Ye Hao's forehead bone turned translucent, faintly revealing a resplendent golden heavenly palace floating deep between his brows.
The radiant heavenly palace bathed his entire body in gold, faintly emanating a vast, undying, indestructible will, with spiritual power flowing without end.
Life Palace!
With the divine might of the Heavenly Emperor Prison-Suppressing Scripture and the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body, Ye Hao forcibly broke the Heaven and Earth Shackles imprisoning his Life Palace and opened it up.
At that moment, the blood and Qi within Ye Hao surged like a tide, and divine power thundered incessantly.
Every tiny particle in his body blazed with ten thousand rays of golden light, brilliant as a rainbow. His magnificent presence swept across the heavens, and he looked like a living Divine Spirit.
Ouyang Yuntian, the Crimson Flame sect master, looked astonished. He sensed that the presence emanating from Ye Hao could almost rival that of an ordinary Marquis!
An Ancient Desolate Sacred Body that had broken the Heaven and Earth Shackles was simply too terrifying!
He truly deserved to be called an unrivaled heaven's chosen capable of suppressing an entire era!
With the Purple Firmament Holy Land backing him, such a terrifying master protecting his path, and this golden age rarely seen throughout the ages, the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body had an excellent chance of reaching maturity.
His future achievements would be limitless!
[Detected that the host's disciple Ye Hao has broken through to the Life Palace Realm. Fortune feedback: congratulations to the host on obtaining twenty years of cultivation! Congratulations to the host on obtaining the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree!]
A clear system notification rang out in Jiang Chen's mind. His cultivation instantly increased by twenty years, and he even obtained an Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree!
Jiang Chen marveled inwardly. How could his own diligent cultivation possibly be as fast as taking a child of fortune as his disciple?
Moreover, he had obtained an Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree!
Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree: one of the innate spiritual roots that existed before heaven and earth were created. Only one can exist in the world. One is born, one dies; the two never meet. The tree stands roughly ten feet tall, with leaves but no flowers. Its three thousand leaves represent the three thousand Great Daos. Every leaf has a different shape. Some resemble precious cauldrons, some divine bells, some immortals, some clouds, some divine phoenixes, some true dragons... Every leaf contains a Great Dao and can allow someone to comprehend the Dao in an instant. As long as it is nourished by the power of fortune, the leaves of the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree can be plucked endlessly. Whenever a leaf falls, a new leaf grows, containing a Great Dao entirely different from that of the previous leaf.
After reading the information about the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, Jiang Chen's eyes gleamed.
Although this Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree was not as precious as the Chaos Azure Lotus, it was fully grown.
He could pluck its leaves and brew tea whenever he wanted!
Most importantly, as long as the power of fortune continued to nourish it, the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree's leaves could be plucked without end and used without exhaustion!
Meanwhile, the extraordinary manifestations within Ye Hao gradually faded, and calm returned. His eyes shone with the confidence that he was invincible.
The Ye Lineage's crisis had been completely resolved, leaving him with no worries behind him. His Dao heart was whole and unobstructed, and his essence, Qi, and spirit had all undergone a sublimation.
"Congratulations, young friend Ye Hao, on breaking the Heaven and Earth Shackles and advancing to the Life Palace Realm! The glory of the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body will surely shine anew through you!"
Ouyang Yuntian, the Crimson Flame sect master, offered his congratulations with a smile.
Ye Hao returned Ouyang Yuntian's salute, then bowed respectfully to Jiang Chen and said solemnly, "All of this is thanks to Master's guidance! Without Master, how could I, Ye Hao, be where I am today?"
Ye Cangqiong led the many members of the Ye Lineage in solemnly thanking Jiang Chen. "Thank you, Senior, for resolving this great calamity for the Ye Lineage! Without you, the Ye Lineage would have been doomed today!"
Jiang Chen said unconcernedly, "It was no trouble. Don't dwell on it."
"Someone! Go to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion and book a banquet of the highest standard. I want to host Senior Jiang there to express our gratitude!" Ye Cangqiong instructed the members of the Ye Lineage.
Jiang Chen waved his hand and said casually, "There's no need for a banquet. The Ye Lineage's affairs have been settled, and it's time I took my disciple back to the mountain. Ye Hao, say goodbye to your family."
"Since Senior has no wish to attend a banquet, I won't insist!" Naturally, Ye Cangqiong dared not go against Jiang Chen's wishes.
He looked at Ye Hao and said with a smile, "Ye Hao, go say goodbye to your parents and relatives! Once you reach the Purple Firmament Holy Land, take good care of yourself, and don't disgrace Senior Jiang!"
Ye Hao nodded and went to bid farewell to his parents and relatives.
Although Ye Hao's parents were reluctant to see him leave, they understood that only by following Jiang Chen would Ye Hao have a chance to break the Heaven and Earth Curse on the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body, so they did not stop him.
They merely reminded Ye Hao to take care of himself and stay in touch with home.
After briefly bidding his family farewell, Ye Hao walked up to Ouyang Yuntian, the Crimson Flame sect master, and saluted with clasped fists. "Thank you for coming personally when disaster befell the Ye Lineage, Sect Master. I will remember this kindness!"
Ye Hao understood that the Crimson Flame Sect had already explicitly abandoned the Ye Lineage. The reason its sect master had personally rushed over at the critical moment was probably that he had witnessed the performance of Ye Hao's Ancient Desolate Sacred Body through some secret art and wanted to make amends.
Although the Crimson Flame sect master's arrival had not made any practical difference, it had at least demonstrated his stance and could be considered an indirect apology.
Otherwise, given the Crimson Flame sect master's status, why would he?
Why would he care about his insignificant Ye Lineage?
Ye Hao had indeed resented the Crimson Flame Sect, but upon seeing its sect master come personally, his resentment had long since dissipated.
No matter what, the Crimson Flame sect master's personal visit deserved his sincere thanks.
Ouyang Yuntian shook his head gently and said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm ashamed! Truly ashamed! I didn't help at all, so I don't deserve such thanks, young friend! Furthermore, those under me failed to observe proper conduct, and I've already punished them severely! I hope you won't misunderstand!"
Although he had indeed come personally, and he was confident he could stop Daoist Blood Nether.
If he had faced the devil god projection summoned by Daoist Blood Nether himself, however, he too would have perished here!
Moreover, Jiang Chen was right here, so he dared not claim any credit.
The Ancient Desolate Sacred Body had joined the Purple Firmament Holy Land and had a promising future. He had to clear up the misunderstanding before the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body left, or he would never feel at ease.
Ye Hao said solemnly, "Regardless, I'm deeply grateful that you came personally, Sect Master! There's no need to mention those misunderstandings! I'm returning to the Purple Firmament Holy Land with Master to cultivate, so I'll have to trouble you to look after the Ye Lineage!"
Ouyang Yuntian solemnly promised, "As long as I, Ouyang Yuntian, remain alive, I will keep the Ye Lineage safe!"
He felt more relieved than ever before. It was enough that he could clear away past grievances with the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body.
If an Ancient Desolate Sacred Body capable of breaking the Heaven and Earth Curse bore him a grudge, he would have no peace eating or sleeping.
At that thought, Ouyang Yuntian inexplicably thought of the Hundred Refinements Devil Palace.
Heh, you've provoked this Ancient Desolate Sacred Body who broke the Heaven and Earth Curse. Hundred Refinements Devil Palace, you'd better pray for your own good fortune!
With the Crimson Flame sect master protecting the Ye Lineage, Ye Hao also breathed a sigh of relief.
Now he truly had no worries left behind!
Ye Hao waved goodbye to the members of the Ye Lineage, then rode the clouds and mist with Jiang Chen, swiftly disappearing into the horizon.
Ye Cangqiong solemnly thanked Ouyang Yuntian. "Thank you for coming to our aid, Sect Master. The Ye Lineage is endlessly grateful!"
To the Ye Lineage, the Crimson Flame sect master was an important figure they might rarely meet even once in a lifetime.
Although Ye Hao joining the Purple Firmament Holy Land had elevated the Ye Lineage's status, he dared not slight the Crimson Flame sect master.
"Patriarch Ye, there's no need for such courtesy. This is what I should do!"
Seeing Jiang Chen leave, Ouyang Yuntian felt all his pressure vanish. He said with a smile, "By the way, any young members of the Ye Lineage between twelve and eighteen who wish to join the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect may return with me today, provided their aptitude isn't too poor!"
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
Ye Cangqiong was immensely excited.
The entire Ye Lineage erupted in celebration, everyone thanking Ouyang Yuntian.
In the past, the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect had sent elders to Green Yang City every three years to recruit disciples, and only one or two members of the Ye Lineage had managed to join each time!
This exceptional recruitment was naturally special consideration that the Crimson Flame sect master was extending to the Ye Lineage out of regard for Ye Hao and Jiang Chen.
Soon, nine young people who met the requirements stepped forward.
A fiery gleam faintly flashed through Ouyang Yuntian's eyes. He nodded slightly and said, "Your aptitudes are all passable!"
"As long as you cultivate diligently, you will naturally achieve something in the future!"
"Today, I'm merely making an exception to admit you to the ancient sect. If you want more cultivation resources from the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect, you'll have to work to earn them yourselves!"
Although a few of the Ye Lineage youths had yet to meet the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect's recruitment standards, Ouyang Yuntian admitted them as exceptions. The Crimson Flame Ancient Sect could still afford to support these people!
Besides, the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body had already joined the Purple Firmament Holy Land. Anything that slipped through his fingers would be enough for these Ye Lineage youths to surpass their peers!
He was only doing this to befriend the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body!
"We understand!"
The young people all answered excitedly in unison.
Ye Cangqiong solemnly admonished them, "The sect master has made an exception to admit you to the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect. Don't become arrogant and look down on others because of it!"
"Once you enter the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect, strictly follow its rules!"
"If any of you dare to disgrace yourselves in the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect, our Ye Lineage's family laws will show no mercy!"
These young members of the Ye Lineage all treasured this opportunity greatly, and each readily agreed.
Ouyang Yuntian nodded slightly. If these Ye Lineage youths threw their weight around and bullied others in the Crimson Flame Ancient Sect, he really would have difficulty dealing with them.
Ye Cangqiong's words had spared him some concerns.
Ouyang Yuntian departed with the nine young members of the Ye Lineage. Zhao Wuji and Li Canglan personally visited with lavish gifts to apologize, and the Ye Lineage returned to its proper course.
It was foreseeable that as long as Ye Hao did not die, the Ye Lineage would surely rise rapidly!