Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Although the Five Sects Dao Fruit did not specifically target these little cultivators on the sea, he felt that even breathing in spiritual power was difficult, naturally realizing the power of the Five Sects.

"This...is this the Dao Fruit?"

Hearing him say this, it seems that after the battle with the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, the name of the Dao Fruit has spread among some cultivators.

Everyone on the ship nodded, their faces showing some fear, but Deng Cheng took this opportunity to teach his daughter: "In the past, you were only within the sect, unaware of the vastness of the world and the abundance of great powers. I often praised you for your exceptional talent, making you somewhat arrogant..."

Deng Yan's face turned slightly red.

"Now seeing these immortals of the Five Sects, you should know that we cultivators are nothing. Your talent, if not diligently cultivated and seeking a good mentor to learn superior skills, would be wasted."

Deng Yan nodded silently, watching the confrontation of the Five Sects, each showcasing their skills. This girl seemed to have truly gained insight, with a genuine desire to join the Five Sects.

Deng Cheng smiled and added:

"No one knows if you will catch the eye of the great powers of the Five Sects...just hope they look at you more..."

Deng Yan's eyes darkened, her cheeks puffed up, looking a bit nervous.

But in the next moment, Deng Cheng's speech became stammering.

"The Five, Five Sects...why are they all looking at us?"

Everyone looked up and saw that the leaders of the Xuanwei Five Sects were indeed all gazing at their small tower ship.

"Could it be...little junior sister is a genius?"

A disciple suddenly speculated.

Deng Cheng's expression changed, could he have underestimated his daughter's potential?

If that's the case, and the Five Sects start fighting because of him, what should he do?

At this moment, in the sky, Luo Shangxian of Haori Mountain spoke: "Master Zheng, how have you been?"

Deng Cheng suddenly turned his head to look at Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa smiled at him, clasped his hands, and said: "I have some connections with the Five Sects...if needed, I...can write a recommendation letter."

"Aba aba..."

Usually very talkative and eloquent, Deng Cheng was now like a mute.

He stared blankly at the two passengers of his, nodding toward him, soaring into the sky.

Zheng Fa, today with the intention of showcasing his strength, his Golden Core in the Dantian radiated a brilliant light.

His Golden Core was already mighty, having startled Master Cheng Kong when it first formed.

Now he had reached the late stage of the Golden Core, its powers more than ten times stronger than before.

At this moment, exerting himself fully, it truly resembled the grand sight of the great sun emerging over the sea horizon.

Dong Cheng watched as Zheng Fa squeezed into the sky occupied by the Five Sects. Among the original five manifestations, an additional dazzling golden sun appeared, seeming not to be inferior!

Even Luo Shangxian and others couldn't help but cast sidelong glances—

It's not that Zheng Fa's strength pressured them.

But, who the heck has ever seen such a Golden Core?

Is this a Golden Core?

On the ship, Deng Cheng closed his eyes and, after taking another look, said with relief: "This Master Zheng is likely pretending to have a Golden Core..."

Beside him, Deng Yan tugged at his sleeve and softly asked:

"Aren't the Xuanwei Five Sects supposed to be the most powerful sects in the world?"

Smart as she was, she couldn't help but extend her fingers, counting in confusion: "Why are there six?"

Deng Cheng's face changed repeatedly, unable to answer this question.

Apparently, someone...found another path.

...

It's not just that he felt strange, even the Dao Fruits of the Five Sects in the sky had inexplicable expressions.

The Five Sects stood at the Peak of Xuanwei for at least one epoch of several hundred thousand years, and no other Immortal Sect could stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

Moreover, the highest cultivation visibly displayed by Zheng Fa and Zhang was no more than Nascent Soul.

Could it not arouse suspicions?

Luo Shangxian exchanged glances with the other four Dao Fruit cultivators, transmitted a few words, then looked at Zheng Fa with a meaningful gaze.

He declared loudly:

"I and the fellow Daoists here haven't met for a long time, why not...have a debate?"

Zheng Fa was taken aback, only to see all the Five Sects Dao Fruits smiling, each displaying their own manifestations.

Luo Shangxian displayed a wooden bow behind his head, while Sect Leader Yan of the Tianhe Sect conjured a long sword in front of him.

The manifestations of the other three were quite extraordinary as well; the female cultivator of the Yaochi Dao Fruit's manifestation was like a strange flower, a Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram floated above the Supreme Dao Daoist's Qingyun, and the old monk of Leiyin Temple had no visible change, but the surrounding Buddhas appeared more lifelike, resembling a true Buddha coming to the earth.

These manifestations were naturally not just for show.

Zheng Fa felt the spiritual energy between heaven and earth change immediately, even finding it hard to breathe!

And these Five Sects Dao Fruits seemed to really test his strength, as their five grand manifestations simultaneously shone upon Zheng Fa.

In an instant, it was like the entire world was rejecting Zheng Fa...

Zhang's beautiful eyes were filled with killing intent, as if about to raise the Qingjing Bamboo in her hand.

But Zheng Fa held her hand back, Fusang Wood from his Dantian appeared in the sky, the covering and obscuring Fusang Wood exuded a comforting aura for Zheng Fa.

His overwhelming pressure dissipated instantly.

Below, Deng Yan, clenching her little fists, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The gaze of Deng Cheng beside her became even more curious and suspicious.

Yet the Five Sects Dao Fruit didn't seem to have tested enough; they had long known Zheng Fa possessed Fusang Wood, hence weren't surprised. The old monk from Leiyin Temple glanced at Zhang's Qingjing Bamboo and actually clasped his hands together, chanting scriptures toward Zheng Fa.

The Buddha behind him suddenly opened its eyes wide, showing an expression of subduing demons.

The sea beneath everyone erupted with a roar, water surged upward, and the sea level dropped by a meter out of nowhere.

With a glance, everyone had a sensation of heaven and earth upheaval.

Among the people of the Tianhe Sect, Xie Qingxue's hand touched the hilt of the Qingping Sword.

Zheng Fa had a flash of black light in his hand, holding a black banner painted with myriad beasts.

"Ten Thousand Demon Banner?"

Luo Shangxian exclaimed lightly.

But in the next moment, his eyes suddenly widened as he looked at Zheng Fa, shouting in disbelief:

"Demon Emperor?"

At that moment, Zheng Fa's entire aura was more like the Great Freedom Demon Emperor than the Great Freedom Demon Emperor himself!

The old monk from Leiyin Temple paused, seemingly stunned, not daring to make a move.