I am a high-level martial arts master.

Three days later, within the territory of Ningyue.

The enchanting atmosphere had not yet completely dissipated, but a sense of heaviness in the air had already crept in with the weight of parting.

Wei Wanxi was now fully dressed, reverting to her aloof and ethereal appearance, though her eyes now held a touch of languid charm, as if she had been thoroughly nourished. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiyue's cultivation had greatly increased, reaching the Condensation Meridian stage, and she was poised to break through to the Innate Realm at any moment.

However, Ye Li stopped them, citing the other party's shallow foundation.

Jiang Xiyue's current foundation is comparable to that of a prodigy from an ordinary small country participating in a major national competition.

However, compared to the average foundation of disciples from immortal sects, they are still a notch below.

Ye Li plans to tutor her after school these next few days to help her achieve better grades.

Today is the day when Ye Li and Da Qing exchange the Heavenly Book, and it is also the day when Wei Wanxi leaves. The girl hugs Ye Li tightly, feeling reluctant to part.

Although she was given a designated mission after being born with the innate ability, she still felt reluctant to part ways at this moment.

A gentle knock sounded on the palace door, and Shen Qinglian's cool voice came through, carrying a hint of barely perceptible helplessness:

"Nephew Ye, the time has come. The envoy from Daqing, carrying the Heavenly Book, is waiting outside the mountain gate. May you come out now?"

Shen Qinglian was speechless as she spoke.

For the past three days, Ye Li has never left the Crimson Gold Hall.

Although the main hall was soundproofed to prevent detection, it was still too absurd; she could guess what was going on inside.

She knew young people had short tempers, but this was going too far.

It's been three days and they haven't taken a single step. That's too much. I really have to remind them, otherwise they'll be completely lured away by the enemy's honey trap.

Hearing the call from outside, Ye Li pushed open the door and went out, where he saw Shen Qinglian standing in front of the door.

Shen Qinglian looked at Ye Li, and the words she was about to say suddenly stopped. She stared at Ye Li in surprise.

In her perception, Ye Li's cultivation level had improved by leaps and bounds, becoming much stronger than it had been three days ago.

This……

Shen Qinglian, who was about to reprimand Ye Li, suddenly stopped, looked him up and down, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration:

"You've been quite diligent these past few days, and your cultivation has improved significantly. It seems you've taken some of what I said to heart."

Ye Li smiled smugly at Shen Qinglian's words.

Only Jiang Xiyue and Wei Wanxi truly know how much sweat and toil they have put in over the past three days.

Realm: Early Stage of Innate (8% Wood Divine Treasure)

The +135 effect of the Yang Furnace, combined with the secret manual and Wei Wanxi's [Dao Heart Clarity] Dao Body, almost constituted a great cycle of cultivation realms. In just three days, his cultivation realm had already increased to this level.

It takes an average person over a hundred years of hard work to fully replenish the liver's vital energy.

But Ye Li completed one-tenth of the effects in just three days, and his cultivation level rose another small step—a feat that would scare anyone to death. With such progress, who could say they weren't diligently cultivating?

Shen Qinglian gently raised her jade hand, and a cool, moonlit portal silently opened beside the two of them, preparing to lead Ye Li inside.

But looking at Shen Qinglian in front of him, Ye Li hesitated for a moment before suddenly saying:

"Could Senior Fuyao's Dao injury be repaired using the Heavenly Book?"

Shen Qinglian, who was about to step into the moonlight, paused.

Turning her head slightly and gazing at the young man before her, Shen Qinglian suddenly smiled and said, "What, are you planning to give up that Heavenly Book and help me make up for my shortcomings?" Ye Li slowly shook his head and said, "I am determined to obtain this Heavenly Book of [Gathering Qi of Calamity], but I believe that I will definitely be able to obtain such a divine object again in the future, and at that time it may be able to make up for the elder's Dao injury."

Ye Li didn't know that kind of person was oblivious to priorities.

Although he had a slight desire to possess Elder Fuyao in front of him, he was also well aware of the immense value that the Heavenly Book held for him.

If Elder Fuyao were to be in critical condition and in dire need of the Heavenly Book to save his life, Ye Li would choose to part with it, based on the favors it had shown him.

But things are clearly not that critical now, so the Heavenly Book must be firmly held in our hands.

He was confident that he would soon be able to cultivate to an unimaginable level, and in the future, he would have more than enough to give away things like the Heavenly Book.

With a lifespan starting at ten thousand years for a Grandmaster, a little more time is still acceptable.

Looking at the confident young man, Shen Qinglian shook her head and said:

"Do you know what the Heavenly Book is made of?"

"Epic entry".

"It is the epic entry of the Martial Saint. Only when the Martial Saint and the entry coexist can it be qualified to be made into a heavenly book."

Shen Qinglian slowly said, "This Martial Saint, who possessed the [Gathering of Fortune and Qi] attribute, was killed by the Great Ancestor of Daqing in the outer realms countless years ago. Subsequently, the attribute's effects were stripped away, and the Heavenly Book was painstakingly created."

"Nowadays, the Martial Saint's prowess is nowhere to be seen in the Universe. The highest level is only Grandmaster. Where are you going to find a Martial Saint to hunt down?"

Ye Li understood that the Martial Saint's so-called indestructible nature meant completely taking over the effects of his own attributes and severing the tentacles of Heaven's will.

From then on, the will of Heaven could no longer affect the Martial Saint.

However, at the same time, the Universe Realm completely rejected the existence of Martial Saints. From then on, wherever the Universe Realm was, Martial Saints had to retreat.

Of course, there is a great gap between martial saints.

The book records that even the most powerful martial saints, like the Great Ancestor of the Great Qing Dynasty, who could dominate an entire era, did not fear the will of Heaven.

However, for some unknown reason, these highly skilled Martial Saints also vanished from the Universe Realm on a certain day, leaving no trace of their existence. This has resulted in the fact that, in the entire Universe Realm, there are only sects that inherit the legacy of Martial Saints, but no trace of the Martial Saints themselves.

The lowest-ranking Martial Saint is not in the Universe Realm, and the most powerful Martial Saints are not in the mortal world.

But he still laughed and said, "Senior, I am a super genius with a golden attribute. How can the Great Ancestor of Daqing compare to me? What he can do, I can do too."

Shen Qinglian looked at the man in front of her, and her heart skipped a beat.

Subconsciously, he raised his hand and tapped Ye Li's forehead: "You're just a junior in the Innate Realm, yet you're so arrogant. But you don't need to worry about my affairs." "My Dao Foundation is already on track. It won't take ten or eight years to complete it easily. By then, when I break through to Martial Saint and leave the Universe Realm, you'll probably still be lingering in the Innate Realm."

Although she said it aloud, thinking of the method to make up for it, Shen Qinglian sighed slightly, said no more, and stepped into the water curtain.

The protective light of the crimson-gold hall dimmed slightly, and Ye Li and Shen Qinglian stepped out side by side.

The unique cool sunlight of Ningyue Realm shone down, illuminating Ye Li, making him look radiant and full of energy. His aura was even more profound and restrained than it had been three days ago, like a vibrant volcano brimming with vitality.

Outside the mountain gate, there were already many people.

Sect Leader Yun Huanzi stood at the forefront, his silver beard flowing, his face glowing red, followed by several elders with profound auras.

All eyes turned to Ye Li, filled with scrutiny, amazement, and undisguised expectation.

Yun Huanzi could tell at a glance that Ye Li's cultivation had improved. His stable and powerful aura was far beyond what an ordinary first-stage innate cultivator could achieve.

He was greatly pleased, stroked his beard, and glanced approvingly at Shen Qinglian, his voice carrying a hint of pride and gratitude:

"Junior Sister, you've worked hard! It seems you've taken good care of Li'er these past three days. Not only has she not slacked off, but her cultivation has also greatly improved. What's even more remarkable is that her mind is calm and focused, and there's been no sign of that Central Plains woman disturbing her mind. Well done!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qinglian's cold and beautiful face twitched almost imperceptibly at the corner of her mouth.

She kept her eyes down, pretending not to hear her senior brother's praise, which was clearly a huge misunderstanding, and thought to herself:

"Senior brother, oh senior brother, it's not just a matter of disturbing your mind, you've been completely devoured..."

Just then, an aura of grandeur and righteousness descended.

A figure dressed in a red-gold cloud-patterned official robe in the style of the Great Qing Dynasty appeared silently in the arena.

The newcomer had a square face and sharp, eagle-like eyes. He was the special envoy sent by Daqing. He was holding something in his hands, and as soon as he appeared, he attracted everyone's attention.

It was a book that looked simple and unadorned, made entirely of an unknown type of jade, but the pages were all blank.

However, its surface is covered with a layer of dreamlike, ever-changing, and magnificent orange glow.

The glow of the sunset was not dazzling, but it carried an indescribable weight and mystery, as if it contained some kind of ultimate truth of heaven and earth.

The mere sight of it is enough to stir one's soul, as if witnessing a grand spectacle of the flow of fortune and the cycle of life and death.

This is precisely the reward for the champion of this grand competition—the Heavenly Book [Gathering Qi of Calamity]!

The entire book is composed of epic entries, and different people can comprehend different techniques and effects from it.

It's like a bottle of water; the more people try to understand it, the less there is left, until it eventually dries up completely.

"Young friend Ye Li."

The envoy's voice was steady, with an official, formulaic tone, and his gaze fell on Ye Li:

"By imperial decree, the Heavenly Book 'Gathering Qi of Calamity' is hereby bestowed upon you as the reward for winning this year's competition of prodigies. According to the alliance between Daqing and the various sects, the time allotted for comprehending it is limited to the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"Please remain where you are and do not take it away. Once the time is up, regardless of what you have gained, the Heavenly Book must be returned immediately."

His words were resolute and left no room for doubt.

Yun Huanzi and the others tensed up, their eyes fixed on the celestial book shimmering with orange light.

Even as a grandmaster, one cannot hide the burning passion and awe in one's heart when faced with such a supreme treasure made from the fragments of the Martial Saint's words.

Ye Li took a deep breath, suppressing the palpitations that naturally arose in his heart due to the appearance of the Heavenly Book.

He stepped forward, bowed slightly to the special envoy, and his expression was solemn:

"Thank you, Special Envoy. Ye Li understands the rules."

He reached out his hands and carefully took the blank book from the special envoy.

It felt slightly heavy in his hand, with a warm and smooth texture like jade. The brilliant orange glow seemed to flow through his palm as if it were alive.

An indescribable, profound aura, pointing directly to the origin of fortune and calamity, instantly passed through his palm and rushed into his sea of ​​consciousness!

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Li immediately sat down cross-legged, placed the Heavenly Book on his lap, and immersed his mind in it. The next moment, a message suddenly jumped into Ye Li's sea of ​​consciousness.

Description section:

Encountering the unclaimed epic item 【劫运聚气】

Entry integrity: 13%

Should it be deprived?

【Yes or No】

Should we deduce the corresponding reverse cultivation method for the entry?

【Yes or No】

As soon as the message appeared in the description, Ye Li's heart skipped a beat.

Will you, dear reader, vote with your monthly pass?

【Yes or No】

Will you, dear reader, vote for this book?

【Yes or No】

(Finished writing all night, meow, so tired, I've recently entered a period of writer's block.)

o(一T).