After the Black Dragon Nest delegation departed, Ye Tian's feat of defeating Long Jinghong with a single punch spread like wildfire across the Yanhuang Continent. Major powers, stunned by the news, scrambled to reassess the Ye Clan's strength—even the previously restless hostile forces temporarily reined in their ambitions, wary of provoking a clan that housed a three-year-old Holy Body genius with unmatched combat prowess. Within the Ye Clan, Ye Tian's prestige soared to unprecedented heights; no one dared question his Zero Sequence status anymore, and young disciples revered him as an idol, striving to emulate his dedication to cultivation. Yet Ye Tian remained humble, immersing himself in daily practice to consolidate his foundational strength.
Half a month later, the Ye Clan's core heritage secret realm—the Hongmeng Secret Realm—opened as scheduled. Forged by the clan's ancestor emperor with a lifetime of effort, this sacred training ground was divided into three zones: Outer, Middle, and Core. It teemed with rare spiritual herbs, ancient inheritances, and powerful monster guardians, serving as the Ye Clan's primary venue for nurturing young talents. By clan rules, only Sequence Heirs and above were eligible to enter, and as the Zero Sequence heir, Ye Tian held the exclusive privilege of accessing any area of the secret realm freely.
On the day of the opening, the secret realm's entrance at the center of the Ye Clan's Ancestral Land shimmered with intense spatial fluctuations. The ten Sequence Heirs had long been waiting there, including Ye Hao and Ye Yao—their gazes toward Ye Tian now filled with nothing but awe, all traces of hostility erased.
"Young Master, the Core Zone emanates the aura of Chaos Origin, which will greatly benefit your Chaos Holy Body," Ye Canglan approached Ye Tian, handing him a communication jade token. "However, a Chaos Demon Ape at the Mid Spirit Transformation Realm resides there, a formidable foe. Proceed with caution. Crush this token if you encounter danger, and I will rush to your aid immediately."
Ye Tian took the jade token and nodded. Just then, two elegant figures approached, drawing everyone's attention. The young woman on the left wore a white robe, her beauty ethereal and pure like a celestial maiden from the nine heavens, her body radiating a faint Dao rhythm—she was Su Qingyi, the heir to the Su Clan's Innate Dao Body. The girl on the right wore a pink robe, her features lively and charming with a hint of mischief, her form brimming with spiritual energy—she was Su Luoli, the heir to the Su Clan's Primordial Spirit Body. The Su Clan, also a Desolate Ancient heritage family, had maintained a generations-long marriage alliance with the Ye Clan. They specially sent their two most promising geniuses to the secret realm: not only to train alongside Ye Tian and enhance their own strength, but also to deepen the bond between the two clans for future cooperation.
"Greetings, Great Elder Ye, and Young Master Ye Tian," Su Qingyi and Su Luoli bowed in unison, their voices as clear and melodious as jade chimes.
Ye Canglan smiled warmly: "Qingyi, Luoli, your journey has been arduous. During this secret realm experience, stay by Ye Tian's side, support each other, and never overestimate your abilities."
"Yes, Great Elder Ye," the two girls replied in chorus.
Su Luoli lifted her head, gazing at Ye Tian with starry eyes full of admiration: "Brother Ye Tian, I heard you defeated Long Jinghong of the Black Dragon Nest with just one punch—you're amazing! Please protect me and Sister Qingyi during our time in the secret realm!"
Su Qingyi also turned to Ye Tian, her eyes reflecting quiet anticipation: "Young Master, your talent is unparalleled. We humbly request your guidance in the days ahead."
Ye Tian nodded with a smile: "Rest assured, with me here, no harm shall befall you two."
[Ding! Detected: Host has encountered the Innate Dao Body and Primordial Spirit Body. Sign-in reward triggered: Dual Body Affinity (greatly enhances cultivation synergy with the two maidens) and Holy Body Secret Technique Yin-Yang Harmony Art (Initiate)!)
The system's notification echoed in Ye Tian's mind, filling him with joy. The Yin-Yang Harmony Art was a rare dual-cultivation technique—when practiced with top-tier physiques like Su Qingyi's Innate Dao Body and Su Luoli's Primordial Spirit Body, both parties would reap immense benefits. The synergy between these three physiques promised to accelerate their cultivation speeds exponentially.
As the spatial fluctuations at the secret realm's entrance reached their peak, Ye Canglan announced loudly: "The secret realm is now open—let the trial begin! Remember, safety comes first, and always act within your limits!"
With those words, the ten Sequence Heirs, along with Su Qingyi and Su Luoli, stepped into the glowing entrance, their figures vanishing instantly in the radiance.
Upon entering the secret realm, Ye Tian relied on the system's spiritual vein detection function to head straight for the Core Zone. Su Qingyi and Su Luoli followed closely behind—their strength was impressive, and they easily dispatched the low-level monsters encountered along the way.
The secret realm's interior was a breathtaking landscape, with spiritual energy so dense it felt tangible. Rare spiritual herbs grew everywhere, and precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures dotted the terrain. Ye Hao and the other Sequence Heirs scattered to hunt for resources and inheritances, while Ye Tian and the two girls remained focused, pressing forward toward the Core Zone without distraction.
Half an hour later, the trio finally reached the Core Zone. Here, the spiritual energy was ten times more concentrated than in the Outer Zone, and the air was permeated with a faint Chaos aura that invigorated the spirit. At the center of the zone stood a Seven-Colored Lotus in full bloom, its petals shimmering with brilliant light and exuding an extraordinarily rich spiritual energy—undoubtedly a treasure that appeared once in ten thousand years.
"Brother Ye Tian, look at that Seven-Colored Lotus!" Su Luoli's eyes lit up with excitement, pointing eagerly at the flower.
Just as she was about to approach, a figure darted out from the shadows—it was Ye Hao. He had clearly detected the lotus's aura and raced over in pursuit. Spotting Ye Tian and the girls, he hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and speaking: "Young Master, this Seven-Colored Lotus is crucial for my breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation Realm. I beg you, please let me have it!"
Before Ye Tian could respond, Ye Hao suddenly circulated his spiritual energy and launched an energy blast at Su Luoli, intending to distract Ye Tian and seize the lotus for himself.
"Courting death!" A cold glint flashed in Ye Tian's eyes. He activated the Spirit Rhinoceros Step, appearing beside Su Luoli in an instant. With a casual palm strike, he deflected Ye Hao's energy blast, then countered with a punch aimed directly at Ye Hao.
BOOM!
Ye Hao was utterly unable to withstand Ye Tian's power. He flew backward like a broken kite, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting up a mouthful of blood.
"In the secret realm, strength determines everything," Ye Tian's voice was cold, carrying a warning. "But if you dare to use underhanded tactics, I will not show mercy."
Ye Hao's face turned ashen. He struggled to his feet, unable to utter a single word of protest, and stumbled away in embarrassment.
After dealing with Ye Hao, Ye Tian plucked the Seven-Colored Lotus and handed it to Su Luoli: "This lotus suits you best—keep it."
Su Luoli's face lit up with joy as she took the lotus: "Thank you, Brother Ye Tian!"
Su Qingyi watched their interaction, a soft smile playing on her lips.
At that moment, the ground suddenly trembled violently, and a powerful aura surged forth from the distance. Moments later, a colossal figure emerged—it was the Chaos Demon Ape that guarded the Core Zone. Standing three zhang tall, its body was covered in thick black fur intertwined with Chaos energy, and its blood-red eyes glowed with a bloodthirsty light.
"Human brats, daring to trespass on my territory and steal my treasure—you找死!" The Chaos Demon Ape roared, its voice deafening. It swung its massive arm, launching a punch wreathed in dense Chaos energy toward Ye Tian, the force of the blow shaking the surrounding air.
Ye Tian's eyes flashed with fighting spirit. He turned to Su Qingyi and Su Luoli: "Stay back—I'll handle this ape."
"Be careful, Brother Ye Tian!" Su Luoli called out, her voice filled with concern.
Ye Tian circulated the Hongmeng Prison Suppression Art, and golden blood energy surged within him, pushing his physical strength to its limit. At the same time, he channeled the faint Chaos Origin aura he had absorbed earlier, throwing a punch to meet the demon ape's attack head-on.
BOOM!
The two fists collided with a thunderous crash. Golden blood energy clashed with Chaos energy, unleashing a devastating shockwave that snapped trees and split the ground into deep rifts. Ye Tian took a few steps back, his blood energy churning slightly, while the Chaos Demon Ape was also forced backward, its eyes filled with shock—it had never imagined that a human child could possess such terrifying strength!
"Come at me again!" Ye Tian shouted, launching himself forward. He unleashed the Myriad Phenomena Fist with all his might, golden fist after golden fist raining down on the Chaos Demon Ape like a storm.
The Chaos Demon Ape roared in fury, swinging its arms wildly to defend itself. For half an hour, the Core Zone echoed with the sound of clashing fists and roars, the air crackling with intense energy. Su Qingyi and Su Luoli stood nearby, watching the battle intently, ready to rush to Ye Tian's aid at a moment's notice.
As the fight dragged on, the Chaos Demon Ape gradually grew exhausted, its body covered in wounds and blood dripping from its fur. Seizing this opportunity, Ye Tian gathered all his strength, channeling it into a single punch aimed at the demon ape's head.
"Myriad Phenomena – Star Shatter!"
A brilliant golden fist light, like a falling star carrying the power to destroy worlds, slammed into the Chaos Demon Ape's skull.
BOOM!
The Chaos Demon Ape let out a final ear-splitting scream, its head shattered into pieces. Its massive body collapsed to the ground, its soul completely destroyed.
[Ding! Detected: Host has slain a Mid Spirit Transformation Realm Chaos Demon Ape. Sign-in reward triggered: Demon Ape Core (can be refined to enhance cultivation), 50% increase in Holy Body power, and 1 strand of Chaos Origin!]
The system's notification sounded, and a wisp of pure Chaos Origin flowed into Ye Tian's body, merging seamlessly with his Chaos Holy Body. He could clearly feel the bottleneck in his cultivation shatter instantly, his aura surging dramatically as he broke through from Perfect Divine Treasury to Early Spirit Transformation!
At the same time, a faint Chaos Green Lotus appeared above his head, manifesting his Holy Body's phenomenon—its radiance growing brighter, further enhancing his defense and attack power.
Su Qingyi and Su Luoli hurried forward, their faces filled with joy and admiration: "Brother Ye Tian, you've broken through!"
Ye Tian felt the surging power within his body, a faint smile tugging at his lips. The Spirit Transformation Realm was merely another stepping stone on his path to supremacy—his ultimate goal was the unattainable peak of martial arts.