Find Trouble

With a few days left before departure, Shangguan Ye sat in his room cultivating.

"Phew, cultivation really is slow without a Cultivation Method."

Although Shangguan Xun had found many family Cultivation Methods for Shangguan Ye, he had refused them all. He was not in a hurry. Once he received the system rewards, his cultivation speed would naturally soar. There was no need to rush.

"Since Soul Power is difficult to cultivate right now, I'll train my body first. Although battles are fought by fusing with demon spirits, having a strong physique will make the demon spirit more powerful when it possesses me."

Shangguan Ye immediately began considering how to train his body.

"Looks like I can only use the simplest method." Shangguan Ye called Shangguan Xun over to prepare a medicinal bath, then went into the courtyard and set his sights on his family's enormous training ground.

"Uncle Xun, gather all the Black Gold Demon Spirit Masters in the family who possess lightning-element Battle Skills."

Before long, four Black Gold Demon Spirit Masters with lightning-element Battle Skills had arrived at the training ground.

"Greetings, Patriarch!"

"You four, fuse with your demon spirits immediately and use all your lightning-element Battle Skills on me."

"Th-this..." The four exchanged glances, unsure what to do.

"Just control your strength. My recovery ability is quite strong."

"Yes!" The four immediately fused with their demon spirits.

Thunder Dragon!

Furious Thunder Strike!

Thunderfall!

Extreme Lightning Chidori! (Something strange seemed to have slipped in.)

Four bolts of lightning instantly surrounded Shangguan Ye. The powerful current charred him black, and his muscle tissue continuously broke apart. Yet, supported by Hashirama Cells, he recovered at an astonishing speed. In this way, as his body repeatedly shattered and healed, it gradually became tougher.

"Increase the power!" Shangguan Ye ordered the four.

The four raised their attacks to Gold Rank. Shangguan Ye's body once again suffered the same damage as before, but this time he called for them to stop. Even with Hashirama Cells, he was already exhausted in both body and mind.

Shangguan Ye returned to his room, where Shangguan Xun had long since prepared the medicinal bath for him. Shangguan Ye executed a perfect dive into the tub. The potent medicine further tempered his body. Looking at his sharply defined muscles, Shangguan Ye was very satisfied. At the very least, ordinary weapons and attacks below Gold Rank could no longer harm him much. This would also prevent him from being ambushed before fusing with a demon spirit.

Two days later, Chen Linjian and the others prepared to depart for the ruins, but Nie Li stopped them.

"Someone still hasn't arrived," Nie Li said to Chen Linjian.

"Who dares make Young Master Chen wait?" Chen Linjian's lackey snapped angrily.

Nie Li ignored him and simply looked quietly at Chen Linjian.

"Let's wait. Since Nie Li said so, that person's strength should be pretty good." Over the past few days, Chen Linjian had investigated Nie Li. He was highly knowledgeable and had a good personality—at least, he suited Chen Linjian's tastes.

"Sorry, we're late." Following the voice, the group saw Shangguan Ye arriving late with Xiao Ning'er.

"Damn, the Patriarch of the Shangguan Family..." The lackey who had just been shouting instantly dared not say another word and quietly hid behind Chen Linjian.

Chen Linjian was also somewhat surprised to see Shangguan Ye. At first, he had indeed been impatient about so many people waiting for one person. But now that he saw it was Shangguan Ye, he did not dare say anything. Previously, both of them had been young masters of their respective families, but now Shangguan Ye was the Patriarch. Moreover, the Shangguan Family's business had not declined recently; instead, it had flourished more than ever. This meant Chen Linjian would not make an enemy of Shangguan Ye.

"So it's Patriarch Shangguan. Your presence truly brings glory to our little team," Chen Linjian said with a few perfunctory compliments.

"Not at all. We were the ones who arrived late and kept everyone waiting."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they set off.

The group arrived in the wilderness, and night gradually fell.

"Let's set up camp here tonight." Chen Linjian arranged for everyone to pitch their tents.

"Shangguan, should I set up beside you?" Xiao Ning'er asked.

"Sure." Shangguan Ye agreed. Then he noticed Nie Li, who had yet to find a campsite. "Nie Li, have you found a spot? Why not come over and camp with us?"

"Alright, Zi Yun and I will be right over."

Just as Shangguan Ye finished setting up his tent, he saw Shen Yue approaching with several of his lackeys.

"Shangguan, they don't look friendly." Xiao Ning'er tugged at Shangguan Ye's sleeve.

"It's fine."

"Shangguan Ye, I'm warning you, don't get too close to Nie Li. He's an enemy of our Sacred Family. And Xiao Ning'er is my brother's fiancée, so watch yourself!" Shen Yue shouted, pointing at Shangguan Ye's nose.

Slap.

Xiao Ning'er smacked Shen Yue's hand away.

"Shen Yue, I, Xiao Ning'er, have never agreed to marry that playboy brother of yours. I'm not his fiancée!"

Xiao Ning'er wanted to say more, but Shangguan Ye pulled her behind him.

"Shangguan?"

"It's fine." Shangguan Ye took Xiao Ning'er's hand.

"Shen Yue, watch your attitude. Standing before you is the Patriarch of the Shangguan Family. If we're talking status, your father is now on the same level as me. Are you trying to disrespect your superior?" Shangguan Ye said with a smile.

"You..."

Slap!

Before Shen Yue could finish speaking, he was sent flying. Shangguan Ye rubbed his hand.

"Wow, your face is so thick my hand turned red from hitting it." Shangguan Ye even blew on his hand, making it look as though it really hurt.

"You dared to hit our boss!" Shen Yue's lackeys rushed forward, including one at Silver Rank.

"Damn it, you actually dared to hit me! Beat him to death!"

"Get him!" The Silver Rank demon spirit master fused with his demon spirit and rushed forward first, throwing a charged punch at Shangguan Ye's handsome face. But the next second, Shangguan Ye suddenly turned into Shen Yue.

"Ah!" Shen Yue clutched his pig-like face as he was sent flying.

"Ah, Boss?" The others were all stunned.

"Oh my, Young Master Shen Yue is so righteous, taking that attack for me. I'm really embarrassed."

Eight Inner Gates: Sixth Gate of View.

Green steam erupted from Shangguan Ye's body.

"My turn." Shangguan Ye vanished from where he stood. Within only a few breaths, those lackeys had all died miserably on the spot.

"What happened?" Chen Linjian and the others rushed over upon hearing the commotion, only to see red and white scattered across the ground.

"Bleurgh..." Some of the more weak-stomached people vomited on the spot.

Seeing all his underlings dead, Shen Yue was so terrified that he did not dare move. A yellow liquid flowed from his lower body.

The dignified young master of the Sacred Family had actually wet himself. Seeing Shen Yue in such a wretched state, the people around him could not help laughing.

Chen Linjian looked at Shangguan Ye without saying anything.

"Brother Linjian... You're close with my brother. You have to stand up for me," Shen Yue said tearfully.

"You were the ones who attacked first today. I won't interfere." Chen Linjian shook his head.

"Patriarch Shangguan, these corpses... If they aren't handled properly, there may be some trouble after we return. It could invite rumors and gossip." Chen Linjian leaned close to Shangguan Ye's ear and reminded him.

"Of course." Shangguan Ye formed hand seals.

Dust Release: Primal World Separation.

A transparent cube shot from Shangguan Ye's hand. A flash of white light passed, and the corpses vanished.

!!!

This scene completely stunned everyone present. He could actually unleash a Battle Skill without fusing with a demon spirit!