Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 36: Is He Actually Serious?

"What’s going on with this kid? Why is he going in the opposite direction? Didn’t you give him the map?"

Ning Canghai looked at the direction Ye Xiaofan was heading, full of questions.

When others cross the region of Star Moon City, they all head towards the Divine Sword Sect. That route is much shorter, allowing them to reach the designated spot quickly and avoid any unforeseen delays.

But this kid is doing the opposite, going away from the Divine Sword Sect. Ning Canghai seriously doubted, "Does this kid not know how to read a map? Or did he take the map upside down?"

Mu Yan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this remark. If this were true, it would really be a joke.

However, Mu Yan quickly realized something.

"No, this direction can also lead to the Divine Sword Sect. I know a route, although it’s a bit roundabout, but if he’s willing to spend three months, he can really reach the destination."

After Mu Yan finished speaking, Ning Canghai first frowned slightly, then suddenly realized, "Three months? Are you saying to pass through the outskirts of the Soul Beast Forest and then turn from the northeast direction?"

If they proceed this way, not only will it significantly lengthen the journey, but they might also face unforeseen dangers.

For example, encountering powerful soul beasts, and if they get lost, it could exceed the time limit, or if any unexpected incidents occur midway, they might also miss the deadline.

"It’s not just the outskirts of the Soul Beast Forest; he wants to get as close to the edge of the central area as possible."

Mu Yan slowly shook his head and continued, "Though this route has the highest danger factor among all routes, Elder Ning, don’t forget that this route is also the fastest way to improve strength, and there was already one person who successfully traversed it." Mu Yan reminded.

Ning Canghai suddenly raised his head, looking shocked, "Are you talking about... the Sword Saint predecessor?"

"Exactly!"

At this remark, a look of surprise flashed across both of their eyes. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Obviously, for Ye Xiaofan to choose this direction, he must have given it considerable thought; otherwise, he wouldn’t have stayed in the room for two whole hours.

In those two hours, this kid was planning his route.

"No wonder the Sword Saint predecessor valued this kid. This kid indeed takes the path less traveled." Mu Yan sighed.

This route wasn’t only taken by the young Dugu Nan during the Sword Saint’s time, but he was the first and the only one to succeed in traversing it without exceeding the time limit.

After the Sword Saint, some unparalleled geniuses also took this path, but either perished in the Soul Beast Forest or exceeded the time limit.

After all, there is a critical point on this route that blocks countless unparalleled geniuses. Unless one is an extraordinarily terrifying genius, it’s practically impossible to pass through there within the timeframe.

While Ning Canghai was filled with emotions, he inexplicably recalled Ye Xiaofan’s words from two hours ago and realized afterwards, "Is this kid really planning to use the experience from the soul beasts to break through to the Profound Sea Realm within three months?"

Mu Yan paused slightly upon hearing this. There really was this possibility. Both had initially thought Ye Xiaofan was simply fantasizing while alone, little did they expect that this kid might actually have such a plan?

But soon, both of them shook their heads again. To leap from the Ninth Layer of Profound Spirit to the Profound Sea in three months is virtually a pipe dream, unless one is a millennium prodigy like Dugu Sword Saint. But how many Dugu Nans are there in this world?

Clearly, it’s not that Mu Yan and Ning Canghai do not wish to believe in this youth, but it’s just too unrealistic. Although this kid has some talent in the Sword Dao, he has not yet reached that level.

During their conversation’s pause.

Ye Xiaofan’s figure was already approaching the horizon’s end.

Seeing this, both Mu Yan and Ning Canghai sighed and reluctantly chose to conceal their presence and follow without letting Ye Xiaofan sense any fluctuations in their aura.

In their view, choosing this direction undoubtedly wasted three months of time.

On the other side.

Ye Xiaofan looked at the looming Primitive Mountain Range at the horizon’s end, recalling the direction Nangong Jianchen took when he left that day.

At that time, he had not yet obtained the complete map of Star Moon City and did not know what this direction represented; he merely assumed that the Divine Sword Sect lay in the direction where Nangong Jianchen departed.

However, after getting the map, he discovered that Nangong Jianchen’s intention coincided with his own.

"Nangong, you are unkind. How can you not share such a good route with me? How can a person be so selfish? You better move quickly; don’t let me catch up."

After muttering to himself for a while, Ye Xiaofan composed himself and headed towards the Soul Beast Forest.

The Soul Beast Forest is just another name for this Primitive Mountain Range. It is not merely a colossal primitive forest but a vast, immeasurable mountain range, sprawling endlessly across the Star Moon City region.

It is said that on the other side of this mountain range lies a Land of Great Evil, which even the Sword Saint Dugu Nan never fully explored.

As time passed.

Mu Yan and Ning Canghai noticed that this kid was in no hurry, almost walking and stopping; he spent most of his time on cultivation, taking three full days just to reach the Soul Beast Forest.

But once he entered the Soul Beast Forest, this kid seemed to be filled with energy, his pace quickening noticeably.

Soon, seven days had flown by.

During these seven days, Ye Xiaofan delved deeper into the Soul Beast Forest. If he wasn’t cultivating, he was battling high-level soul beasts.

And as Ye Xiaofan’s combat encounters increased, Mu Yan and Ning Canghai became more and more astonished.

They noticed that Ye Xiaofan had an incredibly strong ability to learn through imitation; his adaptability and analytical skills were remarkable, with significant improvements in combat experience after every battle.

However, compared to combat time, Ye Xiaofan’s cultivation time was much longer.

Every day his practice duration was almost twenty times his battle time and fifty times his travel time, with eighty percent of his time spent in meditation and training in the "Falling Feather Sword Technique" left by Dugu Nan at the great competition.

This routine made both Mu Yan and Ning Canghai, who had nothing else to do, feel incredibly bored. Every day, aside from various surprises, they watched this guy sit and cultivate, eventually forcing them to start training from a distance themselves.

Time flies, and before long, twenty-one days had passed since Ye Xiaofan entered the Soul Beast Forest.

In those twenty-one days, Mu Yan and Ning Canghai were genuinely shocked by this kid’s extraordinary talent and diligence.

Not only that, but with the "Grass Cutting Sword Technique" and "Sword Break" as his foundation, Ye Xiaofan’s mastery of the "Falling Feather Sword Technique" advanced at lightning speed, leaving Mu Yan and Ning Canghai stunned.

On this night, the twenty-first day.

Mu Yan and Ning Canghai were accompanying Ye Xiaofan from afar during their meditation practice.

Suddenly.

Boom—!

A terrifying wave emerged from the dense forest to the east, startling them both. They exchanged a look and quickly approached.

Concealing themselves in the shadows, they gaped at the sight of Ye Xiaofan sitting cross-legged in the forest, too shocked to speak.

It was only after a long while that Mu Yan swallowed hard and said, "He really did break through to the Tenth Layer. And earlier than he expected, too. It’s only been twenty-one days. Is he... serious?"