I and countless versions of myself simultaneously travel through time.

Danzo is dead.

Ye Yan originally wanted to resurrect him using the Impure World Reincarnation technique and use him as a tool, but after thinking about it, he decided against it, as it wasn't worth it.

Because Ye Yan thought about it several times.

What exactly was Danzo's purpose?

After acquiring the seven Izanagi, the Konoha leadership became meaningless; they were nothing more than a bunch of troublesome empty shells.

Since that's the case, let's just start the Ninja World War.

All war preparations were immediately launched.

Tobirama Uchiha stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm: "Very well, then proceed according to plan. I will mediate the conflict between the Uchiha and the other ninja clans in the village. The Uchiha clan... certainly needs a new leader."

Tobirama opened his eyes, and his three-tomoe Sharingan slowly rotated.

He felt the chakra flowing through his bloodline; it was plentiful and felt good to the touch.

A smile played at the corners of his lips; the Sharingan paired with the Flying Thunder God Technique was a match made in heaven.

Uchiha bloodline!

Really useful!

"Great! With the Second Generation Lord, we're saved!" Shisui couldn't hide his excitement.

Ye Yan entrusted the Uchiha clan to him with peace of mind.

As for the other Uchiha clan members, they were shocked, but they dared not say anything. They had neither authority nor strength, so saying anything more would be pointless.

Ye Yan arrived at the former site of the Uchiha clan. He opened his Mangekyou Sharingan and scanned the inscription about the "Goddess of the Rabbit" on the monument. He glanced at it casually, shook his head, and turned to leave.

At this moment, Madara Uchiha's dark past finally broke down.

Back then, he made a grand vow with Hashirama to create a brand new kingdom. Looking back now, he was nothing but a clown.

As for that Otsutsuki, he has a cold and aloof personality, but deep down he's a naive and innocent person.

Ye Yan preferred her bloodline limit, which was no less impressive than Tsunade's, since Ye Yan also liked playing with balls.

The entire village of Konoha now knows: Ye Yan has officially become the Fifth Hokage.

He donned the yellow robe of the Fifth Hokage and sat firmly in the position of Hokage.

As for those troublemakers, he needs to accelerate reforms within the Konoha Police Force while continuing to develop his own bloodline limit.

The new era of Konoha begins today.

Battle Through the Heavens, Yunlan Sect, Council Hall.

Ye Yan leaned back in the sect leader's chair, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest. In his mind's eye, a semi-transparent panel floated, the words on it so clear they were almost blinding.

[Life Status: Dual cultivation increases strength and soul absorption].

He stared at the words for a long time, and the corner of his mouth twitched slowly.

Did I wander onto the wrong set?

In his previous life, he was at least a veteran online novel reader, and he knew the plot of Battle Through the Heavens by heart.

But the world he's in now looks exactly like the Doupo Xiaohuangshu fanfiction that flooded the market back in the early 2000s.

It's not the canonical storyline; it's a heavily modified version with countless added personal settings and an overly glaring protagonist halo.

His identity is the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.

Ye Yan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

According to the normal plot, the sect leader of Yunlan Sect should be Yun Yun, his junior sister.

But now, it's him sitting in that position.

Yunshan is still there, but he has stepped down from the limelight. He is nominally the Supreme Elder, but in reality, he is more like a former official who has been sidelined.

Ye Yan and Yun Shan had a fight, and he won, not because of his strength, but because of his theory.

Yunshan originally wanted to join the Soul Palace in order to become stronger, but Ye Yan made contact with the Soul Palace first and intercepted him in a more respectable way.

A Dou Huang cultivation level might allow someone to roam freely in a remote region like the Jia Ma Empire, but on the entire Dou Qi Continent, they're just a slightly larger ant.

He thought the standard cheat code for time travelers would arrive on time, but after waiting and waiting, all he got in the end was a "shared space".

"Now I have no choice but to start building a harem." Ye Yan sighed, his tone filled with a resigned helplessness.

Unfortunately, their strength was limited.

Even after years of arduous training, he was only at the Douhuang level.

It's okay for showing off in the early stages, but it's not a big problem later on.

However, Xiao Yan should still be in Wutan City as his good-for-nothing young master, and Yao Lao should still be sleeping in the ring.

This is an excellent opportunity to make good connections, give the future Emperor Yan a small promotion, and boost his favorability. No matter how you look at it, this is a win-win situation.

As for whether the future timeline of Emperor Yan will be realized, since this is a fan fiction world, it's hard to say. Having more friends is always a good thing.

He possesses fire-attribute fighting spirit, so the Burning Technique is naturally suitable for him. He hasn't visited the Xiao family yet, but he definitely needs to get his hands on this technique.

Cooperating with the Soul Palace is also a strategic move, as it allows him to improve his soul realm. Soul devouring is a path specifically paved for him.

In Ye Yan's view, the Dou Qi Continent was always just a place for trials, with limited scope; the real great world was yet to come.

Having clarified his thoughts and goals, Ye Yan's primary task is to reach the Dou Zong level before considering subduing the Soul Clan.

When it comes to improving one's strength, one cannot ignore Yun Yun.

Yun Yun is Yun Shan's adopted daughter and a former candidate for the position of sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.

Before Ye Yan was parachuted in to become the sect leader, the entire Yunlan Sect believed that she would be the one to inherit the position of sect leader in the future.

As a result, Ye Yan suddenly appeared and took this position in an almost unreasonable way.

Yunyun neither argued nor made a scene.

After all, she's been like this since she was a child.

Listen to Ye Yan.

She quietly stepped down to the position of Grand Elder, silently handling all the affairs of the sect, occasionally glancing at Ye Yan with an indescribable look in her eyes.

Ye Yan wasn't stupid; he could tell that Yun Yun had feelings for him. These feelings weren't the dramatic, passionate kind of love at first sight, but rather a gradual appreciation and dependence.

When he first became the sect leader, many elders in the sect secretly tried to trip him up. It was Yun Yun who helped him resolve the crisis time and time again and silently supported him from behind.

She never said anything, but Ye Yan remembered it all.

As for whether he successfully won over Yun Yun.

I guess so, but it's still one step away from success.

Yun Yun has an inherent sense of pride.

She can admire someone, she can depend on someone, but to get her to completely let down her guard, she needs genuine open communication, not just a simple exchange of benefits.

Ye Yan decided to break through this barrier today.

He walked through several long corridors and stopped in front of Yun Yun's courtyard. The courtyard gate was ajar, and faint fluctuations of battle qi could be heard from inside.

Ye Yan didn't knock; he simply pushed the door open and went inside.

Yun Yun was sitting cross-legged on the stone platform in the courtyard, cultivating. When she sensed someone entering, she opened her eyes and saw Ye Yan. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Sect Master, is something the matter?"

"What? Can't you come if there's nothing wrong? I already told you..."

"I did use the official title."

Ye Yan: "..."

Ye Yan walked over, sat down opposite her, and then reached out and took her hand.

Yun Yun's body stiffened visibly. She tried to pull her hand away, but Ye Yan held it tightly.

Her ears turned red at a visible speed, and her voice became unnatural: "Senior brother, what are you doing?"

"Junior Sister, I really want to improve." Ye Yan looked at her, his eyes sincere and not at all joking. "You don't want our Yunlan Sect to lose its Sect Leader, do you?"

Yun Yun was stunned.

While she was distracted, Ye Yan began to explain things to her, from the true purpose of the Soul Palace to the complex web of forces in the Central Plains, from the identity of the eight ancient clans of the Soul Clan to the earth-shattering conspiracy they were secretly plotting.

He spoke slowly, but the amount of information he conveyed was enormous. Every point of knowledge seemed to have been directly extracted from some intelligence outline, with rigorous logic and interconnected links.

Yun Yun's expression went from initial confusion to gradual seriousness, and finally to shock.

She had always thought Ye Yan was just lucky, strong, and ruthless, but she never expected him to have such a profound understanding of the situation on the entire Dou Qi Continent.

She wasn't unfamiliar with the terms Soul Clan, Central Continent, and the Eight Ancient Clans, but hearing them from Ye Yan's mouth was like a complete map slowly unfolding before her.

"How...how do you know so much?" Yun Yun's voice was a little tense.

Ye Yan smiled slightly, not answering directly, but instead tightening his grip on her hand: "Junior Sister, this world is much bigger than we see. Yunlan Sect may seem glorious now, but in reality, it's walking on thin ice. I need you, not just as a helper, but as someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me at the highest point."

Do you think I can get to the other side?

Yun Yun lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

The wind blew through the courtyard, swirling up a few fallen leaves, which then twirled in the air before falling back down.

He was still holding her hand, the warmth of his palm seeping through her skin, carrying a reassuring strength.

After a long silence, she said softly, "You... you always say things that are so hard to refuse."

Ye Yan knew that this meant he had agreed.

Their relationship, which blossomed over time, developed very well.

Ye Yan was speechless. He had cultivated for so many years, just to become stronger. He had completely forgotten about the female lead and all that. Now that his life state had been activated, he was only using it to increase his strength.

Ye Yan explained, "After all these years, I should tell you what my talent really is."

Yun Yun's expression was complex, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes fixed on Ye Yan: "What do you mean?"

"That's right, it's dual cultivation."

Yun Yun remained silent for a moment, then nodded gently. So many years had passed, and both of them were now Dou Huang level experts, long past the age when they needed to blush and their hearts race.

Some things are better left unsaid.

Ye Yan embraced Yun Yun and led her into the inner room.

A night of passion, a fusion of fighting spirits, spirit and flesh repeatedly entangled in the darkness.

"Senior brother..." Yun Yun's black hair was loose, her posture was charming, and she had no more of her usual reserve. "I will never dare to compete with you for the sect leader position again."

She verbally submitted, but secretly rejoiced.

His face flushed red, his fighting spirit slowly rose, and his cultivation level subtly shifted.

Psychological surrender is like a seed that takes root, sinking deeper and deeper.

"I'm afraid I really can't live without you," she whispered.

Ye Yan pressed her head down: "This is my hidden talent, which will greatly benefit both of us."

Yun Yun's clothes were disheveled, her eyes misty with tears, and she leaned down softly, saying, "I want more..."

There was not a trace of the Grand Elder left.

Afterwards, Ye Yan felt the flow of Dou Qi within his body, and the barrier of the Eighth Star Dou Huang was slightly loosening, with only the last layer remaining.

He benefited greatly from several days of dual cultivation, but the momentum of improvement finally slowed down, and it would be difficult to make further progress in the short term.

The two straightened their clothes and went to the Elders' Hall.

Yun Yun sat to the side, lightly tapping the table with her fingertips, and analyzed, "Senior brother, it seems that the effect of dual cultivation is directly related to one's strength and realm. The higher the realm, the more difficult it is to improve."

She herself also improved by one star. Although she was not as good as Ye Yan, under normal circumstances, this kind of progress would require at least half a year of hard training.

"Well, that's why I'm going to the Snake-People tribe to get a strange fire." Ye Yan said casually, as if he were just visiting a neighboring village.

"Oh?" Yun Yun raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a deeper meaning. "Not dual cultivation? I'm afraid it's because your senior brother falls in love with every girl he sees."

Ye Yan shook his head seriously: "No. I'm just lusting after their bodies, and secondly, it's to improve my strength and cultivation level."

Yun Yun: "..."

"Anyway, I'll be right back."

Before she could say anything more, Ye Yan unfurled his battle qi wings behind him. With a flap of his azure battle qi wings, he soared into the sky and disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

After flying for several days, Ye Yan finally arrived at Mo City on the border of the Jia Ma Empire.

Instead of heading directly to the Serpent People's territory, he first landed in front of a magnificent mansion in the city, near a famous map shop.

The person he was looking for was Hai Bodong.

Speaking of Haibodong, anyone of a certain age in the Gama Empire will be familiar with him.

The Ice Emperor of yesteryear was one of the top ten strongest warriors in the Gama Empire. His ice-type battle aura was unparalleled, and he once single-handedly froze an entire mercenary group, earning him a renowned reputation.

Later, for some unknown reason, he fought against Medusa, the queen of the snake people. Although he escaped unscathed, he was sealed and his strength plummeted from Dou Huang to Dou Ling. From then on, he lived in seclusion in Mo City, making a living by selling maps and never concerning himself with worldly affairs again.

The Mittel family guards had already gone in to report, and a moment later, a tall, stern-faced middle-aged man came out.

He had short, gray hair, sharp, piercing eyes, and an aura of coldness that kept strangers at bay—it was Hai Bodong himself.

"The Sect Master of Yunlan Sect?" Hai Bodong sized Ye Yan up and down, his tone indifferent. "A rare guest indeed. Please come in."

The two sat down in the hall, and after a few rounds of tea, Ye Yan got straight to the point: "Senior Hai Bodong, I've come here for two reasons: first, to pay a visit, and second, to pick up a few things."

Hai Bodong remained calm: "What is it?"

Ye Yan picked up his teacup, then suddenly sighed, his tone becoming gossipy: "But senior, before I came here I heard some rumors that you and the Snake-People Queen are having an affair? The rumors outside are quite detailed, like the Ice Emperor was so heartbroken that he willingly got sealed in Desert City..."

Before the words were even finished, the temperature in the hall suddenly dropped to freezing.

A thin layer of ice instantly formed on the surface of the water in the teacup, and frost flowers began to condense on the walls.

Hai Bodong's face was as cold as a ten-thousand-year-old glacier, and his sharp eyes were fixed on Ye Yan's face.

"Ahem," Ye Yan put down his teacup without changing his expression and continued, "I also heard that you had a son, senior?"

Hai Bodong's face turned completely dark.

That's enough.

He squeezed out these words through clenched teeth, a chill emanating from his body, and his fighting spirit showing signs of going berserk.

Ye Yan quickly waved his hand, his joking expression disappearing: "Just kidding, senior, please don't be angry. Let's get down to business. I can help you refine the Breaking Calamity Pill to remove the seal on your body and restore your Dou Huang strength."

Hai Bodong's eyes narrowed slightly, then returned to calm: "The Breaking Calamity Pill? That thing requires a different kind of fire to refine, and no alchemist in the entire Jia Ma Empire can make it. You, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, what makes you so confident in making such a claim?"

"It seems Senior Hai Bodong was so busy drawing maps that he forgot I'm still a sixth-rank official..."

"What? Why didn't you say so earlier!" Hai Bodong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he grabbed Ye Yan and pressed him back into his seat, his movements so fast it was as if he was afraid Ye Yan would run away.

"Those gossips... well, not all of them are false." Hai Bodong rubbed his hands together and chuckled, but quickly composed himself. "But right now, the most important thing is the Breakthrough Pill. Tell me, I'll agree to any conditions."

"Ahem..." Ye Yan cleared his throat. "I don't have a different kind of fire yet."

Hai Bodong's smile froze instantly, as if someone had grabbed his throat.