Chapter 53: The Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow Hall

Under the respectful and submissive farewell of all the disciples of the Demonic Sword Sect, Li Tianyuan swaggered out of the sect.

At this moment, his mood could only be described as extremely delightful.

He was feeling utterly fantastic!

A simple, casual trip to the Demonic Sword Sect had not only secured a massive amount of cultivation resources for his disciples, but had also unexpectedly yielded an Ultimate Emperor Weapon.

This was simply a heaven-sent stroke of fortune!

Right now, the corners of Li Tianyuan's mouth were higher and harder to suppress than a rapid-firing assault rifle!

However, just as he was still immersed in this joy, another surprise descended from the heavens.

Suddenly, the voice of the system rang out in his mind.

[Ding-dong!]

[Disciple Jiang Yuli has gained a new understanding of the Sword Dao. The host receives a return, and your attainment in the Sword Dao has increased.]

[Disciple Jiang Yuli has successfully comprehended five thousand strands of Sword Intent. The host receives a massive return of Sword Intent.]

[Disciple Jiang Yuli's cultivation realm has broken through. The host receives a massive return of cultivation.]

[In view of the host's excellent guidance of disciple Jiang Yuli, you have received an additional reward: the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Hall.]

[Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Hall: A profound heavenly spiritual treasure containing the primordial Xuanhuang Qi, which is the purest foundational energy between heaven and earth. It assists cultivators in their practice and amplifies their cultivation speed.]

Hearing the continuous stream of notifications echoing in his mind, Li Tianyuan's heart thumped wildly.

If Ye Chen hadn't been standing right beside him requiring him to maintain his master's dignified image, he would have jumped straight up with excitement.

Although he remained calm on the surface, his heart was already blossoming with joy.

Without needing to think, while he was away from the Lingyun Sword Peak, his good disciple must have been cultivating crazily once again.

In just a few short days, both her Sword Dao attainments and cultivation realm had improved.

As expected of a heaven-defying Child of Destiny, she was truly abnormal.

Good disciple!

You really are Master's good disciple.

It was indeed the most sensible decision to insist on taking you in as a disciple back then!

Li Tianyuan sighed with emotion, wishing he could fly right back immediately to lavish praise upon Jiang Yuli.

This time, not only did he receive a massive return of Sword Intent, but his cultivation had also broken through a minor realm, reaching the late stage of the Apotheosis Cave Heaven realm.

Most crucially, he had actually obtained an extra reward.

The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Hall.

Just the name alone sounded like a supreme treasure of heaven and earth.

Although it was merely an auxiliary-type profound heavenly spiritual treasure devoid of any offensive or defensive capabilities, it contained the Xuanhuang Qi, the purest foundational energy between heaven and earth.

It allowed cultivators to absorb the Xuanhuang Qi of heaven and earth, thereby condensing a Xuanhuang Body and enhancing their cultivation speed.

This point was exceptionally important!

The speed of cultivation determined a person's growth rate and their future.

Even with heaven-defying aptitude and countless opportunities, someone would generally find it impossible to break through to an unfathomable realm in a short period.

Especially now that the era of immortal cultivation had arrived, possessing formidable cultivation was all the more necessary to contend with those peerless prodigies for the impending fortunes and destinies.

Yet, by mastering the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Hall, one could utilize the foundational energy within it to accelerate cultivation speed, achieving leap-like breakthroughs in a short time and completely compensating for any deficiencies in time.

One could say this reward was simply too lavish.

Just as Li Tianyuan was immersed in the system space, Ye Chen behind him suddenly stopped walking.

Through his eyes, he saw his master walking along when a mysterious surge of spiritual energy suddenly erupted from his body, followed by the emission of a terrifying aura.

This was clearly the sign of a cultivation breakthrough.

Again?

At this moment, a strong expression of astonishment surfaced on Ye Chen's face. He was utterly dumbfounded, completely unable to comprehend how his master managed to do this.

"Master, you are..."

He couldn't help but ask out loud.

Hearing Ye Chen's voice, Li Tianyuan snapped back to reality and smiled faintly, saying, "It's nothing. Your master suddenly gained some insights, so I smoothly advanced by a minor realm."

These words were spoken casually, but to Ye Chen's ears, they sounded infinitely shocking.

Last time, he broke through just by lying down; this time, he made a breakthrough while simply walking.

Good gracious!

This was far too exaggerated.

However, upon closer reflection, Ye Chen seemed to grow relieved once more.

After all, considering the kind of existence his master was, the breakthrough of a minor realm was probably nothing more than everyday routine to him.

There was nothing strange about it.

Look, wasn't his master currently wearing a completely indifferent expression?

Having figured this out, Ye Chen felt nothing but admiration.

At the same time, he knew very well that his own cultivation was currently far too low, and he had to work hard as early as possible; otherwise, he would be cast aside sooner or later.

To chase after his master's footsteps, he first had to put in even greater effort.

Only then would he be qualified to remain by his master's side.

Ye Chen silently plotted in his heart that upon returning to the sect, he must seize every single second to practice diligently.

Watching Ye Chen's contemplative expression, Li Tianyuan felt somewhat amused.

Without a doubt, this little fellow had definitely been stimulated by his inexplicable breakthrough.

After all, anyone encountering such an event would probably react just like him right now.

Ah! Act cool like the wind, ever accompanying my side!

My good disciple, your master didn't mean to deliberately stimulate you; I truly had no other choice.

Li Tianyuan shook his head, sighed, and shifted the topic by asking, "Disciple, coming out with me this time, what have you witnessed?"

Ye Chen was slightly stunned, then replied, "Disciple has witnessed that Master is immensely powerful, and the soaring Firmament Holy Land is invincible!"

His flattery toward his master was not deliberately contrived; rather, he genuinely believed his master was too powerful and too formidable.

Even a sect like the Demonic Sword Sect, which usually acted imperiously and arrogantly, was scared out of its wits upon seeing his master and obediently submitted!

This point compelled his utmost admiration.

"Haha, then have you learned anything from it?"

Hearing this, Li Tianyuan laughed heartily.

"Reporting to Master, disciple has indeed witnessed many things and learned a great deal as well."

"Oh, let's hear it."

Ye Chen pondered for a moment and said:

"First, as long as one's strength is strong enough and one's fists are big enough, one can sweep through everything and even crush everything! No one will dare to bully you."

"Second, if others respect me by a foot, I shall repay them by ten feet. If others infringe upon me by an inch, I shall repay them by a hundred feet."

"Third, benevolence toward the enemy is cruelty toward oneself! As long as they are enemies, one must root them out completely and never leave any hidden dangers behind."

"Fourth, a thief never leaves empty-handed; every qualification that can strengthen oneself must not be let go. Only by holding abundant resources in your hands can you become even more powerful."

Ye Chen stated his thoughts one by one.

Hearing this, Li Tianyuan wore a satisfied smile on his face.

It seemed Ye Chen was very clever, firmly remembering every word and action of his.

Li Tianyuan nodded and said, "What you said is quite good, disciple, but there is still one point you didn't hit upon."

"Please enlighten me, Master!"

Ye Chen cupped his fists in a bow with a modest and eager expression, showing utmost respect.

"The other point is that one must be ruthless when necessary, and decisive when required."

"However, one must also know when to stop; toward those who know the times, one can seek to maximize profits!"

"For example, this time, the Supreme Elder of the Demonic Sword Sect—your master could have killed him outright and ended the matter once and for all. But if I had done that, I might have missed out on an Ultimate Emperor Weapon."

Li Tianyuan said indifferently.