"So many Law Crystals!"
Sect Leader Liu probed the spatial rings and was overjoyed.
"I'll be staying at the headquarters for a while. You should organize a group of core disciples to enter my spatial treasure for cultivation," Ye Yunfei said to Sect Leader Liu after some thought.
"Understood!" Sect Leader Liu nodded.
Ye Yunfei went to the Ancestral Hall and saw the Mysterious Turtle still lying prone at the entrance, as if guarding it. It hadn't left this place the entire time.
"It seems this Mysterious Turtle is most likely comprehending something here at the Ancestral Hall," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, inwardly moved.
This Mysterious Turtle was an ancient guardian beast of Ziwei Sect. It had dwelled within the sect far longer than Ye Yunfei, so its knowledge of Ziwei Sect's history was likely even deeper than his. One could say it represented Ziwei Sect better than Ye Yunfei himself!
"Ziwei Sect truly needs such an ancient guardian. I hope it can restore itself to its former peak condition soon," Ye Yunfei mused inwardly.
"Senior, how is your recovery progressing?" Ye Yunfei stepped forward and asked.
"Pretty good. Much better than before. Kid, that Chaos Turtle Breathing Technique you gave me is excellent; it's rapidly improving my condition," the Mysterious Turtle replied lazily, still lying prone, even its speech slow and unhurried.
"Your harvest from staying here at the Ancestral Hall during this time must also be significant, Senior," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Kid, nothing escapes your notice," the Mysterious Turtle glanced at Ye Yunfei.
"Senior, my visit this time is to deliver a batch of Law Crystals to you." Ye Yunfei flicked his fingers, sending several spatial rings landing in front of the turtle.
"Your thoughtfulness is appreciated." The Mysterious Turtle stored the rings away with a nod.
"Then I won't disturb your cultivation any further, Senior." Ye Yunfei took his leave.
The Mysterious Turtle had undoubtedly discovered something here at the Ancestral Hall and was currently engaged in contemplation and cultivation. Ziwei Sect was a force left behind by a Great Emperor, belonging to the Imperial Dao tradition. In ancient times, it was once the most powerful sect on the Primordial Continent. Few sects in the world could compare to the depth of its heritage and legacy. This was the Ancestral Hall of Ziwei Sect, holding the spirit tablets of past Sect Leaders and elders. If there were any legacies hidden here, it would be completely normal!
Ye Yunfei returned to his personal cultivation peak.
He found Ji Yue and Ji Yan waiting for him there.
"Su Fei, I've reached the Late Stage Destiny Realm now! Our Ziwei Sect's cultivation methods and heritage truly are formidable. I estimate I can defeat peak Destiny Realm experts now! On the Freak Minor Ranking, I'll definitely be in the top ten!" Ji Yue said excitedly the moment she saw Ye Yunfei.
"Ji Yue's strength has already caught up to mine," Ji Yan said, also astonished.
"As I've said before, our Ziwei Sect's heritage is no weaker than that of any major force in the Eastern Barrens—it's only stronger," Ye Yunfei said with a laugh.
"Su Fei, now that you're back, properly explain the true meanings behind Ziwei Sect's various cultivation legacies to me again! And you need to guide my cultivation properly. You're the Senior Brother; you can't shirk this responsibility!" Ji Yue declared.
"Alright," Ye Yunfei could only nod.
Ji Yue was a core disciple of Ziwei Sect and, indeed, extremely loyal to the sect. Although she was also a core disciple of the Ji Family, she had always operated in the Eastern Barrens primarily as a Ziwei Sect disciple. This was precisely why Ye Yunfei had always been relatively tolerant of her.
For the next dozen or so days, Ye Yunfei had Sect Leader Liu organize a group of outstanding core disciples and brought them into the Phantom Tower for cultivation.
Ji Yue and Ji Yan were included.
Ye Yunfei personally guided Ji Yue's cultivation, explaining the true meanings of Ziwei Sect's various legacies to her in detail. Ye Yunfei's martial experience was exceptionally vast; he could easily grasp the essence of any cultivation method or combat art in the world. In his hands, Ziwei Sect's legacies were not only excavated for their original meanings but were also enriched with Ye Yunfei's own experiences and insights.
"Su Fei, you're amazing!" Under Ye Yunfei's guidance, Ji Yue's strength leaped forward once more, and she felt nothing short of absolute admiration for him.
While guiding Ji Yue, Ye Yunfei also focused on his own cultivation.
During this period, Ye Yunfei mainly cultivated the Puppet Soul Threads secret technique. With the strengthening of the Heavenly Emperor Remnant Soul, his Soul Body had also grown more robust, and his Soul Power had greatly increased.
Unknowingly, several years passed within the Phantom Tower.
During these years, Ye Yunfei had condensed a total of one hundred Puppet Soul Threads!
And Ji Yue had broken through to the Perfected Destiny Realm!
Her combat power had skyrocketed by multiples!
"Su Fei, tell me, roughly what rank do you think I could achieve on the Freak Minor Ranking now?" Ji Yue asked Ye Yunfei excitedly.
"Probably in the top five," Ye Yunfei thought and answered.
"Top five? I could make top three!" Ji Yue declared confidently.
"That seems about right," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Apart from Ji Yue, the other Ziwei Sect core disciples who had entered the Phantom Tower for cultivation also made significant progress; nearly all of them had broken through! Some had even achieved consecutive breakthroughs several times during these years!
About a dozen core disciples with particularly outstanding talent had all broken through to the Destiny Realm!
One must remember, even the higher-ups of Ziwei Sect were only at the Destiny Realm in terms of strength!
"Su Fei, I also want to join Ziwei Sect. Would you be willing to take me?"
One day, Ji Yan came before Ye Yunfei and spoke directly.
"You want to join Ziwei Sect? Why? Is it to cultivate our Ziwei Sect's legacies?" Ye Yunfei heard her words, thought for a moment, and asked.
"That's part of the reason," Ji Yan nodded.
"I don't think it's necessary. You are a core disciple of the Ji Family, receiving focused nurturing from your clan, representing its younger generation. Changing allegiance to our Ziwei Sect now serves no purpose. Furthermore, since you are coming for our Ziwei Sect's legacies, your sincerity is questionable," Ye Yunfei replied.
"I understand what you mean. But my status within the Ji Family isn't as high as you might imagine, nor have I received focused nurturing from the clan. My father died young, leaving only my mother and me to rely on each other. Over the years, we've been ostracized by other uncles, aunts, and cousins in the family. That's why I have to cultivate desperately, just to allow my mother and me to live with some dignity within the family. It's just... living in the Ji Family, I feel utterly exhausted. I've long wanted to escape the Ji Family but had nowhere else to go. Now, I feel Ziwei Sect suits me quite well. I like the atmosphere here very much, so I want to join. Please rest assured, if I join Ziwei Sect, I will belong here. From then on, I would prioritize the sect's interests, and if the sect ever faced calamity, I would defend it with my life!" Ji Yan explained after some contemplation.
"Su Fei, my cousin is telling the truth. The internal strife within our Ji Family is too severe. Two women like my cousin and her mother truly have a difficult life in such a clan. Please, let her join our Ziwei Sect," Ji Yue also arrived and said to Ye Yunfei.