Invincible Soul Emperor

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Feng Yuan knew he couldn't hide it any longer, but he was too scared to admit the truth, so he shamelessly clung to Liu Qiaolan, acting like a spoiled child.

After all, he was her son. Although she blamed him for not being competitive enough, her heart ached seeing him like this. She finally turned to Feng Xiao and said, "No matter what, Feng Yuan is your son. He's been beaten up this badly, so are you going to do something about it or not?"

"Do something? How? Should I go to Xia Chengkai's residence and demand an explanation? If the truth comes out and it was your son who caused the trouble, how am I supposed to save face? Do I have any dignity left?"

Feng Xiao was also furious. He was almost certain his own son had started it, yet his wife was still demanding he intervene.

"Mother, don't worry," Feng Yuan said tearfully, burying his face in Liu Qiaolan's embrace. "Just let me get killed by someone else! It's not like Father would feel sorry for me anyway."

Liu Qiaolan glared at Feng Xiao, who shook his head helplessly and said to Feng Yuan, "Others would be counting their blessings if you just stopped bothering them. Why would they go out of their way to make trouble for you? Stop crying. If you've been hit, just hit them back!"

"But... but I can't beat him," Feng Yuan sobbed, wiping away his tears.

If I could beat Ye Qingchen, why would I need Father to stand up for me?

Feng Xiao sighed, took a fruit emitting a golden glow from his storage ring, and handed it to Feng Yuan. "This is a Heavenly God Fruit. It can not only boost your strength but also improve your natural aptitude."

"It's really a Heavenly God Fruit!"

Feng Yuan excitedly took the fruit. It was an invaluable treasure of heaven and earth, a rarity that could help a Martial Artist enhance their aptitude and Cultivation Realm. Moreover, it built a solid foundation and wouldn't negatively impact their future growth. It was worth a fortune!

Northern Barrier City had once auctioned off a Heavenly God Fruit, which sold for the astronomical price of fifty million low-grade Spirit Stones!

The fact that his father gave him this Heavenly God Fruit showed how much he was doted on!

With this, my strength will surely soar. Coupled with my mastery of formations, won't capturing Ye Qingchen be a piece of cake?

"Thank you, Father!" Feng Yuan excitedly accepted the Heavenly God Fruit. "I'm going to consume the Heavenly God Fruit and start closed-door cultivation right away!

"Mother hasn't been in Northern Barrier City for many days. You must have a lot to talk about now that you're back. I won't disturb you two!"

After saying this, Feng Yuan scurried off, remembering to close the door behind him.

"Go on and cultivate. There might be another opportunity waiting for you soon," Feng Xiao said, waving his hand for Feng Yuan to leave, a smile creeping onto his face.

It seems getting beaten up was a good thing after all. At least Feng Yuan, who never liked cultivating, is now taking the initiative to go into closed-door cultivation.

"Feng Xiao, you do have a heart after all. You know how to care for your son!" Liu Qiaolan said with a smile, giving him a playful look.

"What? Is he only your son and not mine? Of course, I care too. We just show it in different ways..."

"Come, my dear. While you were away, many major events have occurred in Northern Barrier City. In fact, one of them is particularly crucial to our son's future..."

Feng Xiao then began to recount the recent happenings in the city to his wife.

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Inside the Deputy City Lord's Mansion.

Ye Qingchen didn't mention his conflict with Feng Yuan to Xia Chengkai. After all, he hadn't come out on the losing end, and telling Xia Chengkai would only put him in a difficult position.

After settling Liu Wan'er's living arrangements, Ye Qingchen also stayed at the Deputy City Lord's Mansion to focus on his cultivation. Since he had practically torn all pretenses with Feng Yuan, staying with Xia Chengkai was undoubtedly the best choice if he wanted to cultivate without being disturbed.

In his room, Ye Qingchen set up a simple warning formation. He was afraid of becoming too engrossed in his closed-door cultivation and missing any timely news from Xia Chengkai.

Once that was done, Ye Qingchen took out the Immortal Array Canon and the formation flags and began his studies. The formation diagram he had taken from Feng Yuan was his primary focus.

Ten Thousand Laws Formation Diagram!

Ye Qingchen had now refined the formation diagram with his Soul Power. When he opened it again, the diagram's name came into view.

The name is well-deserved. It contains numerous formations that can be instantly activated under its control. Even though I'm only a first-tier Array Master, I can use this diagram to set up a third-tier formation.

Ye Qingchen nodded to himself in approval.

The Ten Thousand Laws Formation Diagram was only of average use to Feng Yuan, but for me, who possesses the Immortal Array Canon, it's an invaluable treasure. Furthermore, as my Formation Realm improves, I'll be able to use even more powerful formations from it against my enemies.

While studying formations, Ye Qingchen didn't neglect his own cultivation. With his recent efforts, his strength had reached the peak of the first level of the Martial King Realm, and he could break through to the second level at any moment.

Upon doing so, another diamond-shaped Spirit Crystal would form inside his body, and his combat power would double.

But Ye Qingchen also knew that haste makes waste, so he didn't try to force a breakthrough. Instead, he dedicated more of his time and energy to researching formations.

Five days passed quickly. On the fifth day, Xia Chengkai hurriedly knocked on Ye Qingchen's door.

The formation in the room had already alerted Ye Qingchen to his arrival, so the door opened the moment Xia Chengkai knocked. Seeing Xia Chengkai's excited face, Ye Qingchen invited him inside before asking, "Deputy City Lord, do you have news about the Ten Great Ancient Clans?"

Xia Chengkai nodded. "Mr. Ye, I have found a way for you to enter the Ten Great Ancient Clans."

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen's heart leaped with joy, and he asked eagerly, "Deputy City Lord, please tell me! How can I gain entry to the Ten Great Ancient Clans?"

Xia Chengkai didn't keep him in suspense and immediately told him everything he had found out.

It turned out that a recruitment officer from the Central Celestial Academy would be arriving in Northern Barrier City soon.

The Central Celestial Academy is the foremost institution in the Central Domain. It is not only unfathomably powerful, but most importantly, it maintains a close and excellent relationship with the Ten Great Ancient Clans.

Periodically, the Central Celestial Academy organizes trips for its students to visit the Ten Great Ancient Clans for observation and study, where they spar with the clans' disciples to improve together.

The purpose of this officer's upcoming visit was specifically for recruitment.

If Ye Qingchen could get into the Central Celestial Academy, he would have a high chance of being able to enter the various Ancient Clans to search for news of Qin Yue.

Of course, as the top academy in the Central Domain, becoming one of its students was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

After hearing Xia Chengkai's introduction, Ye Qingchen was overjoyed and couldn't wait to ask, "Deputy City Lord, how can I become a disciple of the Central Celestial Academy?"

Xia Chengkai smiled and nodded, then explained, "The purpose of this officer's upcoming visit is to recruit students. I've also found out that this time, the Central Celestial Academy has granted Northern Barrier City two entry spots."

Ye Qingchen was ecstatic. Entering the Central Celestial Academy meant he was one step closer to finding Qin Yue. With this in mind, he asked about the specific details of the recruitment process.

Xia Chengkai continued to explain, "The Central Celestial Academy has its own recruitment standards, and its requirements for disciples are very stringent. First and foremost, one cannot be over thirty years old. In the vast Northern Barrier City, all young Martial Artists under thirty can participate. But with only two spots available, you can imagine how intense the competition will be. However, I believe that with your strength, Mr. Ye, securing one of the top two spots shouldn't be too difficult. As for the specific competition format, that will only be revealed after the officer arrives in Northern Barrier City."

Ye Qingchen nodded. No matter how difficult or fierce the competition is, I must secure one of the top two spots and enter the Central Celestial Academy.