As Xu Fang stabilized his realm, the surging spiritual energy gradually calmed.

  The flames enveloping Xu Fang’s body were effortlessly retracted into him. As he opened his eyes, two flickers of flame flashed within his gaze!

  “Thank you, Master, for imparting your marvelous teachings!”

  Xu Fang respectfully bowed to Master Bodhi, who nodded slightly, a satisfied expression on his face.

  This disciple, Wu Fa, possessed extraordinary talents; his cultivation prospects were immeasurable. Such innate ability would be considered exceptional even in the primordial era!

  Compared to the monkey beside him, he was countless times stronger!

  If there was anything this boy lacked, it might be practical experience and the depth of his cultivation.

  “Master Brother, how did you cultivate? Why were you able to succeed in entering the path so quickly?”

  The monkey beside him was scratching his head, looking at Xu Fang with envy.

  Master Bodhi said nothing, but his gaze towards Xu Fang was equally approving.

  If he weren’t so self-assured of his own status, he would have spoken those words himself.

  This boy’s qualifications weren’t anything remarkable when he first became a disciple; why had he gradually become so exceptional?

  Even with his quasi-saint level of strength, he could not deduce any clues from Xu Fang’s past.

  Wu Fa, whose common name was Xu Fang, hailed from the city of Baihu in the West Niu Hezhou. After losing his parents, he sought immortals and the Dao, eventually arriving at Fangcun Mountain.

  This simple background revealed no signs of extraordinary talent, yet once this boy arrived at Fangcun Mountain, his cultivation aptitude skyrocketed!

  “All of this is thanks to Master’s teachings, which allowed me to make such progress!”

  Xu Fang looked at Sun Wukong and smiled slightly, “Junior Brother, you can do it too.”

  Sun Wukong forced a smile, feeling that this remark was mildly hurtful and highly insulting.

  He had also heard the teachings and practiced the Primordial Art of Nine Grades, yet he hadn’t made the same rapid progress as his Master Brother!

  Meanwhile, Master Bodhi observed Xu Fang thoughtfully, not exposing Xu Fang’s clumsy act. He wanted to see if Xu Fang could indeed grasp every technique so quickly!

  Moreover, this disciple had exceptional talent; he had already decided to nurture him, hoping to build a good rapport for future use.

  What Xu Fang lacked now was combat techniques and practical experience. Master Bodhi immediately spoke, “Wu Fa, now that you have comprehended the Primordial Art of Nine Grades, I have decided to impart to both of you another divine ability!”

  As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Fang hadn’t even had the chance to respond when Sun Wukong appeared somewhat bewildered.

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  Is the pace of teaching a bit too fast?

  “Master, there’s a saying: ‘One cannot chew too much at once.’ I haven’t even grasped the Primordial Art of Nine Grades yet…”

  Before the monkey could finish, Master Bodhi shot him a glance filled with disappointment, saying, “What do you mean by ‘one cannot chew too much’? You, monkey, if you had a talent like your Master Brother, don’t mention two techniques; even a hundred wouldn’t be beyond your capabilities!”

  His gaze towards the monkey was full of heartache!

  Clearly, this monkey was the child of destiny, favored by the heavens for thousands of years, yet before Xu Fang, he felt like a piece of wood that couldn’t be carved!

  At this moment, Xu Fang was overjoyed and quickly said, “Thank you, Master! I will certainly work diligently and not let your expectations down!”

  One must know that the techniques in Master Bodhi’s hands were all immensely powerful; whatever he decided to teach at this moment would undoubtedly be extraordinary.

  Since he had the Celestial Technique Comprehension Body, he could quickly grasp any technique he learned.

  Master Bodhi was also very pleased with Xu Fang's response and immediately continued, “Although I have imparted to you the Primordial Art of Nine Grades, this technique, while powerful, also carries significant risks. Our cultivation is against the heavens, and we will inevitably face tribulations in the future!”

  As he spoke, Xu Fang’s heart suddenly stirred!

  He didn’t even need to guess; he already knew what divine ability Master Bodhi was about to impart!

  The Heavenly Stars of Thirty-Six and the Earthly Demons of Seventy-Two, the One Hundred and Eight Transformations of Divine Powers!

  Sure enough, after a brief pause, Master Bodhi continued, “I possess a divine ability known as the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons…”

  Master Bodhi explained the One Hundred and Eight Transformations of the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons one by one, allowing Xu Fang and Sun Wukong to choose.

  Xu Fang pondered the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons, which encompassed countless techniques. The transformation methods used by Sun Wukong during their journey to the West were merely superficial; at a higher level, the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons offered one hundred and eight divine techniques!

  For example, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Stars included techniques like Flying Sand and Walking Stones, Reversing the Heavens, and Subduing Dragons and Tigers… and so forth, totaling thirty-six great divine abilities!

  Mastering just one would shine brilliantly!

  If he managed to master all these divine abilities, one could only imagine the terrifying power he would wield!

  “Master, I believe I have a good comprehension ability; I would like to give the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons a try.”

  After careful consideration, Xu Fang said earnestly.

  With his current physique, he had no qualms about learning multiple techniques and divine abilities.

  On the other hand, the monkey nearly exploded upon hearing this!

  Is this even human speech?

  Does Master Brother not consider the feelings of others when he speaks?

  Honestly, Sun Wukong wanted to learn everything too, but the problem arose…

  He hadn’t even grasped the Primordial Art of Nine Grades yet! If he were to learn the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons as well, he felt he would never manage to keep up…

  However, in front of Master, he dared not show any weakness. How could he tell Master, “Disciple lacks the comprehension ability and doesn’t want to learn so much”?

  That would be absurd; if he said that, Master would probably first react by throwing him off the mountain!

  Thus, the monkey gritted his teeth and said, “Master, I also feel my comprehension ability is decent. I would like to try the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons, just like Master Brother…”

  Before he could finish, Master Bodhi glared at Sun Wukong, saying, “You, monkey, with your comprehension and aptitude, one of the Seventy-Two Earthly Demons would be enough! Do not bite off more than you can chew!”

  Sun Wukong’s own words were thrown back at him by Master Bodhi!

  In contrast to his stern look towards Sun Wukong, Master Bodhi’s gaze towards Xu Fang was much gentler: “Wu Fa, since you wish to learn all, I shall impart everything to you. When you achieve something in the future, it shall not be in vain for our teacher-disciple bond.”

  As his voice fell, Master Bodhi flicked his fingers, and two beams of light entered Xu Fang and Sun Wukong’s spiritual platforms.

  However, the divine techniques contained within the two beams of light were not the same.

  As the light entered their spiritual platforms, the One Hundred and Eight Transformations of the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Demons immediately manifested in Xu Fang’s mind!

  Without a moment’s hesitation, he began to mobilize the magical power within him according to the incantation. The entire process flowed smoothly, like clouds and water!