Supreme Lord of Towers

"Thank you, Peak Master. I shall take my leave now." After accepting the "Ice King Swordsmanship", Ye Chen did not examine it closely and bade farewell to Venerable Zi Chen.

"Alas! Ye Chen may face mortal danger in this exploration of the Ancient Ruins. It's a pity I can't forcibly stop him." Watching Ye Chen's departing figure, Venerable Zi Chen couldn't help but sigh, his brows filled with deep concern.

One must know, Ye Chen has offended too many people now.

In addition to Tuoba You, there are also Ji Yuan and Ye Lin'Er, among others.

Moreover, it is highly likely that Tuoba You and Ji Yuan will also enter the Ancient Ruins this time. If they truly turn against Ye Chen, he will have no power to resist.

"I must relay this matter to Senior Profound Spirit. Perhaps he can change Ye Chen's mind." With this thought, Venerable Zi Chen took out a Communication Crystal Stone to contact Profound Spirit.

...

Meanwhile, in the distant Ziwei Sacred Land, Zhu Er was holding a White Jade box and said to Shangguan Zitong, "Miss, this is a gift sent by Young Master Jiang Xuan. Should we return it?"

"I have refused Young Master Jiang Xuan several times, so why does he persist in pestering me? Alas! Zhu Er, please return the gift." Shangguan Zitong said with a frown.

She wore a robe of green mist, her skin white as snow, delicate as porcelain, her features exquisitely perfect, like a flawless work of art.

Even within the Ziwei Sacred Land, she was reputed as one of the Four Great Beauties.

Thus, many talented disciples of the Ziwei Sacred Land vied for her favor, hoping to win her heart.

And Jiang Xuan was undoubtedly the most aggressive among them.

Unfortunately, Shangguan Zitong had already determined that Ye Chen was her future husband.

So no matter how attentive others were, she was never moved.

"Zitong, why are you so obstinate? Is it again because of that useless wretch, Ye Chen?" At this moment, a noble and graceful woman suddenly entered Shangguan Zitong's room, her face incredibly sullen.

"Mother, I have said before I will never betray Ye Chen. True, Young Master Jiang Xuan is good to me, but I really cannot accept him." Shangguan Zitong pursed her lips tightly, her tone exceedingly firm.

"You... you truly exasperate your mother. That wretch Ye Chen can't even awaken his bloodline, and even if he possesses high Martial Arts Talent and Body Refining Talent, so what? Compared to Young Master Jiang Xuan, he is like a dragon versus an ant. If you continue this way, you'll ruin your whole life." The woman's face turned extremely unpleasant, an expression of frustration and resentment.

She was none other than Shangguan Zitong's mother, Situ Hong.

She had already learned from Zhu Er about how Ye Chen had slain Hua Qianxue in the Celestial Cry Mountain Range.

But what of it?

Even if Ye Chen had the ability to defeat enemies above his level, he was ultimately a waste who couldn't awaken his bloodline, destined for no future.

Moreover, he was an outcast of the Ye Clan, constantly hunted by its strong members.

If Shangguan Zitong insists on being with such a waste, she will only be dragged down for life.

"Madam, Ye Chen is actually trying hard to become stronger; otherwise, he wouldn't have gained such immense power in just half a year. His only flaw is being unable to awaken his bloodline; otherwise, he would be almost equal to Young Master Jiang Xuan." Nearby, Zhu Er cautiously spoke up.

Since being saved by Ye Chen, her perception of him had changed drastically.

So much so that she couldn't help but want to speak well of Ye Chen.

"Be quiet, you silly girl! What kind of nonsense has Ye Chen fed you for you to back him up? How can that wretch Ye Chen compare with Young Master Jiang Xuan! Young Master Jiang Xuan is not only the Saint Son of the Ziwei Sacred Land but also comes from an illustrious family, far beyond the league of a homeless dog like Ye Chen." Situ Hong suddenly barked harshly, her eyes filled with deep disdain.

Jiang Xuan, in terms of talent and family background, stood at the pinnacle among the younger generation of the Southern Heaven Domain.

And Ye Chen, the waste?

Not only couldn't he awaken his bloodline, but he was also completely discarded by the Ye Clan, becoming a homeless dog.

So long as Situ Hong wasn't a fool, she knew who to choose as her future son-in-law.

"Mother, I understand everything you've said, but I will never betray Ye Chen! Also, tomorrow I will enter the Ancient Ruins of the Five Elements Sect. While I am away, please take care of yourselves, both you and father." Shangguan Zitong's eyes were filled with resolve.

Though she knew the Ancient Ruins of the Five Elements Sect were fraught with dangers, one could not escape once inside until it reopened.

Yet, she desperately needed cultivation resources.

Other genius disciples of Ziwei Sacred Land usually came from distinguished families, never worrying about cultivation resources.

However, her Shangguan Clan had been annihilated by the Tuoba Clan.

Moreover, since childhood, she had been fiercely independent, seldom accepting help even if offered.

So she had to forge her path alone.

"Alas! Zitong, why go to such lengths? If you accept Young Master Jiang Xuan's pursuit, you would have all the cultivation resources you could want without risking your life! Why be so foolish?" Situ Hong couldn't help but sigh.

She truly cared for this daughter of hers.

The reason she forced Shangguan Zitong to leave Ye Chen was out of concern for her future happiness.

But Shangguan Zitong refused to listen, and there was nothing she could do.

"Everyone must rely on themselves, otherwise they'll become someone else's puppet. I, Shangguan Zitong, refuse to live like that." Shangguan Zitong declared with a resounding and firm voice.

True!

If she agreed to Jiang Xuan's pursuit, she would immediately gain ample cultivation resources, even enhancing the Cyan Dragon Bloodline within her.

However, she would forever become Jiang Xuan's thrall.

This was something she absolutely couldn't accept.

Only by becoming strong herself could she be free from others' control.

"Alas! Ye Chen, if you hadn't been cast out by the Ye Clan, how wonderful it would be! Our young lady wouldn't have to struggle so. I hope one day you grow strong enough to protect Miss Zitong. I can't bear to see her like this." Zhu Er's eyes turned red as she sighed in her heart.