Zhang Ergou stabilized his body and lay in the divine fire, leisurely watching the rapidly changing scenery around him.
Watching the fleeting clouds and mist, as a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, Zhang Ergou had never experienced such a feeling.
This was his first time flying so high. Although it was with the help of the divine fire's power, he had still flown this high.
"Why didn't I discover you had this ability before? I've been at such a loss." Slumped in the center of the divine fire, his mood greatly improved, he now found his divine fire more pleasing to the eye.
Only cultivators who reached the Golden Core stage could fly with their swords, while Nascent Soul stage mighty figures could fly directly through the air without any external aid.
Now, relying on the divine fire's ability, Zhang Ergou could also fly alone between heaven and earth. This was simply a huge discovery.
Moreover, unlike flying with a sword, the divine fire carrying him did not consume any spiritual energy within his body. This was the biggest unexpected surprise.
"If I encounter an unsolvable enemy in the future, I can use you to escape," he muttered to himself, patting the divine fire beneath him.
"Truly a peerless treasure," he sighed. Zhang Ergou then commanded the divine fire to accelerate its ascent, as he had grown accustomed to its speed and was no longer as fearful.
The divine fire obeyed Zhang Ergou's command, its flames surging upwards, disappearing from its original location in an instant like a golden light.
Layer after layer of clouds and mist vanished behind Zhang Ergou. Feeling the whistling wind in his ears, a satisfied smile spread across his face.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhang Ergou returned to the spiritual medicine garden where he had fallen.
"Hahaha, Zhang Ergou is alive and well!" he roared with laughter twice before retracting the divine fire into his body. Soudan Novel Network.
If he had to climb back up step by step from below, he didn't know how long it would take.
He glanced back at the depths of the cliff. So many unbelievable things had happened tonight. The Old Man of Tai Xu at the bottom of the cliff was actually a member of the Divine Race.
Having lived for over five thousand years and imparting to him the powerful Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes, these events were destined to be kept in his heart.
Each and every one of them was a world-shattering event if revealed.
He cast another admiring glance at the bottom of the cliff, bowed once towards the depths, and then turned to leave the area.
As soon as he turned, a tall and slender figure stood not far away, looking at Zhang Ergou's sudden appearance with astonishment.
"Zhang Ergou, how did you end up here?" Elder Yao Fan, who guarded the spiritual medicine garden, naturally recognized Zhang Ergou.
The young man had left a deep impression on them during the outer sect competition.
"Disciple greets Elder Yao." Zhang Ergou respectfully bowed to Yao Fan and then straightened up.
"Where did you come from? How did I not notice?" Yao Fan stared intently at Zhang Ergou. "When did you arrive? Why have I never detected it?"
Zhang Ergou scratched his head awkwardly. "My master, Chi Yu, sent me up. She's cultivating at the bottom of the cliff."
Casually fabricating a lie, Zhang Ergou prepared to leave.
"Elder Yao, I have something to attend to, so I'll be going now." Saying this, Zhang Ergou sprinted towards the exit of the spiritual medicine garden.
"Junior Sister Chi Yu is down there?" Yao Fan muttered to himself.
Running out of the spiritual medicine garden, Zhang Ergou headed straight for the Treasure Pill Pavilion.
By this time, the sky had already brightened considerably. Disciples who were cultivating had gone out and were sitting in small groups on stones, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Zhang Ergou's appearance naturally drew everyone's curiosity.
Yesterday, Zhang Ergou had broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage in front of everyone. Under the public gaze, it was impossible not to be envious.
"This kid's luck is too good. He managed to break through even in that state."
"Exactly. He took the Bone Shattering Pill and didn't explode, but instead turned disaster into fortune and advanced his cultivation. Zhang Ergou is simply too monstrous."
"Do you think this guy is like Zi Lin, not human?"
He could hear whispers and discussions all around him, but Zhang Ergou paid them no mind. He didn't have the leisure to bicker with these idle people.
At this moment, his entire mind was focused on the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes.
Because he discovered that although Old Man Tai Xu had spoken of its power, so far he had only found that the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes possessed the ability to see through obstructions.
It was far from the miraculous abilities that Old Man Tai Xu had described. Zhang Ergou even began to suspect that Old Man Tai Xu had tricked him.
He quickened his pace, rushing towards the Treasure Pill Pavilion, eager to understand the abilities of the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes as soon as possible.
"Could it be because I'm not a member of the Divine Race?" Old Man Tai Xu had said before that, according to records, the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes only displayed their unique powerful abilities in members of the Divine Race.
Had the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes abandoned him and refused to acknowledge him as their master simply because he wasn't of the Divine Race?
As he thought about this, Zhang Ergou's running speed increased.
"Or perhaps my current cultivation is too weak to fully control the abilities of the Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes." Zhang Ergou felt this idea was more plausible.
Otherwise, how could he explain the clairvoyant ability he had experienced the first time?
Thinking of this, the image of Chi Yu's perfect figure reappeared in his mind, and Zhang Ergou's breathing quickened slightly.
"Heh heh, I wonder if that crazy old hag would cripple me on the spot if she knew."
"It's best not to use these Six Paths Reincarnation Eyes carelessly in the future."
Muttering softly, Zhang Ergou arrived at the Treasure Pill Pavilion. As he stepped into the inner hall, he saw Qiao Yun sitting beside a pill furnace.
Beside her were many medicinal herbs he couldn't name, their surfaces crystal clear and exuding powerful medicinal properties.
"Master, are you refining pills?" Zhang Ergou quickly scrambled to Qiao Yun's side and sat down, ready to observe her pill-refining techniques.
Seeing that it was Zhang Ergou, Qiao Yun cautiously glanced towards the side hall where Lin Yueru was located. She then pulled Zhang Ergou to her side: "Little fellow, has Junior Sister Chi Yu spoken to you about you and Yueru?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ergou immediately understood that Chi Yu's forcing him to agree to the union with Lin Yueru must have involved a promise to Qiao Yun.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have left in such anger, leaving him alone at the bottom of the cliff.
Having figured out the key point, Zhang Ergou's eyes rolled, and a plan came to mind: "Master, what are you talking about? I haven't seen Master Chi Yu."
"Uh!" Qiao Yun was speechless. Had Chi Yu not had time to tell this boy yet?
"Master, what kind of pill are you refining today?" Zhang Ergou looked curiously at Qiao Yun's setup, rubbing his hands together, his face full of anticipation.
"Spirit Replenishing Pill," she answered Zhang Ergou casually. "In a few days, Yueru will enter the inner sect. Naturally, I need to prepare some pills for her."
"Master, you can't play favorites!" Zhang Ergou was furious. They were both disciples, so why was there such a huge difference in treatment?