Supreme of the Heavenly Realm

Ye Xuan was transported from Dragon Island and did not rush back to the Ancient World Continent. Instead, he stayed at a nearby place called the Skywind Sea Domain.

Before returning to Light City, Ye Xuan planned to first cultivate a new skill before making the next plan.

Sea Blue Island.

Ye Xuan chose this island as a temporary training ground to practice his new moves.

To adapt to his current strength, Ye Xuan also needed new techniques to harness the power he now possessed.

The Martial Arts Ye Xuan planned to cultivate consisted of two disciplines.

One was called the Star Breaking Sword Skill, a Quasi-God Level Martial Art, and the other was a saber skill embedded within the Heavenly Netherworld Blade called Soul Slash.

Among these, Ye Xuan was already well-acquainted with the Star Breaking Sword Skill; with just a little revision, he could fully master it.

On the desolate island.

Ye Xuan held a sword in his left hand behind him, raised his palm, and then clenched it. Around him, starlight dazzled, forming streams of sword qi, transforming endlessly, resembling a brilliant starry sky, or like a kaleidoscope.

"Ten thousand swords unleashed, seven stars extinguished!"

Only to see the starlight twinkling around the Void Emperor Sword, and diverse sword shadows appeared around Ye Xuan. These seven sword shadows were arranged in the formation of the Big Dipper, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Go!"

Ye Xuan shouted in a low voice!

Chi chi chi chi chi chi!

Like a storm of pear blossoms, like raindrops on banana leaves, the seven sword shadows transformed into forty-nine, and the forty-nine solidified into void, hidden in the void. In an instant, only twinkling starlight was seen, countless stars, with no sword shadow visible, seemingly a starry canopy covering forward, impossible to evade, no place to hide.

This was the formidable aspect of the Star Breaking Sword Skill.

One becomes two, two becomes three, and after three, countless and endless.

This time, Ye Xuan's display of the Star Breaking Sword Skill had some flaw, but its power had already started to show, not to be underestimated.

Fortunately, Ye Xuan had no worries for Martial Arts, otherwise, Quasi-God Level Martial Arts might only be possessed by powerful forces like the Dragon Clan, and even though Ye Xuan had deep ties with the Dragon Clan, obtaining a Quasi-God Level Martial Art from them would still be quite difficult.

As time passed day by day, Ye Chen became more familiar with the Star Breaking Sword Skill, becoming more lethal and sharp, while Ye Xuan's soul power and True Yuan also became more in tune with him each day, without any barriers, completely uniting mind and sword, using it skillfully and effortlessly.

After spending about half a month mastering the first Martial Art, Ye Xuan started cultivating the second Martial Art, the saber skill Soul Slash.

Saber skill and Swordsmanship differed in nature, like two different paths. Ye Xuan had always been smooth sailing on the path of Sword Dao, with exceptionally high comprehension, but he rarely cultivated saber skills.

However, this did not mean Ye Xuan could not learn Soul Slash, for with the Heavenly Emperor Netherworld Stone in hand, he could easily learn any Netherworld Martial Arts.

Three months later.

"It's time to leave."

Ye Xuan put away the Heavenly Netherworld Blade in his hand, flicked his sleeve, and then traversed the void before him, disappearing from the island.

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Ancient World, Light City.

The current Light City was evidently several times more bustling than it was two months ago, with the city's scale having expanded greatly. Amidst the mountains, countless strong auras surged, even teams patrolling the skies from time to time, with sharp eyes scanning inside and outside Light City.

After the battle in the Netherworld Ghost Cave where the Spirit Ghost Emperor and Ghost Emperor were obliterated, Ling Qianxue's fame undoubtedly skyrocketed. Now, in the Ancient World, everyone knew that Light City not only had Emperor Light but also a Snowflower Empress. With two great empresses overseeing Light City, no one in the Ancient World dared to provoke them.

Now, Light City had risen thoroughly within the Ancient World, and its prestige was no lesser than old forces like the Martial Saint Hall and the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace.

The rise of a new power invariably aroused the envy of old ones. However, Light City was evidently wary of these people, raising recruitment conditions several times to prevent spies from infiltrating and causing trouble.

This point was clear to those strong figures, yet Light City was flourishing rapidly. Even with high conditions, many still sought to join.

With Light City's vigorous measures, the entire Ancient World took notice, and everyone could start to feel this burgeoning power that might soon elevate Light City into a tier-one force in the Ancient World.

In the center of Light City, atop a peak, stood a cluster of majestic palaces, among which one was particularly grand. Before the palace lay a vast square spanning ten thousand feet, where numerous figures were currently training, their shouts echoing like thunder.

The entire Light City appeared orderly, with not a hint of chaos.

Yet while training, many strong individuals' gazes would occasionally glance towards the grand palace at the center of the city.

With Light City's growth, hardly anyone in the Ancient World dared to provoke them. Even the established forces had to show some respect. However, in recent days, a dozen or so mysterious visitors arrived in Light City, inevitably causing some tension.

These visitors were from the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace, but the leaders among them were not from the palace. Their identities were highly mysterious, even warranting respect from the Heavenly Palace members, clearly indicating they were no ordinary powerful figures.

Though Light City was still orderly these days, a tense atmosphere still enveloped the entire city.

Following the gaze, a majestic palace appeared, and at this time, within the hall, shadows flickered as all of Light City's high-ranking members gathered here today.

"Hehe, I wonder what Light Emperor has thought about my proposal?"

In the palace hall, several groups were seated, with some familiar faces. A closer look revealed the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Emperor, Bao Yuntian, and others, yet the speaker was a handsome man in golden robes. He stared at Nangong Yao, the corners of his mouth curling into a seemingly very gentle smile.

"Indeed, today is already the third day. As previously agreed, it's time to give our Lord Lei Yan a response."

The speaker, full of radiant aura, with no weak cultivation, yet wore a face full of flattery, lacking any demeanor of a master of the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace, entirely reduced to this handsome man's lapdog.

At the head seat, Nangong Yao sat quietly, her small face calm. The youthful immaturity had largely faded, lending her some empress-like demeanor, her dainty brows slightly furrowed. This unexpected visit caught her off guard, and although a single Heavenly Emperor was not worth much attention, the key was that they brought formidable allies this time.

The Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Emperor smiled as he looked at Nangong Yao on the main seat, a sinister glint flickering deep in his eyes. The enmity between their Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace and Light City had grown deeper. After the death of Emperor Bao Yuan, it had become an irreconcilable feud.

Of course, he dared not seek trouble here alone, but now he had a powerful ally. As this thought crossed his mind, his gaze fell upon the handsome man. Whether they could overturn Light City this time entirely depended on him.