Not here?

Ye Qingchen had a look of surprise, somewhat puzzled.

"Young Master Ye, your outstanding performance in the task entitles you to a higher level of reward!"

The Silver Robe Steward explained as he led Ye Qingchen into another secret chamber.

This secret chamber was twice as large as the previous one.

But the number of weapons and martial arts techniques was cut in half.

"These are all Profound Grade Lower…" Seeing Ye Qingchen's confusion, the Silver Robe Steward whispered.

Profound Grade!

Ye Qingchen's heart was stirred, and he quickly looked around.

"Tiger and Leopard Thunder Palm, Profound Grade Lower Palm Technique, strikes as fast as a thunderstorm!"

"Startled Swan Step, Profound Grade Lower Body Technique, moves as swiftly as a startled swan!"

"Wind-breaking Pointing, Profound Grade Lower Pointing Technique, points like a bow and arrow, strikes like breaking wind!"

Besides these.

There were various kinds of weapons, dazzlingly displayed, almost blinding Ye Qingchen.

Each one was Profound Grade Lower.

The blades shimmered with a cold gleam, exuding a menacing killing intent.

"Such a pity…" Ye Qingchen sighed inwardly. Whether it was weapons or martial arts techniques, he needed them greatly, but he could only choose one. "My swordsmanship still needs strengthening…"

"Clear Wind Swordsmanship…"

"Star Cloak Sword Technique…"

He shook his head silently.

Ye Qingchen's gaze swept over, and suddenly, he stopped at a stone platform in a corner.

"Feiliu Sword!"

For some reason.

Looking at this sword technique, Ye Qingchen was instantly drawn to it.

"It's actually a Profound Grade Top Sword Technique!"

Ye Qingchen was slightly taken aback and then looked at the Silver Robe Steward beside him in confusion.

"Young Master Ye, I do not recommend you choose this sword technique!" The Silver Robe Steward explained with a smile, "This sword technique was accidentally acquired by one of our Golden Robe Stewards during his travels. Although it is Profound Grade Top, it is merely a fragment of the technique, hence categorized as Profound Grade Lower! Despite its tremendous power, it is extremely difficult to master…"

Ye Qingchen knew the steward was being kind and said with a smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Steward. I will choose this sword technique!"

Ye Qingchen didn't have many choices.

He had to enhance his strength as much as possible before the Secret Realm opened.

This Flying Stream Sword Technique was the best choice!

In addition, Ye Qingchen had a peculiar feeling, as if this sword technique was exceptionally well-suited for his cultivation, seemingly resonating with his Sword Intent.

Seeing that Ye Qingchen had made his decision, the Silver Robe Steward naturally didn't say anything further.

After acquiring the Flying Stream Sword Technique, Ye Qingchen met up with Jiang Churan and Hong Man, then headed towards Taotian Palace.

…

Celestial Essence Sword Sect.

Feiyun Peak.

At this moment, in front of the cliff, a young man was sitting quietly.

The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, sitting motionless like an eternal statue.

At this time.

A young man rushed over hastily, stopping several dozen yards away, and respectfully called out:

"Senior Brother Zhao Yue!"

"Hmm!"

Upon hearing the call, Zhao Yue slowly opened his eyes.

Scraa!

As he opened his eyes, a gleam suddenly flashed within them, and a stream like a coiled dragon burst from his mouth, appearing extremely mystical.

"What is it you need from me?"

Zhao Yue sat still, unmoved.

Since joining the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, most of his days were spent meditating on this Feiyun Peak. This place, being a dawn-born land, was rich in Spiritual Qi, allowing him to achieve twice the result with half the effort in his cultivation.

"Senior Brother Zhao Yue, Ye Qingchen appeared in Blood Dark Mountain earlier!" the young man said with his head lowered.

"Hmm?"

Zhao Yue's pupil narrowed.

The young man who seized the title of Newcomer King had not been heard from since the sect selection contest ended.

However, he appeared again.

Did something happen?

Zhao Yue listened quietly.

"He encountered Senior Brothers Meng Chong and Huang Wenze in the Valley of No Return. The two sides fought fiercely over the right to the valley." Sure enough, the informing youth continued.

"And Meng Chong and Huang Wenze were both defeated!"

Zhao Yue's expression remained unchanged.

Meng Chong was ranked sixty-fourth on the Genius List.

Huang Wenze, ranked twelfth.

In the eyes of others, these two geniuses being defeated would be a significant event, but it was nothing to Zhao Yue. Although they joined the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, their strength had not increased much.

Back then, without being in the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, Zhao Yue could defeat both Meng Chong and Huang Wenze. Not to mention Ye Qingchen, who once slew Hong Qitian single-handedly?

"In the Valley of No Return, Meng Chong was defeated in one move, and Huang Wenze was toyed with throughout, unable to harm his opponent at all. According to eyewitnesses, Ye Qingchen is far more powerful now than during the sect selection contest!" The informant said.

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking.

Zhao Yue, who had remained composed, suddenly shuddered, and a vast aura surged from within, sweeping through like a hurricane, instantly dispersing the clouds over the peak.

"Senior Brother Zhao Yue!"

The informing disciple exclaimed in shock.

He knew that Zhao Yue had been striving for a breakthrough. By condensing this aura to the utmost, he could reach the Fifth Heaven of the Spirit Sea Realm. Now that the gathered aura had dissipated, one could imagine how shaken his mind was.

"No worries!"

Zhao Yue suddenly stood up.

His momentum hadn't weakened due to the earlier aura dispersal, but rather ascended madly in an incredible manner, unstoppable like a soaring dragon.

Suddenly.

It ascended to an extreme peak.

"This… this is the Fifth Heaven of the Spirit Sea Realm!" The informing disciple, sensing Zhao Yue's aura, was filled with disbelief. Hadn't he just failed, so why did he now succeed?

While he was still in shock.

He saw.

The clouds blown away by the wild wind suddenly rolled back under a fierce gale. The clouds piled up, the wind roaring, instantly resembling massive waves blotting out the sky, carrying the momentum of a mighty army.

Such an overwhelming aura rendered the informing disciple pale.

Even before he recovered.

Zhao Yue lifted a finger.

Suddenly, it seemed as though this finger were tearing apart the entire sky, splitting the incoming clouds into two halves as if the heavens themselves were being rent apart.

The informing disciple watched, holding his breath—what terrifying power was this?

"Is Senior Brother Zhao Yue going to personally deal with Ye Qingchen?"

The informing disciple's heart quivered, eyes full of expectation.

However.

After pointing, Zhao Yue sat back down expressionlessly.

"In less than three months, the Guangling Secret Realm will open. My real opponents are Chen Beixuan and Lei Qianjue; as for Ye Qingchen… he's not worthy!"

"If he's there when the Secret Realm opens, I won't mind dealing with him too! Let him see the power of Celestial Essence Sword Sect!"

Zhao Yue sat cross-legged, eyes flickering with light.

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