Chapter 1401: Ten Thousand Years of Teaching

"The Primordial Divine Turtle passes through the Chaotic Mist Area approximately every three million years. At that time, we can enter the large world inside the turtle’s belly using specific methods," Pu Tao said.

"Great, we still have to wait for a few million more years," Xu Fan sighed.

"Do you know the path the Primordial Divine Turtle will take?"

"The Heavenly Merchant Clan said our permissions are insufficient. Once you become a primordial artifact master, we will be able to find out," Pu Tao replied.

"Alright, it looks like the road home is still a distant dream," Xu Fan said wistfully.

On the surface of a lake beyond the Three Thousand Realms, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun sat on a small boat fishing.

"The little crystal ball you gave me is a piece of the energy condensed from that Chaotic Mist Area you fished. While that energy is unique, it doesn’t hold much value," Xu Fan explained.

"However, the Chaotic Mist Area where that crystal ball comes from has a connection to me, so I may have to visit that place in the future," Xu Fan said.

"Since it has a connection to you, Big Brother Xu, it seems it wasn’t a waste to catch it. In the future, if I catch something from that Chaotic Mist Area, I’ll let you see it first," Wang Yulun said with a smile.

Xu Fan nodded, looking at the fully restored Wang Yulun.

"Are you going out again soon?"

"I’m not going out anymore. I want to take my confidantes and children and focus on training."

"We absolutely can’t wander around the Chaotic Mist Area until we reach a level of self-protection," Wang Yulun said, recalling the moment when the Chaotic Great Saint’s pupils constricted.

"I still have to thank you, Big Brother Xu, for the Xuanhuang escape treasure you gave me," Wang Yulun expressed his gratitude again.

"Because of your situation, I had Pu Tao upgrade all the escape treasures in the treasury," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"In the future, if you encounter such a situation again, your thoughts can directly activate them."

Xu Fan placed great importance on escape treasures that pertain to life and death.

"The treasures you have, Big Brother Xu, are wonderful, but it’s better to rely on my own strength. That way, I won’t trouble you," Wang Yulun said as he directly raised his fishing rod, pulling out a yellow-tailed fish.

"Big Brother Xu, I can now fish freely."

Wang Yulun placed the yellow-tailed fish into a designated small world.

"Congratulations! Your long-cherished wish has finally been fulfilled," Xu Fan said happily, remembering how many times he had seen Wang Yulun with a frustrated expression when he couldn’t catch any fish.

"This is something I discovered after encountering that Chaotic Great Saint," Wang Yulun said as he cast his fishing rod again, the fishing hook piercing into the unknown void.

Feeling the special wave, Xu Fan knew his good brother had begun to work.

"Do you want me to support you with some Primordial Purple Qi crystals? I see you haven’t found anything good lately," Xu Fan asked.

"No need; after I returned, Xiangchi gave me quite a few good things. It’s enough," Wang Yulun said, and his expression clearly brightened at the mention of it.

"Good," Xu Fan nodded.

In a private room within the underground space, Xu Fan was analyzing the system runic sphere in the spirit space.

Looking at the degrading system runic sphere, Xu Fan’s expression relaxed.

"Just wait for another 900,000 years, and your true form will be revealed to me. I wonder if it will hold the truth I seek."

As the system runic sphere degraded, Xu Fan gained a deeper understanding of the entire system. He was confident that as long as he passed the next million years steadily, the system wouldn’t undergo any drastic changes.

"The Chaotic Great Saint level is definitely the limit of this system," Xu Fan stated firmly, watching the spinning system runic sphere. After detecting the system’s boundaries, a hint of disappointment arose in his heart. With his current talent and understanding, the highest he could aspire to was the Chaotic Great Saint level. Anything beyond that seemed like a layer of fog to him.

"Actually, reaching the Chaotic Great Saint level is enough. Trying to go beyond that might lead to trouble," Xu Fan thought.

He had explored the entire history of the Chaotic Mist Area through Pu Tao’s database. In this endless timeline spanning countless eras, the peak of the Chaotic Mist Area consisted of thirteen top powerful families within the chaotic centers and nine Great God or Demon Empires. Throughout history, there were always 22 leaders among powerful beings, and while there were occasional shifts, the number never exceeded 22.

Xu Fan felt that if he wanted to become one of these leaders, he would need to replace one of the existing 22. Just as this thought crossed his mind, a sudden feeling of being watched swept through his soul, only to vanish moments later.

"Damn, overthinking will get me into trouble," Xu Fan muttered in annoyance. It seemed his thought had been noticed by the consciousness of the Chaotic Mist Area.

"Guess I can’t let my mind wander too much in the future," Xu Fan remarked.

"With over 900,000 years left, it’s time to enter seclusion. But first, I need to settle some sect matters," Xu Fan pondered.

"Pu Tao, inform all sect disciples. I will teach for ten thousand years. Have all disciples outside of seclusion come to listen."

He thought that since the Hidden Spirit Sect was now advancing toward the Great Saint level, why not push this forward before his seclusion? By teaching for ten thousand years, Xu Fan was confident he could help 40% of the sect’s disciples reach the Great Saint level. After spending several hundred thousand years in seclusion, those disciples would likely reach the peak Great Saint level. By then, Xu Fan felt he could achieve anything with just a word.

"As you wish, Master," Pu Tao replied, sending the message to the entire sect.

Disciples from the Hidden Spirit Sect, Outer Sect, and Hidden Moon Sect all received the news.

"Grand Elder, ten thousand years of teaching!"

"Finally! I knew the Grand Elder would teach before I advanced to Great Saint!"

"Some say I’ll never go beyond the Saint level, but I don’t believe it. I’ll use these ten thousand years to prove them wrong!"

As Pu Tao’s message spread, Yuan Lord and Lord of the Demon Domain soon received the news. In the guest hall, the two exchanged awkward glances with Xu Fan.

"I’m teaching to help my sect disciples reach the Great Saint level. As top-tier Great Saints, you two don’t need to attend," Xu Fan said, observing their humble demeanor.

"Xu the Divine Master, could we pay to attend? The chaotic wide road is blocking me, and I hope your teachings might give me some insight," Lord of the Demon Domain said.

"Yes, I’m also at a final push. Xu the Divine Master, please help us!" Yuan Lord added.

"Fine, you can listen. But don’t overly absorb the Dao rhyme I reveal during my teaching," Xu Fan decided to let them stay.

Just then, Wan Chuan arrived, adding another person to the guest hall.

"Xu the Divine Master, please accept this small token of my appreciation."