Chapter 720: Chapter 720

Brother Li brought the four to the elder's front and smiled as he introduced them. “Teacher Qian, these four are the newly accepted disciples under Instructor Ji.”

Teacher Qian's gaze swept over the group before finally landing on Fang Chen. He quickly noticed something curious. “Why are you keeping your eyes closed?”

Brother Li answered for Fang Chen. “Teacher Qian, this is the Void Immortal Sword Sect’s sword leader. He was injured and blinded in the past.”

The title of “sword leader” immediately captured the attention of those who had been absorbed in Teacher Qian's theories and had not been paying much attention to their surroundings. Curious, they all turned to Fang Chen, examining him closely.

Teacher Qian’s brows furrowed slightly. “He cannot see? How can he refine pills if he can’t see?”

Brother Li chuckled. “Junior Brother Fang has cultivated an eye technique, so that shouldn’t be an issue. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have become the Void Immortal Sword Sect’s sword leader.”

“Oh? An eye technique? There are thirty-six eye techniques in the Central Continent, and our academy possesses twenty-eight of them. Which one are you practicing?” Teacher Qian inquired.

Fang Chen pondered for a moment before smiling and declining to answer, “It's inconvenient to say.”

“Junior Brother, now that you are part of the Alchemy Department, we are all family. There’s no need to be secretive,” said a middle-aged cultivator, smiling. “Besides, it’s Teacher Qian who’s asking you. Don’t lose your manners.”

The old man glanced at the two and reminded them not to damage the ancient texts and jade slips. After that, he slipped into silence once more.

Fang Chen activated his Primordial Immortal Eye to look around. The ancient texts and jade slips almost filled the entire hall. Fortunately, he wasn’t aimlessly searching; after asking the old man a few questions, he found a book that recorded information about the Five Great Sects.

Inside were brief details about the Desolate Academy, Divine Dao Sect, Immortal Worshiping Sect, Incense Sect, and Spirit Blood Sect.

Fang Chen flipped to the page recording the information regarding the Spirit Blood Sect, which contained only a few brief notes.

The Spirit Blood Sect: The exact establishment date of this sect is currently unknown, but it has existed for countless years. Following a sinister ideology, the Spirit Blood Sect utilizes the blood essence of mortals to refine Blood Spirit Pills.

Fang Chen frowned slightly. “Is that all?”

He had expected to find more detailed records about the Spirit Blood Sect from the Desolate Academy but was disappointed to see so little.

After reading that, he went to look for texts related to the Three Thousand Dao Sect, hoping to gain insights into the past deeds of the Heavenly Cloud Emperor. However, the records there were similarly scant.

At that moment, the old man guarding the place walked over to Fang Chen’s side and glanced at the ancient text in his hand. Seeing what Fang Chen was reading, he smiled. “You’re only at the Golden Core Realm. What do you know about these things?”

“I’m just a curious junior, wanting to take a look. May I ask how to address you, senior?” Fang Chen asked.

The old man chuckled. “Just call me Elder Xun.”

“Elder Xun?” Fang Chen nodded lightly. Then, he asked, “Elder Xun, may I inquire if there are detailed records of the Heavenly Cloud Emperor’s life in the Hall of Ancient Records?”

Elder Xun smiled. “There are, but with your current level of cultivation, you’re not qualified to peruse them. Your level of access is restricted to that of the Lower Four Realms.

“It’s better for a young man your age to focus all your thoughts on cultivation. Some things won’t do you much good knowing them. I’ve heard that you are the current sword leader of the Void Immortal Sword Sect. You’re also favored by the Heavenly Cloud Emperor and have received his guidance, just like that little guy from the Greenwood Sect, right?”

Fang Chen was caught off guard. That little guy from the Greenwood Sect?

He quickly realized that this elder had likely lived for a very long time; otherwise, he wouldn’t refer to Ancestor Qingmu as a "little guy."

Fang Chen nodded. “Yes.”

“Having a background like that is very rare; it’s quite interesting.” Elder Xun chuckled, patting Fang Chen on the shoulder. “Come with me; I want to show you something.”

Fang Chen's interest was piqued, so he bid his farewell to Xia Ji before following Elder Xun.

Xia Ji frowned slightly, looking pensive. “Strange. Why did Fang Da come to tell me he’s going off? Where is he going?”

After thinking for a moment, he smiled and decided not to dwell on it; since they were in the Wilderness Academy, nothing bad would happen.

Fang Chen followed Elder Xun to a quiet room. This room contained many ancient texts. Elder Xun pulled out one book and handed it to Fang Chen.