After You Broke Off the Engagement, I Broke Through Twelve Realms in a Single Day! - Chapter 19:
Chapter 19: Shaking the Entire Nation
Under the gaze of all present, the Heaven and Man Record, standing like a jade stele, suddenly began to spin. It stirred the spiritual energy within a hundred kilometers into a vortex, pouring straight into Li Feng’s head.
All the spiritual energy was purple, like boundless rivers and oceans. Compared to the eighteen strands of purple energy descending onto Chen Chuan, it was like comparing drizzle to a flood — utterly incomparable.
Li Feng’s expression was calm. He remained immersed in comprehension, accepting the torrents of purple energy without resistance.
He seemed like a bottomless pit; no matter how much purple energy rushed into him, it could not fill him.
The dantian capacity of a Martial Emperor Realm cultivator was a hundred times greater than that of a Martial King Realm cultivator. If Chen Chuan were subjected to such a spiritual energy vortex, his comprehension would have been interrupted instantly. This was the advantage of profound cultivation.
Moreover, with the mysterious jade bottle aiding his absorption of the purple energy, Li Feng had nothing to worry about.
Building upon two and a half years of previous comprehension of the Heaven and Man Record, Li Feng made even greater progress, reaching a level that even surprised himself.
As his comprehension deepened, the Mirror of Heaven and Man burst into dazzling light, illuminating the entire Jishang Academy like broad daylight.
The scene within the mirror no longer displayed mere mountains and rivers but an entire miniature world evolving.
The sun and moon alternated, the seasons cycled, all things grew and withered — it was as if a complete world was operating inside the mirror.
A figure, whose features were indistinct, sat cross-legged within, cultivating. Suddenly, he rose into the air, stood between heaven and earth, seized the sun, moon, and stars in his hand, and became the master of this world’s changes — he was heaven, and heaven was him — he had reached the realm of Heaven and Man Unity!
“This… this is…” Zhou Danxin, who had maintained his composure until now, lost his calm. His hand trembled so much that he almost crushed the ancient book he held, his voice shaking as he said,
“This is Minor Achievement in Heaven and Man Unity! It’s said that only by fully comprehending the third layer of the Heaven and Man Record can one trigger such a phenomenon. I’ve only ever seen this once — when Zhang Shouzheng was cultivating!”
The great hall instantly fell into dead silence.
Everyone was too shocked to speak. They were witnessing a miracle!
The phenomenon inside the Mirror of Heaven and Man burst through the mirror and projected into the sky across the Great Qing. Within a million kilometers, people could see the ink-painting-like image of Heaven and Man Unity, shaking the world!
“In Jishang Academy, someone has reached this level of comprehension again. Is Heavenly Martial Sect destined to be overshadowed by Jishang Academy forever?”
In the forbidden area behind Heavenly Martial Sect, an old sigh echoed. Then the tone turned stern.
“Investigate immediately. Find out who this person is. We cannot allow another Zhang Shouzheng to rise from Jishang Academy!”
Outside the gate of the forbidden area, Luo Yuheng, Sect Master of Heavenly Martial Sect, bowed respectfully. “Yes, disciple will send people to investigate!”
“You already let Jishang Academy snatch away Li Feng. If you fail this time, don’t blame me for being harsh!” A cold snort from within the forbidden area made Luo Yuheng tremble.
He glanced at the forest of white bones outside and cautiously replied, “Disciple obeys!”
“Get out!”
Turning to leave, Luo Yuheng’s eyes flickered with thought. “Could it be that Li Feng comprehended Heaven and Man Unity?”
But he quickly shook his head, dismissing the idea. No matter how monstrous Li Feng was, he had just joined Jishang Academy. How could he comprehend Heaven and Man Unity so quickly? Not even the reincarnation of a Martial God could be that abnormal.
Meanwhile, in Celestial Jade Sect, Liu Ruyue sat cross-legged in a Spirit Jade Pool, focusing on breaking through to the 9th stage Martial King Realm.
If other sects knew of her cultivation speed, they would be shocked beyond words.
Just half a month ago, she was only at the 1st stage Martial King Realm, yet now she was already charging toward the 9th stage — a cultivation speed absolutely monstrous!
Suddenly sensing something, Liu Ruyue looked up at the sky, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.
“To have thoroughly comprehended a spirit-grade technique… Just what kind of background does this reincarnated husband of mine have? Given time, he’ll surely carve out a place in the Eastern Wasteland.”
Feeling her breakthrough to the 9th stage complete, Liu Ruyue smiled proudly.
“Fortunately, my cultivation has caught up to his. Next time he comes to seek dual cultivation, I won’t be suppressed by him and can turn him away.”
Liu Ruyue’s past life soul had tried several times to resist during dual cultivation with Li Feng but was suppressed due to her weaker cultivation. She had no choice but to passively endure the experience.
She had been a virgin Empress in her past life, untouched, yet now, with this reincarnated body, she was forced into dual cultivation. If her former suitors knew, the Great Qing would be wiped from the map in their fury!
Now that her cultivation had caught up and with her prepared countermeasures, she would never let Li Feng sully her again.
In Jiuyang Mountain, a divine stone sealed within the mountain began to tremble violently upon sensing the Heaven and Man Unity phenomenon in the sky, nearly shattering the entire mountain.
“What’s going on with the Divine Stone? Could it be reacting to the phenomenon? It’s activating its divine power a year early! Soon, it will be able to temper the bones and muscles of our disciples and help them transform again!”
The master of Jiuyang Mountain, normally expressionless, showed a rare smile.
“Heaven is blessing Jiuyang Mountain! Even though we failed to recruit Li Feng, with the Divine Stone, we’ll soon have a prodigy rivaling the spirit body!”
Meanwhile, in the imperial palace, the Great Qing Emperor’s face lit up with joy.
The Heaven and Man Unity phenomenon was too dazzling to ignore. The Emperor immediately ordered lavish gifts and a decree of rewards to be prepared and sent to Jishang Academy, eager to befriend this newly risen powerhouse.
All factions assumed the one who comprehended Heaven and Man Unity was a senior figure from Jishang Academy.
None realized that all this was caused by a newly enrolled freshman.
Back on the plaza of Jishang Academy, Chen Chuan’s face was ashen. His legs buckled, and he nearly collapsed.
“Impossible… how did you do it…”
Chen Chuan muttered to himself, hair disheveled, eyes bloodshot, unable to accept reality.
“Even Dean Zhang took nearly two hundred years to comprehend Heaven and Man Unity. Why you?”
Li Feng slowly opened his eyes, and the phenomenon in the mirror faded.
Turning to Chen Chuan, Li Feng’s gaze carried an indescribable authority, as if a god was overlooking the mortal world. His voice was calm, “Now, do you still have anything to say?”
Chen Chuan’s lips trembled. After a moment, he squeezed out a sentence. “I… I concede. The Chen family will deliver the agreed stakes.”
Then, he suddenly fell to his knees before Li Feng and pleaded, “But I have one request. Can I follow you? Be your servant. Please, teach me the Heaven and Man Record!”
At that moment, everyone looked at Li Feng with awe.
Winning against Chen Chuan alone would have earned respect. But to make Chen Chuan willingly kneel and beg to become his servant was even more shocking!
The Chen family was a Martial Emperor lineage that had endured for centuries. Without Li Feng, Chen Chuan would have been the top prodigy of Jishang Academy this year.
Yet now Chen Chuan willingly knelt and pledged to serve Li Feng — proof of how terrifying Li Feng’s potential was.
If revealing Martial Emperor cultivation earlier had been shocking enough, Li Feng’s current display of comprehension had completely overturned everyone’s concept of genius.
“You want to learn? I can teach you,” Li Feng said with a smile.
“Thank you, Master!” Chen Chuan looked up at Li Feng in delight.
Apart from Dean Zhang Shouzheng, Li Feng was the only other person he admired to the core.
And Li Feng was still so young. His future achievements would surely surpass Zhang Shouzheng’s. Following such a prodigy was no disgrace!
“Don’t call me Master. Just call me Young Master,” Li Feng said. He happened to need someone to run errands, so he accepted Chen Chuan as a servant.
Su Zijin took a deep breath and solemnly declared, “Today’s duel ends with Junior Brother Li’s victory. According to the agreement, Senior Brother Chen must deliver the stakes to the academy within three months. I will also report today’s events to the Dean.”
Li Feng nodded slightly and swept his gaze across the crowd. “If anyone else wants to challenge me, you may step forward.”
The plaza instantly fell silent.
Those who had been dissatisfied with Li Feng being named the personal disciple all lowered their heads.
Before absolute strength, all doubts seemed ridiculous.
“Young Master Li, you’ve truly opened my eyes. I’d like to invite you to my humble abode — would you be willing?” At that moment, Zhou Danxin smiled at Li Feng.
“This is Vice Dean Zhou,” Su Zijin introduced.
“Greetings, Vice Dean Zhou,” Li Feng immediately cupped his fists in respect.
Zhou Danxin’s eyes lit up. His gaze toward Li Feng softened even more. “No need to be so formal. Just call me Uncle Zhou. I truly envy Zhang Shouzheng for having such an outstanding disciple.”
Then Zhou Danxin led Li Feng away from the plaza, with Chen Chuan following closely like a true servant.
The crowd instinctively parted to make way for them.
Only after Li Feng’s figure disappeared did the suffocating atmosphere ease slightly.
The students gathered in small groups, discussing in hushed voices, their faces still filled with awe.
“Terrifying… Martial Emperor cultivation and full mastery of the Heaven and Man Record — Young Master Li could already rival the academy’s Elders!”
“No wonder the Dean had already decided to take him as his last disciple. With such talent, not even the Dean could match him in his youth. Unfortunately, I’m not talented enough — I’m not even qualified to be Li Feng’s servant.”
“From now on, the title of Jishang Academy’s top prodigy is undisputed. Maybe even across the entire Great Qing, no one can rival Young Master Li.”
“…”
Listening to the murmurs around her, Liu Ruyan, hiding at the back of the crowd like a maggot, couldn’t stop trembling. At some point, tears streamed down her face, her heart full of inferiority and regret.
She lowered her head even further, not daring to look at Li Feng’s departing figure.
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So what’s up with Li Ruyue? Did she get taken over by a soul, is it her past soul, what’s going on? Her new personality seems uncaring compared to before. She won’t let her husband “sully her” again? The fuck?