Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"Compete with you?" Upon hearing this, the strange human head snorted in disdain. "That was the prey *I* spotted first. If anyone's competing, it's you competing with me!"

"Enough nonsense. When the time comes, we'll each rely on our own abilities!"

With that, the strange human head disappeared back into the shadows.

"Hmph!"

"What's there to be arrogant about? In the end, I bet you'll be begging me for help!"

The three-headed humanoid figure also vanished a moment later.

All that remained was a patch of shadow, clinging to its spot like a stubborn oil stain that refused to be wiped away.

「...」

At Ye Chen's current speed, it wouldn't take much time at all to cross the entirety of Lei Province.

Even Song Yubing, a cultivator at the Seventh Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm, felt like she could barely keep up.

What shocked her was that the woman in the flowing white dress beside Ye Chen could effortlessly match his pace.

A glint in her eyes, Song Yubing pushed herself to fly even faster.

Soon, the three of them appeared outside the Liu family's residence.

Liu Yuchan seemed to have already received word. Seeing three streaks of light approaching from a distance, he quickly rose and led his men out to greet them.

Just as he had expected, Ye Chen's figure was the first to land before the Liu family's courtyard.

He hurried forward with a smile. "Master Ye, you've finally come."

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Ye Chen nodded slightly. Immediately after, the other two streaks of light landed behind him, revealing two women with enchanting and graceful figures.

The Realm Spirit wore a white dress, her small, exquisite feet bare like polished jade. A golden anklet adorned one ankle, adding a touch of captivating charm.

Looking closely, one could see that while she appeared to be standing on solid ground, her feet never actually touched it; she was constantly hovering.

As for Song Yubing, while she didn't possess the Realm Spirit's cold and sacred aura, her features were just as picturesque. Her figure, however, was far more fiery and alluring, with stunning curves that made it almost impossible to look away.

Looking at the two breathtakingly beautiful women behind Ye Chen, even Liu Yuchan found his breath catching in his throat. He quickly composed himself, however, and said with a smile, "Please, you two, come in as well."

He naturally recognized Song Yubing as a member of one of the outside factions that had come for the Dragon Prison Cave.

He didn't recognize the Realm Spirit, but her cold, elegant, orchid-like aura made him feel a sense of inferiority.

'This woman's origins must be extraordinary,' he thought with alarm. 'At the very least, she's no simpler than Song Yubing from Cyan Rainbow Hall.'

At Liu Yuchan's invitation, the group walked deeper into the Liu family residence.

Along the way, the Realm Spirit acted like a little girl who had never seen the world. She gazed at the rockeries and flowing water in the courtyard, at the pavilions and towers before them, her face filled with delightful surprise.

In reality, she had existed for an immensely long time, and her experience likely surpassed anyone else's.

It was only because she had been trapped inside the Dragon Prison Cave for so long that now, having a rare chance to be in the outside world, she found everything to be new and fascinating.

Song Yubing observed the Realm Spirit's joyful and excited demeanor with some confusion in her heart, but she didn't ask any questions.

Soon, they arrived before a room.

"This is it." Liu Yuchan made an inviting gesture.

He looked at Ye Chen with anticipation and asked, "Master Ye, are you now able to refine a pill to cure the poison?"

"Of course."

Ye Chen nodded. "I wouldn't have come to fulfill my promise unless I was completely confident."

"That's wonderful news!" Liu Yuchan was pleasantly surprised to hear that.

He opened the door to the same dimly lit room. The Liu family's old master, Liu Tianxin, was lying on the bed, with Liu Yanran looking after him at his side.

Previously, after taking the pill Ye Chen had given him, Liu Tianxin's symptoms had lessened considerably. He could even engage in brief combat.

But it hadn't, after all, eradicated the poison in his body.

Now, Liu Tianxin's face was ashen. He lay on the bed with his eyes shut tight, finding it difficult to even speak a single word.

"Master Ye!"

Seeing Ye Chen, Liu Yanran quickly stood up. However, her eyes immediately fell on the two graceful figures behind him, and she began to study them with curiosity.

Ye Chen glanced at Liu Tianxin's face, his brow furrowing slightly. "You haven't let anyone else near him, have you?"

"No!" Liu Yuchan and Liu Yanran quickly shook their heads. "We've been following your instructions, Master Ye, and taking care of Grandfather ourselves these past few days."

"..."

Ye Chen was silent for a long moment before he finally said, "And yet, your grandfather's condition has actually worsened."

"What?" Hearing this, Liu Yuchan and Liu Yanran were stunned.

"This... what should we do?" Both of them were at a loss.

"It's not a major issue."

Ye Chen shook his head. "As long as we expel the toxins from his body, he can slowly recuperate and eventually make a full recovery."

"However, your grandfather is getting on in years. It will be very difficult for him to recover completely."

"Unless... he can achieve a new breakthrough on his cultivation path!"

With that said, Ye Chen suddenly ordered Liu Yuchan, "Bring me a brush, ink, and a sheet of white paper!"

Liu Yuchan was taken aback for a moment, then he hurried off to obey. He quickly returned with the items Ye Chen had requested.

Ye Chen took the brush, dipped it in ink, and began writing on the paper with a practiced ease.

Liu Yuchan watched the flamboyant, powerful strokes fill the paper and was secretly amazed.

Every single stroke seemed to contain an unparalleled Sword Intent. It was sharp as a blade, with a fierce glint that seemed capable of piercing the very heavens!

'Clearly, Master Ye's attainments in the Sword Dao have improved significantly!'

Everyone watched, transfixed, as Ye Chen's brush moved across the paper. They all seemed to be deeply immersed in that ethereal Sword Intent.

After a short while, Ye Chen finally stopped his brush, handed the paper to Liu Yuchan, and instructed, "Bring me the medicinal ingredients listed here."

Liu Yuchan didn't dare to delay. He knew this was the preparation for the Alchemy that would save his grandfather!

He immediately gave the order, and soon, a servant hurried over with a bag of medicinal ingredients.

"Do you have an alchemy chamber here?" Ye Chen asked calmly, holding the bag of ingredients.

"We do! This way, Master Ye!"

Liu Yuchan led Ye Chen to the alchemy chamber.

It was a spacious, quiet room, almost completely devoid of furniture. It was utterly empty save for a massive medicinal cauldron placed in the center.

"This is the place I use for my own cultivation and Alchemy!"

"That cauldron is also the highest-grade one in the Liu family's collection, almost comparable to a high-grade spirit weapon!"

Liu Yuchan explained.

Ye Chen walked into the alchemy chamber.

He gave it a cursory glance before closing the door to the quiet room.