Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

Never mind the Changkong Treasure Vault or the inheritance of the Kunpeng Treasure Skill from the Immortal Realm.

Just the Saint Ancestor's training ground alone was a place he was eager to visit.

The Saint Ancestor's training ground had been specially established by the Thunder Saint Venerable and contained his Dao and his techniques.

According to Thunder Control the Great Saint, it was even said that—

—the training ground concealed many ancient secrets related to the trans-generational duels of numerous Venerables.

Even Thunder Control the Great Saint didn't know how many things the Thunder Saint Venerable had hidden inside, or what sort of backup plans had been laid.

And Fang Yang had learned from Thunder Control the Great Saint that Sen Yue had obtained a heaven-defying fortune there.

After his visit to the Saint Ancestor's training ground, Sen Yue had firmly established himself in the domain of the Young Venerables.

He was even capable of contending with the Great Sun Dragon Lady.

The Great Sun Dragon Lady was not only of the direct bloodline of a Venerable, but she also carried the destiny of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

Yet Sen Yue could still match her, blow for blow.

Faced with such a heaven-defying fortune, Fang Yang naturally couldn't let it pass him by.

Therefore, he wasn't in a hurry to condense his sixth Divine Technique.

...

「One month later.」

At the call of Thunder Control the Great Saint, Fang Yang left his Blessed Land and returned to the outside world.

"Fang Yang, your foundation is now set."

Thunder Control the Great Saint asked, "Next, do you plan to return to Longevity Heaven, or go back to the Changkong clan?"

Longevity Heaven had the Saint Ancestor's training ground, which contained a heaven-defying fortune.

The Changkong clan had the Changkong Treasure Vault, which housed the Kunpeng Treasure Skill.

No matter where he went, Fang Yang would be able to grow strong enough to continue leading his peers.

Just as Fang Yang lowered his head in contemplation, the [Fortune-Seeking and Misfortune-Avoiding] talent in his mind flickered, forming a line of text:

[Destiny aligns with the hopes of the masses. Auspicious signs arise for both paths. The Dao has no order, yet there is difficulty. Choose with caution.]

Following this were three very interesting fortunes:

[Mid-High Fortune: Go to Longevity Heaven. Travel with a friend. The Golden Crow awakens. You can obtain a Tier Seven opportunity, with potential for future expansion. However, the karmic entanglements will deepen. Be cautious in the future. Auspicious.]

[Mid-Mid Fortune: Return to the Changkong clan. Travel alone. The Kunpeng reappears. However, your strength is insufficient, and unexpected changes will arise. Handle them with care. You can obtain a Tier Six opportunity. Future expansion requires caution. Neutral.]

[Mid-Low Fortune: Remain at the Thunder Saint Academy without moving. The struggle for destiny is like rowing upstream; not advancing is falling behind. This may cause others to covet your great position, leading to chaos and hidden dangers. Inauspicious.]

...

At that moment, Fang Yang's gaze grew heavy.

He stared at the fortunes as a thousand thoughts rose and fell in his mind.

These countless thoughts collided, erupting in brilliant sparks of insight.

'Destiny aligns with the hopes of the masses. Auspicious signs arise for both paths.'

Without a doubt, his status as one of Destiny's chosen was taking effect.

He was about to receive the full support and cultivation of Longevity Heaven.

And the focal points of this cultivation would be his Kunpeng Dharma Aspect and Golden Crow Dharma Aspect.

'The Dao has no order, yet there is difficulty. Choose with caution.'

This indicated that, for him, the Kunpeng Dharma Aspect and the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect were not actually that different in potential.

However, there was a difference in difficulty regarding which Dharma Aspect's Dao foundation to perfect first.

Obviously, because he was the Kunpeng Ancestor.

Within the Eight Domains of Heaven and Earth, the various skills related to the Kunpeng lineage were not yet systematic.

They needed him, the Kunpeng Ancestor, to pioneer and perfect them.

The Golden Crow lineage, on the other hand, was already rich with achievements thanks to the efforts of the Fang clan's worthy predecessor.

Now, Fang Yang only needed to accept this inheritance and then build upon it.

Between these two paths, perfecting the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect was clearly the easier one.

As for the Mid-Low Fortune's option to "remain at the Thunder Saint Academy without moving," it wasn't even a consideration for Fang Yang.

A great era was dawning. Anyone who hoped to rank among the Venerables had to fight for it.

'The Golden Crow awakens, or the Kunpeng reappears?' Fang Yang lowered his gaze.

In an instant, he once again sensed just how deep the waters of the Eight Domains of Heaven and Earth ran, and how numerous its changes were.

Even a Sub-Venerable like Han Wu, who could be called invincible in the current age, couldn't grasp it all.

Sen Yue was the best example.

But faced with all this, Fang Yang wasn't the least bit flustered.

Because this was a world where personal might reigned supreme.

Therefore, all he had to do was continuously raise his cultivation and crush one great enemy after another.

The level of one's cultivation was the primary factor that determined whether the waters of the Eight Domains of Heaven and Earth were deep or not!

However, the phrase "Travel with a friend" from the Mid-High Fortune gave Fang Yang pause.

The last time the fortune mentioned "Travel with a friend," it had been referring to Yu Zither Immortal.

This time, he wanted to go with Sen Hui.

...

Fang Yang's expression was calm. "If I go to Longevity Heaven, can I take Xiaohui with me?"

Thunder Control the Great Saint shook her head. "I'm afraid not. Sen Hui is not suited for the Saint Ancestor's training ground."

"Last time, Sen Yue wanted to bring Sen Wei with him, but he was also refused."

"However, the Fusang and the Golden Crow are interdependent. If you are willing, you could take Yu Zither Immortal with you."

"For Yu Zither Immortal, this would also be a great fortune."

'Go with Yu Zither Immortal?'

'After all that, it still comes back to Yu Zither Immortal.'

At that moment, Fang Yang silently stared at the words "Travel with a friend" from the fortune.

For a moment, his feelings were a little complicated.

Truthfully, he still owed Yu Zither Immortal a huge favor.

Since he couldn't take Sen Hui with him right now, taking Yu Zither Immortal as a backup choice wasn't a bad idea.

After all, he and Yu Zither Immortal did have a good rapport.

'I'll just consider it repaying the favor.'

Fang Yang said, "Alright, that works. In that case, could you ask Yu Zither Immortal for me if she's willing?"

"If she's willing?" Thunder Control the Great Saint's beautiful eyes twinkled as she smiled and nodded.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Yu Zither Immortal learned of Longevity Heaven's arrangement for her from her master, Chenri the Great Saint.

Every member of Longevity Heaven was an invincible existence who had suppressed all others of their generation.

When it came to Longevity Heaven's arrangements, Fang Yang, as one of Destiny's chosen, had the power to refuse.

But besides Fang Yang, no one in the younger generation could resist a command from Longevity Heaven.

At this moment, Chenri the Great Saint was both overjoyed and slightly worried.

"Go with Fang Yang to Longevity Heaven and explore the Saint Ancestor's training ground?!" Yu Zither Immortal's eyes sparkled.

She wasn't opposed to such an arrangement.

Besides, she really wanted to see Fang Yang again.

A gentle breeze drifted by, lifting her silken black hair.

She had a tall, slender figure and wore a white palace-style dress. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.

Now, she blinked gently, a faint smile on her lips.

She was like a blooming narcissus, her calm demeanor imbued with a reserved spirituality and mystery, possessing a stunning, elegant beauty.

But seeing Yu Zither Immortal like this, Chenri the Great Saint felt even more worried.

Chenri the Great Saint admitted that on the path of pursuing the Great Dao, Fang Yang was the ideal Dao companion for Yu Zither Immortal.

However, he didn't believe that Fang Yang would be a good romantic partner for her.

Because it was obvious that Fang Yang's heart had already been captured by Sen Hui.

'A melon plucked by force will never be sweet!'

And yet, it seemed his dear disciple was completely infatuated with Fang Yang.

'What a sin! How did it come to this?'

The faint worry between Chenri the Great Saint's brows was hard to dispel.