Chapter 3: Rapid Advancement

Ye Liuyun has never cared about Ye Hai, and now he certainly doesn't care about this defeated subordinate.

He now has a technique and doesn't want to waste even a quarter hour.

He went straight to Feng Wanru, first told her that he had obtained some inheritances, then said, "Aunt, I need gold, earth, and fire attribute mineral materials for Body Refinement."

Ye Liuyun knows his aunt has many refining materials. He wants to lay a solid foundation, start with Body Refinement, and first complete the introductory cultivation of the Immortal Overlord Body Technique.

Previously, while in a bath tub, he absorbed a great deal of water and wood elements; now he will use the Mysterious Origin Qi Refining Formula to absorb gold, earth, fire and other elements, then apply the Immortal Overlord Body cultivation method to concentrate the five‑element energies into his Physical Body, completing the introductory cultivation of the first layer of Immortal Overlord Body.

Feng Wanru tossed out more than ten pieces of mineral, then asked Ye Liuyun, "Do you know who the person who previously tried to assassinate you was?"

When the assassination was mentioned, Ye Liuyun narrowed his eyes, a flash of hatred crossing his gaze.

"I guessed it from her scent! But I'll take revenge myself!"

Feng Wanru nodded, said nothing more, reclined in the rocking chair, and picked up a wine gourd.

Ye Liuyun, elated, cradled the minerals, returned to the rear hall, placed the stones around his body, and immediately sat cross‑legged to cultivate.

Soon, his outer body alternated flashing five colors, gradually merging inward and strengthening his outer skin.

"Immortal Overlord Body first layer introductory! The surface skin is impervious to blades and spears; from now on I'll be much safer!"

Ye Liuyun felt excited. When fully mastered, Immortal Overlord Body can make the Physical Body saintly—undying and imperishable!

"The techniques I've obtained are indeed powerful!"

Then, without pause, he began studying the Da Yan Soul Technique.

The manual records that the Soul can amplify a person's senses, even slowing others' movements; although the introductory level does not increase combat power, it is extremely useful in battle.

The Da Yan Soul Technique introductory cultivation is simple, merely employing Divine Sense. It uses Divine Sense to enhance sensory function while also allowing introspection.

After mastering it, he finally saw the True Qi Seed within his Qi Sea and the uneven True Qi Seeds inside his Physical Body.

He even saw the five‑element energies contained in his Physical Body, emitting a faint multicolored glow.

His own blood also emitted a faint red light!

"My bloodline is indeed changing. Yet the red glow is only a few strands; full awakening is still far off. Reaching a Physical Body fully infused with True Qi Seeds is still a long way away..."

When he looked at his Sea of Consciousness, he was startled.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, the Ten Thousand Gods Command floated at the center, alongside an illusory figure identical to himself, shimmering with Golden Light.

It was then that Ye Liuyun realized the one communicating with that majestic silhouette was his own Soul.

The Ten Thousand Gods Command continued to emit a faint Golden Light, nourishing his Soul.

At this moment, while cultivating, Ye Liuyun closed his eyes and could perceive every object, sound, and scent within ten meters, as if he were seeing, hearing, and smelling them directly!

"So a powerful Soul brings such great benefits! It seems Ye Hai's movements slowed because that great being used Golden Light to strengthen my Soul!"

This mighty Soul is practically a weapon in combat! Even for others to hit me is difficult!

Moreover, the advanced techniques of the Da Yan Soul Technique allow attacks with the Soul, making defense impossible!

However, his bloodline and the Ten Thousand Gods Command cannot be exposed for now.

He still understands the principle that a commoner is innocent while the one who covets a jewel bears guilt.

Within the Da Yan Soul Technique there is a secret method that can deceive others' Divine Sense investigations, concealing the parts that need to be hidden.

This secret method has no cultivation level restriction; it is simple and easy to learn.

Ye Liuyun spent little time mastering the secret method, then concealed his Sea of Consciousness, bloodline, and True Qi Seeds.

Since his bloodline awakened, Ye Liuyun's progress has been lightning‑fast; grasping and learning techniques is no longer difficult for him.

For a moment, he was so delighted with his results that he danced with joy.

For a boy who had never encountered any techniques, suddenly possessing several powerful methods, it's no wonder he couldn't contain his excitement.

But he soon calmed down. The year‑end Clan Competition was about to begin, and his time was tight; he needed to hurry.

Previously he worried about being eliminated to a branch line, but now that he has techniques, he naturally wants to vie for a better ranking.

Thinking that, he honestly sat down again and began cultivating True Qi.

Ye Liuyun cultivated nonstop until dawn; although his realm did not breakthrough, more than ten True Qi Seeds formed within his body.

This occurred while he deliberately refrained from pushing his realm.

Feng Wanru had long told him that the essence of the Body Refinement stage is to solidify the body's foundation.

Therefore, he intends to first enrich the True Qi Seeds in his body; breaking through before the Clan Competition is still feasible. Typically, True Qi Seeds can boost strength by about thirty percent.

With so many True Qi Seeds throughout his body now, the strength increase certainly rivals Body Refinement Sixth Level, so he is not in a hurry to raise his realm.

Elsewhere, in the Grand Elder's residence, Ye Xinyu sat beside the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder said, "Xinyu, I heard that Ye Liuyun that kid wasn't injured at all, yet he punched Ye Hai and wounded him?"

"How could that be! I clearly pierced his Qi Sea; how could he recover so quickly!" Ye Xinyu shouted, her face turning even paler. She herself, the last time she attempted to assassinate Ye Liuyun, was shocked by a master and had not fully recovered.

She didn't care about Ye Liuyun defeating Ye Hai. In her view, it was merely a contest for the last and second‑last positions.

The Grand Elder sighed, "Perhaps that great person you met saved him! Ah, it's all because your father was too impatient back then, and chose a worthless one for you!"

"Now there's a chance to change your fate. Ye Clan's prodigy Ye Qingyun will soon return from the Royal Mansion of Tianyun…"

Hearing the name "Ye Qingyun," Ye Xinyu's heart instantly filled with longing.

Those who can cultivate in the Royal Mansion of Tianyun are not comparable to a waste like Ye Liuyun.

"Father, rest assured! I will never marry that waste! Only someone like Ye Qingyun, a genius, is worthy of me!"

Ye Xinyu's eyes flashed with a cold resolve, then she said to the Grand Elder, "Father, although Ye Hai was wounded by Ye Liuyun, he has a brother who ranks third in the Outer Residence. I will go find him and have him intervene…"

Ye Liuyun cultivated until dawn, stood up to stretch, and headed toward the inner palace Library.

He had received inheritances that were only basic techniques, lacking combat skills and footwork; it seems that the great one does not want him to simply follow the old path, requiring him to devise combat techniques himself.

Therefore, he needs to go to the Library to find some combat techniques to fill his gaps.

Previously his realm was low, and he had no qualification to enter the Library. Now, as a Fourth Layer of Body Refinement, he is eligible to select two medium‑grade Yellow‑rank techniques from the Library.

Upon entering the inner palace, Ye Liuyun's keen Divine Sense heard many people whispering about him.

"Isn't this Ye Xinyu's trash fiancé?"

"How did this trash get into the inner residence?"

"Is he going to the Library? With the aptitude of Body Refining Third Level, he doesn't even qualify to enter the Library, does he?"

Ye Liuyun paid no heed to their mockery, instead holding his head high and chest out as he continued on his way.

He has now received the inheritance, his progress is lightning fast, and he believes his realm will soon rise. So he simply doesn't care what these people say.