Hearing An You’s words, Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile.
This guy, what a sly one!
Ye Xuan chuckled, “You can go now!”
At that, An You, as if relieved of a burden, hurriedly gave a deep bow and retreated.
After An You left, Ye Xuan smiled, returned to the small tower, and continued his cultivation.
With Qingqiu and Qin Guan handling matters at Guanxuan Academy, he didn’t need to worry about anything. His primary goal now was to enhance his own strength.
The Order Realm!
Though he couldn’t create a brand-new realm, he could push the Order Realm to his own limits.
Inside the small tower, time passed unnoticed during cultivation. A hundred years flew by in a blink.
Over these hundred years, Ye Xuan spent his days cultivating and reading, completely cut off from the world.
His gains were immense. He realised, as Qingqiu had said, that boundaries were often a constraint, a shackle binding the heart and mind, forcing you to follow a prescribed path of cultivation.
Only by breaking these constraints and mental limits could one see further and go further.
Thus, Ye Xuan coined a term: Rule Realm!
The Rule Realm was a realm within rules, rules set by others, their order. Within this order, you had to follow their established rules and structure.
Just like in the secular world, to survive, humans must earn money and work!
This, too, was a form of order and rule.
To break free from this order and rule, there was only one way: reach the pinnacle of wealth. When money became just a number to you, you’d break free from its shackles, allowing you to enjoy life rather than be tormented by it.
Many say the world is tough, but it’s not the world that’s tough—it’s that you’re too poor!
When you’re poor, everything is hard!
When you’re rich, the world is wonderful. You could have a new girlfriend every day…
Is cultivation difficult?
Not at all, as long as you break the rules.
To truly break the rules, you must reach the peak within the existing rules and order. But the Great Path Pen Master had set too many realms. Following his path would drive anyone mad!
That guy was too good at nesting layers upon layers!
So, Ye Xuan created a new realm: No-Rule Realm!
This No-Rule Realm was more about a sublimation and breakthrough in thought.
Inside the small tower, Ye Xuan suddenly burst into laughter!
No-Rule Realm!
To him, the No-Rule Realm was the highest realm set by the Great Path Pen Master. From today, it meant he had officially broken free from the Great Path Pen Master’s order and rules!
No rules, no constraints!
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted from Ye Xuan’s body, surging outwards like a tidal wave. In an instant, the entire world inside the small tower began to boil.
The small tower hurriedly said, “Young Master, don’t go wild!”
Ye Xuan waved his sleeve, and the terrifying aura vanished without a trace.
The world inside the small tower returned to calm.
The small tower said solemnly, “Young Master, your aura… it’s so strong!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Is it?”
The small tower said, “Have you created a realm of your own?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Sort of!”
The small tower said, “Young Master, I feel like this time, you’re really going to rise!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily, “I think so too!”
With that, he left the small tower.
Though a million years had passed inside the small tower, only ten days had passed outside!
Ye Xuan glanced around and said, “Time to go out and make my mark!”
The small tower asked, “Where to?”
Ye Xuan grinned, “The Dao Court!”
He had only cultivated the first part of the Great Path Scripture. The second part required special spiritual energy, so he had to go to the Dao Court to see if he could borrow some!
The Great Path Scripture was incredibly powerful!
Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, the Great Path Pen suddenly said, “To the Dao Court!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Little Pen, I remember we made a bet before. You said if you won, I’d go to the Dao Court to retrieve something for you. I’m curious—what is it?”
The Great Path Pen paused, then said, “A book!”
Ye Xuan was intrigued, “What kind of book?”
The Great Path Pen chuckled, “A remarkable book. When you go to the Dao Court this time, I’ll guide you to it. Don’t worry, it’ll be a great help to you, even now that you’ve broken free from the Master’s circle!”
Ye Xuan smiled and said, “Lead the way, then!”
Soon, a stream of information flooded into Ye Xuan’s mind.
Moments later, as he was about to leave, a woman suddenly appeared nearby. Seeing her, Ye Xuan froze—it was Nan Man’er from the Nanman Tribe, whom he’d met before in the Ancient Abyss!
Seeing Ye Xuan’s stunned expression, Nan Man’er grinned, “Surprised, aren’t you?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Miss Man’er, what brings you here?”
Nan Man’er laughed, “Young Master Ye, I’m here to discuss something with you!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Go ahead!”
Nan Man’er looked at him, “I want to bring the Nanman Tribe to join Guanxuan Academy and become part of it!”
Ye Xuan was taken aback, then said, “Bring the entire Nanman Tribe to join Guanxuan Academy?”
Nan Man’er nodded.
Since leaving the Ancient Abyss, she had been pondering the future of the Nanman Tribe!
She realised that, aside from the Dao Sect and the mysterious Past Sect, nearly all known forces in the universe had submitted to Guanxuan Academy. For the Nanman Tribe to thrive, there was only one path: join Guanxuan Academy!
Otherwise, they risked being isolated!
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “It’s not impossible, but…”
Nan Man’er immediately said, “I know the Academy has its rules and order. Don’t worry, the Nanman Tribe will strictly abide by them!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “What’s your condition?”
Nan Man’er grinned, “I didn’t have any conditions… but since you asked, can I make a small request?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Let’s hear it!”
Nan Man’er stared at him, “It seems all the forces that submit get the Great Path Scripture… I’d like to see it too!”
The Great Path Scripture!
Ye Xuan smiled, “Sure!”
With that, he flicked his finger, and a white light sank into Nan Man’er’s forehead.
Moments later, she slowly opened her eyes and said, “Thank you!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Miss Man’er, go discuss the details of joining the Academy with my sister Qingqiu!”
Truthfully, compared to the Nanman Tribe, he valued Nan Man’er more. This girl was sharp and had limitless potential!
Nan Man’er smiled, “Then I won’t disturb you further!”
With that, she turned and left.
Ye Xuan glanced at the departing Nan Man’er, then said, “Little Pen, how big is the universe under your Master’s rule?”
The Great Path Pen paused, then said, “I don’t know!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “You don’t know?”
The Great Path Pen said, “Truly, I don’t! All I can access is the Dao Court, but I don’t know if the Dao Court is the highest level within the Dao Sect!”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
The Great Path Pen laughed, “Don’t overthink it! Let’s head to the Dao Court first! With your current strength, they wouldn’t dare mess with you!”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “We’re going to the Dao Court to reason, not to act like thugs, got it?”
The Great Path Pen paused, then said, “I believe you!”
Ye Xuan, “…”
Moments later, Ye Xuan left Guanxuan Academy, traversing space and time to arrive at the Dao Court Realm!
The Dao Court Realm was the headquarters of the Dao Court, essentially the central hub of the known universe’s Dao Sect!
Those who made it here were top-tier powerhouses!
The likes of Dao Ling and Dao God were still a level below.
As soon as he arrived in the Dao Court Realm, a powerful aura locked onto him!
Ye Xuan glanced at the towering mountains in the distance, smiled slightly, and said, “I’m Ye Xuan, here to visit!”
His voice thundered, spreading rapidly.
Moments later, an old man appeared before him, glanced at Ye Xuan, and said, “Young Master Ye, what’s the matter?”
Who in the Dao Court didn’t know Ye Xuan by now?
This was the King of Backers!
Because of Ye Xuan, several big shots in the Dao Court had already perished!
Ye Xuan smiled, “And you are?”
The old man clasped his fists, “I’m Mo Qian, Vice Court Master of the Dao Court!”
Ye Xuan glanced around, then said, “Where’s your Court Master?”
The old man gave a wry smile, “Please forgive me, Young Master Ye. The Court Master isn’t in the Dao Court right now, and I don’t know when he’ll return!”
The Dao Court’s Court Master wasn’t here!
Ye Xuan blinked, a bit excited, “Really?”
Mo Qian glanced at Ye Xuan, his expression turning odd. What was Young Master Ye planning?
He couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Nobody in the Dao Court wanted to deal with Ye Xuan, knowing he was the King of Backers who didn’t play by the rules!
Ye Xuan smiled, “Sir, I’m here today to borrow something from your Court!”
Mo Qian’s face darkened instantly.
As expected, nothing good!
Ye Xuan, curious, said, “Sir, why the long face? Am I not welcome here?”
Mo Qian remained silent.
Honestly, we really don’t welcome you!
But he didn’t dare say it!
Ye Xuan smiled, “If I’m not welcome, just say so. Don’t worry, I, Ye Xuan, am not thick-skinned. If you truly don’t welcome me, I’ll leave, and I definitely won’t bring my sister along…”
Mo Qian’s expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly said, “What are you talking about, Young Master Ye? How could we not welcome you? We welcome you warmly!”
Ye Xuan said, “Then why not invite me inside to sit?”
Mo Qian hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, please!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Thank you!”
With that, he walked towards the Dao Court’s grand hall in the distance.
Mo Qian sighed inwardly and quickly followed!
On the way, Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Sir, do I have a bad reputation in your Dao Court?”
Mo Qian remained silent.
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