The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Tianxia Academy.

Seeing Su Qingxue's gloomy expression, Ye Feng shook his head, and without much hesitation, picked her up and carried her into her boudoir.

Often, actions speak louder than words, and it's not difficult for him to show Su Qingxue how much he cares.

As expected, after Ye Feng teased her, Su Qingxue's complexion improved significantly and became rosy.

"Where did you learn all these tricks to play on people...?"

Su Qingxue looked at Ye Feng with suspicion in her beautiful eyes, her previous disappointment and melancholy gone, and said shyly.

"This is something I learned without a teacher, so you don't need to doubt it. In the past year or so, I haven't touched any other woman besides you, and after we get married, you will naturally be my priority."

Ye Feng chuckled, gazing at the stunningly beautiful Su Qingxue, a slight flutter stirring in his heart.

In two more months, he will be able to get what he wants and truly win the heart of the beauty before him, and the two of them will be able to achieve a happy ending.

"You got off easy..."

Su Qingxue gave a soft snort, and the melancholy she had felt in the main hall earlier dissipated considerably.

She could feel Ye Feng's care and affection for her, and after more than a year of getting along, she was definitely in a better position than Jiang Zhenyue and Chen tide.

Moreover, and most importantly, her grandfather brought Ye Feng into the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, and she possessed the Xuanbing Physique. With all these factors combined, even with two more opponents for no reason, she had enough confidence.

"However, if you don't behave well in the future, I might go to them anytime..."

Ye Feng raised his hand and pinched the fair face of the beauty in his arms, saying with a half-smile.

"Then go."

Su Qingxue's pretty face flushed red. She turned her head away, her voice barely audible, yet filled with a stubbornness.

Looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, who was both shy and annoyed, Ye Feng felt a surge of tenderness in his heart and couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss her smooth brow.

"It seems that wasn't enough just now."

Ye Feng chuckled lightly, a hint of threat in his voice.

Su Qingxue's delicate body stiffened slightly as she felt Ye Feng's burning gaze. She quickly buried her face in Ye Feng's shoulder and didn't say another word.

For a moment, only the two of them could be heard breathing evenly in the room. The atmosphere was enchanting, yet incredibly warm.

Three days later.

As the morning sun rose and crimson clouds swirled around Li Huo Peak, Ye Feng, alone, rode a pale blue flying sword, breaking through the clouds and flying towards the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

Ye Feng's sword-wielding speed wasn't particularly fast, which drew slight glances from many disciples of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect.

Within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, to reach the Sword Soul Realm at such a young age is beyond description, even if it were described as extremely rare.

Although Ye Feng has kept a low profile for more than a year and has not made any public appearances, there was no shortage of spectators at the Sword Debate Arena, so most of the disciples of Li Huo Peak recognized him.

At the edge of a training ground, two young men dressed in the robes of core disciples were sparring. One of them caught a glimpse of the familiar blue sword light in the sky out of the corner of his eye, and his movements froze.

"That's... Ye Feng?"

The young man cried out in a low voice.

The other person followed the young man's gaze and recognized the figure. His expression changed slightly, then turned into one of wild joy.

"There's no mistake! Didn't Jiang Tianjianzi issue a bounty a year ago? Anyone who finds Ye Feng's whereabouts and reports it will receive a hundred high-grade sword essence stones!"

When the matter was mentioned, a hint of greed flashed in both of their eyes. One hundred high-grade sword spirit stones were a considerable fortune for core disciples like them.

A year ago, Jianzi Jiang Tian of Tianhuo Peak publicly offered a reward to anyone who could provide accurate information about Ye Feng's whereabouts.

At first, some people didn't understand, but they soon realized the truth: Jiang Tian was also a fervent pursuer of Su Qingxue, and although his talent was ordinary, his background was quite remarkable within the entire Burning Heaven Sword Sect.

All this is because his grandfather, Jiang Qingcang, is the sect leader of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. This alone is enough to make many people fear him.

Unfortunately, the Tianxia Academy where Ye Feng resides is located in the core area of ​​Lihuo Peak. It was originally Su Zhen's residence and belongs to the elders' residence. Not to mention disciples, even ordinary elders cannot easily approach it.

In addition, Ye Feng has basically stayed at home for more than a year and rarely makes public appearances, which has resulted in no one being able to obtain the reward, despite its tempting nature.

Ye Feng seems to have disappeared from the Burning Heaven Sword Sect since his last appearance.

"Quickly, go to Tianhuo Peak and report to Jiang Tianjianzi that Ye Feng is heading towards Tianjian Pavilion. I'll follow him to Tianjian Pavilion to take a look."

The disciple who spoke earlier said urgently, afraid of missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Um."

The other person nodded repeatedly, immediately turned around, activated his sword energy, and sped off towards the direction of Heavenly Fire Peak.

The remaining person concealed their aura and followed Ye Feng at a distance, also heading towards the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

Ye Feng's sword light subsided, and he landed lightly on the square in front of the pavilion. He looked up at the towering pavilion, and his gaze finally settled on the fifth floor and above, which were vaguely shrouded in mist.

That place contains the immortal-grade sword manuals and sword techniques of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, which is his goal for this trip.

Without hesitation, Ye Feng stepped onto the first floor of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion and saw the middle-aged man whom Su Qingxue called Fifth Uncle once again.

He remained seated behind the ancient wooden table, his eyes still half-closed, as if he had never moved since time immemorial.

The moment Ye Feng stepped in, the middle-aged man seemed to sense something, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at Ye Feng, a barely perceptible glint flashing in his eyes.

"In just one year, he has broken through from the initial stage of the Sword Soul Realm to the late stage of the Sword Domain Realm, with a solid foundation and profound sword intent. Such progress..."

The middle-aged man was momentarily stunned, his heart filled with shock, and he stared intently at Ye Feng.

"Greetings, Fifth Uncle..."

Ye Feng bowed with his hands clasped and smiled slightly.

The middle-aged man in front of him was not a stranger to him, and even knew some things about him and Su Qingxue. It was the man who made him change his way of addressing him as "Fifth Uncle".

Compared to titles like "senior" or "elder," these titles do indeed bring them closer.

"No wonder he was chosen by my uncle, it's truly beyond my expectations."

The middle-aged man shook his head, praised Ye Feng, and then directly stated Ye Feng's purpose.

"You came here this time for something above the fifth floor, right...?"

"Um…"

Ye Feng nodded and readily agreed.

He is about to enter the Burning Heaven Ancient Realm for cultivation, and he needs to make some preparations to maximize his strength improvement speed.

The Devouring Heaven Sword Technique is ultimately only a Spiritual Grade technique. It is fine for the Sword Domain and Sword Master realms, but it will inevitably have limitations once you reach the Sword King realm.

"The fifth level and above are different from the four levels below. There are no physical jade slips or scriptures in them. Each immortal sword technique is sealed in an independent space of divine consciousness."

"If you wish to obtain it, you must pass the test of the corresponding space guardian."