You call this the way of the sword?

The house I just rented for four million has now become the backdrop behind me.

Yang Qingfeng came out and realized that he hadn't even touched a bed all night, and his heart ached terribly.

He decided to channel his grief and anger into strength, and rushed straight to the dungeon plaza, plunging headlong into Gale Valley.

"Yang Qingfeng is here!!"

The news that Yang Qingfeng was coming to raid the dungeon spread like wildfire throughout the entire National Religion.

Some of the senior students didn't even bother to wash up; they rushed over wearing only their undershirts and bathrobes.

Yesterday's four matches combined resulted in a total of 96 hours of bonuses.

Only a few were fully booked, and countless others were completely missed.

Actually, it's not a big deal if there's no benefit; we can still get by as usual.

But when I was inexplicably kicked out of the fixed team, my roommate, who was always incredibly lazy, suddenly threatened to go into seclusion, and even the team-up announcements in the square included inexplicable special requirements such as 72 hours or 48 hours.

The rules changed overnight.

It felt as if he was the only one in the world who hadn't received the buff from the joint battle, the only one who had missed out on a feast, the only one who had missed out on trillions of extra experience points, and the only one who would fall behind in just a few days…

Amidst a mix of strange and tense emotions, Yang Qingfeng's name was thrust into the spotlight of public opinion.

That's how this scene came about.

Upon hearing that Yang Qingfeng was coming to run the dungeon, these senior brothers and sisters all rushed around like strange creatures, and the entire dungeon plaza was once again packed with people in just a few minutes.

But Yang Qingfeng didn't plan to play the new dungeon today...

Thousands of senior brothers and sisters watched Yang Qingfeng go in and out of Gale Valley, again and again, from morning to noon, from noon to dusk, to late at night, and to dawn.

Unbeknownst to him, Yang Qingfeng's speed in clearing the game was no longer astonishing.

What's terrifying is his perseverance and his terrifying speed of leveling up.

After two days, the matter finally alarmed the highest levels of government.

In a dimly lit palace within the Tian Ce Manor, Lord Yu, Lü Yanliang, stepped out in an instant. "Why did you summon me so urgently?"

On the main phoenix chair, a haggard-looking woman was resting with her hand on her forehead. She opened her eyes weakly and waved a mirror at Lü Yanliang.

"I want to take this child as my apprentice."

In the footage, Yang Qingfeng repeatedly bombards Gale Valley, again and again. This mechanical repetition not only demonstrates his extraordinary combat prowess but also reveals a transcendent mindset beyond his years.

The woman is in charge of the Great Summer Palace and is known as the Summer Lord. She is also one of the heads of the State Religion and is responsible for maintaining all instances.

She had been following Yang Qingfeng ever since he broke the record four times in a row. When Yang Qingfeng started focusing on leveling up and showed an incredibly stable performance for two consecutive days, she couldn't hold back any longer.

However, Lü Yanliang only glanced at Yang Qingfeng before shaking his head and uttering three words: "Not suitable."

Xia Zhu frowned slightly, his expression showing a hint of pain. "My days are numbered."

Lu Yanliang shook his head again: "We can't force it. If our Dao bodies are incompatible, then we are not destined to be together. You are the shield and he is the spear. If we insist on taking him as a disciple, we will ruin his future."

Xia Zhu said unhappily, "So he has to be your disciple?"

Lu Yanliang said regretfully, "I will not accept him as my apprentice."

Xia's face was expressionless, clearly disbelieving.

Lu Yanliang is the Lord of Yu, the most violent and stinky man in the Yu Xia Empire. A few days ago, he suddenly came and said he wanted to take over the Great Examination. She naturally refused and was then attacked by the Great Yu Heavenly Palace.

She was already nearing the end of her life, and this blow has further shortened her lifespan.

This kind of scoundrel who only talks the talk, finally met someone even more insane than himself, and he says he won't take on disciples? That's like saying he grew up eating shit. Nobody would believe that.

"..."

Lu Yanliang understood the disdain in the other person's expression and said truthfully, "You misunderstand. Yang Qingfeng is not suitable for you, nor for me. It's hard to say what the future holds, but at this stage, Yang Qingfeng's Dao body is not strong; he relies on his talent."

"Those old fogies in the cabinet speculate that he ascended the Heavenly Road in the Talent Secret Realm."

Xia Zhu's fingers paused, and a glint of light flashed in his dim eyes.

All five current pillars of the Tian Ce Mansion have ascended the Heavenly Road.

It was because they had once set foot on the Heavenly Road that their skills were elevated, and their activated talents were highly compatible with their Dao bodies. Therefore, they displayed extraordinary combat power from a young age, which continued until they became pillars of the state.

The journey was not without its challenges, and they were not the only five to have traversed the celestial path.

In other words, there are only two outcomes for those who have climbed the Heavenly Road: reaching the pinnacle or dying suddenly.

If Yang Qingfeng really did ascend the Heavenly Road, he would either be ambushed and killed halfway, or he would become a pillar of Yu Xia in the future. Regardless of the former or the latter, he cannot follow the old path of others and learn from their mistakes.

The Emperor's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest. After a long pause, he said, "Understood. Why is the Cabinet keeping an eye on him?"

Lu Yanliang clenched his wrist, shook his head and sneered, "They even speculated that Yang Qingfeng might be Yang Yun'er's son."

"What!?"

Xia Zhu was startled for a couple of seconds, then a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. "Yun'er's son... are they planning to use him to force Yun'er to show herself?"

The once dimly lit Summer Palace suddenly lit up, accompanied by a faint tremor and intense killing intent.

Lu Yanliang raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "It's not that bad. They're stupid, not dumb. Cultivating Yang Qingfeng would be a great thing for the country, for him, and for me."

"Don't worry, with Senior Liu protecting him, the cabinet won't dare to do anything."

The Summer Palace immediately fell silent.

Xia Zhu was startled again, his expression gradually becoming somewhat strange. "That Liu fellow has come out of seclusion?"

Before the words had even finished, Liu Changge's ordinary yet thunderous voice suddenly rang out in the palace, "How dare you speak like that?"

!! ?

Xia Zhu stood up abruptly, as if his injuries had completely healed in an instant.

Numerous arrays appeared out of thin air in the hall, and the arrays quickly overlapped to form a cross-time-domain passage.

The passage stabilized instantly, releasing a powerful pressure that made the Summer Palace tremble. Then, Liu Changge walked out of the passage with a sword at his side, instantly turning everything into a terrifying entrance effect.

Upon seeing Liu Changge's face clearly, Xia Zhu's eyes widened, and his face quickly flushed red.

At the same time, his lips twitched, and he uttered two words with great difficulty, "Grandmaster..."

……

Gale Valley.

With the final, deafening explosion, the earth shook violently.

Amidst the mournful cries of the boss-level monster, the Stone Spirit King, Yang Qingfeng's body glowed with the light of an upgrade.

After two days of continuous grinding, he successfully reached level 20 and advanced to the next rank.

After reaching Tier 2, theoretically, the attributes will be greatly improved. The cultivation level that has been stuck for 39 years and 365 days, which is so frustrating that it makes people itch to progress, can finally be moved forward again.

Yang Qingfeng couldn't wait to open the attributes, and after just one glance, he felt extremely relieved.

Name: Yang Qingfeng

[Cultivation: Swordsmanship]

[Cultivation Period: 40 years and 05 days]

Finally, it's been over 40 years...

I didn't bother to check the other attributes.

Yang Qingfeng relaxed and immediately closed his eyes, revealing an expression of utter satisfaction.

He doesn't actually have OCD; he's just in a state where he's suppressed by rules and can't work harder, which makes his ambition crack into pieces, each piece in disarray, causing him double the torment.

It was like when I was working odd jobs in town, knowing that I was unlikely to get a raise, but I was also struggling to make ends meet and stay warm. That made me very anxious.

it's good now.

I have money, contribution points, level up, and the upper limit has been broken.

Yang Qingfeng suddenly felt that once he mastered one thing, everything else fell into place. The exhilaration he felt was indescribable. The only thing that made him feel so happy was the continuous joy that made him smile and his playful side emerge.

He remained with his eyes closed and fell straight backward.

The female sword spirit behind him, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, stepped forward, embraced him, and knelt down.

An incredibly soft touch continued to emanate from it.

The bouncy embrace and lap pillow were like the best reward for the boy's hard work. Yang Qingfeng snuggled up contentedly, found the most comfortable position, and fell asleep instantly.