"Recently, we’ve received reports from the Sword Forging Sect’s territory claiming that a series of strange events have begun to occur."
As she spoke, Tang Yuechen picked up one of the many documents scattered across her desk and sent it drifting toward Chen Xuan.
Catching it with one hand, Chen Xuan lowered his gaze and quickly skimmed through its contents.
He immediately recognized it as a report compiled by the Jade Pure Sect’s intelligence network. It summarized the recent abnormalities occurring within the Sword Forging Sect’s territory.
According to the spies, a number of inexplicable phenomena had appeared in rapid succession.
Natural disasters. Spatial turbulences. The emergence of hidden secret realms. Even ancient treasures that had remained buried for countless years had suddenly surfaced.
Individually, none of these events were particularly unusual. Such opportunities and disasters were common throughout the cultivation world.
However, when all of them occurred within the same region, over such a short period of time—and that region just so happened to be where the Sect Leaders had mysteriously disappeared—it was enough to alarm every spy stationed there.
"I previously suspected that the Sect Leaders had been trapped somewhere."
"Perhaps they were transported into a hidden realm, or even an ancient battlefield sealed away from the outside world."
"These recent changes only strengthen that theory. I have a feeling they’re the aftermath of the Sect Leaders fighting fiercely inside."
Tang Yuechen spoke calmly, though a trace of concern lingered in her eyes.
After a brief pause, she suddenly seemed to recall something and hurriedly added,
"You don’t have to worry about the sect’s ancestors. Qian Lingxue took the Aurora Lake with her. No matter what happens, they’ll be able to return alive."
"So... there’s no need for you to go looking for them."
Chen Xuan naturally understood why she said this.
Clearly, Tang Yuechen assumed that after hearing this news, he would immediately rush toward the Sword Forging Sect in an attempt to rescue everyone.
Unfortunately, she had completely misunderstood him.
’Although I’ve broken through, that doesn’t mean I’m the strongest person in the Tianxuan Domain.’
’Among those trapped there, there could very well be Late Stage Soul Formation experts... perhaps even Peak Soul Formation cultivators. For me, it’s actually best if they remain trapped.’
’At least until I reach the Middle Stage... or preferably the Late Stage of Soul Formation.’
If someone else were to hear Chen Xuan’s thoughts, they would undoubtedly ridicule him.
He had only just broken through to the Soul Formation realm, yet he was already thinking about advancing another two minor realms.
Wasn’t that far too arrogant?
However, Chen Xuan knew exactly where his confidence came from.
The Immortal Law Mark had elevated his comprehension to an entirely different level. Combined with the System and the feedback generated by his disciples’ cultivation, advancing further was only a matter of time.
A few months.
That was all he needed.
As long as the various ancestors remained trapped for a few months longer, he would possess enough confidence to face every expert in the Tianxuan Domain.
Naturally, Chen Xuan had no intention of revealing his breakthrough just yet. Therefore, after hearing Tang Yuechen’s concerned reminder, he merely smiled and nodded.
"Don’t worry. I won’t do anything reckless."
"The war has only just reached a stalemate. Right now isn’t the time to make any drastic moves."
Tang Yuechen visibly relaxed.
In her eyes, Chen Xuan was still a "young" cultivator.
It was only natural for young geniuses to become overconfident after their strength increased so dramatically. Fortunately, it seemed he still knew when to remain patient.
Thinking this, a faint smile appeared on her face.
Unfortunately, it only lasted a moment.
"Senior Sister Tang, your cultivation has really fallen behind. After all this time, you’re still only at the Middle Stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
"Tsk, tsk." Chen Xuan clicked his tongue, disappointment filling his eyes.
"It’s fine to manage the sect’s affairs. But don’t become too intoxicated by the authority of being Acting Sect Leader."
"In the end, a cultivator can only rely on their own strength."
"Status and influence are merely external things."
Although his tone carried obvious teasing, it was equally clear that Chen Xuan meant well.
He was simply reminding Tang Yuechen not to neglect her cultivation.
However, when his voice fell in Tang Yuechen’s ears, she heard something entirely different.
Veins almost bulged on her forehead.
Did this fellow seriously think everyone cultivated as he did?
One day he was at Peak Core Formation. The next he reached Nascent Soul. A few days later, he somehow became strong enough to suppress peak Nascent Soul experts.
Ordinary cultivators needed years of bitter cultivation for every breakthrough. Her cultivation speed was already considered astonishing among her peers.
When had she ever been ridiculed like this?
"Don’t look at me like that. Both of my disciples are about to reach the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment."
"I’m even considering accepting a third disciple. I recently met a rather talented girl who’s already reached the Core Formation realm despite only being in her early twenties."
"If you don’t work harder, my disciples will surpass you before long. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if they reached the Nascent Soul realm while you’re still stuck here?"
Chen Xuan sighed dramatically.
Every sentence landed squarely on Tang Yuechen’s sore spot.
She truly had no desire to compare herself to Chen Xuan. That was simply asking for frustration.
However, being surpassed by his disciples was an entirely different matter.
Looking at the mountain of documents before her, then recalling the romance manual she had hurriedly hidden away earlier, Tang Yuechen couldn’t help but question herself.
’Could it be... I’ve really been wasting my time lately?’
’Can I no longer keep up with the changing times?’
Chen Xuan noticed the hesitation in her eyes and smiled inwardly. Outwardly, however, his expression remained perfectly composed.
"Fortunately for you, your Junior Brother came prepared. Didn’t you ask why I ventured so deeply into the demonic territory?"
"It was precisely for this technique."
As he spoke, Chen Xuan raised a finger and pointed toward Tang Yuechen.
A ray of light shot from his fingertip before gently sinking into the center of her forehead.
The instant it entered her mind, it transformed into an overwhelming torrent of information.
"This is the Primordial Yin Dao Canon."
"A supreme cultivation technique created specifically for female cultivators. I suspect it’s closely connected to the Great Yin-Yang Dao Origin."
"Anyone who cultivates it will encounter very few bottlenecks throughout their cultivation journey. It suits you perfectly."
In truth, the person most compatible with this technique wasn’t Tang Yuechen, but Su Ying.
With her High-Grade Yin Spirit Body, cultivating it would be effortless. Chen Xuan even suspected there was a chance her Physique itself would undergo a transformation and perhaps upgrade even further.
As for its connection to the Great Yin-Yang Dao Origin, Chen Xuan wasn’t exaggerating. He had already thoroughly studied the technique himself and confirmed this.
Moreover, he had discovered something else. This scripture appeared to be incomplete.
Rather than missing several Chapters, it was missing an entire counterpart.
’There should be a Primordial Yang Dao Canon as well. Only when both scriptures are reunited will they reveal their true power.’
Even so, the current Primordial Yin Dao Canon still stood only half a grade below the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture and the complete Jade Pure Technique.
For Tang Yuechen—and even for Chen Xuan—it was an invaluable treasure.
After finishing his explanation, Chen Xuan leaned back in his chair and quietly waited.
Tang Yuechen slowly closed her eyes, allowing the countless profound insights to flow through her consciousness.
Several subtle changes soon appeared. Her aura continuously fluctuated.
At times, it weakened until it resembled that of a Core Formation cultivator. Moments later, it surged once again, even surpassing her previous peak.
The cycle repeated itself for several minutes, as though her body and cultivation were instinctively adapting to the profound technique.
Only after quite some time did Tang Yuechen slowly open her eyes again.
The instant she did, a dazzling brilliance flashed across her azure pupils, making her seem like someone who had just comprehended a great Dao.
The contents of the technique were still flashing through her mind, as her mind worked to digest them.
Even then, fragments of the technique continued flashing through her mind as she subconsciously refined them.
After another few breaths, Tang Yuechen finally regained her composure.
Then...
Without the slightest warning, she threw herself toward Chen Xuan.
Her arms wrapped tightly around his back while her slender legs hooked around his waist, her warm body pressing against his, with two soft mountains pressing onto his chest.
Before Chen Xuan could react, she leaned close until their faces were only inches apart. Her hot breath brushed against his face as her sweet natural fragrance filled his nose.
"Brother Chen! I want you to help me cultivate!" Her hushed whisper echoed quietly throughout the Sect Leader’s hall as she locked her lips with his.
"Mhm~"