Above the Galaxy
Chapter 380 - 244: A Battle for Life!_2

Chapter 380: Chapter 244: A Battle for Life!_2

Tang Fei looked at Mr. Ran and his eyes lit up as he said, "Mr. Ran, have you broken through again?"

Mr. Ran nodded and replied, "I just stepped into the Ruyi Realm."

Tang Fei was overjoyed and raised his glass, saying, "Congratulations, Mr. Ran."

Indeed, this was an occasion worthy of celebration.

Before the autumn wind starts, the cicada senses, with Copper Skin and Iron Bone, forging and purifying the marrow. Qi and blood unify, control at will, strength unparalleled.

In the Martial Arts, this is a minor achievement that meets one’s heart’s desires.

The Ruyi Realm is already considered an advanced realm within the Mortal Realm, just one step away from the Grandmaster Realm.

Unfortunately, while there are countless cultivators in the world, those who can enter the Grandmaster Realm are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, few and far between.

Those like Ye Shenyi are already considered top fighters under the starry sky.

Of course, compared to his own mentor, Xuanyuan Mingjing, there was still a significant gap.

There’s an old saying, "A minor grandmaster every ten years, a great grandmaster every hundred years."

It’s possible to see several minor grandmasters in ten years, but one might not see a great grandmaster within a hundred years.

A single word difference signifies a world apart.

"Thank you." Mr. Ran raised his glass to clink with Tang Fei’s Little Fatty’s and said aloud, "This is also thanks to your good fortune."

"What does it have to do with me?" Tang Fei asked in confusion.

"Do you forget the devil plan I made for you?" Mr. Ran asked.

"I remember," Tang Fei said with a wry smile. "In less than half a year under your supervision, I was skinned alive. How could I not remember vividly?"

"I created the Devil Training Plan versions 1.0 and 2.0 for you, no, more precisely, you created an enhanced version of the Devil Training Plan for yourself..."

"Originally, I hadn’t planned to give you such an intense training load; it was you who doubled up on my training plan... but, the results are quite clear."

"When you first entered the academy, you were only at the Superior Qi Controlling stage. In my plan, it would take a year or a year and a half for you to step into the Tongyou Realm..."

"I never expected that you would achieve it in just half a year."

"This matter gave me an enormous shock. At that time, I thought, if a student could do that, why couldn’t I? I am the teacher, after all; I have to set an example for my students..."

"So, while you were training, I trained alongside you. After you left, I continued to train..."

"Do you know? I’ve upgraded that set of devil training plan to version 3.0..."

"This time going home to celebrate the New Year with my parents, I just happened to encounter some things, and thus had a realization, breaking through Tongyou and was fortunate enough to enter the Ruyi Realm..."

"So, I really need to thank you." Mr. Ran looked earnestly at Tang Fei, saying, "It’s because of your diligence, because of your desperate practice, and because of the achievements you later made..."

"Because you inspired me, making me believe that what you could achieve, I could too. That’s why, I was able to advance from Superior Tongyou to Ruyi in two years..."

"If you put it that way, then I’ll just accept your thanks," Tang Fei said with a grin. "No matter what, this is excellent news. From now on, Mr. Ran can focus on pursuing the Grandmaster Realm."

Mr. Ran shook his head, saying, "There are countless cultivators in the world, but how many can truly enter the Grandmaster Realm? Most spend a lifetime in the Ruyi Realm..."

"If I could reach Superior Ruyi, I would be immensely satisfied. As for the Grandmaster Realm, I dare not even think about it."

"What’s the difference between a man without dreams and a salted fish?" Tang Fei spoke up encouragingly, "Didn’t you also not expect to advance to the Ruyi Realm so quickly? But you did it, didn’t you?"

"Besides, my second mentor Xuanyuan Mingjing once said that at a certain level, diligence and effort are certainly important, but what’s even more important is sudden enlightenment..."

"He told me to find my Dao, and once I find my own Dao, I would be able to cross thousands of mountains, sail through thousands of journeys... Mr. Ran, why not try it out for yourself too, to see if you can find your own Dao?"

Mr. Ran was very happy inside. Tang Fei said Xuanyuan Mingjing was his second mentor, which meant that his first mentor was none other than himself?

In Tang Fei’s eyes, he was on par with the great grandmaster Xuanyuan Mingjing, and even ranked before him...

This student really knows how to handle people.

Ran Ran nodded and said, "Since even the Great Grandmaster has said so, then I’ll try hard and give it a shot... What if I also enter the Grandmaster Realm?"

"You definitely will." Tang Fei nodded and said, "Since you’re setting goals, why not aim a bit higher? Why not aim for Great Grandmaster directly?"

Ran Ran gave Tang Fei a sidelong glance and said, "That’s not a goal, that’s daydreaming. I don’t expect that in my lifetime, but if one of my students could become a Great Grandmaster..."

Ran Ran looked at Tang Fei and Little Fatty, who was buried headfirst in his meal, with a face full of expectation, "Then my life would not have been lived in vain."

"Then I’ll get Little Fatty to give it a try." Tang Fei said.

"And you?"

"If I have a backup, even if I don’t succeed, you won’t be too disappointed."

"..."

"Or are you just being lazy?" Ran Ran looked at Tang Fei with reproach.

"I’m not being lazy, I’m lowering your expectations," Tang Fei said. "If I succeed, you’ll get a surprise. If I don’t, you won’t have lost anything. But if Little Fatty doesn’t succeed, won’t you feel pretty let down?"

Ran Ran looked at Tang Fei and asked, "Are you currently in the Inferior Tongyou Realm?"

"Intermediate." Tang Fei said.

Ran Ran’s face showed surprise as he said, "When you entered White Crane Academy, you had just entered the Tongyou Realm. That was the result of our Devil Plan, the intensive training..."

"It’s only been a few months, and you’ve already moved up to Intermediate? Among the younger generation in Phoenix City, you must have the fastest progression, right? Not even Shen Xinglan back then..."

"How can I compare with Shen Xinglan? Shen Xinglan is the one with the legend of breaking through one realm per year." Tang Fei waved his hands repeatedly, "I’m not even worthy of carrying Shen Xinglan’s shoes..."

"Why have you become like this?" Ran Ran looked at Tang Fei with puzzlement and said, "You’re not one to admit defeat so easily."

"I was thoughtless before. After meeting Shen Xinglan, I realized there’s always someone better..." Tang Fei said with a grave and serious expression, "Shen Xinglan should indeed be considered the top among the young generation of the Empire."

"..."

Ran Ran felt something wasn’t quite right about Tang Fei, but he couldn’t put his finger on what it was.

Could it be that Shen Xinglan was truly so exceptional that even the extremely proud Tang Fei admired him?

Right then, someone behind them spoke with a sneer, "A toad yawning – what an audacious breath."

Tang Fei turned around, and at the empty table behind them, newcomers had arrived.

Tang Fei fixed his eyes on the middle-aged man with the ugly face and the large, prominent, ruddy nose that was particularly eye-catching. He addressed the man, "What, you don’t agree with my statement? How is Shen Xinglan not the foremost under the Star Sky?"

The man raised his tea cup towards Tang Fei and said, "Shen Xinglan is naturally outstanding, but to talk about the top of the younger generation... isn’t it a bit premature?"

Tang Fei was secretly pleased, but his face showed a hint of anger as he demanded, "Aside from him, who else could there be? Who else can stand shoulder to shoulder with Shen Xinglan in discussion?"

"Music Genius Tuoba Zhiyin, who at nineteen entered the dao with music and rapidly gained extraordinary strength within just a few years. Wei Qing with his invisible swordsmanship, cutting down the tangible man. And there are also two young individuals from the Royal Zhong Family..."

"Shen Xinglan has only gained great fame, but when it truly comes to a fight, there will be many contenders among the youth..."

"Even that kid from Wasteland, who was recently taken in by Xuanyuan Mingjing, is quite formidable... With time, he might become a worthy adversary for Shen Xinglan..."

"That Tang Fei won’t do?" Tang Fei shook his head, "He’s had a short cultivation, his realm is low, a poor youngster from Old Land who hasn’t seen the world... How could he possibly be discussed in the same breath as Shen Xinglan."

"Hehehe, I’ve seen him duel... His swordsmanship is exceptionally tricky and fierce, and it carries a deadly air... The delicate bud raised in a greenhouse like Shen Xinglan may not dare to stake his life against him..."

"Why stake your life in a fight when your realm far outstrips theirs?" Tang Fei countered.

"You yellow-haired kid, do you know anything about Sword Dao?" the man with a ruddy nose cursed aloud, "If your heart knows no certainty of death, your sword lacks the certainty of a kill. How can you win?"

"Say what you will, but in my opinion, Shen Xinglan is the premier under the Star Sky." Tang Fei stated firmly, "If those Wei Qing and Tuoba Zhiyin you mentioned are so capable... they should go challenge Shen Xinglan to a fight."

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