Stronger from Earth-Chapter 161: Departure

Coughing lightly, He Fang didn't know whether having such a disciple would make him live longer or shorter. If the disciple achieved fast cultivation with accomplishments, naturally, it would bring him prestige.

But this constant surprise and frequent headaches were quite taxing on him.

"A bit too quick, give me another ten or eight days.

After absorbing the Celestial Fate Source, the cultivation speed does indeed accelerate, which is common knowledge among people. However, breaking through a great realm still requires at least a month.

If you break the record, it should become a story proclaimed by the Mountain Gate. If you want fame, break through quickly and set a record. If not, endure a while longer."

He Fang advised, having imparted his experience to Wang Xuan, but the choice was Wang Xuan's to make.

"Oh, then I'll wait. People fear fame like pigs fear being fattened, and the tallest tree in the woods gets destroyed first. With my meager cultivation, I'm no match for a single slap from an Alien Race strongman, better not to be too conspicuous."

Wang Xuan responded.

Being held as a model by the Mountain Gate and becoming an exemplar for all to admire?

Don't even think about it! Under the spotlight, where's my privacy?

The thought of countless people watching him, and every Alien Race wanting to target him, quickly dispelled any notion of glory.

Getting rich quietly, isn't this a better path?

Wang Xuan couldn't help but recall his past. From twelve to twenty-four, his cultivation level only slightly shifted with no breakthrough in the great realms.

But in the recent half-year, he leaped from the Muscle Training Realm to the Blood Exchange Realm, and then from the Blood Exchange Realm to the Peak of Innate.

He wasn't clear if anyone had crossed eight or nine great realms within half a year. Perhaps there were, but their foundations couldn't be as solid as his.

Regardless of the speed of his cultivation, his foundation remained outstanding among his peers, without sacrificing the quality of his base for speed.

The existence of the accelerator was his secret.

The Dragon Mountain incident twelve years ago caused changes in his body, and there's undoubtedly an enormous secret within it related to the origin of the accelerator, which is also his secret.

Therefore, he didn't want people probing into his past and discovering his anomalies.

"If within a year I rise from Body Refining Realm to Earth Immortal level, such talent is likely seen by the Alien Race as a necessary target for assassination.

Only the enhancement of power to a level feared by all would deter anyone from coveting his strength and secrets."

Wang Xuan knew he had to hide his secrets, making sure not to appear too abnormal among the Mountain Gate disciples, and he needed to think about how to acquire Source Power points.

With his cultivation level increasing, the consumption of Source Power was becoming an enormous number each time, and in the future, his worry might not be the speed of cultivation but the lack of Source Power.

"Strive to accumulate Source Power points, and after returning to the Mountain Gate, find a way to recycle defective Celestial Treasures to see if there can be a stable income in the future.

Ideally, stay at the Mountain Gate, endure through one's weaker phases, keep low for decades, and only come out after becoming a Celestial Immortal or even a True Immortal."

Thinking about these matters, Wang Xuan felt troubled. Troubling over finding Source Power, acting inconspicuous despite being outstanding was another burden.

Three days passed quickly, and Wang Xuan piloted Starship Zero, heading north with Su Xiaowei, towards the northern regions of the Divine Land where the Precious Light Temple was located.

Immortal Martial Mountain was in the Shu Region, while Celestial Sword Mountain was in the east, forming a relatively stable triangle among the three Lands of Immortal in the Divine Land.

His private starship, though not as massive as an interstellar battleship, was exquisite and luxurious, with facilities more comfortable than a villa, including many entertainment options.

Traveling thousands of miles from south to north didn't take long at the speed of the starship, even at a slow ten times sonic speed, it only took one to two hours.

The Precious Light Temple was well-known by the world, located in the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain, where countless Buddhist Sect devotees came for pilgrimage, worshipping the Buddha statues, and more so to witness the divine manifestation.

Yet few knew its exact location or how to enter, as the Precious Light Temple seemed to exist in an Otherworldly Space, where entering without guidance was as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Millions of devotees scattered throughout the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain, traversing nearly every inch of land, knowing the temple was there but unable to find it.

No matter how luxurious, no matter the technological marvel of the starship, it didn't make the little girl any more lively; she wasn't concerned with these things at all.

Standing in the cockpit, a large screen projected the scenery ahead in three dimensions, offering a panoramic view of the beauty within hundreds of miles.

No matter how much resistance, the approach to the Precious Light Temple grew inevitable.

"Xiaowei, I've already contacted your senior brother Ming Jing; someone will greet us at the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain. Senior Puji should return from the outer regions soon, so there's no need for you to worry.

Senior Puji holds a high status at the Precious Light Temple, and many dream of becoming his disciple. With him, many matters will be taken care of for you.

If you have any requests, you can speak with the senior. You're young, and the elders will be more accommodating to you.

The Precious Light Temple will become your other home, an opportunity rather than a hardship."

Wang Xuan considered himself a bit nagging, understanding the young girl's apprehension. Being in an unfamiliar place without familiar faces naturally made one feel uneasy.

With Senior Puji's care and the presence of senior brothers and sisters, they would likely show her care, allowing her to adapt in a matter of days.

Adaptation turns into habit, and habit becomes second nature.

From an ordinary school to the Precious Light Temple, where even the earthly favored ones are merely common, once one gets used to it, the real journey begins.

"Oh." The little girl responded listlessly.

To her, the most unhappy days in history were concentrated in this month, especially today.

Not long after, the starship landed, and the two stepped out. They were dozens of miles away from the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain, but to reach the serene Buddhist Holy Land, they could only venture by foot.

Toward the Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain, the scenery mostly featured green plants, farmers living in peace, enjoying the tranquility of rural life.

For them, the chaos of the city was far less appealing than the serene hills and lush waters.

Cattle, fruit trees, golden crops, and the primitive wild forests.

The path wasn't an ordinary path, as Wang Xuan felt the mysterious force beneath his feet, impervious to weather and human destruction.

The smooth and clean trail saw one person after another walking, even with devotees prostrating with every step, bringing only dry food and water, measuring hundreds or even thousands of miles from their hometowns to here with their bodies.

Their devotion cannot be overly described as anything less than pure.

Nobody thought them foolish, nor believed they wasted their time. Compared to the secular people, their spirits found refuge, becoming purer and more peaceful.

For them, purifying their spirits was the greatest reward, indifferent to the body's hardships, simply feeling at peace spiritually meant they could live their lives calmly.

Some elders with good mindsets didn't pay attention to health practices nor enjoyed good treatment, even smoking and drinking, yet lived for a century.

The destiny of long-lived individuals varied widely, as did their statuses, environments, and yet they shared a common feature: a positive mindset.

The mental power influencing the physique is an acknowledged fact.

People who are constantly unhappy, with too many distractions, are prone to die prematurely, fall sick, or even suffer sudden death, making longevity difficult.

Thus, living happily is paramount; joy is more important than anything else in life.

Unfortunately, despite understanding this principle, achieving it is exceedingly difficult, as half one's life weaves through a tangled web of worldly complexities.