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"Could this Ye Fan be a reincarnation of a divine being? How is his divine soul so powerful?"

"He’s merely at the peak of the Holy Embryo Realm and hasn’t even broken through to the Divine Power Realm, yet he possesses such terrifying divine soul power—it’s simply astonishing."

"In terms of divine soul strength alone, none of the new disciples are stronger than him, not even the evil Qi Tianlin."

Ye Fan’s test caused the entire Ancient City to erupt, leaving even some disciples from previous years bewildered.

Qi Tianlin’s face turned especially ugly. His divine soul had once been nourished by Earthly Milk, making him far stronger than the average person, yet Ye Fan’s divine soul power was even more terrifying, which he found hard to accept.

"The deaths of Jiang Molin and the others must be inseparably connected to that Ye; just his powerful divine sense alone could have annihilated them all!"

Witnessing this scene, a grim glint flashed in Zhou Zhaolong’s eyes, convinced that the death of Jiang Molin and his five companions was related to Ye Fan.

In his view, the blame must be squarely placed on Ye Fan’s head. Even if Ye Fan wasn’t the one who did it, they had to frame him; otherwise, there was little hope of bringing down Ye Fan.

"How strong exactly is Ye Fan’s divine soul?"

Meanwhile, many were guessing at the extent of Ye Fan’s divine soul, though no one could truly fathom it, as the tenth-level stone steps had surpassed their understanding.

Some disciples from previous years were at a loss. Among them, divine soul power had reached its peak, enabling them to ascend to the tenth level, yet no phenomena like Ye Fan’s had appeared.

Some elders guarding the Immortal Secret Realm in the academy also stroked their beards and smiled; Ye Fan’s emergence had pleasantly surprised them.

Before, no one held much hope for Ye Fan. Firstly, because of his relatively advanced age, and secondly, because of his low realm, Ye Fan had passed the optimal age for cultivation according to the best age for cultivation, limiting his potential for growth.

However—

After two months of silence, Ye Fan soared on his first test participation, astonishing everyone and making these elders look at him in a new light. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Pass my order: whether Ye Fan is using spirit stones or observing martial arts insights left by predecessors, no one is to obstruct or trouble him, violators will be severely punished."

Law Enforcement Elder, the person in charge of the Immortal Secret Realm, Lan Yingfei issued the order, making many people inwardly tremble.

Clearly, Lan Yingfei had received orders from the dean. Otherwise, no matter how brilliant Ye Fan’s performance was, he couldn’t have given such great convenience.

Ye Fan passed the divine soul test on the Heaven and Earth Bridge, and none were happier than the Bai Yan wolf— the stronger Ye Fan became, the more hope there was for the Thunder Venerable master’s legacy to shine brightly.

As a follower of the Thunder Venerable master, the Bai Yan wolf naturally hoped that the Thunder Venerable master’s legacy would astonish everyone and rise strongly.

Hu Fei and the others were also very happy. Jin Changgeng, although having some minor feelings, did not target Ye Fan for the sake of the bigger picture.

No matter what, Ye Fan was also someone from their sect affiliated with the Treasure Pavilion, in essence, a person of the Treasure Pavilion.

Moreover, he had realized that Ye Fan was a person with no ambitions whatsoever, who would not fight for his position. No matter how strong Ye Fan became, he couldn’t take his position as Saint Heir.

If the Treasure Pavilion wanted to replace him as the Saint Heir, they would have done so long ago and not wait until now, and it gave him the feeling that he was born just to cultivate.

Apart from his pursuit of martial arts, he had no pursuit for power in his heart, extremely indifferent!

Such a supremely gifted and infinitely potential genius, unless Jin Changgeng had been kicked in the head by a donkey, he would never be enemies with Ye Fan.

After coming down from the Heaven and Earth Bridge, Ye Fan did not return but headed straight towards the Lake of Reincarnation. Since a test was to be done, he might as well take all the tests at once.

Seeing that Ye Fan did not leave, everyone suddenly became excited and followed him towards the Lake of Reincarnation.

"Is it possible that his physical body test will also pass?"

The crowd couldn’t help but have some expectations. If Ye Fan could successfully pass both the physical body and divine soul tests, even without testing his overall strength, it would likely be enough to astonish everyone.

Since the Immortal Academy opened this Immortal Secret Realm, aside from the later Proving Dao by the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor, no one had ever fully passed on their first test.

Ye Fan didn’t know that the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor once studied in this academy as well, but that era was too long ago, and it has been a million years since the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor passed away.

A million years can change many things, especially the Ling Family’s handling of Ling Yun’s matter, with which the Immortal Academy was very displeased.

Because of this, the Dean Old Immortal strongly stood up for Ye Fan, intimidating the Ling Family and making Ling Gu hesitant to act rashly, even causing the Ling Family’s ancestor to be particularly wary of the Immortal Academy.

The Lake of Reincarnation remained as calm as ever, with no ripples; the surface of the lake was as still as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding rocks, and there was no vegetation around the Lake of Reincarnation.

"This Lake of Reincarnation is quite uncanny, exerting immense pressure on the human body—it feels as if one is sealed within, making even slight movement difficult. I wonder how those nine Qing Lian can grow inside it."

Returning to the Lake of Reincarnation, Hu Fei couldn’t help but sigh. During his last test, barely reaching the sixth Qing Lian almost shattered his body, and he had vivid memories of this lake.

"Indeed, this lake is very uncanny and unfathomable. I guess that, apart from the Ancient Emperor, no one could possibly have the means to create such a lake."

Shi Ye also spoke with great caution.

His divine soul strength was lacking, but his physical strength was incredibly formidable, not the slightest bit weaker compared to Zhou Zhaolong, yet he still held deep apprehension toward this Immortal Lake.

"Let me give it a try!"

Ye Fan gazed at Lake of Reincarnation for a while but found nothing unusual, it looked like an ordinary lake.

As he stepped into the lake, Ye Fan immediately felt a massive resistance and pressure from all directions, with no place to block it, unable to avoid, he could only endure it.

The tranquil lake water seemed to be filled with the power of Heavenly Dao, each drop bearing immense power, converging into the lake, causing tremendous pressure on the body.

Standing in the lake water for a moment, Ye Fan immediately understood that Lake of Reincarnation differed from Heaven and Earth Bridge, it was specifically a physical body test, and he had to traverse across it.

But even taking a step in the lake was immensely difficult, how could anyone easily traverse across?

Typically, cultivators entering Lake of Reincarnation can hold on for about three minutes, even the talented ones, reaching the fifth Qing Lian is considered extraordinary.

However, Ye Fan was not among them; his body was extraordinarily strong, comparable to the physical strength of those at the Peak of Divine Power Realm, and even withstand a spiritual treasure from the Lord Realm.

At this point, his Nine Heavens Profound Body had only reached the Third Level, yet it’s close to the Fourth Level. During the last Heavenly Tribulation, he tried to seize the opportunity to advance further but was thwarted by Elder Xuan.

Clatter...

After a slight pause, Ye Fan started walking towards the first Qing Lian, moving quickly as if walking in ordinary water; though there was resistance, it couldn’t stop him.

Soon, Ye Fan had passed the first Qing Lian, and was heading toward the second Qing Lian.

At that moment, the crowd outside was silent, no one spoke, they were all quietly awaiting the results.

"His Divine Soul Power is indeed strong, but I don’t believe his body is that strong; if he manages to traverse, I’ll drink a bucket of Lake of Reincarnation’s water!"

But quickly, someone broke the silence!

The speaker was a young man under twenty, with handsome features but a slightly sinister look in his eyes, wearing fine clothing, clearly from a powerful force.

"Zhang Gu, you said it, if you don’t drink then, I’ll press you down and make you drink till you’re full!" Shi Ye glared at him and said in a muffled voice.

Unlike Ye Fan who only operated within Xuanwu State and Qing Province, Shi Ye, though from the Eastern Domain Southern Barbarian clan, has traveled to many places, hence he knew that this Zhang Gu was the strongest heir of the Zhang Family from the Northern Domain.

The Zhang Family from the Northern Domain had not produced a Great Emperor, but had several Peak of Venerable Realm strong people, just a step away from Quasi-Emperor, with deep foundations, capable of challenging even Holy Lands.

He was not aligned with Zhou Zhaolong, relying on the family’s foundation and reputation he disdained to conspire with Zhou Zhaolong, he merely disliked Ye Fan for being in the spotlight.

"Hmph!"

Zhang Gu snorted coldly, not speaking further, unable to reason with barbarians, he didn’t bother to argue.

Soon, Ye Fan reached the position of the sixth Qing Lian, by now the pressure was immense, even Ye Fan’s Treasure Body felt a bit tired, let alone others?

However, Ye Fan did not pause, Lake of Reincarnation wasn’t ideal for Body Refinement, although it was comprehensive in Body Refinement, Ye Fan simply didn’t require it.

"Crash..."

Ye Fan moved, stirring great waves, throwing a punch, the lake waters were dispersed.

Swoosh!

Ye Fan executed the Chasing Star Step, swiftly moving forward.

Within a blink, Ye Fan had passed the seventh Qing Lian and continued toward the eighth Qing Lian without stopping.

"Uh..."

This scene nearly caused everyone to bite their tongues, they looked at Ye Fan as if viewing a Primordial Barbarian Beast, besides those innately gifted Primordial Barbarian Beasts, who else could run in Lake of Reincarnation?

Lake of Reincarnation isn’t large, the lake is shallow, but the pressure is frighteningly akin to Qing Tian Star, many inside pay a tremendous price and effort just to move a single step, while Ye Fan seemed to truly be strolling in water.

People comparing themselves to others couldn’t help but feel frustrated!

This perfectly described their feelings.

Especially those disciples from previous years, they felt embarrassed, how is every new disciple this fierce this year!

"Divine Soul outstanding, body unparalleled, indeed possesses the stature of a Young Emperor, surely has a place in the rivalry on the Emperor Road in the future!"

Seeing this scene, Lan Yingfei decisively ordered again, "Fulfill all this boy’s needs, even if Immortal Academy exhausts all resources to support his cultivation——he is very likely to become the academy’s second Great Emperor!"

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PS: Ling Tian still has more~

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