Ye Chen’s entire body seemed coated in a layer of black grime, an unnerving sight.
Occasionally, Lu Xuan would casually extend a hand, gently suppressing the surging spiritual energy emanating from Ye Chen. This was a Heaven-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill, after all. If Lu Xuan hadn't possessed the unique control method granted by the System, Ye Chen, a mere Qi Refining realm cultivator, would have undoubtedly exploded!
How could a cultivator at such a foundational realm possibly withstand such terrifying power?
Meanwhile, within the jade pendant, Yao Yan sensed everything, his heart pounding with unparalleled shock. A Heaven-tier, ninth-grade pill! The power contained within was absolutely monstrous! Yet, Ye Chen’s master controlled it with such effortless precision!
In that moment, Yao Yan’s reverence for Lu Xuan deepened considerably. “Ye Chen becoming Lu Xuan’s disciple truly is an immense blessing!” He was stunned, realizing the Grand Dao Scripture truly concealed an unsurpassable existence!
Simultaneously, Ye Chen had entered an exceptionally peculiar state. This ninth-grade Heaven-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill not only purified his essence and cleansed his marrow, but also imbued him with profound Dao and Essence. Though Ye Chen had never encountered such mysteries before, the “Dao and Essence” actively carved Dao patterns and imprints directly into his body.
Ye Chen would sometimes awaken, only to drift back into a daze. The power of a Heaven-tier pill far exceeded his capacity; he could only passively absorb it.
Third-stage Qi Refining!
Seventh-stage Qi Refining!
Early Profound King!
…Profound Spirit Realm!
Simply by absorbing the pill’s power, Ye Chen’s cultivation had directly soared to the Profound Spirit Realm!
“Ding! Host’s second disciple’s cultivation is increasing! Initiating synchronization!”
The System’s voice chimed. Lu Xuan offered a faint smile, savoring the exhilarating sensation of surging cultivation foundations washing over him. A familiar feeling! Absolutely sublime!
What’s more, at this very moment, Ji Fuyao was also continuously feeding back cultivation!
“Ding! Host’s first disciple’s cultivation is increasing! Initiating synchronization!”
Lu Xuan’s cultivation speed skyrocketed! Half a day later, Lu Xuan was but a single step away from the Profound Venerate realm!
“Not bad! Not bad at all!” He had sown the seeds, and now the harvest was already beginning.
Not long after, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes. He was astonished to find his body had undergone a dramatic transformation. His bones were now crystal clear, radiating a saintly glow, and his dantian resembled a boundless starry sky, like a vast cosmic expanse. His inner world was flawless and pure, even his hair had become brilliantly translucent. This was all due to the potent effects of the Marrow Cleansing Pill!
Beyond that, he felt an unprecedented clarity in his crown, as if connected directly to the heavens, capable of comprehending any cultivation technique’s mysteries at will. “Don’t rush to get up,” Lu Xuan said calmly. “Continue to digest the pill’s lingering power.”
Obeying, Ye Chen circulated his spiritual energy, feeling the residual power of the Marrow Cleansing Pill flowing through him. His inner self was pristine, his Dao Heart clear. Ye Chen felt as if he were immersed in a pure, flowing river, constantly being purified by holy water, as he entered an ethereal state of profound enlightenment.
Another half-day passed. The light emanating from Ye Chen gradually dimmed. It hadn’t vanished, but rather had receded, becoming subtle and internalized. At this point, Ye Chen was completely reborn. Lu Xuan nodded. Everything was ready; Ye Chen could now begin his true cultivation journey!
Ye Chen looked at Lu Xuan with immense gratitude. “Thank you, Master.”
Lu Xuan nodded faintly. He was curious to see if Ye Chen’s cultivation speed could surpass Ji Fuyao’s.
At that moment, the communication jade slip in Ye Chen’s possession vibrated incessantly. He retrieved the slip, injected spiritual energy, and heard his father’s urgent voice.
“Chen’er, I’ve tried to contact you many times, but you haven’t responded.”
Ye Chen replied, a little embarrassed, “Father, I was just cultivating.” The Patriarch sighed imperceptibly, unsure of what to say. “Chen’er, I came to your room a few times and found you had set up a Forbidden Formation Plate, so I didn’t disturb you.”
Hearing his father’s tone, Ye Chen knew he was worried and quickly said, “Don’t worry, Father, I’m fine.” The Patriarch let out a breath. “Chen’er, if anything happens, you must tell me.” Ye Chen replied, “Rest assured, Father, I won’t act recklessly.”
The Patriarch then said, “Oh, right, I might need to go to the Ancestral Land these next few days. The Old Ancestors have summoned me for an extremely important matter!” Ye Chen frowned. “An extremely important matter?”
The Patriarch’s tone became incredibly solemn, even lowering his voice considerably. “This concerns a secret of our Ye family. The reason our Ye family exists is because of a powerful entity. Our Ye family is loyal to that entity!”
Ye Chen was quite shocked. He had never heard of this before. The Patriarch whispered, “However, this matter doesn’t concern you for now. All of our Ye family’s high-ranking members are currently preparing for the arrival of this powerful entity!”
“But the challenge between Ye Liangchen and you for the Young Master position will still proceed!”
“Even Nangong Baixue’s annulment, our Ye family hasn’t refused it!”
“However, the Old Ancestors are still communicating regarding when that powerful entity will descend!”
Ye Chen was stunned. Who was this powerful entity? The Patriarch smiled faintly and said, “Chen’er, you don’t need to worry about these things yet. Perhaps after that powerful entity descends, you might even find your own opportunity.”
Ye Chen’s lips curled into a slight smile. He desperately wanted to tell his father that he had taken a master, but he held back. He would make a spectacular debut at the family gathering!
The Patriarch said, “Alright, I’m heading to the Ancestral Land now.” Ye Chen replied, “Understood.”
He put away the communication jade slip and informed Lu Xuan of the matter. Lu Xuan furrowed his brow slightly. “A powerful entity is descending?” To stir the Ye family’s Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestors so profoundly, it must be an Emperor-realm figure! However, Lu Xuan remained unperturbed. He still had a One-star Great Emperor experience card in hand!
At this, Ye Chen confidently declared, “Master, even if that powerful entity arrives, I doubt they would be your match.” Lu Xuan gave a faint nod.
“Master, I’ll continue my cultivation!” Ye Chen said. Lu Xuan produced several bottles of pills. “You can take these.”
Ye Chen accepted the pills and inspected them, a flicker of shock in his eyes. They were all Earth-tier pills! Such high grade! These pills were specifically for enhancing one’s cultivation foundation!
At the family gathering, Ye Liangchen would most likely break through to the Profound Emperor realm! Therefore, Ye Chen also needed to reach the Profound Emperor realm! With that thought, Ye Chen swallowed a few pills and began circulating his cultivation technique, furiously absorbing the mid-grade Spirit Stones before him.
Soon, the System’s voice chimed.
“Ding! Synchronizing second disciple Ye Chen’s cultivation!”
“Ding! Synchronizing first disciple Ji Fuyao’s cultivation!”
“Ding! Synchronizing first disciple Ji Fuyao’s insights!”
Ponderous spiritual energy surged into Lu Xuan’s body, continuously impacting his limbs and bones. A tingling sensation.
Lu Xuan looked at Ye Chen with appreciation. Ye Chen’s cultivation speed was no less than Ji Fuyao’s! If he were later equipped with Emperor-tier cultivation techniques, he would be absolutely unstoppable. With just two disciples, his cultivation speed was already this fast! What if he had three disciples, four disciples… The thought itself was exhilarating.
Beside him, as Ye Chen cultivated diligently, Lu Xuan simply lay down on Ye Chen’s bed, resting without a trace of guilt.
“Ding!… Ding!” The beautiful sounds continued to chime.
***
In the Ancestral Land of the Ye family.
Ancient, colossal pillars soared into the sky, emblazoned with majestic, soaring dragons. These giant pillars formed a towering grand formation, drawing terrifying spiritual energy towards their core. The area was suffused with intricate Dao patterns, and the subtle pressure of Quasi-Emperor might slowly emanated outwards. The Ancestral Land, vast and ancient, had been transformed by the Ye family’s Old Ancestors with their profound power, now exuding an air of grandeur and sanctity.
On this day, the Ye Family Patriarch, the Grand Elder, and other important elders were all summoned here.
“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!”
From the depths of the Ye family’s Ancestral Land, several terrifying figures slowly emerged from the mists. These were all the Ye family’s Old Ancestors! Led by three Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestors, they were followed by Half-Emperor Old Ancestors and several Saint King Old Ancestors! This was the Ye family’s ultimate foundation! At this moment, they had all chosen to emerge from seclusion!
The Patriarch and the others were utterly stunned by the sight. The Ye family’s Quasi-Emperor and Half-Emperor Old Ancestors had all appeared! Though they deliberately suppressed their aura, a sliver of Quasi-Emperor might still inadvertently leaked out. The Patriarch and the others, facing the three Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestors directly, felt as if they were caught in a raging storm, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
The other Half-Emperor and Saint King Old Ancestors silently followed behind the three Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestors, their gazes filled with respect. The three Old Ancestors’ eyes, once cloudy and dim, now shone with clarity. They looked towards the Patriarch and the others, their pupils burning like twin suns, causing the souls of those present to sting.
Everyone was shocked. They had seen the three Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestors before. At that time, the Old Ancestors had appeared to be on their last legs, their aura decayed, flickering like dying candles. But today, they were completely different! Even their auras had revived, like withered wood returning to spring, rising anew.
Stunned, the Patriarch and the others immediately prostrated themselves.
“Thud!”
“Thud!”
The Patriarch and the others knelt like a surging tide.
“Congratulations to the Old Ancestors on your cultivation’s success! A joyous occasion!”
“Congratulations to the Old Ancestors on your cultivation’s success! A joyous occasion!”
“…”
The three Old Ancestors offered faint smiles. “It is not a success in our cultivation, but rather the true Dragon our Ye family serves is about to return!”
At these words, the Patriarch and the Grand Elder exchanged glances. They were speaking of that powerful entity above the Ye family! The Old Ancestors had once mentioned that once that powerful entity returned, the Ye family would pledge a Heavenly Dao Oath, recognizing her as their sovereign! This wait had spanned three millennia.
The three Old Ancestors flicked their sleeves, and a sky-reaching power instantly swept forth, sealing off this small pocket dimension. In an instant, the void above froze, shimmering with dazzling divine radiance; the Ancestral Land was now completely isolated from the outside world!
Having done this, the Old Ancestors still felt uneasy. They raised their hands and scattered several divine lights. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Restrictions were immediately placed within the bodies of the Patriarch and all the elders present.
Seeing this, the expressions of the Patriarch and the others drastically changed.
At this point, the three Old Ancestors’ gazes swept over the crowd. “Ye family descendants, what I am about to tell you concerns a profound secret of our family. While we may have alluded to the Ye family’s background in fragmented words before, it was never detailed, nor did we reveal our family’s true backer.”
Everyone was startled. The Ye family’s Old Ancestor, his face solemn and imperial might surging around him, continued, “Behind our Ye family stands a true Great Emperor! Her name is Empress Fuyao! Her power is known as the Fuyao Dynasty!”