Ye Xuan waved the Great Dao Pen at the Dao-robed woman!
The woman looked at Ye Xuan, silent.
Ye Xuan was speechless.
As expected, this pen had no influence left!
In his mind, Ye Xuan called out, “Mu Tiandao?”
After a moment’s silence, Mu Tiandao said, “I’m powerless too.”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why?”
Mu Tiandao replied, “The tea cools when the person leaves. Both the Great Dao Pen and I are no longer with the Dao Sect. How much is our influence worth now?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Fair point!”
With that, he looked at the Dao-robed woman before him, “Miss, may I have your name?”
The woman’s expression remained calm, “Why?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Just to get acquainted!”
The woman looked at Ye Xuan, “Is there a need for that?”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and a storage ring appeared in his hand. He discreetly handed it to her, “Let’s get acquainted!”
The woman glanced at the ring. Inside were a whopping hundred million Dao crystals!
Looking at the ring, she was silent for a moment before taking it and discreetly tucking it away, “Fa Jing!”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly, “Miss Fa Jing, I’d like to take a look inside the Divine Ancient Universe, is that possible?”
As he spoke, he took out another storage ring and handed it to her, containing two hundred million Dao crystals!
Fa Jing glanced at the ring, hesitated, then said, “You’re putting me in a tough spot! This is against the rules!”
Ye Xuan placed another storage ring in front of her, “I understand! I understand! I’m just going in to take a look, not to do anything illegal!”
This ring contained another hundred million Dao crystals!
Now, a total of three hundred million Dao crystals!
Fa Jing was silent for a moment before discreetly taking the three rings, then said, “We’ve never met, right?”
Ye Xuan said solemnly, “Of course! I don’t even know who you are!”
Fa Jing nodded slightly, glanced around, then frowned, “Oh no, I forgot to cultivate! I need to cultivate!”
With that, she turned into a beam of light and vanished into the stone monument!
Ye Xuan hurriedly walked inside.
On the way, the Great Dao Pen suddenly let out a soft sigh.
Ye Xuan said lightly, “Little Pen, why the sigh?”
The Great Dao Pen said, “Nothing!”
Ye Xuan chuckled, “I’m curious, how much did you embezzle back then?”
The Great Dao Pen fell silent.
Ye Xuan was about to ask more when the space in front of him suddenly twisted. The next moment, the scene shifted, and everything became blurry!
Moments later, Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes. He was now standing before an ancient city, extremely old and dilapidated, exuding an air of desolation.
Ye Xuan looked up at the city gate, where three large characters were inscribed: Divine Ancient City.
Ye Xuan murmured, “This is the Divine Ancient City?”
Honestly, it wasn’t what he had expected. Even if the Divine Ancient Universe was sealed, it shouldn’t be this bleak!
Mu Tiandao said, “The victor is king, the loser a bandit! As the defeated, it’s normal for the Divine Ancient Universe to be this miserable!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly and walked toward the city. There was no gate at the city walls. Upon entering, he found the city even more desolate. The streets were empty, eerily silent.
Just then, a woman appeared in the distance, wearing a simple white dress. She was tall, her striking white hair standing out, holding a white folding fan in her hand.
Ye Xuan looked at the woman, silent.
He couldn’t sense her aura!
At that moment, the woman slowly walked up to Ye Xuan, and he noticed her eyes were purple.
White hair, purple eyes!
The white-dressed woman looked at Ye Xuan and smiled faintly, “Young Master, you’re the first to enter the Divine Ancient City in all these years!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “And you are, miss?”
The woman said, “Bi Yao!”
Ye Xuan asked, “Does Miss Bi Yao know me?”
Bi Yao shook her head, “This is my first time meeting you!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, saying nothing.
Bi Yao said, “Are you here for the lower half of the Ancient Body Technique?”
A trace of surprise flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes, his heart slightly shocked. This woman could tell he had practiced the Ancient Body Technique!
Since she saw through it, he didn’t hide it, saying, “Yes.”
Bi Yao smiled, “If you’re here for the Ancient Body Technique, please follow me!”
With that, she turned and left.
Ye Xuan followed Bi Yao, glancing at her sideways. He had to admit, she was truly beautiful.
Bi Yao smiled, “Young Master, am I pretty?”
Ye Xuan was stunned, then laughed, “Miss, you’re as beautiful as a celestial, a rare sight in this world!”
Bi Yao’s lips curved slightly, revealing a small dimple, “You sure know how to flatter!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Miss Bi Yao, where are you taking me?”
Bi Yao said, “To cultivate the Ancient Body Technique! The complete version!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why?”
Bi Yao looked at Ye Xuan, saying earnestly, “I want to form a bond of goodwill with you!”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then asked, “Why?”
Bi Yao smiled, “No reason, I just want to form a bond with you…”
She paused, then smiled, “Obviously, you wouldn’t believe that!”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Bi Yao smiled, then said, “Since this realm was sealed, ninety million years have passed. You’re the second person to enter in all that time!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “Who was the first?”
Bi Yao said, “A girl!”
A girl!
Ye Xuan frowned slightly.
At that moment, six black-robed elders appeared nearby. Seeing Bi Yao, they bowed respectfully.
Ye Xuan glanced at Bi Yao, growing more curious about her identity!
Bi Yao led Ye Xuan toward a grand hall. Soon, they arrived before it, where two towering golden-armored guards stood at the entrance, holding spears in their right hands and shields in their left, wearing golden helmets and masks, exuding an invisible oppressive aura.
At that moment, Mu Tiandao’s voice in Ye Xuan’s mind turned grave, “These are Divine Ancient Guards!”
Her tone carried weight and a hint of fear.
Ye Xuan asked in his mind, “Divine Ancient Guards?”
Mu Tiandao said gravely, “Yes! Extremely terrifying! These Divine Ancient Guards are at least Ancient Dao Realm, and they’re battle-hardened super warriors. Their combat ability is at least ten times that of ordinary Ancient Dao Realm experts! Back when the Divine Ancient Clan fought the Dao Sect, the Dao Sect’s guards couldn’t even fight back… It wasn’t until Dao Ling brought the Dao Sect enforcers that they barely held them off. Otherwise… In short, the strength of these Divine Ancient Guards is beyond your imagination, and they’re not only powerful but also fiercely loyal to the Divine Ancient Clan, loyal beyond comprehension!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the two guards. Their auras were concealed, appearing like ordinary guards from the outside!
Upon seeing Bi Yao, the two guards slightly lowered their heads.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan glanced at Bi Yao again.
Bi Yao led Ye Xuan into the hall. Inside, twelve golden-armored Divine Ancient Guards stood on either side!
Twenty-four Divine Ancient Guards, meaning twenty-four Ancient Dao Realm experts!
Seeing this lineup, Ye Xuan’s heart sank!
He used to say he couldn’t stay cool for three days, but this time, he didn’t even get three days!
He was done being cool!
Damn it!
Bi Yao suddenly said, “Great Venerable!”
As her voice fell, an elder appeared beside her.
Bi Yao smiled, “Arrange for this young master…”
She looked at Ye Xuan, “How may I address you?”
Ye Xuan said, “Ye Xuan!”
Bi Yao nodded slightly, “Arrange for Young Master Ye to cultivate the lower half of the Ancient Body Technique!”
The Great Venerable glanced at Ye Xuan, bowed slightly, then retreated!
Ye Xuan smiled, “Miss Bi Yao, you’re too enthusiastic! Honestly, I’m a bit unaccustomed to this!”
Bi Yao smiled, “Unaccustomed?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Yes! Normally, when I come to a place like this, I’d have to go through some trials, face some conflicts, and only then get the Ancient Body Technique… But now, you’re directly arranging for me to cultivate it… Miss Bi Yao, I’m an honest man, not one for scheming. If you have any requests, just tell me first. If I can do it, I’ll do it. If not, I can’t take your benefits for free, right?”
Bi Yao said, “You’re overthinking, Young Master Ye! I don’t want anything from you!”
Ye Xuan blinked, “Then I’m afraid I can’t cultivate the lower half of the Ancient Body Technique!”
Bi Yao smiled, “Why not?”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “I, Ye Xuan, am a man of principles!”
Bi Yao laughed, “Young Master Ye, your current physical body is nearly impervious to Ancient Dao Realm attacks! If you cultivate the lower half, it won’t just be impervious—you could easily kill many Ancient Dao Realm experts with one punch!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “That powerful?”
Bi Yao pointed to the Divine Ancient Guards nearby, “They’ve all cultivated the Ancient Body Technique, but like you, only the upper half!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Is the lower half hard to cultivate?”
Bi Yao nodded, “Extremely difficult! It requires special conditions, but you should have no problem!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Why would I have no problem?”
Bi Yao smiled, “Cultivating the lower half triggers a Dao Tribulation! The Dao Tribulation is the Dao Sect’s order. Cultivating the lower half means challenging that order, going head-to-head with the Dao Sect.”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then asked, “You think I can take on the Dao Sect?”
Bi Yao said solemnly, “Rest assured, if you can’t handle it, our Divine Ancient Clan will support you. We’ll stand with you, live or die together!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then leaned closer to Bi Yao, “Be honest, do you know me?”
Bi Yao said earnestly, “I don’t!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “You don’t know me, yet you’re so supportive. Have you fallen for me or something?”
Bi Yao blinked, “Is that not allowed?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Bi Yao laughed, “If you don’t mind, I’m open to it! Honestly, I’d love to be your sister’s sister-in-law!”
She paused, then asked, “Do you have many sisters?”
Ye Xuan was silent.
The Little Tower suddenly said, “This one’s bold!”
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