Chapter 35 Invitation

Within the Xuantian Academy, news of Princess Shuixian's origins soon spread.

It turned out they hailed from a branch of the Ye family.

Their lineage, however, was quickly met with disdain by many.

Merely being from a branch was considered lowly.

"So they're from a branch after all, I never imagined they'd have such a connection to Princess Shuixian. Truly a stroke of luck."

Some sneered, viewing those from branches as inferior. In their eyes, only the main families rooted in the imperial city were truly outstanding, while those from branch lines were nothing more than lowly ants.

Not even worthy of staying in the imperial city.

However, the fact that these "ants" were closely related to Princess Shuixian left many feeling displeased.

It was as if a beggar had obtained a treasure.

"I heard that Ye Chen intends to take Princess Shuixian away?"

"These lowly branch ants still dare to take Princess Shuixian away? Isn't that wasting her talent?"

"That's right, we can't let them ruin Princess Shuixian. Why not suggest to the dean to drive them away?"

For a moment, the entire Xuantian Academy was filled with hostile voices, all wanting to drive away Ye Chen and his companions.

Perhaps if Ye Chen and his group were from main families, many would try to curry favor with them to get closer to Princess Shuixian.

But being from branch lines, trying to take away Ye Shuixian was seen as squandering her talent, something they couldn't tolerate, nor did they need to be polite to these relegated "ants."

"Ye Xuan, you're from the Ye family. Why don't you step forward and drive away those branch ants?" Someone approached a member of the Ye family, thinking that with the main family's intervention, it should be easy to expel those from the branch.

However, to their surprise, both Ye Xuan and the other Ye family members straightforwardly refused to intervene on behalf of Ye Feng and his son.

To their amusement, when Ye Xuan and the others informed the main family of the situation within the academy, their response was simply: "If you don't want to die, stay away from Ye Chen."

Initially, they were surprised and puzzled, but upon discreetly inquiring about what happened within the main family, they were shocked.

Ye Chen defeated Ye Long in seconds!

Ye Feng intends to challenge Ye Lingtian for the position of family head!

These father and son were not to be trifled with.

Moreover, Ye Chen, the martial warrior, turned out to be a true martial realm expert, capable of suppressing Ye Lingtian. They were not ones to provoke.

So the Ye family members within the academy fell silent one by one, not daring to provoke Ye Chen and his companions.

"I never expected the Ye family members to be so timid, they're simply useless."

Many students sneered at Ye Xuan and the others' refusal, feeling disdainful.

Just then, someone within the academy extended an invitation, inviting Ye Shuixian for a gathering.

Everyone knew that this invitation was actually for Ye Chen and his father, and for a moment, they were all filled with anticipation.

...

Ye Chen was unaware of the situation within the academy.

At this moment, inside Ye Shuixian's residence, Ye Chen guided Wu Qingxue to refine nine silver needles to stimulate Ye Feng's potential, aiming to rapidly elevate him to the True Martial Realm.

Then, he made some simple modifications to the cultivation chamber, instantly increasing the concentration of spiritual energy several times over.

"Father, you can cultivate here. After breaking through to the peak of Tempering Body, I'll open your meridians for you." After stimulating Ye Feng's potential, Ye Chen said lightly, then left the cultivation chamber.

Wu Qingxue and Ye Shuixian beside him were both shocked.

Wu Qingxue was somewhat better off, knowing that Ye Chen was extraordinary and could easily accept his modifications to the array.

But Ye Shuixian was extremely shocked. Ye Chen was not only a martial artist but also an alchemist. Moreover, he could even modify arrays. This cultivation chamber was simply like a paradise.

Her younger brother was truly terrifying.

"Brother, your talent is so terrifying. How about I introduce you to Master?" Ye Shuixian suggested.

From Ye Feng's mouth, Ye Shuixian knew that Ye Chen had experienced some extraordinary encounters, allowing him to undergo a drastic change and possess extraordinary talent.

But even so, she still had worries in her heart.

In three months, her father would have a duel with Ye Lingtian. If he lost, even she might not be spared.

If Ye Chen could also become a disciple of the dean, even without her, her father and brother could establish themselves in the imperial city without the need for the duel with Ye Lingtian.

Was it possible to go from the sixth stage of Spiritual Martial to challenging the seventh stage of True Martial in three months?

At least, Ye Shuixian found it hard to believe.

She wanted to find a way out.

"Brother, Master is a True Martial Ninth Stage expert. In the entire empire, his strength ranks at the top." Ye Shuixian said with some astonishment. Only Ye Chen would dare to say that the dean was not qualified to be his master in the entire empire.

"Sister, do you know your talent?" Ye Chen shook his head and smiled, then tentatively asked.

Ye Shuixian replied, "Although my talent is good, it definitely hasn't reached the point where the dean or the empire would spare no effort to cultivate me."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen understood. It seemed that Ye Shuixian was still unaware of the situation regarding her divine body.

Perhaps, in this lower realm, no one could fully understand what the Frost God Body represented.

Just as Ye Chen was about to further explain, a voice came from outside:

"Sister Shuixian, Senior Brother Lin Feng has set up a banquet in the Wind Bamboo Forest. He invites Sister to join."

"I'm not going." Ye Shuixian immediately refused. There was a big gap between her father and Ye Lingtian. Three months later, they would have a duel, and she had no mood to attend any banquets.

The person outside continued, "Sister, Senior Brother Lin Feng and others will soon leave the academy. This banquet is a tradition before leaving. It's for exchanging experiences and giving advice to younger martial artists."

Ye Shuixian hesitated and looked at Ye Chen.

Xuantian Academy did have such a tradition. Near graduation, geniuses would invite younger martial artists for a gathering to exchange insights and give advice. It was a circle belonging to the geniuses.

Being able to invite these senior brothers meant that they were also recognized as geniuses. This itself was a circle, a circle of talents.

If one could firmly establish themselves within this circle, they would have many connections in the imperial city.

If they were to be excluded from this circle, it would be difficult to stand firm in the imperial city.

"If you want to go, then go. If you don't want to, then don't." Ye Chen said indifferently, paying no attention to banquets or exchanges.

"Brother, I'll go

 and be back soon." Ye Shuixian decided to attend.

This circle was a network of connections. For the sake of her father and brother, she had tried her best to integrate into it, hoping that they could grow stronger in the future, both in terms of their own strength and external forces, and have a significant influence in the Ye family.

"Sister, Senior Brother Lin Feng invites you all to go together." The person outside continued.

Ye Shuixian paused. Why did they also invite her brother? What was the intention?

"All right, let's go together then." Ye Chen's eyes flashed slightly, then he smiled and spoke.

The person outside chuckled darkly. Once they went to the Wind Bamboo Forest, they would see something interesting.