5: Section 5

“But for me, that's still too far away. Right now, my goal is to cultivate to the Great Emperor realm, and then snatch back all the Holy Maidens from the Holy Lands to be my wives.”

Su Ye's words left Ye Fan speechless; it wasn't the first time he had heard Su Ye talk about marrying many wives.

Pang Bo expressed his support for Su Ye's ideal.

The three of them ate hotpot and chatted about various interesting things.

Su Ye occasionally explained some points to note on the path of cultivation.

Just like that, five hours passed.

Su Ye patted his belly, then said to Ye Fan and Pang Bo: “Next, Lingxu Grotto-Heaven will promote you to Immortal Seedlings. Once you step onto the path of cultivation, your cultivation resources will be more abundant than other disciples.”

“This is what I managed to secure for you. Cultivate your Bitter Sea as quickly as possible, especially you, Ye Fan.” Su Ye looked at Ye Fan, said a few words, and then disappeared.

Watching Su Ye ascend and leave, Ye Fan made up his mind to open his Bitter Sea and step onto the cultivation path as soon as possible.

Su Ye could do it, and he believed he could too.

Chapter 6: The Demon Emperor's Tomb

There are still over four months until the Azure Emperor's tomb opens.

Su Ye continued to cultivate in Lingxu Grotto-Heaven.

A month later.

Su Ye broke through again, this time reaching the second layer of the Dao Palace realm, strengthening his heart.

Wei Wei was already numb seeing Su Ye break through so quickly, and this was even with Su Ye suppressing his cultivation.

Su Ye was also afraid his foundation wouldn't be stable, hence he suppressed it. He only broke through when he could no longer suppress it.

And Lingxu Grotto-Heaven could no longer provide resources to Su Ye.

After all, Su Ye's cultivation now required source, and he knew how precious source was. In a small place like Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, it was already good enough that they could provide enough for him to break through to the Dao Palace realm.

Su Ye now looked forward to the opening of the Demon Emperor's tomb, and then obtaining cultivation resources through Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu's situation was the most suitable for him, whether it was for procreating descendants or her identity.

And everything required waiting for three months.

Su Ye continued to cultivate in Lingxu Grotto-Heaven.

Another month later, he broke through to the third layer of the Dao Palace realm, strengthening his lungs.

The following month, he also broke through to the fourth layer of the Dao Palace realm, strengthening his liver.

In the last month, his spleen was also strengthened through Su Ye's efforts.

Thus, Su Ye took half a year to go from an ordinary person opening his Bitter Sea and stepping onto cultivation, to his current state of Dao Palace fifth layer completion.

After the second layer of the Dao Palace, this was Su Ye's normal cultivation speed. Without the support of source, Su Ye could only absorb the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth, taking a month to complete the breakthrough.

However, besides Wei Wei, no one else knew that he had broken through to the Dao Palace fifth layer completion.

On this day.

Su Ye sensed a Dao Palace aura.

Not long after, Wei Wei walked in and said: “Su Ye, the Head is back.” Wei Wei looked at Su Ye; in her eyes now, Su Ye was like a mortal.

However, she knew that the young man who had just cultivated for half a year had already reached the realm of Dao Palace fifth layer completion.

“Okay. I'll go see the Head now.” Su Ye rose from his meditation, then walked in front of Wei Wei and reached out to stroke her cheek.

Then, he leaned into her ear and whispered: “Remember not to tell anyone about my current strength. This is our secret.” After Su Ye finished speaking, he kissed her on the cheek and then left the room.

Wei Wei's face was already flushing, but she still followed Su Ye out.

Soon, Su Ye met the Head of Lingxu Grotto-Heaven.

His strength was at the first layer of the Dao Palace realm, which was already considered a master in a small place like Yan Country.

The Head also looked at Su Ye. The first glance saw ordinariness, the second saw unfathomable depth, and the third saw a potential dragon in the abyss.

“Su Ye, I know about your situation. In half a year, I think I'll let you and Wei Wei go to Yaoguang Holy Land to cultivate. Lingxu Grotto-Heaven is not suitable for you.”

“Staying in Lingxu Grotto-Heaven will only hold you back.” The Head sighed. Although Su Ye had restrained his aura, being in the Dao Palace realm himself,

In front of Su Ye, he couldn't even muster a thought of resistance.

A Desolate Ancient Holy Body being able to break through to the Dao Palace realm with minimal resources was simply a miracle.

And once a Desolate Ancient Holy Body matures, his strength is invincible among those of the same level; this is beyond doubt.

So, although they were both at the first layer of the Dao Palace realm, facing Su Ye, he knew he was absolutely no match.

“Okay, I'll follow the Head's arrangement.” Su Ye smiled and nodded, not refusing the Head's arrangement.

Afterward, Su Ye and the Head discussed some cultivation-related issues.

And Su Ye occasionally subtly reminded him of some problems.

As someone who had reached the Dao Palace fifth layer completion and had gone through it, he could see the problems in the Head's cultivation at a glance.

Upon receiving Su Ye's reminder, the Head's face showed an excited smile. His long-stagnant realm began to loosen after discussing the Dao with Su Ye.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Su Ye. Your words have truly enlightened me. Please accept my bow.” The Head bowed to Su Ye.

Su Ye did not refuse.

Instead, he accepted it.

“Congratulations, Head. It seems breaking through to the second layer of the Dao Palace realm is just around the corner.” Su Ye said with a smile.

“It's not that simple.” The Head also smiled, and then the two of them continued their discussion.

Su Ye learned a lot of good things from the Head.

As expected, those who can become the Head of Lingxu Grotto-Heaven all have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Just like that, it wasn't until evening that Su Ye left.

He had to go back and prepare, because Ye Fan and Pang Bo had already left Lingxu Grotto-Heaven.

Returning to Wei Wei's room, he happened to bump into Wei Wei who had just finished bathing.

When Wei Wei saw Su Ye, her face couldn't help but turn red, and then she lowered her head and ran inside.

After a while, Wei Wei came out wearing a blue nightgown.

“Su Ye, you're back.” Wei Wei looked at Su Ye with a smile on her face.

Su Ye nodded, then stepped forward and wrapped his arm around Wei Wei. Wei Wei's body trembled, but quickly calmed down.

………

The next morning.

Su Ye bid farewell to Wei Wei and left.

Looking at Su Ye leaving, Wei Wei, lying on the bed, showed a hint of a sigh.

Su Ye came before the Head and reported some matters.

“What? Is what you said true?” The Head looked at Su Ye in disbelief.

“It's just a guess, but there's a fifty percent chance it's true. However, we can go and check, don't you think?” Su Ye's words made the Head nod.

Then, he took a few Elders and Su Ye and left together.

Soon, they arrived at the Primitive Ruins.

Here, they saw many Great Demons, who had already cultivated into human form.

Seeing Su Ye and the others arrive, they all became vigilant.

“Humans! This is our demon territory! You are invading our land!” A burly man with scales covering his arms roared at Su Ye and the others.

“Your territory?” Su Ye stepped forward, the corner of his mouth curving upwards. “Wrong, this is our territory, because your fists aren't hard enough.” Su Ye's words enraged the burly man.

“A bunch of trash! I can suppress you with just one hand! Perfect, I'll use you to experiment!” Su Ye finished speaking and directly took out a green axe.

“My Opening Mountain Axe is already impatient to see blood. Those who are sensible had best retreat.” Su Ye stroked the axe in his hand. This was a weapon he had forged using divine patterns.

In this world of 'Shrouding the Heavens', where everyone uses cauldrons or other defensive weapons,

Su Ye wanted to walk a path of violent output.

With the Pear Blossom Opening Mountain Axe in his hand, he wanted to walk a different path from others.

The axe was condensed from the Bitter Sea, the Life Spring was used to forge a bow and arrow, the Divine Bridge was used to forge a long spear, and finally, the Other Shore was used to forge a bell.

Su Ye had already planned out his path.

He had been constantly honing these four weapons for the past six months, and now he finally took out the Opening Mountain Axe to practice.

“Human! You are too arrogant!” The demon burly man roared.

“Hmph! So what if I'm arrogant? I have the strength to be arrogant! Since you won't listen, then die!” Su Ye raised the axe, and the next second, a powerful oppressive force swept over.

A giant axe, a hundred meters huge, suddenly appeared in the sky, emitting a powerful aura.

“Go! Opening Mountain Axe! Let the world witness your power.” Su Ye controlled the giant axe to fall.

In an instant.

Time seemed to solidify. The demon burly man and the other demons felt they were about to die.

“Just kidding, everyone. I'm a good young man, how could I kill innocent people indiscriminately? It's a pity I didn't scare you.” Su Ye said with a smile. The Opening Mountain Axe ultimately did not fall.

After all, Yan Ruyu, the descendant of the Demon Emperor, was nearby watching. He didn't want to ruin their upcoming transaction.

The demon burly man looked at the disappearing giant axe, his whole body slumping to the ground, as did the other demons.

They had just felt death for a moment. If the axe had fallen, they would have surely died, leaving not even dregs behind.

“Head, Elder Wu, I'll leave this place to you. I'll go check other areas.”

After saying that, he disappeared instantly.

Su Ye sensed the location of Yan Ruyu, the descendant of the Azure Emperor. Or rather, the other party had actively exposed herself.

Su Ye flew towards the location she had exposed.