Stronger from Earth

"How come? Fellow Daoist is too courteous." Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable glanced around and had everyone accept the gifts.

The gifts for the people of Celestial Sword Mountain were considered a proper return, while the ones for Wang Xuan were exceptionally generous.

Among them were rare treasures collected by the Dragon Race and many copies of Cultivation Techniques, which wouldn’t ordinarily be taken out by the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest.

Just as Wang Xuan was about to decline, Long Chengdao stopped him.

He solemnly said, "The Immortal Martial Taoist has shown great kindness and virtue to the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest. If we don’t express this in some way, it truly wouldn’t sit right with me. Please accept them."

Seeing the genuine intent from the other party, Wang Xuan declined briefly but eventually accepted.

Compared to the previous hustle and bustle, the City of Ten Thousand Beasts was now almost deserted. Not only had the cultivators who had come to join in on the excitement left, but many original inhabitants had temporarily departed due to safety issues.

Strolling in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, Wang Xuan encountered the teachers and students of Federation University.

"Master." Wang Tiantian ran forward from the front of the crowd.

It was not easy for her to find a master, and when that Abyssal Master Immortal appeared, she almost thought she would become a loner once more.

Fortunately, her master returned safely.

Wang Xuan smiled and patted her head, "You weren’t hurt, were you?"

"No." Wang Tiantian replied.

She once again scrutinized her master; honestly, it was a bit hard to get used to having her master change from the revered old Longevity Taoist to the Immortal Martial Taoist, who was younger than herself.

Behind her, the teachers and students of Federation University looked at Wang Tiantian with envy. To be so fortunate as to have an Immortal Martial Taoist as a master was indeed an immense blessing.

Li Taichu bowed and said, "Would the Immortal Martial Taoist have time to visit Federation University? Our students revere you to the utmost, dreaming of the day they might meet you and receive your guidance."

"Indeed, we all consider you a role model, striving to practice diligently every day in hopes of one day being like you, standing firm for Earth Civilization."

The students’ eyes sparkled with excitement, their faces flushed, unable to tear their gaze away from Wang Xuan.

"I’m currently occupied with matters and fear I won’t be able to make the time to visit." Wang Xuan expressed slightly apologetically.

The students’ admiration and respect were undeniably sincere and heartfelt. Anyone could feel them, but unfortunately, he was genuinely busy at present.

The old professor Liu Zhu caught up and asked, "Taoist, was the Longevity Taoist truly you?"

In the heart of a research fanatic like him, the Longevity Taoist, who also studied bloodline power, was more intriguing than the Immortal Martial Taoist.

"Yes, indeed." Wang Xuan could see that the old professor wished to discuss research issues extensively but his own interest wasn’t as great.

"Meeting chance is fate; allow me to gift you all something."

Wang Xuan used the Creation Immortal Source as a driving force to cast a Blessing Spell on the group of Federation University teachers and students, to enhance their Life Essence.

Everyone sat cross-legged, activating their Cultivation Techniques to welcome this precious blessing.

"We will meet again." Wang Xuan took the opportunity to bid farewell and leave.

Before departing, he flicked his fingers, sending a ray of light into Professor Liu Zhu’s Sea of Consciousness. It was the bloodline technique from Diyang Wushuang’s collection—should he comprehend it, it’s likely the professor will make many inventive contributions to the world.

Granting blessings and delivering Secret Techniques were mere acts of kindness for him, a small gesture for the benefit of the world—why not?

Moreover, he suffered no loss; the seeds of kindness sown now will bloom and bear fruit in the future.

Wang Xuan could feel that he was drawing closer to the World Will and essence, which would make his cultivation proceed more smoothly.

In the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, Cheating Snake, Crab Boss, and other demons were now drinking and bragging with a group of friends, sharing their recent extraordinary adventures.

"Do you know when that Immortal Martial Taoist entered the City of Ten Thousand Beasts? Hehe, not only do we know, we had the fortune to accompany the Immortal Martial Taoist!" Cheating Snake beamed with pride.

Hearing this, the group of Celestial Demons and Earth Demons were envious—how come they didn’t have such luck?

"Tell us more!" urged the demons.

Octopus gesticulated wildly, "The Immortal Martial Taoist acts very mysteriously, so at first, he transformed into the Dragon Wood Taoist, and it was us who brought him in."

As they spoke, they reenacted the scenes from that time; everyone watched with astonishment.

Crab Boss said, "The Immortal Martial Taoist is gentle; not only did he give us gifts, but he also took us to the VIP seats at the Judgment Assembly."

He vividly recounted the events of that day, so excited that his large pincers nearly shook loose.

From a distance, observing this, Wang Xuan smiled; he hadn’t expected a chance encounter to leave such a lasting impression.

With a casual flick of his finger, streams of white light flew toward several demons, merging into their bodies.

This small gift should assist their cultivation significantly. As long as they live long enough, they will meet again someday.

Wang Xuan, along with his disciple Tiantian, departed, heading toward Sea City, and received a voice transmission from Sect Leader Hong Xuanji on the way:

"Are you interested in the Dharma Gate ’Heart Spirit Demon Scripture’ of the Abyssal Master?"

After slaying that Immortal’s clone, Hong Xuanji had excavated the complete text of this Cultivation Technique, including parts of the Immortal Domain.

Wang Xuan was extremely astonished, for he had practiced this Cultivation Technique years ago and found it quite helpful to himself back then.

However, it was a pity that it lacked follow-up content at that time, and as his Realm elevated afterward, he was forced to abandon it.

"Let me take a look." Wang Xuan received the ’Heart Spirit Demon Scripture,’ an Immortal-level Cultivation Technique.

This Cultivation Technique might not be the ultimate, but it’s rare in its focus on cultivating Mental Power, and the cultivation approach is quite unique, providing significant insight.

While comprehending the Sword Intent given by the Unparalleled Sword Immortal, he concurrently extrapolated the future scenes of the Heart Spirit Demon Scripture and soon reached Sea City.

His wife Lin Cheng, holding their child, saw Wang Xuan had returned, and with concern mixed with a hint of reproach, said, "You weren’t hurt, were you? The child and I were very worried about you."

"Sorry." Wang Xuan took Wang Zhu from Lin Cheng’s arms, tossed him to Hongze, and embraced his wife tightly.

Held by Hongze, Wang Zhu didn’t cry or fuss; he merely tugged at his clothes, startlingly strong for his small arms.

"Master, is this my third junior sister?" Hongze looked at Wang Tiantian and said.

Wang Xuan pointed at Hongze and Zhang Han, "This is your senior brother Hongze, second senior brother Zhang Han."

Then he introduced Wang Tiantian, "This is your third junior sister, Wang Tiantian, a Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python in the Grotto Void Realm."

The three disciples were curious about one another, clearly puzzled by how Hongze and Zhang Han, with lower cultivation levels and younger ages, were senior brothers, while Wang Tiantian, having higher cultivation and older age, ranked third due to entering later.

Wang Xuan instructed, "You should care for each other, frequently consult me on cultivation matters, and if I’m unavailable, ask Tiantian or find your teacher. For Mountain Gate affairs, Tiantian, you should consult your senior lady and Hongze as they are more familiar with the intricacies."

They all nodded in agreement.

They understood that their cultivation levels and ages differed significantly for now, but in the years to come, the differences would matter less.

Once preparations were complete, Wang Xuan, accompanied by his wife, child, and disciples, as well as several Immortal Martial True Inheritors, headed straight for the Realm Gate at the bottom of the East Sea.

He was now entering the Canglan Realm.