Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Martial Artist Level 7

After a long while, Du Pengcheng finally recovered from his shock.

”Four hundred and eighty-eight points... Forget the outer disciples, not even a True Disciple has ever achieved such a score, have they?”

Could I have been wrong? Is Ye Qingchen’s talent actually not inferior to Xiao Xiao’s?

Elder Huang’s face was alight with excitement. ”Sect Leader, Ye Qingchen has broken our Qingyun Sect’s record! This is a major event! May I bring him to you for a closer look?”

Lin Qingfeng pondered for a moment before shaking his head. ”Let’s not. He’s still just an outer disciple, and his strength is too low. Paying him too much attention now might not be a good thing for him.”

Elder Huang nodded. ”Your foresight is admirable, Sect Leader! I understand. Then we shall proceed as usual.”

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When Ye Qingchen returned to his small courtyard, Xiao Xiao had already prepared a meal. In the very center of the stone table sat a large platter of roast chicken. Its tempting aroma filled the entire courtyard, making Ye Qingchen gulp.

To his surprise, the black-robed, middle-aged man who had freeloaded a meal before was in the courtyard again. He was currently chatting happily with Xiao Xiao, though Ye Qingchen had no idea what they were discussing.

”Young Master, you’re back!” Xiao Xiao’s eyes lit up when she saw Ye Qingchen. She pulled him over to sit down and pointed at the middle-aged man across from them. ”His name is Hei Ze. He’s a man of few words, but he’s very honest. He came over specifically to thank us for the meal last time.”

Ye Qingchen’s gaze fell on the black-robed man, and he nodded with a smile. ”Hello! My name is Ye Qingchen!”

”Hello,” the Venerable replied, nodding to Ye Qingchen.

”Hei Ze, you came just in time. Join us!” Xiao Xiao called out to the Venerable before turning to Ye Qingchen. ”Young Master, I think Hei Ze seems quite pitiful, all skinny and gaunt. Since the two of us can’t finish a whole chicken anyway, why don’t we let him eat with us?”

Ye Qingchen looked up at Xiao Xiao.

I have a strange feeling. Is this girl already looking for someone to take her place when she leaves in three months?

”Hei Ze, please join us,” Ye Qingchen said, not minding in the slightest. ”Xiao Xiao’s opinion is my opinion.”

”Okay! Well then, don’t mind if I do!” The Venerable smiled and, without waiting for Xiao Xiao this time, tore off a chicken leg and started eating.

Soon, after they had eaten their fill, the Venerable left. While Xiao Xiao tidied up the courtyard, Ye Qingchen returned to his room, sat cross-legged, and prepared to cultivate.

After taking a Soul Condensing Pill, Ye Qingchen activated the Divine Wood Secret. The world’s spiritual energy rapidly gathered and surged into his body. His aura began to climb at an unbelievable speed.

Three days later, as the last Soul Condensing Pill was used up, Ye Qingchen’s Dantian trembled slightly and became much firmer. His meridians and limbs also grew considerably stronger. His Cultivation had broken through from the Sixth Layer of the Martial Artist Realm to the Seventh Layer!

In just five short days, his Cultivation had advanced by two full layers. The speed was so fast that even Ye Qingchen himself was astounded. Of course, the consumption of resources was also immense; all the Soul Condensing Pills distributed by the Sect were gone. Without the aid of Elixirs, his cultivation speed would drop by at least thirty or forty percent.

”Cultivation really is expensive,” Ye Qingchen sighed, shaking his head. If he didn’t want his progress to slow down, he would have to find a way to earn money for more Elixirs.

He pushed open the door and walked out. Xiao Xiao, who had been waiting right outside, quickly came over, holding a porcelain bottle. ”Young Master, someone from the Sect delivered this. They said it’s an extra reward for ranking in the top ten of the test. I was afraid of disturbing your cultivation, so I didn’t dare bring it inside.”

Thinking of something, Xiao Xiao’s pretty face blushed slightly. Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Having grown up together, he naturally guessed she was afraid of barging in and seeing him bathe again. He didn’t point it out, however, and simply accepted the porcelain bottle with a smile.

The Sect’s reward couldn’t have been more timely! He had just run out of Cultivation Resources.

He opened the bottle with anticipation. Even though he was prepared, his breath still quickened. Before his eyes were twenty Soul Condensing Pills!

The Sect was truly generous! Twenty Soul Condensing Pills was a huge amount of Cultivation Resources. With their help, Ye Qingchen might even be able to break through from the Martial Artist Realm to the even stronger Martial Master Realm in one go!

Holding the porcelain bottle, Ye Qingchen turned to go back inside, intending to press on and see how far he could cultivate. Halfway there, however, he stopped.

I made a bet with Liu Wenzhuang, and he lost. Now that the Sect’s extra reward has arrived, it’s time for me to collect my spoils!

Just as Ye Qingchen was about to leave, groups of outer disciples began approaching from different directions, all converging on his courtyard.

”What are you all doing?” Xiao Xiao’s delicate brows furrowed as she looked at the crowd of outer disciples who had surrounded the entrance.

The outer disciples ignored her. All of them fixed their eyes on Ye Qingchen, their gazes filled with greed. It was true that Ye Qingchen had scored first in the test, but he had only placed ninety-ninth in the trial. It was obvious he hadn’t fully developed his strength yet and his combat power was still weak. Thus, these outer disciples had set their sights on him, intending to snatch his Cultivation Resources.

At that moment, a tall, skinny outer disciple at the front snorted. ”Ye Qingchen, you may have placed first in the test, but I, Yang Boyu, refuse to accept it. I’m here today to challenge you. If you defeat me, I will acknowledge you! Otherwise, you will obediently hand over the extra reward from the Sect!”

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but laugh.

A challenge? They’re clearly here to rob me of my Cultivation Resources! They must think I’m weak, an easy target. Do they truly believe I’m a pushover? It seems I’ll have to make an example of someone today!

Thinking this, Ye Qingchen nodded. ”Alright, I accept your challenge.”

Yang Boyu was stunned. He had expected Ye Qingchen to make all sorts of excuses and had even prepared his rebuttals. He never thought Ye Qingchen would go off-script and agree so directly.

”In that case, let’s battle right here and now!” A look of wild joy spread across Yang Boyu’s face. He was at the Fifth Layer of the Martial Artist Realm, a powerful fighter. This useless Ye Qingchen stood no chance against him!

The surrounding outer disciples looked on with regret, many of them staring at Yang Boyu with envy. He had managed to snatch such a golden opportunity!

The crowd parted, leaving enough space for Yang Boyu and Ye Qingchen. Without wasting any more words, Yang Boyu stamped his foot hard on the ground and shot toward Ye Qingchen like a nimble rabbit. In the next instant, his clenched fist, crackling with fierce power, slammed ferociously toward Ye Qingchen.