Chapter 19: Journey to the Imperial City

Wu Qingxue immersed herself in the refining process. In the third attempt, the purity of the potion improved again, but there was still a considerable gap from Ye Chen's level of purification.

"No, there must be a way to further improve it."

Unsatisfied, Wu Qingxue sat cross-legged, fully restoring her soul power. Once her soul power reached its peak, she threw herself back into refining.

Her mind was already immersed in the process, but she failed to notice that her soul power was gradually becoming incredibly pure.

"It worked. I can also refine it to this concentration."

Finally, on the fifth attempt, Wu Qingxue managed to produce a potion that rivaled Ye Chen's level of purity, which filled her with excitement.

It was only after her success that she realized the change in her soul power.

"My soul power seems to have become much purer. Although my realm hasn't budged, it feels like my strength has increased significantly."

Wu Qingxue could hardly contain her excitement. This was a qualitative change.

She sat cross-legged, digesting her insights from these past few days.

Several days later, Ye Chen emerged from seclusion, having absorbed the Body Refining Liquid to once again reach the Triple Realm, now at the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering.

To Ye Chen's delight, Ye Feng had also not disappointed him, breaking through to the Triple Realm and advancing to the Sixth Layer of Body Tempering.

"Ye Chen, you... you broke through to the Eighth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm?!" When Ye Chen arrived at the refining room, Wu Qingxue intended to share her own achievement but was stunned to see Ye Chen's breakthrough.

In just half a month, Ye Chen had broken through three realms again.

His cultivation speed was simply terrifying.

Looking at Ye Feng's breakthrough as well, Wu Qingxue couldn't help but wonder when cultivation had become such a simple matter.

She was shaken by the rapid progress, but Ye Chen remained indifferent. He wasn't satisfied with this speed. It had been almost a month since his rebirth, and he was still only in the Body Tempering Realm. How could he be satisfied?

"How did your refining go?" Ye Chen asked.

"I succeeded, Ye Chen. I managed to produce highly concentrated potions, and I feel like I've improved a lot. Although my realm hasn't changed, I have a sense of qualitative transformation," Wu Qingxue said excitedly, trying to contain her amazement.

"You're excited about this level of achievement?" Ye Chen glanced at her and said, "Since you've become my martial attendant, you'd better set your sights higher. Get excited when you break through to the peak of the Immortal Realm within ten years."

Wu Qingxue's eyes widened in disbelief.

The peak of the Immortal Realm was the pinnacle existence on the Canglan Continent.

Throughout the entire continent, such existences are absolutely rare.

Even her grandfather took hundreds of years to reach this level.

Can she reach such heights within ten years?

"Master Chen, the peak of the Immortal Realm is already at the pinnacle of the continent. Can I really achieve it within ten years?" Wu Qingxue asked eagerly.

Ye Chen replied calmly, "With your own talent, it's naturally impossible. But with my assistance, it's easy."

Wu Qingxue was overjoyed, almost exclaiming, "Master Chen, can I truly break through to the Immortal Realm within ten years? You're not lying to me, are you?"

Ye Chen furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Don't forget your identity. What would I gain from lying to you? The Immortal Realm in your eyes may seem unattainable, but to me, it's nothing more than an entry-level."

The Immortal Realm.

In this world, the Immortal Realm was considered lofty, but in the eyes of Ye Chen, even the realm of alchemy had not been truly entered, yet dared to boast about being at the Immortal Realm.

To Ye Chen, even an Immortal Realm alchemist was nothing more than an ant.

As long as he wished, he could even train a pig to become an Immortal Realm alchemist.

"I understand," Wu Qingxue restrained her inner joy and showed a respectful expression.

If someone else had told her that she could stand at the pinnacle of this world within ten years, she would have scoffed.

Even her grandfather dared only to say that there was a chance she could become an Immortal Realm alchemist within thirty years, and it might be possible to break through to the peak of the Immortal Realm within fifty years. And this was the limit her grandfather could foresee.

But Ye Chen was different.

As someone who transcended realms, Ye Chen made her believe that he could bring her great opportunities. The condition, however, was that she must play her role as his martial attendant well.

"I will pass on to you a set of cultivation methods. If you follow them diligently, you'll be excited in ten years," Ye Chen said as his divine soul flowed, and a strand of divine consciousness entered Wu Qingxue's brow.

In an instant, Wu Qingxue's body trembled violently, exclaiming, "Soul Refining Technique!"

For alchemists, the Soul Refining Technique was like a divine elixir to warriors, capable of enhancing the alchemist's soul power. And the enhancement of soul power was synonymous with the advancement of realms.

Moreover, the value of the Soul Refining Technique far surpassed that of any divine elixir.

Soul power was a mysterious force that was difficult to enhance with external means, unlike warriors who could forcibly increase their realms through the accumulation of medicinal resources.

Enhancing soul power was extremely difficult, which was why alchemists were so highly regarded.

Such a technique, not even the Alchemy Hall possesses it.

She dared to guarantee that if such a technique were to be revealed, it would definitely cause madness among the alchemists of the Canglan Continent.

To think that Master Chen bestowed upon her such a precious secret technique.

"It's just the most mediocre Soul Refining Technique. Tidy up and prepare to head to the Imperial City. Spirit-grade materials no longer have any effect on me," Ye Chen said casually.

Indeed, he was now at the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering, and spirit-grade materials could no longer help him advance quickly. The next step required him to open up his meridians, and only second-order true-grade spirit medicines could be of assistance.

Moreover, half a month had passed, and it was time to head to the Imperial City.

Ye Long would have to pay the price, and those who had once expelled them from the main family would also have to pay the price.

His sister, Ye Shuixian, was also waiting for them.

...

Outside the Tianyou City, the steeds galloped.

Ye Chen, Ye Feng, and Wu Qingxue headed towards the Imperial City.

The dignified Immortal Emperor powerhouse was actually riding horses, which made Ye Chen feel somewhat resentful.

Thinking back to the Immortal Martial World, even though it might be thousands of miles away, they could arrive in just a few moments. But now, they had to travel by horse for a few hundred miles, which seemed ridiculous just to think about.

But there was no choice. Without opening up his meridians, they couldn't fly. They would probably need some time to adapt to this mode of transportation.

As the horses galloped, the speed was not slow. After a few hours, they were approaching the outskirts of the Imperial City.

Suddenly, the steeds beneath Ye Chen and the others began to neigh, as if they were frightened and became restless.

"There are demonic beasts," Ye Chen dismounted and gazed ahead.

Ye Feng and Wu Qingxue also dismounted, with Wu Qingxue standing in front of Ye Chen and the others, vigilant.

"Friends ahead, please lend a hand."

At this moment, an urgent cry for help sounded, and two figures rushed out from a mountain range in a panic. Behind them, a terrifying aura of demonic beasts followed closely.

"Roar!"

A beastly roar, like thunder, resounded. In the darkness of the night, there was actually a flash of lightning.

In the next moment, a two-meter-long avian creature with wings on its back soared towards them, its wings flapping, and lightning bolts descended like swords, striking down.

"Purple Thunder Lightning, it's a Purple Thunder Beast. Master Chen, be careful," Wu Qingxue recognized the demonic beast at a glance.