"Ye Lin, don't overthink it. Obtaining the Nuwa Stone was your good fortune, and I'm only happy for you. Besides, I received this Heaven-defying Cultivation Technique, which is arguably even more valuable, so you really shouldn't worry about it," Ye Tian said, looking at Ye Lin seriously.
He understood exactly what Ye Lin meant. She was hoping his power would increase rapidly. 'Having a sister like her is a true blessing.'
"Good. This trip was well worth it, considering what we found. Ye Tian, we should get out of here. I feel like this place is about to collapse," Zhang Xinlan said.
Ye Tian snapped back to his senses. Zhang Xinlan was right. The mysterious voice had already warned them. If they were all buried here, it wouldn't matter how many Heaven-defying Cultivation Techniques they obtained.
"Right, let's get out of here. We can talk more once we're outside!" Ye Tian said.
The four of them immediately hurried out. Their journey in had been slow, but their exit was swift. Soon, all four were outside, and breathing the fresh air felt almost surreal.
"It feels like we were dreaming. It seems like only a short time passed between when we went in and when we came out, but I have no idea how long it's really been. Ye Tian, congratulations on getting the Heaven-defying Cultivation Technique. I hope you'll practice your Cultivation well and work to restore the glory of the Shen Li Palace in the future," said Zhang Xinlan.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I can't practice this Heaven-defying Cultivation Technique yet. I can only begin to practice it after I ascend to another world. The technique has three stages, and I can only practice the Basic Level. This first stage has no Attack Power."
"It's just an introduction to the technique, meant for laying a foundation. But let's drop the subject for now. We really hit the jackpot with what we found. It also proves that the Celestial Dragon Continent isn't the only world out there. There are far more powerful placesāplaces where the true experts gather."
"Places like the Holy Land, the Sea Region, and the Desperate Realm are probably just considered ordinary there. But right now, I can't even reach those 'ordinary' places, so we should all focus on our Cultivation for the time being! I believe that one day, we'll travel across all the worlds," said Ye Tian.
Just as Ye Tian finished speaking, the ground began to shake, followed by a deep RUMBLE from below. They all knew what it wasāthe place they had just been in was collapsing.
The tremors lasted for a few moments before everything returned to normal. The stone pillars of the Three Talents Array had vanished, leaving not a single trace on the ground. No one would ever believe an entrance had once existed here.
"Snake King, Ye Lin, are you two staying here, or do you have other plans?" Ye Tian asked.
"Big Brother, I want to stay out here for a while to absorb the Energy from the Nuwa Stone. It might help me achieve a breakthrough in my Power Realm. I feel like I'm not far from growing a fourth wing. If I really manage that, I'm confident I wouldn't lose even against a Tier Six Demon Beast!" Ye Lin said in earnest.
"Is that right? That's fantastic! I'll have another powerful ally on my side," Ye Tian said with a laugh.
"I plan to return to the Storage Ring to practice my Cultivation for a while. This environment isn't very suitable for me. Just call for me whenever you need me, Young Master," said the Snake King.
"Alright. Since you've made your decisions, I won't say any more. Let's all focus on our Cultivation in the coming days. It shouldn't be long before we have to leave. The Imperial City is a very complicated place, so we'll have to be extra careful," Ye Tian said.
The Snake King then reverted to its true form, albeit a shrunken version, and Ye Tian placed it directly into his Storage Ring. Neither Zhang Xinlan nor Ye Lin said anything. There were only two rooms, and since Ye Lin was now female, she would have to share with Zhang Xinlan.
The three of them then returned to their rooms. After entering his, Ye Tian didn't immediately take out the Jade Scroll to examine the Heaven-defying Cultivation Technique. Instead, he took out the vial of blood Ye Feifei had given him.
He now understood from painful experience that the Dragon Scales would appear whenever he was hit by an attack that surpassed his Defense Power. It wasn't a problem here, but if it happened out in the open, the consequences would be severe. He had to solve this thorny issue first.
However, applying the blood all over his body by himself would be difficult. The front would be easy enough, but his back would be a problem. 'I could ask Zhang Xinlan for help,' he thought, but it would be too awkward. In the end, he decided against it.
Ye Tian sat at the table, staring at the small porcelain vial of blood, feeling a wave of emotion. His past experiences replayed vividly in his mind. It all felt like a dream; it was hard to believe any of this had actually happened to him. He had never imagined his life would turn out this way.
Without realizing it, Ye Tian became lost in thought, sitting perfectly still. His mind gradually emptied, entering a state of Meditation.
"Ye Tian! Ye Tian!" Xiao Yaoyao's voice called from outside, jolting him out of his Meditation.
When Ye Tian opened the door, he saw that Ye Lin and Zhang Xinlan were already outside. Xiao Yaoyao stood with them, dressed in a form-fitting, light-green outfit that accentuated her figure and made her look youthful and full of life.
"Yaoyao, what are you doing here? Did you need something?" Ye Tian asked as he approached her.
"I was just telling Zhang Xinlan. You've been here for almost two months already. In a few days, it'll be time to leave Linyuan Academy. The dean sent me to check on you and tell you to get ready. You should take the time to see your friends before you go," said Xiao Yaoyao.
"Two months? You're saying we've been here for two months? Time flew by so fast! I can hardly believe it. There's never enough time when it comes to Cultivation!" Ye Tian exclaimed.
Xiao Yaoyao glanced at Ye Tian, and a look of pure shock appeared on her face. She realized his power was now far greater than hers. She was already at the Mid-Four Veins Realm. 'If he's stronger than me, doesn't that mean he's already broken through to the Five Veins?'
'Breaking through two major Realms in just two months... that's completely unheard of. How on earth did he do it? The guy's an absolute monster.'
"You're at the Five Veins Realm now?" Xiao Yaoyao asked, unable to stop herself even though she was already certain.
"That's right. I had some quick breakthroughs while I was here, but my Mental Realm still needs work. In a couple of days, I'm going to go out and meet up with Feifei and Zhou Xiang. You and Lin Ling should come with us. After we leave, who knows when you'll make it to the Imperial City, so we all have to have a proper drink together," Ye Tian saidā¦