Inside the Small Pagoda, Grand Preceptor Pan looked around, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Shock.
That was her mood at this moment.
With her strength, she could naturally tell that the flow of time inside the pagoda was different from the outside world.
Defying the heavens.
Grand Preceptor Pan was utterly stunned.
After a long while, she said gravely, “Who created this pagoda?”
The Small Pagoda replied, “I… my Destiny Sister.”
It had almost claimed credit for itself but thought better of it, realising the boast was too grand to sustain.
Grand Preceptor Pan said gravely, “Defying the heavens.”
The Small Pagoda said, “Miss, my young master is no ordinary person. If the Pan clan forms a bond with him today, the clan will surely rise because of it in the future.”
Grand Preceptor Pan fell silent.
The Small Pagoda added, “A bit of avenue spiritual energy in exchange for a favour. You know in your heart whether it’s worth it.”
After a moment, Grand Preceptor Pan smiled, “It’s worth it.”
She left the pagoda, looked at Ye Xuan, and said, “Prepare some avenue spirit crystals for his cultivation.”
The surrounding Pan clan powerhouses froze.
Grand Preceptor Pan glanced at them, “Didn’t you hear me?”
Startled by her words, they quickly turned and left. Soon, they returned with avenue spirit crystals.
With the crystals, the avenue spiritual energy in the area multiplied several times, and Ye Xuan absorbed it all.
Boom.
Powerful auras surged from Ye Xuan’s body.
The avenue cloud above his head grew larger and larger.
Grand Preceptor Pan watched him, saying gravely, “He’s cultivating the Avenue Divine Scripture.”
The Avenue Divine Scripture.
The crowd was stunned.
This scripture was the most powerful cultivation method known in the universe.
The Pan clan members’ expressions turned strange.
They coveted the Avenue Divine Scripture. Their clan lacked not spiritual energy but cultivation methods. If they could practice this scripture, combined with their abundant avenue spiritual energy, it would be like giving wings to a tiger.
Some Pan clan powerhouses’ gazes grew heated.
Noticing this, Grand Preceptor Pan frowned and gave them a cold look, “Stand down.”
Her soft command jolted them awake.
Not daring to linger, they retreated.
At that moment, Pan Jin’er appeared beside Grand Preceptor Pan, looking at Ye Xuan sitting cross-legged, and said gravely, “He’s cultivating the Avenue Divine Scripture left by the Avenue Pen Master.”
Grand Preceptor Pan nodded.
Pan Jin’er said gravely, “He follows the Outer Order. Shouldn’t he be a rebel? How can he cultivate the Avenue Divine Scripture?”
After a moment of silence, Grand Preceptor Pan said, “The Dao Court sent word, calling him the King of Backers. They advised us not to conflict with him and, if possible, to befriend him.”
Pan Jin’er turned to her, and Grand Preceptor Pan said gravely, “He’s more mysterious than we thought. For now, let’s build a good relationship with him.”
Pan Jin’er nodded slightly.
Ye Xuan’s aura grew stronger, and his consumption of avenue spiritual energy increased. Eventually, the crystals were completely depleted, yet he showed no signs of breaking through.
Seeing this, Grand Preceptor Pan’s face darkened.
From start to finish, they had spent over a million avenue spirit crystals.
A fortune.
And Ye Xuan hadn’t broken through.
Pan Jin’er looked at Grand Preceptor Pan, who, after a moment of silence, said, “Bring another million.”
Another million.
Pan Jin’er was shocked.
Grand Preceptor Pan said calmly, “If we’re doing this favour, we do it thoroughly.”
Pan Jin’er fell silent.
After another million avenue spirit crystals arrived, countless streams of avenue spiritual energy surged towards Ye Xuan, and his aura surged wildly again.
Boom.
The surrounding space-time twisted, an awe-inspiring sight.
As the pile of crystals dwindled, Grand Preceptor Pan and Pan Jin’er’s faces grew grim.
No one could sustain such consumption.
Just then, the aura around Ye Xuan suddenly receded into his body like a tide.
Seeing this, both women sighed in relief.
If he kept absorbing like that, they truly couldn’t keep up.
Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes. In that instant, two golden beams flashed from his eyes, and beneath his skin, countless golden threads darted back and forth.
He stood, looked at the two women, and smiled, “Grand Preceptor, thank you.”
Grand Preceptor Pan said, “A small matter.”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “How could this be small?”
He opened his palm, and an ancient book floated to Grand Preceptor Pan.
She froze, “What’s this?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “This is the first part of the Avenue Divine Scripture, a gift for you.”
The Avenue Divine Scripture.
Grand Preceptor Pan was stunned.
Pan Jin’er beside her was equally shocked, neither expecting Ye Xuan to give such a scripture to an outsider.
Ye Xuan smiled, “Does Grand Preceptor think it beneath her?”
Grand Preceptor Pan shook her head with a smile, “The Avenue Divine Scripture is the universe’s strongest cultivation method. How could I think it beneath me? I just didn’t expect you to gift it to me.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “As long as you like it.”
Grand Preceptor Pan glanced at him, then said, “Have you broken through, Young Master Ye?”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “No breakthrough.”
Grand Preceptor Pan frowned, puzzled.
Ye Xuan smiled, “You should see, as an Outer Order follower, I walk a different path. Breaking through is very difficult for me. But this time helped greatly. I’ve successfully cultivated the second part of the Avenue Divine Scripture.”
The second part.
Grand Preceptor Pan hesitated, then said, “The Avenue Divine Scripture has two parts?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Three parts.”
Three parts.
Grand Preceptor Pan fell silent.
Ye Xuan smiled, “Grand Preceptor, I’d like to stay in the Pan clan for a while. Of course, I won’t cultivate further. Is that… convenient?”
Grand Preceptor Pan smiled, “Of course it’s convenient.”
Receiving the Avenue Divine Scripture was immensely helpful to her, and this was only the first part, with two more to come. Ye Xuan staying here was naturally ideal.
Ye Xuan smiled, then turned to leave.
Grand Preceptor Pan watched him go, lost in thought.
Pan Jin’er looked at her. The Avenue Divine Scripture could greatly benefit the entire Pan clan, potentially elevating their strength if used well.
Noticing Pan Jin’er’s gaze, Grand Preceptor Pan smiled, “Don’t worry, this scripture belongs to the Pan clan, not me alone.”
She wouldn’t dare claim it for herself, that would be foolish.
Having memorised the scripture’s contents, she was now thinking about the second and third parts Ye Xuan possessed.
…
Ye Xuan found a quiet place, excited. His avenue divine energy had turned golden, a qualitative transformation.
His current avenue divine energy was at least ten times stronger than before.
Ten times.
With just this energy, he could easily kill many Heavenly Knowledge Saint Realm powerhouses.
His strength had surged dramatically.
As if recalling something, Ye Xuan smiled, “Small Pagoda, thank you.”
Without the Small Pagoda’s intervention, Grand Preceptor Pan might not have provided the avenue spiritual energy. The pagoda had made a great contribution this time.
The Small Pagoda smiled, “We’re family, no need for thanks. Besides, the stronger you get, the more I benefit.”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Small Pagoda, your perspective has grown.”
The Small Pagoda said, “Little Master, below Saint Realm, you’re likely invincible. Even in Saint Realm, few could match you.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Let’s not get careless. Those who reach Saint Realm are no ordinary people. They surely have their own trump cards. Of course, I’m not afraid.”
Not arrogance.
He had that confidence now.
Small Pen suddenly said, “If you cultivate the third part of the Avenue Divine Scripture, you’d become even stronger.”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “I can’t cultivate the third part.”
Small Pen asked, puzzled, “Why not?”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “The third part requires a special kind of spiritual energy, even higher than avenue spiritual energy.”
The Small Pagoda suddenly said, “Little White’s purple energy might work. It’s a pity she’s not here, or you wouldn’t need to worry about spiritual energy.”
Little White.
Thinking of that little white creature, Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, “Indeed a pity.”
The Small Pagoda said, “Little Master, when you have time, you could visit the Milky Way. You’re handsome, eloquent, and wealthy. If you go there, you’d have no shortage of admirers.”
Ye Xuan burst out laughing, “Small Pagoda, ever since you started reading, your words have become so pleasant.”
The Small Pagoda said, “Of course. Educated people don’t curse. Those who do are just uneducated trolls. I’m no troll, I’m a cultured pagoda.”
Small Pen suddenly said, “Small Pagoda, keep pushing your luck, and let’s see how long your pen fortune lasts.”
Small Pagoda, “…”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily and left the spot.
This time, he left the Pan clan, his destination the master of the Dao Court, Han Fei.
Han Fei was a genuine Saint Realm powerhouse.
A fight with him would surely yield great rewards.
After leaving the Pan clan, Ye Xuan rose into the air, scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, and moments later vanished. The next moment, he appeared before Han Fei.
Seeing Ye Xuan, Han Fei was momentarily stunned.
Ye Xuan smiled, “Master Han, shall we have a fight?”
Han Fei hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, a fight is fine, but… can we agree not to call for backup if we can’t win?”
Ye Xuan, “…”
