Starting as pearl divers, they have endless jobs.

Chapter 179 Returns with the Ultimate Class!
That power was vast and majestic, like an insurmountable chasm. Anyone who tried to force their way in would be thrown back by a tremendous pressure, and those with weaker cultivation would even vomit blood and be seriously injured on the spot.

After several attempts, no one dared to challenge the Dragon King's majesty anymore.

They could only wait outside in awe, hoping to be summoned by the Dragon King.

In an instant, the Southern Wilderness Mountains, a place originally regarded as a barbaric and forbidden land, became the most watched holy land in the entire Qingzhou cultivation world.

For the next month, Chen Ye enjoyed the most leisurely and comfortable period of his life since his transmigration.

During the day, he would instruct the young hunters in the village on fighting techniques.

With his current level of martial arts skill, even a few casual words of advice from him would be enough to greatly benefit these simple mountain people.

Sometimes, he would go hunting in the mountains with Ah Shan and Ah Niu.

Of course, with his current strength, the so-called hunting was more like a one-sided crushing defeat.

Those wild beasts that were fierce in the eyes of the mountain people were as docile as domestic cats and dogs in front of him, and dared not approach.

More often than not, he would move a small stool and sit in front of the old clan chief's wooden house, listening to this wise old man tell the story of the hundreds of years of history of Kawa Village, as well as the ancient and mysterious legends of the Southern Wilderness Mountains.

These stories gave him a deeper understanding and a greater sense of connection to this land.

At night, a roaring bonfire is lit in the village.

The mountain people would bring out their treasured fruit wine, roast some succulent meat, and sing and dance around the bonfire.

Chen Ye was happy to join in, drinking and eating heartily with these boisterous men. Occasionally, he would be pulled by the bold mountain girls to dance a dance that he himself couldn't understand, which drew bursts of laughter from everyone.

Sometimes Chen Ye would come to the back mountain to chat with Yuan Lan.

Although Yuanlan was in seclusion at the moment, it was still no problem for him to spare a wisp of his mind to chat with him.

The relationship between the two has now undergone a subtle change.

It's no longer just cooperation and transactions; it's more like an equal friendship.

Yuanlan will tell Chen Ye some secrets about the Dragon Clan's heritage, as well as his insights into the laws of heaven and earth.

Although Chen Ye would not reveal the secret of his professional panel, he would tell Yuan Lan about his experiences in other worlds as if they were stories.

For example, there's the world of the martial arts master who has reached the divine level, and another example is the world of the Peking Opera world where ghosts and gods are slain through illusion.

These novel worldviews captivated Yuanlan, who had lived for nearly a thousand years, and filled him with great interest and amazement.

After a period of peace, Chen Ye finally had to leave. That morning, he got up early, tidied everything up, took a deep breath, and opened the Ark to the Other Shore.

Om-!
A buzzing sound, seemingly from the primordial beginnings, resounded in his mind.

Immediately afterwards, a small boat with an ancient design and emitting a faint blue light slowly emerged from the chaos of his sea of ​​consciousness.

When Chen Ye chose to return, a series of images flooded into his mind.

That was his entire journey from a bounty hunter being hunted down, through his growth, to becoming a Killing Blade Asura, then the Master of a Hundred Tribulations Blade, and finally the Lord of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

He transformed from a minor cultivator who hadn't even reached the Sea Condensation Realm into a powerful cultivator with combat strength comparable to the Core Formation Realm.

It was the swift and exhilarating moment when he killed Jian Wuchen, finally settling his grudges and achieving a state of clarity and liberation.

It was also his earth-shattering feat of severing Yuanlan's destiny and helping him transform into a dragon, indirectly leading to the destruction of Tianjian Manor and completely changing the landscape of the entire Qingzhou cultivation world.

Every scene represents the profound mark he left on this world.

Then, the small boat began to undergo tremendous changes.

It is no longer a canoe, but a magnificent ship that is tens of meters long and three stories high!

The sails stand tall against the wind, as if they could break through the void at any moment and sail between countless worlds.

Chen Ye knew that the size of the Ark of the Other Shore was directly related to the world he traversed and the impact he had on that world.

The larger the ship, the greater his harvest this time, and the more fruits of the Great Dao he can carry upon his return.

Without a doubt, he made a huge profit this time.

Immediately afterwards, the ship of the other shore burst forth with dazzling light, and then the class imprints of [Bounty Hunter], [Slaying Blade Asura], [Hundred Tribulations Blade Master], and [Ten Thousand Tribulations Blade Lord] flashed by in turn, finally settling on the class of Ten Thousand Tribulations Blade Lord.

To be honest, Chen Ye was a little stunned.

Because he didn't expect it to be so powerful this time, directly taking away the ultimate profession.

However, upon further reflection, Chen Ye felt it made perfect sense. After all, he had not only broken through to the Inner Realm this time, but also accomplished two major feats. First, he crossed the border to kill enemies in front of so many people, killing both Jian Wuchen and Elder Jian.

The second is to help Yuanlan transform into a dragon and ascend to heaven.

These two things combined are enough to raise his rating to the highest level, so it's not surprising that he took away the ultimate profession.

Before Chen Ye could think any further, the magnificent ship beneath his feet, transformed from the Ark of the Other Shore, suddenly trembled and then carried him into the vast river that stretched across the endless void ahead.

The scene was still familiar; every wave and every surge in the river seemed to reflect the cycle of birth and death of a world.

Chen Ye could even see in it the martial arts world, the opera world, and the sword world he had just left.

Countless microcosms of familiar or unfamiliar worlds rise and fall in the waves, born, then vanish, in an endless cycle.

Countless equally magnificent tributaries flow into it from all directions, each tributary representing a possibility, a destiny.

They converge and collide, stirring up even more magnificent waves; the grandeur and awe of the scene surpasses the limits of language.

Standing before this magnificent river, Chen Ye felt as insignificant as a drop in the ocean, laughably small.

The sense of pride he had previously gained from helping Yuanlan transform into a dragon, slaying Jian Jingchuan, and changing the landscape of Qingzhou vanished at this moment.

He was like a child sitting in a small boat, passively drifting with the river towards an unknown distance.

However, this magnificent sight was fleeting.

The next second, Chen Ye felt himself plummet downwards, as if he had fallen from a great height without warning. The intense feeling of weightlessness made his heart tighten, and his consciousness was plunged into darkness.

……

"call……"

Chen Ye suddenly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.

What comes into view is a familiar roof made of rough wood, and the air is filled with the unique, damp smell of Blackwater Lake, a mixture of water vapor and a faint fishy odor.

came back.

Chen Ye stood up and looked around.

It was still his separate wooden cabin where he had served as the deputy manager of the dock, and everything was exactly the same as when he left. The teacups on the table were still in their original positions, and the doors and windows were tightly closed, shutting out the noise from the outside world.

Everything seemed so peaceful, as if everything he had experienced in that cultivation world before—the thrilling battles and the feat of helping the dragon ascend to heaven—was just a dream that was too real to be true.

But the emptiness in his body and the extreme mental exhaustion reminded him that it had all really happened.

And this time, the gains far exceeded any previous ones.

Chen Ye sat quietly on the edge of the bed, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the changes after his return.

His body was still the same, but it was somewhat different. Although his cultivation had been cleared by the rules of the world, his physical body, based on the foundation of the Grandmaster of the Divine Realm, seemed to have gained an indescribable charm, which was the mark left after being tempered by the sword intent.

More importantly, it is his soul.

If the previous divine soul was a piece of hard, stubborn iron, then the current divine soul is a piece of refined gold that has been tempered a hundred times.

He experienced too much in that world, and his will was honed to an unparalleled purity in countless life-and-death battles. Especially after unleashing that earth-shattering strike, his mind and will underwent an ultimate sublimation.

This kind of inner transformation is far more precious than any improvement in cultivation level.

"Dong dong."

Just then, there were two soft knocks on the door.

Chen Ye's eyes flickered; it was Li Qingyan.

"Come in."

The wooden door was gently pushed open, and Li Qingyan, dressed in a red dress, walked in carrying a food box and bowing her head.

She placed the food box on the table, took out several exquisite dishes and a pot of warm wine from it, her movements gentle, like a well-trained maid.

She didn't dare to look up at Chen Ye once from beginning to end.

Chen Ye knew that the enslavement mark he had planted deep within her soul was still at work. This once proud and arrogant daughter of the Blood Lotus Sect had now been completely reduced to his servant.

"Master, this is the midnight snack you ordered." Li Qingyan's voice was low, with an undisguised tremor and humiliation.

Chen Ye didn't speak, he just looked at her quietly.

Li Qingyan felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and his body stiffened.

The key point is that Li Qingyan felt that Chen Ye was different now. Although he was still dressed as a criminal and there was no fluctuation of his cultivation level when he sat there, Li Qingyan felt a deeper and more restrained aura from him.

If the previous Chen Ye was a sharp blade hidden in its sheath, whose sharpness was not revealed but whose danger could still be felt, then the current Chen Ye is like a bottomless ancient well. On the surface, it is calm, but you will never know what kind of terrifying existence is hidden beneath the dark water.

This feeling intensified her fear.

Since only a little over an hour had passed since he last saw Chen Ye, how could his aura have changed so drastically in such a short time?

This left Li Qingyan completely baffled, but he dared not ask and could only bow his head deeply.

"You can go now. Don't bother me unless I give the order," Chen Ye finally spoke, his voice flat and unreadable.

"Yes, Master." Li Qingyan felt as if he had been granted a pardon, bowed respectfully, and then carefully withdrew, gently closing the door behind him.

The room returned to silence.

Chen Ye glanced at the food and wine on the table. These foods, which contained spiritual energy, were very nourishing for him at the moment, but he was in no hurry.

The most urgent task is to take stock of the biggest takeaways from this trip.

With a thought, the familiar system panel instantly unfolded before his eyes.

Name: Chen Ye

【Occupation: Night Stalker (lv3)】

[Talent: Child of Shadows]

[Skills: Skillful Hands Lv10, Swift Blade Lv10, Leaping Steps Lv10, Shadow Steps Lv5, Throwing Lv5]

【Occupation: Tanka (lv3)】

[Talent: Cold Resistance, Body of an Ox or Horse]

[Skills: Diving Lv4, Spirit Clam Sensing Lv4]

[Grandmaster of Divine Encounters: Through martial arts, one attains the Dao, becoming indestructible upon encountering the divine. The physical body is a divine weapon, the will is the will of Heaven. At the pinnacle of martial arts, one man becomes an army, one man becomes a nation.]

[Talent: Martial Arts Heart - Heaven and earth are the furnace, all things are the ingredients, and the heart is the guide; one can refine all martial arts techniques, break through shackles, and advance bravely and diligently.]

[Martial Arts: Wind-Splitting Saber Technique lv10, Mountain-Splitting Force lv10, Formation-Breaking Fist lv10, Formation-Cleaving Stomp lv10]

[The Mirage Courtesan: As the singing begins, a pavilion rises from the ground; as the water sleeves fall, a mirage-like sea appears out of thin air. Your performance constructs a dreamlike realm where reality and illusion are indistinguishable, captivating the audience and turning their dreams upside down.]

[Talent: Prodigy of Illusion – Able to integrate one's own divine sense into the script, weaving illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, allowing viewers to feel as if they are there and experience the same emotions.]

[Skills: Stage Presence lv10, Loyal Judgment lv5]

[Occupation: Lord of Myriad Calamities (All things have their calamities, all laws have their destinies. You are both a walking calamity and a player in the game of fate.)]

[Talent: Eye of Calamity—Your eyes can see through the lines of calamity and destiny in all things. The lines of calamity represent destruction and end, while the lines of destiny represent life and fortune. You can not only sever the lines of calamity to trigger collapse, but also use your own true essence as a guide to manipulate and even weave subtle lines of destiny, influencing the course of things and the trajectory of fate invisibly.]

[Method: Star River Qi Refining Technique lv10]

[Martial Arts: Needle Blade Technique Lv10]

【The Ark to the Other Shore (Currently unavailable, can be reactivated)】

Looking at the long string of glittering golden entries that appeared on the panel, Chen Ye's heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.

Besides the ultimate profession of [Myriad Calamities Blade Master], another huge gain was this Star River Qi Refining Technique.

Although his cultivation level was reset to zero after he traveled back in time, his understanding of the technique and his experience in cultivating it were completely preserved.

This means that as long as there is enough spiritual energy, he can rebuild his cultivation at the fastest speed, even faster and with a more stable foundation than when he cultivated in that world!
Because he has already done it once.

In addition, the Needle Blade Technique he brought back, a martial art that seems basic but actually analyzes the essence of swordsmanship to the extreme, can be perfectly integrated with his previous martial arts such as the Wind-Splitting Blade Technique, allowing him to reach a new level in swordsmanship.

It can be said that this time travel brought about a qualitative leap in Chen Ye's overall strength!
He was no longer the criminal who could only rely on sneak attacks and illusions to struggle for survival at the bottom of the Blood Lotus Sect.

Now, he has the real means to make a living and even stir up trouble!

It took Chen Ye a long time to recover from his great surprise.

The main world, which he had always regarded as a transit point and a refueling station, now held a completely different significance in his eyes.

Here lies the Blood Lotus Sect, which is eyeing us covetously; Li Qingyan, whom they have enslaved; and countless crises and opportunities lurking in the shadows.

Previously, due to insufficient strength, we could only passively escape and hide.

But now that he has the strength to sit at the table, he naturally needs to manage this world well.

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Chen Ye's eyes.

He got up, walked to the table, picked up the pot of warm spirit wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

The spicy liquor slid down my throat and into my stomach, turning into a warm current that instantly flowed to my limbs and bones.

It's time to start cultivating.

Chen Ye must regain his lost cultivation as quickly as possible!
And it will be even stronger than before!

Sitting cross-legged on the wooden bed, Chen Ye did not hesitate at all and immediately began to circulate the Star River Qi Refining Technique that he had already mastered.

Once the method was activated, his mind instantly calmed down, as if he had merged with the surrounding world.

The next second, he clearly saw that strands of spiritual energy, invisible to the naked eye, began to be drawn by his cultivation technique and converged on his body from all directions.

However, the moment these spiritual energies actually entered his body, Chen Ye's brows furrowed suddenly.

Something is wrong!
The spiritual energy in this world is completely different from what he had experienced in the cultivation world before!

In that world, although the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was also divided into different grades, it was generally peaceful and pure, like a gentle stream that could be easily guided and refined by cultivators.

But the spiritual energy in the main world is completely the opposite!

They were wild and chaotic, filled with an aura of disorder and chaos. Each wisp of spiritual energy seemed to contain the resentment of countless living beings before their death, as well as a violent impulse that made people want to destroy everything.

These spiritual energies were like a herd of wild horses, no, they should be called a herd of bloodthirsty mad dogs. As soon as they entered the meridians, they began to frantically crash and bite, trying to completely tear apart and assimilate Chen Ye's body and will!
"Humph!"

Chen Ye snorted coldly in his heart, and deep within his soul, the sword will that had been tempered a thousand times suddenly erupted!
At the same time, the martial arts talent of Grandmaster Jian Shen was also pushed to its limit!
At that moment, his mind transformed into an indestructible furnace, remaining unmoved no matter how violent the spiritual energy assaulted it.

Then, the Star River Qi Refining Technique was activated at full power.

The incredibly resilient meridians transformed into surging galaxies, forcefully guiding, regulating, and suppressing the violent spiritual energy surging into the body.

This process was very painful.

Because each refining process is like scraping bone and marrow with a dull knife. The excruciating pain that penetrates to the bone marrow is enough to cause anyone with a weak will to collapse instantly, or even go mad and become a madman who only knows how to kill.

Chen Ye suddenly realized.

No wonder the disciples of the Blood Lotus Sect are all so eccentric and bloodthirsty.

Practicing in this kind of environment for a long time, absorbing this kind of spiritual energy full of negative energy, it's no wonder that one's mind and character would be distorted!

It's likely that only a demonic sect like the Blood Lotus Sect would choose to establish its mountain gate in such a place. For them, this violent spiritual energy might actually make their demonic arts twice as effective.

But this wasn't a big problem for Chen Ye.

His will had long been tempered and hardened to the rock through countless life-and-death experiences.

Therefore, Chen Ye not only did not back down, but instead increased the speed of his cultivation technique, frantically devouring the surrounding spiritual energy.

come on!

More is better!

Time passes slowly.

Within Chen Ye's dantian, the first strand of pure true essence, refined through countless trials and tribulations and shimmering with starlight, finally condensed into a form!
The foundation-building stage is complete!

(End of this chapter)