After breaking through to the Early Spirit Transformation Realm, Ye Tian's golden blood energy became even more condensed. The Chaos Green Lotus floating above his head continuously absorbed the surrounding Chaos energy, integrating it into his body. He could clearly perceive the fundamental difference between the Spirit Transformation Realm and the Divine Treasury Realm: while the Divine Treasury Realm focused on tempering the internal organs to condense power, the Spirit Transformation Realm transformed that power into agile spiritual energy capable of long-range attacks, its destructive potential vastly increased.
"Brother Ye Tian, congratulations on your breakthrough!" Su Luoli skipped over to him, twirling the Seven-Colored Lotus in her hand. "This treasure is truly magical—I can already feel my cultivation approaching the Late Divine Treasury Realm!"
Su Qingyi also stepped forward, her eyes filled with sincere approval: "Young Master, your Chaos Holy Body is unparalleled. To possess such combat strength at the Early Spirit Transformation Realm is truly extraordinary—your future achievements are limitless."
Ye Tian suppressed his aura and stored the Chaos Demon Ape's core: "This core contains extremely rich Chaos energy. Refine it later, and it will greatly benefit your cultivation." He turned his gaze toward the depths of the Core Zone, where the Chaos energy was most concentrated and faint ancient runes flickered in the air. "I sense there must be an inheritance left by our ancestor in the depths. Let's go investigate."
The three of them walked through a mist-shrouded valley and soon arrived at an ancient stone hall. Carved above the hall's entrance were three powerful characters: "Hongmeng Hall." The writing exuded a faint imperial aura, clearly the handiwork of a Ye Clan ancestor emperor.
"This is our ancestor's inheritance hall!" Su Qingyi's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Legend has it that only those who possess the Chaos Holy Body can unlock this hall."
Ye Tian stepped forward and placed his hand on the hall's door. The moment his fingertips made contact, the door emitted a deep hum, and golden runes flowed across its surface, resonating with the Chaos Holy Body within Ye Tian.
"Crack!"
The stone door slowly rumbled open, and a wave of rich imperial Dao aura surged forth, sweeping over the trio. As they entered the hall, they saw a golden ancient book floating on a stone platform at the center—it was a fragment of the long-lost imperial technique, the Hongmeng Creation Art!
Just as Ye Tian reached out to take the ancient book, the system's notification echoed in his mind: [Ding! Detected: Host has obtained a fragment of the Imperial Grade Technique Hongmeng Creation Art. Sign-in reward triggered: Technique Perfection (automatically completes the fragment), 1 strand of Imperial Dao Insight, and 50% increase in spiritual energy purity!]
A vast flood of information surged into Ye Tian's mind, and the complete profound meaning of the Hongmeng Creation Art was instantly integrated into his understanding. This technique was far more mysterious than the Hongmeng Prison Suppression Art—not only did it accelerate cultivation speed, but it also allowed the user to refine various types of origin energy, perfectly complementing the characteristics of the Chaos Holy Body.
"That's wonderful! With the complete imperial technique, Young Master, your cultivation path will be smoother than ever before!" Su Qingyi exclaimed, genuinely happy for Ye Tian's good fortune.
Ye Tian carefully stored the ancient book and smiled: "Our secret realm trial is nearly complete. Let's head back."
As the three of them made their way toward the secret realm's exit, Ye Tian divided the Chaos Demon Ape's core between Su Qingyi and Su Luoli. After refining the core's energy, Su Qingyi successfully broke through to the Perfect Divine Treasury Realm, while Su Luoli advanced to the Late Divine Treasury Realm.
Just as they were about to reach the exit, a cold and malicious voice suddenly echoed from the shadows: "Ye Tian, you little brat—hand over the Hongmeng Creation Art and the Chaos Origin, and I might spare your lives!"
Five black-cloaked figures emerged from their hiding places, blocking their path. The leader exuded a sinister aura, his cultivation at the Early Spirit Transformation Realm, while the other four were at the Perfect Divine Treasury Realm. Judging by their attire, they were members of the Black Wind Fort—an infamous bandit group that had long occupied the borders of the Yanhuang Continent, plundering and killing without mercy, and harboring a deep-seated grudge against the Ye Clan. Having learned of Ye Tian's acquisition of precious treasures in the secret realm, they had laid an ambush here, hoping to seize the artifacts for themselves.
"How dare you thieves attempt to steal from the Young Master?" Su Qingyi's expression turned cold as she activated her Innate Dao Body, stepping forward to shield Ye Tian.
Su Luoli also channeled her Primordial Spirit Body, spiritual energy swirling around her: "Brother Ye Tian, we'll help you fight them!"
Ye Tian shook his head slightly, his voice calm: "No need. They're just a bunch of clowns."
He circulated the Hongmeng Creation Art, and golden spiritual energy condensed into a fist. With the power of the Chaos Holy Body surging within him, he launched a punch toward the leader of the Black Wind Fort, his movements as fast as lightning.
The leader's face changed drastically, and he hastily channeled his spiritual energy to defend himself: "Arrogant fool!"
BOOM!
The two attacks collided with a thunderous crash. The leader of the Black Wind Fort was instantly sent flying, spitting up a mouthful of blood as his aura plummeted, clearly severely injured. The remaining four bandits见状, charged forward together, attempting to overwhelm Ye Tian with numbers.
Ye Tian activated the Spirit Rhinoceros Step, his figure moving like a ghost as he weaved through the four attackers. Golden fists struck out in rapid succession, each blow carrying devastating power.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Four consecutive explosions rang out. In the blink of an eye, the four Perfect Divine Treasury Realm bandits fell to the ground, their souls destroyed by Ye Tian's overwhelming strength.
The entire ambush was resolved in less than a quarter of an hour. Su Qingyi and Su Luoli stared in stunned silence—they had never imagined that Ye Tian's strength would be so terrifying after breaking through to the Spirit Transformation Realm.
"Let's go." Ye Tian suppressed his aura, as if he had merely swatted away a few annoying insects.
When they exited the secret realm, Ye Canglan was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing the three of them return safely, their cultivations all enhanced, a warm smile spread across his face: "Excellent! You've all gained greatly from this secret realm trial!"
Ye Tian told Ye Canglan about the completion of the Hongmeng Creation Art, and the great elder was so excited that tears streamed down his face: "The Heavens truly bless the Ye Clan! With the complete imperial technique and your Chaos Holy Body, the revival of our clan is finally within reach!"