Cangzhou True Martial Hall.

It has been two days since the great battle.

Inside the cultivation chamber where Ye Chen resides.

The rumbling sounds of Qi Blood have been echoing ceaselessly.

The sharp Sword Yuan aura unfurls like a collection of peerless blades.

The dense Spirit Seal Golden Light radiates brilliantly from Ye Chen’s forehead.

The injuries sustained from the battle have completely healed.

The shattered true intent of the Invincible Sword Qi and Thunder Qilin have both successfully reassembled.

Ye Chen opened his eyes, his deep gaze as limitless as the starry sky.

With a thought.

"Buzz!"

The Soldier Secret Mark seized from Yun Feiyang hand floats within the chamber.

"This Soldier Secret Mark is much more powerful than the one my late grandfather gave me. If I can fully comprehend the mysteries of this mark, my Soldier Character Secret will ascend to a whole new level!"

Two days ago, on the battlefield, Ye Chen witnessed the various transformations of the Soldier Secret Mark in Yun Feiyang’s hands; it was indeed magical.

The Soldier Secret Mark transforms into various weapons, unleashing formidable might!

Though Ye Chen’s heart holds only the Sword Dao and he doesn’t care for other evolutions of the Soldier Secret, Yun Feiyang’s techniques inspired him greatly.

If he uses the Soldier Secret in conjunction with the Myriad Sword Returns, with one slash, myriad Sword Qi turning into the Soldier Secret, the power will undoubtedly soar!

Similarly.

Dragon Phoenix Sword Qi and others can also be activated using the Soldier Secret.

After pondering for a moment.

Ye Chen stored the Soldier Secret Mark into the Origin World.

"The ancient clan’s origin is running low again, time to absorb some!"

The next moment, a wisp of Ye Chen’s consciousness, transformed into his likeness in the Origin World, practicing the nine movements of the Original True Explanation.

Upon completing the set, the ancient clan’s origin traversed beyond time and space, flooding into his Origin World.

Original Heaven.

Beside the Origin Pool.

The elders of the Eight Great Families frowned and glared angrily.

Here it comes again!

"Why hasn’t Yun Feiyang returned yet? The deadline has passed, and he’s no longer qualified to represent Original Heaven!"

"We gave him so much time, yet he couldn’t even accomplish this small task; must we elder fellows step in personally?"

"Everyone, please calm down," the elder from the Yun Family said, "there are still a few days left for Feiyang’s deadline, maybe he will have a major breakthrough in these final days.

As for stepping forward ourselves... let’s not speak such hasty words anymore.

Original Heaven is the foundation of our Eight Great Families’ power.

But we’re all acutely aware that Original Heaven is also a shackle on us.

Only by walking the world freely can we leave Original Heaven, and each generation’s world traveler can only bring one Guardian; these rules cannot be broken, or we’ll invite disaster!"

The eight elders fell silent for a moment, then one among them spoke, "According to the ancestors’ prophecy, we are now in the phase where a grand era is beginning, a massive cleansing may befall this world.

This setback of Yun Feiyang’s is actually an omen.

In the past, the world travelers of Original Heaven achieved whatever they desired unhindered, but now, Original Heaven can no longer control the bigger picture.

We can’t continue to do nothing, in a grand era, if we don’t enter the arena, only destruction awaits. I suggest we, the Eight Families, negotiate with the others to ease some restraints." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Another elder said, "I too think it’s time to talk with them, we’ve followed their rules for so many years, it’s time we seek more benefits."

"How do we negotiate? Those individuals... their whereabouts are elusive..."

"Let’s not forget, the True Martial Hall’s Feng Wuya has some ties with them, we can have Feng Wuya convey the message."

"Alright, let’s talk to Feng Wuya then."

"For now, let’s jointly perform the Eight Secrets to stabilize the Origin Pool..."

......

Inside the cultivation chamber.

Ye Chen faced obstacles as he absorbed the ancient clan’s origin.

However, he gained quite a bit, enough to last a while.

Leaving behind a wisp of consciousness in the Origin World to continue understanding the Soldier Secret Mark, Ye Chen exited the cultivation chamber.

After the battle, the True Martial Hall seemed particularly quiet.

This time, not many died, but nearly everyone was injured.

Feng Kuang, Feng Wanli, Tian Bugui, Zhong Wen, Lin Jin, Zou Dao, including Xu Fenghua of the Celestial Mountain Sect, Lin Yan of the Celestial Soldier Pavilion, all were heavily injured.

"Brother Ye Chen!"

As soon as he stepped out of the cultivation chamber, Mu Qingqing rushed before Ye Chen, her eyes red-rimmed, and said, "Brother Ye Chen, that annoying Fatty has already taken my grandpa as his mentor."

Ye Chen patted Mu Qingqing’s head, "Qingqing, thank you."

Mu Qingqing shook her head violently like a rattle drum, "Qingqing doesn’t want Brother Ye Chen to thank me, Qingqing just wants Brother Ye Chen to always be well."

"I will," Ye Chen said with a gentle smile.

"Brother Ye Chen, when you face trouble, bring me along, I’ll support you!" Mu Qingqing’s big eyes shone with determination, "I won’t become a burden for Brother Ye Chen!"

"You’re not a burden, I’ve always seen you as a sister," Ye Chen replied warmly.

Mu Qingqing puffed her cheeks and said, "But we’re not related by blood."

Ye Chen said, "A sworn sister."

"Just a sworn sister..." Mu Qingqing felt a pang in her heart, envying Hua Qianxue, whose name she had heard but never met.

She wished to be like Hua Qianxue...

"Silly girl, you’re still young; you don’t understand these things yet. Once you grow up, you’ll understand," Ye Chen said.

"Brother Ye Chen, then wait for me to grow up. Until then, I am willing to be your sworn sister for now."

At this moment.

A figure flashed into the courtyard.

"Hall Master Su."

Ye Chen saluted.

Su Yun looked at Ye Chen with a slightly unnatural expression.

All thanks to that old bastard Shi Fengchun spreading rumors; now the entire True Martial Hall is buzzing that Xu Fenghua of the Celestial Mountain Sect is Ye Chen’s brother-in-law!

Suppressing her chaotic thoughts, Su Yun said, "Quickly go find Shi Fengchun; you’re probably the only one who can stop him!"

Su Yun spoke with utmost seriousness, her expression grave.

Realizing something major had happened, Ye Chen quickly asked, "What happened?"

Su Yun took a deep breath and said, "The Hall Master of the Yunzhou True Martial Hall, Zhou Xiong, is dead."

Ye Chen’s mind went blank for a moment, as if struck by a heavy blow.

Zhou Xiong.

They had met twice.

Once was during the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb trip.

And another time, was during the trap to kill the Silver-winged Race Princess.

Though their interactions were few, Ye Chen held great respect for the man.

Ye Chen knew Zhou Xiong, Li Zhen, and Shi Fengchun hailed from the same era; each was the Hall Master of a different True Martial Hall across the continents, and they were close, practically brothers in arms.

Just like his relationship with Fatty and Luo Tian.

If Fatty or Luo Tian were in peril...

What would he do?

Surely, he would annihilate all their enemies.

In some ways, Brother Chun is just like him.

Zhou Xiong is dead.

Brother Chun is likely to go completely insane.

Recognizing the severity of the situation, Ye Chen regaining his composure, did not delay any longer, and immediately rushed to find Shi Fengchun at top speed!