, there are some who can’t execute it skillfully, yet this young lad can. Is this true or false? If it’s true, then this young lad is indeed a genius!

"Is this true?" Elder Shi could not contain himself any longer and asked Elder Wang seriously, needing to clarify whether Elder Wang was joking.

"When have I ever lied to you?" Elder Wang replied with a smile.

"Excellent! I will take him under my wing. I never thought I, Shi Kuohai, would have the chance to mentor such a genius. I’m thrilled, truly thrilled!" Hearing Elder Wang’s confirmation, Elder Shi shouted excitedly, showing how delightful his mood was.

After saying this, without another word, he dragged Fang Yan into the room, leaving Fang Yan momentarily stunned, wondering if this man had a screw loose. As Fang Yan was pondering these matters, Elder Wang’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Elder Shi is a pure person, and I trust you understand my meaning. Under his guidance, you can improve rapidly. Hopefully, you will soon break through to the Human Immortal Realm, showing those old fellows what true genius is."

Fang Yan glanced back at the departing Elder Wang, nodded, then followed Elder Shi into the room.

"Young man, what’s your name?"

"Fang Yan."

"Good name. Starting now, forget the Divine Sword Heaven-Eroding Arts."

"Forget it?"

"Yes, from now on, you will practice my spell. I will teach you the Nine Suns Suppression Heaven Art!"

"Nine Suns Sky-Shaking Technique? Is it a spell of the Divine Sword Sect?"

"Of course, and it’s the top-level spell of the Divine Sword Sect. Currently, within the sect, including myself, only five people know this spell!"

"Can the two spells be practiced together?"

"You can manage it?"

"Of course, I’m practicing the Dominating Heaven Divine Art of the Fang Family and the Divine Sword Heaven-Eroding Arts together right now!"

"You... how can you do that..."

"I don’t know, I just did it..."

...

The two talked in the room for a full two hours. After speaking with Fang Yan, Shi Kuohai felt extremely depressed, never imagining he would encounter someone even more monstrous than himself. You should know that Shi Kuohai is not an ordinary person. Despite his current appearance, he was once the most talented in the Divine Sword Sect, considered the most likely successor to the Founding Ancestor of the Sect.

But the prodigious talent he possessed at the age of twenty-seven had already reached an attempt at the Earth Immortal Realm. During a trial, an accident occurred, and upon returning, all the Gang Qi in his body dissipated, and his meridians were destroyed. No one knows what happened. Although his injuries healed afterward, his cultivation speed slowed, losing the glory of the past. It took nearly a hundred years for him to gradually recover and become an elder of the Heavenly Court. Now, there are few who know all of this about him. This is precisely why Elder Wang arranged for Fang Yan to enter the Heavenly Court.

During the conversation with Shi Kuohai, Fang Yan also felt that this old man was not as simple as he appeared. Fang Yan looked at Shi Kuohai with newfound respect because the old man brought up things Fang Yan had never even heard of. As they talked, they both felt a sense of regret for not meeting sooner.