Tan Tianzhong and his student Zhang Xiaoya were both startled.

Last name Fang, single name Yu?

Fang Yu?

If it were just a name, it wouldn't surprise them.

However, this Fang Yu holds a First Level identity.

And with a mere wave of his hand, he can defeat someone like Zhang Xiaoya with Heaven Stepping Realm cultivation.

Then who could this person be?

To confirm his suspicion—

The old man sitting in the wheelchair, namely Tan Tianzhong, clapped his old hands.

Soul Emergence!

Whoosh!

This scene reminded Fang Yu of a scene from the movie Shushan Legend, where the Emei Sect Leader suddenly appeared.

In an instant, his entire demeanor enveloped Emperor City!

"Half-step Ancestor?" Fang Yu stood with hands behind his back.

He was slightly surprised.

Originally, he thought that the ruler of this Third Territory should be at the Peak Realm of Human Immortal, but unexpectedly, he had reached the Half-step Ancestor Realm.

That is to say, Tan Tianzhong's cultivation was similar to Lu Ming's from Wanxian City back then.

Sadly, Lu Ming went astray.

Fang Yu was unfazed, completely unaffected by his aura, and did not respond.

Not responding was the best response.

If he showed his powerful strength and cultivation, he would expose his true cards, and if he wanted to attack Fang Yu, wouldn't it seem beneath his dignity?

As expected.

The spiritual pressure floating in the air after Tan Tianzhong's Soul Emergence.

He found Fang Yu still calm and collected.

Completely unaffected.

This left him feeling shocked.

Tan Tianzhong confirmed that the person before him, named Fang Yu, could only be Emperor Yu of Tiandu Mountain.

Earlier, he knew that only Emperor Yu could match him in this world.

It's just that…

Until now, he still didn't know Fang Yu's true strength.

After today's test.

He still didn't know.

As his spirit hovered in the air.

The profound spiritual will, as vast as the ocean.

Caused waves of shock in his heart.

Tan Tianzhong himself was already at the Half-step Ancestor Realm.

Fang Yu being so relaxed could only mean… Fang Yu's strength far surpassed his own.

Withdrawing his spirit.

Tan Tianzhong's soul returned to his body once more.

After recovery.

His eyes were replaced with shock.

Sunken eyes, widened.

Zhang Xiaoya didn't understand…

She couldn't see the spiritual will test just now, the two had merely glanced at each other. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

No other discoveries.

Zhang Xiaoya glanced, seeing Teacher Tan's face full of shock, feeling puzzled in her heart.

This young man…

Could he really be the legendary Emperor Yu of Tiandu Mountain?

This…

How could it be possible?

Zhang Xiaoya still couldn't believe it.

Because Fang Yu looked too young, almost the same age as her.

Now Tan Teacher's cultivation has reached old age, half-step Ancestor, and can live for tens of thousands of years.

Even Tan Tianzhong aged, why didn't the person before her?

At this time.

Tan Tianzhong finally spoke:

"Welcome, Emperor Yu."

The voice was very light.

And very calm.

With these words.

Zhang Xiaoya was stunned.

Is it really Emperor Yu?

Zhang Xiaoya was completely dumbfounded, her mind stopped thinking.

Fang Yu smiled lightly and said, "I didn't expect the ruler of the Emperor City Cultivators, the leader of the Human Cultivator Elites in the Third Territory, to actually be at the Half-step Ancestor Realm."

Upon hearing this.

Tan Tianzhong was stunned and said:

"You, you saw it at a glance?"

"More than just seeing… your spiritual will level is decent. Unfortunately, to enhance your cultivation, you repeatedly entered the Time Secret Realm. Though you made tremendous progress in cultivation by constantly cultivating in the Time Secret Realm, you also lost a significant amount of time when breaking through the bottleneck."

Time Secret Realm indeed is a great thing for cultivation.

But for things like breaking through bottlenecks, it's not just time spent that can break through.

Tan Tianzhong found himself in this dead-end.

To seek breakthroughs, he kept entering the Time Secret Realm.

Although he reached the Half-step Ancestor Realm, his life was heavily consumed.

This matter.

Tan Tianzhong never mentioned it to anyone.

"Emperor Yu, what keen insight… then is there still a way to save me?" Tan Tianzhong looked at Fang Yu with full expectation.

Fang Yu glanced at him and said:

"What do you think?"

This was a rhetorical question.

If Tan Tianzhong achieved the Half-step Ancestor Realm, and he couldn't even make this judgment, then his cultivation would be in vain.

Tan Tianzhong sighed and said:

"So it is… I've spent over ten thousand years in the Secret Realm, external rumors are just a small part of what I've experienced… sadly, I failed to break through. Perhaps, this is the limit of one's natural talent. The upper limit one can achieve. Failing to break through yet wasting life."

Hearing this.

Fang Yu smiled slightly and said:

"You're right. Your situation, if placed before any Doctor below the Ancestor Realm, would be helpless. But for me… it's not a difficult matter."

This sentence.

Could be described as a turning point.

Resurrection in a hopeless situation.

This short moment of hope and then shock appeared in Tan Tianzhong's heart, who had already been in despair.

"Emperor Yu… you mean…"

Before he finished speaking.

Fang Yu, hands behind his back, said indifferently: "I'm thirsty… as a guest, do I not even have the right to come in for a cup of tea?"

With these words.

Tan Tianzhong instantly snapped back to his senses, hurriedly instructed: "Xiaoya, quickly take out the best tea I've treasured for many years!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Xiaoya also knew, this was Emperor Yu of Tiandu Mountain!

The legendary hero that shook Huaxia.

It was him. Indeed him.

For some reason, Zhang Xiaoya suddenly felt her heart pounding.

Hurriedly turned around…

Just about to leave.

Tan Tianzhong added: "Right… get your senior brothers and sisters over here."

"Yes!"

"Emperor Yu personally coming, many wish for a chance to meet but don't have this opportunity. If Emperor Yu is pleased, maybe you'll be blessed with a rare opportunity."

Upon hearing this.

Zhang Xiaoya was overjoyed.

Being blessed by Emperor Yu.

It's a big deal.

Immediately taking brisk steps, quickly left.

Preparing her teacher's good tea, repeatedly instructed the old butler not to be neglectful, not to be careless in making the tea, before feeling assured to find her senior brothers and sisters.

...

In the elegant hall.

A stick of sandalwood emitting fragrance.

The two sat facing each other.

Tan Tianzhong joyfully said, "Seeing Emperor Yu's face today truly surpasses the reputation."

"Not at all… I've always heard of Mr. Tan's great name, but was busy with mundane affairs, couldn't come to visit." Fang Yu drank a cup of tea, nodded, indeed a good tea.

Tan Tianzhong said:

"This tea was cultivated by me in the Secret Realm, the time was too long, to while away the days, I planted tea in the cultivation ground. I love tea, know some tea-making methods. Let Emperor Yu laugh."

Fang Yu shook his head and said:

"This tea has been refined in the Time Secret Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, aged and fragrant, I'm afraid no one in current Huaxia can make such tea. I'm really fortunate."