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The next day, Ye Chen summoned a top-grade skyship and set off with the group of women aboard.

The Divine Will Ancestor and Ancestor Liu watched the departing skyship, both letting out involuntary sighs. In their youth, they too had been considered prodigies in the eyes of those around them. But compared to a true top-tier prodigy like Ye Chen, they were nothing.

When Ancestor Liu first broke through to Nascent Soul, he had harbored grand ambitions, believing he was a late bloomer with a chance to climb higher on the immortal path. But after witnessing Ye Chen’s heavenly tribulation, his drive to strive had faded. What was the point of effort when a single glance from someone like Ye Chen could overpower him? So, Ancestor Liu decided to enjoy his remaining years and focus on nurturing the next generation.

As for the Divine Will Ancestor, who had recently declared ”Don’t bully the old and poor,” he had already taken out the fishing rod Ye Chen gifted him, ready to find a pond to fish in.

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Ye Chen was unaware that his presence had led the two ancestors to give up and settle for a quiet life. But even if he knew, he’d think they made the right choice. Why struggle only to realize you’re outmatched? Better to accept reality early and enjoy life than waste time on futile cultivation.

As for Ye Chen himself, his body now radiated a blend of imperial and true dragon aura, exuding an unmatched dominance. This was because he had begun cultivating the Nascent Soul chapter of the Great Emperor Scripture. Though he had only just started, he could already sense its profound mysteries.

The scripture’s most remarkable feature was its ability to continuously strengthen the Nascent Soul, transforming it into a great dragon that surpassed the limits of the Nascent Soul stage. Beyond its terrifying combat potential, it also laid an extraordinary foundation for cultivating the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form after breaking through to the Deity Transformation stage.

Moreover, when the ancient Great Emperor created the Great Emperor Scripture, he must have studied the True Dragon Treasure Technique. The two complemented each other perfectly, deepening Ye Chen’s insights into the True Dragon Treasure Technique.

Beyond his daily cultivation of the Great Emperor Scripture, Ye Chen was also practicing the Kun Peng Treasure Technique. With the combat experience of the ancient Vicious Ten’ Kun Peng at the Nascent Soul stage embedded in his mind, he had gained a fresh perspective on battle itself. This allowed him to unleash his full combat potential in actual fights.

Additionally, the Kun Peng’s experience aided his comprehension of the Kun Peng Treasure Technique. Paired with his Kun Peng Wings, it elevated his speed to terrifying new heights.

Already formidable in combat, Ye Chen was growing stronger at an astonishing pace.

The skyship was remarkably swift, reaching the Green Cloud Sect in just a single day.

Only Sun Ruoxin and Sun Ye planned to disembark. The other women chose to remain on the skyship. Sun Ruoxin wanted to revisit the place where she had once lived on Sword Peak, while Sun Ye intended to catch up with old friends—not to boast about becoming a subordinate of the Holy Son or his daughter being one of Ye Chen’s women, but simply to chat, reminisce about old times, and share recent happenings.

Ye Chen escorted the two off the skyship, which then automatically ascended and vanished into the void.

The old sect master had already received news of Ye Chen’s return and was waiting at the gate with a group of elders. Their gazes, fixed on Ye Chen, were filled with disbelief.

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”Ye Chen, you… reached Nascent Soul? And became the Holy Son of Heavenly Evolution Holy Land?”

News of the great battle at the Divine Will Sect had spread widely, and nearby factions had heard of a prodigy named Ye Chen, bearer of the Heavy Pupils, who had become the Holy Son of Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.

Still, the old sect master found it hard to believe. Ye Chen breaking through to Nascent Soul was one thing, but becoming the Holy Son of Heavenly Evolution Holy Land? That was almost unimaginable.

Ye Chen smiled lightly. ”Indeed, I’ve broken through to Nascent Soul and become the Holy Son, with the authority to establish my own peak. I’ve returned this time to bring Senior Sister to the Holy Land.”

”Eh? Where’s Senior Sister?” Scanning the crowd, Ye Chen noticed Yao Xi’s absence—no sign of her familiar, radiant presence.

This struck him as odd. Knowing his senior sister’s personality, she’d have likely prepared sweet syrup and been waiting at the gate the moment she heard of his return.

The old sect master’s expression was complex, a faint smile appearing before it turned to a hint of frustration. ”Yao Xi is in seclusion, breaking through to the Golden Core stage. She’s been in retreat for over eight months and should be emerging soon.”

Ye Chen’s eyes lit up at the news. His senior sister was about to break through? That was excellent news. The last time he left, he had given her an Azure Hill Jade Bamboo Core, top-tier Golden Core formation treasures, and countless other resources without holding back. Her breakthrough was assured—it was just a matter of waiting a few more days.

With his ongoing study of the Kun Peng Treasure Technique and Great Emperor Scripture, Ye Chen was in no rush. He could also sense the old sect master’s frustration. In the past, the old man had been the sect’s sole Golden Core cultivator, holding things together.

In recent years, talents had emerged one after another—his master had formed a core, Ye Chen had formed a core, and now his senior sister was doing the same. But just as they achieved their breakthroughs, they were leaving. Not one could be kept. It was only natural for the old man to feel a bit dejected.

Ye Chen pondered for a moment before his gaze settled on Fa Zhen in the crowd.

Fa Zhen, sensing Ye Chen’s attention, respectfully bowed. Back then, Fa Zhen had been the sect’s top disciple, brimming with confidence. But after being thoroughly defeated by Ye Chen in the arena, he had faced one setback after another. When he broke through to Foundation Establishment, he still dreamed of catching up to Ye Chen.

Yet, the gap only widened. He had witnessed Ye Chen form his Golden Core in person, and now, just a few years later, Ye Chen had not only reached Nascent Soul but had become the Holy Son of Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Meanwhile, Fa Zhen remained a mere mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator—a speck of dust in comparison, living in an entirely different world.

Ye Chen smiled, a touch of nostalgia in his eyes. He then produced three Azure Hill Jade Bamboo Core, several bottles of Golden Core formation elixirs, and three sets of top-tier Golden Core formation treasures, handing them to the old sect master. Through a transmitted message, he explained their uses. He also gifted Fa Zhen a bottle of Glazed Purification Water.

”Use this, and you’ll break through to late Foundation Establishment, preparing you for the Golden Core stage,” Ye Chen said. ”As for the Golden Core formation treasures, you can collect them from the sect master.”

Fa Zhen clutched the Glazed Purification Water, his eyes wide with disbelief. The old sect master, holding the Golden Core treasures, felt his pupils constrict. He hurriedly stored them in his storage ring. Each item was priceless—capable of easily creating several Golden Core cultivators.

Ye Chen smiled faintly. In the past, he had to hide such treasures carefully. Now, he no longer needed to.

Looking at the astonished sect master, Ye Chen said with a smile, ”Sect Master, though we’re leaving, we’ll always be part of the Green Cloud Sect. So don’t worry. If anything happens, don’t hesitate to pull out the tiger’s skin and wear it as a coat. And if you encounter someone stubborn, just crush the talisman I left you—I’ll rush back immediately.”

Throughout his cultivation journey, Ye Chen hadn’t relied much on the Green Cloud Sect’s resources. Yet, his time here had been his most carefree and comfortable. With his master’s support and his senior sister’s gentle care, he could focus on cultivation and gifting without the constant anxiety he’d felt at Silver Moon Market. For that, he held deep affection for the Green Cloud Sect.

Hearing Ye Chen’s words, the old sect master’s earlier gloom vanished. His eyes, now filled with emotion, gazed at Ye Chen. The Green Cloud Sect, a mere shallow pond, had truly produced a dragon!

But at the thought of dragons, a trace of regret crossed the sect master’s face. ”I can’t help but think of that two-thousand-pound silver dragon fish that got away… I’ve been wondering if it had a trace of Azure Dragon bloodline. I vaguely recall its tail shimmering with a hint of azure…”