Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Breakthrough to the Third Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm

What was even more exciting was that the trio not only discovered that their injuries had healed, but their cultivation was also advancing rapidly.

Qin Yue, who had only been at a low stage of the Martial Master Realm, saw her strength leap forward at a frantic pace after comprehending the Spiritual Power Wind Blades, ultimately advancing directly to the second layer of the Martial Spirit Realm!

Ye Changqing’s progress was even more outrageous. When he had first entered Qingyun Mountain to find the Ironwood Soul Flower for Ye Qingchen, he hadn’t even reached the Martial Master Realm. After being kidnapped and forced into slavery in the mines, his body was left with latent injuries. Now, not only were his external wounds fully healed, his power had also leaped across two major stages to reach the first layer of the Great Martial Master Realm!

Compared to the two of them, Ye Qingchen seemed rather plain, although he had also improved by a minor realm to reach the third layer of the Martial Spirit Realm.

However, Ye Qingchen wasn’t discouraged. After all, his physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary people. His meridians and Dantian had been continuously tempered by the Fen Tian Earth Fire and the Ancient Jade Spiritual Fire, making them several times wider than a normal person’s. This was the very reason he could consistently fight opponents beyond his level.

But precisely because of this, every time Ye Qingchen had a breakthrough, he required several times more Spiritual Power than an ordinary person, making advancement much more difficult. Therefore, it was understandable that he had only advanced by a single minor realm.

At this moment, the three of them realized they could no longer draw any more Spiritual Energy from the Spiritual Power Wind Blades, so they all ceased their cultivation.

Ye Qingchen raised his Qingfeng Sword and with a single swing, dozens of Spiritual Power Wind Blades were instantly severed.

This attack is even stronger than my Leaf Blade Storm. The Leaf Blade Storm is a low-grade Earth Rank Martial Technique, so does that mean the sword strike I just unleashed has reached the level of a mid-grade Earth Rank Martial Technique?

Looking at his own powerful sword strike, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but marvel.

What excited him even more was that his sword strike not only cut through dozens of Spiritual Power Wind Blades but had also torn a gap in the Spirit Vein Whirlpool.

”There’s an exit! Let’s hurry and leave this place,” Qin Yue said excitedly upon seeing the opening.

Ye Qingchen nodded, then turned to look at the mysterious woman who was still cultivating and called out, ”Sister, let’s hurry up and leave.”

Hearing Ye Qingchen’s voice, the mysterious woman stopped her cultivation, opened her eyes, and looked at him. ”Little brother, this is the most suitable place for me to be. I will stay here to strengthen my Divine Soul and power. I’ll leave only when I’ve fully recovered. After you leave, make sure you cultivate diligently.”

”You’re not leaving?” Ye Qingchen was startled for a moment, then a happy expression appeared on his face. He cupped his fists in thanks and said, ”We were not only lucky to survive but also received a great opportunity, all thanks to you! Since you’ve found a more suitable place, then congratulations! Having spent so much time together, may I ask for your esteemed name?”

”A mere, insignificant name is not worth mentioning! How about this... when you and I are fated to meet again, little brother, I will tell you my name then.”

With that, the mysterious woman fell silent and closed her eyes to resume her cultivation.

Ye Qingchen sighed and then gave the mysterious woman a deep bow. After all, although she had been absorbing the Spiritual Power and Soul Power from his cultivation, she had also saved him several times. This bow was one she deserved.

After bidding farewell to the mysterious woman, Ye Qingchen pulled his father and Qin Yue along, and they ran towards the rift he had created.

Passing through the torn gap, the three figures vanished from the Spirit Vein Whirlpool.

At that moment, the air in front of the mysterious woman trembled violently. A screen several feet tall formed from Spiritual Power materialized, revealing the image of a woman whose face was filled with endless joy.

”Martial Aunt Fire Charm! I thought there was an error in the sensing formation, but I never expected it was really you! Congratulations on escaping the sea of bitterness and regaining your freedom! When will you return? Master and all of us miss you so much...”

Fire Charm... It’s been so long, I almost forgot my own name... The mysterious woman grinned. I just wonder how many people in this world still remember my name...

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Outside the Spirit Vein Whirlpool, the experts from the Rising Sun Pavilion, the Qingyun Sect, and the royal family of the Northern Desolate Country were all waiting anxiously.

Although everyone felt that Ye Qingchen’s group was more likely to have perished than survived after entering the Spirit Vein Whirlpool, they still harbored a faint hope in their hearts. After all, Ye Qingchen had created miracles several times before.

Li Zongrui looked at the Spirit Vein Whirlpool before him, couldn’t help but curl his lips, and muttered, ”It’s been so long. Surely that brat Ye Qingchen is dead by now!”

SNAP!

Li Zongrui’s words earned him a sharp rap on the head from Elder Wuji. Rubbing his head, he didn’t dare to speak another word. He’d noticed that Elder Wuji’s strikes had been getting more and more ruthless recently, each one more painful than the last!

BUZZ!

Just then, Ye Qingchen, pulling Qin Yue and Ye Changqing along, burst out of the Spirit Vein Whirlpool and appeared before the crowd.

Qin Zhantian, Li Qingfeng, and the others looked on with disbelief at the trio. Not only had they emerged from the Spirit Vein Whirlpool, but they didn’t even have a scratch on them. What was even more surprising was that their auras had become more restrained—a clear sign that their strength had greatly increased!

Li Zongrui was also greatly astonished and couldn’t help but exclaim, ”That kid Ye Qingchen is too lucky! He entered the Spirit Vein Whirlpool and didn’t die? How is that possible?”

But when Li Zongrui saw Elder Wuji raising his hand again, he quickly covered his mouth, not daring to continue.

Seeing that all the experts had been waiting for him, Ye Qingchen felt a warmth in his heart. He quickly walked forward to pay his respects.

He first went to the Retired Emperor and Cai Wentao, clasping his fist and saying, ”I’m grateful to the Retired Emperor and His Imperial Majesty for their assistance this time.”

Cai Wentao, not minding his status, personally helped Ye Qingchen up and said with a chuckle, ”Qingchen, there’s no need for such formality. Yun Ji didn’t intervene immediately because she was considering the bigger picture. But rest assured, I have already scolded her for it.”

The Retired Emperor also spoke up. ”Young friend, on the day you and the Qingyun Sect refined the grade-seven Spirit Pill that saved my life, how could my royal family simply stand by when you were in trouble?”

Ye Qingchen smiled, understanding completely. The Northern Desolate Country’s royal family valued him so highly because of his potential.

Furthermore, with the war between the Northern Desolate Country and the Yanyang Kingdom looming, this was an excellent opportunity for the royal family to weaken the Yanyang Kingdom’s foundation while making both the Rising Sun Pavilion and himself owe them a favor. How could they possibly pass up a situation that offered so many benefits?

Next, Ye Qingchen walked over to Qin Zhantian, bowed, and said, ”Elder Qin, I have fulfilled my duty. I’ve brought Qin Yue back safely.”

At that moment, Qin Yue also ran to Qin Zhantian’s side, clinging to his arm and acting coquettishly.

Qin Zhantian laughed heartily. ”Qingchen, I truly didn’t misjudge you! The moment you dived into that Spirit Vein Whirlpool without a second thought, I knew I had chosen the right grandson-in-law!”

Ye Qingchen smiled, a bit embarrassed, and then walked over to Li Qingfeng and Venerable Heize. He bowed and said, ”Master, Venerable, I’ve caused you trouble again!”

Li Qingfeng and Heize were both beaming. Li Qingfeng said, ”Who asked you to be my disciple? When it comes to your affairs, I, as your master, will certainly be the first to step forward.”

Afterward, Ye Qingchen thanked everyone one by one. The royal family of the Northern Desolate Country was the first to take their leave. With the Yanyang Kingdom having just lost a royal uncle at the second layer of the Martial King Realm, it was the perfect opportunity to launch an attack. Led by the Retired Emperor, the royal experts departed swiftly.

In his heart, the Retired Emperor was already making plans to crush the Yanyang Kingdom in one fell swoop!

Qin Zhantian then ordered the experts of the Rising Sun Pavilion to fully take over the territory and Spirit Stone Vein of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Finally, Ye Qingchen went to Qin Yue’s side and said with guilt, ”Miss Qin, thank you for everything. You risked your life for me, and I, Ye Qingchen, have no way to repay you!”

Qin Yue smiled and shook her head, cutting him off. ”You said it yourself. Between us, there’s no need for thanks.”