Jiang Fan was helpless.
He had no choice but to spar with the Yunyang Master.
He couldn’t exert all his strength, nor could he show weakness too obviously.
Only then could he preserve the dignity of the Yunyang Master.
"Master, forgive me for my offense."
"Thunder Dragon Lightning Leg!"
He performed a move that had been forgotten in the corner of his mind.
Combined with the Ninth Layer of Core Formation cultivation, its power wasn’t strong, but it wasn’t weak either.
The Yunyang Master let out a slight sigh of relief. If this was the extent of his strength, it wasn’t too bad.
"Cloud Flipping Seal!"
She formed a seal with her palms, powerful spiritual power coalescing into a massive illusory seal, crashing down fiercely.
The two forces dissolved against each other.
It was hard to distinguish superiority.
"Again!" Yunyang Master attacked once more.
Jiang Fan could only pretend to go through the motions, endure for another dozen or so moves, and then find a way to feign defeat.
At the entrance of the Pavilion Master Hall.
Watching was Yun Huo, who displayed slight surprise:
"To have Ninth Layer Core Formation cultivation at such a young age."
"Not much different from Ye Banxia."
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master smiled with a hint of pride:
"His name is Jiang Fan."
"A new disciple, came in at the Sixth Level of Core Formation, and now he’s at the Ninth Layer."
"His rapid progress even startled me."
Three levels in a month?
Qian Lan Fairy couldn’t help but be amazed.
In a place like Taicang State, with abundant resources, breaking through three levels in a month was rarely heard of.
"Is this one of the characters you mentioned as having hope to rival the top elites of Taicang State?"
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master smiled: "He is the most hopeful."
Qian Lan Fairy coolly scoffed:
"Don’t speak too soon."
"Many prodigies, rapid in early cultivation, get stuck at Ninth Layer Core Formation in later stages and can’t achieve perfection, which is common in Taicang State."
"In a month, he broke through three levels; his foundation might not be stable."
Yun Huo’s expression turned to concern upon hearing this.
Such fast cultivation speed makes it difficult to stabilize the foundation.
Forced growth brings endless harm.
Even if he stumbled to Ninth Layer Core Formation Perfection.
He would certainly fail during tribulation.
"Qian Lan Junior Sister, you’re overthinking."
"He is recognized by the Dharma Seal Vajra for Enlightenment; how could he fail in this?"
Qian Lan Fairy and Yun Huo shook their pupils in unison.
"How is it possible?"
"He made it to the Dharma Seal Vajra’s enlightenment list?"
Qian Lan Fairy’s eyes flickered with surprise and a hint of jealousy.
She didn’t even have such a disciple.
Yet Yun Tianzhou, living in such a remote continent, got one?
"I feel his cultivation technique is mediocre?"
"Can this attract the Dharma Seal Vajra?"
"Has his eyesight deteriorated?"
Standing coldly behind her was a female disciple who stepped forward: "Master, please instruct."
Qian Lan Fairy stared at Jiang Fan, meaningfully:
"Your fiancé was also enlightened into Buddhism by the Dharma Seal Vajra, wasn’t he?"
"At that time, was he also at the Ninth Layer Core Formation?"
Luo Yingshuang showed a flash of pain in her eyes.
Qian Lan Fairy said: "Just in time, test this Jiang Fan."
"See how he compares to your former fiancé."
Yun Huo’s eyelids twitched.
"Junior Sister, don’t make trouble."
"Ying Shuang is someone at the Ninth Layer Core Formation Perfection, cultivating your proud technique ’Qian Lan True Fire Technique.’
"How could Jiang Fan handle that?"
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master’s cold rejection had already left Qian Lan Fairy burning with internal anger.
Seeing him acquiring a formidable disciple made her even more envious.
Now she’s definitely nitpicking.
Would she listen to reason?
"Yun Huo Senior Brother is joking."
"Would someone recognized by the Dharma Seal Vajra be so incapable?"
Qian Lan Fairy again looked at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master: "Tianzhou, let Ying Shuang test Jiang Fan’s strength."
"You don’t object, do you?"
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master smiled indifferently: "I dislike doing meaningless things."
"I believe Jiang Fan feels the same."
"How about this, don’t you think Jiang Fan’s cultivation technique is mediocre?"
"Then let your disciple fight Jiang Fan, and if she loses, give the ’Qian Lan True Fire Technique’ to Jiang Fan."
Qian Lan Fairy’s eyes turned cold.
’Qian Lan True Fire Technique’ was a peerless fire dao skill obtained by risking her life for the Fire Worship Sect.
Its level is Earth-level High!
Why should she give it to Jiang Fan?
Looking at Jiang Fan, struggling even in sparring with the Yunyang Master.
With a slight thought, she found it secretly amusing.
"What am I worried about?"
"Worried Ying Shuang would lose?"
She restrained her sharpness and said calmly: "Alright then."
"If Jiang Fan wins the ’Qian Lan True Fire Technique’ by skill, I have nothing to say."
"Ying Shuang, go ahead!"
Luo Yingshuang nodded and stepped onto the battlefield.
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master smiled slightly, his whole body circulating Nascent Soul power.
Looking poised, ready to act at any moment.
Yun Huo was taken aback, and then understood, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master was concerned for Jiang Fan.
Worried he might be hurt by Luo Yingshuang.
Qian Lan Fairy said: "Tianzhou, relax."
"Ying Shuang is a prudent child."
"She won’t hurt your treasured disciple."
She silently found it amusing.
She’s seen protective masters, but not ones who hold disciples as if they’ll break in their palms or melt in their mouths.
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master replied: "I am not worried about Jiang Fan."
"I am worried your disciple might die here."
Jiang Fan’s strength, unknown to others, was clear to him.
If he truly attacks, Luo Yingshuang would surely die.
Qian Lan Fairy’s face stiffened slightly.
Jiang Fan was deftly sparring with Yunyang Master.
Under his control, he was currently falling into a disadvantage.
In another three to five moves, he would naturally lose.
Resolutely avoiding the crowd witnessing a disciple beating his master, which would be quite a scene.
Yunyang Master also exhaled lightly.
Praising Jiang Fan’s tactful behavior in her heart, she planned to reward him heavily once done.
Just as the master and disciple pair were deeply engaged in their charade.
A tall graceful figure stepped past the crowd, forcefully inserting into their fight.
Her palms, each covered with a layer of blue flames, struck out towards the two of them.
The Yunyang Master sensed the strength of this fire, immediately retreating, showing surprise.
Jiang Fan also felt the unusual nature of this fire and quickly dodged.
But a spark of flame brushed past Jiang Fan’s arm.
With a whoosh, his sleeve was burned into a long scorched strip.
The skin beneath was reddened from the heat.
"Who are you?" Jiang Fan frowned, scrutinizing the unfamiliar woman before him.
Does the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion have such a senior sister?
Luo Yingshuang looked at Jiang Fan and said: "Don’t worry about who I am."
"Fight with all your strength, or if you get hurt, don’t blame me."
She directly attacked.
The blue-flame-covered palms joined, then opened.
A blue lotus flower, emanating dangerous energy.
Feeling this woman’s aggressive force, Jiang Fan’s brow raised.
Could this person be a friend of Li Shangqiu?
In the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, he only had conflict with Li Shangqiu and his Wuji Team.
He naturally wouldn’t hide any strength anymore.
With a cold face, he said: "You better worry about yourself!"