Chapter 873: Chapter 873

Ms. Linghu and her sister had also recently returned to the "Polar Ice Palace." They had planned to find some time to tell Ms. Linghu about their encounter with Fang Bai and their decision to join the "Dragon Guards." However, they never expected Fang Bai to suddenly appear before them, which was entirely unexpected and also filled them with surprise and delight.

The surprise came from the fact that the Antarctica Continent is millions of miles in size, and the location of the Polar Ice Palace is extremely hidden. Yet Fang Bai managed to find this place all on his own, which was truly baffling.

Their happiness stemmed from Fang Bai’s miraculous medical skills, which could be of great use to treat their mentor whose injuries had suddenly worsened.

Therefore, Linghu Qianjiao revealed Fang Bai’s identity to Ms. Linghu and also took the chance to inform her about their sisters’ joining the "Dragon Guards."

The Linghu sisters were somewhat uneasy at heart, as they had joined the "Dragon Guards" without consulting Ms. Linghu in advance. They were unsure of her reaction and whether she would become angry or even oppose their decision.

Though Ms. Linghu had deviated during her cultivation and was now almost disabled, the Linghu sisters had grown up under her care and held deep respect and filial piety towards her as both a mentor and a mother. If she opposed their joining the "Dragon Guards," they would have no choice but to withdraw.

After a moment of shock, Ms. Linghu’s gaze fell upon Fang Bai.

Despite having deviated and severed all her meridians, effectively losing nearly all her strength, she had once been a powerful martial artist, and there was an innate aura of authority about her. Her sharp eyes seemed to be trying to see right through Fang Bai.

Although she was now disabled and could not sense the fluctuations of Fang Bai’s Essence Energy, she noticed that this young man stood with a calm and serene presence, as inscrutable as the ocean’s depths or the vast expanse of the starry sky, utterly unfathomable.

Ms. Linghu was aware of Huaxia’s "Dragon Guards" and knew that the leader of the "Dragon Guards," Long Jingtian, was a Heaven Level Martial Artist. Considering this young man could serve as an Instructor for the "Dragon Guards," his strength must not be much inferior to Long Jingtian’s and he was very likely to also be a Heaven Level Martial Artist.

"Such a young Heaven Level Martial Artist, even in a Minor World brimming with strong warriors and burgeoning geniuses, is extraordinary!"

Ms. Linghu appraised Fang Bai, silently admiring him in her heart.

"Qianjiao, Baimei, tell me in detail about what has happened between you and Instructor Fang..."

Ms. Linghu’s gaze shifted from Fang Bai and swept over the Linghu sisters, then she reclined back and slightly closed her eyes.

Although Ms. Linghu guessed that Fang Bai was a Heaven Level Martial Artist, she did not think that Fang Bai’s strength could surpass her own from the past. Therefore, she positioned herself as someone of seniority and did not demonstrate much respect in her attitude towards Fang Bai.

If only she knew that Fang Bai’s realm had already surpassed the Heaven Level and reached the Desolate Level. Then, according to the Minor World’s rule of the survival of the fittest and the supremacy of strength, she would probably have respectfully addressed Fang Bai as "Senior."

The Linghu sisters, hearing the indifferent tone of Ms. Linghu that contained no blame or anger, let out a sigh of relief inwardly.

Following this, Linghu Qianjiao and Linghu Baimei recounted in detail how each of them had met Fang Bai, how they had broken through to the Heaven Level Realm with his help and guidance, and their acceptance of his invitation to join the Huaxia "Dragon Guards."

"You two... have already reached the Heaven Level Realm?"

Ms. Linghu’s eyes suddenly opened wide, her gaze falling on both sisters as she blurted out the question.

"Yes, Master! Baimei and I reached the Heaven Level Realm a few months ago!"

Linghu Qianjiao nodded as she spoke.

"Quick, go and test on the ’Ruyi Stone’ for me to see!"

Ms. Linghu, drawing strength from some unknown source, suddenly sat up and pointed to a tall stone pillar on the north side of the great hall.

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating her immense excitement.

On hearing the words "Ruyi Stone," Fang Bai’s heart stirred, and he glanced at the tall stone pillar pointed out by Ms. Linghu, his eyebrows raising slightly.

The pillar was about three meters high and roughly a meter in diameter, colorless and transparent, almost like crystal – it was indeed the "Ruyi Stone" he had seen in his previous life.

"Ruyi Stone" is a very peculiar kind of stone. Unlike Essence Stones that contain Essence Energy to assist Martial Artists in their cultivation, its sole purpose is to accurately test a Martial Artist’s elemental energy and their realm of cultivation level.

In the Cultivation World or Immortal Realm Fang Bai came from in his past life, "Ruyi Stone" was an indispensable piece of equipment for major Sects or academies, specifically used to test the realm and cultivation level of disciples or students.

Fang Bai originally thought that only the Cultivation World and the Immortal Realm had "Ruyi Stones." He hadn’t expected to see one in this world, but then he recalled that the Linghu sisters mentioned their master hailed from a Minor World – perhaps this "Ruyi Stone" was brought here by Ms. Linghu from the Minor World.

The two Linghu sisters knew their master wanted to use the "Ruyi Stone" test to see if they had truly reached the Heaven Level Realm, so they went to stand in front of the "Ruyi Stone" as told.

Linghu Baimei stood before the "Ruyi Stone" and gently placed her right palm against it.

The "Ruyi Stone" seemed to sense her touch, glowing faintly, and then Linghu Baimei felt a strange force penetrating deep into her Qi Sea, as if searching for something.

After a few moments, the "Ruyi Stone" displayed two columns of light, one red and one black. The columns of light slowly ascended, stopping only when they reached a certain height.

Fang Bai knew that the red column represented Fire Primordial Qi, the black column represented Water Element Stone, and the height of the columns indicated the realm of cultivation level.

The higher the columns, the stronger the Martial Artist’s realm of cultivation level.

"It’s really the Heaven Level Realm... so wonderful... so wonderful..."

Ms. Linghu, overwhelmed with excitement, said to Linghu Baimei, "You and Qian Jiao both have Dual Attribute Innate Spiritual Roots. In the Minor World, you would be hailed as ’Daughters of Heaven’ and receive focused cultivation. Sadly, in this world, firstly, there is a lack of resources for cultivation, and secondly, I, as your master, lack the strength, affecting your cultivation. Otherwise, with your talents, you would undoubtedly have boundless prospects!"

She paused and continued, "You both lingered at the Earth Rank perfection realm for a long time, unable to advance. Originally, I thought that unless you had the opportunity to go to the Minor World, there would be hope for a breakthrough... I truly didn’t expect that upon your return this time, you would bring me such a great surprise... It’s wonderful... to have advanced..."

As Ms. Linghu spoke, her eyes began to redden.

Seeing her two disciples advance to the Heaven Level Realm had been her long-cherished wish, and now that it had been fulfilled, how could she not be profoundly moved?

"Qian Jiao, you test as well!"

Ms. Linghu, rubbing her reddened eyes, urged Linghu Qianjiao with eagerness.

Linghu Qianjiao hummed in acknowledgment and placed her hand on the "Ruyi Stone," yielding the same result as Linghu Baimei.