Chapter 110: I, Ye Chen, Will Never Betray My Sect!

“Junior Brother, stay with me tonight…”

A woman, when moved beyond measure, willingly—even eagerly—wished to entrust herself entirely to the man she loved. Thus, when Ye Chen prepared to leave, Yao Xi gently grasped his hand, unwilling to let go.

Ye Chen, however, softly released her fingers. “You might have taken the Foundation Establishment Pill, but you’ve still sustained serious internal damage. Rest and recover well. After the sect competition this year, you can attempt another breakthrough. I’m not in a hurry, so neither should you be.”

Having spoken thus, Ye Chen decisively turned and walked away.

Yao Xi lightly pressed her lips together, her eyes filled with tenderness. Her once empty heart now brimmed with Ye Chen’s sincere affection. She knew clearly that Ye Chen would absolutely refrain from touching her before she reached Foundation Establishment. And even after she succeeded, he would still worry about hindering her progress and try to distance himself. But by that time, would he truly be able to escape?

If he dared to avoid her again, then she would surely drag him into her little courtyard and thoroughly exhaust him for three days and nights, making certain he understood once and for all: That even after her breakthrough, her love for him would never waver.

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During this week, Yao Xi’s failed breakthrough became the hottest topic in the sect. Some disciples expressed genuine regret. Others gloated quietly.

Meanwhile, the Middle Mountain Secret Realm was soon to open. On the flying ship heading toward the Secret Realm, the elder addressed the gathered disciples solemnly: “The Middle Mountain Secret Realm lies exactly between our sect and the Misty Demon Sect. We have fought over it for countless years, yet neither side has managed to fully control it. Thus, the rule was established—ten disciples from each sect may enter.

“Beware: the disciples of the Misty Demon Sect cultivate dark and unorthodox methods, extremely bloodthirsty by nature. Once inside, you must remain vigilant. Support one another as fellow sect members. If you spot an isolated disciple of the Misty Demon Sect, kill without mercy. If you encounter an enemy beyond your capability, flee immediately.

“Ye Chen, as a direct disciple with the strongest combat prowess—and having already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining—please take care of your fellow disciples. But be especially cautious of the demon cultivator named Su Yuxuan!”

Ye Chen nodded upon hearing this. He already knew of the Misty Sect. The reason it was called the Misty Demon Sect was precisely because their cultivation techniques were twisted and sinister. They frequently crafted soul banners—though, of course, the Misty Sect preferred to call them Banners of the Human Emperor. Even their body cultivation techniques required repeatedly breaking and reforging the bones throughout the body.

In short, thoroughly evil, fully matching the public’s perception of demonic sects. But Ye Chen had strength on his side, and he was exceptionally equipped.

“I am invincible under Foundation Establishment!” Although a bit arrogant, this was essentially true. Thus, he felt utterly fearless. However—Su Yuxuan? Who was that?

Curious, Ye Chen immediately asked the elder.

The elder responded warmly to Ye Chen’s inquiry: “Su Yuxuan is the most talented disciple of this generation in the Misty Demon Sect. Rumor has it she possesses a top-grade Blood Spiritual Root. Her spiritual root was only discovered at the age of twenty, after which she joined the sect. Astonishingly, within just three short years, she rose from a mere mortal to the ninth level of Qi Refining, defeating all direct disciples of her generation. The Sect Master of the Misty Sect has even made an exception by personally accepting her as his direct disciple.”

Hearing this, the disciples heading toward the Secret Realm exclaimed in amazement. To reach the ninth level of Qi Refining from mortality within three years, her talent was truly monstrous.

Yet, Ye Chen’s eyes lit up with keen interest. A female cultivator with extraordinary talent and a top-grade spiritual root. This was exactly the perfect template for a high-multiplier female cultivator!

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“Is this Su Yuxuan beautiful?”

This was a crucial detail. If practicing demonic techniques had turned her into some hideous creature, that simply wouldn’t do. After all, his system valued beauty above all else.

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s question, the elder’s lips twitched slightly. This was the enemy sect’s female cultivator. Instead of worrying about possibly being outmatched, Ye Chen actually asked whether she was beautiful?

Recalling recent rumors involving this direct disciple—A renowned golden couple within the sect had their relationship disrupted by Ye Chen, leading them to quarrel incessantly and threaten breakup daily.

The elder rubbed his temples, feeling a throbbing headache coming on. “I don’t really know, but she should be rather attractive. But you must remember clearly, Ye Chen—our sect and the Misty Demon Sect are sworn enemies, locked in eternal conflict. Currently, this is merely a temporary truce. The two of you would absolutely not be suitable! If you allow yourself to be seduced by her, it would constitute severe treason against the sect. Even the Peak Master herself would hunt you down relentlessly, to the bitter end.”