"The Demon Sect Leader Zhang Youji, currently the most talented person in the world of cultivation, but only on the surface. If he knew of your existence, he probably wouldn't dare to call himself that." Tian Chu Zhenren spoke, casting a peculiar gaze towards Ye Tianfan that made him feel uneasy.

How long did it take for the Demon Sect Leader Zhang Youji to advance to the Thousand Source Realm? It seems he, too, obtained slight fame starting from the fifth level of Profound Mystique, taking decades to go from the fifth level to the first level of the Thousand Source Realm.

And now Ye Tianfan has taken just two short years to travel the road that the Demon Sect Leader Zhang Youji took decades to walk. Which is stronger or weaker is evident at a glance.

Tian Chu Zhenren reminisced about his past. How long did it take for him to start cultivating immortality and reach the Thousand Source Realm? A hundred years? Or was it a hundred and fifty years ago?

If Ye Tianfan were a demon of the Demon Sect, Tian Chu Zhenren thought that upon witnessing such terrifying progress speed, he would have directly eliminated him, otherwise, the Demon Sect would have gained a great general, causing terrible tragedy on Earth.

Fortunately, Ye Tianfan is on the righteous path, with exceptionally correct views, no tendency towards violence, making him the best choice for the head of the Great Fire Peak.

At this moment, Tian Chu Zhenren was still unaware that Ye Tianfan had already caught the eye of the Sect Leader Tai Chu Zhenren.

Tai Chu Zhenren had already regarded Ye Tianfan as the next Sect Leader, without the consideration of other candidates. Even Senior Brother Yun Tian was set aside in Tai Chu Zhenren's mind.

I wonder how Tian Chu Zhenren would face Tai Chu Zhenren coming to claim someone in the future.

"The Demon Sect Leader Zhang Youji also took decades to reach the Thousand Source Realm, yet you got there in two years. I must be getting old." Tian Chu Zhenren sighed.

Ye Tianfan said nothing and just smiled slightly.

"Come, let's head to the Martial Arts Arena. I'll test your current strength," said Tian Chu Zhenren as he walked outside.

Ye Tianfan, hearing this, was also very excited. He too wanted to know his current strength. Although he felt capable of defeating a hundred of his previous selves in an instant, the exact extent of his power, as well as the might of his Immortal Techniques, remained unclear to him. So, upon hearing Tian Chu Zhenren's suggestion, Ye Tianfan was eager to find out.

After arriving at the Martial Arts Arena, the two stood facing each other.

"Attack me! Let me see how powerful you've become!" Tian Chu Zhenren said to Ye Tianfan after summoning the Great Fire Sword.

Feeling the intense spiritual power rising from Tian Chu Zhenren's body, a hint of astonishment flashed in Ye Tianfan's eyes. Compared to Tian Chu Zhenren's power, his own seemed insignificant, though it should be noted that Tian Chu Zhenren had reached the Ten Direction Realm. Though how far into it wasn't entirely clear, it seemed he'd advanced to the Ten Direction Realm while Ye Tianfan was away training, probably still at the first level.

Moreover, Ye Tianfan was certain that Tian Chu Zhenren was definitely not using his full strength, not even one percent of it, because even a thousandth of Tian Chu Zhenren's spiritual power could completely crush Ye Tianfan, assuming the attack was fully directed at him.

However, if Tian Chu Zhenren were careless, Ye Tianfan could still potentially defeat him. After all, physical toughness isn't like a Magical Treasure, with low defense, even lower than iron. Of course, if using defensive techniques, it's a different matter.

Ye Tianfan also summoned the Fire Lotus Sword. Since it was merely a test of strength and not a life-or-death fight, his free-and-easy sword wasn't needed. Besides, the spirituality of the Fire Lotus Sword had already been activated, so more practice with it would help him become more familiar, and then he could have it devour some rare materials.

Ye Tianfan gripped the crimson long sword tightly in his right hand, a faint flame emanating from the blade, occasionally spurting out and leaving scorched pits on the hard ground. The blade pointed towards Tian Chu Zhenren as it gradually lifted — its sharp edge reflecting the sunlight with an icy gleam.

"Second Form!"

Ye Tianfan was now fully able to control the Second Form without any excess leakage.

Moreover, Ye Tianfan didn't directly unleash the Second Form, as doing so would reduce its power.

Thus, Ye Tianfan charged directly at Tian Chu Zhenren, his Fire Lotus Sword slashing in conjunction with his Body Technique towards Tian Chu Zhenren.

"Clang!"

Tian Chu Zhenren easily blocked Ye Tianfan's attack with one hand on his sword. Twirling the Great Fire Sword around the Fire Lotus Sword, he lightly swung it aside, casting off the Second Form with ease.

Ye Tianfan's Second Form slid across the Martial Arts Arena, carving a massive crack right down the center, as smooth as a mirror.

Tian Chu Zhenren nodded approvingly at the crack, then cast a spell, causing a yellow glow to illuminate the entire arena.

The glow appeared and vanished swiftly. When it subsided, Ye Tianfan saw the arena look as good as new, astonishing him as he glanced at Tian Chu Zhenren.

"How come I didn't know about this function? During the previous assessment, Master didn't do this either. Or is this a new addition?"

However, Ye Tianfan refrained from asking at this time, knowing that the assessment was still ongoing. It wouldn't be too late to inquire afterward.

Thus, Ye Tianfan leapt back a few steps, increasing the distance.

"Why create distance? If you want to ideally strike me, you should close in to attack, allowing the Great Fire Peak's secret technique to achieve maximum power. If you strike then create distance without following up the secret technique, you're simply giving the enemy chances. Combat distance has significance

only when your opponent's strength is equal to yours. Hence, when encountering an enemy far stronger than you next time, fighting distance is meaningless unless it's extremely long — then you can just flee," Tian Chu Zhenren remarked, observing Ye Tianfan's combat strategy with a frown and teaching him.

Hearing Tian Chu Zhenren, Ye Tianfan felt he had a point. If he used an attack then created distance every time, he would grant plenty of opportunities to the enemy, and they would easily predict his moves. It seems his combat thought process needs adjusting. The Great Fire Peak secret techniques differ from other spell-type Immortal Techniques in that their full power unleashes only in close quarter slashes. Once released, the temperature and moisture in the air can rapidly lower the secret technique's heat.

So, close-range slices, cutting directly at the enemy, are the most fierce strikes,

and the most powerful ones.

Agreeing, Ye Tianfan nodded, then wrapped the Second Form around the Fire Lotus Sword again.

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