Chapter 45: Enhanced Effects

Her body trembled uncontrollably, fueled by rage. With bloodshot eyes, He Lu stared at the letter of divorce in her hand, her entire being spiraling into madness.

She had never expected this, nor could she accept that the final outcome would be her being cast aside by a mere slip of paper.

Suddenly, she looked up at Ye Changqing, who wore a calm expression, and gritted her teeth.

"Ye Changqing, fine, you win. For today's humiliation, in the future I..."

"Shut up."

He Lu would not let today's disgrace slide, but before she could finish her sentence, Yu Li interrupted her directly.

She cast a cold gaze at He Lu.

"Are you not embarrassed enough? Let's go."

She didn't even look at the current situation; she was still thinking about making threats. Did she not want to leave the Profound One Sect safely?

Just as He Lu was speaking, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and even Hong Zun had turned cold, vaguely showing signs of wanting to strike.

Making threats at a time like this was simply foolish. Even if she held hatred in her heart, she had to keep it to herself.

While speaking, Yu Li had already stood up and bowed to the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and Hong Zun on the main seats.

"Since that is the case, this junior sister will take her leave."

"Very well, take care on your journey, Junior Sister."

Seeing this, the Second Elder nodded in reply, not knowing what else to say. Hearing this, Yu Li did not hesitate and immediately led He Lu and the other disciples of the Falling Glow Sect away, leaving with remarkable decisiveness.

Following the departure of Yu Li and the others, Hong Zun returned to his drunken state, looking lazily at the Second Elder and Third Elder.

"Senior Brothers, I'm off."

After saying this, without waiting for the two to reply, he took Ye Changqing and the others and left the Law Enforcement Hall.

Watching Hong Zun's departing back, the Second Elder and Third Elder both shook their heads and gave a bitter smile.

"Regarding this matter, I fear that Yu Li will not let it go easily."

"Sigh, at least it didn't escalate too far. A little humiliation won't affect the big picture."

Yu Li certainly harbored resentment, but it shouldn't have much of an impact on the Falling Glow Sect or the Profound One Sect. After all, in the end, the Falling Glow Sect's disciples hadn't suffered any substantial harm.

The Second Elder also had a headache, but he had no good solution; just mentioning the Divine Sword Peak made him irritable.

However, that Ye Changqing—it seemed both incidents were caused by him. A mere handyman disciple, worth Hong Zun placing such importance on? It was truly strange.

The Second Elder frowned, lost in thought. ===== CHAPTER 83 =====

On the other side, having safely returned to the Divine Sword Peak kitchen, it was long past mealtime, yet many disciples and deacons were still waiting outside.

Seeing Ye Changqing return, the disciples all offered warm greetings.

After responding to them one by one, Ye Changqing said.

"Senior brothers and sisters, please wait a moment; dinner will be ready immediately."

"It's fine for Junior Brother Changqing to take a rest."

"Exactly, we're not in a hurry."

Their mouths were already watering, yet they claimed they weren't in a hurry. Seeing this, Ye Changqing chuckled, turned, and walked into the kitchen to start preparing.

There wasn't much to do; just heating up the dishes was enough.

Soon, dinner was ready, and it remained a chaotic scene, with many disciples fighting tooth and nail for a spot.

The food for one thousand people was quickly snatched up. Those who secured a spot ate with great delight, while those who didn't beat their chests and stamped their feet, vowing to succeed next time.

After dinner, everyone left, and Ye Changqing habitually opened his personal panel.

【Host: Ye Changqing.】

【Identity: Profound One Sect handyman disciple.】

【Cultivation base: Meridian-Opening Realm entry level (165/100000)】

【Technique: Mind-Clearing Art, Perfection (10000/10000)】

【Arts: Shadow Blade, Great Accomplishment (4600/10000)】

【Seven-Star Step, Great Accomplishment (3924/10000)】

【Spirit Wall, Small Accomplishment (1354/30000)】

【Reputation: Fame gradually emerging.】

【Talent: Mid-grade mid-tier (33120/50000)】

【Bone structure: Mid-grade mid-tier (41562/50000)】

【Comprehension: High-grade mid-tier (69978/100000)】

His cultivation had broken through to the entry level of the Meridian-Opening Realm. He could clearly feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth pouring into his meridians, constantly scouring away the impurities within.

Before a cultivator begins to cultivate, the meridians in their body are generally closed, except for those geniuses with special physiques.

Therefore, the primary task of the Meridian-Opening Realm is to use the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to constantly scour the meridians and flush out the impurities within them.

Only when the meridians are completely opened, and after breaking through to the Core Formation Realm and forming a Golden Core in the body, can spiritual power move freely within.

Otherwise, if the meridians are blocked and spiritual power cannot form a full cycle within the body, let alone Core Formation, even ordinary cultivation would be extremely difficult.

Moreover, the purer and clearer the meridians, the faster the circulation of spiritual power. In addition to cultivation, when fighting others, casting arts is also faster and more powerful. Therefore, the Meridian-Opening Realm is a very important process.

Even some geniuses with special physiques, who are born with clear meridians, will try every possible method at this realm to make their meridians even tougher and wider.

After experiencing the changes following his breakthrough, the Mind-Clearing Art was no longer of much use, as it was only a technique for the Qi-Sensing Realm.

"It seems I still need to ask the Peak Master for a Meridian-Opening Realm technique."

For cultivators, every major realm has a corresponding technique.

He didn't need to worry about the technique. Turning his attention back to the system, he found that the system had actually provided a notification.

【Host's cultivation has broken through, dish effects have been enhanced.】

The dishes rewarded by the system all provided a certain amount of help to cultivators, and as Ye Changqing improved, the effects of the dishes would be enhanced.

For example, now that Ye Changqing was at the entry level of the Meridian-Opening Realm, the previous dishes, such as the braised noodles, could provide a small boost to physique.

But now, this physique-enhancing effect had been strengthened. According to the system's conversion, it was more than double what it was before.

To put it bluntly, the previous physique-enhancing effect might not have been of much help to Body-Refining Realm disciples, but now, it was comparable to a Body-Refining Pill.

A bowl of braised noodles was equal to one Body-Refining Pill; such an enhancement was terrifying, and it could continue to improve in the future.

He nodded with satisfaction; this was not bad. Since his cultivation had broken through, he naturally had to reward himself today. After a comfortable medicinal bath, Ye Changqing rested early.

He didn't take the day's events to heart at all. Meanwhile, Yu Li, He Lu, and the others had already left the Profound One Sect.

They were currently resting in a small city they were passing through. Although it was late at night, He Lu had no sleepiness at all.

She stood by the window with a cold expression, staring coldly in the direction of the Profound One Sect, her silver teeth clenched.

"Ye Changqing, I, He Lu, will definitely pay back today's humiliation. During the Four Sects Competition, I will absolutely not show mercy. Just you wait."

He Lu would not forget today's humiliation, and she swore to pay it back with her own hands. She would make Ye Changqing regret his choice today. ===== CHAPTER 84 =====