256: Entering the Ninth Level of the Profound Realm

"I've been guiding the Saint these past few months, so I haven't paid much attention. But come to think of it, they haven't come to look for me either."

An Elder in charge of guarding the Gravity Training Ground said: "Currently, there are two Disciples in the Gravity Training Ground who look very unfamiliar. One went up to the sixth floor, and the other went all the way to the eighth floor. I went to check later, and they are still there."

"What? He reached the eighth floor? Even the Saint can't stay there for long." The Grand Elder said in surprise.

Man Tian was also somewhat surprised and asked, "What are their names?"

The guard Elder said, "The one on the eighth floor is called Jiang Ye."

"What!" Man Tian exclaimed in great shock.

Nan Long asked, "Vice Sect Leader, what's the matter?"

Man Tian paused for a moment and said, "This Jiang Ye is the one brought back a few months ago during the Forbidden Land Material Selection Competition. It was the Elder in charge of recruitment who notified me to go over at the time. I never expected this person to truly be so extraordinary!"

Nan Long asked, "What is his background? Why did he choose to join our Vajra Gate?"

"He originally joined the Thunder God Palace as an Elite Disciple. Later, he learned it would be very difficult to get a chance to enter the Thunder Spirit Pool. A Disciple who joined our Vajra Gate is his brother. After learning about our Gravity Training Ground, he rejected the Thunder God Palace and joined our Vajra Gate instead."

"What? Becoming an Elite Disciple of the Thunder God Palace immediately upon joining? Why didn't you tell me about this sooner!" Nan Long said, sounding somewhat annoyed.

"This... I was thinking about the Saint's Cultivation Technique issues at the time and forgot about this matter. I thought he was just a slightly stronger Elite Disciple, so I didn't pay it much mind. I didn't expect him to be so extraordinary!"

Nan Long said, "Have any of you ever heard of a precedent where someone becomes an Elite Disciple immediately upon joining the Thunder God Palace?"

"This..." As soon as these words were spoken, all the Elders suddenly realized! They had truly overlooked a major issue.

Nan Long continued, "Who else is cultivating on the eighth floor?"

"Besides him, no one else. The Saint usually only enters the seventh floor." The guard Elder replied.

Nan Long immediately made a decision: "Immediately seal the news that someone is cultivating on the eighth floor. No one is to disturb him. Wait for him to leave seclusion, and have him come see me the moment he does!"

"Yes!"

Eighth Floor of the Gravity Training Ground

At this moment, Jiang Ye's Profound Energy aura began to climb continuously, breaking through Realms as easily as drinking water!

First stage of the Entering Profound Realm, second stage, third stage...

It kept soaring wildly until it stopped at the ninth stage of the Entering Profound Realm. He let out a long breath!

"Whew... One major Realm in three months. The cultivation effect here is indeed good! It's a pity the Awakening of the God Slaying Bloodline is only a tiny bit. It's really too difficult! I also don't feel much pressure here anymore. I'll rest for a few days, find a few ladies to have fun with, then enter the ninth floor to Cultivate! Even if I die in the end, I should at least die a romantic ghost."

Jiang Ye had just walked out of the eighth floor, feeling a wave of relaxation and comfort throughout his body! His current strength was at least twenty times greater than when he first entered the cultivation field!

Just as he was about to go call Shi Bao, an Elder stopped him and said, "The Sect Leader wants to see you. Come with me!"

"Alright. Elder, do you know why the Sect Leader is looking for me?"

"You'll know when you get there. There's one more important thing: all information about you in the Vajra Gate must now be kept confidential. You must not reveal your strength to anyone. Understood?"

"Huh?" Jiang Ye was startled. He really hadn't interacted with many people since coming here. He just completed the entry procedures and then went into seclusion here for three months. He didn't ask further, deciding to wait until he saw the Sect Leader.

A moment later.

Jiang Ye followed the Elder to a secret room in the Vajra Gate's main hall for a private meeting with Nan Long.

Jiang Ye cupped his hands in salute and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Nan Long nodded appreciatively, "Mmm! Good, good! You are Jiang Ye?"

"This Disciple is indeed!"

"Ninth stage of the Entering Profound Realm? I heard you were only at the ninth stage of the Profound Transformation Realm when you joined three months ago. How is this possible? Were you hiding your Realm?"

Jiang Ye shook his head, "No. I was in seclusion on the eighth floor of the Gravity Training Ground and just broke through."

"Breaking through a major Realm in three months!" Even Nan Long was somewhat shocked. After a moment, he said, "I originally called you here to discuss a simple matter with you, but now... I'm afraid that won't do!"

"Please speak directly, Sect Leader. What is the matter?"

"I want you to become the Saint of the Vajra Gate!"

Jiang Ye smiled slightly, "Heh, forget about becoming a Saint. Right now, I just want to continue improving my strength."

"In less than a year, it will be the Super Profound Space Slot Competition. Our strongest opponent is the Thunder God Palace's Saint, Lei Renjie, at the third stage of the Cheng Xuan Realm! Do you think you can handle him by then?"

"Third stage of the Cheng Xuan Realm? I could crush him right now. What do you need me to do?"

"Are you sure?" Nan Long asked, but he also sensed an extremely powerful energy emanating from Jiang Ye.

"Sure! I have no problem facing Martial Artists five or six minor Realms higher than me!"

"Good! However... will you stay in the Vajra Gate in the future?"

"No! But I can remain a Disciple of the Vajra Gate forever."

Nan Long suddenly laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Frank enough! You really are no ordinary person. Even though I've now reached the third stage of the Super Profound Realm, my intuition tells me I might not necessarily be able to subdue you!"

"Heh, you flatter me, Sect Leader!"

"No! My intuition is rarely wrong. What kind of assistance do you need for your cultivation now? The Vajra Gate will fully support you! However, I hope that if the Vajra Gate ever faces calamity in the future, you can lend a helping hand."

Jiang Ye said, "Do you have any rare items for Body Refining? That's what I need most right now."

"Body Refining? Our Vajra Gate possesses a treasure that can temper and strengthen a Martial Artist's body, stimulating its latent power. However, I must discuss it with the Old Ancestors before deciding whether to give it to you."

"Stimulate the body's latent power?" Jiang Ye pondered. This treasure might have some effect on Awakening the God Slaying Bloodline. He said, "Alright. Then just tell me directly what the conditions are when the time comes."

After leaving, Jiang Ye found Shi Bao, planning to go out and relax with him.

On the street.

Jiang Ye said, "Fatty Bao, let's go find Little Feng. Otherwise, if he finds out we went out to have fun without him, he'll throw a fit again."

"Then let's go. It's not far from here to the Illusion God Palace."

Soon, the two arrived at the Illusion God Palace. At the main gate, two Disciples stopped them.

"Who are you looking for?"

Shi Bao said, "We're looking for an Inner Sect Disciple named Shi Feng."

"Huh? Who are you?" One Disciple asked.

"We are both Disciples of the Vajra Gate. Could you please inform him?"

The two Illusion God Palace Disciples exchanged a glance and said, "Are you sure the Shi Feng you're looking for is the one who joined the Illusion God Palace just a few months ago?"

Jiang Ye instantly felt something was wrong and asked, "What exactly happened to him?"