To be honest, Li Feihuang had been nervous earlier. She was afraid Ye Chen might refuse. Even more so, she feared that Ye Chen might leak the news to the outside world, exposing her whereabouts to the Great Chu Dynasty.

But what she hadn't expected was that Ye Chen agreed so easily. Her father's teachings about the ways of an emperor had been correct. Her honesty had won Ye Chen over, earning his genuine support. She truly had the bearing of an emperor. She was destined to become the first female emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty.

Being trusted like this also moved the now-fallen Li Feihuang deeply, and she respectfully bowed to Ye Chen. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ye, for your help today! I was a bit petty earlier. When I become empress, I will certainly grant Fellow Daoist Ye the title of the first foreign king of the Great Chu."

Ye Chen couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. A Golden Dragon Marquis turning into a Golden Dragon King? No way!

He immediately shook his head. "Fellow Daoist, your ambitions are lofty, and your vision is broad. As for me, Ye Chen, I am not one to care for such petty rewards, nor am I someone who seeks small benefits. Please, don't bring up titles again. If you bring it up once more, it would be as if you are looking down on me, Ye Chen. If that happens, I will have to withdraw the direct disciple qualification!"

Ye Chen spoke with a firm expression. Rejecting even the title of foreign king, his selfless support for her had already made Li Feihuang's heart swell with emotion. This was the true loyalty of a subject. She would surely reward him greatly in the future.

Li Feihuang nodded seriously. "In that case, I will not mention it again. Fellow Daoist Ye's support, I, Li Feihuang, will never forget."

Ye Chen smiled, satisfied with the outcome.

Li Feihuang, having received Ye Chen's promise, finally relaxed. She didn't want to appear too eager, afraid that Ye Chen might look down on her, so she suggested they handle the transfer of the qualification the next day.

However, what she didn't expect was Ye Chen's response. He seemed even more eager than she was, insisting that they deal with it right away. This only made Li Feihuang feel more impressed with Ye Chen.

When Elder Zhang arrived and used his Water Mirror technique to confirm with Ye Chen multiple times, ensuring that he truly agreed willingly, he was genuinely surprised. He hadn't expected Li Feihuang to convince Ye Chen so easily. What had Li Feihuang promised Ye Chen, exactly?

But Elder Zhang didn't pry further. He simply took Li Feihuang to the Divine Will Sect to handle the transfer, not wanting any delays. After they left, Ye Chen's system prompt finally sounded in his mind.

"Gift successfully given!"

"The gift is the Divine Will Sect's direct disciple qualification."

"Processing feedback..."

"Three hundred times feedback in progress..."

"Detected that this gift is extremely important to the matched recipient, far exceeding their expectations, causing a massive shift in their mentality. Critical hit reward triggered!"

"Reward: Heavenly Evolution Holy Land Holy Son Token."

"Holding this token will allow the bearer to become one of the Holy Sons of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land."

Wait... It's not the Divine Will Sect's qualification but a position as a Holy Son in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land?

Ye Chen couldn't help but widen his eyes as he looked at the token in the storage ring. The token was engraved with countless divine patterns and made from top-tier cloud gold. Even though Ye Chen had expected the three hundred times feedback with a critical hit, the quality of the reward far exceeded his expectations.

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The last time Ye Chen came to Divine Will City, he had already gained a preliminary understanding of the terrifying power of the holy lands. The so-called holy lands were forces that had produced immortals.

They possessed immortal scriptures, ancestors who had reached the Unity stage, and were held in a position of extraordinary reverence in the cultivation world. Sects like the Divine Will Sect and the Great Chu Dynasty were nothing more than slightly larger ants in front of the holy lands.

Within the holy land, there were four levels: outer disciples, inner disciples, direct disciples, and the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens.

The Holy Sons and Holy Maidens were top-tier prodigies who stood out among countless talents. They were candidates for the position of the Holy Master and held authority even higher than elders.

Ye Chen's Divine Will Sect direct disciple qualification had turned into a Holy Son position in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. Just how many times had this multiplied? It was almost unimaginable. And within the holy land, how many geniuses would there be? What would the multiplier be for the female disciples and elders within the holy land?

Just thinking about it made Ye Chen feel a surge of excitement. The decision he had made to return to his master was beginning to waver.

In his hesitation, Ye Chen decided to first go to the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion in Divine Will City to inquire and clarify the situation before making any further decisions.

Ye Chen was quite a regular at the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion, and he was familiar with the attendants there. Asking a few questions would be no trouble. When he met with the attendant at the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion, Ye Chen, of course, didn't reveal that he possessed the Holy Son token. Instead, he chatted casually with the attendant, expressing curiosity and admiration.

The questions Ye Chen asked weren't particularly sensitive, and the attendant, eager to make a good impression on the first-place winner of the Divine Will Assembly, was happy to share information.

The two of them chatted for an entire afternoon. Only then did Ye Chen take his leave.

On his way back, Ye Chen frowned slightly. The position of Holy Son in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land was far more transcendent than he had originally thought.

The Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land were usually at the Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, the current Heavenly Evolution Holy Master had reached the late stage of Deity Transformation and was about to retire and enter closed-door cultivation as an ancestor, which was a tradition in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.

When their cultivation reached a certain level, they would close themselves off and become an ancestor. So, the competition for the position of Holy Son and Holy Maiden was incredibly fierce.

A group of Nascent Soul-level Holy Sons and Virgins were fiercely fighting for the position of Holy Master, almost driving themselves mad in the process. Now, here he was, a Foundation Establishment Holy Son, suddenly popping up.

Being ridiculed didn't bother him, but Ye Chen was worried that if any of the other Holy Sons had a random thought, he might suddenly be gone without a trace. So, for now, the Heavenly Evolution Holy Son position was something he couldn't accept. He would have to wait for the right time.

Even so, Ye Chen wasn't disappointed. Because from the attendant, he learned that one of the Holy Maidens of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had a Heavenly Spirit Root and the most top-tier physique.

The Heavenly Spirit Root alone was impressive, but add to that a top-tier physique. The multiplier was unimaginable. When he reached the late stage of Golden Core, or even the Nascent Soul stage, he could go and "lick" his way to success.

Just thinking about such an amazing female cultivator waiting for him in the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land made Ye Chen's heart race. He couldn't wait to improve his cultivation faster.

Ye Chen also began to place more value on Li Feihuang. She had given him such a great reward on their first meeting. She was definitely a good woman.

Ye Chen promised himself that if Li Feihuang needed anything in her struggle for the throne in the future, he would definitely help her. When it came to a good woman, Ye Chen would never be stingy and would be willing to give everything he had.

When Ye Chen returned to the courtyard and saw two familiar figures standing at the entrance, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

An Miaoli still appeared as she always did—dressed in flowing white, looking as ethereal and graceful as a celestial being. Even though this was their second meeting, Ye Chen couldn't help but be impressed by An Miaoli's flawless, perfect beauty.

Last time, Ye Chen had not even entertained the slightest thought of disrespect toward her. But now, perhaps because his strength had increased, and having seen someone with a three hundred times multiplier, An Miaoli no longer seemed as untouchable.

Looking at her now, Ye Chen found himself thinking more boldly. Standing next to An Miaoli was her niece, An Yuyi, who was glaring at him with intense anger.

Ye Chen, however, paid little attention to her. A one hundred times multiplier wouldn't trigger a critical hit. What was there to look at? But what were these two doing here?

With curiosity in his eyes, Ye Chen turned to look at An Miaoli.

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