Chapter 353 Bing Yan Breaks Through to Become a Great Sage
Behind the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, at Serene Peak, upon a large stone by the stream.
Chu Feng held a fishing rod, eyes closed, sitting cross-legged. If someone sharp-eyed were present, they would notice that the hook he used was straight.
He had been fishing here for two and a half months, and for two and a half months had caught nothing.
Yet his demeanor showed no hint of frustration. After all, fishing was about the process, not the fish.
Ten years had left no trace of age upon Chu Feng's face.
Though now fifty-three years old, he still looked like the youth he had been while studying at Wendao Academy.
Over these ten years, the disciples under his tutelage had all gained much:
Xiao Chen: Path Union, eighth level
Cao Youqian: Path Union, seventh level
Qin Qin: Path Union, fourth level
Wang Baole: Path Union, first level; Supreme Ultimate Truth perfected
Ye Beixuan: Spirit Nurturing, ninth level; Primordial Truth perfected
Xu Caichen: Spirit Nurturing, ninth level
Han Ping: Spirit Nurturing, second level
Chu Caiyi: Heavenly Origin, sixth level
Fang Mu: Heavenly Origin, fourth level
Nie Xiuyuan: Nirvana, first level; comprehended Truth of Carefreeness
Chen Qianqian: Heavenly Origin, first level; awakened Demonic Heaven Physique; Yin-Yang Truth mastery (lacking combat experience)
Bai Qian: Heavenly Origin, ninth level; Five Thunders Truth perfected; initiated Thirty-Six Transformations of Heavenly Gang; mastered three transformations—Commanding Five Thunders, Embryo Transformation and Shape Shifting, As-You-Will in Size
The disciples' diligent cultivation also brought Chu Feng great rewards. His cultivation had reached nearly nine thousand years, with three hundred fifty-eight Great Dao truths comprehended.
To his next goal of nine hundred ninety-nine, less than two-third remained. In another ten cycles, gathering nine hundred ninety-nine and stepping into the Saint Realm would pose no problem.
At that time, Chu Feng would become a once-in-a-million-years existence on the Xuantian Continent, achieving sainthood within a hundred years.
"Disciple greets master."
Nie Xiuyuan's voice interrupted Chu Feng's thoughts.
Still with eyes closed, Chu Feng said calmly, "You went out this time and managed to comprehend a Great Dao truth on your own. That is indeed worthy of congratulations."
"Disciple thanks master for his grace. This time I returned to report a matter to master."
As Nie Xiuyuan spoke, his expression turned solemn.
Chu Feng smiled, "Is it about that adulterous pair?"
"As expected, nothing can be hidden from master."
Nie Xiuyuan responded respectfully.
Chu Feng asked, "When do you plan to act?"
"Disciple intends to rest a few days, then go alone to seek revenge."
When he spoke of revenge, a flash of cruelty appeared in his eyes.
"No rush."
Chu Feng said, "First go to the Affairs Hall and register your cultivation. Receive the identity token of a Miscellaneous Dao Institute elder. After your master's wife breaks through to Half-Saint, then you can depart."
Hearing this, Nie Xiuyuan was not angry but rather grateful. He understood his master's intention—allowing him to borrow the heaven-and-earth phenomenon from master's wife's breakthrough to further elevate his Great Dao truth, thereby increasing his chance of vengeance.
"Disciple thanks master."
"Good. If nothing else, withdraw."
Chu Feng never opened his eyes the entire time, as though nothing had transpired.
This air of a lofty sage filled Nie Xiuyuan with admiration.
A few hours later.
Nie Xiuyuan left the Affairs Hall, and the news of his breakthrough into Nirvana and appointment as elder of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute spread throughout Wendao Academy.
Students, stewards, and elders of the Academy, upon hearing the news, all showed envy.
Over a decade ago, Nie Xiuyuan had been a steward in the External Affairs Institute without any prospects. After entering Chief Chu's tutelage, he had soared skyward.
All were forced to marvel at Chief Chu's power to turn decay into wonder.
At the same time.
In Wendao City, a young man and woman appeared and instantly drew countless gazes, with cries of surprise erupting from the crowd.
"Look, it's the Black and White Twin Fiends!"
"Watch your mouth, that is the Black and White Immortal Couple. Anger the Invincible Sword, and you'll lose your head."
"…"
Before the commotion ceased, a steady thumping of footsteps drew everyone's attention.
A magnificent white tiger demon strode into the city, carrying upon its back a pair of Dao companions.
The man was tall and dressed as a noble scion, while the woman wore a purple gown, radiant and charming.
"Unmatched Overlord Fist has returned as well!"
"Is something great about to happen in Wendao Academy? I recall they have not appeared in Wendao City for ten years."
"Quick… quickly spread the news."
Hearing the name Unmatched Overlord Fist, Xiao Chen and Liu Yue'er halted together, turning around.
Cao Youqian leapt down from the tiger demon while holding Song Zhaoyi. He clasped his fists first, "Senior brother, sister-in-law."
Xiao Chen smiled, "Junior brother, ten years gone and you have not changed at all."
Cao Youqian chuckled, "Hehe, senior brother flatters me. Did you come to Wendao City to buy something?"
Xiao Chen replied, "I planned to see if there are any trinkets to bring back for junior sisters Qianqian and Qian."
Cao Youqian said, "That was my thought as well."
The two picked out some trinkets, then returned together to Wendao Academy.
One month earlier, both had received their master's summons, requiring them to return to Wendao Academy within two months.
The two did not think further. They immediately set aside their cultivation and chose to return home.
That evening.
Sensing that all his disciples had returned, Chu Feng put away his fishing rod and appeared before them.
"We greet master," everyone said in unison.
"Rise," Chu Feng replied.
Xiao Chen was the first to speak, "Master, may we ask what important matter you summoned us back for this time?"
Chu Feng said calmly, "Your master's wife will break through to Half-Saint within seven days. I called you back to observe her breakthrough."
"Master's wife is becoming a Half-Saint?"
"Our Miscellaneous Dao Institute will gain another Great Sage—how wonderful!"
The disciples spoke excitedly, their faces filled with joy.
Chu Feng did not interrupt their cheerful mood. With a wave of his hand, he vanished.
Seeing their master leave, the disciples did not follow. Instead, they gathered in small groups, chatting about their fortunes and cultivation over the years.
Time passed day by day.
When the outside world and the other academies of Wendao Academy speculated on why the disciples of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute had all returned—
At noon, within the cave at Serene Peak where Bing Yan was in seclusion, icy winds cut to the bone. Layer after layer of thick ice coated the walls inside and out.
Deep in the cave, Bing Yan's entire body was frozen within a glacier. If not for the aura steadily rising from her, others would think her already lifeless.
Minute by minute, the ice spread outward from the cave, slowly freezing half of Serene Peak.
"Damn."
Chu Feng muttered as the small fish he had just caught froze solid. He instinctively complained, then put away his rod.
It was not his first time witnessing a Half-Saint breakthrough. Judging from the scene, Bing Yan's breakthrough would be today.
A gust of wind passed—bitterly cold.
The skies darkened from clear to overcast, and heavy snow suddenly fell over Wendao Academy.
"Snow in June? What is happening?"
Some uninformed disciples stared at the snowfall with puzzled expressions.
They all turned their eyes toward their masters and fellow seniors.
"This is the prelude to someone breaking through to Half-Saint," Lin Ming's voice echoed in the Heavenly Spirit Institute. "If I am not mistaken, this is an omen created by a king-ranked cultivator about to comprehend the Truth of Extreme Yin."
Though he spoke calmly, his heart was in turmoil. He had come here intending to make his own Half-Saint breakthrough, never expecting someone to surpass him first.
Yet this too was good—by borrowing the heavenly phenomenon from that person's breakthrough, he might grasp a Great Dao truth.
The same scene unfolded across the other eight institutes.
In the courtyard of the Dean.
The Dean and the Grand Elder of the Affairs Hall, who had been playing chess, stopped at once and gazed at the heavy snow.
The Dean murmured, "It seems that girl Bing will become a Great Sage today."
The Grand Elder replied, "Truly remarkable, the younger generation surpasses us."
…
At Miao Miao Mountain, Xiao Chen and the others sensed the phenomenon and flew toward Serene Peak.
Landing together, they saluted Chu Feng, who stood in the snow with not a single flake touching him.
"Master."
"Rise," Chu Feng said, then turned to Wang Baole. "Baole, brew some tea. Today I will lecture you in the snow."
"Yes."
Wang Baole immediately set up a tea table from his storage ring and began boiling water.
Chu Feng and the disciples sat around the table as he expounded the Dao and answered their questions.
Not far away, Great Sage Jiaoyang saw this scene and murmured, "Senior Brother Chu is truly extraordinary."
Great Sage Yishan smiled, "Indeed. Anyone else would be frantic with worry while their Dao companion attempted a breakthrough."
Snow fell endlessly, gradually blanketing the entire mountain. Bing Yan's aura surged to its peak.
Boom!
With a thunderous sound, Bing Yan easily shattered the bottleneck and stepped into the Half-Saint realm.
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