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After leaving the Imperial City, Ye Chen and the others headed directly towards the Cang Xuan Sect. On the way, Ye Chen took out a jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and carefully absorbed the information within.
The jade slip recorded a set of Cultivation Methods and a set of Sword Techniques. The Cultivation Method was called the "Azure Emperor Longevity Technique", a Heavenly Rank cultivation method. The Sword Technique was called the "Thousand Transformations Sword Art", a Low-Grade Earth Rank sword technique. Both were excellent techniques for a Core Formation Stage cultivator.
Ye Chen opened the jade slip and began to cultivate the "Azure Emperor Longevity Technique". As he cultivated, a faint azure energy emanated from his body, and the surrounding spiritual energy continuously flowed into his body. He felt his cultivation rapidly increasing.
After cultivating for some time, Ye Chen opened his eyes. A flash of azure light streaked across them. "My energy core has become even more stable, and my spiritual energy has also greatly increased. I'm not far from the middle stage of Core Formation!" he muttered excitedly.
He then took out the "Thousand Transformations Sword Art" and began to cultivate it. This sword art was intricate and profound, containing countless variations. Ye Chen practiced it repeatedly, and soon, he had a preliminary understanding of it.
Two days later, they arrived at the Cang Xuan Sect. The Cang Xuan Sect was located on a towering mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a celestial realm.
"This is the Cang Xuan Sect? It's even grander than I imagined!" Ye Chen exclaimed, looking at the majestic mountain gate.
They entered the Cang Xuan Sect, and a disciple led them to a reception hall. After waiting for a while, an elder walked in. The elder was dressed in a blue robe, with a long white beard, and an aura of profoundness.
"Welcome to the Cang Xuan Sect. I am Elder Li, an elder of the Cang Xuan Sect," the elder said with a smile.
Ye Chen and the others returned his greeting. Elder Li then arranged for them to stay in the guest courtyard.
The next day, Elder Li led Ye Chen and the others to the main hall. In the main hall, several elders and a Sect Master were seated. The Sect Master was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance and a powerful aura.
"Greetings, Sect Master, Elders," Ye Chen and the others saluted.
The Sect Master nodded slightly and said, "I have heard about your deeds. You have done a great service to the Imperial City. The Cang Xuan Sect will certainly reward you well."
He paused, then continued, "Ye Chen, your talent is exceptional. Would you be willing to join my Cang Xuan Sect?"
Ye Chen bowed and said, "Thank you, Sect Master, for your kind invitation. I am willing to join the Cang Xuan Sect."
The Sect Master smiled and said, "Good, good. From today onwards, you are a disciple of the Cang Xuan Sect. As for your cultivation, I will personally guide you."
Ye Chen was overjoyed. With the Sect Master's guidance, his cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds.
Just as they were speaking, a sudden burst of powerful spiritual energy fluctuations came from outside the main hall. Everyone was startled.
"What's happening?" the Sect Master frowned.
An elder quickly reported, "Sect Master, it's the Xuan Ming Sect. They've attacked our mountain gate!"
"Xuan Ming Sect?" The Sect Master's face darkened. "They dare to attack my Cang Xuan Sect? Gather all disciples and prepare for battle!"
Immediately, the entire Cang Xuan Sect became tense. Disciples and elders rushed towards the mountain gate.
Ye Chen followed them, his heart filled with anger. The Xuan Ming Sect had attacked the Imperial City, and now they were attacking the Cang Xuan Sect. They were truly despicable!
When they arrived at the mountain gate, they saw a group of people from the Xuan Ming Sect. The leader was a middle-aged man in black robes, with a sinister expression. Behind him were dozens of disciples, all exuding a powerful aura.
"Xuan Ming Sect Master!" The Cang Xuan Sect Master shouted angrily.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master sneered, "Cang Xuan Sect Master, hand over the treasure, and I'll spare your lives!"
"Treasure? What treasure?" The Cang Xuan Sect Master frowned.
"Stop pretending! Don't you know about the Spirit Gathering Array hidden in your sect?" The Xuan Ming Sect Master laughed loudly.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master's expression changed slightly. He looked at the elders beside him, who also looked solemn. The Spirit Gathering Array was a secret of the Cang Xuan Sect, known only to a few core elders. How did the Xuan Ming Sect know about it?
"It seems you won't hand it over willingly," the Xuan Ming Sect Master said with a cold smile. "In that case, we'll just take it ourselves!"
With that, he ordered, "Attack!"
The disciples of the Xuan Ming Sect immediately charged forward. The Cang Xuan Sect disciples also met them head-on. A fierce battle erupted.
Ye Chen also joined the battle. He circulated his Azure Emperor Longevity Technique, and azure energy surged within him. He wielded his sword, and sword energy continuously shot out, easily defeating the Xuan Ming Sect disciples.
During the battle, Ye Chen noticed the Xuan Ming Sect Master fighting against the Cang Xuan Sect Master. The Xuan Ming Sect Master's cultivation was at the peak of the Core Formation Stage, while the Cang Xuan Sect Master was at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Stage. Although the Cang Xuan Sect Master had a higher cultivation, the Xuan Ming Sect Master's attacks were fierce, and he seemed to have some secret technique, making it difficult for the Cang Xuan Sect Master to gain an advantage.
"Sect Master, let me help you!" Ye Chen shouted, seeing that the Cang Xuan Sect Master was at a disadvantage.
He activated the Thousand Transformations Sword Art, and countless sword shadows appeared, attacking the Xuan Ming Sect Master.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master snorted, "A mere Core Formation brat dares to interfere?" He waved his hand, and a black energy surged out, blocking Ye Chen's attack.
However, Ye Chen's attack was merely a feint. His real move was to use his spiritual sense to launch a surprise attack. A powerful spiritual sense attack directly struck the Xuan Ming Sect Master's sea of consciousness.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master instantly felt a sharp pain in his head. His movements faltered, and the Cang Xuan Sect Master seized the opportunity to launch a powerful attack, sending the Xuan Ming Sect Master flying.
"You... you actually know spiritual sense attacks?!" The Xuan Ming Sect Master looked at Ye Chen in horror, his face pale.
Ye Chen sneered, "What do you think?"
The Xuan Ming Sect Master gritted his teeth. He knew that if he continued to fight, he would be at a disadvantage. "Retreat!" he shouted, and led his disciples to retreat in dismay.
The Xuan Ming Sect disciples fled, and the Cang Xuan Sect disciples cheered loudly.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master came over, looked at Ye Chen with a look of admiration, and said, "Ye Chen, you have truly saved my Cang Xuan Sect today. Thank you!"
Ye Chen humbly replied, "Sect Master, you are too kind. This is what I should do."
The Cang Xuan Sect Master nodded. "From now on, you are the chief disciple of my Cang Xuan Sect. Your status is second only to me and the elders."
Ye Chen was overjoyed. Chief disciple! This was an unexpected surprise.
After the battle, the Cang Xuan Sect began to clean up the battlefield and heal the wounded. Ye Chen returned to his courtyard to meditate and consolidate his cultivation.
A few days later, the Cang Xuan Sect Master summoned Ye Chen. In the main hall, the Cang Xuan Sect Master looked at Ye Chen with a solemn expression and said, "Ye Chen, I have an important task for you."
"Sect Master, please instruct me," Ye Chen said respectfully.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master said, "The Xuan Ming Sect has been eyeing our Spirit Gathering Array for a long time. Now that they know its location, they will definitely not give up. I want you to take some disciples and guard the Spirit Gathering Array."
"Yes, Sect Master," Ye Chen replied.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master nodded. "Be careful. The Xuan Ming Sect is cunning and ruthless. They might send experts to ambush you."
"I understand, Sect Master. I will definitely complete the task," Ye Chen said firmly.
With that, Ye Chen left the main hall and went to select some disciples to guard the Spirit Gathering Array.
The jade slip recorded a set of Cultivation Methods and a set of Sword Techniques. The Cultivation Method was called the "Azure Emperor Longevity Technique", a Heavenly Rank cultivation method. The Sword Technique was called the "Thousand Transformations Sword Art", a Low-Grade Earth Rank sword technique. Both were excellent techniques for a Core Formation Stage cultivator.
Ye Chen opened the jade slip and began to cultivate the "Azure Emperor Longevity Technique". As he cultivated, a faint azure energy emanated from his body, and the surrounding spiritual energy continuously flowed into his body. He felt his cultivation rapidly increasing.
After cultivating for some time, Ye Chen opened his eyes. A flash of azure light streaked across them. "My energy core has become even more stable, and my spiritual energy has also greatly increased. I'm not far from the middle stage of Core Formation!" he muttered excitedly.
He then took out the "Thousand Transformations Sword Art" and began to cultivate it. This sword art was intricate and profound, containing countless variations. Ye Chen practiced it repeatedly, and soon, he had a preliminary understanding of it.
Two days later, they arrived at the Cang Xuan Sect. The Cang Xuan Sect was located on a towering mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a celestial realm.
"This is the Cang Xuan Sect? It's even grander than I imagined!" Ye Chen exclaimed, looking at the majestic mountain gate.
They entered the Cang Xuan Sect, and a disciple led them to a reception hall. After waiting for a while, an elder walked in. The elder was dressed in a blue robe, with a long white beard, and an aura of profoundness.
"Welcome to the Cang Xuan Sect. I am Elder Li, an elder of the Cang Xuan Sect," the elder said with a smile.
Ye Chen and the others returned his greeting. Elder Li then arranged for them to stay in the guest courtyard.
The next day, Elder Li led Ye Chen and the others to the main hall. In the main hall, several elders and a Sect Master were seated. The Sect Master was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance and a powerful aura.
"Greetings, Sect Master, Elders," Ye Chen and the others saluted.
The Sect Master nodded slightly and said, "I have heard about your deeds. You have done a great service to the Imperial City. The Cang Xuan Sect will certainly reward you well."
He paused, then continued, "Ye Chen, your talent is exceptional. Would you be willing to join my Cang Xuan Sect?"
Ye Chen bowed and said, "Thank you, Sect Master, for your kind invitation. I am willing to join the Cang Xuan Sect."
The Sect Master smiled and said, "Good, good. From today onwards, you are a disciple of the Cang Xuan Sect. As for your cultivation, I will personally guide you."
Ye Chen was overjoyed. With the Sect Master's guidance, his cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds.
Just as they were speaking, a sudden burst of powerful spiritual energy fluctuations came from outside the main hall. Everyone was startled.
"What's happening?" the Sect Master frowned.
An elder quickly reported, "Sect Master, it's the Xuan Ming Sect. They've attacked our mountain gate!"
"Xuan Ming Sect?" The Sect Master's face darkened. "They dare to attack my Cang Xuan Sect? Gather all disciples and prepare for battle!"
Immediately, the entire Cang Xuan Sect became tense. Disciples and elders rushed towards the mountain gate.
Ye Chen followed them, his heart filled with anger. The Xuan Ming Sect had attacked the Imperial City, and now they were attacking the Cang Xuan Sect. They were truly despicable!
When they arrived at the mountain gate, they saw a group of people from the Xuan Ming Sect. The leader was a middle-aged man in black robes, with a sinister expression. Behind him were dozens of disciples, all exuding a powerful aura.
"Xuan Ming Sect Master!" The Cang Xuan Sect Master shouted angrily.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master sneered, "Cang Xuan Sect Master, hand over the treasure, and I'll spare your lives!"
"Treasure? What treasure?" The Cang Xuan Sect Master frowned.
"Stop pretending! Don't you know about the Spirit Gathering Array hidden in your sect?" The Xuan Ming Sect Master laughed loudly.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master's expression changed slightly. He looked at the elders beside him, who also looked solemn. The Spirit Gathering Array was a secret of the Cang Xuan Sect, known only to a few core elders. How did the Xuan Ming Sect know about it?
"It seems you won't hand it over willingly," the Xuan Ming Sect Master said with a cold smile. "In that case, we'll just take it ourselves!"
With that, he ordered, "Attack!"
The disciples of the Xuan Ming Sect immediately charged forward. The Cang Xuan Sect disciples also met them head-on. A fierce battle erupted.
Ye Chen also joined the battle. He circulated his Azure Emperor Longevity Technique, and azure energy surged within him. He wielded his sword, and sword energy continuously shot out, easily defeating the Xuan Ming Sect disciples.
During the battle, Ye Chen noticed the Xuan Ming Sect Master fighting against the Cang Xuan Sect Master. The Xuan Ming Sect Master's cultivation was at the peak of the Core Formation Stage, while the Cang Xuan Sect Master was at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Stage. Although the Cang Xuan Sect Master had a higher cultivation, the Xuan Ming Sect Master's attacks were fierce, and he seemed to have some secret technique, making it difficult for the Cang Xuan Sect Master to gain an advantage.
"Sect Master, let me help you!" Ye Chen shouted, seeing that the Cang Xuan Sect Master was at a disadvantage.
He activated the Thousand Transformations Sword Art, and countless sword shadows appeared, attacking the Xuan Ming Sect Master.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master snorted, "A mere Core Formation brat dares to interfere?" He waved his hand, and a black energy surged out, blocking Ye Chen's attack.
However, Ye Chen's attack was merely a feint. His real move was to use his spiritual sense to launch a surprise attack. A powerful spiritual sense attack directly struck the Xuan Ming Sect Master's sea of consciousness.
The Xuan Ming Sect Master instantly felt a sharp pain in his head. His movements faltered, and the Cang Xuan Sect Master seized the opportunity to launch a powerful attack, sending the Xuan Ming Sect Master flying.
"You... you actually know spiritual sense attacks?!" The Xuan Ming Sect Master looked at Ye Chen in horror, his face pale.
Ye Chen sneered, "What do you think?"
The Xuan Ming Sect Master gritted his teeth. He knew that if he continued to fight, he would be at a disadvantage. "Retreat!" he shouted, and led his disciples to retreat in dismay.
The Xuan Ming Sect disciples fled, and the Cang Xuan Sect disciples cheered loudly.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master came over, looked at Ye Chen with a look of admiration, and said, "Ye Chen, you have truly saved my Cang Xuan Sect today. Thank you!"
Ye Chen humbly replied, "Sect Master, you are too kind. This is what I should do."
The Cang Xuan Sect Master nodded. "From now on, you are the chief disciple of my Cang Xuan Sect. Your status is second only to me and the elders."
Ye Chen was overjoyed. Chief disciple! This was an unexpected surprise.
After the battle, the Cang Xuan Sect began to clean up the battlefield and heal the wounded. Ye Chen returned to his courtyard to meditate and consolidate his cultivation.
A few days later, the Cang Xuan Sect Master summoned Ye Chen. In the main hall, the Cang Xuan Sect Master looked at Ye Chen with a solemn expression and said, "Ye Chen, I have an important task for you."
"Sect Master, please instruct me," Ye Chen said respectfully.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master said, "The Xuan Ming Sect has been eyeing our Spirit Gathering Array for a long time. Now that they know its location, they will definitely not give up. I want you to take some disciples and guard the Spirit Gathering Array."
"Yes, Sect Master," Ye Chen replied.
The Cang Xuan Sect Master nodded. "Be careful. The Xuan Ming Sect is cunning and ruthless. They might send experts to ambush you."
"I understand, Sect Master. I will definitely complete the task," Ye Chen said firmly.
With that, Ye Chen left the main hall and went to select some disciples to guard the Spirit Gathering Array.
