《An Unexpected Turn: Villain Becomes Dad》 Chapter 1 - Quietly Conquering the Male Leads Mother! Chapter 1 - Quietly Conquering the Male Lead''s Mother! Chapter 1 ¡ª Quietly Conquering the Male Lead¡¯s Mother! ¡°Auntie, is the yin poison in your body better? Does it still flare up every night?¡± In a residence, Yang Chen asked with concern. Sitting beside him was a woman with an extremely beautiful appearance, looking to be around thirty years old, with dark hair tied into a bun behind her head, dressed in a simple homely dress, exuding the charm of a married young woman. ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯m much better now! Thank you so much for coming every day to help me dispel the yin poison!¡± The woman said softly, her beautiful face full of gratitude. ¡°Auntie, this is what I should do! Lin Yan and I are fellow disciples, so as a senior brother, taking care of his mother is only natural! Also, I actually ... sigh!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t continue, wearing a look like he wanted to say more, but couldn¡¯t. The beautiful woman¡¯s cheeks also saw a touch a redness at his words. After a month of being together, she too understood Yang Chen¡¯s intentions, moreover, she too ... After thinking about it, the beautiful woman said softly: ¡°Xiao Chen, don¡¯t call me Auntie anymore!¡± ¡°Huh? Why? Did I do something to upset you, Auntie?¡± Yang Chen hurriedly asked, looking flustered. ¡°No, no!¡± The beautiful woman looked a bit shy, ¡°You¡¯ve been taking care of me so much this past month, coming every day to dispel my yin poison for me, I¡¯m very grateful to you! However, although you are Yan¡¯s senior brother, you are only three years younger than me. Calling me Auntie seems a bit inappropriate!¡± ¡°Then what should I call you?¡± Yang Chen asked nervously. ¡°What should you call me? I, I don¡¯t know!¡± The beautiful woman couldn¡¯t even look Yang Chen in the eye. She just said coyly, ¡°My name is Lin Xilan, you, just call me whatever you think!¡± ¡°Then in the future, I¡¯ll call you Sister Lan!¡± ¡°Auntie, what do you think?¡± ¡°You¡¯re still calling me auntie!?¡± The beautiful woman immediately chided, rolling her eyes at him. Exquisite and beautiful, stunningly charming. Yang Chen quickly smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s my fault, my fault, Sister Lan!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Lin Xilan lightly responded. Then she said, ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯ll go prepare some food for you! I bought your favorite mushrooms today, and beef too!¡± ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯m done, try it!¡± She placed the two plates on the table, and the fragrant smell wafted over, whetting one¡¯s appetite. One plate of fried mushrooms, one plate of stir-fried beef. ¡°Sister Lan, this tastes amazing! If I can¡¯t eat the food you make in the future, I¡¯ll definitely feel like dying!¡± As the Holy Son of an immortal sect, Yang Chen had eaten all kinds of delicacies. But Lin Xilan was very pleased to hear that. She scolded Yang Chen: ¡°If you want to eat, Sister will make it for you every day from now on!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Yang Chen happily dug in. While eating, he took out a jar of wine from his storage ring. ¡°Sister Lan, how about we have some wine? Good food goes with good wine, and, a beautiful woman, hehe!¡± ¡°Hateful, what nonsense are you talking about!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks turned red, giving Yang Chen a glare. But she didn¡¯t refuse. Instead, she got up and took two cups. The aroma of the wine suffused the air. ¡°Sister Lan, this is the spirit wine brewed by the Xuantian Sect. If you drink it, it can strengthen your body and also inhibit the residual yin poison in your body and dispel it!¡± Yang Chen poured her a full cup. Lin Xilan only took two sips, but her fair cheeks blushed. ¡°Xiao Chen, this wine is too strong! I won¡¯t drink anymore! I¡¯ll get drunk if I drink more!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t urge her to drink. To pursue Lin Xilan, he naturally wouldn¡¯t just use the method of getting her drunk. What he wanted was Lin Xilan¡¯s willingness. Wine was just a pretext. After all, he really wanted to be the father of the male lead. In the future, when Lin Yan wanted to kill him, he would still rely on Lin Xilan to protect him. After finishing their meal, it started to rain heavily outside. ¡°Xiao Chen, why don¡¯t you stay tonight? It¡¯s raining so heavily!¡± As the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation had long since reached the peak of Foundation Building realm. Not to mention rain, even if it was pouring knives, it wouldn¡¯t affect him. But Lin Xilan had finally mustered the courage to ask him to stay overnight. How could he not seize this opportunity? Chapter 2 - Lin Xilan is Pregnant! Chapter 2 - Lin Xilan is Pregnant! Chapter 2 ¡ª Lin Xilan is Pregnant! ¡°Sister Lan, I hope this doesn¡¯t trouble you!¡± Yang Chen said, feeling embarrassed. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll tidy up the room for you!¡± Lin Xilan replied. Seeing the passionate gaze in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks flushed again. Coupled with the mature charm she exuded; it was truly intoxicating. If it were someone else, they would have already lost control. However, Yang Chen could restrain himself. This was also one of the reasons why Lin Xilan had started liking him. She hadn¡¯t sensed any lascivious intentions or desires from him; instead, it was more of an emotional expression. In the room, Lin Xilan bent down to tidy up the bedding. She wore a simple white dress that couldn¡¯t hide her proud figure. Below her waist, her curves were like a crescent moon, full and round. To be honest, Lin Xilan was very beautiful. She had no cultivation, and was a mortal. But compared to the fairies of the Xuantian Sect who had been nurtured by spiritual energy, she was much more beautiful. With her feminine charm, she was even more enchanting. After spending a month together, Yang Chen could control himself and pace himself. Not to boast, but his willpower was not something an ordinary person could compare to. ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯ve tidied it up for you, don¡¯t mind the mess!¡± Lin Xilan said as she turned around. She happened to meet Yang Chen¡¯s fiery gaze at her back. ¡°Ah! Xiao Chen, you rascal, where are you looking?¡± Lin Xilan playfully scolded, unable to resist raising her soft fist and lightly hitting Yang Chen¡¯s chest. He wasn¡¯t hurt at all. ¡°Sister Lan, I ...¡± Yang Chen tried to explain, but then he suddenly remembered that Lin Xilan had just said this was Lin Yan¡¯s room. That meant this bed must be Lin Yan¡¯s. If Lin Yan came home, he must sleep in this bed. Then if he slept in this bed ... Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to think further. He was afraid of transforming into a beast. ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯ve made the bed for you! I... I¡¯ll go wash the dishes, you ... you can rest!¡± Feeling Yang Chen¡¯s warm breath, Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks flushed again. She didn¡¯t dare to stay in this room any longer. She was worried. ¡°Ah!¡± Perhaps in a panic, or perhaps because Yang Chen deliberately leaned his body to one side, Lin Xilan bumped into his shoulder. This bump was like thunder and fire all coming together, instantly igniting a wild fire. While the spring rain poured outside, the inside too emanated an air of the same. ... The next morning, Yang Chen woke up leisurely. Last night, he and Lin Xilan had a little drink. Then, with their bodies touching, they had a more intimate contact. Looking to the side, he no longer saw Lin Xilan. He could hear the sound of cooking from outside. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. After a month of getting along day and night, he and Lin Xilan had finally reached this point. Moreover, last night, Lin Xilan didn¡¯t resist and was very enthusiastic. This indicated that she was completely willing. Their relationship had naturally progressed to this stage. Yang Chen quickly put on his clothes and walked out of the room to the kitchen. ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Xilan exclaimed softly. Now, she was pregnant with Brother Chen¡¯s child, the fruit of their love. ¡°Pregnant!?¡± Yang Chen was surprised. Although he had been playing the role of a bull, and had been ploughing the field for a while, he hadn¡¯t expected crops to grow so quickly. Sigh. Lin Yan was going to have a younger brother. He just didn¡¯t know what the future would hold in terms of their relationship. Sigh. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Brother Chen? Don¡¯t you like this child?¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s strange expression, Lin Xilan¡¯s heart clenched. She had devoted all her body and soul to Yang Chen now. If Yang Chen rejected her pregnancy, she really didn¡¯t want to live. ¡°No! How could I not like this child!? The child comes from you, of course I would also like this child! Don¡¯t you know ¡®love the house and its crow¡¯? Yang Chen said, his mouth curved as if coated with honey. ¡°You! Then why did you have such an expression!¡± Lin Xilan immediately gave him a glare. ¡°I was just thinking, what if Lin Yan knew about this? What should we do? After all, we are senior and junior martial siblings, but my child would be his younger brother or sister! The title would be a bit difficult come to terms with!¡± ¡°Ah!?¡± Lin Xilan was also dumbfounded, her eyebrows furrowing involuntarily. During this period, she had been immersed in her love with Yang Chen and had forgotten that Yang Chen was her son¡¯s senior martial sibling. Now, she was pregnant with Yang Chen¡¯s child. The way this child would address Lin Yan in the future was indeed a bit tricky. Lin Xilan frowned and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Brother Chen, this isn¡¯t difficult at all!¡± ¡°Not difficult?¡± Yang Chen looked at her. Lin Xilan continued, ¡°This child will just call Lin Yan ge (brother), in the future!¡± ¡°After all, Lin Yan is also my child, so it¡¯s better for this child to use my side¡¯s form of address!¡± ¡°Makes sense!¡± Yang Chen nodded. Then he said, ¡°Then I and Lin Yan should use separate address as well! I¡¯ll call him Junior Brother, and he¡¯ll call me ¡®dad¡¯!¡± ¡°You¡¯re annoying!¡± Lin Xilan immediately pouted. Chapter 3 - Lets Call Him Yang Chi! Chapter 3 - Let''s Call Him Yang Chi! Chapter 3 ¡ª Let¡¯s Call Him Yang Chi! Happy times are always short-lived. After a month of ploughing the field, Lin Xilan had conceived a child. However, after conceiving, Yang Chen was made to abstain. Especially after her belly grew, he wasn¡¯t allowed to touch her at all. Ten months of pregnancy passed by quickly.DiiScover new stories at novelhall.com In the room, a loud cry rang out. Then, the midwife shouted, ¡°Master Yang, it¡¯s a son! Congratulations!¡± Yang Chen quickly walked into the room. The maid brought the child to him. ¡°Master, look, the young master is so adorable!¡± Having the experience of living on Earth in past life, Yang Chen deeply understood that at this moment, the most important thing was not to see the child, but the child¡¯s mother. Yang Chen walked straight to the bed and affectionately held Lin Xilan¡¯s soft and tender hand. ¡°My wife, you¡¯ve worked hard!¡± Feeling the warmth and care in Yang Chen¡¯s palm, Lin Xilan felt her eyes moisten. She was deeply moved by Yang Chen¡¯s actions. ¡°Husband! To be able to give birth to a son for you, Xilan feels so happy!¡± Yang Chen hugged Lin Xilan. The midwife and the maid were both stunned. In this world, which man didn¡¯t immediately hug his son upon entering the birthing chamber? But he, the master, didn¡¯t even look at his son, he just went straight to hug his wife. Ah. The love between the master and his wife ran so deep! The little maid at the side had her eyes filled with of envy. If her future husband could love her half as much as the master loved his wife, she would be willing to die right away. ¡°Husband!¡± Lin Xilan pushed against Yang Chen¡¯s chest. During this time, because she had hired a maid, Lin Xilan¡¯s form of address towards Yang Chen had also become more formal. From calling him Brother Chen to calling him Husband. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, wife?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°You, as a father, haven¡¯t even gone to see our son yet!¡± Lin Xilan pouted. He really is my good son! Just born and has already earned me 3,000 points of Villainous Points. Hehe. If that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll have to work harder in the future. Strive to give Lin Yan more younger siblings! ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong with you? Why do you have a smile like that, it¡¯s a little scary?¡± Noticing the strange smile on Yang Chen¡¯s face, Lin Xilan hurriedly asked. Yang Chen came back to his senses and explained, ¡°Wife, I just thought of a few names that I found too funny, so I couldn¡¯t help but smile! My lady, please forgive me for that!¡± ¡°Oh, so husband, you¡¯re thinking of a name for our child!¡± Lin Xilan suddenly became interested. ¡°Husband, what do you think would be a good name for our son? We didn¡¯t know the gender before, so we couldn¡¯t pick a name yet. Now that we know it¡¯s a son, we should think about it more carefully!¡± Yang Chen held the child in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. The maid and the midwife beside them were full of envy as they looked at Lin Xilan, then tactfully retreated. ¡°Husband, how about we name our son Yang Wu?¡± ¡°He was born at noon, and also, your name has a Chen character in it, so it¡¯s just right for our son to have a Wu character!¡± At these words, a smile curved up at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth. Then, he heavily patted her well-shaped rump below her waist, and gently rebuked, ¡°Nonsense, morning and noon are equal, how can our son be the same as his father? When we name our son, we shouldn¡¯t look at me, we should look at his brother! Lin Yan¡¯s name has a Yan character in it, so our son¡¯s name should be similar to his brother¡¯s. Well, let¡¯s name him Chi! Let¡¯s call him Yang Chi! When morning comes, one¡¯s fiery and the other blazes!¡±* *** TL notes: Wu (Îç): The character ¡°Wu¡± means ¡°noon¡± or ¡°midday¡± in Chinese. In this context, it¡¯s suggested as a name for the son because he was born at noon. Using a character related to the time of birth is a traditional way to name children in Chinese culture. Chi (³ã): The character ¡°Chi¡± means ¡°burning¡± or ¡°blazing.¡± It¡¯s chosen as a name because it is similar to the ¡°Yan¡± (Ñ×) character in Lin Yan¡¯s name. Naming the son with a character similar to his older brother¡¯s name is seen as harmonious and respectful of family traditions. Chen (³½) means ¡°morning¡± or ¡°early day,¡± which contrasts with the ¡°Wu¡± character for noon. *a poetic way of expressing their relationship. Chapter 4 - Fifth Stage of the Golden Core Realm! Tonight, Ill indulge him! Chapter 4 - Fifth Stage of the Golden Core Realm! Tonight, I''ll indulge him! Chapter 4 ¡ª Fifth Stage of the Golden Core Realm! Tonight, I¡¯ll indulge him! Several days passed. At night, Lin Xilan was nursing Yang Chi. Yang Chen returned to the cultivation room. ¡°System, I want to start exchanging!¡± [Host, you currently have a total of 3000 VPs. What would you like to redeem in exchange for them?] ¡°I want to use them in exchange for my cultivation!¡± Of course, Yang Chen wanted to exchange for cultivation. After all, what he lacked most now was cultivation. In fact, his strength was much stronger than Lin Yan¡¯s. After all, he was the hallowed villain, the Holy Son of an immortal sect! His cultivation had long reached the Tenth stage of Foundation Establishment realm, just one step away from the Golden Core Realm. While Lin Yan, on the other hand, was only at the first stage of Foundation Establishment realm a year ago. However, Lin Yan was also the Son of Destiny. Previously, Yang Chen had sent his subordinates several times to kill Lin Yan, but they were all killed by Lin Yan instead. In the novel, this kid was protected by the soul of a mysterious and powerful cultivator. With that mysterious soul, Lin Yan, despite being at the Foundation Establishment realm, could even kill those at the Golden Core Realm if he wanted to. Moreover, that mysterious soul had many means at its disposal. Even if someone above the Golden Core Realm, Nascent Soul realm or even Soul Transformation realm, made a move, Lin Yan could escape. This was also the reason why Yang Chen, after being reborn, directly gave up on dealing with him. Because Yang Chen knew that continuing to deal with Lin Yan would only end him sending experience points his way. He might as well think of a way to save his life. So, he went ahead and seduced Lin Yan¡¯s mother. And he made Lin Xilan give birth to a child. In his original plan, he was going to let Lin Yan see his mother and brother, even if he didn¡¯t acknowledge him as his stepfather, he couldn¡¯t let his mother lose her husband and let his brother lose his father! But, after all, this was just his plan. There were still considerable risks. Although he loved Lin Xilan and had a child with her, there was still a possibility that Lin Yan might just kill him. So, he needed to improve his cultivation. [Host, do you wish to use all 3000 VPs in exchange for cultivation?] Um ... Yang Chen thought for a moment and said, ¡°Use them all!¡± [Exchange initiated, consuming 3000 VPs!] [Exchange successful, fusion initiated!] As the System spoke, Yang Chen was enveloped in golden light, and his aura began to rise steadily. Soon, he broke through the barrier that had been holding him back and directly reached the Golden Core realm. Hearing this, Yang Chen directly embraced her. ¡°You¡¯re right, if you grow old or are gone, it wouldn¡¯t be fun for me to live alone!¡± ¡°Ah, you¡¯re not allowed to think like that!¡± Lin Xilan hurriedly covered his mouth. ¡°Even if I¡¯m gone, you have to live well! Our son still needs you to take care of him!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Yang Chen hugged her tightly and laughed, ¡°So, you have to cultivate too!¡± ¡°Me cultivate?¡± Hearing this, Lin Xilan¡¯s eyes dimmed. ¡°I want to cultivate too, but I don¡¯t have spiritual roots!¡± ¡°Not having spiritual roots is not a problem, husband, I¡¯ll find a solution!¡± ¡°You have a way?¡± Lin Xilan had somewhat incredulous expression on her. She thought that Yang Chen was just trying to make her happy. ¡°Of course I have a way!¡± Yang Chen indeed had a way. However, it required having another child. After all, he had used up all his Villainous points. The System said it could exchange talents for VPs, so it meant it could also exchange spiritual roots for Lin Xilan. Only by cultivating could she increase her lifespan. Yang Chen didn¡¯t want Lin Xilan to grow old like an ordinary person. After all, he wanted to always be Lin Yan¡¯s father! And he wanted to have more children with Lin Xilan. This way, he could plunder more of Lin Yan¡¯s providence luck. After all, the luck she brought couldn¡¯t be enjoyed by him alone! Lin Xilan nestled in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, not saying a word. She just enjoyed the broadness of his chest. However, feeling the warmth of Lin Xilan¡¯s delicate body, Yang Chen felt something. Damn it. He was always so easily aroused by her. ¡°Wife, how long has it been since we last performed our conjugal duties?¡± ¡°Ah!?¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s red lips parted slightly, and a blush spread across her cheeks. Yang Chen¡¯s big hand began to roam her delicate body. Although she was shy, she did not resist. He had indeed been holding back for a long time. Tonight, let¡¯s indulge him. Chapter 5 - Lin Yans Heavenly Spirit Root, My Son Wont Be Inferior! Returning to the Sect! Chapter 5 - Lin Yan''s Heavenly Spirit Root, My Son Won''t Be Inferior! Returning to the Sect! Chapter 5 ¡ª Lin Yan¡¯s Heavenly Spirit Root, My Son Won¡¯t Be Inferior! Returning to the Sect! The next day, Yang Chen woke up at noon. After breaking through to the Golden Core realm, his endurance had increased significantly. So, he had slept very late last night. Lin Xilan was nowhere to be seen by his side. It wasn¡¯t because Lin Xilan had better physical fitness than Yang Chen, but because she had to get up to feed the baby. Thinking about it, Yang Chen felt quite sorry for his son. He was actually competing with him. Sigh. Guilty as charged. Son, don¡¯t blame Daddy. Even if there isn¡¯t much left, it¡¯s still enough for you to eat. When Yang Chen walked out of the room, he saw Lin Xilan who was already holding the little one in the yard. ¡°Chi¡¯er, Daddy¡¯s here! Look at Daddy!¡± Lin Xilan walked to Yang Chen¡¯s side while holding the child. At this moment, she oozed maternal radiance, completely different from last night. ¡°Come, son!¡± Yang Chen took the little one. Suddenly, the baby started crying. ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t want Daddy to hold you?¡± Helpless, Yang Chen had to hand him back to Lin Xilan. ¡°When this little one is three years old, we¡¯ll start testing his spiritual roots!¡± ¡°So early?¡± Lin Xilan was surprised because ordinary tests for spiritual roots were usually done around the age of six. ¡°Mainly because I¡¯m somewhat looking forward to it! His elder brother Lin Yan possesses Heavenly Spirit Root, so I think my son¡¯s talent won¡¯t be inferior! We¡¯ll do a preliminary test by then!¡± Yang Chen was looking forward to it. After all, his son had directly plundered 3000 points of providence luck from his elder brother Lin Yan. His spiritual roots shouldn¡¯t be too bad. Even if he¡¯s not as good as Lin Yan, he should still have Earth Spirit Roots. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. Damn it, am always so easily excited. ¡°Wife, I¡¯m leaving, don¡¯t you want to show me some ... affection?¡± ¡°Show? Show what?¡± Lin Xilan raised her head, her eyes somewhat puzzled. ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows at her. After more than a year of married life, a gesture meant everything to the other person. Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks turned red immediately. ¡°Forget it, husband! I¡¯m pregnant!¡± Yang Chen patted her head, smoothing the strands of hair on her forehead and tucking them behind her ears. This simple and warm gesture made Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks flush instantly with a blush of fire. After more than a year of married life, she was very clear about what this gesture meant. ¡°You¡¯re so annoying!¡± Lin Xilan coquettishly scolded. Then, Yang Chen raised his neck. The reason why Yang Chen didn¡¯t bring Lin Xilan with him this time when he returned to the Xuantian Sect was because he had some things to take care of. Because, according to the original plot, the female lead Shen Xueyan had already broken through to the Golden Core realm. Shen Xueyan herself looked down on him, the Holy Son of the sect. Now that she had broken through to the Golden Core realm, her pride would be as one could imagine. In the original work, as soon as Shen Xueyan broke through to the Golden Core stage, she wanted to divorce him. According to their agreement, as long as Shen Xueyan could defeat him, Yang Chen had to agree to the divorce unconditionally. Therefore, the reason why Yang Chen went back this time was to fulfill Shen Xueyan¡¯s wish and divorce her. In passing, he would also humiliate her. After all, his current realm was the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm! Moreover, after returning, he had another important matter to prepare for: his wedding with Lin Xilan. After all, the two had the actual status of husband and wife and had a child, and even in their daily address to each other, they still referred to each other as the same. However, Yang Chen had not given her a proper wedding. More importantly, with a proper wedding, he would truly be the legitimate stepfather to his Junior Brother Lin Yan! Chapter 6 - Yan鈥檈r, Quickly Take this Pill! Chapter 6 - Yan¡¯er, Quickly Take this Pill! Chapter 6 ¡ª Yan¡¯er, Quickly Take this Pill! Xuantian Sect. As one of the top immortal sects in the Northern Spiritual Realm, Xuantian Sect is situated on a mountain range shrouded in spiritual energy. The spiritual energy here was at least ten times higher than that of the small city where Lin Xilan stayed. This mountain range, because of Xuantian Sect, was also known as the Xuantian Mountain Range. The Xuantian Mountain Range stretched for thousands of miles, with several tens of secular dynasties in the tens of thousands of miles around, all being subordinate forces of Xuantian Sect. At the foot of the mountain, a battle was taking place. ¡°Lin Yan, hand over the Snow Lingzhi! Otherwise, you¡¯ll regret it today!¡± Three men in white were besieging a young man in black. The young man in black was carrying a black giant sword and was somewhat struggling against the three attackers. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a smile. How come my eldest son is here? The young man in black was none other than Lin Yan, the Son of Destiny! Yang Chen thought carefully. In the original work, there was indeed an episode like this. Lin Yan had an adventure and obtained a thousand-year-old Snow Lingzhi, which could effectively enhance soul strength. As a result, he was discovered by three inner sect disciples. These three minor villains naturally wanted to snatch it. As a result, they were all dealt with by Lin Yan here. The storage rings on the three were taken by Lin Yan, earning him a small fortune. Bang! At this moment, one of the three inner sect disciples attacked Lin Yan from the side, hitting his shoulder. Teng teng! Lin Yan took several steps back, and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Darn it! Do you think I, Lin Yan, am easy to bully?¡± Lin Yan was suddenly furious, he took off the giant black sword, and prepared to use all his strength to kill the three.DiiScover new stories at novelhall.com Just then, three sword auras came rushing through the air. Bang! Bang! ¡°Why did the three of you attack Lin Yan? Do you understand the severity of the crime of robbing a fellow disciple?!¡± Yang Chen said sternly. The several inner sect disciples were confused. What is the Holy Son doing? Isn¡¯t he the one who hates Lin Yan the most? This Lin Yan harasses the Holy Son¡¯s fiance?e every day, and the entire sect knows about it. Holy Son always regarded it as a great humiliation. He often sends people to trouble Lin Yan. What¡¯s going on today? ¡°The three of you, get lost! In the future, whoever dares to lay a hand on Lin Yan will have to deal with me, Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice. The three inner sect disciples were shocked again. But they didn¡¯t dare to think too much, quickly got up, and flew towards the sect. [Ding, host let go of three inner sect disciples, prevented the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan, from obtaining the storage bags on them, plundered 50 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan, and the host gained 50 VPs!] He heard the System in his mind. Yang Chen was suddenly stunned. I didn¡¯t expect to get rewards for this too. But it¡¯s a little too less, this time around. Only 50 VPs. Well, my son earned me 3,000 points at once. Passersby are just passersby. They are not worth much. ... Lin Yan, behind him, looked at Yang Chen with vigilance. He didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen was up to! This bastard actually helped him. What¡¯s going on? Lin Yan clenched the hilt of his sword with both hands, ready to fight at any moment. At this moment, Yang Chen suddenly turned around and looked at Lin Yan. The seriousness on his face disappeared, replaced by a gentle smile. He took out a pill from the storage ring. ¡°Yan¡¯er, you¡¯re injured, quickly take this pill!¡± Chapter 7 - It鈥檚 This Holy Son鈥檚 First Wedding, It Must be Grand! Chapter 7 - It¡¯s This Holy Son¡¯s First Wedding, It Must be Grand! Chapter 7 ¡ª It¡¯s This Holy Son¡¯s First Wedding, It Must be Grand! ¡°What did you call me!?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s address, Lin Yan was instantly enraged, veins bulging on his forehead. ¡°Yan¡¯er!¡± ¡°Oh, you might not be able to accept it if I suddenly call you that! It¡¯s okay, you¡¯ll understand in a while!¡± Yang Chen smiled mysteriously, without further explanation. He threw the pill to Lin Yan and then a golden light shot up from his body, directly knocking the unprepared Lin Yan to the ground. ¡°Yan¡¯er, I¡¯ll be heading back to the sect now, be careful on your own!¡± After saying this, Yang Chen turned into a golden light and disappeared into the sky. Lin Yan got up; his face filled with shock. ¡°Golden Core! This guy broke through to the Golden Core realm! Master, didn¡¯t you say that Yang Chen¡¯s Dao heart was lacking and it would be difficult for him to break through to the Golden Core realm in a short while?¡± Lin Yan seemed to be talking to himself, but a soft voice came from his body: ¡°Yan¡¯er, Master was mistaken back then! This Yang Chen probably had a great opportunity in the past year! His current cultivation is indeed at the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm!¡± ¡°What!?¡± Lin Yan was unable to hold back. ¡°The Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm, how is that possible!? Master, are you sure you didn¡¯t see it wrong!? How could he have advanced five stages in just over a year!?¡± This kind of cultivation speed, even he dared not think about it. ¡°Yan¡¯er, the fact is indeed so!¡± The soft voice came again. ¡°If he wanted to kill you just now, it would have only taken a single strike of the sword! But he didn¡¯t make a move, which is strange!¡± ¡°Kill me with a single strike? Hmph! Even if he¡¯s at the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm, he can¡¯t kill me!¡± Lin Yan said confidently. This was true. As the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan wasn¡¯t so easy to kill. Moreover, his mysterious Master would not sit idly by and let him be killed, he would definitely take action to protect him. Yang Chen naturally understood this, so he directly gave up on attacking Lin Yan. As for Ye Yuxiao, as a beauty, she was branded with a divine soul imprint by the mysterious soul in her soul palace, and became Lin Yan¡¯s slave girl, and her ending was not pleasant either. But all of this will not happen. At this time, a stream of light flew over. Yang Chen grabbed the light in his hand. As the light dissipated, it revealed a bamboo slip. Opening it, it read: Yang Chen, I have broken through to the Golden Core realm. According to the agreement, if I defeat you, our engagement will be annulled! See you in the martial arena in an hour! If you don¡¯t come, it will be considered as my victory! Shen Xueyan! ¡°Hehe!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up in a cold smile. This Shen Xueyan was becoming really anxious. He came this time to annul the engagement with her. After all, how could he marry the male protagonist¡¯s mother without breaking off the engagement? After all, he was a traditional and responsible man. Lin Xilan had given birth to a chubby son for him, and there was another one in her belly. He must marry Lin Xilan as his wife. And it must be a formal wedding. So he must dissolve the engagement with Shen Xueyan. ¡°Elder Black, Yuxiao, on the seventh of next month, I will be getting married! Help me prepare for the wedding!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Your Highness, you are getting married?¡± Both Black Lao and Ye Yuxiao were shocked. ¡°Your Highness, getting married is not a trivial matter. Have you discussed it with the Sect Master?¡± Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°This is a small matter, there¡¯s no need to delay Master¡¯s cultivation! When he comes out of seclusion, I will explain it to her! Arrange it for me, it must be grand! Send out more invitations, all the elders and core disciples must receive them! This is my first marriage, remember, it must be grand!¡± Chapter 8 - Defeated by a Single Sword Strike! I鈥檓 Divorcing You! Chapter 8 - Defeated by a Single Sword Strike! I¡¯m Divorcing You! Chapter 8 ¡ª Defeated by a Single Sword Strike! I¡¯m Divorcing You! At the Xuantian Sect¡¯s martial arena, Shen Xueyan, dressed in moon-white palace attire, stood on the stage with a long sword in hand. Her face was cold, her beautiful eyes half-closed, her body exuding a forbidding aura that kept others at bay. She resembling a peerless female sword immortal. Surrounding her were disciples and even some elders who had gathered to witness her martial challenge against the sect¡¯s Holy Son. ¡°Poor Holy Son, he has been earnestly pursuing Shen Xueyan, yet now she uses such a methods to divorce him!¡± ¡°These years, how many cultivation resources has the Holy Son given Shen Xueyan? And now, sigh!¡± Some sympathized with Yang Chen, while others showed disdain. ¡°Poor? Not necessarily! In the world of cultivation, strength is paramount. The Holy Son¡¯s failure to form his Dan and being divorced was just a matter of time!¡± ¡°If he wasn¡¯t the Sect Master¡¯s only disciple, I¡¯m afraid he wouldn¡¯t even keep his position as the Holy Son!¡± Several Golden Core realm disciples spoke coldly, their eyes showing a hint of desire when they glanced at Shen Xueyan¡¯s exquisite figure. If she divorced the Holy Son, they would have a chance to pursue her. After all, Shen Xueyan was the number one beauty among the inner sect disciples. On the high platform of the arena, an elder advised, ¡°Senior Niece Xueyan, are you sure about this? Your union with the Holy Son was personally arranged by the Sect Master. She won¡¯t be pleased with your actions.¡± Shen Xueyan looked towards the platform and slightly bowed, saying, ¡°Elders, there¡¯s no need for further persuasion. My mind is made up. Matters of emotion cannot be forced. Besides, this is the agreement between me and Yang Chen¡ªto decide whether to annul based on the outcome of this battle. If he defeats me, the engagement stands. If not, it¡¯s void.¡± Before anyone could react, a golden light flashed and landed firmly on the stage. Without hesitation, a sword aura was unleashed. Boom! Despite trying to defend with her sword, Shen Xueyan was still sent flying, blood spraying as she flew through the air. Everyone present widened their eyes in shock. What was happening? Shen Xueyan had been defeated by a single sword strike! As the golden light dissipated, Yang Chen¡¯s remarkable figure was revealed. ¡°It¡¯s the Holy Son!¡± ¡°The Holy Son defeated Shen Xueyan with a single sword strike?¡± ¡°Shen Xueyan has already reached the Golden Core realm!¡± ¡°Are you looking for death? The Holy Son has already reached the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm. If he doesn¡¯t speak, who dares to approach?¡± ¡°Moreover, this is a matter between the Holy Son and Shen Xueyan. It¡¯s a martial challenge between fiance?s. What right do we have to interfere?¡± Although some disciples wanted to curry favor with Shen Xueyan, they felt the strong aura emanating from Yang Chen and dared not approach. However, there were still some who were not afraid of the Holy Son. Just then, Lin Yan, who had just arrived from the foot of the mountain, saw this scene and hurried forward. ¡°Sister Xueyan, are you okay?¡± Lin Yan supported Shen Xueyan¡¯s arm and helped her up. Yang Chen, watching this, smiled faintly. ¡°Shen Xueyan, you lost.¡± Yang Chen said coldly. Shen Xueyan¡¯s gaze was downcast, her eyes somewhat lost and confused. A single sword strike! She never expected to be unable to even block Yang Chen¡¯s casual attack! How could this bastard, who was only at the Tenth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm a year ago, break through to the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm!? His cultivation was so strong! Moreover, his attack was so decisive! He didn¡¯t even exchange pleasantries, just a sword strike! Just now, that sword strike directly caused her serious injuries! Even standing up was difficult for her! The gazes around her made Shen Xueyan feel as if her face was burning. The martial challenge was her idea. The divorce was also her decision. Even the people present were indirectly caused by her. Now, she was easily defeated by Yang Chen¡¯s casual sword strike. She felt like a clown. An arrogant and ignorant clown. ¡°I lost. From now on, I won¡¯t mention the matter of annulment again.¡± Shen Xueyan¡¯s voice was desolate. She turned and wanted to leave quickly. However, Yang Chen spoke behind her: ¡°You lost. But the engagement will be annulled. I¡¯m withdrawing from this engagement!¡± Chapter 9 - Shen Xueyan: I Want to Be Alone for a While! Chapter 9 - Shen Xueyan: I Want to Be Alone for a While! Chapter 9 ¡ª Shen Xueyan: I Want to Be Alone for a While! ¡°What!?¡± Shen Xueyan¡¯s heart trembled, her delicate body quivering. She could hardly believe it. Yang Chen wanted to annul the engagement!? Around them, a group of elders and disciples also looked surprised. The love the Holy Son had for Shen Xueyan was well known throughout the Xuantian Sect. But now, the Holy Son was actually taking the initiative to divorce her! What was going on? ¡°Holy Son, don¡¯t act impulsively!¡± One elder tried to dissuade Yang Chen. Yang Chen waved his hand to stop the elder and continued, ¡°The engagement is now void between us! From now on, you and I, Yang Chen, will have nothing to do with each other again!¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen took out the marriage certificate. With a wave of his hand, he engulfed the certificate in flames, burning it to ashes. ¡°Everyone, on the seventh day of next month, I, the Holy Son, will have a grand wedding! You are all welcome to the Holy Son Peak to have a drink in celebration!¡± After saying this, Yang Chen turned into a golden light and left. ¡°The Holy Son¡¯s grand wedding on the seventh day of next month?¡± The group of elders and disciples were once again shocked. ¡°What is the Holy Son doing?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he always love Shen Xueyan? He has been pursuing her for more than ten years!¡± ¡°Why does he suddenly want an annulment, and he even has a grand wedding on the seventh day of next month?¡± ¡°I understand now. The Holy Son has given up on Fairy Xueyan!¡± ¡°Look, isn¡¯t that Lin Yan beside Fairy Xueyan?¡± ¡°It turns out to be this clingy fellow, always sticking to Fairy Xueyan since he came to our Xuantian Sect. He couldn¡¯t be chased away no matter how hard one tries?¡± ¡°Humph, although countless male disciples in our Xuantian Sect admire Fairy Xueyan, knowing that Fairy Xueyan and the Holy Son have an engagement, they all keep a certain distance. But this Lin Yan, shamelessly, knowing that the other party is engaged, still sticks around so closely. And Shen Xueyan, clearly engaged to the Holy Son, was so close to Lin Yan. It¡¯s no wonder the Holy Son annulled the engagement!¡± ¡°Senior Sister Xueyan, don¡¯t be discouraged! Your future is far better than Yang Chen¡¯s. He is just a playboy!¡± If it were before, Shen Xueyan would have been very happy to hear Lin Yan¡¯s comments on Yang Chen. After all, she also thought so too. But now, after being defeated by Yang Chen¡¯s casual move, she knew how strong Yang Chen was. Lin Yan, a mere Fourth stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivator, looking down on a Fifth stage Golden Core realm like this made her feel like Lin Yan was too frivolous. It was simply an insult just for the sake of one. Her affection for him had decreased significantly. ¡°Enough, Junior Brother Lin!¡± Shen Xueyan interrupted Lin Yan, her voice deep. ¡°You don¡¯t need to send me back. I want to be alone for a while!¡± After speaking, Shen Xueyan left straight away. Lin Yan stood in place, his eyes darkening. ¡°Master, that bastard Yang Chen must have gained some great opportunity!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s voice was tinged with jealousy and greed. ¡°Yan¡¯er, do you want to seize his opportunity?¡± A gentle voice sounded. ¡°If I can, of course, I want to seize it! Master, you also said that the cultivation world is a world of competition. If Yang Chen can reach the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm in a short time, this opportunity is definitely not simple! If I can obtain it for myself ...¡± Lin Yan¡¯s eyes gradually showed a hint of killing intent. At this moment, Yang Chen returned to the Holy Son Peak. [Ding, the host defeated Shen Xueyan and forcefully and divorced her, causing Shen Xueyan¡¯s Dao heart to be frustrated, reducing her affection for Lin Yan. The host plundered 300 points of Providence Luck from Lin Yan, gaining 300 VPs!] Yang Chen raised his eyebrows. Only 300 points? That¡¯s too little. Far less than when his son was born and he directly plundered 3000 points of luck from Lin Yan! It looked like he still needed Lin Xilan to have a few more children for him. Distribute Lin Yan¡¯s luck more evenly that way. Chapter 10 - The Wedding Begins! Lin Yan Witnesses! Chapter 10 - The Wedding Begins! Lin Yan Witnesses! Chapter 10 ¡ª The Wedding Begins! Lin Yan Witnesses! Half a month passed quickly. Elder Black and Ye Yuxiao had already prepared everything for Yang Chen¡¯s wedding. Yang Chen led the welcoming party and headed towards Bai Shan City in great numbers. As the top immortal sect in the Northern Spiritual Realm, Xuantian Sect was the ruler of several dozen secular dynasties nearby. The wedding of the Holy Son was naturally a major event. Although they didn¡¯t inform the Sect Master, almost all the core elders who were not in seclusion attended. Some were involved in organizing the wedding ceremony at Xuantian Sect, while others accompanied Yang Chen to welcome the bride in Bai Shan City. Bai Shan City was just an ordinary city under the Leiyan Dynasty. It had never experienced such a grand occasion before. In the sky, dozens of flying spirit boats came side by side, resembling celestial beings traveling, shocking everyone in Bai Shan City. There were cultivators in Bai Shan City as well, but they were mostly Qi Refining cultivators. Only the city lord was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. ¡°City Lord, what is that?¡± a cultivator asked. The city lord of Bai Shan City looked solemn and said, ¡°Those are flying spirit boats, only top-tier immortal sects possess them! Even the Leiyan Dynasty doesn¡¯t have a single flying spirit boat!¡± ¡°What!?¡± A group of Bai Shan City cultivators were astonished. ¡°Which power is this? Their momentum is so majestic!¡± ¡°Dozens of flying spirit boats flying side by side!¡± The city lord was a member of the Leiyan Dynasty¡¯s royal family and had seen many grand occasions. But at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help feeling frightened. The impact of dozens of flying spirit boats was too great. After a long time, he said, ¡°This should be a big shot from Xuantian Sect! Within tens of thousands of miles, only Xuantian Sect has such strength!¡± The spirit boats arrived above Bai Shan City. A strong pressure gradually spread. Both cultivators and commoners in Bai Shan City wore fearful expressions. In a small courtyard in the east of the city, Lin Xilan held Yang Chi in her arms and muttered to herself, ¡°Chi¡¯er, your father said he would be back in half a month, why hasn¡¯t he returned yet? Mother misses him! Do you miss him? Ah!?¡± At this moment, she suddenly felt a strong oppressive force. Her heart trembled instantly. She hurriedly walked out of the room and looked up at the sky. Dozens of flying spirit boats were hovering in the air. Lin Xilan¡¯s pretty face was full of panic. ¡°Have ... have they found me? How is that possible! No, I can¡¯t be caught and taken back. I have to wait for my husband to come back! If my husband comes back and can¡¯t find me, won¡¯t he worry?¡± Lin Xilan felt flustered and hurried to hide in the house. However, she suddenly froze in place. Because, a figure walked down from one of the flying spirit boats. Although the distance was too far to see the face clearly, after more than a year of marriage and intimacy, she still recognized him at a glance. ¡°It¡¯s my husband! My husband is back! Great! Chi¡¯er, your father is back, he¡¯s come to take us!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s beautiful face was no longer panicked but filled with tenderness and joy. Only by going out for adventures, full of dangers, could he have a chance to win over the current distant Shen Xueyan. Especially during this time, Shen Xueyan¡¯s attitude towards him was quite indifferent, making him extremely uncomfortable. The woman Lin Yan had set his eyes on actually treated him with indifference. How could this be? Hearing Lin Yan¡¯s words, Shen Xueyan frowned slightly. She originally wanted to come to the Holy Son Peak alone and see what kind of woman made Yang Chen willing to give up on her and marry her. However, as soon as she stepped out, she encountered Lin Yan. And he insisted on following her. Shen Xueyan took a deep breath and said calmly, ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, I don¡¯t want to go out for adventures during this time. I just want to be alone for a while.¡± There was a subtle hint in her words, indicating that she wanted him to leave. However, Lin Yan seemed to not have heard it and continued to stand beside her. Shen Xueyan felt somewhat angry. Then she walked directly into the crowd. Lin Yan followed closely behind her. At this moment, Lin Xilan, dressed in phoenix crown and veil, walked out of the palace alone. Xuantian Sect had a rule that at the Holy Son¡¯s wedding, he had to accompany the bride to bow to the ancestors of Xuantian Sect. After the bowing ceremony, the Holy Son would spend a solitary moment in the main hall, burning incense and praying. Meanwhile, the Holy Son¡¯s wife would go out alone to receive the respects of the elders and disciples. ¡°Respects to the Holy Son¡¯s wife!¡± The news of Yang Chen breaking through to the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm and severely injuring Shen Xueyan with a single sword had already spread throughout Xuantian Sect. Everyone knew that the Holy Son¡¯s strength had reached the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm, and no one could challenge his position as the Holy Son anymore. In the future, the one who would inherit the position of Sect Master would most likely be the Holy Son. As the wife legally married to the Holy Son, she would naturally become the Sect Master¡¯s wife. Therefore, even though Lin Xilan was just a mortal, both the elders and disciples bowed respectfully to her. ¡°Although the Holy Son¡¯s wife is stunningly beautiful, she is still a mortal!¡± ¡°The fact that the Holy Son is willing to give up on Fairy Shen Xueyan for a mortal seems to indicate true love!¡± ¡°No wonder the Holy Son was able to reach the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm in just over a year. It turns out he has the nourishment of love!¡± ¡°It looks like I also need to go find my love!¡± ¡°Alas, if Fairy Shen Xueyan sees this scene, I wonder if she will come to regret it?¡± ¡°After all, she should have been the one standing there!¡± Standing behind the crowd, Shen Xueyan heard these whispered conversations. Her fists clenched. Shen Xueyan glanced at Lin Xilan, who was as beautiful and well-proportioned as her, and suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable in her heart. She turned around to leave. However, she suddenly froze in place. Because beside her stood Lin Yan, who had a grim expression, blood-red eyes, full of killing intent. His body was even trembling. Chapter 11 - The Matters Between Us Father and Son Can Only Be Resolved by Us! Chapter 11 - The Matters Between Us Father and Son Can Only Be Resolved by Us! Chapter 11 ¡ª The Matters Between Us Father and Son Can Only Be Resolved by Us! Shen Xueyan was startled by Lin Yan¡¯s fierce and terrifying expression. She hurriedly said, ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan?¡± Shen Xueyan furrowed her brows. What happened to Lin Yan? Why was he showing such a ferocious expression upon seeing Yang Chen? What grudge did he have with Yang Chen? Shen Xueyan just wanted to leave quickly without being noticed. So, she pushed Lin Yan hard. She did it for his own good. Because if Lin Yan¡¯s expression was noticed by someone, he would undoubtedly invite trouble. However, Lin Yan glared at her fiercely and said, ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Shen Xueyan was immediately angry. She kindly woke him up, and he responded rudely. ¡°Hmph!¡± With a snort, Shen Xueyan turned and ignored him. Lin Yan stared fiercely at Yang Chen, his fists clenched, eyes almost bursting with anger. He pushed through the crowd and walked straight towards Lin Xilan. ¡°Mother, why are you here?¡±Follow the latest novels at novelhall.com This sudden question caused the entire crowd to quiet down. Lin Xilan also looked flustered when she saw Yang Chen. His wedding to her was grand and beautiful, and she was very moved. However, what she was most worried about now was Lin Yan appearing here. It wasn¡¯t because she was worried that Lin Yan wouldn¡¯t understand, but because she was worried about what would happen if Lin Yan called her ¡°mother¡± in front of everyone! After all, her husband was the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect. Originally, the one he should have married was a Holy Daughter of equal status. But he married her, a mortal. If a twenty-year-old son, appeared in this situation, where would her husband¡¯s face go? Everyone in the sect would mock him! Therefore, when Lin Yan called her ¡°mother¡± and she saw Lin Yan, Lin Xilan, after her initial panic, felt a hint of annoyance. Yan¡¯er, I didn¡¯t invite you to the wedding, why did you have to show up here!? Aren¡¯t you just asking for trouble!? At this moment, someone in the crowd realized what was happening and immediately stopped Lin Yan. ¡°Lin Yan, what are you doing? The banquet hasn¡¯t even started, and you¡¯re already drunk!? This is the wife of the Holy Son, why are you calling her mother?¡± Lin Yan gave the person a fierce look. But everyone present was either inner sect or Core disciples, and no one was afraid of him. Someone immediately joked, ¡°I know why Junior Brother Lin Yan called the Holy Son¡¯s wife ¡®mother¡¯! Because Junior Brother Lin Yan wants to call the Holy Son his father!¡± ¡°In that case, it¡¯s not wrong to call the Holy Son¡¯s wife ¡®mother¡¯!¡± Hearing this, others immediately agreed, ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan actually wants to call His Highness the Holy Son, his father!¡± ¡°Master, help me!¡± Lin Yan said in a low voice. A flash of red passed through his eyes. At this moment, Yang Chen was still in the palace, naturally, he had sensed what was happening outside long ago. But he didn¡¯t immediately make a move. Instead, he waited until the Golden Core cultivator was about to kill Lin Yan before walking out of the palace. Because he knew that the Golden Core cultivator couldn¡¯t kill Lin Yan at all. Not to mention the Golden Core, even if it was Nascent Soul cultivator, they couldn¡¯t kill this kid. After all, he was the Son of Destiny, protected by a mysterious soul! At that time, Lin Yan would directly erupt with an extremely powerful strength and cause a sensation. In the original work, some core elders of the Xuantian Sect would witness Lin Yan¡¯s erupt in strength, so they began to value him. Later on, some core elders began to support Lin Yan. Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t let this happen. ¡°Stop!¡± Yang Chen walked out of the palace and directly shouted. Then, he slapped the Golden Core cultivator. ¡°Bang!¡± The Golden Core cultivator was beaten back by Yang Chen¡¯s slap. ¡°Holy Son, you?¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze turned to Yang Chen. Although they were shocked by his ability to easily defeat a Core disciple at the Golden Core Realm, they were even more puzzled as to why he wanted to spare Lin Yan. According to reason, the Holy Son should be most pleased if Lin Yan, who had harassed the Holy Son¡¯s fiancee and disrupted the wedding, was killed. Yang Chen, looking extremely anxious, walked to Lin Xilan¡¯s side. ¡°Wife, everything is fine now that I¡¯m here!¡± ¡°Husband!¡± Lin Xilan clenched her jade like hands and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her husband intervened in time. Otherwise, Yan¡¯er would have been dead just now. But at the same time, there was a hint of apology in her eyes. Yan¡¯er¡¯s appearance was destined to make her husband lose face today. As his wife, she really felt sorry for her husband! She made her husband lose face on their wedding day! Yan¡¯er, oh Yan¡¯er, you really shouldn¡¯t have appeared here today! Mother really hates you! ¡°Holy Son, Lin Yan has disrupted the wedding, and he should be punished!¡± an elder said. Yang Chen waved his hand to stop him and looked around, saying in a deep voice, ¡°Whatever Lin Yan has done today, no one is allowed to lay a hand on him! The matters between us father and son can only be resolved by us. If you interfere, you will be my enemy!¡± Chapter 12 - Yan鈥檈r, You Should Understand Your Mother! Chapter 12 - Yan¡¯er, You Should Understand Your Mother! Chapter 12 ¡ª Yan¡¯er, You Should Understand Your Mother! Yang Chen¡¯s words immediately shocked the crowd. No one was allowed to lay a hand on Lin Yan, no matter what he had done? The matters between them as father and son could only be resolved by themselves? What was going on? Could it be that the Holy Son¡¯s wife was really Lin Yan¡¯s mother? ¡°Yan¡¯er, there are some things that I didn¡¯t tell you in advance because I was afraid you couldn¡¯t accept them,¡± Yang Chen said with a helpless and hopeful expression. ¡°But we really do love each other sincerely, and I really hope you can bless us.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you shut the hell up!¡± Lin Yan erupted in anger, his bloodshot eyes glaring at Yang Chen. However, he was actually communicating with his mysterious master in his mind. ¡°Master, can I use your power to kill Yang Chen? I must kill him; I must kill him!¡± But the gentle voice refused, ¡°Yan¡¯er, although I can temporarily lend you the strength of a Soul Transformation realm cultivator, it cannot last long! Although the Patriarch of the Xuantian Sect is in seclusion, those core elders are all in the Soul Transformation realm! If I intervene, I¡¯m afraid that not only will I not be able to kill Yang Chen, but I will also be surrounded by several Soul Transformation cultivators!¡± Creak! The sound of Lin Yan gnashing his teeth could be heard. ¡°Lin Yan, you are too immature! How can you speak to your elders like that?¡± Although Lin Xilan was just a mortal, her slap on Lin Yan¡¯s face was neither painful nor itchy. However, this was the first time she had ever hit Lin Yan. But Lin Xilan had no regrets. Lin Yan was too immature. With so many people watching, his sudden appearance had already made her husband lose face. And he was still disrespectful, insulting her husband in public! As his wife, she must now preserve her husband¡¯s dignity! Two dark figures suddenly appeared in front of Lin Yan. It was Elder Black and Ye Yuxiao. The strong aura of the peak of the Nascent Soul realm emanating from their bodies made Lin Yan retreat several steps! ¡°Elder Black, Yuxiao, don¡¯t hurt him!¡± Yang Chen quickly said from behind, as if afraid that Lin Yan would be hurt. Lin Xilan was even more touched. Lin Yan at this moment spoke to his mysterious master in his mind, ¡°Master, can you help me take my mother away?¡± The gentle voice responded, ¡°Yan¡¯er, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t. With two Nascent Soul realm cultivators, plus several Soul Transformation cultivators from the Xuantian Sect, if a battle breaks out, I can only barely take you away! Moreover, forcefully exerting this level of power will greatly consume my soul power, and I may fall back into slumber again! Yan¡¯er, I advise you to leave today! And it seems that your mother is not being forced into this situation, right? Although she is your mother, she also has the right to choose happiness, and she cannot stay in misery forever.¡± ¡°Enough, Master, stop talking!¡± Lin Yan interrupted the gentle voice, his face fierce. He was unwilling in every way. Even if he couldn¡¯t kill Yang Chen to vent his anger today, at least he wanted to take his mother away. But he couldn¡¯t do it. Damn it! I must become stronger! I must become stronger immediately! Only by becoming stronger can I kill Yang Chen! Only then can I wash away this humiliation! Lin Yan¡¯s eyes were extremely fierce, staring at Yang Chen as if he wanted to eat him alive.Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com Chapter 13 - Lin Yans State of Mind is Damaged! Chapter 13 - Lin Yan''s State of Mind is Damaged! Chapter 13 ¡ª Lin Yan¡¯s State of Mind is Damaged! ¡°Lin Yan, hurry up and leave! I don¡¯t want to see you right now!¡± Seeing Lin Yan¡¯s fierce and ferocious gaze, Lin Xilan felt only felt a wave of disappointment in her heart. She, a mortal, had raised Lin Yan for twenty years! How much hardship had she endured over the years? Since Lin Yan embarked on the path of cultivation, he hadn¡¯t returned home for a year.Diiscover new stories at novelhall.com She had yin poison ailing her body, and the pain the poison caused her every night was simply excruciating. If it weren¡¯t for her husband purging the poison for her every night, she might have been tortured to death by the yin poison long ago. Now, she finally had someone she could entrust her life to. He didn¡¯t mind that she was a mortal and was willing to marry her openly and legally. She had thought that her son would bless her when he saw all this. However, the son she had raised single-handedly was making a scene. Moreover, her husband had made such a big concession and was so low-key in persuading him in front of so many guests. Yet he still looked terrifying. He even wanted to kill his own father! Why was Yan¡¯er so unreasonable? Why couldn¡¯t he think of her, his mother? Didn¡¯t she deserve happiness? Lin Yan was slapped in the face by Lin Xilan and scolded coldly, feeling even more desperate and resentful. Although she was about the same age as the Holy Son, she was still a mortal and had a grown-up son. The Holy Son actually willingly married her! Why was that? Could it be because she was beautiful? But a forty-year-old mortal beauty would age and fade in a few years. Was she worth marrying? Moreover, the Holy Son had directly dissolved his engagement with Fairy Xueyan for this! What was he after? Just her beauty? It didn¡¯t seem likely. Could it be because of love? Shen Xueyan carefully looked at Yang Chen and Lin Xilan. When they looked at each other, they were full of tenderness and affection. Suddenly, she felt a bit uncomfortable. Yang Chen had actually married Lin Yan¡¯s mother! ¡°Everyone, you¡¯ve all seen what happened today! From now on, Lin Yan is my stepson! I don¡¯t want anyone to cause trouble for him in the future! Otherwise, it will be having a problem with me, Yang Chen!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Lin Xilan felt even more emotional. Her husband was really great. Even though Lin Yan had insulted him in public, he was not angry at all and even wanted to protect him! He wouldn¡¯t let anyone bully him! Her husband was really someone she could entrust her life to. She had made the right choice. [Ding, the host and Lin Yan¡¯s mother held a grand wedding. Lin Yan was furious but helpless, and his state of mind was damaged. The host gained 500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan, and 500 VPs!] Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. Not bad. He had plundered another 500 points of Providence Luck from Lin Yan. This wedding was really worth it. And it also damaged Lin Yan¡¯s state of mind. For cultivators, a damaged state of mind was no small matter! Especially for Lin Yan. In the original work, Lin Yan¡¯s state of mind was perfect! Without this perfect state of mind, Lin Yan¡¯s breakthrough speed would inevitably be greatly reduced! Chapter 14 - Our Daughter is Quite Talented! Chapter 14 - Our Daughter is Quite Talented! Chapter 14 ¡ª Our Daughter is Quite Talented! Although there was an episode with Lin Yan at the wedding, it still ended smoothly. In the Holy Son¡¯s residence, the bridal chamber had already been prepared. Yang Chen and Lin Xilan, dressed in red wedding attire, entered the chamber. They drank the wedding wine together. Lin Xilan¡¯s cheeks were flushed, but her eyes towards Yang Chen were full of apology. ¡°Husband, do you regret marrying me?¡± Lin Xilan suddenly said. Yang Chen hurriedly hugged her. ¡°Why are you suddenly asking this?¡± Lin Xilan whispered, ¡°I¡¯m just a mortal, and I have a twenty-year-old son! Today, Yan suddenly appeared, which can be said to have humiliated you! You are the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect, but you married me, such a woman. You will definitely be ridiculed by others!¡± Yang Chen immediately touched her head and comforted her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t happen! Anyone who dares to ridicule you, I¡¯ll kill them!¡± ¡°Ah, don¡¯t be so quick to kill!¡± Lin Xilan pouted coquettishly. Then, she said seriously, ¡°Husband, do you really not despise me?¡± Yang Chen nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t despise you!¡± How could he despise her? Even if Lin Xilan wasn¡¯t Lin Yan¡¯s mother, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t despise her. Because this woman was really good. Her figure and appearance were top-notch, and her mature charm was intoxicating. Moreover, she was very gentle and considerate. She had given birth to a chubby son for him, and there was another one in her belly. Yang Chen was a responsible man. How could he despise a woman who had given birth to his child? Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit hot. He hugged Lin Xilan tighter. ¡°Wife, the wedding night is once in a lifetime! Let¡¯s not talk about unhappy things, okay?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Wah! Wah! Wah!¡± Although she was a girl, her cry was louder than her brother¡¯s. Holding the little girl, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly widened. He had exchanged more than 800 VPs for cultivation. Now, his cultivation had reached the Seventh stage of Golden Core realm. With his deepened cultivation, Yang Chen¡¯s perception of things had also greatly improved compared to a year ago. Looking at the crying little girl in his arms, he keenly sensed that she was actually absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on her own. This!? It was unbelievable! [Ding, the host¡¯s daughter is born, plundering her brother Lin Yan¡¯s of 6,000 points of Providence Luck, rewarding the host with 6,000 VPs!] Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. 6,000 points of Providence Luck? This girl actually plundered 6,000 points of Providence Luck from Lin Yan! No wonder, no wonder she automatically absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth just now! His daughter¡¯s talent was absolutely monstrous! Great! Good girl, you must grow up quickly and cultivate well! In the future, if your brother Lin Yan wants to kill Daddy, you must stand up to protect Daddy! Hehe. Junior Brother Lin Yan. I¡¯m sorry, I have given birth to another daughter for you, plundering your 6,000 points Providence Luck! Don¡¯t blame your father! After all, they are all your mother¡¯s children, and the Providence Luck cannot be monopolized by you alone! ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Lin Xilan, who was beside him, saw Yang Chen holding their daughter with an excited and strange smile on his face and couldn¡¯t help but ask. What¡¯s wrong with her husband? Last time when Chi¡¯er was born, her husband had the same expression! Yang Chen suddenly came back to his senses. ¡°Wife, our daughter is quite talented! Just born, and she is already absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on her own! This girl¡¯s talent may be stronger than her brother Lin Yan¡¯s!¡± Chapter 15 - Lin Xilan鈥檚 Terrifying Cultivation Speed Chapter 15 - Lin Xilan¡¯s Terrifying Cultivation Speed Chapter 15 ¡ª Lin Xilan¡¯s Terrifying Cultivation Speed ¡°Really!?¡± Lin Xilan too was stunned. Her daughter actually had such amazing talent! She automatically absorbed the essence of heaven and earth as soon as she was born! But soon, a hint of darkness appeared on her face. Her husband had already reached the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm, not far from the Nascent Soul realm. Chi¡¯er had also been detected to have cultivation talent and could be tested for the grade of his spiritual root at the age of three. This little girl had absorbed the essence of heaven and earth as soon as she was born. The whole family could cultivate, except for her, a mere mortal. Sigh. Yang Chen noticed the change in her expression. Holding the little girl, he walked to the bedside. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my dear. I can guarantee that you will be able to cultivate soon! By then, we will be Dao Companions!¡± Yang Chen had already checked on the System. The system could indeed use the VPs to exchange for spiritual roots. A low-grade spiritual root required 300 VPs! A medium-grade spiritual root required 500 VPs! A high-grade spiritual root required 1000 VPs! A Perfection-grade spiritual root required 1500 VPs! An Earth-grade spiritual root required 2000 VPs! And a Heaven-grade spiritual root required 3000 VPs! Yang Chen had 850 VPs at the time. But he could only exchange for a medium-grade spiritual root. So he didn¡¯t exchange it. Now that the little girl was born, he was directly rewarded with 6000 VPs. Yang Chen planned to exchange a Heaven-grade spiritual root for Lin Xilan. Half a month passed. Yang Chen named his daughter Yang Can. Bright and sunny, inheriting the lineage of Yan, Chi, and Chao. He believed that Lin Yand would also like his sister¡¯s name! At night, Lin Xilan lay beside Yang Chen, snuggling up to him. Her pure, fair forehead was covered in tiny beads of sweat. Her breathing was a bit heavy, and her eyes were intoxicated. A pair of soft and tender jade-like hands were drawing circles on Yang Chen¡¯s chest. She didn¡¯t know when, but she had started to like this action at some point. After each time, she would continue to draw on his chest until she fell asleep. Yang Chen patted her at her protruding place. ¡°Darling, open your mouth!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± But at this moment, a loud cry came. ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s intoxicated eyes suddenly regained clarity, and then panic set in. ¡°Oh no, I forgot! I haven¡¯t fed Can Can all night. The little girl must be starving!¡± Lin Xilan struggled out of Yang Chen¡¯s arms and hurriedly ran out of the bedroom to feed the child. ¡°Ah!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Half month passed. Yang Can was a month old. Yang Chen decided to hold a full moon banquet* for his daughter. [*one month celebration for the baby. This marks a significant milestone as the baby has completed their first lunar cycle. Traditionally, it was a way to celebrate the baby¡¯s survival through the vulnerable early stages of life, when infant mortality rates were higher.] The news spread, and many people from the Xuantian Sect happily accepted the invitation. At this time, Lin Yan, who had just returned to the Xuantian Sect, learned of this news. His face immediately became extremely grim. ¡°Bastard! Yang Chen, you wait for me. I will definitely kill you with my own hands! Cutting off your limbs, peel your skin, and chopping your bones, still won¡¯t be enough to quench my hatred!¡± Although Lin Yan¡¯s aura had increased a lot compared to half a year ago, he was still at the Fourth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, just one step away from the Fifth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. This cultivation speed was normal for ordinary cultivators because many Foundation Establishment realm cultivators took several years to break through one stage of cultivation. However, this was not Lin Yan¡¯s cultivation speed. After all, he was the Son of Destiny! ¡°Yan¡¯er, don¡¯t be too impatient! Impatience is something that must be avoided in cultivation¡± A gentle voice sounded. ¡°Master, I must become stronger immediately! I can¡¯t calm down until I kill Yang Chen, the dog thief! Ah!¡± With a sigh full of helplessness. Suddenly, the gentle voice raised its tone: ¡°Yan¡¯er, Master has sensed it!¡± ¡°Master, what have you sensed?¡± ¡°The aura of a Primordial Fire!¡± ¡°What!?¡± Lin Yan was suddenly stunned. Then, a near-crazy smile appeared on his face. ¡°Primordial Fire, Primordial Fire! Master, where is the Primordial Fire? I must get it immediately! I will refine it and use it to burn Yang Chen alive!¡± At this moment, in a forbidden place of the Xuantian Sect, a slender and graceful figure sat cross-legged on a jade platform, her closed beautiful eyes suddenly opened, shining brightly. ¡°A treasure is born! Let this seat deduce the location. It¡¯s just in time for the disciples to go and explore! The aura of the treasure is strong, and major forces will all send people to investigate, which can be considered as a test! Chen¡¯er should be back. It¡¯s just right for him to lead the team and hone himself!¡± Chapter 16 - Who Doesnt Know Youre the Stepson Acknowledged by the Holy Son! Chapter 16 - Who Doesn''t Know You''re the Stepson Acknowledged by the Holy Son! Chapter 16 ¡ª Who Doesn¡¯t Know You¡¯re the Stepson Acknowledged by the Holy Son! At this moment. On the Holy Son Peak. Yang Chen set up a grand feast to celebrate his daughter¡¯s full moon banquet. Lin Xilan held the child and followed Yang Chen. After half a month of cultivation, her realm had reached the Sixth stage of Qi Refining realm. Nourished by a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, Lin Xilan now exuded an ethereal and graceful aura. ¡°Holy Son¡¯s wife seems to have become even more beautiful!¡± ¡°So beautiful, I suddenly feel that Holy Son¡¯s wife is even more beautiful than Fairy Xueyan, she¡¯s simply stunning!¡± ¡°Holy Son¡¯s wife seems to be able to cultivate now, she has reached the Sixth stage of Qi Refining realm!¡± ¡°What, she reached the Sixth stage of the Qi Refining realm!?¡± ¡°No wonder, no wonder Holy Son¡¯s wife suddenly exudes an ethereal aura, it turns out she can cultivate, nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth!¡± ¡°However, this cultivation speed is too fast, just like the Holy Son, it¡¯s unreasonable!¡± The elder disciples attending the feast discussed one after another. Lin Yan came to the foot of the Holy Son Peak. He looked coldly at the several palaces on the mountain peak. Creak! A grim expression gradually appeared on Lin Yan¡¯s face. He knew that before they married, his mother had already given birth to a child for Yang Chen, named Yang Chi! Now, another daughter named Yang Can! ¡°Bastard! Yang Chen, you really deserve to die!¡± At this moment, Li Junfeng suddenly took out a storage bag. ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, you often cultivate alone, so you must have a great need for spiritual stones! Here are ten thousand spiritual stones, Junior Brother Lin Yan, don¡¯t refuse, please accept them!¡± Huh? Lin Yan was stunned. Ten thousand spiritual stones? What¡¯s going on? Why did Li Junfeng suddenly give him spiritual stones? And, he gave him ten thousand right away. Ten thousand spiritual stones were not a small amount. Even though Lin Yan often killed and plundered treasures, ten thousand spiritual stones were still a big temptation for him. Lin Yan wanted to accept them, but asked: ¡°Senior Brother Li, I don¡¯t know why you are suddenly giving me these spiritual stones? We don¡¯t seem to have had much interaction between us!¡± ¡°Well?¡± Li Junfeng thought he was going to refuse, and quickly said: ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, although we haven¡¯t had much interaction before, we¡¯re still fellow disciples of the Xuantian Sect, calling each other ¡°senior¡± and ¡°junior,¡± we¡¯re familiar! Please accept this, it¡¯s a little something from me!¡± Lin Yan had long been coveting these ten thousand spiritual stones. When he heard this, he directly accepted them. Seeing him accept, Li Junfeng smiled and said: ¡°Lin Yan Junior Brother, actually, my cultivation has already reached the Ninth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. According to reason, I can also compete for the position of core Disciple! But, our Xuantian Sect has high requirements for core Disciples, and I am a bit older! So, I just want to ask Junior Brother Lin to help me a little!¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Yan was startled. ¡°I help you become a core disciple? How can I help you?¡± Lin Yan was puzzled. It seemed that this person wanted him to help him become a core disciple. But he himself was just an ordinary inner disciple! How could he help him? ¡°Haha, Junior Brother Lin Yan, don¡¯t be modest!¡± Li Junfeng laughed: ¡°Everyone in the entire Xuantian Sect knows that the Holy Son married you mother, and that you are the stepson acknowledged by the Holy Son in public! A mere quota for a core disciple is just a matter of you putting in a good word for me! Please help me, Junior Brother Lin!¡± Chapter 17 - You Cant Shield Him Just Because Lin Yan Is Your Stepson! Chapter 17 - You Can''t Shield Him Just Because Lin Yan Is Your Stepson! Chapter 17 ¡ª You Can¡¯t Shield Him Just Because Lin Yan Is Your Stepson! ¡°You, what did you say?¡± Upon hearing Li Junfeng¡¯s words, Lin Yan¡¯s face turned green. Veins bulged on his forehead. His eyes were filled with killing intent. ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, did I say something wrong? Oh, don¡¯t be modest! The Holy Son is now at the Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm. As the only direct disciple of the Sect Master, he will definitely take control of our Xuantian Sect in the future! As long as you say a word, the elders responsible for promoting core disciples will definitely give you this face! If Lin Junior Brother feels that ten thousand spiritual stones are too few, I can add more!¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Lin Yan erupted in anger. His true qi surged, and he directly slapped towards Li Junfeng. ¡°Ah, Lin Junior Brother, what are you doing?¡± Lin Junfeng¡¯s cultivation was at the Ninth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, so he easily taking Lin Yan¡¯s blow. His eyes were filled with confusion. Lin Yan had accepted his ten thousand spiritual stones, and he had just made a small request. Why did Lin Yan suddenly attack him? ¡°I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Lin Yan gripped the giant sword on his back and swung it at Li Junfeng. A horizontal sword light slashed through the air. Li Junfeng barely dodged. In his heart, he thought: Indeed, he is the Holy Son¡¯s stepson. Junior Brother Lin, at the Fourth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, can actually erupt with such a powerful attack. The sword strike just now would have been difficult for even someone at the Seventh stage of Foundation Establishment to unleash! ¡°Lin Junior Brother, wait, let¡¯s talk!¡± Li Junfeng hurriedly said. However, Lin Yan¡¯s anger had been completely ignited. For more than half a year, he had been forcibly suppressing it. Every time he thought of how Yang Chen, that bastard, had actually married his mother, he was consumed with anger. During this half year, he had accumulated countless grievances. Today, Li Junfeng¡¯s words ignited it all with a single sentence about you being recognized as the Holy Son¡¯s stepson. He had to vent it out. His way of venting was to kill Li Junfeng! ¡°You two, how dare you fight on the Holy Son Peak, do you know what crime that is?¡± The elder in the Nascent Soul realm said sternly. Lin Yan also calmed down at this moment. He had only been focused on chasing Li Junfeng, forgetting that this was the Holy Son Peak. He looked up and happened to see his mother, Lin Xilan. She was standing next to Yang Chen, that scoundrel, with delicate makeup, looking at him nervously. She was still holding a child in her arms, and a little boy was standing beside her unsteadily. Humph! Lin Yan turned his head away, refusing to look at her. On the side, Li Junfeng, seeing the elder getting angry, also remembered that fighting on the Holy Son Peak was a serious crime. He hurriedly said: ¡°Elder, disciple didn¡¯t initiate the fight on the Holy Son Peak! The disciple was ordered by the Master to inform the Holy Son that the Sect Master speculated that there is a treasure in the Red Cloud Mountain Range fifty thousand miles to the southeast. He asked the Holy Son to lead a team to investigate! ¡°However, when the disciple met Junior Brother Lin Yan at the foot of the mountain, he just wanted to say hello to him. Who knew that he would say that he is the Holy Son¡¯s stepson and that when the Holy Son inherits the position of the Sect Master, he will be the new Holy Son, asking the disciple to show respect to him in advance! ¡°The disciple thought it was fine, so he gave him ten thousand spiritual stones! But Junior Brother Lin Yan said it was too little and asked me to get another ten thousand! The disciple is just an ordinary inner sect disciple, where can I get more! Junior Brother Lin Yan got angry and then chased me with a sword! The disciple had no choice but to escape all the way to the Holy Son Peak. Please, Holy Son and elders, help me!¡± Li Junfeng said with tears and snot. Suddenly, many people present looked at Lin Yan with indignation. Many of them had participated in the last wedding and didn¡¯t have a good impression of Lin Yan back then. At that time, this guy had insulted the Holy Son. Now, he had gone so far as to forcibly extort spiritual stones from fellow disciples of the same sect. Shameful! Odious! Immediately, someone stood up indignantly and said: ¡°Your Highness, although Lin Yan is your stepson, his behavior is too despicable. I think you should punish him properly to serve as a warning!¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness, Lin Yan not only disregards his elders, but also openly extorts spiritual stones from fellow disciples, which is outrageous!¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness, this behavior is too bad. If not dealt with, it may chill the hearts of the sect¡¯s disciples!¡± ¡°As you are the Holy Son, the leader of the younger generation of the sect, you cannot favor and shield him just because Lin Yan is your stepson!¡± Chapter 18 - He is Just a Twenty-year-old Child! Chapter 18 - He is Just a Twenty-year-old Child! Chapter 18 ¡ª He is Just a Twenty-year-old Child! This? Yang Chen was dumbfounded. He didn¡¯t expect such a situation to arise. To be honest, Yang Chen didn¡¯t quite believe that Lin Yan would use his status as a stepson to extort wealth from someone. After all, Lin Yan was the Son of Destiny, with his own pride. The original work clearly described his character. Even if he were to directly kill and rob, he wouldn¡¯t admit to being his stepson! Heh heh. But it didn¡¯t matter. Since the matter has come up, I, as the stepfather, should deal with it properly. He should try to solidify the relationship between him and Lin Yan as stepfather and stepson. ¡°Yan¡¯er, is what Li Junfeng said true?¡± Yang Chen asked in a deep voice. Upon hearing this, Lin Yan¡¯s gaze once again locked onto Yang Chen. There was a surge of killing intent in his eyes. How much he wanted to rush up and slap Yang Chen to death! However, his master refused to intervene in this matter. And he himself did not have the strength. Damn it! The damn bastard! Lin Yan gritted his teeth. Then he turned his head and glared fiercely at Li Junfeng. This bastard is really good at twisting the truth. Clearly, he took the initiative to bribe me, wanting me to help him become a core disciple. Now, he¡¯s turning the tables. Bastard. This Xuantian Sect is really rotten to the core. I will destroy this damn sect sooner or later. Lin Yan wanted to explain. But when he saw Yang Chen standing with his mother, taking on the role of an elder and talking to him in an inquiring manner. He was immediately furious. Apart from cursing Yang Chen¡¯s entire family, he didn¡¯t want to say a word to Yang Chen. Moreover, Lin Yan felt that Li Junfeng was likely sent by Yang Chen to deliberately provoke him! Just to create such a scene. To make him answer questions obediently as a stepson! She had long been familiar with the rules of the Xuantian Sect. During this period of time, as the wife of the Holy Son, thinking about being the virtuous helper of her husband in the future, she long studied it. While fighting among the nine major peaks was a serious offense, the punishment could be light or severe, and the sentencing was quite flexible. However, extorting wealth from fellow disciples was a serious crime. It seriously tarnished the sect¡¯s reputation. It needed to be dealt with seriously. Light punishment could lead to ten years of imprisonment! Heavy punishment could lead to the destruction of cultivation and expulsion from the sect! Thinking of the consequences, Lin Xilan quickly touched Yang Chen¡¯s arm. Yang Chen turned his head. Seeing Lin Xilan¡¯s hopeful and worried look, he comforted her: ¡°Wife, rest assured, I know what to do!¡± Yang Chen gently patted her soft hand. Signaling her to relax. ¡°Everyone, Yan¡¯er is my stepson. He has made a mistake, and I, as the Holy Son, will naturally not cover for him! However, Yan¡¯er has been stuck at the Fourth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm recently, so his temperament is a bit restless. He acted impulsively and made such a mistake! Let¡¯s do this, Li Junfeng!¡± Yang Chen looked at Li Junfeng, who was wiping away tears. ¡°Holy Son, I¡¯m here!¡± Li Junfeng hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully. Yang Chen looked at him, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his lips. He could tell at a glance that Li Junfeng was pretending. This guy was definitely an old hand in the inner sect. ¡°Li Junfeng, it was wrong of Lin Yan to demand ten thousand spirit stones from you and even to attack you. As his stepfather, I apologize to you on behalf of Lin Yan! So, I will compensate you with thirty thousand spirit stones! Just consider it as you giving me face, and let¡¯s not pursue this matter, okay?¡± ¡°What!?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone widened their eyes. The Holy Son, was trying to settle things with money! Isn¡¯t this still covering for Lin Yan, his stepson? ¡°Holy Son, this is inappropriate! Issues regarding principles and rules cannot be compromised. No matter what the reason, Lin Yan cannot extort wealth from fellow disciples! By doing this, you are clearly covering up for him!¡± An elder stood up and spoke. Yang Chen looked embarrassed: ¡°Elder Zhao, can you consider this as giving me face? Just this once, it won¡¯t happen again! If he commits such an offense again in the future, as his stepfather, I will definitely not spare him! Just this once! After all, he is just a twenty-year-old child!¡± Chapter 19 - You only Take Care of the Children, When Was the Last Time You Took Care of Me? Chapter 19 - You only Take Care of the Children, When Was the Last Time You Took Care of Me? Chapter 19 ¡ª You only Take Care of the Children, When Was the Last Time You Took Care of Me? Lin Yan, who was recovering his own true qi, heard Yang Chen¡¯s words. He is still a twenty-year-old-child. Immediately, he felt a sweet sensation in his throat, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood. Bastard. Yang Chen, you damn bastard. You feel proud of yourself, don¡¯t you? You will pay for this. I will kill you one day! And your two little bastards will die too! ¡°This?¡± Elder Zhao really wanted to say, ¡°He¡¯s just twenty years old! What kind of child is he? He has cultivated to the Fourth stage of Foundation Establishment realm!¡±Geet latest novel chapters on novelbj/n(.)c/om But an elder next to him pulled him back. ¡°Alright, Elder Zhao, have you forgotten? The Holy Son is no longer at the Tenth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. His current realm is at the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm. Can you, an elder at the Nascent Soul realm, criticize him? Aren¡¯t you afraid that after he becomes the sect master, he will make things difficult for you?¡± Elder Zhao was taken aback by these words. Then he quickly shut up. Seeing that Elder Zhao did not oppose, Yang Chen looked towards Li Junfeng. ¡°Li Junfeng, what do you think?¡± Li Junfeng was indeed a sly old fox from the Inner Sect. He glanced around and immediately said, ¡°Holy Son is right. I am also at fault! I am willing to forgive Junior Brother Lin Yan!¡± ¡°Very good!¡± Yang Chen looked at him with satisfaction. This kid has a good eye. Seeing this, everyone around couldn¡¯t help but sigh. It was obvious that they were very dissatisfied with the way Yang Chen handled Lin Yan. But there was nothing they could do about it. After all, Lin Yan was the Holy Son¡¯s stepson! Didn¡¯t you see that even the parties involved have forgiven him! Yang Chen looked at Lin Yan again and reprimanded in a deep voice, ¡°Yan¡¯er, what happened today will not happen again! In the future, if there are not enough spirit stones, you can ask your father for them! But you must never use such means again! If there is another time, your father will not spare you lightly! Remember that?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you damn!¡± When Lin Yan heard this, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Yang Chen, this damn thief is going too far! With raging anger in his heart, Lin Yan wanted to stand up and fight Yang Chen. But because he was too angry, the raging true qi contained in the pill suddenly lost control and ran wild in his body. Cough! In the original work, Lin Yan obtained that Primordial Fire, and after refining it, he directly ascended to the Golden Core realm. Moreover, the cultivation technique that Lin Yan practiced requires the fusion of the Primordial Fire to improve its grade. In other words, as long as he fuses enough Primordial Fire, the grade of his cultivation technique can continue to increase. In the original work, after Lin Yan fused this Primordial Fire, the speed at which he absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth increased by more than ten times. This Primordial Fire was a watershed moment in Lin Yan¡¯s transformation from weak to strong in the original work. So, Yang Chen absolutely couldn¡¯t let him get his hands on it. Moreover, as a father, he too wanted it. Lin Yan, as a stepson, should just give up! Hehe! The banquet ended. At this time, Lin Yan was lying on the Black Ice Platform in a palace. Lin Xilan was snuggled in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, her face full of worry as she asked, ¡°Husband, will Yan¡¯er be alright?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, wife!¡± Yang Chen said softly, ¡°Yan¡¯er just had a sudden rush of anger, causing his true qi to run wild. He just fainted temporarily! Elder Black has already helped him smooth out his true qi. He will wake up soon!¡± ¡°Okay, thank you, husband!¡± Lin Xilan nestled in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, full of gratitude in her voice. But Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but slap her arse. ¡°You¡¯re looking for a beating!¡± ¡°You¡¯re still so polite with your husband!¡± ¡°Ah, you¡¯re so annoying!¡± Lin Xilan blushed instantly. Since Lin Xilan started to cultivate, even if it¡¯s just for half a month, the nourishment of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had made her much more beautiful than before. Now, Lin Xilan¡¯s skin can be said to be tender and delicate, as if it could be broken by a light blow, even better than that of an eighteen-year-old girl. Her eyes are also bright and full of autumn colors. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a warmth in his heart as he looked at his wife. During this half month, Lin Xilan had either been practicing cultivation or feeding Yang Can, that little girl. In her spare time, she also had to coax Yang Chi to sleep. To be honest, the two of them hadn¡¯t had any intimate moments for five or six days. ¡°Wife!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but embrace her tightly, with great strength. ¡°You¡¯ve been taking care of the children these past few days. How long has it been since you took care of me?¡± ¡°Ah, you¡¯re so annoying, Husband!¡± Lin Xilan naturally knew what he meant, and her cheeks flushed instantly. She lightly tapped his chest and said softly, ¡°Tonight, after I put Chi¡¯er and Can Can to sleep, I¡¯ll come find you!¡± ¡°That¡¯s settled then. Oh, wear the outfit I gave you!¡± ¡°Ugh, I know!¡± Lin Xilan pouted coquettishly. ¡°Wife, I have some things to take care of, so I won¡¯t be staying with you to accompany Yan¡¯er!¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Okay, Husband, go take care of your business!¡± Lin Xilan replied softly. Just as Yang Chen was about to leave the palace, the system¡¯s voice came again: [Ding, the host had an affectionate conversation with Lin Xilan, a pillow talk. Lin Yan¡¯s mental state was damaged greatly, plundering Lin Yan, the Son of Destiny of 800 points of Providence luck. Rewarding the host with 800 VPs!] ¡°Oh, my God!¡± Yang Chen was stunned. He quickly turned around and looked back at the palace. Was Lin Yan awake? Chapter 20 - Soul-Enhancing Pill, Sacrifice for the Holy Son! Chapter 20 - Soul-Enhancing Pill, Sacrifice for the Holy Son! Chapter 20 ¡ª Soul-Enhancing Pill, Sacrifice for the Holy Son! Yang Chen was surprised. Damn it. Junior Brother Lin Yan. You woke up and didn¡¯t even say a word! Really. How embarrassing! But. As your stepfather, the things I said to your mother in secret, you, a child, shouldn¡¯t understand, right? Hehe! A playful smile appeared at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Just by saying some secret words to Lin Xilan, he was able to plunder 800 points of providence luck from Lin Yan. This was if ... Sigh. I dare not think about it, I dare not think about it. ... Yang Chen arrived at his cultivation palace. ¡°System, I want to exchange!¡± [Host, you currently have a total of 4300 VPs. What would you like to exchange them for?] ¡°Do you have any pills that can help cultivators break through to the Soul Transformation stage?¡± Yang Chen asked. [Host. Yes. there is one. The pill is called the Soul-Enhancing Pill. After consuming it, a peak Nascent Soul cultivator can increase their chances of breaking through to the Soul Transformation realm by more than 50%! It costs 1000 VPs for one!] ¡°1000 VPs? Although it¡¯s not as expensive as the Heaven-grade spiritual roots, it¡¯s still not cheap!¡± As peak Nascent Soul realm cultivators, they naturally had heard of this kind of pill. After consuming it, they could basically break through to the Soul Transformation stage. But. The Soul-Enhancing Pill was an extremely precious pill! It was unavailable even in the Xuantian Sect! Where did the Holy Son get it from? ¡°Holy Son, where did you get this Soul-Enhancing Pill from?¡± Elder Black asked. Yang Chen waved his hand. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that! You just need to refine it and break through to the Soul Transformation realm as soon as possible! Elder Black, you are injured and can take your time in breaking through! Sister Yuxiao, you have reached the limit of the Nascent Soul realm very early. You just need to enhance your soul strength with the Soul-Enhancing Pill. It¡¯s best to break through as soon as possible. Three days later, come with me to the Red Cloud Mountain Range!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The two of them bowed and saluted. Both were extremely excited. Especially Elder Black. He had been stuck at the peak Nascent Soul realm for over a hundred years. Because of his previous injuries that affected his soul, he had been unable to condense his Divine Soul to break through to the Soul Transformation stage. Originally, he thought that he would never have the chance to reach the Soul Transformation realm in this lifetime. Unexpectedly, the Holy Son had given him a Soul-Enhancing Pill. Giving him hope once again to step into the Soul Transformation realm. In the future, he must devote himself to the Holy Son! Ye Yuxiao was completely covered in a black robe, and her face couldn¡¯t be seen. But her voice was extremely excited: ¡°Holy Son, I will start working on the breakthrough right away! With this Soul-Enhancing Pill, I will definitely be able to break through to the Soul Transformation stage within three days!¡± ... At this moment. In another palace. Lin Yan opened his eyes. His eyes were filled with fierce anger. As if he wanted to devour someone. Chapter 21 - I鈥檒l Tell My Dad to Kill You! Chapter 21 - I¡¯ll Tell My Dad to Kill You! Chapter 21 ¡ª I¡¯ll Tell My Dad to Kill You! ¡°Yan¡¯er, you¡¯re awake!¡± Lin Xilan saw Lin Yan wake up, her expression pleasantly surprised. She hurried forward, wanting to help him up. However, Lin Yan¡¯s expression was cold and indifferent. He pushed her hand away. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Seeing him like this, Lin Xilan sighed helplessly and said, ¡°Yan¡¯er, your mother and father truly love each other! I hope you can understand your mother! When I was tormented by the yin poison, it was your father who continuously detoxified me for a month without interruption. Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t even see your mother! And, we are of similar age and background!¡± ¡°Alright, stop talking!¡± Lin Yan angrily interrupted, his expression ferocious, ¡°I will kill Yang Chen sooner or later! I will definitely kill him, smash his body into pieces, and scatter his bones!¡± ¡°Yan¡¯er, you!¡± Lin Xilan was startled by Lin Yan¡¯s fierce appearance, and then anger rose in her heart. ¡°Yan¡¯er, you really don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you! Your father, for your sake, disregarded the rules of the sect and absolved you in front of everyone! Why are you still so unreasonable? What deep hatred do you have with him that you hold such a grudge!?¡± Lin Xilan scolded coldly. Lin Yan just snorted, but the murderous intent in his eyes did not diminish. At this moment, a small and cute figure staggered in, calling out in a childish voice, ¡°Mother!¡± Lin Xilan immediately turned around, her face softened, revealing a loving smile. ¡°Chi¡¯er! Come, let mother hug you!¡± Lin Xilan hugged Yang Chi. ¡°Chi¡¯er, look who this is?¡± Lin Xilan pointed at Lin Yan and said, hoping that through Yang Chi, Lin Yan¡¯s hatred towards Yang Chen would decrease a bit, easing the relationship. Yang Chi¡¯s big black eyes looked Lin Yan up and down, then he said in a childish voice, ¡°Mother, he¡¯s so ugly!¡± ¡°You little brat, how dare you!¡± Lin Yan immediately became angry. He directly slapped Yang Chi on his face. Lin Xilan hurriedly retreated with Yang Chi in her arms. ¡°Lin Yan, are you crazy!?¡± Lin Xilan couldn¡¯t believe her eyes. A child over a year-old, who was just learning to speak, whose mind was still developing, said he was ugly in passing. And he was so ruthless towards him? Was this still her Yan¡¯er? When did he become so cruel? Her hair was wet, obviously she had taken a bath, and her body was fragrant. She was wearing a white semi-transparent gauze dress. Her snow-white skin was faintly visible. The dress was very short, showing off her long, and supple thighs. Yang Chen was immediately captivated. ¡°Husband, this dress is too thin, too embarrassing!¡± Lin Xilan coquettishly complained, then willingly fell into Yang Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°It¡¯s just the two of us, husband and wife, what¡¯s there to be embarrassed about!¡± Yang Chen hugged her tightly, feeling the soft warmth of her body, and suddenly remembered Lin Yan, so he asked, ¡°Today, I had some things to deal with and didn¡¯t have time to chat with Yan¡¯er! How did your conversation go with him?¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Xilan frowned slightly. ¡°Yan¡¯er, he¡¯s changed so much, sigh, he¡¯s changed so much since these few years after he started to cultivate! I¡¯ve hardly seen him at all! Now, Yan¡¯er feels like a different person! ¡°I can hardly recognize that fierce appearance!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s voice was sad and lonely. Yang Chen comforted, ¡°Alright, Yan¡¯er is only twenty years old, still a child, a little rebellion is normal!¡± ¡°He will understand you in the future!¡± ¡°I¡¯m just afraid he¡¯ll cause trouble!¡± Lin Xilan said helplessly. ¡°Cause trouble?¡± Yang Chen said confidently, ¡°He is my stepson after all! Even if he causes trouble, so what! Who dares to do anything to him?¡± ¡°Ah, husband, don¡¯t shelter him like this in the future!¡± Lin Xilan immediately scolded, but her eyes were full of gratitude. Her husband was really too good to her. He was so tolerant towards Yan¡¯er. Yan¡¯er, oh Yan¡¯er, why don¡¯t you know how to be grateful? Feeling her pure and delicate body, Yang Chen said softly, ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving the Xuantian Sect in a few days, and we won¡¯t see each other for a long time! Wife, do you want to comfort me in advance?¡± Lin Xilan buried her head in Yang Chen¡¯s chest and whispered, ¡°How do you want me to comfort you?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, patting her head gently, tucking the loose strands of hair behind her ears. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°Hateful!¡± Lin Xilan coquettishly said, charmingly rolling her eyes at Yang Chen. Then. ¡°Hiss!¡± Yang Chen took a sharp breath. Chapter 22 - Flame Empress! Lin Yan鈥檚 Chance! Chapter 22 - Flame Empress! Lin Yan¡¯s Chance! Chapter 22 ¡ª Flame Empress! Lin Yan¡¯s Chance! A few days later. A flying spirit boat departed from the Xuantian Sect, flying above the vast sea of clouds. The flying spirit boat was quite large, with enough space to accommodate hundreds of people in its many rooms. In one of the rooms, Lin Yan sat cross-legged. He did not choose to travel alone but instead decided to go with the disciples of the Xuantian Sect. After all, the journey of fifty thousand miles would be too time-consuming if he travelled alone. Knowing that Lin Yan was going with them, Yang Chen specially arranged a private room for him. At this moment, Lin Yan¡¯s face was filled with excitement. ¡°Master, I have already prepared all the materials for refining and merging the Primordial Fire! Now, I am just waiting to collect it! Master, if the Myriad Flames Celestial Conflagration Art absorbs the Primordial Fire, what level can it be raised to?¡± As Lin Yan spoke, a phantom appeared in front of him. ¡°Though her figure was illusory, she was nevertheless alluring and graceful, with a sexy and slender body that exuded an air of charm.¡± ¡°Master, why are you here? Aren¡¯t you afraid of being discovered by others?¡± Lin Yan asked in confusion. Because when he was in the Xuantian Sect, his master only communicated with him but never appeared in person, fearing being discovered. But even as he said this, his eyes were fixed on the enchanting figure of his master in front of him. He couldn¡¯t help but gulp. A touch of heat flashed in his eyes. Master is so beautiful. If he could rebuild his body for his master in the future, perhaps there could be something between them. Heh heh. Lin Yan couldn¡¯t help but fantasize. ¡°After leaving the Xuantian Sect, without those Soul Transformation cultivators, others won¡¯t be able to discover Master!¡± The voice of the phantom was soft and confident. She was known as the Flame Empress. Sigh! The Flame Empress did not speak, only sighed in her heart. Killing Yang Chen, how easy would that be? There were some things she did not say directly to Lin Yan, fearing that it would once again strike him hard. After all, he had already been so anxious that he spat blood and fainted once before. Yang Chen was able to reach the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm in a short period of time, and his cultivation was extremely solid, without any flaws. The opportunities he had gained were definitely not simple. How could one simply kill such a person? Two days later. The spirit boat arrived at the Red Cloud City next to the Red Cloud Mountains. Originally, there were only more than ten Golden Core cultivators in Red Cloud City. Each Golden Core cultivator was a hegemon in the city. However, in the past few days, these Golden Core cultivators were trembling one after another. One flying spirit boat after another landed in Red Cloud City. The Golden Core cultivators who walked out of them were countless. Moreover, all of them looked young. At a glance, they were the top figures of major sects, not to be trifled with. As the top power in the Northern Spiritual Realm, the Xuantian Sect¡¯s reputation preceded them. After the flying spirit boats landed, the lord of Red Cloud City immediately rushed over. ¡°I am the lord of Red Cloud City. I have seen the Young Master of the Xuantian Sect! I invite the friends from the Xuantian Sect to come to the lord¡¯s mansion. I have prepared accommodations for you to stay!¡± Although the lord of Red Cloud City was a cultivator at the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm, he kept a low profile. Yang Chen glanced at him. In the original work, this lord of Red Cloud City was an insignificant character. However, his lord¡¯s mansion held a stroke of luck that belonged to Lin Yan. In the original work, Lin Yan saw a little girl in the lord¡¯s mansion. She was a new slave bought by the lord¡¯s mansion, responsible for cleaning. However, this little slave was not simple. She possessed a very powerful physique. This was discovered by Lin Yan¡¯s master, the Flame Empress. So Lin Yan bought her and later she became a member of Lin Yan¡¯s harem, not to mention a powerful helper for him. Heh heh. But now. This stroke of luck was taken by his stepfather. Chapter 23 - Qinger, the Pure Spirit Holy Physique, Call Me Brother! Chapter 23 - Qing''er, the Pure Spirit Holy Physique, Call Me Brother! Chapter 23 ¡ª Qing¡¯er, the Pure Spirit Holy Physique, Call Me Brother! The Red Cloud City Lord¡¯s mansion was extremely large, resembling a secular palace. There were countless buildings, pavilions, and towers. This was not surprising. Although the Red Cloud City¡¯s lord was called the city lord, his strength at the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm was stronger than many town-level cultivators in secular countries. Red Cloud City was backed by the Red Cloud Mountains. He was even wealthier. The lord of Red Cloud City arranged a very luxurious palace for Yang Chen, which was nine stories high and offered a panoramic view of the city lord¡¯s mansion. In addition, there were dozens of slender and beautiful women. ¡°Your Highness, these women are all virgins, all chaste and untouched! They have long admired Your Highness and all want to catch a glimpse of your noble appearance!¡± The lord of Red Cloud City¡¯s was full of flattery. For him, the Young Master of the Xuantian Sect was an important figure he dared not look directly at. If he could please this Young Master, he wouldn¡¯t mind offering him even his wife. As long as the Young Master didn¡¯t mind her age. Yang Chen scanned the women. Although they were all very beautiful and slim, but they were a far cry from Lin Xilan. Moreover, in the three days before he arrived, Lin Xilan would put the child to sleep every night and then come to him. He was not very interested in this aspect now. ¡°City Lord, what forces have arrived?¡± Yang Chen asked in a deep voice. The lord of Red Cloud City immediately replied, ¡°Reporting to Your Highness, they are the Wind Thunder Sect, Rain Flower Valley, Blood Blade Sect, and other top powers! The rest are some weaker sects!¡± Listening to the report, Yang Chen frowned slightly. In the original work, because the entire story revolved around Lin Yan, the male protagonist, other forces weren¡¯t so detailed. But now, as the Young Master of the Xuantian Sect, he still needed to know about them. The Northern Spiritual Realm was vast, with countless sects and countries. But among them, only those with multiple Soul Transformation realm cultivators could be called top forces. The Xuantian Sect had seven elders and the sect master as its Soul Transformation realm cultivators, totaling eight. But the entire Northern Spiritual Realm knew that as an ancient sect that had been inherited for hundreds of thousands of years, the Xuantian Sect definitely had more than these eight Soul Transformation level cultivators. The Wind Thunder Sect, Rain Flower Valley, and Blood Blade Sect were also top sects in the nearby area. However, they were newcomers compared to the Xuantian Sect and could not compare in fame to such an ancient force that had been inherited for hundreds of thousands of years. So, for thousands of years, these top forces often clashed with the Xuantian Sect, wanting to use the Xuantian Sect to show off their strength. As the Young Master of the Xuantian Sect, this time, he not only needed to seize the Primordial Fire, but also to take the opportunity to suppress these top sects. The Primordial Fire had not yet appeared. All of a sudden, more than a dozen volcanoes were erupting one after another in the Red Cloud Mountains. Streams of colourful light surged out. These were all signs before the appearance of treasures. But only after more than a dozen volcanoes stopped erupting could they enter and explore them. Yang Chen stood on the viewing platform of the palace, overlooking the surrounding scenery. At this moment, a slender figure appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight. Wearing a somewhat ill-fitting plain linen clothes, with a dirty face, a small body, but carrying a large bucket of water. Yang Chen saw her and his eyes lit up. Because this little girl matched the description of the little female slave in the lord¡¯s mansion in the original work. ¡°Ah!¡± Qing¡¯er was shocked. Her small face looked up; her big eyes full of surprise. She didn¡¯t understand why such an important figure that even the lord feared wanted her to call him brother. ¡°I dare not!¡± She was only surprised for a moment, then immediately knelt down on the ground. Yang Chen helped her up. ¡°Qing¡¯er, don¡¯t be afraid! You look a lot like a little sister of mine when I was young! So, I want to recognize you as my adopted younger sister. Is that okay? In the future, brother will take you to cultivate in the Xuantian Sect, and you won¡¯t have to do these hard chores anymore!¡± ¡°Really, really?¡± Qing¡¯er¡¯s big eyes flickered, somewhat in disbelief. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true! Call me ¡°Brother¡± quickly!¡± The little girl¡¯s small hands were entwined, and she said softly, ¡°Brother!¡± ¡°Well done!¡± Yang Chen patted her dirty little head and then ordered the maid beside him, ¡°Take my sister to take a bath and change her into clean clothes!¡± ¡°Yes, my lord!¡± The maid took the little girl and left the palace. [Ding, the host has taken the lead in finding the supporting female character Qing¡¯er, recognizing her as his younger sister, plundering the Providence Luck of Lin Yan, the Son of Destiny, by 3000 points. Gaining the host 3000 points of Villainous Points!] Yang Chen¡¯s face lit up. Three thousand points of Providence Luck! She truly deserved to be a supporting female character in the book! I didn¡¯t expect to gain it so easily. At this time, two familiar figures caught Yang Chen¡¯s eye. It was Lin Yan and Shen Xueyan. ¡°Senior Sister Xueyan, do you want to find the Red Cloud Grass in Red Cloud City, or should I go with you? Have you forgotten that I always seem have good luck in finding things!¡± Lin Yan licked his face and followed Shen Xueyan. But Shen Xueyan¡¯s face was a bit cold. ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, don¡¯t follow me, I said I want to be alone!¡± ¡°Alone? Who is Alone, Senior Sister Xueyan?¡± Lin Yan pretended to be stupid and continued to follow Shen Xueyan. But he was full of doubts. Shen Xueyan had been acting strange recently, always wanting to keep her distance from him. She wasn¡¯t like this before. Yang Chen looked at this scene, a smile playing at the corner of his mouth. Junior Brother Lin Yan, you really look like a lapdog now. While your father took an opportunity to find you an aunt, I wonder if you¡¯ll be happy? Chapter 24 - Kicking the Iron Plate, Hes the Stepson of Our Saint! Chapter 24 - Kicking the Iron Plate, He''s the Stepson of Our Saint! Chapter 24 ¡ª Kicking the Iron Plate, He¡¯s the Stepson of Our Saint! ...Geet latest novel chapters on novelbj/n(.)c/om ¡°My lord, Miss Qing¡¯er has finished washing up!¡± Yang Chen watched the figures of Lin Yan and Shen Xueyan leaving, and heard the voice of the maid behind him. He turned around. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. After washing up and changing into clean clothes, Qing¡¯er looked very different from before. The dirty little girl had become clean and pretty. However, she lacked nutrition, her body was too thin, and her complexion was somewhat pallid. But from her delicate features, it was clear that this girl was definitely a beauty in the making. ¡°Brother, brother!¡± Qing¡¯er called softly. Her face was slightly blush, seeming a little embarrassed. Yang Chen smiled slightly, asked the maid to leave, and then took out a pill and handed it to her. ¡°Qing¡¯er, this is a Yuan Spirit Pill, it can improve your physique, so eat it quickly!¡± Qing¡¯er reached out her slightly rough hand, which was often used for chores, and took the pill. ¡°Thank you, brother!¡± ¡°Silly girl, why are you thanking your brother?¡± ¡°Hurry up and eat it!¡± Yang Chen said, patting her little head. ¡°Mm!¡± Qing¡¯er nodded heavily, her eyes showing some emotion. As an orphan since childhood, this was the first time she had felt cared for. Moreover, her brother¡¯s big hands were so warm. Qing¡¯er consumed the pill. Immediately, a white light radiated from her body. ¡°Brother, what¡¯s happening to Qing¡¯er? Why is my body glowing? And, my body feels a little warm!¡± Qing¡¯er hurriedly said. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Qing¡¯er, you have been malnourished for a long time, your physique is a bit weak, the pill brother gave you can restore your physique! Now, brother will impart a cultivation technique to you, and you can start cultivating!¡± As Yang Chen spoke, he pointed his finger at Qing¡¯er¡¯s forehead. A superior cultivation technique of the Xuantian Sect was imprinted in her mind. Qing¡¯er closed her eyes, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began to cultivate. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to gather towards her body. Yang Chen watched for a while, his eyes showing some shock. Indeed, she was a Pure Spirit Holy Body, the speed at which she absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was astonishing. And the most terrifying thing was that after Qing¡¯er absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, she could directly fuse it. There was no need to refine it like other people. ... Five days in a row, the volcanoes in the Red Cloud Mountains continued to erupt without stopping. [TN/ED: WTF author??? (¨s¨F¡õ¡ä)¨s(©ß©¥©ß] ¡°Give me back the Red Cloud Grass!¡± ¡°That¡¯s mine!¡± ¡°Yours?¡± The one who snatched the Red Cloud Grass was a pale-faced young man, his gloomy eyes staring unscrupulously at Shen Xueyan, teasing: ¡°Have you paid for it?¡± ¡°If you haven¡¯t paid, then this still belongs to the boss (referring to the seller)! I paid the him and bought it. What¡¯s the problem, little beauty?¡± ¡°Bastard!¡± Although Lin Yan cursed beside him, he was overjoyed in his heart. Damn, finally a fool had come to cause trouble. It¡¯s time for me, Lin Yan, to show off. Watch how I stand up for Senior Sister Xueyan and take back the Red Cloud Grass. By then, Senior Sister Xueyan¡¯s attitude towards me will definitely return to what it was before. It might even get better. ¡°You¡¯d better return the Red Cloud Grass as soon as possible! Otherwise, I won¡¯t let you leave this place!¡± Lin Yan said sternly, full of momentum. ¡°Where did this stray dog come from? Just at the Fourth stage of Foundation Establishment realm, and he wants to show off in front of a beauty?¡± The pale-faced young man¡¯s face was full of disdain. Without even looking at Lin Yan, his eyes were fixed on Shen Xueyan. Lin Yan had long regarded Shen Xueyan as his forbidden fruit. How could he allow others to look at her like this? He was immediately enraged. ¡°Courting death!¡± He directly slapped the young man. Bang! The young man casually took it. But he was somewhat surprised. ¡°Not bad, a mere Fourth stage of Foundation Establishment realm, but you can bring out the strength at the Sixth stage of Foundation Establishment realm!¡± The young man said. With this statement, many people in the Treasure Pavilion showed different expressions. ¡°A cultivator at the Fourth stage of Foundation Establishment realm can burst out with the strength of the Sixth stage Foundation Establishment realm!? What kind of monster is this? Is he the Holy Son of some sect?¡± ¡°Even if not, he is at least outstanding among the true disciples!¡± ¡°Look at that female cultivator, so beautiful, like an immortal descended on earth, I have never seen such a beautiful woman!¡± ¡°These two people must have a big background!¡± ¡°Today¡¯s going to be interesting!¡± In the Treasure Pavilion, most of the people gathered were disciples from various major sects who had come to Red Cloud City. At this moment, they were all attracted over. Among them were disciples of the Xuantian Sect. Immediately, someone recognized Lin Yan and Shen Xueyan. ¡°What would you guys know? That fairy is our Xuantian Sect¡¯s Fairy Shen Xueyan, the number one beauty in the Inner sect. It¡¯s normal for you little sect disciples to have never seen such a beauty! As for that person, his name is Lin Yan. Don¡¯t underestimate him just because he¡¯s only at the Fourth stage of Foundation Establishment realm! His background is quite impressive!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Suddenly everyone became curious. ¡°Quite impressive? Could it be that he¡¯s the Holy Son of your Xuantian Sect?¡± ¡°How dare your!¡± The disciple of the Xuantian Sect immediately shouted: ¡°Our Xuantian Sect¡¯s Holy Son has already reached the Seventh stage of Golden Core realm, enough to crush the younger generation of the Northern Spirit Realm. If he were here, who would dare to be so presumptuous!? ¡°However, you were right about one thing! Although Lin Yan is not our Holy Son, he is his step son! Hmph, to tell you the truth, our Holy Son dotes on this stepson very much! This time, the guy who snatched the Red Cloud Grass has kicked an iron plate!¡± Chapter 25 - Even if the Xuantian Holy Son is your Biological Father, Im Not Afraid! Chapter 25 - Even if the Xuantian Holy Son is your Biological Father, I''m Not Afraid! Chapter 25 ¡ª Even if the Xuantian Holy Son is your Biological Father, I¡¯m Not Afraid! ¡°What!?¡± ¡°The Xuantian Holy Son¡¯s stepson?¡± In the Treasure Pavilion, the crowd was stunned. ¡°The Xuantian Sect is a top sect with a heritage of hundreds of thousands of years, and it is said that the Xuantian¡¯s Holy Son is the only direct disciple of the sect master! In the future, he is almost certain to inherit the position of sect master! As the stepson of the Xuantian Holy Son, his identity is indeed extraordinary!¡± ¡°No wonder this kid with only a Fourth-stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivation dares to take action against a Golden Core cultivator. It turns out his background is astonishing!¡± Upon hearing the discussions around him, Lin Yan¡¯s expressions turned livid. His fierce gaze directly pierced at the Xuantian Sect disciples who were discussing him. His eyes were full of murderous intent, like a wild beast gone mad. ¡°If any of you dare to talk nonsense, I will kill you! A bunch of damned bastards!¡± Lin Yan had originally put on a good show of force, but suddenly, several Xuantian Sect disciples came up and revealed that his stepfather was Yang Chen.Fiind updated novels at novelhall.comn it. His mind was about to explode. These damn Xuantian Sect bastards, they should all die immediately. Each and every one of them should die. ¡°What a terrifying gaze! No wonder he¡¯s the stepson of the Xuantian Holy Son!¡± ¡°The fair-faced young man on the other side seems to be from the Blood Blade Sect, right?¡± ¡°He should be a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect, a Golden Core cultivator!¡± ¡°Although his cultivation level is high, he dared to provoke the Xuantian Holy Son¡¯s stepson, the Blood Blade Sect may not dare to protect him for this crime!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face grew even darker. He directly gripped his giant sword and was about to strike at the group of gossip mongers. ¡°Today, you will die!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s voice was firm. ¡°Oh?¡± The fair-faced young man smiled. ¡°Kid who doesn¡¯t know the heights of the heavens! Do you think I¡¯m afraid of you just because your stepfather is the Xuantian Holy Son? Hmph, to tell you the truth, even if the Xuantian Holy Son is your biological father, I¡¯m not afraid! I¡¯m from the Blood Blade Sect, and I¡¯m not afraid of your Xuantian Sect!¡± ¡°You damn fool, you¡¯re asking for death!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face was terrifyingly dark, filled with intense hatred. If the fair-faced young man had only interrupted his show of force with a sneak attack, his murderous intent would not have been so strong. But now, the fair-faced young man was practically dancing on his head. He must die! ¡°Master, I want to use a portion of your power!¡± Lin Yan said firmly in his mind. ¡°Yan¡¯er, this person is a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect. There¡¯s no need to kill him. Doing so will only invite more trouble! The most important thing now is to prepare to collect the Primordial Fire!¡± ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry about it! I¡¯ll just borrow a part of your Golden Core cultivation to hone my strength!¡± ¡°Sigh, fine!¡± Empress Yan¡¯s voice was helpless. A faint red light flashed on Lin Yan¡¯s body, and his entire aura surged dramatically. In an instant, he possessed a aura no weaker than that of a Golden Core cultivator. ¡°So strong!¡± ¡°Is this kid also a Golden Core cultivator?¡± ¡°Unlikely!¡± ¡°This power should be a life-saving measure given to him by the Xuantian Holy Son! After all, this kid is the Xuantian Holy Son¡¯s stepson!¡± Lin Yan gave a cold glance at the person who spoke. Damn, this kid won¡¯t shut up. After I kill this young man, you¡¯re next! Chapter 26 - Soul Cult Cultivator! Yans Panic! Chapter 26 - Soul Cult Cultivator! Yan''s Panic! Chapter 26 ¡ª Soul Cult Cultivator! Yan¡¯s Panic!VIssiT for the best novel reading experience Lin Yan swung his giant sword directly, and a slash aimed at the fair-faced young man. The sword aura filled the sky, unstoppable. Feeling the sudden surge of Lin Yan¡¯s aura, the fair-faced young man¡¯s face turned solemn. He also slashed out with a sword. Bang! True qi surged out. The fair-faced young man retreated more than ten steps, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth. ¡°You brat, just you wait!¡± Seeing that he was no match for Lin Yan, the fair-faced young man wanted to escape. However, Lin Yan, holding the giant sword, was not slow at all. Like a ghost, he appeared directly in front of the young man. He made another slash. Bang! The fair-faced young man blocked with his sword horizontally; however, he was still sent flying by the powerful slash, blood spraying out. He barely stood up, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes. ¡°Kid, I am a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect! Let me tell you the truth, my father is a Soul Transformation cultivator, the elder of the Blood Blade Sect! Do you dare to kill me? Even if you¡¯re the Xuantian Sect¡¯s Holy Son, you won¡¯t be able to protect yourself!¡± Feeling the killing intent coming from Lin Yan, the fair-faced young man finally panicked. ¡°Even if your father is the King of Heaven, you will die today!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face was ferocious. ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, don¡¯t!¡± Shen Xueyan, who was beside him, hurriedly spoke out, wanting to stop Lin Yan. Because although the Blood Blade Sect was not as powerful as the Xuantian Sect, it was still a top force. The offspring of a Soul Transformation cultivator was different from a simple true disciple. If he was killed, it would inevitably lead to conflicts between the two sects. However, Lin Yan didn¡¯t care about any of this. First, he was injured, then insulted. Only by killing this bastard could he vent his anger. He had been holding back his anger for too long. Now, he had to let it out! Clang! Lin Yan slashed down. Shen Xueyan quickly sent a message to the Xuantian Sect disciples who had just watched. ¡°Hurry to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and report to the Holy Son!¡± ... Lin Yan stood in place, not at all flustered, with no panic on his face. On the contrary, his eyes were filled with killing intent. ¡°If you want revenge, I don¡¯t mind sending you all off together. It¡¯ll be good company on your journey!¡± Lin Yan said coldly. Anyway, he had his master, and he could erupt with the power of the Soul Transformation realm at any time. Let alone, the Holy Son, even if the Sect Master came himself, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold him back. It just so happened that he could also show off his strength in front of Senior Sister Xueyan. After today, Senior Sister Xueyan might look at him in a different light. By then, he could win her over. Hehe. Lin Yan thought to himself with great satisfaction. However, he did not notice. Among the group of people from the Blood Blade Sect, there was a middle-aged man with a dry and gloomy face. His eagle-like eyes looked him up and down. ¡°What a peculiar kid, he actually has another kind of soul aura on him! This aura should be a soul body! Hehe, I didn¡¯t expect to encounter such a good thing here! The taste of a soul, for us Soul Cult Cultivators, is a great meal!¡± In Lin Yan¡¯s ring space, Empress Yan¡¯s eyebrows suddenly furrowed. ¡°The aura of the Soul Cult Cultivator!? Darn it, the influence of the Soul Cult forces has already infiltrated the Northern Spirit Realm!¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t let them discover me!¡± Yan quickly said to Lin Yan, who was still busy posturing: ¡°Yan¡¯er, quickly leave this place!¡± ¡°Master, why?¡± Lin Yan was puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t ask so many questions! I need to gather all my soul power. I can¡¯t help you for now!¡± ¡°What?¡± Lin Yan was shocked. Master wanted to gather all her soul power and couldn¡¯t help him for now? How could this be! Without his master¡¯s power, how could he deal with the Blood Blade Sect¡¯s Holy Son? Chapter 27 - For Survival, I Can Only Acknowledge the Thief as My Father! Chapter 27 - For Survival, I Can Only Acknowledge the Thief as My Father! Chapter 27 ¡ªFor Survival, I Can Only Acknowledge the Thief as My Father! At this moment, as everyone heard Lin Yan¡¯s arrogant words, they were all stunned. ¡°This kid is too arrogant!¡± ¡°Just mere Fourth stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivator, relying on his stepfather being the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, he directly killed a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect. Now he even threatens to send away the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect! Doesn¡¯t this kid know that the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect is at the Seventh Stage of the Golden Core Realm?¡± On the side, Shen Xueyan also looked at Lin Yan helplessly, her eyes showing some anger. Junior Brother Lin Yan, you really don¡¯t know the severity of the situation. You could use special means to kill a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect, but the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect is at the Seventh stage of the Golden Core Realm. Where do you get the confidence? Isn¡¯t this adding fuel to the fire? ¡°Kid, you¡¯re arrogant enough!¡± The Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect¡¯s expression was grim. As a Holy Son of a top power, he was insulted by a junior like this. Today, even if the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect was present, he would still kill him with single blow. Bang! The Holy Son struck out with a palm. Lin Yan hurriedly swung his sword to defend, but without the blessing of Empress Yan¡¯s soul power, he was at most equivalent to a Seventh stage of the Foundation Establishment realm cultivator. He couldn¡¯t block this palm at all. Puff! Lin Yan spat out a mouthful of blood, and the huge sword in his hand was knocked away and fell heavily to the ground. He tried to struggle to get up, but he was like a dead dog, unable to stand up at all. This scene shocked everyone. Lin Yan, who had just been so arrogant, was directly beaten into a dead dog with one palm! ¡°Tsk, I thought this kid had some hidden means to not fear the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect! Turns out, he¡¯s just all talk!¡± ¡°Ha ha!¡± ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan!¡± Shen Xueyan hurried forward. Although she was disappointed in Lin Yan, the incident started because of her after all. Besides, Lin Yan was also a disciple of the Xuantian Sect, so she couldn¡¯t just stand by. ¡°Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect! I implore you to show mercy!¡± Shen Xueyan wanted to plead, but the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect didn¡¯t even look at her, directly striking with a palm. Shen Xueyan, a mere First stage Golden Core cultivator, was directly knocked back, spitting out blood. ¡°Hmph, your Xuantian Sect is too arrogant. Today, my Blood Blade Sect will teach you how to behave! In the Northern Spirit Realm, with the rise of many heroes, the era of your Xuantian Sect¡¯s rule has come to an end!¡± The Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect said loudly. For a moment, many disciples from various sects in the Treasure Pavilion responded. ¡°That¡¯s right, although the Xuantian Sect has a heritage of tens of thousands of years, in the Northern Spirit Realm today, there is more than just the Xuantian Sect as a top power!¡± ¡°My Wind Thunder Sect supports the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect!¡± ¡°My Rain Flower Valley also supports the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect!¡±Follow the latest novels at novelhall.com Lin Yan was extremely unwilling. However, for his survival he had no choice. He could only acknowledge the thief as his father for the time being. ¡°Hmph, who is Yang Chen?¡± The Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect, who usually secluded himself, had only heard of the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, but did not know his actual name. Lin Yan gritted his teeth, his heart bleeding. This bastard, he was doing it on purpose, right? However, feeling the blood blade on his neck, Lin Yan could only say helplessly: ¡°Yang Chen is the Holy Son of Heaven of the Xuantian Sect!¡± Hmph! The Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect snorted coldly. ¡°Begging for mercy without making it clear, you really don¡¯t put my Blood Blade Sect in your eyes! If you want to beg for mercy, just tell me everything at once!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Yan roared in his heart. Did Yang Chen deliberately sent this bastard to insult him? However, feeling the blood blade on his neck, Lin Yan could only say helplessly: ¡°Yang Chen is Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, my stepfather! If you kill me, he won¡¯t let you off!¡± After speaking, Lin Yan felt like he had swallowed a hundred flies. He felt uncomfortable, and he hated it. He couldn¡¯t help but glance at Shen Xueyan beside him. Only to see Shen Xueyan also looking at him, her eyes seeming to show a faint disdain and ridicule! Lin Yan¡¯s face stiffened. Ah! He roared inwardly. He just wanted to find a hole to hide in. For his survival, he publicly acknowledged Yang Chen as his stepfather. His most shameful side was now seen by the goddess in his heart. Senior Sister Shen Xueyan, even showed a look of disdain. Yang Chen, you damn bastard! Sooner or later, I will dismember you into a thousand pieces! Chapter 28 - Shen Xueyan Develops Admiration? Chapter 28 - Shen Xueyan Develops Admiration? Chapter 28: Shen Xueyan Develops Admiration? At this moment, in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, a golden light broke through the air. Yang Chen once again used 3000 VPs to raise his cultivation from the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm to the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm! After reaching the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm, it was significantly more difficult to advance to the next realm, far exceeding previous costs. [Ding! Lin Yan encountered a life-threatening crisis, reported the host¡¯s name to buy time, temporarily acknowledging the fact of you being his stepfather, while his heart was unwillingly. He has received severe mental damage, indirectly plundering 500 points Providence Luck from Lin Yan. The host has been awarded with 500 VPs!] Huh? Yang Chen was taken aback. Did Lin Yan, his junior brother, use his name to buy time? Temporarily acknowledging the fact that he, Yang Chen, was his stepfather? And his mentality was damaged again? It seemed like Lin Yan was in trouble. Yang Chen stepped out of the secret room. Outside, a disciple of the Xuantian Sect was flying towards him. Landing in front of him, the disciple exclaimed, ¡°Holy Son, something bad happened to Lin Yan!¡± Yang Chen frowned. ¡°Quick, what happened to Yan¡¯er?¡± ¡°Holy Son, Lin Yan killed a true disciple of the Blood Blade Sect, who happened to be the son of the Blood Blade Sect¡¯s Elder. The Blood Blade Sect¡¯s Holy Son wants Lin Yan to pay with his life!¡± ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen pretended to be surprised, but he was actually delighted. In the original work, before Lin Yan acquired the Primordial Fire, he didn¡¯t have much conflict with the Blood Blade Sect. But this Blood Blade Sect was not simple. According to the original work, the Blood Blade Sect had colluded with the Soul Cult Cultivator. There¡¯s a cultivator from the Soul Cult in the Blood Blade Sect. Hehe. It should be Lin Yan¡¯s master, Empress Yan, who noticed the Soul Cult Cultivator¡¯s aura. Having noticed, she doesn¡¯t dare make a move. ¡°What, it¡¯s the Xuantian Holy Son!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t the Xuantian Holy Son at the Seventh stage of the Golden Core realm? When did he break through to the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm?¡± ¡°His breakthrough speed is too terrifying. With a single strike, he sent the Blood Blade Sect¡¯s Holy Son flying. The current Xuantian Holy Son is probably invincible among his peers!¡± ¡°But the Xuantian Holy Son looks so handsome, with a noble and graceful bearing. He truly deserves to be a sect¡¯s Holy Son!¡± ¡°I love him, I love him. The Xuantian Holy Son already has a wife, does he still need concubines or maidservants?¡± Watching Yang Chen¡¯s peerless figure, Lin Yan¡¯s heart was filled with resentment. Damn, show off. Posturers like you get struck by lightning. Lin Yan turned his head, wanting to see the goddess beside him, Shen Xueyan. But as soon as he turned his head, he was stunned. Because Shen Xueyan, like many female cultivators in the Treasure Pavilion, was staring blankly at Yang Chen. There was even a blush on her face. ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Yan instantly understood the meaning behind this expression. Shen Xueyan, his goddess, was actually interested in Yang Chen. Bastard! Yang Chen, why don¡¯t you hurry up and die? Lin Yan¡¯s heart was bleeding. His own goddess, Fairy Xueyan, didn¡¯t she hate Yang Chen the most? Why was she looking at Yang Chen, that scoundrel, with such eyes!? [Ding! Shen Xueyan has developed admiration for the host. This has caused Lin Yan to have mental breakdown. Indirectly plundering 1000 points of Lin Yan¡¯s Providence Luck. Rewarding the host with 1000 points VPs!] Huh? Yang Chen was stunned. Shen Xueyan had developed feelings of admiration for him? Did the first female lead in the original work fall just like that? It seemed that a man must indeed have great personal strength! However, Junior Brother Lin Yan must be very sad right now! Chapter 29 - According to seniority, you should call me aunt! Chapter 29 - According to seniority, you should call me aunt! Chapter 29 ¡ª According to seniority, you should call me aunt! In the Treasure Pavilion, all eyes were on Yang Chen, with expressions ranging from admiration to fear. The Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, with such formidable cultivation, had reached the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm at only forty years old! This was simply a cultivation speed akin to that of a monster. The Xuantian Sect truly deserved its status as a giant in the Northern Spiritual Realm. With a legacy of hundreds of thousands of years, its heritage was not something that newcomers like the Blood Blade Sect, a newly risen top-tier force, could compare to! This Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect would undoubtedly become a dominant figure in the Northern Spiritual Realm in the future! Today, they could sit together with the future dominant figure and boast about it in the future! ¡°Holy Son!¡± Several disciples of the Blood Blade Sect hurriedly helped up the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect, who was spitting out blood. Yang Chen looked at him. In the original work, this Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect also appeared, but only to set off the appearance of the Soul Cult Cultivator, without much description dedicated to him. ¡°Lin Yan is this Holy Son¡¯s stepson, as close to me as if he were my own. Not anyone can kill him! If your Blood Blade Sect seeks revenge on Lin Yan in the future, it will be at odds with me, Yang Chen! As for the true disciple being killed, my Xuantian Sect will compensate you for that!¡± Yang Chen said calmly, his voice filled with latent warning. Looking around, all the disciples of the sect bowed their heads, not daring to meet his gaze. Today, through Lin Yan, he had indirectly struck at the Blood Blade Sect and the Wind Thunder Sect, which were major forces. To prevent them from always thinking about challenging the position of the Xuantian Sect. With a heritage of hundreds of thousands of years, the Xuantian Sect, once the overlord of the Northern Spiritual Realm, was not something they could provoke. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Knowing the he was not a match for Yang Chen, the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect, being seriously injured, could only lead his men away. However, this matter wouldn¡¯t end here. The Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect had sheltered his stepson, but the Blood Blade Sect was best at assassination. I don¡¯t believe that the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect can protect this brat for the rest of his life. Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell towards a cultivator with the Blood Blade Sect. With a withered face and eyes like a hawk. This person should be the cultivator from the Soul Cult. Lin Yan¡¯s master, Yan Hou, should be terrified of him. City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°Yan¡¯er, your injuries are serious. You need to rest well during this time! Take this pill!¡± Yang Chen handed a healing pill to Lin Yan. Even the City Lord¡¯s Mansion had such a beauty. Lin Yan¡¯s heart burned with desire. This little girl should be a maid or a miss from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Although the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was also a cultivation force, it was definitely not comparable to the Xuantian Sect. If he suggested taking her to the Xuantian Sect for cultivation. Tsk tsk. He believed she would be very grateful. Lin Yan was about to act when Yan Hou¡¯s voice suddenly sounded: ¡°Yan¡¯er, that little girl is not simple!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Lin Yan was stunned. ¡°How is she not simple, Master?¡± ¡°If Master is not mistaken, this little girl likely has a Pure Spirit Holy Physique!¡± ¡°Pure Spirit Holy Physique?¡± ¡°Yes, Pure Spirit Holy Physique is naturally in harmony with the heavens. Once they start cultivating, they will have no barriers at any realm! Their future is limitless!¡± ¡°So amazing?¡± Lin Yan was amazed. A hint of joy appeared on his face. The heavens were still kind to him. Although he had just lost face, he had encountered someone with a Pure Spirit Holy Physique just now. And this little girl was so beautiful. He must take her into his arms. ¡°Yan¡¯er, bring her over. Let Master take a closer look and confirm if she has the Pure Spirit Holy Physique!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Lin Yan nodded excitedly. Then he reluctantly stood up and walked towards Qing¡¯er. ¡°Little sister!¡± Lin Yan shouted. A self-proclaimed handsome smile on his face. However, Qing¡¯er¡¯s delicate face was serious as she said: ¡°Lin Yan, you can¡¯t call me little sister!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Yan was taken aback. What¡¯s going on? How does this little girl know my name? Am I so famous now? And what does she mean by that? ¡°Little sister, what do you mean by that?¡± Qing¡¯er said seriously: ¡°Lin Yan, Brother told me that you are his stepson! So, according to seniority, you should call me aunt! You can¡¯t call me little sister, that¡¯s not right!¡± Chapter 30 - Soul-Stabilizing Pill, My Sects Young Master Invites Fellow Daoist for a Chat! Chapter 30 - Soul-Stabilizing Pill, My Sect''s Young Master Invites Fellow Daoist for a Chat! Chapter 30 ¡ª Soul-Stabilizing Pill, My Sect¡¯s Young Master Invites Fellow Daoist for a Chat! ¡°What, what?¡± Lin Yan¡¯s expression froze. Brother? Stepson? Aunt? Bastard! Lin Yan was instantly enraged. Qing¡¯er was frightened by him and took several steps back. ¡°What¡¯s your relationship with Yang Chen?¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face twisted with fury. Qing¡¯er weakly replied, ¡°Yang Chen is my brother! Also, since you¡¯re younger, so you can¡¯t directly call elders by their names!¡± ¡°Ah! Shut up!¡± Lin Yan was furious. Hatred surged in his heart. When did Yang Chen have a sister? ¡°When did you meet Yang Chen?¡± Lin Yan asked, suppressing his anger. Qing¡¯er didn¡¯t hide anything: ¡°Five, five days ago!¡± ¡°Five days ago?¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face froze. Wasn¡¯t that when he just arrived in Red Cloud City? Fortunately, it hadn¡¯t been long since they met; their relationship couldn¡¯t be deep. He still had a chance. Pure Spirit Holy Physique, he must obtain her. He must bring her under his wing, or into his harem. And, he could also steal Yang Chen¡¯s thunder. Just thinking about it made him excited. Lin Yan hastily said, ¡°Little sister, you¡¯ve been deceived by Yang Chen. He¡¯s not a good person! To tell you the truth, he¡¯s a big villain who tricks little girls into sleeping with him!¡± ¡°No way!¡± Qing¡¯er¡¯s little face immediately puffed up. ¡°I used to be a maid in the Lord¡¯s Manor, couldn¡¯t even eat enough, and then my brother recognized me as a sister and taught me cultivation! My brother is a good person, you¡¯re the bad one! Speaking ill of your stepfather behind his back!¡± ¡°You!¡± Lin Yan wanted to rush up and slap her in the face. But he still restrained himself. Maid in the Lord¡¯s Manor? Recognized as a sister five days ago? Lin Yan was full of regret at this moment. At that time, he had been pestering Senior Sister Xueyan to find the Red Flame Grass. And Yang Chen had recognized someone with a Pure Spirit Holy Physique as his sister in the Lord¡¯s Manor. Damn it! Why didn¡¯t I meet her earlier? Why should such a beauty fall into the hands of Yang Chen, that bastard? At this moment, Yang Chen walked into the courtyard. Qing¡¯er saw him and immediately ran over, throwing herself into his arms. ¡°Brother! I don¡¯t want to take care of him! He¡¯s a bad guy, he even spoke ill of you just now!¡± Yang Chen looked at the white pill in his hand, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He would start with his plan, today. Yang Chen crushed a jade talisman. This was his way of contacting Ye Yuxiao. Just after reaching the Soul Transformation realm, Yang Chen did not let Ye Yuxiao continue to protect him all the time, but let her cultivate nearby, consolidating her realm. When he needed to contact her, he would crush a jade talisman. In less than a moment, a black light surged into the room. The light instantly converged into a black figure. A large black robe wrapped around the graceful figure, looking somewhat overwhelming. ¡°Young Master!¡± Ye Yuxiao bowed. She didn¡¯t show any disrespect towards Yang Chen just because she had broken through to the Soul Transformation realm. After all, she was able to break through to the Soul Transformation realm thanks to the Soul Enhancing Pill that Yang Chen had given her. ¡°Yuxiao, you should have a deeper understanding of the power of the soul after having reached the Soul Transformation realm, right?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Yuxiao nodded. ¡°When I was at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, I still felt that I was not far from the Soul Transformation realm! But only by reaching the Soul Transformation realm did I understand that the gap between the Nascent Soul realm and the Soul Transformation realm was like a chasm! Cultivators in the Soul Transformation realm who have formed their primordial spirits have a far deeper understanding and utilization of the power of the soul than those at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm!¡± Yang Chen had read the original work and knew well the difference between a cultivator in the Soul Transformation realm and one in the Nascent Soul realm. A Soul Transformation cultivator at one realm could easily kill a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, making it impossible for the latter to escape. ¡°Yuxiao, there is a mysterious soul in Yan¡¯er¡¯s body! The other party can exist alone in soul form, and in the past, must have been a cultivator above the Soul Transformation realm! So I want Yuxiao to go and invite that mysterious soul!¡± ¡°Mysterious soul?¡± Ye Yuxiao was startled. Then she said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go over right away!¡± Ye Yuxiao turned into a black light and disappeared in the room. At this time, in Lin Yan¡¯s room. Black light directly enveloped the entire room. Lin Yan directly fainted. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Yan Huo in the ring space was startled, a hint of panic flashing across her charming face. This dark aura. Could it be that a cultivator from the Soul Cult has sensed her? ¡°My young master has invited you for a chat, fellow Daoist!¡± In the darkness, the faint voice of Ye Yuxiao sounded. Chapter 31 - Myself and Senior Yan are similar in terms of Seniority! Chapter 31 - Myself and Senior Yan are similar in terms of Seniority! Chapter 31 ¡ª Myself and Senior Yan are similar in terms of Seniority! ¡°Holy Son? Could it be Yang Chen?¡± Empress Yan raised her eyebrows. She had calmed down by now and distinguished that this dark aura was not from a Soul Cult Cultivator. Soul Cult Cultivators, in addition to darkness, also had restraint over soul bodies and the ability to devour soul power. But the other party did not. They should be just a simple darkness cultivator. And the ¡°Holy Son¡± mentioned should be Yang Chen. But the Xuantian Sect really went all out. They actually arranged a Soul Transformation realm protector for Yang Chen. Fortunately, Yan¡¯er hadn¡¯t acted prematurely. Otherwise, things would have been troublesome. Senior Yan thought to herself.Diisscover new chapters at novelhall.com Although she could unleash the cultivation of the Soul Transformation realm, she was only a soul body, and she was in a very weakened state. So, unleashing the power at the Soul Transformation realm was not sustainable. If she forcefully attempted to kill Yang Chen, it would definitely provoke this Soul Transformation realm cultivator to fight to the death. At that time, whether she could kill Yang Chen was uncertain. Even if she did, the Soul Transformation realm cultivator would still pursue her relentlessly. By then, even if she could escape, she would probably exhaust her soul power and fall into a deep sleep again. Waking up again would be a distant prospect. The other party coming to her door now must be because he had sensed her existence. Empress Yan had no choice but to agree. She stepped out from the ring space. Her enchanting figure emitted a faint red light, dispersing the darkness. ¡°It seems that the senior had extraordinary cultivation in her lifetime, and now she is just a soul shadow, but she still has the strength of the Soul Transformation realm!¡± Ye Yuxiao said lightly, but she was quite shocked inside. Such a strong soul had been inside Lin Yan¡¯s body all this time. The crucial point was that every time Lin Yan went to the Xuantian Sect, he would take her in and the Soul Transformation realm cultivators in the sect did not even notice. Empress Yan¡¯s mouth twitched. This guy seemed to really like emphasizing his stepfather-stepson relationship with Yan¡¯er. ¡°Yan¡¯er often exhibits powers that do not belong to him, that¡¯s due to Senior Empress Yan¡¯s help I suppose!¡± Yang Chen continued. She nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Well, as I thought, how could Yan¡¯er, at the Fourth stage of Foundation Building realm, kill a Golden Core cultivator? But Senior often helps Yan¡¯er, which is actually detrimental to his growth! Using powers that don¡¯t belong to oneself too often will make it seem natural and create dependence! It¡¯s not good for his state of mind. I hope Senior will not help him like this in the future!¡± Senior Yan raised her eyebrows slightly, looking at Yang Chen with some surprise. She had not expected him to be so insightful. Through today¡¯s events, she had also realized that Yan¡¯er was relying too much on her power now. He would borrow her power to deal with people at the drop of a hat. A Fourth stage Foundation Building cultivator who constantly looked down on Golden Core realm cultivators. Sigh. He couldn¡¯t be indulged like this in the future. After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Chen looked at Ye Yuxiao. ¡°Sister Yu Xiao, please go out first! I have something to discuss with Senior Empress Yan alone!¡± ¡°Holy Son!¡± Ye Yuxiao hesitated. A soul body with the power of the Soul Transformation realm, alone in a room with the Holy Son, made her a little uneasy. However, Yang Chen was confident. ¡°It¡¯s okay! If Senior Empress Yan tries anything against me, Sister Yuxiao, just do as I say and find a cultivator from the Blood Blade Sect. Tell them what happened here!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s casually spoken words puzzled Ye Yuxiao. But when Empress Yan heard them, her beautiful eyes widened, and her delicate body trembled suddenly. The red glow on her body flickered. Chapter 32 - Senior, you don鈥檛 want to be found by the Soul Cult cultivators, right! Chapter 32 - Senior, you don¡¯t want to be found by the Soul Cult cultivators, right! Chapter 32 ¡ª Senior, you don¡¯t want to be found by the Soul Cult cultivators, right! Ye Yuxiao left the room, leaving only Yang Chen and Empress Yan behind. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, as Yan¡¯er¡¯s stepfather, I am very grateful to you for always protecting him! This way, his mother and I can worry less!¡± Empress Yan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly. At this moment, she had no intention of listening to Yang Chen constantly emphasizing the objective fact that he and Lin Yan were stepfather and stepson. Her focus was all on Yang Chen¡¯s words. Inform the Blood Blade Sect of what happened here! Why would this kid say that? Could it be that he knows there are Soul Cult cultivators among the Blood Blade Sect¡¯s cultivators!? However, the Soul Cult is a very secretive organization. Even though the Soul Cult has infiltrated the Northern Spirit Realm. It¡¯s not something he should¡¯ve known! Empress Yan stared at Yang Chen intently. Trying to discern some clues. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, why have you been staring at me? Could it be that you think I¡¯m quite handsome? Do you like my looks? Are you Interested?¡± A smile appeared at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s lips. ¡°You, insolent! What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Empress Yan was suddenly stunned. There was a moment of panic and anger in her heart. Because whether in her lifetime or in her current state as a soul. No one dared to speak to her in this tone with such words. ¡°Yang Chen, this seat asks you, what did you mean by that just now?¡± Empress Yan thought for a moment and asked. ¡°What do you mean?¡± A smile crept up on his face. ¡°Senior Empress Yan should be clearer and better with your words than someone like me!¡± The reason she could sense the aura of the Primordial Fire was because she already possessed a Primordial Fire herself, and she was a great fire cultivator who had practiced for tens of thousands of years, extremely sensitive to the fluctuations of flames. And she was confident that in the entire Northern Spiritual Realm, only she could sense it. Even the head of the Xuantian Sect, such a giant of the Northern Spiritual Realm, could only perceive that it was a Primordial treasure being born. But this kid. Actually knew it was a Primordial Fire. And not only that, he also said what kind of Primordial Fire it was. Even she could only sense that it was a Primordial Fire, but she was not sure which kind! Yang Chen continued to talk nonsense: ¡°Senior Empress Yan must be very curious, right? In fact, I obtained an inheritance! This Primordial Fire is nurtured by the power of heaven and earth under the control of the inheritor! And, the inheritance I obtained also requires this Primordial Fire to be fully activated!¡± Yang Chen fabricated and gave himself a reason. ¡°I see!¡± But Empress Yan believed him. After all, only this explanation could convince her. ¡°Senior, what I want you to help me with is to ask you to retrieve the Primordial Fire and give it to me!¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Empress Yan was stunned. Retrieve the Primordial Fire and give it to him? What about Yan¡¯er? Yan¡¯er also wants this Primordial Fire! Moreover, thinking of the disrespectful look he had just given her, Empress Yan felt a surge of anger. ¡°Impossible!¡± Empress Yan directly and decisively refused. However, Yang Chen had already guessed that she would refuse. After all, Lin Yan, his junior brother, also wanted it! ¡°Senior Empress Yan, the inheritance I obtained is special and cannot be separated from that Primordial Fire! So, this Primordial Fire is something that I must have!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Empress Yan snorted coldly. A hint of disdain flashed across her enchanting face. ¡°The birth of a Primordial Fire occurs at location that has the hottest temperature between heaven and earth! Not to mention you, even Nascent Soul and Soul Formation cultivators find it difficult to approach!¡± ¡°What Senior Empress Yan said is true!¡± Yang Chen nodded in agreement. ¡°Which is why I sought Senior Empress Yan¡¯s help! I think, Senior Empress Yan also doesn¡¯t want the Soul Cult cultivators to know about your existence, right?!¡± Chapter 33 - Carrot and Stick, Empress Yan Compromised! Chapter 33 - Carrot and Stick, Empress Yan Compromised! Chapter 33 ¡ª Carrot and Stick, Empress Yan Compromised! ¡°Wh-what!?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words instantly stunned Empress Yan. In her charming eyes, there was panic and shock. This bastard, he really knows about the Soul Cult! Empress Yan¡¯s chest heaved up and down. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. The description in the original work was indeed true. Those were magnificent and vast, with room for all. It looked like ridges from the side and mountains from the front! ¡°Bastard! Are you courting death? Watch your dog eyes!¡± Empress Yan quickly calmed down and then noticed Yang Chen¡¯s staring eyes. She immediately became angry. Her jade fists clenched. She endured the urge to slap Yang Chen to death. Yang Chen rubbed his nose. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, please don¡¯t blame me, after all, someone as beautiful as you, even if just a soul, are very attractive! I couldn¡¯t help it, I really couldn¡¯t help it, hehe!¡± Yang Chen smirked. Empress Yan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed deeply. This bastard, he¡¯s really despicable! She, Empress Yan, was a self-made empress. In the past, who dared to speak to her like this! Today, she was insulted by a Golden Core junior like this! He opened it. A white light appeared. Empress Yan only glanced at it and confirmed. It was indeed a Soul Stabilizing Pill! Her face instantly turned excited. The Soul Stabilizing Pill was something she needed the most now. Although it couldn¡¯t improve her strength, it could stabilize her soul. Currently, her soul could only survive with the help of the ring space. She couldn¡¯t stay outside the ring space for more than half an hour. However, if she took a Soul Stabilizing Pill, she could be free. Truly exist in the world in the form of a soul. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, you must think carefully! I think I don¡¯t need to explain the effect of the Soul Stabilizing Pill to you!¡± Yang Chen said lightly. A stick and a carrot. He didn¡¯t believe that Empress Yan wouldn¡¯t agree. After a moment. Empress Yan seemed to have made up her mind. She said in a deep voice: ¡°Yang Chen, I can agree to grant you this favor! However, I want the Soul Stabilizing Pill now!¡± Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°This won¡¯t work, Senior Empress Yan! If I give it to you, what if you go back on your word? ¡°If you don¡¯t give it to me, it will be difficult for me to bring out the Primordial Fire!¡± Empress Yan gritted her teeth. Yang Chen smiled: ¡°Senior Empress Yan is being modest! I believe in your strength! The Soul Stabilizing Pill will be given to you when you hand over the Primordial Fire to me!¡± ¡°You!¡± Empress Yan stared at Yang Chen with a fierce gaze. She really wanted to snatch the Soul Stabilizing Pill from him. But in the end, she didn¡¯t move. This damn brat. Just wait. Wait until my soul power recovers, the first thing I¡¯ll do is kill you! Chapter 34 - Go to the Blood Blade Sect for Me and Capture Someone! Chapter 34 - Go to the Blood Blade Sect for Me and Capture Someone! Chapter 34 ¡ª Go to the Blood Blade Sect for Me and Capture Someone! Empress Yan left Yang Chen¡¯s room. She returned to Lin Yan¡¯s small courtyard. Lin Yan had not yet awakened. Empress Yan waved her jade hand, and a red energy fell on Lin Yan¡¯s eyebrows. Lin Yan¡¯s eyelashes trembled, and he opened his eyes. ¡°Master! What just happened?¡± Lin Yan was confused. He was practicing just now, but suddenly lost consciousness and fainted. ¡°It¡¯s nothing!¡± Yan¡¯s tone was somewhat tired, and did not bother explaining. The confrontation with Yang Chen, that bastard, had tired her out. Especially now that she had agreed to that bastard¡¯s conditions. But how was she to face Yan¡¯er? ¡°Master, I see that the volcanic eruption in the Red Cloud Mountains is about to end! In a few days, the Primordial Fire should appear!¡± Lin Yan said excitedly. ¡°Mm.¡± Empress Yan nodded without saying a word, looking elsewhere. She really wanted to tell Lin Yan. That bastard Yang Chen threatened his master with the Soul Cult and made her hand over the Primordial Fire to him, so you won¡¯t get it. But she couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it. Because the reason she agreed was only half because of Yang Chen¡¯s threat. The other half was because of the Soul Stabilising Pill Yang Chen offered her. She urgently needed that Soul Stabilising Pill to stabilize her soul. Sigh. Yan¡¯er, can you understand Master? ... Three days later. The volcanic eruption in the Red Cloud Mountains gradually ceased. Suddenly, golden rays of light shot straight into the sky from various areas of Red Cloud City. A treasure had appeared. Who wouldn¡¯t want to get it? Even some Foundation Building cultivators flew with their swords, braving the spurting and shooting magma in the sky, and went one after another. Yang Chen stood in the hall, with Qing¡¯er standing beside him. ¡°Brother, a treasure has appeared. Aren¡¯t you going?¡± Qing¡¯er hugged his arm, rubbing her sleepy eyes with some confusion. Yang Chen rubbed her head. ¡°Not going, brother wants to accompany you to play!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Qing¡¯er¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Of course!¡± ¡°Hehe, Brother, you¡¯re so nice!¡± Upon hearing this, Qing¡¯er immediately revealed two dimples, obviously very happy. The little girl hugged Yang Chen¡¯s arm tightly. Very attached to him. Last night, the little girl insisted that Yang Chen hold her as she slept. But Yang Chen refused. He was afraid that he would fail to control himself and would do something beastly. With such strength, Ye Yuxiao, even if she reached the Soul Transformation stage, could not raise the idea of rebellion. ¡°Well then, forget it! Such a pity!¡± Yang Chen clicked his tongue, then said seriously: ¡°Sister Ye Yuxiao, I asked you to come to ask you to do something for me! Go to the Blood Blade Sect and capture someone for me! His true strength is in the late Nascent Soul realm, but his methods are quite sinister, so you need to be careful!¡± ¡°Rest assured, the late Nascent Soul realm is no problem!¡± ... After Ye Yuxiao left. Yang Chen said to the system: ¡°System, are there any pills that can control others?¡± [Host, for pills that can control others, the system recommends the Soul Attaching Mother Larva Pill. After taking the Larva Pill, the cultivator will unconditionally obey the one who controls the Mother Larva Pill, which can control the other party¡¯s cultivation and life and death. It can be exchanged for 800 VPs] ¡°Soul Attaching Mother Larva Pill, 800 Villainous Points! Ah, I really don¡¯t have enough VPs to spend!¡± Yang Chen sighed helplessly. But he still exchanged it for 800 villain points. The VPs spent on Empress Yan alone added up to 1800 points. Hopefully, in the future, this enchanting Empress Yan could provide him with enough VPs to make up for the loss. At this moment. In the Red Cloud Mountains. In the central area of the numerous volcanic eruptions. A blue light gradually appeared. ¡°Master, this green Primordial Fire, which one is it on the Primordial Fire Ranking?¡± ¡°It¡¯s really the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame!¡± Empress Yan blurted out. She was shocked in her heart. That bastard Yang Chen actually got it right. ¡°Really? Did Master know about it earlier?¡± Lin Yan asked. ¡°Ah, no!¡± Yan hurriedly said: ¡°Master was just guessing! Yan¡¯er, the Greem Lotus Heavenly Flame ranks 58th on the Primordial Fire Ranking, extremely terrifying. You might find it difficult to refine and integrate it!¡± ¡°Master, I have no choice!¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face showed a hint of madness. ¡°No matter how difficult it is to integrate, I must try! Otherwise, when can I surpass Yang Chen? When can I cut off the head of that dog thief scoundrel!? I have suffered so much humiliation, only this Primordial Fire can help me wash it away!¡± Empress Yan sighed in her heart. Lin Yan¡¯s obsession with the Primordial Fire was too deep. She was really worried. If the Primordial Fire was handed over to Yang Chen. Lin Yan might not be able to withstand this blow. But she had no choice. That bastard Yang Chen not only threatened her with the Soul Cult but had also offered her a Soul Stabilising Pill. She really had no way to refuse. Chapter 35 - Controlling a Soul Cult Cultivator, Deterring Empress Yan! Chapter 35 - Controlling a Soul Cult Cultivator, Deterring Empress Yan! Chapter 35 ¨C Controlling a Soul Cult Cultivator, Deterring Empress Yan! The green light became more intense. Following it was a scorching heat. ¡°This temperature is unreasonable!¡± ¡°The spiritual fire in my body is trembling!¡± ¡°Could it be that the treasure in the Red Cloud Mountains is a Primordial Fire!?¡± Some fire attribute cultivators made this inference. Instantly, the surrounding crowd was stunned. Primordial Fire. That was the most precious treasure in the world. The 108 Primordial Fires on the Primordial Fire List were known to all cultivators. If the treasure here was a Primordial Fire. Then, the fire attribute cultivators in the entire Northern Spiritual Realm would probably be excited! ¡°Quickly send a message to the sect, say that there may be a Primordial Fire appearing, and let the sect dispatch Nascent Soul realm cultivators!¡± ¡°Quickly inform the sect master, just say that a Primordial Fire has appeared, the sect master is a Soul Transformation realm fire cultivator. Our Blazing Flame Sect will definitely have it!¡± Disciples from various sects began to secretly communicate. Because the Primordial Fire was too precious. Once confirmed, it would definitely cause a bloody battle. Dozens of cultivators from the Xuantian Sect also arrived, and they had already sent a message to the sect. The green light gradually faded away, revealing the volcano below. Many sect disciples were eager to go down and investigate. But they stopped their actions. Because although the volcano was no longer erupting, it was filled with magma. These magma connected to the earth¡¯s veins, and who knew how thick they were. ¡°There is too much magma in the volcano, it¡¯s simply a magma lake, who can go down there?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid that without the cultivation base of the Nascent Soul stage, one would not be able to pass through this magma lake!¡± At this moment, several old figures walked out one after another and entered the magma lake. They were all elders from various sects who had come with them, and they were all fire attribute Nascent Soul stage cultivators. ¡°Master, shall we begin too! Don¡¯t let these old fogies get ahead of us!¡± Lin Yan muttered in his heart. Boom! The green flame erupted instantly. The flames filled the entire space. If it were any other cultivator, even a Soul Transformation realm one, enduring such an eruption would inevitably result in serious injuries. The red flame on Empress Yan¡¯s body blossomed, wrapping around her and barely resisting the green flames. ¡°Phew, that was close! As expected of a newly matured Primordial Fire, anyone under the Soul Transformation realm, would be killed on approach! Fortunately, I was prepared!¡± Empress Yan took the green lotus and temporarily sealed it. Then she quickly left the space. At this time, in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Ye Yuxiao carried a spiritual energy chain in her hand, leading a middle-aged man with a dry face like wood. ¡°Holy Son, I¡¯ve brought the person you wanted! This guy indeed has sinister means, and he doesn¡¯t look like a cultivator from our Northern Spiritual Realm!¡± Ye Yuxiao said. ¡°You better release me immediately! Otherwise, you will only bring destruction to your Xuantian Sect!¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s voice was hoarse and extremely unpleasant. ¡°You shut up, stop talking, it¡¯s so annoying!¡± Ye Yuxiao couldn¡¯t stand it and coldly scolded. ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Is your Soul Cult going to destroy my Xuantian Sect just for you, a mere Nascent Soul stage cultivator?¡± ¡°What, you!¡± The middle-aged man was suddenly shocked. How could this Golden Core kid know about the Soul Cult!? He secretly came to the Northern Spiritual Realm, except for the Sect Master of the Blood Blade Sect, he had never revealed his identity to anyone. ¡°Who told you?¡± ¡°Never mind who told me, I¡¯ll treat you to something good first!¡± Saying that, Yang Chen took out the Soul Attaching Mother Larva Pill that he exchanged for 800 VPs. He wanted to control this Soul Cult cultivator. He couldn¡¯t let the other party disrupt his plans. Moreover, controlling this Soul Cult cultivator could also deter Empress Yan. Make her obedient and listen to his orders. Otherwise, what if that woman makes a firm decision and takes Lin Yan away, along with the Primordial Fire? The Soul Cult cultivator had a method of tracking souls. Even if Empress Yan ran away, as long as she didn¡¯t run thousands of miles away, her whereabouts could be traced! Chapter 36 - Master and Disciple鈥檚 Rift! Chapter 36 - Master and Disciple¡¯s Rift! Chapter 36 ¡ª Master and Disciple¡¯s Rift! At this moment, Empress Yan emerged from the magma lake and entered the ring. ¡°Master, did it work?¡± Lin Yan asked eagerly. ¡°Mm. Yan¡¯er, let¡¯s go back. There¡¯s something I need to discuss with you,¡± Empress Yan said. ¡°Okay!¡± Without even greeting Shen Xueyan, Lin Yan hurriedly left the area. Instead of returning to Red Cloud City, Lin Yan flew hundreds of miles eastward towards the eastern part of the Red Cloud Mountains, stopping at a cave. ¡°Master, shall I start refining it now?¡± Empress Yan¡¯s faint figure appeared, with a hint of fatigue on her enchanting face. Resisting the eruption and sealing of the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame just now had consumed a lot of her soul power. ¡°Yan¡¯er, there¡¯s something I need to discuss with you,¡± Empress Yan hesitated. She had originally planned to take out the Primordial Fire and directly find Yang Chen to exchange it for the Soul Stabilizing Pill. However, as master and disciple, she wanted to make things clear to Lin Yan and hoped to gain his consent. ¡°Master, what is it?¡± Lin Yan asked excitedly. ¡°Well ... I met with Yang Chen yesterday,¡± Empress Yan said. ¡°He told me that the reason for his rapid cultivation progress is because he obtained an inheritance. The Green Lotus Heavenly Flame is part of that inheritance. He wants me to give him the Primordial Fire.¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± Lin Yan interrupted. ¡°Master, don¡¯t listen to his nonsense! He just wants the Primordial Fire!¡± ¡°But Yan¡¯er, Yang Chen also knows about the existence of Soul Cult cultivators. He¡¯s using this as a threat against me. He even took out a Soul Stabilizing Pill, hoping to exchange it for the Primordial Fire.¡± The middle-aged man continued, ¡°My master has already instructed me to bring the Soul Stabilizing Pill to you!¡± The middle-aged man threw the Soul Stabilizing Pill directly to Empress Yan. Empress Yan took it, and Lin Yan hurriedly said, ¡°Master, now that we have the Soul Stabilizing Pill, let¡¯s leave quickly! That idiot Yang Chen is too arrogant!¡± Empress Yan sighed and looked at Lin Yan with eyes full of affection. Yan¡¯er, Yan¡¯er. Do you think everyone else is a fool? Yang Chen sent the Soul Cult cultivator to prevent me from escaping! ¡°Hmph, leave?¡± The dry middle-aged man sneered. ¡°Although I am only at the Ninth stage of the Nascent Soul realm, with the secret techniques of the Soul Cult, it isn¡¯t a problem for me to beat your Soul Transformation realm soul body! Think carefully! My master said that if attempt to leave, I can devour your soul!¡± ¡°Here¡¯s the Primordial Fire!¡± Empress Yan threw out a green light. The dry middle-aged man caught it, looking somewhat regretful, then turned into a black light and disappeared into the sky. ¡°Master, why did you give it to him?¡± Lin Yan¡¯s face turned black, his expression fierce as he roared, ¡°Without the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, how can my cultivation progress? How can I seek revenge against Yang Chen? Do you know how long I¡¯ve been waiting for this Primordial Fire?¡± Empress Yan looked disappointed and helpless. ¡°Yan¡¯er, after I refine the Soul Stabilizing Pill, I will give you the Earth Core Red Fire. Or, I can give you all the techniques I¡¯ve cultivated!¡± With that, Empress Yan turned into a red light and entered the ring. Inside the ring, Empress Yan¡¯s enchanting eyes revealed disappointment and sadness that could no longer be concealed. She murmured to herself, ¡°After refining the Soul Stabilizing Pill and completely leaving the ring space, I will give the Earth Core Red Fire to Yan¡¯er, and then I will leave him! Over these years, I¡¯ve helped him enough! But he never once thought about his master! He only wants to kill Yang Chen, but that Yang Chen has many tricks up his sleeve. Even I can¡¯t see through him. He can control Soul Cult cultivators and produce Soul Stabilizing Pills. I don¡¯t know if he has Body Refining Pills. Looks like I¡¯ll have to pay him a visit again in the future!¡± Chapter 37 - If Only I Could Give Junior Brother Lin Yan Another Younger Brother! Chapter 37 - If Only I Could Give Junior Brother Lin Yan Another Younger Brother! Chapter 37 ¡ª If Only I Could Give Junior Brother Lin Yan Another Younger Brother! On the other side. The withered middle-aged man knelt on one knee before Yang Chen and offered the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame with cupped fists. ¡°Master, I have obtained it!¡± The withered middle-aged man¡¯s name was Yin Jiu. His realm was at the Ninth stage of the Nascent Soul realm. In the Soul Cult, he was one of the nine dharma protectors of the Yin Hall. Although he was beyond resentful towards Yang Chen and wanted to kill him right at the moment, he could only kneel respectfully on the ground. Because a parasitic insect had been implanted in his soul palace. If Yang Chen wished, a single thought could instantly kill him. And if Yang Chen died, he would also die with him. So now, he had to obey Yang Chen¡¯s orders unconditionally. When Yang Chen received the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, he only felt a scorching heat. It had a seal left by the Flame Empress on it. But it shouldn¡¯t hold out for long. Once the Primordial Fire erupted, even with his peak Golden Core realm cultivation, he would find it difficult to withstand it. Yang Chen was about to call out Ye Yuxiao to help him reseal it, and hold out until they reached Xuantian Sect. But the system¡¯s voice came before he could: [Ding! Host threatened and coerced Lin Yan¡¯s master, the Flame Empress, forcing her to hand over the Primordial Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. Lin Yan¡¯s mentality collapsed, depriving the child of destiny Lin Yan of 4000 points of Providence Luck. Host has been rewarded with 4000 VPs!] [Ding! A rift has been created between Lin Yan and his master, the Flame Empress, depriving the Son of Destiny Lin Yan of 3000 points of Providence Luck. Host has been rewarded with 3000 VPs!] Huh? Yang Chen was dazed. Such heavy rewards? A total of 7000 villain points. And their relationship has strained? Not bad. Unexpectedly, his own operation successfully created a rift between them. In the original work, although Lin Yan had a vast harem, the most important and closest person to him was undoubtedly the Flame Empress. Now that their relationship has cracked, it will be much easier to deal with his Junior Martial Brother Lin Yan in the future. However, if merely creating a crack in their relationship could deprive Lin Yan of two thousand points, then if he made Flame Empress completely submit to him, how many destiny points would be deprived from Junior Martial Brother Lin Yan? [TN: It isn¡¯t a mistake, it¡¯s a typo by the author.] What if he gave his Junior Brother another younger brother? Damn. Let¡¯s not even think about it, let¡¯s not. [Host, detected that you have seized Junior Martial Brother Lin Yan¡¯s main opportunity, the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. Friendly reminder, you can spend 300 villainous points to have the system help you refine and integrate it 100% safely!] ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was delighted. This system was really not bad. In refining the Primordial Fire, even with Flame Empress¡¯s help in the original work, Lin Yan only had a 30% chance of success. But the system could guarantee 100% safety. Not bad, not bad. Yang Chen spent 300 villainous points. Instantly, the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame in his hand directly entered his body. A terrifying high temperature swept through his entire body. However, although the heat was terrifying, it did not cause any damage to Yang Chen. The origin of the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame was slowly integrating into his body. [Note: Spirit weapons and pills are graded from one to nine, with nine being the highest.] ¡°Senior Martial Sister Xueyan!¡± Seeing Xueyan, Lin Yan¡¯s mood unusually improved a little. Currently, the only one who could provide him comfort was Senior Martial Sister Xueyan. ¡°Senior Martial Sister Xueyan, are you looking for me?¡± Lin Yan revealed a puppy-like smile on his face, his gaze furtively sweeping over Xueyan¡¯s exquisite figure. Xueyan coldly said: ¡°Lin Yan, my grandfather is looking for you!¡± Lin Yan was stunned. ¡°The Seventh Elder is looking for me?¡± In the Xuantian Sect, the elders ranked by number were the seven core elders. All of them had reached the Soul Transformation realm and were the pillars of the Xuantian Sect. This time, the core elder the Xuantian Sect sent out to compete for the Primordial Fire was the Seventh Elder, Xueyan¡¯s grandfather. Lin Yan had a bad premonition in his heart. He wanted to leave directly. But Xueyan had already drawn her long sword, blocking his path. ¡°Lin Yan, don¡¯t make things difficult for me!¡± Xueyan said coldly. ¡°Senior Martial Sister Xueyan, you ...!¡± Lin Yan found it hard to believe that his goddess was actually pointing her sword at him. Damn it! The key was, he couldn¡¯t defeat her! Lin Yan followed Xueyan to a grand hall on the flying boat. ¡°Lin Yan, you have a lot of nerve! Did you spread the news that the Holy Son has obtained the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame?¡± An old man with white hair was seated on the left side of the hall. He immediately interrogated Lin Yan in an overbearing manner. The pressure of a Soul Transformation realm weighed down on Lin Yan. Unable to withstand it, he directly knelt on the ground. Raising his head, he caught Yang Chen, sitting at the centre, looking at him with feigned concern. Bastard. Lin Yan inwardly roared; his fists clenched tightly. ¡°Hmph, Lin Yan, you have ulterior motives! You deserve to be beheaded!¡± The Seventh Elder angrily declared. He had been cultivating in seclusion recently. He had just come out. Upon leaving seclusion, he heard that his granddaughter had her engagement with the Holy Son cancelled. He also learned from some people the reason behind it. It was because there was a kid named Lin Yan constantly harassing his granddaughter. The Holy Son became disheartened and chose to annul the engagement. Now the Holy Son¡¯s cultivation had rapidly advanced to the peak of the Golden Core realm, and he had even integrated a Primordial Fire. In the future, he would definitely inherit the sect master position. Originally, he should have become his granddaughter¡¯s husband. But now ... Just thinking about it infuriated him. The Seventh Elder vented all his anger on Lin Yan. He directly wanted to behead him as a retaliation. But Yang Chen was unwilling to let this happen. He was still here, yet they wanted to kill his adopted son? This was unacceptable! Yang Chen¡¯s expression instantly darkened. ¡°Seventh Elder, you must consider the master when beating the dog. How can you do this to Lin Yan, my adopted son? Aren¡¯t your actions akin to slapping me in the face?¡± Chapter 38 - The Feeling of Bullying Others! Im So Angry! Chapter 38 - The Feeling of Bullying Others! I''m So Angry! Chapter 38 ¡ª The Feeling of Bullying Others! I¡¯m So Angry! ¡°Holy Son, I didn¡¯t mean it that way!¡± the Seventh Elder immediately realized his mistake and hurriedly explained. In his anger, he had forgotten that Lin Yan was now Yang Chen¡¯s stepson. ¡°But Holy Son, Lin Yan¡¯s actions must be punished!¡± A Nascent Sou elder on the side, said. ¡°Yes, Lin Yan not only beheaded the son of an Elder from the Blood Blade Sect but also spread the rumours of your acquisition of the Primordial Fire, causing chaos in our Xuantian Sect!¡± ¡°Holy Son, even if he is your stepson, you cannot protect him like this!¡± ¡°Lin Yan must be punished, you are too lenient with him!¡± Several elders spoke vehemently, strongly demanding punishment. ¡°Um?¡± Yang Chen pretended to be troubled. Looking at Lin Yan kneeling on the ground, he said helplessly, ¡°Yan¡¯er, what the elders said also makes sense. You have caused quite a bit of trouble recently! ¡°Alright then, as your father, I¡¯ll punish you by confining you to the Yuhan Cliff for a year!¡± [TL note: Óĺ®Ñ (Yuha?n Ya?): This phrase refers to Youhan Cliff, a secluded and forbidding location. The name suggests that the confinement will be harsh/cold and unpleasant.] ¡°Holy Son, isn¡¯t this punishment too light?¡± one elder questioned. Yang Chen frowned. ¡°Yan¡¯er is young and ignorant, it¡¯s inevitable that he would cause some trouble! You don¡¯t need to say anything more! I have my own reasons!¡± Yang Chen indeed had a reason. The reason he was confining Lin Yan to the Yuhan Cliff was that there was a great gift waiting for him there. Yang Chen looked at Lin Yan again, ¡°Yan¡¯er, during this year, reflect on your actions and strive to correct your mistakes!¡± ¡°Take your time, your mother and I will visit you together!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Lin Yan, kneeling on the ground, clenched his fists, his fingernails deeply embedded in his flesh. Yang Chen, you son of a bitch. Stealing my Primordial Fire and humiliating me like this! I will definitely kill you by a thousand cuts! [TN: Death by a thousand cuts, aka, Lingchi. Caveat: It gets gory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingchi] Unable to help himself, Lin Yan glanced at Shen Xueyan. Although she was facing him, her gaze was always on Yang Chen. He suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart. His Primordial Fire was stolen. Could it be that Shen Xueyan¡¯s heart was also going to be stolen? Ah! Bastard! Yang Chen, you truly deserve to die! Cough! Lin Yan was so angry that he coughed up a mouthful of blood. Then he passed out completely. He happened to fall at Shen Xueyan¡¯s feet. ¡°Ah!¡± The blood splattered on Shen Xueyan¡¯s skirt. Shen Xueyan¡¯s face turned sour. This Lin Yan, really. The Holy Son was protecting him, yet he still had such a fiery temper! ¡°Yan¡¯er!¡± Yang Chen quickly walked over, looking worried. Yan¡¯er, don¡¯t die of anger. Now is not the time for you to die. He placed his hands at the tip of Lin Yan¡¯s nose. Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yan¡¯er was still alive. He gave the Golden Core cultivator a slap on the head. ¡°Who do you think you are to hit Young Master Yan?¡± ¡°Young, Young Master Yan?¡± The Golden Core cultivator was stunned. ¡°Lin Yan is the stepson of our Holy Son, you, don¡¯t you want to live? How dare you be rough with Lin Yan! Quick, apologize to Lin Yan!¡± The elder reprimanded sharply. ¡°Holy Son¡¯s stepson?¡± The Golden Core cultivator was stunned. Then he remembered something and quickly apologized, ¡°Lin Yan, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry! It¡¯s my fault, my fault! I didn¡¯t know you were the Holy Son¡¯s stepson! I have been staying at the Yuhan Cliff for this period of time, lacking information about the outside world, and didn¡¯t recognize you!¡± The Golden Core cultivator immediately bowed. Lin Yan looked at him acting like a slave, feeling inexplicably refreshed. Suddenly, he realized. Having power felt so damn good! Moreover, the words ¡®Holy Son¡¯s stepson¡¯ didn¡¯t seem to repel him as much as before. If it were in the past, if someone mentioned him as the Holy Son¡¯s stepson, he would definitely have fought them. But after the incident with Blood Blade Sect¡¯s Holy Son, he suddenly felt that his resistance had decreased significantly. Damn it. Why am I so despicable now? Lin Yan cursed himself inwardly. But he didn¡¯t deny it, instead saying coldly, ¡°It¡¯s good that you know! If you dare to disrespect me again, I¡¯ll take your life with just a word!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s my fault, I will definitely repent in the future!¡± The Golden Core cultivator nodded repeatedly, then took out a storage bag. ¡°Lin Yan, this is a token of my respect for you, there are five thousand spirit stones inside!¡± ¡°Five thousand?¡± Lin Yan furrowed his brow tightly. Last time, Li Junfeng, a Foundation Establishment realm cultivator at the Ninth Stage, gave ten thousand spirit stones for a single act. Now, this Golden Core cultivator was only giving five thousand? ¡°Lin Yan, these five thousand are a token of my respect for you, and this is also my way of apologizing to you!¡± The Golden Core cultivator winced, but still handed over another five thousand spirit stones. ¡°Hmph!¡± Lin Yan snorted, accepting all the spirit stones. This feeling of bullying others with power was truly satisfying. Now, I can use Yang Chen¡¯s name to do evil and amass wealth. Once I have the strength, I¡¯ll tear that bastard apart! ... At night, Lin Xilan lay in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, continuing to draw circles on his chest. Sweat covered her fair forehead, and her cheeks were flushed. ¡°Husband, after all the trouble Lin Yan has caused, you¡¯re only confining him for a year. Do the elders agree?¡± Lin Xilan asked. ¡°They will agree even if they don¡¯t!¡± Yang Chen said domineeringly. ¡°After all, Yan¡¯er is our son!¡± ¡°Annoying!¡± Lin Xilan pouted. ¡°I want to go see him in a while and advise him to mend his ways!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Yang Chen agreed naturally. ¡°Husband, why do you feel so hot?¡± Lin Xilan felt that Yang Chen¡¯s body temperature was higher than before and asked in confusion. ¡°Because I¡¯ve been really angry during this time!¡± Yang Chen said playfully, reaching out to tuck her hair behind her ear. Then, he patted her head, where her hair was tied up. ¡°Annoying!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s voice was soft and coquettish. Then, Yang Chen took a deep breath. Chapter 39 - Pregnant Again! Caught in the Act! Chapter 39 - Pregnant Again! Caught in the Act! Chapter 39 ¡ª Pregnant Again! Caught in the Act! At the Yuhan Cliff. It was an extremely peculiar place in the Xuantian Sect. It was extremely cold and freezing. Spiritual energy was very scarce here. Inner sect disciples who violated sect rules would be sent to the Yuhan Cliff for secluded reflection. An inner sect enforcer and a few Golden Core cultivators were in charge of affairs at the Yuhan Cliff. At this moment. ¡°Young Master Yan, how is this place? This is the most spiritually enriched area of the Yuhan Cliff! We have also set up a Spirit Gathering Array to facilitate your cultivation, Young Master Yan!¡± The Golden Core cultivator named Wang Yong said ingratiatingly. Lin Yan looked around and nodded: ¡°Not bad!¡± ¡°As long as Young Master is satisfied!¡± Wang Yong hurriedly said: ¡°I just hope Young Master can put in a good word for us brothers in front of the Holy Son!¡± ¡°Rest assured!¡± Lin Yan patted his shoulder, then said: ¡°But don¡¯t disturb me unnecessarily in the future, I like a quiet environment!¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Wang Yong nodded quickly. Lin Yan walked further into the Yuhan Cliff. Although called a cliff, the Yuhan Cliff was actually a huge cave located at the edge of a cliff. Ordinary disciples would only stay in the outermost area, never venturing too deep inside. Because it was too cold within. But Lin Yan always felt as if something was calling out to him. Making him unconsciously walk inwards. ¡°Strange, why do I keep having this feeling? Could there be some opportunity inside this Yuhan Cliff?¡± Lin Yan immediately became spirited. Because he had this feeling before. And it always led to decent gains. After walking roughly four to five hundred meters inwards, winding through several curving stone corridors, Lin Yan stopped in his tracks. Because he saw a pitch-black stone wall. On it were engraved words. Lin Yan manifested a flame in his palm and began carefully deciphering them. ¡°I am the Daoist Wu Yun of the Xuantian Sect. At 860 years old, I reached the Void Refinement Realm, but was envied by the then Sect Master, who colluded with his sect cultivators to trap and kill me here! The cultivation method I practiced is hidden on this stone wall. Those who have fate may take it ¨C simply smear fresh blood on the wall!¡± Seeing the few lines on the stone wall, Lin Yan was dazed. Reaching the Void Refinement realm at 860 years old? This Daoist Wu Yun was a heaven-blessed genius! One must know, Soul Transformation realm cultivators have a lifespan of 3000 years. Most Soul Transformation cultivators take over two thousand years to reach the Void Refinement realm. Even his master, the Flame Empress took one thousand five hundred years to cultivate to Void Refinement realm. But this Daoist Wu Yun only took eight hundred and sixty years. He was absolutely a heaven-blessed genius! The cultivation method he practiced must be an earth-shattering secret manual! Lin Yan¡¯s heart raced with excitement. ¡°The heavens have not abandoned me! Hmph, so what if I didn¡¯t get the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame? I am favored by the heavens, having obtained this heaven-defying method!¡± Lin Yan directly sliced open his palm and pressed it against the stone wall. Row after row of black light flew out from the wall, entering Lin Yan¡¯s mind. Half an hour later, Lin Yan¡¯s tightly closed eyes opened. His eyes flickered with a black light. ¡°The Spirit Devouring Scripture! Directly absorb others¡¯ cultivation to enhance one¡¯s own strength! Although vicious, as long as it makes me stronger, it¡¯s a good method! Moreover, as long as I kill every cultivator I absorb, who can know I practice such a method! Hee hee!¡± A crazed and cruel smile appeared on Lin Yan¡¯s face. Then, his gaze turned towards the outside of the Yuhan Cliff. There were quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators imprisoned there. ... One month later, at the Holy Son Peak. Lin Xilan snuggled in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. ¡°Husband, what do we do if I¡¯m pregnant again?¡± Wang Yong said in a very flattering way: ¡°It¡¯s no wonder Young Master is the Holy Son¡¯s adopted son. To discover an ancient cultivator¡¯s inheritance even in the Yuhan Cliff, this subordinate is full of admiration!¡± Wang Yong obsequiously followed Lin Yan into the Yuhan Cliff. However, after entering around four to five hundred meters, Wang Yong stopped in his tracks. Because he saw a few shrivelled corpses lying on the ground. ¡°This?¡± Wang Yong was stunned. ¡°These are the disciples imprisoned in the Yuhan Cliff for punishment? How did they end up like this? No good, I must quickly report to Enforcer Li!¡± Wang Yong was frightened. Although they were just Foundation Establishment disciples, dying in the Yuhan Cliff meant it was his responsibility. This was a huge trouble. But as he turned around, his expression suddenly froze. Looking down, a pitch-black greatsword had pierced through his chest. ¡°Lin Yan, you ...¡± Wang Yong instantly realized. These Foundation Establishment disciples had all been killed by Lin Yan! Wang Yong was at the First stage of the Golden Core realm. Even though ambushed by Lin Yan with the greatsword piercing his body, his golden radiance exploded, blasting Lin Yan away. ¡°Golden Core, heh heh, indeed not so easy to deal with! But, hee hee, you will definitely die today!¡± Lin Yan attacked directly, black radiance surging from his body. His aura had actually reached the Ninth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. ¡°Lin Yan, you have cultivated a demonic art!¡± Wang Yong was horrified. Because his true qi was rapidly draining out through the wound. Moreover, it was draining towards Lin Yan¡¯s body. Lin Yan simply took a deep breath, and his aura strengthened significantly. What kind of demonic art was this? So terrifying! Wang Yong became afraid, wanting to flee. But how could he escape? Shortly after, no sound came from the cave. Lin Yan walked out of the Yuhan Cliff. The moonlight shone on him. At this moment, Lin Yan¡¯s cheeks were sunken, his cheekbones jutting out prominently, his whole being exuding a gloomy aura. Having absorbed a Golden Core cultivator, he had directly reached the Tenth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, and was not far from the Golden Core realm itself. ¡°This matter cannot be kept secret for long! My current strength is still too weak. If a mid-Golden Core cultivator takes action, I only have a path to death! No, I must leave the Xuantian Sect! I absolutely cannot repeat the Daoist Wu Yun senior¡¯s tragedy!¡± Lin Yan turned into an ominous ray of light, disappearing into the Yuhan Cliff. However, he did not directly leave the Xuantian Sect. Instead, he came to the Holy Son Peak. On the Holy Son Peak, Lin Yan used the secret arts of the Spirit Devouring Scripture to stealthily advance. But he did not know that the two Soul Transformation cultivators, Elder Black and Ye Yuxiao, had already discovered him at the Holy Son Peak. It was just that, since he was Yang Chen¡¯s adopted son, as long as he did not do anything outrageous, no one would bother him. And Yang Chen, though in a critical situation at the moment, had also sensed Lin Yan. Tsk. Junior Martial Brother Lin Yan. You really came at the right time. Lin Yan stealthily made his way to a palace. Following the illuminated path, he suddenly heard a strange sound. Like jade beads falling on a plate, crying and pleading. Lin Yan¡¯s face instantly turned green. His fists clenched tightly. His expression became ferocious. Bastard! Yang Chen, dammit! I will definitely kill you! I¡¯ll slice you into a thousand pieces! I¡¯ll give you a brutal death! Chapter 41 - This Junior Hopes He Can Get a Kiss! Chapter 41 - This Junior Hopes He Can Get a Kiss! Chapter 41 ¡ª This Junior Hopes He Can Get a Kiss! At this moment, Yang Chen led a group from the Xuantian Sect and arrived within the borders of the Liang Kingdom. The Liang Kingdom was an ancient nation with over ten thousand years of legacy. Every national teacher in the kingdom was from the Xuantian Sect, an affiliated force. Therefore, although Lin Yan had been running rampant within the Liang Kingdom borders, he was never hunted down by the kingdom¡¯s higher-ups. This was because they still did not know the stance of Yang Chen, the Xuantian Holy Son. At a small city on the Liang Kingdom border, originally populated by tens of thousands, it was now filled with an air of death. ¡°Damn it! Lin Yan really is a beast, actually refining and killing all the mortals of an entire city! If I encounter him, I will behead him for sure!¡± By Yang Chen¡¯s side, Xueyan angrily declared with an incensed beautiful face. This time, Yang Chen had brought her along. As for why, naturally it was because in Lin Yan¡¯s heart, she was his goddess. The first female lead in the original work had special meaning to Lin Yan. To properly plunder Lin Yan¡¯s Providence Luck again, her presence was indispensable. ¡°Junior Martial Sister Xueyan, you had a good relationship with Yan¡¯er, can you really take action against him?¡± Yang Chen looked at her and asked. Xueyan was immediately stunned. Her beautiful eyes looked at Yang Chen, revealing a hint of panic and barely concealed delight. Because this was the first time Yang Chen had spoken to her directly since annulling their engagement. The Holy Son is finally willing to speak to me. Is he prepared to forgive me? Xueyan¡¯s heart raced with excitement as she hurriedly explained: ¡°Holy Son, actually my relationship with Lin Yan was not that good. We were just ordinary, somewhat close friends before. Later, as his actions became more extreme, we gradually grew distant!¡± Xueyan¡¯s flustered explanation made the corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curl slightly. So this was the goddess his previous self-had desperately pursued. Now, just a few words from him could make her inexplicably excited and fearful. Alas. At this moment, a red light swiftly approached from afar.Ree?ad latest novels at novelhall.com Yang Chen¡¯s gaze froze as he glanced at Yan Jiu beside him. Yan Jiu understood and immediately took flight, intercepting that red light. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± As the red light dispersed, Flame Empress¡¯s bewitching figure was revealed. However, Flame Empress¡¯s wasn¡¯t in a very good state. Her form was extremely faint, as if about to vanish from the world. A hint of greed flashed across Yan Jiu¡¯s face. To him, a Soul Cult cultivator, Flame Empress¡¯s powerful soul body was an irresistible delicacy. This brat was truly unfathomable. Having the Soul Stabilizing Pill, And even able to produce the Body Forming Pill. One must know that only pill refiners above the Nascent Soul realm could refine these two pills. Flame Empress did not dwell on these thoughts, and urgently asked: ¡°Yang Chen, can you give this master the Body Forming Pill?¡± Yang Chen gazed at Flame Empress¡¯s bewitching figure and said meaningfully: ¡°Senior Flame Empress, I can give you the Body Forming Pill, but it is exceptionally precious. If this junior gives it to you, what will you offer in exchange?¡± ¡°I ...¡± Flame Empress was stunned, her brows furrowing. ¡°This master can impart all of my lifelong knowledge to you! Including countless top-tier techniques and secret arts!¡± Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Senior Flame Empress, my Xuantian Sect has tens of millions of years of inheritance, we lack not a single profound art or scripture!¡± ¡°Then what do you want? This seat has only these to offer at the moment!¡± Flame Empress grew somewhat anxious. Currently, she was only a soul body. Apart from the knowledge about techniques in her consciousness, she had nothing. This brat Yang Chen really knew how to pick his timing. The corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved upwards as his gaze swept over Flame Empress¡¯s otherworldly, bewitching figure. ¡°Senior Flame Empress, I want you!¡± ¡°Want ... me?¡± Flame Empress froze. Although Yang Chen¡¯s gaze sent chills down her spine, she had no time to quibble over this, and hurriedly nodded: ¡°No problem! This master can remain by your side for a hundred years, guiding your cultivation!¡± ¡°No, no, no!¡± Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°Senior Flame Empress, you¡¯ve misunderstood this junior¡¯s intentions! This junior does not mean for you to guide my cultivation! Rather, this junior hopes that after Senior Flame Empress re-forms her physical form, you can let this junior have a kiss!¡± Chapter 42 - Flame Empress Compromises! Father, Let You Witness a Good Show! Chapter 42 - Flame Empress Compromises! Father, Let You Witness a Good Show! Chapter 42 ¡ª Flame Empress Compromises! Father, Let You Witness a Good Show! ¡°What!?¡± ¡°A kiss?¡± Flame Empress was instantly enraged. Her phoenix eyes were cold as frost. This bastard, how dare he! She, Flame Empress, even with only a single soul remaining, still possessed the power of the Soul Transformation realm! This bastard dared to utter such words! The powerful pressure of the Soul Transformation realm surged towards Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, are you courting death? Insulting me time and again, do you really think I wouldn¡¯t dare to kill you?¡± Flame Empress¡¯s soul was now in a state of combustion, and her overall strength was actually much stronger than before. But, Yang Chen was not afraid at all. Instead, he had an amused look on his face: ¡°Senior Flame Empress, you want to kill me, but you should think it through carefully! If I die, you won¡¯t get the Body Forming Pill! Don¡¯t you want to take revenge? The vengeance sought for one¡¯s parents¡¯ death is as deep as the heavens!!¡± ¡°You! How do you know?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words stunned Flame Empress. The revenge for her parents was her biggest secret and the driving force that kept her going. She had never mentioned it to anyone. Even Lin Yan didn¡¯t know about it. How did this bastard find out? ¡°Hehe, how I know about it is none of Senior Flame Empress¡¯s concern! Senior Flame Empress only needs to weigh the pros and cons, and see if it¡¯s worth it!¡± ¡°You bastard!¡± Flame Empress¡¯s phoenix eyes were as cold as frost, staring fixedly at Yang Chen. Although she wanted to strike this little bastard with a palm and kill him, she still restrained herself. Reason prevailed over impulse. This guy¡¯s words were vulgar, but they made some sense. She had endured bitterly in the ring space for a thousand years. Was she really going to give up the attainable Body Forming Pill for the sake of face and dignity? After a moment. Flame Empress closed her beautiful eyes slightly, sighed, and made her decision. ¡°Forget it! I agree to your condition! But, only once!¡± ¡°Senior Flame Empress, rest assured, I keep my word! However, I¡¯ll be choosing the location!¡± ¡°Lo ... location?¡± Flame Empress was taken aback. A kiss was a simple matter, what was the need for a location? She didn¡¯t think too much about it. Because her soul state could not be delayed any further. ¡°Fine, I agree to your terms! Hand over the Body Forming Pill!¡± Yang Chen communicated with the System in his mind. He spent 1,500 VPs to purchase a Body Forming Pill. It was a bit painful. But, considering the plan ahead, it would be worth it. He handed the Body Forming Pill to Flame Empress. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Body Forming Pill! What is this bastard¡¯s background?¡± Flame Empress was astonished in her heart. But she didn¡¯t think too much about it, and quickly consumed it. Soon, blood vessels began to appear on Flame Empress¡¯s soul body. The burning of her soul essence also stopped. Her faint figure gradually became more substantial. This was her flesh body being reformed. Needless to say, this pill was indeed miraculous. Actually, with Flame Empress¡¯s Soul Transformation realm strength, she could have previously regained a physical body through body possession. Her unfamiliar gaze made Lin Yan¡¯s heart ache with madness. Senior Sister Xueyan, how could she be so cold and heartless towards him? As if he were her enemy! His heart ached so much! Ah! [Ding! Lin Yan feels desperate and heartbroken towards his goddess Shen Xueyan, his state of mind has collapsed. Plundering 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan, the host has gained 1000 VPs!] [Ding! The female lead Shen Xueyan has completely broken off from Lin Yan. Plundering 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Lin Yan, the host has gained 1000 VPs!] Hmm? Not bad, not bad. Yang Chen nodded with satisfaction. Bringing Shen Xueyan along was the right choice. [Ding! The Son of Destiny Lin Yan¡¯s Providence Luck value has dropped to 3000 points, he no longer bears the Fate of Destiny!] Hmm? Yang Chen was stunned. Lin Yan¡¯s luck value dropped to 3000 points, and he no longer bears the fate of Destiny? That was fast. Alas. It¡¯s my own fault. I plundered Lin Yan¡¯s luck value too quickly. However, this is fine. It¡¯s convenient to send Lin Yan off on his journey. ¡°Yan¡¯er, you have killed over a thousand cultivators and destroyed numerous cities, committing such heinous crimes that even the heavens cannot tolerate. Even I, your father, cannot protect you!¡± ¡°Alas!¡± Yang Chen sighed deeply with a sorrowful expression, appearing very reluctant. Then he spoke solemnly to Shen Xueyan and the others: ¡°You all represent me, the Holy Son, to pay a visit to those cultivation forces whose disciples were killed by Lin Yan! Tell them that Lin Yan will be personally executed by me, his stepfather!¡± Everyone could hear the sadness in Yang Chen¡¯s voice. Only Lin Yan glared at him ferociously, as if wanting to tear him apart. ¡°Yes, Your Highness!¡± The group of Golden Core cultivators departed. Left in the field were only Yang Chen and Lin Yan. ¡°Yang Chen, you bastard! Even as a ghost, I won¡¯t let you off! You just wait!¡± Lin Yan cursed furiously. Yang Chen turned to look at him. ¡°Yan¡¯er, I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t even have the chance as a ghost! After all, you¡¯re only at the Golden Core realm, not having reached the Nascent Soul realm yet!¡± ¡°Ah, you bastard!¡± Lin Yan was nearly going mad. Bloody tears flowed from his eyes. At this moment, Yang Chen sensed fluctuations in energy from afar. This aura belonged to Flame Empress. It seemed she had completely reformed her physical body. Yang Chen looked at the sky, then at Lin Yan lying on the ground like a rabid dog. A smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Yan¡¯er, your father will let you see, no, listen to a good show! Consider it a father-son bonding experience!¡± Chapter 43 - Lin Yan鈥檚 Death! The 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique! Chapter 43 - Lin Yan¡¯s Death! The 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique! Chapter 43 ¡ª Lin Yan¡¯s Death! The 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique! Yang Chen brought Lin Yan into a mountain cave and threw him behind a stone wall. He sealed Lin Yan¡¯s body and mouth, allowing him only to listen but not move or make any sound. A moment later, a red light descended in front of Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, why have you come here?¡± Empress Yan frowned as she sensed Yang Chen¡¯s intentionally released aura. ¡°Where is Lin Yan?¡± Instead of answering her question, Yang Chen stared at her directly. At this moment, Empress Yan had fully resculpted her physical body. Her skin was porcelain white with a rosy glow, like translucent jade. Her long, smooth blue-green hair cascaded over her shoulders with a soft luster. Her neck was slender, and her collarbones exquisite. A red, long dress hugged her alluring figure, accentuating her enticing curves. Below the hem of the dress, a glimpse of her slender, snow-white calves was visible. ¡°Yang Chen, what are you looking at?¡± Empress Yan snapped coldly, sensing Yang Chen¡¯s lecherous gaze. ¡°Mind your eyes!¡± Yang Chen came to his senses and smiled, ¡°Senior Empress Yan, you were able to regain a physical body thanks to me, yet you haven¡¯t even thanked me. Can¡¯t I take a couple of glances? However, Senior Empress Yan, you made the right choice by not just leaving right away!¡± Yang Chen continued. ¡°Or else! Hmph!¡± Empress Yan let out a cold snort. She had considered leaving immediately. However, this little bastard was truly vexing, having that cultivator from the Soul Cult monitor her nearby. Reluctantly, she had to come here. Empress Yan asked again, ¡°Where is Lin Yan?¡± ¡°Lin Yan?¡± Yang Chen glanced nonchalantly towards the inside of the cave. ¡°He has been taken away by disciples of the Xuantian Sect to be executed!¡± Empress Yan was stunned, her expression unnatural. ¡°Is Senior Empress Yan feeling sad?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°No, not at all!¡± Empress Yan shook her head, but the sorrow in her eyes was unmistakable. After all, she and Lin Yan had a master-disciple relationship. Empress Yan sighed deeply and said solemnly, ¡°Lin Yan brought this upon himself with his actions! However, all of this is inextricably linked to you!¡± Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Indeed, it is inextricably linked to me. I failed in my responsibility as a father!¡± ¡°Tsk!¡± Empress Yan clicked her tongue in disdain. This guy had gone so far, yet he was still taking advantage of Lin Yan. It was because of this bastard¡¯s constant harping about being Lin Yan¡¯s father that drove Lin Yan to madness. Otherwise, if Lin Yan had cultivated properly, how could he have strayed onto the demonic path? At this moment, Empress Yan suddenly felt a thieving hand on her waist. Her brows furrowed, her expression turning icy as she scolded, ¡°Yang Chen, what are you doing? Take your filthy hands off me!¡± ¡°Senior Empress Yan, have you forgotten what you promised me earlier?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice sounded by her ear, carrying a hint of heated breath that made her shudder. ¡°I ...¡± Empress Yan was taken aback. ¡°Surely Senior Empress Yan isn¡¯t going back on her word, is she?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice rang in her ear. ¡°You ... stay away from me!¡± Empress Yan said hurriedly. ¡°I will naturally keep my word!¡± ¡°Since Senior Empress Yan will keep her word, why am I being pushed away?¡± Yang Chen not only didn¡¯t move away but instead draped his arms around Empress Yan¡¯s slender waist, feeling its softness and incredible suppleness. ¡°Alas!¡± Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Junior Brother Lin Yan, it¡¯s not good to curse! Did you see me curse you? You¡¯ve received your gift, so I should send you off properly! Oh yes, let me put your mind at ease ¨C I will take good care of your mother! Oh, and you have a new younger brother named Yang Zhuo. He looks just like you!¡± ¡°You bastard, bastard! I¡¯m going to kill you, kill you!¡± Unable to get up, Lin Yan could only spew profanities. A cold smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. With a wave of his hands, Lin Yan¡¯s eyes went wide as he instantly died. The curses fell silent. ¡°Alas! To personally kill my own stepson, I actually feel a tinge of sadness!¡± Yang Chen sighed and walked out of the cave. [Ding! The host has killed Lin Yan and gained one Villainous Grand Gift Package!] Hmm? A grand gift package? Yang Chen was taken aback but immediately said, ¡°Open it!¡± [Ding! Grand Gift Package has been opened successfully; the host has obtained the 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique!] ¡°The 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned solemn. The name of this cultivation technique sounded rather domineering. Its grade shouldn¡¯t of a low grade. Yang Chen began comprehending it. A few days later, his eyes suddenly opened, a flicker of ethereal light passing through them. Yang Chen looked extremely excited. The 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique! Each form was a supreme divine ability! The cultivation method he had previously practiced was the Xuantian Sect¡¯s, Xuantian True Technique, rumored to have been created by the founding ancestor of the Xuantian Sect. It was already one of the most supreme techniques in the Northern Spiritual Realm. But compared to this 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique, it was still inferior. Yang Chen took a deep breath. Although the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique was immensely powerful and abstruse, fortunately he had villainous points to directly exchange for its comprehension. Once he had cultivated it, his combat prowess would undoubtedly soar. Just as Yang Chen was about to select a few carvings to comprehend, his gaze sharpened as he sensed fluctuations of spiritual energy in the distance. Soon after, two figures, one white and one black, landed in front of him one after the other. As the light dissipated, Yang Chen saw an elegant beauty in a Daoist robe with her hair in a bun, wielding a long sword as she coldly glared at the black figure. ¡°Wei Hu, you have such audacity!¡± The beauty¡¯s voice rang out. ¡°Killing fellow disciples is a capital offense!¡± The black figure held a large blade, its aura several grades stronger than the beauty¡¯s. ¡°Leng Yu Yan, I¡¯m giving you two choices now! Either hand over the Tri-Moonlight Flower, or die!¡± Yang Chen watched this scene unfold from within the cave. He originally didn¡¯t want to get involved, as this was simply the way of the cultivation world ¨C priceless treasures inevitably led to bloodshed and plundering. However, the system¡¯s voice left him stunned. [Ding! Detecting Providence blessed female protagonist, Leng Yu Yan!] Hmm? Female protagonist? Is a new Child of Destiny going to appear? Chapter 44 - Fellow Daoist Yang, a Modest Gentleman! Leng Yu Yan鈥檚 Favorable Impression! Chapter 44 - Fellow Daoist Yang, a Modest Gentleman! Leng Yu Yan¡¯s Favorable Impression! Chapter 44 ¡ª Fellow Daoist Yang, a Modest Gentleman! Leng Yu Yan¡¯s Favorable Impression! The beauty in the Daoist robe was named Leng Yu Yan. Gripping her long sword, she said coldly, ¡°Wei Hu, you are delusional! The Tri-Moonlight Flower is something I urgently need. If you leave now, I can pretend this never happened!¡± ¡°Humph!¡± Wei Hu was a burly middle-aged man. Hearing this, his face was full of disdain. ¡°Your nephew is nothing but trash! Using the Tri-Moonlight Flower on him would be a waste, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Leng Yu Yan¡¯s almond-shaped eyes instantly turned frosty. ¡°It seems you¡¯re not willing to hand it over!¡± Wei Hu held his long blade horizontally before him, his domineering aura causing sword qi to surge forth. ¡°It¡¯s just as well, Leng Yu Yan, you are the number one beauty of the Qing Ling Sect. Today, I¡¯ll cripple you, take the Tri-Moonlight Flower, and enjoy the taste of this famed beauty of yours!¡± Wei Hu slashed out with his sword, sending a dozens-of-zhang-long sword qi filled with killing intent towards Leng Yu Yan. Leng Yu Yan barely managed to block it but was forced back dozens of zhang, a trickle of fresh blood oozing from the corner of her mouth. Just one move and she was injured. ¡°Let¡¯s see how many of my moves you can withstand!¡± Wei Hu¡¯s sword light flashed through the air. Leng Yu Yan could only desperately deflect his attacks. After over ten exchanges, Wei Hu¡¯s sword struck Leng Yu Yan. Although she blocked it with her own sword, she was still sent flying away, spitting out a mouthful of blood as her aura instantly weakened. ¡°Haha, the number one beauty is nothing but a fragile vase, unable to withstand a single blow. Let me cripple you first before thoroughly enjoying you!¡± A cruel expression appeared on Wei Hu¡¯s face as his sword qi pierced towards Leng Yu Yan¡¯s abdomen, aiming to shatter the Golden Core in dantian and cripple her cultivation. Leng Yu Yan closed her eyes in despair, having lost the ability to evade. But at that moment, a gigantic handprint descended from the sky, slapping directly towards Wei Hu. ¡°Ah, who dares?!¡± Wei Hu roared furiously, raising his sword. However, he was only at the peak of the Golden Core realm, while Yang Chen was at the Nascent Soul realm. BANG! The true qi handprint struck down heavily, forcing Wei Hu to kneel on one knee. ¡°Which bigshot is this? Who dares to meddle in the affairs of my Qing Ling Sect?¡± Wei Hu stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. But he showed no fear, only bellowing as his ferocious gaze swept the area. Yang Chen slowly walked out from the mountain cave. He had heard of the Qing Ling Sect before ¨C a cultivation force near the Lixiang Kingdom. The strongest within the sect were said to be at the early Nascent Soul realm, making it a major cultivation power. Seeing Yang Chen stride forth from the void, Wei Hu¡¯s expression froze. ¡°A Nascent Soul cultivator!¡± ¡°This senior, I am Wei Hu, a Fifth Elder of the Qing Ling Sect, handling an internal sect matter. Please do not interfere!¡± ¡°Heh!¡± Yang Chen laughed. ¡°A mere Golden Core dares to address me as ¡®this senior¡¯?¡± He had reached the Nascent Soul realm yet had never referred to himself with such arrogance. For this Golden Core cultivator to address him as ¡®this senior¡¯ with such a haughty tone in his presence was truly courting death. She then removed her robe completely. Instantly, an endless spring of beauty was revealed within the cave. However, Leng Yu Yan moved extremely quickly, changing into a new Daoist robe in the blink of an eye. Throughout this process, Yang Chen did not turn back to sneak a peek. Only when he heard Leng Yu Yan¡¯s approaching footsteps did he turn around. ¡°Fellow Daoist Leng, have you changed?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for the spirit medicine, Fellow Daoist Yang. It is highly effective ¨C I can already feel my sword wound healing rapidly!¡± Leng Yu Yan said in a soft voice. But Yang Chen noticed a hint of a blush on her slender neck. This woman was feeling shy. ¡°Fellow Daoist Leng, I am an old acquaintance of the Sect Master of the Qing Ling Sect and wish to pay a visit. May I trouble you for an introduction?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Ah?!¡± Leng Yu Yan was taken aback. After all, Yang Chen had just severed Wei Hu¡¯s arm. Going to the Qing Ling Sect now seemed like walking into a trap. However, he did say he knew the Sect Master. If the Sect Master vouched for him, even the Paramount Elder likely wouldn¡¯t dare make a move against Fellow Daoist Yang, who was also a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if the Paramount Elder acted, he alone would find it difficult to detain Fellow Daoist Yang. Moreover, she felt that her encounter with Yang Chen was fateful. It would be a pity for them to part ways so abruptly. Thus, she agreed. ¡°Very well, Fellow Daoist Yang, let us return together! This will also allow me to seek some cultivation advice from you!¡± ¡°Haha, good!¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. Leng Yu Yan stole a glance at him with her beautiful eyes, her fair cheeks reddening slightly. This Fellow Daoist Yang had such a sunny, open demeanor. And he was rather handsome too. [Ding! Through a series of performances, the host has caused Leng Yu Yan to develop a favorable impression, plundering 200 points of Providence Luck from the Child of Destiny Ye Yun. The host gains 200 VPs!] Hmm? Yang Chen was stunned. Leng Yu Yan had developed a favorable impression of him? Plundering 200 points of Providence Luck from the Child of Destiny? Was this the starting again? Kek. Chapter 45 - Protagonist of a "Strongest Reincarnation" genre? My aunt is mine and mine alone! Chapter 45 - Protagonist of a "Strongest Reincarnation" genre? My aunt is mine and mine alone! Chapter 45 ¨C Protagonist of a ¡°Strongest Reincarnation¡± genre? My aunt is mine and mine alone! Although the Qing Ling Sect¡¯s strength was far from that of the Xuantian Sect, it was still a cultivating force with several Nascent Soul realm cultivators. The sect was quite magnificent. From afar, dozens of mountain peaks were dotted with palaces and pavilions. Spiritual energy surrounded the mountain like clouds, resembling a celestial paradise. Leng Yu Yan brought Yang Chen to one of the peaks. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yang, this is Mingyue Peak where I cultivate. Just now, a disciple reported that the sect master has gone out and won¡¯t return for a few days. If you don¡¯t mind, you can stay here with me for a few days.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Yang Chen readily agreed. ¡°The scenery on your Mingyue Peak is pleasant, Fellow Daoist Leng. I¡¯d love to appreciate it, why would I mind?¡± Yang Chen looked around at the surroundings. Leng Yu Yan began to introduce them to him. The two had chatted a lot on the way and were now conversing merrily. Yang Chen could see that Leng Yu Yan was probably an ice beauty who rarely smiled or spoke casually. But now, when talking to him, she would frequently cover her mouth with a light laugh, exquisitely beautiful. [Ding! The host had a pleasant conversation with the female lead, Leng Yuyan. Leng Yuyan¡¯s affection for the host has deepened. Plundering 200 points of Providence Luck from the Protagonist Ye Yun. The host has been awarded 200 VPs!¡± Hmm? Another 200 points. These villain points really do come easily. But why can I only see the plundered Providence Luck, and not the appearance of the protagonist? Yang Chen was wondering when a young man in a grey robe, carrying a basket of medicinal herbs, slowly walked up from the mountain trail. ¡°Yun¡¯er!¡± Seeing the young man, Leng Yu Yan called out to him and waved. Yang Chen also looked over. This should be the protagonist, Ye Yun. Only at the Third stage of the Qi Refining realm though. Yet, his bearing was extraordinary. Even when meeting Yang Chen¡¯s gaze as a Nascent Soul realm cultivator, he didn¡¯t seem to falter at all. Good fellow, worthy of being the Son of Destiny.Ree?ad latest novels at novelhall.com Yang Chen could tell that Ye Yun was also staring at him intently, with a hint of hostility in his eyes. Well, that¡¯s understandable. After all, the beautiful Leng Yu Yan beside him was the destined female lead. While Ye Yun was the destined male lead. He must see Leng Yu Yan as his exclusive love interest, not allowing any other man to approach her! Ye Yun approached, and Leng Yu Yan introduced him: ¡°Fellow Daoist Yang, this is Ye Yun, my nephew.¡± ¡°Your nephew?¡± Yang Chen was surprised. Leng Yu Yan then explained, ¡°Yun¡¯er¡¯s mother was my older sister who passed away when he was young. He has been by my side, his little aunt, growing up since then. I went to pick the Tri-Moonlight Flower this time to improve his physical constitution.¡± ¡°I see!¡± Yang Chen nodded and looked at Ye Yun with a smile. ¡°An itinerant cultivator?¡± Leng Yu Yan was surprised. She had thought Yang Chen was from a prestigious sect, as Nascent Soul realm cultivators at such a young age were usually nurtured by top-tier sects with Soul Transformation cultivators. However, if he was an unconstrained itinerant cultivator, that was even better. Leng Yu Yan breathed a sigh of relief. If Yang Chen was from a prestigious sect as a Nascent Soul realm elder, referring to each other as ¡°Fellow Daoists¡± and conversing so intimately would be somewhat inappropriate due to the status disparity. But as itinerant cultivators, they could interact freely without any reservations. This fortuitous connection could then be maintained. A few more smiles graced Leng Yu Yan¡¯s exquisite face, leaving one entranced. Meanwhile, in the room, Ye Yun stood by the window, his gaze heavy as he looked at them. ¡°Damn it! Where did this Nascent Soul realm cultivator crawl out from? Little Aunt rarely smiles, even when showing me care. But why is she all smitten when facing him?¡± Ye Yun¡¯s face was filled with rage and jealousy. His current soul was a fusion of his previous self¡¯s soul, emotions, and memories, more like an amalgamation of two souls. Towards his little aunt, he harbored an almost obsessive sense of possession stemming from the depths of his soul. Moreover, in his previous life as a Void Refinement realm cultivator, he was always alone, and had never experienced such care amidst the constant treachery and betrayals. Reborn in this life, though only two months had passed, he had felt the heartfelt concern and love from his beautiful little aunt. So his little aunt could only belong to him! He would never allow his little aunt to interact with another man like this! In the Qing Ling Sect, any man who dared to have designs on his little aunt would be his future target for slaughter! Ye Yun clenched his fists tightly. ¡°If only my cultivation base hadn¡¯t yet recovered, I would slay you right now! Hmph, a mere Nascent Soul realm cultivator, yet you dare to covet what is mine! No, I must restore my cultivation as soon as possible! Little Aunt¡¯s behavior clearly shows she has developed feelings for that man. I absolutely cannot lose Little Aunt!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s eyes now held a deep, chilling look, vastly different from before. He took out all the medicinal ingredients and began refining pills. This body¡¯s aptitude was too poor. After over a decade of cultivation, he had only reached the Third stage of the Qi Refining realm. No wonder others called him a trash. But just wait. Nothing can obstruct me. With these ingredients and my pill refinement skills, I can reach the Foundation Establishment realm. Once I establish my foundation, I can start utilizing a portion of my soul power. At that time, this Yang Chen ... Dammit, I will refine him into a human pill to vent my resentment! Otherwise, it will be difficult to quell the rage in my heart! Chapter 46 - One Step Closer to Becoming Your Uncle! Heart Racing! Chapter 46 - One Step Closer to Becoming Your Uncle! Heart Racing! Chapter 46 ¡ª One Step Closer to Becoming Your Uncle! Heart Racing! In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen had already been living on Mingyue Peak for three days. During these three days, his relationship with Leng Yu Yan had grown even closer. At night, on the summit of Mingyue Peak, a bright full moon could be seen hanging in the sky like a golden disc. The descending golden rays poured down, covering the top of the peak with a golden hue. Under this moonlight, Leng Yu Yan¡¯s beautiful face appeared even more dazzling. Standing at the summit, her Daoist robe fluttering in the breeze. The loose robe clung to her delicate body. Her graceful curves were fully revealed. Combined with her flowing black hair and peerless beauty. At this moment, Leng Yu Yan looked like an immortal goddess. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but stare in a daze. ¡°Yang, fellow Daoist Yang!¡± Leng Yu Yan noticed Yang Chen¡¯s gaze and softly chided. Yang Chen immediately snapped back to reality, smiling sheepishly: ¡°Sorry, sorry! To be honest, fellow Daoist Leng, you are the most stunning woman I¡¯ve ever seen, so I lost my composure for a moment. Please forgive me!¡± Leng Yu Yan was startled by his words, her cheeks flushing slightly. Fellow Daoist Yang actually praised my beauty. The most stunning woman he has ever seen. This? Leng Yu Yan felt her heart racing inexplicably. If it were someone else praising her beauty. She would certainly greet them with her sword. Because she saw it as a form of harassment. But hearing it from Yang Chen made her feel a bit embarrassed. Her heart, which had been sealed for over a hundred years, began to stir violently. Does fellow Daoist Yang really think I am that beautiful? [Ding, the host praised Leng Yu Yan¡¯s beauty, Leng Yu Yan¡¯s favorability towards the host increased, plundering the protagonist, Ye Yun¡¯s Providence Luck by 200 points. The host has gained 200 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice rang out. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. It seemed his earlier impulsive act not only didn¡¯t anger Leng Yu Yan but also increased her favourability towards him. Heh heh. This woman seems to have truly fallen for me. Ye Yun, oh Ye Yun. I¡¯ve gotten one step closer to becoming your uncle! Yang Chen looked at the full moon in the sky and softly said: ¡°Fellow Daoist Leng, the moon so full tonight, it must be the Mid-Autumn Festival today!¡± ¡°Mid-Autumn?¡± Leng Yu Yan was taken aback and snapped back to reality. She extended her jade-like fingers to calculate and then said: ¡°It indeed is the Mid-Autumn Festival, 15th of August!¡± In the cultivation world, the Mid-Autumn Festival was mainly significant to mortals and some Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators. For Golden Core cultivators, whose lifespans greatly extended to over five hundred years. They had long become indifferent to festivals. Their only concern was cultivating to reach the Nascent Soul realm. Leng Yu Yan had not celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival for decades since entering the Golden Core realm. However, the sect did distribute some mooncakes each year. These mooncakes were made from spiritual herbs. They were tributes from weaker cultivation sects and families nearby to the Qingling Sect. Thinking of this, Leng Yu Yan said: ¡°Fellow Daoist Yang, I happen to have some mooncakes here. Why don¡¯t we eat them while enjoying the moon?¡± ¡°Sure! That¡¯s exactly what I was thinking!¡± Yang Chen readily agreed. At this moment. Inside a room, Ye Yun had just finished cultivating. Leng Yu Yan blushed when she thought of the scenes in her dream. ¡°Could it be ... is my heart racing ... is that what I¡¯m feeling? Before, my sister went to great lengths to marry my brother-in-law, and later even died with him without hesitation! All these years, I have always regarded love between men and women as poison, and didn¡¯t allow my disciples to fall in love! Thinking about it now, it seems I was wrong! This feeling .... is so wonderful!¡± Leng Yu Yan¡¯s cheeks were flushed with a trace of intoxication and shyness. ¡°Last night we had a great conversation, I wonder if fellow Daoist Yang is up yet! We¡¯ve only known each other for a few days, would fellow Daoist Yang think I am too frivolous?¡± After being excited, Leng Yu Yan began to feel anxious. After a while, she got up and put on a loose Daoist robe. Usually, she would go out directly in her after dressing. But now, she couldn¡¯t help but check herself in the mirror. Then she frowned. This outfit is too loose. In this loose robe, I¡¯m no different from male cultivators. Yesterday, fellow Daoist Yang praised me, saying I was the most stunning person he had seen. Then, why don¡¯t I ...? Leng Yu Yan had a bold idea. Then, she took out a long dress. Outside. Yang Chen had gotten up early. He happened to run into Ye Yun returning with a basket of herbs. ¡°Yun¡¯er, you¡¯re back!¡± Yang Chen approached with a smile. A flash of killing intent appeared in Ye Yun¡¯s eyes. Damn it, ¡°Yun¡¯er¡±, ¡°Yun¡¯er¡±, you dare call me that!? You¡¯re courting death! Hmph! Ye Yun just snorted coldly, not intending to talk to him. He had now reached the Seventh stage of the Qi Refinement realm. It wouldn¡¯t be long before he reached Foundation Establishment realm. By then, it would be this bastard¡¯s end. Now he felt he couldn¡¯t leave. If he left, where would he find a Nascent Soul Human Pill! Ye Yun was about to walk away, but at that moment Leng Yu Yan stepped out of her room. Dressed in a long gown, her graceful figure was on full display. The gown accentuated her slender waist and long legs. Her usually plain face was now adorned with delicate makeup. Her long black hair was styled into a bun, revealing her slender, fair neck. Leng Yu Yan, at this moment, looked even more stunning and exuded a mature charm. ¡°Auntie, you!¡± Ye Yun was stunned. He stared straight at his aunt. Though he had seen many beauties in his past life as a Void Refinement realm cultivator. His aunt¡¯s beauty far surpassed them. Moreover, this was the first time he had seen her dressed like this. She looked so ethereal, not like someone from the mortal world. Ye Yun was about to praise his aunt. But Leng Yu Yan walked right past him, seemingly ignoring him. With light steps, she approached Yang Chen and shyly asked: ¡°Fellow Daoist Yang, we¡¯re going to visit the Sect Master together. Do you think this outfit is appropriate?¡± Chapter 47 - Yang Chen is Not a Good Person! A Couple Like Celestial Beings! Chapter 47 ¡ª Yang Chen is Not a Good Person! A Couple Like Celestial Beings! Leng Yu Yan had a shy blush on her fair cheeks, emanating a charming and alluring demeanor. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard.Updated chapters at novelhall.com This woman was indeed excessively beautiful. No wonder the protagonist was infatuated with her. ¡°How could it be! Fellow Daoist Leng, your attire suits you perfectly, like a celestial maiden descended to the mortal realm! Standing beside you, I feel unworthy!¡± Yang Chen complimented her. ¡°Ah, Fellow Daoist Yang, you¡¯re teasing me again!¡± Leng Yu Yan replied with feigned reproach, but her eyes revealed undisguised delight, clearly savoring Yang Chen¡¯s praise. ¡®Fellow Daoist Yang finds me very beautiful. It seems I chose the right outfit.¡¯ Watching the flirtatious interactions between the two, Ye Yun on the side was furious, his eyes brimming with killing intent. ¡®Bastard! It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen Little Aunt in a dress, so breathtakingly gorgeous. But she¡¯s not dressed up for me, but for that bastard!¡¯ ¡°Little Aunt!¡± Ye Yun could no longer hold back, letting out a deep bellow. ¡°Hmm? Yun¡¯er? Did you go pick herbs again?¡± Leng Yu Yan turned, as if just noticing him. ¡°I told you not to go herb-picking yourself. Just tell me if you need any ingredients!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s heart burned with more anger. ¡®Little Aunt didn¡¯t even notice me before!¡¯ Damn it! ¡°Little Aunt, I have something to discuss with you!¡± Ye Yun said gravely. ¡°What is it? Go ahead, Yun¡¯er!¡± ¡°Little Aunt, there¡¯s an outsider present, let¡¯s talk in my room!¡± Ye Yun gave Yang Chen an unfriendly look. ¡°Ai, this child!¡± Leng Yu Yan¡¯s brows creased slightly. ¡®He really doesn¡¯t know how to speak properly.¡¯ But she still gave Yang Chen an apologetic glance before following Ye Yun into the room. Inside, Ye Yun said solemnly, ¡°Little Aunt, stay away from that Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Leng Yu Yan frowned. ¡°Yun¡¯er, why do you say that?¡± ¡°That Yang Chen is not a good person!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s voice deepened. ¡°I can tell at a glance that he¡¯s a hypocrite who deceives women, a scumbag! Little Aunt, you may have cultivated for over a century, but you haven¡¯t experienced romantic relationships. Don¡¯t let him deceive you! Otherwise, you¡¯ll regret it when it¡¯s too late!¡± Seeing him, a disciple smiled mischievously, ¡°Junior Brother Ye Yun, if Senior Yang Chen becomes our master¡¯s spouse, you¡¯ll have a Nascent Soul cultivator as an uncle! No one will dare mock you then!¡± Although Ye Yun was Leng Yu Yan¡¯s nephew, over the past decade the title ¡°trash¡± had become ingrained due to his poor cultivation. Whenever Leng Yu Yan wasn¡¯t around, these disciples would ridicule him. ¡°What did you say?¡± Ye Yun glared angrily. ¡°Courting death?¡± ¡°Heh heh, did we say anything wrong?¡± ¡°Senior Yang Chen is a Nascent Soul cultivator. If he becomes our master¡¯s spouse, our Mingyue Peak will also have a Nascent Soul realm cultivator. In the future, who would dare look down on us?¡± ¡°Exactly, Senior Yang Chen and our master are a match made in heaven, a perfect pair!¡± ¡°As your uncle, a mighty Nascent Soul cultivator, you can secretly rejoice, Ye Yun!¡± ¡°Ah! Courting death!¡± Ye Yun could no longer listen and directly threw a punch at the speaker. The other assumed Ye Yun was still at the Third stage of Qi Refining realm and casually waved it off. But Ye Yun had already reached the Eight stage of Qi Refining realm. Moreover, he was a reincarnated Void Refinement realm expert. Though only at the Eight stage of the Qi Refining realm, this strike was unblockable for anyone below the Foundation Establishment realm. Bang! The male disciple at the Ninth stage of Qi Refining realm took a direct punch, sending him flying while coughing up blood. ¡°Ye Yun, you ...!¡± Everyone was stunned. Wasn¡¯t Ye Yun a trash who had been stuck at the Third stage of Qi Refining Realm for five or six years? How could he punch a peak Ninth stage cultivator until he coughed up blood and was flung away? There were even Foundation Establishment cultivators present, yet none could discern Ye Yun¡¯s actual cultivation. Hmph! Ye Yun coldly snorted and left directly. ¡®A bunch of insignificant ants, yet they dare slander my Little Aunt! Asking for death! Tonight, I¡¯ll refine all the spirit pills and break through to Foundation Establishment. Then that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s days will be numbered!¡¯ However, Ye Yun failed to notice that at this moment, on a pavilion of Mingyue Peak, an illusory figure had been observing him the entire time. ¡°Eight stage of Qi Refining realm, you¡¯ve improved quite fast! But my master instructed me not to make a move against you for now. Otherwise, you¡¯d make such an exquisite meal! Keke!¡± Chapter 48 - Tracking the Evil Spirit! Kissing Leng Yuyan! Chapter 48 ¡ª Tracking the Evil Spirit! Kissing Leng Yuyan! Yang Chen followed Leng Yuyan to the main peak of Qingling Sect, Qingxuan Peak. As soon as they entered the Qingxuan Hall, Yang Chen felt a surge of killing intent coming at him. He looked up to see a white-haired old man glaring at him fiercely. ¡°Daoist Yang, this is bad. I didn¡¯t expect the Supreme Elder to come out of seclusion and be here with the Sect Master!¡± Leng Yuyan hurriedly sent a voice transmission to him. ¡°Don¡¯t speak; I¡¯ll handle this!¡± Yang Chen nodded. ¡°Sect Master, Leng Yuyan colluded with an outsider, intending to kill my son. Fortunately, my son escaped with his life but lost an arm. I request the Sect Master to punish Leng Yuyan severely to set an example!¡± The Supreme Elder spoke harshly upon seeing Leng Yuyan and Yang Chen. The Sect Master of Qingling Sect, a composed middle-aged man with a cultivation of the Second stage of the Nascent Soul realm, asked in a deep voice, ¡°Elder Leng, is this true?¡± Leng Yuyan quickly replied, ¡°Sect Master, it¡¯s not like that! That day, after I obtained the Tri-moonlight Flower, Wei Hu tried to snatch it. He even wanted to kill me to steal the treasure! I was no match for Wei Hu and was saved by Daoist Yang at the critical moment! As for Wei Hu losing an arm, it was because he insulted Daoist Yang. Considering his status as an elder of Qingling Sect, Daoist Yang only severed his arm. Sect Master, Wei Hu is arrogant and reckless, even disregarding Nascent Soul cultivators. He will bring disaster upon Qingling Sect sooner or later!¡± ¡°Nonsense! You¡¯re spewing lies!¡± The Supreme Elder roared angrily. ¡°You seduced my son with your beauty to get the Tri-moonlight Flower, promising to marry him. But you, a faithless woman, colluded with this brat to harm my son!¡± ¡°You, you¡¯re talking nonsense!¡± Leng Yuyan trembled with anger. She didn¡¯t expect the Supreme Elder to be so shameless. ¡°Hmph, words are useless!¡± The Supreme Elder stood up, sending a powerful palm strike towards Leng Yuyan. As a Third-stage Nascent Soul realm cultivator, his full-force attack was not something a Ninth-stage Golden Core realm cultivator like Leng Yuyan could withstand. The sudden attack left her with no time to fully defend herself. Just as the energy palm was about to hit her, she felt someone embrace her shoulder. A tall figure stood in front of her. Bang!¡ªThe surging energy blasted several Nascent Soul elders in the hall backward. ¡°You old bastard, courting death! You dare touch my person!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s cold voice was filled with killing intent, though he was inwardly delighted. What a perfect villain, giving me a chance to show off. Blue flames burst from Yang Chen¡¯s body, filling the entire hall with scorching heat. Boom! The green flames formed a giant demon¡¯s shadow wielding a stone axe, exuding a domineering aura. This was one of the forms of the Demon Stone Carving technique¡ªAxe Splitting Chaos. The giant demon, engulfed in green flames, swung its stone axe. Boom! This is an opportunity! If they could help this Holy Son of Xuantian Sect find the evil spirit, it would be a great merit for Qingling Sect. They could then establish a connection with the Holy Son, elevating their status. In the future, no neighboring sect would dare look down on Qingling Sect. Moreover, seeing the relationship between the Holy Son and Elder Leng, it seemed quite special. If Elder Leng could become the Holy Son¡¯s woman, Qingling Sect would firmly grasp this powerful ally. Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan left the hall and went to a small peak. Leng Yuyan followed quietly, her mind in turmoil. They reached a small peak. Leng Yuyan quietly followed behind, her mind in turmoil. Suddenly, Yang Chen turned around. ¡°Ah!¡± Leng Yuyan was startled and quickly said, ¡°Holy Son!¡± ¡°Daoist Leng, I prefer you to call me Daoist Yang.¡± ¡°Daoist Yang? I dare not!¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s expression turned somber. She wanted to continue addressing him as Daoist Yang, but he was a Nascent Soul cultivator and the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect. The gap between them was too vast. She was merely a Golden Core Elder of an ordinary sect. How could she address the Holy Son as an equal? Suddenly, Leng Yuyan felt her palm grow warm. Yang Chen had taken her delicate hand. ¡°Daoist Yang, you¡ª¡± ¡°You see, deep down, you still prefer calling me Daoist Yang,¡± Yang Chen said with a playful smile. ¡°That¡¯s not true, I¡ªI ...¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s face flushed red, and she wanted to explain but couldn¡¯t find the words. Yang Chen spoke softly, ¡°I didn¡¯t tell you before because I was worried you¡¯d keep a deliberate distance from me. Please don¡¯t do that. It would make me very sad.¡± Leng Yuyan did not pull her hand away. She lowered her head, listening to his words, her face turning even redder. Even her neck was flushed. Yang Chen knew this was the moment. He gently pulled her into his arms. ¡°Daoist Yang, you¡ªmm, mm!¡± After a brief struggle, a pair of delicate arms wrapped around Yang Chen¡¯s neck. [Ding! The host has kissed Leng Yuyan, and she responded passionately. You have plundered 1,000 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist, Ye Yun. The host has gained 1,000 VPs!] Hmm? A thousand villain points? Not bad. This kiss is quite sweet. Chapter 49 - The Panicked Voice of Auntie! Uncle Yang Will Guide You! Chapter 49 ¡ª The Panicked Voice of Auntie! Uncle Yang Will Guide You! For a long while. Leng Yuyan leaned against Yang Chen, her head lowered, her beautiful cheeks flushed with red. She felt a tingling sensation on her lips. Her heart was filled with panic and shyness. Earlier, she had wanted to push Daoist Yang away. But she didn¡¯t know why. She actually, actually took the initiative. And this scene was exactly like the one in her dream last night. Just thinking about it made her feel embarrassed. Would Daoist Yang think she was too frivolous? ¡°Yuyan, it¡¯s getting dark. Do you want to stay in my arms forever?¡± Yang Chen felt the warmth of her body and teased with a smile. Leng Yuyan was startled. The way Daoist Yang addressed her had changed? Yuyan ... other than her own sister, no one had called her that in a long time. Leng Yuyan looked up, meeting Yang Chen¡¯s gaze. Her eyes immediately dodged as she said, ¡°Daoist Yang, I¡ª¡± ¡°Don¡¯t call me Daoist Yang anymore!¡± ¡°Ah, then what should I call you?¡± Leng Yuyan was puzzled. ¡°From now on, call me Brother Chen! It sounds more intimate that way!¡± ¡°Brother Chen ... Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan whispered softly. But her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of joy. Yuyan, Brother Chen. From now on, their relationship would change from being fellow cultivators to being a couple. At Mingyue Peak. In the room. Leng Yuyan sat beside Yang Chen, leaning on his shoulder, inhaling the masculine scent from his body. She asked softly, ¡°Brother Chen, you mentioned before that you were chasing an evil spirit?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Chen nodded, his hand caressing her soft shoulder as he spoke slowly, ¡°That evil spirit is very powerful. In life, it was likely stronger than a Soul Transformation cultivator!¡± ¡°Stronger than a Soul Transformation realm cultivator?¡± Leng Yuyan was shocked. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be at the Void Refinement realm?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Yang Chen nodded, ¡°But now it¡¯s just a spirit, with limited strength. This spirit has an unknown origin and exudes an evil aura, so I must track it down! Such an evil spirit, to regain its strength, will often possess and reincarnate, then use extreme methods to quickly enhance its power! It¡¯s a significant threat to our Northern Spiritual Realm!¡± ¡°If you have any suspicious individuals, you must tell me immediately!¡± ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry, Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded lightly. She was thinking if there were any suspicious people in the Qingling Sect recently. Suddenly, she felt a tickle on her waist. Yang Chen¡¯s mischievous hands had wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her into his arms. And those mischievous hands were roaming near her waist. Leng Yuyan¡¯s cheeks turned red instantly. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± She let out a soft moan. But she didn¡¯t break free from Yang Chen. It was already late at night. Leng Yuyan naturally knew what Yang Chen wanted to do. Although she felt it was a bit too early. But she wouldn¡¯t refuse Brother Chen¡¯s wish. After all, her heart already belonged to Brother Chen completely. She was Brother Chen¡¯s for this lifetime. But just then. An untimely voice sounded outside: Yang Chen walked over with a faint smile. ¡°Brother Chen! I can guide him myself! This child is only at the Qi Refining stage, there¡¯s no need to trouble you! You¡¯ve had a long day, you should rest!¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s face lit up with a gentle smile when she saw Yang Chen. Brother Chen offering to guide Yun¡¯er¡¯s cultivation. This showed he didn¡¯t dislike Yun¡¯er. They could get along well in the future. Hearing his aunt call Yang Chen ¡°Brother Chen¡±. And that this bastard was alone with Auntie at night. The panicked tone of his aunt earlier. In his past life, he had lived for thousands of years. He could imagine what had happened. Ah! Ye Yun¡¯s heart roared. He was trembling with rage. His face turned green. A cold light flashed in his eyes. He wanted to kill Yang Chen right now! To kill this bastard! But he held back. Although he was at the Foundation Establishment stage and could use some soul power. Killing Yang Chen, a true Nascent Soul realm cultivator, was not guaranteed. So, he had to be smart and catch him off guard. One strike to kill. He, Venerable Cangchen, never did anything he wasn¡¯t certain of. So, though filled with anger, Ye Yun clenched his fists and suppressed the urge to act. ¡°Yang Chen! Why are you in my aunt¡¯s room?¡± Though he suppressed the urge to act, his anger was clear, carrying killing intent. ¡°Yun¡¯er, don¡¯t be rude! How can you address your elders by name?¡± Leng Yuyan immediately scolded. ¡°Auntie!¡± Ye Yun felt his mind collapsing, and he shouted in a low voice: ¡°This guy clearly has bad intentions! He¡¯s not a good person! Auntie, don¡¯t be fooled by him! You¡¯ll regret it if you do!¡± Slap! A crisp sound echoed. Leng Yuyan slapped Ye Yun. ¡°Yun¡¯er, you are too impudent! How can you speak to your elders like that?¡± Leng Yuyan was angry. She had never hit her nephew before. But what he said today was outrageous. He needed to be taught a lesson. ¡°Brother Chen, Yun¡¯er is immature. Don¡¯t take it to heart!¡± Leng Yuyan turned and apologized to Yang Chen. Yang Chen watched all this, a playful gleam in his eyes. He decided to add fuel to the fire for this protagonist, Ye Yun. He lifted his arm and embraced Leng Yuyan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Yuyan! Yun¡¯er is young and might have some misunderstandings about me! But we are a family now. I believe that with time, he will change his view of me! And you, don¡¯t hit Yun¡¯er again in the future!¡± Chapter 50 - Happiness is Brother Chen! Ye Yun Summons an Netherworld Asura! Chapter 50 ¡ª Happiness is Brother Chen! Ye Yun Summons an Netherworld Asura! Seeing Yang Chen embrace his little aunt, Ye Yun could no longer suppress his raging fury. Damn bastard! ¡°Yang Chen, take your filthy paws off her!¡± Ye Yun bellowed, his voice laced with an oppressive soul force that startled Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan. Yang Chen remained unfazed, having expected this. After all, Ye Yun was a reborn Void Refinement realm cultivator. It was natural for him to unleash soul force when enraged. However, Leng Yuyan¡¯s brows furrowed as confusion and surprise filled her beautiful eyes. ¡°Yun¡¯er, you ...¡± That powerful soul fluctuation, though fleeting, was clearly perceived by her, a Ninth stage Golden Core cultivator. But how could Yun¡¯er, at merely the Third stage of the Qi Refining realm, emanate such potent soul force? Could she have sensed it wrongly? Yang Chen noticed Leng Yuyan¡¯s bafflement but didn¡¯t deliberately link Ye Yun to any sinister soul possession, as it wasn¡¯t time to reveal his reincarnation yet. After all, he had only plundered 2,000 luck points from Ye Yun so far, far from enough considering over 10,000 points remained. ¡°Yun¡¯er, are you worried I¡¯ll mistreat your little aunt in the future?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll cherish her for the rest of my life.¡± He solemnly raised three fingers towards the sky. ¡°I can swear by the heavens!¡± However, his actions only deepened Ye Yun¡¯s resentment. Bastard!Ree?ad latest novels at novelhall.combracing my aunt right before me, even swearing to love her, you¡¯re truly courting death! My little aunt can only belong to me, Ye Yun! Anyone who dares covet her will meet a dead end! Sensing the sincerity in Yang Chen¡¯s words, Leng Yuyan¡¯s cheeks reddened as she was deeply moved. Her earlier doubts were temporarily set aside. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m warning you, you¡¯d better stay away from my little aunt!¡± Ye Yun coldly warned with killing intent lacing his voice after some distance. ¡°Leave Mingyue Peak immediately, or you may not get another chance to regret this!¡± ¡°Yun¡¯er, why would you say that? Your little aunt and I love each other! As her nephew, you should wish for your little aunt¡¯s happiness! Also, Yun¡¯er, your little aunt has told you many times not to address me so casually by name. I am still your elder after all!¡± ¡°You¡¯re truly courting death!¡± Killing intent flared in Ye Yun¡¯s eyes as he glared fiercely at Yang Chen before turning to leave. [Ding, the host and Leng Yuyan confirmed their relationship amidst sweet intimacy, Ye Yun who has witnessed it has suffered mental damage. Plundering 1000 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist, Ye Yun. The host has gained 1000 VPs!] A teasing smile played on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Another 1000 Villainous Points obtained; this was quite profitable. Pursuing the protagonist¡¯s aunt while harvesting his providence luck, keke! At this moment, Ye Yun returned to his room. ¡°Damned bastard! I¡¯ll kill you tonight!¡± He could no longer suppress his rage, roaring out loud. His aunt¡¯s relationship with that bastard had already reached this stage. If he hadn¡¯t gone to find her today, his little aunt would have inevitably fallen into that bastard¡¯s clutches tonight, becoming completely his. This could not be delayed any further. That bastard had to die tonight, or who knows when his little aunt would be completely possessed by him. By then, he would have nowhere to shed his tears. ¡°I¡¯ve already recovered my Foundation Establishment cultivation and can wield a portion of my soul power! That bastard is undoubtedly overconfident and unprepared. If I strike without warning, I can definitely land a fatal blow!¡± Ye Yun murmured to himself. When night fell, he sat cross-legged on the ground. A wisp of spectral light emerged from his body ¨C the soul force he had summoned. Having just reached Foundation Establishment, he could wield soul power equivalent to a Nascent Soul realm cultivator. Ye Yun chanted incantations while continuously tracing profound runes in the air with his hands. The hazy spectral form gradually solidified, until it manifested as a Netherworld Asura holding a steel fork, mouth brimming with fangs and emanating thick deathly aura. This was a soul art he had cultivated, able to condense a portion of his soul force into a Netherworld Asura ¨C a deadly force against cultivators¡¯ souls, a veritable soul slaying technique! ¡°Go, Netherworld Asura, extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s soul!¡± As Ye Yun¡¯s words fell, the Asura¡¯s spectral form vanished from the room. Chapter 51 - Failed Assassination and Suffering Heavy Damage! Overestimated Ye Yun! Chapter 51 ¡ª Failed Assassination and Suffering Heavy Damage! Overestimated Ye Yun! In Yang Chen¡¯s room. Yan Jiu knelt on one knee on the ground. ¡°Master, I sense a soul fluctuation! It should be at the initial stage of the Nascent Soul realm!¡± ¡°Initial Nascent Soul realm?¡± A hint of amusement flashed across Yang Chen¡¯s face. He came back tonight to give Ye Yun an opportunity to strike. After all, the young lady Leng Yuyan was his beloved forbidden fruit in his heart. Today, he and Leng Yuyan had almost gone all the way. So Ye Yun had to take action against him tonight. Yang Chen was eager to see the true potential of a reincarnated Void Refinement cultivator. Therefore, to be on the safer side, he called Yan Jiu over in advance. But unexpectedly, his opponent was only at the initial Nascent Soul realm. Is this Ye Yun¡¯s current strength? Seems a bit weak. ¡°Master, shall I go and deal with him directly? If I devour this delicious soul, I can reach the Tenth stage of the Nascent Soul realm, or might even break through to the Soul Transformation realm! After which, I can also become a more capable helper to you, master! I can serve you better!¡± Yan Jiu¡¯s withered face had an ingratiating look. But Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t move against him for now, I¡¯m keeping him for another purpose! However, you can have a little snack today!¡± ¡°Snack?¡± Yan Jiu didn¡¯t understand. At this moment, a murderous aura surged into the room. A blue-faced, fanged Asura, holding a steel fork, appeared and stabbed directly at Yang Chen. ¡°Die!¡± The voice was shrill and hoarse, like a grim reaper from hell. This was a soul attack technique. It bypassed the cultivator¡¯s physical body and went straight for the soul. Although Nascent Soul cultivators could start using their soul power, they weren¡¯t proficient in it. Usually, true cultivation of soul techniques began only in the late Nascent Soul realm. So, if Yang Chen was truly just an ordinary First Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he might not be able to dodge this strike. But he wasn¡¯t ordinary. ¡°Humph! A mere illusory soul projection dares to offend my master!¡± Yan Jiu stood in front, slapping out a palm that sent the Netherworld Asura flying away. A avaricious smile appeared on Yan Jiu¡¯s face. ... [Ding, Ye Yun used a soul secret art to assassinate the host and has failed. He has received a backlash and his soul has been injured. Host has plundered 500 points of Providence Luck from the Protagonist, Ye Yun. The host has gained 500 VPs!] Another 500 VPs gained. However, when Ye Yun had caught him and Leng Yuyan being intimate, he was rewarded with a 1000 points of the brat¡¯s Providence Luck. Now, even with his failed assassination and soul injury, he only took about 500 points from him. This showed the importance of the Leng Yuyan to Ye Yun. I still need to keep going. The next day. Even before Yang Chen woke up, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Brother Chen, are you awake?¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s elegant voice came through. Yang Chen got up and went out. In the small courtyard, Leng Yuyan placed a lunch box on the stone table. ¡°Brother Chen, I woke up early today and saw the osmanthus flowers in full bloom, so I made some osmanthus cakes, have a taste!¡± Saying that, Leng Yuyan opened the lunch box. Taking out two plates of osmanthus cakes. A sweet fragrance wafted over. Yang Chen took a bite to taste. ¡°Mm, it¡¯s tastes so good!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s praise, Leng Yuyan¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with delight. ¡°As long as Brother Chen likes it! I¡¯ll make them every day from now on!¡± ¡°Every day?¡± The corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up into a smile. Then he sat beside her, pulling her into his embrace. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan let out a coquettish cry, but showed no resistance. ¡°Don¡¯t take Yun¡¯er¡¯s words from last night too seriously! Yun¡¯er is just a child who has lived with me for too long, and is a bit reluctant to leave me! But I¡¯ll persuade him!¡± Leng Yuyan said softly in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. Yang Chen smiled: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yun¡¯er is your nephew, which makes him my nephew too! I won¡¯t take him too seriously!¡± ¡°Mm, Brother Chen, you¡¯re so good!¡± Leng Yuyan cooed softly. Yang Chen looked at her exquisite face, her crystal-like red lips. She had clearly put on careful makeup today. Truly a woman who was a pleasure to look at. Swallowing the osmanthus cake in his mouth, he leaned down to kiss her. ¡°Mmph, mmph!¡± Leng Yuyan struggled slightly before wrapping her arms around his neck, melting into his embrace. Chapter 52 - Caught Kissing by Yun鈥檈r! Ye Yun鈥檚 Opportunity! Chapter 52 ¡ª Caught Kissing by Yun¡¯er! Ye Yun¡¯s Opportunity! At this moment, Ye Yun was walking up from the mountain trail, carrying a basket of herbs on his back. Last night, although he was injured, it was more of a spiritual wound than physical. His body was mostly fine. On Mingyue Peak there were many herb gardens and unexplored ancient forests. Moreover, due to the scarcity of disciples, one could often discover precious spirit herbs in those gardens and forests. Ye Yun had a fruitful trip down the mountain today, gathering quite a few spirit herbs. ¡°With these spirit herbs, I can improve my cultivation to the Fourth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm! However, I still can¡¯t make a move against Yang Chen. That bastard was able to silently eliminate the sacrificed Netherworld Asura I summoned, so he must have special means! Dammit, how vexing! If I had retained even one-tenth of my full power, I could have directly killed that bastard Yang Chen!¡± Ye Yun thought resentfully as he arrived at Leng Yuyan¡¯s courtyard. During this period, he had decided to keep a close watch on his little aunt, absolutely not giving Yang Chen any opportunities. He would wait until recovering his Foundation Establishment cultivation before finding a way to kill that bastard. ¡°Little Aunt! Little Aunt?!¡± Ye Yun called out a few times, but no one responded. ¡°Damn it! Little Aunt is not here! Don¡¯t tell me she went to see Yang Chen again? Not good!¡± A look of panic flashed across Ye Yun¡¯s face as he hurried towards Yang Chen¡¯s residence. Arriving at the courtyard gate, Ye Yun barged right in. His face instantly turned green at the sight before him. ¡°You bastard!¡± Ye Yun gritted his teeth so hard they almost shattered. Although his little aunt got up in a fluster, just moments ago, they were kissing. Damn it! Moreover, that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s claws were even on her collarbone area. Damn it. Damn it. That despicable bastard! Killing intent filled Ye Yun¡¯s eyes as raging hatred consumed him. He wanted to charge forward and butcher Yang Chen into a thousand pieces. But currently, he was powerless against Yang Chen. All he could do was seethe inwardly with fury. ¡°Yun¡¯er, why didn¡¯t you knock before entering?¡± Leng Yuyan rebuked him. Then she hurriedly turned to adjust her rumpled long dress, her cheeks flushed red. Unable to help herself, she glared at Yang Chen, ¡°Brother Chen, this is all your fault for insisting on doing it in the courtyard! Now Yun¡¯er has seen us!¡± A teasing smile played on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. What an accident. Yun¡¯er caught them again. Now, Yun¡¯er must be furious. After all, just now, he had ... Lost in thought, Yang Chen touched his nose, still lingering with a fragrant scent. He couldn¡¯t tell if it was the aroma of osmanthus or Leng Yuyan¡¯s own fragrance. Seeing this action, killing intent flared in Ye Yun¡¯s eyes as his entire body trembled with rage. [Ding, Ye Yun stumbled upon the host kissing the female lead Leng Yuyan, severely damaging his mental state. Plundering 1000 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist Ye Yun. The host has gained 1000 VPs!] Another 1000 villain points obtained; Yang Chen mused that this was quite a profitable venture. In the sky, Yang Chen telepathically instructed Yan Jiu, ¡°Yan Jiu, follow Ye Yun!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Behind Yang Chen, faint black shadows hovered above Mingyue Peak. This celestial opportunity belonged to the protagonist, Ye Yun, so he would undoubtedly be the fastest to locate it. Heh heh. Let Yan Jiu trail him. Allow this Son of Destiny be the treasure-hunting rat for his uncle-to-be! Over five hundred li away from the Qinglin Sect was a vast primordial mountain range. The purple qi in the sky seemed to emanate from here. However, the celestial treasure¡¯s precise location still needed careful exploration. Leng Yuyan was very interested, taking out a compass and infusing it with spiritual energy to search for the treasure¡¯s location. But Yang Chen was sensing Yan Jiu¡¯s movements instead. With the Soul Attaching Mother Larva Pill, as long as the distance didn¡¯t exceed ten thousand li, he could sense Yan Jiu¡¯s precise location. Yan Jiu was following Ye Yun, whose position kept changing. After a few hours, Yan Jiu¡¯s location became stationary. It seems Yun¡¯er has found it! Keke! What a good boy! Yang Chen inwardly laughed. ¡°Yuyan, come with me, I sense an anomaly!¡± Yang Chen took Leng Yuyan¡¯s jade-like hand and soared into the sky. At this moment, beneath a mountain peak, Ye Yun was in a standoff with a few young cultivators. ¡°Ye Yun, you¡¯re merely at the Qi Refining realm, yet you dare come here? I really admire your courage!¡± ¡°This primordial ancient forest is filled with vicious beasts that could easily take your life!¡± The few young cultivators were at the Foundation Establishment realm, not taking Ye Yun seriously at all. They had stumbled upon this place by chance, unexpectedly discovering a mountain cave emitting a brilliant glow ¨C the celestial treasure must be inside. As Foundation Establishment disciples, they naturally didn¡¯t covet the treasure themselves and had already reported it to their master. However, Ye Yun¡¯s presence here was rather unsightly. ¡°Senior Brother, Ye Yun¡¯s aunt is at the Ninth Stage of the Golden Core realm. If he informs her, she might seize it before us!¡± ¡°Should we kill this brat to prevent the news from leaking out?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a waste anyway, it wouldn¡¯t be strange for him to die in this primordial ancient forest!¡± One of the three at the Tenth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm shook his head. ¡°No, we can¡¯t!¡± ¡°I heard from our master that Ye Yun¡¯s aunt, Elder Leng, is the woman of an important figure! Even our master can¡¯t afford to offend that important person! Rumor has it that the death of our former Supreme Elder was related to that important figure. If we kill Ye Yun, we might invite unnecessary trouble!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The other two disciples became interested upon hearing this, though not about the former Supreme Elder¡¯s death. They were more intrigued by Ye Yun¡¯s aunt, the beautiful Leng Yuyan. ¡°So Elder Leng has a spouse? What a pity!¡± ¡°Elder Leng has always been my dream lover!¡± ¡°Alas!¡± The Foundation Establishment disciples lamented. As the number one beauty of the Qinglin Sect, which male cultivator didn¡¯t secretly admire the gorgeous Leng Yuyan? At this point, a Late stage Foundation Establishment realm disciple waved at Ye Yun dismissively, ¡°Ye Yun, you should leave this place quickly! Out of respect for your uncle-to-be, we won¡¯t kill you!¡± ¡°Hurry up and scram!¡± Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Ye Yun looked at the few people in front of him, his eyes filled with killing intent, and he gritted his teeth, saying: ¡°Bastards! All of you will die!¡± ¡°Oh?¡±Updated chapters at novelhall.com ¡°We will all die?¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Several Foundation Establishment disciples laughed. ¡°Ye Yun, you really don¡¯t know your place!¡± ¡°A piece of trash at the Third stage of Qi Refining, if your aunt wasn¡¯t a sect elder, you would have been kicked down the mountain long ago!¡± ¡°Who gave you the confidence to say this?¡± ¡°Do you think having a powerful uncle means you can disregard us, the senior brothers at the Foundation Establishment realm?¡± ¡°Ah, you bastards, courting death!¡± They kept mentioning his uncle, each word like salt on Ye Yun¡¯s wounds. Ye Yun couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. True qi surged from his body. He, the Venerable Cangchen, a great master at the Void Refinement realm. An existence standing at the pinnacle of heaven and earth. Yet he was humiliated by a few Foundation Establishment ants. Hateful, hateful! Today, I must go on a killing spree! ¡°This aura!¡± ¡°Ye Yun, when did you reach Foundation Establishment realm?¡± Feeling the aura emanating from Ye Yun, the few Foundation Establishment disciples were shocked. A few months ago, at the Qingling Sect¡¯s young disciples¡¯ competition, Ye Yun was still a well-known Third-stage Qi Refining trash, disgracing his aunt. Now, he had reached Foundation Establishment realm! This cultivation speed was terrifying! ¡°Having a good uncle is really beneficial!¡± ¡°This must be his uncle helping him improve his cultivation!¡± ¡°Sigh, if Elder Leng were my aunt, that would be great. So beautiful, and so good to her nephew, even finding a powerful figure as a Dao companion to help her nephew!¡± ¡°Damn bastard! Die!¡± Ye Yun roared. True qi surged from his body, condensing into a pitch-black blade light. The blade light slashed horizontally. Splurt! The disciple at the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the front was directly cut in half by a single slash. Blood sprayed out, splashing on two faces. ¡°Wha¡ª what!?¡± This scene stunned the other two Foundation Establishment disciples. One slash killed a late-stage Foundation Establishment disciple. Ye Yun¡¯s strength was terrifying! Instinctively, the two wanted to flee. But Ye Yun didn¡¯t give them a chance. Another slash. ¡°Ah!¡± [*Seat/this seat is a term people in high position used to refer to themselves.] Quite ruthless! Neither of the two corpses was intact. ¡°Elder Leng!¡± The white-robed cultivator in the sky landed. ¡°Your nephew Ye Yun, killed two of my late-stage Foundation Establishment disciples! What do you have to say about this?¡± The white-robed cultivator at the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm. So, he was not afraid of Leng Yuyan at all. If it were usual times, he would have slapped Ye Yun to death. But now. The handsome young man beside Leng Yuyan was a big shot. The sect master had specially instructed him to not to offend this person. The death of the Great Elder seemed to be related to this person. So, even though his disciples died tragically, he did not impulsively kill Ye Yun. Instead, he gave Leng Yuyan face, asking her how she¡¯d handle it. ¡°Elder Zhao, was this really done by Yun¡¯er?¡± Leng Yuyan was caught off-guard. After all, Ye Yun had always been at the Third stage of the Qi Refining realm. She had recently been looking for the Tri-moonlight flower to improve Ye Yun¡¯s aptitude. Now, Elder Zhao said Yun¡¯er had killed his two Late-stage Foundation Establishment disciples. How was this possible? ¡°Elder Leng, if I hadn¡¯t arrived in time, my disciple Meng Feng would have been killed by your nephew Ye Yun too!¡± ¡°Meng Feng, tell Elder Leng how Ye Yun killed those two!¡± Elder Zhao said in a deep voice. Meng Feng quickly stepped forward and began to recount the events. Leng Yuyan listened, her brows furrowing. Killing sect disciples was a capital offense! ¡°Yun¡¯er, tell your aunt, did you do this?¡± Leng Yuyan asked Ye Yun. But in her heart, she was already 80% sure. Because, the aura emanating from Ye Yun¡¯s body now, although it was gradually weakening, was not something a cultivator at the Third stage of Qi Refining realm could exude. Only a Foundation Establishment cultivator could do that. A few days ago, Yun¡¯er was still at the Third stage of Qi Refining realm. Now he had reached Foundation Establishment. As his aunt, she was familiar with his inferior spiritual roots. So, she had to go to great lengths to find the Tri-moonlight flower to improve his aptitude. But now. Ye Yun, with inferior spiritual roots, had reached Foundation Establishment realm in less than ten days. Suddenly. A bold idea flashed in her mind. Brother Chen was investigating evil spirits. Could it be? Impossible! Impossible! Leng Yuyan quickly dismissed the thought. Daring not to think in that direction. ¡°Aunt, I!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s aura couldn¡¯t be hidden instantly. Since his aunt discovered his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he didn¡¯t bother to hide it. Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Anyway, his aunt would find out sooner or later. ¡°Aunt, it was these two who wanted to kill me, and I defended myself! They attacked me together, so I had to use my full strength! In a slip, I killed two of them!¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. If so, it would be easier to handle. Accidental death caused by self-defence and intentionally killing a fellow disciple, was different. Both carried different consequences. Meng Feng immediately refuted: ¡°Ye Yun, you¡¯re lying!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Li did talk about killing you, but I refuted it immediately! The three of us didn¡¯t attack you! But Ye Yun, you suddenly attacked us! You say we attacked you, but have you sustained any injuries?¡± Elder Zhao also said in a deep voice at this time: ¡°Elder Leng, I also saw it was Ye Yun chasing my disciple! At that time, the aura on his body was very discordant, not the aura of our Qingling Sect¡¯s cultivation method. It was filled with ferocious killing intent!¡± These words made Leng Yuyan stunned again. Ferocious killing intent? This made her think of Brother Chen¡¯s evil spirits again! But at this moment, Yang Chen, who had been silent, spoke: ¡°I believe in Yun¡¯er! This matter ends here! Elder Zhao, take your disciple and leave now!¡± Elder Zhao¡¯s shoulders slumped upon hearing this. Yang Chen revealed his Nascent Soul realm aura to him. To make him back down. ¡°As expected, a Nascent Soul cultivator!¡± Elder Zhao thought to himself. But, his two disciples had died tragically. Was he going to just let it go? Those two were his personal disciples! Elder Zhao, under pressure, said in a deep voice: ¡°Senior, my two disciples died in front of Ye Yun, you can see they were killed by him! Isn¡¯t it inappropriate for you defend him like this?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. Unexpectedly, this guy had quite a backbone. These two Foundation Establishment cultivators were killed by Ye Yun. He could naturally see it. But now was not the time to kill Ye Yun. He hadn¡¯t plundered enough of his Providence Luck yet. Yang Chen directly sent out a sword light. The sword light broke through the air, it was unstoppable. It sent Elder Zhao, a cultivator at the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm flying. Barely standing, a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Yun¡¯er is my nephew! I know how to deal with him!¡± Yang Chen said sternly. Elder Zhao was shocked. The other party just casually swung a sword and injured him. Such strength. He was probably not just an ordinary Early-stage Nascent Soul realm cultivator. Ye Yun felt anxious. If there were only disciples at the Foundation Establishment realm, he could handle them. But now, Yang Chen, this bastard, was also exploring. Things had become troublesome. Ye Yun hurriedly flew into the cave as well. With his powerful spiritual perception from his Void Refinement realm soul power, he could roughly sense it from such a close distance. The treasure inside was likely a heavenly elixir that could enhance a cultivator¡¯s realm. So, he had to obtain it. As they walked deeper into the cave, the light grew increasingly intense. Until they had gone a hundred meters. The cave widened. And there was a pool. The entire pool was distinct. Half of it was frozen. The other half was filled with lava. In the center of the pool. A strange flower with one half red and the other half blue was blooming. ¡°Yin-Yang Harmony Flower!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s eyes were full of excitement. He didn¡¯t expect it to be such a heavenly treasure! The Yin-Yang Harmony Flower, with one side extremely cold and the other extremely hot. The yin and yang of the five elements are something almost every cultivator must deal with. So, the yin and yang qi in the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower is extremely pure, very compatible with a cultivator¡¯s true qi, and can be directly absorbed! Moreover, because this elixir is close to the essence of the Dao, it can improve a cultivator¡¯s physique, turning a mortal body into a spiritual body with extraordinary benefits! Heaven is helping me! Heaven is helping me! Ye Yun was extremely excited. The body he was reborn into had the most ordinary mortal physique with inferior spiritual roots. His talent was extremely poor. If he could obtain this Yin-Yang Harmony Flower. Not only could he recover part of his strength, but he could also improve his physique, making up for innate deficiencies. Ye Yun could no longer hold back, directly leaping towards the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower in the pool. However, how could Yang Chen let him succeed? A large hand made of true qi directly grabbed Ye Yun, who was about to touch the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower, pulling him back. And he reprimanded: ¡°Yun¡¯er, do you want to die? This is the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower, extremely cold and hot. With your strength, if you touch it, you¡¯ll either be burned to ashes or frozen into an ice sculpture! Don¡¯t be reckless!¡± Bastard! Ye Yun cursed in his heart. Although the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower is extremely cold and hot, as a reborn Void Refinement cultivator, I have my own way to handle it! This bastard is clearly doing it on purpose! Deliberately not letting me take it! Damn it! Chapter 55 Chapter 55 ¡°I discovered this cave first! This Yin-Yang Harmony Flower should belong to me!¡± Ye Yun said in a deep voice. If he had the strength, he would definitely not waste words and would have slapped Yang Chen to death. But after losing part of his soul power last night, now he couldn¡¯t even defeat a Golden Core cultivator, let alone a Nascent Soul one. He could only reason with Yang Chen. Yang Chen laughed secretly in his heart but still maintained a serious expression: ¡°Yun¡¯er, it looks like you¡¯ve been bewitched by the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower! A heavenly treasure like the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower has the power to confuse a cultivator¡¯s mind, so it¡¯s normal for you to feel greedy. Uncle Yang can understand! But you are only at the Initial stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. Cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm can¡¯t withstand the extreme cold and heat of the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower! Uncle Yang is stopping you for your own good. I don¡¯t want you to lose your life out of greed!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you bastard!¡± Ye Yun couldn¡¯t hold back any longer and cursed directly. Leng Yuyan immediately reprimanded: ¡°Yun¡¯er, don¡¯t be rude! Your Uncle Yang is doing it for your own good!¡± Sigh! Yang Chen sighed, looking helpless: This child! Yuyan, watch over Yun¡¯er and don¡¯t let him act recklessly! The Yin-Yang Harmony Flower can confuse a cultivator¡¯s mind, and Yun¡¯er has a low cultivation, so he must have been bewitched! I¡¯ll pick the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower!¡± ¡°Okay! Brother Chen, be careful!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded lightly, then stood in front of Ye Yun. She clearly agreed with Yang Chen¡¯s words. ¡°Aunt!!¡± The veins on Ye Yun¡¯s forehead bulged in anger. Yang Chen, this bastard, is really despicable! He¡¯s clearly stealing my opportunity. Yet he acts as if it¡¯s for my own good. Damn it, shameless! Using such a sinister trick. Making my beloved aunt block me! Ye Yun wanted to rush over. But Leng Yuyan, after all, had a cultivation at the Golden Core realm. She directly blocked him. ¡°Yun¡¯er, your Uncle Yang is right. The Yin-Yang Harmony Flower is not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator can touch! Don¡¯t be foolish!¡± ¡°Aunt!¡± Ye Yun clenched his fists in anger, the veins on his forehead bulging. The Yin-Yang Harmony Flower was too important to him. With it, he could fully restore his strength. At that time, who in the Northern Spiritual Realm could stop him!? But now. He was blocked by his aunt. Ye Yun was filled with hatred. The opportunity to recover his strength was right in front of him. But he could only watch helplessly as Yang Chen picked the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower. Damn it! Aunt, why are you helping that bastard and not me? What kind of mind-altering drug did he feed you? ¡°I see!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded lightly. She trusted Yang Chen unconditionally now. But she felt a bit shy. After all, Yun¡¯er was still here. Ye Yun, standing to the side, listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and his face contorted with rage. This bastard wants to refine the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower with my aunt? And take off their clothes? Damn it! Shameless scoundrel! Ye Yun hurriedly tried to stop them: ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t believe his words! He¡¯s just trying to take advantage of you! This guy is a perverted beast in human clothing!¡± But Leng Yuyan frowned and scolded: ¡°Yun¡¯er, shut up! How can you speak about your Uncle Yang like that! Besides, we are Dao companions, you, a junior, shouldn¡¯t meddle too much!¡± Worried that Ye Yun would continue spouting nonsense, Leng Yuyan directly used true qi to formation his mouth. ¡°Brother Chen, please set up a formation to prevent anyone else from entering here! I will take Yun¡¯er outside!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Yang Chen nodded. Seeing Ye Yun¡¯s face turning green with anger, trying to speak but unable to, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile slyly. Yun¡¯er must be feeling very desperate now. Heh heh. At the entrance, Yang Chen set up a formation. It could temporarily block any cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm. Then, he and Leng Yuyan walked into the cave together. Outside. Ye Yun struggled to break free from the restraint Leng Yuyan had placed on him. His forehead was bulging with veins, his face turning red and green. ¡°Ahhhh! Bastard!¡± Ye Yun roared in fury. He wanted to break through the formation Yang Chen had set up. But the formation was extremely firm. He couldn¡¯t see what was happening inside the cave. But he could imagine. Damn it! Ye Yun¡¯s heart bled. Not only did he fail to obtain the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower. But his aunt also had to refine it with that bastard. And the worst part, they had to take off their clothes. And he could only stand outside the cave, helplessly. Becoming a bystander, filled with jealousy and frustration. Chapter 56 Chapter 56 In the cave. Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan stood facing each other. ¡°Brother Chen, do we really have to, do we really have to do that?¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s cheeks were flushed. Her delicate head lowered to her chest. Ten jade-like fingers intertwined. Yang Chen said in a deep voice: ¡°If you really find it difficult, then forget it! The power of yin and yang can be absorbed even through clothes! It¡¯s just a bit more troublesome and less efficient!¡± Leng Yuyan was startled by these words. She heard the disappointment and heaviness in Yang Chen¡¯s voice. She hurriedly said: ¡°No, no! Brother Chen, I didn¡¯t mean it that way!¡± Leng Yuyan was a bit nervous. Brother Chen had sacrificed so much for her. Even willing to share such a treasure as the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower. And yet she still seemed reluctant. Would Brother Chen be heartbroken? Leng Yuyan quickly said: ¡°Brother Chen, you know my feelings! How could I be unwilling? I¡¯ll do whatever you want me to! It¡¯s just that I¡¯m a bit embarrassed!¡± Seeing her panicked look, a playful smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Leng Yuyan, this woman, was completely his. Yun¡¯er, oh Yun¡¯er. You must be feeling desperate outside right now. Heh heh. If you saw your little aunt pleasing me like this, wouldn¡¯t you be furious? Yang Chen pulled Leng Yuyan into his arms. Gently stroking her fair, tender cheeks, he said softly: ¡°Yuyan, I certainly know your feelings! Since you¡¯re willing, let¡¯s start quickly! The yin and yang power in this pool is dissipating rapidly! If we don¡¯t absorb it in time, it would be too wasteful! If you absorb the extreme yin qi of the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower, it won¡¯t be a problem for you to reach the Nascent Soul realm within three years! In the future, you might even hope to become a Soul Transformation realm cultivator! You can also become my virtuous wife!¡± Listening to the future painted by Yang Chen, Leng Yuyan¡¯s face was full of longing and enchantment. ¡°Yes! I¡¯ll listen to you, Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded lightly. Her cheeks were exceptionally red. Then, her delicate hand lightly pulled the sash at her waist. Her palace dress slipped off. Instantly, there was a new glow inside the cave. It was as bright as day. Outside the cave. Ye Yun sat on the ground with a ferocious expression. Just thinking about the scene inside the cave at this moment made his turn an eerie green. Damn the heavens! Why are you so unfair to me!? Why let me be reincarnate but unable to display my previous strength!? I can¡¯t even protect the little aunt I love the most! And now I suffer such great humiliation! I am unwilling! ¡°Isn¡¯t this Elder Leng¡¯s nephew, Ye Yun?¡± At this moment, someone noticed Ye Yun, whose face was green and stiff at the cave entrance, and said. ¡°Yes, Elder Leng¡¯s Dao companion got the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower and should be preparing to refine it with Elder Leng! With the power of yin and yang of the flower, they can dual cultivate! They must have driven this hindrance of a kid out!¡± The group immediately showed playful expressions. ¡°Elder Leng has struck it rich. Refining part of the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower will make entering Nascent Soul no problem in the future!¡± ¡°Being beautiful is nice. That big figure is willing to refine the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower with her. If I got it, I would secretly refine it myself!¡± ¡°But this Ye Yun kid is not bad, still guarding the cave for his aunt and uncle!¡± ¡°To avoid being disturbed by others!¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, such a filial child!¡± Hearing the discussions of the surrounding Golden Core cultivators. Ye Yun¡¯s face immediately twisted with rage. ¡°Are you looking to die!?¡± ¡°Haha, this kid has quite a temper!¡± ¡°Do you think that finding a Nascent Soul cultivator as an uncle makes us Golden Core cultivators unworthy of your respect?¡± ¡°Haha!¡± The mocking gazes of the group made Ye Yun¡¯s heart burn with anger. But he had no way to vent it. A bunch of ants, truly looking for death! Just wait, once I recover my strength, I will turn the entire Qingling Sect into a hellish slaughterhouse! You will all die! Ye Yun¡¯s eyes were filled with murderous intent. After staying at the cave entrance for a day, Ye Yun left. He needed to quickly regain his strength. If he had recovered to the late Foundation Establishment realm today, he could mobilize some of his soul power again! Would he still let Yang Chen that bastard do as he pleased? The Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower¡¯s medicinal effect was enormous, difficult to refine in a short time. As long as he killed Yang Chen and refined him into a human pill. He could also extract the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower. Then, the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower would still be his. Moreover, once Yang Chen was dead. His aunt would belong to him again! He happened to have a dual cultivation technique in his hands ... At that time, he would give it to his aunt. Using the dual cultivation technique combined with the power of yin and yang. Heh heh. Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Ye Yun took a deep look at the cave. For a whole day, he had been eavesdropping. No sound came from inside the cave. That bastard Yang Chen should only be simply absorbing the medicinal power with his aunt. He wouldn¡¯t do anything else. Moreover, his aunt was still an ice beauty. Though she had some fondness for Yang Chen. She wouldn¡¯t be so casual. Aunt, oh aunt, you must stay in control! Don¡¯t let that lecherous thief Yang Chen succeed, don¡¯t turn into his puppet! With this hope in his heart, Ye Yun left the cave and walked into the primordial forest. A cruel smile gradually appeared on his face. In the forest, there were many Qingling Sect disciples. Among them were Foundation Establishment cultivators. These people are good quarry. Killing them, refining them into human pills would be good. After all, there wasn¡¯t a single good person in the Qingling Sect. He was going to turn this place into a hellish slaughterhouse in the future. Better to die early and be free from suffering! A Foundation Establishment disciple was about to pick a spiritual herb. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him. ¡°Ye Yun? Hmph, a Third-stage Qi Refining waste dares to come to the primordial forest? Are you tired of living?¡± The Foundation Establishment disciple looked disdainful. But just as he turned to pick the herb.T/his chapter is updated by Slash! A blade light directly chopped off his head, blood gushing out. ¡°Truly looking for death! A mere Early-stage Foundation Establishment ant dares call me waste!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s hand held a dark blue flame. Directly burning the corpse on the ground. Moments later, it turned into a blood-red pill. After Ye Yun consumed it. His aura instantly soared. Directly advancing from the First to the Second stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. His physical strength significantly improved. The yang qi dispersed throughout his body gradually strengthened his physique! He even felt that without mobilizing his internal true qi, he could crush a Golden Core realm cultivator with just his physical strength alone! Yang Chen opened his eyes and looked at Leng Yuyan opposite him. Her gains were equally substantial. Her body seemed to be undergoing a transformation. Her cultivation rapidly increased. It had already reached the Tenth stage of the Golden Core realm. She was advancing towards the Nascent Soul realm. However, Leng Yuyan¡¯s state was very unstable. Her delicate skin was covered with frost, as if she were about to become an ice sculpture. ¡°Not good! She can¡¯t withstand the extreme yin qi! Her body is about to be frozen stiff!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes tensed. ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯m so cold! Save me!¡± Leng Yuyan opened her eyes. Her eyes were filled with a hazy chill. The extreme yin qi was about to freeze her soul consciousness! Yang Chen frowned. The scorching yang qi and the yin qi from the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower were still too strong. His cultivation was at the Nascent Soul realm, and he possessed Primordial Fire, allowing him to directly absorb the scorching yang qi. But Leng Yuyan, originally at the Ninth stage of the Golden Core realm, had already reached her limit in absorbing the yin qi. If this continued, the yin qi would completely freeze her life essence. ¡°Brother Chen! I¡¯m so cold!¡± Leng Yuyan felt the scorching warmth from Yang Chen¡¯s body and couldn¡¯t help but hug him. ¡°Hiss!¡± Yang Chen took a cold breath. It was truly cold. Sigh, forget it! Since things have come to this point, why should I resist? Yun¡¯er, you shouldn¡¯t blame me. After all, I¡¯ve become your uncle, and I should fulfill an uncle¡¯s duty! And the uncle¡¯s duty is to take care of your little aunt! Hehe, my good nephew, are you still outside the cave? At this moment, Ye Yun, who had just refined another Mid Foundation Establishment realm Qingling Sect disciple into a blood pill, sneezed several times in a row. ¡°Damn it, what¡¯s wrong with me? Is some bastard cursing me? Damn it, if there is, it must be that bastard Yang Chen! Two days have passed, why haven¡¯t that bastard and my little aunt come out of the cave? No, I must go check!¡± Ye Yun suddenly had a very bad premonition in his heart. As if something extremely precious to him was slipping away. Above the cave, yin and yang energies converged. The ghostly blue yin qi and the crimson scorching qi intertwined. The phantom of the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower bloomed above the cave, extremely brilliant. Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Inside the cave, the scene was springlike and boundless. The only regret was that Ye Yun wasn¡¯t guarding the cave entrance. After several hours passed, a powerful aura emanated from Yang Chen¡¯s body. Fourth stage of the Nascent Soul realm! He broke through again! He had stepped into the Mid Nascent Soul realm! The extreme yin qi on Leng Yuyan¡¯s body transformed through the yin-yang convergence, and he absorbed a lot of it. She also broke through in her cultivation. Leng Yuyan had a trace of purple qi surrounded her body. This was a clear indication of one reaching the Nascent Soul realm. Rumble! A thunderous sound echoed. Leng Yuyan¡¯s tribulation lightning had arrived. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan opened her eyes, somewhat panicked. Breaking through from Golden Core to Nascent Soul required undergoing tribulation lightning. But previously, she was only at the Ninth stage of the Golden Core realm, still far from the Nascent Soul realm, and had not prepared for tribulation lightning. ¡°Yuyan, it¡¯s okay! Now that you¡¯ve absorbed the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower, your physique is extraordinary, you can handle the tribulation lightning! Moreover, the tribulation lightning for breaking through from Golden Core to Nascent Soul has only one bolt! Just face it calmly!¡± Yang Chen comforted. ¡°Okay!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded and relaxed. Then, she sat cross-legged. Rumble! The tribulation lightning directly penetrated the cave and descended onto Leng Yuyan¡¯s delicate body. Leng Yuyan was surrounded by lightning, but nothing happened to her. This bolt of tribulation lightning did not cause her any substantial harm. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. It seemed that Leng Yuyan¡¯s current physique was quite remarkable. In the future, not to mention entering the Soul Transformation realm, even the Void Refinement realm would not be a problem for her. Leng Yuyan¡¯s talent was good before, but it was uncertain if she could reach the Nascent Soul realm, but after absorbing the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower, she underwent a tremendous transformation. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but change his view of her. If before, Leng Yuyan was more like a tool to exploit Ye Yun¡¯s Providence Luck, now, with the potential to reach the Void Refinement Realm, her status in his heart changed. In the future, Leng Yuyan could be well nurtured. She could become his right-hand woman. Yang Chen withdrew the formation. ¡°Yun¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong? Why are you breaking the formation your Uncle Yang set up?¡± Yang Chen still wore a gentle smile, his eyes full of affection. ¡°Auntie!¡± Ye Yun didn¡¯t even look at Yang Chen. His gaze was entirely on Leng Yuyan. He scanned her body. Feeling relieved. His aunt had already broken through to the Nascent Soul realm. Previously, his aunt was at the Ninth stage of the Golden Core realm, unable to break through the Tenth stage. Now she directly surpassed the Tenth stage and reached the Nascent Soul realm. So, these days, she must have been cultivating all along! ¡°Aunt, have you and that bastard Yang Chen been cultivating all these days?¡± Ye Yun stepped forward and asked in a deep voice. Hearing this, Leng Yuyan¡¯s face flushed slightly. She couldn¡¯t help but recall the scenes inside the cave. They certainly hadn¡¯t been cultivating all the time. But she naturally wouldn¡¯t say this. Especially to Ye Yun. ¡°Of course, I and your Uncle Yang have been cultivating all along! Your little aunt just underwent tribulation and reached the Nascent Soul realm!¡± ¡°Is that so! That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good!¡± Ye Yun felt relieved again. Thinking of the sudden thunder just now. It had occurred only a moment ago. Fortunately. Fortunately. Aunt held on to her bottom line! She didn¡¯t let that bastard Yang Chen succeed! She didn¡¯t become that bastard, Yang Cheng¡¯s puppet! Even though he got a positive answer from his aunt, Ye Yun still felt very uncomfortable. After all, his aunt had been with that bastard. They had borne everything to each other. Thinking of this, Ye Yun was furious. In the future, once his strength recovered, he would erase his aunt¡¯s memory of this period. His most beloved aunt. Could only have him in her heart. How could there be any other man! Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Qingling Sect. On Mingyue Peak. Upon hearing the news of Leng Yuyan breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, the Qingling Sect Master and many elders came to congratulate her. Their Qingling Sect had gained another Nascent Soul realm cultivator. Moreover, she had refined half of the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower. In the future, stepping into the Soul Transformation realm wouldn¡¯t be a problem. The most crucial part was becoming the woman of the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect. From now on, their Qingling Sect would have a connection with Xuantian Sect. In the Northern Spiritual Realm, there would be few forces that dared to oppose them! On Mingyue Peak, a Nascent Soul banquet was held. A sect like Qingling Sect had only a few Nascent Soul cultivators. So, whenever a Nascent Soul cultivator was born, it was naturally a grand occasion. The sect elders and outstanding disciples would almost all come. Especially since the sect master specifically mentioned that Elder Leng¡¯s Dao companion was a significant figure. The elders and disciples of Qingling Sect eagerly came to meet him. After all, that significant figure was willing to share the Yin-Yang Harmonious Flower with Elder Leng. It was clear he was a generous person. Especially some female cultivators with good looks. Knowing that Leng Yuyan reached the Nascent Soul realm through her Dao companion, they had bold thoughts. Each of them came with delicate makeup and wearing their most appropriate dresses. That significant figure, who knew if he still needed companions? Even being a maid or a concubine would be fine. If chosen, their fate could change. ¡°Elder Leng, congratulations, our Qingling Sect has another Nascent Soul cultivator!¡± ¡°Elder Leng, congratulations, from now on you are a Nascent Soul senior!¡± ¡°Sister Yuyan, congratulations on stepping into the Nascent Soul realm, with hopes for future Soul Transformation realm!¡± Voices of congratulations surrounded her. Leng Yuyan held Yang Chen¡¯s arm, her beautiful face full of smiles. ¡°Brother Chen, thank you! If it weren¡¯t for you, I might never reach the Nascent Soul realm in my lifetime!¡± Leng Yuyan whispered in Yang Chen¡¯s ear. Yang Chen smiled playfully. ¡°Then you should properly thank me!¡± ¡°The Path of an Asura? Devouring blood qi to convert into cultivation? Reaching the Sixth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm in two days?¡± Yang Chen pondered. No wonder he was the Son of Destiny. This speed of breaking through realms was unbelievably fast. However, as Yan Jiu said, he couldn¡¯t be left alive any longer. Otherwise, if this guy broke through to the Golden Core realm. it would be much harder to deal with him. After all, he had a soul at the Void Refinement realm. The stronger his cultivation, the stronger the soul power he could mobilize! Yang Chen was not a brainless villain. He wouldn¡¯t be arrogantly confident. He infused a trace of true qi into the shadow stone. Instantly, images appeared. The scenes were very clear. The angles were just right. ¡°Yan Jiu, you¡¯re quite good at taking secret photos!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled playfully. ¡°Thank you for your praise, master!¡± Yan Jiu was a bit proud. He was a cultivator of the Soul Cult. He¡¯d stalk people day after day. He was quite adept at capturing footage from various angles. ¡°Go secretly deliver these shadow stones to the elders of Qingling Sect!¡± ¡°Yes, master!¡± Yan Jiu took the shadow stones and disappeared into a cloud of black mist. At this moment. From outside Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard, came the sound of soft footsteps. ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his lips. ¡°Brother Chen? Are you asleep?¡± Outside the room, came Leng Yuyan¡¯s voice. Yang Chen walked over and opened the door. Outside. Leng Yuyan wore a tight-fitting palace dress. Her graceful figure was fully displayed. Her beautiful face was delicately made up. Her eyebrows lightly painted, her lips glistening. The long dress hugged her body, her waist was slender, impossible to grasp, yet it highlighted the grandeur beneath her neck. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s fiery gaze, Leng Yuyan¡¯s face blushed. ¡°Yuyan, why are you here so late?¡± Yang Chen asked with a smile. Chapter 60 Chapter 60 ¡°Nothing, nothing! I couldn¡¯t sleep, wanted to see if you were asleep. I made some osmanthus cakes for you.¡± Leng Yuyan held a basket in her hand. But, bringing osmanthus cakes late at night. This was obviously an excuse. Moreover, she had dressed up carefully. Her intentions were clear. Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse. He directly pulled Leng Yuyan into his arms. ¡°Brother Chen, uh-uh, uh-uh!¡± The basket fell to the ground. Leng Yuyan wrapped her arms around Yang Chen¡¯s neck. Meanwhile. In Ye Yun¡¯s room. A dark light surrounded Ye Yun. Then, gradually merged into his body. ¡°Hu!¡± Ye Yun exhaled deeply. A murderous, bloody aura filled the room. At this moment, Ye Yun¡¯s face was hideous, his eyes blood red. On his face, several green lines extended down to his neck. At this moment, Ye Yun looked like a hellish Asura, terrifying and sinister. This was also the special feature of his cultivation method. In his previous life, he cultivated the Path of an Asura. He was besieged and killed by hypocrites of the so-called righteous path. In this life, he originally didn¡¯t plan to cultivate the Path of an Asura until he saved his little aunt. But, he encountered that bastard Yang Chen. Standing by the window, Ye Yun clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, drawing blood. He couldn¡¯t comprehend why his aunt would treat him this way. Why had she lied to him? Didn¡¯t she claim that she and that bastard Yang Chen were just cultivating in the cave? Then why was this happening now? Why, Aunt, did you degrade yourself like this? Damn it! You filthy pair! Die! Ye Yun could no longer hold back. His body exuded a bloodthirsty, sinister aura as he unleashed his Late-stage Nascent Soul power. ¡°Yang Chen, die for me!¡± Ye Yun soared into the sky, his voice echoing to the heavens, but he refrained from destroying the house. He neither wanted nor dared to witness what was inside. Moments later, Yang Chen emerged from the room, followed by a blushing Leng Yuyan. ¡°Yun¡¯er? Is that you, Yun¡¯er?¡± Yang Chen looked up at the imposing figure of Ye Yun in the sky with confusion but secretly delighted at the unexpected surprise. Oh, Yun¡¯er must be heartbroken now. [Ding! Ye Yun has eavesdropped on host and Leng Yuyan¡¯s intimacy, causing him to have mental breakdown. Plundering 2000 points of Providence Luck. Host has gained 2000 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice startled Yang Chen. 2000 points? It seemed tonight¡¯s event had dealt a critical blow to Ye Yun. ¡°Yun¡¯er?¡± The blush faded from Leng Yuyan¡¯s face, replaced by shock. Ye Yun¡¯s visage was terrifying, veins standing out on his face, his eyes blood-red, his hair billowing in the wind, resembling a hellish demon. Although Leng Yuyan had harbored suspicions about Ye Yun, she had never wanted to believe them. After all, Ye Yun was her nephew, whom she had raised for over a decade, and her sister¡¯s only son. Blood ties made him her sole family in the world. Yet now, was this fearsome figure still her gentle, polite Yun¡¯er? Moreover, Yun¡¯er had reached the Foundation Establishment realm in a short time, an already astonishing feat. But now, the power radiating from him was even stronger than hers, even more powerful than Brother Chen! ¡°Aunt!¡± Ye Yun roared, ¡°Come here!¡± Leng Yuyan shook her head. ¡°Yun¡¯er, why have you changed so much? Are you still my Yun¡¯er?¡± Ye Yun froze, realizing he had overreacted. Now, his aunt surely doubted him. His appearance and cultivation level had indeed changed dramatically. His murderous aura subsided slightly. ¡°Aunt, I am still Yun¡¯er! I¡¯ve just had some extraordinary opportunities you might not understand. But don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll always be my aunt, and I¡¯ll always be your Yun¡¯er,¡± he said slowly. Though furious that his aunt had engaged in such acts with that bastard Yang Chen, Ye Yun¡¯s soul had fused with the memories and emotions of his predecessor, ¡®Ye Yun.¡¯ He possessed an obsessive attachment to his aunt. Thus, even though she had briefly been with Yang Chen, he could tolerate it¡ªas long as he killed Yang Chen, the culprit. ¡°Aunt, come back to me. Tonight, Yang Chen must die. I don¡¯t want to accidentally hurt you,¡± Ye Yun said sternly. But Leng Yuyan shook her head. ¡°If you¡¯re still my Yun¡¯er, then listen to your aunt. Brother Chen is a good person, and we truly love each other. Yun¡¯er, that makes him your uncle. He¡¯s taken care of you¡ªwhy do you want to kill him?¡± ¡°Ah!!! Bitch, shut up!¡± Ye Yun roared, his eyes blazing red again, his face more ferocious than before. The mere thought of calling Yang Chen ¡®uncle¡¯ filled him with a murderous urge. ¡°Yun¡¯er, you¡¯ve gone too far!¡± Yang Chen rebuked sternly, his face full of elder¡¯s authority. ¡°You can insult me, but not your aunt who raised you!¡± Chapter 61 Chapter 61 Ye Yun glared at him with blood-red eyes. ¡°Yang Chen, stop talking nonsense. Tonight, I¡¯ll kill you. Do you think you can escape?¡± With a wave of his hand, blood-red pillars of light rose around the courtyard, sealing off the outside world, even blocking the starlight. The area was completely isolated. ¡°You¡¯ve set up a formation to seal space? Such formation techniques are beyond even Soul Transformation realm cultivators, perhaps only comprehensible to a Void Refinement cultivator,¡± Yang Chen remarked, impressed. Indeed, Ye Yun was a Void Refinement cultivator with many techniques, including space-locking formations. ¡°So don¡¯t think about escaping,¡± Ye Yun said coldly. ¡°Tonight, you will die a horrible death. I¡¯ll refine you into a blood pill and extract your soul to quench my rage.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen smirked. When had he ever said he would flee? Despite Ye Yun¡¯s Late-stage Nascent Soul aura, Yang Chen felt no need to run. Not to mention the Soul Cult cultivator Yan Jiu, his own power could easily kill Ye Yun. After all, Ye Yun was just a soul body, while Yang Chen was a genuine Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator with extraordinary abilities. But Ye Yun still had 2000 luck points¡ªkilling him outright seemed a waste. ¡°Yun¡¯er, your killing intent is overwhelming, your appearance terrifying. As an elder, I must subdue you first!¡± Yang Chen declared righteously. ¡°Subdue me?¡± Ye Yun sneered. This bastard dared to boast at death¡¯s door. Just a Nascent Soul? He underestimated the mighty Void Refinement cultivator! ¡°Enough talk, die!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s body glowed darkly as he struck with a black palm imprint towards Yang Chen. ¡°Brother Chen, be careful!¡± Leng Yuyan cried, trying to help Yang Chen. But before the black palm imprint could land, it was incinerated by a layer of blue flame. ¡°Is that ... a Primordial Fire?¡± Ye Yun¡¯s voice trembled with fear. He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to possess such a fire. Dammit, he was a soul body specializing in the Asura Path¡ªPrimordial Fire was his nemesis! ¡°No, even if you have Primordial Fire, you must die today!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s face twisted with determination as he prepared to strike again. A demonic shadow suddenly appeared¡ªa colossal figure towering over a hundred feet, holding a black demon mountain. An oppressive force enveloped Ye Yun, filling him with deep-seated fear. ¡°What is this? An Heavenly Ancient Demon Clan¡¯s technique? Impossible!¡± Ye Yun¡¯s terror was soul-deep. ¡°Devil Mountain Suppressing World!¡± Yang Chen shouted. The 36 Heavenly Demon Stone Carving Techniques! He had previously mastered the Axe Splitting Chaos Carving and recently the Devil Mountain Suppressing World Carving, preparing it specifically for Ye Yun. ¡°Suppress!¡± Yang Chen commanded. The towering demon mountain descended. ¡°Dammit!¡± Ye Yun roared, his body glowing with a dark light that painted the sky, trying to resist the descending mountain. At last, rage overwhelmed him, a bitterness welled in his throat, and he retched violently, spewing forth a mouthful of fresh blood. The force of his emotions left him lightheaded, slipping into unconsciousness. *** [Ding! Host has deeply humiliated Ye Yun, seizing 800 points of Providence Luck. Host has gained 800 VPs!] Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile as he glanced out the window. 800 VPs¡ªit seemed Ye Yun was truly doomed. After all, the same actions earlier had rewarded him 2000 points. The next day, as Yang Chen woke, many people arrived at Mingyue Peak, including the Qingling Sect Master and several Nascent Soul elders. Upon seeing Yang Chen, they immediately bowed and greeted him. ¡°Greetings, Holy Son!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± The Qingling Sect Master held several image stones. ¡°Holy Son, please take a look!¡± He infused true qi into the image stones, projecting a series of images. ¡°Ye Yun slaughtered dozens of fellow disciples! After each kill, he refined their blood into pills, rapidly increasing his power! And he often referred to himself as the Venerable Cangchen!¡± Yang Chen had praised Yan Jiu¡¯s skills the night before, and they were indeed impressive. The images on the stones were very clear, and Ye Yun¡¯s voice was clearly audible. ¡°Holy Son, the mysterious soul you¡¯ve been searching for is Ye Yun! This Venerable Cangchen has possessed him!¡± the Qingling Sect Master said gravely. Watching the clear images and hearing Ye Yun call himself the Venerable Cangchen, Leng Yuyan¡¯s face turned deathly pale. It was exactly as she had feared¡ªYun¡¯er had indeed been possessed! ¡°Yuyan!¡± Yang Chen comforted her softly. ¡°Don¡¯t be too sad.¡± ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯m fine,¡± Leng Yuyan replied bitterly, looking at the suppressed Ye Yun with growing murderous intent. Though a soul possession could merge with the host¡¯s memories and emotions, Yun¡¯er was no longer Yun¡¯er. Her nephew had been killed by this Venerable Cangchen. She felt guilty, having failed to protect her sister¡¯s only bloodline. ¡°Brother Chen, what do you plan to do with him?¡± Leng Yuyan asked. Yang Chen thought for a moment and said with difficulty, ¡°Since Yun¡¯er has been possessed, then I ...¡± ¡°I understand, Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan said calmly. ¡°If Yun¡¯er has been possessed, then this Ye Yun is no longer Yun¡¯er. Don¡¯t worry about my feelings.¡± Chapter 62 Chapter 62 ¡°Yuyan, I¡¯m glad you understand,¡± Yang Chen said, hugging her. ¡°This Venerable Cangchen, you saw what Yun¡¯er looked like last night¡ªhis body was filled with bloodthirsty, ferocious qi, like a hellish death god! Moreover, his cultivation path requires slaughtering other cultivators and refining them into blood pills. He has only recovered to the Sixth stage of Foundation Establishment realm but can already wield the power of Late-stage Nascent Soul! His true soul must be beyond the Soul Transformation realm! If left unchecked, the entire Qingling Sect would become his blood feast as he regains his strength.¡± Upon hearing this, the Qingling Sect Master and several elders trembled in fear. ¡®Ye Yun¡¯ had displayed Late-stage Nascent Soul power the previous night¡ªsomething the Qingling Sect couldn¡¯t withstand. If this person who refined cultivators into blood pills was released, the Qingling Sect would be annihilated. ¡°Holy Son, you¡¯re right!¡± the Qingling Sect Master said urgently. ¡°Though the body is still Ye Yun¡¯s, his soul is now the Venerable Cangchen¡¯s! If we don¡¯t eliminate him now, he will become a great threat to the Qingling Sect and the entire Northern Spiritual Realm!¡± At this moment, Ye Yun, who had been suppressed, woke up and overheard the Sect Master¡¯s words. The suppressive force had weakened slightly, allowing him to speak. ¡°Aunt!¡± Ye Yun called out urgently. Everyone turned to look at him. ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m really Yun¡¯er! I haven¡¯t been possessed! Don¡¯t listen to their nonsense! When I was five, my mother entrusted me to you! When I was eight, you took me to the Liyang Kingdom to pay respects to my parents! When I was twelve, you fought for spiritual herbs to improve my constitution and were seriously injured! Aunt, I am really Yun¡¯er! These people are Yang Chen¡¯s lackeys! This is all Yang Chen¡¯s scheme to get rid of me and to conquer you!¡± Ye Yun shouted anxiously. Despite being a Void Refinement cultivator, he was panicking. He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to be so strong. Even though he was a reincarnated Void Refinement cultivator who could wield the power of Late-stage Nascent Soul realm, he had been subdued by Yang Chen in one move! This bastard had Primordial Fire and terrifying demonic powers¡ªhe could indeed destroy Ye Yun¡¯s soul! No, I can¡¯t die! I absolutely can¡¯t die! Ye Yun looked at Leng Yuyan with innocent, pleading eyes, hoping to move her. However, his words only triggered Leng Yuyan¡¯s memories and anger. Her only blood relative had been possessed and killed by this Venerable Cangchen. ¡°Yang Chen, who the hell are you? What do you want?¡± Ye Yun cursed, now feeling a bit panicked. Despite Yang Chen¡¯s smile, Ye Yun sensed a palpable killing intent and deathly aura. Though Yang Chen was only at the Nascent Soul realm, he instilled fear in Ye Yun, who had been reincarnated and aspired to surpass his past cultivation realm to avenge his enemies. He couldn¡¯t die here! ¡°Yang Chen, if you spare me, I can give you a method and divine powers to reach the Void Refinement realm, along with numerous formations and there¡¯s also the Path of an Asura!¡± Ye Yun offered. Yang Chen chuckled. ¡°So, you admit that you possessed his body?¡± ¡°Hmph, so what if I admit it?¡± Alone with Yang Chen, Ye Yun stopped pretending. ¡°I was a Void Refinement cultivator! Killing me isn¡¯t that easy! If you let me go, I¡¯ll tell you everything I know. A Void Refinement cultivator¡¯s knowledge is invaluable!¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen smiled, squatting down to pat Ye Yun¡¯s head. ¡°Yun¡¯er, your aunt asked if you enjoyed listening last night?¡± ¡°Ah! Bastard!¡± Ye Yun roared in rage, Yang Chen¡¯s words hitting a nerve. This damned bastard had been deliberate! ¡°Yun¡¯er, I quite like this ferocious look of yours,¡± Yang Chen said, then added, ¡°Let me introduce you to a good friend.¡± Yang Chen waved, and Yan Jiu, clad in a black robe, appeared beside him, his face full of excitement. ¡°Master!¡± Yan Jiu greeted eagerly, thrilled that Yang Chen had decided to kill Ye Yun. ¡°A good friend?¡± Ye Yun, calming down, looked at Yan Jiu with confusion. ¡°Yun¡¯er, you were a Void Refinement cultivator in your past life. You must have heard of the Soul Cult?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°The Soul Cult?¡± Ye Yun froze, then looked at Yan Jiu, who flashed a toothy grin, with terror on his face. Chapter 63 Chapter 63 ¡°You, you¡¯re actually members of the Soul Cult! Yang, Yang Chen, I was wrong! Spare me! I¡¯m willing to submit to you, to acknowledge you as my master! Please, let me go! Spare me! I¡¯ll yield my aunt to you!¡± Ye Yun hurriedly pleaded, his voice filled with terror. He knew exactly what the Soul Cult represented¡ªthey were the mortal enemies of soul entities like himself. They could not only kill him but also devour his soul piece by piece, a death more excruciating than anything imaginable. No wonder. No wonder his soul clone had returned with a sense of dread last time. It had encountered a Soul Cult cultivator! However, Yan Jiu let out a creepy laugh, afraid that Yang Chen might agree to Ye Yun¡¯s pleas. He immediately transformed into a black mist, enveloping Ye Yun. ¡°No! Yang Chen, I¡¯m really willing to serve you! Spare my life, please, ahhh!¡± ¡°Someone like you thinks you can submit to my master? Dream on! You¡¯re just my delicious meal!¡± Gah! Gah! Terrifying sounds echoed from the black mist. Yang Chen did not interfere; Ye Yun was destined to die. Submitting to him was out of the question¡ªwhat use could Ye Yun or the so-called Venerable Cangchen be to him? Yan Jiu¡¯s feeding sounds were horrifying, worse than nails on a chalkboard. Yang Chen set up a soundproof formation to muffle the noise. Half an hour later, the black mist gradually reformed into Yan Jiu¡¯s shape. ¡°So slow?¡± Yang Chen frowned.T/his chapter is updated by Yang Chen examined the glowing, golden, dragon spine in his hand, hearing faint dragon roars. But he didn¡¯t rush to refine it, storing it away instead. He still had residual qi from the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower within him that needed to be fully integrated. Refining the dragon spine now might cause a conflict between the two potent energies, leading to more harm than good. Both were extreme yang in their essence. At this moment, Leng Yuyan entered. Seeing Ye Yun¡¯s corpse on the ground, she asked in surprise, ¡°Brother Chen, what happened to Yun¡¯er?¡± ¡°I dealt with the mysterious soul known as Venerable Cangchen. However, since Yun¡¯er¡¯s soul had been possessed and fused, he couldn¡¯t be resurrected. I could only preserve his body,¡± Yang Chen explained. Leng Yuyan¡¯s eyes filled with gratitude. ¡°Thank you, Brother Chen.¡± ¡°Silly girl, why thank me?¡± Yang Chen walked over and embraced her, feeling the warmth and softness of her body. His lips curled into a smile. Although Ye Yun, the Son of Destiny, had been exhausted of his value and eliminated, Yang Chen had no intention of discarding Leng Yuyan. He prided himself on his high moral standards and wasn¡¯t one to abandon someone after using them. Besides, Leng Yuyan was exceptionally beautiful, and with the enhancement from the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower, her potential had significantly increased. She could be a valuable asset in the future. After a moment, Leng Yuyan thought of Ye Yun and walked over to his body, gently stroking his face with a sad expression. Tears slid down her cheeks. ¡°Brother Chen, I want to bury Yun¡¯er¡¯s body in the Liyang Kingdom, beside my sister. Will you accompany me?¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Yang Chen readily agreed. He planned to visit the Liyang Kingdom anyway. As a nation that had been aligned with the Xuantian Sect for thousands of years, it was appropriate for him, as the Holy Son, to visit and foster ties with the Liyang royal family. Yang Chen helped Leng Yuyan up. ¡°Yuyan, don¡¯t be sad. Yun¡¯er may be gone, but we can have our own child.¡± Leng Yuyan nestled into his embrace, murmuring, ¡°Have our own child?¡± A blush spread across her fair cheeks. The thought of having a child with Brother Chen filled her with joy. There was no greater expression of a woman¡¯s love for a man than bearing his child. Hugging Yang Chen tightly, Leng Yuyan felt that though Yun¡¯er was gone, she had Brother Chen, who meant everything to her now. After spending seven more days in the Qingling Sect to observe the traditional mourning period for Ye Yun, Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan set off for the Liyang Kingdom. According to Leng Yuyan, Ye Yun¡¯s parents were buried in Lei Du City, the capital of the Liyang Kingdom, a major hub of cultivation. Though Liyang was subordinate to the Xuantian Sect, it was powerful in its own right, with several Nascent Soul cultivators ruling over a vast territory. Even the Qingling Sect, with its Nascent Soul cultivators, dared not provoke Liyang lightly. Lie Du city, with a population of millions, seamlessly blended the mundane with the immortal qi, creating a unique tapestry of life. Chapter 64 Chapter 64 After burying Ye Yun, Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan decided to explore the bustling capital, enjoying its worldly charms. Perhaps it was because Yang Chen had casually mentioned having a child, but Leng Yuyan brought it up every night for seven days. Yang Chen did his best to meet her wishes. On their stroll through Lie Du city, Leng Yuyan¡¯s radiant beauty attracted many admiring glances. Her presence in an elegant palace dress, like an ethereal fairy descending to the mortal world, drew much attention. After enduring several rounds of harassment from male cultivators, she donned a veil to conceal her stunning face. Outside the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion. ¡°Brother Chen, why are we here?¡± Leng Yuyan asked, puzzled. ¡°The State Preceptor of Liyang is an Inner Sect Elder of the Xuantian Sect. Since becoming the Holy Son, I¡¯ve been focused on cultivation within the sect and haven¡¯t had the chance to visit our allies. Liyang has been loyal to the Xuantian Sect for tens of thousands of years, with each State Preceptor hailing from our sect. Since we¡¯re here, it¡¯s only proper I pay a visit.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Leng Yuyan nodded. A middle-aged man hurried out of the mansion, bowing deeply before Yang Chen. ¡°Inner Sect Elder Xu Hui greets the Holy Son!¡± As Xu Hui prepared to kneel, Yang Chen stopped him with a wave. ¡°No need for formalities, Elder Xu.¡± Xu Hui, the State Preceptor of Liyang, was an Inner Sect Elder of the Xuantian Sect, though only at the Third stage of the Nascent Soul realm, placing him lower in the inner sect ranks. Hence, he had been assigned to Liyang, far from the sect¡¯s cultivation haven. Xu Hui appeared flustered at the unexpected visit from the Holy Son, unprepared for the honor. ¡°Is something wrong, Elder Xu? Is the Holy Son not welcome here?¡± Yang Chen inquired upon noticing his unease. Xu Hui quickly responded, ¡°No, Your Highness! It¡¯s just that there are personal matters within the mansion currently, that I¡¯m afraid might disturb you.¡± ¡°Never mind that,¡± Yang Chen said, dismissing his concern. ¡°The disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion are also part of the Xuantian Sect. It would be a pity not to meet them.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness,¡± Xu Hui replied, leading them inside. The mansion was lively, with a young man in black standing on the training ground. His robe, embroidered with dragon patterns, signaled his royal lineage. In the training ground, a young man in black stood with his hands behind his back. The dragon patterns on his robe marked his royal lineage. ¡°Is this the place you call a hub of geniuses?¡± he sneered. ¡°Not a single one of you can withstand even ten of my moves. What a bunch of weaklings! The Xuantian Sect is overrated.¡± The youth¡¯s cold gaze swept over the defeated disciples below the stage, their mouths stained with blood, their eyes full of fury. ¡°Li Hao, you go too far!¡± a tall, elegant female disciple with a strikingly beautiful appearance shouted coldly. ¡°The Xuantian Sect is not for a mere prince of Liyang to insult!¡± ¡°Hmph! So what if it¡¯s the Xuantian Sect? If your disciples are this weak, you¡¯re nothing to fear,¡± Li Hao retorted disdainfully. However, when he glanced at the beautiful female disciple, his eyes flashed with a fervent desire. ¡°Qingxuan, according to our agreement, if I defeat you and your fellow disciples, you must honor our betrothal and become my servant!¡± ¡°You bastard! That will never happen!¡± Xu Qingxuan gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with icy determination. She would rather die than marry this scoundrel, let alone serve him as a slave! At that moment, Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan arrived at the training ground. [Ding! New Son of Destiny detected: Li Hao!] [Traits: Awakened ancestral bloodline of the Li clan, gained bloodline inheritance, possesses intense desire to dominate his betrothed Xu Qingxuan and her Ice Phoenix bloodline, harbors strong protective instincts towards his mother, Zhao Shirou.] To establish the might of the Li Emperor! ¡°Die!¡± Li Hao roared angrily. He struck toward the head of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion disciple. This strike, full of killing intent, was enough to take the opponent¡¯s life. The disciple¡¯s pupils widened in shock. He didn¡¯t expect Li Hao to dare to kill him! He was a disciple of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion! Part of Xuantian Sect! ¡°Li Hao, how dare you!?¡± Xu Qingxuan shouted, ready to intervene. But with her cultivation at the Sixth stage of the Foundation Establishment, she couldn¡¯t stop Li Hao in time. Just then. A blue light shield suddenly appeared in front of the disciple. Bang! Li Hao¡¯s murderous strike hit the shield and was forced back several steps. ¡°Who dares? Are you all from the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion, from Xuantian Sect, cowards? You dare interfere in our fight?¡± Li Hao shouted in a deep voice. To him, this was a display of royal authority. As a ruler, even when weak, one should not be inferior to anyone. This was a principle engraved in his mind when he awakened his bloodline inheritance. He believed it was the ultimate truth. ¡°Li Hao, how dare you!¡± Xu Hui shouted angrily. He had seen the Holy Son save that disciple just now. Li Hao dared to insult the Holy Son. Even as a prince, he couldn¡¯t bear such a crime. Xu Hui raised his hand to suppress Li Hao. But was stopped by Yang Chen. He wanted to have some fun with this arrogant destined one. ¡°I was the one who intervened!¡± Yang Chen walked toward the stage. Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Dressed in white, he looked elegant and otherworldly. His handsome face exuded a harmonious and vibrant aura. Like an immortal descending to the mortal realm. Many disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion didn¡¯t recognize him. Given their status, they were not qualified to see the portrait of the Holy Son. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment. This person was exceptionally handsome and extraordinary. Who was he, coming with her father? Which family in Lie Du city did he belong to? Why had she never seen him before? Yang Chen stepped onto the stage. He looked at Li Hao calmly. His eyes showed indifference and a hint of playfulness. And some mockery. Li Hao hated being looked at like this. He was a ruler. How could he be belittled!? ¡°Courting death!¡± Li Hao¡¯s heart turned vicious, and he attacked again. Today, at the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion, he would defeat all the younger generation! Establishing his name as the top genius of Liyang! Xu Qingxuan was his fiance?e. His lifelong dream. As a ruler, he couldn¡¯t have regrets! Moreover, Xu Qingxuan carried the Ice Phoenix bloodline. His inherited bloodline mainly cultivated the Golden Dragon Fortune Qi. The Golden Dragon Fortune Qi Dragon was extremely strong and masculine. If he could dual cultivate with an Ice Phoenix bloodline cultivator. Dragon and phoenix would combine. The benefits would be immense. So, Xu Qingxuan was his destined future empress. Today, he had to make Xu Qingxuan honor the engagement. Facing Yang Chen, Li Hao seemed arrogant but didn¡¯t underestimate him. After all, the opponent had pushed him back just now. Li Hao used his full strength. Two golden dragons coiled around him. The opponent didn¡¯t even attack, just the pressure was enough to keep him kneeling! He could only kneel! Damn it! ¡°Who, who are you? You better release me! Liyang Kingdom, after all, is my Liyang royal family¡¯s domain!¡± Li Hao roared. ¡°Liyang royal family¡¯s domain? Hmph!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone turned cold. Was this Li Hao¡¯s own thought, or the royal family¡¯s? Either way, it didn¡¯t matter. ¡°If my Xuantian Sect wished, we could replace you at any time! Not just you, even your father would have to kneel here!¡± The disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion were thrilled when they heard these words. As expected of a senior brother from Xuantian Sect. So domineering! Not even the King of the Liyang Kingdom was in his eyes! Xu Hui frowned. He had a good relationship with the King of Liyang. Otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be an engagement. But he could see, the Holy Son was genuinely angry! This Li Hao, really didn¡¯t know his limits! Had being a prince made him fearless? If the Holy Son said a word, none of the Liyang royal family would survive! All would die! Xu Hui wanted to reveal Yang Chen¡¯s identity to warn Li Hao. But didn¡¯t dare without the Holy Son¡¯s permission. If he angered the Holy Son. He might be stuck in Liyang Kingdom for life. [Ding! The host has forced Li Hao to kneel, giving him a mental blow! Plundering 500 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist, Li Hao. The host has gained 500 VPs!] Hmm? Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. 500 points just like that? Haha, seems like this guy values his pride. In that case, let¡¯s have some fun. ¡°Li Hao, putting aside your insult to my Xuantian Sect! You just tried to kill my junior brother. Let¡¯s settle this first!¡± Yang Chen called the disciple over. The disciple approached and bowed. ¡°Senior brother!¡± ¡°No need for formalities!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was gentle, like a spring breeze. Though it was fake. In the eyes of everyone, Xuantian Sect hadn¡¯t forgotten the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion. They acknowledged the disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion as their own. Look, this senior brother not only stood up for the disciple but also called him junior brother! With just a look and a simple address Yang Chen won their hearts. Yang Chen brought the disciple in front of Li Hao and looked down at him. ¡°Li Hao, you tried to kill my junior brother, an unforgivable crime! But, considering you¡¯re a prince of Liyang! Kneel and apologize to my junior brother with three kowtows, and we¡¯ll call it even!¡± Chapter 66 Chapter 66 ¡°What, what?¡± Li Hao was stunned. Kneel down and kowtow three times as an apology? Is this lunatic out of his mind? Forcing him to kneel was already a severe humiliation! And now, he¡¯s supposed to kowtow three times to that useless member of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion? Impossible! ¡°No way!¡± Li Hao shouted in anger: ¡°I am the Ninth Prince of Liyang! In the entire kingdom, only my father and mother can make me kneel! How dare you, Xuantian Sect, bully me like this! Forcing a prince to kneel and kowtow, is this how you show your disregard for the royal family?¡± Li Hao¡¯s face turned livid, veins bulging on his forehead. He struggled with all his might to stand up. But it was futile. Yang Chen¡¯s mere presence was enough to keep him on his knees. ¡°Bully you?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a sneer. ¡°You insulted my Xuantian Sect and tried to kill my junior brother. Who¡¯s really the bully here? So what if you¡¯re the Ninth Prince of Liyang? In the world of cultivation, power is what matters. Royalty means nothing! If you don¡¯t kowtow and apologize today, you will die!¡± As Yang Chen spoke, a murderous aura filled the air. Li Hao felt a chill down his spine. Instinctively, he knew this man was serious about killing him. But to kowtow and apologize? He could never do it. He was born to be an emperor! To be forced to kneel was already the ultimate humiliation! Kowtowing would break his spirit! And with his fiance?e, Xu Qingxuan, watching him. Li Hao glanced towards the platform. His eyes met Xu Qingxuan¡¯s, who looked at him with a mix of pity, disdain, and schadenfreude. His heart filled with rage and despair. Damn it! In Qingxuan¡¯s eyes, he must be the invincible conqueror! Now she saw him kneeling in humiliation! Li Hao¡¯s fury surged.Fo?ll0w current novE?ls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m) Anger surged through him. ¡°Such insolence! Young fool, do you think I¡¯m afraid of you? If it weren¡¯t for the Xuantian Sect, I¡¯d kill you right now! I¡ª¡± But before he could finish his sentence, Yang Chen¡¯s fingers moved like a sword, slashing a blade of qi. The old man, a cultivator at the First stage of the Nascent Soul realm, might have been top-tier in Liyang, but against Yang Chen, he had no chance. Slash! The blade of qi sliced through his head. Then, the fierce sword qi combined with the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, reducing his body to ashes. Even his Nascent Soul couldn¡¯t escape, burnt to nothingness. With one move, Yang Chen had killed a First stage Nascent Soul cultivator! Yang Chen now had a clear understanding of his strength. Though his cultivation was at the Fifth stage of the Nascent Soul realm, his real combat power was at least at the Seventh stage! If he used the 36 Forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carvings, his combat power would rise even higher! In Liyang, no one could be his match! The disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion were stunned by Yang Chen¡¯s decisive killing of Li Hao¡¯s protector. However, most were in awe of Yang Chen¡¯s dominance. After all, that was a royal protector. Their senior brother had killed him without hesitation. What dominance! Xu Qingxuan¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled. Seeing the lingering green flames, a thoughtful look crossed her face. Then, she froze. A suspicion formed in her mind. Meanwhile, her father, Xu Hui, was horrified. As the State Preceptor, he knew that the old man was a Nascent Soul cultivator! Yet he couldn¡¯t withstand one strike from the Holy Son! Turned to ashes instantly! To kill a First stage Nascent Soul realm cultivator so easily, even a Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator couldn¡¯t do it! This must be the power of a High-stage Nascent Soul realm! The Holy Son was already this terrifying! No wonder friends from the sect said the Holy Son was destined for greatness! Within a century, he would take over as sect leader! They advised him to seize any chance to align with the Holy Son. Thinking of this, Xu Hui glanced at his daughter. Chapter 67 Chapter 67 She was gazing at the Holy Son with admiration. Xu Hui had a bold idea. Since Li Hao had offended the Holy Son, he would never agree to their marriage. But if his daughter could serve the Holy Son, their future would be limitless. He could even return to the sect, leaving Liyang behind. He had confidence in his daughter. After all, Qingxuan was the most beautiful woman of her generation in Liyang. She also inherited her mother¡¯s Ice Phoenix bloodline. Serving the Holy Son would surely lead to achievements far beyond his own. ¡°Elder Wei!¡± Seeing his protector slain in one strike, Li Hao was furious. Elder Wei was a Nascent Soul protector assigned by his father. Yet he couldn¡¯t withstand even one strike. Who was this guy? A Xuantian Sect elder? [Ding! The host has killed Li Hao¡¯s protector, seizing 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Protagonist, Li Hao. Host has gained 1000 VPs!] Hmm? Not bad. Yang Chen was very satisfied. It seemed this protector was very important to Li Hao! But today¡¯s harvest wasn¡¯t over yet! ¡°Li Hao, I¡¯ll give you one last chance! Kowtow and apologize to my junior brother! Or join your protector in death!¡± Yang Chen said coldly, looking down at him like an ant. Compared to Yang Chen, Li Hao indeed was an ant. If it weren¡¯t for the Providence Luck points, Yang Chen would have crushed him already. Li Hao was furious. This bastard had killed his protector and still wouldn¡¯t let him go. Damn it! Li Hao¡¯s heart was filled with unwillingness. But Elder Wei¡¯s death had occurred right before his eyes. A royal Nascent Soul realm cultivator, killed so effortlessly. He, a prince, meant nothing to his opponent. If he didn¡¯t comply, he would die now! Then, all his awakened bloodline and inherited power would be wasted! Damn it. Why couldn¡¯t I awaken my power years earlier? If I had, I¡¯d be strong enough to kill this bastard now! They are easily angered to the point of vomiting blood and passing out. But on reflection, it makes sense. Every ¡°protagonist¡± in the novel is described as extremely arrogant. All opportunities and inheritances belong to them. All the beauties also belong to them. This Li Hao had awakened the Emperor¡¯s bloodline of his family¡¯s ancestors. His arrogance was understandable. But now, he was forced by me to kneel and kowtow in public. And that too in front of his fiance?e. Tsk tsk. This is definitely a significant blow. 2000 VPs already indicate Li Hao¡¯s humiliation at this moment. However, this is just the beginning. ¡°Junior Brother, are you satisfied with his apology?¡± Yang Chen turned to look at the disciple of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion nearby. The other party immediately clasped his hands and said: ¡°Satisfied! Thank you, Senior Brother, for standing up for me!¡± ¡°You have raised the prestige of our Xuantian Sect! As long as you¡¯re satisfied. Our people from Xuantian Sect should not be bullied by others!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was gentle, completely different from his previous ruthlessness. Then, he kicked Li Hao¡¯s body, which was like a dead dog, in front of Elder Xu Hui. ¡°Elder Xu, you are an Inner Sect Elder responsible for guarding the Liyang Kingdom on behalf of the sect, but the Liyang royal family dares to belittle our Xuantian Sect. This is a severe dereliction of duty!¡± Upon hearing this, Xu Hui¡¯s body sank immediately. Is the Holy Son about to hold me accountable? ¡°Holy Son, I have failed in my duties. I acknowledge my guilt. Please punish me, Holy Son!¡± Xu Hui hurriedly knelt on one knee. ¡°Send Li Hao back to the Liyang Palace! I will stay in the Liyang Kingdom for a while!¡± Yang Chen did not overly blame Xu Hui. The ruler of Liyang Kingdom is said to have reached the Mid Nascent Soul realm. And Elder Xu Hui of the Xuantian Sect was only at the Third stage of the Nascent Soul realm. It was naturally difficult for him to suppress the Liyang royal family. This is also a case of poor selection by the Xuantian Sect. Stepping down from the platform, Yang Chen came to Leng Yuyan¡¯s side. ¡°Yuyan, let¡¯s stay here for a while! I also need to handle some matters!¡± ¡°Okay, I will listen to you, Brother Chen!¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s voice was gentle. Brother Chen was very domineering just now. Perhaps this is the true nature of Brother Chen, the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect. He treats me so well only because he likes me. At this time, Xu Hui brought his daughter Xu Qingxuan over. Chapter 68 Chapter 68 ¡°Qingxuan, the Holy Son is new here and unfamiliar with the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion! Hurry and find a top-quality courtyard for the Holy Son!¡± ¡°Holy Son, if you have any requests, you can instruct my little girl!¡± ¡°Thank you, Junior Sister Xu!¡± Yang Chen nodded slightly. Although Leng Yuyan was right beside him, he did not refuse. After all, this Xu Qingxuan was Li Hao¡¯s heroine and his fiance?e. Surely, he could reap a lot of VPs from her. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s cheeks were slightly red, but her beautiful eyes were always on Yang Chen. Her heart was pounding. Her guess was correct. This person in front of her was indeed the Holy Son! Recently, she had heard many legends about the Holy Son. Defeating the Holy Son of the Blood Blade Sect with one move! Dominating the younger generation! Obtaining the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame! Such a character was now in front of her! ¡°Holy Son, please follow me!¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s voice was somewhat flustered. Leading the way ahead, Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan followed her into the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion. After they left. The disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion exploded in excitement. ¡°It¡¯s the Holy Son!¡± ¡°The Holy Son has come to our State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion!¡± ¡°Just now, the Holy Son called me Junior Brother!¡± ¡°What a pity. I thought Senior Sister Xu didn¡¯t like Li Hao, and I had a chance. Now that the Holy Son is here, Senior Sister Xu will...¡± Liyang Palace. Tianyang Hall. Xu Hui walked in, carrying the unconscious Li Hao. ¡°Brother Xu!¡± The ruler of Liyang Kingdom was a steady middle-aged man. At this moment, seeing his son unconscious in Xu Hui¡¯s hands, his face immediately darkened. ¡°Isn¡¯t your State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion too domineering?¡± ¡°Hao¡¯er went to fulfill the agreement with Qingxuan. Winning or losing is a matter for the young generation! Isn¡¯t it excessive to treat my son like this?¡± The Liyang ruler¡¯s voice was heavy, filled with obvious anger. ¡°Shut up!¡± The Liyang ruler slapped Li Hao directly. ¡°Do you know who you provoked? That is the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect! You¡¯ve caused the royal family to lose a Nascent Soul practitioner in vain!¡± ¡°The... the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect?¡± Li Hao was stunned. Before he could react, the Liyang ruler ordered the guards: ¡°First, imprison the Ninth Prince in the Heavenly Prison! Without my order, do not release him!¡± ¡°Father, why?¡± Li Hao was bewildered. The other party killed Elder Wei and forced me to kneel. Even if it¡¯s the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect, how can Father not seek revenge? Why imprison me? But the guards took him away directly. At this moment. A beautiful woman in palace attire walked slowly from behind the hall. Her graceful figure was adorned in a pale-yellow palace gown embroidered with a phoenix, exuding elegance and nobility. The palace-dressed woman¡¯s slender neck and a pair of phoenix eyes carried a hint of charm. ¡°Hao¡¯er is injured. Is it appropriate to imprison him in the Heavenly Prison?¡± Hearing the woman¡¯s soft voice from behind, the Liyang ruler turned around. ¡°Hao¡¯er provoked the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect. If I don¡¯t impose some punishment, it won¡¯t be justifiable! Now the ancestor is about to break through, and no accidents can happen! Consort Rou, are you feeling sorry for him?¡± The Liyang ruler¡¯s gaze lingered on the palace-dressed woman. His eyes were somewhat heated. ¡°Li Zhan, you better watch your eyes!¡± The woman coldly rebuked. Calling a ruler by his name, her tone was extremely impolite. The ruler of Liyang withdrew his gaze, his expression somewhat dim, and said: ¡°You are Hao¡¯er¡¯s mother, concubine. As Hao¡¯er¡¯s father, can¡¯t I even look at you?¡± The woman¡¯s charming eyes showed a trace of disdain. ¡°Master had me act as Hao¡¯er¡¯s adoptive mother to protect him, to prevent the bloodline of the Li family ancestor in his body from being stolen! But don¡¯t you dare truly treat me as your concubine! Otherwise, you will die a horrible death!¡± The woman¡¯s voice was icy. A dangerous aura filled the Tianyang Hall. Li Zhan¡¯s brows furrowed immediately. ¡°You¡¯ve reached the Seventh stage of the Nascent Soul realm?¡± Chapter 69 Chapter 69 ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s good that you know! If you dare to be presumptuous again, even if you are the grandnephew of Master, I will kill you!¡± The woman snorted coldly and left the Tianyang Hall directly. In the Heavenly Prison. Li Hao was locked in a cell. ¡°Damn it! What about the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect? I have the bloodline of an emperor. In the future, I will definitely kill him to avenge this humiliation!¡± Li Hao, like a wounded beast, let out a low, resentful growl. Recalling the look of admiration in Qingxuan¡¯s eyes before he fainted. He felt even more uncomfortable. His fiance?e had shown that look of admiration to someone else. It¡¯s infuriating just to think about it! No, I must become stronger quickly! Qingxuan can only be mine! She must not become anyone else¡¯s! Especially not that damn Holy Son of Xuantian Sect! At this moment, the guards outside knelt down in unison. ¡°Greetings, Consort Rou!¡± Hearing this, a smile appeared on Li Hao¡¯s resentful face. He quickly stood up. Seeing the beautiful woman in palace attire walking slowly towards his cell, a tender smile flashed in Li Hao¡¯s eyes. He couldn¡¯t help but call out: ¡°Mother!¡± His voice was sincere, with even a touch of choked emotion. Only when he saw his mother did Li Hao let down all his defenses. Like a simple child. ¡°Hao¡¯er!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s beautiful eyes were full of gentleness. She walked to the cell door. Reaching out her jade hand, she gently stroked Li Hao¡¯s head, feeling a bit of heartache: ¡°Are your injuries serious? Mother brought you some healing pills!¡± As she spoke, she handed him a jade bottle. ¡°Thank you, Mother!¡± Li Hao opened the jade bottle and directly swallowed the pills.Alll latest novels at novelhall.com He trusted his mother completely. ¡°Hao¡¯er, stay here for a few days. Mother will rescue you later!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Li Hao nodded, then added: ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry too much! I¡¯m fine here! You don¡¯t have a good relationship with Father, so don¡¯t go begging him! In a few days, he will naturally release me!¡± Li Hao had known since he was a child that his mother lived alone in a palace, and his father hadn¡¯t visited her once in decades. He thought his mother and father had a bad relationship. Xu Qingxuan felt a bit ashamed of herself. In terms of just looks, she had no advantage. In fact, the other woman had even more feminine charm. She herself was too young. A smug smile curved on Leng Yuyan¡¯s lips. Taking off her veil was intentional, of course. This little girl had been completely ignoring her, eagerly currying favor with Brother Chen right in front of her. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, this is my wife, Leng Yuyan! Go and arrange a cultivation room for her!¡± ¡°Oh, okay!¡± Xu Qingxuan hurriedly left the room. ¡°Brother Chen, you truly live up to being the great Holy Son, did you see your junior sister¡¯s admiring gaze!¡± Leng Yuyan couldn¡¯t help but tease. Yang Chen had never heard her speak in this tone before. He found it quite amusing. He immediately pulled her into his embrace, letting his hands roam. ¡°What, are you jealous?¡± ¡°How dare I!¡± Leng Yuyan let out a coy retort. Her face flushed slightly, exuding an alluring charm. Yet her tone was full of pique. Yang Chen leaned close to her ear and said: ¡°That girl is too young, I don¡¯t like that type! I prefer your type!¡± ¡°Ah, you scoundrel!¡± Leng Yuyan knew what he meant. She couldn¡¯t help but lightly hit his chest. Her heart brimming with shyness. Feeling the softness and warmth in his embrace, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel aroused. But at this moment, Yan Jiu¡¯s voice rang in his ear: ¡°Master, I have an important matter to report!¡± Yang Chen frowned deeply. Silently cursing Yan Jiu in his heart. He really knew how to pick his moments. ¡°Yuyan, I have some matters to attend to! Why don¡¯t you go rest first! There¡¯s still a large amount of icy yin qi from the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower within your body, use this time to refine it diligently!¡± ¡°Mmm!¡± Leng Yuyan nodded lightly. She did indeed plan to enter closed-door cultivation. At least half of the icy yin qi from the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower remained in her body. From time to time, it would cause her body to feel freezing cold sensations. Brother Chen had been interrupted mid-passion several times because of this before. This kind of situation absolutely could not happen again in the future. Otherwise, Brother Chen would surely be dissatisfied with her. Especially now, with such a beautiful junior sister around. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go cultivate first! Brother Chen, call me anytime if you need anything!¡± ¡°Mmm, go ahead!¡± Leng Yuyan left the room. Yan Jiu¡¯s withered, emaciated figure appeared before Yang Chen. Kneeling on one knee on the ground. ¡°Suddenly sending me a voice transmission, does that mean there¡¯s an urgent matter?¡± Yang Chen frowned. Chapter 70 Chapter 70 ¡°Master, I just sensed a fluctuation of Soul Transformation power! It seems someone is trying to condense their Soul Transformation to break through to the Soul Transformation realm! But they didn¡¯t succeed in one go! This aura came from the Imperial Palace of Liyang!¡± Yan Jiu¡¯s words took Yang Chen by surprise. ¡°The Liyang royal family has someone trying to break through to the Soul Transformation realm?¡± This news made Yang Chen¡¯s brow furrow instantly. Many things suddenly became clear to him. No wonder the Liyang royal family has been increasingly arrogant in recent years. It turns out they¡¯re about to have a Soul Transformation cultivator. In the Northern Spiritual Realm, a Soul Transformation cultivator is absolutely a dominant power. Only by having Soul Transformation cultivators can one be considered a top-tier force in the Northern Spiritual Realm. Take the Blood Blade Sect and Wind Thunder Sect for example, they¡¯re called paramount forces because they had three to five Soul Transformation cultivators, able to dominate a region! If the Liyang royal family had a Soul Transformation cultivator, even if they can¡¯t be considered a paramount force, they can gradually break free from Xuantian Sect¡¯s control. For Xuantian Sect, this was an absolute bad news. It seems this protagonist template is quite interesting. He had a premonition. The one about to break through to the Soul Transformation realm must be deeply connected to Li Hao. Killing them would not only allow Xuantian Sect to maintain control over Liyang Kingdom, but also allow him to reap a wave of VPs. ¡°Who is it!?¡± Suddenly, Yan Jiu let out a cold shout. His body instantly turned into a black mist and vanished. Yang Chen¡¯s expression was slightly dazed, his brows tightly furrowed. Someone actually dared to spy on him! Yet he didn¡¯t detect them. It seems the other party had formidable skills! The waters in this Liyang Kingdom really do run deep! However, Yan Jiu¡¯s current cultivation level has reached the Peak of the Nascent Soul realm. As a soul cultivator, his perception of soul power is extremely keen. Moreover, after devouring the soul of the Venerable Cangchen, he has mastered many strange techniques. Detecting the other party was to be expected. Yang Chen also followed right after him. Although Yan Jiu¡¯s strength had reached the Peak Nascent Soul realm, the other party¡¯s cultivation was definitely not low either. Yan Jiu alone may not be able to capture them. Following Yan Jiu¡¯s aura, Yang Chen came to a mountain range outside the capital of Liyang. ¡°Yan Jiu, do not be reckless!¡± ¡°Master?¡± Yan Jiu turned his head, looking puzzled. Yang Chen walked up to Zhao Shirou and smiled, ¡°Consort Rou, it seems you are quite different from the rumors!¡± Previously, Yang Chen had inquired about Li Hao¡¯s matters from Xu Qingxuan. Li Hao¡¯s royal mother was Consort Rou. However, she was not favored by the Liyang King. Since Li Hao¡¯s birth, the Liyang King had never visited Consort Rou¡¯s palace. Hearing this, he had thought Consort Rou was just an ordinary woman. But the Consort Rou before him had the cultivation of the Late Nascent Soul realm. This was likely much higher than even the Liyang King¡¯s. The Protagonist¡¯s mother truly wasn¡¯t simple. ¡°You actually recognize me?¡± Zhao Shirou was very surprised in her heart. In the entire Liyang Kingdom, besides her master and Li Zhan, no one knew her true identity. Even Li Hao only thought his royal mother was an unfavoured weak woman. But this Xuantian Holy Son before her had blurted out her real identity with just one line. How could she not be shocked? ¡°Consort Rou, coming out so late at night, I wonder what this is about? Is it because I disciplined Li Hao earlier, making him knock his head a few times?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice carried a hint of amusement. Hmph! Zhao Shirou let out a cold snort. She had only come because she was angered after seeing Li Hao injured, wanting to investigate Xuantian Sect¡¯s situation. Yet she never expected the other party to be so alert. She should know, she was extremely skilled at concealment. Even her master couldn¡¯t detect her presence. She was confident that even Soul Transformation cultivators would have difficulty discovering her. But that withered middle-aged man¡¯s perception was so strong. ¡°As expected of Xuantian Sect¡¯s Holy Son! Surrounded by experts!¡± With her identity seen through, Zhao Shirou didn¡¯t bother hiding anymore. Her true qi surged as her night robe disintegrated, revealing a pale-yellow phoenix robe underneath. The form-fitting robe wrapped around her bewitching, curvaceous figure. Her skin was snow-white, her face alluring. Her dark tresses were bunned up behind her head. Her entire being exuded the aura of a beautiful mature woman. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help curving his lips slightly. As expected of the mother of the Protagonist, her beauty was indeed... Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Zhao Shirou appeared to be in her thirties. Her exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful face emanated a hint of charm and the aura of a gorgeous mature woman. Draped in a pale-yellow phoenix robe, she also looked extremely noble, involuntarily causing one to have a tinge of desire to conquer her. No wonder Li Hao had such a strong protective urge towards his royal mother. Tsk tsk. I too really want to protect her! Moreover, the Liyang King must know Zhao Shirou¡¯s true identity and strength. Otherwise, would he be blind to not favor such a beauty? ¡°Your Highness the Holy Son, I only came to sneak a look out of admiration for your renowned prestige, with no other intentions! Why don¡¯t you have your subordinate step aside and let me leave?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice carried a hint of melting sweetness and pitiful delicateness. Yan Jiu, knowing his master¡¯s preferences, hastily said: ¡°Master, we can¡¯t easily let her go! This woman¡¯s intentions are not benign!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, signaling him not to speak further. ¡°Consort Rou, I will naturally let you leave! However, there are some things I wish to remind you of!¡± ¡°Your Highness the Holy Son, please go on!¡± ¡°Consort Rou should possess the Profound Yin Physique, right?¡± Yang Chen appraised her shapely, graceful figure as he slowly said. Zhao Shirou was taken aback upon hearing this. She was extremely shocked in her heart. Was Xuantian Sect so formidable?Ne?ww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.com They even knew she had the Profound Yin Physique! Could it be that they had known about their every move all along? If so, then her master¡¯s plans were in danger! Zhao Shirou did not deny it and nodded slightly: ¡°Correct!¡± ¡°The Profound Yin Physique may have a fast cultivation speed, but it is also the ideal body constitution for a furnace! Consort Rou should be aware of this!¡± ¡°Ideal body constitution for a furnace?¡± Zhao Shirou was taken aback by this. It was clear she did not know about this. ¡°Redeem!¡± [Redeemed successfully, 500 VPs deducted, one bottle of Realm Descending Powder obtained!] At this moment, Zhao Shirou was coughing up blood from Yan Jiu¡¯s attacks, clearly outmatched. Yang Chen hastily said: ¡°Yan Jiu, stop! You must not harm Consort Rou!¡± Yan Jiu reluctantly retreated. ¡°My master has reached the semi-Soul Transformation realm. If my master senses I¡¯m in danger, master will definitely come to my rescue! If your Xuantian Sect does not have a Soul Transformation cultivator to face my master, it¡¯s best you let me leave. Otherwise!¡± Zhao Shirou said coldly. Yang Chen stepped forward, his face showing a warm smile: ¡°Rest assured Consort Rou, we will not make things difficult for you! It¡¯s just that, seeing Consort Rou¡¯s otherworldly poise and beauty, as an utmost beauty, I can¡¯t help but feel regretful if it¡¯s truly as I said! So, please accept this bottle of Bewildering Infant Powder! ¡°It was refined by a grand pill master of my Xuantian Sect. It can confound Nascent Soul cultivators, causing them to temporarily lose their senses. Even semi-Soul Transformations would be muddled for a moment! At that time, Consort Rou can take the opportunity to escape! Once that happens, Consort Rou can come to the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion and seek refuge from my Xuantian Sect!¡± As Yang Chen spoke, he tossed over a white jade bottle. Zhao Shirou did not refuse. Although she felt her master would definitely not harm her, this bastard had accurately pinpointed her secrets one by one. The Profound Yin Physique. The Triple Yin Convergence Technique. Her master had even strictly instructed her never to be emotionally involved with men. All this caused a slight waver in her heart. So she accepted the jade bottle from Yang Chen. Although she didn¡¯t know what schemes this bastard had, it was still better to have an extra precaution. ¡°Farewell!¡± Zhao Shirou gave a cold snort and flew off immediately. ¡°Master, you¡¯re just letting her go?¡± Yan Jiu was very puzzled by this. Silently calling his master a lecher. He had no interest in beauties, only in the Nascent Soul souls of cultivators. Yang Chen ignored him, gazing at Zhao Shirou¡¯s departing figure, a playful smile gradually curving his lips. As long as Zhao Shirou accepted the Realm Descending Powder, his plan had already succeeded halfway. ¡°Yan Jiu, you said earlier that the semi-Soul Transformation cultivator failed to condense their Soul Transformation, are you certain?¡± Yan Jiu hurriedly replied: ¡°Master, your subordinate is absolutely certain! I sensed that Soul Transformation fluctuation very clearly!¡± Chapter 72 Chapter 72 ¡°Excellent!¡± Yang Chen looked towards the distant capital city of Liyang ... A semi-Soul Transformation cultivator was far stronger than even a Peak Nascent Soul cultivator. Especially one who had already started condensing their Soul Transformation, they were extremely close to the Soul Transformation realm. If they forcibly killed that person, he and Yan Jiu would definitely not be able to do so without paying a price. But now ... Hehehe. He would wait for the good news. Two days later, at the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion. Leng Yuyan¡¯s closed-door cultivation had not ended yet. This was the disadvantage of Nascent Soul cultivators ¨C one session of secluded cultivation lasted a very long time, at least half a month, which was considered short. It had caused Yang Chen quite a difficult couple of nights. ¡°Holy Son, I have already contacted the major cultivator clans in the capital of Liyang! They are all willing to support Xuantian Sect! Now we only await your command!¡± Xu Hui reported from the side. ¡°Good, very good!¡± Yang Chen nodded in approval. Things were proceeding as he had expected. After all, those major cultivator clans were not fools. If the Liyang royal family broke free from Xuantian Sect¡¯s control, they would definitely tighten their grip on the various cultivator clans within the country. Conversely, if the Liyang royal family declined, they could take the opportunity to encroach on some of the royal family¡¯s interests instead. Although in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes they were all just riffraff, they still had their uses. At the very least, they could serve as a counterbalance against the Liyang royal family. The most crucial aspect of controlling a force was checks and balances. Only then could Xuantian Sect stably control Liyang Kingdom.Discover new chapters at eanwhile, at the Imperial Palace of Liyang, ¡°Royal Mother, this time while imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, my realm advanced again, reaching the 8th stage of the Foundation Establishment realm!¡± As soon as Li Hao was released from the Heavenly Prison, he went straight to Zhao Shirou¡¯s palace to share his joyful news of breaking through his realm. ¡°Mm, Hao¡¯er is so impressive! A worthy of being my good son!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s expression was gentle as she stroked Li Hao¡¯s head affectionately, smiling warmly. After decades of interaction, she truly saw Li Hao as her own child. The ancient Liyang ancestor nodded, his tone somewhat melancholic. ¡°I was just one step away from condensing my Soul Transformation, but ultimately failed! This hurdle has not been crossed by any of Liyang¡¯s ancestors. However, it doesn¡¯t matter, I still have a chance! However, this chance requires your help!¡± ¡°You need my help?¡± Zhao Shirou raised her delicate brows, but quickly said: ¡°Master, please speak! If it helps you break through to Soul Transformation, disciple will not hesitate even if it costs my life!¡± ¡°No need for such extremes!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor stared at her intently. ¡°Rou¡¯er, I¡¯m very pleased with your filial devotion! Since you¡¯re willing, then I¡¯ll be direct! The reason I failed to condense my Soul Transformation is because my cultivation path is too Yang-focused! The path of cultivation emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang, which is the way of the Grand Dao! So, I want to borrow the Profound Yin Qi essence from your body to neutralize the extreme Yang in mine!¡± ¡°Borrow the Profound Yin Qi essence from my body?¡± Zhao Shirou frowned. She remembered Yang Chen¡¯s words again. She couldn¡¯t help but clench her jade hands. But looking at her solemn master, she found it hard to think along those lines. So she asked: ¡°Master, do you need me to transfer the Profound Yin Qi essence from my body to you?¡± ¡°Correct!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor walked slowly towards Zhao Shirou. A smile appeared on his face. ¡°Rou¡¯er, transferring the Profound Yin Qi essence requires sexual intercourse between a man and a woman! So, I may have to trouble you a bit!¡± ¡°Sexual intercourse!?¡± Zhao Shirou couldn¡¯t help but step back twice. Her heart became flustered. Could it really be as Yang Chen said? Her master wants her to...? ¡°Master, I¡¯m afraid I cannot accept this!¡± Zhao Shirou said solemnly. ¡°You don¡¯t accept?¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor raised his brows, his tone displeased. ¡°Master, you may not be able to break through to Soul Transformation now, but you can wait some more time! I¡¯m willing to help you find a Yin object to neutralize your extreme Yang! But I cannot accept the method you proposed!¡± Zhao Shirou hurriedly said. The ancient ancestor¡¯s expression gradually darkened. ¡°Rou¡¯er, your refusal has angered me! However, it doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t accept! After all, you don¡¯t have a choice!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor directly reached out and grabbed Zhao Shirou¡¯s neck from a distance. ¡°Master, you...!¡± Zhao Shirou was stunned. ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ve nurtured you for hundreds of years, just for this day, and you say you refuse? Rou¡¯er, obediently fulfill my dream of becoming a Soul Transformation!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor¡¯s gaze swept over Zhao Shirou¡¯s exquisite, alluring figure and her enchanting, beautiful face, gradually becoming somewhat lustful. Chapter 73 Chapter 73 ¡°It must be said, you¡¯ve become more and more beautiful over the years! Even I am somewhat infatuated! Tsk tsk, this is for the best, as I can cultivate to the fullest! After absorbing your essence, I can smoothly condense my Soul Transformation! At that time, as a Soul Transformation powerhouse, I¡¯ll be a sovereign in the entire Northern Spiritual Realm! Haha!¡± Listening to her master¡¯s words, Zhao Shirou felt as if her heart was being sliced. It turned out to be just as Yang Chen had said. The master she had always revered had truly been nurturing her as a furnace. Waiting until he broke through to Soul Transformation to absorb her essence. ¡°I won¡¯t let you succeed!¡± Zhao Shirou circulated her true qi, trying to break free. But the ancient Liyang ancestor directly summoned a crimson talisman, suspending it above Zhao Shirou¡¯s head. The talisman radiated scorching heat, with dragon roars resounding. This was the imperial jade formation of the Liyang royal family. Cultivation realms would forge jade formations to embody the dynasty¡¯s destiny. This jade formation had been nurtured for 10,000 years by the Liyang royal family on a dragon vein. Extremely Yang-focused. It had an obvious suppressive effect on Zhao Shirou¡¯s Yin body. The jade formation hovered in the air, surrounded by crimson dragon shadows. It directly pinned Zhao Shirou down below. Making it difficult for her to circulate her Profound Yin true qi. ¡°Hmph, everything you have was given by me! How can you escape from my grasp? Rou¡¯er, being my furnace to help me break through to Soul Transformation, you should feel honored!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor¡¯s smile gradually became crazed. Then, he directly removed his clothing. Revealing his crimson, iron-like body. He slowly approached Zhao Shirou, who was pinned down by the jade formation. Zhao Shirou felt desperate. If her master absorbed her essence, she would be finished. She didn¡¯t understand why her Profound Yin Qi physique made her a prime furnace. But she knew about furnaces and essence absorption. The cultivated essence of the absorbed person would be completely drained. Leaving them as an ordinary person. If it were a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they might live a few more decades as an ordinary person. But she, with her Nascent Soul level cultivation, had cultivated for hundreds of years. If she lost her cultivation, her lifespan would immediately be exhausted, and she would die. ¡°No, I can¡¯t let him succeed! I must escape from here!¡± Zhao Shirou then thought of the Bewildering Infant Powder that Yang Chen had given her. If she could make her master momentarily lose focus and control over the jade formation, she could break free and escape from the palace. Zhao Shirou took out the jade bottle and threw it. Pah! The jade bottle shattered in mid-air. A black gaseous substance spread out. ¡°Hmph, petty tricks!¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor didn¡¯t take it seriously at all. This Yan Jiu fellow indeed had no interest in food and drink. He only cared about souls. However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t let Yan Jiu say such things in front of Xu Qingxuan. After all, even though he was the great villain, he had to maintain an upright appearance on the surface. The Soul Cult was too evil. It was better to keep it hidden. ¡°Consort Zhao is coming!¡± Yang Chen murmured, gazing into the sky. In a moment, a yellow ray of light descended into the Imperial Preceptor¡¯s Residence. ¡°Your Holiness, please save me!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s charming face was full of panic. ¡°It seems it was as I predicted! But how did Consort Zhao escape?¡± ¡°I used the Bewildering Infant Powder you gave me to momentarily delay my master!¡± Zhao Shirou said urgently: ¡°Your Holiness, my master has reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm and wields the Liyang jade formation, able to command the extreme Yang force accumulated over 10,000 years by the Liyang royal family. Below the Soul Transformation realm, he is nearly invincible! I don¡¯t know if there are any Soul Transformation cultivators among Your Holiness¡¯ followers?¡± Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°No!¡± ¡°No!?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s heart sank. Although the Xuantian Holy Son was alone, her master wouldn¡¯t dare kill him due to his status. However, that didn¡¯t mean he could protect her. Zhao Shirou hesitated in her heart. Should she pin her hopes on the Xuantian Holy Son? Or should she seize this chance and try to escape as far as possible? But before she could make a decision, Yang Chen said to Xu Qingxuan: ¡°Junior Sister Xu, go and inform your father to notify the major sects to head to the Liyang Imperial Palace!¡± After saying that, Yang Chen and Yan Jiu flew towards the Liyang Imperial Palace. ¡°What is the Holy Son doing?¡± Zhao Shirou was puzzled and perplexed. Xu Qingxuan spoke up: ¡°Consort Zhao! The Holy Son probably plans to slay that ancient ancestor of the Liyang royal family! Today, the Liyang royal family may face a catastrophe!¡± ¡°What?¡± Zhao Shirou was alarmed, suddenly thinking of Li Hao who was still in the palace. ¡°No, Hao¡¯er is still in the palace!¡± Chapter 74 Chapter 74 The Liyang Palace. Inside the ancient grand hall. Li Zhan, the ruler of Liyang, was being choked by Yan Jiu and tossed to the ground like a dead dog. His aura completely gone. Beside him were three corpses. All of them were Nascent Soul cultivators of the Liyang royal family who tried to obstruct the two of them. As Nascent Soul cultivators, they had only reached the Nascent Soul realm and could not form independent soul bodies yet. Although insignificant to a Soul Cult cultivator like Yan Jiu, they were at least an appetizing small dish. ¡°Xuantian Holy Son, our Li nation is under the influence of your Xuantian Sect! Is this how your Xuantian Sect treats us?¡± The ancient Liyang ancestor sat cross-legged on the ground, roaring angrily. Yang Chen looked at him with a cold sneer at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Our Xuantian Sect¡¯s records state that you, Li Tengshan, perished from heavy injuries three hundred years ago! But now, you¡¯re still alive, and have even reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm! I knew it, with just Li Zhan¡¯s paltry cultivation, even if he was slightly stronger than that Imperial Preceptor Xu Hui, he shouldn¡¯t have been so formidable! It turns out there was someone like you behind the scenes! You want to break through to Soul Transformation and escape our Xuantian Sect¡¯s control, but it seems you can¡¯t do that!¡± ¡°Damned brat!¡± Li Tengshan roared furiously. But he no longer had the aura of a half-step Soul Transformation. At this moment, the Realm Descending Powder had fully taken effect, causing his cultivation to plummet to the Golden Core realm. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t been poisoned and was still at the half-step Soul Transformation realm, how could a brat like you be so audacious!¡± Fury filled Li Tengshan¡¯s face. ¡°Ancient ancestor!¡± ¡°Father!¡± At this moment, Li Hao entered the hall. Seeing his weakened ancient ancestor and his father¡¯s corpse, his eyes immediately turned red with rage. ¡°Yang Chen, you killed my father!?¡± Li Hao roared furiously, the veins on his forehead bulging like a maddened beast. Although his father had an average relationship with his mother, he had treated this son well. Earlier, his father said the ancient ancestor wanted to see his mother. Li Hao felt uneasy, so he followed. But instead, he witnessed this scene. That despicable bastard Yang Chen had actually killed his father! For a son to suffer his father¡¯s murder, it was an unpardonable grudge. Li Hao¡¯s eyes instantly turned red with rage, even forgetting to flee. Although her master had been grooming her as a furnace all along, after hundreds of years as master and disciple, if today¡¯s events hadn¡¯t happened, he would still be the person she respected most. So at this moment, Zhao Shirou¡¯s heart softened. Her figure flashed and appeared before Li Tengshan, intending to take him away. But then, Yan Jiu let out an eerie laugh and slashed at her with his sickle. ¡°Damn it!¡± Zhao Shirou could only defend herself desperately as Yan Jiu pressed his attack. ¡°Senior Li, since you¡¯ve already been expunged from this world as a dead man! This junior believes it¡¯s better for you not to remain alive! Allow me to send you on your way!¡± Yang Chen walked up to Li Tengshan and said slowly. ¡°Yang Chen, no, Your Holiness, you... you can¡¯t kill me!¡± Fear rose in Li Tengshan¡¯s heart as he hurriedly pleaded: ¡°I¡¯m willing to submit to your Xuantian Sect and never have disloyal thoughts again! Spare my life, and I¡¯ll contribute all the treasures the Liyang royal family has accumulated over 10,000 years to the Xuantian Sect!¡± In the face of life and death, the mighty half-step Soul Transformation was reduced to shameless begging. But Yang Chen would never give him a chance. He was the villain, but not a senseless one. So, it should be done swiftly. He unleashed a ball of flame directly. The Green Lotus Heavenly Flames rapidly enveloped Li Tengshan, instantly igniting his physical body. ¡°Ah! Yang Chen, you treacherous dog, bastard! Even as a ghost, I won¡¯t let you off! Your Xuantian Sect will eventually be destroyed, your entire clan exterminated! You won¡¯t die an easy death either!¡± Li Tengshan cursed loudly in agony. But soon, his physical body was reduced to ashes. A faint red ethereal form tried to escape, but was immediately enveloped by Yan Jiu¡¯s black mist form. ¡°You don¡¯t even have the chance to become a ghost!¡± Yang Chen coldly snorted, then transmitted his voice to Yan Jiu: ¡°Yan Jiu, go refine him elsewhere!¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Yan Jiu vanished from the hall. Li Tengshan had reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm. Although he hadn¡¯t fully condensed his Soul Transformation, he was just one step away. So his soul body had initially formed. To Yan Jiu, the newly formed soul body of a half-step Soul Transformation was a great supplement. ¡°Yang Chen, you despicable scoundrel!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s enchanting eyes were now filled with killing intent. After all, Li Tengshan had been her master who taught her for hundreds of years. And he was killed right before her eyes by Yang Chen! Moreover, it was by using the poison she had deployed! This treacherous, despicable scoundrel! Zhao Shirou directly struck at Yang Chen with her palm. ¡°Yang Chen, die!¡± Bang! Chapter 75 Chapter 75 A demonic illusory figure appeared and slashed down at her with an axe. Killing intent filled the entire hall. Although Zhao Shirou was at the Seventh stage of the Nascent Soul realm, she was still struck by Yang Chen¡¯s attack, coughing up blood as she was sent flying. ¡°You ... how is this possible?¡± Zhao Shirou couldn¡¯t believe it. She was two entire realms higher than Yang Chen, yet couldn¡¯t withstand even one of his attacks, immediately suffering severe injuries! This bastard was shockingly powerful! ¡°Consort Zhao, you attacked me first! Don¡¯t blame me for injuring you!¡± Yang Chen smirked as he slowly approached Zhao Shirou. ¡°Yang Chen, you ... you despicable scoundrel! I ... I really regret listening to you!¡± Zhao Shirou cursed angrily. Yang Chen remained unruffled, his face still wearing a gentle smile. ¡°Consort Zhao, you¡¯re mistaken! If not for me, you would have been absorbed by your master! Not only would your body have been defiled by that lecherous old man, but your life would also be forfeit! You should be thanking me instead!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Zhao Shirou snorted coldly. ¡°Your Xuantian Sect prides itself as an upright orthodox sect, yet its Holy Son resorts to such vile and underhanded methods! Utterly shameless!¡± ¡°Heh heh!¡± Yang Chen laughed. ¡°Consort Zhao, do you not fear I¡¯ll kill you for insulting me like this?¡± Zhao Shirou paused, but still said coldly: ¡°If you want to kill me, then do it. No more idle talk!¡± ¡°Consort Zhao looks enchantingly beautiful, but I didn¡¯t expect your character to be so unyielding! I quite admire such spirit!¡± Yang Chen looked towards the hall entrance. The earlier Nascent Soul battle had knocked out the mere Foundation Establishment cultivator Li Hao. ¡°Consort Zhao, what if I killed Li Hao, this genius ninth prince, to eliminate a future threat?¡± She had cultivated for hundreds of years. Step by step, from an ordinary person to the late stage Nascent Soul realm. She also had a sense of pride in her heart. Even if it meant death, she would not compromise. Especially with this bastard in front of her. He had just schemed against her and taken advantage of her. ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Does the gracious Lady Zhao want me to kill Hao¡¯er?¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen waved his hand, and a true qi handprint directly grabbed Hao¡¯er. If he exerted force, Hao¡¯er would be crushed to pieces. ¡°You, let Hao¡¯er go!¡± Zhao Shirou immediately panicked and hurriedly got up. She wanted to intervene and stop Yang Chen. But ... the strike from Yang Chen earlier had already severely injured her. Forcibly circulating her true qi now caused fresh blood to spill from the corners of her mouth. Her aura was extremely weak. ¡°Yang Chen, how could you be so despicable?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice was tinged with sobs. She was about to break down. This bastard, he looked so harmless. But his way of doing things was so insidious. It was one thing to poison her master with his schemes. Now, he was even threatening to force her to become his Dao companion by holding Hao¡¯er¡¯s life hostage! It was truly hateful! Hearing the sobbing tone in Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice, Yang Chen knew his threat had gone far enough. So he softened his tone. After all, a carrot had to be offered after the stick. Only then would she truly submit. ¡°Gracious Lady Zhao, actually, the main reason I want you to become my Dao companion is to help you resolve the Profound Yin Qi in your body!¡± ¡°The Profound Yin Qi in my body?¡± Zhao Shirou looked stunned. ¡°Correct!¡± Yang Chen nodded and said seriously: ¡°Gracious Lady Zhao has cultivated the Triple Yin Convergence Technique for hundreds of years, and all the accumulated Profound Yin Qi is stored in the three major apertures of your body! The Profound Yin Qi allowed you to progress rapidly in your cultivation, reaching the Late-stage Nascent Soul realm in just a few hundred years! But the harm is also great! Hasn¡¯t the gracious Lady Zhao often felt extremely cold in her body, especially on full moon nights, when your entire body feels as if it has been frozen stiff?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhao Shirou was taken aback. This bastard really knew everything, didn¡¯t he? It was true that she often felt extremely cold in her body. On full moon nights, the symptoms would be severely exacerbated, and sometimes she would even pass out from the cold. Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Yang Chen continued: ¡°The Profound Yin Qi is indeed very beneficial for your cultivation! But anything in excess is harmful! Li Tengshen previously treated you as a furnace, so naturally he wouldn¡¯t tell you these things! If the Profound Yin Qi in your body continues to accumulate, I dare say that within thirty years, the Profound Yin Qi will form into Profound Ice, and by then it will be irreversible. Your life force will gradually be frozen and dissipated! ¡°However, if the gracious Lady Zhao allows me to absorb the Profound Yin Qi, not only will the symptoms be resolved, but you will also be able to break through to the Soul Transformation realm in the future!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhao Shirou fell silent. ¡°But the absorption of the Profound Yin Qi requires sexual intercourse!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Yang Chen quickly nodded. ¡°That¡¯s also the reason why I proposed for you to become my Dao companion! If the gracious Lady Zhao wants to resolve the Profound Yin Qi in her body, she must take this step! There¡¯s no other way, you can only blame Li Tengshen. He made you cultivate the Triple Yin Convergence Technique and accumulate Profound Yin Qi, treating you as nothing more than a furnace! Ordinary fire cultivators would also treat you as a furnace to absorb from! ¡°But I possess a Primordial Fire, which can refine the Profound Yin Qi in your body, forming a kind of dual cultivation effect, benefiting both of us! So, gracious Lady Zhao, think it over carefully! Become my Dao companion, and Hao¡¯er will be my stepson. I can guarantee his safety! Otherwise, even if I don¡¯t kill him, with his talent, will others just let him grow unhindered?¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen placed the unconscious Hao¡¯er not far from them. Looking at the unconscious Hao¡¯er, then at the hint of smugness and anticipation in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Zhao Shirou clenched her jade fists. This bastard. He was truly a despicable person, taking advantage of others¡¯ difficulties! But thinking carefully ... What he said made some sense. The harm caused by the Profound Yin Qi was indeed great. Every night, she felt as if she was in an ice cellar. On full moon nights, the cold was unbearable, to the point of passing out. If this continued, the Profound Yin Qi would indeed endanger her life. In the past, she thought it was just her physical condition. She could only resign herself to fate. But now, this bastard possessed a Primordial Fire, which might indeed be able to refine the extreme cold within the Profound Yin Qi, eliminating her symptoms. Moreover, Hao¡¯er had awakened a terrifying bloodline and reached the Seventh stage of the Foundation Establishment realm in just three years, with boundless potential in the future. Whether it was the Xuantian Sect or the cultivating forces within the Kingdom of Liyang, none would let him live freely. If he had the protection of this bastard Yang Chen, he would be much safer. Damn it! Does this mean I¡¯ll have to agree to become his Dao companion? Agree to become his ... Dao companion? Zhao Shirou¡¯s heart was extremely conflicted. Li Zhan was a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator. Yet he died like this, silently without a commotion. This Holy Son¡¯s strength was terrifyingly powerful. ¡°Patriarchs, the strongest expert of the Liyang Royal Family three hundred years ago, Li Tengshen, did not actually die but was hiding in the royal palace all along. He even reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm! Li Tengshen colluded with the Wind Thunder Sect, intending to eliminate the Imperial Preceptor¡¯s Mansion and the major cultivating forces, so as to completely defect to the Wind Thunder Sect! I, the Holy Son, learned of this from Lady Zhao and reluctantly took action to slay him!¡± Yang Chen said solemnly. ¡°What?!¡± The Nascent Soul cultivators were all stunned upon hearing this. ¡°Li Tengshen didn¡¯t die?¡± ¡°Back then, I saw with my own eyes him sitting in meditation!¡± ¡°This old fellow¡¯s concealment was so deep!¡± ¡°Yet we were in the same capital city for three hundred years without noticing!¡± ¡°And that old man even reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm!¡± ¡°Many thanks to the Holy Son for taking action!¡± ¡°If not for the Holy Son, we would surely have met a tragic death at the hands of that old traitor Li Tengshen!¡± ¡°That treacherous old man was wildly ambitious, his death is no great loss. The Holy Son has rid Liyang of a great scourge!¡± ¡°The Holy Son has bestowed a great kindness upon us, from now on we will swear eternal allegiance to the Xuantian Sect and the Holy Son!¡± The Nascent Soul cultivators spoke up one after another, cursing Li Tengshen on one hand, and expressing loyalty to Yang Chen on the other. On the side, Zhao Shirou angrily gritted her silvery teeth, her willow brows furrowed as her chest heaved. This bastard was truly shameless and despicable. He lied so casually. When had she ever said those things? It was clearly his premeditated scheme from the very start. Scheming against someone and taking advantage of them when they were vulnerable. How hateful! At this moment, a Nascent Soul cultivator said: ¡°Holy Son, this subordinate believes we should uproot the weed completely! Why not exterminate all members of the Liyang Royal Family? That way, we can eliminate any future troubles!¡± ¡°Correct, I agree as well!¡± ¡°Although Li Tengshen and Li Zhan have been killed, the Liyang Royal Family still possesses great power. If they rebel, it would be extremely troublesome!¡± ¡°And this Hao¡¯er, he reached the Seventh stage of the Foundation Establishment realm in just three years. Such a cultivation speed, the Holy Son should be wary!¡± Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Hearing this, Zhao Shirou on the side grew somewhat anxious, her brows furrowed tightly. Had she not been severely injured and unable to take action, she would definitely have killed these treacherous old men. Yang Chen¡¯s gaze swept across them, inwardly sneering. These old fellows simply wanted to seize this opportunity to replace the Liyang Royal Family. Which faction in Liyang controlled power was not important to Yang Chen. However, he had already reached an agreement with Zhao Shirou. Moreover, his reputation as the Holy Son of Xuantian was still very important. Although he was the villain, he was still the righteous Holy Son!Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com How could he open a path of indiscriminate slaughter? Besides, Hao¡¯er was already his stepson. How could he kill him? Even if he wanted to kill him, he would have to wait until the boy had no more points for him to reap before doing so! Anyone who suggested it now was simply trying to drive a wedge between father and son! Yang Chen immediately said in a solemn voice: ¡°The Liyang Royal Family will remain, do not exterminate them! My Xuantian Sect is an upright and orthodox sect, how could we indiscriminately massacre the innocent? If not for Li Tengshen and Li Zhan harboring malicious intentions, planning to kill the elders and disciples of the Imperial Precept¡¯s Mansion of my Xuantian Sect, and swearing allegiance to the Wind Thunder Sect, this Holy Son would not have slain them! ¡°My Xuantian Sect, as the leading orthodox power in the Northern Spiritual Realm, only punishes the wicked and spares the innocent! Elder Xu, spread my words, let everyone know my stance!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Xu Hui hurriedly bowed and said: ¡°The Holy Son is righteous! This is a blessing for Liyang!¡± But he couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corners of his mouth. He knew full well that the Holy Son had been scheming against the Liyang Royal Family all along. But this was fine too, they would still uphold the banner of justice. At this moment, Yang Chen looked towards the unconscious Hao¡¯er and said: ¡°Hao¡¯er possesses exceptional talent! And his mother, Lady Zhao, has rendered great service! This Holy Son has decided to establish him as the Prince of Liyang! In the future, if he can govern with benevolence and uphold the righteous way, he shall inherit the position of Lord of Liyang! You have no objections, do you?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s gaze swept towards them, his eyes slightly cold and grim. ¡°The Holy Son is magnanimous; we are in utmost admiration! We shall obey the Holy Son¡¯s decree!¡± ¡°In the future, we shall jointly assist the new Lord!¡± The Nascent Soul cultivators all bowed together. Though they felt some regret in their hearts, they did not dare say anything else. They did not yet have the status to object to the Holy Son of Xuantian¡¯s decision. Did they not see the ruler of Liyang, Li Zhan¡¯s corpse lying cold already? Li Tengshen had reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm, yet he too had died! To go against the dominant power of Xuantian Sect in the Northern Spiritual Realm would only lead to death! Obediently listening was better than anything else! That treacherous old man Li Tengshen, how could he have been so blind? Xu Hui led the others away. In the main hall, only Yang Chen, Zhao Shirou, and the unconscious Hao¡¯er remained. ¡°Lady Zhao, how did I handle the situation? Are you satisfied?¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment. Well well. Even the death of Li Zhan, the father of this protagonist, only yielded 2,000 points. This protective instinct was astonishing. ¡°Hao¡¯er!¡± Zhao Shirou also noticed Hao¡¯er. Her face immediately flushed red. Just now, she had been seen by Hao¡¯er. How utterly shameful. Unbearable. Zhao Shirou hurriedly pushed Yang Chen away, shooting him an angry glare with her beautiful eyes. Then she rushed over to Hao¡¯er¡¯s side. ¡°Hao¡¯er, wake up!¡± *** ¡°Hao¡¯er, wake up!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice was anxious, her charming face full of worry. Yang Chen walked over, taking a look and reassuring her: ¡°Lady Zhao, Hao¡¯er is fine! He merely coughed up blood and passed out again!¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault!¡± Zhao Shirou glared at Yang Chen, her eyes full of vexation. However, compared to before, there was less killing intent, but more embarrassment. Perhaps it was because she herself could not bring herself to kill him. After all, during that previous embrace, she seemed to have enjoyed it somewhat as well. Hahaha. This woman, although her words resisted strongly, her body was being a bit more honest. She had cultivated alone for hundreds of years after all. Moreover, the Primordial Fire within Yang Chen seemed to have an unexpected attractive force on her Profound Yin physique. Yang Chen sent Zhao Shirou and Hao¡¯er back to her palace. The Liyang Royal Palace was in chaos at this point. Although Yang Chen had ordered against indiscriminate slaughter, The news of the Li Zhan¡¯s death had still spread. And the Nascent Soul cultivators of the royal family had all been killed. Only one First stage Nascent Soul cultivator remained, and he was under control. Temporarily, the palace was without direction. Many eunuchs and maids were fleeing in panic, carrying away gold, silver and jewels as they escaped the palace. Chapter 78 Chapter 78Re?a?d new chapters at novelhall.com However, Yang Chen did not bother with these trivial matters. Xu Hui could take care of that. ¡°Lady Zhao, this is a healing pill! It¡¯s quite effective, quickly take it!¡± Yang Chen took out a white pill and brought it towards Zhao Shirou¡¯s mouth. But Zhao Shirou turned her head away, her red lips tightly formationed. After all, the recent events were still fresh in her mind. She did not want to follow in her master¡¯s footsteps. Who knew if this fellow had poisoned the pill for her? ¡°Rest assured, it¡¯s not poisoned!¡± Seeing her wariness, Yang Chen said seriously: ¡°Li Tengshen had reached the half-step Soul Transformation realm, killing him was no easy task, so I had to resort to this scheme! In fact, I am a very upright and forthright person! Others all call me the modest gentleman, a paragon of righteousness!¡± Pah! ¡°Stop disgusting me!¡± Zhao Shirou spat out disdainfully, a hint of blush on her face. But in the end, her red lips parted slightly as she prepared to take the pill from Yang Chen¡¯s hand and put it in her mouth. However, seeing those tempting red lips, a hint of amusement curved Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Then, he pinched the pill with his fingers and directly fed it into her mouth. ¡°Ah! Umm! You!¡± Zhao Shirou was instantly stunned, her beautiful eyes filled with embarrassed indignation. This bastard actually put his fingers into her mouth! How vile! Truly disgusting! Zhao Shirou wanted to spit it out immediately. But as soon as the pill entered her mouth, it dissolved into a stream of medicinal qi. She could only shoot Yang Chen an angry glare before crossing her legs and absorbing it. She could not help but want to kneel down. But having recovered some of her cultivation, she resisted this pressure with difficulty. Yet beads of sweat still formed on her fair forehead. ¡°Indeed, it is a dragon¡¯s bone! Previously I was puzzled over how to refine it, but now I suddenly have a direction!¡± Yang Chen said slowly, a hint of a smile on his lips. When he first obtained this divine dragon¡¯s spine, he did not immediately refine it because he still had remnants of the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower¡¯s qi within his body. But during this period, he had basically absorbed all of that flower¡¯s qi already. He had previously attempted to refine the dragon¡¯s spine once before. But he always felt a sense of rejection between his body and the dragon¡¯s spine. After all, the dragon¡¯s spine contained the essence of a divine dragon. To directly refine it into the human body, it was best to have a guiding medium. The ideal guiding medium would be dragon¡¯s blood. But there were no dragon races in the Northern Spiritual Realm. However, this Jade Seal contained the accumulated luck of Liyang, worth tens of thousands of years. The crimson dragon within, though a dragon of fortune, could still be considered a type of dragon. Yang Chen had read in ancient texts that in primordial times, there was a realm spanning hundreds of millions of miles that had a hereditary dynasty lasting over a hundred thousand years. The hereditary Jade Seal of that dynasty accumulated the realm¡¯s luck over those hundreds of thousands of years. Eventually, the dragon of fortune actually transformed into a substantial golden dragon! It even gave birth to its own consciousness, becoming a true dragon with bloodline power far surpassing that of ordinary dragon races! In other words, a luck dragon and the dragon race were ultimately one and the same! The dragon of fortune within Liyang¡¯s Jade Seal could serve as the guiding medium for Yang Chen to refine the divine dragon¡¯s spine! Yang Chen sent a message to Yan Jiu, instructing him to finish devouring Li Tengshen¡¯s soul and come over quickly. The refinement of the dragon¡¯s spine would undoubtedly be a long process, so Yang Chen needed someone to protect him while he cultivated. This person could not possibly be Zhao Shirou, as this woman had not been fully subdued yet. At the Converging Dragon Pool within the Liyang Royal Palace, the core of the Spirit Vein running under the capital city. Spiritual qi swirled into misty clouds that hovered in mid-air, resembling the dwelling of immortals. Beneath the clouds was a pool. The water in the pool had a pale golden hue. Chapter 79 Chapter 79 ¡°Unexpectedly, the Liyang Royal Family had already produced the dragon¡¯s saliva!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes showed a hint of shock. Fortune Dragon¡¯s saliva was a divine substance that could only slowly accumulate once a dynasty¡¯s Fortune reached an immense level. For it to produce Hao¡¯er, the protagonist, the Liyang Royal Family¡¯s Fortune was indeed formidable. The manifestation of Dragon of Fortune¡¯s saliva was normal under such circumstances. If he, this great villain, had not appeared, all of this should have belonged to Hao¡¯er, the protagonist. But now ... since Hao¡¯er was still unconscious, he, as the stepfather, would enjoy these things on Hao¡¯er¡¯s behalf ... ¡°Yan Jiu, you protect me while I cultivate! Kill anyone who dares to barge in!¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Yan Jiu dispersed into a black mist once more. Yang Chen immersed himself in the pool water and took out the Liyang jade Seal. He began forcibly absorbing the Fortune dragon qi within. A crimson dragon silhouette struggled, unwilling, howling in defiance against Yang Chen¡¯s absorption. But upon encountering Yang Chen¡¯s Green Lotus Heavenly Flames, the dragon¡¯s howls instantly turned into wails of grief. Even a Fortune dragon was no match for the Primordial Fire born from Heaven and Earth! Thread after thread of crimson dragon qi was absorbed by Yang Chen from the Jade Seal. His body gradually turned crimson in color, with a crimson dragon silhouette coiling around him. [Ding! Host has absorbed the Dragon of Fortune and its saliva from the Liyang Jade Seal, plundering 4000 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist, Li Hao. Host has gained 4000 Villainous points!] ¡°It¡¯s time!¡± Looking at the now-white jade Seal, Yang Chen tossed it aside. After ten days of absorption, the Fortune dragon qi within had been completely absorbed by him, and the pale golden hue in the pool had also disappeared. Then, Yang Chen took out the divine dragon¡¯s spine and began fusing it into his body. This time, because he had the Fortune dragon as a guiding medium, there was much less rejection from his body. The dragon¡¯s spine slowly merged into Yang Chen¡¯s spine, turning his entire body golden. The blood in his body became increasingly turbulent. Roar! A draconic howl resounded. A golden dragon silhouette shot towards the heavens. An intense draconic might permeated everywhere. The entire capital was enveloped under this draconic pressure. Countless cultivators and mortals directly kneeled on the ground. Even within the palace, people dropped to their knees everywhere. At this time, Xu Hui came over and said slowly. There was a hint of arrogance in his tone. After all, from now on, the status of the State Preceptor¡¯s residence in Liyang could only be described as paramount. And he, a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Third Stage, had also become the strongest cultivator in Liyang. ¡°State Preceptor, you mean this oppressive aura is from the Holy Son?¡± ¡°The Holy Son is so terrifying!?¡± ¡°This dragon¡¯s majesty surpasses the Liyang royal family by a thousand times!¡± ¡°Could it be that the Holy Son has the true dragon¡¯s body?¡± The several patriarchs all looked astonished. The true dragon¡¯s body was a legendary physique. It was said that humans with the true dragon¡¯s body could be on par with true dragons! Just relying on their physical body, they could be invincible at the same level and dominate the world! ¡°I don¡¯t know either!¡± Xu Hui shook his head. But his heart was also in turmoil. After all, the Holy Son had given him too many shocks. One must know that the Holy Son was not even fifty years old. Yet his strength was far stronger than theirs, these old fellows who had cultivated for hundreds or nearly a thousand years. Such a talent, it was truly terrifying. Simply monstrous. However, this was also a good thing. After all, the stronger the Holy Son was, the stronger the Xuantian Sect would be in the future. And his position as an Inner Sect Elder would be higher. At this moment, a resounding phoenix cry suddenly echoed throughout the State Preceptor¡¯s residence. An azure phoenix image appeared in the sky above the State Preceptor¡¯s residence, as if about to spread its wings and soar into the nine heavens. Strands of blue light radiated a captivating chill. ¡°This is ... Xu Qingxuan¡¯s Ice Phoenix Bloodline has awakened!¡± Xu Hui was stunned, then excited. Qingxuan, this girl, inherited her mother¡¯s ice phoenix bloodline. But it had never been awakened. Now, influenced by the dragon¡¯s majesty released by the Holy Son, her ice phoenix bloodline had awakened. Beside them, the several Nascent Soul cultivators all looked shocked and envious. ¡°State Preceptor, congratulations! Miss Qingxuan has awakened her Ice Phoenix bloodline; her future prospects are limitless!¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, the State Preceptor¡¯s wife is from the Ice Snow City (Bingxue Gucheng), right!¡± Chapter 80 Chapter 80 ¡°Legend has it that tens of thousands of years ago, a primordial ice phoenix descended upon the Ice Snow Ancient City, and since then, the cultivators of the Ice Snow Ancient City have possessed the ice phoenix bloodline!¡± ¡°It was only by relying on the ice phoenix bloodline that the Ice Snow Ancient City was able to produce several Soul Transformation cultivators and become a top-tier force!¡± ¡°However, even in the Ice Snow Ancient City, those who can awaken the ice phoenix bloodline are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and can be counted on one¡¯s fingers!¡± ¡°With Miss Qingxuan awakening her ice phoenix bloodline now, if she goes to the Ice Snow Ancient City, her status will be extraordinary!¡± ¡°However, Miss Qingxuan has a marriage agreement with the Holy Son Li(yang) Hao, and the fifteenth of this month is the day, the Holy Son¡¯s enthronement ceremony. I wonder if she will be directly proclaimed as the Queen at that time?¡± ¡°If Miss Qingxuan becomes the Queen of Liyang, it would be a pity if she stays in Liyang in the future!¡± The several patriarchs said. But they were somewhat worried in their hearts. After all, the ice phoenix bloodline was no ordinary bloodline. In the Ice Snow Ancient City, there were not a few cultivators with the ice phoenix bloodline. But due to the tens of thousands of years of inheritance, the ice phoenix bloodline in the bodies of the Ice Snow Ancient City cultivators had become extremely diluted. So, many cultivators possessed the ice phoenix bloodline, but could rarely awaken it in their lifetime. And once awakened, they would soar to new heights. In the future, they would have a great chance to become Soul Transformation cultivators. If they had a Soul Transformation cultivator as a daughter, not to mention whether Xu Hui would walk sideways or not. For the Liyang royal family to have a Queen with Soul Transformation cultivation, it would absolutely be a nightmare for their several families. ¡°Fellow Daoists, you can continue chatting. I¡¯ll take my leave first!¡± At this time, Xu Hui suddenly said, and then hurriedly flew towards Xu Qingxuan¡¯s courtyard. He needed to help his daughter protect her cultivation, preventing her from being disturbed. Seeing him leave in a hurry, the several Nascent Soul patriarchs spoke more openly. ¡°Do you think Xu Hui will let his daughter become the Queen of Liyang?¡± ¡°If his daughter becomes the Queen of Liyang, and the strength of the Liyang royal family far surpasses our several families in the future, then won¡¯t all our efforts today be in vain?¡± ¡°Brother Zhao, I think you¡¯re overthinking it!¡± ¡°Oh? What does Brother Li mean?¡± ¡°From what I know, Xu Hui has already made his precious daughter a personal maid for the Xuantian Holy Son. Now that she has awakened her ice phoenix bloodline, she might even become the concubine of that Holy Son in the future. How could she become the Queen of Liyang?¡± ¡°What? Become the woman of the Xuantian Holy Son?¡± That scoundrel Yang Chen had actually completely refined and absorbed the Dragon of Fortune that should have belonged to him. Damn it! Li Hao had activated the bloodline inheritance of the Li ancestors and even awakened his bloodline¡¯s heritage powers. He knew many secret arts, including ones related to dynastic fortune. He could fuse the dynastic fortune into his own body, thereby transforming it into cultivation. Originally, the Liyang Jade Seal had accumulated tens of thousands of years of dynastic fortune. If he absorbed it for his cultivation, he could reach the Nascent Soul realm within five years. And within fifty years, he would have the hope of becoming a Soul Transformation cultivator. But now, it had all been absorbed by that bastard Yang Chen without a trace left behind. All that was left for him was this broken stone. Yang Chen you son of a bitch! I will kill you sooner or later to avenge my father, the King! Li Hao cursed Yang Chen repeatedly in his heart. But he still completed the enthronement ceremony rituals. After all, this was his coronation ceremony. It announced that he had become the ruler of Liyang. Although he had lost the Dragon of Fortune, Li Hao believed that with his kingly aptitude, he would definitely build Liyang into an eternal dynasty in the future. Once he succeeded in his cultivation, he would definitely torture and slice that bastard Yang Chen into a thousand pieces. Make the Xuantian Sect disappear from this world in a river of blood. As for these people below, they would all die by then! Li Hao withdrew the ferocious look from his face and turned to face the crowd below the high platform. Although only at the Foundation Establishment realm, his kingly aura was undoubtedly manifesting. His tiger-like eyes were bright and full of spirit, his face imposing without anger, possessing the solemn dignity of a ruler. And by his side, Zhao Shirou in her phoenix robes, though her beautiful face could not conceal her bewitching charm, her entire being emanated a noble and elegant aura, possessing the bearing of the mother of all under heaven! The current Zhao Shirou was no longer the Noble Consort, but the Queen Dowager! The mother of the nation! However, as the grand ceremony proceeded, the sun gradually set. Zhao Shirou¡¯s face gradually became stiff. Chapter 81 Chapter 81 For as the moon rose, like a golden disk, what seemed poetic to others was painfully chilling for her. Her body felt as if being frozen rigid. And this time, it was even more intense than before. Frost gradually appeared on Zhao Shirou¡¯s exquisitely made-up cheeks. With every breath, cold air pervaded, directly causing a palace maid beside her to shiver. But she still forcibly endured it. Until the ceremonial rites to Heaven were completed and she had received the congratulations of the major forces of Liyang, Zhao Shirou hurriedly left the high platform and went to her own palace. In the past, every time the full moon rose, the Profound Yin qi in her body would start acting up. Her body would gradually freeze, like a shard of Profound Ice, even losing consciousness and falling into a comatose state. Therefore, she had set up a formation in her palace that could condense yang qi to counteract the yin qi of the full moon, alleviating her symptoms somewhat. But as soon as she entered the palace, a voice laced with slight playfulness and familiarity sounded from behind her: ¡°This humble one greets the Noble Consort! Oh no, I misspoke. Congratulations to the Queen Dowager! Congratulations to the Queen Dowager for realizing her wish and becoming the mother of the nation!¡± *** Hearing that familiar yet slightly playful voice from behind, Zhao Shirou¡¯s delicate body trembled. She hurriedly turned around. A handsome face with a mischievous smile appeared in her eyes. ¡°Yang Chen! Why are you here?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice was tinged with panic. Yang Chen had been in seclusion recently and hadn¡¯t appeared. She had gradually forgotten their previous agreement. But now, seeing Yang Chen, she was suddenly reminded that she had agreed to be this scoundrel¡¯s Dao companion. His sudden appearance could only mean one thing. With each breath, cold air spread from Zhao Shirou¡¯s mouth. The palace started to frost over, with ice flowers blooming everywhere. Despite the formation that gathered fire attribute qi, the entire hall quickly turned into an ice chamber. But Yang Chen remained unaffected by the cold. Watching Zhao Shirou¡¯s labored breathing, he observed with interest. ¡°Becoming the Queen Dowager has truly made you more noble! Let¡¯s see how long you can hold on!¡± Cultivators with a Yin body can progress quickly but suffer greatly from the cold. Zhao Shirou had practiced the Triple Yin Convergence Technique, storing a large amount of Yin qi in her body, making the cold even more intense and the pain more unbearable. The moon in the sky grew brighter, outshining the stars. Frost formed on Zhao Shirou¡¯s eyebrows and hair as another half-hour passed. The palace floor was covered in a thick layer of ice. Yang Chen felt a bit cold and activated his internal fire, releasing a wave of heat. Because of Yang Chen¡¯s presence, Zhao Shirou barely remained conscious. She instinctively wanted to embrace the warmth but resisted. ¡°Damn it! He¡¯s definitely doing this on purpose!¡± Zhao Shirou cursed in her heart. ¡°Queen Dowager, tonight is special. The Yin qi in your body isn¡¯t just influenced by the moon; it seems to be ready to erupt all at once. If that happens, you might not just faint¡ªyou could die from the cold!¡± Yang Chen spoke calmly. Zhao Shirou was stunned. She felt the unusual turbulence within her. The three main acupuncture points storing Yin qi were trembling as if they would explode. If the Yin qi erupted, she would be doomed. Damn it! Zhao Shirou opened her beautiful eyes, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s playful expression. ¡°Queen Dowager, I told you I could help remove the Yin qi. Anytime you need. But you have to come to me willingly.¡± ¡°You ... scoundrel! I don¡¯t need you!¡± Zhao Shirou gritted her teeth, forcing herself to endure. She knew Yang Chen was doing this on purpose, trying to see her submit. As moments passed, a sudden surge of yin qi erupted from her body. One of the acupuncture points couldn¡¯t hold it anymore, releasing a torrent of Yin qi. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhao Shirou shuddered violently, coughing up blood mixed with ice shards. ¡°Queen Dowager, time is running out! If you don¡¯t come over, you really might die!¡± Yang Chen hurriedly said. ¡°You are despicable!¡± Zhao Shirou glared at him, unwilling yet sensing death approaching. She finally gave in, extending her arms to embrace Yang Chen. Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Hiss! Yang Chen inhaled sharply at the intense cold. ¡°Queen Dowager, remember, you embraced me willingly!¡± With Zhao Shirou trembling in his arms, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile. After tonight, he would officially become Li Hao¡¯s stepfather. Li Hao, would you be happy when you get to know? In the palace hall, spring returned as birds chirped, while outside, the full moon hung in the sky like a golden disk. On the high platform of the royal palace, Li Hao¡¯s enthronement ceremony had finally concluded. The guests were gradually departing, and Li Hao felt relieved. The ceremony had gone smoothly without any objections. As the ninth prince, he had eight elder brothers, all of whom had once coveted the throne. But tonight, they all respectfully addressed him as His Majesty. At least they were sensible. Otherwise ... as a ruler, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to act against them. Li Hao¡¯s gaze fell upon the State Preceptor¡¯s residence, where a tall, graceful figure sat among the guests. Under the moonlight, she resembled an immortal from the Moon Palace¡ªcold and aloof, evoking reverence. ¡°Qingxuan¡¯s Ice Phoenix bloodline has awakened?¡± Li Hao¡¯s eyes widened with a burning intensity. His bloodline, inherited from his ancestors, allowed him to sense the Ice Phoenix bloodline. ¡°If Qingxuan and I practice dual cultivation, my realm would advance by leaps and bounds! Qingxuan must become my Queen!¡± Li Hao¡¯s eyes were fixed on Xu Qingxuan. Sensing his gaze, Xu Qingxuan turned, her face cold yet with a hint of disdain in her smile. ¡°Damn it! What does she mean by that expression?¡± Li Hao clenched his fists in anger. It must be because of that time Yang Chen forced him to kneel. Damn it. It had to be. Yang Chen, that bastard, humiliated him in front of Qingxuan. But no matter what Qingxuan thought of him, he had to have her. The dual cultivation method he had awakened was incredibly profound. No one could resist its allure. Thinking of the dual cultivation technique, Li Hao regained his confidence. It was a method of supreme creation that accelerated a cultivator¡¯s progress, albeit with high requirements. The man must possess the royal dragon qi, and the woman the Phoenix blood. He and Xu Qingxuan were a perfect match. Determined, Li Hao approached Xu Qingxuan. ¡°Qingxuan! Long time no see!¡± Li Hao smiled, trying to appear gentle. The onlookers bowed respectfully, ¡°Greetings, Your Majesty!¡± Li Hao nodded in satisfaction. But Xu Qingxuan frowned, impatiently asking, ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Now, Xuantian Sect is like our ancestor. Even if they put a dog on the throne, no one would oppose it!¡± ¡°We should just keep our heads down from now on.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Li Jun snorted coldly at these words. ¡°It¡¯s only because that consort seduced Xuantian¡¯s Holy Son!¡± ¡°Rumor has it that she tipped off the Holy Son, leading to the deaths of our ancestor and Father! Li Hao ascending the throne is the greatest shame for our Li family! Just wait, one day I will reclaim everything that belongs to me!¡± Li Jun¡¯s voice was icy, his gaze fixed northward. Once everyone left, Li Jun returned to his residence. A woman in palace attire stood in the courtyard. Upon seeing her, Li Jun¡¯s face lit up with excitement. ¡°Mother, you¡¯re back! What did the Wind Thunder Sect say?¡± The woman, Li Jun¡¯s mother and a female cultivator married into the Li family from Wind Thunder Sect, turned to him with a loving smile. ¡°Jun¡¯er, I have persuaded the Grand Elder. He is willing to help you seize the throne personally!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Li Jun¡¯s excitement was palpable. The woman gently stroked his head and said softly, ¡°The Grand Elder is my master. His words are as good as gold. A Nascent Soul realm cultivator intervening, no one can stop him. Even the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect is no match for him. Rest assured, Jun¡¯er, I will help you reclaim the throne.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mother!¡± Li Jun exclaimed, overjoyed. Meanwhile, in Zhao Shirou¡¯s palace, the commotion from an hour ago had gradually quieted down. The ethereal image of the green lotus had slowly faded, and the ice throughout the palace was melting. Zhao Shirou lay in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, her beautiful eyes half-closed, her cheeks flushed. ¡°Queen Dowager, I have removed about one-third of the Profound Yin Qi. You should be feeling better now. If you still feel cold, let me know, and I can help again.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhao Shirou slowly opened her eyes, filled with daze and tenderness, followed by a deep blush. ¡°Don¡¯t ... don¡¯t call me Queen Dowager. It feels strange.¡± Her tone softened, losing the earlier sternness, now filled with shyness and a hint of vulnerability. Yang Chen¡¯s throat tightened at her enchanting demeanor, but he composed himself and asked seriously, ¡°If I don¡¯t call you Queen Dowager, what should I call you?¡± ¡°Just ... call me by my name,¡± Zhao Shirou whispered. ¡°Your name? Zhao Shirou?¡± ¡°You can call me Rou¡¯er,¡± she said softly, her face turning red. Only her master had ever called her by that name, and letting Yang Chen use it carried a different significance. ¡°Rou¡¯er?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. Chapter 83 Chapter 83 So, she had finally yielded? It reminded him of a philosopher¡¯s saying that the quickest way to a woman¡¯s heart is ... some-thing. Especially with his fused Dragon Spine. ¡°From now on, I will call you Rou¡¯er, and you can call me Brother Chen,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Zhao Shirou couldn¡¯t help but laugh, her face glowing with allure. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow in dissatisfaction, ¡°Why are you laughing?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve cultivated for hundreds of years. Calling you Brother Chen, when you¡¯re only in your forties, makes you a little kid in my eyes!¡± ¡°A little kid?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face darkened. ¡°You dare call me a little kid? Watch how I deal with you!¡± ¡°What are you going to do?¡± Zhao Shirou was flustered, seeing the intense look in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. Suddenly, a wave of true qi surged from Yang Chen¡¯s body. ¡°Not good, I¡¯m about to break through!¡± Sensing the restless qi within, Yang Chen immediately sat down cross-legged, focusing on stabilizing his cultivation. He was at the Fifth stage of Nascent Soul realm, but the benefits from absorbing a third of Zhao Shirou¡¯s Profound Yin Qi pushed him closer to the Sixth stage. Zhao Shirou, a vessel nurtured for a half-step Soul Transformation cultivator, held a massive amount of Profound Yin Qi. Even a third of it was enough for Yang Chen to advance by one level. With a burst of qi, a green lotus formed on Yang Chen¡¯s body, surrounded by a coiling golden dragon. Zhao Shirou watched, mesmerized, as his aura surpassed hers, despite his lower cultivation stage. It explained how he could defeat her with a single strike before. ¡°This guy, despicable and shameless as he is, has incredible strength! At the Fifth stage, he could defeat me, a Seventh stage cultivator. Now, at the Sixth stage, he could contend with a Tenth stage Nascent Soul cultivator!¡± Admiration and affection welled up in Zhao Shirou¡¯s eyes. After cultivating alone for centuries, she never thought she¡¯d experience love again. Yet, this man forced his way into her heart. Perhaps it was destiny. He did save her life. Without him, her master would have absorbed her as a cauldron long ago. His flaws were minor in comparison. She could help him correct them over time. Li Hao roared in fury upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. ¡°Hao¡¯er!¡± ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a barely noticeable playful smile. Is Hao¡¯er angry? Hehe. I¡¯m your stepfather, you fool. If I don¡¯t call you Hao¡¯er, what should I call you? ¡°You bastard!¡± Li Hao¡¯s face twitched with rage, his eyes spewing venom. Hao¡¯er. That was a name only his father and mother could call him! This bastard, who the hell was he to dare call him Hao¡¯er! ¡°Hao¡¯er, do not be rude! Yang Chen is a friend of your mother¡¯s, and therefore an elder to you! How can you speak to him like that?¡± Zhao Shirou scolded at this moment. She was worried that Li Hao might provoke Yang Chen. After all, Li Hao¡¯s life and his ascension to the throne of Liyang were all thanks to Yang Chen¡¯s support. Moreover, Yang Chen, despite his gentle appearance, was quite ruthless inside. Even though she was now his Dao companion, she couldn¡¯t guarantee that he would always be lenient with Hao¡¯er. Hearing his mother scold him, Li Hao¡¯s face turned blue with anger, and his body trembled. But before he could say anything, Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay! Hao¡¯er is young and full of vigor, I understand! Hao¡¯er, even though Uncle Yang and your mother have not known each other for long, we share a deep bond. ¡°We¡¯ve become very close! Although we had some unpleasant moments before, Uncle Yang hopes you can forget those. From now on, we are family, no, we are one and the same! If you face any difficulties, just tell Uncle Yang, and he will surely help you!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you damn bastard!¡± Li Hao growled through gritted teeth, fury blazing in his heart as he heard Yang Chen repeatedly call himself Uncle Yang. He felt as if his lungs were about to explode. He wanted to smash Yang Chen¡¯s head with his palm and crush his brain, but deep inside, he felt a profound sense of powerlessness. His strength was only at the Foundation Establishment realm, far too weak to be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. He could only glare at Yang Chen like a wild beast about to go berserk, ready to pounce and bite. Chapter 84 Chapter 84 [Ding, the host has established himself as an elder and called himself Yang Shu, enraging Li Hao but leaving him helpless, damaging his mental state. The host has plundered 500 points of Providence Luck from the Protagonist, Li Hao. Host has gained 500 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice rang out. Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly. Five hundred points. Not much, but better than nothing. If only Hao¡¯er had been here for the most exciting part earlier, it would have been an even better show. Zhao Shirou also noticed the murderous intent in Li Hao¡¯s eyes and worried he might speak out of turn. So she took him to a side hall. ¡°Hao¡¯er, you must not speak to Yang Chen like that! You¡¯ve just ascended the throne and your position is unstable! If you anger him, the consequences could be disastrous!¡± Zhao Shirou said helplessly, hoping Hao¡¯er would understand the situation. But Li Hao asked sternly, ¡°Mother, what exactly is your relationship with that bastard? Why is he in your palace?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s face stiffened, and she hesitated to speak. She wanted to tell Hao¡¯er the truth about her relationship with Yang Chen but felt it was too difficult a topic to broach. She also feared Hao¡¯er wouldn¡¯t accept it. So, she said: ¡°Hao¡¯er, didn¡¯t I tell you earlier? We have a cooperative relationship! Yang Chen wants Liyang to be under the absolute control of Xuantian Sect, and I demanded your ascension to the throne! We were discussing these matters just now!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Li Hao looked skeptical. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true! Do you not even trust your mother now?¡± Zhao Shirou sighed. ¡°Of course, I trust you, Mother! But Mother, Yang Chen is a despicable person. You must not let your guard down around him! I have a feeling he has ill intentions towards you!¡± Hearing this, Zhao Shirou¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Her eyes flashed with panic and helplessness but she still said: ¡°Hao¡¯er, don¡¯t worry! Mother is a late Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if I can¡¯t beat him, I can still escape!¡± ¡°Alright, mother, but be careful! Give me a hundred years, and I will kill that bastard and avenge us!¡± Li Hao said fiercely. He was confident. Once Qingxuan saw the Dragon and Phoenix Dual Cultivation Method he provided, she wouldn¡¯t be able to resist. By then, combining this dual cultivation technique with his imperial bloodline, he was sure he could kill Yang Chen within a hundred years. ¡°You¡¯re so bad!¡± Zhao Shirou couldn¡¯t help but blush at his proud tone, but she was relieved. If Brother Chen called Hao¡¯er his son, it meant he didn¡¯t mind that she had a son as old as Hao¡¯er! Through the palace window, the dazzling night sky was visible, with a bright full moon hanging high, exceptionally clear. Moonlight bathed the palace, casting a golden glow on the floor. ¡°In the past, every full moon night, I was in unbearable pain from the cold! Tonight, for the first time in centuries, I find the full moon quite beautiful! Brother Chen, if I had met you earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have suffered so much!¡± Zhao Shirou leaned against Yang Chen, looking at the night sky, speaking softly. ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved playfully. Holding Zhao Shirou¡¯s shoulder, he walked into the moonlight. ¡°Brother Chen, what are you doing?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice trembled as she felt Yang Chen¡¯s hands moving around. ¡°What do you think, Rou¡¯er? The full moon is high; shouldn¡¯t we do something meaningful?¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± At this moment, Li Hao had returned to the Tianyang Hall. Sitting on the throne, he felt uncomfortable, as if something was slipping away from him. ¡°How strange! Why do I feel like this?¡± Li Hao was restless, unable to concentrate on the official documents. His mind kept drifting back to the scene he had witnessed just before he lost consciousness¡ªthe sight of Yang Chen embracing his mother, Zhao Shirou, without any resistance from her. ¡°No, I need to go check again! Yang Chen is deceitful and vile. I can¡¯t be at ease with my mother around him!¡± Li Hao muttered to himself as he stood up and headed towards Zhao Shirou¡¯s palace. As he approached the palace and was about to enter, he suddenly froze. Inside the palace, he heard soft sob like moaning sounds. Li Hao was initially confused, but then his face turned green with rage. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his body trembled with fury. ¡°Ah!¡± Li Hao roared, ¡°Yang Chen, you bastard! I will kill you! Mother, why did you lie to me? Why? Why! Ahhhh!¡± Chapter 85 Chapter 85 The intermittent, sorrowful moans echoing from the palace filled the air. Li Hao¡¯s face turned an alarming shade of purple-green. His expression was twisted and menacing, making him appear particularly terrifying. ¡°Why? Mother, why did you deceive me? Yang Chen, you dog bastard! Damn it all!¡± Li Hao let out a low growl, like a beast on the verge of going berserk. His body surged with true qi, poised to punch the palace wall and force out the people inside. At that moment, a black beam of light struck Li Hao¡¯s head, freezing him in place. He couldn¡¯t move or make a sound as the increasingly loud voices within the palace slowly caused him to lose consciousness. ¡°Ha! Boy, you¡¯d better not disturb the master¡¯s pleasure!¡± In the distant darkness, Yan Jiu merged with the night, waved his hand, and grabbed Li Hao, who was completely immobilized. [Ding! The host has removed the profound Yin qi from Zhao Shirou. Li Hao overheard it, causing his mental state to collapse. The host has plundered 4000 points of Li Hao¡¯s Providence Luck received 4000 VPs!] Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. Li Hao overheard? Plundered 4000 points? Could it be that Hao¡¯er is outside the palace at this moment? Yang Chen was shocked but pleased at the same time. Plundering 4000 points of Providence Luck must mean that Hao¡¯er was deeply hurt. Sigh, it seems Yan Jiu has him under control, preventing him from storming in. Poor Hao¡¯er, why did you have to come back? I didn¡¯t intend for this to happen, but you stumbled upon a good show. Don¡¯t blame me for this. Ha! ¡°Darling!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s soft and seductive voice broke into his thoughts, urging him. Yang Chen snapped back to reality, a playful smile tugging at his lips. Yan Jiu wrapped Li Hao in a black mist and sent him back to Tianyang Palace. After an hour, the control over Li Hao was lifted. At this moment, Li Hao¡¯s face was completely distorted, his eyes blood-red and his veins bulging. He looked like a wild beast driven mad. ¡°Yang Chen! Damn you! Damn you! I will kill you! I will definitely kill you!¡± Li Hao howled in the palace, his voice filled with indescribable pain. It was even more sorrowful than when Li Zhan died. Outside, the eunuchs, maids, and guards, hearing the new emperor¡¯s cries, were so frightened they knelt on the ground, not daring to move. ¡°Yan Jiu, you did well last night!¡± Yang Chen praised his subordinate without hesitation. Yan Jiu¡¯s face, dried and cracked like tree bark, twisted into an ugly smile. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to serve you, Master! However, this morning I detected a strange soul fluctuation!¡± ¡°A strange soul fluctuation?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s brows furrowed. Yan Jiu, as a soul cultivator, had keen senses for soul qi. If he sensed a soul fluctuation, it must be significant. Only those close to forming a nascent soul could emit such a fluctuation. ¡°Explain in detail!¡± Yang Chen commanded. ¡°Master, the soul fluctuation was not powerful but extremely erratic. It should not be from a soul body. I suspect a cultivator of the Nascent Soul realm has arrived in Li City, and there were rolling thunder sounds within the fluctuation!¡± ¡°Rolling thunder sounds?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°It seems someone from Wind Thunder Sect is here! They¡¯ve sent a Nascent Soul cultivator! They must be determined to claim Liyang Kingdom.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s brows knit tighter. In the Northern Spiritual Realm, Wind Thunder Sect¡¯s thunder cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm were few but powerful. Though their foundation was not as strong as Xuanyuan Sect, they were still a dominant force. The alliance between Wind Thunder Sect and Liyang Kingdom showed their long-standing ambition. Now that Yang Chen had killed Li Tengshan and Li Zhan, regaining control over Liyang Kingdom for Xuanyuan Sect, Wind Thunder Sect would not easily back down. However, their arrival was timely. A smile crept onto Yang Chen¡¯s face as a perfect plan formed in his mind. Li Hao must die; although Yang Chen enjoyed taking in stepchildren, he had no intention of truly raising someone else¡¯s son. Wind Thunder Sect could serve as his unwitting pawns. Yang Chen left Zhao Shirou¡¯s palace and headed to the State Preceptor¡¯s residence. He planned to enter seclusion for a few days, aiming to break through to the Seventh stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Once he reached the late Nascent Soul realm, his combat power would significantly increase, allowing him to confront the Nascent Soul cultivator from Wind Thunder Sect. Meanwhile, in the State Preceptor¡¯s residence, Xu Qingxuan stood on the pavilion, gazing towards Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard. Her delicate brows knitted slightly. The Holy Son had not returned, and the true qi fluctuations in the palace had ceased long ago. He should have completed his seclusion, but he did not attend the banquet last night. Could the rumors be true? Was he with the Dowager? Xu Qingxuan¡¯s mind began to wander. Beside her, Xu Hui watched his daughter, his eyes filled with satisfaction. Since awakening her Ice Phoenix bloodline, Xu Qingxuan exuded a cold and noble aura, making her even more breathtaking. The disciples of the State Preceptor¡¯s residence were all smitten by her beauty. ¡°Qingxuan, did you spend time alone with Li Hao last night?¡± Xu Hui recalled the banquet scene and asked. Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Xu Qingxuan turned and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t be alone with Li Hao anymore! Now that you¡¯ve awakened your Ice Phoenix bloodline, your future is to become a Nascent Soul cultivator! I¡¯ll find a way to break off your engagement with him. I¡¯ve arranged for you to be a maid by the Holy Son¡¯s side. Seize this opportunity, and don¡¯t hesitate to take initiative if needed!¡± Blushing slightly, Xu Qingxuan retorted, ¡°I understand, Father!¡± ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s for your own good. Staying by the Holy Son¡¯s side will help you fully harness your Ice Phoenix bloodline. Such opportunities are rare!¡± Xu Hui left after his lecture, leaving Xu Qingxuan to sigh deeply. She wanted to take the initiative, but the last time she saw the mysterious woman by the Holy Son¡¯s side, her beauty and figure made Xu Qingxuan feel inferior. Moreover, the Holy Son had been secluded in the palace, leaving her no chance. She remembered the jade slip Li Hao had given her and decided to take a look. As she examined its contents, her eyes widened in anger. ¡°Damn you, Li Hao! You truly deserve death, giving me a dual cultivation technique! Disgusting!¡± She fumed, ready to throw the jade slip away but stopped, thinking of Yang Chen. ¡°I awakened my Ice Phoenix bloodline due to the Holy Son¡¯s dragon aura. Father says he might have a true dragon body. If so, this Dragon-Phoenix dual cultivation technique could be perfect for us! Li Hao, I should thank you for this! If I give this technique to the Holy Son, he won¡¯t be able to resist!¡± *** At this moment, within the Liyang Palace, in the Tianyang Hall, Li Hao sat cross-legged on the cultivation platform, his face pale, his breath weak and listless. Before him stood Zhao Shirou, wrapped in a phoenix robe, accentuating her enchanting figure. After a night of passion, Zhao Shirou was glowing, her fair skin seemingly radiating a soft sheen. Despite the worry in her eyes, the charm at the corners couldn¡¯t be concealed. ¡°Hao¡¯er, what¡¯s happened to you? You were fine last night! Why did you suddenly faint and start vomiting blood?¡± Seeing her pale son, Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice was full of distress and concern. She couldn¡¯t help but reach out her jade-like hand to caress his pale face. But Li Hao coldly turned away. ¡°Hmph!¡± With a cold snort, he turned his head away. ¡°Hao¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong with you? Why are you treating your mother like this?¡± Zhao Shirou frowned deeply. Hao¡¯er had always been obedient and respectful to her, always with a smile, never showing such a cold face. What happened today? His face was frighteningly grim. ¡°Mother, let me ask you, what is your relationship with Yang Chen?¡± Li Hao asked coldly, a hint of ferocity in his eyes, blue veins bulging on his forehead. This expression startled Zhao Shirou. She was very clever and quickly understood Li Hao¡¯s abnormality. Hao¡¯er, he must have found out. But now, he couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Thinking of his mother¡¯s relationship with Yang Chen, He felt a stifling anger. He needed to become stronger quickly. Only by becoming stronger could he solve all problems. Only then could he kill that bastard Yang Chen! A blue light flew through the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion and landed in a courtyard. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes brightened instantly. ¡°His Holiness is back!¡± Xu Qingxuan wanted to go directly to Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard. But then she thought of her current attire and turned back to her room. She changed into a fitted gauze dress, showcasing her tall and graceful figure. Then she applied delicate makeup. Only then did she leave her small courtyard. Outside, a group of disciples from the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion were listening to the elder¡¯s lecture on cultivation problems. At this moment, seeing Xu Qingxuan walking gracefully like a fairy, they were stunned. ¡°Senior Sister Qingxuan looks so beautiful today!¡± ¡°Ever since she awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline, Senior Sister Qingxuan¡¯s aura has become even colder. I don¡¯t dare greet her anymore!¡± ¡°But Senior Sister Qingxuan, being the number one beauty in Liyang Kingdom, never wears makeup. Why is she wearing such delicate makeup today?¡± ¡°Fool, didn¡¯t you see His Holiness return just now?¡± ¡°You mean, Senior Sister Qingxuan dressed up to please His Holiness?¡± ¡°Who else? You think she dressed up for you?¡± ¡°How heartbreaking. Senior Sister Qingxuan is my goddess!¡± ¡°And now she¡¯s going to become His Holiness¡¯ ...¡± Noticing the hot gazes on her, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s cheeks turned slightly red. But she felt more confident. Her meticulous dressing seemed very attractive. Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Arriving at Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s tall and extraordinary figure, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Your Holiness, you are back!¡± Xu Qingxuan said softly, her voice pure and elegant. ¡°Hmm!¡± Yang Chen nodded, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, your Phoenix bloodline has awakened?¡± Yang Chen had fused with the Divine Dragon¡¯s spine and absorbed the Liyang royal family¡¯s Dragon of Fortune. His sensitivity to the Phoenix bloodline was sharp. Upon hearing this, Xu Qingxuan took two steps forward. ¡°Thanks to you, His Holiness! The dreadful dragon aura you emitted that day covered the entire Capital! Qingxuan¡¯s Ice Phoenix bloodline was stimulated and awakened!¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen nodded. ¡°That was a stroke of luck! But it¡¯s good. It¡¯s an opportunity for you! The Ice Phoenix bloodline originates from the City of Ice and Snow. Although many possess this bloodline, very few can awaken it! Once the Ice Phoenix bloodline awakens, as long as you don¡¯t fall early, reaching the Soul Transformation realm in cultivation shouldn¡¯t be a problem!¡± ¡°Junior Sister Xu, your future is limitless!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s praise, Xu Qingxuan felt a bit delighted. His Holiness had a high opinion of her. ¡°Qingxuan wouldn¡¯t be where she is today without His Holiness! Otherwise, Qingxuan might never have awaken the Ice Phoenix bloodline in her lifetime!¡± Thinking of her father¡¯s instructions, Xu Qingxuan gathered her courage and walked to Yang Chen¡¯s side. Then, she picked up a cup of tea and poured it for him. Her fragrance permeated Yang Chen¡¯s nose. ¡°So fragrant!¡± Yang Chen sniffed lightly and blurted out. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s cheeks flushed instantly. Her heartbeat quickened. ¡°His Holiness, I obtained a cultivation method a few days ago! I want to offer it to you!¡± Xu Qingxuan mustered her courage. Then she took out the jade slip Li Hao had given her. ¡°A cultivation method?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback, accepting the jade slip. ¡°His Holiness, this cultivation method was found during my exploration of a secret realm! The techniques recorded inside are quite profound, with many parts Qingxuan can¡¯t comprehend! His Holiness, with your vast knowledge, why don¡¯t you take a look?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen became interested. Xu Qingxuan was the heroine meant for Li Hao, the son of destiny. Her luck wasn¡¯t just for show. The mysterious cultivation method she obtained should originally belong to Li Hao in the storyline. Regardless of the method¡¯s quality, it could definitely provide some points. Yang Chen was full of anticipation, focusing his mind on the jade slip. But soon, his brows furrowed. ¡°Yang Chen said I could see him anytime!¡± Li Hao said fiercely. ¡°Is that so?¡± The disciple pondered for a moment, then said: ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you there!¡± At this moment, In the courtyard, Xu Qingxuan stood before Yang Chen, her cheeks flushed. Her hands twisted the hem of her dress, her heart in a flurry. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, giving me this Dragon-Phoenix Dual Cultivation Method, do you want me to cultivate it too?¡± Yang Chen asked, a playful look in his eyes. Xu Qingxuan trembled, her cheeks burning. Your Holiness, why did you say it out loud? So embarrassing! Xu Qingxuan felt her neck heating up, wanting to run away. But remembering her father¡¯s words, she suppressed her shyness and said: ¡°His Holiness!¡± ¡°Qingxuan has the Ice Phoenix bloodline, so I want to ask you to cultivate this method with me for mutual improvement! So, Your Holiness, please help me!¡± After speaking, Xu Qingxuan hastily bowed. But this scene stunned Yang Chen. Oh my, such fervent enthusiasm. This woman knew how to play! But, the roles should be reversed for better results. *** Yang Chen looked at Xu Qingxuan standing before him. She was dressed in a waist-cinching gauze skirt, her waist so slender it seemed as though it could break with a gentle squeeze. Perhaps due to her young age, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s waist was extremely thin. However, above her waist, there was an impressive grandeur that could only make one marvel at the creator¡¯s wonder. How could something so slender bear such abundant fruits, defying gravity? Since awakening her Ice Phoenix bloodline, Xu Qingxuan naturally exuded a cold and noble aura. Yet, when facing him, her cheeks were flushed crimson. This aura, however, invisibly emanated, invoking an urge to conquer her. Especially since she was the fiance?e of his stepson, Hao¡¯er. Yang Chen sighed as he thought about this. If Hao¡¯er knew about this, he would surely despise him. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, your words put me in a difficult position,¡± Yang Chen sighed. Xu Qingxuan immediately tensed up and hurriedly said, ¡°His Holiness, did I say something inappropriate? I was just too nervous! If I have offended you, please do not hold it against me!¡± Saying this, she knelt down. Yang Chen¡¯s words had startled her, making her pause and reflect on what she had just said. She had asked him to practice a cultivation technique together for mutual improvement. On second thought, her words did seem somewhat inappropriate. Was His Holiness displeased with that? ¡°Oh no, what should I do? How could I have spoken to His Holiness in such a tone?¡± she fretted inwardly. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, what are you doing?¡± Yang Chen quickly stepped forward and helped her up by her soft shoulders. Instantly, a cool sensation spread through his hand, followed by a dragon¡¯s roar echoing within him. Roar! The dragon¡¯s roar carried a powerful pressure, causing Xu Qingxuan to tremble slightly. A blue phoenix¡¯s shadow appeared faintly on her back. ¡°So sensitive?¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised. Just a brief touch had caused such a reaction. If they practiced the dual cultivation technique, wouldn¡¯t they ascend to ecstasy instantly? Experiencing too much pleasure too quickly might not be good. Chapter 88 Chapter 88 ¡°Your Highness, I ...¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s voice trembled, her cheeks turning a striking shade of red, with a hint of allure in her eyes. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, did you activate the Dragon and Phoenix Dual Cultivation Technique?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise. ¡°Yes,¡± Xu Qingxuan nodded slightly. That brief contact had stirred the Phoenix blood within her, prompting her to try the technique. The result was an overwhelming sensation coursing through her body, something she had never felt before. ¡°Your Highness, just now, I felt my true qi increase significantly! This technique is indeed extraordinary,¡± Xu Qingxuan said softly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but scoff inwardly. Of course, she felt her true qi increase. His cultivation level was at the Sixth stage of the Nascent Soul, while she was only at the Foundation Establishment realm. A mere fraction of his true qi was enough for her to absorb for quite some time. ¡°Your Highness, shall we try again?¡± Xu Qingxuan mustered the courage to ask, her eyes filled with both eagerness and hope. Looking into her expectant eyes, Yang Chen sighed, ¡°Alright.¡± Before he could make a move, Xu Qingxuan threw herself into his arms, wrapping her soft arms around his waist. Her body¡¯s softness and the surprising sensation it brought took Yang Chen aback. Indeed, she had a remarkably well-proportioned figure. Yang Chen started to circulate the technique. Instantly, golden and blue lights emanated from their bodies, with a golden dragon and an ice phoenix shadow appearing and intertwining. The ice phoenix shadow, however, seemed less prominent, its color more faint, always beneath the golden dragon. Despite this, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s aura visibly grew stronger. ¡°What a profound technique!¡± Yang Chen was shocked. This technique exceeded his understanding, making him feel it was almost perverse. ¡°Li Hao, it¡¯s not what you think!¡± Yang Chen quickly pushed Xu Qingxuan away and tried to explain anxiously. However, all he saw in Li Hao¡¯s eyes was a burning desire to kill. ¡°Yang Chen, damn you! I¡¯ll kill you someday, tear you to pieces!¡± Only Yang Chen, the great villain, knew how much Li Hao hated him. Thus, he felt indifferent to Li Hao¡¯s curses. After all, Li Hao had been eavesdropping last night. But Xu Qingxuan¡¯s reaction was different. She frowned and scolded, ¡°Li Hao, how dare you be so disrespectful to His Holiness! Kneel and apologize immediately!¡± Xu Qingxuan drew her sword, pointing it at Li Hao, ready to strike if he didn¡¯t kneel. ¡°Qingxuan, I¡¯m your fiance?! Our engagement still stands. How can you do this? Yang Chen is a scoundrel. Don¡¯t be fooled by him!¡± Li Hao pleaded. But hearing this, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s face darkened with anger. ¡°You dare speak disrespectfully! Take this!¡± She swung her sword at Li Hao, the blade gleaming with a fierce light. ¡°Damn it!¡± Li Hao growled, filled with sorrow. Xu Qingxuan was truly attacking him. He could only defend himself passively. Bang! The sword light dispersed, sending Li Hao stumbling back, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Li Hao was stunned. His cultivation was at the Seventh stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. He had defeated all the young talents of the State Preceptor¡¯s Mansion, including Xu Qingxuan. But now, he was defeated with one strike. Xu Qingxuan stood proudly, her skirt fluttering without wind, looking like a peerless sword fairy. Her aura had reached the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment realm. She looked at Li Hao with a mix of pride and disdain. After awakening her Ice Phoenix bloodline and refining a rare treasure from her mother, she had advanced to the Eighth stage, significantly enhancing her combat strength. ¡°Kneel and apologize to His Holiness! Or you won¡¯t leave here today!¡± Xu Qingxuan commanded coldly, her eyes filled with anger and killing intent. She had mustered the courage to embrace His Holiness and began practicing the Dragon and Phoenix Dual Cultivation Technique, only to be interrupted by Li Hao. It was infuriating. Today, if Li Hao didn¡¯t kneel and apologize, she wouldn¡¯t let him off easily. Chapter 89 Chapter 89 The sword gleams were sharp, filled with killing intent. She now had the cultivation of the 8th stage of Foundation Establishment realm. Coupled with the Ice Phoenix bloodline blessing, her sword aura carried an astonishing chill. Li Hao himself had eavesdropped last night, causing him to cough up blood and faint from anger. At this moment, he had not fully recovered yet. He could barely block a few moves. Before coughing up blood again and retreating. ¡°Li Hao, is this the extent of your ability? Didn¡¯t you say you were a heaven-blessed genius, looking down on the younger generation of the State Precept¡¯s Manor? With just this level of skill, you dare be disrespectful to the Holy Son! Kneel down and apologize to the Holy Son immediately!¡± Xu Qingxuan swung her sword while mocking him. The last time, Li Hao had defeated all the younger generation of the State Precept¡¯s Manor. And insulted them. She had always remembered that. Now was the perfect opportunity to take revenge. And redeem her previous humiliation. ¡°Damn it!¡± Li Hao¡¯s face turned purple-green. His heart raged to the point of coughing up blood. He was of the Imperial Bloodline! Destined to rule the world and sweep across the wilderness! Build an eternal dynasty and become the Eternal Emperor! Yet now, he was being suppressed by his own fiance?e! Even forced to kneel and apologize to his most hated enemy! Li Hao glared at Yang Chen with murderous intent. He would rather die than kneel before Yang Chen! If it weren¡¯t for this bastard last night, doing those shameful acts with his mother in the palace ... which he overheard. Leaving him enraged, with erratic qi flow, and internal injuries. Even if he was no match for Xu Qingxuan today, he wouldn¡¯t be in such a wretched state. ¡°Damn it!¡± Li Hao let out a hoarse growl. His eyes bloodshot red. But Xu Qingxuan showed no mercy, taking advantage of his distraction to slash at Li Hao¡¯s legs. This strike was unavoidable for Li Hao. If hit, he would lose his legs. If he had the strength, he would rip out Yang Chen¡¯s tongue piece by piece. The hateful bastard! ¡°Li Hao!¡± Yang Chen remained calm, approaching with a loving smile. ¡°Li Hao, your mother must have told you! We have become Dao companions! So I really am your stepfather! This was something you¡¯d find out sooner or later! You¡¯re an adult now, you should understand your mother!¡± Yang Chen sighed, continuing: ¡°Your mother suffered from Yin Demon Qi, and my constitution can help remove it! Plus, your mother cultivated alone for hundreds of years, she needs companionship! But rest assured Li Hao, your step-father will treat your mother well! And I¡¯ll treat you like my own birth son too! Here, Li Hao, take this healing pill! Otherwise your mother will worry seeing you injured, and blame me for not taking care of you!¡± Yang Chen took out a white pill and handed it to Li Hao. But his self-professed touching fatherly speech did not move Li Hao at all. Instead, Li Hao¡¯s murderous eyes seemed to drown Yang Chen. His face turning a sickly purple-green hue. Grotesquely distorted. [Ding! Host claimed to be Li Hao¡¯s stepfather, looked down and repeatedly humiliated him. Li Hao¡¯s spirit has collapsed, host has plundered 1000 points of Providence Luck from the protagonist, Li Hao, and has gained 1000 VPs!] Snickering at the system message, a smirk crept across Yang Chen¡¯s face. Another 1000 VPs earned. Li Hao, ah Li Hao. Being your stepfather is truly exhilarating. ¡°Li Hao, quickly take this pill! You suffered serious injuries just now!¡± Yang Chen urged again with concern. Fully immersed in the stepfather role. ¡°Get lost you bastard!¡± Li Hao bellowed furiously, veins bulging. Xu Qingxuan angrily berated from the side: ¡°Li Hao, you¡¯re so shameless! If not for your mother¡¯s sake, why would the Holy Son bother with you?¡± ¡°Junior Sister, do not speak nonsense!¡± Yang Chen rebuked sternly, ¡°Are you trying to drive a wedge between a father and son¡¯s relationship? Actually, putting Ruo¡¯er aside, I admire Li Hao too!¡± With that, Yang Chen pointed at Li Hao. The Devil Mountain Supressing World Formation, containing sealing and suppressing forces manifested. Of course, Yang Chen would not use too much power. A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator¡¯s small body could not withstand it. Accidentally killing him would be such a pity. He had to be calculative. This brat still had over ten thousand points of Providence Luck. It was not his time to die yet. Though Yang Chen only pointed lightly, Li Hao was frozen in place, immobilized. Then with a flick of his finger, the white pill entered Li Hao¡¯s mouth. ¡°Yang Chen, what did you do to me? Release me now!¡± Li Hao growled lowly. Feeling his body bound, unable to move at all. ¡°Li Hao, your step-father has temporarily placed a seal on your body! This pill can heal your injuries, once you¡¯ve recovered, you¡¯ll be free to move!¡± Chapter 90 Chapter 90 ¡°Otherwise, if you return to the palace like this, your mother will worry and blame me for not protecting you!¡± Yang Chen then walked over to the stone table and picked up the jade slip. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, the cultivation method recorded on this jade slip is indeed profoundly mysterious! You must have an incredible chance encounter to obtain such a method from the secret realm!¡± Hearing this, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s face turned red. Because this cultivation method was not obtained by her in the secret realm. It was given to her by Li Hao just last night. Li Hao also saw the jade slip. His eyes widened instantly. This jade slip containing the Dragon and Phoenix Dual Cultivation Method was what he had given to Qingxuan last night. Damn it! Qingxuan actually took the dual cultivation method he gave her to have Yang Chen guide her practice instead! ¡°Qingxuan, why are you doing this? That was what I gave ...¡± Li Hao growled, but before he could finish, Xu Qingxuan shot a blast of true qi to formation his mouth. Immobilized by Yang Chen¡¯s formation, Li Hao could not resist at all. The true qi sealed his mouth, preventing him from speaking. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s heart settled, her eyes shifting as she said with slight embarrassment: ¡°Holy Son, our cultivation practice was interrupted by Li Hao earlier! I request the Holy Son to continue guiding my practice!¡± ¡°Well, alright!¡± Yang Chen said resignedly: ¡°Though you¡¯re Hao¡¯er¡¯s fiance?e, you¡¯re also my junior martial sister! As your senior, I should guide your cultivation practice! But rest assured Hao¡¯er, I¡¯m only providing guidance to Junior Sister Xu! She is your fiance?e after all, I¡¯m well aware of that! Junior Sister Xu, let¡¯s go to the room! Let Hao¡¯er rest quietly and absorb the medicinal effects to recover!¡± Yang Chen spoke and entered the room with the jade slip. Behind him, Xu Qingxuan glanced at Li Hao with a smirk. A hint of smugness and warning in her eyes. ¡°Damnit! You wretched pair will die miserably!¡± Li Hao inwardly raged. Feeling his heart bleed. The cultivation method he gifted to Qingxuan. Yet Qingxuan took it to practice with Yang Chen instead. Infuriating! Soon after, the illusory forms of a Golden Dragon and Ice Phoenix flew out from the room. ¡°Yang Chen, you bastard! I will definitely kill you! You scum! Arrgghh!¡± Li Hao¡¯s face twisted purple and green, veins bulging grotesquely. But he could only watch helplessly, unable to even curse out loud. As her senior martial brother, he could only assist her as best he could. Hao¡¯er had misunderstood. Yang Chen sighed deeply. Yet a smirk crept across his lips. Now, Hao¡¯er must resent him as a stepfather even more. Hahaha. Half an hour later, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s aura suddenly soared. Her true qi surged forth turbulently. The 9th stage of Foundation Establishment! ¡°Holy Son, Qingxuan has broken through! Reaching the 9th stage of Foundation Establishment!¡± Xu Qingxuan exclaimed excitedly. Her beautiful face flushed red with elation. ¡°En, congratulations! Junior Sister Xu, you can let go of me now! We¡¯ve held this posture for half an hour already!¡± Yang Chen said resignedly. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s already been half an hour so quickly?¡± Hearing this, Xu Qingxuan reluctantly released Yang Chen¡¯s sturdy waist. A hint of grievance in her eyes, as if extremely unwilling. Just now, Yang Chen promised her that he could occasionally help guide her cultivation. But each session couldn¡¯t exceed half an hour. The reason Yang Chen didn¡¯t proceed to the final step was because he had extensively exchanged with the Yin-bodied Zhao Shirou last night. Today he was in Sage mode. ¡°Junior Sister Xu, for a Foundation Establishment realm breakthrough, even with your great talents, it would normally take months or a year! You rapidly advancing from the 6th to 9th stage in such a short time, focus on stabilizing for now! Once things with Liyang are settled, you¡¯ll return to the Xuantian Sect with me! At that time, I¡¯ll recommend you become an inner disciple!¡± ¡°Inner disciple?¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes lit up. Her greatest dream had long been to follow her father back to the Xuantian Sect and become an inner disciple. But now that this inner disciple status was right before her, she felt a tinge of loss instead. ¡°Holy Son! Qingxuan wishes to follow by your side!¡± Xu Qingxuan said meekly. After embracing the Holy Son for over half an hour, her courage grew significantly. Moreover, she realized this Holy Son was actually quite amiable to be around. ¡°Follow by my side?¡± Yang Chen smirked slightly. He naturally understood the implications behind her words. After all, what could a gorgeous beauty do by ¡°following¡± him? ¡°If you want to follow me, that¡¯s not impossible!¡± Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Yang Chen didn¡¯t refuse, looking at her as he spoke: ¡°I happen to lack a maidservant, how about it?¡± ¡°Maid ... servant?¡± Xu Qingxuan froze. She originally thought the Holy Son would directly take her as a concubine. After all, she had awoken the Ice Phoenix bloodline too. With future prospects of becoming an Immortal. The number one beauty in the Liyang Kingdom. With countless suitors. ¡°What, you¡¯re unwilling?¡± ¡°Ah! No, no! To be able to follow the Holy Son, even as a maidservant, Qingxuan is willing!¡± Xu Qingxuan hurriedly said. A maidservant then, so be it. With her beauty and talents, she would be promoted eventually. Moreover, the Holy Son had several concubines, but it seemed she was the only maidservant. An advantage of sorts. At least she could constantly attend to the Holy Son. Incidentally absorbing his draconic aura to accelerate her own cultivation. ¡°Qingxuan, has my wife emerged from secluded meditation recently?¡± Thinking of Leng Yuxia, Yang Chen asked. Hearing the Holy Son address her so intimately as Qingxuan, her heart raced as she replied: ¡°Holy Son, Senior Leng has not emerged yet! Previously there were strong fluctuations of true qi from Senior Leng¡¯s secluded meditation chamber! She should be breaking through a realm!¡± Yang Chen nodded. For a Nascent Soul cultivator to breakthrough realms, it took considerable time. Could be months or even years. After all, Nascent Soul cultivators lived for over a millennium. Cases like his were ultimately rare. Sensing Li Hao¡¯s formation was about to dissipate, Yang Chen said: ¡°Qingxuan, if there¡¯s nothing else, you can take your leave! I¡¯ll also be secluding myself for a period! Right, explain things to Hao¡¯er, that I only helped guide your cultivation. Nothing happened between us, don¡¯t let him misunderstand! You are his fiance after all, and I¡¯m his stepfather. We are completely upright!¡± Hearing this, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s cheeks flushed red. Coming from the Holy Son¡¯s mouth, those words sounded rather odd. Could it be ... the Holy Son enjoyed this sort of rhetoric? ¡°Yes, Qingxuan understands!¡± Xu Qingxuan bowed and exited Yang Chen¡¯s room. Outside, the formation on Li Hao had gradually dissipated. Seeing Xu Qingxuan emerge from Yang Chen¡¯s room, he angrily shouted: ¡°Qingxuan, why did you do this? That cultivation method, I was the one who gave it to you! Are you that shameless to go find that bastard Yang Chen to practice it? You are my fiance?e! You should be cultivating it together with me!¡± Li Hao¡¯s voice dripped with resentment and jealousy. Without the isolation formation, just the overwhelming pressure from these dragon roars alone could plunge Liyang City back into panic. Yang Chen looked inwards. His originally crimson blood now tinged with a faint golden hue. The Divine Dragon Spine had fully integrated with his body. His blood starting to transform. However, being a relatively short time since integrating the spine, the golden tint was still quite light. But as time passed, this golden color would only deepen. The power contained within his blood would grow stronger too. The Dragon Race, with their tremendously powerful bloodline and physiques, was precisely why they became the demon tribe¡¯s sovereigns. The bloodlines of Primordial Divine Dragons were even more far superior to ordinary dragons. Yang Chen¡¯s fleshly body had greatly improved. Previously, after refining the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower, his flesh was around the Condensed Primordial Pill realm¡¯s peak. Now, fusing with the Divine Dragon Spine, His fleshly power was at least at the mid Nascent Soul stage. In other words, without using true qi, his flesh alone could suppress mid Nascent Soul cultivators. As the golden hue in his blood deepened, his fleshly power would continue elevating. Yang Chen concentrated, examining the Divine Dragon Spine. His expression froze. For he discovered numerous text and patterns had appeared on the spine. The text was ancient and vigorous! The patterns exuding profound Dao principles! As if the great Dao of heavens and earth were engraved! ¡°The Dragon Spine contains a Primordial Divine Dragon¡¯s most essence! Dragon inheritances focus on bloodlines and dragon bones! These texts and patterns must be the Primordial Divine Dragon¡¯s inheritance! An unexpected bonus!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned excited as he immediately began comprehending them. Naturally using his VPs made his comprehension extremely rapid. Yet even so, this secluded cultivation lasted a full half year. When Yang Chen opened his eyes again, a golden dragon illusory image flashed in them. His aura had clearly reached the 8th stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. More satisfying was his advancement. From the inheritance comprehended on the Dragon Spine ¨C The Divine Dragon Defying Heaven Technique! The complete technique of the Primordial Divine Dragons. After half a year¡¯s comprehension, Yang Chen had embarked on the path of Body Cultivation. It was said in ancient times, Body Cultivation was very common. But numbers had dwindled sharply later. Chapter 92 Chapter 92 In this era, Body Cultivation had become an extremely niche path. Even rarer than [Pill] Alchemists, Formation Masters or Talisman Masters. In the Northern Spiritual Realm, Body Cultivators were basically unseen. However, while rare, Body Cultivators were tremendously powerful. Not only offensively formidable, their flesh alone could withstand equal-realm attacks. Showing its might. Yang Chen¡¯s current raw power had reached the 7th stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. Every cell brimming with immense force. His blood flowed like raging rivers. Each heartbeat thunderous like brass bells. These sounds were all concealed by himself though. ¡°Huff!¡± Taking a deep breath, Yang Chen exited the room. Deactivating the world-isolating formation. The courtyard immediately appearing before him. In the courtyard, a peerless beauty in palace robes, hair bunned up, tending to flowers and plants with a slender, fair arm exposed. Seeing Yang Chen emerge, she turned, revealing a gorgeous, charming smile. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve concluded your seclusion!¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s voice brimmed with affection and delight. She quickly stepped into Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. The softness enveloping him, bringing gratification. ¡°Yuyan, you broke through to the Second stage of the Nascent Soul realm!¡± Yang Chen sensed her true qi fluctuations were much stronger than before. ¡°En!¡± Nuzzling on Yang Chen¡¯s chest, Leng Yuyan softly said: ¡°I emerged four months ago! But then you secluded yourself again! To wait for you, I stayed here these four months! Brother Chen, it¡¯s been over half a year since we last met!¡± A hint of grievance laced her words. Yang Chen patted her head consolingly. His seclusion this time lasted half a year. Plus Leng Yuyan¡¯s prior seclusion period. They indeed hadn¡¯t seen each other for over half a year. While short for Nascent Soul cultivators¡¯ millennium lifespan, for inseparable Dao companions, it was abnormal. Savoring the suppleness in his embrace, and her aggrieved tone, Yang Chen felt a stir of desire. His hands caressed her back gently. Appreciating each curve and contour. Leng Yuyan¡¯s cheeks flushed slightly. ¡°Brother Chen, you bully! Just out of seclusion and already like this!¡± Though chiding, her arms tightened around Yang Chen. Then the two entered the room, embracing each other ... Two hours later, the courtyard¡¯s birdsongs finally faded away ... The next day, Yang Chen and Leng Yuyan watered the plants together in the courtyard. Leng Yuyan¡¯s personality favored tranquility and grace. Thus, she adored flowers and plants. Under her nurturing, the courtyard¡¯s flora exuded vibrance. Yet even amidst gorgeous blossoms, her beauty outshone flowers. Standing amidst the blooms, Leng Yuyan was a peerless immortal gracing the mortal realms. Each expression enough to shame moon and flowers, driving men mad. Gazing at her, Yang Chen felt aroused again. But then, a tall figure entered the courtyard. ¡°Senior Sister Yuyan?¡± Xu Qingxuan called out excitedly: As if to say: I asked to speak with you privately, yet told me to say it directly. Leng Yuyan had a quiet and elegant personality. In these four months, except for occasionally going into closed-door cultivation for a few days, she spent almost all her time in the courtyard. She hadn¡¯t even returned to the Qingxuan Sect. Xu Qingxuan also hadn¡¯t intentionally told her about Yang Chen¡¯s relationship with the Queen. So, Leng Yuyan didn¡¯t know. ¡°Yuyan, let Qingxuan explain it to you! I still have something to do, I¡¯ll go out for a bit!¡± Yang Chen said, and then hurriedly left the room. The palace. In Zhao Shirou¡¯s bedchamber. At this time, Zhao Shirou¡¯s belly had already grown. Her phoenix robe was no longer tight, but rather loose and flowing on her body. Her jade hands caressed her belly, her charming face full of tenderness, filled with the radiance of motherhood. Although she had raised Li Hao for decades and had decades of parenting experience, nevertheless, Li Hao was not her own child after all. Now, there was her own child in her womb. She was going to become a real mother. This was a completely different feeling. ¡°Child, I really want you to be born soon! Your mother is already impatient to see you!¡± Zhao Shirou caressed her belly, murmuring to herself. Her beautiful eyes were full of anticipation. Just then, the sound of footsteps came from behind. Zhao Shirou turned around hurriedly. Her beautiful eyes flashed with a glimmer of excitement and surprise. But soon, that excitement was hidden. Replaced by a cold snort. ¡°Hmph, what are you here for?¡± Zhao Shirou looked at Yang Chen coldly. ¡°Ruo¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Yang Chen was a little surprised. This woman was still fine before. Now that they¡¯ve met, why is she acting so cold and indifferent? ¡°Don¡¯t call me Ruo¡¯er! You haven¡¯t come for half a year, what are you here for now? Get out quickly! The child and I don¡¯t need you!¡± After Zhao Shirou finished speaking, she turned away directly. Hearing this, Yang Chen immediately understood. The corners of his mouth curved into a slight smile. It seems this woman was upset that he hadn¡¯t come to see her for half a year. Tsk tsk. This was normal, after all. Yang Chen knew that especially at this time, he couldn¡¯t leave. If he really left, then it would be completely over. So, he walked behind Zhao Shirou and placed his hands on her tender jade shoulders. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Zhao Shirou snorted coldly. She shook her shoulders, trying to break free from Yang Chen¡¯s hands. But without using true qi, how could she break free? ¡°Alright!¡± Yang Chen said softly in her ear: ¡°Is it because I haven¡¯t come to see you for half a year?¡± ¡°Hmph, what do you think!¡± Zhao Shirou snorted again. Chapter 93 Chapter 93 But, there wasn¡¯t much of the yin left. ¡°Ruo¡¯er, I¡¯ve been in closed-door cultivation for half a year! I¡¯ve neglected you; I apologise for that! Okay?¡± Yang Chen said in her ear. His warm breath blew gently toward her tender earlobe. Zhao Shirou¡¯s body gradually softened. ¡°You don¡¯t need to apologize to me! Apologize to him!¡± She said, her jade hand pointing to her bulging belly. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll apologize to my son! Daddy hasn¡¯t come to see you for half a year, you¡¯re not angry, are you?¡± Yang Chen said, and his hand also caressed Zhao Shirou¡¯s bulging belly. Zhao Shirou didn¡¯t resist. On the contrary, when Yang Chen¡¯s palm touched her belly, her body softened completely. Until she was soft in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. ¡°You still have some conscience! It¡¯s been half a year, I thought you had forgotten me!¡± Zhao Shirou leaned in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace, her voice tinged with grievance and choked sobs. ¡°How could I!¡± Yang Chen hurriedly said: ¡°For half a year, I¡¯ve been wholeheartedly cultivating, and my realm has reached the late Nascent Soul realm! You¡¯re also a Nascent Soul cultivator, you know a Nascent Soul cultivator needs a very long time to break through each realm! And I really didn¡¯t expect that after just one night, you¡¯d get pregnant!¡± ¡°Ah! Don¡¯t say it!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s face immediately flushed red. She hurriedly raised her hand to cover Yang Chen¡¯s mouth. Thinking of that night, she felt utterly shy. The two of them were really too wild. Under the moonlight, they actually ... Alas. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s hand caressing Zhao Shirou¡¯s belly suddenly froze. A golden light faintly emanated from Zhao Shirou¡¯s belly. ¡°This?¡± Yang Chen was astonished. Zhao Shirou was also very surprised. Obviously, this was the first time this had happened. ¡°Fetal golden radiance! Our son¡¯s talent is extraordinary!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice held some excitement. He had read about it in ancient books before. Some supreme prodigies would display various unusual signs even as fetuses. Fetal golden radiance was one of them. ¡°Fetal golden radiance?¡± Zhao Shirou was also full of joyful surprise. ¡°Brother Chen, your bloodline is really powerful! It must be that the child sensed your aura as the father, causing a bloodline resonance, and thus produced the golden light!¡± Zhao Shirou referred to Yang Chen as ¡°Brother Chen¡± again. ¡°Hao¡¯er, Hao¡¯er has come!¡± Zhao Shirou hurriedly wiped her mouth and glared at Yang Chen with her beautiful eyes. Then she tidied up the stray strands of hair on her charming face. She got up hastily and walked out of the side hall. Li Hao had also entered the main hall at this time. Seeing Zhao Shirou¡¯s bulging belly, a flicker of obscure killing intent flashed in his eyes. But it quickly disappeared. Replaced by a sunny smile. ¡°Queen Mother, I cooked a pot of spiritual chicken soup for you, it¡¯s very good for your body, drink it quickly!¡± ¡°You cooked chicken soup for Queen Mother? Hao¡¯er, when did you have time for this?¡± A flush of joy and gratitude appeared on Zhao Shirou¡¯s charming face. Hao¡¯er really has grown up. He even knows to take care of his Queen Mother now. It seems Hao¡¯er doesn¡¯t resent the younger sibling in my womb. Zhao Shirou took the food container and opened it. A rich fragrance wafted out. ¡°It smells so good, Hao¡¯er! Mother didn¡¯t expect you to have such skills!¡± Zhao Shirou sniffed appreciatively. Li Hao immediately smiled and said: ¡°I specially learned it! Queen Mother, drink it quickly! Otherwise it¡¯ll get cold soon!¡± Li Hao said, his eyes full of anticipation. But just then, an untimely voice that made Li Hao¡¯s hair stand on end and blood boil slowly came: ¡°Ah, Hao¡¯er has come! And even brought chicken soup, Hao¡¯er is really such a filial child!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice carried a few notes of surprise, some praise, and a hint of smugness. Li Hao¡¯s expression instantly turned vicious. He turned his head and glared ferociously at Yang Chen, murderous intent seemingly about to erupt. ¡°Yang Chen, bastard, why are you here?¡± Yang Chen looked at him with amusement. ¡°Hao¡¯er, look at how you¡¯re speaking! Of course Uncle Yang came to see your mother! She¡¯s been pregnant for six months, Uncle Yang hasn¡¯t come for a while, she even got angry at Uncle Yang just now!¡± Yang Chen said, glancing at Zhao Shirou¡¯s bulging belly. Then he walked over to Li Hao¡¯s side and patted him lightly on the shoulder. ¡°Hao¡¯er, you¡¯re going to have a younger brother soon! Uncle Yang thinks you must be very happy now!¡± Chapter 94 Chapter 94 ¡°You must be very happy now!¡± Yang Chen said slowly. A gentle smile on his face, like an elder, exuding kindness and affection. However, Li Hao¡¯s gaze was extremely ferocious at this moment. The killing intent in his eyes towards Yang Chen seemed about to erupt. Bastard! Li Hao growled in his heart. His fists clenched tightly. His body trembling uncontrollably. Seeing Yang Chen, he was reminded of half a year ago when he was locked outside the room, watching Qingxuan and this bastard enter the room together to practice the dual cultivation technique he had given them. A full half an hour!* [*two hours.] And that night, outside this palace, he heard those monotonous sounds containing all the human emotions of joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure. Damn it! Li Hao roared in his heart. For half a year, Yang Chen had been absent. He had already suppressed those feelings. But now, seeing Yang Chen again, all the past humiliation surged into his heart instantly. Moreover, this bastard appeared and called himself Uncle Yang right away. And the child in the mother¡¯s womb still belonged to him, the bastard child. [Ding! After half a year, the host arrogantly regarded himself as an elder again and flaunted Zhao Shirou¡¯s six-month pregnancy. Li Hao was instantly triggered. You have plundered Li Hao¡¯s Providence Luck by 500 points. The host has gained 500 VPs!] Tsk tsk. Yang Chen chuckled inwardly. Another 500 VPs gained. Hao¡¯er must be really furious now. After all, Hao¡¯er is about to have a little brother soon. And the father of his little brother is his Uncle Yang. Hehe. Seeing Li Hao forcefully suppressing his anger, Yang Chen continued: [TL: *true fact. ©×©¥©× ¥Î( ?- ?¥Î)] ¡°Thank you, Hao¡¯er! Mother will drink it now!¡± Zhao Shirou took the chicken soup and began to sip it. ¡°Mmm, not bad! Hao¡¯er, Mother didn¡¯t expect you to have such skills!¡± Zhao Shirou praised as she drank. Although Yang Chen felt something odd about the chicken soup, he didn¡¯t stop her. After all, this was a good opportunity for a mother and son to turn against each other! As a villain, how could he miss this? Moreover, even if the chicken soup was truly poisoned, he was confident he could resolve it without affecting the child in Zhao Shirou¡¯s womb. After all, that child had a powerful bloodline that couldn¡¯t be dealt with by just any poison. Seeing his mother finish the chicken soup, Li Hao couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. The plan was proceeding normally. There were no accidents caused by the appearance of this bastard Yang Chen. Heh heh. Yang Chen, aren¡¯t you the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect? Aren¡¯t you powerful? How come you didn¡¯t notice the poison in the chicken soup? Soon, your son will turn into a pool of blood! Hahaha! And I won¡¯t be affected. After all, my mother and I have a decades-long mother-son bond. Once this little bastard dies, I¡¯ll be my mother¡¯s only son. Even if she knows I poisoned him, she won¡¯t do anything to me! The corners of Li Hao¡¯s mouth curved into a cruel arc, which he quickly concealed. ¡°Shiru, is the chicken soup delicious?¡± Seeing Zhao Shirou looking unsatisfied, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Mmm, the taste is really good! Brother Chen, why don¡¯t you have some too?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen immediately smiled. ¡°No need, you drink it! How can I snatch food from you!¡± ¡°Ah, how naughty! Hao¡¯er is still here!¡± At the words ¡°snatch food,¡± Zhao Shirou was instantly reminded of the scene in the side palace earlier. She couldn¡¯t help but protest coquettishly. Her charming face blushed with shyness. Watching his mother display a coquettish demeanor in front of Yang Chen that he had never seen before, Li Hao felt the flames of anger raging in his heart. ¡°Damn it! Yang Chen, you motherfucker! Little bastard, you¡¯d better die soon! After you die, remember to become an evil spirit and keep haunting your dad!¡± A ferocious look flashed in Li Hao¡¯s eyes. Then he said: ¡°Mother, I still have some matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll leave first!¡± Before Zhao Shirou could speak, Yang Chen said: ¡°Hao¡¯er, you¡¯re leaving so soon? Uncle hasn¡¯t said a few words to you yet!¡± Chapter 95 Chapter 95 ¡°It¡¯s been half a year since us father and son last met!¡± Yang Chen, you bastard! Li Hao gritted his teeth in anger, his fists clenched tightly, nails digging into his flesh. But he still forcefully endured it. ¡°Hmph!¡± With a cold snort, Li Hao turned and left the palace. ¡°Brother Chen, this chicken soup is really good, let me have another bowl! This is made by Hao¡¯er for his little brother! As the mother, I should drink more!¡± Zhao Shirou was clearly very happy that Li Hao voluntarily brought the chicken soup. Her charming face radiated happiness. As she spoke, she prepared to pour herself another bowl. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, Zhao Shirou let out a painful cry. ¡°What¡¯s wrong Shiru?¡± Yang Chen hurriedly supported her and said. Zhao Shirou¡¯s face turned deathly pale. ¡°Brother Chen, my stomach, it hurts so much!¡± Zhao Shirou said in a trembling voice. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. ¡°Shiru, you¡¯re a Nascent Soul cultivator! How can your stomach be hurting?¡± Yang Chen said puzzledly. ¡°Is the child kicking you? No, it can¡¯t be! It¡¯s only six months along!¡± Zhao Shirou said, and quickly sat cross-legged on the ground. She began circulating her true qi to examine her body internally. Just a moment later, she opened her eyes. ¡°Brother Chen, I, I¡¯ve been poisoned! The toxicity is directly threatening the fetus in my womb! This poison is so potent, I can¡¯t even control it!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice carried panic. With her Seventh stage Nascent Soul cultivation, she was unable to expel the poison. If the poison spread to the fetus in her womb. Then the child would ... ¡°Shiru, don¡¯t panic! First think about whether you ate anything? Find the source of the poison first!¡± Yang Chen guided her at this time. ¡°Ate something? Source of the poison?¡± Zhao Shirou paused. Then, she looked at the chicken soup beside her. Immediately, her beautiful eyes widened. ¡°It¡¯s Hao¡¯er! It¡¯s him!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice was filled with sadness and grief. ¡°Hao¡¯er poisoned it! He actually poisoned me! I should have realized it earlier, ever since I got pregnant, he¡¯s looked gloomy whenever he saw me! Yet he suddenly brought me nourishing chicken soup! I thought he had come around, but it turned out to be an attempt to poison my child! Li Hao, that beast, I raised him for decades, yet he treats me like this!¡± *** Zhao Shirou¡¯s eyes were filled with grief and regret. ¡°Brother Chen, it¡¯s all my fault! I didn¡¯t expect Hao would be so insanely cruel! He actually poisoned me, his own mother! All these years, I raised him like my own son! But he treated me like this! If anything happens to our child, I will never forgive him! Brother Chen, I¡¯m so sorry!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s voice choked up as tears gradually slid down her cheeks. He froze. Because someone dared to sit on the dragon throne, which only he, the sovereign, was allowed to sit on. ¡°Courting death!¡± Li Hao¡¯s previously smug expression instantly darkened. The dragon throne symbolized imperial authority. Representing supreme, unmatched power. As the ruler, he absolutely would not allow his majesty to be defiled or challenged. Daring to sit on the dragon throne was a crime punishable by dismemberment and extermination of nine clans. ¡°You dare sit on My dragon throne! Don¡¯t you know this crime requires exterminating nine clans? Get off of it now!¡± Li Hao roared angrily. The figure on the dragon throne was reading a memorial tablet, not showing his face. As Li Hao spoke, he looked up. Li Hao was stunned. ¡°Li Jun? You have such audacity! I¡¯ve long seen your disloyal heart! You actually dared to sit on My dragon throne privately, are you trying to rebel and usurp the throne?¡± Li Hao said sternly, his voice full of majestic authority. But Li Jun¡¯s face was full of disdain. ¡°Tsk! Li Hao, your cultivation is weak, yet you put on such airs! A mere Foundation Establishment realm cultivator, daring to be so arrogant before my Golden Core cultivation!¡± ¡°You! You dare speak to Me this way! Such nerve!¡± Li Hao was stunned, his face darkening like water, filled with killing intent. During the enthronement ceremony, Li Jun was respectful and courteous. He even suggested paying respects to the Queen Mother. Li Hao originally thought Li Jun had completely submitted. Never expecting his hidden disloyalty ran so deep. ¡°Such nerve? Hmph, I¡¯ve always had big guts!¡± Li Jun rose from the dragon throne, slowly approaching Li Hao. ¡°This throne was meant to be mine! When Father was alive, he prepared to make me the Crown Prince! If not for your mother being the Holy Son¡¯s woman, how could you become the sovereign? Heh, I envy that Holy Son, since your mother is truly a beauty of unmatched grace and charm, tsk tsk!¡± ¡°You¡¯re seeking death!¡± Li Hao¡¯s eyes burned with killing intent, no longer able to tolerate this. He threw a punch filled with imperial might straight at Li Jun¡¯s head. But Li Jun easily caught his punch brimming with regal power. Then, with a surge of inner qi, He sent Li Hao flying with a palm strike, coughing up blood. Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Li Hao landed heavily on the ground. ¡°Pah!¡± Another mouthful of fresh blood spewed out. His aura instantly dimmed and his face turned pale. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Li Hao couldn¡¯t believe it. Li Jun sneered disdainfully: ¡°How is it not possible! You¡¯re just a worthless Eighth stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivator. Be thankful you didn¡¯t die from my palm!¡± At this moment, dozens of guards rushed over. ¡°Your Majesty!¡± ¡°Your Majesty!¡± The guards drew their weapons toward Li Jun. ¡°Seize him for Me!¡± Li Hao roared. Just as the guards were about to move, Li Jun stepped directly on Li Hao¡¯s face, crashing his just raised head into the ground. ¡°Ah!¡± Li Hao howled in rage, struggling to break free. But the gap between Foundation Establishment and Fourth stage Golden Core realm couldn¡¯t be bridged by bloodline talent. Li Jun¡¯s foot was like an immovable mountain, pinning Li Hao down completely. ¡°This is your so-called Majesty? Groveling under this Prince¡¯s foot like a dead dog! Hahaha! Li Hao, you really do look like a dead dog now!¡± *** ¡°You¡¯re courting death, Li Jun! I will kill you! Tear you to pieces!¡± Li Hao struggled under Li Jun¡¯s foot, veins bulging in anger. He could only roar in frustration. ¡°Courting death? Kill me? Do you believe I can kill you right now?¡± Li Jun snorted coldly, applying more pressure with his foot. Li Hao¡¯s angry face pressed harder against the floor, his skin tearing from the friction, causing blood to flow. Crack! Several of his teeth were knocked out, blood mixing with saliva, making him look pitiful. ¡°Li Hao, your head is really tough! But, I want to see how tough it is! Is it your head that¡¯s tough, or my foot?¡± [*Going forward, I¡¯ll be translating the terms ¡°King,¡± ¡°Queen,¡± ¡°Queen Mother,¡± and ¡°Queen Dowager¡± to their respective alternates in terms of empire; however, the term ¡°Liyang Kingdom¡± will be retained will be addressed as a kingdom.] Yang Chen immediately said: ¡°How could that be? Whether it¡¯s a boy or a girl, they are the fruits of our love! I will love them equally!¡± ¡°Bad guy!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s eyes were full of charm, her body soft in Yang Chen¡¯s arms. At this moment, an untimely voice sounded outside the hall. ¡°Empress Dowager, the Second Prince Li Jun has rebelled! He is now suppressing the Emperor in the Tianyang Hall, demanding the imperial seal and threatening to kill him! Empress Dowager, please intervene and save the Emperor!¡± The voice was urgent. Yang Chen and Zhao Shirou were both startled. Li Jun rebelled? Suppressing Li Hao? Zhao Shirou¡¯s charming face showed hesitation and struggle. Just now, Hao¡¯er poisoned her, attempting to kill her unborn child. Now, he wanted her to intervene to save him? Yang Chen looked at Zhao Shirou, knowing she still wanted to save Li Hao. Although she was angry earlier, the toxins were now removed. However, her pride made it difficult to act. Yang Chen, seeing this, said: ¡°Rou¡¯er, Hao¡¯er is still a child! Although his actions were extreme, as elders, we should give him a chance to repent! After all, he is your son whom you raised for decades!¡± Yang Chen certainly wouldn¡¯t let Li Hao die now. That kid still had thousands of VPs left. Moreover, he had to die at Yang Chen¡¯s hands to ensure the reward for defeating the Chosen One. ¡°Brother Chen, you are so kind!¡± Zhao Shirou nestled in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, filled with emotion. Hao¡¯er, that bastard, poisoned her, almost harming Brother Chen¡¯s child. But Brother Chen did not resent him, even giving him a chance to repent. Hao¡¯er, I hope you can forget your hatred this time and accept Brother Chen. He is truly a good stepfather, very kind and tolerant to you. Yang Chen stroked Zhao Shirou¡¯s charming cheek. ¡°Fool, I¡¯ve said I will treat Hao¡¯er as my own son! Since I love you, I cannot ignore Hao¡¯er!¡± ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Zhao Shirou sighed softly. She had been cultivating alone for hundreds of years, never hearing such heartfelt words. Her heart filled with love, her body softened, and she couldn¡¯t help but raise her toes to wrap her arms around Yang Chen¡¯s neck. ¡°Mm, mm!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s pupils widened. Thinking about their recent contact, he hurriedly pushed her away. ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with affection, confused. Yang Chen said helplessly: ¡°Alright, Rou¡¯er, we have plenty of time in the future! Let¡¯s hurry to see Hao¡¯er now! Don¡¯t let him be beaten to death! Okay, listen to you, Brother Chen!¡± In the Tianyang Hall, Li Jun had completely let loose, not stopping the news from leaking. Many officials and various cultivation sects of Liyang Kingdom had arrived. Even Xu Qingxuan was among them. ¡°This is your emperor, the ruler of Liyang Kingdom? Like a dead dog, only fit to be trampled under my foot!¡± Li Jun¡¯s voice was filled with arrogance. Beside him stood two middle-aged men in black robes, with flickering thunder and deep auras, both Nascent Soul cultivators. ¡°They are Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wind and Thunder Sect!¡± ¡°No wonder Li Jun is so arrogant, it turns out the Wind and Thunder Sect is backing him! But Li Hao is the emperor appointed by the Holy Son. Should we help?¡± Chapter 97 Chapter 97 ¡°Better not, although the Wind and Thunder Sect is not as powerful as the Xuantian Sect, it is still a top force. We can¡¯t afford to offend anyone!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good chance to suppress Li Hao a bit, he¡¯s been too arrogant!¡± The Nascent Soul cultivators of several families did not act. However, Xu Qingxuan stepped forward and said: ¡°Li Jun, Li Hao is the emperor appointed by the Holy Son! Are you not afraid of the Holy Son¡¯s wrath for insulting him?¡± ¡°Qingxuan!¡± Li Hao growled, his eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and humiliation. It was one thing to be humiliated by Yang Chen, but now he was being trampled by Li Jun. Worse, Qingxuan had to see this. Damn it! Li Jun, I will have you executed by a thousand cuts! Drag your concubines to the harem and ravage them! Li Hao roared internally. Li Jun looked at Xu Qingxuan and said coldly: ¡°The Liyang royal family does not need the Xuantian Sect to dictate! This is our family affair, none of the Holy Son¡¯s business!¡± ¡°How dare you ignore the Holy Son!¡± Xu Qingxuan shouted angrily. At this moment, the Nascent Soul cultivator beside Li Jun glanced at Xu Qingxuan, and a thunderous roar erupted. A purple thunderbolt shot from his eyes, directly at Xu Qingxuan. With her cultivation at the Ninth stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, she couldn¡¯t evade. If struck, she would die. Despair flashed in Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes. But at that moment, a green light appeared before her. The thunderbolt struck it, creating only a ripple. ¡°Holy Son!?¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with joy. She looked back to see Yang Chen¡¯s imposing figure approaching. ¡°How bold! Daring to harm a disciple of the Xuantian Sect!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was heavy, filled with killing intent. As he spoke, a giant hand of green flame enveloped the Nascent Soul cultivator. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s a Primordial Fire! Elder Zhao, save me!¡± The Nascent Soul cultivator screamed. Lightning flickered within the giant hand but was ineffective. Only cries of pain came from within. ¡°Holy Son of Xuantian, Elder Lei is a core elder of Wind and Thunder Sect. If you kill him, are you declaring war between Xuantian Sect and Wind and Thunder Sect?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The elder was puzzled, his eyes showing confusion. Yang Chen, holding Zhao Shirou¡¯s shoulders, looked at Li Hao, his mouth full of blood, and smiled. ¡°Hao¡¯er, is Uncle Yang an outsider? Tell the Great Elder about your relationship with Uncle Yang!¡± *** Li Hao was pinned under Li Jun¡¯s foot, his face covered in blood. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, a surge of fury rushed to his head. Bastard! Yang Chen, damn you! Li Hao cursed internally. He knew Yang Chen¡¯s intentions all too well. This bastard was taking advantage of his predicament, forcing him to utter that detestable title. Veins bulged on Li Hao¡¯s face as he glared fiercely at Yang Chen. Even though he was being humiliated under Li Jun¡¯s foot, the humiliation from Yang Chen was far worse. This bastard had slept with his mother, and now she was pregnant with his child. He was being forced to acknowledge the reality of Yang Chen as his stepfather. Moreover, judging by his mother¡¯s current state, the poison he used on her had no effect, and that brat survived. Damn it! ¡°Holy Son of Xuantian Sect, it seems you two have no real relationship! In my opinion, let the brothers decide the throne¡¯s ownership themselves!¡± ¡°Jun¡¯er!¡± The Great Elder of Wind and Thunder Sect said, glancing at Li Jun. Li Jun, being smart, immediately understood and applied more pressure. Crunch! Crunch! Crack! The sound of teeth and bones breaking echoed. Li Hao¡¯s face twisted in pain as Li Jun ground his head underfoot, blood flowing freely. Even a beggar on the street would remain silent upon witnessing this. [Ding, Li Hao is humiliated underfoot, losing 500 points of Providence Luck. The host has gained 500 VPs!] Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly. Hao¡¯er, why resist? Just call me father, isn¡¯t it easier? After all, I am your stepfather. Your mother carries my child; you will soon have a sibling. Why not acknowledge this fact? Seeing you suffer makes me feel pity. ¡°Hao¡¯er!¡± Zhao Shirou couldn¡¯t help but cry out: ¡°Stop being stubborn! If you don¡¯t acknowledge your relationship with Brother Chen, how can he save you?¡± Despite her fury over Li Hao poisoning her, the decades of maternal bond softened her heart. Chapter 98 Chapter 98 Yang Chen glanced at her. If Zhao Shirou hadn¡¯t been pregnant, she would have acted regardless of the opponent¡¯s strength. But now, she restrained herself, indicating how deeply Li Hao¡¯s betrayal hurt her. The mother-son bond was nearly severed, which was advantageous for Yang Chen. If Li Hao died, she wouldn¡¯t be too heartbroken and could focus on raising their child. ¡°Hao¡¯er, listen to your mother. Don¡¯t be stubborn! We are family; why torment yourself?¡± Yang Chen said with feigned pity. Yang Chen, damn you! You scoundrel, bastard! Li Hao cursed inwardly, wanting to resist to the death. But if this continued, he would really die. With just Li Junfeng, he might gamble on survival. But now, with a Soul Transformation realm cultivator backing Li Junfeng, there was no escape. Dying here would be a waste. Li Hao, torn between pride and survival, chose the latter. He strained to lift Li Junfeng¡¯s foot slightly, barely able to speak. ¡°Yang ... Uncle Yang! He¡¯s ... my stepfather!¡± Li Hao endured the humiliation and spoke with difficulty. However, having been ground for so long, many of his teeth were missing, making his speech unclear. Li Junfeng scolded: ¡°Li Hao, are you mute? Speak clearly! No one can save you today!¡± Li Junfeng enjoyed torturing Li Hao, reveling in the revenge for past humiliations. ¡°Damn it!¡± Li Hao, filled with rage, gave in again. ¡°Uncle Yang is my stepfather! He is my stepfather! My stepfather! Ah!¡± Li Hao shouted, collapsing emotionally. He had acknowledged Yang Chen as his stepfather in front of his mother, fiance?e, and the kingdom¡¯s officials and cultivators. The deep-seated humiliation would haunt him forever. [Ding, Li Hao has publicly acknowledged you as his stepfather, and has lost 3000 point of Providence Luck. The host has gained 3000 VPs!] Yang Chen patted Zhao Shirou¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Rou¡¯er, don¡¯t be angry at Hao¡¯er anymore. As elders, we should be magnanimous! I believe Hao¡¯er was momentarily misguided and won¡¯t repeat his mistakes! Forgive him for my sake as his stepfather!¡± ¡°Brother Chen! He almost harmed our child!¡± Zhao Shirou frowned, her voice still cold. Yang Chen touched her belly gently: ¡°Our child will forgive his brother! Being angry is bad for the child! As a pregnant woman, you shouldn¡¯t stay angry!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you, Brother Chen!¡± Zhao Shirou, moved, leaned into Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. Li Hao, seeing Yang Chen openly show affection with his mother, felt his veins bulge in anger. His fists clenched, eyes filled with murderous intent. ¡°Yang Chen, damn you!¡± ¡°I will kill you, bastard!¡± He roared internally, his face flushed with rage and humiliation. *** ¡°Xuantian Holy Son, even though Li Hao is your stepson, I still believe that the throne of Liyang Kingdom should be taken by Li Junfeng,¡± said Lei Qianjue, the Grand Elder of the Wind and Thunder Sect. Lei Qianjue had been cultivating for over a thousand years and had entered the Nascent Soul stage more than three hundred years ago. He was a renowned Nascent Soul cultivator in the Northern Spiritual Realm. At this moment, he stood with his hands behind his back, speaking slowly and heavily, his tone leaving no room for argument. ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression froze slightly. ¡°Is the Grand Elder planning to act unreasonably?¡± ¡°Reason?¡± Lei Qianjue¡¯s eyes flashed with lightning. Outside the main hall, dark clouds gathered, and bolts of lightning streaked through them. As a cultivator, he had already condensed his primordial spirit and could manipulate the forces of heaven and earth. His emotional fluctuations alone could alter the weather. Thunder roared, and lightning danced among the dark clouds, creating a terrifying and oppressive atmosphere. The group of cultivators from Liyang Kingdom, even with Yang Chen resisting the pressure for them, still trembled in fear. A Soul Formation cultivator was the pinnacle of power in the Northern Spiritual Realm. The mere mention of a Soul Formation realm cultivator was enough to instill fear in people¡¯s hearts. After all, Liyang Kingdom had existed for ten thousand years without producing a single Soul Formation realm cultivator! Lei Qianjue said in a deep voice, ¡°Xuantian Holy Son, I have already given you face by sparing your stepson! If you know what¡¯s good for you, I won¡¯t make things difficult for you! This Liyang Kingdom is what my Wind and Thunder Sect has set its sights on!¡± Yang Chen immediately laughed. ¡°Grand Elder, you are indeed imposing! But what if I don¡¯t know when to quit?¡± Chapter 99 Chapter 99 Lei Qianjue¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. The sky thundered louder, as if the end of the world was approaching. The might of a Soul Transformation cultivator was evident. Beside him, Zhao Shirou pulled on Yang Chen¡¯s sleeve and whispered, ¡°Brother Chen, the Grand Elder of the Wind and Thunder Sect is a Soul Transformation realm cultivator! It¡¯s better not to confront him head-on! Let Li Junfeng have the throne!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s tone was somewhat worried. Although Brother Chen had extraordinary talent, he was still only at the Late-stage Nascent Soul realm. The Grand Elder was a Soul Transformation realm cultivator and an elder of a top-tier power like the Wind and Thunder Sect. Brother Chen¡¯s identity as the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect might not matter to him. ¡°Rou¡¯er, don¡¯t worry!¡± Yang Chen patted her shoulder, indicating she should be at ease. ¡°The throne belongs to Hao¡¯er, and as his stepfather, I won¡¯t watch my son be bullied by outsiders! Right, Hao¡¯er?¡± Yang Chen looked at Li Hao. At this moment, Li Hao¡¯s fists were clenched tightly, his eyes fierce. Damn it, you can be as smug as you want now. Don¡¯t get too carried away. ¡°It seems the Holy Son is determined to oppose me! In that case, I¡¯ll have to suppress you first! Then, let your master, the Lord of Xuantian Sect, come to Wind and Thunder Sect to ask for you!¡± As Lei Qianjue finished speaking, a bolt of purple lightning descended from the sky, striking directly at Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s true energy surged, pushing Zhao Shirou and the group of Liyang Kingdom cultivators away. ¡°Suppress me? Grand Elder, you are not qualified!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were proud. Having reached the Eight stage of the Nascent Soul realm, he also wanted to find an opponent to test his real combat power. He was worried that he might accidentally kill a Nascent Soul cultivator, but Lei Qianjue, being a Soul Transformation realm cultivator, was just right for practice. Facing the unstoppable purple lightning, Yang Chen threw a punch. Bang! A green flame condensed into an ancient green lotus. The Green Lotus Heavenly Flame burned wildly, seeming to incinerate everything. Even the lightning was extinguished in an instant. ¡°No wonder, it¡¯s the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame! It allows you, a mere Eight stage Nascent Soul realm cultivator, to withstand one of my attacks! But I want to see how many attacks you can take!¡± Lei Qianjue¡¯s old face showed anger. Failing to injure Yang Chen in one move made him lose face. Lightning erupted from his body, turning the entire Tianyang Hall into a sea of lightning. Thunder dragons coiled and attacked Yang Chen. The Tianyang Hall was the most important palace of the Liyang imperial family. Now it was destroyed. Destroyed was one thing. But his mother and fiance?e were looking at Yang Chen with admiration. His mother was pregnant with Yang Chen¡¯s child. Qingxuan had spent two hours alone in a room with Yang Chen. ¡°Ah! Bitch, two bitches!¡± ¡°If this is the limit of the Grand Elder¡¯s strength, it¡¯s better for you to not interfere in Liyang¡¯s affairs!¡± Yang Chen said coldly after once again breaking the Thunder Dragon. Bathed in lightning, he looked like a peerless war god. Powerful force surged out, as if to suppress the world! In the sky, a demonic mountain hovered, seemingly ready to crush down at any moment! He now had a clear understanding of his combat power. The Grand Elder of the Wind and Thunder Sect was at the First stage of the Soul Transformation stage. Using the 36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving technique, he could fight without losing. This meant that although he was at the Eighth stage of the Nascent Soul stage, his strength was not inferior to the First stage of the Soul Transformation realm. He was quite satisfied with this combat power. Lei Qianjue¡¯s old face was extremely gloomy. He, a Soul Transformation cultivator, the most powerful existence in the world, couldn¡¯t gain any advantage over a Nascent Soul junior. If today¡¯s battle were spread, he would become a laughingstock in the Northern Spiritual realm. ¡°Damn it! This damn junior!¡± Lei Qianjue¡¯s eyes were dark and full of killing intent. At the moment he lost focus, Yang Chen had already appeared in front of him. ¡°Junior, you¡¯re courting death! I am a Thunder Cultivator, and you dare come close to me! You don¡¯t know you¡¯ll die!¡± Lei Qianjue¡¯s eyes flashed with fierceness. He had the intention to kill. A Nascent Soul junior who could fight a Soul Transformation cultivator was unprecedented in the Northern Spiritual realm. If this person didn¡¯t die, the Xuantian Sect would surely dominate the Northern Spiritual realm again. Now, this junior was recklessly approaching him. There wouldn¡¯t be another better opportunity to kill him. Chapter 100 Chapter 100 ¡°Netherworld Thunder Prison!¡± Lei Qianjue roared. Thousands of lightning bolts gathered around him, forming a prison of lightning that trapped Yang Chen within. But. Roar! A dragon¡¯s roar echoed. Yang Chen¡¯s body shone with golden light. He seemed to transform into a golden dragon, breaking through the lightning prison with a punch, hitting Lei Qianjue. Puff! Lei Qianjue was sent flying, spitting blood and pieces of his internal organs in the air. ¡°Die!¡± Lei Qianjue roared. Lightning flashed, striking Yang Chen. However, it only shredded his clothes without causing any harm to his body. Yang Chen had fused with the spine of a divine dragon, his body was as tough as a true dragon. Lei Qianjue, being at the first level of the Soul Transformation stage, couldn¡¯t harm his body with a hurried attack. This fact surprised Yang Chen. The body, after fusing with the divine dragon¡¯s spine, although equivalent to the Seventh stage of the Nascent Soul realm in physical cultivation, had astonishing defense. Under the Soul Transformation stage, it was impossible to hurt him. Yang Chen¡¯s punch heavily injured Lei Qianjue, causing his chest to cave in. If not for the large amount of lightning he summoned to protect himself at the last moment, this punch would have exploded his body. Puff! Lei Qianjue landed on the ground, spitting blood mixed with pieces of his internal organs. His old face instantly turned pale and weak. ¡°Body cultivator, you¡¯re actually a body cultivator! Damn it!¡± Lei Qianjue growled. Seeing Yang Chen unharmed after taking his lightning strike, he couldn¡¯t care less about threats. He transformed into a bolt of lightning and fled towards the horizon. He had intended to kill. That boy must have noticed. If he stayed here, he would likely die. Watching Lei Qianjue disappear, Yang Chen smirked. This old guy¡¯s combat power was mediocre, but his escape skills were top-notch. However, he didn¡¯t chase after him but transmitted a message to Yan Jiu. ¡°Yan Jiu, follow him quietly!¡± Landing from the sky, Yang Chen looked at the crowd but was slightly stunned. He noticed Zhao Shirou blushing, her beautiful eyes full of coy shyness. Xu Qingxuan had a look of discovery, her eyes wide open. Everyone else was staring at a specific spot on him. What was going on? Yang Chen looked down and was stunned. Damn. His clothes were all shredded by Lei Qianjue¡¯s lightning. Now, he was completely naked. Yang Chen was about to take out some clothes to wear when he saw Li Hao¡¯s gaze. That look was full of shock, shame, and inferiority. A slight curve appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. It seemed he had dealt a blow to Hao¡¯er. No wonder, as a body cultivator fused with a divine dragon¡¯s spine, this was his strength. Sigh, Hao¡¯er, don¡¯t feel inferior, your father really didn¡¯t do it on purpose. ¡°Brother Chen, aren¡¯t you going to put on some clothes!¡± Zhao Shirou came forward, her face red with embarrassment, her eyes resentful and a bit jealous. Her man shouldn¡¯t be seen by other women. Some female cultivators present had their eyes glued to him, especially that girl Xu Qingxuan, whose eyes almost popped out. But her jade-like hands were exploring Yang Chen¡¯s head. Her charming eyes were full of gentle love. ¡°Other people¡¯s children can¡¯t be heard at six months, but our son is different! How many children have you seen with a golden glow in the womb?¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. His ear pressed against Zhao Shirou¡¯s belly, listening to the movements inside, he was quite surprised. Their son¡¯s extraordinary talent and golden glow in the womb should be due to his fusion with the Dragon Spine. After fusing with the Dragon Spine, his physique had fundamentally improved. He was no weaker than a True Dragon Body. The True Dragon Body was a legendary supreme physique. So, in the end, it¡¯s all about having good seeds. ¡°Brother Chen, what do you think we should name our child?¡± Zhao Shirou asked at this moment. ¡°Name?¡± Yang Chen looked up, a playful glint in his eyes. It was time to name their son again. But according to his rules, naming the child depended on the elder brother¡¯s name. As Yang Chen was thinking, Zhao Shirou said: ¡°Brother Chen, you always say it¡¯s a boy. How about naming him Yang Wu (Wu as in noon), since noon comes after morning?¡± ¡°Yang Wu?¡± Yang Chen frowned upon hearing this. Why do women always like to use him as a benchmark for naming their children? Both Lin Xilan and Zhao Shirou did the same. Sigh. ¡°Smack!¡± Yang Chen gave Zhao Shirou a solid smack. He lightly scolded: ¡°Don¡¯t be silly! I am the father, the elder, noon and morning are the same! How can a son stand on equal footing with his father?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s reprimand, Zhao Shirou suddenly realized. ¡°You¡¯re right, Brother Chen! It¡¯s my fault for not thinking it through! Then, Brother Chen, do you have a suitable name in mind?¡± Yang Chen thought for a moment and said: ¡°To name our son, we should consider his elder brother¡¯s name! Hao¡¯er¡¯s name has the character ¡®Hao¡¯ in it! It is said that in ancient times, there was an Emperor Haotian who was unrivaled in the world! Hao¡¯er took the character ¡®Hao¡¯, so our son should take the character ¡®Tian¡¯ (heaven)! Let¡¯s name him Yang Tian! It sounds bright and imposing! Rou¡¯er, what do you think?¡± ¡°Yang Tian?¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up. She was clearly very satisfied with this name. Chapter 101 Chapter 101 ¡°Ah!¡± Crack! Crack! Li Hao lifted his foot in satisfaction after Li Junfeng¡¯s face was bloody and the prison floor was covered in bloodstains. ¡°The feeling of trampling someone underfoot is really great! But Li Junfeng, don¡¯t pass out, there¡¯s still a good show to come! Hehe!¡± Saying this, Li Hao walked into the adjacent cell. Inside was one of Li Junfeng¡¯s concubines. ¡°Ah! Li Hao, damn you! I¡¯ll kill you, Li Hao! Bastard!¡± Li Junfeng, lying on the ground, cursed loudly. Even though his teeth were knocked out and his speech was unclear, the sound of his grief and indignation was piercing. At this time, in a dark, unseen corner of the dungeon, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. ¡°Hao¡¯er, you are indeed a pervert Even more perverted than me! Truly surpassing your teacher! But since you like to play so much, let me give you something more exciting! Hehe!¡± Yang Chen flicked his finger, and a beam of light entered Li Junfeng¡¯s body. Then, Li Junfeng, who was lying on the ground, stood up. The seals on his body were undone, and his weak aura rapidly strengthened. ¡°Li Hao, I¡¯m going to tear you apart!¡± ¡°Li Junfeng, you! How is this possible? Ah! Li Junfeng, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Crack! ¡°Help!¡± A series of miserable cries echoed through the dungeon. However, Li Hao had previously ordered that no one was to enter no matter what sounds were heard. Additionally, the dungeon was excellently soundproofed. Even the fluctuations of spiritual energy could not be sensed outside. Yang Chen did not watch Li Hao¡¯s misery. He silently left the dungeon. Returning to Zhao Shirou¡¯s palace. ¡°Hmm! Husband!¡± Zhao Shirou murmured, turning over. Although she was asleep, her cheeks were flushed, and the charm in her eyes was fully displayed. Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. ¡°Hao¡¯er, you can go in peace! I will take good care of your mother and brother! Hehe!¡± *** This was also why Li Tengshan spent so much effort, over hundreds of years, nurturing Zhao Shirou as a furnace. To break through from the Nascent Soul to the Soul Transformation realm, one must cross a chasm. And now, with the Nine-Colored Poria. Yang Chen didn¡¯t need to deliberately cultivate his soul power. The Nine-Colored Poria could continuously nourish and enhance his soul. When the time came to break through to the Soul Transformation realm, there would be no barriers for him. Sitting cross-legged, Yang Chen looked at the small flower with nine colors in his hand, covered by a natural seal. It isolated the astonishing soul power of the Nine-Colored Poria. Once the seal was removed. Suddenly, an immense soul power enveloped Yang Chen. Nine-colored light burst forth. The light almost felt tangible. Then, the Nine-Colored Poria directly entered Yang Chen¡¯s soul palace in his mind. The soul palace was the most secret and important place for a cultivator. The Nascent Soul resided there. The Nine-Colored Poria directly took root in Yang Chen¡¯s soul palace, rendering the entire palace in nine colors. The nine leaves of the Nine-Colored Poria began to spread. The red leaf seemed to flow with fire. The blue leaf seemed to form ice. The silver leaf resembled countless sword rays traversing. The black leaf was like a black hole, emitting a deep glow. Each color of the Nine-Colored Poria represents a different soul attribute. This is what made it most precious. The nine-colored light filled the soul palace, and Yang Chen felt his soul power growing at a visible rate. Moreover, the nine soul powers with different attributes from the Nine-Colored Poria, born of heaven and earth, refined through numerous lightning tribulations over millennia, were extremely pure. They not only enhanced Yang Chen¡¯s soul power but also continually refined it. This was a qualitative enhancement. In the future, when he broke through to the Soul Transformation realm, the Nascent Spirit he condensed would be extraordinary! ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Beside him, Zhao Shirou¡¯s soft voice made Yang Chen open his eyes. ¡°Brother Chen, such powerful soul power!¡± Zhao Shirou¡¯s body was also radiant. In the palace, the soul power released by the Nine-Colored Poria was absorbed by her as well. Her charming face had an intoxicated look. ¡°Rou¡¯er, I just opened a treasure I got before! It contains a large amount of pure soul power! It can help us both enter the Soul Transformation realm without any barriers!¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhao Shirou was stunned. ¡°Enter the Soul Transformation realm without any barriers? What kind of heavenly treasure has such an effect?¡± ¡°Rou¡¯er, hold me tightly!¡± Yang Chen suddenly said. ¡°You¡¯re annoying!¡± Zhao Shirou coquettishly said, then wrapped her jade arms around Yang Chen¡¯s neck. Her delicate body clung to him. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhao Shirou exclaimed. Chapter 102 Chapter 102 She thought Brother Chen wanted that again this morning. Unexpectedly, after hugging him, a pure soul power surged into her body. ¡°Rou¡¯er, don¡¯t be distracted, calm down and refine it!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Zhao Shirou kept her jade arms around Yang Chen¡¯s neck, then calmed her mind and began refining the pure soul power. An hour later. Zhao Shirou opened her beautiful eyes. Her gaze was full of surprise. After reaching the Nascent Soul realm, one begins to cultivate the Nascent Soul, which is the soul power. The pure soul power she refined just now significantly enhanced her soul. This half an hour equaled three to five years of usual hard cultivation. It was amazing. ¡°Brother Chen, you gave me this soul power, won¡¯t you absorb less?¡± Zhao Shirou asked at this moment. Yang Chen gently caressed her charming face. ¡°Do you need to be so polite with me? Don¡¯t say such things in the future! Let me spank you so that you don¡¯t forget!¡± Smack! ¡°Ah!¡± Zhao Shirou rubbed the hit spot, pretending to be in pain. But her beautiful eyes were full of emotion. She hugged Yang Chen¡¯s neck even tighter. Her red lips pressed against his ear, her voice full of endless affection: ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯re so good! Meeting you was the luckiest thing that happened to me in my life!¡± Just then. An urgent voice sounded outside the palace: ¡°Empress Dowager, something bad happened! His Majesty is in trouble!¡± Zhao Shirou immediately let go of Yang Chen. ¡°Hao¡¯er always has so many issues! He really doesn¡¯t let be at ease!¡± Her tone was full of annoyance. Yang Chen secretly laughed. He gently stroked her smooth back. ¡°Alright Rou¡¯er, let¡¯s go see what happened to Hao¡¯er!¡± ¡°Okay, whatever you say, Brother Chen!¡± The two walked out of the palace. Zhao Shirou¡¯s maid hurriedly said: ¡°Empress Dowager, His Majesty was killed!¡± ¡°What!?¡± Zhao Shirou was stunned, her face losing color. In the dungeon. [*basically sounds made during sexual intercourse] During this time, Yang Chen relied on the Nine-Colored Poria in his soul palace to enhance his soul power to the level of the Eighth stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Outside the small courtyard, Leng Yuyan and Zhao Shirou were pruning flowers and plants together. These two women got along harmoniously, with no conflicts at all. Since they met, they had called each other sisters. In the evening. Leng Yuyan¡¯s face was flushed. Her forehead covered in fine sweat. Breathing deeply, her delicate fingers traced circles on Yang Chen¡¯s chest. ¡°Yuyan, what¡¯s been wrong with you this half month? You seem a bit unusual!¡± Yang Chen teased, stroking her hair. Leng Yuyan knew what he meant. Her heart was shy, but she still softly said: ¡°I also want a child!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen laughed. He glanced towards Zhao Shirou¡¯s room. It seemed that Rou¡¯er¡¯s pregnancy had inspired her. Tsk tsk. Women, they really know how to act. During the day, they were as close as sisters. Now, they started competing. At this moment, a light sword pierced through the void, directly into the room. The sword energy surged, but stopped steadily in front of Yang Chen. ¡°Brother Chen, be careful!¡± Leng Yuyan warned, alert. Her cultivation was at the Second stage of the Nascent Soul realm. She could clearly feel the terrifying sword intent within the small light sword. The sword intent alone seemed capable of cutting through everything. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Rou¡¯er, this is my master¡¯s unique communication light sword, she must have something to discuss!¡± ¡°Master?¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s face reddened. She quickly wrapped herself in a quilt. Brother Chen¡¯s master was naturally her master too. But the master sent a communication light sword while she was with Brother Chen. Oh, so embarrassing. Yang Chen didn¡¯t notice her expression, looking at the light sword with a slight smile. It seemed his master had come out of her seclusion. She had said before that she wouldn¡¯t come out unless she broke through. So now, had she reached the Void Refinement realm? In the Northern Spiritual Realm, a Soul Transformation realm cultivator was considered a great power. In recent millennia, no Void Refinement realm cultivator had emerged. If his master broke through to the Void Refinement realm. His status as the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect would become even more valuable. However, he no longer needed to rely on the Holy Son¡¯s status. After all, he already had the power to defeat Soul Transformation realm cultivators! Yang Chen took the light sword and infused it with a burst of true energy. Suddenly, a clear and somewhat angry voice echoed in his mind: ¡°Yang Chen, you ungrateful disciple, how long was I in seclusion, and you already got married and had children, three of them! Get back here right now!¡± Listening to the voice in his mind, Yang Chen could almost picture his master¡¯s furious expression. In the original story, his beautiful master¡¯s identity was not simple at all. Chapter 103 Chapter 103 The beautiful master urged him to return quickly. Yang Chen did not stay any longer in Liyang. With Li Hao¡¯s death, the affairs of Liyang had completely concluded, and there was no reason to remain. He took Leng Yuyan and Zhao Shirou, and headed towards Xuantian Sect. As Xu Qingxuan was a maid, she naturally followed along. On the flying spiritual boat, Xu Qingxuan looked at the diminishing capital city below, a trace of reluctance in her expression. Since her birth, she had always stayed in the capital city. Although she longed for Xuantian Sect, this was her first time leaving here. ¡°Qingxuan, are you reluctant?¡± Zhao Shirou, noticing her unusual expression, asked. ¡°Ah, no, no!¡± Xu Qingxuan hurriedly responded. Then, she glanced at Zhao Shirou¡¯s swollen belly. Unable to resist, she said: ¡°Empress Dowager, the wind is strong outside, and you are pregnant!¡± During this period, Yang Chen instructed Xu Qingxuan, Li Hao¡¯s fiance?e, to take care of Zhao Shirou. However, upon hearing her address, Zhao Shirou reminded her, ¡°Qingxuan, you can¡¯t call me Empress Dowager after leaving Liyang! Now, I am Brother Chen¡¯s woman, calling me that will make Brother Chen look bad!¡± Xu Qingxuan, being intelligent, nodded immediately: ¡°I understand, Sister Shirou!¡± As she spoke, Xu Qingxuan couldn¡¯t help but touch Zhao Shirou¡¯s belly. Her eyes were filled with envy. When could she, like Sister Shirou, bear the Holy Son¡¯s child? The combination of the Ice Phoenix bloodline and the Holy Son¡¯s True Dragon physique would surely produce a more powerful bloodline! Sigh. What a pity. The Holy Son only allowed her to be a maid. At Xuantian Sect. On Holy Son Peak, Lin Xilan was playing with three children. Suddenly, a figure appeared on the peak. ¡°It¡¯s daddy!¡± Yang Chi recognized Yang Chen and shouted in surprise. Although Yang Chen had not returned for more than half a year, Yang Chi had a deep memory of his father when he left. He often asked him to kill this or that. So, the moment he saw him, the little fellow recognized him. Yang Can had also learned to speak, following his brother with a tender voice: ¡°Daddy!¡± ¡°Zhi¡¯er, Cancan, come, let daddy hold you!¡± Yang Chen squatted down. The two little fellows quickly ran into his arms. They kissed his face messily. But the two still called her Sister Xilan in unison. After all, she was Yang Chen¡¯s legitimate wife, and the mother of his three children. A few days later. Yang Chen left Holy Son Peak and went to Tongtian Peak where his beautiful master lived. Entering the main hall, a tall, graceful figure stood with her back to him. A black Daoist robe wrapped around her graceful figure. Her long hair was coiled into a bun, revealing a snow-white neck. She stood there quietly, seemingly blending with the Dao of Heaven and Earth. Yang Chen had now reached the Eight stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his soul had been nourished by the Nine-Colored Poria. He could defeat Lei Qianjue who was at the First stage of the Soul Transformation realm. But facing his master¡¯s delicate and slender back, he felt as if he was facing a high mountain. Void Refinement realm cultivators were in a different world compared to Soul Transformation realm cultivators. Yang Chen stepped forward and bowed: ¡°Disciple greets Master!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± He was met with a cold snort. ¡°You still remember I am your master?¡± ¡°Of course, disciple remembers! One day a master, lifetime a parent!¡± Yang Chen responded immediately. ¡°Hmph!¡± ¡°One day a master, lifetime a parent!¡± The graceful figure turned around. Her red lips curled in disdain. ¡°You ungrateful disciple, how many days have you been back? And now you remember to pay respects to your master! All your thoughts are on your wives and concubines! Have you forgotten who raised you? Is this how you respect your master and show filial piety?¡± Looking at the celestial beauty before him, a trace of amazement flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. His beautiful master. She was truly beautiful. Her features seemed meticulously crafted by heaven, without a single flaw. Her beautiful eyes were like water, with a hint of coolness. But at this moment, they were full of resentment. ¡°Master, are you jealous?¡± Yang Chen said playfully. Although it was his first face-to-face meeting with this beautiful master. In his memory, the previous him had a very good relationship with this beautiful master. Because, when he was six years old, he had followed this beautiful master to the Xuantian Sect. Their bond was very deep. They spoke casually, without much of the usual hierarchy between master and disciple. Of course, this did not mean the master was easy to get along with. On the contrary, in the original story, she was a villainess, very difficult to get along with. She was stunningly beautiful but ruthless. Chapter 104 Chapter 104 Otherwise, Chu Yuxiao would not have feared her so much even after reaching the Soul Transformation realm. The reason she treated Yang Chen differently was that she had raised him herself. There was a different kind of affection mixed in. ¡°Bah!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s eyebrows arched, and she glared at Yang Chen. ¡°You rebellious disciple, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I, with my status, be jealous of you?¡± She stepped forward, and a faint fragrance filled Yang Chen¡¯s nose. Yang Chen took a deep sniff. His master never used perfume. So this fragrance must be her natural scent, and it was indeed fragrant. Zhan Lingshuang raised her jade hand, placing it on Yang Chen¡¯s head. Yang Chen did not avoid it, letting her do as she pleased. A gentle true qi entered Yang Chen¡¯s head. From top to bottom, it circulated through his whole body. After a moment, Zhan Lingshuang withdrew her jade hand, sighed with relief, and said softly: ¡°Chen¡¯er, do you know why I did that just now?¡± ¡°Master suspected that I had been possessed?¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s suspicion was natural. After all, his cultivation speed was terrifying. The elders of Xuantian Sect would only think that the Holy Son was a genius. But the Sect Master was wise and perceptive. As someone who raised him, she knew his background best. So, she must have had doubts. Yang Chen said: ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry, disciple just had some fortunate encounters, and my strength increased beyond reason! But disciple is definitely still your Chen¡¯er!¡± Hearing this, Zhan Lingshuang rolled her beautiful eyes at him. But her doubts had dissipated. With her Void Refining realm cultivation, she hadn¡¯t found any abnormalities in Chen¡¯er. Moreover, Chen¡¯er¡¯s soul essence was still the same. After all, she had raised Chen¡¯er for decades, from a little boy in split pants to a man. She was most familiar with Chen¡¯er¡¯s aura and would not mistake it. [*can¡¯t help but imagine our 40+ yo MC getting head patted by his master.][*previously mentioned in c79 aka Ice Snow Ancient city/Bingxue Gucheng.] [Friendly reminder: Feng Yuwan is the mother-in-law of the Son of Destiny!] Hmm? Yang Chen was stunned. Female protagonist¡¯s fate? Feng Yuwan? Mother-in-law of the Son of Destiny? This was surprising. Could it be that this time¡¯s destiny belonged to the son-in-law plotline? If so, that would be very interesting. *** Yang Chen did not refuse and agreed to go. After all, he was a major villain. Tormenting the son of destiny was his essential job. Moreover, this time, one of the female leads associated with the son of destiny was his mother-in-law. This ... he really had no reason to refuse. After agreeing with his master, Yang Chen did not set off immediately but stayed on Holy Son Peak for a while. During the day, he played with Yang Chi, Yang Can, and Yang Zhuo, strengthening the bond between father and children. At night, he spent time with the adults. However, happy times were always short-lived. Half a month later, under their resentful gazes, Yang Chen left Xuantian Sect. On the flying spiritual boat, Yang Chen lay on a jade chair. Behind him, Xu Qingxuan was massaging him, occasionally peeling a grape and feeding it to him. Although she was doing the work of a maid, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s beautiful face was full of pride. Being the Holy Son¡¯s maid meant she could follow him and serve him closely, and she could also absorb some of the Holy Son¡¯s Dragon qi to enhance her cultivation. Furthermore, all the ladies had been left in Xuantian Sect. Only she was allowed to follow him. Hehe, the opportunities were endless. ¡°Holy Son, is Qingxuan¡¯s strength acceptable?¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s voice was charming and sweet, her red lips close to Yang Chen¡¯s ear, exhaling a fragrance like orchids. But Yang Chen just replied with a hum, still keeping his eyes closed. These past few days had been exhausting, and now he just wanted to rest. Ten days later, the flying spiritual boat arrived at the Falling Snow Mountain Range, more than a hundred thousand miles north of Xuantian Sect. The Falling Snow Mountain Range could be considered the northernmost end of the Northern Spiritual realm. The entire mountain range stretched for tens of thousands of miles, with countless peaks. However, almost every peak was covered in snow at the top. The ancient Ice and Snow City was located on the snow plains between several snow-capped mountains. The Falling Snow Mountain Range was named because it snowed for half the year. Due to the cold climate, there were few mortals in this area. However, the cold also caused the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to carry a yin attribute, making it very suitable for cultivators with ice attribute spiritual roots to cultivate. Moreover, the Falling Snow Mountain Range, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, contained many ice attribute natural treasures. Thus, the Ice and Snow City, located in the Falling Snow Mountain Range, became a sacred place for ice attribute cultivators in the Northern Spiritual Domain to train and cultivate. Chapter 105 Chapter 105 The flying spiritual boat descended over the ancient Ice and Snow City, with the Xuantian Sect¡¯s banner flying in the wind. Soon, several cultivators stepped into the air and approached. Seeing Yang Chen standing on the deck, a middle-aged female cultivator hurriedly cupped her hands and said, ¡°Inner Sect Elder Song Hui greets the Holy Son!¡± As she spoke, Song Hui addressed the surrounding cultivators, ¡°Fellow Daoists, this is the Holy Son of our Xuantian Sect! The Sect Master sending the Holy Son shows the importance placed on the Feng Family!¡± ¡°So this is the Holy Son!¡± ¡°We greet the Holy Son!¡± The cultivators all saluted, their faces excited. After all, their Feng Family urgently needed the support of Xuantian Sect in the competition for the city lord position. The Holy Son¡¯s personal visit, compared to the arrival of an inner sect elder, held a vastly different significance. The arrival of a sect¡¯s Holy Son strongly indicated the Sect Master¡¯s attitude towards the Feng Family. ¡°Greetings, seniors!¡± Yang Chen stood on the deck of the flying spiritual boat, smiling warmly and courteously. The breeze blew, giving him an ethereal quality. The elders of the Feng Family had a glimmer of admiration in their eyes. This Holy Son of Xuantian Sect was indeed extraordinary, just as the rumors said. ¡°Holy Son, your arrival at the ancient Ice and Snow City is a great honor for our Feng Family! Please, our family head has been waiting for a long time!¡± ¡°Alright, please lead the way!¡± Yang Chen disembarked from the flying spiritual boat. Xu Qingxuan and a group of Xuantian Sect cultivators followed behind. This time, the mission was to support the Feng Family patriarch in becoming the city lord of the ancient Ice and Snow City. It was not only because Feng Famil¡¯s head, Feng Yuwan, was a close friend of the Sect Master but also because it directly related to the interests of Xuantian Sect. Therefore, Xuantian Sect had sent more than ten elders to accompany Yang Chen. In the Feng Family¡¯s grand hall, a woman dressed in a moon-white palace robe, slightly plump with a dignified demeanor, saw Yang Chen approaching. Her beautiful face first showed surprise, then blossomed into a smile that could overshadow all flowers. ¡°This must be the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect! The Holy Son is indeed the leader of the younger generation in the Northern Spiritual Realm! Remarkable indeed!¡± Feng Family¡¯s head, Feng Yuwan, had entered the Soul Transformation realm five hundred years ago. She had cultivated for a thousand years but remained single, with no partner or children. However, she had adopted a daughter who had awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline. With extraordinary talent, she would surely reach the Soul Transformation stage in the future if she did not meet an untimely end. Yang Chen glanced at Feng Qian Ning. He sensed the Ice Phoenix bloodline in her. The Feng Family had almost all core members attending the banquet to welcome him. However, Yang Chen scanned the room and sensed few who had awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline. It showed how rare it was for someone to awaken the Ice Phoenix bloodline. ¡°Holy Son, Qian Ning has always admired you. May I offer you a toast?¡± Feng Qian Ning said, raising her cup. Yang Chen could see the unnatural look in her eyes. It was obvious that this was a deliberate arrangement by Feng Yuwan or the Feng Family. His master daughter, Feng Yuwan had a more mature charm. ¡°Miss Qian Ning, you are too polite!¡± Yang Chen raised his cup and lightly clinked it against hers. His attitude was gentle and respectful, and his gaze merely swept over her previously tense face easing considerably. [Ding! Detected new Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu!] [Characteristics: Possesses True Dragon bloodline, hails from Central Continent outside Northern Spiritual Realm, a direct descendant of the Red Dragon Family of Central Continent. Twenty years ago, due to a family strife, he came to Northern Spiritual Realm and was favored by the Supreme Elder of the Feng Family. Currently, he is the son-in-law of the Feng Family and Feng Qian Ning¡¯s nominal husband!] [Note: Long Tianyu has a similar disposition to the host!] [Current Providence Luck value: 30,000 points!] [Ding! The host¡¯s high-profile arrival at the Feng Family, receiving the highest level of hospitality, drinking and chatting with Feng Yuwan and Feng Qian Ning, caused Long Tianyu to feel jealous and had damaged his state of mind. You have plundered 500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 500 VPs!] Listening to the system¡¯s voice in his mind, Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. Long Tianyu? What a domineering name*. However, this guy¡¯s state of mind seemed too fragile. Just having a conversation and sharing a drink with his mother-in-law and wife was enough to make him jealous? [*¡±ÁúÌìÓ (Lo?ng Tia?nyu?): Heavenly Dragon] Chapter 106 Chapter 106 Yang Chen scanned the grand hall. He soon noticed a pair of eyes filled with resentment and anger, staring intensely at him. At the entrance of the hall stood a young man in black clothes. His appearance was not handsome, but his features were sharp and defined. This must be Long Tianyu, the protagonist! Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, Long Tianyu did not show any signs of weakness or avoidance. His eyes even revealed a trace of warning and killing intent. Yang Chen was slightly taken aback. This guy really is the protagonist. Even without any cultivation, he dares to warn me. Heh. However, the True Dragon Body! From the Red Dragon Clan of the Central Continent in the Northern Spiritual Realm! This fits the template of the ¡°son-in-law¡± genre quite well! No cultivation, seemingly a useless waste! But in reality, he is exceptionally gifted and has a remarkable background! Now that he, the antagonist, made an appearance, Long Tianyu would soon reveal his true identity! According to traditional plots, Long Tianyu would reveal his true identity, strike against the antagonist, resolve the crisis for the heroine and her family, and then win the heroine¡¯s heart! But this son-in-law is different from the previous ones. In novels, those son-in-laws have no connection with the mother-in-law! But now, Feng Yuwan is a voluptuous and charming beauty! In terms of beauty, she even surpasses her daughter, Feng Qian Ning, a little! I wonder if this is prepared for me, the great antagonist! Heh heh! Yang Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a playful expression. Being the antagonist was quite enjoyable. Drinking with the male protagonist¡¯s wife. Being flattered by the male protagonist¡¯s mother-in-law and wife. Meanwhile, the protagonist could only watch in frustration. At this moment, Feng Qian Ning beside him spoke, ¡°Holy Son, I heard that you recently acquired the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, ranked 62* on the Primordial Fire list?¡± [Note: *previously the author mentioned that the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame as ranked 58th on the list, and the Earth Core Red Fire the one Empress Yan wanted to offer to Lin Yan to be 62nd on the list.] Yang Chen nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right! I didn¡¯t expect Miss Qian Ning to have heard about it too! Heh, it was indeed a stroke of luck. Is Miss Qian Ning also interested in the Primordial Fires?¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s praise, Feng Qian Ning¡¯s heart suddenly became a bit flustered. She naturally knew the purpose of her mother sending her here. With the old city lord passing away, the three major families were all vying for the position of city lord. Among the three families, the Bai and Lan families had formed several marriage alliances over the past few hundred years, showing a trend of such alliances. Moreover, the Lan family was the strongest among the three major families. The previous city lord was also from the Lan family, leaving behind a rich foundation. To compete with the Lan family, the Feng family had to rely on the support of the Xuantian Sect, a colossal force. Fortunately, her mother was an old friend of the Xuantian Sect¡¯s leader. This time, the Xuantian Sect stood by the Feng family¡¯s side and even sent the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect to support them. However, as her mother and several elders had said, the Feng family had to show the corresponding sincerity. That meant a marriage alliance. Although there were many beautiful female cultivators in the Feng family, among the younger generation, only she had awakened the Ice Phoenix Bloodline. This time, she was sent here to facilitate a match between her and the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect. Initially, she had shown some resistance in her heart because she was quite averse to such a marriage alliance. Moreover, she was now considered a married woman. Although Tianyu couldn¡¯t cultivate, they had held a wedding ceremony and were formally husband and wife. But now, looking at the polite and extremely handsome Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect, she suddenly found that her resistance had diminished a lot, even to the point of almost disappearing. Feng Qian Ning couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of guilt in her heart. At this moment, Long Tianyu, who had been glaring at Feng Yuwan and Feng Qian Ning, gradually darkened his expression. His fists were clenched, and veins were faintly visible on his forehead. He saw that his wife, Feng Qian Ning, not only was chatting happily with that so-called Holy Son of Xuantian Sect but also had a hint of shyness on her face. As a man, Long Tianyu understood what that meant. When a woman her shy demeanor to a man, it indicated she had developed feelings for him. ¡°Damn it!¡± Long Tianyu gritted his teeth. After being married for more than ten years, Qian Ning had never shown him such an expression to him. Yet, after spending less than half an hour with that so-called Holy Son, she began to blush! Unable to contain his anger any longer, Long Tianyu directly walked towards Feng Qian Ning. ¡°Qian Ning!¡± Feng Qian Ning, who had been chatting with Yang Chen, was suddenly startled and turned her head to look behind her. ¡°Tianyu! What ... What are you doing here?¡± Chapter 107 Chapter 107 A hint of panic flashed in Feng Qian Ning¡¯s eyes. This panic only made Long Tianyu more enraged. He felt as if a green hat* had been placed on his head. [*term for being cuckolded] ¡°Qian Ning, come back with me!¡± Long Tianyu said in a deep voice and reached out to grab Feng Qian Ning¡¯s delicate hand. However, Feng Qian Ning directly avoided him. It was not intentional but a reflex. Although they had been married for more than ten years, she had never had any physical contact with Long Tianyu, nor had they held hands. ¡°Damn it!¡± Long Tianyu secretly cursed. He originally wanted to use this opportunity to hold Qian Ning¡¯s hand and assert his dominance, but he failed. ¡°I¡¯m your husband, Qian Ning! Why can¡¯t I even hold your hand?¡± ¡°Tianyu, you should leave now! I will explain everything to you tomorrow!¡± Noting that the Feng family¡¯s elders and disciples were looking over, Feng Qian Ning urged Long Tianyu to leave quickly. Otherwise, the family elders and disciples would make trouble for him again. Moreover, today was an important occasion to receive the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect. It was crucial not to make any mistakes. If the Holy Son was displeased because of Tianyu, the elders who were already dissatisfied with him would surely not let him off easily. However, how could Long Tianyu leave? He instinctively felt that this damned Holy Son of Xuantian was definitely not a good person. Feng Qian Ning had awakened the Ice Phoenix Bloodline and was the top beauty of the Ice and Snow City. This damned Holy Son must be drooling over her. Even though he and Qian Ning had only a formal marriage relationship, he had long considered her his woman. She must not be touched by anyone else! She was his exclusive possession! Smiles should be directed only at him! Shyness and blushes should be reserved solely for him! *** ¡°Qian Ning, you must come back with me today!¡± Long Tianyu said in a deep voice. His gaze was fixed on Feng Qian Ning, and his tone was very firm. ¡°Miss Qian Ning, who is this?¡± Yang Chen asked, pretending not to know. ¡°He, he is ...¡± Faced with Yang Chen¡¯s inquiry, Feng Qian Ning¡¯s eyes showed some nervousness and panic. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say. The Holy Son of Xuantian was actually willing to call him brother. This news, once spread, could be boasted throughout the entire Ice and Snow City. It could even be boasted throughout the entire Northern Spiritual Realm. Feng Yunhai hurriedly said: ¡°Your Highness, this Long Tianyu is just a useless member of our Feng family who cannot cultivate. He likes to wander around aimlessly and has disturbed your elegance. I am truly sorry! I will make him disappear from here immediately!¡± Saying this, Feng Yunhai turned around and glared warningly at Long Tianyu. However, Long Tianyu was unmoved, still standing where he was. As the destined male lead, he didn¡¯t put Feng Yunhai in his eyes at all. ¡°Damn it! You¡¯re really seeking death!¡± Feng Yunhai was furious. As a core disciple of the Feng family, he knew well that the family was preparing to pair Qian Ning with the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect. If Qian Ning was favored by the Holy Son, even if only as a concubine, their Feng family would have a better chance in the competition for the city lord position. The elders had entrusted this matter to him, and he couldn¡¯t allow any mistakes. A trace of killing intent flashed in Feng Yunhai¡¯s eyes, and he directly reached out to grab Long Tianyu¡¯s neck to throw him out. However, as he reached out, a layer of crimson light suddenly appeared on Long Tianyu¡¯s body. Roar! A low dragon roar echoed, and a crimson dragon¡¯s shadow directly emerged from Long Tianyu¡¯s body. Bang! Feng Yunhai¡¯s grasp not only failed to catch Long Tianyu but was also pushed back. He spat out blood and was thrown back once the crimson dragon shadow made an appearance. ¡°How is this possible!? You are just a useless person, how could you!?¡± Feng Yunhai was in disbelief. As a Golden Core cultivator, he was actually beaten back by a useless person who couldn¡¯t cultivate. In the hall, everyone noticed the commotion here and looked over. The elders and disciples of the Feng family were all shocked. They didn¡¯t expect that a useless person like Long Tianyu could actually repel Feng Yunhai. ¡°Hmph!¡± Long Tianyu snorted coldly, a trace of disdain appearing on his face. Over the years, he couldn¡¯t cultivate not because he was truly useless. He possessed the true dragon bloodline. Not to mention in the remote Northern Spiritual Realm, even in the Central Continent, he was a top genius. Chapter 108 Chapter 108 A Twenty years ago, an internal strife occurred in the Red Dragon Clan. As a direct bloodline descendant, he came to this remote Northern Spiritual Realm. Before leaving the Red Dragon Clan, his father sealed the red dragon bloodline in his body with the family treasure, the Dragon Blood Jade, for twenty years. The Dragon Blood Jade would unseal itself after twenty years. During this period, the Dragon Blood Jade would continuously nourish the red dragon bloodline in his body until it turned into true dragon blood. The true dragon was the highest existence between heaven and earth, only existing in legends. Even possessing the true dragon bloodline made one the top genius in the world, unrivaled among the same generation. Now, the twenty-year limit had passed. The true dragon bloodline in his body begun to revive. The Dragon Blood Jade would actively protect its owner. Feng Yunhai, a mere Golden Core cultivator, dared to attack him. Just now, the Dragon Blood Jade automatically protected its master, injuring him. If he had activated the Dragon Blood Jade, Feng Yunhai would have become a corpse. Long Tianyu looked at Feng Qian Ning. He saw shock in her eyes. He was very satisfied with this expression. Qian Ning, in the future, you will know how excellent and powerful your husband is! Marrying me is the luckiest thing in your life! At this moment, Feng Yuwan noticed the commotion here and hurried over. Looking at Long Tianyu, her beautiful eyes turned cold. This useless person was really troublesome. As Long Tianyu¡¯s mother-in-law, Feng Yuwan naturally looked down on him. She strongly opposed Feng Qian Ning¡¯s marriage to Long Tianyu, but she was only Feng Qian Ning¡¯s adoptive mother. Faced with Feng Qian Ning¡¯s grandfather¡¯s last wish, she couldn¡¯t refuse. Thus, Long Tianyu became a son-in-law of the Feng family. But over the years, Long Tianyu had never been able to cultivate. The entire Ice and Snow City mocked the Feng family for marrying a useless son-in-law, wasting Feng Qian Ning¡¯s Ice Phoenix bloodline. So today, she deliberately left Qian Ning alone with Yang Chen, the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect, hoping Qian Ning could gain his favor. With Qian Ning¡¯s talent, only a genius like the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect was worthy of her. But she didn¡¯t expect the carefully planned opportunity to be ruined by this useless son-in-law. Really bad luck. ¡°Feng Family Head, is this how your Feng family treats guests?¡± An old man at the Tenth stage of Nascent Soul cultivation shouted angrily. Feng Yuwan¡¯s face stiffened. Looking at Long Tianyu with beautiful eyes full of anger. Her Feng family desperately needed the support of the Xuantian Sect. They were having a pleasant conversation just now, but this guy¡¯s words angered an elder of the Xuantian Sect at the tenth level of Nascent Soul cultivation. ¡°Elder Wei, calm down!¡± Feng Yuwan hurriedly said. Elder Wei glanced at Yang Chen and noticed the Holy Son did not stop him, realizing this was also the Holy Son¡¯s intention. So he said solemnly: ¡°Feng Family Head, our Xuantian Sect is not to be insulted by any random person! If it were anyone else, they would already be a corpse!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s heart sank. Looking at Long Tianyu, she also wanted to kill him. But this guy was, after all, a son-in-law of the Feng family. If he was killed directly, the Feng family would never be able to hold its head up in front of the Xuantian Sect. While needing to curry favor with the Xuantian Sect, as the Feng Family Head, she also wanted to maintain the Feng family¡¯s independence. So she said solemnly: ¡°Long Tianyu, you insulted the Xuantian Sect, an unforgivable sin! Kneel down and apologize to the friends of the Xuantian Sect, and you may be spared death today!¡± But at this moment, a cold voice rang out: ¡°Make my young master kneel, is the Xuantian Sect worthy?¡± As the voice fell, a figure in a crimson robe appeared in the hall. A strong aura emanated from him, stronger than Elder Wei. Then, he directly bowed to Long Tianyu. ¡°Greetings, young master!¡± This scene shocked everyone in the hall. A Nascent Soul cultivator at the Tenth stage was actually bowing to Long Tianyu! Wasn¡¯t he just a son-in-law? Feeling the shocked gazes around him, Long Tianyu was very proud. He originally wanted to hide his identity for a while longer. But now, with this so-called Holy Son of Xuantian here, he decided not to hide anymore. He raised his hand slightly. ¡°Old Zhang, no need to be so polite!¡± The old man in the crimson robe stood up and then coldly said: ¡°The Northern Spiritual Realm is just a remote area of the Kunlun Realm, so what if we insult you? Your Xuantian Sect is not qualified to make our young master kneel!¡± Chapter 109 Chapter 109 ¡°Insolent!¡± Elder Wei¡¯s aura exploded, and a powerful aura spread throughout the hall. Yang Chen watched this scene, his mouth gradually curling into a smile. This should¡¯ve been the original plotline: The villain pursued Feng Qian Ning, and the son-in-law Long Tianyu would get jealous, and start to show his extraordinary abilities. A protector at the half-step Soul Transformation realm would appear to slap the villain in the face. The female lead would be surprised and gradually develop a good impression. However, this plot was destined to change now because this villain was neither brainless nor could a half-step Soul Transformation realm cultivator act arrogantly in front of him! ¡°Such arrogance!¡± Yang Chen stepped forward and coldly said: ¡°Since you are so strong, why not let me, the Holy Son of Xuantian sect, test your skills?¡± ¡°You, a junior? A mere Holy Son of Xuantian Sect may dominate in the Northern Spiritual Realm, but is nothing outside it!¡± The old man in the crimson robe spoke disdainfully, but before he finished speaking, a demonic mountain descended from the sky, directly suppressing him underneath. The mountain, although just a shadow, released infinite demonic power, seemingly capable of suppressing the heavens, making hearts tremble. ¡°Bold!¡± The old man in the crimson robe shouted, about to struggle free. However, the mountain contained infinite suppressive power, and he couldn¡¯t break free despite all his efforts. ¡°What kind of technique is this?¡± The old man in the crimson robe panicked. He had never seen such a powerful suppressive technique in a thousand years of roaming the Central Continent. At this moment, a green lotus bloomed, directly enveloping him. The green flames surged out, instantly turning the area where the old man stood into a sea of fire. The intense heat swept through the hall, melting the floor, pillars, and even the ceiling into nothingness. Even the spiritual energy in the air was burning. If not for Feng Yuwan quickly releasing a protective barrier to shield the Feng family disciples, the terrifying heat would have melted them. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s a Primordial Fire!¡± A tragic voice came from the mountain and the green lotus. True qi fluctuated violently, but it couldn¡¯t break free from the suppression of the mountain and could only endure the fire¡¯s burn. ¡°Ah! Bastard! Ah! Spare me, spare, spare me! Spare me ...¡± The tragic voice echoed through the hall, seemingly filled with endless pain and fear. But only a moment later, the voice gradually faded. Then, the mountain shadow and the fiery green lotus gradually faded and disappeared in front of everyone. On the ground, only a layer of black ash remained. A peak Nascent Soul cultivator at the Tenth stage was burned to ashes just like that! *** Yang Chen glanced at Feng Yunhai beside him. Although there was no expression in his eyes, this glance was a test for Feng Yunhai. This guy looked like a villain. If he was smart enough, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t mind taking him as a lackey. Feng Yunhai noticed Yang Chen¡¯s glance and immediately understood. He turned and coldly shouted at Long Tianyu, ¡°Long Tianyu, you insulted the Xuantian Sect, an unforgivable sin! The head just said, kneel and apologize to be spared death! Why aren¡¯t you kneeling and apologizing?¡± ¡°Good, good!¡± Yang Chen nodded with satisfaction. This guy was a competent lackey who could be nurtured. With Feng Yunhai¡¯s words, the veins on Long Tianyu¡¯s forehead bulged. Killing Old Zhang and now demanding he kneel and apologize! This was too much! Long Tianyu¡¯s expression turned ferocious. As a direct descendant of the Red Dragon Clan, possessing true dragon blood, he would dominate the Central Continent and become a supreme being. Now, they wanted to force him to kneel and bow? Ridiculous! ¡°Long Tianyu, you worthless scum, what are you waiting for? Kneeling to the Holy Son is an honor!¡± Feng Yunhai continued to shout. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes turned ferocious, and he activated the Dragon Blood Jade. A crimson dragon¡¯s shadow appeared and charged at Feng Yunhai. ¡°Ugh!¡± Although Feng Yunhai was a Golden Core cultivator, his role was that of a minor villain meant to be beaten. How could he withstand Long Tianyu¡¯s attack? He spat blood and retreated once more. ¡°Insolent!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s cold voice rang out. A golden dragon¡¯s shadow appeared around him. Roar! The dragon¡¯s roar echoed, filled with immense pressure. Both dragons and phoenixes were the rulers of the demon race, who valued bloodline above all else. Yang Chen possessed the spine of a primordial dragon, and the dragon¡¯s might he released was not inferior to a true dragon. The dragon¡¯s might swept through the entire hall. The members of the Feng family, who possessed the Ice Phoenix bloodline, felt their bloodline trembling in the face of this supreme dragon¡¯s might, all wanting to kneel. However, the dragon¡¯s might wasn¡¯t targeting them but was directed at Long Tianyu. Although the Dragon Blood Jade had nourished his red dragon bloodline into true dragon blood over twenty years, it only contained a trace of true dragon blood, far from being a true dragon. Chapter 110 Chapter 110 Thud! Long Tianyu could no longer withstand the immense dragon¡¯s might and fell to his knees, shattering two floor tiles. ¡°Why?¡± Long Tianyu roared, his face contorted with veins. The true dragon blood in his body couldn¡¯t withstand the dragon¡¯s might released by this bastard, forcing him to kneel! Could this bastard possess a true dragon body? As the Child of Destiny, Long Tianyu had his pride. He couldn¡¯t allow himself to kneel to anyone. He tried to stand but couldn¡¯t lift his knees no matter how much strength he used. The immense dragon¡¯s might made his blood tremble, as if a mountain pressed down on him. Bang! At this moment, a foot stepped on his face. Feng Yunhai, having been humiliated by Long Tianyu in front of the entire family, was already furious. Now, he only wanted to humiliate Long Tianyu in return, enjoying the feeling of revenge. ¡°You think you¡¯re so tough? Stand up then! You look like a dog when you kneel!¡± Feng Yunhai pressed his foot on Long Tianyu¡¯s head, rubbing it back and forth. ¡°Ah!¡± Long Tianyu roared hoarsely, filled with extreme humiliation. Being forced to kneel by Yang Chen was bad enough, but now he was being stepped on by this waste, Feng Yunhai. And all this was happening in front of Qian Ning and his mother-in-law. His most humiliating moment was witnessed by the two women he cared about the most. ¡°Damn you, Feng Yunhai! I will kill you!¡± Long Tianyu had never suffered such humiliation in his life, even as a son-in-law. ¡°Still talking back! Your backer is dead, how will you kill me? Do my shoes smell good?¡± Feng Yunhai¡¯s face was crazed, arrogantly fitting the stereotype of a brainless villain in a son-in-law novel. [Ding! The host has forced Long Tianyu to kneel, severely damaging his state of mind, losing 2000 points of Providence Luck! The host has gained 2000 VPs.] [Ding! Feng Yunhai stepped on Long Tianyu, severely damaging his state of mind, losing 2000 points of Providence Luck! The host has gained 2000 VPs.] After the banquet, Yang Chen and Feng Yuwan went to a separate hall. ¡°Holy Son, the master of the Xuantian Sect should have informed you about our families¡¯ plan to unite through marriage,¡± Feng Yuwan, dressed in palace attire, with a full and mature figure, spoke with a melodious voice. ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Chen nodded. ¡°My master did mention it before I came.¡± ¡°What do you think of my daughter?¡± Feng Yuwan smiled, her eyes shimmering. ¡°Miss Qian Ning is excellent,¡± Yang Chen replied, ¡°but she is already married.¡± Hearing this, Feng Yuwan immediately said, ¡°Holy Son, don¡¯t worry. Qian Ning¡¯s marriage with Long Tianyu is just in name only. Although they have been married for over ten years, they have always kept their distance. As long as you are willing, I can ensure that Long Tianyu, this son-in-law, is expelled from our Feng family!¡± Her voice was somewhat urgent. After witnessing the strength of the Holy Son today, she was deeply shocked. An Eighth stage Nascent Soul cultivator possessing power surpassing that of an ordinary Soul Transformation cultivator was unheard of. Moreover, the Xuantian Sect and that terrifying woman, Zhan Lingshuang, stood behind him. With his support, her position as city lord would be almost certain. However, Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Elder Feng, there¡¯s no need to force this. Miss Qian Ning and Long Tianyu have been married for over ten years; why break them apart? My principle has always been to break ten temples rather than break one marriage.¡± ¡°This?¡± Feng Yuwan frowned slightly, not understanding Yang Chen¡¯s intention. ¡°Holy Son, if our families unite through marriage, the influence of the Xuantian Sect in the Falling Snow Mountains will greatly increase. The Ice and Snow City is a top-tier power, and Qian Ning possesses the Ice Phoenix bloodline. With your dragon blood, you two would be a perfect match!¡± Feng Yuwan thought Yang Chen was looking down on her family, so she hurriedly explained. But Yang Chen waved his hand. ¡°Elder Feng, you also possess the Ice Phoenix bloodline. Therefore, the union doesn¡¯t necessarily have to involve Miss Qian Ning, who is already married.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Feng Yuwan was stunned. She frowned slightly and asked, ¡°Holy Son, what do you mean?¡± Yang Chen turned, looking into her charming eyes, and a smile curved his lips. ¡°Elder Feng, what I mean is, aren¡¯t you also unmarried?¡± Chapter 111 Chapter 111 ¡°What, what!?¡± Feng Yuwan was instantly stunned. Her red lips parted slightly, and her dignified face was filled with surprise. Marry her? Did she hear wrong? She was the head of the Feng family, Qian Ning¡¯s mother! After the initial shock, a trace of anger flashed in Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes. If anyone else had dared to say this, she would have slapped them. But these words came from Yang Chen, the Holy Son of the Xuantian Sect. She had to endure it. After all, she desperately needed the support of the Xuantian Sect. ¡°Holy Son, please don¡¯t joke!¡± Feng Yuwan still had a smile in her eyes, but her voice grew heavier, and she referred to herself as ¡°this seat.¡± She hoped Yang Chen would get serious. However, Yang Chen shook his head and said, ¡°Senior Feng, you¡¯re joking. You don¡¯t look old at all! Although you¡¯ve cultivated for more than a thousand years, time has only added charm to you! This is something Miss Qian Ning cannot compare to at all! In my heart, Senior Feng is far more attractive than Miss Qian Ning!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s bold words left Feng Yuwan dumbfounded. If such words were spoken to a girl like Qian Ning, it might be a compliment. But to say them to her was blatant flirtation. She was his master¡¯s friend, a senior! Feng Yuwan initially thought that Yang Chen was joking when he mentioned marrying her. But now, these explicit words were certainly no joke. This was outright teasing. Feng Yuwan¡¯s perception of Yang Chen drastically changed. She didn¡¯t expect that behind his gentlemanly appearance, he was like this. Her voice turned much colder. ¡°Holy Son, please respect yourself! I am the head of the Feng family and a friend of your master! According to seniority, you should call me Aunt Feng! Speaking like this is highly inappropriate!¡± After all, Feng Yuwan was Long Tianyu¡¯s mother-in-law. To call Long Tianyu ¡°Yu¡¯er,¡± this was the only way. And if he could become Long Tianyu¡¯s father-in-law, he could harvest another wave of fortune points from him. That kid still had over 20,000 fortune points. At this moment, Feng Yuwan frowned deeply. Under normal circumstances, if he wanted to drop it, she would have let it go. She, the head of the Feng family and a Soul Transformation cultivator, had her own pride. But now, with the upcoming competition for the position of City Lord, without the support of the Xuantian Sect, she had almost no chance of winning the position. After all, the Lan and Bai families had been intermarrying for a century and were almost allied. If they joined forces, the Feng family would have no chance of winning. Seeing Feng Yuwan frowning deeply and looking troubled, Yang Chen smiled slightly and continued, ¡°Senior Feng, as far as this junior knows, the Feng family¡¯s current situation is quite dire! The head of the Lan family, Lan Qingshan, has reached the Third stage of the Soul Transformation realm. ¡°He is the strongest among your three clan leaders! If he gets the position of City Lord this time, he can enter the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm. By then, stepping into the mid-stage Soul Transformation realm would not be a problem! Senior Feng, that Lan family head has always wanted you to be his Dao partner, hasn¡¯t he? And if Lan Qingshan becomes the City Lord, with his means, he will use the Feng family as leverage. Could you refuse? ¡°Tsk tsk, if this junior remembers correctly, Lan Qingshan is over two thousand years old and hideously ugly. If Senior Feng were to marry him, that scene would be unimaginable!¡± Before coming, Yang Chen had thoroughly investigated the three major families of Ice and Snow City. The intelligence capabilities of the Xuantian Sect were quite impressive. Even within Ice and Snow City and the three major families of Lan, Bai, and Feng, there were many spies and hidden pieces. After all, Ice and Snow City, though a city of ice and snow, harsh and cold, was the only top force in the Luoxue Mountains. The cold attribute treasures produced in the Luoxue Mountains almost all flowed into Ice and Snow City. The Xuantian Sect would naturally want to have a hand in such a prized possession. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Feng Yuwan¡¯s body trembled slightly, and her expression changed. Chapter 112 Chapter 112 Because what Yang Chen said was true. If Lan Qingshan became the City Lord of Ice and Snow City, the Feng family¡¯s situation would indeed be very difficult. Moreover, that old thing, Lan Qingshan, had proposed to become her Dao Companion more than once. If he became the City Lord and entered the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm, stepping into the mid-stage Soul Transformation realm, the Feng family would no longer have any means of resistance. At that time, for the sake of the family, she might have to compromise and agree to marry him. Thinking of that old, ugly, shriveled man like a withered tree, she felt nauseous. Every time she saw his lecherous smile, she would get goosebumps. If she were forced to agree to marry him and become his Dao Companion, it wouldn¡¯t be anger she felt but a desire to die. Seeing the ch anging expressions on Feng Yuwan¡¯s face, Yang Chen knew that his words had struck a chord with her. Now it was time to fan the flames. Thus, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze swept over Feng Yuwan¡¯s graceful figure, and he spoke seriously: ¡°So, Senior Feng, you don¡¯t want to marry Lan Qingshan or see the Feng family decline, do you?¡± *** ¡°You! Yang Chen, I really misjudged you. I didn¡¯t expect you to be such a despicable person who takes advantage of others¡¯ difficulties!¡± Feng Yuwan could no longer suppress the anger in her heart and said coldly. Due to her anger, her chest heaved in waves. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes instantly widened. Feng Yuwan truly lived up to her name. Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s unrestrained gaze, Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in shame and anger. ¡°Yang Chen, control your eyes!¡± She shouted coldly and quickly turned to the side. However, this turn gave Yang Chen a different view. From one angle, it looked like a peak, from another like a ridge, changing with distance and perspective e. ¡°Good poem, good poem indeed!¡± Yang Chen muttered softly. ¡°What good poem?¡± Feng Yuwan frowned and asked. ¡°Hehe! Nothing!¡± The True Dragon Physique! It was said that among humans, a True Dragon Physique could be born! Once fully developed, it could rival pure-blooded true dragons! ¡°Correct! This junior indeed possesses the True Dragon Physique! Or rather, even stronger than the True Dragon Physique!¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t lying. The ancient dragon spine within him had transformed his body to be at least as powerful as a True Dragon Physique. With his physical body and with the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, he might even be stronger than a true dragon. ¡°Senior Feng, let me tell you a secret! My True Dragon Physique can help cultivators with the Ice Phoenix bloodline to awaken their Ice Phoenix bloodline! Dragons and phoenixes are both rulers of the demon race, inherently connected! True dragon blood and essence are Immensely beneficial! Think about it, if the Feng family had seven or eight, or even more than ten cultivators with awakened Ice Phoenix bloodlines, what kind of grand scene would that be!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Feng Yuwan¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°You can awaken the Ice Phoenix bloodline? Is this true!?¡± Yang Chen knew the beautiful woman had taken the bait. ¡°Of course!¡± Yang Chen nodded confidently. ¡°Xu Qingxuan, who came with me, possesses the Ice Phoenix bloodline but had not awakened it! Later, I helped her awaken it! Senior Feng should have sensed it!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s eyes flickered. She had indeed noticed the girl with the awakened Ice Phoenix bloodline. She had planned to discuss with Yang Chen about keeping that girl in the Feng family. She didn¡¯t expect it was Yang Chen who had helped her awaken it. ¡°Senior Feng should think it over! I¡¯ll give you half a moment. If you don¡¯t agree, I¡¯ll drop the matter!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s demand for a short time was to pressure her into making a quick decision. Feng Yuwan was deeply conflicted. It seemed that agreeing to Yang Chen¡¯s condition to marry him would be immensely beneficial for her and the Feng family. First, she could get rid of Lan Qingshan¡¯s pestering. Moreover, deeply binding the Feng family with the Xuantian Sect would greatly increase the chances of becoming the City Lord of the Ice and Snow City, and there would be numerous benefits in the future. Most importantly, Yang Chen could help the Feng family cultivators awaken their Ice Phoenix bloodline. If the Feng family had five or six Soul Transformation realm cultivators in the future, they could become a top force on their own! However, what about Qian Ning? Today, she had noticed that the girl had strong feelings for Yang Chen. If Qian Ning found out Yang Chen was to become her stepfather ... could she withstand such a blow? Sigh. Chapter 113 Chapter 113 Feng Yuwan patted her forehead. With the rise and fall of the family at stake, how could she care about her personal shame and Qian Ning¡¯s feelings? As the head of the family, she must prioritize the family. Feng Yuwan made up her mind. She looked at Yang Chen with her beautiful eyes. ¡°Yang Chen, I agree to marry you! But you must promise to help me become the city lord of the city at any cost! And awaken the Ice Phoenix bloodline in at least ten Feng family disciples!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Yang Chen nodded. Helping Feng Yuwan become the city lord was part of his plan. Moreover, if his spouse held the title of city lord of the Ice and Snow City, it would be even more prestigious. Most importantly, becoming the city lord granted access to the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm. It was said to be left by an Ice Phoenix that descended on the Ice and Snow City tens of thousands of years ago for its bloodline descendants. Every city lord could enter it once. The city lord of the Ice and Snow City was always at the Soul Transformation realm, so each transition of the city lord happened over a thousand years. During this time, countless treasures were born in the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm. The previous city lord had entered at the Third stage of the Soul Transformation realm and emerged at the Fourth stage. Not long after, he reached the Fifth stage. Thus, becoming the city lord and entering the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm would significantly boost one¡¯s power. This meant the secret realm was extraordinary. Moreover, in the original plot, Long Tianyu would have helped his mother-in-law Feng Yuwan become the city lord. Therefore, Long Tianyu would likely enter the secret realm. After all, such secret realms were generally prepared as opportunities for the Chosen Ones. So, this opportunity had to be seized from Long Tianyu. No, he couldn¡¯t be called Long Tianyu anymore. That sounded too distant. He needed to be called Yu¡¯er ... After all, Feng Yuwan had agreed to marry him. Now, he had an important status. That being Yu¡¯er¡¯s father-in-law. Hehe. Yu¡¯er would be very happy when he came to about this. He had long coveted his mother-in-law, Feng Yuwan. Moreover, he would have to call him father-in-law. Just thinking about it was thrilling. Meanwhile, standing stealthily outside the hall, Long Tianyu saw his mother-in-law being held by Yang Chen. His face turned blue, his fists clenched, and veins popped on his forehead. ¡°Ah! Yang Chen, damn you! Let go of your thieving hands!¡± Long Tianyu was furious. Feng Yuwan was his! Only his! He had willingly been a son-in-law in the Feng family for over a decade, all for that high and cold mother-in-law. Even his wife Feng Qian Ning was just a foil in this regard. But now, his dream was being held in Yang Chen¡¯s arms. [Ding! The host had hugged Feng Yuwan, which was witnessed by Long Tianyu, causing his mental breakdown! Plundering 3000 points of Providence Luck from Long Tianyu. The host has gained 3000 VPs!] *** Hmm? Hearing the system¡¯s voice in his mind, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but curl his lips into a smile. Just by hugging Feng Yuwan, he had seized 3,000 fortune points? It seems that Yu¡¯er is really hurt. Yu¡¯er, oh Yu¡¯er. What you¡¯re doing is not right. This is your mother-in-law. How can you be so possessive? At this moment, Long Tianyu was filled with grief and indignation, feeling an endless fury in his chest. His eyes were fixed on Yang Chen. This damned bastard, first, he flirted with Qian Ning. Then he killed Elder Zhang, who had always protected him. He also forced him to kneel in public. And now, he was hugging his mother-in-law. Hateful! His mother-in-law must have been coerced! Long Tianyu could only see Feng Yuwan¡¯s voluptuous back, unable to discern her facial expression. But he firmly believed that Feng Yuwan must have been forced. After all, his mother-in-law had always been lofty and aloof, indifferent to men. In the Feng family for over ten years, he had never seen any man make physical contact with his mother-in-law. ¡°Mother-in-law!¡± Long Tianyu shouted directly. Immediately, held in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, having given up struggling and quietly feeling his embrace, Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly opened. ¡°Ah!¡± Feng Yuwan exclaimed softly. Then she hurriedly pushed Yang Chen away. ¡°As expected! She was indeed forced!¡± Long Tianyu secretly congratulated himself on his cleverness. That shout just now was perfectly timed. He had relieved his mother-in-law from her predicament. Perhaps in the future, his mother-in-law would treat him, her son-in-law, well. Long Tianyu thought happily, then walked into the grand hall. At this moment, Feng Yuwan¡¯s cheeks were flushed with a delicate blush, her heart racing in a flurry of emotions. Just moments ago, Yang Chen had pulled her into a firm embrace. At first, she resisted, her mind a whirlwind of confusion. But as the seconds passed, a strange sense of calm washed over her, and she found herself surrendering to the warmth of his hold. Closing her eyes, she allowed herself to savor the unexpected and intoxicating sensation. Chapter 115 Chapter 115 Feng Qian Ning sighed helplessly, ¡°Tianyu, is it because of what happened at the banquet today that you resent the Holy Son? Tianyu, I don¡¯t know what relationship you have with that mysterious person, but he insulted the Xuantian Sect, and the Holy Son acted within reason by killing him! Moreover, you also insulted the Xuantian Sect. The Holy Son just gave you a slight punishment, already showing mercy considering me and the Feng family!¡± ¡°A slight punishment?¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes darkened instantly. Making him kneel in public, allowing Feng Yunhai, that useless person, to rub his face with his foot, was just a slight punishment? Moreover, he and Elder Zhang insulted the Xuantian Sect? The Northern Spiritual Realm was indeed a remote place. Compared to the Central Continent, it was a world of difference. Although the Xuantian Sect was the top force in the Northern Spiritual Realm, it only had seven or eight Soul Transformation cultivators. In the Central Continent, it was just average. Their Red Dragon Clan had seventy or eighty Soul Transformation cultivators! They could sweep the entire Northern Spiritual Realm with a flick of the wrist! ¡°Tianyu, forget about today. Otherwise, if you seek revenge, it might bring about your death! The Holy Son is exceptionally talented, rarely seen in history, and will certainly become a supreme being. You and he are people from two different worlds!¡± Listening to Feng Qian Ning¡¯s almost worshipful praise of Yang Chen, Long Tianyu was furious, veins bulging on his forehead. ¡°Humph! Qian Ning, how long have you known him, just a day? Before the Feng family had you approach Yang Chen, you were resistant, but now why are you like this?¡± ¡°Tianyu, you!¡± Feng Qian Ning blushed as Long Tianyu hit the mark. Immediately, she felt both ashamed and annoyed. She coldly said, ¡°Long Tianyu, considering our ten years together as friends, I am kindly reminding you! If you don¡¯t heed my advice and get into trouble, don¡¯t blame me for not warning you!¡± ¡°Humph!¡± Feng Qian Ning turned and left. ¡°Holy Son!¡± Elder Wei and two other peak Nascent Soul stage elders bowed respectfully. After witnessing the events at the banquet, they had a deeper understanding of this Holy Son¡¯s strength. Previously, they had heard that the Holy Son had defeated Thunder Sect¡¯s Grand Elder Lei Qianjue. They had thought it might have been due to Lei Qianjue¡¯s underestimation or some trick by the Holy Son. After all, the Soul Soul Transformation realm was a whole new realm compared to the Tenth stage of Nascent Soul realm, with a qualitative leap in power. In the history of the Northern Spiritual Realm, although there had been prodigies who overcame adversities to fight against the Soul Transformation realm, they had all reached the peak of Nascent Soul, or even half-step into the Soul Transformation realm, to cross such a significant boundary. But the Holy Son was only at the Eight stage of the Nascent Soul realm, still a distance from the Tenth stage. However, after today¡¯s banquet, they were utterly shocked. That half-step Soul Transformation realm cultivator was stronger than any of them, yet before the Holy Son, he had no chance to resist, not even to escape, being directly turned to ashes. This strength was not inferior to Soul Transformation realm cultivators, perhaps even stronger than some at the First stage of Soul Transformation realm. Although the three were senior elders, they dared not show any arrogance in front of this prodigious Holy Son, maintaining utmost respect. ¡°Qingxuan, serve tea to the three elders,¡± Yang Chen instructed Xu Qingxuan, who was standing by, and then motioned them to sit down. ¡°Holy Son, how did your discussion with the head of the Feng family go tonight? The Sect Master intends to form an alliance through marriage with the Feng family. What do you think of Miss Qian Ning?¡± Elder Wei asked. Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°Feng Qian Ning is already married! I have no interest in her!¡± Hearing this, Elder Wei nodded in agreement, ¡°Indeed! Although Miss Qian Ning has awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline, she is already married. Considering that you, the Holy Son, will inherit the position of Sect Master and lead Xuanyuan Sect, it would be inappropriate for a marriage alliance partner to have been previously married. This was an oversight by the Sect Master!¡± ¡°Holy Son, should the marriage alliance be called off then?¡± Elder Wei inquired. ¡°Called off? No!¡± Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°I discussed it with the head of the Feng family and changed the marriage partner.¡± ¡°Holy Son, who has it been changed to?¡± Elder Wei asked. Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. ¡°The marriage partner has been changed to the head of the Feng family herself!¡± Chapter 116 Chapter 116 ¡°What!?¡± The three elders were wide-eyed with astonishment. The head of the Feng family was a Soul Transformation realm cultivator, had cultivated for over a thousand years, and was a friend of the Sect Master. By calculation, she was considered an elder to the Holy Son. Although surprised, they dared not speak further, even secretly admiring the Holy Son¡¯s methods. The head of the Feng family was a renowned ice beauty in the Northern Spiritual Realm, unmatched in her youth, with countless suitors. Even after becoming a Soul Transformation realm cultivator, top powers had proposed becoming Dao companions with her, but all were coldly rejected. There had been many rumors about Feng Yuwan in their generation: some said she had no interest in men, others that she looked down on all men in the Northern Spiritual Realm. But now, this cold and proud woman had agreed to marry the Holy Son! They couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the Holy Son¡¯s methods, capable of winning over a thousand-year-old Soul Transformation realm cultivator! Just how would the Sect Master react, knowing her beloved disciple would marry her old friend? ¡°Elder Wei, hasn¡¯t the Fourth Elder returned from the Falling Snow Mountains?¡± Yang Chen asked. Xuanyuan Sect supported Feng Yuwan in seizing the position of the City Lord, officially led by the Holy Son and three peak Nascent Soul Realm elders, but the Fourth Elder had also been sent secretly. Moreover, the Fourth Elder was an ice attribute cultivator. However, even before they set off, the Fourth Elder had gone alone to the depths of the Falling Snow Mountains. Elder Wei replied, ¡°Holy Son, the Fourth Elder has always been eccentric. We need not worry about her. When we need her assistance, we can just send a message.¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± Yang Chen nodded slightly. The seven elders of Xuanyuan Sect were all Soul Transformation realm cultivators. It was said that the Fourth Elder had reached the mid-Soul Transformation realm. But she was likely not human but a demon. Rumor had it that the Fourth Elder¡¯s surname was Hu and had gone deep into the Falling Snow Mountains. Could she be from the Snow Fox clan? After Elder Wei and the others left, Yan Jiu¡¯s withered figure appeared in the room. ¡°Master!¡± Yan Jiu knelt on one knee. His strength was now very close to the Soul Transformation realm, his stealth ability undetectable by the peak Nascent Soul realm elders. However, facing Yang Chen, he had no intention of resisting, not just because of the soul-binding parasite he had ingested, but also due to Yang Chen¡¯s current strength, which left him without a shred of defiance. After all, a half-step Soul Transformation realm had been easily eradicated. Xu Qingxuan then walked up to Yang Chen and wrapped her arms around his, causing his dragon blood to stir slightly. Yang Chen gave her a stern look. This girl had activated the dual cultivation technique, Dragon and Phoenix. She really didn¡¯t miss any opportunity. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes grew misty as she murmured, ¡°Holy Son, this method is faster for cultivation!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but flick her forehead, pushing her back a few steps. ¡°Your advancement is already fast enough! How long has it been since you reached the Tenth stage of Foundation Establishment realm?¡± Yang Chen sighed. On the flying spirit boat, she often made physical contact with him, using the dual cultivation technique to rapidly advance her cultivation. Xu Qingxuan rubbed her fair forehead, looking somewhat wistful. She then asked, ¡°Holy Son, I heard that you¡¯re going to marry the head of the Feng family?¡± ¡°Hmm? It spread that quickly?¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised but realized he had been in seclusion for a month. Upon hearing his confirmation, Xu Qingxuan¡¯s gaze turned a mix of resignation and curiosity. The Holy Son¡¯s mind was truly hard to fathom. Not marrying Miss Qian Ning was one thing, but marrying her mother, a thousand-year-old Soul Transformation realm cultivator? Despite her youthful appearance and enchanting figure, she had lived for over a thousand years! Why does the Holy Son always prefer older women? Sister Yuyan had cultivated for hundreds of years. The Empress Dowager, no, Sister Shirou had also cultivated for centuries. And now, the head of the Feng family, who had cultivated for a thousand years. The Holy Son liked them all but paid no attention to a young beauty like her. Sigh. Could it be that the Holy Son has a taste for mature charm? Xu Qingxuan¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, quickly covering her cherry lips to prevent an outburst. This must be the Holy Son¡¯s biggest secret! Chapter 117 Chapter 117 Inside the grand hall of the Feng family,Yang Chen stepped in.Feng Yuwan,dressed in a long palace gown,with her black hair tied in a bun and fair cheeks adorned with delicate makeup,exuded the grace of a beautiful woman.Despite her plump figure,a silk band around her waist made it appear incredibly slender. Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s gaze lingering on her,Feng Yuwan¡¯s cheeks flushed slightly as she recalled the last time he had forcibly held her.She glared at him and coldly said,¡±Yang Chen,control your eyes!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡±Yang Chen chuckled,not getting angry,and walked to her side.A faint fragrance reached his nose,and he took a deep breath. ¡°Senior Feng,you smell so good!¡± ¡°You,how insolent!¡±Feng Yuwan¡¯s cheeks flushed with a tinge of red as she glared at him fiercely.This little rascal was truly shameless. ¡°Yang Chen,you said before that you could help the younger generation of our Feng family awaken the Ice Phoenix bloodline within them!¡±Feng Yuwan frowned,then instructed the maid outside the hall,¡±Go call Young Master Yunhai!¡± After a while,Feng Yunhai hurried over. ¡°Aunt!¡±he called out,then saw Yang Chen standing next to Feng Yuwan.The word¡±Holy¡±almost slipped out,but he quickly flattered,¡±Greetings to Uncle!Uncle and Aunt standing together truly are a match made in heaven,like celestial beings!¡± ¡°Well,not bad,not bad!Yunhai,you are quite eloquent!¡±Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly,praising him.This guy was truly a competent sycophant. Feng Yuwan couldn¡¯t help but glare at Feng Yunhai,scolding,¡±What Uncle,don¡¯t word it so randomly!¡± He pressed close to her ear and said playfully,¡±Senior Feng,we are about to get married!Your behavior is not appropriate!If you are just using me,I will be heartbroken!When I am heartbroken,I like to wander around.If I leave Ice and Snow City,then what will happen to your Feng family?Hehe,I think Senior Feng has paid such a great price and doesn¡¯t want to fail at this moment,right!?¡± ¡°Yang Chen,you are a bastard!¡±Feng Yuwan gritted her teeth and glared at him,feeling helpless.She gave up struggling and let Yang Chen hold her in his arms,feeling a deep sense of shame. Moments later,a blue light shot into the sky,followed by a loud phoenix cry echoing throughout the Ice and Snow City.A huge Ice Phoenix shadow appeared in the sky. ¡°The Ice Phoenix Seal has emerged!¡±Feng Yuwan,held by Yang Chen,had a serious expression. Yang Chen looked at the phenomenon,focused.The position of the City Lord of Ice and Snow Ancient City was passed down through the Ice Phoenix Seal.Among the three major families,whoever obtained the Ice Phoenix Seal would be the new City Lord.It was said that the Ice Phoenix Seal contained the remnant soul of the Ice Phoenix from tens of thousands of years ago,with a certain degree of self-awareness. The previous City Lord was from the Lan family,and although the City Lord had died,the Lan family still occupied the City Lord¡¯s mansion.Above the mansion,the Ice Phoenix shadow became more solid. The heads of the three major families,holding their respective family seals,could turn the Ice Phoenix back into a seal,but that was also the moment to snatch the seal.Originally,the position of City Lord was alternated among the three families,but competition had become increasingly fierce in recent millennia,reaching the point where the strongest became the City Lord. The Feng family entered the City Lord¡¯s mansion in a grand procession,finding the martial arts field already occupied by the Lan and Bai families. ¡°Feng Yuwan!It seems your Feng family really can¡¯t make it,needing Xuanyuan Sect to support you!Hmph,our Ice and Snow City is a top force in the Northern Spiritual Realm,dominating the Falling Snow Mountains!Your Feng family¡¯s actions are truly disgraceful!¡±spoke Bai Zhou,the head of the Bai family,coldly.His voice carried the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator. ¡°Bai Zhou,according to the rotation rule,the City Lord position should have long been held by our Feng family!You two families secretly allied,wanting to monopolize the City Lord position,do you think our Feng family is blind?¡±Feng Yuwan¡¯s aura was not weak,speaking coldly.The two Soul Transformation auras collided in the air,forcing a group of Nascent Soul cultivators to retreat. Bai Zhou noticed Yang Chen beside Feng Yuwan and said playfully,¡±This must be the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect!I heard the Holy Son is going to marry this old woman,Feng Yuwan.I was really surprised!How about the Holy Son come to my Bai family,we can offer ten young and beautiful female cultivators,all younger than Feng Yuwan,hahaha!¡± Chapter 118 Chapter 118 Feng Yuwan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed in anger. ¡°Bai Zhou,you are courting death!¡±she struck out with a palm.However,Bai Zhou,also a Soul Transformation cultivator,had been in the Soul Transformation realm for over eight hundred years,with a stronger foundation than Feng Yuwan¡¯s. Bang! True qi collided,spreading wildly,blowing sand and rocks around the martial arts field.Bai Zhou didn¡¯t move an inch,but Feng Yuwan retreated three steps. ¡°Haha!Feng Yuwan,you can¡¯t even match me,and you want to challenge Brother Lan for the city lord position!Wishful thinking,overestimating yourself!¡±Bai Zhou¡¯s old face was full of disdain.The Lan and Bai families had already planned to swallow the Feng family.They were not surprised that the Feng family sought support from Xuantian Sect.But even with Xuantian Sect¡¯s help,the overall situation could not be changed.Bai Zhou¡¯s eyes were full of confidence.The old guy Lan Qingshan had reached a new level,even Xuantian Sect couldn¡¯t do anything to him. ¡°Damn it!The Bai family is bullying too much!If the city lord position is taken by the Lan family again,our Feng family might really have no place in Ice and Snow City!¡±The elders of the Feng family were filled with righteous indignation,but helpless.Among the three families,the Feng family was the weakest. ¡°Mother,are you alright?¡±Feng Qian Ning came to Feng Yuwan¡¯s side,concerned.¡±I¡¯m fine!¡±Feng Yuwan frowned.She was shocked because Bai Zhou¡¯s strength had always been on par with hers.Now,he was suddenly much stronger. Bai Zhou¡¯s old eyes scanned Feng Yuwan and Feng Qian Ning,flashing with lechery. He had long coveted this mother and daughter pair.However,Feng Yuwan was already reserved by Lan Qingshan,so he could only take Feng Qian Ning.If she bore him a son,the chance of awakening the Ice Phoenix bloodline would be high.Bai Zhou¡¯s gaze shifted to Yang Chen,a bold idea rising in his mind.If he captured this Xuantian Holy Son first and controlled him,Xuantian Sect would have to give up supporting the Feng family. Thinking of this,Bai Zhou turned into a shadow and rushed towards Feng Qian Ning. ¡°Qian Ning,watch out!¡±Feng Yuwan hurriedly stood in front of Feng Qian Ning. ¡°Haha!¡±Bai Zhou laughed proudly.His target was not Feng Qian Ning,but the Xuantian Holy Son. ¡°Damn junior!You turned out to be a body cultivator!Destroying my physical body,I will definitely skin you alive!¡±A voice full of extreme grief and indignation echoed through the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.Then,a blue shadow appeared in front of everyone. Soul Transformation Realm cultivators had already condensed their primordial spirit.Even if their physical body was destroyed,as long as the primordial spirit existed,they could still survive. However,Bai Zhou¡¯s primordial spirit shadow,although identical to his true self,was quite dim.This was also because his strength was only at the Second stage of the Soul Transformation Realm.After Soul Transformation cultivators condensed their primordial spirit,it was just a nearly transparent shadow.As their cultivation increased,the primordial spirit would gradually deepen. Like Empress Yan¡¯s primordial spirit,which was almost like a real person,Soul Transformation Realm cultivators found that hard to achieve. Bai Zhou¡¯s voice was full of hatred. Although Soul Transformation cultivators could survive without their physical bodies,the physical body was still the foundation of cultivation.Without a physical body,it would be difficult for future cultivation to progress. At this moment,he was filled with regret and turned to leave.But how could Yang Chen give him this opportunity?A demonic mountain descended from the sky,towering and majestic.Its momentum was overwhelming,as if to suppress the heavens and the earth.It directly pressed down on Bai Zhou¡¯s primordial spirit shadow. ¡°Junior,how dare you!?¡±Bai Zhou¡¯s primordial spirit burst out with power,forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.However,it couldn¡¯t stop the demonic mountain from pressing down. Boom! The earth trembled.Bai Zhou¡¯s primordial spirit shadow was directly suppressed under the demonic mountain.Green flames surged,instantly turning the demonic mountain into a blazing volcano. ¡°Ah!It¡¯s Primordial Fire!Damn bastard!Brother Lan,save me!Save me!Ah!¡± One after another,mournful cries emanated from within.A dignified Soul Transformation Realm cultivator,standing at the pinnacle of the Northern Spiritual realm,was now screaming so tragically.This scene made everyone present tremble in their hearts.At this moment,a blue palm print covered the sky,blotting out the sun,and slammed down,intending to destroy the demonic mountain. Bang! Chapter 119 Chapter 119 The palm print heavily struck the demonic mountain. Although the demonic mountain trembled, it remained towering and steady. ¡°What powerful suppression skills!¡± A hoarse voice sounded. Yang Chen looked towards the sky. An elderly figure with a dry face, like an old tree¡¯s wrinkles, was staring at him. Despite his withered appearance, he exuded a much stronger aura than Bai Zhou. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed. Lan Qingshan¡¯s cultivation had reached the peak of the Third stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, nearing the Fourth stage. Much stronger than Feng Yuwan and Bai Zhou. Soul Transformation Realm cultivators were rare in the Northern Spiritual Realm. Mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivators seldom appeared. A Third stage Soul Transformation Realm cultivator could indeed dominate a region. But today, even a Third stage Soul Transformation Realm cultivator couldn¡¯t cause much trouble. ¡°Holy Son of Xuantian sect, give me some face and release the Bai family patriarch! After all, today¡¯s matter is an internal affair of our Ice and Snow City! It¡¯s unreasonable for your Xuantian sect Sect to intervene!¡± Lan Qingshan said slowly. ¡°Patriarch Lan, you don¡¯t have much in terms of face!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was indifferent. ¡°You, hmph, arrogant junior! In that case, I can only deal with you first!¡± Lan Qingshan snorted coldly and slapped directly at Yang Chen. He was only one step away from the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, because of his talent, he couldn¡¯t break through. As long as he became the City Lord and entered the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm, he could step into the Fourth stage, or even the Fifth stage. In the future, no one in the Northern Spiritual Realm could restrain him. Not even the Xuantian sect. He used his entire strength in this palm strike. He wanted to kill Yang Chen, the Holy Son of Xuantian sect. However, a giant demon shadow holding a stone axe appeared behind Yang Chen. With a single strike, demonic energy surged. It was as if the world was being split open. Bang! The palm he struck with all his might was directly shattered by the giant axe. ¡°What!? How is this possible?¡± Lan Qingshan was shocked. Yang Chen was a body cultivator. Taking advantage of Bai Zhou¡¯s carelessness, he turned his physical body into blood mist with a punch. That was understandable. ¡°Yan Jiu, I¡¯ll leave it to you! Hurry up!¡± Yang Chen transmitted his voice to Yan Jiu. As soon as he finished speaking, a mass of black mist surged into the demonic mountain. Mournful cries followed, but it became quiet in just a moment. With the primordial spirits suppressed, Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou couldn¡¯t resist Yan Jiu, the Soul Cult cultivator. The demonic mountain¡¯s shadow dissipated, and everything returned to silence. The two Soul Transformation Realm cultivators had completely fallen. Feng Yuwan stepped into the void and came to Yang Chen¡¯s side. ¡°Are they both dead?¡± Her beautiful eyes were filled with shock, and her voice trembled with disbelief. Two Soul Transformation Realm cultivators, her arch-enemies for centuries, were directly refined and killed just like that? ¡°Of course, they¡¯re all dead!¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Senior Feng, I killed them to help you, so you can ascend to the position of City Lord without any obstacles! Senior Feng, you must repay me well!¡± His gaze swept over Feng Yuwan¡¯s graceful and curvaceous figure, his tone becoming gradually playful. Hearing these words, Feng Yuwan¡¯s body trembled slightly. This bastard, though he called himself a junior, his strength far exceeded hers. Moreover, once he made a move, he was so ruthless. Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou were both over two thousand years old, ancient and indestructible. They had dominated the Falling Snow Mountain Range for over a thousand years, renowned figures in the Northern Spiritual Realm. Yet in front of him, they couldn¡¯t resist much. They couldn¡¯t even escape. They were directly refined and killed here. Looking into Yang Chen¡¯s somewhat gentle yet playful eyes, Feng Yuwan felt a chill down her spine. This bastard was absolutely a ruthless and calculating character. Luckily, he didn¡¯t agree to marry Qian Ning. That girl was too innocent. Marrying this bastard would only lead to her being manipulated. Even as her mother, having cultivated for over a thousand years, she felt powerless against this bastard. Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes swept over the City Lord¡¯s Mansion below. With Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou dead, the Ice and Snow City now only had her as a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator. Although she could become the City Lord of the Ice and Snow City, the city¡¯s strength would be greatly reduced from now on. However, despite this, she did not regret it. If Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou did not die, the alliance of the two families would eventually lead to the extinction of her Feng family. Moreover, it would result in the disappearance of her entire clan, with far more severe consequences. Feng Yuwan put aside her various emotions and looked at the Ice Phoenix in the sky. ¡°Senior Feng, do you have a way to collect the Ice Phoenix Seal?¡± Yang Chen said beside her. ¡°If not, I can help you!¡± ¡°No need!¡± Feng Yuwan quickly replied. ¡°I have a way to collect it!¡± Her beautiful eyes couldn¡¯t help but glance at Yang Chen, afraid that he would intervene violently and damage the Ice Phoenix Seal. Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou could die, but the Ice Phoenix Seal, a sacred artifact passed down in the Ice and Snow City for tens of thousands of years, must not be damaged in the slightest. Feng Yuwan¡¯s jade hand made a gentle grasping motion towards the ground. Chapter 120 Chapter 120 The family tokens held by Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou were taken into her hand. Then, the three tokens combined. Immediately, the Ice Phoenix in the sky began to shrink rapidly. Finally, it transformed into an ice-blue seal. A lifelike phoenix was carved on it, with wings spread wide. ¡°Greetings to the City Lord!¡± Seeing Feng Yuwan collect the Ice Phoenix Seal, the elders of the Feng family were excited. They all bowed deeply. With Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou dead, the Ice and Snow City would now belong to the Feng family. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you two families paying respects to the City Lord!? Do you still harbor ill will?¡± An elder of the Feng family sternly addressed the members of the Lan and Bai families. Having been suppressed by the Lan and Bai families for over a thousand years, the Feng family had long been holding back a lot of anger. Although the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Lan and Bai families outnumbered the Feng family by several times, they didn¡¯t dare to resist at this moment. Two Soul Transformation Realm cultivators were easily killed before their eyes. How could they, mere Nascent Soul cultivators, resist? The Holy Son of Xuantian sect was truly terrifying. With their patriarchs dead, they could only do their best to ensure their families¡¯ survival. ¡°The Lan family pays respects to the City Lord and will follow the City Lord¡¯s commands from now on!¡± ¡°The Bai family pays respects to the City Lord and is willing to serve the City Lord from now on!¡± In the martial arts field, the Lan and Bai family cultivators knelt on one knee, performing a grand salute. ¡°Congratulations, Senior Feng! From now on, you shall be addressed as City Lord Feng!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands, his gaze sweeping over Feng Yuwan¡¯s elegant and voluptuous figure, a slight smile curling at his lips. Feng Yuwan, holding the Ice Phoenix Seal, surrounded by the phoenix¡¯s shadow, stood in a water-blue palace dress, cinched at the waist, lightly fluttering in the wind. Her green hair was tied up, her white neck slightly raised. Mature and graceful, she exuded a sense of cold nobility, indeed fitting the aura of a City Lord. Moreover, marrying City Lord Feng would indeed feel more accomplished than marrying the head of the Feng family. ¡°You, you¡¯re talking nonsense!¡± Feng Yuwan chided. This bastard was really shameless. Clearly taking advantage of her, yet claiming it was for her good. Simply shameless. ¡°Senior Feng, Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou are dead. Now you are the only Soul Transformation Realm cultivator left in Ice and Snow City! Ice and Snow City gathers all the wealth of the Falling Snow Mountain Range, it¡¯s a juicy piece of meat! Which of the top forces in the Northern Spiritual Realm doesn¡¯t want a share? Do you think you, a single Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, can guard the Ice and Snow City?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Feng Yuwan instantly calmed down. Her delicate body stopped struggling violently. These words were indeed correct. The Ice and Snow City previously had four Soul Transformation Realm cultivators. Only then could they control the entire Falling Snow Mountain Range, preventing other top forces from coveting it. But now, only she was left, and she was the weakest among the four, with only a cultivation of the First stage of Soul Transformation Realm. Noticing Feng Yuwan¡¯s expression, the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved slightly. He knew his words had worked. ¡°Senior Feng, so me holding you is for your good! This way, outsiders will see how close we are and won¡¯t dare to have designs on the Falling Snow Mountain Range and the Ice and Snow City! After all, the prestige of my Xuantian Sect isn¡¯t for nothing! If I¡¯m not wrong, Senior Feng, doesn¡¯t want other top forces to take advantage of the situation, right?¡± Yang Chen whispered in her ear. His voice seemed to have a magical power. Feng Yuwan¡¯s delicate body couldn¡¯t help but tremble. She finally gave up struggling completely. This bastard was taking advantage of the situation, but his words made sense. Now, she could only rely on the power of the Xuantian Sect to deter the various forces. Otherwise, relying on her strength alone, it would be difficult to guard Ice and Snow City. Sigh, forget it! Since we are already engaged, letting him hold me isn¡¯t a big deal! After all, in the hall before, this bastard! Thinking this, Feng Yuwan¡¯s delicate body gradually softened. She leaned into Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. Chapter 121 Chapter 121 At this moment, in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the younger generation of the Feng family looked up at their family head and the Holy Son of Xuantian Sect in the sky, embracing each other like a pair of celestial lovers, each one was extremely excited. ¡°From now on, Ice and Snow City will be under the Feng family¡¯s rule!¡± ¡°After thousands of years, the position of City Lord of Ice and Snow City is finally back in the hands of our Feng family!¡± ¡°The union between our family head and the Holy Son is truly a wise decision!¡± ¡°If not for the Holy Son today, our Feng family would have been completely devoured by the Lan and Bai families!¡± ¡°The Holy Son¡¯s cultivation is too strong, killing Soul Transformation cultivators like pigs and dogs!¡± ¡°The family head and the Holy Son standing together are truly a match made in heaven, like celestial lovers!¡± Listening to the discussions around her, left a bitter taste in Feng Qian Ning¡¯s mouth. Her eyes were filled with loss and envy. She couldn¡¯t help but recall the banquet that day. The Holy Son, a refined gentleman, yet extremely domineering. That figure appeared in her dreams every night. But now, the Holy Son had chosen to marry her mother. ¡°Sigh!¡± Feng Qian Ning sighed softly ... Perhaps only her mother was worthy of the Holy Son. After all, she was only an early-stage Golden Core cultivator. The gap between her and the Holy Son was too vast. Though they were from the same generation, they were in two different worlds. Beside Feng Qian Ning, Long Tianyu also followed closely. At this moment, Long Tianyu looked at Feng Yuwan in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace in the sky, his eyes filled with fierce hatred. His forehead was bulging with veins. ¡°Bastard! Feng Yuwan, you shameless woman! Aren¡¯t you the head of the Feng family, a Soul Transformation cultivator? Always aloof, always cold to me! How can you be willing to marry a junior, and be held and toyed with in front of the cultivators of the three families!?¡± Long Tianyu was full of anger. Last time in the hall, he had caught Yang Chen forcibly hugging his mother-in-law. He had stopped it cleverly. Although his mother-in-law had taken out her anger on him, at least Yang Chen¡¯s plot had been thwarted. ¡°Why worry about that son-in-law?¡± ¡°Exactly! Qian Ning, now that the Holy Son is marrying the family head, you are his stepdaughter, and your status is incredibly noble!¡± Several young talents of the Feng family flattered Feng Qian Ning, speaking disdainfully of Long Tianyu. Despite the appearance of a mysterious Nascent Soul Realm cultivator calling Long Tianyu ¡°Young Master¡± last time, Long Tianyu had been the Feng family¡¯s son-in-law for over ten years. They were used to insulting him. Moreover, the mysterious Nascent Soul cultivator had been killed by the Holy Son in one move shortly after appearing. So, these Feng family talents had no fear of Long Tianyu. With the Holy Son choosing to marry the family head, Feng Qian Ning, who was originally intended to be engaged, was now available. The Feng family allowed internal marriages, and as long as they weren¡¯t direct relatives, they could marry. Feng Qian Ning was one of the three great beauties of Ice and Snow City. How could they not be interested in her? ¡°What the hell are you talking about?¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s face turned grim as he was mocked by these people. He had started cultivating this month, and his cultivation had rapidly advanced to the Fourth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. He could now draw more power from the Dragon Blood Jade. A few early-stage Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators were nothing to him. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re still daring to speak rudely to us!?¡± ¡°Long Tianyu, it seems being a son-in-law has made you forget your place!¡± ¡°Do you want us to teach you a lesson?¡± Several Feng family members looked at Long Tianyu with malicious intent. ¡°You guys are courting death!¡± Long Tianyu was already seething with anger. His cherished person, Qian Ning, was being held by that bastard Yang Chen, and he was powerless. But now these trash dared to mock him, calling him a son-in-law repeatedly. Damn it. He needed to establish his authority today and show Qian Ning that her husband was not a waste but an extraordinary genius and future powerhouse! Long Tianyu activated the Dragon Blood Jade, and a crimson dragon shadow appeared, striking the Feng family members. They spat blood and were sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, unconscious and possibly dead. ¡°Tianyu, you!¡± Seeing this, Feng Qian Ning was shocked. She had noticed that Tianyu had started to show signs of true qi fluctuations recently and could cultivate. But to think that a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator could send several Golden Core cultivators flying with one strike was unbelievable. Seeing the astonishment on Feng Qian Ning¡¯s face, Long Tianyu smiled proudly. This was the effect he wanted. ¡°Qian Ning, I could always cultivate. My bloodline was sealed, preventing me from gathering true qi. Now that the twenty-year period is over, I can cultivate again. Believe me, I will reach the Golden Core Realm in less than ten years!¡± Chapter 122 Chapter 122 Long Tianyu¡¯s voice was full of confidence. With the blood of a true dragon coursing through his veins, he had every right to be confident. The Central Continent was his stage. But as he finished speaking, a Feng family elder hurried over, his expression filled with fury. ¡°Xuan¡¯er!¡± The elder¡¯s voice trembled with emotion as he saw his son, covered in blood and possibly dead. The sight ignited a fire of rage within him. ¡°Long Tianyu, how dare you! As a Feng family son-in-law, you dare attack core disciples!¡± The elder¡¯s voice was laced with anger, his eyes burning with indignation. ¡°No matter what sorcery you used, I will punish you today!¡± The Feng family elder was a formidable Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. When he struck at Long Tianyu, the difference in power was immediately apparent. A Nascent Soul strike was incomparable to an early Golden Core strike. Even with the Dragon Blood Jade¡¯s power, Long Tianyu couldn¡¯t withstand the attack. The crimson dragon shadow he conjured was shattered, and the force of the elder¡¯s handprint forced him to his knees. One more move, and he would be killed. ¡°Elder Yujie, please show mercy!¡± Feng Qian Ning¡¯s voice rang out as she tried to intervene, her face filled with concern. But the elder, seeing his son in such a state, was beyond reason, his sorrow deep and consuming. ¡°Miss Qian Ning, my son is my only child. Is the son of a Feng family Nascent Soul elder less important than a son-in-law?¡± His words stoked the flames of righteous indignation among the surrounding Feng family disciples and elders. ¡°That¡¯s right! Feng Xuan is a core disciple of the Feng family! Long Tianyu is just a son-in-law. How can he be more important?¡± ¡°Just for a few insults, he struck so ruthlessly!¡± ¡°Today is the day the matriarch takes over as the city lord. Long Tianyu is clearly causing trouble!¡± ¡°He must be severely punished!¡± Damn it! Feng Yuwan, you bitch! Yang Chen, I swear I¡¯ll kill you! Long Tianyu¡¯s mind raged with fury, but he was powerless to do anything. [Ding! The host has looked down on Long Tianyu, who is pressed to the ground, damaging Long Tianyu¡¯s state of mind! Plundering 500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 500 VPs!] [Ding! Feng Yuwan has held the host¡¯s arm and has looked at Long Tianyu indifferently, causing Long Tianyu to harbor resentment! Plundering 1000 points of Providence Luck from Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 1000 VPs!] Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly. He hadn¡¯t even taken action, yet he had already gained 1500 villain points. He chuckled inwardly, thinking, Long Tianyu¡¯s mindset is too fragile. ¡°Greetings, Your Highness!¡± Several Feng family elders quickly came to their senses and bowed in greeting. At this moment, Feng Yuwan¡¯s expression turned cold and stern. What kind of occasion was this? She had just received the Ice Phoenix Seal and taken over as the city lord, and the family members were already causing trouble. This was making a spectacle for the Lan and Bai family cultivators. Just as she gained the city lord position, it looked like this. How could she lead Ice and Snow City in the future? ¡°Feng Yujie, what are you trying to do? Do you know what occasion this is?¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s voice was cold, and her Soul Transformation Realm pressure swept over the area, causing a heavy weight to descend on the Feng family members. Feng Yujie felt the pressure and quickly explained, ¡°Matriarch, this son-in-law Long Tianyu used some means to severely injure several core disciples of our Feng family! According to our family rules, if a son-in-law deliberately harms core disciples, the lightest punishment is to abolish his cultivation, and the heaviest is death! I was just following the rules to abolish his cultivation as a warning!¡± ¡°Long Tianyu severely injured several core disciples?¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s expression showed a hint of surprise. She glanced at the unconscious young disciples beside her, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt. This waste had been acting very strangely lately. First, he defeated Feng Yunhai, an early Golden Core cultivator, at the banquet, and now he had severely injured several core disciples. And his cultivation was only at the Fourth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Yang Chen spoke up, his tone smooth and persuasive. ¡°Elder Yujie, the rules are dead, but people are alive! Tianyu is, after all, Qian Ning¡¯s husband! Now that this Holy Son is marrying the Feng City Lord, Tianyu is also my son-in-law! A son-in-law is like half a son, and a father-in-law is like half a father! So, I am like half of Tianyu¡¯s father too! Isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, what the Holy Son says is absolutely correct!¡± Chapter 123 Chapter 123 Feng Yujie quickly nodded in agreement and hastily withdrew the true qi handprint. He felt a bit regretful. This Holy Son didn¡¯t seem to understand the situation with the Feng family¡¯s son-in-law and truly regarded him as his son-in-law. Long Tianyu was indeed lucky today. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s serious tone, Feng Yuwan couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes at him. This rascal was really good at taking advantage. Claiming such a grown son so shamelessly. Truly thick-skinned. ¡°Tianyu, here is a healing pill, a token of my goodwill as your father. Take it quickly!¡± Yang Chen extended a pill to Long Tianyu, his face full of benevolent concern. However, the word ¡°father¡± made Long Tianyu¡¯s face turn green. Remembering Elder Zhang, who was killed by this scoundrel, and his cherished mother-in-law, who was forced to marry him, and now calling himself his father, Long Tianyu was filled with rage. ¡°Yang Chen, stop taking advantage of me! I swear I¡¯ll kill you one day!¡± Long Tianyu shouted angrily, glaring at Yang Chen with bloodshot eyes. ¡°Impudent!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s cold voice rang out. She raised her hand, delivering a slap across the air, striking Long Tianyu¡¯s face. Though she didn¡¯t use much force, the slap sent Long Tianyu flying, blood spilling from his mouth, teeth scattering. ¡°A son-in-law, less than a dog, dares to speak disrespectfully! Truly insolent!¡± Feng Yuwan snorted coldly. Though she felt Yang Chen deserved the scolding, as the Feng family matriarch, she had to take a stand. Besides, she had long been annoyed with this son-in-law. If not for the fact that he was still a Feng family son-in-law, that slap would have ended his life. ¡°Ah! Feng Yuwan, you bitch! One day I¡¯ll crush you beneath me and make you know my power!¡± ¡°Qian Ning, you came to find me for a reason, right?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Your Highness, my mother said there¡¯s an important matter to discuss and has asked you to come over. She is waiting for you at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion,¡± Feng Qian Ning said softly. ¡°I see!¡± Yang Chen stood up. He said to Xu Qingxuan, ¡°Qingxuan, Qian Ning has also awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline and reached the Golden Core Realm. You can learn from her!¡± ¡°I understand!¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s beautiful eyes were full of resentment. She had finally got a chance to be alone with the Holy Son, to absorb some dragon qi, but it was ruined again. In the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Feng Yuwan wore a moon-white palace dress adorned with blue phoenix embroidery, wrapping her voluptuous and graceful figure. Her black hair was styled into a bun, revealing her snow-white neck. In her white jade hand, she held a blue seal, a shadow of an ice phoenix circling around her, making her extraordinarily beautiful. After becoming the city lord, Feng Yuwan¡¯s noble and elegant demeanor became even more pronounced. Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s gaze lingering on her, Feng Yuwan¡¯s cheeks felt slightly hot, but she didn¡¯t say anything. She had gotten used to it over time. This guy had embraced her several times already, so she didn¡¯t mind it anymore. ¡°Yang Chen, I have decided to enter the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm! During this period, I will trouble you to guard Ice Snow Ancient City!¡± Feng Yuwan said softly. But Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Senior Feng, I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t do!¡± ¡°Won¡¯t do?¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s delicate eyebrows furrowed. ¡°Are you worried that I will break my promise after advancing my realm? Rest assured, I will keep my word! When I come out of the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm, our marriage will still stand!¡± Feng Yuwan said, her fair cheeks a bit unnatural. During this month, the news of the marriage between the city lord of Ice Snow Ancient City and the Xuantian Holy Son had spread throughout the entire Northern Spiritual Realm. She had heard all sorts of comments, most saying she was an old cow eating young grass. Just thinking about it made her angry. Did she want this? She was completely forced! Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes showed a trace of helplessness. Did this woman really think of him as a lustful ghost? Having been busy in Ice Snow Ancient City for so long, Yang Chen¡¯s goal was not just to marry this beautiful widow, Feng Yuwan. His goal was the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm. According to the original plot, Long Tianyu, the son of fate, would definitely enter the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm. There must be a great opportunity hidden within it for Long Tianyu. As the villain, how could he not take it? Chapter 124 Chapter 124 ¡°Senior Feng, I also want to enter the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm!¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°You also want to enter the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm?¡± Feng Yuwan immediately shook her head and refused. ¡°That¡¯s impossible! The Ice Phoenix Secret Realm was left by the Ice Phoenix Ancestor, only the cultivators of the three great families can enter!¡± ¡°I¡¯m also a cultivator of the three great families!¡± Yang Chen said, walking slowly to Feng Yuwan¡¯s side. He extended his arms and embraced her soft waist. ¡°You!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s body trembled immediately. She wanted to struggle, but thinking of this scoundrel¡¯s physical strength, she gave up. She just snorted coldly: ¡°How are you a cultivator of the three great families?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Yang Chen said playfully. ¡°Senior Feng, we are married now. As the husband of the Feng family patriarch and the city lord of Ice and Snow City, isn¡¯t it fair to say I am a cultivator of the three great families?¡± ¡°You! Shameless!¡± Feng Yuwan turned her head and glared at Yang Chen. A blush appeared on her fair cheeks. This scoundrel really had thick skin. However, Feng Yuwan didn¡¯t persist in the end. After all, with her current strength and situation, she couldn¡¯t strongly refuse Yang Chen. If she strongly refused, it might anger this scoundrel. Who knew what he would do then? After all, the fate of Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou was right in front of her. Although this scoundrel always took advantage of her and married her, Feng Yuwan didn¡¯t think Yang Chen was a kind-hearted person. This scoundrel appeared to be a gentleman on the outside, but he was ruthless and shameless inside. Moreover, the Ice Phoenix Secret Realm was a world of ice. Yang Chen, being a fire cultivator, wouldn¡¯t gain much even if he went in. In such extraordinary times, she could only go against the ancestral rules. ¡°It seems Senior Feng has agreed! Thank you!¡± Yang Chen said, Feng Yuwan¡¯s cheeks suddenly flushed, and she became flustered, quickly saying: ¡°Yang Chen, I agree! But you better behave yourself! You scoundrel!¡± *** Feng Yuwan raised the Ice Phoenix Seal in her hand, and it immediately emitted a brilliant blue light. Without hesitation, she merged the seal into the stone tablet. Instantly, a force of spatial energy filled the air around them. The once silent stone tablet began to form a white light gate, from which an intense wave of icy cold surged outward. Yang Chen followed Feng Yuwan as they stepped through the gate. When they opened their eyes again, they were greeted by a vast landscape of mountains, plains, lakes, and snow-covered terrain stretching endlessly into the horizon. This space truly deserved to be called a small world. With Yang Chen¡¯s keen eyesight, he couldn¡¯t even see the edges; the space spanned at least thousands of miles. The power needed to create such a vast space was beyond imagination, a testament to the might of that ancient phoenix. At this moment, Feng Yuwan took out an ancient map, studied it briefly, and then flew toward the horizon. Yang Chen followed closely behind. It wasn¡¯t long before they arrived at a small lake. Despite the extreme cold, the lake had not frozen over. Instead, its surface shimmered with gentle ripples. Yang Chen reached out to touch the water and was surprised to feel an icy chill that penetrated deep into his bones. This was no ordinary cold¡ªYang Chen possessed Primordial fire, the blood of a divine dragon, and had reached the Ninth stage of the Nascent Soul Realm in body cultivation, yet this lake water still made him feel an intense cold. ¡°This is Profound Ice Spirit Water, formed from concentrated icy energy!¡± Feng Yuwan said with a hint of schadenfreude. ¡°If you weren¡¯t a body cultivator, just a single touch would have been enough to freeze your hand off!¡± Seeing Yang Chen suffer was one of the few things that brought her joy. ¡°Profound Ice Spirit Water?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression grew serious. He had read about it in ancient texts. Profound Ice Spirit Water only forms in places with extremely dense icy spiritual energy, and usually, it¡¯s just a small puddle. Whenever it appears, it causes fierce competition among ice-attribute cultivators. Yet, before him lay an entire lake. Though the lake wasn¡¯t large, about a hundred meters in diameter, if all of it were absorbed and refined, Feng Yuwan¡¯s strength would increase tremendously. Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment as she gazed at the lake. According to her clan¡¯s records, each time the secret realm opened, a small pool of Profound Ice Spirit Water would form, and refining it would rapidly enhance one¡¯s strength. But this was no mere pool¡ªit was a whole lake! Chapter 125 Chapter 125 At that moment, the previously calm lake began to ripple. The waves gradually grew more turbulent, and then, in the center of the lake, a snow lotus slowly emerged. As the lotus bloomed, a single blue lotus seed appeared at its center, emitting a chilling glow. The Profound Ice Spirit Water in the lake began to freeze rapidly, a sight that left both Yang Chen and Feng Yuwan in shock. Profound Ice Spirit Water, born from the gathering of icy spiritual energy from heaven and earth, was so pure that even a Soul Transformation Realm ice-attribute cultivator couldn¡¯t freeze it. But now, with the appearance of the snow lotus, the entire lake had frozen solid. ¡°The Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice!¡± Feng Yuwan exclaimed, her voice filled with astonishment. ¡°The legend is actually true!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression froze as he recalled what he had read in ancient texts. The Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice was said to grow only when watered daily with Profound Ice Spirit Water. Given how rare Profound Ice Spirit Water was, it would take tens of thousands of years to mature a Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice, making it an incredibly valuable treasure and the sacred object of all ice-attribute cultivators. Feng Yuwan¡¯s face grew solemn as she soared into the air and flew toward the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice. However, as she approached, a ghostly light shot out from the lotus, striking her with such force that even her Soul Transformation Realm cultivation couldn¡¯t withstand it. She was sent flying, blood spilling from her lips, but Yang Chen quickly caught her. ¡°Ah! You bastard, let go of me!¡± Feng Yuwan demanded, her voice hurried and her face flushed with embarrassment, not even bothering to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth. Yang Chen looked down and immediately understood, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. No wonder his hand had felt something soft earlier. He chuckled inwardly¡ªFeng Yuwan truly lived up to her name.* [*The name ¡°Feng Yuwan¡± implies a refined, elegant person, much like a phoenix. Here, Yang Chen is playfully implying that Feng Yuwan¡¯s soft, delicate qualities match the elegance her name suggests.] ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re a fire-attribute cultivator; this Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice is useless to you. Could you give it to me?¡± she asked, her tone much softer, her face full of expectation. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will fulfill my promise and marry you!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile as he responded, ¡°Senior Feng, given our relationship, of course, I can give it to you! However, refining the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice might not be as easy as you think.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Feng Yuwan asked, frowning slightly. Yang Chen handed the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice to her and said, ¡°Senior Feng, try touching it.¡± As soon as Feng Yuwan took the lotus, a cold energy swept through her body, instantly covering her face with frost. ¡°So cold!¡± she exclaimed. With just one touch, she felt as though her entire true energy was about to freeze solid. ¡°Senior Feng, the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice is indeed the sacred object for ice-attribute cultivators. Watered with Profound Ice Spirit Water for tens of thousands of years, it has finally matured. Even though you are a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, it will still be difficult to withstand the extreme cold of the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice. But!¡± ¡°But what?¡± Feng Yuwan asked eagerly. Yang Chen¡¯s gaze swept over her graceful figure, his tone becoming slightly playful. ¡°But if you have the complementary power of Extreme Yang, refining it will be much easier!¡± Chapter 126 Chapter 126 ¡°Mutual Assistance of Extreme Yang?¡± Feng Yuwan furrowed her brows slightly. Yang Chen explained, ¡°Senior Feng, the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice has absorbed the cold essence of the Profound Ice Spirit Water for ten thousand years, making it the most extreme yin and cold object in the world! Even though you are an ice attribute cultivator with the Ice Phoenix bloodline, if you attempt to absorb it directly, your body may not be able to withstand the intense cold! ¡°However, I possess a different kind of flame that embodies the most extreme yang energy in existence! If I use my flame to neutralize this extreme cold, you can safely refine the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice!¡± Feng Yuwan glanced at Yang Chen, her beautiful eyes narrowing in thought. As a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator with over a thousand years of cultivation experience, she was well-versed in the yin and yang mutual assistance method. However, the playful smirk on Yang Chen¡¯s lips made her suspect his intentions. Despite her reservations, what he said made sense. The extreme cold within the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice was indeed something she struggled to withstand. Just touching it had nearly frozen the true energy in her body. Refining it could even threaten her life force. After a moment of hesitation, Feng Yuwan asked, ¡°How exactly do you propose using your flame¡¯s extreme yang to assist? What do we need to do?¡± Yang Chen chuckled inwardly, sensing her growing interest. The Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice was evidently a powerful temptation for Feng Yuwan. In the original story, this sacred lotus was supposed to be the catalyst for Long Tianyu, the destined son of fate, to break through his relationship with his future mother-in-law, Feng Yuwan. But now, it would be him¡ªthe father-in-law¡ªwho would take that role. After all, asking Yu¡¯er to do such a thing wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. As the father-in-law, it was rightfully his task. ¡°Senior Feng, it¡¯s actually quite simple!¡± he said. ¡°I just need to transfer my primordial fire into your body. You can then refine the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice while my flame neutralizes its extreme cold.¡± ¡°But ...¡± Yang Chen paused, pretending to struggle with the next part. Yang Chen¡¯s smile widened, knowing she couldn¡¯t resist the lure of the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice. Shaking his head, he replied, ¡°There isn¡¯t!¡± ¡°Senior Feng, if the primordial fire enters your body, do you really think your clothes will survive? Besides, we are already engaged. Why worry about such trivialities? We are cultivators, after all. You¡¯ve cultivated for a thousand years; surely, you shouldn¡¯t be concerned with such minor details. I don¡¯t mind, so why should you?¡± ¡°You ... annoying rascal!¡± Feng Yuwan bit her lip and glared at him fiercely. As a cultivator of the Soul Transformation Realm, the head of her clan, and the lord of Ice and Snow Ancient City, she wanted to give up. Absorbing the Profound Ice Spirit Water could enhance her cultivation, possibly allowing her to reach the middle stage of the Soul Transformation Realm in a short time. But refining the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice could change her constitution, giving her a chance to step into the Void Refinement Realm in the future. Giving up just because it required being unclothed? The more she thought about it, the more regretful it seemed. Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s words were true¡ªthey were already engaged, and the entire Northern Spirit Domain knew it. Intimacy was inevitable sooner or later. Forget it. After cultivating for a thousand years, what hasn¡¯t she experienced? And during this time, this rascal had taken advantage of her in various ways. Earlier, he had even pressed against her in that particular spot. This wasn¡¯t much different. A determined look flashed across Feng Yuwan¡¯s face. She then looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I will do as you said. But you must, absolutely must, turn around and keep your eyes closed!¡± ¡°Turn around? Keep my eyes closed?¡± Yang Chen chuckled. He knew this was Feng Yuwan¡¯s final bit of stubbornness, the last step she needed to take to convince herself. So he replied, ¡°Of course! Senior Feng, it¡¯s not that I enjoy taking advantage of others; this situation simply requires us to face each other naked. After all, I am a man of integrity!¡± ¡°Bah!¡± Feng Yuwan spat lightly. She didn¡¯t believe a word of this rascal¡¯s nonsense. He was clearly taking advantage of her while pretending to be noble. ¡°In that case, Senior Feng, let¡¯s begin!¡± Yang Chen said as he sat cross-legged by the shore and closed his eyes. A look of hesitation and indecision flickered across Feng Yuwan¡¯s jade-like face. But in the end, her slender fingers gently untied the belt around her waist. In an instant, a piece of snow-white skin was revealed, and the lake reflected the vibrant colors of spring. Chapter 127 Chapter 127 ¡°Yang Chen, control your eyes, and don¡¯t you dare release your divine sense! Otherwise, I¡¯ll never forgive you!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s voice trembled as she hurriedly spoke, feeling Yang Chen¡¯s slightly heavy breathing behind her. Her neck and cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. At this moment, she was completely exposed, her back facing Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s hand was pressed against the smooth, jade-like skin of Feng Yuwan¡¯s back. The soft, delicate touch made his heart flutter, but he managed to maintain his composure and said calmly, ¡°Senior Feng, don¡¯t worry. To channel my Primordial Fire into your body requires my full concentration. I can¡¯t afford any distractions, so I won¡¯t be paying attention to anything else.¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen activated his Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. The blue flames immediately flowed from his palm into Feng Yuwan¡¯s body. ¡°Ah!¡± A soft moan escaped Feng Yuwan¡¯s lips as she felt a surge of scorching heat enter her body, causing her meridians to burn with pain. She quickly calmed her mind and began to circulate her true energy, wrapping it around the Primordial Fire inside her. Having a primordial fire enter her body was extremely dangerous. Even though she was a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, a loss of control could instantly reduce her body to ashes. Though she looked down on Yang Chen¡¯s character, she knew that at this moment, their interests were aligned. She still had significant use for this rascal, and he had no reason to harm her. ¡°Senior Feng, don¡¯t think about anything else. Focus on circulating your true energy to control the Primordial Fire while you begin to refine and absorb the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice! Use the extreme yang of the flame to neutralize the extreme cold of the lotus!¡± Yang Chen instructed from behind her, concerned that she might be distracted by the thought of him sneaking a peek. As his cultivation advanced, the power of his Green Lotus Heavenly Flame grew stronger. If it lost control inside her, it could destroy her physical body, which would be a great loss, especially since he still needed to siphon off Yu¡¯er¡¯s fate energy in the future. The true energy within Feng Yuwan¡¯s body was becoming increasingly erratic, and her soul was clearly affected. Yang Chen closed his eyes, contemplating a solution. Suddenly, he felt a cold sensation on his neck. When he opened his eyes, he saw Feng Yuwan¡¯s frost-covered face inches from his, her jade-like arms wrapped around his neck, and her body pressed tightly against his chest. It seemed that, in her confused state, Feng Yuwan¡¯s body had instinctively sought out the warmth of Yang Chen¡¯s. ¡°Hiss!¡± Yang Chen shivered, not from the cold but from the shock of her sudden proximity. Feng Yuwan, though still as beautiful as ever, was now as cold as a block of ancient ice. Even with his Primordial Fire, he could barely withstand it. ¡°Senior Feng!? Senior Feng!?¡± Yang Chen called out, trying to wake her, but she only burrowed her face deeper into his chest, her delicate arms tightening their grip around his neck. ¡°So cold, so cold ... Save me, save me ...¡± Feng Yuwan murmured, her voice faint and filled with desperation. Yang Chen sighed inwardly. The proud and aloof city lord from earlier was now reduced to a helpless girl, clinging to him for warmth. She looked nothing like the dignified ruler she once was. Well, there was no other choice. Yang Chen resigned himself to the situation and sighed. ¡°Yu¡¯er, your father is about to truly fulfill his role as your father-in-law.¡± With a slight smirk, Yang Chen began to circulate the Dragon-Phoenix Technique that Xu Qingxuan had taught him. Feng Yuwan possessed the Ice Phoenix bloodline, and every time Yang Chen held her, he could feel his own blood stirring. After all, Feng Yuwan had cultivated for a thousand years and reached the Soul Transformation Realm, making her Ice Phoenix bloodline even purer and stronger, which naturally attracted the Divine Dragon bloodline within Yang Chen. Although the Dragon-Phoenix Technique wasn¡¯t very potent when used unilaterally, it could still help absorb the extreme cold within Feng Yuwan¡¯s body, alleviating her condition. ¡°Senior Feng, what I¡¯m about to do is all for the sake of saving you!¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Besides, we¡¯re already engaged. It¡¯s my duty to take care of you.¡± Chapter 128 Chapter 128 By the lake, the boundless spring scenery stretched far and wide. Despite the increasingly intense cold light emitted by the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice, much of its extreme cold energy was absorbed into Yang Chen¡¯s body. The primordial fire of the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame burned fiercely, and combined with the scorching, masculine dragon blood within him, a balance was struck between the cold and masculine energies. In the sky, the phantom images of a dragon and a phoenix intertwined, though the ice phoenix¡¯s image was dim and weak, firmly suppressed by the dragon¡¯s shadow. A series of loud phoenix cries, tinged with sorrow, echoed through the heavens and earth. The miraculous phenomenon of the dragon and phoenix harmonizing lasted for a full five hours before gradually dissipating. [Ding! The host and Feng Yuwan have harmonized as dragon and phoenix, merging as water and milk, and have plundered 5000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Desitny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 5000 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice rang out. Yang Chen¡¯s expression froze momentarily. Five thousand villain points. Yu¡¯er, oh Yu¡¯er, your obsession is truly terrifying. This is your mother-in-law, after all. You ignorant child. Fortunately, your father-in-law was here; otherwise, wouldn¡¯t you be beyond redemption? At this moment, Feng Yuwan had regained her senses. Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, her cheeks and neck flushed a deep red, but she did not open her eyes. Instead, she sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to refine the immense energy within her. Her aura steadily rose. In just a few days, Feng Yuwan had reached the Third Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm¡ªan achievement that would usually take centuries. Yet she had broken through two stages in just three days, and her aura continued to rise. Half a month later, Feng Yuwan opened her beautiful eyes. A blue beam of light shot straight into the sky, accompanied by the loud cry of a phoenix. Her long black hair fluttered without wind, and the true energy around her surged, exuding a powerful pressure. Her aura had now reached the Fourth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. ¡°What did you just call me?¡± Feng Yuwan asked coldly, not striking again. ¡°What did I call you? Senior Feng, of course! Is there something wrong with that?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes grew even colder. ¡°Yang Chen, if you¡¯re just trying to satisfy your perverted hobbies, then stay away from me from now on! My body has already been given to you, and you¡¯ve gotten what you wanted! From now on, we¡¯re even!¡± She turned around, her back to him. ¡°Perverted hobbies?¡± Yang Chen pondered for a moment, but soon, he understood. The corners of his mouth slowly curved into a smile. He realized why this woman had suddenly attacked him¡ªit was because of how he addressed her. Senior Feng. Heh. Women, it seems, are all the same. Yang Chen walked up behind Feng Yuwan, reached out his arms, and embraced her slender waist. Although her body felt cold to the touch, it was incredibly soft and elastic. ¡°Yang Chen, you! Let go of me!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s delicate body trembled as she spoke coldly. She struggled a bit, but without using her true energy. ¡°Is it because I called you Senior Feng that you¡¯re upset? Heh, then tell me, how should I address you? Wan¡¯er, is that okay?¡± Yang Chen whispered softly into her ear. His warm breath brushed against her skin, causing her pale complexion beneath her black hair to flush red. Her tense body gradually softened, and finally, she stopped resisting, letting Yang Chen hold her in his arms. Chapter 129 Chapter 129 ¡°Scoundrel, scoundrel!¡± Feng Yuwan lay weakly in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, softly cursing him under her breath. But her voice lacked any real anger, sounding more like a final act of defiance. Her jade-like face was flushed, and the cold, aloof demeanor she once had was now replaced by a warm radiance. Yang Chen could feel her heart racing and her breaths coming in hot and heavy. He was momentarily stunned by this transformation¡ªjust moments ago, she was the proud and distant city lord, but now, in his arms, she was shy and bashful. A single embrace and a gentle ¡°Wan¡¯er¡± had this overwhelming effect. Sigh. Yu¡¯er, oh Yu¡¯er, if you saw this, it would surely break your heart. ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Yang Chen whispered softly in her ear again. Feng Yuwan¡¯s body, now burning with heat, went completely limp in his arms. The once serene lakeside now seemed to carry a hint of spring warmth. An hour later, Feng Yuwan lay nestled in Yang Chen¡¯s arms, her slender fingers tracing circles on his chest. ¡°Brother Chen,¡± she murmured, naturally changing the way she addressed him. Otherwise, their passionate encounter might not have ended so quickly. Yang Chen was very pleased with her new way of addressing him. After all, she was the obsession in Yu¡¯er¡¯s heart, and now she was calling him ¡°Brother Chen.¡± The thought alone excited him. If Yu¡¯er could hear this, heh heh, he would definitely be thrilled too. [Ding! Feng Yuwan has completely surrendered, seizing 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 1000 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice echoed in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. He raised an eyebrow slightly. Completely surrendered? And another 1000 VPs? Not bad, not bad at all. This one move alone had earned him 6000 villain points. It just showed how important Feng Yuwan, this mother-in-law, was to Yu¡¯er. Sigh. Yu¡¯er, oh Yu¡¯er, what am I to do with you? How could your heart be so tainted? To think ... Sigh. Thank goodness for your father. Otherwise, it would be unforgivable. Noticing Long Tianyu behind her, Feng Qian Ning immediately turned around, her tone tinged with displeasure. Ever since Long Tianyu had seriously injured several core family members last time, the family had become even more dissatisfied with him. Although the Holy Son had intervened to protect him, most of the family elders believed that the Holy Son wouldn¡¯t make a big fuss over a son-in-law. Lately, many had been causing trouble for Long Tianyu. Though she only regarded him as an ordinary friend and didn¡¯t particularly like his current arrogant demeanor, the two were still nominally husband and wife. So, she had allowed Long Tianyu to move into her pavilion but made it clear that he could only stay on the lower two floors and shouldn¡¯t come up to her floor unless necessary. ¡°Tianyu, I¡¯m sorry, I just forgot!¡± Long Tianyu quickly apologized, but a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He had done it on purpose, hiding his presence as much as possible before suddenly pushing open the door, hoping to catch her off guard and take advantage of the situation. But in the end, he saw nothing. ¡°Don¡¯t do it again! Otherwise, you¡¯ll have to move out!¡± Feng Qian Ning warned before asking, ¡°Is there something you need?¡± ¡°Qian Ning, I¡¯m your husband. Can¡¯t I come to chat with you even if it¡¯s not important?¡± Long Tianyu stepped closer, a smile on his face, trying to ease the tension. However, Feng Qian Ning replied impatiently, ¡°I need to cultivate now. I don¡¯t have time to chat! If there¡¯s nothing else, please leave!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s face immediately darkened. No time? You need to cultivate? What cultivation were you doing just now? I came, and suddenly you need to cultivate. Clearly, you don¡¯t want to see me. How infuriating. Qian Ning, I¡¯m your husband, and I can cultivate too. You¡¯ve seen my powerful talent. Why are you still so cold towards me? Long Tianyu couldn¡¯t understand. At that moment, a pillar of light suddenly appeared, and blue light illuminated the entire City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Then, a remarkable figure appeared in the sky. ¡°It¡¯s the Holy Son! He¡¯s out of the forbidden area!¡± Feng Qian Ning¡¯s once impatient face immediately lit up with excitement, her beautiful eyes fixed on Yang Chen in the sky. Behind her, Long Tianyu, seeing her excitement, felt the veins on his forehead bulge. His fists clenched tightly, and his eyes flashed with murderous intent. ¡°Damn it! I came to find you, and you said you were busy cultivating, wanting me to leave! But when you see Yang Chen, you get this excited! Bitch, bitch! Just like your mother, both bitches! Ah!¡± Long Tianyu gritted his teeth and growled softly. But his gaze lingered on the graceful, curvaceous figure standing beside Yang Chen. His mother-in-law, after not seeing her for a month, seemed to have become even more alluring. Chapter 130 Chapter 130 City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Main Hall. All the elders and core disciples of the Feng family had gathered to pay their respects upon hearing that their family head had returned from the secret realm. Inside the Main Hall. Feng Yuwan stood gracefully in a moon-white palace robe that perfectly accentuated her elegant and curvaceous figure. Her hair was styled into a high bun, revealing a slender, snow-white neck, and a faint blue phoenix mark adorned her forehead. An unmistakable aura of coldness and nobility emanated from her presence. The Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the Feng family could clearly feel the immense pressure radiating from Feng Yuwan, causing their hearts to tremble. This terrifying aura was something they had only ever sensed from the previous City Lord. Could it be that the family head had already reached the mid-stage of the Soul Transformation Realm? But it has only been a month¡ªhow could this be possible? ¡°Family head, may I ask what your current realm is?¡± one of the elders couldn¡¯t help but inquire. Feng Yuwan did not conceal anything and calmly replied, ¡°I have stepped into the Fourth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. From now on, we fear no one in the Northern Spiritual Realm!¡± ¡°The Fourth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm?!¡± The confirmation of Feng Yuwan¡¯s cultivation stage left the elders stunned before joy swiftly spread across their faces. Their excitement was evident, unable to be contained. Reaching the fourth stage signified entering the mid-stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, meaning they truly had nothing to fear in the Northern Spiritual Realm now. The Feng family had endured suppression from the Lan and Bai families for thousands of years, but now, they could finally hold their heads high. With the family head¡¯s advancement, Ice and Snow City would be firmly under their control, and no one in the Northern Spiritual Realm would dare underestimate Feng family cultivators again! ¡°We congratulate the family head!¡± The group of elders bowed in unison, followed by a sea of disciples kneeling behind them. Whether elder or disciple, everyone¡¯s face was filled with pride and exhilaration. Amidst the focus on the main proceedings, no one noticed his inappropriate stare¡ªnot even Feng Yuwan herself. However, Yang Chen had been observing Long Tianyu all along. As a villain, he couldn¡¯t ignore the so-called ¡°Son of Destiny,¡± especially when that person was his own son-in-law. Noting Long Tianyu¡¯s fervent gaze, a subtle smirk formed on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. He could understand the allure; after all, Feng Yuwan had indeed become more captivating, a change attributable to him as her father-in-law. Heh. At that moment, having concluded her announcements, Feng Yuwan followed Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight and noticed Long Tianyu lurking in a corner, his gaze overtly audacious. A surge of anger instantly flared within her. ¡°How dare you!¡± she snapped, her voice icy. ¡°Long Tianyu, you¡¯re merely a son-in-law. Who permitted you to be here?¡± An overwhelming pressure from her Fourth Stage Soul Transformation cultivation swept across the hall, directly bearing down on Long Tianyu. A phantom image of a Crimson Dragon emerged around him in defense, but with Feng Yuwan¡¯s enhanced power and fortified Ice Phoenix bloodline, the dragon phantom shattered almost instantly under her might. Bang! Without the dragon¡¯s protection, Long Tianyu, with only his Foundation Establishment cultivation, stood no chance. He was sent crashing to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Useless!¡± Feng Yuwan declared coldly, her expression filled with disdain. For a mere son-in-law to gaze at her so insolently was beyond tolerable. If not for his nominal marriage to Qian Ning and her position as his mother-in-law, she would have ended his life on the spot. Coughing up another mouthful of blood, Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes remained fixed on Feng Yuwan and Yang Chen atop the dais. Feng Yuwan¡¯s face was stern and aloof, while Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved into a mocking, contemptuous smile. ¡°Ah! Damn you both!¡± Long Tianyu seethed internally, his eyes bloodshot with rage. ¡°Feng Yuwan, you witch! Yang Chen can hold you as he pleases, but I can¡¯t even look? Witch! Both of you!¡± [Ding! Feng Yuwan has severely injured Long Tianyu, causing his mental state to collapse. 1,000 points of Providence Luck has been plundered from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 1,000VPs!] The system¡¯s notification echoed, and Yang Chen¡¯s smirk deepened. Oh, Yu¡¯er, your mother-in-law¡¯s lesson was well-deserved. Looking at her with such brazen eyes¡ªtruly disrespectful. Chapter 131 Chapter 131 Inside the Main Hall, all eyes turned to Long Tianyu, but their gazes were filled with mockery. A mere son-in-law dared to appear in such a place? Did he not realize where he was? This was a gathering for the core disciples of the younger generation, yet here he was, shamelessly intruding. ¡°Yunhai, throw this trash out!¡± Feng Yuwan commanded in a cold, unfeeling tone, her jade-like face exuding icy arrogance. She looked at Long Tianyu as if he were nothing more than a stray dog. Feng Yunhai, who had refined a drop of Yang Chen¡¯s blood essence and awakened his Ice Phoenix bloodline, had advanced to the mid-stage of the Golden Core Realm. His strength had multiplied several times over. At her command, he strode over to Long Tianyu. As a loyal lackey to the villain, he had always harbored resentment toward Long Tianyu. The last time, Long Tianyu had humiliated him using some mysterious power, causing him to lose face¡ªa grudge he had never let go. Seeing Long Tianyu struggling to rise, Feng Yunhai didn¡¯t hesitate. He stomped down hard on his head. Bang! The stomp landed with full force, with no intention of holding back, as if he didn¡¯t care if it killed him. Long Tianyu¡¯s head slammed into the floor with a resounding impact. ¡°Damn you!¡± Long Tianyu seethed, feeling the immense humiliation of a foot pressed against his face. He roared in a hoarse voice, ¡°Feng Yunhai, I swear I¡¯ll kill you!¡± ¡°Oh, a mere son-in-law dares to speak disrespectfully to me?¡± Feng Yunhai¡¯s eyes turned cold. Having recently aligned himself with the Holy Son, he had risen to become a leader among the younger generation of the Feng family. Even some elders now sought to curry favor with him. But now, this lowly son-in-law had the audacity to insult him, igniting a furious rage within him. He lifted his foot again. Bang! Bang! He stomped twice more on Long Tianyu¡¯s head, each blow shattering the floor beneath him. Long Tianyu¡¯s face was a mess of blood, and even his skull showed signs of being crushed. Feng Yunhai, that boy, is doing well. He¡¯s proven to be a worthy lackey, making all my efforts in cultivating him worthwhile. ¡°Wait!¡± At that moment, Feng Yuwan spoke coldly. ¡°Long Tianyu, from today onward, your marriage to Qian Ning is annulled! You are no longer a son-in-law of the Feng family!¡± Her words left both Long Tianyu and Feng Qian Ning stunned. The hall instantly buzzed with discussion. In the Feng family, hardly anyone had ever approved of Long Tianyu¡¯s marriage to Feng Qian Ning. After all, Feng Qian Ning had awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline and was destined to enter the Soul Transformation Realm in the future. Even if she were to marry, it should be to a core disciple of the family or perhaps become a concubine of someone as prestigious as the Holy Son. The only reason Long Tianyu had become a son-in-law was due to the dying wish of Feng Qian Ning¡¯s grandfather. Because of this, almost all of the younger generation in the Feng family had targeted Long Tianyu. But now, the family head had finally decided to annul their marriage. Moreover, with the family head now allied with the Holy Son, it was likely that the Holy Son wasn¡¯t interested in Qian Ning anymore. After all, he wouldn¡¯t want both women, would he? With this, the young disciples of the Feng family were suddenly excited. If they could win over Qian Ning, they would become the sons-in-law of the Holy Son in the future, leading to boundless prospects. ¡°Wise decision, Family Head! Long Tianyu, as a son-in-law, has been arrogant and disrespectful, even harming core disciples of the family! The marriage with Miss Qian Ning should have been annulled long ago!¡± An elder of the Feng family spoke up. ¡°Indeed, Elder Yufeng is right!¡± ¡°This arrogant fool should have been expelled from the Feng family long ago!¡± ¡°A useless son-in-law, no better than a dog¡ªhow could he ever be worthy of Miss Qian Ning?¡± Other elders quickly chimed in. At this moment, Long Tianyu¡¯s face turned ashen, his fists clenched tightly. If he had the power, he would have killed everyone in the hall, sparing only Feng Yuwan and Feng Qian Ning. A bunch of bastards. They all deserve to die. Damn it. Long Tianyu gritted his teeth, his heart seething with hatred. Chapter 132 Chapter 132 ¡°Since all the elders agree, the marriage is hereby annulled!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s cold and indifferent voice resonated through the main hall. ¡°From today onward, Long Tianyu is expelled from the Feng family. He is no longer our son-in-law!¡± Long Tianyu, despite his arrogance and disdain for the Feng family, could not accept the annulment of his marriage to Feng Qian Ning. She was the woman he had long desired, and Feng Yuwan, his mother-in-law, had become an obsession and a dream in his heart. The annulment would shatter that dream, leaving him bereft of meaning even if he succeeded in other endeavors later. In desperation, Long Tianyu quickly protested, ¡°Mother-in-law, Qian Ning and I have been married for over ten years. It was my grandfather¡¯s dying wish. How can it be annulled so easily? Besides, such a decision requires both Qian Ning¡¯s and my consent. Qian Ning, do you agree?¡± Feng Yuwan turned to Feng Qian Ning, who had long wanted to annul her marriage to the worthless Long Tianyu. She had delayed this decision out of concern that after the annulment, Lan Qingshan and Bai Zhou¡ªthose old scoundrels¡ªwould seize the opportunity to marry Qian Ning into their families. But now, those scoundrels were dead, and Feng Yuwan had advanced to the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. No one in Ice and Snow City could threaten her anymore. It was time to rid herself of this useless son-in-law, out of sight and out of mind. ¡°Mother, I ...¡± Feng Qian Ning¡¯s beautiful face showed hesitation. She had once felt pity for Long Tianyu, which was why she had maintained their nominal marriage. After all, it was in name only, with no real substance, and it helped fend off many unwanted suitors. But now, Long Tianyu¡¯s recent behavior had deeply disappointed her. And then there was the Holy Son ... The image of Yang Chen¡¯s handsome and ethereal figure flashed in her mind. Feng Qian Ning couldn¡¯t help but glance at him on the platform, her eyes filled with a hint of infatuation. If she hadn¡¯t married Long Tianyu back then, perhaps the Holy Son would have chosen her. After all, they had once shared a pleasant conversation at a banquet. But now ... the Holy Son was betrothed to her mother. Sigh. Feng Qian Ning sighed, her tone resigned. ¡°I will leave everything to my mother¡¯s decision.¡± ¡°You, Qian Ning!¡± Long Tianyu panicked at her response. In the past, when his mother-in-law had suggested annulling their marriage, Qian Ning had always refused. Why was it different today? The dragon¡¯s roar carried a powerful, imposing aura. A massive Red Dragon materialized from Long Tianyu¡¯s body. This time, it wasn¡¯t just a phantom; it was nearly a solid Red Dragon. Feng Yuwan¡¯s true energy palm print was shattered by the sudden appearance of the dragon. The Red Dragon hovered above the hall, its overwhelming aura causing many Feng family cultivators to tremble in fear. ¡°A nearly solid Red Dragon!¡± someone exclaimed. ¡°Is that a true dragon? Who would have thought this worthless son-in-law, Long Tianyu, had such a hidden trump card! No wonder he dared to defy the family head!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s face was still covered in blood, his appearance pitiful, but a trace of arrogance appeared in his eyes. This was his ultimate trump card. After reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, he had recently communicated with the Dragon Blood Jade, awakening the true soul of the Red Dragon within it. However, the true soul did not serve him; it would only appear when he faced a life-threatening situation, preventing his death. Feng Yuwan¡¯s earlier strike could have killed him a hundred times over. Thus, the Red Dragon had appeared, shielding him from certain death. As the legacy treasure of the Red Dragon Clan, the Dragon Blood Jade was incredibly mysterious. Even with Feng Yuwan¡¯s cultivation at the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, killing him today would be a daunting task. ¡°Mother-in-law, it seems that today you won¡¯t be able to kill me!¡± Long Tianyu straightened up, speaking with calm defiance. ¡°Qian Ning and I have been married for over ten years. Why must you insist on annulling our marriage?¡± He looked around the hall, meeting the shocked gazes of everyone present. When he saw the look of surprise on Feng Qian Ning¡¯s face, he felt a surge of pride. Qian Ning must be utterly shocked now. After all, a Fourth stage Soul Transformation cultivator stood at the pinnacle of the Northern Spiritual Realm, yet now, that formidable force had been stopped by the true soul of the Red Dragon within him. Heh. What a pity. The true soul of the Red Dragon could only protect him; it couldn¡¯t be used to attack. Otherwise, even if he couldn¡¯t go on a killing spree today, he would at least start by killing Feng Yunhai to vent his anger. Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes glinted with malice as he glanced at Feng Yunhai, who couldn¡¯t help but take two steps back. The sight of the Red Dragon in the hall had truly terrified him. ¡°Hmph! Worthless!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes filled with disdain. A weakling like him was destined to be someone that couldn¡¯t compare to him. Chapter 133 Chapter 133 At this moment, Feng Yuwan¡¯s expression flickered as she looked at the red dragon that had suddenly appeared in the hall. She hadn¡¯t expected this worthless son-in-law, Long Tianyu, to have such a trump card. Even though she hadn¡¯t used her full strength in that earlier strike, it still contained fifty percent of her power. It was enough to kill a half-step Soul Transformation cultivator with a single blow, but it had been blocked. This red dragon, though not entirely real, was as close to solid as one could get. Its aura was so intimidating that even she felt a bit unsettled. The phoenix mark on her forehead sensed this aura and began to glow with an icy blue light. ¡°Mother-in-law, although your Feng family possesses the Ice Phoenix bloodline, it has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, and the bloodline has become very diluted! In the Northern Spiritual Domain, you may still reign supreme, but in the Central Continent, heh! The Central Continent is vast. In the Central Continent, even cultivators beyond the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm are numerous and hardly considered the strongest!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s tone brimmed with arrogance. Opportunities to boast in front of his cold and noble mother-in-law were rare, but these words made Feng Yuwan¡¯s jade-like fists clench tightly, her eyes growing colder. ¡°Long Tianyu, are you threatening me? Do you really believe I can¡¯t kill you?¡± Feng Yuwan felt her authority being challenged. As the City Lord of Ice and Snow City and a cultivator who had broken through to the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, her dignity was something she would not allow anyone to question. True energy surged from Feng Yuwan¡¯s body, filling the entire hall with an overwhelming chill. The Ice Phoenix bloodline within her was fully awakened. After refining the Holy Ice Lotus, her Ice Phoenix bloodline had undergone a profound transformation. Most of her blood had been converted into Ice Phoenix blood, and when fully activated, she could even transform into a physical phoenix. This was her intention now. She refused to believe that her Ice Phoenix bloodline was inferior to the red dragon standing before her. But just as she was about to transform into her phoenix form, a gentle hand rested on her shoulder. ¡°Wan¡¯er, there¡¯s no need for this,¡± Yang Chen whispered softly into her ear. His distinctive voice, coupled with the familiar way he addressed her, caused Feng Yuwan¡¯s icy, resolute body to suddenly soften. Yang Chen¡¯s presence brought a calming influence, and Feng Yuwan¡¯s anger began to subside. The overwhelming chill that filled the hall slowly dissipated, and the intense pressure from the Ice Phoenix bloodline receded. Her mind cleared, and she realized the extent of her reaction. ¡°Yang Chen ...¡± Feng Yuwan murmured, feeling the tension drain from her body. His words had a soothing effect, reminding her of the power she wielded and the control she needed to maintain. Long Tianyu, watching this unfold, felt a surge of frustration. His one chance to see Feng Yuwan unleash her full strength was slipping away. Yet, there was nothing he could do. Yang Chen¡¯s mere presence seemed to command respect, even from someone as powerful as Feng Yuwan. ¡°Mother-in-law, it seems your esteemed self is too easily swayed,¡± Long Tianyu sneered, trying to provoke her once more. But Feng Yuwan didn¡¯t rise to the bait. Instead, she took a deep breath and focused her gaze on him, her expression icy but calm. ¡°Long Tianyu, you have no idea what forces you¡¯re meddling with,¡± she said coldly. ¡°You may have survived today, but do not mistake this for leniency. Your time is running out.¡± With those words, Feng Yuwan turned away, her authority reasserted, while Yang Chen¡¯s hand lingered lightly on her shoulder, grounding her. Long Tianyu¡¯s arrogant facade faltered as he realized that his attempts to dominate the situation had failed. The presence of Yang Chen had not only defused the immediate conflict but had also left Long Tianyu feeling more vulnerable than before. Despite the true soul of the Red dragon, he was painfully aware that his position was tenuous. Yang Chen¡¯s quiet strength was undeniable, and his influence over Feng Yuwan was something Long Tianyu could neither understand nor counter. As the red dragon¡¯s form gradually faded from the hall, Long Tianyu stood there, his bravado ebbing away, leaving behind only the stark realization of how outmatched he truly was. As Yang Chen finished his words, a golden dragon shadow emerged behind him. An overwhelming dragon might suddenly filled the entire hall. The pressure from the Red Dragon True Soul just now had merely made people¡¯s hearts tremble. But at this moment, the vast dragon might emanating from Yang Chen made all the Feng family cultivators in the hall kneel directly on the ground. Yang Chen¡¯s current physique was no less than that of a true dragon, and even surpassed it. Although it was a human body, at this moment, it was like a pure-blooded true dragon. Even Long Tianyu knelt at this moment. No matter how unwilling he was in his heart. The True Dragon bloodline within him faced this deep, innate suppression, leaving only fear. His legs couldn¡¯t stop trembling. He found it hard to stand. ¡°Ah!¡± Long Tianyu roared lowly, his eyes bloodshot. To be forced to kneel under Yang Chen¡¯s pressure was an absolute humiliation to him. However, no matter how much he roared, he could not stand at all. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were golden, gazing at the Red Dragon True Soul hovering above the hall. ¡°Descend!¡± Just that simple word made the Red Dragon True Soul, which had been wantonly releasing dragon might, fall heavily to the ground. Its eyes, as large as a water jar, were filled with fear. Next, the dragon body turned into streaks of Red light and converged into Long Tianyu¡¯s chest. ¡°How is this possible!?¡± Long Tianyu knelt on the ground, his eyes full of disbelief. The Red Dragon True Soul had been nurtured by countless generations of their Red Dragon family for hundreds of thousands of years, using the life essence of countless sages, before it was born within the Dragon Blood Jade. But now, it was dispersed by a single word from Yang Chen? This? This is impossible! Before Long Tianyu could understand, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. The Dragon Blood Jade, which had been residing near his heart, seemed ready to break out of his body. This? Long Tianyu suddenly raised his head. He saw Yang Chen reaching his hand towards him. With a firm grasp, a burst of fresh blood splattered from his chest. Then, a dragon-shaped jade pendant emitting a Red glow flew out of his body. It flew directly towards Yang Chen. ¡°No! Give it back to me!¡± Long Tianyu let out a hoarse roar. The Dragon Blood Jade was his greatest reliance. It was also the ancestral treasure of their Red Dragon family. He couldn¡¯t lose it! But at this moment, he had no way to stop it. The dragon-shaped jade pendant was forcibly stripped from Long Tianyu¡¯s body by Yang Chen. It trembled violently in his hand, trying to escape. However, Yang Chen retracted the pressure that had filled the hall, focusing it all on the dragon-shaped jade pendant. Gradually, the jade pendant calmed down. ¡°Yu¡¯er, you have repeatedly injured others, and even unleashed that Red dragon, relying on this dragon-shaped jade pendant! There is a dragon soul within this object that you cannot control! Your father will safeguard it for now. Once you reach the Nascent Soul Realm, I will return it to you!¡± Yang Chen spoke indifferently, putting the dragon-shaped jade pendant away. ¡°Yang Chen, you bastard! I swear I will tear you to pieces!¡± Long Tianyu roared, his eyes almost bleeding. That was the ancestral treasure that their Red Dragon family had passed down for hundreds of thousands of years! Safeguard it for him? This bastard was blatantly robbing it! Chapter 134 Chapter 134 [Ding! The host has forcibly seized the Dragon Blood Jade from Long Tianyu, causing his mental state to collapse and suffer significant losses. 2,000 points of Providence Luck has been plundered from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 2,000 VPs!] [Ding! Friendly reminder: Long Tianyu now has 5,000 points remaining!] ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Only 5,000 points left?¡± It seems that after continuously exploiting Yu¡¯er, his Providence Luck points are finally running low. But that¡¯s not a problem. Seeing Yu¡¯er in such agony, it¡¯s actually good that his Providence Luck are nearly drained. Once they¡¯re gone, he can finally die. At that point, it would be a relief. ¡°Haha.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, the Dragon Blood Jade is the heirloom treasure of my Red Dragon Clan! I don¡¯t need you to hold onto it for me! Give it back, right now¡ª¡± Long Tianyu roared. But before he could finish, a large foot stomped down on his face. At this moment, Feng Yunhai finally understood. The intimidating aura that Long Tianyu had been emitting was entirely due to that dragon-shaped jade pendant. Now that His Highness the Holy Son had taken it, Long Tianyu had reverted to being a mere Foundation Establishment weakling. Earlier, Long Tianyu¡¯s mere glance had frightened Feng Yunhai, leaving a significant psychological scar. Only by thoroughly humiliating Long Tianyu could he remove that lingering fear. ¡°Ah! Feng Yunhai, I¡¯ll kill you! You bastard!¡± Long Tianyu screamed hoarsely as Feng Yunhai stomped on him again, his voice shrill and filled with rage. But no matter how much he raged, Feng Yunhai¡¯s foot pressed down on him like a small mountain, making it impossible for him to move even an inch. Without the Dragon Blood Jade, Long Tianyu was truly just an early Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even with the blood of a true dragon, his low cultivation stage rendered him no different from an ant in front of Feng Yunhai, who was at the mid-Golden Core Realm. ¡°Still dare to curse me! Today, I¡¯ll teach you a good lesson! You¡¯re nothing but a live-in son-in-law, yet you dare to be arrogant like a dog!¡± Bang! Bang! Feng Yunhai stomped down heavily a few more times. Blood poured from Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes and nostrils, leaving him in a pitiful state. The members of the Feng family nearby all sneered at the sight. Long Tianyu¡¯s arrogant demeanor from earlier was still fresh in their memories. ¡°Yes, Master, you can rest assured!¡± Yan Jiu bowed deeply before once again transforming into a shadow and disappearing into the room. Yang Chen had already plundered 25,000 Providence Luck from Long Tianyu. Including the points he had accumulated earlier, he now had over 40,000 VPs. His divine soul sank into his mind, where the nine-colored Poria was radiating a brilliant light, filling the entire soul palace. Even the power of his divine soul now carried the nine different energy attributes from the nine-colored Poria. This was an absolute qualitative change. Once he condensed his Nascent Soul, it would certainly be extraordinary. Seven days passed. Yang Chen spent 5,000 villain points and successfully condensed his Nascent Soul. In his soul palace, a glowing shadow identical to Yang Chen appeared. However, unlike Yang Chen, this Nascent Soul was surrounded by nine-colored lightning. It looked mysterious and extraordinary. Boom! At that moment, thunder suddenly roared in the sky. Yang Chen was not surprised. Breaking through to the Soul Transformation Realm required passing the lightning tribulation. If his Nascent Soul could withstand the baptism of the lightning tribulation, he would officially step into the Soul Transformation Realm. If it couldn¡¯t, then the Nascent Soul would be destroyed, leading to his death and the end of his cultivation path. At this time, dark clouds gathered over the Ice and Snow City. Golden lightning dragons darted through the black clouds, creating a terrifying scene, as if they could destroy the heavens and the earth. In the City Lord¡¯s Hall. ¡°Mother, what¡¯s happening? Is someone about to undergo a lightning tribulation?¡± Feng Qian Ning asked, standing beside Feng Yuwan. Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes were fixed on the direction of Yang Chen¡¯s residence, her expression full of seriousness and concern. ¡°This lightning tribulation is golden! It¡¯s far stronger than the one I faced when I broke through to the Soul Transformation Realm! Brother Chen ... he¡¯ll be fine, right?¡± Chapter 135 Chapter 135 Feng Yuwan was deep in thought. She was so worried about Yang Chen that she completely ignored her daughter beside her. ¡°Chen, Brother Chen?¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s way of addressing the Holy Son, Feng Qian Ning¡¯s beautiful eyes froze. She knew very well what kind of personality her mother had. She had always thought that her mother agreed to the marriage alliance with the Holy Son mainly out of consideration for the family. But now ... her mother was calling the Holy Son ¡°Brother Chen.¡± For her cold and stubborn mother to use such an intimate form of address, it couldn¡¯t possibly be just a marriage of convenience. It seemed that during their time in the secret realm, the relationship between her mother and the Holy Son had made significant progress. Feng Qian Ning couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed in her heart. She looked at the distant thunderclouds. Her heart was also full of worry. The tribulation lightning was so powerful that even just a glance made her heart palpitate. She could only hope that the heavens would bless the Holy Son and let him pass through safely. At this moment, the golden thunder in the sky continued to gather, like a sea of lightning. Boom! The sea of lightning tilted. A golden bolt of lightning struck downwards. Dazzling golden light split the sky. The palace where Yang Chen was located was instantly engulfed by the lightning. The golden thunder struck heavily on his body and his nine-colored primordial spirit, as if it wanted to annihilate them. However, despite the might of the lightning, it did not cause any substantial harm to him. The charred marks on his physical body instantly faded, and a dragon¡¯s roar echoed from within, completely unafraid of the thunder. The primordial spirit emitted nine-colored lightning, actually refining and absorbing the surrounding golden thunder. After refining, the shadow of the primordial spirit became slightly more solid. This miraculous scene also made Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widen. That his physical body was unafraid of thunder was not surprising. After all, he had fused with the ancient dragon¡¯s spine. His physical body was already no weaker than a true dragon¡¯s. But that his primordial spirit possessed such a heaven-defying ability¡ªto directly absorb tribulation lightning¡ªwas beyond his expectations. It seemed that the heavens sensed Yang Chen¡¯s unharmed state. Another, even thicker bolt of lightning struck down from the sky. Boom! ¡°Come on!¡± With his physical body breaking through to the Soul Transformation Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s confidence soared. Even with the enhancement of the tribulation, he felt no fear. He would take advantage of the descending lightning to temper his physical body. For a body cultivator, nothing was more suitable for refining the physical body than tribulation lightning. Boom! Boom! Golden lightning once again engulfed him. Bolts of lightning struck his body, tearing his flesh apart, but then it immediately healed. As a body cultivator, with the ancient dragon¡¯s spine, Yang Chen not only possessed immense physical strength but also astonishing recovery abilities. With each healing, Yang Chen¡¯s aura would rise a notch. The ancient dragon¡¯s spine within him had completely fused with his body. Under the hammering of the tribulation lightning, Yang Chen¡¯s blood surged, accelerating the refinement through the dragon¡¯s spine. The golden light in his blood grew thicker. Every drop of golden dragon blood was accompanied by a dragon¡¯s roar. The lightning continued for half an hour. Gradually, it dissipated. The sky returned to clear, boundless blue. Everything seemed as if nothing had happened. ¡°Phew, he made it through!¡± Feng Yuwan let out a sigh of relief. As the tribulation lightning dispersed, she could feel the immense aura emanating from Yang Chen. That little rascal, even before reaching the Soul Transformation Realm, had strength that was not inferior to hers. Now that both his physical body and primordial spirit had entered the Soul Transformation Realm, his combat power would surely increase significantly. However, she was only happy about this. After all, he was her man. The stronger, the better. But not too strong ... After all, that little rascal was a body cultivator. When they were by the lake, she almost couldn¡¯t hold on. She felt like her body was about to fall apart. Now that the little rascal¡¯s physical body had reached the Soul Transformation Realm ... In the future? Feng Yuwan¡¯s mind once again flashed back to the scene by the lake. Even though she had pleaded bitterly, it was to no avail. As a dignified Soul Transformation cultivator who had cultivated for a thousand years, she had never been so humiliated and submissive before. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a little scared. Her cheeks also flushed with a hint of red. If that little rascal did it again, she really didn¡¯t know how she could endure it. ¡°Mother, what¡¯s wrong? Why did your face suddenly turn red?¡± Feng Qian Ning noticed the unusual expression on Feng Yuwan¡¯s face and asked, puzzled. Chapter 136 Chapter 136 Hearing this, Feng Yuwan¡¯s delicate body trembled, feeling a bit flustered. Just now, her soul was only focused on sensing that little rascal¡¯s aura, completely forgetting that her daughter was beside her. Feng Yuwan couldn¡¯t help but touch her cheeks. Indeed, they were very warm, and probably very red. This embarrassing scene had been witnessed by her daughter. ¡°N-no, it¡¯s nothing! I just suddenly thought of something!¡± Feng Yuwan hurriedly explained. But suddenly, she covered her mouth with her jade hand. ¡°Ugh!¡± Feng Yuwan suddenly felt a wave of nausea and couldn¡¯t help but want to vomit. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me?¡± Feng Yuwan was confused. She had already reached the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. How could she suddenly feel nauseous? ¡°Mother, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Beside her, Feng Qian Ning hurriedly asked, full of concern. ¡°I-I don¡¯t know! I just suddenly felt nauseous and wanted to vomit!¡± ¡°Nauseous and urge to vomit?¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s words, Feng Qian Ning¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly widened. A woman suddenly feeling nauseous and urge to vomit, showing such symptoms¡ªcould it be? ¡°Mother, you¡ªyou¡¯re not ... pregnant, are you?¡± *** ¡°What ... what? Pregnant?¡± Hearing the word ¡°pregnant,¡± Feng Yuwan was immediately stunned. In her mind, the wild scenes with Yang Chen by the lakeside replayed once more. Combining those memories with her current symptoms: Nausea, and an urge to vomit. As a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, it was impossible for her body to experience illnesses like a mortal¡¯s. The only explanation seemed to be pregnancy. ¡°Pregnant? Having a child?¡± Feng Yuwan murmured softly. Then she quickly examined her own body internally. She had been busy dealing with family matters and the affairs of the Ice and Snow City during this period, leaving little time for cultivation. Her soul sank into her body, focusing on the area around her lower abdomen. Feng Yuwan was suddenly taken aback. Because, within her lower abdomen, there was a faint life force. Although it was very weak, it was undeniably real. She really was pregnant. ¡°Mother, what is it?¡± Seeing Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes open, Feng Qian Ning asked anxiously. ¡°Mm ...¡± Xu Qingxuan¡¯s small face instantly turned bright red. Her body was burning hot. Yang Chen sealed the vast dragon qi within her ... Only then did she start to feel better. However, she still didn¡¯t let go of his waist, holding on tightly to Yang Chen. Until a cough was heard. ¡°Am I interrupting something at the wrong time?¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen turned his head. Feng Yuwan had appeared at some point. He had been so focused on transferring the dragon qi to Xu Qingxuan that he hadn¡¯t noticed her presence. Moreover, judging by her tone, it seemed like she was quite jealous. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have made a point of speaking up. At this moment, Xu Qingxuan also let go of Yang Chen. Her small face flushed. Her beautiful eyes still carried a lingering sense of pleasure. Then she bowed to Feng Yuwan and said, ¡°Qingxuan greets the City Lord!¡± Feng Yuwan didn¡¯t respond, only looking at her with a calm gaze. Xu Qingxuan¡¯s lips twitched slightly, understanding the implication. This was a signal for her to leave. She felt very indignant. When she first met the Holy Son, this Feng elder was nowhere to be found! And now, she was being told to leave. But, considering that Feng Yuwan was a fourth-stage Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, Xu Qingxuan didn¡¯t dare provoke her. Xu Qingxuan reluctantly put away the ten jars of Profound Ice Spirit Water and stepped aside, full of unwillingness. ¡°Hmph!¡± Feng Yuwan let out a soft snort. Her beautiful eyes turned to Yang Chen as she slowly approached him. ¡°You and your maidservant seem to have a very unusual relationship! Hugging and giving her Profound Ice Spirit Water! And not just one jar, but ten!¡± ¡°She¡¯s my personal maidservant, and the Dragon-Phoenix Dual Cultivation technique we practice was given to me by her!¡± Yang Chen said indifferently, his lips gradually curving into a playful smile. Then, he suddenly pulled Feng Yuwan¡¯s graceful and voluptuous body into his arms. ¡°Ah!¡± Feng Yuwan let out a soft cry. Her body struggled, trying to break free from Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. But Yang Chen leaned close to her ear and said playfully, ¡°Wan¡¯er, was that tone just now ... were you jealous?¡± Chapter 137 - VIP5 Chapter 137 ¡°Nonsense! Who ... who would be jealous of you, you little rascal!?¡± When Yang Chen exposed her feelings, a blush immediately rose on Feng Yuwan¡¯s fair and delicate face. When she saw Yang Chen and Xu Qingxuan embracing earlier, she had instinctively felt a wave of discomfort in her heart. Although she had cultivated for a thousand years, this was the first time she had encountered such a situation. Seeing her man holding another woman in his arms, that kind of feeling made her unconsciously start to speak with a hint of jealousy. Now that Yang Chen had directly pointed it out, she felt incredibly embarrassed. Unable to help herself, she gave Yang Chen a couple of light punches on the shoulder. ¡°Hehe!¡± Seeing her act like a shy young girl, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly. Making a Soul Transformation cultivator who has trained for a thousand years feel jealous is something to be proud of. Moreover, when Feng Yuwan, this graceful and voluptuous beauty, got jealous, it added a unique charm. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but hold her tighter. Feeling the warmth and intense yang energy radiating from Yang Chen¡¯s body, Feng Yuwan¡¯s body stopped resisting and softened entirely. ¡°Earlier, you said that the Dragon-Phoenix technique was given to you by that girl. Does that mean you two have cultivated together?¡± Feng Yuwan, recalling Yang Chen¡¯s earlier words, couldn¡¯t help but feel another pang of jealousy. ¡°No!¡± Yang Chen shook his head immediately. ¡°That girl is too immature. I have no real interest in her! Besides, don¡¯t you already know my taste? I only like women like you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re so annoying, you little rascal!¡± Feng Yuwan gave Yang Chen a sideways glance. Two hours later. In the City Lord¡¯s palace. Feng Yuwan¡¯s fair forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. Her slender fingers traced circles on Yang Chen¡¯s chest. Her red lips parted, releasing warm breaths. ¡°Brother Chen! I have something to tell you!¡± Feng Qian Ning abruptly opened her eyes. She looked toward the door, her gaze instantly turning icy. ¡°Long Tianyu, are you out of your mind? The last time you barged into my room, I let it go without arguing! And now you do it again!¡± Feng Qian Ning¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with annoyance. Her true energy surged around her. She finally understood why so many people in the family constantly wanted to cause trouble for Long Tianyu. Now, even she wanted to teach this guy a lesson! ¡°Qian Ning, I have something to ask you!¡± Long Tianyu said in a deep voice. ¡°What is it? Hurry up and say it!¡± Feng Qian Ning responded impatiently, while also considering what excuse she could use to finally get rid of this pest, Long Tianyu. During this time, she had suggested that Long Tianyu move out. But Long Tianyu had stubbornly refused to leave, giving various excuses. He said they were husband and wife, and that if he moved out, the members of the Feng family would certainly make trouble for him. Feng Qian Ning had softened her heart and didn¡¯t insist. Now, with him barging in like this again, she was thoroughly annoyed. By the end of the day, Long Tianyu would definitely have to move out of her palace. ¡°Qian Ning, I want to ask you, is it true that Mother-in-law is pregnant?¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes were fixed on Feng Qian Ning, burning with intensity. During this time, he had heard several rumors about Feng Yuwan being pregnant. At first, he didn¡¯t take them seriously, assuming they were just gossip. After all, his mother-in-law was a woman who held herself in extremely high regard, proud and aloof, a true ice-cold beauty. It was already surprising enough that she had agreed to a marriage alliance with that bastard Yang Chen. How could she possibly be pregnant with his child? But today, he had personally overheard a Feng family elder say that Feng Yuwan was indeed pregnant with that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s child. If it were just rumors among the disciples, it might have been dismissed as hearsay. But the elders wouldn¡¯t speak without reason. He was instantly furious. Feng Yuwan, his proud and unattainable mother-in-law, had always been his dream. Hearing Long Tianyu¡¯s question, Feng Qian Ning¡¯s expression first darkened. Then she coldly replied: ¡°So what if it¡¯s true? Mother and the Holy Son have already married, becoming Dao companions! Pregnancy is only natural! You should worry more about your own affairs!¡± ¡°What? It¡¯s true?¡± Hearing Feng Qian Ning¡¯s confirmation, Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes instantly turned ferocious. His forehead bulged with veins, and a wave of anger surged within him, ready to explode. He had endured all sorts of humiliation in the Feng family as a son-in-law, all for the day when he could conquer that proud woman, Feng Yuwan. But now, she had been taken by Yang Chen. And she was even pregnant with his child. No wonder, when she had emerged from the forbidden grounds, he had felt she was even more captivating at first sight. It turned out that bastard Yang Chen had awakened her charms. Damn it! Chapter 138 Chapter 138 Long Tianyu felt as if his entire being had been drenched in a metaphorical shade of betrayal, his hair seemingly turning a vibrant green* in his mind. Feng Yuwan was his obsession, his forbidden treasure. But now, she was pregnant with that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s child. [*referring to a green hat which is a metaphor for being cuckolded.] Damn it. Yang Chen, you son of a¡ª I swear, I¡¯m going to kill you! I¡¯ll tear you to pieces!No?v(el)B\\jnn Feng Yuwan, you wretched woman. You always looked down on me, always ready to punish or kill me. You publicly humiliated me more than once. And now, you¡¯ve been played by Yang Chen and are carrying his child. Wretch! Wretched woman! I¡¯ll kill you both, you despicable pair! Long Tianyu raged internally, consumed by hatred and madness. Meanwhile, as Yang Chen was enjoying Feng Yuwan¡¯s attentive massage, the system¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in his mind: [Ding! Long Tianyu has learned of Feng Yuwan¡¯s pregnancy, causing a mental breakdown. You have plundered 1,500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu. The host has gained 1,500 VPs!] Hmm? Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback. So, Yu¡¯er found out about Feng Yuwan¡¯s pregnancy and had a mental breakdown? And I gained 1,500 destiny points from it? Haha. This really is an unexpected joy. Yu¡¯er, oh Yu¡¯er. Knowing your mother-in-law is pregnant ... And it¡¯s your father¡¯s child ... You must be really thrilled right now. Hehe. ¡°Brother Chen, what¡¯s going on? Why are you suddenly smiling so ... strangely?¡± Feng Yuwan asked, noticing Yang Chen¡¯s odd smile. Yang Chen got up from her lap. ¡°Nothing! By the way, Wan¡¯er, it seems like a lot of people know about your pregnancy now!¡± ¡°Chen¡¯er, I¡¯m on my way to the Ice and Snow City and should arrive soon! The Fourth Elder discovered something unusual in the Falling Snow Mountain Range, and I need to handle it!¡± After speaking, the ethereal figure dissipated. Yang Chen was a bit surprised. The Fourth Elder discovered something unusual in the Falling Snow Mountain Range? So, Master is coming to the Ice and Snow City? At this moment, Feng Yuwan was somewhat panicked. ¡°Brother Chen, what should we do now? Your master is coming!¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine! She¡¯s coming, so what? It¡¯s not like she¡¯s going to eat you!¡± ¡°Zhan Lingshuang is a moody demoness! You don¡¯t know how terrifying your master can be! If she finds out about our relationship, she really might eat me alive!¡± Feng Yuwan couldn¡¯t help but recall her experiences training with Zhan Lingshuang in her earlier years. That woman was a merciless killer. With just one sword, she had wiped out countless sects. Wherever she went, corpses were strewn about. Her infamous reputation was built on rivers of blood. Although Feng Yuwan had reached the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, Zhan Lingshuang had already broken through to the Void Refinement Realm. The gap between them was enormous. If Zhan Lingshuang believed that Feng Yuwan was taking advantage of her disciple, she might take action. And Feng Yuwan knew she wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Wan¡¯er, it won¡¯t happen! Come on, if you¡¯re really scared, why don¡¯t you try me first!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s playful expression, Feng Yuwan immediately understood his meaning, her face flushing red. ¡°You¡¯re terrible! Such a bad man!¡± She playfully scolded him. But then, she lowered her head shyly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp as she did so. Chapter 139 Chapter 139 In the grand hall, after the stormy events, peace gradually returned. Yang Chen looked at the now-sleeping Feng Yuwan, feeling deeply satisfied. He knelt down and gently wiped the residue from the corner of her mouth. For the dignified City Lord of the Ice and Snow City and a fourth-stage Soul Transformation cultivator to do such things for him ... Haha. Any man would feel immensely proud. Yang Chen left Feng Yuwan¡¯s sleeping quarters and went to his own cultivation palace. He took out a dragon-shaped jade pendant. It was the very same Dragon Blood Jade that belonged to Long Tianyu. At this moment, the Dragon Blood Jade was emitting crimson light and a series of dragon roars resonated from within. Yang Chen lifted the seal. Instantly, a Red Dragon materialized once again. However, compared to the last time, the dragon¡¯s size had reduced significantly, and its aura had weakened. Its enormous pupils stared at Yang Chen, carrying a trace of fear, but there was also a spark of intelligence in its eyes. Yang Chen immediately understood that this so-called Red Dragon True Soul, as Yu¡¯er called it, was not merely a dead entity; it possessed its own consciousness. ¡°I won¡¯t harm you! Perhaps we can have a conversation!¡± Yang Chen said with a smile, trying to project his goodwill. The Red Dragon soul before him was clearly very afraid of him, but that fear was more due to the bloodline suppression. Dragons were a race that valued bloodlines greatly. The dragon¡¯s might from the Ancient Dragon Spine in Yang Chen¡¯s body was an unimaginable deterrent to the Red Dragon soul. However, this did not mean that the Red Dragon soul was weaker than him. On the contrary, even though Yang Chen¡¯s strength had recently reached the Soul Transformation Realm, and had qualitatively improved, he could still sense a power within the Red Dragon soul that was more vast than his own. ¡°You ... you really won¡¯t hurt me?¡± Suddenly, the Red Dragon soul spoke in human language. The voice was childish but clear. Yang Chen was stunned. Moments later, Yang Chen withdrew his hand. ¡°Master! All you need to do is drop some essence blood on my forehead, and I can absorb it and begin creating my physical body! Please!¡± The Red Dragon soul said excitedly. ¡°Alright.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate. He drew five drops of golden blood from his heart. The golden light from the blood glowed brightly, emanating a powerful dragon might. Each drop of golden blood contained immense power. The five drops of golden blood fell onto the Red Dragon soul¡¯s forehead. Instantly, the golden blood was absorbed into her. The crimson glow on the Red Dragon soul¡¯s body began to fade rapidly, gradually disappearing. In its place were golden veins that ran through her entire dragon body. ¡°Master, five drops of essence blood are not enough! Please, give me more!¡± The Red Dragon soul pleaded; her voice full of strong desire. Yang Chen could tell these five drops of essence blood were only enough to outline her meridians. It was still far from forming a physical body. He drew out another five drops of essence blood. After the Red Dragon soul absorbed them, blood and flesh began to form on her body. However, only one-third of the flesh appeared. ¡°Master! It¡¯s still not enough! Please, give me more!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Yang Chen cursed inwardly. He was beginning to regret it. This creature was clearly a bottomless pit. Five drops of essence blood were only enough to form one-third of the flesh. And there were still the bones to consider. How much more would it take? Sigh. Forget it. Having come this far ... Yang Chen sighed and reluctantly continued to draw more essence blood. Finally, after forty more drops of essence blood, the Red Dragon soul completed the creation of her physical body. The meridians, flesh, and bones were all formed. Her entire body emitted a crimson-gold glow. ¡°Roar!¡± A long dragon roar echoed. The dragon might she emitted was extremely powerful, causing the grand hall to tremble as if it would collapse. Even the protective barrier Yang Chen had set up was shattered by the purple-gold light. With a physical body, the Red Dragon soul¡¯s aura became significantly stronger. Chapter 140 Chapter 140 Yang Chen was a bit startled. Her aura now was likely at the Ninth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, possibly even at the peak. Although his face was pale after giving up fifty drops of essence blood, it was worth it. After all, he now had an incredibly powerful ally. The crimson-gold glow gradually retracted and dissipated. Revealing a tall girl standing before Yang Chen. She had a pair of small dragon horns on her forehead. Her eyes were crimson-gold. Her skin was as white as snow, emitting a jade-like sheen. Her long hair cascaded down her back, her slender waist barely graspable. Below were her long, elegant legs. Yang Chen stared, dumbfounded. Until the girl softly spoke: ¡°Master, humans usually wear clothes. Could you please give me something to wear?¡± *** ¡°Ah! Oh, right!¡± Yang Chen snapped back to reality and quickly took out a piece of clothing, tossing it to the girl. ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± In just an instant, the girl had dressed herself. The yellow long dress she wore perfectly complemented her tall figure and the faint golden glow of her long hair, giving her an air of pride and nobility. She looked like a princess of the dragon clan. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Name?¡± The girl¡¯s crimson-gold eyes showed a moment of contemplation before she replied, ¡°Ever since I gained consciousness, no one has ever named me. However, there are two words that often appear in my memory: Linglong.¡± ¡°Linglong?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, then said, ¡°Let these two characters be your name then. From now on, you will be called Linglong.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you for giving me a name, Master!¡± Linglong¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed with joy. She then walked to the side and began to examine her new body. Sometimes she would pull at her collar, feeling around inside, and other times she would lift her skirt to peek underneath. She was clearly very curious about the human body. Although she had gained consciousness over hundreds of thousands of years, her mentality now was like that of a young girl. ¡°Dragon Blood Jade, Linglong,¡± Yang Chen murmured. ¡°Haha!¡± Yang Chen laughed. A half-step Void Refinement? If he¡¯s coming, then he won¡¯t be leaving. If Yu¡¯er sees his father die here, Hehe. He will surely be heartbroken. Then, the remaining few thousand points will be easy to plunder. And it will also bring an end to Yu¡¯er¡¯s humiliating life. The next day, a tall, graceful figure dressed in a Daoist robe appeared in the sky above the Ice and Snow City. As the breeze blew, the loose Daoist robe clung to her delicate body, outlining a graceful and curvaceous figure. ¡°Hmph, that rebellious disciple Chen¡¯er dared to make decisions on his own and marry Feng Yuwan! He really doesn¡¯t respect me as his master! I raised him with my own hands, and yet that boy has no sense of reverence for me! This time, I must teach him a lesson and show him how to respect his master properly! And how could that rebellious disciple be so foolish as to marry Feng Yuwan? That old woman has been cultivating for over a thousand years! She¡¯s my friend, but does she not realize how old she is?¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s exquisite face was full of dissatisfaction. The news of the Xuantian Sect¡¯s Holy Son marrying Feng Yuwan, the City Lord of the Ice and Snow City, had already spread across most of the Northern Spiritual Realm. While the elders of the sect might have felt proud hearing the news, Zhan Lingshuang, as his master, was anything but pleased. The tender seedling she had nurtured had been claimed by that old woman, Feng Yuwan. How infuriating. ¡°First, I¡¯ll find that rebellious disciple Chen¡¯er and teach him a lesson!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes scanned the Ice and Snow City, quickly locking onto Yang Chen¡¯s location. Then, her figure flashed and she flew directly towards it. She arrived at a grand hall. Though it was protected by a barrier, with her cultivation, she effortlessly entered without a sound. She walked up to a room. Just as she was about to push the door open, she suddenly heard Yang Chen¡¯s voice: ¡°Wan¡¯er, don¡¯t worry, my master can¡¯t eat you! Even if she really wanted to eat you, aren¡¯t you already eating me right now?¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± Hearing the conversation from inside the room, Zhan Lingshuang was completely baffled. ¡°Wan¡¯er? Eat you? Eat me? What¡¯s going on here?¡± Chen¡¯er, that rebellious disciple, is he even speaking properly? Where did he pick up such weird habits? Zhan Lingshuang didn¡¯t understand. She directly kicked the door open. Chapter 141 Chapter 141 Bang! The door was violently kicked open. Zhan Lingshuang stood frozen at the sight before her. Feng Yuwan, that old woman, was kneeling in front of Chen¡¯er. And Chen¡¯er ... was no longer the little boy with a teapot spout mouth she remembered. ¡°Ah!¡± A startled cry escaped Feng Yuwan¡¯s lips as she regained her senses, seeing Zhan Lingshuang suddenly appear at the door. A deep crimson blush instantly spread across her fair face. At that moment, she wished she could dig a hole and crawl into it. To be caught by Zhan Lingshuang in such an embarrassing situation¡ªshe felt as though she could die of shame. Unable to bear it any longer, she quickly flashed out of the room, fleeing in embarrassment. ¡°Master! Why didn¡¯t you knock before coming in?¡± Yang Chen also felt a sense of helplessness. When did his master develop such a habit? Zhan Lingshuang finally snapped out of her daze. A blush and anger surged onto her usually cold face. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you¡¯re simply outrageous! How could you ... do such a thing?¡± Zhan Lingshuang struggled to find the right words.No?v(el)B\\jnn In her thousand years of cultivation, she had never witnessed such a shameless scene. Ugh, this sullied my eyes. Zhan Lingshuang immediately turned around and walked out of the room. Moments later, Yang Chen stepped out of the room. He scanned the grand hall but didn¡¯t see any sign of Feng Yuwan. That woman was probably too embarrassed to stay around and had gone off somewhere to hide. Looking at his master¡¯s tall and graceful back, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of helplessness. Master, oh master. Couldn¡¯t you have come just a bit later? Zhan Lingshuang turned around, glaring at Yang Chen with disapproval. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you really don¡¯t show your master any respect! Have you forgotten who raised you?¡± ¡°Of course not, Master!¡± Yang Chen immediately responded. ¡°If you know that, then you should understand that some things must be done with your master¡¯s permission! I sent you to the Ice and Snow City to help Feng Yuwan become the City Lord, not to marry her! And to do ... that! Truly shameless!¡± Zhan Lingshuang became more and more agitated as she spoke, her chest heaving with emotion. She raised her hand, wanting to discipline Yang Chen as she did when he was a child by smacking him on the backside. But the memory of what she had just seen made her stop. ¡°But if a dragon soul is born within the Dragon Blood Jade, it¡¯s not just any dragon blood¡ªit¡¯s the result of a True Dragon¡¯s death! The dragon¡¯s body and blood form the Dragon Blood Jade, and the remnant dragon soul enters the jade, where it¡¯s nurtured over time, eventually giving birth to a complete dragon soul! You could say this is a method for dragons to extend their lives, essentially living a second life! But no matter what, this newly born dragon soul, as long as it doesn¡¯t perish, will one day awaken the memories of its previous life!¡± ¡°Awaken the memories of its previous life?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. He couldn¡¯t help but look at Linglong. The name Linglong had frequently appeared in her memory, likely a remnant of her past life¡¯s consciousness. Zhan Lingshuang continued: ¡°For a dragon¡¯s blood to create Dragon Blood Jade and for a remnant dragon soul to live a second life, the dragon must have been a True Dragon with cultivation far surpassing even mine! Chen¡¯er, you¡¯ve made her call you ¡®Master.¡¯ If you can always suppress her, or if her memories never fully recover, then all is well! But if she ever fully awakens her past life¡¯s memories, what do you think she¡¯ll do? If that happens, you¡¯ll be in serious danger!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart sank. The dragon race, being the undisputed rulers of the demon race, were known for their pride. If Linglong really was a True Dragon with heaven-defying cultivation in her past life, and if she regained those memories, she could very well turn against him. Even now, Yang Chen found it difficult to fully grasp Linglong¡¯s thoughts. Since she had formed her physical body, her consciousness and wisdom had significantly improved. At that moment, the grand hall suddenly shook violently. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Yang Chen was startled and immediately stepped out of the hall. Many elders and disciples of the Feng family were also in shock. The tremor had not only affected Yang Chen¡¯s palace. The entire City Lord¡¯s mansion, even the Ice and Snow City, had experienced a violent tremor. Moreover, a white cold light had appeared in the northern part of the City Lord¡¯s mansion, floating in the sky. ¡°It seems the Profound Cold Flame has emerged!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said suddenly. ¡°Profound Deep Cold Flame?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled and quickly looked at her. ¡°Chen¡¯er, the Fourth Elder discovered the Profound Deep Cold Flame deep within the Falling Snow Mountain Range! I came here this time because of it!¡± Zhan Lingshuang explained. ¡°I see!¡± Yang Chen suddenly understood. The Profound Deep Cold Flame was ranked forty-first on the list of heavenly flames, even stronger than his Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. Moreover, the Profound Deep Cold Flame was a very unique type of flame. Unlike ordinary heavenly flames, which represent the ultimate heat in the world, the Profound Deep Cold Flame was a flame that exuded bone-chilling cold. Extreme cold and scorching heat coexisted within it. This unique property was why it ranked higher than the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. ¡°Another heavenly flame has appeared!¡± Yang Chen murmured. His mind involuntarily recalled a seductive figure. Yan Hou*. [*Flame Empress/Empress Yan] Since they parted ways last time, he had lost track of her. He wondered if she had left the Northern Spiritual Realm. Although Yan Hou no longer had any value to him, she was still a woman he had once opposed. The memories of their encounter in the cave remained vivid, hard to forget. Chapter 142 Chapter 142 ¡°Chen¡¯er! There¡¯s no time to waste, you and I will go together! You possess the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, perhaps your chances of subduing the Profound Deep Cold Flame will be greater!¡± Zhan Lingshuang spoke at this moment. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Yang Chen nodded in agreement. With the emergence of the Primordial Fire, it was natural for him to take a trip. The Falling Snow Mountain Range was located in the extreme northern region of the Northern Spiritual Realm, where it snowed all year round. In the depths of the mountain range, there was an entire world of ice and snow. The white cold light in the sky attracted many cultivators to come here. However, when they arrived, many cultivators dared not proceed further. For the cultivators of the Ice and Snow City, the depths of the mountain range were a very dangerous area. There were many ice-attribute demonic beasts in the Falling Snow Mountain Range. It was rumored that deep within the mountain range, there was a powerful demon at the Soul Transformation Realm. Once, a city lord of the Ice and Snow City ventured alone into the depths of the Falling Snow Mountain Range with his Soul Transformation Realm cultivation, and he never returned. Even so, some cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm and above entered the depths of the mountain range. After all, when natural treasures emerge, not everyone can maintain a calm mind. Yang Chen followed Zhan Lingshuang to a volcanic crater. The white cold light in the sky was emanating from here. The entire volcano was covered in snow and ice. However, at this moment, magma was spewing from the volcanic crater. Seeing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the wonders of nature. Extreme cold and magma converging here indeed made for the perfect birthplace of the Profound Deep Cold Flame. ¡°Sect Head!¡± At this moment, a graceful white figure flew over from the side, landing in front of Zhan Lingshuang, bowing respectfully. Yang Chen looked over at the person. Dressed in a white dress, she had a graceful figure and an icy demeanor on her face. This was his first time seeing this Fourth Elder. ¡°Holy Son!¡± A cold voice sounded again. Now that the ancient divine dragon¡¯s blood in his body had become stronger, this divine ability had been activated. Thus, Yang Chen named this ability Golden Eyes of the Divine Dragon. The golden light pierced through the thick earth, revealing the magma veins below. Like rivers flowing beneath the surface, they stretched beneath the snowy mountains, forming an underground kingdom of magma. After scanning for a moment, Yang Chen finally found a white light at the confluence of two magma rivers. ¡°I¡¯ve found it!¡± Yang Chen said excitedly, looking up. In his excitement, he forgot to retract the golden light from his eyes. The golden light shot directly onto his master¡¯s body. Suddenly, the pristine figure, like white jade, appeared before Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. But in just a moment, the vision disappeared. Then, Yang Chen felt a sharp pain in his arm. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you¡¯ve gone too far! Where were you looking just now? I am your master; you can¡¯t behave without respect!¡± As a cultivator at the Void Refinement Realm, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s intuition was extremely sharp. When Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on her, she immediately sensed a feeling of being spied upon. In a flash, she appeared beside Yang Chen and pinched his arm hard. This rebellious disciple had truly gone too far, even daring to peek at her. It seemed she must teach him a lesson. Yang Chen quickly retracted the golden light from his eyes. Feeling the pain in his arm, he was secretly relieved. Fortunately, he was her only disciple. If it were anyone else who dared to spy on her, their body would have been torn into pieces by now. Chapter 143 Chapter 143 His beautiful master was definitely a ruthless character. Over the past period, Yang Chen had heard countless stories from Feng Yuwan about the many ruthless methods his master had employed in her youth. Out of sheer rage, she had slaughtered entire sects, leaving rivers of blood in her wake. His master had done this more than once. Otherwise, Feng Yuwan wouldn¡¯t still be so afraid of her, even after several hundred years. Seeing that his master was about to pinch him again, Yang Chen hurriedly said, ¡°Master, let¡¯s focus on the important matter! Disciple has confirmed the location of the Profound Deep Cold Flame!¡± ¡°Hurry and speak!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said in annoyance, her beautiful eyes glaring fiercely at Yang Chen. This rebellious disciple could determine the location of the Profound Deep Cold Flame, meaning that the golden light in his eyes earlier must have pierced through the ground. If it could see through such thick earth, then when it swept across her body earlier ... Had she just been fully seen by this rebellious disciple? How infuriating. When they returned, she would definitely settle accounts with him. She had to properly discipline this rascal¡ªhe was getting too bold. He even dared to take advantage of his master. ¡°Master, the Profound Deep Cold Flame is right beneath us!¡± Yang Chen flew ahead for over ten miles, stopping at a small hill. Without saying a word, Zhan Lingshuang flew into the air and drew her sword, slashing several times at the ground below. Immediately, the ground was sliced open, revealing a hole over ten meters wide, from which magma began to gush out. ¡°Xue¡¯er, you stay here and guard the entrance. If anyone tries to go down, kill them! Chen¡¯er, come with me! We may need to rely on your power to subdue the Profound Deep Cold Flame!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said to Yang Chen. ¡°Alright!¡± Yang Chen quickly activated the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, enveloping both him and Zhan Lingshuang, and they descended into the hole. Although the magma was scorching, the high temperatures were blocked by the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. The protective circle formed by the flame was small, so Yang Chen¡¯s body was pressed tightly against Zhan Lingshuang. Suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted into his nose, and he couldn¡¯t resist taking a deep breath. In his mind, the image of what he had just seen surfaced once again¡ªpristine and flawless, like white jade, with ravines and peaks intertwined. Though it had only been a glimpse, it was engraved deeply in his memory. Although Zhan Lingshuang was a powerful Void Refinement Realm cultivator, she had no experience in subduing Primordial Fires. In this magma-filled world, she couldn¡¯t fully exert her strength, while this place was the ideal environment for the Profound Deep Cold Flame. After a while of chasing and blocking, they still couldn¡¯t capture it. Moreover, the Profound Deep Cold Flame was a high-ranking flame, so they couldn¡¯t recklessly attack it with true energy. If they provoked a Primordial Fire¡¯s violent reaction, it could lead to disaster. ¡°How infuriating!¡± Zhan Lingshuang was fuming with frustration. As a Void Refinement Realm cultivator and the undisputed top expert of the Northern Spirit Domain, she couldn¡¯t believe she was being outmaneuvered by a Primordial Fire. ¡°Master, let me give it a try!¡± Yang Chen said at this moment. Zhan Lingshuang said nothing. Several streaks of green flame spread out from Yang Chen¡¯s body, moving toward the Profound Deep Cold Flame. Though Yang Chen also had no experience with capturing Primordial Fires, he knew that Primordial Fires had a natural tendency to devour one another. As the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame floated around the Profound Deep Cold Flame, the latter suddenly stopped moving, clearly attracted by the flame. Then, the Profound Deep Cold Flame violently reacted, wrapping around one of the green flames. ¡°Gotcha!¡± A smile crept onto Yang Chen¡¯s face as he began to guide the green flames back toward him. The Profound Deep Cold Flame followed, moving in their direction. Though it possessed intelligence, it had only just been born, and its instincts were still dominated by its nature as a Primordial Fire. ¡°Well done, Chen¡¯er!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up with joy. This rebellious disciple was full of cunning ideas¡ªraising him from infancy had not been in vain. Once she refined the Profound Deep Cold Flame, her strength would surge even further. It would then be time to leave the Northern Spiritual Realm and head to the Central Continent for bigger opportunities. The Profound Deep Cold Flame had swallowed another wisp of the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame and had completely forgotten the danger. It was now within ten meters of Yang Chen and Zhan Lingshuang. Seeing this, Zhan Lingshuang was about to make her move to capture it when suddenly, a red light flashed, wrapping around the Profound Deep Cold Flame. Chapter 144 Chapter 144 ¡°How bold! You¡¯re courting death!¡± Zhan Lingshuang instantly flew into a rage. After all their hard work, they had been about to succeed, only to be interrupted by someone lying in wait, like a mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Someone had been hiding nearby all this time and chose this crucial moment to strike, attempting to steal her Profound Deep Cold Flame. Zhan Lingshuang slashed with her sword. The sword energy split into six parts, forming a prison-like structure that sealed the red light inside, trapping it. Yang Chen was equally astonished. He hadn¡¯t expected someone to be hiding within the underground magma without either he or his master detecting it. This person¡¯s concealment technique was indeed impressive. ¡°Die!¡± Zhan Lingshuang coldly commanded as she charged forward, slashing out another blade of sword energy, aiming to kill the intruder. However, at that moment, the red light flared up, breaking through the prison of sword energy. Yang Chen recognized that the red light was, in fact, red flames¡ªanother primordial fire. Moreover, these red flames could manipulate the surrounding magma, forming several barriers to barely block Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s sword energy. A seductive figure flashed before Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. He was immediately stunned. The figure was none other than ... Yan Hou [Empress Yan/Flame Empress]. *** Hearing this, a trace of disdain flickered across the Empress Yan¡¯s face. ¡°I was here long before the Profound Deep Cold Flame matured. Besides, heavenly treasures are ownerless¡ªwhoever gets it, owns it. Yang Chen, you know this principle well.¡± ¡°Hmph, enough nonsense. Killing you will return it to its rightful owner!¡± Zhan Lingshuang coldly interrupted, gathering her sword intent and preparing to attack again. She was determined to obtain the Profound Deep Cold Flame. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, my master isn¡¯t as easygoing as I am. You¡¯d better hand over the Profound Deep Cold Flame, or you might not leave here today,¡± Yang Chen warned. ¡°Hmph, if I want to leave, you may not be able to stop me!¡± The Empress Yan snorted arrogantly, forming hand seals with both hands as red light enveloped her. The surrounding space began to ripple. However, the ripples lasted only for a moment before the Empress Yan¡¯s face flushed, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. Her aura instantly weakened. ¡°Tch!¡± Zhan Lingshuang sneered disdainfully upon seeing this. ¡°Damn it! If it weren¡¯t for the trouble in my belly, how could I be in this state!¡± The Empress Yan frowned deeply. By this time, Yang Chen had already approached her. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, give me the Profound Deep Cold Flame, and I promise to let you leave safely,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°And if I refuse?¡± The Empress Yan¡¯s expression was somewhat provocative. Yang Chen¡¯s face darkened. Although they had a standoff in the past, and he was someone who valued old relationships, that didn¡¯t mean the Empress Yan could do as she pleased. The Profound Deep Cold Flame¡ªshe had to hand it over. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, if you insist on this, then I will have no choice but to act against you. However, I advise you to hand over the Profound Deep Cold Flame. After all, your great revenge is still unfulfilled. I doubt you want to fall here.¡± ¡°You shameless scoundrel!¡± The Empress Yan gritted her teeth. Hearing his words, especially his tone of ¡°you wouldn¡¯t want to,¡± ignited a burning fury within her. This was the same tactic Yang Chen used to force her into submission back then, compelling her to agree to his demands in the cave. This despicable man had defiled her body, once making her agree to give him a taste of her grace in that cave. The Empress Yan had cultivated for ten thousand years and had once been a fire cultivator of immense power, standing at the pinnacle of the world. Yet, she had been violated by this shameless scoundrel. And now, she even had ... Thinking about it, the Empress Yan couldn¡¯t help but touch her abdomen, her gaze filled with blame. Although she had sealed that little one, halting its growth, every time she exerted her full strength, the child would drag her down. Sigh ... If it weren¡¯t for that child, she would have already used her spatial secret technique to escape this place. Chapter 145 Chapter 145 The subtle action of the Empress Yan didn¡¯t escape Yang Chen¡¯s notice, but he didn¡¯t give it much thought. After all, even though their ¡°standoff¡± didn¡¯t last long, it had been several years since then. Yang Chen continued: ¡°Senior Empress Yan, you haven¡¯t cultivated the Myriad Flames Celestial Conflagration Art, have you? In that case, the Profound Deep Cold Flame isn¡¯t something you absolutely need. You might as well hand it over.¡± The Empress Yan¡¯s expression immediately froze, her face full of disbelief as she looked at Yang Chen. ¡°How do you know about the Myriad Flames Celestial Conflagration Art?¡± ¡°Hehe, Senior Empress Yan, have you forgotten? I¡¯m Yan¡¯er¡¯s stepfather!¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Naturally, Yan¡¯er told me.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The Empress Yan snorted, her expression changing. Although she hadn¡¯t cultivated the Ten Thousand Flames Burning the Heavens, the Profound Deep Cold Flame was still extremely important to her. If she could refine it, she would possess two different types of primordial fire. This wouldn¡¯t just directly increase her strength; it would also give her an advantage, making her almost unbeatable within her realm. If she ever sought revenge in the future, she would stand a much better chance. How could she simply give it up? At that moment, the Profound Deep Cold Flame that was under her control suddenly began to stir. White flames started to spread out, breaking through the restrictions she had placed on it. ¡°Damn it!¡± the Empress Yan muttered. Her severe injuries had weakened her control over the flame. The Profound Deep Cold Flame was intelligent and had sensed her weakened state, seizing the opportunity to break free from her restrictions. Now, the Profound Deep Cold Flame had completely fallen into a frenzy. White flames were pouring out uncontrollably. The most feared scenario when trying to tame a primordial fire was this: primordial fires were born of heaven and earth, containing immense primal power. Countless cultivators had perished in the explosions of primordial fires, including many at the Soul Transformation and Nascent Soul realms. Even though the Empress Yan possessed Earth Core Red Fire, she didn¡¯t dare to be reckless at this moment. The Empress Yan tried to gather all her strength to reseal the Profound Deep Cold Flame, but she knew all too well that, in her current state, even if she managed to reseal it, it would only benefit Yang Chen and his master. Rather than help them, she decided ... A ruthless glint flashed in her eyes as she released all her restrictions and tossed the Profound Deep Cold Flame a short distance away. Without the Empress Yan¡¯s restrictions, the Profound Deep Cold Flame erupted in full force. White flames flooded the entire magma-filled world, turning it into a sea of white, an exotic fire. ¡°Sigh, Master, this isn¡¯t helping! We¡¯re still too spread out, and I¡¯m consuming too much true qi. You need to hold me tightly!¡± Yang Chen urged. ¡°You¡¯re so useless!¡± Zhan Lingshuang sighed in resignation, extending her arms and wrapping them around Yang Chen¡¯s chest, pressing her body tightly against his. Suddenly, a soft sensation spread through Yang Chen¡¯s body. Feeling his master¡¯s body so close to his, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel at how remarkable her figure was. Even compared to Feng Yuwan¡¯s voluptuous form, his master¡¯s figure was not lacking in the slightest. It was only because she often wore loose robes that her beauty wasn¡¯t as obvious. If not for that, she would undoubtedly be seen as a captivating beauty as well. Activating his Golden Dragon Eyes, Yang Chen could only see a little over ten meters ahead. Even so, this was a significant advantage compared to the Empress Yan. Finally, after about half an hour, Yang Chen spotted a small white flame. It was tiny, as if it could be extinguished at any moment, yet it was clearly separate from the surrounding raging white flames. Yang Chen knew at once that this small white flame was the origin of the Profound Deep Cold Flame. ¡°Hiding well, aren¡¯t you? If it weren¡¯t for my sharp eyes, I wouldn¡¯t have found you!¡± Yang Chen grinned as he flew toward it. Sensing Yang Chen¡¯s approach, two tiny flame legs sprouted from the white flame, and it tried to flee. ¡°Trying to run? Not so easy!¡± While Zhan Lingshuang, lying on Yang Chen¡¯s back, was a Void Refinement cultivator, her powerful spiritual sense was completely blinded in the sea of white flames, so she didn¡¯t notice the small flame. Moreover, lying against her disciple¡¯s back, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a peculiar emotion rising inside her as she felt his broad back and the strong, masculine aura he radiated. Ever since Chen¡¯er was a child, she had taken him to the Xuantian Sect and raised him, always protecting him as his master. But now, it was Chen¡¯er who was protecting her. Her Chen¡¯er had truly grown up. Resting on Yang Chen¡¯s back, even though they were surrounded by the blinding white flames of the primordial fire, Zhan Lingshuang felt a strange peace in her heart. Unable to resist, she rested her head on Yang Chen¡¯s back. Chapter 146 Chapter 146 ¡°Master!?¡± ¡°Master!?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s call, Zhan Lingshuang snapped out of her thoughts. A flush of redness crept up her cheeks. Just now, she had unconsciously leaned against Chen¡¯er¡¯s back and even started enjoying it. Zhan Lingshuang, what are you doing? She mentally scolded herself. You are the master who raised Chen¡¯er. How could you act like that? If Chen¡¯er notices, how will you maintain your dignity as his master? ¡°What is it, Chen¡¯er?¡± Zhan Lingshuang asked. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve caught the origin of the Profound Deep Cold Flame!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed excitedly. Zhan Lingshuang quickly glanced at his hands. A small flame with two tiny legs was struggling fiercely, but a green lotus had it securely trapped. Although the Profound Deep Cold Flame was immensely powerful, its explosion had released so much energy that its origin flame had grown weak. Using his Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, Yang Chen had easily captured it. ¡°This is the origin of the Profound Deep Cold Flame?¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes gleamed with excitement as she pushed aside her earlier thoughts. ¡°Master, do you think you can refine and fuse with it in two hours?¡± Yang Chen asked. The Profound Deep Cold Flame had expended nearly all its power in the explosion. The surrounding area was constantly switching between extreme cold and heat, and Yang Chen¡¯s true qi would only last for two more hours. An hour later, Zhan Lingshuang successfully refined the white flame into her body. She opened her eyes, revealing two flickering white flames in her gaze. At the same time, the surrounding Profound Deep Cold Flame began to converge towards her body. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s Green Lotus Heavenly Flame no longer had any effect and dissipated, because Zhan Lingshuang had already refined the origin of the Profound Deep Cold Flame. In essence, she had become the flame. The wild flames in the area were now returning to her body. However, in her excitement over absorbing the primordial fire, Zhan Lingshuang failed to notice that the flames had also disintegrated her robe. Yang Chen, focused on the changes in his own body, hadn¡¯t noticed this either. After an hour of tempering, his physical strength had improved significantly. Meanwhile, Zhan Lingshuang absorbed the last of the Profound Deep Cold Flame, and her aura surged rapidly. After a long while, all the flames disappeared, and the magma world returned to its original red hue. ¡°It worked! The Profound Deep Cold Flame truly lives up to its rank of 41st among primordial fires¡ªI¡¯ve broken through by an entire realm! And there¡¯s still a vast amount of energy left inside me. If I refine all of it, my cultivation level will rise even further! With my current swordsmanship and the Profound Deep Cold Flame, I can even fight mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators!¡± Zhan Lingshuang opened her eyes, feeling overjoyed. But then she noticed Yang Chen staring at her with wide eyes. ¡°Chen¡¯er, what are you looking at? Are you shocked by your master¡¯s power?¡± Zhan Lingshuang laughed. ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged¡ªyou¡¯ll reach my level soon enough!¡± Zhan Lingshuang was quite pleased with Yang Chen¡¯s performance. Despite his rebellious behavior earlier, she had decided to forgive him. At this moment, her eyes were full of a master¡¯s loving care as she took a step toward Yang Chen. Suddenly, Zhan Lingshuang noticed a flash of white light in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes and sensed that something was wrong. She looked down ... She froze in place. Chapter 147 Chapter 147 She looked down, expecting to see her toes, but instead, she saw a bit of red. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhan Lingshuang let out a sharp scream and quickly turned around. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you are not allowed to look! Close your eyes immediately!¡± As she spoke, she hurriedly retrieved a robe from her storage and draped it over herself. Despite being a powerful Void Refinement realm cultivator with a heart as steadfast as iron, Zhan Lingshuang couldn¡¯t help but feel her heart racing. Her usually fair face now blushed deeply with embarrassment. Just now, in front of Chen¡¯er, she had been completely naked, and worse, she hadn¡¯t realized it for such a long time! This is awful! Not only had Chen¡¯er caught a glimpse of her body earlier using his Golden Dragon Eyes, but now he had also stared at her openly for quite some time. How could she, as a master, maintain her dignity in front of her rebellious disciple after this? Zhan Lingshuang was inwardly fuming as she prepared to give Yang Chen a stern warning. But when she turned back, Yang Chen was nowhere to be found. ¡°He ran away? Rebellious disciple, at least you have some sense of decency!¡± Zhan Lingshuang exhaled a sigh of relief. Yang Chen had swiftly fled from the magma world, knowing full well that the scene earlier would be a blow to his master¡¯s pride. Disappearing without a word would at least leave her some dignity. However, a lingering thought crossed his mind: Master really is so fair ... Outside, on the surface, the Fourth Elder rushed forward upon seeing Yang Chen. ¡°Holy Son, how is the Sect Master?¡± ¡°Ah ...¡± Feng Yuwan scanned the area, her disappointment evident on her face. She pouted and playfully slapped Yang Chen¡¯s chest. ¡°This is all your fault! You insisted on doing that! And your master saw us! How am I supposed to face her from now on?¡± Yang Chen pulled her into his arms and teased, ¡°Just face her openly! After all, we¡¯re Dao companions. Doing such things is normal. Besides, you¡¯re already pregnant. I¡¯m just looking out for our child!¡± ¡°You¡¯re so annoying!¡± Feng Yuwan playfully scolded him, though her gaze was filled with affection. Her arms wrapped around his waist as she leaned closer. Yang Chen held her tighter, feeling her soft figure against him. But his mind drifted back to the scene in the magma world. The sight of his master¡¯s fair and graceful figure flashed in his mind, causing his blood to stir. Unable to help himself, Yang Chen whispered softly into Feng Yuwan¡¯s ear, ¡°Yuwan ...¡± Meanwhile, in Long Tianyu¡¯s residence ... A red symbol shot through the sky and landed in front of Long Tianyu. ¡°The Crimson Dragon Sigil! A message from my father!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s previously gloomy expression was replaced with excitement. Forming a unique hand seal, he caught the sigil, which opened to reveal a large, imposing figure. ¡°Tianyu, I¡¯ll be arriving soon! When the family underwent a crisis years ago, I sent you to the Northern Spiritual Realm for your safety. For these past twenty years, you have suffered.¡± Seeing the familiar figure and face of his father, Long Tianyu felt his nose tingle. It had been twenty years. For twenty years, he had endured countless humiliations. He had been forced to marry into the Feng family, where he had lived as a son-in-law. He once harbored fantasies about his proud mother-in-law, Feng Yuwan, but now that wretched woman was pregnant with that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s child! His proud mother-in-law! Pregnant with someone else¡¯s child! Just thinking about it made his blood boil with rage and sorrow. The weight of twenty years of humiliation surged up within him, filling his heart with a burning sense of injustice. Chapter 148 Chapter 148 Feng Yuwan, the woman Long Tianyu once regarded as the unreachable ¡°mother-in-law,¡± had always been his untouchable obsession, the deepest dream he clung to for twenty years. Being a live-in son-in-law in the Feng family had been a humiliating existence, but this dream had given him the strength to endure. But now, the high and mighty, cold and unparalleled Feng Yuwan was pregnant with Yang Chen¡¯s child. The motivation that had sustained him for two decades instantly shattered. ¡°Wretch! Wretch!¡± Long Tianyu seethed. ¡°You¡¯ve always acted so high and mighty, beating and scolding me whenever you pleased! But you let that bastard Yang Chen get you pregnant! Damn it! The humiliation your Feng family has inflicted on me for the past twenty years¡ªI¡¯ll return it all!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot with fury. His father would be arriving soon, and with his father¡¯s immense cultivation, he would sweep through the entire Northern Spiritual Realm. Once that happened, he would make every single person in the Feng family repay the humiliation they had forced on him. As for Yang Chen, Long Tianyu vowed that the bastard would die with no place for burial. The Xuantian Sect would be destroyed, and Ice and Snow City would be razed to the ground. Everyone who knew he had been a son-in-law of the Feng family would perish. He would drag Feng Yuwan and Feng Qian Ning, back to the Red Dragon Clan and torment them endlessly. Only by doing this could he erase the humiliation of the past twenty years. How could the once proud young master of the Red Dragon Clan, a noble family of Central Continent, allow himself to be humiliated by these people? The large figure in the message continued, ¡°Tianyu, the Red Dragon Soul within the Dragon Blood Jade should have awakened by now, right? You should have gained recognition from the elder.¡± ¡°Twenty years have passed, and with the True Dragon Blood flowing in your veins and the family¡¯s sacred Dragon Blood Jade in hand, the clan elders will undoubtedly recognize you as the young clan master once you return. Tianyu, wait for me!¡± ¡°Exactly! The Feng family is now one of the top powers in the Northern Spiritual Realm. How could we tolerate a son-in-law like him?¡± ¡°When this loser gets thrown out, we should go have some fun with him on the streets!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± As their laughter rang in his ears, Long Tianyu clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead. His eyes burned with murderous intent, but once again, he held himself back. A smirk formed on his lips. You fools, you¡¯re all as good as dead. He was the young master of the Red Dragon Clan. Why should he stoop to the level of these insects? Meanwhile, Feng Qian Ning, wrapped in a snow-white robe, arrived at Feng Yuwan¡¯s palace. She had made up her mind. She would annul her marriage with Long Tianyu, even if the Holy Son, Yang Chen, wanted to maintain their marriage. She was determined to divorce Long Tianyu. Recently, Long Tianyu had become unbearable, barging into her room several times under the guise of having something important to say. But Feng Qian Ning wasn¡¯t fooled¡ªshe knew exactly what he was trying to do: taking advantage of her. Her last bit of pity for him had evaporated, and most importantly, every time she thought about how Long Tianyu¡¯s presence had caused Yang Chen to abandon her and choose to marry her mother instead, she was filled with regret. Why had she agreed to her grandfather¡¯s dying wish and married Long Tianyu? If she hadn¡¯t agreed, maybe it would be her by Yang Chen¡¯s side now. Resolute in her decision, Feng Qian Ning headed straight for her mother¡¯s chambers. The palace¡¯s protective array didn¡¯t block her, being Feng Yuwan¡¯s only daughter. She walked in without hesitation. ¡°Mother!¡± Feng Qian Ning was about to call out, but a strange sound reached her ears. She followed the noise into a room. Inside, she heard a muffled voice, as if someone¡¯s mouth had been covered, trying to speak but unable to make a sound. Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Hearing the muffled sounds coming from inside the room, Feng Qian Ning was immediately puzzled. She walked closer to the door and was about to press her ear against it to listen when, suddenly, the door swung open. Feng Yuwan froze in surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected her daughter to be standing right outside the door. Thank goodness ... thank goodness ... she thought with immense relief. Luckily, she hadn¡¯t made any loud noises earlier. Qian Ning shouldn¡¯t have overheard anything. Subconsciously touching her lips, Feng Yuwan asked in a stern tone, ¡°Qian Ning, is there something you need?¡± As soon as she spoke, she regretted it. Her voice sounded wrong¡ªhoarse, raspy. ¡°Mother, what happened to your voice?¡± Feng Qian Ning asked immediately. ¡°Why does it sound so hoarse?¡± Thinking back to the earlier ¡°intense¡± moment, Feng Yuwan blushed slightly and quickly replied, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. The weather has been a bit dry these days, so my throat is a little hoarse.¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Feng Qian Ning said, her face still full of doubt. How could it be dry in Ice and Snow City? The city¡¯s air was always cold and moist. And considering her mother¡¯s cultivation at the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, such trivial conditions shouldn¡¯t affect her at all. Noticing her daughter¡¯s skeptical look, Feng Yuwan inwardly cursed herself for such a poor excuse. Her cheeks reddened even more as she mentally blamed a certain someone: That damn brat! He¡¯s gotten me into trouble again! However, Feng Qian Ning didn¡¯t dwell on the topic any longer. Instead, she said, ¡°Mother, I¡¯ve decided to annul my marriage to Long Tianyu!¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Feng Yuwan was momentarily stunned but quickly cleared her throat and said, ¡°You¡¯ve finally come to your senses! You should¡¯ve annulled your marriage to that worthless man long ago! I still don¡¯t understand what your grandfather was thinking, insisting that you marry him. I should have put my foot down back then!¡± But as she spoke, Feng Yuwan suddenly paused. A thought crossed her mind: If I had been firmer in rejecting Qian Ning¡¯s marriage to Long Tianyu back then, would there have been a chance between me and Brother Chen? Wouldn¡¯t it be Qian Ning standing by Brother Chen¡¯s side today instead of me? In that case, Long Tianyu hadn¡¯t been entirely useless; in a way, he had indirectly brought her and Brother Chen together. Inside the City Lord¡¯s mansion¡¯s council hall, Feng Yuwan had freshened up and changed into an elegant dark green palace gown, perfectly accentuating her graceful and voluptuous figure. Her long hair was styled into an exquisite phoenix bun, adding an air of nobility and sanctity to her appearance. Below her, on the ground, Long Tianyu was kneeling, his shoulders pressed down by Feng Yunhai, preventing him from standing up. As he gazed at Feng Yuwan on the high platform, who looked like a goddess descended from the heavens, his heart seethed with rage. Wretched woman! he cursed silently. Ever since she got pregnant with that bastard Yang Chen¡¯s child, she¡¯s been dressing up more and more! Long Tianyu swallowed hard, lust and hatred flashing in his eyes. When his father arrived, he would make sure her cultivation was crippled, and then he would force her to wear a different palace gown every day, just to degrade her even further. Feng Yuwan¡¯s cold voice echoed through the hall, ¡°I have decided to annul Long Tianyu¡¯s marriage to Qian Ning and expel him from the Feng family. From this moment forward, the Feng family has no ties to Long Tianyu whatsoever!¡± Her beautiful eyes glanced at Long Tianyu with nothing but disdain, as if she were looking at an insect. But this look only fueled the twisted excitement in Long Tianyu¡¯s mind. His father would be arriving any moment now, and his fortunes would soon reverse. Feng Yuwan¡¯s haughty expression only served to ignite his desire to conquer her. Just wait, Feng Yuwan! I¡¯ll make you kneel before me and completely dominate you! Several Feng family elders began to chime in: ¡°Master is wise! Long Tianyu is not worthy of staying in our Feng family!¡± ¡°Qian Ning, as the sole heir to the Feng family and Ice and Snow City, deserves a far better husband than this useless son-in-law!¡± ¡°Indeed! Qian Ning has awakened the Ice Phoenix bloodline, and she¡¯s destined to reach the Soul Transformation Realm soon. A mere mudfish is not fit to dance with a phoenix!¡± Mocking laughter echoed through the hall. No one gave Long Tianyu, the despised son-in-law, any respect. But at that moment, Yang Chen suddenly heard a voice in his ear from Linglong: ¡°Master, he¡¯s here.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze towards the entrance of the hall. In that instant, a deep, thunderous voice exploded inside the hall: ¡°A mudfish paired with a phoenix? How dare you ants insult my son!¡± As the words fell, the Nascent Soul elder who had spoken about the mudfish and phoenix exploded into a cloud of blood mist. Chapter 150 Chapter 150 ¡°Elder Yu Jie!¡± A Nascent Soul Realm elder of the Feng family instantly exploded into a cloud of blood mist. This scene stunned everyone present. Then, the crowd saw it. A burly middle-aged man, clad in a scarlet dragon robe, stood next to Long Tianyu. ¡°Father!¡± Seeing this familiar figure, Long Tianyu could no longer hold back his emotions. His eyes turned red, and his voice choked with emotion. It had been twenty years. After twenty long years, he finally saw his father again. After enduring twenty years of humiliation, today, he could finally avenge his shame. ¡°Don¡¯t cry!¡± The burly middle-aged man sternly rebuked: ¡°As a descendant of the Red Dragon family, we fight the world! As my son, Long Aohuan¡¯s son, you are allowed to bleed, but never to shed tears!¡± ¡°Yes, Father!¡± Long Tianyu responded excitedly. His father was just as he had been twenty years ago, still just as majestic and domineering. His voice carried the aura of invincibility, a presence that could sweep across the world. Long Tianyu stood up and walked toward Long Aohuan. ¡°Twenty years!¡± ¡°Yu¡¯er, where is your guard, Elder Zhang?¡± Upon hearing this, Long Tianyu¡¯s expression darkened, and he looked at Yang Chen on the high platform with hatred: ¡°Father, Elder Zhang was killed by that bastard! The humiliation I¡¯ve suffered is all thanks to him! Even the Dragon Blood Jade was snatched away by that bastard! I must tear him to pieces to relieve my hatred! And these bastards here, they all deserve to die!¡± Sensing the deep resentment in Long Tianyu¡¯s heart, Long Aohuan patted his shoulder, comforting him: ¡°It¡¯s alright, Yu¡¯er! Your father is here, and everything can be resolved! A mere first stage Soul Transformation ant, just a bigger bug. I can kill him with a flick of my hand!¡± Long Aohuan¡¯s gaze swept over Feng Yuwan¡¯s mature and graceful figure, and a glint of desire flashed in his eyes. Such a rare beauty would be hard to find even in the Central Continent. Moreover, when Feng Yuwan attacked earlier, the shadow of the Ice Phoenix had faintly appeared around her. And at the center of her brows, there was even a faint blue Ice Phoenix mark. These were signs that her Ice Phoenix bloodline was exceptionally pure. All of this clearly piqued Long Aohuan¡¯s interest. However, Long Tianyu, standing beside him, was utterly stunned by his father¡¯s words. Feng Yuwan was his coveted woman! Even if it was his father, he couldn¡¯t just claim her! But before he could speak, Feng Yuwan¡¯s face turned furious: ¡°Bastard, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a phoenix cry echoed through the grand hall. Blue energy surged from Feng Yuwan¡¯s body. She herself transformed into a giant blue Ice Phoenix. In the grand hall, the temperature plummeted. The ground was instantly covered in a layer of ice. ¡°Excellent, the strength of your bloodline has reached such a stage that you can transform into the Ice Phoenix itself! If we were to have children, their bloodline would surely be extraordinary!¡± Long Aohuan looked at the blue phoenix charging toward him, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He had originally planned to send a subordinate to the Northern Spiritual Realm to bring back Yu¡¯er, but fortunately, he came personally. Otherwise, he would¡¯ve missed out on this peerless beauty. If he could subdue a Phoenix with such a pure bloodline, his life would be complete. When the Dragon and Phoenix united, it would be a marvel in the mortal world. Perhaps through this, he might even break through the final barrier and reach the Void Refinement Realm. Chapter 151 Chapter 151 Long Aohuan looked at the charging blue phoenix and directly swung his fist. ¡°Get down before me!¡± A dragon¡¯s roar resounded. This punch carried immense power, as if it harnessed the force of heaven and earth. It formed a crimson fist imprint that landed squarely on Feng Yuwan¡¯s phoenix body. Boom! Even though Feng Yuwan had transformed into her phoenix form, she still couldn¡¯t withstand the punch. She was knocked flying. When she hit the ground, the blue radiance around her flickered, and she reverted to her human form. Her face was pale, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. ¡°How is this possible?!¡± Feng Yuwan was truly shocked this time. In her phoenix form, both her offensive and defensive capabilities had greatly increased. Yet, she couldn¡¯t even take a single punch from him. ¡°Mother!¡± Feng Qian Ning hurried over to her mother¡¯s side to support her. ¡°You must be the wife my son married in the Northern Spiritual Realm, right? Not bad, not bad. You also have the Ice Phoenix bloodline! You¡¯re barely worthy of my son. You and your mother should both marry into the Red Dragon family together! This is your fortune! From now on, you can leave this desolate Northern Spiritual Realm and go to the vast Central Continent.¡± Long Aohuan¡¯s gaze swept over Feng Qian Ning, and he nodded with satisfaction. The mother was mature, graceful, and noble. The daughter was tall, elegant, and coldly beautiful. This mother-daughter pair was truly exceptional, rare gems of the world. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the daughter was already married to his son, he wouldn¡¯t have minded taking them both. ¡°Haha, to think that even in the tiny Northern Spiritual Realm, such rare beauties exist. This trip has been well worth it!¡± Long Aohuan laughed wildly without any restraint. With his strength, he wouldn¡¯t dare act like this in Central Continent. But in what he considered this remote and backward Northern Spiritual Realm, he saw himself as invincible, fearing nothing. ¡°You damn bastard, I will kill you!¡± Feng Yuwan gritted her teeth, seething with hatred. She wanted to strike again. But as soon as she circulated her energy, blood spilled from the corner of her mouth again. Her face paled even more. ¡°To have survived a punch from me, you should already count yourself lucky! Accept your fate quietly. From now on, your only path to survival is to serve me!¡± Long Aohuan spoke with disdain. He was only a step away from reaching the Void Refinement Realm. In his battles across Central Continent, he had killed dozens of experts in the late and peak stages of the Soul Transformation Realm. For someone at the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm to survive his full-force punch was already remarkable. She would rather die than submit. At this moment, a Nascent Soul Peak elder of the Feng family couldn¡¯t hold back and angrily shouted: ¡°Long Tianyu, even though you are our family¡¯s live-in son-in-law, our Feng family has fed and housed you for twenty years! Is this how you and your father repay us? With treachery?¡± ¡°Oh? Treachery?¡± Long Aohuan turned to look at the elder, a sneer appearing on his face. ¡°Daring to make my son a live-in son-in-law is a crime worthy of death. Your entire clan deserves extermination! You ant-like creature, how dare you bark in front of me! Die!¡± As soon as Long Aohuan finished speaking, he pointed his finger. Boom! A crimson pillar of light shot toward the elder, shattering his body into pieces. A blue Nascent Soul frantically tried to flee from the hall. ¡°Hmph!¡± Long Aohuan snorted coldly. ¡°A mere Nascent Soul peak ant. Your life-saving techniques are decent. But you¡¯ll still die!¡± As he spoke, Long Aohuan pointed his finger again. However, this time, a stone tablet surging with demonic energy appeared, blocking the crimson light. Boom! The stone tablet descended, crushing the crimson pillar of light. ¡°Oh?¡± Long Aohuan was surprised. His gaze turned to Yang Chen on the high platform. He hadn¡¯t expected that a mere first-stage Soul Transformation ant could block one of his attacks. He had underestimated this guy earlier. That stone tablet, surging with demonic energy, was definitely a remarkable divine ability. To think that such a powerful technique existed in this desolate Northern Spiritual Realm. This trip was indeed proving to be more rewarding than he had imagined. After capturing this ant, he would simply search his soul. If he obtained that divine ability, his strength would surely advance even further. Yang Chen stood on the high platform, his gaze amused as he watched the father and son below flaunting their arrogance. By now, the tension had been built up, and the hatred was palpable. Their posturing was about to come to an end. It was time to send Yu¡¯er¡¯s father on his way. Chapter 152 Chapter 152 ¡°Isn¡¯t it a bit too tyrannical to casually slaughter the elders of the Feng family?¡± Yang Chen looked at Long Aohuan and said indifferently. ¡°Tyrannical? Hmph, that¡¯s how I always conduct myself! Since you¡¯ve stepped forward, I¡¯ll kill you first! And I¡¯ll do it to give my son some satisfaction!¡± Long Aohuan¡¯s gaze was sweeping and unstoppable. Even though Yang Chen had blocked one of his strikes earlier, Long Aohuan didn¡¯t take him seriously. To him, a first-stage Soul Transformation cultivator was just a slightly bigger ant. ¡°Father, it¡¯s this bastard! This scum! I want to cut him into a thousand pieces! Don¡¯t kill him outright, cripple his cultivation. I want to torture him slowly!¡± Seeing Yang Chen, Long Tianyu¡¯s face contorted with madness. ¡°Long Tianyu, if it weren¡¯t for the Holy Son sparing your life multiple times, you would have died countless times already! You ungrateful bastard!¡± Feng Qian Ning shouted angrily. However, these words struck a nerve in Long Tianyu. ¡°Feng Qian Ning, you¡¯re just like your mother, Feng Yuwan¡ªboth sluts, both lowly sluts! Are you trying to crawl into Yang Chen¡¯s bed too? Haha, well, you won¡¯t get the chance! I¡¯m going to cripple Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation, and then I¡¯ll enjoy you in front of him!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s eyes were filled with sinister madness. ¡°What did you say, you bastard?!¡± Feng Qian Ning trembled with fury. At that moment, Long Aohuan punched toward Yang Chen. Roar! A dragon¡¯s roar echoed. A Red dragon materialized. ¡°Be careful, Brother Chen!¡± Feng Yuwan shouted in alarm when she saw this, quickly gathering her energy to help Yang Chen block the strike. She knew the power behind that punch. Even in her phoenix form, she couldn¡¯t withstand it. However, Yang Chen remained calm, standing still. Behind him, a Red-golden figure appeared, and it also punched forward. Boom! The two fists collided. Energy surged wildly. The entire grand hall collapsed into ruins. ¡°What?!¡± Long Aohuan was shocked. His full-force punch had been blocked. The energy dissipated. A young girl with dragon horns stood in front of Yang Chen, her aura overwhelming. Red-golden dragon energy swirled around her. ¡°Soul Transformation Realm, tenth stage?!¡± Long Aohuan was in disbelief. The thirty-six Red pillars were the Red Dragon family¡¯s signature divine ability. In the past, it had been invincible in battle, capable of suppressing anything! But now, it was so easily destroyed. Before Long Aohuan could react, the Red-golden dragon charged at him. ¡°No!¡± Long Aohuan hurriedly tried to dodge. But he was too slow. The dragon¡¯s tail whipped him. Thud! Long Aohuan was sent flying by the blow, crashing heavily to the ground. He spat out a mouthful of blood. His earlier arrogance was now completely shattered. ¡°How ... how can this be?!¡± Long Aohuan couldn¡¯t believe it. He was just a step away from the Void Refinement Realm. Ordinary tenth-stage Soul Transformation cultivators couldn¡¯t even come close to challenging him. But against this Red Dragon True Soul, he was seriously injured with just one strike. Yang Chen was equally astonished. He hadn¡¯t expected Linglong to be so powerful. It seemed that merging with his ancient divine dragon blood to construct her physical body had greatly boosted her strength. Moreover, after constructing her physical body, her consciousness and intelligence had also grown immensely. Her combat instincts had improved significantly. The members of the Feng family were overjoyed. They hadn¡¯t expected the Holy Son to have such a powerful ally by his side. ¡°Father, defeated?¡± Long Tianyu stood frozen in place, his eyes wide. His invincible father, defeated? How was that possible? When his father came to the Northern Spiritual Realm, he was supposed to be unbeatable! ¡°Yu¡¯er, we must go!¡± Long Aohuan rushed to Long Tianyu¡¯s side, grabbed him, and prepared to flee. From the earlier battle, he was certain that he was no match for the Red Dragon True Soul. Having constructed a physical body, she was a pure-blooded true dragon. Even if her realm was lower than his, her combat strength was overwhelming. The only solution was to break through to the Void Refinement Realm before he could hope to devour her. However, as Long Aohuan and Long Tianyu flew into the air, a white chain suddenly shot toward them from the horizon. The white chain seemed to be made of fire, wrapping around Long Aohuan. ¡°Damn it! Break!¡± Long Aohuan didn¡¯t expect that there was another hidden expert nearby. Red dragon phantoms burst forth, trying to shatter the chain. But when the dragon phantoms touched the chain, the white flames burned them into nothing. ¡°What?!¡± Long Aohuan could no longer remain calm. He tried to escape with Long Tianyu, but it was too late. The white chain pierced through the Red dragon phantoms and wrapped around him. ¡°Ahh!¡± Chapter 153 Chapter 153 Long Aohuan¡¯s face twisted in agony. The flames on the chain were both scorching hot and bone-chilling cold. His skin began to blister and char, turning black in an instant. ¡°Damn it! This is a primordial fire! It¡¯s the Profound Deep Cold Flame!¡± Long Aohuan instantly recognized it. Unable to hide his panic, he shouted: ¡°Who are you? I am Long Aohuan, head of the Red Dragon family in Central Continent! If you let me go, I will reward you generously!¡± Long Aohuan knew that whoever had struck must be just as powerful as him. Moreover, the person controlled a primordial fire. He had no choice but to beg for mercy. ¡°Hmph, softening up already? Weren¡¯t you quite arrogant just a moment ago?¡± A mocking voice rang out. At the end of the chain stood Zhan Lingshuang, wearing a loose Taoist robe, walking forward slowly. *** In the sky. A chain of white flames tightly wrapped around the previously invincible Long Aohuan. No matter how much Long Aohuan struggled, he couldn¡¯t break free. Moreover, the white flames continued to spread across his body. He had no choice but to drop Long Tianyu from the air. Otherwise, if even a trace of those white flames reached Long Tianyu, he would be reduced to ashes in an instant. Zhan Lingshuang stepped through the void, slowly approaching. Her body radiated an overwhelmingly powerful aura, which utterly stunned Long Aohuan. ¡°You¡¯re in the Void Refinement Realm! A Void Refinement cultivator! Impossible! The Northern Spiritual Realm is such a desolate region; how could it possibly produce a Void Refinement cultivator?¡± Long Aohuan found it hard to believe. He had trained and fought across the Central Continent for thousands of years, yet he still hadn¡¯t broken through to the Void Refinement Realm. But here, in this remote Northern Spiritual Realm, a Void Refinement cultivator had emerged. ¡°Why can¡¯t a Void Refinement cultivator come from a desolate region? You couldn¡¯t achieve it simply because you¡¯re trash!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said disdainfully. She had always been proud of her talent. After all, even in the Central Continent, it was rare for anyone to reach the Void Refinement Realm within just over a thousand years. Long Aohuan, after a brief moment of shock, quickly regained his composure. He understood very well that the other party not only possessed the terrifyingly powerful Profound Deep Cold Flame but also had a cultivation level far superior to his. The chains of flames binding him were impossible to break free from. Escape was out of the question now. ¡°A Void Refinement cultivator! It¡¯s been nearly ten thousand years since the Northern Spiritual Realm produced a Void Refinement cultivator!¡± ¡°Sect Master Zhan is so beautiful, no less than our family head!¡± ¡°Be careful what you say!¡± ¡°This Sect Master Zhan is not as easygoing as our family head. I knew her back in the day, and I can tell you from experience, she¡¯s terrifying!¡± ¡°If she hears what you said, you¡¯ll end up worse than Elder Yu!¡± Bright red blood dripped from the sky onto Long Tianyu¡¯s face, making his cheeks burn hot. At this moment, Long Tianyu was utterly dumbfounded. His once-invincible father, who had just been flaunting his power and boasting, was now pierced through by fiery chains, his blood spilling everywhere! Was this really his invincible father? Long Tianyu noticed the murderous glances from all around and felt a chill in his heart. The worst part wasn¡¯t the loss of face; it was how to escape alive today. Just now, his father had killed an elder of the Feng Family¡¯s Nascent Soul Realm and injured Feng Yuwan. He had even insulted Feng Yuwan in front of everyone, calling her a slut. Father and son had completely offended the Feng Family. Now that his father was bound by chains and unable to resist, would the Feng Family let him go? ¡°Chen¡¯er, how should we deal with this one? Should he live or die?¡± Zhan Lingshuang asked coldly. After venting her anger, she found it dull and didn¡¯t want to waste more time. Yang Chen smiled slightly, but his gaze turned to the stunned Long Tianyu. ¡°Yu¡¯er, what do you think? Should your father live or die?¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s heart sank. Facing Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Even his father couldn¡¯t defeat this bastard. How frustrating. Feeling the murderous gazes from the Feng Family members behind him, Long Tianyu knew well that if his father survived, Yang Chen might not kill him, and the Feng Family wouldn¡¯t dare either. Chapter 154 Chapter 154 But if his father died, even if Yang Chen spared him, the Feng Family wouldn¡¯t let him go. ¡°I can¡¯t die, I absolutely cannot die! I possess true dragon blood; my future is boundless, and I will surely become a supreme being! I can¡¯t die in this desolate Northern Spiritual Realm! As long as I stay alive, there will always be a chance for revenge in the future! When that time comes, I¡¯ll kill every last one of these bastards!¡± Listening to his father¡¯s anguished screams from the sky, Long Tianyu, instead of panicking, became calm. Then, with a loud thud, he knelt down before Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, I beg you, please spare my father! I will do anything, as long as you spare his life!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows in surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected Long Tianyu to kneel and beg. This boy had some ability to bend and endure. ¡°Brother Chen, you can¡¯t let him go! If you let the tiger return to the mountain, it will bring endless troubles! If he leaves, he¡¯ll return with cultivators from the Central Continent, and our Northern Spiritual Realm could face a catastrophe! And this bastard killed one of our Feng Family elders and insulted me!¡± Feng Yuwan said hurriedly, her beautiful eyes filled with killing intent. Yang Chen gently stroked her slightly pale face. He hadn¡¯t acted earlier, waiting for this moment. ¡°Yuwan, you¡¯re right! We can¡¯t let him go! But, killing him outright would be a waste! This guy has the bloodline of the Red Dragon and is half a step into the Void Refinement Realm, practically half a dragon! Why not refine him into a Blood Pill? Not only can it help you recover from your injuries, but it would also strengthen the Feng Family!¡± *** ¡°Blood Pills?¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s expression froze. She couldn¡¯t help but glance at Long Aohuan, who was suspended in the air, pierced through by chains of white flames. This was a cultivator who was just a step away from the Void Refinement Realm and carried the bloodline of the Red Dragon. From the brief exchange earlier, she could tell, his Red Dragon bloodline was quite rich. Although he couldn¡¯t fully transform into a dragon, he was not far off. Indeed, he was nearly equivalent to half a dragon. If refined into blood pills, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the strength of the Feng Family. Though refining someone into blood pills was cruel, using it on this bastard was well deserved. Upon hearing that his father was about to be refined into blood pills, Long Tianyu¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. He hurriedly shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, my father is the head of the Red Dragon Family! If you turn him into blood pills, my Red Dragon Family will never forgive you!¡± Unable to resist, he reminded her, ¡°Master, this time, be careful with the Profound Deep Cold Flame! After all, there are many people watching below!¡± Zhan Lingshuang instantly understood the meaning behind Yang Chen¡¯s words. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him, ¡°Shut up! As your master, I am far more experienced than before. Last time was my first time using this primordial fire! And remember, you are never to bring this up again!¡± Yang Chen chuckled awkwardly. He then activated the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. Green flames spread out, and a massive ancient lotus of flame enveloped Long Aohuan. ¡°Damn you all! You dream of refining me into a blood pill!¡± Long Aohuan roared in fury. The phantom of a Red Dragon appeared, circling him, attempting to shatter the lotus of Green flames surrounding him. However, the fiery chains shot out from his body. In just an instant, they pierced him hundreds of times. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± Long Aohuan¡¯s agonized screams echoed through the sky. The Red Dragon¡¯s phantom vanished. The Green and white flames filled the air, wrapping him within. ¡°Damn you all! Let me go! Let me go! My Red Dragon Family will not forgive you!¡± Long Aohuan roared in anger. But in mere moments, his roars turned to desperate pleas. ¡°Spare me! Please spare me! I promise never to set foot in the Northern Spiritual Realm again! I ... I don¡¯t want to die! Ah!¡± His pleas grew more wretched, sending chills down the spines of the cultivators in the Ice and Snow City. Yang Chen could feel the primordial fire gradually refining Long Aohuan bit by bit. Even though Long Aohuan was a half-step Void Refinement cultivator, he could not resist the refining power of the primordial fire. Especially with his master¡¯s assistance, who was a Void Refinement cultivator herself. Still, it took a full day to completely extinguish Long Aohuan¡¯s spirit. After another three days, strands of crimson light shot out from the flames of Green and white. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± Yang Chen said excitedly. Chapter 155 Chapter 155 This was his first time refining blood pills, and he had succeeded on the first try. The flames dissipated. Fifty crimson blood pills hovered in the air, surrounded by the sound of dragons roaring. Each blood pill had a Red Dragon¡¯s phantom coiling around it, emitting a brilliant red glow. The fragrance of the pills filled the entire city lord¡¯s mansion. ¡°The pills are complete!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled with joy. The Feng Family elders nearby were also filled with excitement. There were dozens of blood pills. The Holy Son had just said these pills would be used to strengthen the Feng Family. As elders at the Nascent Soul Realm, each of them should receive one pill, right? A powerful cultivator, just shy of the Void Refinement Realm, with Red Dragon blood, had been refined into blood pills. The effects of such pills were sure to be extraordinary. If they consumed them, their cultivation would likely increase by at least one level. Long Tianyu, whose half-face had been slapped off by Feng Yuwan, had still not been treated. Instead, he was tied to a stone pillar, left to endure the wind and sun for four days. The Feng Family¡¯s cultivators hated Long Tianyu, so they had been tormenting him during this time. ¡°So fragrant!¡± Long Tianyu, in a daze, smelled the aroma of the pills. ¡°Is Qian Ning bringing me medicine for my injuries?¡± He struggled to open his eyes. But what he saw wasn¡¯t Feng Qian Ning. Instead, he followed the gazes of the crowd and looked toward the sky. The green and white flames had dissipated. Dozens of glowing, crimson pills floated in the air. Each one shone like a miniature sun. ¡°Those are ... blood pills? Blood pills ... made from my father? Ah! Father! Yang Chen, damn you! I will cut you into a thousand pieces!¡± Realizing what had happened, Long Tianyu let out a hoarse roar. As Yang Chen was in the middle of dividing the pills with his master, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind: [Ding! The host has refined Long Tianyu¡¯s father into blood pills, causing Long Tianyu¡¯s mind to completely collapse. The host has plundered 2000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu, and gained 2000 VPs!] *** ¡°Feng Yuwan, you¡¯re quite something! I kindly helped you gain the position of city lord, and now you¡¯ve set your sights on my disciple! Do you even realize that he¡¯s my only disciple?¡± Zhan Lingshuang said coldly. Feng Yuwan¡¯s eyes showed a trace of helplessness. Although she had initially been forced into being with Yang Chen by that little rascal, later on, she had fallen for him willingly. In fact, her feelings for Yang Chen had grown even more passionate. So, she couldn¡¯t refute Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s words and could only murmur softly: ¡°Lingshuang, I know you¡¯re upset with me, but I¡¯m truly sincere toward Brother Chen!¡± ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Zhan Lingshuang burst into laughter. ¡°How can you call him that with no shame? Don¡¯t you know that you¡¯re over a thousand years older than him? Shameless!¡± ¡°I ...¡± Feng Yuwan blushed. Calling that little rascal ¡°Brother Chen¡± was indeed a bit embarrassing. But what could she do? Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s little disciple liked it. If she didn¡¯t call him that, he¡¯d continue to torment her. Oh well. Zhan Lingshuang stepped closer to Feng Yuwan, scrutinizing her from head to toe. Seeing her in a dark green palace dress with a tightly cinched waist that flaunted her figure, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s lips curled in disdain. Then she said: ¡°Feng Yuwan, although we haven¡¯t seen each other in hundreds of years, I trust you haven¡¯t forgotten my temper and methods! Chen¡¯er is still young and naive, so he may be momentarily captivated by your flashy appearance. But deep down, you should know your relationship won¡¯t last long. The age gap is too great; you¡¯re bound to have little in common. And as his master, I do not approve! I hope you can leave him of your own accord. That would be best for both of you!¡± ¡°Leave him?¡± Feng Yuwan was momentarily stunned, her beautiful eyes clouded with sorrow. Sure enough, Zhan Lingshuang disapproved. In fact, she had already expected this. But for her to separate from Brother Chen? That was impossible. Just as she was about to refuse, a sudden wave of nausea hit her. ¡°Ugh!¡± Feng Yuwan hurriedly covered her mouth. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? You¡¯re already at the mid-Soul Transformation Realm, how can you still feel unwell?¡± Zhan Lingshuang was a bit surprised. But seeing Feng Yuwan retching without actually vomiting, her expression gradually shifted. ¡°Feng Yuwan, are you ... pregnant?¡± Chapter 156 Chapter 156 ¡°Yes.¡± After a bout of nausea, Feng Yuwan raised her head and looked directly at Zhan Lingshuang. For some reason, a slight sense of pride welled up in her heart. ¡°It¡¯s been a while now. Lingshuang, you¡¯re going to be a grandmaster soon! So, separating us? That¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°You! Damn it!¡± Zhan Lingshuang clenched her fists tightly, her teeth grinding in frustration. That disobedient Chen¡¯er! He already had several children with the women in Xuantian Sect, and now even Feng Yuwan was pregnant. Disobedient disciple, disobedient disciple! I wasn¡¯t prepared for this at all, yet I¡¯ve suddenly become a grandmother to several! *** Yang Chen left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and arrived at a courtyard in the Ice and Snow City. As he walked in, a seductive figure dressed in a red robe quietly stood before him. A gentle breeze blew by, tightly wrapping the red robe around her body, accentuating her alluring figure. The robe only reached her knees, leaving a pair of snow-white legs exposed to the air. Around her waist was a belt, outlining her slim, delicate waist.@@@@ Yang Chen stood silently behind her, his mind drifting back to the scene in the cave. Back then, it was also this enchanting figure standing before him. But at that time, this figure was still immature. Now, however, she had already reached the Soul Transformation Realm. ¡°Hmph, have you seen enough?¡± Empress Yan let out a cold snort. ¡°Empress Yan, it¡¯s been several years since we parted at the Yan Mountain Range, and you¡¯re still as stunning as ever! But last time we met in such a rush, I was hoping to catch up with you. Why did you leave without a word?¡± Yang Chen walked forward with a playful smile. ¡°Yang Chen, show some respect to me! Do you think I¡¯m your master, someone you can just stare at whenever you like?¡± As she said this, a mocking smile appeared on Empress Yan¡¯s lips. ¡°I have to admit, your master does have quite a nice figure. In that magma world, she flaunted it right in front of you. Haha, you¡¯re quite the lucky one! The relationship between you two master and disciple, tsk tsk!¡± ¡°What!?¡± Hearing Empress Yan¡¯s sarcastic remarks, Yang Chen was completely shocked. Back in the magma world, after his master had collected the Profound Deep Cold Flame ... Empress Yan hadn¡¯t left back then? Did she witness that scene? Yang Chen¡¯s pupils widened in disbelief. Seeing the shock on his face, Empress Yan couldn¡¯t help but laugh triumphantly: ¡°I¡¯ve cultivated the way of fire for ten thousand years, and with the Earth Core Red Fire in my possession, I can hide in magma without being detected. Even with your Golden Eyes, you wouldn¡¯t have been able to spot me! Fortunately, I didn¡¯t leave back then! If I had, I wouldn¡¯t have witnessed such a wonderful scene! But forget about me. You, on the other hand, really got an eyeful, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°You¡ªstop talking nonsense!¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily. ¡°Haha, are you upset? Are you planning to kill me to keep me quiet?¡± Empress Yan seemed to be using this incident to take advantage of the situation, ridiculing him even more. Yang Chen could only change the topic: ¡°Let¡¯s get back to business, Empress Yan! You need my Golden Eyes to help you find the Fire Spirit Essence. I can help, but what¡¯s in it for me?¡± Empress Yan stopped laughing and became serious again. ¡°I can give you half of the Fire Spirit Essence! You¡¯re a fire cultivator too. If you absorb the Fire Spirit Essence, it will help you as much as fusing with a new kind of Primordial fire.¡± ¡°Half of the Fire Spirit Essence?¡± Yang Chen pondered. He knew the value of such a thing. Fire Spirit Essence was a sacred treasure coveted by fire attribute cultivators, its value even rivaling the Sacred Lotus of Profound Ice obtained by Feng Yuwan. Since Empress Yan was once a mighty fire cultivator, any heavenly treasure that lingered in her memory would undoubtedly be extraordinary. However, the Fire Spirit Essence wasn¡¯t of great importance to him personally. ¡°Empress Yan, while the Fire Spirit Essence is valuable, it doesn¡¯t hold much significance for me. If it¡¯s just half of the Fire Spirit Essence, it might not be worth traveling all the way to Central Continent.¡± Chapter 157 Chapter 157 ¡°Not that important?¡± Hearing this, Empress Yan rolled her eyes hard. ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t insult the Fire Spirit Essence with your ignorance, okay? Once the Fire Spirit Essence is born, forget a Soul Transformation cultivator like you, even a Void Refinement expert would fight for it! Even if I only give you half, it¡¯s enough to improve your innate talents and significantly raise your cultivation stage!¡± ¡°That¡¯s other people¡¯s concern, but I¡¯m genuinely not interested. If you don¡¯t have anything else more appealing, I¡¯ll be taking my leave.¡± Yang Chen said nonchalantly. ¡°You! What exactly do you want?¡± Empress Yan asked, a bit frustrated. ¡°What do I want? Heh!¡± Yang Chen chuckled. Now, this was the proper direction for their conversation. His gaze swept over Empress Yan¡¯s alluring figure. With a playful smile on his lips, he said: ¡°What I want is quite simple, just to revisit some old grounds!¡± *** ¡°Revisiting old grounds?¡± Empress Yan¡¯s expression froze, clearly confused for a moment. But soon, she understood what he meant. Her face darkened instantly. ¡°You bastard! Yang Chen, if you dare spout nonsense again, do you believe I won¡¯t let you walk out of here alive?¡± A layer of red light enveloped her body, with hints of the Earth Core Red Fire flickering, displaying her anger. Back then, to obtain the Body Refining Pill, she had no choice but to agree to this bastard¡¯s demand and let him take advantage of her. But in that cave, this bastard went even further. And now, he dared to bring up ¡°revisiting old grounds¡± again. Unforgivable! This was truly going too far! ¡°Empress Yan, no need to get angry!¡± Yang Chen replied nonchalantly: ¡°I was just casually mentioning it. If you don¡¯t agree, just say no.¡± ¡°Of course I won¡¯t agree!¡± Empress Yan said coldly. ¡°But, you still have to help me with this task!¡± ¡°This ...¡± Yang Chen feigned difficulty. ¡°Empress Yan, you¡¯re really putting me in a tough spot! Central Continent is a million miles away, and you won¡¯t agree to my conditions. Why should I go? My relationship with you isn¡¯t that deep, right?¡± ¡°Heh, it seems you truly underestimated me, Empress Yan! Silently subduing me isn¡¯t going to happen!¡± Yang Chen smirked. From their brief exchange, he had gauged Empress Yan¡¯s strength. She hadn¡¯t reached the late Soul Transformation stage yet. However, her battle power wasn¡¯t weaker than someone at the late stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. But even so, the idea of her suppressing him quietly was out of the question. Whether she could defeat him at all was still up for debate. Empress Yan stood still, her beautiful eyes fixed on Yang Chen without speaking. She seemed to be deep in thought. After a long silence, she finally spoke: ¡°Yang Chen, do you know why I need the Fire Spirit Essence?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it to enhance your strength?¡± Yang Chen replied casually. ¡°Hmph, I was once a mighty fire cultivator, standing at the peak of the world. I have many ways to enhance my strength. Why would I beg for help from a bastard like you?¡± Empress Yan scoffed. ¡°Then what is it for? And what does this have to do with me?¡± Yang Chen was starting to grow impatient. What was this woman getting at? So secretive. If it weren¡¯t for their shared history of close encounters, he would have left long ago. Empress Yan gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with hesitation. But finally, she seemed to make a decision. In a low voice, she said: ¡°The reason I need the Fire Spirit Essence is for her.¡± As she spoke, she pointed to her flat abdomen. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, puzzled. He had noticed something during their time in the magma world. Empress Yan seemed to occasionally caress her belly. But he hadn¡¯t thought much of it at the time. Now, she was pointing to her stomach again and talking about ¡°her¡±? Could it be? A bold idea flashed through Yang Chen¡¯s mind. ¡°Are you pregnant?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Empress Yan nodded, her beautiful eyes locked onto Yang Chen¡¯s: ¡°So, you must help me! The Fire Spirit Essence can enhance her innate talent!¡± Chapter 158 Chapter 158 ¡°You mean I have to help you?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, if I recall correctly, it¡¯s been several years since we parted in the cave! So, this child should have nothing to do with me, right? I certainly don¡¯t have the spirit of selfless dedication!¡± ¡°What did you say? You bastard!¡± Empress Yan¡¯s fury ignited upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, her voice icy cold. In her beautiful eyes, two red flames could be seen flickering. Her aura was no longer concealed and began to surge rapidly, as if she was preparing for a life-and-death battle with Yang Chen.@@@@ However, she quickly let out a self-mocking laugh. The true energy flowing from her body dissipated instantly. ¡°Heh! I should have known long ago that you¡¯re just a despicable person! And to think I went out of my way to find you! Forget it, just go! I don¡¯t need your help anymore! Moreover, from now on, all our grudges are wiped clean; we owe each other nothing! You helped me reconstruct my physical body, and I gave you what you wanted! If we meet again and you show even the slightest disrespect, I will not spare you!¡± After saying this, Empress Yan turned her back on him, leaving only a cold and aloof figure. This left Yang Chen somewhat bewildered. After thinking carefully, Yang Chen looked toward Empress Yan¡¯s abdomen. With her pride, she shouldn¡¯t lie to him. Moreover, he was a Soul Transformation cultivator. He could sense whether it was his bloodline with just a touch. In fact, some highly skilled female cultivators could indeed suppress the growth of the fetus in their womb. This wasn¡¯t uncommon. Many female cultivators would suppress the fetus¡¯s growth to create a better innate environment for the child, seeking vast amounts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures to enhance the child¡¯s potential. Empress Yan must have suppressed the growth of the fetus in her womb as well, seeking the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow to enhance the child¡¯s innate talent. Thinking of this, Yang Chen felt a bit of guilt rise in his heart. Then, he walked over to Empress Yan¡¯s side. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you leaving? What are you still doing here?¡± Empress Yan glanced at him coldly and said, ¡°Get lost already! This child has nothing to do with you! I don¡¯t want to see you anymore! From now on, I¡¯m going to Central Continent, and we¡¯ll never see each other again! Hmph!¡± Empress Yan snorted coldly, her face full of stubbornness. ¡°Shut up! Of course, I know that!¡± Empress Yan glared at Yang Chen and continued, ¡°When I conceived this child, I had just reconstructed my physical body! And not long after, I was seriously injured! As the mother, I¡¯ve given very little to this child! Even though I was once a powerful fire cultivator and am now a Soul Transformation cultivator, this child is extraordinarily weak! Some high-level female cultivators can temporarily seal the fetus¡¯s growth for up to ten years or more! But that¡¯s because when those women were pregnant, their cultivation was already extremely strong, and the fetus in their wombs could withstand such long-term stasis! But this child can¡¯t! If I continue to seal its growth, the child might become a stillborn! That¡¯s why I¡¯m so eager to go to Central Continent to find the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow. Do you understand now?¡± ¡°I see!¡± Yang Chen nodded. When he examined her earlier, he had also noticed this problem. Empress Yan¡¯s cultivation was higher than Feng Yuwan¡¯s, but the fetus in her womb was much weaker in comparison. ¡°Yang Chen, for the sake of the child, I can give you one more chance! If you¡¯re willing to come with me to Central Continent now, we can ... we can raise this child together in the future!¡± Empress Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking again. However, her previously cold and arrogant face turned slightly red. ¡°Raise the child together?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. He looked at Empress Yan, only to find that she avoided his gaze, as if she didn¡¯t dare meet his eyes. ¡°Heh heh! Ah, women!¡± Yang Chen chuckled inwardly. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, there¡¯s no need to rush to Central Continent. Although this child is weak, I have a way to strengthen its bloodline! In this way, you can continue to seal its growth, and we won¡¯t need to rush to Central Continent.¡± ¡°Oh? You can strengthen the child¡¯s bloodline?¡± Empress Yan looked surprised. ¡°Of course! After all, I am the child¡¯s father!¡± As Yang Chen spoke, he reached out and touched Empress Yan¡¯s abdomen again. Empress Yan froze, forgetting to dodge. Feeling the warmth of his palm, her face flushed slightly, and her body stiffened a little. But in the end, she didn¡¯t move away, allowing Yang Chen¡¯s hand to remain on her abdomen. Chapter 159 Chapter 159 Yang Chen could feel the weak life signs of the fetus in Empress Yan¡¯s abdomen. At the time in the cave, his cultivation had only just reached the Nascent Soul Realm. Back then, he had merely refined the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, without yet fusing with the Dragon Spine, nor had he embarked on the path of body cultivation. As for Empress Yan, she had just reconstructed her physical body and barely had any cultivation. So, the fetus was only an ordinary fetus. If it were a normal ten-month pregnancy, there would naturally be no issues. However, Empress Yan had sealed the fetus¡¯s growth. This greatly increased the demands on the fetus¡¯s constitution. ¡°You, how do you plan to strengthen her bloodline?¡± Feeling Yang Chen¡¯s hand moving on her abdomen, Empress Yan¡¯s heartbeat quickened, and she couldn¡¯t help but ask.@@@@ Yang Chen opened his eyes, glanced at her, and said, ¡°My physique has greatly improved compared to the time in the cave! Back then, although I had refined the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame, I hadn¡¯t fully merged with it. But now, my physique is incomparable to what it was then!¡± Hearing Yang Chen mention the time in the cave, Empress Yan couldn¡¯t help but recall that scene. Yang Chen behind her. Doing that to her. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. ¡°Alright, alright, just get to the point!¡± Empress Yan said impatiently. ¡°It¡¯s simple: I just need to infuse my essence blood into the fetus, and that will strengthen her bloodline!¡± Upon hearing this, Empress Yan immediately frowned. ¡°That¡¯s your solution? Do you know how fragile a fetus¡¯s life is? If I¡¯m not mistaken, you practice body cultivation, and your physical body has reached the Soul Transformation Realm! A single drop of your essence blood contains enough energy to melt a Golden Core cultivator! How could a fetus withstand that?¡± Empress Yan replied, clearly displeased. She had expected Yang Chen to come up with a better idea, but instead, it was this absurd suggestion. She immediately swatted his hand away from her abdomen. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, you don¡¯t understand! While it¡¯s true that my essence blood contains immense energy, you can remove the excess energy and leave only the essence of the bloodline! This bloodline essence will enhance the fetus¡¯s constitution! Moreover, since the fetus carries my bloodline, it will not reject this essence at all!¡± Yang Chen explained seriously. The blood of the Primordial Divine Dragon had endless uses. One drop of essence blood could enhance Feng Yunhai¡¯s potential and activate his Ice Phoenix bloodline. It could also help Linglong¡¯s True Dragon Soul reconstruct her dragon body. The fetus, being of his own bloodline, could naturally improve its constitution, and there would be no need for any refining¡ªit would fuse directly. ¡°Really? Can the bloodline essence in just one drop of your essence blood be that effective?¡± Empress Yan¡¯s beautiful eyes were still filled with doubt and disbelief. A golden light flickered faintly in her abdomen. Yang Chen placed his hand on it. Empress Yan instinctively wanted to avoid him, but for some reason, she hesitated and ultimately didn¡¯t move away, allowing him to place his hand on her abdomen. Feeling the strong vitality of the fetus, Yang Chen knew that it had indeed worked. The bloodline essence from his essence blood had been absorbed by the fetus. Now, the child had a trace of the Divine Dragon bloodline. Although it was thin, the constitution of the fetus had significantly improved. ¡°Thank you!¡± Empress Yan¡¯s red lips parted slightly. Yang Chen, however, responded seriously, ¡°Senior Empress Yan, there¡¯s no need for thanks! After all, this is my child, and as her father, I should contribute!¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen gently stroked Empress Yan¡¯s flat abdomen. Empress Yan¡¯s delicate body trembled, and a faint blush appeared on her pale face. Her true energy fluctuated slightly, but she didn¡¯t push Yang Chen away. Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile. He then produced ten more drops of golden essence blood. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Empress Yan asked, puzzled. ¡°Senior Empress Yan, I know you¡¯re still angry about what happened in the cave. But this is also my child, and I must take responsibility for her! These ten drops of essence blood can be refined again at different stages of her growth, and their essence can be infused into her bloodline! Also, by applying the blood to your eyes, you¡¯ll gain the ability to see through all things, similar to my Divine Dragon Golden Eyes! Consider this a small token of compensation from me!¡± Yang Chen spoke in a heavy tone. But to Empress Yan, his words caused her heart to tremble slightly. She couldn¡¯t help but glance deeply at Yang Chen, then at her own abdomen. Finally, she whispered, ¡°You ... from now on, don¡¯t call me Senior Empress Yan anymore!¡± Chapter 160 Chapter 160 ¡°Hmm?¡± Upon hearing Empress Yan¡¯s soft murmur, Yang Chen was taken aback. He looked down at her. He saw that Empress Yan¡¯s gaze was somewhat evasive, eventually settling on the ground. Her neck also carried a slight blush. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smirk playfully. It seemed that his performance earlier had satisfied Senior Empress Yan quite a bit. Heh. All his efforts weren¡¯t in vain, and he had gained something. ¡°Don¡¯t call you Senior Empress Yan anymore? Then should I just call you Yan Hou from now on?¡± Yang Chen tried to probe. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s fine! Just call me Yan Hou!¡± Yan Hou nodded slightly. Yang Chen¡¯s hand was still resting on her abdomen, and his body leaned forward, pressing slightly against her back. This posture was almost identical to him embracing her from behind. Yan Hou naturally noticed as well. However, she still didn¡¯t push Yang Chen away. Instead, the blush on her face deepened. ¡°Yang Chen, I carry the deep hatred of my parents¡¯ death. One day, I will definitely go to Central Continent! In the future, will you go there too?¡± After a moment of silence, Yan Hou suddenly spoke. ¡°I will!¡± Yang Chen nodded If you decide to avenge your parents, I will lend you a hand!¡± ¡°You will help me? Heh!¡± Yan Hou chuckled upon hearing this. ¡°Do you even know what kind of person is responsible for my parents¡¯ death? The Kunlun Realm is vast and boundless. A remote region like the Northern Spiritual Realm is just one of countless desolate territories! ¡°You¡¯ve heard of the Red Dragon family, where Long Aohuan came from, right? Even though their family has a Void Refinement cultivator, they barely rank as a first-class power in the peripheral areas of Central Continent. And my enemy is someone who stands at the very pinnacle of Central Continent! With just a flick of their finger, they could annihilate countless families like the Red Dragon Clan! ¡°A Void Refinement cultivator might be a once-in-ten-thousand-years existence in the Northern Spiritual Realm, but in front of my enemy, they¡¯re no different from ants!@@@@ ¡°Do you still dare help me?¡± Yan Hou turned her head to look at Yang Chen as she spoke. However, Yang Chen nodded earnestly. ¡°I dare! Even if your enemy is an Emperor or an Immortal King, I would still help you! Who told you to be the mother of my child?¡± A member of the Feng family, tasked with watching over Long Tianyu, immediately walked over to him. Smack! Smack! He slapped Long Tianyu twice across the face. ¡°Ah! Bastard! I¡¯ll kill you! I¡¯ll slaughter your whole Feng family! Just wait! When the ancestor of the Red Dragon Clan comes, none of your Feng family will be spared!¡± ¡°You still dare to talk big?¡± The Feng family member became furious. He pulled out a whip and began lashing Long Tianyu. At this moment, Feng Yuwan noticed Yang Chen and hurried over to him. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s voice was soft and elegant, her beautiful eyes brimming with joy. She had just spoken with Zhan Lingshuang, and Zhan had agreed to her being with Yang Chen. How could she not be happy? She lightly wrapped her arm around Yang Chen¡¯s, but her initially cheerful expression faltered slightly. Then she gently wrinkled her nose. A faint pout formed on her lips as she said, ¡°Brother Chen, there¡¯s the scent of another woman on you! And it¡¯s quite strong!¡± ¡°Oh? Your nose is pretty sharp! Are you part dog?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t try to hide or cover it up. Instead, he pulled Feng Yuwan into his arms. ¡°Annoying!¡± Feng Yuwan pretended to struggle a bit, but she quickly relaxed and snuggled into Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. Bound to the post and whipped, Long Tianyu watched as Feng Yuwan acted like a bashful girl in front of Yang Chen. An intense rage burned inside him, as if it were about to explode out of him. ¡°Ah! Whore! Whore!¡± Long Tianyu screamed in fury. Naturally, Feng Yuwan heard his insults, and her expression darkened. ¡°Keep whipping him! Don¡¯t stop until you¡¯ve lashed him a thousand times!¡± ¡°Yes, Mistress!¡± The Feng family member quickly responded. [Ding! Long Tianyu has seen the Host openly flirt with Feng Yuwan, causing Long Tianyu¡¯s state of mind to collapse. You¡¯ve plundered 500 points of Providence Luck from Long Tianyu. The host has gained 500 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice echoed in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. Yang Chen frowned slightly. It seemed that extracting the last bit of villain points from Yuer wasn¡¯t going to be easy. It looked like he would need to step things up. Tonight, he would have to let Yuer hear a good show. Chapter 161 Chapter 161 Inside the palace hall. Zhan Lingshuang stood with her hands behind her back. Upon seeing Yang Chen and Feng Yuwan walking in intimately, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she felt a little displeased. She had painstakingly raised this disciple, but now it seemed like Feng Yuwan, this old woman, was reaping the benefits. ¡°Chen¡¯er, I have already refined the Profound Deep Cold Flame, and the matters in the Ice and Snow City are also resolved! In three days, you and I will return to Xuantian Sect together!¡± ¡°Returning to Xuantian Sect in three days?¡± Feng Yuwan immediately stepped forward and asked with confusion, ¡°Lingshuang, is something urgent? Why are you leaving in such a hurry? We haven¡¯t seen each other for hundreds of years, and I was hoping we could catch up!¡± ¡°Tch!¡± Zhan Lingshuang pursed her lips and cast a disdainful glance at Feng Yuwan. She knew in her heart that Feng Yuwan was actually eager for her to leave. She just didn¡¯t want Chen¡¯er to go. ¡°My cultivation has already broken through to the Void Refinement Realm, and I have refined the Profound Deep Cold Flame. It is time to leave the Northern Spiritual Realm and head to Central Continent. In three days, we will go to Xuantian Sect. I need to explain many things to Chen¡¯er! Moreover, my family has already sent people here; there isn¡¯t much time left!¡± Zhan Lingshuang sighed softly as she spoke. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Yang Chen, carrying a hint of reluctance. ¡°Your family?¡± Feng Yuwan raised her eyebrows, somewhat surprised. When she was young and adventuring with Zhan Lingshuang, she had heard about Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s origins. Although Zhan Lingshuang cultivated in the Northern Spiritual Realm, she was actually from Central Continent. Moreover, her family seemed terrifyingly powerful, even the former sect master of Xuantian Sect was very wary of them. ¡°Feng Yuwan, you should leave first. My disciple and I have something to discuss privately.¡± Zhan Lingshuang glanced at Feng Yuwan and said indifferently. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave you two to talk!¡± Feng Yuwan, understanding the situation, walked out of the hall. ¡°Chen¡¯er, the thing I worry about most when I go to Central Continent is you! But fortunately, you have already reached the Soul Transformation Realm, so I am not too worried.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Shrinking the Ground into Inches¡± was a spatial divine ability. In the cultivation world, only those who have reached the Void Refinement Realm can wield the power of the void, also known as spatial power. This ability, although it seems simple and ordinary, is actually incredibly profound and difficult to master. The woman in front of him clearly had extraordinary strength, at least far surpassing his master¡¯s. ¡°Reaching the first level of Soul Transformation at such a young age! Hmm, it seems you are also a body cultivator! And you possess a Primordial Fire! Not bad, not bad! With such talent, you would be considered a once-in-a-millennium prodigy, even in Heavenly Dao Holy Land! Young man, would you like to go to Heavenly Dao Holy Land with your master?¡± The beautiful woman in the moon robe looked at Yang Chen and asked. ¡°Go to Heavenly Dao Holy Land?¡± Yang Chen frowned slightly. Zhan Lingshuang immediately grew impatient and said, ¡°Second sister, Chen¡¯er is going to inherit the position of Sect Master of Xuantian Sect. How can he come with me to Heavenly Dao Holy Land?¡± ¡°Lingshuang, your disciple is no ordinary person! His talent even surpasses yours. Wouldn¡¯t it be a waste for him to remain in this remote Northern Spiritual Realm? Besides, you have nine other competitors in the Holy Maiden candidate ranks. Their strength is by no means inferior to yours. ¡°If this disciple goes with you, it will undoubtedly attract the attention of the Holy Lord and the elders. At that time, you will have a better chance of securing the position of Holy Maiden!¡± As Yang Chen listened to their conversation, he began to worry that his master might actually drag him along. He wasn¡¯t too keen on going to Central Continent right now. After all, Feng Yuwan was already pregnant, and if his calculations were correct, Zhao Shirou should have already given birth. He hadn¡¯t even fulfilled much of his responsibilities as a father yet. But just then, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind: [Ding, detected the Destiny of the Female Lead, Zhan Qiuyun!] [Friendly reminder: Zhan Qiuyun is the master of the Son of Destiny!] Huh? Yang Chen was stunned. Zhan Qiuyun? The Destiny of the Female Lead? The master of the Son of Destiny? Is a new Son of Destiny about to appear? Chapter 162 Chapter 162 ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think?¡± The beautiful woman in a moon-colored robe looked at Yang Chen, her voice gentle and charming. Yang Chen immediately responded in a deep tone: ¡°Master, this disciple believes that this senior¡¯s words make sense! You also mentioned earlier that there are ten candidates for the position of Holy Maiden, all of whom are likely on par with you, Master! If Master goes alone, this disciple will not be able to rest easy! How about this disciple accompany Master to offer you some assistance?¡± ¡°Chen¡¯er!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s heartfelt words, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes reddened, and her nose tingled with emotion. The disciple she had raised from a young age had finally grown up and become thoughtful. Now, he was even proactively offering to protect his Master. Zhan Lingshuang reached out and gently stroked Yang Chen¡¯s cheek, speaking softly: ¡°But Chen¡¯er, wasn¡¯t your goal since childhood to become the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect? Moreover, if both you and I go to Central Continent, what will happen to the Xuantian Sect?¡± ¡°Master, you don¡¯t need to worry about the Xuantian Sect! With the cultivation of the Grand Elders, no top forces in the Northern Spiritual Realm would dare to provoke them! Besides, while the Xuantian Sect is important to this disciple, how could it possibly compare to Master! Moreover, Master is going to Central Continent this time to compete for the position of Holy Maiden. If this disciple does not accompany you, I would be worrying about you every night!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s sincerity was clear in his voice. ¡°Chen¡¯er!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s voice choked with emotion. Unable to contain herself, she immediately pulled Yang Chen into a tight embrace. She hugged him tightly. ¡°Master ... ugh ...¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was muffled. Because he was being squeezed and could barely breathe. He had already witnessed his Master¡¯s majestic form back in the magma world. Now, feeling it up close, it was indeed extraordinary. It was only because Master normally wore loose clothing that ... otherwise, even Feng Yuwan would feel inferior in comparison. ¡°Ahem!¡± Soon, the beautiful woman in the moon-colored robe let out a heavy cough. Zhan Lingshuang immediately snapped back to reality. She looked down. Chen¡¯er¡¯s head was ... being pressed against her ... ¡°Ah!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s face flushed bright red in an instant. She quickly pushed Yang Chen away. ¡°Heh heh, Lingshuang, you and your disciple truly share a deep bond as master and student!¡± The beautiful woman in the moon-colored robe had a teasing look in her eyes. Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s cheeks burned, and she took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down before quickly explaining: ¡°Second Sister, Chen¡¯er is just a child in my eyes! When I took him as a disciple back then, he was just a little boy running around with no pants on! You wouldn¡¯t understand this kind of affection!¡± ¡°Brother Chen, why don¡¯t I go with you? That way, I can take care of you!¡± Feng Yuwan said softly. After spending this time together, she had completely fallen for this little rascal. She couldn¡¯t go a day without seeing him, her mind constantly filled with his image. Besides, if he went to Central Continent, it would certainly be for years. ¡°It¡¯s better if you stay in the Ice and Snow City! Right now, you¡¯re the only Soul Transformation Realm cultivator here. If you leave, this place will fall into chaos! And didn¡¯t you always want to revive the Feng family?¡± Yang Chen said, looking at her. Feng Yuwan, however, lightly patted his chest: ¡°That was before! Now, my goal is you! Whether it¡¯s a chicken or a dog, I¡¯ll follow you wherever!¡± ¡°You dare call me a dog! See if I don¡¯t teach you a lesson!¡± Yang Chen suddenly sat up. In the grand hall, the sound of her melodic pleas for mercy gradually filled the air. Meanwhile, bound to a pillar, Long Tianyu used all his strength and finally managed to wear down a rope. ¡°Heaven truly rewards those who persevere! I, Long Tianyu, am finally free! I must escape immediately! As long as I can return to the Red Dragon Clan, I¡¯ll have my chance for revenge. When the time comes, everyone here will die! Feng Yuwan, Feng Qian Ning, you two bitches, just wait! Father if your spirit is over me from heaven, please protect me now!¡± Long Tianyu¡¯s gaze was vicious as he glanced around. Ignoring the pain in his cheeks, he sped off in a certain direction. After several hundred feet, Long Tianyu arrived next to a palace. He hadn¡¯t stayed in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion for long and didn¡¯t know its full layout. Seeing that the palace had no guards or restrictions, he quickly slipped inside. He planned to steal some healing pills. His injuries were severe. But as soon as he entered the palace, he heard a strange sound. Sometimes sharp, sometimes melodic. It sounded like the shrieks of someone on the brink of death. Long Tianyu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but then curiosity got the better of him, and he pressed his ear closer. He immediately heard two words being repeated over and over again. ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Chapter 163 Chapter 163 ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Upon hearing the repeated and deeply emotional words coming from the room, Long Tianyu¡¯s face instantly turned green. The identities of the people inside were now painfully obvious. ¡°Yang Chen! Feng Yuwan! Ah! Those bastards, I swear I¡¯ll kill you both! Feng Yuwan, you wretch! You act all high and mighty in front of me, but you¡¯re nothing but a cheap slut in front of Yang Chen! Wretched woman, wretched woman!¡± Long Tianyu cursed furiously in his heart. His teeth were clenched so tightly that a trickle of blood seeped from his mouth. However, he still did not utter a single sound. Though the veins on his face were becoming more and more prominent. [Ding! Long Tianyu has eavesdropped on the host¡¯s affairs, and his mental state has completely collapsed. The host has plundered 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu, and have earned 1000 VPs!] [Ding! Friendly reminder: Long Tianyu¡¯s Providence Luck has reached zero, and the host can no longer plunder any more!] Hearing the system¡¯s voice in his mind, the corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth lifted slightly. The last 1000 points of Providence Luck from Long Tianyu were finally in his hands. All his efforts in arranging this grand drama had not been in vain. Long Tianyu¡¯s escape wasn¡¯t because heaven had mercy on him. It was all orchestrated by him. ¡°Brother Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s voice trembled as she asked. Seeing Yang Chen suddenly smirk in amusement made her feel a little scared. She thought he had come up with another way to torment her. ¡°Nothing, Wan¡¯er! Just carry on.¡± Yang Chen looked up and smiled at her. ¡°You¡¯re so annoying!¡± Feng Yuwan playfully scolded him. Long Tianyu didn¡¯t leave right away but stood at the door listening for half an hour. It wasn¡¯t until the hall became quiet again that he snapped out of his daze. By this time, although Long Tianyu¡¯s face was still full of rage, there was now an additional hint of humiliation. Half an hour! He had finished at least five times already! That bastard Yang Chen, is he even human?! Long Tianyu¡¯s anger surged. But now, a certain calmness had returned to him. He knew he had to leave immediately. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to escape at all. ¡°Just wait! Feng Yuwan, you wretch, I won¡¯t let you go~! One day, I¡¯ll make sure you wish for death under me!¡± Long Tianyu shot a venomous glance toward the room before turning to leave. But just at that moment, a tall figure rushed into the grand hall. ¡°Mother! Long Tianyu tried to escape, but I caught him! He even sneaked into your hall! Luckily, I arrived in time. Otherwise, that scum might have gotten away, and the Feng family would have been in trouble!¡± Hearing Feng Qian Ning¡¯s explanation, a flash of panic crossed Feng Yuwan¡¯s eyes, followed by a flicker of murderous intent. She had just been with Brother Chen ... And because Brother Chen was about to leave the Northern Spiritual Realm for Central Continent, she hadn¡¯t held back at all. The noise from earlier had surely reached the hall outside. In her excitement, she hadn¡¯t used her spiritual sense to check her surroundings. Who knows when that wretched man had sneaked in. That filthy rat might have even overheard everything. How despicable. ¡°Qian Ning, just kill him! Seeing this piece of trash disgusts me!¡± Feng Yuwan spoke coldly, her beautiful eyes filled with disdain as she looked at the bloodied and snarling Long Tianyu. ¡°Feng Yuwan, you wretched woman! You act all high and mighty with me, but you grovel under that bastard Yang Chen! Your voice was so loud just now! Calling him Brother Chen ... You really have no shame! Wretched woman, wretched woman!¡± Knowing that he wouldn¡¯t live to see another day, Long Tianyu no longer held back. He cursed loudly, venting all the pent-up anger and frustration in his heart. Feng Yuwan¡¯s face immediately darkened. That filthy rat had indeed heard it all. ¡°Die!¡± Feng Yuwan waved her hand, and a palm of true energy smashed down on Long Tianyu, turning him into a pile of blood and flesh. His foul mouth was instantly silenced. ¡°Hmph, what a worthless dog. I should have killed you long ago!¡± Feng Yuwan¡¯s voice was cold and indifferent, as if she had just squashed a bug. Meanwhile, lying on the jade bed, Yang Chen had naturally heard the commotion outside. The corners of his mouth lifted into a sly grin. Oh, Yu¡¯er, Yu¡¯er. Your father has been quite generous, hasn¡¯t he? Letting you listen to a grand drama before your death. And to die at the hands of the mother-in-law you so dearly thought of. With this, at least you¡¯ll have something to think about on your journey down the Yellow Springs. Hehe. At that moment, the system voice sounded: [Ding! The host has successfully orchestrated the death of the Son of Destiny, Long Tianyu, and has received a Villain¡¯s Gift Pack!] [Do you wish to open it?] ¡°Open it, of course!¡± [Ding! Villain¡¯s Gift Pack opened successfully. The host has acquired the Sun God Physique!] Chapter 164 Chapter 164 ¡°Hmm? Sun God Physique?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s pupils immediately contracted slightly. The system¡¯s reward this time ... was really this shocking? Yang Chen had once read about the Sun God Physique in ancient texts. It was said to be a legendary supreme physique. Representing the utmost yang in the world, it was therefore called the Sun God Physique. Naturally close to the Great Dao of the Sun, it was a favored child of flames. Compared to the similarly supreme True Dragon Body, the Sun God Physique was far stronger. As Zhan Lingshuang had said, the founder of Xuantian Sect was an elder from Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Therefore, even though Xuantian Sect was located in the remote Northern Spiritual Domain, the sect still possessed many ancient texts concerning the entire Kunlun Realm. Legend has it that one hundred thousand years ago, a Sun God Physique was born in the Kunlun Realm. After cultivating to the peak, this being ascended and left the Kunlun Realm. When they ascended, two suns appeared in the sky. The radiance of the Sun God Physique illuminated the entire Kunlun Realm. It was said that this Sun God Physique was the only one in the history of the Kunlun Realm who successfully collected and merged all different types of Primordial flames! Even for great experts who cultivated fire, most only possessed one Primordial flame. For instance, Empress Yan¡¯s ¡°Myriad Flames Celestial Conflagration Art¡± technique could enhance its grade by fusing Primordial flames, which was considered an anomaly. However, the Sun God Physique could directly encompass all Primordial Flames through its own solar essence. Becoming the true ruler of flames. ¡°Yu¡¯er, Yu¡¯er, I really must thank you properly! Your death was of such great value Don¡¯t worry, with the Sun God Physique¡ªunyielding, pure yang, and extraordinarily fierce¡ªI can better take care of your mother-in-law! Hehehe! System, fuse it!¡± At this moment, outside the grand hall, a golden sun suddenly appeared, suspended in the sky. The night sky, once filled with stars and the moon, was now flooded with bright golden light. The entire Ice Ice and Snow City had turned into daytime. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why has the sun appeared, turning night into day?¡± Feng Yuwan was somewhat puzzled. ¡°Could this have something to do with Brother Chen?¡± Before she could figure it out, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s figure appeared beside her. ¡°Feng Yuwan, what¡¯s going on with Chen¡¯er? This phenomenon, it must be caused by him, right?¡± ¡°Lingshuang, Brother Chen said that his physique was awakening, and he asked us not to disturb him!¡± Feng Yuwan quickly explained, worried that Zhan Lingshuang might rush in and interrupt Yang Chen. ¡°Physique awakening?¡± Zhan Lingshuang frowned deeply. ¡°To cause such a disturbance in the heavens and earth, to invert the sun and moon, Chen¡¯er¡¯s awakening physique must be extraordinary! That rebellious disciple! He didn¡¯t think to tell me, his master, in advance, yet he confides in an outsider like Feng Yuwan! Hmph!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s expression darkened. However, she did not dwell on it too much. After all, Yang Chen had previously told her that he had a great fortune that changed everything. Meanwhile, in the distant sky above Ice and Snow City, the space fluctuated, and a woman dressed in a moon robe appeared out of thin air. A gentle breeze blew, tightly wrapping the white moon robe around her body. Her graceful and enchanting figure was perfectly outlined. Her beautiful eyes, like autumn waters, gazed at the golden sun in the sky. ¡°The sun rises, disturbing yin and yang! The pure yang energy is so intense, it must be an extreme yang physique! Is it the Extreme Yang Tyrant Body? Or the Pure Yang Saint Body? Either way, such a person could become a world-renowned prodigy in Central Continent and has the qualifications to vie for the position of Holy Son of our Heavenly Dao Holy Land! Lingshuang, oh Lingshuang, your disciple is truly remarkable! But, dear sister, I must apologize to you in advance! ¡°Such a prodigy ... with your way of doing things, being his master isn¡¯t really suitable! Why not have him take me as his master instead? Let me guide him! In this way, my Lunar Body can also absorb the pure yang energy from his body! The union of yin and yang will allow us to truly comprehend the Dao!¡± Chapter 165 Chapter 165 The golden sun in the sky lasted for five full days before gradually dissipating. During this time, in the Falling Snow Mountain Range, there were two suns during the day. At night, the golden sun remained high in the sky, still as bright as daylight. Many cultivators in Ice and Snow City began to kneel toward the golden sun, believing that such an extraordinary phenomenon could only signify the descent of a sage. As the golden sun faded, the night returned once again. Stars and the moon filled the sky. Everything returned to normal. At that moment, Yang Chen opened his eyes, and within his pupils, it seemed as though two golden suns were shining brightly. In the span of five days, he had fully merged with the Sun God Physique. Although his cultivation realm did not break through, remaining at the first level of the Soul Transformation Realm, his aura had clearly improved. Every gesture radiated with divine brilliance. ¡°Chen¡¯er!¡± Zhan Lingshuang entered the grand hall and, seeing Yang Chen unharmed, immediately let out a sigh of relief. However, she quickly expressed her dissatisfaction, saying: ¡°You rebellious disciple! Your physique awakens, and you don¡¯t even inform your master in advance! It seems you have less and less regard for me! I¡¯ll settle this account with you later! I told you we would leave in three days, but you went into seclusion for five days! Now, we must depart immediately. Don¡¯t delay anymore, or else there will be little time left when we return to Xuantian Sect! I¡¯ve already sent word to the Seven Great Elders and the two Grand Elders, asking them all to leave seclusion!¡± ¡°Master, are we leaving right now?¡± When Yang Chen saw Feng Yuwan entering the grand hall with an expression full of reluctance, his heart softened. Originally, he thought he would have three days to spend with her and their unborn child. But after merging with the Sun God Physique, he ended up in seclusion for five days. ¡°Master, how about we leave after sunrise? I still have some things to discuss with Wan¡¯er.¡± ¡°What things?¡± Zhan Lingshuang asked casually. But when she turned and saw the sorrow in Feng Yuwan¡¯s beautiful eyes, she immediately understood. ¡°Bah!¡± Zhan Lingshuang curled her lips. What could there be to discuss? It was just some trivial matters between a man and a woman. How tiresome. ¡°Fine, we¡¯ll leave at sunrise.¡± With a dismissive tone, Zhan Lingshuang turned and left. Yang Chen¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted as he caught sight of this moment. ¡°To cause a disturbance in the heavens and earth, inverting yin and yang, day and night! Chen¡¯er, the physique you¡¯ve awakened must be an extreme yang constitution, correct?¡± Zhan Qiuyun softly asked, her voice elegant. In this vast, snowy mountain, her words carried an ethereal resonance. ¡°Chen¡¯er?¡± Zhan Lingshuang immediately frowned and couldn¡¯t help but say: ¡°Second Sister, whatever physique Chen¡¯er awakened is his secret! Even I, his master, don¡¯t know. Don¡¯t ask too much! And also, just call him Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen? Heh!¡± Zhan Qiuyun chuckled playfully. ¡°Lingshuang, we¡¯re sisters! Your one and only direct disciple¡ªif I, as his elder sister, were to call him Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t that seem too distant? Since you don¡¯t want me to call him Chen¡¯er, how about I call him Xiao Chen then? Xiao Chen, what do you think?¡± ¡°Xiao Chen?¡± Yang Chen frowned slightly. The word ¡°Xiao¡± (meaning ¡°little¡±) had nothing to do with him. Especially now that he had merged with the Sun God Physique¡ªunyielding, pure yang, and incredibly fierce. The golden sun within him radiated endless scorching solar energy. However, he didn¡¯t argue too much. After all, the moon-robed woman before him wasn¡¯t just his master¡¯s sister. She was also the master of the Son of Destiny. His journey to Central Continent this time was largely because of her. Building a good relationship with her certainly wouldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°Of course, that¡¯s fine! It is an honor for a junior like me to be addressed that way by Senior Zhan!¡± Yang Chen replied respectfully. Upon hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun smiled and said: ¡°Xiao Chen, I¡¯m your master¡¯s elder sister. Calling me ¡®senior¡¯ sounds too distant. Just call me Martial Aunt! After all, I am your elder!¡± ¡°Martial Aunt? Elder?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile upon hearing this. He glanced at the moon-robed woman before him, feeling somewhat puzzled. He realized that this woman¡¯s attitude toward him had suddenly become much warmer and more affectionate. Could it be because he had awakened the Sun God Physique? She was dressed in a moon robe¡ªcould there be some special connection between her and the Sun God Physique? Yang Chen¡¯s gaze met Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes, which were like autumn waters. He found that the woman was also smiling at him, her eyes filled with a soft glow. It seemed as though a bright, full moon was rising within her gaze. Moreover, the golden sun within Yang Chen¡¯s body seemed to tremble slightly. Hiss. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill of fear. Could this woman be plotting something against my body? Chapter 166 Chapter 166 ¡°Xiao Chen, why have you been staring at your martial aunt all this time? What are you looking at?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s elegant voice rang out. Yang Chen immediately snapped back to his senses. ¡°Nothing, nothing at all! It¡¯s just that Martial Aunt¡¯s eyes are very big and beautiful, and your nephew couldn¡¯t help but take an extra look! I¡¯ve been impolite; please forgive me, Martial Aunt!¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s fine!¡± Zhan Qiuyun chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned. Although she was veiled, making it hard to see her true face, just that smile, combined with those autumn-like* eyes, carried infinite beauty. [*Autumn-like eyes The term ¡°autumn eyes¡± in Chinese literature symbolizes gentle, clear, and beautiful eyes, often used to depict a woman¡¯s grace.] Seeing the two exchanging pleasantries, Zhan Lingshuang on the side grew a bit impatient: ¡°Second sister, have you finished preparing the spatial formation altar that connects Ice and Snow City and Xuantian Sect yet? I need to return to Xuantian Sect immediately to take care of some matters! If these matters aren¡¯t settled, I won¡¯t go with you to Heavenly Dao Holy Land!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already completed the spatial formation altar!¡± As she spoke, Zhan Qiuyun waved her jade-like hand, and a jade altar appeared, engraved with numerous formation patterns that flowed with spatial ripples. Strands of moon-white light surrounded it, forming a light gate in the center of the altar, seemingly able to connect two realms. ¡°Spatial formation altar?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s pupils slightly contracted. Earlier, in the secret realm of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the stone stele had also been a method of connecting Ice and Snow City with a small realm. However, that stele was left behind by the Ice Phoenix tens of thousands of years ago. That Ice Phoenix was able to open up a small realm on its own, its strength was surely terrifying beyond measure. But this moon-robed beautiful woman was also capable of creating a spatial formation altar. Her strength must also be extraordinary. Seeing the surprise in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Zhan Qiuyun softly explained: ¡°Xiao Chen, your martial aunt has cultivated in the Dao of Space for over a thousand years. Creating a spatial formation altar and spanning thousands of miles across realms is nothing more than a flick of the wrist. If you want to learn, Martial Aunt can teach you! Since your master reached the Nascent Soul Realm, she has been cultivating in the Northern Spiritual Realm. This time, when she returns, the family has already prepared all kinds of heavenly treasures to help her rapidly improve her cultivation! So once your master returns, she will be focused on her cultivation. During that time, you can cultivate under your martial aunt¡¯s guidance!¡± At the same time, where their hands met, two streams of true qi, one gold and one white, intertwined. ¡°Such high-quality qi. It seems this boy has indeed awakened an extraordinary physique! Even if it isn¡¯t a Pure Yang Sacred Physique, it¡¯s not far off! Such a body of extreme yang can help me transform my Dark Moon Physique into a Bright Moon Sacred Physique! At that time, not only will I be able to correct the defects of my physique, but I¡¯ll also break through the bottleneck of the Soul Transformation Realm!¡± Various thoughts flickered through Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s mind ... Through this brief exchange of qi, she had completely confirmed that Yang Chen possessed an extreme yang physique no less than the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. It could help her Dark Moon Physique overcome its deficiencies. ¡°Martial Aunt, what¡¯s happening to our hands?¡± Yang Chen looked confused. Zhan Qiuyun smiled and said: ¡°Xiao Chen, the extreme yang qi within you has become entangled with the dark moon qi inside me! This is a good thing! Listen to your martial aunt, in less than half an hour, your true qi will grow significantly, equivalent to several months of hard cultivation!¡± The defect of Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s Dark Moon Physique was the extreme cold of her primordial qi. This was an innate defect, a characteristic of her physique. Because of this, her cultivation had advanced rapidly, reaching the peak of the Soul Transformation Realm in less than two thousand years. However, this came with the downside of her Dark Moon Physique¡¯s primordial cold severely limiting her ability to break through. The last time she faced a tribulation, it had been a near-death experience. If she forced a breakthrough again, she would undoubtedly perish under the heavenly tribulation. Only by transforming her Dark Moon Physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique and correcting this defect could she survive the tribulation. And transforming it required the qi of an extreme yang physique, at least of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique level, to neutralize the primordial cold within her Dark Moon Physique. Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation was in the Soul Transformation Realm. Neutralizing the primordial qi of a peak Soul Transformation Realm cultivator like Zhan Qiuyun naturally brought him immense benefits. After just half an hour, his true qi had grown substantially, indeed equating to several months of cultivation. But at that moment, the system¡¯s voice rang out in Yang Chen¡¯s mind: [Ding, after half an hour of primordial qi entanglement with Zhan Qiuyun through skin contact, the host has plundered Xiao Dong¡¯s Providence Luck by 1000 points, and gained 1000 VPs!] Chapter 167 Chapter 167 ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. Had he really just plundered 1,000 points of Providence Luck from Xiao Dong, the Son of Destiny? Could the method of plundering be through physical contact with Zhan Qiuyun, this beautiful woman, via the entanglement of their primordial qi? Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smirk with amusement. If that were the case, then he, as the nephew, would need to get much closer to his martial aunt in the future. At this moment, Zhan Qiuyun let go of Yang Chen¡¯s hand. The golden and white primordial qi returned to their respective bodies. ¡°Phew!¡± Zhan Qiuyun took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling visibly. Her beautiful eyes gleamed with excitement. ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s physique may be even more powerful than the Pure Yang Sacred Physique! In just half an hour, one-thousandth of the yin in my primordial qi has dissipated! At this rate, it won¡¯t take long to transform my body into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique!¡± Zhan Qiuyun, filled with excitement, looked at Yang Chen with shining eyes: ¡°Xiao Chen, Martial Aunt didn¡¯t lie to you, did she? Has your true qi increased?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! It¡¯s indeed increased. It¡¯s equivalent to several months of arduous cultivation!¡± Yang Chen feigned excitement and nodded. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled, and she spoke seriously: ¡°Xiao Chen, I won¡¯t hide this from you. I have the Dark Moon Physique, which has an inherent defect¡ªa yin in my primordial qi, making it difficult to advance to a higher realm. But you possess an extreme yang physique, and your primordial yang energy can neutralize the yin in my primordial qi! ¡°This way, I can transform my Dark Moon Physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique! During this process, you¡¯ll also enhance your own true qi and save yourself years of cultivation! Xiao Chen, are you willing to help your martial aunt?¡± Dark Moon Physique? She needed his yang primordial qi to dissolve her yin and transform it into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique? Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this. No wonder this beautiful woman had suddenly been so kind to him. It seemed his guess had been correct¡ªshe was indeed interested in his body. Although primordial qi was essential to a cultivator, akin to a mortal¡¯s essence, a small amount wouldn¡¯t matter much. Besides, his Sun God Physique wasn¡¯t just any ordinary extreme yang physique. And on top of that, through this physical contact, he could plunder Providence Luck of the Son of Destiny. Why not take advantage? ¡°Helping my martial aunt is an honor for me!¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes curved into crescent moons, very satisfied. She gently patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder with her jade-like hand, her face filled with warmth: ¡°Xiao Chen, you truly are a filial child! Martial Aunt almost wants to take you away from your master and make you my own disciple! ¡°Here, take these two bottles of Fuyuan Violet Pills. They¡¯ll help you stabilize your foundation and restore your innate primordial qi! Make sure to take one pill a day! When we reach Heavenly Dao Holy Land, you¡¯ll cultivate under me! I have over a dozen disciples, all of them beautiful female cultivators, known as the Fairies of the Holy Land! But remember, this is our little secret. You must not tell your master!¡± Zhan Qiuyun, at this moment, seemed like a seductive woman luring a young boy into her lair under the pretense of helping him. Yang Chen naturally nodded repeatedly. ¡°Daddy!¡± ¡°Daddy!¡± ¡°Hold me!¡± ¡°Hold me!¡± At the sight of Yang Chen, the three little ones also ran over in unison. Yang Chen let go of Qing¡¯er and embraced the three children at once. ¡°Zhi¡¯er, while I was away, did you bully anyone?¡± Yang Chen asked, looking at his eldest, Yang Zhi. As the son of a villain, Yang Zhi was practically a little villain himself. He was always running around, threatening, ¡°I¡¯ll have my dad kill you!¡± Around the Holy Son Peak, he was known as a little tyrant. ¡°No!¡± Yang Zhi immediately shook his head, but his big, innocent eyes darted around, clearly lying. Yang Chen, holding the three little ones, walked into the hall. Upon seeing him, Lin Xilan and Zhao Shirou were both stunned. Then, their eyes reddened. ¡°Husband!¡± Lin Xilan¡¯s voice choked as she walked over. Yang Chen put down the three children. ¡°I brought toys for you all. Go with Aunt Qing¡¯er and play, okay?¡± Upon hearing the word ¡°toys,¡± the three children¡¯s eyes lit up. Qing¡¯er, understanding the situation, tactfully led the children outside. ¡°Husband!¡± Lin Xilan could no longer hold back and threw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms. She hugged him tightly, as if she wanted to melt into him, never to be separated again. ¡°Did you miss me, my dear wife?¡± Yang Chen gently stroked her smooth back, whispering in her ear. His warm breath on her ear caused Lin Xilan¡¯s delicate body to tremble. Unable to help herself, she stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Yang Chen¡¯s neck, and kissed him. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected Lin Xilan to be so bold. Chapter 168 Chapter 168 After a moment of passionate kissing, Lin Xilan finally let go of Yang Chen. ¡°Husband! Xilan has missed you so much!¡± Lin Xilan whispered softly in Yang Chen¡¯s ear, her voice filled with deep affection and longing. Yang Chen hugged her even tighter. ¡°Wah! Wah wah!¡± At this moment, the sound of a baby crying broke the silence. Lin Xilan¡¯s body stiffened instantly as she suddenly remembered Zhao Shirou standing behind her. Her face flushed red with embarrassment. She had been so focused on expressing her longing for Yang Chen that she had forgotten about Shirou still being in the hall. Now, having acted so proactively, she was sure to be teased by Shirou in the future. Lin Xilan hurriedly broke free from Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, my wife?¡± Yang Chen asked in confusion. ¡°Husband, you should spend more time with Shirou! When Tian¡¯er was born, you weren¡¯t there as a father! You were busy in Ice and Snow City, getting engaged to that beautiful City Lord!¡± As Lin Xilan spoke, she lightly punched Yang Chen¡¯s chest, showing her displeasure. Then she quickly walked over to Zhao Shirou and picked up Yang Tian, who was crying. ¡°Oh oh, Tian¡¯er, don¡¯t cry. Big sister will take you to play!¡± Lin Xilan cooed as she carried Yang Tian out of the hall. ¡°Shirou!¡± Yang Chen walked up to Zhao Shirou. Looking at the former Queen of Liyang, he wanted to embrace her. However, she pushed him away. ¡°Hmph! Go accompany that City Lord of yours!¡± Zhao Shirou snorted coldly, turning her back to him. Xuantian Sect held the ceremony for the appointment of a new Sect Master. Naturally, the new Sect Master was Yang Chen. Zhan Lingshuang had already decided to head to Central Continent to participate in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land¡¯s Holy Maiden competition. Regardless of the outcome, her future cultivation focus would be in Central Continent. Thus, she passed the position of Sect Master to Yang Chen, the Holy Son. Due to time constraints, the ceremony was simple, with only Xuantian Sect and a few nearby sects participating. After the ceremony, Yang Chen followed Zhan Lingshuang to a forbidden area in the back mountains of Xuantian Sect. ¡°Those who trespass will die!¡± These four bold characters were engraved on a stone stele, the strokes strong and powerful, like a dragon dancing across the surface. Yang Chen only glanced at it briefly, and his eyes felt a sharp pain. His curiosity was instantly piqued. With his current cultivation at the Soul Transformation Realm, how could a simple stone stele cause such discomfort to his eyes? Noticing this, Zhan Lingshuang explained: ¡°Chen¡¯er, this stele was left behind by the founding ancestor of Xuantian Sect! Even in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, the ancestor is considered a core elder-level figure! This stele is extraordinary! I¡¯ve brought you here because I want you to accompany me into the forbidden area to retrieve something!¡± ¡°Retrieve something? What is it?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. A trace of solemnity appeared on Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s stunning face. ¡°Before I came to the Northern Spiritual Realm, an elder of the Zhan family secretly told me that when that elder left Heavenly Dao Holy Land, he took a sacred artifact with him¡ªthe Yin-Yang Mirror! If I can bring this sacred artifact back to Heavenly Dao Holy Land, it will be a great merit and significantly help in my quest for the Holy Maiden position! ¡°However, the sacred artifact has its own spirit, and even though I¡¯ve reached the Void Refinement Realm, it¡¯s difficult for me to retrieve it! But you, Chen¡¯er, are different!¡± ¡°I¡¯m different?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. This was news to him. Zhan Lingshuang hesitated for a moment, but finally said, ¡°Do you know why I took you as my disciple? It¡¯s because, back then, I saw your face in the Yin-Yang Mirror!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, Zhan Lingshuang quickly added: ¡°But don¡¯t worry, Chen¡¯er! I personally raised you and have long regarded you as more important than anything else! In my heart, not even the Yin-Yang Mirror, or my own life, matters more than you!¡± Chapter 169 Chapter 169 Zhan Lingshuang spoke, gently caressing Yang Chen¡¯s cheek with her jade-like hand. Her beautiful eyes were filled with tenderness. She had personally raised Chen¡¯er, watching him grow from a little boy running around bare-bottomed into a strong and upright man. The feelings that developed through this process were incomparable to any sacred artifact. If it weren¡¯t for her hopes of competing for the Holy Maiden position at Heavenly Dao Holy Land, she wouldn¡¯t have wanted to share these things with Chen¡¯er. She worried about how it might affect her status as his master in his heart. Hearing Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s words, Yang Chen was filled with confusion. Did Master take him as a disciple because she saw his image in the Yin-Yang Mirror? If that were the case, did it mean he, as a supposed villain, had some special background? Despite his confusion, feeling the deep affection in his master¡¯s eyes and the atmosphere, Yang Chen spoke earnestly: ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry, I can understand! Luckily, Master saw me through the Yin-Yang Mirror; otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t have our master-disciple bond! If it weren¡¯t for the Yin-Yang Mirror, I might never have met Master! In my heart, Master is more important than anything!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s heartfelt words, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s heart was immediately moved, and her beautiful eyes even became slightly misty. ¡°Chen¡¯er!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s voice choked with emotion, and she couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, pulling Yang Chen into an embrace. This time, Zhan Lingshuang didn¡¯t cradle Yang Chen like a child. She had realized over time that Chen¡¯er had become a grown man and wasn¡¯t the little boy anymore. As his master, it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to hold him like before. ¡°Master, you ...¡± Feeling the softness pressing against him, Yang Chen¡¯s blood began to stir. But Zhan Lingshuang whispered softly into his ear: ¡°Chen¡¯er, don¡¯t speak! Let Master hold you properly! Since you grew up, Master hasn¡¯t hugged you like this!¡± ¡°Uh, alright!¡± Yang Chen resigned himself. He could only let Zhan Lingshuang hold him. After all, having such a curvaceous figure pressed against him was quite comfortable. Zhan Lingshuang rested her cheek on Yang Chen¡¯s chest, listening to his powerful heartbeat. It was like the resonant sound of a great bell. The flow of his blood sounded like roaring rivers, rumbling continuously. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a little surprised. Chen¡¯er¡¯s physical body had become so formidable. No wonder that old woman Feng Yuwan couldn¡¯t bear to let him go. Thinking about how her disciple, whom she had raised, had been coveted by that old woman Feng Yuwan, she felt a tinge of jealousy. She couldn¡¯t help but ask with a hint of jealousy: ¡°Chen¡¯er, am I really the most important in your heart?¡± Yang Chen hesitated slightly but then replied firmly: ¡°Of course!¡± ¡°And compared to Feng Yuwan?¡± ¡°Compared to Feng Yuwan?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. He hadn¡¯t expected his ruthless and beautiful master to ask such a question. Ah, after all, she¡¯s still a woman. But this question wasn¡¯t difficult for Yang Chen. He simply had to say what she wanted to hear. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s Master! Even if you added all of them together, they wouldn¡¯t be as important as Master!¡± Yang Chen spoke with a very firm tone. ¡°Tsk! You cheeky disciple, you sure know how to be smooth-talking. As if I¡¯d believe you!¡± Zhan Lingshuang pouted. Although her tone was full of disdain, her arms around Yang Chen¡¯s waist tightened a little more. Clearly, she was very satisfied with his answer. After a moment, Zhan Lingshuang released Yang Chen, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she gave him a stern look. ¡°You cheeky disciple, how many times have I told you to respect your master! And yet, you dare to ...¡± Yang Chen felt a bit helpless. He wanted to respect his master. But when she held him so tightly, with her body pressed against his ... Any normal man would have a reaction, right? Not to mention, her figure was ... well, it was rather hard to ignore. Ah, being a disciple is tough. Zhan Lingshuang stopped talking and instead waved her hand lightly toward a nearby stone tablet. The tablet immediately emitted mysterious black light. Eventually, the black light converged into a swirling vortex, radiating intense spatial ripples. It turned out that this stone tablet had the same function as the one in the forbidden land of the Ice and Snow City. It also served as the hub for activating a teleportation array. Yang Chen followed Zhan Lingshuang into it. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself under a light blue sky. Yet, the surrounding land was desolate. The spiritual energy in this small world was quite thin. It was even sparser than the outside world. Zhan Lingshuang, standing beside him, explained: ¡°This small world was created by the founding ancestor of the Xuantian Sect, over hundreds of thousands of years ago! Back then, the spiritual energy here was extremely abundant, making it a sacred place for cultivation in the Xuantian Sect! But as time passed, the spiritual energy in this small world gradually became thin!¡± She continued speaking as she led Yang Chen to a massive black hall. The hall was grand and imposing, towering over a hundred feet high, with a body as black and cold as eternal iron. Entering the hall, black and white lights filled the space, pervading the entire place. The black light was chillingly cold. The white light was searingly hot. At times, the two lights intertwined, forming a profound Taiji of Yin and Yang. ¡°Is this ... the Qi of Yin and Yang?¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised. He had previously refined a Yin-Yang Harmony Flower. Thus, he had some understanding of the Qi of Yin and Yang. However, the Yin-Yang Qi here was even deeper and denser than that of the Yin-Yang Harmony Flower. Even the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame and the divine dragon blood in his body began to stir restlessly. ¡°Indeed, it is the Qi of Yin and Yang! To be precise, it¡¯s the Qi of the Sun and the Qi of the Moon!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said solemnly from beside him: ¡°The Yin-Yang Mirror is a sacred artifact, said to have been forged from the essence of the sun¡¯s radiance and the moon¡¯s essence! ¡°When I came here back then, although I didn¡¯t obtain the Yin-Yang Mirror, I absorbed a lot of the Qi of the Moon, which not only enhanced my Dao foundation but also allowed me to break through to the Void Refinement Realm! Chen¡¯er, you can absorb the Qi of the Sun here. It will greatly benefit you and can be considered a fortuitous opportunity!¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Yang Chen nodded without hesitation, sitting cross-legged immediately. With his Sun God Physique, the Qi of the Sun was a powerful supplement for him. The white light in the hall, drawn by Yang Chen, began to gather toward his body. ¡°Hiss!¡± Yang Chen winced slightly. As soon as the Qi of the Sun entered his body, it intertwined with the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame. Like a catalyst, it caused the green flames to surge intensely. Moreover, the divine dragon blood in his body was stirred by the Qi of the Sun, roaring to life. The roaring sound of flowing blood echoed throughout the entire hall. A phantom of a golden dragon even appeared faintly around Yang Chen¡¯s body. Boom! Yang Chen momentarily lost focus, and the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame burst out, incinerating his clothes into ash. His sharply defined physique was suddenly exposed before Zhan Lingshuang. Zhan Lingshuang glanced at a particular part of him, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene she witnessed in the Ice and Snow City, where Feng Yuwan had knelt before Chen¡¯er. She spat softly to herself: ¡°This little rascal, he really has grown up!¡± Chapter 170 Chapter 170 Yang Chen absorbed the Qi of the Sun into his Physique. For him, this was indeed a rare opportunity. With his current constitution, being the Solar Divine Physique*, he could directly absorb the Sun¡¯s Qi released by the Yin-Yang Mirror. [TN: Going forward, will be changing Sun God Physique to Solar Divine Physique] As the Sun¡¯s Qi flowed through his Physique, it was extremely hot, making his meridians feel as if they were on fire. However, this process tempered and refined his Physique, making it even more resilient. Ultimately, all the Sun¡¯s Qi gathered above the golden sun suspended over the sea of his true qi. The golden sun grew even brighter, its golden light blazing intensely, forming strands of golden flames. The raging golden flames overflowed from the sea of true qi, coursing through Yang Chen¡¯s meridians. Under the golden flames, even the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame dimmed significantly, engulfed and subdued by the golden blaze. Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. The Primordial Fire of his Solar Divine Physique was this formidable. Even the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame became so docile before it. Boom! Yang Chen¡¯s aura suddenly surged. ¡°I¡¯ve broken through! Second Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm!¡± Yang Chen felt a surge of excitement. For other cultivators who practiced fire techniques, the Sun¡¯s Qi required careful absorption and gradual refinement, as a slight mistake could lead to catastrophic consequences. But with his Solar Divine Physique, which shared the same origin as the Sun¡¯s Qi, he could directly absorb and convert it into his own cultivation! This was the terrifying power of the Solar Divine Physique! Golden flames enveloped Yang Chen¡¯s entire Physique, making him resemble a golden sun. The Sun¡¯s Qi within the hall frantically converged towards him. Zhan Lingshuang, observing this scene from the side, was full of shock. When she had absorbed the Qi of the Moon, she had been extremely cautious, absorbing only a small amount before stopping immediately. At that time, she had barely reached the threshold of the Void Refinement Realm. But Chen¡¯er, he dared to absorb the Sun¡¯s Qi so recklessly. ¡°Could it be due to the constitution that Chen¡¯er awakened previously?¡± Zhan Lingshuang recalled the night when a solar phenomenon appeared in the Heavenly. ¡°A Solar Constitution, naturally attuned to the Sun¡¯s Qi! Such a constitution could indeed absorb the Sun¡¯s Qi on a large scale! That must be the reason!¡± Zhan Lingshuang felt relieved at this thought. She had been worried that Yang Chen might be too hasty and absorb too much of the Sun¡¯s Qi at once. Because if one absorbed too much Sun¡¯s Qi, it could cause a backlash. In such a case, not only would there be no advancement in cultivation or enhancement of physical attributes, but survival would be at risk. But with Yang Chen¡¯s Solar Constitution, it was different. Bringing him here this time, even if they didn¡¯t succeed in acquiring the Yin-Yang Mirror, the Sun¡¯s Qi alone was a significant opportunity. A few hours passed. Within the hall, as the Sun¡¯s Qi rapidly diminished, the black Qi of the Moon, lacking its symbiotic connection with the Sun¡¯s Qi, began to gather on its own. Eventually, it coalesced into three drops of black liquid, suspended in the air, emanating a chilling glow. ¡°The Moon Water!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s eyes lit up with joy. She quickly took out a jade bottle and carefully absorbed the liquid into it. The Moon Water was extremely precious, with numerous mystical properties. Even in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, the Moon Water was a rare and sought-after treasure. In Central Continent, the emergence of even a single drop of Moon Water could trigger a bloody struggle. Even colossal powers like holy lands would vie for it. Isolated Yin does not thrive, isolated Yang does not grow. The Yin and Yang Qi of heaven and earth usually exist in a symbiotic state. Only in extreme places would pure Yin Qi or pure Sun Qi manifest. Even then, it would take tens of thousands of years for such a concentration to form the Moon Water. Just like in this place. The Yin-Yang Mirror had been hanging here for hundreds of thousands of years, accumulating vast amounts of Yin Qi. Now that Yang Chen had absorbed all the Sun¡¯s Qi, only the Yin Qi remained. This led to the condensation of three drops of the Moon Water. Its rarity was evident. ¡°These three drops of Moon Water are a pleasant surprise! With them, once I refine them, my constitution might reach the Pure Yin Physique! If that happens, my chances of becoming the Holy Maiden will be greatly increased!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes gleamed with delight. If her constitution advanced to the Pure Yin Physique, combined with her Profound Deep Cold Flame, her combat strength would be unmatched among those of the same level. Her chances of becoming the Holy Maiden would be significantly higher. At this moment, the golden flames on Yang Chen¡¯s Physique had receded. He sat cross-legged on the ground, stabilizing his rapidly increased cultivation. His realm had already advanced from the Second Stage of the Soul Formation Realm, to the Fourth Stage of the Soul Formation Realm. Most of the Sun¡¯s Qi within him was now stored in the golden sun. Although his Solar Divine Physique allowed him to directly absorb the Sun¡¯s Qi and convert it into cultivation, absorbing too much, while it could rapidly increase his realm, could also destabilize his foundation, hindering future progress. Thus, Yang Chen chose to seal away this excess Sun¡¯s Qi. After stabilizing his cultivation at the Fourth Stage of the Soul Formation Realm, he would gradually absorb it. ¡°In just a few hours, Chen¡¯er went from First Stage of the Soul Formation Realm, to Fourth Stage of the Soul Formation Realm¡ªhe¡¯s such a monster! At this rate, it won¡¯t be long before his cultivation catches up to me, his master! How frustrating!¡± Zhan Lingshuang sighed helplessly. Advancing through each stage of the Nascent Soul Realm typically required over a century, sometimes even several centuries. Even with her talents, it had taken her a century to progress from First Stage of the Soul Formation Realm, to Fourth Stage of the Soul Formation Realm. Yet now, Chen¡¯er had managed it in mere hours. At this moment, Yang Chen retracted his true qi, opened his eyes, and stood up. ¡°Master!¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly when he saw Zhan Lingshuang. Then he walked over. However, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s eyes widened, her gaze fixed on a particular spot on his body. ¡°Master, what are you looking at?¡± Yang Chen followed her gaze downward. Instantly, his expression froze. He quickly turned around. ¡°Master, you ... why didn¡¯t you warn me!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice held a mix of helplessness and reproach. Initially, Zhan Lingshuang had felt a bit embarrassed. But hearing his tone of complaint and seeing his hurried reaction as if he feared her seeing anything, she grew irritated. This ungrateful disciple¡ªshe, as his master, had raised him with her own hands. And now, he wouldn¡¯t even let her take a look? That old woman Feng Yuwan, however ... Chapter 171 Chapter 171 Zhan Lingshuang recalled the time when Feng Yuwan had held him playfully in her hands. But now, as the master who had raised him, she had merely taken a glance, and he reacted with such disdain. A sense of frustration welled up in her heart. This ungrateful disciple, it felt like raising him had been in vain. But, how had that little boy grown into such a fearsome young man? Thinking of this, Zhan Lingshuang couldn¡¯t help but glance at her own arm. In the great hall, as the Qi of the Sun and Moon dispersed, a black and white mirror emerged. The mirror floated in the center of the hall. The white side glowed like a blazing sun, radiating intense light. The black side was like a bottomless abyss, and gazing into it seemed to draw one into its depths. Seeing the Yin-Yang Mirror, Zhan Lingshuang set aside her thoughts and said seriously: ¡°Chen¡¯er, this is the Yin-Yang Mirror! Decades ago, I entered this place with the intention of taking it away, but I failed. However, on the sun side, I saw your image! The symbiosis of Yin and Yang¡ªperhaps it requires two people, each embodying Yin and Yang, to refine it together! You must channel the original Yang Qi within you, intertwine it with my original Yin Qi, and together, we¡¯ll envelop the Yin-Yang Mirror!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Yang Chen nodded. He sat cross-legged, facing Zhan Lingshuang. A golden radiance emanated from his Physique, hot and sacred. ¡°Such pure Origin Qi! By comparison, Chen¡¯er¡¯s Origin Qi is at least ten times purer than mine!¡± Zhan Lingshuang was astonished. Her Lesser Yin Physique was already close to the Pure Yin Constitution, a top-tier constitution even in Heavenly Dao Holy Land. That was why she had been chosen as one of the ten candidates for the Holy Maiden position. Yet, when her original Yin Qi intertwined with Chen¡¯er¡¯s original Yang Qi, hers seemed faint and impure. ¡°Could it be that Chen¡¯er¡¯s constitution is even stronger than the Pure Yang Sacred Physique? This kid is hiding more and more secrets! No, as his master, I must find time to interrogate him properly!¡± Zhan Lingshuang glared at Yang Chen before focusing on controlling her Origin Qi. Origin Qi was the fundamental essence of a cultivator¡¯s innate strength and is extremely important. Only a sacred artifact like the Yin-Yang Mirror requires Origin Qi to resonate with it for refining. The Yin and Yang Qi intertwined, covering the Yin-Yang Mirror. Instantly, the Yin-Yang Mirror released black and white Qi, the Qi of the Moon and Sun. The two energies began to merge, forming a Taiji symbol. ¡°Excellent! The Yin-Yang Mirror isn¡¯t offering any resistance this time around! It seems I was right¡ªthe Yin-Yang Mirror indeed requires two people aligned with Yin and Yang to refine it together, holding joint authority over it! And these two individuals must trust each other completely. The intertwining of Origin Qi requires an intimate bond!¡± Zhan Lingshuang could feel a connection forming between her and the Yin-Yang Mirror. As long as she infused a bit of her Origin Qi and spirit into the Yin-Yang Mirror, she would become its master! After several hours, the Origin Qi released by Yang Chen and Zhan Lingshuang fully merged with the Yin-Yang Mirror. The Sun¡¯s Qi and Moon¡¯s Qi from the mirror enveloped Yang Chen and Zhan Lingshuang respectively. Yang Chen frowned slightly, as ancient texts and diagrams appeared in his mind. It was a cultivation technique. ¡°Yin-Yang Rising Heaven Technique!?¡± Yang Chen studied it closely. He was instantly shocked. This technique turned out to be a dual cultivation method. By merging Yin and Yang through the operation of this technique, one could convert one¡¯s true qi into the Qi of the Moon and Sun. This was truly astonishing. The Qi of the Moon and Sun were extremely rare in the cultivation world, difficult to come by. But this technique could produce them in abundance. Through dual cultivation, the Qi of the Moon and Sun generated originated from the practitioners¡¯ true qi, making it easier to absorb and refine. Over time, it could not only rapidly enhance power but also improve the quality of true qi and strengthen one¡¯s constitution and Dao foundation. This dual cultivation method was even more profound than the Dragon-Phoenix Yin-Yang Method. Especially for him ... because of his Solar Divine Physique, he could directly absorb the Sun¡¯s Qi without needing to refine it. However, he only possessed the Yang section of the technique. The Yin section should be in the hands of his master. As the light faded, Yang Chen glanced at Zhan Lingshuang. ¡°Master, you must have obtained the Yin section of the Yin-Yang Rising Heaven Technique, right?¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s face reddened slightly, and she nodded. Yang Chen quickly said, ¡°Master, please give me the Yin section!¡± ¡°What ... what for?¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly. ¡°You remember, I have several wives. If they practice this technique, their strength will certainly increase rapidly in the future!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was excited. He could rely on his stash of villain points to enhance his strength. But Lin Xilan and the other women could only progress through traditional cultivation methods. Especially Lin Xilan, who was currently only in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Her gap in strength compared to cultivators like Leng Yuyan and Zhao Shirou, who were in the Nascent Soul Realm, was considerable. However, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s explanation, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s previously blushing face turned cold. ¡°No! The Yin-Yang Rising Heaven Technique can only be practiced by those who control the Yin-Yang Mirror! Even the Heavenly Dao Holy Land doesn¡¯t have a record of this technique, which shows its rarity! And let me warn you, the Yang section in your possession must not be passed on to others! If you disobey, you will face severe consequences!¡± With that, Zhan Lingshuang turned away from him. Yang Chen was left bewildered. What is Master thinking? This Yin-Yang Rising Heaven Technique is so miraculous, yet I can only look at it without practicing? Holding only the Yang section, he couldn¡¯t cultivate the technique on his own. She refused to share it. There was no way he could suggest cultivating together with her, right? Hiss. The thought made Yang Chen take a sharp breath. He glanced at his master¡¯s graceful and elegant figure. Was he really going to become a rebellious disciple, defying his master? Chapter 172 Chapter 172 At this moment, although Zhan Lingshuang appeared indifferent on the surface, her heart was in complete turmoil. She and her disciple each held control over a dual cultivation technique¡ªone part focused on the Yin aspect and the other on the Yang aspect. Just thinking about it made her feel utterly ashamed. This rebellious disciple still had the audacity to ask her to hand over the Yin part of the technique for his women to cultivate. Hmph, not a chance! Zhan Lingshuang snorted coldly in her heart, then raised her head to look at the suspended Yin-Yang Mirror. She stretched out her jade-like hand. The Yin-Yang Mirror, as if responding to her summon, instantly descended toward her. ¡°The Sacred Artifact, Yin-Yang Mirror!¡± Looking at the ancient mirror in her hand, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement. There were only a few sacred artifacts in the entire Heavenly Dao Holy Land, and the Yin-Yang Mirror was the most mysterious of them all. Bringing it back to the Heavenly Dao Holy Land would be a great achievement. Moreover, with the Yin-Yang Mirror in her possession, she would be invincible among those of the same stage. At that moment, the previously calm space in the great hall suddenly rippled in waves. Then, pitch-black cracks appeared one after another. The great hall, forged from thousands of years of cold iron, began to tremble, on the verge of collapse. ¡°Not good! This space was opened using the Yin-Yang Mirror as a focal point! Now that the Yin-Yang Mirror has been retrieved, the space is no longer stable and is about to collapse and shatter! Chen¡¯er, we must leave immediately!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s expression grew serious. The power of a collapsing space was not to be underestimated. Even though she was a cultivator at the Void Refinement stage and could already manipulate the power of space, her mastery over space was insignificant compared to the force of a collapsing dimension. If they didn¡¯t leave in time and got pulled into the void when the space shattered, even a Void Refinement cultivator would face certain death. Zhan Lingshuang quickly grabbed Yang Chen and dashed out of the hall. Behind them, the pale blue sky shattered like a mirror, replaced by thick darkness. The great hall, made of cold iron, was instantly sliced into dozens of pieces and devoured by the dark void. At the teleportation platform, light flickered. Yang Chen and Zhan Lingshuang appeared in front of the monument of Xuantian Sect. At this point, the monument was already covered in cracks, and the surrounding space was fluctuating violently. ¡°Phew, that was close!¡± Zhan Lingshuang took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling with the effort. Space breaking and worlds collapsing¡ªsuch scenes were a first for even her. At that moment, a beautiful woman in a moon-colored robe slowly approached from the distance. In the blink of an eye, she was standing in front of them. ¡°Lingshuang, what¡¯s going on? What a violent spatial fluctuation! Is this ... a small world?¡± Zhan Qiuyun furrowed her delicate brows, her beautiful eyes fixed on the monument. ¡°It seems a small world has collapsed. Lingshuang, the collapse of a small world is extremely dangerous. Without sufficient mastery of space, even Void Refinement cultivators would surely perish if drawn into spatial turbulence or the void. You should have told me beforehand. You even brought Chen¡¯er into such danger! Chen¡¯er, your master must have obtained something good for taking such a huge risk. Come, tell your martial aunt!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes gazed at Yang Chen, her look both charming and filled with warmth. Before Yang Chen could speak, Zhan Lingshuang coldly interjected: ¡°Second Sister, this is a matter of Xuantian Sect¡¯s internal affairs. It¡¯s not convenient to tell you. Also, this place is a forbidden area of Xuantian Sect, only accessible to past Sect Masters!¡± ¡°Hehe, fine, if you don¡¯t want to talk, then don¡¯t.¡± Zhan Qiuyun didn¡¯t seem offended; instead, she smiled brightly. Her gaze then returned to Yang Chen. ¡°Hm? Chen¡¯er, your cultivation has already reached the fourth stage of the Soul Formation Realm!?¡± Zhan Qiuyun was suddenly surprised to notice Yang Chen¡¯s advancement in cultivation. In just a few days, he had gone from the first stage to the fourth stage of the Soul Formation Realm. It seemed the collapsing small world truly held an extraordinary opportunity. What a pity. The small world had completely collapsed. Even with her advanced studies in the Dao of Space, she wouldn¡¯t dare to tread there easily. ¡°Hehe, it was just luck! In the future, I¡¯ll rely on Martial Aunt¡¯s guidance to improve!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands slightly, speaking in a way that only the two of them could understand. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you must get closer to your martial aunt! In the next few days, take some time to show your martial aunt around Xuantian Sect!¡± Zhan Qiuyun smiled gently, her long hair elegantly tied up, complementing the graceful figure wrapped in her moon-colored robe. As the wind blew, the beautiful woman exuded a seductive charm. After exchanging a few more words with Yang Chen, she took a step forward, using a technique to traverse great distances, and vanished from sight. ¡°Hmph! Stop looking; she¡¯s already gone!¡± Zhan Lingshuang coldly snorted; her face slightly chilly. ¡°Chen¡¯er, in the future, you must be cautious around her. Don¡¯t get too close! Be careful, or she¡¯ll devour you until there¡¯s nothing left!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen looked momentarily puzzled. ¡°My second sister isn¡¯t as pure and virtuous as she appears. Don¡¯t be deceived by her looks! I grew up following her around, so I know her well! If she finds out we obtained the sacred Yin-Yang Mirror, she might try to take it from us! In the face of enough benefits, she won¡¯t hesitate to disregard familial ties! So remember, never mention the Yin-Yang Mirror to her!¡± Zhan Lingshuang looked in the direction where Zhan Qiuyun had disappeared, her tone serious. She was worried that Yang Chen might reveal the acquisition of the Yin-Yang Mirror to Zhan Qiuyun. ¡°Rest assured, Master, I will remember!¡± Yang Chen nodded, indicating he understood. That beautiful martial aunt was indeed not as pure and noble as she seemed on the surface. If she truly were virtuous, how could she act like some mischievous aunt, trying to coax the Origin Yang energy from her nephew? A few more days passed. On Holy Son Peak, Leng Yuyan lay on Yang Chen¡¯s chest, taking deep breaths, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat. Her long hair, damp with sweat, looked as if she had just finished bathing. Her once pale, jade-like face now carried a hint of a blush, like rouge. ¡°Brother Chen, can¡¯t you take me with you?¡± Leng Yuyan¡¯s voice was full of grievance. Yang Chen felt helpless. ¡°Yuyan, this time I¡¯m going to the Central Continent primarily to help Master secure the Holy Maiden position, and there will inevitably be all kinds of conflicts. Bringing you along might cause unnecessary trouble. Besides, my Master has a bad temper and is difficult to get along with. When I establish myself in the Central Continent, I¡¯ll come back to take you all over there.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s hand gently caressed her smooth and delicate back, comforting her. Hearing this, Leng Yuyan sighed helplessly. Then, her hands began to move downward. ¡°Hm? Yuyan, what are you doing?¡± Yang Chen was a little surprised. Leng Yuyan lifted her head, her blush deepening. ¡°Sister Lan and Sister Rou both have children. I ... I want one too!¡± After saying that, Leng Yuyan lowered her head slightly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath. Chapter 173 Chapter 173 Happy times didn¡¯t last long. After spending over ten days in affectionate moments with Lin Xilan and the other women on Holy Son Peak, the time to leave had finally arrived. During this period, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t rested even once at night. To be precise, he hadn¡¯t closed his eyes for over ten days. During the day, he played with the little ones, like Yang Chi and the others. At night, after Leng Yuyan had fallen asleep exhausted, Zhao Shirou would come to him. When Zhao Shirou finally tired herself to sleep, Lin Xilan would then arrive. And just when Lin Xilan had fallen asleep, the little ones would start calling for their father to come out and play. Sigh. It was only thanks to Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation at the Soul Transformation realm and his extraordinary physique that he could handle it all. Otherwise, he would have collapsed long ago. However, these ten days weren¡¯t without gains. Leng Yuyan, who had been quiet for a long time, finally showed signs of pregnancy. He was going to be a father again. On Tongtian Peak of Xuantian Sect, Zhan Qiuyun took out a white jade platform, radiating waves of spatial energy. The white jade platform was made of extraordinary material, emitting a pure white glow, and the runes and formations engraved on it were even more intricate and profound than before, difficult to comprehend. Yang Chen stared at it for a moment, only to find his soul feeling fatigued. Seeing this, Zhan Qiuyun remarked: ¡°The Northern Spiritual Realm and Central Continent are separated by a million miles, with vast oceans in between, and there are no spatial teleportation arrays connecting them! Ordinary people can only fly, which is a waste of time! This spatial platform can span a million miles, directly reaching Central Continent! Xiao Chen, the Dao of Space is one of the most mysterious and complex paths in cultivation! Spatial formations and inscriptions place great demands on the soul¡¯s strength! If you¡¯re interested, Martial Aunt can teach you slowly in the future!¡± Zhan Qiuyun winked at Yang Chen as she spoke, her eyes carrying a hint of grievance. After absorbing and refining Yang Chen¡¯s primal energy, she had gone to Holy Son Peak to find him, only to overhear quite an interesting scene outside the hall. This little guy, with his Pure Yang physique, had truly remarkable endurance. ¡°Brother!¡± Qing¡¯er, looking at the platform, felt a bit scared and softly called out, then grabbed Yang Chen¡¯s arm. This time, though Yang Chen didn¡¯t bring Lin Xilan and the others along, he did bring Qing¡¯er. As Qing¡¯er had a Pure Spirit Holy Physique, now that she was growing up, her physique had fully awakened. The terrifying potential of the Pure Spirit Holy Physique had begun to reveal itself. Now, with each breath, Qing¡¯er naturally absorbed the world¡¯s spiritual energy, transforming it into her own cultivation. Her physique was incredibly pure, with no impurities whatsoever, as if she were a child of heaven and earth. Such a physique would be considered top-tier even in Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Keeping her in Xuantian Sect would only waste her potential. Zhan Qiuyun smiled warmly, her jade-like hand gently stroking Qing¡¯er¡¯s head. ¡°Qing¡¯er, don¡¯t be afraid. Martial Aunt has an advanced mastery over space; the teleportation array is perfectly safe!¡± She then looked toward Zhan Lingshuang and added, ¡°The Northern Spiritual Realm may be small, but it truly hides many talents! It¡¯s one thing for Xiao Chen to have a Pure Yang physique, but to think there¡¯s also Qing¡¯er with a Pure Spirit Holy Physique! If she had been born a thousand years ago in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, the position of Holy Maiden would have been hers, and you wouldn¡¯t need to be so busy right now!¡± The Pure Spirit Holy Physique was classified as a Holy Physique. It was not inferior to even the Pure Yang Sacred Physique, the extreme Yang physique. Moreover, cultivators with a Pure Spirit Holy Physique advanced extremely fast, with almost no bottlenecks in their cultivation. If Qing¡¯er were to cultivate for a thousand years, her current strength would surely surpass Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s. Hearing this, Zhan Lingshuang slightly curled her lips. She knew her second sister was subtly mocking her. But she had no interest in comparing talent with a young girl, especially since Qing¡¯er was her disciple¡¯s younger sister. ¡°Second Sister, hurry and activate the teleportation! We¡¯ve already delayed too much time!¡± Zhan Lingshuang impatiently urged. Zhan Qiuyun chuckled, then waved her hand, causing the teleportation platform to light up. Layers of spatial ripples spread out, eventually forming a glowing spatial door. Yang Chen, holding Qing¡¯er¡¯s hand, stepped into it. A dizzying sensation followed. Two days later. After a long spatial transfer, they arrived at Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Suddenly, the azure space shattered, and the figures of Yang Chen and his group appeared in the sky. ¡°Who dares to intrude upon Heavenly Dao Holy Land?¡± Perhaps due to the detection of spatial fluctuations, a booming voice, filled with immense true energy, echoed through the air, accompanied by a powerful pressure. Yang Chen¡¯s heart tightened. This pressure caused even him to feel considerable strain. It had to be a cultivator in the Void Refinement realm. Moreover, this was definitely not an early-stage Void Refinement cultivator. Soon, a middle-aged man in golden armor appeared before Yang Chen. Upon seeing Zhan Qiuyun, he immediately cupped his hands and said, ¡°So it¡¯s Peak Master Zhan returning! My apologies!¡± The golden-armored man spoke, his gaze pausing on Zhan Lingshuang. He cupped his hands again and greeted, ¡°Greetings, Immortal Lingshuang!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Jin, it¡¯s been a thousand years!¡± Zhan Lingshuang also cupped her hands slightly. ¡°Haha, a thousand years it may be, but it¡¯s my honor that Immortal Lingshuang still remembers my name! This time, I must congratulate you in advance for your success in the Holy Maiden competition!¡± ¡°Haha, thank you!¡± Zhan Lingshuang smiled faintly, saying no more. ¡°And who are these two?¡± At this moment, the golden-armored man looked at Yang Chen and Qing¡¯er. ¡°They are my disciple and his younger sister!¡± Zhan Lingshuang explained. ¡°So they¡¯re Immortal Lingshuang¡¯s disciples! No wonder, at such a young age, he¡¯s already reached the fourth stage of the Soul Transformation realm. A truly promising youth!¡± The golden-armored man smiled at Yang Chen, offering a compliment. At that moment, Zhan Qiuyun took out a flying spirit boat, and the group set off, sailing through the vast mountains and seas of clouds. Mountain peaks, each soaring tens of thousands of feet, surrounded them. Clouds, dense with spiritual energy, gathered halfway up the mountains, while cranes and spirit birds circled in the sky, spreading their wings in flight. ¡°Brother, the spiritual energy here is so dense! It¡¯s even denser than Xuantian Sect!¡± Qing¡¯er, standing on the deck of the spirit boat, shook her dizzy head and exclaimed. Her Pure Spirit Holy Physique was extremely sensitive to spiritual energy. Yang Chen nodded. Indeed, the spiritual energy here far exceeded that of Xuantian Sect. ¡°Chen¡¯er, I¡¯ve been away from Heavenly Dao Holy Land for a thousand years. This time, I need to visit many elders and old acquaintance. You should come with me!¡± After the boat had traveled some distance, Zhan Lingshuang spoke. She wanted Yang Chen to accompany her, first to expand his network, making it easier for him to cultivate in Heavenly Dao Holy Land in the future, and second, because she¡¯d be quite busy, it would be good to leave Yang Chen in the care of a reliable elder. Otherwise, with Chen¡¯er spending too much time with her second sister, Zhan Qiuyun, she felt uneasy. There was something odd in the way her second sister looked at Chen¡¯er. Chapter 174 Chapter 174 However, Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°Master, you should go on your own! After the spatial transfer, my head feels a bit dizzy, so I¡¯d like to rest with Martial Aunt.¡± ¡°You ... Fine!¡± Zhan Lingshuang gave Yang Chen a helpless look. This rebellious disciple was becoming more and more disobedient. Then, with a swift movement, she vanished from the spirit boat. ¡°Hehe, Xiao Chen, is your head really dizzy?¡± Zhan Qiuyun teased with a playful smile. The spirit boat glided through the sea of clouds, the breeze blowing, causing her moon-colored robe to cling tightly to her graceful figure, perfectly outlining her curvaceous form. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances. Zhan Qiuyun noticed his gaze but did not scold him. Instead, she smiled faintly, brushed aside a strand of hair from her face, and in a voice only the two of them could hear, softly said, ¡°Xiao Chen, you keep staring at your Martial Aunt ... So, tell me, is Martial Aunt beautiful?¡± Upon hearing Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s question, Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback. He then smiled and replied, ¡°Of course, Martial Aunt is beautiful!¡± ¡°And compared to your Master?¡± It seemed that Zhan Qiuyun had isolated the space around them. Their voices were only audible to the two of them. Beside them, Qing¡¯er was still curiously gazing at the vast sea of clouds and mountain peaks below the flying spirit boat. Knowing how skilled Zhan Qiuyun was in the Dao of Space, Yang Chen felt emboldened. After all, to him, this was an opportunity to enjoy himself. ¡°Naturally, Martial Aunt is more beautiful! My Master is too cold; she doesn¡¯t have Martial Aunt¡¯s warmth!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words were half-true. Zhan Lingshuang was indeed cold by nature, but Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gentleness was likely just a fac?ade. ¡°Hehe! Xiao Chen, you really do speak your mind! Martial Aunt likes honest disciples!¡± Zhan Qiuyun chuckled softly, covering her mouth, and without a trace, her jade-like hand rested on Yang Chen¡¯s palm. ¡°Xiao Chen, do you remember the promise you made to your Martial Aunt? It¡¯s already been more than half a month, you know!¡± As she spoke, a full moon seemed to rise in the depths of Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s charming eyes. Yang Chen did not resist; he activated the primal Yang energy within him. Instantly, a golden radiance appeared from his palm. ¡°Ah! This feels so nice! Xiao Chen, your hand is so warm!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s voice trembled slightly, her face filled with pleasure. Clearly, Yang Chen¡¯s primal Yang energy was greatly beneficial to her. [Ding! Host has made skin contact with Zhan Qiuyun. Primal energies intertwined for half an hour. Host has seized 500 points of Providence Luck from the Protagonist, Xiao Dong. Host has gained 500 VPs!] Huh? Yang Chen paused for a moment. Another 500 villain points? Although it was less than the 1,000 points from last time, it was still a decent gain. After a moment, Zhan Qiuyun let go of his hand, a slight blush still tinting her jade-like face, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead. To an outsider, it might have seemed like something much more intimate had happened between the two of them. At that moment, the flying spirit boat landed on a mountain peak. ¡°Xiao Chen, this is Martial Aunt¡¯s cultivation place¡ªYouyue Peak! From now on, you will stay here!¡± Zhan Qiuyun gently patted her face, as if using a cooling technique, and the blush on her cheeks faded instantly. She then put away the flying spirit boat. The three of them stood in front of a wooden house. Just then, a tall woman approached, walking briskly toward Zhan Qiuyun. She bowed and greeted, ¡°Master, you¡¯ve returned!¡± Zhan Qiuyun nodded slightly and then instructed, ¡°Mm. Chu Xi, this is Yang Chen, the sole personal disciple of my younger sister, Zhan Lingshuang. He is now your senior brother. From now on, you will serve as his personal maid, taking care of his daily needs. Understood?¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± The tall woman quickly nodded. She then bowed slightly to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Chu Xi greets Senior Brother Yang!¡± Her voice was gentle, carrying a hint of ethereal grace. Zhan Qiuyun glanced at Yang Chen and said with a faint smile, ¡°Xiao Chen, Chu Xi is my personal disciple and a famous young fairy in Heavenly Dao Holy Land. There are countless admirers who pursue her, like fish swimming across a river! Having her as your maid¡ªMartial Aunt is treating you quite well, don¡¯t you think?¡± Yang Chen immediately understood Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s meaning. This woman was willing to offer her personal disciple as his maid just to ensure he would stay and provide her with primal Yang energy. It was as if Chu Xi was being presented to him on a silver platter, and it was clear that Chu Xi wouldn¡¯t dare resist. It was obvious that Zhan Qiuyun wasn¡¯t as pure and virtuous as she appeared on the surface, just as his Master had warned. Yang Chen looked at Chu Xi. She was dressed in a white robe that highlighted her tall figure, her slender legs standing out. Her waist was cinched with a belt, slim and delicate. Her long hair was tied simply, revealing a face with a slight hint of cold elegance. She indeed possessed beauty that could topple kingdoms. [Ding! Host has detected a female lead fate, Chu Xi!] [Friendly reminder: Chu Xi is elder sister to the protagonist, Xiao Dong!] What? Upon hearing the system prompt in his mind, Yang Chen was stunned. Another female lead fate? Xiao Dong¡¯s elder sister? One with the surname Xiao, the other with the surname Chu? But after thinking about it, he realized it wasn¡¯t that strange. After all, she was the female lead, and Xiao Dong¡¯s future love interest couldn¡¯t possibly be his biological sister. Many cliche?d authors loved to play this kind of game. ¡°Xiao Chen, what¡¯s the matter? Are you not satisfied?¡± Seeing Yang Chen remain silent, Zhan Qiuyun thought he might not find Chu Xi to his liking. She secretly cursed in her heart¡ªthis boy sure had high standards. Hearing this, Yang Chen quickly snapped out of his thoughts. ¡°How could that be? Junior Sister Chu Xi is a peerless beauty. How could I not be satisfied? It¡¯s just that asking Junior Sister Chu Xi to be my maid seems too much of a grievance for her! We can be friends from now on! Junior Sister Chu Xi, I offer my respects!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands slightly, his demeanor humble and polite. His elegant appearance and refined demeanor caused Chu Xi to be momentarily dazed. When she snapped back to reality, she quickly responded, ¡°Junior Sister offers her respects!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Zhan Qiuyun, watching Yang Chen¡¯s performance, smirked disdainfully. She had already seen through him. She knew what kind of person this little rascal was. A lustful troublemaker. Now that she had gifted him such a beautiful woman, he was suddenly pretending to be a gentleman. [Ding! Host¡¯s courteous behavior has earned Chu Xi¡¯s favor. 200 points of Providence Luck has been plundered from the Protagonist, Xiao Dong. Host has gained 200 VPs!] Huh? Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. He had already earned Chu Xi¡¯s favor? Chapter 175 Chapter 175 Zhan Qiuyun absorbed Yang Chen¡¯s primal energy for half an hour. The golden primal Yang energy gathered within her body, slowly dissolving the innate coldness deep inside her. However, because her attention was on Yang Chen, Zhan Qiuyun momentarily lost focus, causing a stream of primal Yang energy to leak out and spread into her meridians. ¡°Ah!¡± The scorching Yang energy made Zhan Qiuyun let out a soft gasp. A blush instantly appeared on her cheeks. ¡°Master, are you alright?¡± Chu Xi asked. ¡°It¡¯s ... it¡¯s nothing!¡± Zhan Qiuyun hurriedly calmed her mind and wrapped that stream of Yang energy back into her body. ¡°Xiao Chen, your Aunt-master needs to continue her secluded cultivation, so I won¡¯t be able to accompany you anymore! Chu Xi, arrange a place for them to stay! And show them around Youyue Peak and the Heavenly Dao Holy Land!¡± After saying that, Zhan Qiuyun quickly walked into the wooden house. Chu Xi then led Yang Chen and Qing¡¯er to a small courtyard. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, from now on, you and Miss Qing¡¯er will be staying here! The houses on Youyue Peak are simple; they¡¯re all wooden cottages. But the wood comes from the Concentration Trees at the peak, which helps calm the mind and aids in cultivation! I live next door, so if you need anything, feel free to call me anytime!¡± Chu Xi spoke softly. Her voice was elegant, and occasionally, a faint fragrance accompanied her words. Mixed with the scent of the Concentration Wood, it was very pleasant. Her beautiful eyes occasionally glanced at Yang Chen. But every time, she would catch his gentle, smiling gaze, which made her feel a bit flustered. ¡°Hehe, thank you very much, Junior Sister Chu Xi! I¡¯ll be relying on you from now on!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands in gratitude. He then took out a jar of Profound Ice Spirit Water. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, I see you also cultivate ice-type techniques. This is a jar of Profound Ice Spirit Water; consider it a small meeting gift from me!¡± As Yang Chen spoke, he opened the jar. Immediately, a surge of pure ice-element spiritual energy emanated from within. Chu Xi¡¯s expression froze for a moment. Profound Ice Spirit Water¡ªas an ice cultivator, she naturally knew what it was. Even in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, Profound Ice Spirit Water was extremely rare and greatly beneficial for her cultivation. Chu Xi quickly refused: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, this is too much! If Master finds out, she¡¯ll surely scold me!¡± But Yang Chen directly handed the jar to her. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, I cultivate fire techniques, so I have no use for Profound Ice Spirit Water! Why not let you have it, as a small favor? In the future, we¡¯ll be spending much time together, and I¡¯ll surely need your help on many occasions!¡± ¡°This ... alright then!¡± Chu Xi no longer insisted, feeling a sense of relief in her heart. Her Master had assigned her to serve as this Senior Brother Yang¡¯s maid and take care of his daily needs. Being as intelligent as she was, she naturally understood the implication. Faced with her Master¡¯s orders, she couldn¡¯t resist nor voice any objection. However, this Senior Brother Yang didn¡¯t seem like that kind of person. He was humble and polite, with gentle and pure eyes. And he was also remarkably handsome. At such a young age, he had already reached the Soul Transformation Realm in cultivation. The resistance in her heart unknowingly lessened. [Ding! The host has given Chu Xi a jar of Profound Ice Spirit Water, increasing Chu Xi¡¯s goodwill towards the host, plundering 300 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong. The host has gained 300 VPs!]. A slight smile curled at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Her goodwill had increased again. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, what is it? Why are you suddenly smiling?¡± Chu Xi, noticing the change in Yang Chen¡¯s expression, asked immediately. Yang Chen was momentarily stunned but then smiled calmly: ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just thought about how I¡¯ll be living next to a fairy like you, Junior Sister Chu Xi, and I couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit excited and happy, which made me smile! Junior Sister Chu Xi, I hope you don¡¯t mind!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s face flushed slightly at his words. Senior Brother Yang really speaks his mind. But ... was he just praising me? Perhaps because of Yang Chen¡¯s earlier demeanor, which had left a good impression, Chu Xi wasn¡¯t offended by his straightforward words. Instead, she found his honesty and openness rather endearing. At that moment, a voice called out from outside the room: ¡°Sister!¡± ¡°Sister!?¡± Hmm? Yang Chen looked at Chu Xi. Chu Xi hurriedly said: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, it¡¯s my younger brother looking for me. I¡¯ll go and check on him!¡± With that, Chu Xi left the wooden house. Outside, a young man saw Chu Xi and immediately smiled: ¡°Sis, thank you for the pills! I¡¯ve successfully condensed part of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence and managed to build my foundation! From now on, I can once again embark on the path of cultivation!¡± This young man was Xiao Dong. At that moment, Yang Chen¡¯s mind echoed with a system alert: [Ding! A new Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong, has been detected!]. [Trait: Possesses the Pure Yang Sacred Physique but was sabotaged in the past, causing his essence to shatter. Now, after consuming the Rebirth Pill, his essence is starting to reform, and his constitution is reviving!]. [Xiao Dong has two female destiny holders: his master Zhan Qiuyun and his sister Chu Xi!]. [Note: Xiao Dong has an unusually strong sense of possession towards both his sister Chu Xi and his master Zhan Qiuyun!]. [Current luck value: 38,000 points!]. Hmm? Possesses the Pure Yang Sacred Physique? His essence was shattered but is now recovering? And he has an unusually strong sense of possession toward both his sister Chu Xi and his master Zhan Qiuyun? This guy sure is greedy! Chapter 176 Chapter 176 ¡°Really, Xiao Dong?¡± Hearing her brother¡¯s words, Chu Xi¡¯s face lit up with joy. She quickly stepped forward and placed her delicate hand on Xiao Dong¡¯s shoulder. A surge of true energy entered Xiao Dong¡¯s body. A moment later, Chu Xi¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Xiao Dong, you actually did it! Your Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence is starting to reform! Although it¡¯s just a small amount, it¡¯s still a miracle! From now on, you can cultivate again!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s voice was filled with excitement, and her eyes began to mist over. Since Xiao Dong was sabotaged, and his Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence shattered, it could be said that overnight, he fell from being a supreme genius to someone everyone could mock as a waste. If she hadn¡¯t begged their master desperately, Xiao Dong might have been expelled from Heavenly Dao Holy Land. After all, many in the holy land believed that Xiao Dong¡¯s existence was a disgrace to the entire sect. Because of this, she dared not disobey their master¡¯s orders, as it wasn¡¯t just about her, but also her brother. ¡°Sis! You¡¯ve suffered for so many years! From now on, I will protect you!¡± Seeing his sister cry tears of joy, Xiao Dong felt a pang of guilt in his heart. Over the years, his sister had sacrificed far too much for him. For instance, the Rebirth Pill that allowed him to reform his Pure Yang Sacred Physique was something his sister had begged for three days and nights at their master¡¯s door to obtain. Now, with the Rebirth Pill, his Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence had begun to reform. In the future, he would surely restore the glory of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique. By then, all those who had bullied or mocked him would pay a painful price. And as for Zhan Qiuyun, his heartless master ... at first, she had taken him as a disciple because of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique, but once his essence shattered, she no longer even spared him a glance. If it hadn¡¯t been for his sister¡¯s repeated pleas, this heartless old woman would have expelled him from the holy land. Hmph. Just wait. One day, I will press you beneath me, so you can learn how powerful I, Xiao Dong, truly am. Let¡¯s see if you can still look down on me from above, as you do now. And my sister ... Xiao Dong¡¯s gaze shifted to Chu Xi. His sister was the love of his life, the only light in his otherwise bleak existence. But this time, he wasn¡¯t looking at her as a younger brother, but as a man. His sister¡¯s beauty could rival any fairy in the holy land. ¡°Sis!¡± Xiao Dong stretched out his arms, wanting to embrace her. But ... Chu Xi hurriedly pushed him away. ¡°Xiao Dong, you¡¯ve grown up! Even though we are siblings, we should still observe the differences between men and women! Oh, by the way, Xiao Dong, I have some things to attend to today. Why don¡¯t you head back for now?¡± At this point, Chu Xi remembered Yang Chen, who was still in the room, and spoke up. A trace of disappointment appeared on Xiao Dong¡¯s face. Ever since he grew taller than his sister, she had started keeping her distance from him. The days when he could embrace her like he did when they were younger were long gone, and every attempt had failed. ¡°Alright.¡± Xiao Dong nodded reluctantly and was about to leave. But just then, a tall, handsome figure stepped out from the wooden house. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, is this your brother?¡± Yang Chen asked with a gentle smile. Chu Xi quickly replied, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, this is my younger brother, Xiao Dong! He¡¯s also Master¡¯s disciple!¡± ¡°Oh, so this is Junior Brother Xiao Dong!¡± Yang Chen greeted warmly: ¡°Hello, Junior Brother Xiao Dong, I¡¯m Yang Chen! Please take care of me in the future!¡± Although Yang Chen¡¯s smile was warm and friendly, Xiao Dong¡¯s expression instantly turned cold. Looking at Yang Chen, he felt an inexplicable sense of discomfort. And just now, had his sister been alone in a room with this guy? Did she ask him to leave because of this guy? Damn it. Where did this bastard come from? ¡°Xiao Dong, how can you be so rude? Senior Brother Yang is talking to you!¡± Seeing Xiao Dong standing there with a dark expression, Chu Xi scolded him. Then, she apologized to Yang Chen, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, Xiao Dong has always been quiet. Please forgive him!¡± ¡°Hehe, no need to worry! I never mind such things! Especially since it¡¯s Junior Sister Chu Xi¡¯s brother!¡± Yang Chen smiled lightly. Chu Xi felt a sense of gratitude. Many powerful and high-level cultivators placed great importance on their dignity. Xiao Dong had often been targeted due to his reserved nature. Luckily, Senior Brother Yang was broad-minded and didn¡¯t care about such trivialities. [Ding! The host was alone with Chu Xi; Chu Xi has reprimanded Xiao Dong due to the host causing Xiao Dong to be jealous, plundering 500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong. The host gained 500 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice echoed. Hmm? A slight smile curled at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Not bad. It seems this Son of Destiny is quite easily jealous. Without realizing it, I¡¯ve already plundered 500 points. Hehe. It seems Xiao Dong is highly possessive toward Chu Xi. Yang Chen didn¡¯t linger outside. After smiling at Xiao Dong, he turned and went back into the room. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m feeling a little sleepy!¡± At that moment, Qing¡¯er spoke with a weary tone, her delicate, jade-like face filled with exhaustion. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gently stroke her cheek. Although Qing¡¯er had the Pure Spirit Sacred Physique, constantly absorbing the world¡¯s spiritual energy, she spent most of her time at the Holy Son Peak playing with Yang Chi and the other kids instead of focusing on cultivation, helping Lin Xilan take care of them. Thus, she was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. After two consecutive spatial transfers and arriving at the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, a completely new place, her energy was clearly drained, leaving her looking quite fatigued. ¡°You little girl, if you¡¯re tired, go ahead and sleep! I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± Yang Chen said, about to leave the room. But Qing¡¯er immediately grabbed his arm and said in a soft, pleading voice, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m a little scared. Will you sleep with me?¡± Over the past few years, Qing¡¯er had grown up considerably. She was no longer the scruffy little girl from when they first met. Although her face still had traces of youth and innocence, standing next to Yang Chen, she was nearly as tall as him. She had grown long, slender legs and a graceful figure. And as she held Yang Chen¡¯s arm, he could distinctly feel a soft, full sensation pressing against him. Yang Chen felt the blood in his veins stir, and he quickly pushed such thoughts aside. How sinful. To think I would feel that way toward Qing¡¯er. Sigh. He hurriedly freed his arm from Qing¡¯er¡¯s grip. ¡°Brother!¡± Qing¡¯er looked at him with a slightly aggrieved expression, her lips pouting slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Qing¡¯er. I¡¯ll be right outside your room! Stop overthinking and get some sleep!¡± Yang Chen said, gently pinching her cute, upturned nose before quickly leaving her room. As the saying goes, a girl changes as she grows up. It seemed that, after spending so much time with Lin Xilan and the other women, Qing¡¯er had grown to be just as captivating. Inside the room, Qing¡¯er, watching Yang Chen leave in a hurry, scrunched her upturned nose. ¡°Sister Xilan lied to me. It¡¯s nothing like she said it would be! Brother still sees me as a little child! Hmph!¡± Qing¡¯er lay down on the bed, somewhat frustrated. Her bright, intelligent eyes spun in thought, though it was unclear what she was pondering. After a while, perhaps too exhausted, she eventually fell asleep. Chapter 177 Chapter 177 Yang Chen returned to his room, sitting cross-legged on the meditation platform. He inhaled the faint fragrance in the air, and his mind felt clear. The restlessness that Qing¡¯er had stirred within him earlier gradually subsided. The Concentration Wood was truly remarkable, greatly aiding in calming the mind and focusing the spirit. This time, when coming to Central Continent, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t brought Yan Jiu or Linglong with him. Yan Jiu, being a cultivator of the Soul Cult, had an Identity that was too sensitive. If Zhan Qiuyun discovered his true background, it could cause trouble, as the Soul Cult had a terrible reputation in Central Continent. As for Linglong, Yang Chen had left her in the magma world of the Falling Snow Mountain Range to cultivate. That place birthed the Profound Deep Cold Flame, containing an astonishing amount of fire-element energy. Linglong had just condensed her physical dragon body, and she needed to absorb fire-element energy to regain her strength. As a dragon soul, as long as she had enough fire-element energy, her power would quickly recover. Also, with Linglong staying in the Northern Spiritual Realm, Yang Chen could be at ease while he was in Central Continent. Ten days passed quickly. Yang Chen spent most of his time cultivating. Although didn¡¯t have any advancements in terms of cultivation realm, it did stabilize his foundations in the Soul Formation Realm. Two streaks of golden divine light flashed in his eyes. The blood coursing through his meridians sounded like a mighty river roaring through his body. Above his sea of true energy, the golden flames of the great sun burned even more intensely. Although the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame was a rare Primordial fire, under the flames of the Solar Divine Physique, it appeared much dimmer. ¡°Hu!¡± Yang Chen exhaled a long breath. With his current cultivation at the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, he wondered just how strong his combat power was now. Stepping outside his room, he saw Qing¡¯er playing with a Three-Colored Spirit Bird. This bird, surprisingly, had the cultivation level of the late Golden Core Realm, yet it was behaving very obediently in front of Qing¡¯er. ¡°Brother!¡± Seeing Yang Chen, Qing¡¯er hurried over, throwing herself into his arms. Her soft, delicate body pressed tightly against Yang Chen¡¯s chest, her face full of affection and attachment. ¡°Brother, this is Xiao Ling, she recognized me as her master! Xiao Ling is so well-behaved!¡± Qing¡¯er said with a proud tone, clearly seeking praise. Yang Chen gently pinched her soft cheek and looked at the three-colored bird, his eyes full of surprise. This bird, with its late Golden Core cultivation, must have developed intelligence nearly on par with humans. Normally, taming a spirit beast, even a gentle-natured bird like those raised in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, would require a much higher cultivation level. Yet Qing¡¯er, just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, had managed to tame a late Golden Core Spirit Bird. The Pure Spirit Holy Physique¡ªtruly a beloved child of the heavens. However, this was a good thing. Having a Golden Core-level beast by her side would provide an extra layer of protection for Qing¡¯er. The bird had three colors, but its primary hue was blue, indicating it specialized in ice-element powers. Yang Chen took out a jar of Profound Ice Spirit Water. ¡°Qing¡¯er, feed it this.¡± Giving the bird a jar of Profound Ice Spirit Water would undoubtedly strengthen the bond between the bird and Qing¡¯er. Qing¡¯er, brimming with excitement, took the jar and scooped out a ladle for the bird. ¡°Xiao Ling, try it!¡± ¡°Zhi zhi zhi!¡± The bird chirped happily as it sensed the pure ice-element energy in the water. It even nodded towards Yang Chen, as if thanking him. Yang Chen spent some time playing with Qing¡¯er in the courtyard. For some reason, Qing¡¯er had become bolder since leaving Xuantian Sect, possibly because they were now alone together. She clung to his arm, constantly swinging it around, stirring the restlessness in his heart that he had worked so hard to suppress. Yang Chen silently decided that he needed to find Qing¡¯er a proper master to guide her cultivation in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Otherwise, if she continued to stick to him like this every day, with Lin Xilan and the other women absent, he feared that one day he might lose control. That would be truly sinful. At that moment, Yang Chen faintly heard the sounds of an argument coming from outside. Using this as an excuse, he quickly said he would check it out and walked towards the source of the noise. By a spiritual lake, a dozen or so young cultivators had gathered. In the center of the crowd were Chu Xi and Xiao Dong, her brother. ¡°Chu Xi, have you thought it over? Will you agree to be my Dao companion or not? You should know, my patience is limited!¡± A young man, dressed in a luxurious robe with mountain and river patterns and wearing a jade crown, spoke with arrogance. ¡°Senior Brother Zhan, please don¡¯t force me,¡± Chu Xi replied softly. ¡°Right now, I just want to focus on my cultivation and don¡¯t wish to consider the matter of a Dao companion.¡± Today, Chu Xi had clearly dressed up. She wore a light purple palace-style gown, perfectly accentuating her tall, graceful figure. There was a ribbon tied around her waist, drawing attention to her slender frame and making her chest stand out even more. Her silky black hair was pinned up with a jade hairpin, exposing her long, snow-white neck, adding a touch of nobility to her cold, elegant demeanor. Even though the crowd of young cultivators included many beautiful women, they all seemed to pale in comparison to Chu Xi. The young man in the luxurious robe let his gaze linger on Chu Xi¡¯s figure, especially on her chest, before coldly saying: ¡°Chu Xi, don¡¯t be ungrateful! If it weren¡¯t for your looks, do you think someone of your status would be worthy of my attention? In this Heavenly Dao Holy Land, there are countless people who want to align themselves with the Zhan family. Don¡¯t make a mistake you¡¯ll regret! Becoming my woman. Dual-cultivating with me is a fortune you¡¯ve accumulated over several lifetimes!¡± ¡°Zhan Yunxuan, what the hell did you just say!?¡± Hearing this, Xiao Dong immediately lost his temper. His sister was his greatest love, and he couldn¡¯t tolerate this bastard Zhan Yunxuan insulting her. Moreover, his sister belonged to him. He would never allow any other man to covet her. Zhan Yunxuan wasn¡¯t acceptable, and neither was that guy, Yang Chen. Chapter 178 Chapter 178 ¡°Haha, a cripple with shattered essence, still trying to play the hero! Today, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson, you worthless trash!¡± Zhan Yunxuan glanced contemptuously at Xiao Dong and lightly raised his hand. Boom! A true energy palm descended from the sky, pressing Xiao Dong to the ground. ¡°Ugh!¡± Unable to withstand the pressure, Xiao Dong coughed up a mouthful of blood. ¡°Senior Brother Zhan, Master has strictly forbidden any fighting on Youyue Peak! Let Xiao Dong go!¡± Chu Xi shouted anxiously. But Zhan Yunxuan didn¡¯t care in the slightest. ¡°That rule is for you, not for me! My aunt is the Peak Master of Youyue Peak. As a direct descendant of the Zhan family, I can not only fight here but also kill Xiao Dong on the spot without facing any consequences!¡± Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s was unabashedly arrogant. He had disliked Xiao Dong for a long time. When Xiao Dong was first discovered to have the Pure Yang Sacred Physique, Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s aunt personally took him as a disciple and treated him with special care. Back then, Xiao Dong was arrogant, looking down on everyone, even mocking Zhan Yunxuan for being a spoiled, useless young master. Recalling those memories, Zhan Yunxuan tightened his grip. Suddenly, cracking sounds echoed as Xiao Dong¡¯s bones began to dislocate. ¡°Ah! Dammit!¡± Xiao Dong screamed in pain, veins bulging on his face. Seeing this, Chu Xi hurriedly struck at Zhan Yunxuan, hoping to free her brother. However, Zhan Yunxuan smirked in disdain. A silver mark appeared between his eyebrows. Swoosh! A silver sword light shot out, knocking Chu Xi away. She hit the ground, blood dripping from her shoulder. ¡°Haha, Junior Sister Chu Xi, with your mere half-step Nascent Soul cultivation, you dare to challenge me? I admire your courage! If you agree to become my Dao companion and dual cultivate with me, I¡¯ll spare your brother. If not, he won¡¯t survive the day! Think carefully. You wouldn¡¯t want your brother to lose his life because of your choice, would you?¡± ¡°Zhan Yunxuan, you¡¯re going too far!¡± Chu Xi gritted her teeth, a trickle of blood at the corner of her mouth. Although the surrounding disciples were all from Youyue Peak, none dared to stand up for her. Even though they were inner disciples of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, Zhan Yunxuan was the Peak Master¡¯s nephew and a direct descendant of the Zhan family. The Zhan family was an ancient clan, with a legacy in the Holy Land that spanned over a million years. Their foundation ran deep, sharing honor and shame with the Holy Land itself. Even the Holy Master had to show them respect. Who among the ordinary inner disciples could afford to provoke the direct heir of the Zhan family? Today, it seemed Chu Xi would have no choice but to yield. Several male disciples looked on with regret. Chu Xi was the fairy of Youyue Peak, and they all admired her deeply. Now, they could only watch as she was forced to become Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s Dao companion. ¡°Sis, don¡¯t agree to him! Zhan Yunxuan, you bastard, to hell with you! Kill me if you have the guts! If I survive, I¡¯ll destroy you and wipe out your entire Zhan family!¡± Xiao Dong, still pressed to the ground, cursed in fury. His eyes were bloodshot, and his face contorted with rage. His fists clenched tightly as he lay there, filled with hatred. Hatred toward the heavens for treating him and his sister so cruelly. If only he had a hundred years to cultivate, with his talent and his Pure Yang Sacred Physique, killing Zhan Yunxuan would be as easy as killing a pig. ¡°Ah!¡± Xiao Dong roared in fury. Ignoring his worsening injuries, he channeled all his remaining strength, trying to break free from the true energy palm suppressing him. As Xiao Dong went berserk, the shattered essence within him began to reform at a faster pace. White light radiated from his body¡ªhot, bright¡ªenveloping him like a rising sun about to break free from the horizon. The true energy palm pressing him down began to tremble, as if it could no longer hold him. ¡°Is that ...?¡± ¡°Pure Yang Sacred Physique?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t Xiao Dong¡¯s Pure Yang Sacred Physique already destroyed?¡± ¡°I heard Senior Sister Chu Xi begged for three days and nights at our master¡¯s door to get a Rebirth Pill!¡± ¡°Could it be that the Rebirth Pill is helping Xiao Dong¡¯s shattered essence reform?¡± ¡°A miracle, truly a miracle!¡± ¡°Even our master said it was unrealistic to hope for the Rebirth Pill to restore the Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence, but Xiao Dong has done it!¡± ¡°If Xiao Dong¡¯s Pure Yang Sacred Physique starts recovering, our master will surely treat him as she did before!¡± ¡°Zhan Yunxuan wouldn¡¯t be able to act so recklessly then!¡± The surrounding disciples murmured among themselves. Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at Xiao Dong, now enveloped in the blazing white light. If Xiao Dong¡¯s Pure Yang Sacred Physique truly recovered, not only would his aunt, but the higher-ups of the Holy Land would all regard him highly. That would be a problem. Thinking this, Zhan Yunxuan raised his hand, prepared to kill Xiao Dong once and for all. It would be better to eliminate him now and be done with it. But before he could act, Chu Xi threw herself forward, trying to stop him. ¡°You wretched woman, do you really think I won¡¯t kill you!?¡± Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s face twisted with malice. A sharp sword light shot out from his brow, this time aimed directly at Chu Xi¡¯s neck. He intended to kill her. If he couldn¡¯t have her, he would destroy her. That had always been Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s way. This woman had rejected him time and time again. Today, he would send her and her worthless brother to the afterlife together. Facing Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s deadly sword strike, Chu Xi had no way to escape. Her mind flashed with images of the years she had spent with her brother, Xiao Dong. But at the last moment, Yang Chen¡¯s handsome figure surfaced in her thoughts. ¡°I must be delusional to be thinking of Senior Brother Yang right now! Heh, I was never destined to be with him! At such a young age, he¡¯s already reached the Soul Transformation Realm. His future is limitless! And yet, today, I will meet my end.¡± As the lethal sword light closed in, and despair clouded her eyes, Chu Xi was about to shut them when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her, taking the blow meant for her. The broad back was like a mountain. Seeing the familiar silhouette, Chu Xi hesitated and tentatively called out: ¡°Senior Brother Yang?¡± Yang Chen turned around, still wearing his warm, handsome smile. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, sorry for being late!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Yang, it really is you!?¡± Chu Xi stood there, stunned, unable to believe her eyes. At the very moment when she was about to be killed, it was Yang Chen¡¯s figure she had envisioned! And in the end, it was truly Yang Chen who appeared and saved her! Could it be that she and Senior Brother Yang were fated to be together after all? [Ding! The host has saved Chu Xi, winning her gratitude and affection. You have plundered 1000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong. The host has gained 1000 VPs!] Hmm? Hearing the system¡¯s notification in his mind, Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback. A slight smile curled at the corner of his lips. This old, cliche? trick of saving a damsel in distress ... using it felt incredibly satisfying. And just like that, she fell for me? Chapter 179 Chapter 179 [TN: This is small chapter.]. Yang Chen looked at Chu Xi. In her eyes, he saw gratitude, surprise, and a trace of shyness. He chuckled. Although the ¡°hero saves the beauty¡± routine was rather cliche?d, for many women, the act stood genuinely irresistible. Especially when the one who saved them was a handsome, graceful man with profound cultivation, noble status, and a polite, humble demeanor. Adding to that, there was already a hint of affection beforehand. Now, that feeling expanded infinitely, erupting into a deep admiration. Yang Chen, though secretly pleased, maintained a calm expression. Walking over to Chu Xi¡¯s side, he said with genuine concern, ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, you¡¯re injured!¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Yang, for rescuing me; otherwise, my life would have ended today! The injury isn¡¯t too serious!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Before Chu Xi could finish speaking, Yang Chen¡¯s hand had already placed itself on her blood-stained shoulder. Yang Chen, now cultivating in body refinement, had qi and blood as vigorous as a dragon¡¯s. Additionally, his blood contained that of the Divine Dragon, possessing numerous miraculous effects. Beyond its unparalleled offensive capabilities, it also held remarkable healing properties. A surge of pure blood energy covered the wound on Chu Xi¡¯s shoulder. Immediately, the lingering sword intent in the wound was purified by this blood energy. The wound began healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. ¡°This ... Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s beautiful eyes widened instantly. Clearly, she hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to possess such abilities. However, as Yang Chen¡¯s hand rested on her shoulder, the warmth that radiated from it made Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flush and burn with a touch of shyness. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Yang Chen from time to time, but she quickly averted her gaze each time. Her heart was in a flurry, like a young deer dashing about wildly. Lying on the ground nearby was Xiao Dong. At first, seeing his sister about to sacrifice herself to save him from Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s sword had his heart up in his throat. Only when he saw her rescued did he let out a long sigh of relief. But then, his face darkened immediately. Because the one who saved his sister was that damn Yang Chen. And that bastard actually dared to lay his filthy hands on his sister¡¯s fair shoulder, moving them back and forth. ¡°Ah! Bastard!¡± Xiao Dong¡¯s face contorted in rage. His sister was his cherished, untouchable treasure! How could she be touched by another man? Anyone who laid a hand on his sister, he would cut off their hands! Ever since he grew up, although his sister still looked after him, she also kept her distance. Now, even he couldn¡¯t touch his sister¡¯s shoulder if he wanted to. But this bastard dared to do so. And worse, his sister didn¡¯t reject him. Unforgivable! She must be too embarrassed to refuse. After all, this bastard had just saved her. A despicable scoundrel taking advantage of the situation. I swear I¡¯ll kill you, you son of a¡ª! Xiao Dong gritted his teeth in fury, his heart filled with intense jealousy. His face flushed red. Suddenly, his throat felt a surge of sweetness, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Initially, being suppressed by Zhan Yunxuan and then using all his strength to break free had already strained his Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s core, which was now accelerating its healing. However, this surge of fierce jealousy caused him to spit out blood, scattering his inner energy, and the core of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique, which he had worked so hard to condense, now showed signs of breaking apart again. ¡°What¡¯s happening!? Damn it! I went through so much to condense this core¡ªnothing must go wrong now!¡± Xiao Dong quickly steadied his mind, focusing on stabilizing his core. [Ding! Xiao Dong witnessed the host gently touching Chu Xi¡¯s shoulder, which filled him with jealousy and damaged his state of mind. As a result, the condensation of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique core halted. 2,000 points of Providence Luck has been plundered from Xiao Dong. The Host has gained 2000 VPs!]. Hmm? Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but let a faint smile play on his lips. He glanced briefly at Xiao Dong lying on the ground. This outcome was somewhat unexpected. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that merely a simple, gentle touch to heal would not only damage Xiao Dong¡¯s state of mind but also halt the condensation of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique core. And he¡¯d instantly plundered 2,000 points of his Providence Luck. He chuckled softly. This was only a gentle touch to Chu Xi¡¯s shoulder. If he were to go further with Chu Xi, or even reach complete intimacy ... how many fortune points could he possibly plunder? Yang Chen was already looking forward to it. Chapter 180 Chapter 180 At this moment, Zhan Yunxuan, who had been silent until now, watched Yang Chen appear out of nowhere. Not only did Yang Chen block his fatal sword strike, but he also blatantly ignored him to tend to that wretched woman, Chu Xi. He immediately felt a surge of anger. Damn it. Who does this guy think he is? How dare he ignore me, Zhan Yunxuan! He must have a death wish! Zhan Yunxuan wasted no words; the silver mark at his brow began to flash again. This time, instead of a single sword beam, a silver longsword manifested before him. The sword¡¯s blade was densely covered with intricate runes. It gleamed with a bright, silvery light, exuding a fierce killing aura. Even the surrounding space began to ripple with layers of waves. Yang Chen turned around to face Zhan Yunxuan. ¡°Boy, you must be enjoying this whole ¡®hero saves the beauty¡¯ act, huh! You actually dared to save someone I, Zhan Yunxuan, wanted to kill¡ªand you even have the nerve to ignore me! Today, I¡¯ll send both you and that wretched woman off together so you can keep each other company on your way to the afterlife!¡± As Zhan Yunxuan spoke, he launched the silver longsword forward. The sword immediately radiated with intense light. Like a brilliant streak of silver, it flew straight toward Yang Chen. Wherever it passed, the very fabric of space seemed to split. ¡°Die!¡± Zhan Yunxuan shouted angrily. With his peak Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, combined with the spatial-splitting power of the Silver Sky Sword, no one below the Soul Transformation Realm could withstand this attack. However, facing this sword strike, Yang Chen didn¡¯t channel his inner energy. Instead, he simply reached out his hand and grabbed at the silver sword. Seeing this, Chu Xi¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°Be careful, Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi quickly tried to warn him. She knew that Yang Chen was in the Soul Transformation Realm. But Zhan Yunxuan had once used this Silver Sky Sword to ambush and severely injure a Soul Transformation cultivator. Even Soul Transformation cultivators struggled against the sword¡¯s spatial-splitting power. Although Senior Brother Yang was strong, it would be nearly impossible for him to stop the spatial power of the Silver Sky Sword with just his bare hands! Zhan Yunxuan, seeing Yang Chen attempting to catch his sword barehanded, felt nothing but disdain. What an idiot courting death. This strike of his might appear simple, but the Silver Sky Sword was once his aunt¡¯s personal weapon. It had slain countless powerful foes. Furthermore, it contained his aunt¡¯s understanding of spatial principles. The sword possessed an innate power to fracture space. With this sword, he could challenge even Soul Transformation cultivators across realms! This brat thought he could catch this sword with his bare hands. What an absolute fool. Zhan Yunxuan could already picture Yang Chen¡¯s arm being severed by the Silver Sky Sword. However, the seemingly unstoppable Silver Sky Sword, which could usually slice through anything with ease, actually came to a halt the moment it touched Yang Chen¡¯s hand. Not only that, but Yang Chen also firmly grasped it in his hand. ¡°This ... This is impossible!¡± Zhan Yunxuan froze in shock. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the scene before him. The Silver Sky Sword, with its spatial-splitting power, could cut through space itself. It could even slice a Soul Transformation cultivator in half. Yet now, this man had caught it barehanded!? ¡°This sword isn¡¯t half bad,¡± Yang Chen commented as he looked at the Silver Sky Sword in his hand. The material of this sword was extraordinary, radiating waves of spatial energy. The spatial power was extremely sharp, able to slice through anything. The integration of this power with the sword truly made it a formidable weapon. Seeing that Yang Chen had caught the sword, Chu Xi let out a sigh of relief. Her respect for Yang Chen deepened even further. ¡°Who are you, boy? Do you even know who I am? I¡¯m a direct descendant of the Zhan family, and my aunt is the Master of Youyue Peak! Return my Silver Sky Sword immediately!¡± Though Zhan Yunxuan was arrogant, he wasn¡¯t foolish. Yang Chen had caught his sword with bare hands just now, clearly demonstrating far superior strength. Continuing to fight would only invite humiliation. So, he resorted to flaunting his background. His aunt, the Youyue Peak Master, held peak Void Refinement Realm cultivation. Her reputation was formidable throughout both the Heavenly Dao Holy Land and Central Continent. But just as he finished speaking¡ªa wave of spatial energy pulsed through the air. Then, a beautiful woman dressed in a moon-patterned robe appeared at his side. ¡°Aunt!¡± Seeing Zhan Qiuyun, Zhan Yunxuan immediately beamed with joy. His aunt must have sensed his distress and come to his aid. ¡°Aunt, that bastard insulted me and even stole the Silver Sky Sword you gifted me! Please, Aunt, seek justice for your nephew!¡± Zhan Yunxuan quickly pleaded. The surrounding disciples of Youyue Peak immediately bowed in unison upon seeing Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s arrival: ¡°Greetings, Master!¡± ¡°Greetings, Peak Master!¡± Chu Xi also hastily bowed: ¡°Greetings, Master!¡± Her face showed a hint of panic. Her master had arrived. Things were bound to get complicated. While her master held Senior Brother Yang in high regard, Zhan Yunxuan was still her nephew. In all likelihood, her master would hold her responsible for this altercation. Zhan Qiuyun glanced around briefly, instantly understanding what had happened. Then, she raised her hand and struck Zhan Yunxuan across the face. ¡°Slap!¡± The sound of her slap stunned everyone present. Zhan Yunxuan was especially in disbelief. His aunt had always doted on him. What was going on today? ¡°Aunt, why did you hit me? It was that bastard who meddled in my affairs, and he even stole my Silver Sky Sword!¡± But before he could finish, Zhan Qiuyun interrupted with a cold command: ¡°Silence!¡± Her voice carried a chilling sternness and the authority of a Void Refinement cultivator, instantly terrifying Zhan Yunxuan into silence. ¡°Yang Chen is an honored guest of the Zhan family! If he had merely slapped you, you¡¯d be lucky to walk away with your life! And from now on, you are to stay away from Chu Xi! Today, I officially declare that Chu Xi is now betrothed to Yang Chen. From now on, she is his Dao Companion!¡± Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Zhan Qiuyun spoke, her beautiful eyes sweeping a glance over Yang Chen. ¡°This little scoundrel, purely a lecherous rogue. Today is the perfect opportunity to betroth Chu Xi to him, using her to keep him in line. He will learn that if he provides my Origin Qi diligently, the rewards will be abundant in the future.¡± Zhan Yunxuan heard her words and wanted to argue but, upon meeting Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s warning gaze, dared not say anything further. The disciples observing from the side were filled with shock. ¡°Who exactly is this Senior Brother Yang to warrant such regard from the master? She even reprimanded Zhan Yunxuan for him and directly betrothed Fairy Chu Xi to him!¡± Several male disciples looked on, their eyes filled with jealousy and envy. ¡°Fairy Chu Xi has escaped one wolf¡¯s den only to fall into another tiger¡¯s lair.¡± Meanwhile, a few beautiful female cultivators gazed at Yang Chen¡¯s graceful and handsome figure, their eyes sparkling with intrigue. Chu Xi, hearing that her master was actually betrothing her to Yang Chen, immediately felt a sense of panic, and a blush swept over her cheeks. However, Xiao Dong, who was lying on the ground, was in utter shock. ¡°Master is planning to betroth my sister to Yang Chen? This is outrageous! How could she be so domineering? I disagree!¡± Xiao Dong struggled, growling in a low voice. ¡°Hm?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s delicate brows furrowed. As the head of Youyue Peak and Chu Xi¡¯s master, she had the authority to betroth Chu Xi to Yang Chen. Who dared to oppose her? Did they no longer wish to live? Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gaze shifted to Xiao Dong, her eyes narrowing. She sensed a faint trace of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique emanating from him. ¡°This boy actually managed it. Just with one Essence Consolidation Pill, he has started to reassemble the essence of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. Although it¡¯s only a small portion, complete restoration might now be possible.¡± [TN: I have changed Rebirth Pill to Essence Consolidation Pill.] Before meeting Yang Chen, she would have done whatever it took to help Xiao Dong completely reassemble the Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence. However, now, there was no need. Her Dark Moon Physique needed the pure essence of a Yang physique to neutralize and dissolve the cold energy within, transforming it into a Bright Moon Sacred Physique and breaking through the barrier of the Void Refinement Realm. This was why she originally took Xiao Dong as a personal disciple and nurtured him heavily. But later, he had been ambushed, his Pure Yang essence shattered, and overnight, he had fallen to the state of a cripple. Because of this, she had tried all sorts of methods to restore him but to no avail, eventually giving up. Later, Chu Xi had knelt in front of her door for three days and nights, pleading for an Essence Consolidation Pill on his behalf. She never imagined that this single Essence Consolidation Pill would give him a glimmer of hope by reassembling some of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence. But now she had Yang Chen. Although she wasn¡¯t entirely sure of his exact constitution, after two instances of entangled source energies, she was fairly certain that his physique was far superior to the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. The stronger the Yang physique, the higher the chance her Dark Moon Physique could transform into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique. Besides, Yang Chen¡¯s strength had already reached the Soul Transformation Realm, making him suitable to be absorbed for his Origin Qi. And as for Xiao Dong, even if he started cultivating anew, how long would it take him to reach the Soul Transformation Realm? She no longer had the luxury of waiting. Thus, now, Xiao Dong held little value to her. Her gaze turned cold. ¡°Xiao Dong, this decision to betroth your sister to Yang Chen is a blessing that she has cultivated over many lifetimes. Why do you disagree?¡± ¡°Master, this is just your decision! Have you even asked my sister if she agrees?¡± Xiao Dong gritted his teeth and growled, his voice low. In ordinary circumstances, he would never dare speak to Zhan Qiuyun in this manner, as doing so would lead to immediate death at her hands. While Zhan Qiuyun appeared flawless and ethereal, like a celestial maiden under the moonlight, those who knew her well understood that she was merciless, having slain countless cultivators over her centuries of cultivation, enough to form mountain after mountain of bones. But now, Xiao Dong had a reason to defy her: his Pure Yang Sacred Physique had begun to reassemble. For some reason, this woman was highly invested in the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. Back when he was first detected with this physique, her attitude toward him was even warmer than a mother¡¯s, addressing him affectionately as ¡°Dong¡¯er¡± and providing endless supplies of precious materials. Compared to him, even the direct descendants of the Zhan family received far less attention. Yet later, after his source essence shattered, her attitude underwent a complete reversal. But now that his Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡¯s essence was starting to reassemble, he knew that with enough time and Essence Consolidation Pills, he could fully restore it. By then, he¡¯d reclaim his Pure Yang Sacred Physique completely. If she realized this, he thought with a slight smile, her attitude would certainly revert to how it was before. A sly grin appeared on Xiao Dong¡¯s face. Looking at Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s graceful, alluring figure wrapped in her moon robe, his eyes revealed a glint of passion. ¡°Just wait, vile woman. Once I¡¯ve succeeded in my cultivation, the first thing I¡¯ll do is force you down and conquer you ruthlessly. Then, let¡¯s see if you can still be so arrogant!¡± Chapter 182 Chapter 182 Xiao Dong¡¯s fervent, longing gaze was subtle, but as a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s primordial spirit was immensely powerful. She sharply sensed his glance. A hint of coldness flickered in her eyes. However, she didn¡¯t lash out immediately, but rather lifted her palm gently, dispersing the restraining qi handprint that prevented Xiao Dong from standing. Xiao Dong felt his entire body lighten, and quickly stood up. A sense of pride rose in his heart. Surely, his master must have sensed that the essence of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique was beginning to coalesce, leading to this change in attitude toward him. Heh heh. This old woman is quite fickle, indeed. But do you think that by doing this, I¡¯ll forget the way you¡¯ve ignored and scorned me before? Hmph, just wait. Once my cultivation is complete, the first thing I¡¯ll do is make you, the high and mighty Master of Youyue Peak, my slave beneath me! Then, I¡¯ll have you kneel before me in that moon-patterned robe. And after that ... heh heh. Xiao Dong imagined the scene that would unfold in the future, feeling utterly refreshed. Then, he returned his mind to the present. ¡°Master, my sister should be allowed to choose her own Dao companion! Besides, this Yang Chen has only known my sister for barely over ten days. They¡¯re not even familiar with each other! So, I hope Master won¡¯t force this matter!¡± As Xiao Dong spoke, he channeled the nascent essence of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique. A layer of searing white light began to radiate from his body. But to Zhan Qiuyun, his actions merely drew a faintly amused smile from her lips. ¡°Xiao Dong, since you believe your sister should choose her own Dao companion, very well, I¡¯ll grant you this face. Chu Xi, I¡¯ll only ask you this once! Are you willing to take Yang Chen as your Dao companion?¡± Hearing this, Xiao Dong¡¯s face lit up with unrestrained joy. Since his master was letting his sister decide, there was no way she would agree to be with Yang Chen. After all, she¡¯d only known that scoundrel Yang Chen for a little over ten days, and most of those days she¡¯d been helping him with his source condensation, barely interacting with him. So, she would certainly refuse. With hope in his eyes, Xiao Dong looked toward Chu Xi. At that moment, Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flushed red, and she couldn¡¯t help but curse Xiao Dong for meddling. Of course, she was willing to be Yang Chen¡¯s Dao companion. Senior Brother Yang was so graceful and handsome, like an immortal descended. His cultivation was strong, his talent extraordinary, and he was humble and polite. And just now, he had even saved her life. A match like this was hard to come by in this world. When her master brought it up, she had only to follow her master¡¯s orders, but now, with Xiao Dong interfering, she had to say it herself. This ... was so much more embarrassing. Chu Xi¡¯s heartbeat quickened, her beautiful eyes secretly glancing at Yang Chen. If she agreed directly, would Senior Brother Yang mock her? No, surely he wouldn¡¯t. Senior Brother Yang isn¡¯t that kind of person. All kinds of thoughts flashed through Chu Xi¡¯s mind. ¡°Sister, answer quickly!¡± Seeing his sister remain silent, Xiao Dong couldn¡¯t help but urge her. Hearing his voice, Chu Xi snapped back to reality. First, she gave Xiao Dong an annoyed glare. Then, with her head lowered, she softly replied: ¡°Master, I ... I am willing!¡± ¡°Wha... what!?¡± Xiao Dong was stunned upon hearing this. His eyes widened in shock. His sister ... was willing? How could that be!? She had only known that Yang Chen for ten days. What could have possibly made her want to be his Dao companion!? That scoundrel Yang Chen, what spell did he put on her? Xiao Dong¡¯s face immediately turned an ashen gray. Meanwhile, a slight smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Chu Xi¡¯s agreement was entirely within his expectations. After all, Chu Xi had already shown her interest in him several times, and after he had saved her just now, her heart was truly captivated. Yang Chen turned and walked to Chu Xi¡¯s side. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi!¡± ¡°Senior Brother ... Yang!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s voice trembled, her gaze downcast, unable to meet his eyes. The blush on her cheeks and neck revealed her intense shyness. Yang Chen knew exactly what he should do at this moment. So, he reached out and drew Chu Xi into his arms. ¡°Ah!¡± Chu Xi let out a soft cry, completely unprepared for Senior Brother Yang to embrace her so suddenly. Did this mean that Senior Brother Yang ... liked her as well? Feeling his hand resting on her lower back and her body pressed tightly against his chest, even sensing the strong beating of his heart, the blush on Chu Xi¡¯s face deepened until it seemed it could drip blood. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, from now on, we are Dao companions, and I will take good care of you! In this life, I will not fail you!¡± Yang Chen whispered softly into her ear, his warm breath brushing her delicate earlobe, causing her body to tremble slightly. ¡°Senior Brother ... Yang!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s beautiful eyes grew misty as she gazed at Yang Chen, full of deep affection, as though her love would soon overflow like a spring breeze. Unable to hold back any longer, she wrapped her delicate arms around his strong waist, her flushed cheek pressed against his chest. ¡°This little scoundrel has some impressive moves!¡± Watching the scene, a slight smile curved Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s lips. The crowd of cultivators observing also couldn¡¯t help but notice, clearly seeing that Fairy Chu Xi held deep affection for Yang Chen. After all, such a scene of deep affection couldn¡¯t be faked. In the crowd, only Xiao Dong wore a frighteningly dark expression, his face contorted with fury, a steely hue. Clenching his fists tightly, veins pulsed on his forehead. His sister had not only accepted ... but was now embracing that scoundrel so deeply. Why? His sister had only known that scoundrel Yang Chen for ten days, how could she ...? The more Xiao Dong thought, the more twisted his expression became. He had always been confident that he, her brother, was the most important man in his sister¡¯s heart. For his sake, she was willing to abandon everything, even her life. But now, right before his eyes, she¡¯d thrown herself into another man¡¯s arms. ¡°Unforgivable! Damn it! Damn it all!¡± [Ding! Chu Xi has agreed to become the host¡¯s Dao companion, embracing the host with deep affection, causing Xiao Dong¡¯s mental state to crumble and damaging his Dao heart. Plundering 3000 points of Providence Luck. The host has gained 3,000 VPs.] Hearing the system¡¯s mechanical voice, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled in a pleased smile. Another 3,000 VPs collected. It seemed this display had truly shaken Xiao Dong deeply. If that¡¯s the case ... Heh heh heh. Yang Chen glanced at Xiao Dong, then tightened his grip around Chu Xi¡¯s waist, pulling her even closer. The softness against his chest became more apparent, and Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Junior Sister Chu Xi truly has ... substance. Chapter 183 Chapter 183 Xiao Dong¡¯s eyes blazed as he watched the scene before him. His own sister, tightly held in the embrace of that scoundrel Yang Chen, clinging to him as if inseparable. Especially infuriating was the look Yang Chen had just given him¡ªa look filled with pride and enjoyment. ¡°That bastard!¡± Xiao Dong muttered a low curse, unable to hold back any longer. ¡°Yang Chen, you ... you bastard! Let go of my sister!¡± His outburst jolted Chu Xi from her reverie in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. As she opened her beautiful eyes, a wave of shyness washed over her; she had completely lost herself in Senior Brother Yang¡¯s embrace. Then, her brows furrowed deeply, and she turned toward Xiao Dong. ¡°Xiao Dong, mind your manners! Hurry and apologize to Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi urgently scolded, casting Yang Chen an apologetic glance, worried he might be upset by her brother¡¯s behavior. But her words only made Xiao Dong¡¯s expression even more twisted with rage. ¡°Sister, have you gone mad? How long have you known this scoundrel? Do you even know who he is? Just because he saved you, you¡¯re willing to make him your Dao companion? Sister, how could you be so frivolous now?¡± Xiao Dong barked, trying to jolt his sister back to her senses with his sharp tone. Yet, hearing this, Chu Xi felt a flicker of anger. Indeed, she hadn¡¯t known Yang Chen for long, and agreeing like this did seem rash. But her feelings for Senior Brother Yang were genuine. Especially just now¡ªshe had wanted nothing more than to meld herself with him entirely. Xiao Dong¡¯s words left her feeling embarrassed and slightly annoyed. ¡°Xiao Dong, w-what nonsense are you spouting? Stay out of my affairs!¡± Chu Xi scolded, hoping Xiao Dong would shut up. ¡°Master, my sister can¡¯t be with Yang Chen! I don¡¯t agree with it! That scoundrel Yang Chen must have used some underhanded trick to deceive my sister!¡± Xiao Dong then turned to Zhan Qiuyun, addressing her in a deep, resentful tone. To his surprise, Zhan Qiuyun suddenly laughed. Her laugh was like a hundred flowers blooming, a radiant beauty akin to the shining moon. Even Xiao Dong, despite his rage, couldn¡¯t help but be momentarily dazed by her beauty. Master is so beautiful, so alluring. Once my cultivation is complete, I¡¯ll make this enchanting woman mine and dominate her every day, Xiao Dong swore inwardly. However, he failed to notice the trace of disdain in Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s smile. ¡°You don¡¯t agree? Xiao Dong, who do you think you are to question my decisions? Do you really think that just because you¡¯ve gathered some Pure Yang Sacred Physique essence, you can talk back to me like this?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s voice grew even colder, sending a wave of chill through everyone present. ¡°Master, you ...?¡± Xiao Dong was dumbfounded. What had changed? His master had been so accommodating to him just moments ago. But before he could process it¡ªSmack! With a simple wave of her jade-like hand, Zhan Qiuyun struck Xiao Dong across the face with a qi-infused palm. Even though she barely used any qi, the slap still sent Xiao Dong flying. Bang! His body crashed into a distant boulder, then rolled to the ground. Pfft! As Xiao Dong tried to stand, he spat out a mouthful of blood, mixed with several broken teeth and pieces of flesh from his bruised face. ¡°Xiao Dong!¡± Chu Xi gasped in alarm, quickly dropping to one knee before Zhan Qiuyun. ¡°Master! Xiao Dong was thoughtless and acted disrespectfully! Please don¡¯t hold it against him and spare him! I¡¯m willing to accept punishment in his place!¡± Though Chu Xi was annoyed with Xiao Dong for his reckless meddling and foolish interruptions, he was still her younger brother. Over the years, she had become accustomed to doing whatever it took to protect him. ¡°Hmph, what a worthless wretch! Even with the aid of a Essence Consolidation Pill, all he managed to gather were bits of fragmented essence. Where did you get the audacity to question me, and speak to me like that? Utterly ignorant of his own mortality!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes glistened with frosty intent, a murderous glint flashing within them. In that moment, she resolved to kill Xiao Dong. Not only because of the lecherous glance he had given her earlier, but also because her past attitude toward Xiao Dong had likely bred resentment in his heart. Once he consolidated his essence, he would be a potential future threat. And Zhan Qiuyun had always preferred to eliminate any future trouble in its infancy, without mercy. Xiao Dong couldn¡¯t understand what was happening. He had just begun to condense the essence of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique¡ªwhy was his master still treating him like this? Didn¡¯t she place immense value on the Pure Yang Sacred Physique? Looking up, he met Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gaze, filled with killing intent, and his heart trembled. Master intended to kill him. Chu Xi urgently spoke, ¡°Xiao Dong, kneel and apologize to Master, now!¡± Hearing his sister¡¯s stern rebuke, Xiao Dong snapped out of his daze. Reluctant as he was, he knew that if he didn¡¯t kneel and apologize, he might really die today. This vicious woman wouldn¡¯t hesitate to kill him. How hateful! Zhan Qiuyun, you vile woman¡ªdon¡¯t ever fall into my hands! Or I¡¯ll make sure you pay for today¡¯s actions! With gritted teeth and a heart full of rage, Xiao Dong reluctantly dropped to his knees before Zhan Qiuyun. ¡°Master, this disciple realizes his mistake!¡± ¡°Hmph, Xiao Dong, don¡¯t think I¡¯m oblivious to what¡¯s on your mind! Out of consideration for our master-disciple bond, I¡¯ll make your departure less painful!¡± Zhan Qiuyun, seeming to read Xiao Dong¡¯s thoughts, raised her hand, prepared to strike him dead. But at that moment, Yang Chen stepped in front of her. ¡°Senior, please let it go! After all, Junior Brother Xiao Dong is Junior Sister Chu Xi¡¯s brother, and in the future, he¡¯ll be my brother-in-law too. Why not give me, your nephew, a little face?¡± Yang Chen spoke as he grasped Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s jade-like hand. Her hand was soft, cool, and incredibly smooth to the touch. Before she could resist, he gently channeled a wave of Origin qi into her. ¡°Ah!¡± She drew in a sharp breath. A soft blush rose on her fair face. ¡°Xiao Chen, you ...! Such audacity!¡± Zhan Qiuyun chided him softly, casting him a fierce glare. This little scoundrel ... truly brazen. In front of so many people, he¡¯d suddenly infused her with his own Pure Yang energy. For a moment, she had almost cried out. Chapter 184 Chapter 184 Zhan Qiuyun took a deep breath. Her moon-patterned robe rippled with a gentle rise and fall. The primal yang qi infused into her by Yang Chen moved through her meridians, transforming into golden flames. With her cultivation level, she could have expelled the primal yang qi right away. But how could she bear to do so? For her, this primal yang qi was incredibly precious, a powerful tonic. Zhan Qiuyun hurriedly directed her inner qi to absorb all of Yang Chen¡¯s primal yang qi into meridians. The blush on her cheeks gradually faded. Her beautiful eyes couldn¡¯t help but glare at Yang Chen once more. This little rascal, truly ... To suddenly inject a surge of primal yang qi. She nearly embarrassed herself. If she¡¯d cried out just now, wouldn¡¯t she, the revered master of You Yue Peak, have lost face completely? ¡°Martial Aunt, what do you say? Please do your nephew a favor! Could you spare Junior Brother Xiao Dong just this once?¡± Yang Chen said once more. Zhan Qiuyun came back to her senses. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Chu Xi, who was kneeling before her. She understood exactly what Yang Chen, this little rascal, was up to. He was simply trying to win over Chu Xi. Hmph. Fine. She¡¯d do him this favor. Even though she worried that Xiao Dong might regain his Pure Yang Sacred Physique in the future, at the moment, Xiao Dong was nothing more than an ant. Letting him live for a few decades or a century more would make little difference. At most, he¡¯d just be a slightly bigger ant. When the time came, killing him would still be as easy as crushing a bug. ¡°Alright! Since you¡¯ve asked, Yang Chen, I¡¯ll accede to this request. However, I have some things that need your help. Come by my place in the next few days when you have the time! Don¡¯t forget!¡± Zhan Qiuyun said, giving Yang Chen a knowing look. Yang Chen immediately understood. This woman needed it again. Although he had caught her off guard just now, it clearly hadn¡¯t satisfied her fully. He chuckled. Her demands seemed pretty high. ¡°Martial Aunt, rest assured, I¡¯ll visit as soon as I have the time! You did say before that you¡¯d guide me in my cultivation. I was already planning to visit you as it is!¡± The corners of Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s mouth lifted slightly. Then, her figure faded, disappearing from where she stood. ¡°Yang ... Senior Brother Yang, thank you!¡± At this moment, Chu Xi, who was kneeling, rose and thanked Yang Chen. Earlier, Xiao Dong had angered their master. Without Senior Brother Yang¡¯s intervention, Xiao Dong would likely have been in grave danger. Her master, when enraged, truly could have killed Xiao Dong. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, there¡¯s no need for thanks between us. It would be too formal.¡± Yang Chen smiled warmly. Instantly, Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flushed again. She and Senior Brother Yang ... were now Dao companions. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi murmured, her beautiful eyes filled with gentle affection as she gazed at Yang Chen. If it weren¡¯t for the people around watching, she would have thrown herself into his arms right then and there. ¡°Ah!¡± At that moment, a scream rang out. Yang Chen and Chu Xi looked over urgently. Xiao Dong was kneeling, his face contorted in pain. A moment ago, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s killing intent had made him temporarily forget his pain. Now, realizing he¡¯d just escaped death, the sharp pain in his face returned. He couldn¡¯t help but cry out. Xiao Dong¡¯s face was a bloodied mess from the impact of Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s attack. Blood dripped continuously. ¡°Xiao Dong!¡± Upon seeing this, Chu Xi quickly ran over. Looking at her brother¡¯s miserable state, her heart ached terribly. She hastily took out a vial of spiritual medicine, opened it, and placed a white pill into Xiao Dong¡¯s mouth. ¡°Xiao Dong, I¡¯ve given you a healing pill. Quickly circulate your qi to absorb the medicinal effects!¡± Xiao Dong sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and began absorbing the medicine to heal his face. Inside, he seethed with rage. That vile woman Zhan Qiuyun had truly been ruthless. Just wait, vile woman. Someday, I¡¯ll make sure you pay dearly. Yang Chen approached Chu Xi. ¡°Martial Aunt is truly severe, to be so harsh on her own disciple!¡± Hearing this, Chu Xi quickly replied: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, please don¡¯t say that! Today¡¯s incident was Xiao Dong¡¯s fault for offending the master. He was in the wrong! If it weren¡¯t for you, Senior Brother Yang, interceding, Xiao Dong¡¯s life would have been at risk! Senior Brother Yang, I still must thank you!¡± Hearing this, a faint smile played on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Then, he held Chu Xi¡¯s delicate hand. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi was startled, her cheeks flushing deeply. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, I¡¯ve told you before, don¡¯t say thank you¡ªit feels too formal! We¡¯re Dao companions now! What I did for you is simply natural! And don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll consider Xiao Dong my own brother from now on!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s heartfelt words, Chu Xi¡¯s body trembled slightly. Her eyes, gentle as water, glanced around, noticing that the disciples who had been watching had mostly dispersed. And Xiao Dong was fully immersed in healing with his eyes closed. Instantly, Chu Xi¡¯s courage grew. Unable to hold back, she stepped forward and embraced Yang Chen. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re so good to me!¡± Chu Xi whispered in Yang Chen¡¯s ear, her voice full of tender affection. Feeling her delicate and graceful form in his arms, Yang Chen¡¯s hands couldn¡¯t help but wrap around her slender waist. He applied a bit of pressure. An astonishing sensation followed. ¡°Mmm! Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi also felt their bodies pressing together. Though there were clothes between them, she couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft murmur. Her body completely relaxed in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace. Meanwhile, having absorbed some of the pill¡¯s effects, Xiao Dong suddenly thought of his sister being alone with that scoundrel Yang Chen, and in his concern, he immediately opened his eyes. In that instant, Xiao Dong¡¯s eyes widened in shock. For he saw that scoundrel Yang Chen not only embracing his sister but also allowing his hands to roam along her back. Eventually, his hands rested on her ample lower back. ¡°Ah! Yang Chen, I ... damn you! Let ... let go of my sister! Ugh! Pfft!¡± Xiao Dong shouted in rage. But in his anger, coupled with his already-injured state, he felt a burning in his throat and spat out another mouthful of blood. Xiao Dong felt his vision spin, and his body swayed heavily before falling to the ground. ¡°Xiao Dong!¡± Immersed in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace, Chu Xi cried out in alarm upon seeing this. She quickly broke free from Yang Chen¡¯s arms. [Ding! Xiao Dong has witnessed host¡¯s close embrace with Chu Xi, damaging his mental state further, worsening his injuries, and causing him to faint, yielding 1000 points of Providence Luck from him. The host has gained 1000 VPs.] Hearing the system notification, a hint of amusement and helplessness appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face. Junior Brother Xiao Dong, why didn¡¯t you just focus on healing? Why did you have to open your eyes? Seeing your brother-in-law with your sister is too much for you to bear. Sigh. There¡¯s really nothing I can do with you. But ... Watching Chu Xi¡¯s graceful, delicate figure, Yang Chen brought his fingers to his nose and sniffed gently. Your sister has quite a nice scent. He chuckled darkly. Chapter 185 Chapter 185 Chu Xi left, carrying the unconscious Xiao Dong, while Yang Chen returned alone to his residence. Qing¡¯er was playing with the tricolor spirit bird. The moment she saw him, she ran over and wrapped herself around his arm. ¡°Brother, just now Xiao Ling drank some Profound Ice Spirit Water and broke through. Now, she¡¯s reached the Eighth Stage of the Golden Core Realm! I need to quickly improve my realm too! Brother, could you guide me in my cultivation?¡± Qing¡¯er said, pleading sweetly. Then, she sniffed the air. With a pout, she muttered: ¡°Brother, you smell like a woman¡¯s fragrance! It seems like it¡¯s from that Senior Sister Chu Xi! Hmph!¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. This girl¡¯s sense of smell was remarkably keen. But indeed, Chu Xi¡¯s scent was quite fragrant. After holding her for so long, it wasn¡¯t surprising that her scent lingered on him. ¡°Qing¡¯er, if you want to improve your cultivation, I¡¯ll find you a master at the Heavenly Dao Holy Land in a few days,¡± Yang Chen said, patting her on the head. However, Qing¡¯er clung to his arm, pouting and protesting: ¡°But Brother, you¡¯re a Soul Transformation cultivator, aren¡¯t you able to teach me yourself? I want Brother to be the one guiding me in cultivation!¡± Yang Chen felt a bit helpless. This girl was becoming more attached to him every day. She clung to his arm, shaking it insistently. Although it was a bit childish, the sensation of her closeness made it difficult for Yang Chen to simply see her as a child anymore. Sigh. This girl had grown so much in just a few years. Although not as developed as Chu Xi, the difference wasn¡¯t too great. Looking at Qing¡¯er¡¯s still youthful face, Yang Chen quickly suppressed any inappropriate thoughts. Then he instructed her to display her cultivation techniques and powers. He pointed out the areas where she needed improvement. The next day, Yang Chen arrived in front of Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s wooden hut. This woman had specifically requested his presence yesterday, so how could he refuse? ¡°Martial Aunt, are you there?¡± At his call, the door to the hut opened. ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re here. Come on in.¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s elegant voice drifted from within. Yang Chen entered the hut. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s hut was quite spacious inside. Just as Yang Chen stepped inside, Zhan Qiuyun emerged from another room. She was dressed in her usual floor-length moon robe, which gracefully accentuated her shapely figure, exuding a natural aura of purity. However, her hair was not pinned up but fell loosely over her shoulders and back, damp and glistening. Beads of water still clung to her fair skin, with a hint of flushed color on her face that hadn¡¯t faded yet. In the inner chamber, a carved wooden tub emanated steam. White petals floated atop the water, and a faint fragrance filled the air. ¡°It seems I¡¯ve come at a wrong time! Was Martial Aunt just having bathing just now?¡± Seeing this, a mischievous smile curved Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s appearance was a clear indication that she had just been bathing. She¡¯d thrown on her clothes while still wet. ¡°Hehe.¡± ¡°What¡¯s with the smile, Yang Chen? Do you regret arriving a bit too late? The water is still warm; would you like to take a soak?¡± Zhan Qiuyun said, stepping aside slightly. Bathing in Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s bathwater was something many cultivators in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land would fight for, but Yang Chen had no interest in such peculiar tastes. Even though Zhan Qiuyun was indeed a rare beauty. ¡°Martial Aunt jests. This nephew holds you in high regard and would never be so disrespectful!¡± Yang Chen said, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture. ¡°Tch!¡± Zhan Qiuyun clicked her tongue in disbelief. This little rascal claimed to respect her? He was full of lies. At that moment, Zhan Qiuyun suddenly asked: ¡°Yang Chen, tell me, did your master obtain the Yin-Yang Mirror from that small, shattered dimension in the Xuantian Sect?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression froze momentarily. If she¡¯d asked this question before, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to answer, and he would have pretended not to know what the Yin-Yang Mirror was. But now ... his master had already informed the Heavenly Dao Holy Land about obtaining the Yin-Yang Mirror, so Zhan Qiuyun clearly knew about it by now. This secret was no longer a secret. ¡°That¡¯s correct! Martial Aunt, you¡¯re quite perceptive!¡± Yang Chen nodded and offered her a compliment. Zhan Qiuyun clenched her teeth lightly, muttering to herself, Just as I thought. A few days earlier, she had heard from an elder in her family that Zhan Lingshuang had brought back the long-lost Yin-Yang Mirror, a sacred artifact of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, which had been missing for hundreds of thousands of years. She had immediately thought of the collapsed miniature world in the forbidden area behind the Xuantian Sect. So, it really was there! When the two of them had emerged from that place, they must have just acquired the Yin-Yang Mirror. How infuriating. Zhan Qiuyun felt a pang of regret. Even with the vast resources of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, only a few sacred artifacts existed. To wield one would bring unimaginable benefits. Especially the Yin-Yang Mirror. If she could obtain it, perhaps she could use its inner power to neutralize the dark chill in her Dark Moon Physique, allowing her to break through to the Void Refinement Realm. Then, the position of Holy Maiden would also be within her grasp. Unfortunately, the Yin-Yang Mirror had already chosen Zhan Lingshuang as its master. In the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, she couldn¡¯t simply seize it. ¡°Lingshuang, that wretched girl. Even after a thousand years, she guards herself so tightly against her own elder sister! Hmph. In that case, I¡¯ll just squeeze every bit of use out of her disciple!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes turned to Yang Chen with a hint of amusement. ¡°Yang Chen, last time I did you a great favor! I even helped you win over a great beauty like Chu Xi! This time, you better put in some real effort!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback. Put in real effort? Hehe. The way she phrased that. One might think he was preparing to score a home run. ¡°Martial Aunt, don¡¯t worry. Whatever amount of primal yang energy you need, this nephew is willing to give his all!¡± Chapter 186 Chapter 186 ¡°Is that so?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s response, a mischievous glint appeared in Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes. Previously, each time she absorbed Yang Chen¡¯s Origin Qi, she had done so for about half an hour. Based on her calculations, absorbing this amount wouldn¡¯t cause irreversible damage to Yang Chen¡¯s original constitution. Although he would feel weak afterward, with the help of the Recovery Pill she gave him and a few days of meditation, he would quickly recover. But from the tone of this rascal, it seemed he didn¡¯t mind how much she absorbed this time. Could it be that the half-hour absorption didn¡¯t even approach his limit? ¡°Hmph, well, who cares! Since he¡¯s offering, I¡¯ll just absorb a bit more this time!¡± Zhan Qiuyun pulled Yang Chen to sit down with her on the cultivation platform nearby. The two sat facing each other. At the point where their palms met, their origin qis¡ªa mix of golden and white¡ªintertwined. However, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s white Origin Qi appeared rather dim next to Yang Chen¡¯s radiant gold. Whoosh! As the golden energy flowed into her, Zhan Qiuyun took a deep breath. Her chest heaved slightly. At this moment, her long hair cascaded down, and a faint blush appeared on her fair face. She looked less dignified, her allure enhanced by a hint of softness. Perhaps because she had just bathed, beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead and trickled down her face and neck, vanishing into the mysterious recesses of her robe. Although her moon-patterned robe outlined her curves, it also concealed much, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue that seemed to invite further exploration. Yang Chen¡¯s gaze roamed over Zhan Qiuyun. Though he also felt like exploring further, he restrained himself. Besides, his hands were currently held by Zhan Qiuyun, making it impossible to move. Half an hour quickly passed. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes gradually opened. Exhale. She took a deep breath. ¡°Yang Chen, can you still hold on? If not, we can stop here.¡± Although she wanted to thoroughly extract Yang Chen¡¯s energy, Zhan Qiuyun understood the importance of moderation. If she drained him to the point of harming his constitution, it would cause more trouble than it was worth. And if she absorbed too much and caused damage to his body, Zhan Lingshuang would surely hold her accountable if she discovered it. But Yang Chen¡¯s casual response caught her off guard: ¡°Martial Aunt, are you already satisfied? If that¡¯s enough for you, then we can stop.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyebrows arched in surprise. What did this rascal mean? ¡°Yang Chen, are you sure you¡¯re not overexerting yourself? Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. If I absorb too much of your Origin Qi, it could cause irreparable damage to your core. This would limit your potential to break through higher realms in the future.¡± Zhan Qiuyun spoke slowly, worried that Yang Chen might be pretending to be tough for her sake. But Yang Chen wasn¡¯t so naive. His constitution was the Solar Divine Physique, far stronger than the Pure Yang Physique by an enormous margin. More importantly, his body stored a vast amount of solar qi, which acted like a reserve of vital qi. The more essence he released, the easier it was to replenish with that stored energy. Also, though Zhan Qiuyun had absorbed his Origin Qi for half an hour, he hadn¡¯t received any system notification indicating he¡¯d gained Xiao Dong¡¯s fate energy. This meant he needed to deepen his connection with Zhan Qiuyun. Simply touching palms wouldn¡¯t suffice anymore. However, getting closer to Zhan Qiuyun would be no easy feat. Despite her tempting aura, which often stirred his heart, she had always managed to keep their interaction limited to a mere palm touch ... ¡°Martial Aunt, you once mentioned that Origin Qi from a Solar Physique could help transform your Dark Moon Physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique, right? What¡¯s the success rate of this transformation?¡± Yang Chen asked. A thoughtful look flickered in Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes before she replied: ¡°The success rate with Solar Physique energy is about 20%.¡± ¡°Only 20%?!¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised. He had assumed it would be at least 50%. But only a 20% chance? That was shockingly low. Zhan Qiuyun gave a bitter smile. ¡°20% is already quite high! The Bright Moon Sacred Physique is a divine constitution, almost on par with any Solar Physique! Think about it, Yang Chen. Using Solar Physique energy to elevate a constitution to that level ... how high could the odds be? A 20% chance is already a generous estimate.¡± ¡°Hm, you¡¯re right.¡± Yang Chen nodded. The Bright Moon Sacred Physique was said to rival the Solar Physique. However, since it required Solar Qi to even attempt the transformation, success would naturally be low. Zhan Qiuyun was calculating based on the Pure Yang Physique, though the Solar Divine Physique would likely yield different results. ¡°Martial Aunt, what would the consequences be if you failed?¡± Yang Chen asked again. ¡°The consequences of failure?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s voice turned soft, and her gaze became distant. ¡°For the Dark Moon Physique to transform into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique, it requires evolution from the very core. If it succeeds, I would soar to new heights, but if it fails, my core will shatter and disperse. At worst, I would lose my life.¡± ¡°At worst ... you would die?¡± A glimmer of excitement flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. That outcome was quite severe. The graver the consequences, the better it was for him. With the stakes so high, Zhan Qiuyun would have no choice but to comply with his wishes. Chapter 187 Chapter 187 ¡°Xiao Chen, why are you suddenly asking such a question?¡± Zhan Qiuyun noticed something odd about Yang Chen. Normally, when alone with her, this boy would take every chance to tease her verbally, so why was he suddenly concerned about her odds of transforming into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique? Yang Chen didn¡¯t answer directly but replied seriously: ¡°Martial Aunt, if my physique is significantly stronger than the Pure Yang Physique, wouldn¡¯t that greatly increase your chances of transforming into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique as well?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun raised an eyebrow, looking at Yang Chen with interest. ¡°So, Xiao Chen, you¡¯re saying that your physique is far more than just a Pure Yang Physique? Hehe, I thought as much!¡± A playful smile appeared on Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s face. She had already suspected as much. The purest Pure Yang Physiques among humans included the Pure Yang Sacred Physique, the Extreme Yang Tyrant Physique, and the Great Sun Flame Physique, as well as some Pure Yang Physiques with demonic bloodlines like the Golden Crow Yang Physique and the Flame Dragon Scorching Heaven Physique. None of these matched the characteristics Xiao Chen exhibited. After absorbing so much of Yang Chen¡¯s Origin Qi, she had naturally become quite familiar with his essence. Her Dark Moon Physique¡¯s Origin Qi appeared thin and weak next to his golden Origin Qi. Although her Dark Moon Physique was still a significant distance from a Sacred Physique, the difference shouldn¡¯t have been this drastic. ¡°So, Xiao Chen, what exactly is your physique?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes lit up with hope. If this rascal¡¯s physique was stronger than a Pure Yang Physique, it would be immensely beneficial for her. Most directly, it would greatly increase her chances of transforming into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique. This time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold back and answered plainly: ¡°The Solar Divine Physique. Has Martial Aunt ever heard of it?¡± ¡°What?!¡± The words ¡°Solar Divine Physique¡± clearly shocked Zhan Qiuyun. As a cultivator who had trained for thousands of years and reached the peak of the Void Refinement Realm, she was naturally familiar with the legend of the Solar Divine Physique. Sun and Moon, which is stronger? Yin and Yang harmonize, crowned under Heaven. Legend has it that the Solar and Lunar Physiques were among the oldest of human physiques, with the Solar Divine Physique representing the ultimate extreme of Yang energy in the world. No wonder Zhan Qiuyun had never considered the possibility that Yang Chen could possess the Solar Divine Physique¡ªit was simply too rare. A Pure Yang Sacred Physique might appear once every few centuries or millennia, but a Solar Divine Physique? The last known one was said to have appeared over a hundred thousand years ago. Yang Chen has the Solar Divine Physique? If he truly possessed this physique, then using the Solar Divine Physique¡¯s Origin Qi to transform her Dark Moon Physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique would practically guarantee success, with an 80% chance, if not more. No wonder he had boasted so shamelessly that he could give her as much Origin Qi as she needed. It turned out that all the Origin Qi she¡¯d absorbed so far hadn¡¯t even reached his limit. ¡°Xiao Chen, if your physique is the Solar Divine Physique, I am almost certain I could transform my Dark Moon Physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique! Xiao Chen, you truly are Martial Aunt¡¯s lucky star! No wonder I care for you so much! Come on, Xiao Chen, continue helping Martial Aunt to dispel the ghostly yin within!¡± As she spoke, Zhan Qiuyun reached out to grab Yang Chen¡¯s hand to continue absorbing his Origin Yang Qi. But Yang Chen paused. Looking at Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eager expression, a playful smirk appeared on his face: ¡°Martial Aunt, there¡¯s no need to be in such a hurry! Naturally, I¡¯ll help you dispel the ghostly yin in your body, but I have some conditions as well!¡± ¡°Hmm? Conditions?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s expression froze for a moment as she immediately understood. No wonder this boy had suddenly asked about her chances of transforming into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique, and even revealed the secret of his Solar Divine Physique. So, this was what he was angling for all along. Hmph. Cheeky brat. You certainly have a few tricks up your sleeve. ¡°Fine. State your conditions.¡± Yang Chen laughed and said: ¡°Martial Aunt, the conditions I have should be incredibly simple for you! I want someone to become my Dao companion!¡± Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s face darkened. This rascal! She had just arranged for Chu Xi to be with him, and now he was asking for yet another Dao companion? Could it be that his real purpose in coming to Heavenly Dao Holy Land was to chase beauties? Zhan Qiuyun was speechless but replied anyway: ¡°Xiao Chen, if I successfully transform into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique and break through the Void Refinement barrier, then in Heavenly Dao Holy Land¡ªor even the entire Central Continent¡ªI would be regarded as a high-level cultivator. By then, Martial Aunt can arrange as many beauties you want. Among my disciples alone, I have over a dozen beautiful female students, and Chu Xi is just one of them! Besides, if any of the top ten fairies of Heavenly Dao Holy Land catch your eye, Martial Aunt could easily secure them for you!¡± Zhan Qiuyun was painting quite the tempting picture for Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen simply shook his head. ¡°Martial Aunt, honestly, I¡¯m not that interested in young female disciples. To me, they¡¯re nothing more than pretty skeletons! A few thousand years from now, they¡¯ll be nothing more than a handful of dust!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyebrows arched slightly. Not interested in young female disciples? Pretty skeletons? After a few thousand years, just a handful of dust? When did this boy attain such a level of understanding? Such insight would take at least three thousand years of solitary cultivation to realize. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes sparkled with intrigue. A playful smirk crept onto her lips. ¡°Xiao Chen, I understand what you mean now! In your heart, you have no interest in those young disciples because your affection lies with your master, the one who raised you, am I right?¡± As Zhan Qiuyun spoke, memories of the Northern Spiritual Realm flashed in her mind. Lingshuang had always been aloof and reserved since childhood, even distant from her elder sister. And yet, she would hold Yang Chen in her embrace with such intimacy. Heh. Anyone with eyes could see that this master and disciple pair was one step away from breaking down their barriers, and once they did, there would be no stopping them. This brat must be harboring feelings for his master and is hoping I¡¯ll help expose it, right? Zhan Qiuyun was getting bolder in her assumptions, but Yang Chen was left dumbfounded. This woman¡¯s imagination knew no bounds. If his master heard this, she¡¯d certainly come after her with everything she had. ¡°Martial Aunt, I believe you¡¯re misunderstanding me! My respect for my master is as deep as the mountains. How could I possibly entertain such rebellious, dishonorable thoughts?¡± Yang Chen replied with a straight face. Now, Zhan Qiuyun was genuinely confused. What was this boy trying to do? ¡°Xiao Chen, then tell me¡ªwho is it that you want? As long as her cultivation hasn¡¯t surpassed the Void Refinement Realm, I¡¯ll bring her here to be your Dao companion!¡± Zhan Qiuyun sounded a bit impatient. Hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled. ¡°Martial Aunt, the person I desire is neither far away nor difficult to find! It¡¯s you, Martial Aunt!¡± Chapter 188 Chapter 188 ¡°What?!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhan Qiuyun was immediately stunned, her red lips slightly parted. Faraway yet so near; was this rascal actually coveting her? ¡°Xiao Chen, are you serious? Do you want your Martial Aunt to be your Dao companion? Martial Aunt is your elder, and also your Master¡¯s elder sister. Isn¡¯t this an act of betraying your master and defying tradition? If your master came to know, aren¡¯t you afraid of how she¡¯d deal with you?¡± After her initial shock, a faint smile appeared on Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s lips. She hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to have the nerve to propose that she become his Dao companion! It seemed her behavior toward him¡ªsometimes affectionate, sometimes teasing¡ªhad led him to have improper thoughts. But, this reaction wasn¡¯t unreasonable. After all, with her appearance and figure, it was undeniable. In her youth, she was even ranked first among the Holy Land¡¯s top fairies. *** ¡°Martial Aunt, I am completely serious! Every word I just said came from the depths of my heart! From the first moment I saw you in the Northern Spiritual Realm, your figure was etched into my heart, impossible to forget! Every night in my dreams, it¡¯s always your figure!¡± ¡°Hah, how disgustingly sweet!¡± Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s earnest confession, Zhan Qiuyun couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°So, is this childish trick how you deceived your other wives? Looking at your wives, each one is not exactly young either, especially Feng Yuwan, who¡¯s even a friend of your Master~! Hehe, do you have a peculiar taste for this sort of thing?¡± After mocking Yang Chen, Zhan Qiuyun changed her tone and said: ¡°Xiao Chen, our Origin Qis have already intertwined, forming the closest bond possible. Origin Qi is the foundation of a cultivator, and even most Dao companions cannot reach the level where they can intertwine their Origin Qi with their partner! If you truly wish for your Martial Aunt to be your Dao companion, then I am willing to accept it! After all, your essence is already imprinted in my Origin Qi, a mark that cannot be removed!¡± *** Yang Chen was taken aback by her words. His Origin Yang Qi had indeed fused with Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s Origin Qi, intertwining them irrevocably. However, he had only refined her Origin Qi to enhance his strength. He wasn¡¯t particularly worried about this. But, did she just agree to it so readily? Wasn¡¯t that a bit too fast? According to his plan, this beautiful elder should have first flown into a rage, scolding him for his outrageous desires, calling him shameless and worse than an animal. Then he would use other means to force her into agreeing reluctantly. But now, why did she agree directly? Before he could fully process this, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s jade hand held his palm once more, and her ghostly, cold Origin Qi reappeared. Yang Chen¡¯s primordial Yang energy was drawn out as well. ¡°Xiao Chen, the most pressing matter now is to use your Solar Divine Physique¡¯s Origin Qi to help Martial Aunt dispel the ghostly yin within! Once I transform my physique into the Bright Moon Sacred Physique, everything will fall into place!¡± Meeting Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gaze, Yang Chen felt as if her autumn-like eyes rippled with waves that seemed to draw his heart and soul into their depths. Hiss! Yang Chen took a sharp breath, quickly regaining his composure. This woman ... what a terrifying tactic. Not only had she shifted the topic without his noticing, but she had nearly locked his mind in place. For a brief moment, Yang Chen had lost focus; though it seemed only an instant, a full half-hour had actually passed. This demonstrated the frightening abilities of a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm. *** At this moment, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s jade-like face was once again flushed. Sweat beaded on her forehead, even soaking through parts of her moon robe, clinging to her body and outlining her graceful figure. She had absorbed a considerable amount of Yang Chen¡¯s primordial Yang Qi. Upon discovering his Solar Divine Physique, she no longer held back, devouring his energy with abandon. *** ¡°Damn it! Outrageous!¡± Feeling the emptiness within him, Yang Chen clenched his teeth in anger, then turned to Zhan Qiuyun at his side. ¡°Xiao Chen, what are you doing? Focus! Martial Aunt has already agreed to you!¡± Zhan Qiuyun struggled to suppress the numbing heat from the primordial Yang energy circulating in her body as she spoke, her voice trembling slightly. This boy¡¯s willpower was unexpectedly strong. Her secret technique had only delayed him for half an hour before he managed to break free. ¡°Since Martial Aunt has agreed to become my Dao companion, then I, your nephew, naturally wish to do what only Dao companions can do!¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen spread his arms, wrapping them around Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s figure, pulling her moon-robed body into his embrace. Instantly, he felt her soft and full form press against him. The soaked moon robe left a slick sensation under his hands due to her sweat. *** ¡°Ah!¡± Zhan Qiuyun let out a soft, trembling sound. She felt a hand wrap around her waist. Her beautiful eyes were full of disbelief. She hadn¡¯t anticipated that Yang Chen would be so bold. The proposal to make her his Dao companion was already unexpected. And now, he actually dared to embrace her directly. This brat¡ªwas he really tired of living!? Did he think that she was someone easy to take advantage of? A flash of killing intent instinctively appeared in Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gaze. After cultivating for a thousand years, with peerless beauty,she naturally encountered some reckless male cultivators who dared to try and take liberties with her. However, without exception, all those men were slapped into ash by her. ¡°Detestable brat!¡± Although Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s words to Yang Chen were filled with tempting teasing, at her core, she was extremely aloof and proud. Aside from Yang Chen, she had never been this close to a man. Immediately, she began circulating her true essence, intending to shake Yang Chen off. However, at this moment, a layer of golden light appeared around Yang Chen. ¡°You reckless boy, do you have a death wish? You actually released so much Origin Qi at once!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes widened. This brat had dispersed his Origin Qi from his entire chest. Origin Qi was different from true essence; it required bodily contact to intertwine and absorb. In other words, if she wanted to absorb the large amount of Origin Qi Yang Chen had released, she couldn¡¯t push him away. Zhan Qiuyun gritted her teeth. She hesitated briefly but ultimately chose to absorb the Origin Qi. After all, she was already held by this brat. Moreover, Origin Qi was exactly what she urgently needed. As long as this brat didn¡¯t act recklessly, she¡¯d allow him to take a small advantage. [Ding! Host has embraced Zhan Qiuyun and made intimate contact, causing massive Origin Qi fusion. You have plundered 1000 points Providence Luck from the Protagonist Xiao Dong! The Host has gained 1000 VPs!] Chapter 189 Chapter 189 A smirk appeared on the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth. Another 1000 VPs. Not bad, not bad. It wasn¡¯t in vain that he released so much of his essence-filled Origin Yang Qi. Watching the golden Origin Yang Qi permeate, Yang Chen felt a pang of reluctance. All of this¡ªtruly his essence! Then, his arm tightened again. The sensation, so full and elastic, grew even more astonishing. ¡°Ah! Bastard, do you have a death wish?¡± Zhan Qiuyun could no longer contain herself and rebuked in a low voice. Her beautiful eyes fiercely glared at Yang Chen. At this moment, she could no longer maintain her usual teasing control over the situation. Yang Chen genuinely sensed the killing intent in the gaze of this beautiful aunt-like figure. ¡°Martial Aunt, didn¡¯t you say you agreed to be my Dao companion! A little nephew like me is only doing what¡¯s expected between Dao companions!¡± Yang Chen replied, looking innocent. ¡°Shut up! Brat, if you dare act up again, believe me¡ªI¡¯ll cripple you!¡± Zhan Qiuyun spat harshly. However, at this moment, she had no time to argue with Yang Chen. Because Yang Chen was releasing a large amount of his Origin Yang Qi. As she absorbed it into her body, it transformed into tiny flames that flowed through her meridians. She could only guide it bit by bit into her origin essence. In the process, her entire body became hot, with a tingling numbness spreading. It was deeply uncomfortable. If she wasn¡¯t careful, she¡¯d cry out. ¡°Phew!¡± Zhan Qiuyun took a deep breath. The warm breath on Yang Chen¡¯s ear made his blood stir slightly. And as she took deep breaths, her neck and collar undulated rhythmically. Their bodies were already pressed closely together. Now, the sensation grew even more intense. This situation persisted for around fifteen minutes. Outside, a voice called out: ¡°Second Sister! Is Chen¡¯er with you?¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Yang Chen and Zhan Qiuyun opened their eyes at the same time. A trace of panic flashed through Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s gaze. ¡°Brat, let go of me quickly! If your master catches you, see how she deals with you!¡± Zhan Qiuyun hastily muttered in a low voice. Yang Chen immediately loosened his embrace. He, too, didn¡¯t want his master to find him in this situation with Zhan Qiuyun. His master had already planned to settle accounts with him later for the incident with Feng Yuwan. If he added Zhan Qiuyun, his Martial Aunt, to the list ... he didn¡¯t dare imagine. ¡°So, you reckless brat finally know fear?¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s beautiful eyes glared fiercely at Yang Chen. With a wave of her delicate hand, she brushed away the sweat from her cheeks. ¡°Go open the door; Martial Aunt will change her clothes! I¡¯m drenched. If your master sees me like this, she¡¯ll definitely get the wrong idea!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen glanced at Zhan Qiuyun. Goodness, she really was drenched. Holding her earlier, he hadn¡¯t noticed; he only felt the dampness in his hand. Now, he saw that her moon robe was soaked through, clinging tightly to her skin, outlining her full, graceful figure. It seemed the amount of sweat she produced matched the amount of origin Qi she absorbed from him. ¡°Brat, close those lecherous eyes of yours! If your master finds out, what will you do?¡± Zhan Qiuyun scolded. Then, she hurriedly went into the inner room. Yang Chen wiped his sweat-dampened palms on his clothes, looking a bit helpless. Master, oh master, your timing really couldn¡¯t have been worse! *** Although Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s wooden house was simple, it was fortified with a formation that could block any prying eyes. Thankfully, there was a formation to shield it. Otherwise, if Master had seen the scene inside the wooden house, she might have been furious on the spot. Her disciple actually ... with her own sister. Yang Chen walked over and opened the door of the wooden house. When he looked at his Master standing there, his eyes couldn¡¯t help but brighten. In the past, Master always wore a loose, dark-colored Daoist robe. Apart from her tall figure, not much else could be seen. But today, Master wore a long gown in a palatial style. Her graceful figure was perfectly outlined. A slender waist, almost too delicate to hold. Her form looked even taller. Especially below her neck, a distinct curve hinted at the delicate balance her slender waist had to bear. Her hair was also done up, and her cool, elegant face radiated a noble air. ¡°Chen¡¯er, what are you staring at? You keep staring at your Master!¡± Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s fixed gaze, Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze turned a bit unnatural. ¡°Master, why did you change your attire today? Ever since I can remember, Master has always worn that dark Daoist robe. Why a long gown today?¡± Yang Chen looked puzzled. ¡°What, you don¡¯t like it?¡± Zhan Lingshuang raised an eyebrow. Yang Chen hurriedly replied: ¡°How could I not! Master¡¯s attire now highlights her figure, adding a charm that softens the sternness, making her even more beautiful than Wan¡¯er by several degrees!¡± ¡°Hah, stop mentioning that old woman Feng Yuwan in front of me!¡± Although Zhan Lingshuang said this, the joy in her eyes was hard to hide. However, hearing this disciple talk about her figure, her mind drifted back to that scene beneath the lava. Her figure ... this rebellious disciple had seen it all long ago. Suppressing her messy thoughts, Zhan Lingshuang said helplessly: ¡°Lately, I¡¯ve been visiting those old fellows often. Naturally, I have to dress with care. Moreover, although I¡¯m the leader in Xuantian Sect, I¡¯m merely a Holy Maiden candidate here in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, so I have to dress appropriately, fitting to my status!¡± ¡°That makes sense, indeed!¡± Yang Chen nodded. As a Holy Maiden candidate, she naturally couldn¡¯t dress old-fashioned every day. In Xuantian Sect, Master might be considered among the elders. But in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, she was one of the younger people. ¡°By the way, Chen¡¯er, why are you at your Martial Aunt¡¯s place?¡± Zhan Lingshuang suddenly asked. Yang Chen immediately put on a serious expression: ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention before, Master? I¡¯ve developed a keen interest in the Dao of Space, so I came here to seek guidance from Martial Aunt! Martial Aunt is indeed very skilled in the Dao of Space. Just a few words from her benefitted me immensely!¡± Just as Yang Chen finished speaking, Zhan Qiuyun stepped out after changing her clothes. Hearing his words, she cursed inwardly: This brat never says a single truthful word. Did he really come to seek advice on the Dao of Space? If his Master hadn¡¯t suddenly shown up, he¡¯d still be taking liberties with her right now. ¡°Second Sister! Thank you for taking care of Chen¡¯er recently!¡± Zhan Lingshuang spoke up when she saw Zhan Qiuyun. ¡°I¡¯ve already informed the Holy Land about Chen¡¯er¡¯s talents. The Holy Lord is especially interested and wishes to meet him!¡± ¡°The Holy Lord wants to see him?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s delicate brows furrowed. This brat Yang Chen had the Solar Divine Physique, and with such a talent, if the Holy Lord knew, he would naturally want to keep him close for personal guidance. Then, would she still have the chance to absorb his Origin Qi? Moreover, in the eyes of many cultivators, absorbing Origin Qi was seen as damaging to one¡¯s foundation. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have repeatedly instructed Yang Chen not to speak of it, especially not to his Master. Chapter 190 Chapter 190 If the Holy Lord found out, not only would she lose the chance to absorb his origin energy, she might even face punishment. ¡°Master, I¡¯d like to continue learning the Dao of Space from Martial Aunt for a while. Moreover, I quite like the living environment at Youyue Peak! So perhaps I shouldn¡¯t meet the Holy Lord just yet!¡± Yang Chen said at that moment. ¡°Why? Chen¡¯er, the Holy Lord is the ruler of Heavenly Dao Holy Land, a supreme cultivator whose abilities are among the highest in all of Central Continent! Every time the Holy Lord enters seclusion, it lasts hundreds of years. This time, he just happened to emerge, and if he takes you as his disciple, it would make your path of cultivation even smoother!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said urgently. Although she wished this rebellious disciple would stay by her side forever, she knew well that Chen¡¯er had already reached the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. It wouldn¡¯t be long before he surpassed her. When that time came, how could she, as his Master, still guide him in cultivation? If Chen¡¯er became a disciple of the Holy Lord, not only would he gain guidance, but the title of ¡°Holy Lord¡¯s Disciple¡± would also act as a protective talisman, deterring those with malicious intentions. ¡°Master, I have already sworn my allegiance to you. How could I possibly serve another? A teacher is like a father, and I would never betray that bond! To me, there is only one Master, and that is you!¡± Yang Chen declared with a righteous tone. Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes. ¡°You cheeky brat!¡± Zhan Lingshuang couldn¡¯t resist hitting his shoulder. It seemed like a reproach, but her beautiful eyes revealed an unconcealable joy. She hadn¡¯t expected this brat to have such a firm stance, recognizing her alone as his Master. It was worth all the effort she¡¯d put into raising him. ¡°Well then, if you don¡¯t wish to go, then so be it. After all, your path of cultivation is entirely up to you, and if the Holy Lord suddenly intervened, you might find it uncomfortable! When I become the Holy Maiden in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, no one here will dare trouble you!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s resolute attitude, Zhan Lingshuang didn¡¯t press further. In her heart, she too was conflicted. She wanted Yang Chen to become the Holy Lord¡¯s disciple, gaining a powerful backer, but she didn¡¯t want the disciple she¡¯d raised to now belong to someone else. Especially if that someone had a higher cultivation level, a comparable beauty¡ªno, equally stunning beauty, to her own. Fortunately, this brat had a firm stance. Since that was the case, she would let him be. ¡°Chen¡¯er, I¡¯m here to take Qing¡¯er with me this time!¡± Zhan Lingshuang said. ¡°Qing¡¯er?¡± Yang Chen paused. ¡°Qing¡¯er has the Pure Spirit Holy Body, an extremely rare constitution even in Central Continent! The Holy Lord has decided to take Qing¡¯er as a personal disciple and will guide her in cultivation. As the Holy Lord¡¯s disciple, she will enjoy numerous precious resources, which will benefit her Pure Spirit Body cultivation!¡± ¡°Taking Qing¡¯er as a disciple?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes brightened. That was quite convenient. He¡¯d been thinking of finding a Master to guide that girl, Qing¡¯er, in her cultivation. That girl was growing up, her figure becoming more of a distraction. She clung to him every day, constantly hugging him, making him struggle to maintain control. Lin Xilan and the other women weren¡¯t around, and Yang Chen had been in a fiery mood lately. Unable to help himself, he glanced at Zhan Qiuyun, only to meet her warning gaze. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but bring his hand up to his nose and sniff. Ah, there was even a lingering fragrance. This beautiful Martial Aunt, she was indeed a woman with her own unique scent. [TN: That was a pervy, lmao.] *** In the small courtyard, Qing¡¯er was practicing her swordsmanship. Yesterday, Yang Chen had given her some guidance, and today, the little girl was working hard to correct her mistakes. Seeing Yang Chen, Qing¡¯er immediately stopped, then ran over to him. ¡°Big Brother! The errors you pointed out to me yesterday¡ªI¡¯ve corrected all of them!¡± As she spoke, Qing¡¯er saw Zhan Lingshuang and hurriedly bowed in greeting. ¡°Greetings, Honored Sect Master!¡± Qing¡¯er was somewhat afraid of Zhan Lingshuang, the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect. After all, Zhan Lingshuang had a fearsome reputation and was usually very stern. ¡°Qing¡¯er, would you like to learn more advanced and powerful cultivation techniques and mystical arts?¡± Yang Chen asked with a smile. Hearing this, Qing¡¯er nodded repeatedly. ¡°Of course, I do! Big Brother, are you going to teach me another cultivation technique? Hee hee!¡± Qing¡¯er¡¯s little face was full of anticipation. But Yang Chen simply patted her on the head and said: ¡°Do you remember what I told you before, that I would find you a master? In a moment, you¡¯ll go with the Sect Master. She will take you to meet your master! Then you¡¯ll be taught even more advanced techniques and mystical arts!¡± ¡°Huh!?¡± Hearing this, Qing¡¯er¡¯s little face instantly fell. She quickly hugged Yang Chen¡¯s arm. ¡°Big Brother, I don¡¯t want to go! I want to stay with you! You can teach me cultivation, and that¡¯s enough!¡± ¡°Be good, Qing¡¯er!¡± Yang Chen spoke with a bit of helplessness. ¡°By following that senior, you can grow stronger quickly, and in the future, you¡¯ll be able to help your brother!¡± ¡°Besides, we¡¯re all within the Heavenly Dao Holy Land. I¡¯ll often come to see you, and you can also come to find me whenever you like!¡± After quite a bit of comforting, Qing¡¯er finally agreed, though reluctantly. Inside the wooden cabin, there were only the two of them, master and disciple. Zhan Lingshuang walked up to Yang Chen and helped straighten his slightly disheveled robes. Softly, she said: ¡°Chen¡¯er, I¡¯ve been quite busy recently and haven¡¯t had much time to attend to you. Once the matter of the Holy Maiden¡¯s position is settled, you¡¯ll stay by my side to cultivate!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Yang Chen nodded, then asked: ¡°Master, are you confident in the Holy Maiden competition?¡± ¡°This time, among the ten Holy Maiden candidates, only five have reached the Void Refinement Realm. I¡¯m only a step away from the Third stage of Void Refinement realm. Combined with the Profound Deep Cold Flame and the Yin-Yang Mirror, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for me to secure the position of Holy Maiden. Also, the Holy Lord summoned me personally after emerging from seclusion and seems inclined to appoint me as the Holy Maiden.¡± Zhan Lingshuang spoke with confidence. As she finished speaking, a flicker of black and white light flashed, and the Yin-Yang Mirror appeared in her hand. ¡°Chen¡¯er, with just me alone, I can only activate the Yin Mirror. To fully activate the Yin-Yang Mirror, we need to work together! Therefore, I need a few drops of your essence blood to help me fully activate the Yin-Yang Mirror when the time comes!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Without hesitation, Yang Chen placed his palm over his heart. Immediately, five drops of essence blood emerged. Each drop of essence blood was like a golden gem. Radiating a brilliant golden light, it illuminated the entire room. A faint dragon¡¯s roar echoed from within. ¡°Such dense vitality and pure yang energy!¡± Zhan Lingshuang marveled in astonishment. Although Chen¡¯er was only at the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, the quality of this essence blood was probably higher than her own. After putting away the five drops of essence blood, Zhan Lingshuang continued: ¡°Chen¡¯er, soon the Burial Sword Mountain will open, and all third-generation disciples within the Heavenly Dao Holy Land who haven¡¯t been there before can participate!¡± Chapter 191 Chapter 191 ¡°... If you¡¯re free, you should go as well! Although you¡¯ve mainly been practicing physical cultivation, if you happen to acquire a spirit sword, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to have it!¡± ¡°Burial Sword Mountain? What kind of place is that?¡± Zhan Lingshuang explained: ¡°Burial Sword Mountain is the resting place for the swords of countless sword cultivators since the founding of Heavenly Dao Holy Land! And only those who reached at least the Soul Transformation Realm in life have the honor of having their swords buried in Burial Sword Mountain after death! You could say that every spirit sword inside has an extraordinary origin!¡± As she spoke, Zhan Lingshuang drew out an ancient, unadorned longsword. The longsword was covered in rust, but it emitted an imposing sword intent. Yang Chen felt a sense of danger emanating from all six directions around him, as if the space around him were sealed off by sword intent. However, this threatening sword intent felt familiar to him. It was identical to the swordsmanship his master practiced. ¡°This longsword is what I obtained back then in Burial Sword Mountain, and from it, I comprehended the Six Harmonies Sword Dao, which I am still studying. The swordsmanship of the sages is truly vast and profound! Chen¡¯er, if you wish to comprehend swordsmanship in advance, Master can give you this Six Harmonies Sword!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Master, why don¡¯t you just give me the Yin portion of the Yin-Yang Heavens Technique?¡± ¡°You!¡± Zhan Lingshuang¡¯s previously enthusiastic expression suddenly froze. ¡°Rebellious disciple, do not bring up that technique again! Besides, those women of yours aren¡¯t around. What use do you have for the Yin portion?¡± Lin Xilan and the others may not be around, but I could give this technique to Zhan Qiuyun. She probably wouldn¡¯t refuse. Yang Chen thought about saying this aloud, but held back. If Master knew of his intentions, she would certainly drag him away from You Yue Peak without hesitation. ¡°Chen¡¯er, stop entertaining all these wild ideas! If you genuinely wish to practice this Yin-Yang Heavens Technique, I¡¯ll find someone suitable to train with you!¡± As Zhan Lingshuang finished speaking, a faint blush appeared on her jade-like face before she quickly left the cabin. Yang Chen was left bewildered. What did Master mean by this? She would find someone to practice with me? But isn¡¯t the Yin portion of the Yin-Yang Heavens Technique not meant to be passed on? Find someone to practice? She couldn¡¯t mean herself, could she? Good heavens. He didn¡¯t dare to think further. Just thinking about it made him feel like a sinful person defying his master and ancestors. *** Zhan Lingshuang took Qing¡¯er away from You Yue Peak. The little girl¡¯s eyes were misty with tears as she choked back her sobs, begging Yang Chen to visit her in a few days. Though he felt a bit reluctant, Yang Chen knew this was for Qing¡¯er¡¯s own good. If the girl stayed by his side, he wouldn¡¯t have the time to carefully guide her in her cultivation. With her Pure Spirit Holy Physique and remarkable talent, it would be a shame to waste her potential. With a long exhale, Yang Chen watched his master and Qing¡¯er leave, his face showing a trace of fatigue. There was no helping it. Even though his body was as strong as iron, he was still somewhat drained. The Origin Yang Qi that Zhan Qiuyun, that beautiful elder, had absorbed from him earlier was equivalent to at least ten times the usual amount. Not to mention, he¡¯d just given five drops of essence blood to his master. Now, an overwhelming sense of exhaustion washed over him. He took out the Violet Rejuvenation Pill that Zhan Qiuyun had given him earlier and consumed half the bottle in one go. Then, he sat down cross-legged and began his cultivation, intending to quickly return to peak condition. Otherwise, if that beautiful elder, Zhan Qiuyun, needed him again in a few days and he couldn¡¯t manage it, it would be utterly embarrassing. A man couldn¡¯t admit defeat. Half a month later, while Yang Chen was in secluded cultivation, he heard a familiar voice outside his door. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, are you there?¡± The voice was ethereal and gentle, pleasant to the ear. Yang Chen left his room. Chu Xi, dressed in a light purple gown, stood in the small courtyard, her skirt fluttering in the breeze like a fairy amidst the flowers. When she saw Yang Chen come out, a radiant smile bloomed on her beautiful face. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi! I¡¯ve been in secluded cultivation recently. How¡¯s Junior Brother Xiao Dong¡¯s recovery?¡± Yang Chen had a gentle expression of concern as he immediately inquired about Xiao Dong¡¯s injuries. Chu Xi responded immediately: ¡°Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Yang! Little Dong¡¯s injuries have mostly healed! I also need to thank you for pleading on his behalf that day; only then did Master show leniency!¡± ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister Chu Xi, there¡¯s no need for formality! After all, what is our relationship?¡± Yang Chen stepped up to Chu Xi¡¯s side, his tone a little reproachful. Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks immediately turned red. She and Senior Brother Yang were now officially Dao companions. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, I¡¯ve been taking care of Little Dong for the past half month, so I haven¡¯t been able to keep you company. You ... won¡¯t hold it against me, will you?¡± Chu Xi asked, a bit nervously. During the past half month, Xiao Dong often became emotionally distressed, and his facial wounds would repeatedly reopen. She couldn¡¯t bear to see her little brother constantly bleeding, so she had promised never to see Yang Chen again and had stayed by his side the whole time. Now that Xiao Dong¡¯s injuries were mostly healed, she came over as soon as possible. However, half a month had passed since they¡¯d officially become Dao companions. Would Senior Brother Yang resent her? Would he think she was overindulgent in her brother and neglectful of him? These worries circled in Chu Xi¡¯s mind, filling her with unease. However, Yang Chen, entirely unconcerned, responded: ¡°How could I? You have only one younger brother, Junior Sister Chu Xi, and it¡¯s only right to take care of him! If I hadn¡¯t been engrossed in cultivation insights over the past half month, I would have gone to visit Junior Brother Xiao Dong myself! After all, I¡¯m practically his brother-in-law now!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Hearing the words ¡°brother-in-law,¡± Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flushed, and her hands entwined nervously. Yet her heart was filled with both gratitude and a hint of guilt. Her little brother Xiao Dong had had his life saved by Senior Brother Yang, but rather than being grateful, he constantly spoke ill of him in front of her. And as for Senior Brother Yang, he was still thoughtful enough to want to visit Xiao Dong. Sigh, how embarrassing. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi!¡± At this moment, Yang Chen casually took hold of Chu Xi¡¯s soft, delicate hand. It was tender and smooth, making one instinctively want to hold it and savor the feeling. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi murmured. Unable to hold back any longer, she threw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms. Feeling her graceful figure press against him, Yang Chen felt his blood begin to stir. But he managed to restrain himself. After all, he had to maintain his image as a gentleman. He couldn¡¯t rush things. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, you¡¯re a sword cultivator, right? I heard that Burial Sword Mountain will soon open! Are you planning on visiting?¡± Chu Xi nodded: ¡°Of course, Senior Brother Yang! I¡¯ll be going. Burial Sword Mountain only opens once every hundred years, and every disciple has just one chance in their lifetime to enter! If I can obtain an ancient master¡¯s sword within, it would allow me to progress further on the path of the sword!¡± Then, leaning close to Yang Chen¡¯s ear, Chu Xi whispered: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, it¡¯s said that Master herself obtained a very mysterious sword from Burial Sword Mountain when she was young! That sword reportedly caused a stir among the Sect Master and several elders! Later, rumors spread that Master¡¯s mastery of the spatial arts had something to do with that sword! It¡¯s said that Master even endured numerous assassination attempts when she was young because of it!¡± Chapter 192 Chapter 192 ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, intrigued. It seemed that Burial Sword Mountain was indeed an extraordinary place. He was becoming more and more interested. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, I don¡¯t know much about Burial Sword Mountain. How about we go inside, have some tea, and talk?¡± Yang Chen extended an invitation. Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks reddened slightly. Going into his room ... would he ...? But she nodded nonetheless. After all, they were Dao companions now. Inside the wooden cabin. Chu Xi proceeded to give Yang Chen a detailed introduction to Burial Sword Mountain. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, with your talent, I¡¯m certain you¡¯ll obtain a remarkable sword if you enter! I reviewed records spanning a thousand years, and for some unknown reason, the probability of exceptional ancient swords appearing in Burial Sword Mountain has greatly increased in the past millennium! It¡¯s likely due to the abundance of exceptional talents emerging in this era!¡± Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully. At this moment, Chu Xi glanced around the room and couldn¡¯t help but comment: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, your room has gotten a bit messy. Let me tidy up for you!¡± As she spoke, Chu Xi began to clean up the room. Yang Chen had been in seclusion for half a month, and the fluctuations of his true energy and blood had caused some of the furniture to scatter across the room. A few vases had also been broken. He hadn¡¯t had time to clean up yet. Watching Chu Xi bend down, her purple gown clinging to her body, accentuating her graceful curves. Her back was smooth, her waist slender, and below was a rounded fullness like a full moon. Yang Chen felt a surge of heat in his blood. Unable to resist, he stood up and hugged Chu Xi from behind. ¡°Ah! Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi trembled all over. Turning around. Meanwhile, a young man dressed in black was hurrying towards Chu Xi¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Damn it! My sister promised me she wouldn¡¯t see that scoundrel Yang Chen again! Where did she go now? I shouldn¡¯t be overthinking this, should I?¡± Xiao Dong¡¯s forehead bulged with veins; his face twisted in anger. He¡¯d only been resting for a moment, and when he woke up, he found his sister missing. Arriving at Chu Xi¡¯s courtyard, Xiao Dong pushed open the door without hesitation. But upon opening it, he didn¡¯t see Chu Xi. ¡°Dammit!¡± Xiao Dong growled, his gaze drifting towards Yang Chen¡¯s nearby residence. Then, he stormed over, fuming. *** Xiao Dong stood in front of Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard; his face dark as he stared at the tightly closed door of the wooden cabin. His sister had promised him she wouldn¡¯t see Yang Chen anymore. But ... where could she be now? All he could hope for was that she wasn¡¯t with that scoundrel, Yang Chen. As long as she wasn¡¯t with him, he didn¡¯t care where else she might be. Xiao Dong quietly stepped into Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard. As he reached the cabin door, a muffled, distressed sound came from inside. ¡°Mmm ... Mmm!¡± The sound was hurried and suppressed, as if someone¡¯s mouth had been covered, struggling to breathe. ¡°That bastard Yang Chen¡ªwhat is he doing?¡± Xiao Dong raised his foot, about to kick the door open to see for himself. Suddenly, the door flew open. The one standing there was his sister. Xiao Dong froze on the spot. So, she really was here with Yang Chen! Unbelievable! She went to see Yang Chen again! ¡°Xiao Dong!?¡± Chu Xi¡¯s face turned pale upon seeing her brother. A thought flashed through her mind: Did Xiao Dong hear the sounds just now? Thankfully, she had managed to push Yang Chen away just in time. Otherwise, Xiao Dong would¡¯ve witnessed everything, and she wouldn¡¯t have been able to show her face as his sister. ¡°Sister, why are you here with Yang Chen? Didn¡¯t you promise me you wouldn¡¯t see him anymore?¡± Xiao Dong demanded angrily. As he recalled the muffled sounds from moments before, a bad feeling spread in his heart. He scrutinized Chu Xi from head to toe. Her gown was a bit wrinkled. Her hair, slightly disheveled. And most notably¡ªher lips. The lipstick on her lips was smudged. It was unmistakable. She¡¯d just been kissed. Damn it! Xiao Dong¡¯s eyes instantly twisted with rage. His sister had been in that room with Yang Chen, kissing him!? No wonder ... no wonder he¡¯d heard those muffled sounds. Damn it all! Jealousy boiled over in Xiao Dong¡¯s heart. His forehead veins bulged, his face contorted in fury. His sister¡¯s first kiss had been stolen by that scoundrel Yang Chen. His sister, who belonged only to him, had lost her first kiss just like that? [Ding! The Host has claimed Chu Xi¡¯s first kiss, an event discovered by Xiao Dong, severely impacting his mental state. As a result, the Host has plundered 2,000 points of Providence Luck from Xiao Dong, the Son of Destiny, and earned 2,000 VPs!] Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smirk. 2000 VPs. Not bad at all. In fact, he¡¯d noticed Xiao Dong approaching earlier. Knowing the timing was off, he had taken advantage of Chu Xi¡¯s hesitant resistance to let her go, otherwise, how could she have escaped his grasp? ¡°Xiao Dong, please listen to me!¡± Outside, Chu Xi pleaded helplessly. ¡°Xiao Dong, I only promised not to see Senior Brother Yang because you were injured, and I couldn¡¯t bear seeing you bleed every day. But Senior Brother Yang and I have already become Dao companions under the witness and blessing of our master. Moreover, Senior Brother Yang and I are genuinely in love! Xiao Dong, you¡ª¡± ¡°Shut up, you hussy!¡± Xiao Dong interrupted, furious. Chu Xi froze, feeling bitterness rise in her heart. Her own brother had called her a hussy. Over the years, with Xiao Dong¡¯s essence shattered and his ability to cultivate lost, she had endured countless hardships for his sake. She had pleaded with her master to allow him to stay on You Yue Peak. For a single Essence Consolidation Pill, she had even knelt before her master¡¯s door for three days and nights. And now, he had called her a hussy. Chu Xi¡¯s eyes stung, and two tears slid down her cheeks. ¡°Sister!¡± Seeing her tears, Xiao Dong¡¯s mind cleared. He felt a pang of regret. He had been too impulsive just now. How could he insult his sister like that? His sister had sacrificed so much for him, and now he had hurt her deeply. Just as he was about to apologize, Yang Chen, who had been watching the scene from inside, came out. ¡°Junior Brother Xiao Dong, that was too much! Junior Sister Chu Xi has done so much for you, and yet you insult her like this! As her brother, you¡¯re acting so disrespectfully. Do you have any idea how much your sister has sacrificed for you? If anyone else dared to insult Junior Sister Chu Xi like that, I would¡¯ve cut them down without hesitation! But since you¡¯re her brother, I¡¯ll let it slide this time.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of righteous indignation. Seeing him, Chu Xi felt her nose tingle and couldn¡¯t hold back the sorrow in her heart. She threw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms, sobbing. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Her voice choked with emotion. Tears streamed from her beautiful eyes, soaking Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Junior Sister Chu Xi. Don¡¯t be too upset.¡± Yang Chen gently stroked her back, soothing her. This scene, however, reignited Xiao Dong¡¯s fury, which had only just subsided. ¡°Yang Chen, damn you! Let go of my sister!¡± Xiao Dong cursed, his voice hoarse and hysterical. If he had the strength, he would¡¯ve attacked Yang Chen on the spot, cutting him into pieces. However, Chu Xi, who had been leaning into Yang Chen¡¯s embrace, suddenly pulled away. Her face flushed with anger as she walked up to Xiao Dong. Slap! The sound was crisp. Chu Xi slapped Xiao Dong across the face. ¡°Xiao Dong, that was too much! I can tolerate you insulting me, but how dare you speak that way to Senior Brother Yang? Do you know that Senior Brother Yang saved your life?¡± Chu Xi¡¯s voice was filled with fury. ¡°Sister, you ... you slapped me?¡± Chapter 193 Chapter 193 Feeling the stinging pain on his cheek, Xiao Dong looked at her in disbelief. His sister had actually slapped him! Growing up, no matter what trouble he caused, his sister had never once hit him. And today, she had slapped him for that bastard Yang Chen! Xiao Dong gritted his teeth. He would remember this slap. But someday, he would make that bastard Yang Chen pay it back in full. He believed his sister had only treated him this way because Yang Chen had bewitched her. Damn bastard. One day, I will tear you to pieces. At this moment, Yang Chen hurried over, his voice full of reproach. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Senior Brother Yang, he insulted me, but I won¡¯t tolerate him speaking disrespectfully to you!¡± Chu Xi replied quickly. The slap was partly to teach Xiao Dong a lesson, but more importantly, it was to protect him. Senior Brother Yang was a cultivator in the Soul Transformation Realm, and her master valued him greatly. If Yang Chen were truly angered, Xiao Dong would be in grave danger. So, she had taken it upon herself to slap Xiao Dong, hoping it would appease Yang Chen. But Yang Chen only shrugged it off. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, Xiao Dong is your brother, so he¡¯s my brother too. He¡¯s young, and I won¡¯t hold it against him! Besides, we¡¯re family now!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re so kind!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s voice was full of emotion. She wanted to throw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms again but held back, glancing at Xiao Dong¡¯s dark expression. Even so, the tender affection in her eyes was impossible to conceal. [Ding! The Host¡¯s feigned kindness has led to Xiao Dong being slapped by his sister, further damaging his mental state. The Host has plundered 1000 points of Providence Luck from Xiao Dong, the Son of Destiny, and gained 1000 VPs!] Hmm? Yang Chen¡¯s smile widened slightly. Another thousand villain points. Not bad at all. This feeling of winning over the sister right in front of the protagonist ... truly exhilarating. *** One month later, the Burial Sword Mountain in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land opened. Over the past month, Yang Chen absorbed a significant amount of solar energy, advancing his strength further to reach the fifth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. He also helped Chu Xi break through to enter the Nascent Soul Realm. Inside the wooden hut, Chu Xi finished her secluded cultivation. Compared to a month prior, her aura had grown several times stronger. The breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm added a touch of ethereal charm to her, making her appearance even more enchanting. Especially her eyes, which had transformed into a faint purple, adding a mysterious aura. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit captivated as he looked at her. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, I¡¯m so grateful to you! I lingered at the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm for a full ten years, and now I¡¯ve finally broken through!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s face was filled with excitement. With her strength reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, she might not be among the top in the third generation of disciples at Heavenly Dao Holy Land, but she was at least respectable. This way, standing beside Senior Brother Yang, she wouldn¡¯t feel too inferior. Otherwise, others wouldn¡¯t think of her as his Dao Companion but would see her as his servant girl. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, your talent was already exceptional; logically, you should have entered the Nascent Soul Realm much earlier! I believe it¡¯s because you spent these past years taking care of Xiao Dong, neglecting your own cultivation, which delayed your breakthrough.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°Perhaps so!¡± Chu Xi nodded, her expression a bit bitter. Maybe Senior Brother Yang was right. She had been caring for Xiao Dong over the years and neglected her cultivation. But Xiao Dong, he ... Sigh. Every time she thought of that incident from a month ago, her chest felt tight. But at least, she had Senior Brother Yang. Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s handsome face, Chu Xi¡¯s eyes were full of tender affection. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, didn¡¯t you just say you wanted to thank me?¡± At that moment, Yang Chen embraced Chu Xi from behind, speaking softly beside her ear. Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks immediately turned warm. ¡°Senior, Senior Brother Yang, how do you ...how do you want me to thank you?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± A slight smile appeared at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth. Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks instantly flushed red. She naturally understood what Senior Brother Yang meant. But ... the Burial Sword Mountain was about to open soon. If she did it now ... at that time, she feared it might affect her. After some thought, Chu Xi apologized sincerely, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, how about ...we wait until we return from the Burial Sword Mountain? I¡¯m worried it might affect me now!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen immediately smiled. Then, he whispered a few words into Chu Xi¡¯s ear. Chu Xi¡¯s face turned a deep red. Her expression was full of panic as she said, ¡°Senior, Senior Brother Yang, isn¡¯t that, isn¡¯t that too embarrassing?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine; we¡¯re Dao Companions! Or do you dislike me?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly. Chu Xi immediately panicked, saying: ¡°No, no! How could I, how could I ever dislike Senior Brother Yang? Alright ... alright then! I¡¯ll listen to you, Senior Brother Yang!¡± After saying this, Chu Xi knelt down. Yang Chen inhaled sharply. Hiss. The Burial Sword Mountain. It was considered a forbidden ground within Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Ordinarily, no disciples were allowed to enter. Only on the day it opens once every hundred years is entry permitted to seek swords. Therefore, each time the Burial Sword Mountain opened, it was a grand occasion in the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, drawing out many high-stage elders and peak masters from seclusion. The Burial Sword Mountain was located in the far north of Heavenly Dao Holy Land, with a solitary mountain that towered straight into the sky like a divine sword reaching tens of thousands of feet high. Upon close inspection, the mountain¡¯s body was densely packed with ancient swords. Most were rusted and some were even deteriorating. However, after only a brief glance, Yang Chen felt a stabbing pain in his eyes. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, don¡¯t look directly at the entire mountain; it could trigger an attack from the sword intent!¡± Seeing his actions, Chu Xi quickly warned him and then explained: ¡°It¡¯s fortunate you possess the strength of the Soul Transformation Realm; if a Golden Core or Nascent Soul disciple were attacked by the sword intent from the mountain, they couldn¡¯t withstand it! ¡°To obtain an ancient sword at the Burial Sword Mountain, you must release your own sword intent and align it with the sword intent of the mountain, only then can you gain the recognition of an ancient sword, commonly known as ¡®Comprehending the Sword.¡¯¡± ¡°Comprehending the Sword?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Chu Xi continued: ¡°Below the Burial Sword Mountain is a Comprehension Ground, which is protected by formations, preventing attacks from the mountain¡¯s sword intent! We should hurry over, or else the good spots will be taken!¡± The two spoke as they walked toward the base of the Burial Sword Mountain. Just then, a commotion arose at the entrance ahead. ¡°Why won¡¯t you let me in? Am I not a disciple of Heavenly Dao Holy Land?¡± ¡°Are you really thinking that Youyue Peak is easy to bully? If I tell my master, the master of the Youyue peak, do you think you can handle the consequences?¡± Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Yang Chen looked over. The person being stopped was Xiao Dong. ¡°It seems that there may be a fated opportunity for Xiao Dong within the Burial Sword Mountain! All the better; this trip will be worthwhile! Junior Brother Xiao Dong, once again, your brother-in-law is going to wrong you!¡± Yang Chen chuckled inwardly, but his face was full of urgency as he said: ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, it looks like Junior Brother Xiao Dong! We should hurry over; it seems he¡¯s in some sort of conflict with others!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Chu Xi nodded. But her slender hand couldn¡¯t help but wipe at her lips. In her mind, she couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene from a moment ago. Her heart filled with shyness. After what just happened ... she felt embarrassed to face her younger brother. *** At the entrance of the Burial Sword Mountain. A few silver-armored cultivators blocked Xiao Dong, preventing him from entering. One of them said: ¡°Xiao Dong, to comprehend the sword at the Burial Sword Mountain, one must be at least at the Golden Core Realm. You¡¯re currently only at the Foundation Establishment Realm and cannot enter to comprehend the sword!¡± ¡°If you persist, the Law Enforcement Hall will punish you severely!¡± Unwilling to back down, Xiao Dong argued: ¡°Deacon Li, I am now at the tenth stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, just one step away from the Golden Core. Can¡¯t you make an exception?¡± However, the silver-armored cultivator remained expressionless: ¡°No exceptions. There are rules in the Holy Land, and we must follow them!¡± Just then, a young man with a jade crown and a brocade robe approached. ¡°Who¡¯s causing a disturbance here? It¡¯s you, Xiao Dong? Haha, it really is a small world, isn¡¯t it?¡± Seeing Xiao Dong, Zhan Yunxuan immediately displayed a mocking smile. ¡°With only the tenth stage of Foundation Establishment, you want to enter the Burial Sword Mountain? You simply don¡¯t have the qualifications! Do you really think the Holy Land will break the rules for you? Who do you think you are? Get lost now, or I¡¯ll crush you myself!¡± Zhan Yunxuan spat out his words with no mercy. Xiao Dong¡¯s face turned red with anger, the veins on his forehead throbbing. ¡°You damn scum! Just wait, once I¡¯m stronger, the first thing I¡¯ll do is kill you!¡± Xiao Dong thought bitterly. He had no choice but to turn around and leave, but just as he walked a short distance, a familiar voice came to his ears: ¡°Xiao Dong!¡± Xiao Dong was taken aback. ¡°Sister?¡± At first, Xiao Dong¡¯s face lit up, but when he saw Yang Chen beside her, his expression immediately cooled. This bastard was clinging to his sister again, like a lingering ghost. ¡°Sis, they won¡¯t let me in. Can you help me find a way?¡± Xiao Dong thought about it for a moment before asking. Although he didn¡¯t want to trouble his sister, he had no other choice. With a few Soul Transformation Realm cultivators guarding the gate, he didn¡¯t stand a chance at breaking through. ¡°Xiao Dong, your cultivation hasn¡¯t reached the Golden Core stage, so it doesn¡¯t meet the Holy Land¡¯s requirements. Maybe you should wait until the next time it opens.¡± Chu Xi said, feeling a bit helpless. She did want to help Xiao Dong, but the Holy Land had its rules. Moreover, those rules wouldn¡¯t change for her. She didn¡¯t have that kind of influence. ¡°Sis, the next time the Burial Sword Mountain opens is in a hundred years. I can¡¯t wait that long!¡± Xiao Dong replied urgently. A hundred years was far too long for him. Now that his Pure Yang Sacred Physique was beginning to recover, entering the Burial Sword Mountain would almost guarantee him a powerful ancient sword. He had researched the history of Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Long ago, there was another cultivator with the Pure Yang Sacred Physique in Heavenly Dao Holy Land. He shared the same physique as that senior and had a similar origin. If he could comprehend the sword, he was bound to obtain the ancient sword left by that senior. At that time, who would dare underestimate him? His strength would advance rapidly. Therefore, he had to enter the Burial Sword Mountain this time. ¡°Junior Brother Xiao Dong is right; if he misses this chance, another hundred years is indeed too long! Junior Sister Chu Xi, why don¡¯t I see what I can do?¡± At that moment, Yang Chen spoke up. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, Xiao Dong¡¯s cultivation hasn¡¯t reached the Golden Core stage, so by the Holy Land¡¯s rules, he can¡¯t enter the Burial Sword Mountain for sword comprehension. It¡¯s unfortunate, but the Law Enforcement Hall¡¯s rules are strict. Senior Brother Yang, please don¡¯t trouble yourself on our account.¡± Chu Xi said beside him. But Yang Chen replied seriously: ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, we¡¯re family; there¡¯s no need to be so formal! As his brother-in-law, I can¡¯t just stand by when my little brother-in-law faces difficulty, can I? Besides, after all the hard work you put in for me just now, I can¡¯t let it go to waste!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s hand gently caressed Chu Xi¡¯s face and then pressed against her rosy lips. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re terrible! Xiao Dong is still here!¡± Chu Xi chided playfully, her cheeks turning a soft shade of red. ¡°Yang Chen, damn you! I swear, I¡¯ll kill you someday!¡± Seeing this, Xiao Dong clenched his fists tightly, cursing angrily in his heart. But in the end, he forced himself to endure. He knew that today, if he wanted to enter the Burial Sword Mountain, he¡¯d have to rely on this bastard Yang Chen. Though his face was flushed with anger, and his eyes were filled with rage. Yang Chen walked over to the entrance of the Burial Sword Mountain. Zhan Yunxuan saw him. He paused for a moment, then hurried over with a smile. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± The enthusiastic look on Zhan Yunxuan¡¯s face left Yang Chen a bit perplexed. What¡¯s with this kid? ¡°Senior Brother Yang, we didn¡¯t part on the best terms last time. I apologize for any offense! It was only later that I learned you¡¯re a disciple of Aunt Lingshuang. Turns out, we¡¯re practically family!¡± Zhan Yunxuan greeted warmly, even with a hint of flattery. Yang Chen immediately understood; the kid must have done his homework after the last encounter. Not bad, not bad. The kid certainly had potential as a sycophant. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, I assume you¡¯re here to enter the Burial Sword Mountain as well? With your talent, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll obtain an extraordinary ancient sword! Allow me to congratulate you in advance!¡± Zhan Yunxuan continued flattering him. This display left the surrounding silver-armored cultivators and disciples bewildered. When did the noble heir of the Zhan family, Zhan Yunxuan, become so good at currying favor? And who was this person before them who could make Zhan Yunxuan go out of his way to flatter? ¡°Junior Brother Zhan, I have a small favor to ask. Xiao Dong is my brother-in-law; could you make an exception for him?¡± Yang Chen asked. Hearing this, Zhan Yunxuan looked over at Xiao Dong, a hint of disdain in his eyes. But with Yang Chen, he nodded readily: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, it¡¯s a trivial matter! The Burial Sword Mountain practically belongs to our Zhan family! Please, go ahead!¡± ¡°Haha, thank you!¡± ¡°Thank you so much, Senior Brother Yang! Once again, you¡¯ve done me a huge favor!¡± Entering the Burial Sword Mountain, Chu Xi whispered her gratitude beside Yang Chen. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t resist teasing her in a low voice: ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, remember to properly thank me when we return! In the same way as before!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re so bad!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks turned crimson. She couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene in the wooden hut just now. Chapter 195 Chapter 195 Just the thought made her feel embarrassed. Xiao Dong, watching his sister¡¯s shy demeanor around Yang Chen, felt his expression grow darker. ¡°Sis, I need to speak with you!¡± Xiao Dong pulled Chu Xi aside and said in a deep voice. Chu Xi, still flustered from Yang Chen¡¯s words, walked over with Xiao Dong. ¡°What is it, Xiao Dong?¡± ¡°Sis, that Yang Chen and Zhan Yunxuan are two peas in a pod, both spoiled brats. Don¡¯t let him take advantage of you! He¡¯s definitely after your body!¡± Xiao Dong said gravely. This was his greatest worry. His sister was extraordinarily beautiful, a beauty of celestial standards. Any man would covet her. Last time, her first kiss was taken by that bastard, which was bad enough. What¡¯s done is done; it couldn¡¯t be undone. But if she lost her body to that scoundrel, just the thought was unbearable. Upon hearing this, Chu Xi blushed. Her mind involuntarily drifted back to the scene in the wooden hut. She scolded: ¡°Xiao Dong, what nonsense are you thinking? Senior Brother Yang is a true gentleman; he treats me with the utmost respect, and we¡¯ve always maintained proper boundaries in our relationship! Also, you¡¯re not allowed to speak ill of Senior Brother Yang anymore! If it weren¡¯t for him, you wouldn¡¯t be here in the Burial Sword Mountain!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Xiao Dong snorted but didn¡¯t argue further. However, his gaze remained fixed on Chu Xi. At that moment, he noticed a small yellowish-white stain on her shoulder. Taking advantage of her momentary distraction, he wiped it off with his hand. ¡°What is this? What a pure Yang energy!¡± As someone with the Pure Yang Sacred Body, Xiao Dong was highly sensitive to pure Yang energy. Just by touching the yellowish-white stain, he could feel its intense Yang energy. Though faint, it was incredibly pure. ¡°My sister is an ice attribute cultivator. How could she have something like this on her?¡± Xiao Dong looked at Chu Xi, full of confusion. By now, Chu Xi had already walked over to Yang Chen, holding his arm affectionately. ¡°Yang Chen! Yang Chen is a fire attribute cultivator! This stain this stain must be his! That damned scoundrel, he actually dared to defile my sister!¡± In an instant, Xiao Dong pieced it together. His eyes turned red with rage, his face twisting into a fierce expression. Watching Yang Chen¡¯s back, he looked like a wild beast on the verge of going berserk. His fury was so intense that even nearby Golden Core and Nascent Soul disciples gave him wary glances, instinctively putting some distance between themselves and the seething Xiao Dong. [Ding! Xiao Dong has discovered the host¡¯s act of defiling Chu Xi, causing his state of mind to collapse. 2,000 Points of Providence Luck has been plundered from the Son of Heaven, Xiao Dong. The host has gained 2,000 VPs!] *** ¡°Hm?¡± Hearing the system¡¯s voice in his mind, Yang Chen was taken aback. ¡°Did Xiao Dong discover what I did to defile Chu Xi? I snatched away 2000 points? Who would¡¯ve thought, Junior Brother Xiao Dong¡¯s senses are quite sharp. He could even figure this out. Heh, this is an unexpected delight. But still, poor Junior Brother Xiao Dong ... Right now, he must be heartbroken. After all, his beloved sister ended up doing that kind of thing with a villain like me.¡± Yang Chen turned his head and glanced at Xiao Dong. At that moment, his gaze met Xiao Dong¡¯s eyes, filled with resentment and a fierce rage, like a wild beast about to pounce at any moment. ¡°Heh, Junior Brother Xiao Dong is genuinely angry.¡± ... At the foot of the Sword Burial Mountain. Xiao Dong gazed up at the towering Sword Burial Mountain, thousands of feet high. A look of determination filled his eyes. The Pure Yang Sword, left behind by the Pure Yang Sacred Body, was something he was determined to obtain. ¡°When I get the Pure Yang Sword, I must take Sister away from the Heavenly Dao Holy Land! Sister has obviously been deceived by that bastard Yang Chen. No matter what I say, she won¡¯t listen. She even gave him her first kiss, and even ... damn it!¡± Xiao Dong¡¯s heart ached as he recalled the faint stain on his sister, earlier. His cherished sister had been forced into such shameful acts by Yang Chen. ¡°Unforgivable. Once I get the Pure Yang Sword, I¡¯ll leave Heavenly Dao Holy Land immediately. Only by leaving this place can Sister stay far away from that bastard Yang Chen. Only then will she remain solely mine! Otherwise, before long, Sister will completely become like that bastard!¡± Taking several deep breaths, Xiao Dong suppressed the irritation in his heart. Then he sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to concentrate his sword intent. His sword intent radiated an intense heat. The original essence of the Pure Yang Sacred Body seemed to be imbued within it. Even though Xiao Dong had only reached the Tenth Stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, the sword intent he concentrated surpassed that of typical Golden Core cultivators and could even rival some Nascent Soul cultivators. This showed that Xiao Dong indeed possessed an extraordinary talent for the sword. No wonder he¡¯s the Son of Destiny! It seems Xiao Dong¡¯s destiny is certainly connected to his Pure Yang Sacred Body! Yang Chen thought to himself. At this moment, Chu Xi, beside him, spoke: ¡°Senior Brother Yang, I¡¯ll begin too!¡± With that, she closed her beautiful eyes, condensing her sword intent. Although Chu Xi was an ice-attribute cultivator, her sword intent didn¡¯t carry much of an icy aura; instead, it held a trace of stellar power. A faint purple glow emanated from Chu Xi¡¯s body. Observing closely, Yang Chen suddenly noticed that the white glow from Chu Xi and the purple glow from Xiao Dong seemed to resonate with each other, intertwining as if they were mirroring one another. ¡°It seems Chu Xi¡¯s constitution is unusual as well! After all, as the sister of the protagonist, she couldn¡¯t be ordinary!¡± Yang Chen stopped his observation, closed his eyes, and a sharp, fiery sword intent emanated from his body. Over the past month, he had spent seven thousand villain points to hone his swordsmanship. He had also comprehended the Heaven-Slashing Sword Diagram from the thirty-six depictions on the Demon Stone. At this moment, while his understanding of sword intent wasn¡¯t overwhelmingly powerful, it was certainly on par with that of Soul Transformation realm sword cultivators. Moreover, his sword intent inherently carried the unique properties of his Solar Sacred Body. It was utterly pure and yang-oriented, able to eradicate all evil and cold forces. As his sword intent entered Sword Burial Mountain, it resonated with the ancient swords buried within the mountain¡¯s structure. Yang Chen felt as if he could take any of those swords if he wished. But that wasn¡¯t his intention. Most of the ancient swords near the mountain¡¯s base had belonged to past Soul Transformation realm cultivators. For disciples in the Golden Core and Nascent Soul realms, obtaining one of these ancient swords might be satisfying ... but swords of this level held little value for Yang Chen. His sword intent continued climbing, fully releasing its pure yang characteristics. Suddenly, Yang Chen sensed a calling. ¡°Hm? Is this a summons from an ancient sword?¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised. For an ancient sword to summon him, it must certainly be extraordinary. Following the summons, Yang Chen¡¯s sword intent reached the peak of Sword Burial Mountain. A simple, ancient sword was quietly embedded in the mountain. Chapter 196 Chapter 196 His Solar Sword Intent enveloped the ancient sword, which absorbed it. Then, the ancient sword radiated a brilliant white light. It was as if a sun had risen, illuminating the entire Sword Burial Mountain. At the same time, above the Sword Burial Mountain, starlight shimmered, scattering down in a faint purple glow. This scene instantly stunned everyone. Many people were jolted out of their sword comprehension states. The manifestation at Sword Burial Mountain could only mean one thing: a famous sword was emerging! Throughout Heavenly Dao Holy Land¡¯s history, countless sword-dao experts had emerged. After their passing, they had their swords buried within Sword Burial Mountain. If one of these swords reappeared in the world, it would cause celestial phenomena. ¡°Sun and stars!¡± ¡°Could it be that the sword emerging this time is the legendary Pure Yang-Remnant Star?¡± ¡°The Pure Yang-Remnant Star¡ªit¡¯s said to have belonged to two of our Heavenly Dao Holy Land¡¯s most formidable sword-dao cultivators from tens of thousands of years ago!¡± ¡°Those two were a pair of immortal dao companions!¡± *** In the sky above Sword Burial Mountain, a white sun and purple stars stood side by side on the horizon. Throughout the entire mountain, the rules of the sword path had become unusually active. The countless ancient swords buried on Sword Burial Mountain trembled and resonated as if celebrating the emergence of Pure Yang and Remnant Star. ¡°An iconic sword has emerged!¡± ¡°Pure Yang-Remnant Star?¡± At that moment, a surge of powerful auras appeared. The appearance of the Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords alarmed a few reclusive elders of Heavenly Dao Holy Land, who broke their isolation and headed toward Sword Burial Mountain. *** On Youyue Peak. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes snapped open suddenly. ¡°The Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords have appeared? Could it be that this Pure Yang Sword has fallen into the hands of that rascal Yang Chen? It¡¯s been over a month since the last time. He should have recovered by now. I should go drain him dry again! Hmph, last time, he got such a big advantage over me. This time, I won¡¯t let him off so easily!¡± As she muttered to herself, Zhan Qiuyun couldn¡¯t help but recall the last time when she was right here, held tightly by that rascal Yang Chen, her moon robe drenched in sweat. As she thought about it, Zhan Qiuyun felt her body growing warm. ¡°Curse it, what¡¯s happening to me? How could my Dao heart be disturbed by that little rascal Yang Chen? Could it be ... the longing from too many empty years?¡± Zhan Qiuyun fumed inwardly. Standing up, she changed into a fresh moon robe and walked out of her wooden house. *** In the Heavenly Dao Hall. Qing¡¯er, dressed in a blue dress, sat cross-legged on a jade platform. In just one month, her cultivation had reached the Fourth stage of the Golden Core Realm. However, her youthful face had lost some of its lively spirit, now exuding a touch of icy serenity. But this change also diminished the youthful innocence in her appearance. ¡°Hm, the Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords have appeared?!¡± A soft, elegant voice resounded within the hall, carrying a subtle air of majesty befitting one accustomed to authority. Though melodious, it seemed somewhat jarring in the empty hall. ¡°Master, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Qing¡¯er asked. ¡°Nothing!¡± Qing¡¯er, I need to step out for a bit. Keep up your cultivation, and don¡¯t slack off! You¡¯ve wasted too much time over the years, and you can¡¯t afford to waste any more!¡± ¡°Oh ...¡± Qing¡¯er pouted slightly, nodding reluctantly. As the indistinct figure on the high platform disappeared, Qing¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but purse her lips and mutter to herself: ¡°Stupid Brother, you never keep your word! It¡¯s been a month, and you still haven¡¯t come to see me! Master is so strict, and she won¡¯t let me take a single step out of the hall! How am I supposed to see you, my stupid Brother?¡± *** At the foot of Sword Burial Mountain, the air trembled. Several elders appeared out of nowhere. One of them spoke: ¡°Back then, Pure Yang and Remnant Star Masters spent nearly half their lives crafting these two swords!¡± ¡°The Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords are nearly on par with sacred artifacts!¡± ¡°When wielded together, their power is even comparable to that of a sacred artifact!¡± ¡°Fellow elders, whose disciple possesses such remarkable talent in the sword path?¡± The elders¡¯ eyes sparkled with interest. Finally, their gazes fell upon Yang Chen and Chu Xi, who were sitting cross-legged. ¡°It¡¯s those two young ones!¡± ¡°They seem somewhat unfamiliar. I¡¯ve never seen them before.¡± One of the black-robed elders extended his hand, summoning Zhan Yunxuan directly. ¡°Yunxuan, you¡¯re responsible for maintaining order on Sword Burial Mountain. Do you know who these two are?¡± Facing the core elders of Heavenly Dao Holy Land, Zhan Yunxuan couldn¡¯t help but tremble as he quickly bowed and said: ¡°Reporting to the Patriarch, the girl in the purple robe is the disciple of Aunt Qiuyun, named Chu Xi! As for the young man, he was brought by Aunt Lingshuang. His name is Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hearing this, the black-robed elder was momentarily surprised. Then, a slight smile appeared on his wrinkled face. ¡°So, both of these youngsters belong to the Zhan family! Haha, excellent!¡± Seeing this, the other elders wore expressions of regret, sighing inwardly. For the next thousand years, it seemed the Zhan family¡¯s influence in Heavenly Dao Holy Land would once again rise to its peak. The position of Holy Maiden would likely fall to the Zhan family. And now, the two young disciples who obtained the legendary Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords were also under the Zhan family¡¯s lineage. *** The celestial phenomenon in the sky gradually faded. Then, from the top of Sword Burial Mountain, two beams of light shot down, entering Yang Chen and Chu Xi¡¯s bodies. ¡°Pure Yang Sword!¡± Yang Chen murmured. At this moment, within the sea of true qi inside him, an ancient sword emitting white light hovered. Golden rays radiated from the sun-like essence within him, flowing into the ancient sword. The sword hummed with vibrant energy, its white light growing even more dazzling. ¡°This sword isn¡¯t bad at all.¡± Yang Chen was quite satisfied with the Pure Yang Sword. Though he was a body cultivator with immense physical strength ... possessing such an extraordinary sword added a significant boost to his combat power. Furthermore, the Pure Yang Sword came with its own sword manual, called the Pure Yang Sword Manual. It recorded numerous divine sword techniques, all utterly pure and yang-oriented. They complemented his Solar Divine Physique perfectly. ¡°Ah!¡± Yang Chen opened his eyes. Two golden lights flashed briefly in his gaze. The Solar Sword Intent within him gradually faded. Only then did Yang Chen notice several old men standing nearby, their auras deep and vast like the sea. Even when Zhan Qiuyun was angry, she never displayed such an overwhelming presence. ¡°Amazing, young one. At such a young age, you¡¯ve reached the Fifth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm! And you¡¯re a body cultivator! Moreover, you possess a pure yang constitution! Elder Lingshuang has indeed chosen a fine disciple!¡± A black-robed elder stroked his beard and smiled. ¡°Senior, you are?¡± Yang Chen rose to his feet, his expression puzzled. ¡°I am the Grand Elder of Heavenly Dao Holy Land.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re my Grandmaster. This disciple greets the Grandmaster!¡± Yang Chen immediately bowed in respect. Chapter 197 Chapter 197 He had spent enough time in Heavenly Dao Holy Land to understand its hierarchy. Beneath the Holy Master were nine core elders. Each of these nine core elders was at least in the Void Refinement Realm. Among them, the Grand Elder was the patriarch of the Zhan family. The grandfather of Zhan Lingshuang and Zhan Qiuyun. Thus, by seniority, he should indeed address him as Grandmaster. ¡°No need for such formalities, young one! And this little girl¡ªwhat¡¯s her relation to you?¡± Yang Chen glanced at Chu Xi. His gaze froze momentarily. At that moment, though Chu Xi still had her eyes closed, the aura radiating from her had changed dramatically from before. She appeared more ethereal and profound. A faint purple glow shimmered on her snow-white skin. She seemed cloaked in a veil of mystery. A small purple light glimmered at the center of her brow, resembling a star embedded within her. It gave her an air of nobility and divinity. At that moment, the black-robed elder spoke: ¡°This girl possesses the exceptionally rare Celestial Purple Physique, capable of absorbing and channeling the power of the stars, nearly as potent as a Sacred Physique! The grand era is upon us! In our time, physiques of Sacred Physique level were rare, appearing perhaps once every few thousand years. Now, they emerge one after another!¡± *** ¡°Celestial Purple Physique?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression froze momentarily. He had heard of this physique before. If the Pure Yang Sacred Physique was the favorite of the sun ... Then the Celestial Purple Physique was the beloved of the stars. Bathed in starlight, capable of invoking the power of the constellations. The Celestial Purple Physique¡¯s strength was no less than that of the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. To think that Chu Xi possessed such a hidden talent. As expected of the sister of the Son of Destiny. Indeed, extraordinary. If someone with the Celestial Purple Physique bore his child, that child would surely be extraordinarily gifted. Heh. That¡¯s a good idea. I should act on it quickly and make Junior Brother Xiao Dong the uncle. Suppressing his thoughts, Yang Chen glanced at Chu Xi once more. At that moment, Chu Xi also opened her eyes. A flash of purple light gleamed in her gaze. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Seeing Yang Chen, Chu Xi¡¯s smile bloomed like a hundred flowers opening at once. Zheng! Suddenly, a sword cry echoed. A purple ancient sword shot out directly from the center of Chu Xi¡¯s brow. Zheng! Yang Chen¡¯s Pure Yang Sword, sensing the sword aura, began to tremble. Even Yang Chen couldn¡¯t hold it back; it flew out of him on its own. The two ancient swords started to circle each other in the air. As if expressing endless affection. ¡°Thousands of years ago, the master of Pure Yang and the master Remnant Star were a pair of immortal dao companions here in Heavenly Dao Holy Land! Their swords, Pure Yang and Remnant Star, have been buried in Sword Burial Mountain for thousands of years, finally able to reunite! You two are destined. To be able to obtain these two ancient swords¡ªif you both wish it, I, this old man, can officiate and unite you as dao companions. You¡¯d create a legendary tale!¡± As the Grand Elder¡¯s words fell, Yang Chen immediately spoke: ¡°Grandmaster, Junior Sister Chu Xi is already my dao companion!¡± ¡°Oh? So that¡¯s how it is! No wonder the Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords emerged together! It seems the unresolved fate of Pure Yang and Remnant Star from thousands of years ago is now being fulfilled by you two young ones!¡± ¡°Haha, Grand Elder, it seems you won¡¯t be needed this time!¡± ¡°These two youngsters are already dao companions!¡± Several of the surrounding elders chuckled, making light-hearted remarks. Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flushed a rosy pink. Though her heart was filled with shyness, there was an even greater feeling of sweetness and anticipation. She had obtained the Remnant Star Sword. Senior Brother Yang had obtained the Pure Yang Sword. The Pure Yang and Remnant Star¡ªdao companion swords. She¡¯d heard of the legend surrounding them. These two swords were, to her and Senior Brother Yang, practically a match made in heaven. With these two swords, their relationship would only grow closer in the future. Like the masters of Pure Yang and Remnant Star, they would be a pair of immortal companions envied by all. As if sensing Chu Xi¡¯s feelings, the Remnant Star, glowing with a purple light, let out a gentle hum. ¡°The Pure Yang and Remnant Star have actually been claimed by a pair of dao companions!¡± ¡°Damn it, if I had agreed to become dao companions with Junior Sister Liu and brought her to comprehend the sword together, wouldn¡¯t I have a chance to obtain the Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords today?¡± ¡°Oh, get real! Do you really think your and Junior Sister Liu¡¯s talents are worthy of these two ancient swords?¡± ¡°According to legend, the combined power of the Pure Yang and Remnant Star is comparable to that of a sacred artifact!¡± ¡°That Chu Xi, it seems, is the disciple of Youyue Peak¡¯s master. Her cultivation isn¡¯t particularly advanced¡ªshe¡¯s just reached the Nascent Soul Realm¡ªbut it¡¯s surprising that she possesses the Celestial Purple Physique, which is of a Sacred Physique level! And that Senior Brother Yang is even more remarkable. His master is the future Holy Maiden of the Holy Land, Fairy Lingshuang!¡± ¡°Just now, the Grand Elder mentioned that this Senior Brother Yang has a pure yang constitution and is at the Fifth Realm of the Soul Transformation Realm!¡± ¡°Those two are truly a match made in heaven, perfectly suited for the Pure Yang and Remnant Star dao companion swords!¡± Nearby, Xiao Dong listened to the surrounding cultivators¡¯ discussions, his expression growing increasingly dark. Veins pulsed on his forehead; his face twisted in fury. ¡°That damn bastard! To think he stole my Pure Yang Sword!¡± Xiao Dong seethed with rage. The Pure Yang Sword was something he had been determined to obtain because his constitution was the Pure Yang Sacred Physique. Although his essence hadn¡¯t fully formed, there was no one in Heavenly Dao Holy Land more suited to wield it than him and the original Pure Yang Master. But the Pure Yang Sword didn¡¯t choose him. Instead, it chose that bastard Yang Chen. Why? Xiao Dong couldn¡¯t understand. He thought that Yang Chen must have used some underhanded means. Moreover, his sister had obtained the Remnant Star Sword. The Pure Yang and Remnant Star swords¡ªthe dao companion swords. The Pure Yang Sword was supposed to be his. The Remnant Star Sword was supposed to be his sister¡¯s. He and his sister were a natural pair. It was practically ordained by the heavens. But now ... that bastard Yang Chen had taken the Pure Yang Sword. That meant he¡¯d have even more chances to interact with his sister. His sister might even believe that bastard Yang Chen was her destined companion. The two of them ... Xiao Dong¡¯s face turned an ugly shade of green. He didn¡¯t dare think further. That telltale white stain ... it already indicated that his sister had been forced into such shameful acts with that bastard Yang Chen. If they went a step further, then wouldn¡¯t that mean ... *** [Ding! The host has intercepted the Pure Yang Sword, plundering 4,000 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong. The host has gained 4,000 VPs!] The system¡¯s voice rang in Yang Chen¡¯s ear. Yang Chen froze momentarily. 4000 points. It seemed that this Pure Yang Sword was indeed of great importance to Junior Brother Xiao Dong. However, the Pure Yang Sword is far too dangerous; Junior Brother Xiao Dong, it¡¯s beyond your control. Better to let your brother-in-law hold onto it for you. And as for your sister, she¡¯s beyond your grasp too. Leave her to your brother-in-law. Heh heh. Chapter 198 Chapter 198 The Pure Yang Sword and the Remnant Star Sword entwined briefly, then returned to Yang Chen and Chu Xi¡¯s bodies, respectively. At that moment, a ripple shook the void, and a hazy figure appeared from nowhere. ¡°Celestial Purple Physique, not bad, not bad! In this era, it truly is a golden age, with top-tier physiques emerging one after another! Zhan Qiuyun, though she has difficulty breaking into the Void Refinement Realm, has unparalleled skill in the Dao of Space, a good match for your Celestial Purple Physique. Let her continue guiding your cultivation!¡± The hazy figure appeared as though it was engulfed in mist, concealing their form from view. Only their refined voice was audible, resonating with an ethereal quality and the dignified authority of one long accustomed to a lofty po0sition. ¡°Greetings, Holy Lord!¡± Including the Grand Elder, several core elders hurriedly bowed and paid their respects. ¡°Holy Lord!?¡± This title caused a shudder in every disciple present. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that even the Holy Lord would emerge for this matter. The hazy figure approached Chu Xi, extending a finger¡ªsmooth, fair, and jade-like. The finger touched the center of Chu Xi¡¯s brow. ¡°Chu Xi, I have imparted to you the cultivation method for the Celestial Purple Physique as recorded by our sect! In the future, if you have any questions, you may come to the Heavenly Dao Hall to consult with me!¡± ¡°Yes, thank you, Holy Lord!¡± Chu Xi realized the significance, hastily bowing. At this moment, Yang Chen felt the Holy Lord¡¯s gaze fall upon him. He couldn¡¯t help but frown slightly. The gaze seemed as if it could see through him entirely. ¡°Fifth stage into the Soul Transformation Realm, not bad! Come with me.¡± As the words fell, Yang Chen felt the world spin around him. When things calmed down, he found himself in a magnificent grand hall. ¡°Master! Brother!¡± Qing¡¯er saw Yang Chen and immediately leaped off her cultivation jade platform, running toward him and throwing herself into his embrace. ¡°Sob, Brother, you didn¡¯t keep your word! You said you¡¯d come to see me in a few days, but it¡¯s been over a month! You meanie!¡± Qing¡¯er clung to Yang Chen, her voice choked with a mixture of sobs and complaints. Yang Chen felt a bit helpless. He had indeed promised Qing¡¯er he would visit her in a few days, but ended up forgetting about it. Though, for cultivators, what difference is there between a few days and a month? A mere closed-door session, and the time slipped by. ¡°Alright, Qing¡¯er,¡± he said, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. ¡°Your Master is watching, you know!¡± ¡°Let her watch! I missed my brother!¡± Qing¡¯er hugged Yang Chen even tighter, unwilling to let go, feeling deeply wronged. ¡°Qing¡¯er has great talent; her Pure Spirit Physique is utterly untainted. In just one month, she¡¯s already reached the Golden Core Realm! If she cultivates diligently in the future, surpassing me won¡¯t be difficult!¡± said the hazy figure. ¡°Thank you, Holy Lord, for your guidance with her!¡± Yang Chen responded hastily. ¡°Yang Chen, follow me. I have something to discuss with you.¡± A moment later, the hazy figure turned, moving toward the back of the hall. ¡°Alright, Qing¡¯er, wait for me. I¡¯ll come back to keep you company once I finish my business.¡± Yang Chen gently pushed Qing¡¯er aside, hurrying to follow. At the back of the hall, the hazy figure observed Yang Chen intently, then spoke: ¡°Yang Chen, you likely aren¡¯t just a simple Pure Yang Physique, are you? Of course, if you don¡¯t wish to disclose your specific constitution, I won¡¯t force it. I asked you here to borrow something from you.¡± ¡°Borrow something from a disciple?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Lingshuang informed me that you¡¯re the current sect leader of Xuantian Sect?¡± Yang Chen nodded. ¡°Indeed, I am currently the Sect Leader of Xuantian Sect.¡± ¡°The Xuantian Sect was founded over a hundred thousand years ago by a core elder of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, and that elder was an ancestor of mine. Yang Chen, may I borrow the Sect Leader¡¯s seal of the Xuantian Sect for contemplation?¡± ¡°Sect Leader¡¯s Seal?¡± Yang Chen exhaled in relief. So, it was just that item. For a moment, he¡¯d thought that this mysterious Holy Lord wanted to borrow his Origin Qi, just like that beautiful lady, Zhan Qiuyun, had once requested. Without much hesitation, Yang Chen took out the seal. The Sect Leader¡¯s Seal is a legacy artifact passed down by the founding ancestor of the Xuantian Sect, who was that very elder. Though it¡¯s also precious, compared to his Origin Qi, it¡¯s no big deal. ¡°Once I¡¯ve finished studying it, I¡¯ll return it to you! My ancestor, having failed to secure the Holy Lord position back then, left in anger, and many secret techniques of our clan were lost with him.¡± As the hazy figure spoke, they extended a jade-like hand to take the seal. Yang Chen was immediately struck by the sheer beauty of the hand, the fingers slender, pure as white jade, gleaming like polished stone¡ªthese were perhaps the most beautiful hands he¡¯d ever seen. ¡°Are my hands beautiful?¡± The hazy figure suddenly spoke, startling Yang Chen. In an instant, he remembered that the person before him was a terrifying figure whose power surpassed everyone in the holy land. He couldn¡¯t let his guard down just because of her pleasing voice. If she were to lose her temper, he wasn¡¯t certain she¡¯d show restraint, as Zhan Qiuyun once had. He hastily responded, ¡°Forgive me, Holy Lord! This disciple was momentarily distracted and acted rudely!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The hazy figure let out a faint snort. ¡°Since this is your first offense, I¡¯ll let it go this time. Mind your gaze from now on!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen responded, though inwardly he couldn¡¯t help but curse: This old woman¡ªborrowing my item, yet I can¡¯t even admire her hands? She changes her mood as quickly as turning a page! The older they get, the stranger their temper becomes. Chapter 199 Chapter 199 ¡°The Sect Leader¡¯s Seal won¡¯t be borrowed without compensation. Here, take this jade token of mine; with it, you may go anywhere in Heavenly Dao Holy Land.¡± The Holy Lord of Heavenly Dao Holy Land said this as she tossed a white jade token to Yang Chen. Engraved on it were three ancient characters: ¡°Heavenly Dao Order.¡± The characters were in a traditional, powerful style, resembling the strokes of a dragon. Though simple in design, the jade was of extraordinary quality. ¡°Yang Chen, although you haven¡¯t formally entered Heavenly Dao Holy Land, as a disciple of Lingshuang, you are considered a core member of our holy land! In the Hall of Transmission, on the ninth level, lies the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex. With this jade token, you may go there to observe and study it!¡± ¡°The Heavenly Dao Secret Codex?¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. He had heard his master mention that the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex was the foundation of Heavenly Dao Holy Land. Many of Heavenly Dao Holy Land¡¯s techniques and divine abilities were derived from the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex. Even the ¡°Profound Heaven Art*¡± of Xuantian Sect had its origins in the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex. [*Xuantian also translates to Profound Heaven.] If he could study and cultivate it, it would be quite beneficial. The ¡°36 forms of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving Technique¡± he practiced was indeed powerful, integrating techniques and divine abilities, but it was heavily focused on aggressive dominance, full of demonic energy, not quite fitting his refined, gentlemanly image. Meanwhile, his ¡°Divine Dragon Body Technique¡± leaned more toward the path of body cultivation. He indeed lacked an advanced version of the Profound Heaven Art. With his foundation in the Profound Heaven Art, cultivating the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex would be ideal. ¡°The Heavenly Dao Secret Codex is our holy land¡¯s ultimate art, guarded for millions of years. In all of Central Continent, there are few techniques that can rival it! Make sure to train diligently from now on and strive to enter the Void Refinement Realm as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Yes, thank you, Holy Lord, for your guidance!¡± Yang Chen bowed deeply. ¡°Mm, you may go.¡± With that, the Holy Lord waved him away. Inside the grand hall, Qing¡¯er saw Yang Chen come out and immediately ran to him. The lively girl twisted and turned in his embrace, full of energy. ¡°Brother, Master said that she wanted to take you as a disciple, but you refused! Why not be Master¡¯s disciple too, Brother! Then we could train together!¡± Qing¡¯er¡¯s bright eyes glanced around before she leaned close and whispered into Yang Chen¡¯s ear: ¡°Brother, let me tell you, Master is absolutely stunning! She¡¯s the most beautiful woman I¡¯ve ever seen!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Of course!¡± Qing¡¯er said proudly. ¡°Master said she belongs to the Jade Beauty Clan, a lineage known for producing exceptional beauties! Master also told me that as I grow, my Pure Spirit Physique will harmonize with heaven and earth, making me more beautiful over time! Hehe, in the future, I¡¯ll be a peerless beauty just like Master! Then, Brother, you¡¯ll have to see if Qing¡¯er is willing to let you hug her!¡± ¡°The Jade Beauty Clan?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t respond to Qing¡¯er¡¯s proud comment but instead focused on the mention of the Jade Beauty Clan. The Kunlun Realm had many races, and within the human race, there are several branches. The Jade Beauty Clan was one of them. Yang Chen knew about this clan from records within the Xuantian Sect. It was said that the ancestors of the Jade Beauty Clan were born from the union between a holy spirit created by heaven and earth and a human, giving rise to their unique lineage. The members of the Jade Beauty Clan were born with skin as smooth and flawless as jade. The men were strikingly handsome, and the women are breathtakingly beautiful, hence the name ¡°Jade Beauty Clan.¡± Since their bloodline carried traces of holy spirit energy, newborns from the Jade Beauty Clan naturally absorb spiritual energy from their surroundings. To some extent, they were similar to those with the Pure Spirit Physique. It was no wonder that the Holy Lord took Qing¡¯er as a disciple so readily. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think of the Holy Lord¡¯s hands, which resembled flawless jade. Coming from the Jade Beauty Clan, it was no surprise her hands were so beautiful. But he couldn¡¯t help but wonder about the Holy Lord¡¯s appearance and figure. The faint layer of mist surrounding her allowed only a vague glimpse of her form. However, judging by her exquisite hands, she surely wasn¡¯t some elderly matron. After chatting for a while in Heavenly Dao Hall, Qing¡¯er clung to his arm, refusing to let him leave. In the end, Yang Chen had to promise to visit her in precisely half a month before he managed to leave. Returning to Youyue Peak, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile as he approached the courtyard entrance. Zhan Qiuyun was sitting in the courtyard, sipping tea, and Chu Xi stood beside her. Upon seeing Yang Chen, she beamed with joy. ¡°Yang Senior Brother, you¡¯re back!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Yang Chen nodded softly. He walked over to Chu Xi, teasing her: ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, now that you¡¯ve awakened the Celestial Purple Physique and received the Remnant Star Sword, you¡¯ve become a true prodigy. So why are you still serving Martial Aunt?¡± Chu Xi immediately replied, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re joking. Master is still my Master, after all; serving her is my duty! Senior Brother Yang, this is freshly brewed spirit tea. I¡¯ll pour you a cup.¡± Chu Xi poured him a cup of tea. The fragrant aroma filled the air, refreshing and calming the soul. Yang Chen took a sip, savoring the taste. Zhan Qiuyun, who was watching, spoke up in a slightly annoyed tone: ¡°What¡¯s this? Are you feeling sorry for Chu Xi, pouring tea for me? Hmph, remember, I am her master. I saved both her and her brother¡¯s lives back then! Besides, even though Chu Xi has awakened the Celestial Purple Physique, she still needs me to guide her cultivation! Don¡¯t go stirring up trouble, you little rascal!¡± ¡°Hehe, just a joke, Martial Aunt. Please don¡¯t be upset!¡± Yang Chen replied with a smile. He studied Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s appearance intently. Today, the beautiful lady wore her usual floor-length moon-colored robe, her hair elegantly pinned up, exuding a noble aura. However, as she sat on the stone bench, the area below her neck appeared unusually full and prominent. Noticing Yang Chen¡¯s wandering gaze focused on a particular part of her, Zhan Qiuyun gave him a reproachful look and adjusted her posture. This little troublemaker, with Chu Xi right here, wasn¡¯t he going to show some restraint? ¡°Chu Xi, I have something to discuss with Yang Chen. You may go for now. The basic concepts of spatial techniques I just taught you¡ªreflect on them carefully once you return.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Chu Xi bowed respectfully. Her beautiful eyes met Yang Chen¡¯s, brimming with emotion and reluctance. Having just received the Remnant Star Sword, she wanted to spend time with Senior Brother Yang, to express her feelings and share her heart with him. But since her master had spoken, she couldn¡¯t disobey and would have to come find Yang Chen later. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, I¡¯ll be going then!¡± Chu Xi said, leaving the courtyard. ¡°Alright, stop watching her leave!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s voice sounded slightly irritated as she noticed Yang Chen staring after Chu Xi¡¯s retreating figure. Yang Chen turned to her with a playful expression and asked, ¡°What¡¯s this, Martial Aunt, are you feeling jealous?¡± Chapter 200 Chapter 200 ¡°You¡ªhow presumptuous! Do you think someone like me would be jealous over a little rascal like you!?¡± Zhan Qiuyun exclaimed, her fair, jade-like face tinged with a faint blush of embarrassment and irritation. She glared fiercely at Yang Chen. Such a look could strike fear into other disciples, but it had no effect on Yang Chen. In fact, it only made him smile more playfully. ¡°Martial Aunt, you seem to have forgotten¡ªyou¡¯re already my Dao Companion! So, isn¡¯t it normal for you to be jealous over me?¡± ¡°Silence!¡± Zhan Qiuyun scolded softly, her mind unwillingly recalling the time she¡¯d agreed to be his Dao Companion, only for him to seize the opportunity to hold her close and take advantage. ¡°Martial Aunt, you absorbed so much of my Origin Qi last time. Honestly, it left me feeling weak for quite a while afterward! The recovery elixirs you gave me¡ªI had to use up an entire bottle just to recover!¡± Yang Chen commented with a hint of grievance. At this, Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s face showed a trace of a mischievous smile. ¡°Serves you right! Who told you to release so much of it all at once! Consider it self-inflicted!¡± Despite her words, she handed him two more bottles of recovery elixirs. ¡°Use them sparingly,¡± she instructed. ¡°These recovery elixirs are quite valuable! By the way, what did the Holy Lord say to you?¡± Zhan Qiuyun asked. ¡°Nothing much,¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Just gave me a jade token and permission to study the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex.¡± He pulled out the white jade token. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s eyes widened the moment she saw it. ¡°The Heavenly Dao Order! The Holy Lord actually gave you the Heavenly Dao Order!¡± Her face, which had been calm with a hint of blush, now looked utterly shocked. ¡°Is the Heavenly Dao Order that important?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. ¡°Of course it is!¡± Zhan Qiuyun shot him a look. ¡°The Heavenly Dao Order carries the name of Heavenly Dao itself¡ªit¡¯s far from an ordinary item! There are only three Heavenly Dao Orders in the entire Heavenly Dao Holy Land, all crafted by our founding ancestor and passed down for millions of years! ¡°Not even the Holy Son or Holy Maiden is guaranteed to possess one! Holding this token grants you access to all forbidden and secret areas within Heavenly Dao Holy Land. You can also command any cultivator below the nine grand elders! ¡°Aside from being a symbol of status, the Heavenly Dao Order is an ancient artifact of both offense and defense. Though its grade is unknown, it¡¯s definitely no weaker than the Pure Yang Sword! However, to activate it, you must cultivate the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex.¡± ¡°Oh? Command any cultivator below the nine grand elders?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem too interested in her detailed explanation; instead, his attention was caught by the idea of commanding any cultivator below the nine grand elders. ¡°So, Martial Aunt, you aren¡¯t one of the nine grand elders, right? If I hold the Heavenly Dao Order, could I command you, perhaps?¡± His gaze lingered on her figure, his eyes traveling over her graceful curves and stopping just below her neck. ¡°Rascal, can¡¯t you behave seriously, even a little?¡± Zhan Qiuyun glared at him with feigned annoyance. This little troublemaker always looked at her that way, with the same tone and gaze. Her authority as his Martial Aunt had diminished to practically nothing in front of him. If it weren¡¯t for her need for his Origin Qi, she would have taught him a lesson long ago. ¡°The Holy Lord gave you the Heavenly Dao Order and allowed you to study the Heavenly Dao Secret Codex. Don¡¯t waste this chance¡ªtrain well! Just because you possess the Solar Divine Physique doesn¡¯t mean you can look down on everyone! Central Continent is teeming with talent; those with sacred physiques are more common than you think!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s tone took on a reprimanding, elder-like tone as she reasserted her authority. Then she continued, ¡°Have you ever heard of the Fallen Star Mountains?¡± ¡°The Fallen Star Mountains?¡± Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve only been in Central Continent a short while, Martial Aunt. My knowledge is limited; please enlighten me.¡± ¡°Hah! All you do is flirt with Chu Xi; of course, you don¡¯t know anything,¡± she sneered, teasing him. ¡°Anyway, the Fallen Star Mountains lie over a hundred thousand miles from Heavenly Dao Holy Land. They get their name because of the frequent meteor showers from outer space that land there. There¡¯s a specific cycle to these meteor showers. Every forty-nine years, there¡¯s a large-scale meteor shower. Though most of these meteors are ordinary stones, some contain rare treasures! ¡°It¡¯s said that the materials used to forge the Pure Yang Sword and the Remnant Star Sword were found in the Fallen Star Mountains by the Daoist Pure Yang and Daoist Remnant Star! Whenever the meteor shower approaches, cultivators flock to the Fallen Star Mountains.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully. So, the Fallen Star Mountains were essentially a site where meteors from outer space regularly fell. Zhan Qiuyun added, ¡°The next meteor shower will be in two months. Chu Xi, with her Celestial Purple Physique, would benefit from going there, as she can better sense the power of the stars and find meteors containing rare treasures more easily. I¡¯ll be going as a guardian elder. You should come along, too¡ªit¡¯ll be a good chance for you to broaden your horizons and meet the young elites of Central Continent.¡± ¡°Sounds great. I¡¯d love to travel with you, Martial Aunt!¡± Yang Chen agreed readily. Since Chu Xi, as the heroine with the Celestial Purple Physique, was bound to uncover extraordinary things at the Fallen Star Mountains, he naturally wanted to go along. At this, Zhan Qiuyun seemed to consider something and asked, ¡°Yang Chen, you haven¡¯t told the Holy Lord about your Solar Divine Physique, have you?¡± She watched him closely. If the Holy Lord knew about his Solar Divine Physique, Zhan Qiuyun would have to be more cautious about absorbing his Origin Qi, given the Holy Lord¡¯s high regard for him, as evidenced by the gift of the Heavenly Dao Order. Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°No, Martial Aunt. The only one who knows about my Solar Divine Physique is you.¡± ¡°Only me?¡± Zhan Qiuyun looked surprised. ¡°Even your Master doesn¡¯t know?¡± ¡°No, she only knows I have a Pure Yang Physique. I didn¡¯t tell her the rest.¡± For some reason, Zhan Qiuyun felt a sense of pride upon hearing this. But before she could suppress it, Yang Chen leaned in close to her ear and whispered, ¡°This just shows how much I trust and value you, Martial Aunt.¡± As he spoke, he placed his hand on her shoulder, a faint golden light appearing. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhan Qiuyun let out a soft gasp, feeling the searing Origin Qi flow into her. She quickly guided it toward her Inner Moon Core. Turning to Yang Chen, she scolded him, ¡°You little rascal, are you insane? We¡¯re outside¡ªif someone finds out, it¡¯ll be disastrous! Go, to your room!¡± With that, Zhan Qiuyun stood up and walked toward Yang Chen¡¯s cabin. Watching her graceful figure move, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile. This beautiful lady constantly urged him to act properly, yet didn¡¯t she realize her words only made it all the more tempting? Chapter 201 Chapter 201 In Chu Xi¡¯s small courtyard. Xiao Dong walked in. ¡°Sister!¡± Xiao Dong called out. In the room, Chu Xi, who had just finished bathing, hurriedly put on a purple long dress. Then, she stepped out. ¡°Xiao Dong, do you need something from your sister?¡± Seeing his sister before him, Xiao Dong¡¯s gaze was somewhat heated. At this moment, Chu Xi had just finished bathing, radiating a fresh, ethereal beauty like a lotus emerging from water. Droplets of water clung to her purple dress, slightly damp, and it pressed against her body, perfectly accentuating her graceful curves. Chu Xi now also noticed her appearance and Xiao Dong¡¯s intense stare. She quickly waved her hand, causing a faint purple aura to emerge, which made her figure look much blurrier. ¡°Xiao Dong, what are you looking at! Mind your own eyes!¡± Chu Xi scolded him gently. However, Xiao Dong¡¯s face darkened considerably upon hearing this. He was just looking at her for a few moments, yet she scolded him. But what about Yang Chen? She had even done those shameless things for him. Wench. Xiao Dong cursed inwardly. ¡°Xiao Dong, did you need something from me?¡± Chu Xi asked at this moment. Xiao Dong suppressed his anger and said in a low voice: ¡°Sister, I need to concentrate on condensing my inner essence for the next period. I can¡¯t afford any interference, so I need someone to guard me. Why don¡¯t you move in with me?¡± ¡°This ...¡± Hearing this, Chu Xi hesitated. In principle, she should move in with Xiao Dong to guard him. However, condensing one¡¯s essence could take a month or two. If she left, what would happen to Senior Brother Yang? She and Senior Brother Yang had only just become Dao companions; how could they be separated for a month or two so soon? ¡°Are you unwilling, Sister?¡± Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Dong¡¯s face darkened further, his tone carrying an edge of anger about to erupt. ¡°No, of course not!¡± Chu Xi replied quickly: ¡°Xiao Dong, how about this? I¡¯ll ask someone else to guard you! I have a good relationship with Senior Sister Li, and I could ask her to guard you for two months!¡± ¡°No!¡± Xiao Dong rejected her coldly. The main reason he came to ask his sister to guard him was to keep her away from that scoundrel Yang Chen. She was already doing those shameful things with him. If they were left alone for even longer ... That would be unacceptable. By then, she would undoubtedly take on that scoundrel¡¯s shape. He absolutely could not allow that. His sister could only belong to him. Even though her first kiss was gone, even though her lips were now unclean ... As long as she hadn¡¯t taken on that scoundrel Yang Chen¡¯s shape, he could still endure it. ¡°Why not, Xiao Dong? Senior Sister Li¡¯s cultivation is higher than mine, and she¡¯s more than capable of guarding you! Besides, I recently obtained the Remnant Star Sword, and I need to spend time with Yang ... no, I mean, I need to receive guidance from Master. I won¡¯t have much time to stay by your side!¡± Chu Xi spoke softly. Her tone was gentle, hoping Xiao Dong would understand. However, Xiao Dong looked at her with a sinister sneer: ¡°Sister, are you really receiving guidance from Master? Or perhaps it¡¯s Yang Chen guiding you?¡± ¡°Xiao Dong, you!¡± Meanwhile, in Yang Chen¡¯s room. After merely half an hour of energy transfer. Yang Chen already felt a wave of weakness in his body. ¡°You little scoundrel, that¡¯s enough! Don¡¯t push yourself too hard! I permit you ... I permit you to leave your hands there a little longer.¡± Zhan Qiuyun whispered, her voice carrying a slight tremor. Though she wanted to absorb more of his essential Yang Qi, she understood the importance of moderation. Although it had only been half an hour, they had continued from their previous session. Being embraced by this little scoundrel, her absorption speed of Origin Qi was over ten times faster than before. Zhan Qiuyun was concerned that Yang Chen, in his reluctance to let her go, would overextend himself. Thus, she permitted him to stop transferring his Origin Qi, while still allowing him to hold her. Hearing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t press further. ¡°If you think that¡¯s enough, Martial Aunt, then let¡¯s end it here for today.¡± As Yang Chen spoke, the golden light around him gradually faded. But at that moment, a faint full moon rose above Zhan Qiuyun. Its radiant brightness cast a layer of light around them. ¡°What is this?¡± Yang Chen was stunned. Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s face lit up with joy. ¡°The Dark Moon has already begun to transform into a Full Moon! This is wonderful! This means that after absorbing your Origin Qi, my Dark Moon Physique has begun its evolution toward the Bright Moon Holy Physique. It now shows traces of the Bright Moon Holy Physique! The next step is to continue absorbing Origin Qi and fully neutralize the shadowy chill within the moon. Then, I can completely transform into the Bright Moon Holy Physique! Xiao Chen, your Solar Divine Physique truly is extraordinary. It¡¯s brought me to this stage so quickly!¡± Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s voice was filled with excitement. Her joy was apparent on her delicate face. Yang Chen¡¯s arms were still wrapped around her soft waist, feeling the intense rise and fall from her excitement, which was quite considerable in scale. He couldn¡¯t help but laugh and say: ¡°Martial Aunt, since your nephew has been such a great help to you, how about rewarding your nephew a little?¡± Chapter 202 Chapter 202 ¡°Reward? What kind of reward do you want?¡± Zhan Qiuyun gazed at him with her beautiful eyes. As her Dark Moon Physique began evolving toward the Bright Moon Sacred Physique, she was in a great mood. Since Yang Chen wanted a reward, she wouldn¡¯t refuse¡ªprovided the little rascal didn¡¯t go overboard. ¡°Hm!¡± Yang Chen thought for a moment, then leaned in close and whispered into Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s ear. Her initially joyful expression froze. Then, a wave of anger rose in her eyes. ¡°How dare you! Are you seeking death? To think you would ask me to kiss you¡ªkeep dreaming! That¡¯s impossible!¡± Zhan Qiuyun refused him outright, giving Yang Chen a fierce glare. This little scoundrel was becoming bolder and bolder. She had already been more than lenient in tolerating his roving hands. And yet, he still wanted to push his luck further. ¡°Sigh, it seems I overestimated my standing in my Martial Aunt¡¯s heart. How about this, then? Let¡¯s compromise: let me fully embrace you in my arms. That should be acceptable, right?¡± Yang Chen replied with a look of helplessness. Upon hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun was still reluctant. But with Yang Chen¡¯s arms around her waist, she considered it for a moment before finally nodding. After all, she had already let this little rascal hold her for so long; a closer embrace didn¡¯t make much difference. ¡°Alright, fine! I really can¡¯t do anything with you, little rascal!¡± Seeing her agreement, a sly smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s lips. As the saying went, when you want to open a window, start by negotiating to open a door. This way, in making a compromise, they would agree to open the window. Ha. It was indeed a wise strategy. ¡°Well, since Martial Aunt agreed, I¡¯ll begin now~!¡± Yang Chen said, applying a little more strength in his arms and leaning forward. Suddenly, what was previously just an arm¡¯s embrace around her waist turned into a full embrace, their bodies pressing tightly together. An astonishing softness greeted him. Hiss. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath. Martial Aunt was indeed ... something. ¡°Little scoundrel, don¡¯t make strange sounds!¡± Zhan Qiuyun couldn¡¯t help but chide him. Feeling the closeness of her upper body against Yang Chen, her heart beat slightly faster. Especially with his arms firmly around her and her cheek pressed against his chest, the intense masculine scent made her face grow warm. After all, despite having cultivated for nearly two thousand years, she had never been this close to a man before. With her cheek pressed against Yang Chen¡¯s chest, she could hear his powerful heartbeat, like a great drum. ¡°So, this is what it feels like to be held by a man? Strangely, I don¡¯t seem to dislike it as much. Maybe it¡¯s because this little scoundrel has a surprisingly pleasant scent?¡± With these thoughts, her initially tense, resistant posture slowly relaxed. Sensing her subtle change, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into a faint smile. It seemed that his relationship with his beautiful Martial Aunt had taken another step forward. Next time, when he transmitted his Origin Qi to her, they could probably do so in this very position. Compared to merely holding her waist with his hands, holding her tightly in his arms was obviously much more comfortable. Ha ha. Meanwhile, on the Youyue Peak. A faint full moon rose slowly from Yang Chen¡¯s wooden hut, casting a milky white glow down. In the courtyard, Chu Xi and Xiao Dong, who were facing off, were immediately drawn to the sudden appearance of this full moon. ¡°What a bright full moon!¡± ¡°Is it Master?¡± Chu Xi immediately thought of Zhan Qiuyun. Then, she quickly walked toward Yang Chen¡¯s small courtyard. Bang! Just as Chu Xi and Xiao Dong entered the courtyard, the wooden hut erupted, blown apart by the surge of Yang Chen¡¯s internal energy. In an instant, it revealed Yang Chen and Zhan Qiuyun tightly embracing each other on the training platform. ¡°Ah!¡± Chu Xi gasped in shock, her pretty face filled with disbelief. Senior Brother Yang was embracing Master¡ªand in such an intimate position, no less. Could it be that they ...? Meanwhile, Xiao Dong, who stood beside her, was even more stunned, his eyes wide with rage. His face twisted with fury. That scoundrel Yang Chen had not only seduced his sister, but he was now embracing even his Master. And Master was a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm¡ªone of the most formidable figures in the entire Central Continent, revered and respected by all as the master of Youyue Peak. Why? Why would she have such a relationship with that scoundrel Yang Chen? Xiao Dong couldn¡¯t understand it. But in his heart, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His sister was his unattainable ideal, his ¡°White Moonlight.¡± And his Master had been his object of admiration all along. Yet now, his high, unattainable Master was also held tightly in Yang Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ll tear you to shreds!¡± Xiao Dong roared inwardly in despair and fury. His fists clenched tightly, his nails digging into his flesh as drops of blood fell. Ding! [Host has tightly embraced Zhan Qiuyun, witnessing the scene, Xiao Dong has suffered a blow to his mental state, resulting in a loss of 2,000 points of Providence Luck! The host has received 2,000 VPs!] Chapter 203 - VIP5 Chapter 203 ¡°Hm? 2000 points? Not bad, not bad.¡± Yang Chen was quite satisfied. It seemed that hugging Zhan Qiuyun had a substantial impact on Junior Brother Xiao Dong. Ha. His careful planning to break through at this moment had truly paid off. Yes. The surge of true qi that destroyed the wooden hut had been intentional. He¡¯d sensed Chu Xi and Xiao Dong approaching, so he¡¯d seized the moment to break through his cultivation level. Previously, he had reached the Fifth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, only a step away from the Sixth Stage. During the qi transfer with Zhan Qiuyun, he had not only given but also received a considerable amount of her essence qi. Within it lay a vast quantity of pure true qi. After refining it a bit and absorbing some solar qi, he smoothly broke through from the Fifth Stage to the Sixth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. And, as a bonus, he¡¯d let Junior Brother Xiao Dong witness the scene, earning himself two thousand destiny points. A double win. All of this happened in an instant. Zhan Qiuyun quickly returned to her senses, and her gaze fell upon the shattered remains of the wooden hut, where she immediately saw Chu Xi and Xiao Dong. A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, followed by a surge of anger and killing intent. ¡°Scoundrel, let go of me!¡± Zhan Qiuyun scolded in a low voice. ¡°Martial Aunt!¡± Before Yang Chen could release her, she channeled her true qi, forcefully breaking his embrace. ¡°Martial Aunt, my apologies¡ªI accidentally broke through my realm! You know well that breaking through in the Soul Transformation Realm isn¡¯t easy. For some, it takes decades or even centuries to move up just one stage! So, I didn¡¯t hold back and directly broke through. I didn¡¯t mean to destroy the hut.¡± Yang Chen explained, glancing at Chu Xi, ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, don¡¯t misunderstand. My Martial Aunt and I were just ...¡± ¡°Silence! Don¡¯t explain!¡± Zhan Qiuyun shot him a fierce glare, cutting him off. Then she stood up, taking a step to appear directly in front of Chu Xi and Xiao Dong. Now, her expression no longer showed the embarrassment she had when facing Yang Chen. What remained was only cold killing intent. She was, after all, the esteemed Master of Youyue Peak, a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm, renowned throughout Central Continent. Now, to be seen embracing her own nephew in such a compromising situation? Naturally, she needed to silence them. If this were to spread, where would her dignity go? ¡°M-Master!¡± Sensing the chilling killing intent radiating from Zhan Qiuyun, Chu Xi¡¯s voice trembled. Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun regained a bit of calm. Chu Xi had awakened the Celestial Purple Physique, and it would be a pity to kill her outright. Moreover, the Holy Lord was already aware of Chu Xi¡¯s existence; killing her would likely invite repercussions from him. ¡°Chu Xi, who allowed you two to enter!? Did I not tell you to leave first?¡± Zhan Qiuyun questioned coldly. ¡°Disciple ... saw a full moon rising and came to investigate ... I never thought ...¡± Chu Xi stammered, unable to finish her sentence. She quickly dropped to one knee, understanding she had seen something she shouldn¡¯t have and that her Master was already contemplating silencing her. ¡°Hmph!¡± Zhan Qiuyun snorted coldly. She knew Chu Xi¡¯s personality well enough to be confident that this matter would remain buried within her. But as for Xiao Dong ... Her gaze turned to Xiao Dong, full of disdain. She¡¯d considered disposing of him before, but Yang Chen had stopped her. This time, however, she had a perfect excuse to eliminate him. ¡°Xiao Dong, you disrupted my cultivation. Today, you shall not be allowed to leave!¡± Zhan Qiuyun said coldly. Killing Chu Xi would be a pity, but Xiao Dong was another matter altogether¡ªa suitable target for venting her anger. ¡°Master, please, I beg you to spare Xiao Dong! I swear, we didn¡¯t see anything today, and we won¡¯t dare to utter a single word of it in the future!¡± Chu Xi immediately pleaded. Though she had argued with Xiao Dong earlier, causing a heated exchange between them, upon hearing her Master¡¯s intent to kill him, she instinctively stood up to beg for his life. ¡°Hmph, you can barely save yourself, and you¡¯re begging on his behalf? Who do you think you are? Had I not decided to spare you because of your Celestial Purple Physique, you would already be a corpse!¡± With a flick of her wrist, Zhan Qiuyun sent Chu Xi flying several meters, landing right in front of Yang Chen. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, are you alright?¡± Yang Chen quickly helped her up. ¡°Senior Brother Yang ...¡± Chu Xi looked at him with a complex expression, she hadn¡¯t expected that Senior Brother Yang would have such a relationship with her Master. Thinking it over filled her with sadness and disappointment. But she quickly pushed these feelings aside and said, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, please ... please plead with Master to spare Xiao Dong! I can guarantee that Xiao Dong will never reveal a single word of what happened today!¡± ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, don¡¯t worry. Xiao Dong will be fine!¡± Yang Chen reassured her, patting her shoulder gently. He then walked over to Zhan Qiuyun. ¡°Martial Aunt, let it go. It¡¯s really not that serious! No need to escalate matters! Let the pure be pure and untroubled by idle gossip!¡± ¡°Silence!¡± Zhan Qiuyun glared at Yang Chen furiously. This little scoundrel was indeed a handful. Of all times to break through, he had to do it now. He may not care about appearances, but she certainly did. Even if this incident didn¡¯t spread, she still wanted to silence anyone who had witnessed it. ¡°Xiao Dong, quickly kneel and apologize to Master!¡± Seeing that her Master had not yet acted, thanks to Yang Chen¡¯s intercession, Chu Xi hurriedly urged Xiao Dong. Though cold sweat poured down Xiao Dong¡¯s face, within him burned a furious fire. ¡°Zhan Qiuyun, you vile woman! The revered Master of Youyue Peak, a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm, behaving so shamefully with her own nephew! Where is your pride¡ªdo you only show it when dealing with me? Now that I¡¯ve witnessed it, you want to kill me to keep it quiet? Wretched, vile woman! When I complete my training, I¡¯ll make sure you regret it¡ªI¡¯ll make you kneel before me every day!¡± While he raged inwardly, he knew he had no choice but to kneel, lest he lose his life. ¡°Martial Aunt, let it go. For my sake, spare Junior Brother Xiao Dong. After all, he¡¯s my brother-in-law. Even when disciplining a dog, one respects the owner.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words caused Xiao Dong, who was kneeling, to contort with rage. ¡°Yang Chen, I swear I¡¯ll have my revenge!¡± He roared inwardly, seething with hatred. If he had the power, he would not tolerate such humiliation. If he had the power, he would dismember Yang Chen and make Zhan Qiuyun, that vile woman, suffer thoroughly. Ding! [Xiao Dong has knelt in humiliation, his mental state shattered. He has lost 1,500 points of Providence Luck. The host has received 1,500 VPs!] Chapter 204 Chapter 204 ¡°Hm? Another 1,500 VPs? Not bad, not bad.¡± A slight smile crept onto Yang Chen¡¯s lips. Junior Brother Xiao Dong must be feeling utterly humiliated. Glancing at Xiao Dong, who was still kneeling on the ground, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in amusement. There was no denying it¡ªXiao Dong really did look like a dog in that position. ¡°Martial Aunt, please, spare Junior Brother Xiao Dong for my sake! After all, you wouldn¡¯t want ...¡± Yang Chen leaned over and whispered into Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s ear. Her beautiful eyes blazed with anger as she turned to glare at him, gritting her teeth. ¡°Scoundrel!¡± She genuinely wanted to slap this little rascal hard. This entire mess was his doing, and now he was even daring to threaten her. How infuriating. The next time he thought about touching her again, he could forget it. Hmph. Zhan Qiuyun gave a cold snort. Then, with a sweep of her sleeve¡ªBang! A blast of true energy struck Xiao Dong squarely, sending him flying. Pfft! Xiao Dong spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Hmph. Survive this strike, and consider yourself lucky!¡± Zhan Qiuyun said icily before turning to give Yang Chen one last scathing glare, then vanished in an instant. ¡°Xiao Dong!¡± Chu Xi rushed over to him. Zhan Qiuyun hadn¡¯t used her full strength in the blow, yet if it had been anyone else¡ªeven a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator¡ªthey¡¯d likely be dead by now. But Xiao Dong, ever the destined ¡°Son of Destiny,¡± still clung to life. His resilience was truly remarkable. ¡°Thank goodness, Xiao Dong is still alive!¡± Chu Xi breathed a sigh of relief, quickly taking out a pill and placing it in Xiao Dong¡¯s mouth. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, today¡¯s events were entirely my fault! When Xiao Dong awakens, I¡¯ll apologize to him! But please, don¡¯t misunderstand¡ªI and Martial Aunt were only ... practicing a cultivation method.¡± Yang Chen offered in explanation. After transferring a bit of true energy to Xiao Dong to aid the pill¡¯s effects, Chu Xi gently laid him down and then stood up. Her eyes met Yang Chen¡¯s, a soft, melancholy gaze. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you ... you don¡¯t have to explain. I understand! And besides, I ... I don¡¯t mind!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks flushed a faint red as she spoke. ¡°As long as Senior Brother Yang doesn¡¯t find me bothersome, I ... I won¡¯t mind who Senior Brother Yang ... shares that kind of relationship with!¡± Her voice trembled, broken by pauses. Even though it hurt a bit to see Senior Brother Yang so close with Master, she knew deep down that someone as exceptional as him wouldn¡¯t be bound to one person in the future. What she hadn¡¯t expected, however, was that even her esteemed Master, the revered Master of Youyue Peak, would share that kind of relationship with Senior Brother Yang. Then, in the future, wouldn¡¯t she and her Master ... Imagining that scene, a hot blush spread across Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, you¡¯re so understanding!¡± Yang Chen was genuinely moved. He had thought he¡¯d have to comfort her a bit, but Chu Xi¡¯s kindness and empathy exceeded his expectations. In this moment, seeing her face tinged with shyness yet laced with a trace of sorrow, Yang Chen opened his arms and pulled her into a warm embrace. ¡°Senior Brother Yang!¡± Chu Xi clung tightly to Yang Chen, her soft body pressing against him. Her gesture conveyed her deep feelings for him. Feeling the softness in his arms, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but glance at the unconscious Xiao Dong lying on the ground. A sense of regret rose in his heart. If only Junior Brother Xiao Dong were conscious. Sigh. If he were awake and saw his sister in Yang Chen¡¯s embrace once again, it would surely earn him another substantial amount of VPs. Such a pity, indeed. *** Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Yang Chen emerged from seclusion, fully recovered from the weakness brought on by Zhan Qiuyun absorbing a large amount of his Origin Yang Qi. His cultivation at the Sixth Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm was now completely stable. During these two months, he primarily focused on comprehending the Pure Yang Sword Manual and mastering many powerful sword techniques. The Pure Yang Sword Manual, crafted by the Pure Yang Venerable, encapsulated a lifetime of swordsmanship. To be called ¡°Venerable¡± signified a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Dao Integration Realm, a title reserved for the most powerful figures in Central Continent. Comprehending their swordsmanship could take an ordinary cultivator hundreds or even thousands of years. But with his villain points, Yang Chen could accelerate his understanding. In two months, he managed to grasp nearly forty to fifty percent of its teachings. His swordsmanship had already surpassed that of most Void Refinement cultivators, with a sharp sword aura that could reduce anything nearby to ashes. As he opened his eyes, the intense sword aura surrounding him gradually faded. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you¡¯re out of seclusion!¡± Chu Xi¡¯s bright smile greeted him as she stood in the courtyard, her beauty so striking it could overshadow all the flowers. Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled into an amused smile. Over the past two months, since Chu Xi had been busy caring for the heavily injured Xiao Dong and he had mostly been in seclusion, they¡¯d only been able to meet once every two weeks. And every time they met, they couldn¡¯t help but share an intimate moment together. Although each time they were close to taking the final step, Xiao Dong would unexpectedly interrupt them. Still, their relationship had deepened significantly. For example, Xiao Dong had found traces of white stains on Chu Xi several times. Despite his anger, Xiao Dong¡¯s tolerance had gradually increased with each incident, reducing the amount of points Yang Chen could earn. Lately, he only received 300 or 500 points, with the most recent encounter yielding just 200 destiny points. This situation left Yang Chen feeling a bit helpless. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, the meteor rain is about to appear over the Fallen Star Mountains. The Holy Land has already gathered the disciples at the martial arena, so we should prepare to go! Master will also be coming along!¡± Chu Xi spoke, her cheeks taking on a faint blush. In the past two months, her master had guided her in cultivation a few times. Yet each time, she couldn¡¯t help but recall the sight of her master and Senior Brother Yang embracing, which made her imagination run wild, ultimately earning her several scoldings from her master. ¡°Fallen Star Mountains!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on the faint purple star mark on Chu Xi¡¯s forehead. It had grown even more prominent, enhancing her noble aura. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, it¡¯s been ten days since we last saw each other, hasn¡¯t it?¡± Yang Chen remarked suddenly. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been twelve days,¡± Chu Xi nodded. She remembered every single day of separation from her Senior Brother. Yang Chen stepped closer to her and gently tousled her hair. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, I missed you.¡± Chapter 205 Chapter 205 ¡°Senior Brother Yang, you ... you¡¯re so awful! You only know how to bully me!¡± A blush appeared on Chu Xi¡¯s cheeks, and she playfully punched his shoulder. Every time Yang Chen initiated one of those shameful acts, it would always start with this gesture. Though it had been ten days since she last saw him and she wanted to spend some alone time together, Chu Xi hesitated, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, the flying spirit boats will depart in a few hours. Shouldn¡¯t we leave now? Otherwise, we might be late!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled up. His hands continued to run through her silky hair. ¡°We still have a few hours, as you said.¡± ¡°That¡¯s plenty of time.¡± ¡°Well ... fine! You really are impossible, Senior Brother Yang!¡± Reluctantly, Chu Xi shot him a soft, reproachful look before following him into the room. *** At this moment, in one of the martial arenas of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, thousands of disciples were gathered, each emanating spiritual light and an air of distinction. Several enormous flying spirit vessels, each about a hundred feet in length, hovered in the sky. The disciples began boarding in an orderly fashion. On the deck stood Zhan Qiuyun, clad in a flowing moon robe, her hair elegantly styled. The gentle breeze made her seem like a peerless immortal beauty. The disciples and elders around her couldn¡¯t help but look her way with admiration, though none dared to stare openly. Everyone knew that while this Master of Youyue Peak might look like an ethereal beauty, she had a fearsome reputation for her ruthless methods and left mountains of corpses in her wake. ¡°Wench! She may look so noble and sacred, but she¡¯s just been toyed with in Yang Chen¡¯s arms! Cold and aloof in public, but who knows how shameless she is behind closed doors! When I¡¯ve cultivated enough, I¡¯ll make her taste her own medicine and make her bow to me!¡± Among the crowd, Xiao Dong glared at Zhan Qiuyun with eyes full of resentment, his gaze wandering across her graceful figure as if trying to see through her moon robe. He was determined to go to the Fallen Star Mountains this time. If he could acquire any treasures from those meteors from beyond the eighteen heavens, it would accelerate his cultivation. And since his sister had awakened her Celestial Purple Physique, he¡¯d surely benefit by staying close to her. Just as Xiao Dong was about to board the spirit vessel, a cold voice sounded in his ear: ¡°Xiao Dong, where is your sister?¡± Startled, he looked up to see Zhan Qiuyun¡¯s indifferent gaze. Wench, pretending to be so aloof in front of me! Though cursing inwardly, he still lowered his head in a respectful salute. ¡°Master, this disciple does not know.¡± ¡°Hmph, useless!¡± Zhan Qiuyun snorted impatiently and shifted her gaze away from Xiao Dong. Seeing him only irritated her further. If it hadn¡¯t been for Yang Chen¡¯s meddling, she¡¯d have turned him into dust with a single slap last time. And where was that girl, Chu Xi? She¡¯d been sent to fetch Yang Chen from his seclusion. What could possibly be keeping her so long? Zhan Qiuyun made a seal with her jade hand, sending a ripple through space as she transmitted a message to Chu Xi, ordering her to come at once. Moments later, two streaks of light shot across the sky and landed on the deck. Yang Chen, dressed in white, appeared with a distinguished and elegant aura, emanating a powerful yet refined energy that made him look like a celestial being stepping down to the mortal world. His appearance immediately attracted admiring glances from many of the female disciples nearby. Beside him stood Chu Xi, her beauty unmatched. However, her cheeks were flushed, and her hair slightly disheveled¡ªwhether from the rush or something else was anyone¡¯s guess. ¡°Master, apologies for the delay!¡± Chu Xi bowed respectfully to Zhan Qiuyun. But Zhan Qiuyun wrinkled her brow and took a light sniff. ¡°What¡¯s that smell? It¡¯s ... odd.¡± Hearing this, Chu Xi¡¯s face immediately flushed an even deeper red. She knew all too well what that smell was. She shot Yang Chen an annoyed glance. It was all his fault. He¡¯d insisted on that, leaving her no time to freshen up when her master called. Now, if her master found out, she¡¯d surely be scolded. ________________________________________ The Fallen Star Mountains stretched across hundreds of thousands of miles. Every forty-nine years, a meteor shower would descend upon them¡ªa relatively short interval for cultivators in Central Continent. Throughout their lifetimes, many cultivators would have the opportunity to visit the mountains dozens or even hundreds of times. Yet, the Fallen Star Mountains were as lively as ever. The peaks were dotted with figures, and the skies above were filled with all sizes of flying spirit vessels. When the vessels from Heavenly Dao Holy Land arrived, however, the other spirit vessels made way without hesitation. As one of the dominant forces in Central Continent, only a handful would dare provoke them. Beside Yang Chen, the star mark on Chu Xi¡¯s forehead shone even more brightly, radiating a mysterious energy that even Yang Chen could feel. ¡°Is this the power of the stars?¡± Yang Chen looked up at the sky. Most cultivators¡¯ gazes were also fixed above, where several streaks of light were streaking toward the Fallen Star Mountains. Boom! A meteor landed deep within the mountains, shaking the ground. ¡°Sister, let¡¯s stick together.¡± Xiao Dong said, stepping close to Chu Xi. ¡°Alright! But Xiao Dong, don¡¯t pick a fight with Senior Brother Yang!¡± ¡°There are countless powerful cultivators here for the meteor shower. We¡¯ll need Senior Brother Yang¡¯s protection!¡± Chu Xi turned to him, worried he¡¯d deliberately provoke Yang Chen. After all, Xiao Dong harbored a deep bias against him. However, as soon as she spoke, Xiao Dong¡¯s face darkened. This smell ... He thought for a moment, and his face turned green. Had his sister¡¯s delay been because she¡¯d been doing that with Yang Chen? Scoundrel. Wench, wench! Ding! [Xiao Dong has realised that the host has defiled Chu Xi. Xiao Dong¡¯s mental state has crumbled, losing 200 points of Providence Luck. Host has gained 200 VPs!]. [TN Note: Why does it feel like MC is slowly turning Xiao Dong into a masochist? Ew.]. Chapter 206 Chapter 206 ¡°Hm?¡± Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Yang Chen paused, glancing back at Xiao Dong. Their eyes met, and Xiao Dong¡¯s were filled with fury and resentment. ¡°Heh.¡± Yang Chen chuckled. He hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Dong to find out again, though it wasn¡¯t surprising; the scent had been noticeable enough that even Zhan Qiuyun had commented on it. Given this, it was no shock that Xiao Dong caught a whiff too. This wasn¡¯t his first discovery, after all. Yet, the system only rewarded him with 200 points of Providence Luck this time. Xiao Dong¡¯s tolerance was clearly growing. ¡°Junior Sister Chu Xi, here¡¯s a spirit tea leaf. Hold it in your mouth for a bit.¡± Yang Chen handed Chu Xi a tea leaf. Chu Xi immediately understood, giving him a shy look, ¡°This is all your fault, Senior Brother Yang! You¡¯re so annoying!¡± As more meteors began to fall, cultivators around the mountain range started moving deeper into the Fallen Star Mountains. The Fallen Star Mountains spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, and despite the large number of cultivators entering, they quickly disappeared into the vast terrain. Yang Chen, Chu Xi, and Xiao Dong made their way to a mountaintop. Chu Xi looked up at the endless stream of falling meteors, the star mark on her forehead glowing as she absorbed the stellar energy contained within them. Encased in a purple glow, her aura continued to rise, as if merging with the celestial power of the meteors. Watching her, Yang Chen was visibly impressed. The Celestial Purple Physique was indeed extraordinary, deserving its reputation as a Sacred Physique. With her current strength only at the early Nascent Soul Realm, if Chu Xi reached the Void Refinement Realm, her physique would likely allow her to channel celestial energy and summon valuable meteors directly to herself. Channeling celestial energy, Chu Xi would not only strengthen her cultivation but likely achieve formidable combat power. This prospect also made Yang Chen more eager to enact his plan. Having an heir with someone possessing the Celestial Purple Physique ... yes, that needed to happen soon. He¡¯d make sure Xiao Dong got a good look at his future nephew before he died. Ha! ¡°Senior Brother Yang, that meteor ... I sense something unusual inside!¡± Chu Xi said suddenly. ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen followed her gaze to a small meteor crashing nearby, leaving a deep crater in the ground. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Sister!¡± Xiao Dong leapt toward the meteor, keen to seize it before Yang Chen. A meteor discovered by his sister¡¯s Celestial Purple Physique was bound to contain treasures. There was no way he¡¯d let that scoundrel Yang Chen get a share of it. Bang! Xiao Dong arrived first, finding the area empty of other cultivators. He immediately drew his sword and slashed at the meteor. As a ¡°Son of Destiny,¡± Xiao Dong had not only recovered from the severe injuries inflicted by Zhan Qiuyun but also advanced from the tenth stage of the Foundation Building Realm to the first stage of the Golden Core Realm in just two months. With one slash, the head-sized meteor split open, revealing a crimson glow within. ¡°Crimson Blood Gold!¡± Xiao Dong¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. Crimson Blood Gold was an exceptional material for crafting fire-attribute spirit artifacts. Even a small piece was precious, often used sparingly by Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation cultivators to enhance the quality of their artifacts. This large chunk of Crimson Blood Gold was valuable enough to spark a frenzy among Soul Transformation cultivators. ¡°So, it¡¯s a large piece of Crimson Blood Gold!¡± ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother Xiao Dong! With a piece this size, the value is astronomical. I¡¯m almost envious!¡± Yang Chen and Chu Xi walked over, smiling as they congratulated him. ¡°Hmph!¡± Xiao Dong scoffed, immediately storing the Crimson Blood Gold and turning away, ignoring Yang Chen entirely. Seeing Yang Chen standing beside his sister reminded him of the scenes he¡¯d imagined¡ªwhat his sister had likely done with that scoundrel. Though he hadn¡¯t seen it firsthand, he could easily imagine what kind of behavior they¡¯d been up to. The thought filled him with disgust and resentment. Noticing this, Chu Xi sighed in frustration and apologized to Yang Chen, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, please don¡¯t hold this against Xiao Dong.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ve long since gotten used to his temper!¡± ¡°Besides, for your sake, I wouldn¡¯t take it to heart.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Yang!¡± ¡°If you need any Crimson Blood Gold, I¡¯ll ask Xiao Dong to share some with you!¡± Chu Xi said softly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but pull her into his arms. This woman was truly considerate. As he ran his hand down her back, feeling her warmth under his fingers, Yang Chen glanced over at Xiao Dong with a playful, mocking look. Who did Xiao Dong think he was? Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smirk inwardly. Praising Xiao Dong just once, and he¡¯d already put on airs. Well, here I am, hugging your sister back. She¡¯s so soft ... and smells so sweet.