223: Chapter 223 Leaving the Hundred Saints Sect and Returning Home

In various parts of the Tianyun Kingdom, all the Tribulation Crossing Realm experts from the Sects, aristocratic families, and the imperial Family felt a sudden connection.

They all turned their gazes toward the Hundred Saints Sect, their faces filled with envy.

That old fellow from the Hundred Saints Sect had successfully broken through to the Manifest Saint Realm and survived the Manifest Saint Heavenly Tribulation.

From now on, the landscape of the Tianyun Kingdom would shift once again, and the Hundred Saints Sect would become increasingly prominent.

It was no exaggeration to say that the strength of the Hundred Saints Sect alone was enough to contend against all the other forces in the Tianyun Kingdom combined!

In the skies above the Hundred Saints Sect.

Niu Lengzi withdrew his aura and stretched comfortably.

"These old bones haven't felt this refreshed in a long time!"

After obtaining the Kui Water Divine Body, he felt as if he had returned to his youth.

Not only had his Lifespan increased significantly, but his strength and foundation had also reached an unprecedented level.

He could hardly believe that all of this was due to just a single, inconspicuous drop of creation divine water!

After smiling at the Disciples of the Hundred Saints Sect below, Niu Lengzi shifted his form and vanished from the sky.

The tribulation was over; it was time to go back and catch up properly with Ye Chen.

He had a premonition that Ye Chen wouldn't stay long this time, and he didn't know when they would meet again.

To go out and train beyond the North Heaven Province... what a distant place that was...

At the mountain peak.

Ye Chen and Han Hao watched Niu Lengzi descend from the sky and both cupped their hands in congratulation.

"Congratulations, Old Sect Master/Revered Master, on your Breakthrough to the Manifest Saint Realm!"

Hearing this, Niu Lengzi laughed heartily, unable to hide the joy on his face.

"Hahaha... It was all thanks to Ye Chen. I couldn't have done it on my own."

"The Manifest Saint Realm truly lives up to its name; it is indeed incomparable to the Tribulation Crossing Realm."

"Right now, I feel like I could kill a hundred of my former selves with a single punch!"

As he spoke, a thick look of self-satisfaction appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but press a hand to his forehead.

"Revered Master, you're still the same as ever."

He was essentially an old prankster, still acting up despite his great age.

Han Hao also wore a helpless expression and shook his head.

He still remembered the scene when the Old Sect Master had abdicated the position of Sect Leader to him.

That smug look back then was even three times more intense than it was now.

"Little Hao, besides me, you're the strongest in the Sect."

"But with your strength, you can't even last ten moves against me. Being the Sect Leader is just too boring."

"So, I've decided: this Sect Leader position is yours. I'm quitting."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid I'd be stuck in this seat until I die!"

Niu Lengzi had his nose in the air, hands behind his back, looking every bit like a lofty Revered Master.

Thinking back to that scene, Han Hao couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

Come to think of it, that was a very, very long time ago...

In the time that followed, Ye Chen, Han Hao, and Niu Lengzi had a heart-to-heart talk that lasted until dawn.

Han Hao also learned the news that Ye Chen was about to leave the North Heaven Province to train in other major provinces.

When he heard that Ye Chen had formed a Chaos Holy Alliance in the East State Empire...

...and had incorporated all the top forces of the North Heaven Province, Han Hao was so shocked he couldn't say a word for a long time.

How long had it been since Ye Chen went to the East State Empire, and he had already grown to this extent?

He had originally thought that Ye Chen was simply doing very well in the Mountain River Holy Land.

That was why the Mountain River Holy Land was so generous in providing them with Cultivation resources.

He never imagined that the Mountain River Holy Land had already become one of the forces under Ye Chen's command!

From Han Hao, Ye Chen also learned about the current prosperity of the Tianyun Kingdom.

Several surrounding Dynasties had already submitted letters of obeisance to the Tianyun Kingdom.

They promised to be subordinate to the Tianyun Kingdom from now on, offering massive amounts of Cultivation resources and rare treasures every year.

Their only requirement was that the Tianyun Kingdom not take the initiative to invade their lands and ensure their territories remained safe.

Those Dynasties had all learned that the Hundred Saints Sect within the Tianyun Kingdom had received significant support from the Mountain River Holy Land.

Unlike the minor favors other Dynasties received, this was true, focused care.

Upon hearing the news, the various Dynasties didn't dare to harbor any thoughts of resistance against the Tianyun Kingdom; they could only submit!

Ye Chen didn't pay too much attention to this, but he felt a bit more at ease.

The more prosperous the Tianyun Kingdom was, the safer Floating Snow City and his Ye Family would be.

Moreover, after leaving the Hundred Saints Sect, he had to return to the Ye Family of Piaoxue City.

He wanted the Ye Family to no longer rely on these external forces for protection; in the world of Cultivation, strengthening oneself was the only true principle.

Only when the Ye Family itself became powerful could he truly be free of worries!

At this moment, Ye Chen looked up at the sky and narrowed his eyes.

"Well, it's about time. Revered Master, Uncle Han Hao, I should be going."

As he spoke, he stood up and straightened his robes.

Hearing this, Han Hao and Niu Lengzi didn't respond, their movements only pausing slightly.

They also stood up and cupped their hands toward Ye Chen.

There were no words, no farewells, only blessings in their eyes.

Seeing this, Ye Chen smiled warmly, and three Storage Rings slowly flew out from his hand.

"Before I leave, Uncle Hao, these three Storage Rings contain Spirit Stones, Heaven And Earth Treasures, and various rare divine materials respectively."

"These will serve as the future Cultivation foundation for the Hundred Saints Sect; there are many treasures inside that are difficult to find even in a Holy Land."

"Until the Hundred Saints Sect has truly grown strong, do not reveal too much."

"Of course, you should understand this better than I do, Uncle Hao, so I won't waste any more words."

"And so, Uncle Hao, Revered Master, until we meet again!"

Before his voice could fade, his figure vanished into thin air like a bubble.

Staring at the spot where Ye Chen had just been, Han Hao and Niu Lengzi both let out a long sigh.

"Sigh..."

They both knew that this parting would likely truly be 'until fate brings us together again'.

Ye Chen's talent was too much of a Prodigy; this North Heaven Province simply couldn't restrain him.

His future lay in the vast Eastern Region, in the entire Canglan Ancient World!

Han Hao glanced at the three Storage Rings floating in front of him, his expression shifting.

Ye Chen had just said that these three Storage Rings held many treasures that even a Holy Land did not possess.

He wanted to see exactly what kind of treasures were inside.

Buzz...

"This is..."

As soon as his Divine Soul power entered the Storage Rings, Han Hao's pupils constricted violently, and his Dao Heart shook wildly.

The collection stored within these three inconspicuous Storage Rings...

...was likely worth ten times more than hundreds or even thousands of Hundred Saints Sects tied together!

Han Hao looked back at the spot where Ye Chen had been, his face filled with gratitude.

"Ye Chen, thank you..."

With these Cultivation resources, as long as the Hundred Saints Sect didn't become overly flamboyant and developed steadily, why should they worry about not becoming a Holy Land in the future?

Beside him, Niu Lengzi was unmoved by Han Hao's reaction; his eyes held only determination.

From the moment he obtained the Kui Water Divine Body, he had made a promise in his heart.

He had to do everything in his power to protect the Family Ye Chen belonged to, so that Ye Chen would have no worries.

This was a Revered Master's final promise to his Disciple, within the limits of his ability!

After leaving the Hundred Saints Sect, Ye Chen headed straight for Floating Snow City.

The distance between the Hundred Saints Sect and Floating Snow City was neither close nor far; in the past, traveling between them would have taken some time.

But now, it was merely a simple step across space.

In the sky above Floating Snow City.

Ye Chen looked down at the familiar city, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Father, I'm back..."