The Record of True Insights not only resolved Yao Santu’s challenge in crafting his inner cave but also granted the Yang Family a fresh comprehensive inheritance.
Chen Yang felt deeply satisfied with the inheritance he’d secured, believing his year of effort had paid off.
As the secret realm’s inheritance was bestowed, Yao Santu and the newly forged long-handled curved saber were transported back to the Artifact Towers’ square.
“It’s San Tu!”
The three elders hurried over the moment Yao Santu appeared.
Zhu Yan and Kong Wudong had already exited earlier, leaving Yao Santu as the last within the secret realm.
Since the Secret Realm of Hundred Refinements prevented disciples from stalling, Yao Santu’s delayed emergence implied he’d crafted a higher-tier artifact during the forging phase.
Both Zhu Yan and Kong Wudong had produced superior-quality magical tools at the early-stage Gathering Qi.
The next tier could only be a superior-quality magical tool!
This staggering outcome surpassed the elders’ wildest hopes.
“Greetings, elders.”
Yao Santu bowed hastily as the three approached. They helped him rise gently, their faces brimming with warmth.
“Well done, San Tu!”
“San Tu, may we inspect your creation?”
“Certainly, elders.”
Yao Santu passed them the long-handled curved saber.
A single glance sent shock rippling through the elders.
“This… this is a spiritual treasure!”
“No doubt—a superior-quality spiritual treasure at early-stage Gathering Qi!”
“Its quality level is outstanding!”
After verifying the saber’s attributes, the elders’ gazes shifted entirely. Their fond expressions now mirrored doting grandparents admiring a cherished grandchild.
As they opened their mouths to invite Yao Santu as their apprentice, a voice boomed from above:
“Bring him to me.”
The elders immediately straightened, bowing toward the source. “At once, Sect Master.”
Under the envious stares of new disciples, Yao Santu was escorted to the Artifact Towers’ main hall.
There, he met Ma Yongsheng—head of the Tiger-Chasing division and a Spirit Communication Realm weapon refiner.
After appraising the saber and Yao Santu’s condition, Ma Yongsheng took him as a direct disciple.
In a single day, Yao Santu rose from a lowly forging room assistant to the Sect Master’s direct disciple.
The whirlwind shift left him dazed. Only when the elders nudged him did he snap to his senses and perform the formal bow.
Ma Yongsheng then healed Yao Santu’s lingering injuries and issued a Sect Master’s decree, finalizing the arrangement.
As Yao Santu returned to his small courtyard to pack, the two young helpers who’d previously assisted him came to visit.
Their address for him had shifted from "Brother Santu" to "Senior Brother Yao" now.
After the Sect Master’s decree spread, everyone in the Artifact Towers learned Yao Santu had become the Sect Master’s direct disciple.
After offering congratulations, the two individuals began to look hesitant.
Yao Santu guessed their thoughts immediately. "I remember your help this past year," he said proactively. "If you ever need assistance, come find me – I’ll return your kindness."
The pair left cheerfully after hearing this.
Yao Santu understood their behavior without resentment. When they’d helped him before, they’d never imagined he’d rise so suddenly. Their visit now was simply human nature.
While checking his pockets before departure, Yao Santu froze.
"Senior Immortal Stone?"
Chen Yang, who should’ve been in his pocket, had vanished.
He searched the entire room frantically but found nothing. Then the elderly voice echoed in his mind again:
"Our meeting was fate. Cultivate well here – we’ll reunite when the time comes."
Yao Santu fell to his knees, tears dripping onto the earthen floor. "Your teachings changed my destiny. I’ll cultivate diligently and never disappoint you!"
That night, waste carts carried discarded stones from the Artifact Towers northward. None noticed the wisp of gray smoke escaping into the darkness.
*
Songshan Yang Family
The Noble Family Order transformed both mountain and foothills over the year. The forbidden area now had doubled-sized courtyards with new walls and gardens. Each main courtyard boasted a White Jade Pavilion – the tallest representing absent prodigy Yang Lingrui.
Two mountain paths now wound up Song Mountain’s flanks. Yang Family cultivators stayed busy hosting constant visitors, forcing Old Yu to remain and assist Yang Lingqing. The dynasty’s gifted treasure building provided crucial lodging space.
Northern bank villages now rivaled Willow Leaf and Baishi towns, bearing "Chongyang Village" plaques. Southern villages renovated facilities and connected to official roads. The Yang Family became Wangyue’s southern hub, their four affiliated families rising dramatically in status.
Though their leaders were only early-stage Gathering Qi cultivators, even full-level cultivators now treated them respectfully. The Wei Family saw particular attention after Wei Xinqing’s engagement to Yang Lingshu – gift-bearers nearly broke their gate. But Master Wei Zhongyun refused all presents, knowing their status depended wholly on the main family.
Chen Yang avoided the commotion, taking Yang Yuanhong deep into Song Mountain to create a hidden cave. This served both as retreat and training ground. Despite Chen Yang’s suppression efforts, Yang Yuanhong reached Fifth Level cultivation within the year.
Combining his father Yang Linghu’s technique insights with natural talent, Yang Yuanhong mastered both the Force Technique’s Eighth Level and Yang Lingrui’s Mayfly Illusion Technique. His physical gifts let him instinctively perform Mayfly Steps despite limited theoretical understanding.
When practicing illusionary bodies, Yang Yuanhong simply alternated extreme motion and stillness, generating phantom forms through raw speed. Watching this, Chen Yang marveled: "Extreme physical talent truly breaks all rules!"
Yang Yuanhong now surpassed Old Yu. Even Yang Lingshu without Spiritual Manipulation would struggle against him. With his companion phenomenon activated, he might challenge Spiritual Manipulation users too. Only Yang Lingrui could fully suppress him currently.
Testing revealed Yang Yuanhong’s limits: at Fifth Level, he could slay late-stage cultivators and tear apart full-level opponents. Unleashing all abilities, he possessed combat strength to slay Great Clan Relatives.
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