Ye Chen moved forward following the guiding force of the Qingye Grotto Heaven, surrounded by swirling light, feeling as if he were wrapped in warmth.

After a moment.

His view suddenly became clear.

"Grotto Heaven, truly magical!"

At Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, Ye Chen had been to the Pure Origin Secret Realm, where primordial power was abundant, including a Primordial Power Waterfall!

But the primordial power in Qingye Grotto Heaven was even more abundant than that waterfall, simply omnipresent, with each breath inhaled carrying incredible purify and concentration.

Furthermore.

Qingye Grotto Heaven not only had the advantage of abundant primordial power; upon entering, Ye Chen felt a clarity in his sea of consciousness, realizing that this place was far more effective for cultivating spiritual power than the spirit tower at Cangxing Martial Arts Academy.

Ye Chen looked around but couldn't see the boundary, much larger than the fragment of that ancient battlefield he had entered before!

"I'm definitely not the only one in Qingye Grotto Heaven; it seems others have found places to quietly cultivate, so I need to find a spot where I won't be disturbed."

He understood that when he cultivated, it often caused a big commotion, banging like hammer blows, easily affecting others and being affected by them.

With this in mind.

Ye Chen's figure instantly flew up.

Soon, he noticed a certain area below where someone was cultivating.

On the way here, Su Yun had advised against spying on others while cultivating in the Grotto Heaven, as it was a rule, so Ye Chen dutifully followed the regulation.

After all, no one wants to expose their secrets, and setting up array restrictions in the Grotto Heaven would affect its stability.

Hence, the Cangzhou True Martial Hall established this rule.

Those who violate this rule will face severe punishment and never be allowed into the Grotto Heaven again!

While looking for a suitable place to cultivate, Ye Chen even detected several terrifying auras, some of which erupted to warn him not to approach!

After over an hour, Ye Chen finally found an empty area with no one cultivating and immediately rushed down.

On the way, Ye Chen had asked Su Yun if spirit beasts could be brought in for cultivation, and Su Yun said yes.

Hence, Ye Chen released Little Phoenix from the Sword Tomb.

Little Phoenix immediately flew around excitedly, obviously enjoying the environment in the Grotto Heaven.

"Grotto Heaven... How did you manage to enter the Grotto Heaven?"

Luo Qingyi's voice transmitted.

"..." Ye Chen replied, "Elder Qingyi, haven't you always been keeping an eye on outside affairs?"

"The core region of Cangzhou is different from the Great Zhou Dynasty; it is more suitable for cultivation, with denser Heavenly Dao Laws. If I constantly focus outside, the likelihood of being discovered by the Heavenly Dao Laws increases. Therefore, unless you contact me, I won't pay attention to exterior matters."

Ye Chen understood the reasoning behind it.

Luo Qingyi's life was in a unique state, being sustained by a trace of Heavenly Dao Traces stolen by the Nine Heavens Sword God Luo Jiutian, an act that essentially violated the Heavenly Dao.

Ye Chen already knew this.

No wonder Luo Qingyi hadn't contacted him for life chats recently.

In the past, Luo Qingyi often engaged in private conversations with him even when there was nothing significant.

Ye Chen explained the situation.

Luo Qingyi agreed, saying, "Although this Grotto Heaven is nearly ruined, its effectiveness is still quite good. Focus on your cultivation, and contact me if you need anything."

The conversation with Luo Qingyi ended.

Ye Chen looked at Little Phoenix and said, "Zizi, time to get to work!"

Already having a certain rhythm with Little Phoenix, Little Phoenix flew to Ye Chen's side and immediately spewed fire!

A portion of the flame burned Ye Chen's body, while another part was led by Ye Chen into his Dantian to temper his sword seed.

As for within his sea of consciousness, Ye Chen himself controlled a breath of Little Phoenix's divine soul, utilizing the flame to refine the Spirit Seal Gold Lump.

Sword essence was forged into a hammer to temper the sword seed, and Qi Blood's power was transformed into a hammer, pounding the flesh. Spiritual Power was formed into a hammer to strike the Spirit Seal Gold Lump!

Working simultaneously, Ye Chen, fully accustomed to this pace, felt no pressure.

The effect of cultivation within the Grotto Heaven was extremely significant!

Previously, he had been cultivating in the Sword Tomb, where the only rewarding practice was refining the tombstones, transforming them into Sword Qi; other aspects were mediocre.

Listening to what Luo Qingyi said, the Qingye Grotto Heaven in Cangzhou's Martial Arts Academy was close to destruction; however, Ye Chen wasn't bothered and took full advantage while the Grotto Heaven remained intact!

......

At Qingye Grotto Heaven's entrance, two figures flashed.

One of them was Qi Cultivator.

"Brother Qi, I got word that Ye Chen entered the Grotto Heaven yesterday. This guy had incredible luck! The resources from Bright Hall were distributed so haphazardly; he completed a one-star task and got nine days for cultivation.

Then adding the one day per month he receives for being a One-star True Martial Guard, it's a full ten days!"

The speaking man exclaimed indignantly, "As a Two-star True Martial Guard, I only get a fixed two days per month, and Ye Chen has so many days!"

In the True Martial Hall, under normal circumstances, completing a one-star or two-star task wouldn't reward time for cultivation in the Grotto Heaven.

Only a three-star task offers an opportunity, but only one day!

Completing a three-star task, if smooth, takes ten days to half a month; if not, several months are normal.

Ye Chen's one-star task was merely running an errand to Celestial Cyan City, yet in exchange, he earned nine days in the Grotto Heaven, leaving others green-eyed with envy.

Qi Cultivator was relatively more fortunate; their Qi Family was large and prosperous, even without the True Martial Hall's Grotto Heaven, they had other decent resources.

"Speaking of which, I should thank Ye Chen." Qi Cultivator sneered.

"Brother Qi, what do you mean? Ye Chen made your Qi Family lose face..."

Qi Cultivator smiled, saying, "He killed the dragon that Xu Tianlong from Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was nurturing, drastically reducing Xu Tianlong's power. In a few days, I will challenge Xu Tianlong, defeat him, and then replace him on the Qingyun List!

Of course, the disgrace Ye Chen caused to my Qi Family will be accounted for eventually!"

"Once on the Qingyun List, you'll illuminate Cangzhou!" The man quickly said, "Then let me first congratulate Brother Qi."

Qi Cultivator laughed, "Let's go to our usual spot in Cold Frost Hall and cultivate."

Having said that.

The two figures ascended upward.

Not much later.

They heard significant commotion, both furrowing their brows.

"Someone's here!" The man said.

Qi Cultivator remarked, "I confirmed upon entering; no one from Cold Frost Hall is presently cultivating in the Grotto Heaven. Let's take a look; if it's someone with no self-awareness, we'll just drive them away if their strength isn't overwhelming."

In the Grotto Heaven, there's no division of territories.

Yet, some dominant halls tend to occupy a certain area in the Grotto Heaven.

Cold Frost Hall where Qi Cultivator belonged did just that.

They approached.

Qi Cultivator's expression grew grim.

"Seems it's truly a case of narrow roads for enemies; it's that brat Ye Chen."

At this moment.

Ye Chen also noticed someone nearby, and suddenly the hammer vanished, followed by a crisp, clear sword song from the Celestial Mark Sword resting on his knees.

"Swish!"

The sharp sword unsheathed, sending massive Sword Qi slashing toward Qi Cultivator and his companion!

Qi Cultivator shouted coldly and shot out a palm.

"Boom!"

The Sword Qi shattered.

The man next to Qi Cultivator roared angrily, "Ye Chen, how dare you attack us! You must have the courage of a bear!"

Ye Chen lifted his sword, looked at the two, and said calmly, "In the Grotto Heaven, you shouldn't spy on others' cultivation. I'm simply cultivating here, and you came over observing, so naturally, I'd draw my sword.

Or should a newcomer to the True Martial Hall like me be teaching you these rules?!"

(These past few days have been hectic, shuttling between home and the hospital. I hope brothers understand.)

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