Breakthrough Beyond Expectations, Shocking Everyone!

Ning Fan's weakness was not feigned. Three consecutive dual cultivation sessions had indeed hollowed out his body. The physical toll of three spread-out sessions could not be compared to the intense drain of enduring three back-to-back.

To put it simply.

If a martial artist at the third layer of the Profound Extreme Realm punched Ning Fan in the chest, waited a day to punch him again, and then waited another day for a third strike.

He might be perfectly fine.

But if that same third-layer Profound Extreme Realm martial artist delivered three rapid punches-bang, bang, bang-all at once, he would likely cough up blood and suffer broken ribs on the spot.

The principle was exactly the same.

"Husband."

Yun Qingyao helped Ning Fan up, caught between tears and laughter. The tears stemmed from heartache over his current weakened state. As for the laughter?

There was no need to explain.

Yun Qingyao supported Ning Fan as they left the cave dwelling. Along the way, Ning Fan leaned his entire weight against her body, relying on her support to move forward.

Because of the ongoing wager.

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao had undeniably become the absolute focus of the Yin Yang Divine Sect disciples. The moment the two stepped out of their cave dwelling, they attracted countless gazes.

Especially after seeing Ning Fan in such a state, the observing disciples found it exceedingly strange.

"Did he cultivate a bit too hard?"

"Huh??"

"How many times did they dual cultivate? Twice, thrice, four times?"

"Who knows."

"Still, if I could dual cultivate with Ning Fan's Dao Companion just once, I would willingly let my realm fall!"

"..."

A chorus of murmurs echoed around them. With the continuous chatter trailing behind, Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao arrived at the five-way crossroad.

This was the intersection leading to the five main peaks.

Last time, Ning Fan had been accosted here by the Yin Yang Peak Master, Gui Yazi, who invoked his snatching privilege. Naturally, this crossroad became the designated place to witness the trial's outcome.

Ten disciples from the five main peaks were stationed here on standby.

They were merely waiting for Ning Fan to arrive.

Once he did, they would immediately notify the prominent figures of their respective peaks to come and witness the results.

When the disciples of the main peaks saw Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao appear, looks of astonishment surfaced on their faces. The reason was simple: there were still nearly twelve hours left before the first trial's deadline. What was Ning Fan doing here so early!?

Was he forfeiting!?

No one could have possibly imagined that Ning Fan's realm had already reached the third layer of the Profound Extreme Realm. Even if Ning Fan had completed his breakthrough right at the final deadly deadline, everyone would have secretly praised him, marveling at his heaven-defying aptitude.

Completing the trial's objective a full day in advance?

That was simply impossible.

"Senior Brothers, please invite the Peak Masters to show themselves."

Ning Fan spoke out.

"Hm?"

Hearing Ning Fan's words, the Yin Yang Peak Talent Scout was the first to furrow his brows. He glared at Ning Fan with displeasure and issued a stern warning.

"Ning Fan, the Peak Masters are all occupied with great matters. They have no time to amuse you. If you wish to forfeit, merely stating it to us will suffice."

"If there is nothing else, please go back."

The Yin Yang Peak Talent Scout waved his hand as he spoke, appearing highly impatient.

"Please invite the Peak Masters to show themselves."

"To witness the outcome of the disciple snatching trial."

Ning Fan repeated in a calm tone.

"Fine. I would like to see just what you expect the Peak Masters to witness."

The Yin Yang Peak Talent Scout cast a sidelong glance at Ning Fan.

Then he brought out a communication jade pendant.

The disciples from the other main peaks similarly withdrew their communication jade pendants, passing the message back to their respective peaks. Moments later, several figures streaked across the horizon.

It was the Peak Masters of the five main peaks.

"Is there not still a day left before the trial deadline?"

Gui Yazi frowned the moment he appeared.

When he first received the news of Ning Fan's appearance, Gui Yazi thought he had misremembered the time. But after a moment of consideration, he was certain.

Ning Fan was indeed a full day early.

"Ning Fan."

"You did not summon us Peak Masters here to forfeit, did you? To concede, you need only tell the disciples. Our arrival is meant to witness the final results of the trial."

A Peak Master whom Ning Fan did not recognize spoke up.

"..."

The Changming Peak Master also stared at Ning Fan, a trace of worry floating onto her face. She likewise had no idea what medicine Ning Fan was selling in his gourd by calling them out so early.

Ning Fan cupped his fists in greeting toward the Changming Peak Master, then spoke respectfully.

"This disciple requests the Peak Masters to witness the outcome."

"Oh?"

"Hm?"

Several surprised murmurs sounded from the Peak Masters. They hadn't expected this Ning Fan to actually want them to witness his trial outcome.

Could it be...

A wild guess sprouted in the minds of the various Peak Masters, but a moment later, they shook their heads, tossing the absurd thought away.

They had only just heard from their disciples.

Ning Fan had comprehended a Yellow-grade technique a mere day ago. With only a day and a half passing since then, could Ning Fan have truly broken through two minor realms to reach the third layer of the Profound Extreme Realm!?

Impossible.

If that were true, his talent would be outrageously absurd, making the years of cultivation spent by the other disciples look as if they had been lived by dogs.

"Fetch the Spirit-Testing Jade Orbs."

Gui Yazi waved his hand. The Yin Yang Peak Talent Scout immediately brought forward the Spirit-Testing Jade Orbs, presenting them before Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao.

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao each picked up a Spirit-Testing Jade Orb.

They began to pour their spiritual power into them.

The Spirit-Testing Jade Orbs flared with spiritual light. First came crimson, which then vanished, transforming into an orange-yellow glow. The orange-yellow light did not halt but gradually deepened, indicating that Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao were no longer at the first layer of the Profound Extreme Realm.

"This light... they've reached the second layer of the Profound Extreme Realm."

"Second layer, mid-stage."

"Second layer, late stage."

"Could it be!?"

"..."

As the orange light deepened, everyone present stared, utterly dumbfounded. Could Ning Fan have actually completed the trial task a full day in advance!?

What????

Was this real?

Giving the crowd no time to process their shock, the orange light climbed even higher, abruptly revealing a clear phantom of bright yellow.

"Profound Extreme Realm, third layer!"

"The third layer!!"

"Just what kind of monstrous talent is this? He broke through two minor realms in a mere two days-is he even human!?"

"..."

A cry of shock rang out, voicing exactly what everyone was thinking.

At this moment.

No one dared to question the legitimacy of Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao freely choosing their peak. With such terrifying aptitude, even if they bypassed the selection process to enter Yin Yang Peak, or were instantly made Chief Disciple candidates, the crowd would find it perfectly justified, leaving no room for a shred of doubt.

Terrifying!!

Such aptitude could only be described as terrifying!

Yet, just as everyone was reeling in shock.

The spiritual light of the Spirit-Testing Jade Orbs continued to change. The bright yellow glow had initially been somewhat faint, but in the next second, it became blindingly clear. Like a radiant pearl wrapped in an orange-yellow shell, it projected two distinct, overlapping layers of light.

Silence.

Dead silence.

The entire area grew so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared dead-set at the Spirit-Testing Jade Orb in Ning Fan's hand, their breathing turning increasingly rapid.

"This color..."

"Does that mean Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao haven't just broken through to the third layer of the Profound Extreme Realm, but directly to the mid-stage!?"

"Huh???"

"They overfulfilled..."

"the trial's requirements!?"

"..."

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