Chapter 121

Ye Chen, this child, perhaps is my best candidate for possession! However, I need to activate the Martial Forge Tower inheritance, taking advantage while they are in trial, to slip in.

Thinking thus, within the ancient emperor's palace, the Martial Forge Great Emperor's countless aeons-laid restrictions began to operate; soon this secret realm will know there is an emperor's palace here, and the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall is right here!

The Martial Forge Great Emperor knows that these monstrous geniuses all have means left by external emperors that can suppress the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall.

Then, it will be his best opportunity to seize a body!

"Boom boom boom!"

In the subterranean world, endless brilliant array patterns begin to surge, rushing wildly toward the emperor's palace located ten, dozens of, and hundreds of li away!

And at this moment, near the emperor's palace.

Ye Chen stood guard beside them, letting Liu Xuan and others take healing pills to regulate their breath.

At this moment.

Liu Xuan's lips slightly parted, her voice very pleasant, a charming smile on her face as she looked at Ye Chen: "Ye Chen junior brother, your healing pills are truly excellent; after returning, help me refine a few batches."

Ye Chen smiled, "All right, senior sister."

Fang Yan loudly said, "Ye Chen junior brother, I want some too!"

Ye Chen smiled, "Good."

In a moment, other top Zhuan Chuan Di Zi also spoke up, requesting.

Only Luo Lingkong remained silent, his eyes dim.

Ye Chen hesitated a moment and asked, "Luo Lingkong senior brother, are you alright?"

Luo Lingkong's gaze dark, he said, "I'm fine. I just want to be quiet."

Saying that, he slowly rose, went to a nearby place, and looked at the ancient, withered old tree roots and the mottled emperor's palace, falling into contemplation.

Over these past few months, he has lost too many times!

Mainly, each time he gains some insight, full of confidence, then suffers a crushing defeat again!

Ji Fuyao had long surpassed him, stepping into the Xuan Sheng realm.

And now, he is far from being a match for Ye Chen!

Even, he can't defeat Qin Xiao!

This sword cultivator of his, always battles repeatedly and loses repeatedly.

His "Dao," how should he proceed?

Gazing at Luo Lingkong's back, Liu Xuan softly said to Ye Chen, "Ye Chen junior brother, don't worry about your senior brother Luo Lingkong. His Dao heart won't be so easily broken."

Ye Chen nodded, "Liu Xuan senior sister, once you all have recovered, we will enter the ground palace together."

Liu Xuan's eyes flowed, charming and alluring, "Good."

Not far away.

Chen Zhangsheng was still covertly observing, with no plan to prematurely enter the ground palace.

He is very patient.

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Ancient Qin Clan.

The main line of the Ancient Qin Clan is situated in a mountain range; the Qin clan built several immensely huge cities here, their cities guarded by mountains and rivers, drawing the power of heaven and earth, with immensely rich spiritual energy spreading throughout the cities following the terrain, ethereal mist swirling above the mountain peaks, making the Qin clan's cities appear immensely majestic and towering high above.

Within the cities, pavilions stand in rows, grand and imposing, with countless cultivators coming and going, appearing extremely prosperous.

"Boom!"

Void Rending!

Space twisted!

Not far from these mountains, two men slowly walked out from the void rift.

The two were inseparable, like glue and lacquer, precisely the Thirteenth Elder and Fourteenth Elder of the Tian Luo Hall's main hall.

They glanced at each other, each seeing the other's reflection in their eyes, both showing a faint smile.

The Thirteenth Elder lightly touched the Fourteenth Elder's hand, saying, "Let's go, let's see the attitude of the Ancient Qin Clan."

The Fourteenth Elder whispered, "The Ancient Qin Clan was slaughtered of several emperors by the Heavenly Traveling Old Ancestor; they will surely be eager to cooperate with us."

Soon.

The two entered the Ancient Qin Clan's city and found the Qin clan patriarch in a private discussion.

The Thirteenth Elder had just explained their purpose.

The Qin clan's patriarch, Qin Wuyang, suddenly descended, a flash of light in his eyes.

Excellent! Excellent!

Last time the Qin clan suffered heavy losses, several emperors were slain by the Heavenly Traveling Old Ancestor; if not for the intervention of the Supreme Profound Sect, the Qin clan might have been exterminated!

They have long been in a mortal enmity with the Great Dao Sect!

The Qin clan now worries they have no chance to covertly slaughter Ye Chen and others to avenge their grudge!

Now the Tian Luo Hall has descended; this is literally a godsend!

Compared, the enmity between the Tian Luo Hall and the Great Dao Sect is deeper, and the Hall Master Duan Hunsheng is a nine-star emperor, fully capable of contending with the Great Dao Sect!

Thinking of this.

Qin clan patriarch Qin Wuyang said, "I agree."

The Fourteenth Elder blinked slightly.

He had thought they'd need much talk, but didn't expect it to go so smoothly!

However, upon reflection, it is also understandable.

After all, the Ancient Qin Clan dare not act against Ye Chen, Ji Fuyao and others, lest the Great Dao Sect intervene, and the Ancient Qin Clan is no match for the Great Dao Sect.

Therefore, the appearance of the Tian Luo Hall has become the Ancient Qin Clan's "knife".

This blade can directly behead the Fuyao Imperial Dynasty, behead Ji Fuyao, behead Ye Chen!

Afterwards, the two Thirteenth Elders conveyed the Hall Master's decree, and soon reached a cooperation with the Ancient Qin Clan.

For this, the Ancient Qin Clan paid a price, including imperial weapons, high-grade spiritual herbs, talismans, and so on.

Their demand is only one: to annihilate the Ye Clan and Ye Chen!

The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Elders gave a faint smile, "Necessary!"

Several days later.

The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Elders arrived at the Supreme Profound Sect.

They secretly found the Sect Master Wei Qianhan, wanting to cooperate, but were directly refused.

Sect Master Wei Qianhan coldly said, "Our Supreme Profound Sect looks down on such covert harm-doing; please leave."

The two Thirteenth Elders left embarrassedly.

However, half a day later.

The Yunyang Pill Saint secretly found them, willing to offer many high-grade pills as payment, asking the Heavenly Net Hall to take action and slay Ye Chen.

Know this: back in the Great Dao Sect, Ye Chen killed over a dozen genius alchemists of their Supreme Profound Sect; this grudge remains unavenged!

The Thirteenth Elder's eyes narrowed slightly, "Yunyang Pill Saint, do you represent the Supreme Profound Sect?"

The Yunyang Pill Saint calmly said, "I represent the Yunyang Peak."

The Fourteenth Elder looked at the Yunyang Pill Saint with interest, gave a heh laugh, "Somewhat interesting. I won't spell out the deeper meaning... kekeke."

……

Great Dao Sect, Xuan Qing Feng.

Lu Xuan was leisurely lying on the recliner in front of the thatched hut, gazing at the clouds on the horizon.

His mood was as usual, calm and peaceful.

Smoke curled from the thatched hut; Ji Fuyao was inside cooking.

It had been several days since the Great Emperor's Dao Pattern Baptism.

Ji Fuyao had already absorbed all the Dao Pattern power within her body, and her cultivation directly stepped into the Six-Star Xuan Saint Realm.

This time, during the Great Emperor's Dao Pattern Baptism, Heavenly Walker Ancestor did not deliberately raise Ji Fuyao's cultivation; instead, he mainly helped her improve her aptitude, temper her body, and imprint her Dao foundation.

Thus, Ji Fuyao's future potential will be even greater!

Soon.

Ji Fuyao walked out carrying the meal; today's dish was braised spiritual stinky fish, her brows slightly furrowed, "Master, time to eat."

Lu Xuan called out to eat.

This is Ji Fuyao's first time making this dish.

It's a bit smelly.

Actually, she had refused.

She smelled the odor, her jade lips trembled; she really lacked the courage to put it in her mouth.

Lu Xuan, however, ate it with relish, smiling at Ji Fuyao, "Eat, Fuyao. It smells foul but tastes fragrant."

Ji Fuyao kept urging herself inwardly, "This is made with the Dao Xuan Iron Pot, and even added Qingming Heavenly Water; how could it be wasted?"

Finally, she mustered courage and took a bite.

"Wow!"

Ji Fuyao smoothed her black hair, her eyes glimmering with spiritual light, she gave a charming smile, "Master, it actually tastes quite good."

Lu Xuan lightly said, "Right?"

Ji Fuyao smiled enchantingly.

Master truly wouldn't deceive her!

A moment later, Ji Fuyao's beautiful eyes flickered with an unusual hue as she asked, "Master, I wonder how Junior Brother Ye Chen is faring in the secret realm?"

Lu Xuan said, "If nothing unexpected happens, he should be fine."

After all, there's still Yan Ye protecting Ye Chen's side, and outside the secret realm there are Elder Mu and many peak masters overseeing.

Ji Fuyao continued asking, "Master, back then you brought us from Cangzhou instantly to Qingzhou, then instantly to the Black Flame Mountain Range, and returned to Xuan Qing Feng—what supreme secret technique is this?"

Lu Xuan chuckled, "It's merely a corner of the supreme emperor's formation pattern."

Ji Fuyao's eyes flowed with light, deeply moved, unable to stay calm, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lu Xuan, "Master, is just a corner of the supreme emperor's formation pattern really this powerful?"

Even the Peerless Emperor might not be able to effortlessly traverse the void like you, Master?

Lu Xuan also harbored a hint of doubt in his heart.

At that moment, the system's voice sounded, "Host, don't ask."

Lu Xuan: "……"

A moment of silence.

Lu Xuan smiled at Ji Fuyao and said, "Fuyao, if you ever fall into a life-or-death crisis in Nan Huang, just call my name and I will descend."

Ji Fuyao's face was full of shock, "Really? Master, last time you were truly on Xuan Qing Feng and heard my call?"

Lu Xuan nodded.

Ji Fuyao's flawless visage broke into an astonished smile, "Master, have you truly become invincible in Nan Huang?"

Lu Xuan murmured, "Pretty much."

The system couldn't help but remark, "Host, you're basically more pretentious than a storage ring."

Lu Xuan's mouth corner slightly rose.

Ji Fuyao's eyes sparkled radiantly, captivating, she softly said, "With Master around, traveling in Nan Huang will be much more reassuring."

Lu Xuan nodded.

Now, as long as a disciple encounters a life-or-death crisis, the system will give a warning; he directly activates the Supreme Emperor Array Patterns and can then freely travel through Nan Huang.

The two continued eating.

Soon.

Lu Xuan finished eating and lay on the recliner, saying, "Fuyao, after you finish eating, go to my cave dwelling; I will give you your final treatment, completely eliminating your hidden ailments!"

Ji Fuyao's face flushed, her heart gave a sudden jump, and she said, "Okay, Master!"

Not long after.

Ji Fuyao finished eating, entered the thatched hut, and began tidying up.

Her eyes shone, her snow-white neck slightly tilted as she asked, "Master, is this the final treatment?"

Lu Xuan nodded, "Not bad. This round of Great Emperor Dao Patterns Baptism has considerably improved your hidden ailments. This time I will examine you again to ensure there are no other injuries."

Ji Fuyao said, "Good."

Soon, Ji Fuyao finished tidying up.

Lu Xuan slowly rose and said, "Follow me."

Ji Fuyao followed Lu Xuan into the cave dwelling.

She sat cross-legged directly, her scarlet long robe fluttering down, black hair cascading, revealing her delicate snow neck; her jade arms rested before her chest, crystal clear and sparkling, emitting a faint divine radiance, her face absolutely beautiful, her eyes glittering with starlight, looking utterly gorgeous.

A faint fragrance drifted through Lu Xuan's cave dwelling.

Lu Xuan said, "Fuyao, turn around; I am behind you."

Ji Fuyao let out an "oh".

She turned around, her jade back revealing a perfect curve beneath the scarlet long robe; a light breeze blew, and her slender, soft waist faintly showed a lovely contour.

Lu Xuan came to Ji Fuyao's rear and sat cross-legged.

Pa!

He directly activated the Spiritual Technique of the Medical Canon, placing his palm on Ji Fuyao's back; instantly, a mysterious power surged into her inner world.

Lu Xuan, using the power of Medical Dao, began to inspect Ji Fuyao's inner world.

In her body, only a few meridians still needed healing via Medical Dao; the others had already recovered, her bones crystal clear and pure, like glittering stars.

In her hidden place, divine radiance surged, profoundly mysterious; her Dao Foundation was snow-white and crystal clear, already inscribed with some Dao Patterns, constantly emanating mysterious 'Dao' and 'Rhythm'; although not yet a perfect Dao Foundation, it already surpassed countless geniuses.

Lu Xuan's power was too gentle, like a light feather brushing over Ji Fuyao's inner world, making her body and mind tremble slightly; her jade teeth lightly bit her tender lips, her beautiful eyes grew somewhat dazed.

This was a feeling hard to put into words.

Lu Xuan lightly said, "Not bad. Your foundation is now much better than when you first entered Xuan Qing Feng."

Ji Fuyao nodded her snow neck, "Thank you, Master."

Her heart surged with waves; after entering Xuan Qing Feng, she indeed benefited greatly.

Training here for a few months equaled decades, even centuries of bitter cultivation!

Lu Xuan whispered, "Alright, I will treat you again."

Instantly.

A warm, mysterious energy flowed along Ji Fuyao's back into her meridians, like a gentle stream, emitting a faint sound of clear spring water.

Ji Fuyao slowly closed her eyes, feeling that power constantly moving within her; beneath her scarlet long robe, her exquisite jade body undulated slightly, and her jade-like skin began to burst with radiance, appearing utterly holy.

Her body began to warm slightly, her delicate fair skin developing a flush; for some reason, she felt a wave of weakness.

Mmm… Master…

Ripples rose in her eyes, and her throat involuntarily let out a low moan.

Ji Fuyao froze for a moment.

This…

Again, she couldn't control herself!

She tilted her snow neck, glanced at Lu Xuan, who wore a serious, focused expression; seeing this, Ji Fuyao's pretty face grew even more crimson.

After several hours.

Ji Fuyao's charming face beaded with fragrant sweat, her breath like orchids; her scarlet robe, drenched with sweat, clung lightly to her jade body, revealing her exquisite curves.

Lu Xuan said lightly, "Alright."

Ji Fuyao bit her jade lip, softly humming, "Okay, Master."

Lu Xuan slowly rose, smiling, "Fuyao, alright, go rest."

Just then.

The system's voice sounded.

"Ding! Apprentice cultivation mission released: within six months, let Ji Fuyao reach the Saint King Realm! System rewards will be distributed according to mission completion."

Lu Xuan blinked slightly.

Another cultivation mission for Ji Fuyao!

At that moment, Ji Fuyao awoke from her daze, rose lightly, her face flushed, and said, "Okay, thank you, Master."

Lu Xuan gave a light smile, "Fuyao, just keep cultivating hard from now on. Let's see if you can reach the Saint King Realm within six months!"

Ji Fuyao's delicate body trembled.

Master gave her another demand!

Six months, from Six-Star Xuan Saint to Saint King Realm—the difficulty is too great!

But since Master believes she can, she can!

Ji Fuyao's face showed a determined expression, "Master, I will! I will surely not disappoint you!"

Lu Xuan nodded.

Ji Fuyao turned into a gentle breeze, stepping away on her long, beautiful legs.

Lu Xuan then returned to the Profound Ice Bed, picked up a storybook, and began reading leisurely.

He asked, "System, where is my third disciple?"

System said, "A disciple recruitment mission will be announced soon."

Lu Xuan smiled, "Great!"

He made a small wish, hoping his third disciple would be a Quasi-Emperor or even a Great Emperor!

On the other side, Ji Fuyao returned to her cave abode, threw herself into the steaming bath, her delicate, flawless jade-like body rose and fell, her perfect curves faintly visible, her pretty face blushed as she secretly resolved.

"From now on I will train hard! I must not disappoint my master!"

……

Yunzhou, Heavenly Net Hall Branch Hall.

Here, towering palaces stood layer upon layer, resembling a city nestled among mountains and rivers, exuding a fierce aura.

In the main hall, the Thirteenth Elder and Fourteenth Elder sat side by side, before them were more than ten Branch Hall Great Emperors.

These Great Emperors started at Three-Star Great Emperor, the highest being Six-Star Great Emperor.

The leader was none other than Luo Feng's father, Lord of the Yunzhou Heavenly Net Hall Branch Hall, Luo Yangtian, an Early Five-Star Great Emperor!

At his side were the Heavenly Net Hall Great Emperors of the surrounding ten prefectures!

This time, the Thirteenth Elder, under the name Soul-Severing, summoned the Ten Provinces Heavenly Net Hall Great Emperors!

They intended to do a great deed!

To hunt and kill Elder Mu Yunhai, the many Peak Lords of the Great Dao Sect, and these geniuses like Ye Chen!

Their Heavenly Net Hall would make the Great Dao Sect shed some blood!

At that moment, the Thirteenth Elder leisurely said, "Luo Yangtian, this is quite a coincidence. Three thousand years ago, it was you who ordered the three Great Emperors of the Yunzhou Branch Hall to destroy the Fuyao Dynasty! Ye Chen also counts as a remnant of the Fuyao Dynasty; we'll eliminate him as well!"

Luo Yangtian gave a sinister smile, "Not bad! It's a pity Ji Fuyao escaped, but after I kill Mu Yunhai and his ilk, I will also wipe out the Qingcheng Ye Clan and the Dragon Guard of the Black Flame Mountain Range!"

The Thirteenth Elder said, "Sure!"

Suddenly.

Luo Yunyang's face turned grim as he slammed his fist onto the wooden table before him.

"Boom—"

The wooden table turned to dust!

Everyone asked, "Hall Master Luo, what happened?"

Luo Yunyang's voice was icy, killing intent surging: "The mark on my son Luo Feng has activated. Who killed my son? Who!"

Just then.

A panicked voice came from outside the hall.

"Hall Master Luo, disaster! The genius monsters from my branch hall who went to the Secret Realm have all had their Life Tokens shattered and their Soul Lamps extinguished!"

……