Chapter 118: House Slave Ye Chen, One Ladder and One Pagoda

The next day, Ye Chen came to Wang Yue's residence.

"Senior Sister Wang."

A humble smile hung on Ye Chen's face, but his eyes flickered with coldness.

Seeing Ye Chen, a flash of surprise crossed Wang Yue's eyes.

"Ye Chen? I heard you've been quite prominent lately; what made you think of your Senior Sister?"

"I've thought it through." Ye Chen said solemnly.

"Senior Sister, I have a deep blood feud with Zhou Chen, and I want to increase my strength. I was too naive before; now I understand that in this world where the strong prey on the weak, only strength is everything. Without powerful resources, strength is out of the question."

Hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Wang Yue's face.

She had long seen that Ye Chen possessed huge potential, but he had seemed unwilling to get too close to her before. Now, it seemed he had figured things out.

"Very good. I like smart people." Wang Yue patted Ye Chen's shoulder.

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Sister Wang. I am willing to work like a dog and horse for Senior Sister Wang." Ye Chen said respectfully.

Wang Yue laughed loudly.

"Good! I will contact the Family right now and mobilize resources to Cultivate you with all our might. The Central Continent Holy Land resource war will begin in a year—that will be the time for us to take our revenge!"

In the following days, Wang Yue truly kept her word.

She used the Wang Family's connections to obtain a large amount of Cultivation resources for Ye Chen.

All kinds of precious Medicinal Pills, Spirit Stones, and Cultivation Technique manuals were available.

"This is the Family's treasured High Grade Saint-tier Nine-Turn Golden Core, which can rapidly increase your cultivation base." Wang Yue handed a jade bottle to Ye Chen.

"And this High Grade Saint-tier 'Flame Dragon True Art', which is my Wang Family's town-clan Cultivation Technique. Its power far exceeds the Cultivation Technique you are currently practicing."

Ye Chen took these treasures, a flash of greed appearing in his eyes.

"Many thanks, Senior Sister Wang!"

"Don't be so polite. We are on the same boat now." Wang Yue sneered.

What she didn't tell Ye Chen was that the Nine-Turn Golden Core would come at the cost of sacrificing potential, and the 'Flame Dragon True Art' had a fatal weakness—once practiced, he would never be able to escape the Wang Family's control for the rest of his life.

However, the narrow-minded Ye Chen, having lost the protection of the Ring Spirit, knew nothing of this.

"Zhou Chen, I will definitely kill you!"

Ye Chen absorbed these resources without any scruples, and combined with the practice of the 'Flame Dragon True Art', his strength increased at an astonishing speed.

In just one month, he broke through from the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm to the third level of the Nascent Soul Realm. This speed of Cultivation was simply shocking.

"Hahaha, this feeling is truly wonderful!" Ye Chen felt the surging power within his body, his eyes full of excitement.

"Zhou Chen, just wait. I will definitely make you pay the price!"

Meanwhile, at Taichu Holy Land.

With a thought from Zhou Chen, Ye Chen's information panel appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Ye Chen.]

[Cultivation: Nascent Soul, Third Level.]

[Fate: Child of Destiny (Fragmented), Fire Spirit Body (Awakened).]

[Destiny: Sacrificing potential to Cultivate recklessly, unstable Dao Foundation, Heart Demon entering the body… Eventually stopping at the first level of the Saint Realm, becoming a retainer for the Yanhuo Holy Land's Wang Family, with no Dao Title. After fighting a second-level Saint Realm expert from a rival faction of the Wang Family for three days and three nights, he dies by self-detonation to protect the Wang Family.]

[Recent Opportunity: None]

Seeing this information, Zhou Chen couldn't help but sigh; Ye Chen was finally ruined.

The Immortal posture and the fate of turning misfortune into fortune were gone, the Child of Destiny had an extra "Fragmented" status, and in the end, he had actually fallen to the point of becoming a Wang Family retainer.

A Family retainer—put nicely, it's a retainer; put bluntly, it's just a house slave.

Moreover, Ye Chen had no recent Opportunities, so Zhou Chen didn't pay much attention to him.

"Next time we meet, I'll see what kind of waves you can still stir up." Zhou Chen smiled faintly and closed the panel.

Just then, he suddenly sensed something. Zhou Chen's figure flashed, and he appeared outside the mountain gate of Taichu Holy Land.

Chu Cangming had returned, still with that exaggerated entourage and lazy demeanor. Zhou Chen didn't feel much, only thinking that this person had quite a bit of personality.

"System, check the panel."

Chu Cangming's information panel appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Chu Cangming]

[Cultivation: Half-Saint Realm (Between Nascent Soul and Saint Realm)]

[Fate: Outstanding Talent (Gold), Favored by the Heavenly Dao (Gold)]

[Destiny: Favored by the Heavenly Dao, Child of Destiny, Eighth-Order Dao Foundation, eventually succeeds in proving the Emperor Realm, stopping at the fourth level of the Emperor Realm.]

[Recent Opportunity: In five days, challenge the Ascension Ladder, climb to the ninety-ninth level, and obtain the Top-Grade Saint-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique "Five Elements Body Refining Art". After practicing it, strength will greatly increase.]

[Recent Opportunity 2: In seven days, enter the Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda, pass the thirtieth level, and obtain a Medium Grade Saint-tier Bodhi Seed. After consuming it, increase Comprehension Ability by one level.]

Seeing this information, a flash of bright light crossed Zhou Chen's eyes.

A Top-Grade Saint-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique and a Medium Grade Saint-tier Bodhi Seed; these were both good things.

Especially that Bodhi Seed, which could increase Comprehension Ability; it was of immeasurable value to a cultivator.

"It seems I need to go and learn about this Ascension Ladder and Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda." Zhou Chen thought to himself.

He rose and left his Immortal Cave, walking towards Mu Yuandao's residence.

Mu Yuandao was tasting tea in the courtyard; seeing Zhou Chen arrive, a smile appeared on his face.

"Zhou Chen, you came at just the right time. Come and taste this Dao-Enlightenment Tea."

"Many thanks, Elder Mu."

After Zhou Chen sat down, he picked up the teacup and took a light sip.

A refreshing fragrance spread in his mouth, making his spirit feel invigorated.

"Elder Mu, I would like to ask, what is the situation with our Taichu Holy Land's Ascension Ladder and Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda?"

Hearing this, Mu Yuandao put down his teacup.

"That is fine. With your current strength, Saint, you can indeed go and give it a try."

He paused and continued.

"Saint, within Taichu Holy Land, there is one ladder and one pagoda, both of which are Trial Grounds left behind by our predecessors."

"The ladder is the Ascension Ladder, with ninety-nine steps in total. It tests whether a Disciple's Foundation and Divine Sense are stable."

"Disciples above the Nascent Soul Realm and below the Saint Realm can challenge it. For every level climbed, the pressure increases by one point."

"Among the Disciples of this generation in Taichu Holy Land, the highest record is held by Saint Chu Cangming, who has currently reached the ninetieth level."

"The top ten Disciples to reach the top can obtain the qualification to enter the Taichu Holy Land's Secret Realm, the Langya Blessed Land. Cultivating there for one day is equivalent to cultivating for a month outside."

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Langya Blessed Land—just hearing the name, one knew it was no ordinary place.

"And what about the Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda?"

"The pagoda is the Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda, specifically used for Disciples to improve their practical combat ability, with thirty-six levels in total."

Mu Yuandao continued to introduce.

"The opponents are projections left behind by the strongest Prodigies of the Taichu Holy Land throughout history. The Primal Beginning Exquisite Pagoda replicates their strength."

"The tower guardian on each level is different, and it only records the strongest individuals."

"The Realm of the tower guardians varies from the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm to the Saint Realm, with each level being more difficult than the last."

"The Prodigies above the thirtieth level have cultivation bases that have even reached the Saint Realm, providing the greatest degree of training for the Disciples."

"The rewards for each level are also very generous, and the higher you go, the better the rewards."

"Currently, among the third-generation Disciples of Taichu Holy Land, Chu Cangming has reached the twenty-sixth level."

Zhou Chen nodded thoughtfully.