"I never expected that in such a short time, you would all reach the Great Sage realm!" Lu Fan smiled, "This way, even if I'm forcibly bound by the Heavenly Dao and compelled to ascend to the Celestial Realm, you can all accompany me!"
"We are not like you!"
The Young Master of the Tao Family shook his head and said, "You are no ordinary person, which is why you are bound by the Heavenly Dao. We are merely ordinary Great Sages. Even in the Great Sage realm, it will likely take a long time to truly ascend!"
"Brother Tao, why be so modest!"
Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, "With your talent, you are destined to walk the Great Dao one day. This is an unchangeable trend!"
The Young Master of the Tao Family smiled slightly, "I hope so!"
After receiving the baptism of heaven and earth, Hu Xian'er's figure arrived at Wudi City. She appeared full of energy, her eyes sparkling with a bright light. "I never expected that I could also break through to the Great Sage realm so quickly. This way, my Desolate Ancient Hu Family can truly boast of a Great Sage!"
"Looking at you, are you planning to revitalize the family?" Lin Fan teased.
"I don't have so many ambitions. I just want to cultivate well and, like you, ascend to the Celestial Realm!" Hu Xian'er said with solemnity.
Lu Fan nodded slightly at her words, "With your current strength, you cannot tear through spatial rifts yet. It will likely take some time to enter the Celestial Realm. I had intended to go with you, but it seems there's no time now!"
"What do you mean by that?"
Hu Xian'er's expression changed slightly, suddenly having a bad premonition.
At the same time, the aura around Lu Fan could no longer be suppressed. His entire figure slowly floated up, exuding a powerful aura.
Seeing this scene, the Young Master of the Tao Family was slightly surprised, "Is Brother Lu ascending?"
"I've stayed in Wudi City for a hundred years, and I've suppressed myself for a hundred years. It's a pity that the power of the Heavenly Dao is too strong. Despite my utmost resistance, there's nothing I can do." Lu Fan said with a wry smile.
Hearing this, the Young Master of the Tao Family also felt a sense of helplessness. He truly wished to ascend to the Celestial Realm with Lu Fan, but unfortunately, his strength was still insufficient.
"Are you really leaving!"
Hu Xian'er stood frozen, a sense of loneliness in her eyes. She did not wish for Lu Fan to leave, but the situation had reached this point, and it was difficult to resist the inescapable power of the Heavenly Dao.
"When you get to the Celestial Realm, you must contact me!" Lu Fan said, "I'll go ahead and scout the path for you!"
Hu Xian'er nodded solemnly, "Don't forget me! I will always remember you, and I will cultivate diligently to one day follow in your footsteps!"
With those words, Hu Xian'er's tears flowed uncontrollably, her eyes filled with a deep solemnity. Lu Fan's departure caused her immense pain, a pain that was inexpressible.
Looking at the scene before him, the Young Master of the Tao Family also wore a solemn expression but said no more. This was all fate, and they could not stop it. However, Lu Fan's ascension might not be a bad thing.
At least, upon reaching the Celestial Realm, he could continue to grow and achieve the supreme Great Dao, which was their ultimate goal in embarking on the path of cultivation.
Across the entire human race, everyone looked up at the sky. High above, a rift had appeared, and Lu Fan was advancing towards it.
"Great Sage Lu is ascending! Great Sage Lu is ascending!"
The people of the human race finally reacted and began to shout, their eyes filled with reluctance. Lu Fan was like a god in their eyes. Without him, the human race would have likely been annihilated long ago. Thus, in their hearts, Lu Fan had long since become a guardian deity. Now, with Lu Fan ascending to the Celestial Realm, it naturally stirred the emotions of many.
"Great Sage Lu, farewell. We thank Great Sage Lu!"
The people of the human race knelt down one after another, gazing at the sky with fervent emotion. Perhaps the faith they held for Lu Fan had reached an unparalleled level, which was why they were so solemn.
Hu Xian'er stood to the side, silently observing everything, tears also falling from her eyes. Her feelings for Lu Fan, she dared not express them until now, only able to bury them deep within her heart.
Many Desolate Ancient families and Holy Lands also watched, their hearts deeply moved. The young man of the past had actually broken through the great tribulation of heaven and earth and directly ascended to the Celestial Realm, a dream unattainable for so many.
Elder Wuming and Elder Bandao stood atop the mountain peak, looking at the scene before them and couldn't help but sigh.
"I never thought this kid would be unable to suppress the power of the Heavenly Dao in less than a hundred years and directly ascend to the Celestial Realm!" Elder Wuming exclaimed. "We old fogeys have been Great Sages for thousands of years, yet we show no signs of ascending. It's truly disheartening to compare ourselves!"
"You can't say that. We are ultimately different from him!" Elder Bandao smiled. "After all, we have a single obsession in our hearts: to protect the human race. Moreover, after the great battle a hundred years ago, we burned our essence blood, making ascension to the Celestial Realm even more hopeless!"
"Ascending to the Celestial Realm is of little consequence to me," Elder Wuming waved his hand. "It's just that I won't be able to see the Dean anymore, and I can't help but feel a pang of emotion!"
Elder Bandao stood stunned for a moment and then sighed deeply. This was indeed a touching matter for them.
They had been raised by the Dean since childhood and had even learned techniques from him, which allowed them to reach the Great Sage realm and manage Zhongzhou Academy. Unfortunately, ever since they took over Zhongzhou Academy, the Dean had never reappeared, leaving them with a sense of regret.
After Lu Fan had completely ascended, the entire human race returned to peace. Amidst the crowd, cries of sorrow could be heard. Everyone was reluctant to see Lu Fan leave, but there was nothing they could do. Lu Fan's image was deeply etched in their hearts.
"We respectfully invite the Eldest Miss to return to the Hu Family!"
Outside Wudi City, a voice rang out. Several figures stood outside Wudi City, each exuding a powerful aura and radiating an imposing presence, their eyes gleaming with golden light.
They knew that Hu Xian'er had broken through to the Great Sage realm, which was a momentous occasion for the entire Hu Family. Among all the Desolate Ancient families, only the Tao Family and the Hu Family had Great Sages, signifying that these two families would surely prosper and rise above many others, commanding the submission of even numerous Holy Lands.
"When did I ever say I would go back?" Hu Xian'er asked, her gaze fixed on the elder.
"As the Eldest Miss has achieved the Great Sage position, she should return to the family to pay respects to the ancestors and to announce to the world that the Hu Family has a Great Sage!" the elder said quickly, cupping his fist.
"I, a dignified Great Sage, need to take orders from you?"
Hu Xian'er's voice was cold as she looked directly at the elder.
"I dare not!"
The elder was startled and quickly cupped his fist.