Ye Chen had some understanding of the Qingyun Ranking.

In Cangzhou, there's a saying: Once you enter the Qingyun Ranking, you shine throughout Cangzhou.

Therefore, many people strive to enter the Qingyun Ranking. Not only does it bring honor to one's ancestors, but it also puts one in the spotlight.

Among them, the most troublesome is the one ranked one hundred on the Qingyun Ranking.

Because they're at the bottom… every aspirant aiming for the Qingyun Ranking uses them as a stepping stone.

However.

Ye Chen found this matter a bit suspicious.

He had only just defeated Qi Cultivator a few days ago, and the Qingyun Ranking had not yet been updated, yet so many people wanted to challenge him… Something's fishy!

"Qingqing, have you heard anything else?" Ye Chen asked.

Mu Qingqing said, "It's the Qi Family causing trouble!

The Qi Family's Patriarch, Qi Shengjing, announced publicly that anyone who becomes newly listed on the Qingyun Ranking within a month can become a son-in-law of the Qi Family and marry Qi Yu."

A cold gleam flashed in Ye Chen's eyes. He asked, "Are there any old geezers on their last breath wanting to challenge me?"

It's just the Qingyun Ranking; he wasn't very concerned.

The Qi Family was clearly targeting him, so he would disgust them to death!

Mu Qingqing guessed Ye Chen's intentions and whispered, "Brother Chen, only those under fifty can enter the Qingyun Ranking… so, those wanting to challenge you aren't old…"

Ye Chen: "…Forget it, just ignore them. Do they dare to cause trouble at the True Martial Hall?!"

As he said this, Ye Chen went to the corner of the courtyard and threw a punch at the mark left by Shi Fengchun.

Summoning Brother Chun!

After a few breaths.

The short, red-nosed Shi Fengchun appeared in the courtyard with a smile.

"Kid, where have you been these past few days?" Shi Fengchun asked.

"Just took a stroll outside to relax," Ye Chen said casually. "Brother Chun, I'm a bit confused about my cultivation…"

Shi Fengchun grunted and said, "Go ahead, speak, and I'll give you some pointers."

Ye Chen shook his head, saying, "Never mind, I'll handle it myself. I'll just go train at the Grotto Heaven for a few days."

Once again, Shi Fengchun sensed contempt in Ye Chen's tone.

This brat, looking down on him again!

He had to endure!

The fact that this brat wanted to enter the Grotto Heaven was good, meaning it would soon be restored a bit more.

"Let's go, I'll take you there."

In the next instant, Shi Fengchun's power enveloped Ye Chen, and both of them disappeared.

Mu Qingqing: "…"

She was left behind once more.

Inside the Grotto Heaven.

A loud thud ensued.

Ye Chen landed flat on his face, got up, and dusted off the dirt on him. Looking at Shi Fengchun, he said with a forced smile, "Brother Chun, thanks a lot!"

Shi Fengchun said, "Slipped, wasn't intentional… By the way, did you really use the Seven-Star Sword Array to defeat Qi Cultivator?"

Not believing a word, this old man did it on purpose, Ye Chen thought, drawing a deep breath: "The fall made my head spin, I don't know anything."

Shi Fengchun chuckled and said, "Alright then, you go train, and if nothing urgent comes up, avoid going out. Now that you're on the Qingyun Ranking, you're attracting too much attention, and many people are looking to use you as a stepping stone."

Leaving these words, Shi Fengchun left.

Ye Chen quickly sat cross-legged, his mind sinking into the Origin World, ready to retrieve some Primordial Ancestry.

Later, he'd use the Grotto Heaven's special environment to further perfect the Instant Void Swordsmanship. His body would inevitably get squeezed in spatial crevices, and getting injured was certain; having the Primordial Ancestry made recovery more convenient!

...

At the residence of Liu Xingfeng, a member of the Cold Frost Hall in the True Martial Hall.

Qi Yu from the Qi Family leaned in Liu Xingfeng's embrace, face flushed.

"Brother Xingfeng, I know you're not interested in the Qingyun Ranking, but for my sake..."

Qi Yu turned, her arm around Liu Xingfeng's neck, and said, "My father has already announced that whoever becomes a new prodigy on the Qingyun Ranking will be betrothed to me."

Liu Xingfeng's hand roamed over Qi Yu, a satisfied smile on his lips, and said, "Alright, we'll talk about it later!"

The battle erupted instantly.

And ended instantly!

Qi Yu said: "Brother Xingfeng is really amazing!"

Liu Xingfeng said, "I have a good relationship with your brother, Qi Cultivator. Ye Chen humiliated your brother and laid hands on you. Naturally, I can't sit by idly.

Tomorrow, I'll challenge him and suppress his arrogance."

Qi Yu said: "With Brother Xingfeng's ability, you certainly can!"

It's well known that Liu Xingfeng is quite powerful, much stronger than Qi Cultivator.

But he just hasn't gone for the Qingyun Ranking.

Of course, Liu Xingfeng is also older, nearing fifty.

After dressing up, Qi Yu quickly left Liu Xingfeng's residence.

"Ye Chen, you won't remain in the hundredth position on the Qingyun Ranking for long. I've already found three people, not on the Qingyun Ranking, who have the ability to enter it, and they're on their way to the True Martial Hall to find you!"

Qi Yu murmured to herself, continuing to her next target.

...

Inside the Grotto Heaven.

Having obtained some Primordial Ancestry, Ye Chen continually practiced the Instant Void Swordsmanship.

After each attempt, he would end up covered in blood.

Time and again, many detailed aspects were resolved one by one.

For instance, using nine Sword Qi to replace afterimages, making the position marker left behind more stable.

In spatial crevices, using the Heaven-Ascending Step and Vertical Earth Golden Light, he increased speed and reduced the time he was squeezed by the spatial crevices.

However, planning to ready some major moves within spatial crevices was too difficult and wasn't achieved.

Additionally, after one round of Instant Void Swordsmanship, he couldn't immediately perform a second round. It was related to experience and strength, requiring time to resolve.

The progress of five days left Ye Chen quite satisfied.

As for the Primordial Ancestry… they were used up again.

"Previously, I would only retrieve a bit after some time. This time, I did it after five days. The guys from the Original Heaven probably didn't foresee this…" Ye Chen murmured to himself, his mind once again delving into the Origin World, activating the Primal True Explanation.

Pure Primordial Ancestry energy descended through the vast spacetime.

Next, a series of thundering noises began, as if a world-destroying force began attacking the protective barrier of the Origin World.

Ye Chen's mind stirred, and he immediately ceased the Primal True Explanation's activation.

"At this rate, it won't last long!" Ye Chen thought to himself, sensing that the protective barrier his mother had left seemed on the verge of breaking.

...

In the depths of the Celestial Burial Sea, Yun Ying, trapped within the Celestial Dao Cage, suddenly showed a tense expression.

At that moment, a handsome young man in a white robe with sword-like thick brows, Yun Feiyang, darted and stood beside the Celestial Dao Cage.

"Yun Feiyang, why are you here?" Yun Ying shouted coldly.

Yun Feiyang gave a faint smile and said, "Yun Ying, I'm now the newly appointed envoy of the Yun Family. My name is not something you can casually call. According to the rules, you should call me Young Master!"

Yun Ying sneered but said nothing.

Yun Feiyang said, "Your matter of bearing a bloodline with that humble human can't remain a secret. Tell me, where is he!"

Yun Ying closed her eyes, continuing her cultivation, not sparing Yun Feiyang a glance.

Yun Feiyang continued: "You'd better cooperate with me. If I find him, perhaps he'll have a chance of survival. But if the seven other families of the Original Heaven find him, he will undoubtedly die."

Yun Ying still ignored him.

Yun Feiyang gazed at Yun Ying for a while, then finally snorted coldly and said, "If you don't tell, I'll still find him out, and when I do, don't regret it!"

With that, Yun Feiyang turned and left.

After Yun Feiyang departed, Yun Ying slowly opened her eyes, her face filled with deep worry that couldn't dissipate…

"My child… Mother will ensure they won't harm you!"

As her words ended, Yun Ying's black hair turned white entirely, and a terrifying aura brewed within her!

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