Royal Hunting Ground, the Unorthodox Body Sect

Heaven Dou Empire.

Sky Dou City.

In the clear sky, two black dots drew closer from afar.

Ye Linyuan looked down at the majestic city below, somewhat surprised.

According to the original text, the Body Sect had always kept itself hidden from the world.

Ye Linyuan hadn't expected that the legendary reclusive sect would have its lair hidden right inside the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire?

Du Bùsǐ seemed to read his confusion and smiled faintly. "Our Body Sect isn't in Sky Dou City, but it's not far from Sky Dou City either."

Under Ye Linyuan's curious gaze.

Du Bùsǐ led him past Sky Dou and continued flying north.

After several dozen kilometers, a stretch of unbroken forest came into Ye Linyuan's view.

The vegetation in this forest was lush, but it clearly wasn't as primeval as the Star Dou Forest, carrying a rather scenic and picturesque charm.

And what surprised Ye Linyuan was.

The outskirts of this vast forest were enclosed by a conspicuous wooden fence.

Looking from afar, there seemed to be sparse military garrisons stationed there.

It looked like some noble's private estate, except the area was terrifyingly large.

Du Bùsǐ pointed toward the depths of the forest and said, "On the surface, this is the Heaven Dou Empire's Royal Hunting Ground, but in reality, it's the secluded cultivation site of our Body Sect."

"On ordinary days, except for direct bloodline members of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family, no one is allowed to enter."

Ye Linyuan marveled inwardly.

Although this place wasn't far from Sky Dou City, the Royal Hunting Ground was already forbidden to any idle people.

Building the sect's mountain gate here not only ensured peace and seclusion but also made it convenient to reach Sky Dou City.

The Body Sect really knew how to pick a spot!

But this also hinted that the connection between the Body Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family was far from ordinary.

Ye Linyuan suddenly thought of that Heavenly Soul Princess from the original text. As a direct member of the imperial family, she was also a disciple of the Body Sect.

Mm, if he remembered correctly, that princess was called... Weina?

Returning to the sect, Du Bùsǐ revealed a faint smile on his face. "We're here."

Ye Linyuan looked down curiously.

Below was a vast lake, surrounded by undulating hills.

Centered around the lake, several hundred buildings of various shapes were scattered about—some exquisite, some rugged, some luxurious, some resembling countryside cottages.

Rather than a sect, it looked more like a village!

Seeing this scene, Ye Linyuan was stunned, and at the same time, an indescribable warmth rose from the bottom of his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that he was flying in the air right now, Ye Linyuan might even have felt like he had returned to his past life, visiting his grandparents in their rural hometown.

"So this is the Body Sect? Doesn't seem bad." Ye Linyuan couldn't help murmuring to himself.

The two landed on the ground, and Du Bùsǐ bellowed, "All Body Sect members, assemble at the lake!"

His formidable soul power carried his voice far into the distance.

The next second.

The entire sect compound instantly became lively.

"The Sect Master is back!"

"Boss is calling us to assemble, move it!"

"Hey? Who's that little boy next to the Sect Master? Could he be the Sect Master's illegitimate son?"

"Impossible! The Sect Master's strength is awesome, but his looks aren't awesome at all. This little boy is so good-looking, there's no way he's the Sect Master's illegitimate son!"

"Hehe, you're screwed. I'm going to tell the Sect Master what you just said!"

"Screw you! I was just shooting the shit, and you're gonna snitch on me for that?"

Listening to the clamor reaching his ears, the corners of Ye Linyuan's mouth twitched involuntarily.

But somehow, his gaze grew even softer.

The atmosphere of this sect was really likable!

Within just a few minutes, the area around the lake was packed with people, all curiously sizing up Ye Linyuan.

Seeing everyone assembled, Du Bùsǐ nodded in satisfaction.

He pulled Ye Linyuan in front of him, his expression turning somewhat solemn. "His name is Ye Linyuan, the disciple I've just taken on."

"From today onward, Ye Linyuan will be the next Sect Heir of our Body Sect."

These words were spoken.

The entire venue fell silent.

Everyone's gaze instinctively shifted to the young man on the other side.

Ye Linyuan's eyes flickered as he too turned to look.

That was a tall, burly young man with fiery red hair.

Judging by his face, he seemed not much older than Ye Linyuan, but his robust build made him appear quite mature.

The red-haired youth stared back at Ye Linyuan in shock, as if he hadn't expected Du Bùsǐ to suddenly announce such news.

The Body Sect appeared free and easy, with few rules or constraints.

But this sect of only a few hundred people possessed true strength and heritage enough to make even Shrek, the continent's number one academy, wary.

The weight of the sect's heir was no joke.

Facing everyone's shock, Du Bùsǐ had long anticipated it.

He smiled faintly and waved at the red-haired youth: "Aotian, come here."

The red-haired youth snapped back to reality and walked over, but his gaze remained fixed on Ye Linyuan.

"Linyuan, this is Long Aotian, my personal disciple."

"Aotian's innate martial soul is Skin. His talent isn't as good as yours, but he still has Innate Level Nine Soul Power, with extraordinary potential."

"If I hadn't met you, in my original plan, I intended to groom him as the next sect heir."

At this, Du Bùsǐ paused slightly, his expression turning serious: "Aotian, Linyuan is your junior brother. If he ever encounters difficulties in the future, you must help him."

"Linyuan's talent as a soul master is the greatest I've seen in my life, unmatched in ten thousand years."

"To our Body Sect, his importance even surpasses mine!"

These words made everyone's breath catch, their eyes instantly widening.

Long Aotian's eyes blazed with a strange light, surging with battle intent!

What cultivation level and status did Du Bùsǐ have?

For him to give such a shocking evaluation, just how monstrous must this youth's talent be?

It was simply unbelievable!

Looking at Long Aotian, a flicker of surprise passed through the depths of Ye Linyuan's eyes.

Having lived two lives, he considered himself a seasoned veteran at reading people.

He remembered Long Aotian from the original story—a fierce cultivator who reached Soul Saint before the age of twenty.

His talent was undoubtedly among the top of his generation.

But when Du Bùsǐ announced him as the next sect heir, Ye Linyuan saw no anger or jealousy in Long Aotian's eyes.

Only pure, intense battle intent and curiosity.

This made Ye Linyuan silently admire: the unity of the Body Sect was indeed exactly as described in the original story!

"Teacher, what is Junior Brother Linyuan's martial soul..." Long Aotian finally couldn't help asking.

Du Bùsǐ smiled faintly and looked at everyone: "He has Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power."

"One is the top-tier beast martial soul, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger; the other is a body martial soul, the Exquisite Sacred Heart, possessing both evil and sacred attributes."

"His talent is so strong, he's a prodigy of this era!"