There are many ancient ruins and Small Worlds in the world. They are great places for martial artists to venture, temper themselves, and seek opportunities.
Ye Yunfei had heard of the Tianying Small World in his previous life, and had even gone inside to take a look. It was a legacy left behind by the Tianying Clan.
In ancient times, the Tianying Clan was an exceptionally powerful race that once commanded awe across the Three Thousand Great and Small Worlds. However, for some unknown reason, they were later suddenly exterminated.
"There really are some decent treasures inside the Tianying Small World. It's worth going in for a look," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Alright. Elder Du, seeing how sincere you are, I agree. I'll join the Tianyuan Sect," Ye Yunfei said to Elder Du.
"Haha, excellent! Ye Yunfei, from now on, you are an official disciple of our Tianyuan Sect!" Elder Du was in a fantastic mood.
"However, Elder Du, I still have some matters to attend to in Yuanyue City. I cannot leave immediately to return to the Tianyuan Sect with you. How about this: I will report to the sect in ten days," Ye Yunfei proposed.
"Good, no problem," Elder Du replied, looking at Ye Yunfei with growing satisfaction.
"This is my token. Our Tianyuan Sect headquarters are located in the Tianyuan Mountain Range. It's very easy to find. In ten days, take my token and report directly to the sect headquarters. Also, if you encounter any danger, showing my token and mentioning my name should prove useful. Not many within the Great Qin Empire would dare disrespect me," Elder Du said as he took out a silver token and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"Understood, Elder Du," Ye Yunfei accepted the token, feeling a significant increase in goodwill towards Elder Du. The elder's words showed he was beginning to care about Ye Yunfei's safety.
"Good. There are many matters waiting for me back at the sect. I shall take my leave now," Elder Du said, turning to leave the competition stage.
"Wait a moment. Elder Du, in the future when you cultivate, you should stop taking the Qianyang Pill and Tiankui Three-Star Spiritual Grass. While they can accelerate the circulation of Spiritual Qi within your body, their medicinal properties are too fierce. Not only do they not help you break through your Spirit Power realm, but excessive consumption can actually damage your meridians. It's a classic case of the gain not being worth the pain. I suggest you try taking the Hundred Spirits Pill instead. It might have an unexpected effect," Ye Yunfei advised.
Elder Du halted his steps, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei, his face filled with astonishment.
For the past two years, his cultivation had reached a bottleneck, and he had indeed been frequently taking the Qianyang Pill and Tiankui Three-Star Spiritual Grass, hoping to aid his cultivation and assist in his breakthrough. However, this was his own secret, one he had never spoken of to anyone. Yet Ye Yunfei had identified it in a single sentence!
"Ye Yunfei, recruiting you into our Tianyuan Sect... I feel like I've picked up a treasure of heavensent fortune," Elder Du took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement within his heart, and spoke.
"Thank you, Ye Yunfei. I will try taking the Hundred Spirits Pill," Elder Du said, then turned and left the plaza.
The elders of the Four Great Sects had all departed. The disciples from those sects had also long since left with their respective elders. Moreover, by now, most of the martial artists who had been spectating in the plaza had dispersed, leaving only a few stragglers.
"Fei'er, the surprises you've given me today are simply too great," Ye Tianpeng said as he led the Ye Family members towards Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Yunfei, you've actually joined the Tianyuan Sect! From now on, our Ye Family won't have to be afraid of being bullied by others!" The Ye Family members were each extremely excited.
Everyone understood that with Ye Yunfei becoming a disciple of the Tianyuan Sect, the Ye Family's status would inevitably rise as well!
"Everyone, rest assured. From now on, only our Ye Family will bully others. No one will dare bully our Ye Family," Ye Yunfei declared.
"Young Master Yunfei, mighty and peerless!" The Ye Family members roared in unison.
Ye Tianpeng looked at his son, tears of pride glistening in his eyes. His son, who had been labeled trash for so long, had finally, completely, risen to prominence!
"Young Master Yunfei, you truly opened my eyes today," Xiao Chuchu said as she walked over with Huang Lao.
"Miss Xiao, thank you for lending me so many Spirit Crystals, medicinal herbs, and medicinal pills earlier. Don't worry, I will repay you soon," Ye Yunfei said.
"No need for such courtesy. Besides, does Young Master Ye lack that bit of money?" Xiao Chuchu shot Ye Yunfei a charming, flirtatious glance with her beautiful eyes.
"Patriarch, although our Ye Family won both the Banner Seizing Competition and the duels, the Qin, Shi, and Lu Families will definitely not acknowledge it," the Great Elder of the Ye Family said to Ye Tianpeng.
"It doesn't matter. Whether they acknowledge it or not is unimportant. Soon, there won't be four great families in Yuanyue City. There will only be the Ye Family," Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Ye Tianpeng and the upper echelons of the Ye Family all looked at him with shocked expressions.
"Only the Ye Family in Yuanyue City! Perhaps he can truly accomplish it," Xiao Chuchu thought, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Yunfei with evident appreciation.
Afterwards, Ye Tianpeng led the Ye Family members back to the Ye Residence. Xiao Chuchu returned to the Lingzhen Pavilion with Huang Lao.
This year's Four-Clan Mine Seizing Competition had officially concluded!
That day, the entire Ye Residence was filled with celebration. Ye Tianpeng ordered a grand feast to be prepared. All the Ye Family members celebrated as if it were the New Year!
However, Ye Yunfei was an exception. As soon as he returned to the Ye Residence, he immediately retreated to his room.
Inside the room.
"Now, I shall begin refining the True Soul Condensing Divine Pill!" Ye Yunfei took out the Pill Cauldron, the Seven Divinities Flower, and a large batch of medicinal herbs he had purchased from the Lingzhen Pavilion not long ago, feeling a bit excited.
"Ignite!" Ye Yunfei extended his right hand. A pale red alchemical flame sprouted from his middle finger and, with his soft command, shot into the Pill Cauldron.
Whoosh...
A blazing fire ignited within the cauldron.
Ye Yunfei took a deep breath, then began adding the medicinal ingredients.
Time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye.
An entire day had gone by.
Inside the room.
Ye Yunfei's alchemy process had reached its final step: pill condensation. Inside the Pill Cauldron, a pale white medicinal pill was gradually taking shape.
"Pill formed!"
At a certain moment, Ye Yunfei suddenly pointed his finger.
The lid of the Pill Cauldron was flung open. That pale white medicinal pill shot out and hovered before Ye Yunfei, slowly rotating, appearing exceptionally mysterious.
"The True Soul Condensing Divine Pill is finally refined!" Gazing at the white pill before him, Ye Yunfei was extremely excited.
"Alright, now, time to consume the pill!" Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
Then, he opened his mouth.
Swish!
The white pill flew into Ye Yunfei's mouth.
Boom...
A vast medicinal potency spread through Ye Yunfei's mind.
Ye Yunfei felt his Soul Power beginning to rise steadily!
At the same time.
In Yuanyue City, at the Qin Residence.
"Outrageous! Simply outrageous!" Qin Xiong bellowed incessantly within the main hall.
Shi Tianyuan, Lü Yunxiao, and the City Lord of Yuanyue City were all present in the hall, each wearing rather grim expressions.