Sacred Heart Realm!
In the days that followed, Ye Xuan entered a frenzied cultivation mode.
Unlimited resources!
Unlimited time!
No enemies at present!
If not now, when would he cultivate?
His goal was the Sacred Heart Realm. He had absorbed numerous Cosmic Hearts, and though he was currently equivalent to the fifth level, he could continuously refine his Cosmic Heart.
The cultivation method for the Sacred Heart Realm was, in fact, quite simple: relentlessly refine one’s Cosmic Heart, fully absorbing its power and making it one’s own!
Realms!
Truth be told, he had followed a path that didn’t focus on realms. But now, he realised that he could learn and draw inspiration from the realm system!
Like a martial arts master, before creating a new school, one must first master the strengths of many others!
Who could create a new school from nothing?
Refining the Cosmic Heart was an excruciating process. As Nan Weiyang had said, it was like forging iron, requiring countless rounds of hammering!
But Ye Xuan wasn’t afraid of hardship!
Back when he trained his physical body, what suffering hadn’t he endured?
Inside Little Tower, time lost meaning in cultivation.
A century passed in a flash, though outside, it was merely ten days.
A hundred years of cultivation left Ye Xuan looking slightly weathered. Gone was his former sharp edge, replaced by a more restrained demeanour.
At that moment, Little Tower suddenly asked, “Young Master, have you reached the Sacred Heart Realm?”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Little Tower, do you think so poorly of me?”
Little Tower: “…”
Ye Xuan slowly closed his eyes. The next moment, he opened his palm and then clenched it tightly.
*Boom!*
A powerful force suddenly surged within him!
Cosmic power!
A century of gruelling cultivation had refined his Cosmic Heart to its peak—the Sacred Heart Realm.
With a thought, Ye Xuan’s divine sense instantly traversed countless worlds and dimensions, arriving in a chaotic void. Upon entering, he was astonished to find that his divine sense could draw a mysterious power from it!
The power of chaos?
Ye Xuan frowned slightly.
Just then, a furious shout echoed from the depths of the chaos. “How bold! What minor saint dares to steal the chaotic power of my Mysterious Sword Immortal Sect? Are you tired of living?”
As the voice fell, a sword light slashed out from the depths of the chaos.
Back in the Xuan Realm, Ye Xuan frowned and quickly retracted his divine sense.
Having just reached the Sacred Heart Realm, he wasn’t yet proficient in using his divine sense, so he chose not to confront the attacker head-on!
Ye Xuan looked up at the starry sky, his brow furrowed. Was that chaotic realm already claimed?
And what on earth was the Mysterious Sword Immortal Sect?
After a moment of silence, Ye Xuan left Little Tower and sought out Nan Weiyang. “Weiyang, tell me about the universe as you know it.”
He felt it was necessary to understand the current cosmic landscape.
Nan Weiyang said solemnly, “A hundred billion light-years from here lies a universe called the Observing Universe. It’s the universe we know with a relatively advanced martial civilisation. As for their strength, we don’t know much, as we’ve had little contact with them!”
The Observing Universe!
Ye Xuan asked gravely, “Do you know of the Mysterious Sword Immortal Sect?”
Nan Weiyang frowned. “Mysterious Sword Immortal Sect?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Nan Weiyang shook her head. “Never heard of it!”
Ye Xuan fell silent. Clearly, Nan Weiyang and the others likely couldn’t access that chaotic realm.
Just then, Zuo Jingsi appeared before Ye Xuan, giving a slight bow. “Young Master, Miss Nan Shi from the Immortal Treasure Pavilion is here!”
Nan Shi!
Ye Xuan smiled. “Please, bring her in!”
Zuo Jingsi stepped away, and soon Nan Shi appeared before Ye Xuan and Nan Weiyang.
When Nan Shi saw Ye Xuan, she paused, then said, “You seem… different!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Different how?”
Nan Shi was silent for a moment before saying, “Have you advanced in strength?”
A trace of surprise flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes. He had concealed his aura, yet Nan Shi could still sense it!
Just then, Nan Shi said, “To business. I need your help!”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “What’s wrong?”
Nan Shi said gravely, “The Immortal Treasure Pavilion has run into trouble!”
Ye Xuan frowned. “Trouble?”
Nan Shi nodded, hesitating before saying, “Would it be convenient for you to visit the Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s main branch?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes!”
Nan Weiyang, standing nearby, said, “Young Master, we’ll go with you!”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “No need!”
Nan Shi suddenly interjected, “Why not?”
She shot Ye Xuan a look. “Everyone should go! The entire Xuan Realm—everyone! The more, the better!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Nan Weiyang glanced at Nan Shi and asked, “Miss Nan Shi, has something major happened at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion?”
Nan Shi smiled. “Nothing major, really. I just thought you could come have some fun. Honestly, no ulterior motives!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “I don’t believe you for a second!”
He said seriously, “What exactly is going on?”
Nan Shi was silent for a moment before saying, “We acquired a divine artefact previously, extremely precious. But later, it was lost! The other party demands we compensate them…”
Ye Xuan asked gravely, “You can’t afford to pay?”
Nan Shi nodded. “We can afford it, but they don’t want compensation—they want the artefact returned!”
Ye Xuan frowned. “How was it lost?”
Nan Shi smiled. “What do you think?”
Ye Xuan said solemnly, “They’re trying to move against you!”
Nan Shi nodded.
Ye Xuan was surprised. “The Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s strength is no less than the Demon Sect’s. Who would dare move against you?”
Nan Shi smiled. “It’s complicated. Strictly speaking, it’s my personal matter, and I’m asking for your help!”
Ye Xuan was about to say more when Nan Shi interrupted, “Can we discuss it on the way?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Alright, let’s go!”
Nan Shi glanced at Nan Weiyang. “What about the Xuan Realm…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “I’ll go with you first. If we can’t resolve it, we’ll call for backup. Sound good?”
Nan Shi hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye… there might be conflict! Are you sure?”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “Do you lack faith in me?”
Nan Shi glanced at him and said softly, “I’m worried about your safety!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Just then, Nan Weiyang suddenly said, “Young Master, for your safety, we must accompany you!”
She turned and called, “Tu Chen!”
A man appeared behind Ye Xuan—the leader of the Godslayers, with fifteen others behind him!
Nan Weiyang said gravely, “From today, you must protect the Young Master at all times!”
Tu Chen nodded slightly.
Ye Xuan said seriously, “I’m not weak, you know!”
Nan Weiyang looked at him. “We know, Young Master. Your divine skills are unmatched. We’re only following to serve tea and water—no other intentions. Please don’t overthink it!”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
Nan Shi hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye… we really mean no harm. Don’t overthink it. We’ve never thought you weak. You’re still young, with plenty of room to grow. Take your time!”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
And so, escorted by the Xuan Realm’s powerhouses, Ye Xuan headed to the Immortal Treasure Pavilion!
The Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s headquarters was in the Observing Universe!
Of course, the Xuan Realm’s strength was top-tier even in the Observing Universe, which was why Nan Shi had sought his help!
This time, Ye Xuan brought the Four Divine Guardians and sixteen Godslayers—the Xuan Realm’s elite. The rest stayed to guard the Xuan Realm, as it was vast and needed defenders!
On the way, Nan Shi walked beside Ye Xuan and said, “You told me to ask your sister to forge me a sword when you saw her. Why didn’t you mention it?”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
He’d completely forgotten!
Nan Shi looked at him, blinking. “Forgot, did you?”
Ye Xuan gave an awkward smile. “Well…”
Nan Shi suddenly said, “Play along with me later, and I’ll forgive you!”
Ye Xuan asked, “Play along with what?”
Nan Shi smiled. “You’ll see!”
Ye Xuan was speechless. This woman, always keeping him in suspense!
Soon, Ye Xuan and his group arrived in the Observing Universe.
Upon entering, Ye Xuan saw countless cosmic starships in the starry river, some massive, stretching tens of thousands of feet!
Nan Shi smiled. “These are our Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s starships, used for transport!”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “Transport?”
Nan Shi nodded slightly. “We sell, buy, and transport goods. Whatever you need, we can deliver—across all heavens and myriad realms. Safe, reliable, even with cash-on-delivery.”
She glanced at the starships. “This was founded by the Pavilion Master. He calls it ‘Shunfeng Express.’ This alone brings us hundreds of billions in star vein revenue annually!”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Hundreds of billions of star veins?
*Hundreds of billions?*
Were star veins that worthless now?
Little Tower suddenly said, “Young Master, don’t be shocked! The wealth of some people far exceeds your imagination. A single meal for some rich folk might cost more than an ordinary cultivator could earn in a lifetime!”
Ye Xuan fell silent. Little Tower had a point.
Some circles were so far removed that you’d never grasp how terrifying they were until you touched them!
Nan Shi led the group onward. Suddenly, Ye Xuan and the Xuan Realm powerhouses stopped, looking into the distance. There, an old man was cultivating before a massive light screen, explaining cultivation techniques in detail as he practised.
Ye Xuan looked at Nan Shi, who smiled. “He’s live-streaming. Don’t underestimate him. A half-step Sacred Heart Realm expert like him can earn at least a few hundred star veins a month from these streams… Of course, half his earnings go to us. See that light screen? It’s no ordinary screen. It connects to at least tens of thousands of universes, meaning countless cultivators across those universes can watch his live cultivation…”
Just then, the old man seemed to encounter something and grew excited. He stood, adjusted his robes, and gave a deep bow. “This old man thanks Brother Zhang for the hundred-star-vein reward. Brother Zhang, you’re too generous…”
Everyone: “…”
