Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

Under Jiang Hao's gaze, Xiao Fan's special physique was on full display.

Xiao Fan's entire body is like a self-perfecting microcosm.

The positions of the five internal organs and six bowels subtly correspond to the five elements and directions, flowing with the pure vital energy of the corresponding attributes, circulating and endlessly regenerating.

On the bones, there are subtle, barely discernible natural Dao patterns, with Daoist charm flowing slowly.

Most striking is the deep space between his eyebrows, where a glimmer of light appears.

Around the aura, traces of reason and law automatically converged, far more efficiently than the arduous cultivation and comprehension of ordinary geniuses.

"This is..." Jiang Hao's heart stirred slightly, somewhat surprised.

He had lived for a hundred thousand years and had seen countless special physiques: the Holy Body, the Overlord Body, the Divine Body, the King Body...

But this physique, which possesses the rudiments of a universe within its own body, inner wisdom, and the convergence of Dao principles, is something I have never seen before.

He recalled some extremely obscure, almost legendary, records in ancient books.

"Qiankun Body..." Jiang Hao murmured the name to himself.

This is the name of Xiao Fan's physique.

It is an extremely powerful special physique, no weaker than the Holy Body and the Overlord Body.

This physique is neither like the Holy Body, with its blood and qi flowing like a dragon and golden light within, nor like the Overlord Body, with its domineering purple aura and imposing power.

This type of constitution looks similar to that of a normal person, so it is not easily noticed by the average person.

Moreover, this physique is so rare that it might not appear even once every ten thousand years, and there are few records about it.

The brief mention that before awakening, there must be a period of dormancy, during which one's talent is obscured. In reality, it is the innate wisdom that is being nurtured and cultivated within, and once it breaks through, it will soar to the heavens.

Judging from Xiao Fan's internal condition, those three years of dormancy must have been during that time. Now, his internal universe has been opened, and his spiritual light has appeared. It is the moment when his physique awakens and begins to show its power.

The light emanating from his brow endowed Xiao Fan with an extraordinary level of understanding, allowing him to perceive the laws of heaven and earth as clearly as the lines on his palm, making cultivation bottlenecks virtually nonexistent.

The self-circulating microcosm within his body allows Xiao Fan to constantly and autonomously absorb the essence of heaven and earth, making his divine power recovery speed and total amount far exceed those of others of the same level. Moreover, his aura is pure, making him impervious to all evil.

What's even more remarkable is that, because it possesses its own internal order, it can generate a mysterious ability to foresee and reflect when interacting with the outside world. It can anticipate the enemy's moves and discover their weaknesses, which is what is known as the mind illuminating all laws.

"Interesting." A hint of appreciation flashed in Jiang Hao's eyes.

The myriad realms of creation are full of wonders, and they always give birth to all sorts of amazing individuals.

This Qiankun Body does not follow the path of pure brute force, but rather leans towards the control of Tao and reason, possessing unique advantages in comprehending laws, combat adaptability, and endurance.

"If he grows up normally and doesn't die prematurely, with this physique, even if he ultimately fails to seize the Mandate of Heaven and become a Great Emperor, he still has a great chance to step into another realm of enlightenment."

Jiang Hao thought to himself, "This is a rare gem."

However, he did not have any intention of taking on apprentices.

Having reached his level and status, he had long understood that the true path to becoming a strong person ultimately depends on one's own efforts.

Excessive attention and intervention can sometimes be a constraint.

Moreover, he is currently experiencing the mortal world and understanding the cycle of life, so he would never think of such a thing.

At this moment, Zhang Bo suddenly asked, "Old Jiang, why are you alone in this desolate wilderness? It's so dangerous!"

Jiang Hao laughed and said, "I'm just wandering around and looking around. What about you guys? Where are you headed?"

"We are going to Qingyun City to participate in the Qingyun Sect's entrance selection."

"Qingyun Sect..." Jiang Hao nodded. "I've heard of it. It's a major sect of the human race. It's indeed a good place to go."

Zhang Bo sighed: "It's good, but the selection process is too strict. Xiao Fan and I are somewhat confident, but we've heard that there are quite a few geniuses from all over the country this time."

Jiang Hao glanced at Zhang Bo.

This child has a solid foundation, abundant qi and blood, and a hidden, dormant vitality within him, making him very strong.

Although he doesn't have a special physique, he has the bloodline of a powerful ancestor. Although his potential is not as good as Xiao Fan's, it is still quite good.

Looking at their destinies and fortunes, although there are ups and downs, there is an underlying trend of soaring success.

"The path of cultivation is all about maintaining a steadfast mind," Jiang Hao said slowly. "Temporary speed, favorable or unfavorable circumstances, are nothing. Sometimes, setbacks are opportunities that allow one to see more clearly."

Xiao Fan was startled upon hearing this.

Over the past few years, he has fallen from genius to obscurity, endured countless cold stares, and even his fiancée came to break off their engagement. He has suffered and felt lost, but he has never given up.

His cultivation level had recently recovered inexplicably, and he was even progressing faster. Besides being happy, he also had doubts.

Hearing the words of this unfamiliar old man, I felt as if I had been awakened.

He didn't know why, but listening to Old Jiang speak always gave him a feeling of enlightenment, unlike with others.

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Jiang," Xiao Fan said solemnly.

Jiang Hao waved his hand: "Just saying. By the way, I'm also going to Qingyun City. This old man wants to see what's going on."

Xiao Fan and Zhang Bo exchanged a glance and both smiled.

Zhang Bo said enthusiastically, "That's a real coincidence! Why don't you come with us, Mr. Jiang? It'll be good to have someone to look after you on the way!"

Jiang Hao readily agreed: "That's great, the old man will benefit from your generosity."

The three of them continued their journey along the mountain path together.

Xiao Fan and Zhang Bo naturally shielded Jiang Hao in the middle, and would lend a helping hand when they encountered difficult sections of the road.

Jiang Hao nodded inwardly; these two children were indeed of good character.

"Old Jiang, do you think that a person's life really depends on luck?" Xiao Fan suddenly asked.

Although he has recovered during this period, he still thinks about the faces of everyone during those three years when the night is quiet, and about his fiancée's indifferent eyes when the engagement was called off.

Jiang Hao glanced at him and said slowly:

"Luck is certainly useful, but more importantly, it depends on whether you can seize the opportunity when luck comes and whether you can withstand the loss when luck goes away. It's like planting trees; they grow fast when the weather is favorable, but only those that can withstand drought and severe cold can grow into towering trees."

Xiao Fan seemed to be deep in thought.

Zhang Bo interjected, "Xiao Fan, you're definitely capable! Your cultivation speed is even faster than it was back then. Once you join the Qingyun Sect, it won't be long before you leave those who looked down on you behind!"

Jiang Hao smiled and agreed, "That's right."

……

After walking for half a day, a small town appeared ahead. The three of them went to a teahouse and ordered a pot of spiritual tea.

As they were drinking, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the distant horizon.

The entire world was shaking!

The cultivators in the small town all stood up and looked towards the central part of the Eastern Wilderness.

There, rays of light shone in countless directions, and a magnificent, illusory palace slowly emerged from the void.

Around the palace, there were strange phenomena of white deer leaping about, phantom images of plants growing wildly, and an aura of peace yet majesty permeated the air.

"My God... what is that?"

"Is a rare treasure appearing? Or is a relic being opened?"

"This oppressive aura... could it be the legacy of a quasi-emperor or higher-level expert?"

The teahouse was in an uproar.

Well-informed cultivators have already begun sending messages to their friends and acquaintances.

Soon, more reliable news arrived: the ancient tomb of Bailu Emperor had been discovered!

This has caused a huge stir in BeiDou!