197: How could this disciple be so extraordinary?

Having just entered the Early Stage of the Spirit Venerable Realm, she has already grasped fifty percent of the Space Law?

What a Prodigy!

Moreover, they all felt that Chu Yuan's words were definitely understated.

Which is to say, perhaps she is even stronger.

Ye Qingyi's expression was complicated. "It looks like our four races—Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls—are going to suffer!"

Chu Yuan smiled and raised his hand to stroke her hair. "Don't worry, I will protect you."

"Hehe, I know!"

Ye Qingyi chuckled, her eyes filled with amusement.

That's right. If her people could be guaranteed safety, what did the conflicts between other races matter?

After chatting and laughing for a while, everyone returned to Cultivate.

Chu Yuan pondered for a moment, then walked into the grand hall where Shangguan Xinglan resided.

"Disciple, why have you come?"

Seeing him arrive, Shangguan Xinglan opened her eyes and asked in a cool voice.

Chu Yuan smiled slightly. "I refined a Spirit Treasure that day and have always wanted to give it to Revered Master, but I haven't found the opportunity."

Hearing this, Shangguan Xinglan's expression changed slightly, and she waved her hand, saying, "I don't need it. Keep it for yourself!"

"This is a token of Disciple's sincerity. Please, Revered Master, you must accept it."

As Chu Yuan spoke, he presented a small gift box with both hands.

Seeing his serious expression, Shangguan Xinglan hesitated for a moment, then waved her hand and drew the box over.

"I have accepted the item. Go back and Cultivate properly. Do not waste your talent."

"I will listen to Revered Master!"

Chu Yuan smiled slightly and turned to leave.

Seeing him depart, Shangguan Xinglan's ears were slightly red. She hesitated before opening the gift box.

Inside the box, a hair ornament, exquisite and beautiful yet elegant and dignified, lay quietly.

"A hair ornament?"

Shangguan Xinglan's ears grew three shades redder, and she scolded angrily, "This brat! Who gives their Revered Master a hair ornament?"

She quickly put the item away, sat cross-legged, calmed her mind, and composed herself.

Just then, a melody suddenly drifted from Ziyan Peak.

The melody was melodious and graceful, seeming to contain endless affection and joy.

Shangguan Xinglan's heart stirred. Could this melody have been played by that brat?

She got up and walked to the window, looking toward Chu Yuan's pavilion. She saw Chu Yuan sitting atop the pavilion, lightly strumming the zither strings. His focused appearance made her heart beat faster.

The music flowed like a gentle stream into her heart, making her mind, already rippled by the hair ornament, even harder to calm.

It was at this moment that her expression suddenly changed.

"This music is not right..."

She slowly closed her eyes, calmed her mind, and focused on comprehending, only to be surprised to find:

This music actually helped her comprehend the Law!

Thinking of Chu Yuan's Culinary Skills, she couldn't help but be dumbfounded. "How... how can this Disciple be so Heaven-Defying?"

After her shock, she was unwilling to waste such an opportunity and immediately devoted herself fully to comprehending the Law.

That night, Chu Yuan played two consecutive pieces, then returned to his room to rest.

The next day.

Discussions arose in the Ziyan Peak training grounds. Someone claimed that because they hadn't activated the soundproof Formation while Cultivating the previous night, they had heard the music.

The key was that the music was extremely strange; it actually allowed him to Breakthrough two minor Realms consecutively.

Others naturally didn't believe him, but seeing the increase in that person's cultivation, everyone grew more surprised and doubtful.

Soon, several other people came forward to confirm that they had also heard it.

They had also obtained cultivation improvements.

For a time, the Disciples on Ziyan Peak were all curious about where the music came from.

Unfortunately, those who heard it couldn't say where it originated.

Meanwhile, the protagonist of the discussion was surrounded by Ye Qingyi and the others.

"Big Brother, it's one thing that your Culinary Skills are outrageous, but is your musical talent also this outrageous?"

Ye Qingyi's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked at Chu Yuan curiously, as if trying to see through him.

Last night, listening to the music, her comprehension of the Law deepened, and her Cultivation Bottleneck even showed signs of loosening.

Bai Zhi, Su Yao, and Han Linger also looked at Chu Yuan with astonishment; they had gained a lot last night too.

If Chu Yuan hadn't already been resting when they woke up, they would have come over last night.

Chu Yuan shook his head and smiled. "I learned to play the zither in the Qiyuan Secret Realm. It seems I have a bit of talent."

The corners of their mouths twitched slightly. Was this just "a bit of talent"?

What did that make them?

"I've decided, Big Brother, besides making us one meal every day, you should also play a piece of music for us every night."

Ye Qingyi said with a smile, her eyes full of anticipation as she looked at Chu Yuan.

Su Yao and Han Linger felt the same way.

Chu Yuan nodded with a smile. "It's a small matter. Let alone one piece, if it can help you, three pieces are no problem."

"Thank you, Big Brother/Junior Brother/Senior Brother!"

The three thanked him, while Bai Zhi smiled without speaking.

Chu Yuan naturally felt the same way.

He discovered that playing the zither was also quite helpful for him to consolidate his Realm and Revered Master his own strength.

Therefore, he had no reason to refuse.

Just like that, half a year passed in a flash.

Chu Yuan spent his days leisurely writing, drawing, and watching the novice Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters in the training grounds.

In the evening, he would cook something delicious and play two pieces of music.

Because of this, not only was his own strength consolidated and mastered, but he also achieved a Breakthrough in two minor Realms.

Furthermore, Su Yao successfully condensed the rudimentary form of the Law and achieved a Breakthrough to the Spirit Venerable Realm.

Han Linger also achieved a Breakthrough to the Late Stage of the Spirit Crystal Realm.

Even Ye Qingyi achieved a Breakthrough to the Late Stage of the Ghost God Realm, advancing her strength further.

In addition, the Named Disciples and Utility Disciples on Ziyan Peak gained many benefits from listening to the music every day.

People achieved Breakthroughs from time to time, which astonished the other peaks of the Xuantian Sect.

However, the people of Ziyan Peak kept their mouths tightly shut and refused to disclose even a tiny bit of information.

But the matter could not be concealed forever. Because of this, after every evening, quite a few people would secretly gather around Ziyan Peak.

Enough small talk.

Early morning.

Chu Yuan greeted Shangguan Xinglan and then headed out.

Now that his strength had increased to the Late Stage of the Spirit Venerable Realm, according to his predetermined goal, it was time to cause trouble for those Ghost Gods and Yao Gods.

Chu Yuan quietly entered the Tianxuan Divine Continent, bringing Ye Qingyi, Bai Zhi, and the four great Ghost Gods, including Ming Huang and Gui Yuling.

There was no suspense.

Over the course of three months, all the Ghost Gods publicly known in the Ghost Race were secretly enslaved and controlled by him.

Forty-eight in total!

As for their subordinates, they were either enslaved and controlled by them or began to Cultivate Chu Yuan's Sub-Secret Art of the Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art.

Chu Yuan decided to spread his Sub-Secret Art instead of the Ghost Race's original Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art.

Even those Ghost Gods were made by Chu Yuan to switch to Cultivating the Sub-Secret Art, replacing the Ghost Fiend God Controlling Art.

He intended to control the Ghost Race!

Chu Yuan stood atop the mountains, his voice drifting out leisurely. "Guili, gather all the Ghost Gods of the Yao Race and establish the Ghost God Alliance. If there are any stragglers, capture them secretly!"

"In addition, gather all the eighth-grade and ninth-grade Spirit Medicine and materials of the Ghost Race into the Ghost God Alliance. If I have a need, I will come and take them at any time."

"Understood!"

Guili bowed in response and turned to leave.

Guili, at Ghost God Realm Perfection, was one of the current strongest experts of the Ghost Race!

Having them establish the Ghost God Alliance and work for him was the best possible arrangement.

"Next up is the Yao Race!"

Chu Yuan murmured, his gaze turning toward the western lands, which was the Kaiyang Divine Continent.

Bai Zhi and Ye Qingyi stood guard by his side, their eyes shifting slightly, their expressions solemn.