I and countless versions of myself simultaneously travel through time.

Chapter 76, Section 75: The New Ye Yan

Within the shared space, light and shadow flow.

The consciousness of the First Saint Ye Yan was immersed in it, surrounded by a void yet all-encompassing space.

The "selves" from various worlds gradually separated their consciousness to gather; some were fighting, some were cultivating, and some were—

Chu Sheng Ye Yan sent a wisp of his consciousness in, his posture languid, with a faint smile on his lips.

Upon sensing his state, Ye Yan from Doupo Temple immediately widened his eyes: "You're still distracted at a time like this?"

He could certainly sense what Chu Sheng Ye Yan was doing.

Chu Sheng Ye Yan remained unfazed, his consciousness shrugging: "It doesn't affect anything, efficiency is maximized."

Doupo Ye Yan's lips twitched, momentarily at a loss for words. Demon Ye Yan, however, seemed intrigued, leaning closer to scrutinize the First Saint Ye Yan, uttering a cryptic exclamation: "You guys are playing such elaborate games?"

This demon, Ye Yan, comes from the world of Jackie Chan Adventures. He looks like a cannon fodder demon with a blue face and fangs, a short stature, and a faint black aura surrounding him.

He ran an antique shop in that world, right next to his father's. On the surface, he was an antique dealer, but in reality, he was a dark magic wizard. He had an innate dependence on dark magic, a dependence that ran deep in his bones and became almost the entire meaning of his existence.

However, at the same time, he also had an equally strong desire for self-cultivation, and the combined cultivation of self and black energy was the effect he was pursuing.

He didn't fare well in that world, but he didn't starve either. He managed to maintain a semblance of dignity by relying on a bit of cleverness and dark magic.

"To be honest, things are much more exciting here than over there," the demon Ye Yan said with a grin, revealing a set of sharp teeth. "But I'm only interested in black energy. As for women, it's more practical to inhale a few more breaths of black energy."

Ye Yan remained silent, unsure whether to call him devoted or boring.

Another new consciousness cautiously ventured in, like a newcomer who had stumbled into forbidden territory, carrying a mixture of curiosity and unease.

This is Ye Yan from the world of Swallowed Star. He is still living a mundane life on Earth, working as a student in an ordinary martial arts school. He is not even a junior warrior and is scolded by his coach like a grandson every day.

As soon as he entered, he was stunned by the scene before him: the unrestrained and sensual appearance of the Primordial Saint Ye Yan, the aura of the Doupo Ye Yan filled with the fluctuations of laws, the inhuman appearance of the Demon Ye Yan, and the calm and steady demeanor of the Mortal Ye Yan.

He stood there, his mouth opening and closing repeatedly, but he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

These are all big shots!

Ye Yan closed his eyes, feeling the information and power surging towards him from the shared space.

Various techniques, experiences, and insights flooded into his mind like a tidal wave, and his body underwent drastic changes in reality as well. His muscles swelled, his bones cracked, and his genes seemed to be forcibly rewritten by some force.

He rose from a junior warrior apprentice to a senior war god in one fell swoop, and could even go higher.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with wild joy: "This...this is too outrageous!"

Looking at his naive and unsophisticated appearance, Ye Yan, a mortal, shook his head and chuckled: "You can become even stronger, a War General, a War God, or even someone surpassing a War God. The worldview of Swallowed Star is too vast. Earth is just the starting point. There are universes beyond, immortals, and true gods. You can improve yourself to your heart's content. As long as you dare to dream it, the shared space can help you achieve it."

Hokage Ye Yan also came over, patted Devouring Ye Yan on the shoulder, and said in a relaxed tone: "It's okay, you're not late to the game. We all climbed up from the bottom. At least you still have a martial arts school. Back in Konoha, I was a Jinchūriki and was stared at like a monster every day."

"The key is not to rush, but to take it one step at a time. Shared spaces offer you a shortcut, but you still have to walk your own path."

Ye Yan took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and bowed deeply to the assembled Ye Yans: "Thank you all for your guidance. I will definitely cultivate diligently and never bring shame to the Ye family."

Ye Yan, the demon, chuckled and waved his hand, "Stop with the formalities, go back and practice properly."

Ye Yan nodded repeatedly and exited the shared space.

Chu Sheng Ye Yan yawned, his consciousness appearing somewhat languid: "I have to go back, they're waiting for me over there."

Looking at his satiated expression, Ye Yan from Doupo couldn't help but roll his eyes: "Aren't you afraid of developing kidney deficiency?"

Chu Sheng Ye Yan laughed heartily, his consciousness transforming into a stream of light and dissipating into the shared space.

Looking at Devouring Ye Yan from Doupo, Ye Yan's eyes were full of anticipation, as if he were looking at an unmined gold mine.

He patted Ye Yan on the shoulder, his tone as earnest as if he were coaxing a child: "Brother, you need to hurry up and cultivate. Take all the resources on Earth that you can, don't hold back. Once you've plundered all of Earth's resources, our shared space will have one more powerful henchman."

He had seen too many cultivators in the Battle Through the Heavens who were stuck at a bottleneck due to insufficient resources, and he knew the importance of resources.

The world view of Swallowed Star is even grander than that of Battle Through the Heavens. Earth is just the starting point; the outer universe is the real battlefield. Planetary level, constant level, cosmic level, and even immortals and true gods are the true powerhouses.

In the original story, Luo Feng is still an ordinary student on Earth at this time, not even a martial artist, and is overwhelmed by his studies every day.

If Devouring Ye Yan can grow up before Luo Feng, he can seize the initiative and firmly grasp the Earth's resources.

Ye Yan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed his talent panel.

A line of golden text appeared in my mind: [Life Status: Apprentice Recruitment Return].

As long as you take on apprentices, you will receive a return reward. The return multiplier is random and could be double, ten times, or even a hundred times.

The more disciples he takes on, the stronger he becomes, with no upper limit.

This talent surprised and delighted him, and he couldn't help but smile.

The mortal Ye Yan, with his vast experience and knowledge, explained, "This is called 'turning danger into safety.' It's a talent given by the same interface, allowing you to have an extra escape route in a world fraught with peril. Moreover, this talent can be shared among all of us; if you have it, we have it too. When you become stronger by taking on disciples in the Swallowing Star World, we can also benefit from it."

Chu Sheng Ye Yan nodded in agreement, his tone steady: "That's right, this is precisely the core of our shared capabilities."

Don't worry about getting weaker; we'll only get stronger. Even if you're being hunted down in this world, as long as you take on apprentices, you can make a comeback.

After hearing this, Ye Yan felt a great weight lifted from his heart.

He looked at the various "selves," especially Ye Yan, the First Saint, who was a big shot who could thrive even in a demonic den like the First Saint Sect, and was the one he truly admired.

In the Chu Sheng Sect, it's a place where the strong prey on the weak and everyone schemes against each other. To survive in such a place is already considered a talent. Yet, Chu Sheng Ye Yan not only survived but also lived a comfortable life, even taking advantage of a mother and daughter.

Ye Yan couldn't help but exclaim, "The big shots here are all so uninhibited! I love this place!"

Chu Sheng Ye Yan accepted the praise with a smile, without being modest.

Devouring Ye Yan exited the shared space and stood on the training ground of the martial arts hall, looking at the gray sky above.

In the distance, the city was filled with towering buildings; nearby, students were sweating profusely. Everything seemed so ordinary, so mundane. But he knew that this world was not ordinary, and neither was his future.

Luo Feng is still an ordinary student at school, while he is already standing at the front of the starting line.

He has the talent of "returning apprentices", the blessing of shared space, and the support of "himself" in various worlds.

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The Five Realms of Immortal Pivot, the Sacred Sect of Jiangbei, the location of the Cloud Sea that Reaches the Sky, and the Mending Peak.

Chen Taihe walked out of the bedroom, looking energetic and radiant.

He didn't sleep a wink all night, but he saw hope for a breakthrough in Ye Yan's cultivation technique, and felt as if he had become ten years younger.

Seeing Ye Yan walking towards him from the other end of the corridor, he laughed heartily, cupped his hands, and said, "My dear son-in-law, come on! Your father will take you to a wonderful place!"

A mischievous glint flashed in Chen Taihe's eyes, a smile playing on his lips as he probed, seemingly genuinely, "What happened afterward?"

Ye Yan's heart skipped a beat; there was something more to the old man's words.

If he really serves Madam Ruoxiang well, and word gets out, he'll probably be killed by that old man with a single finger.

His expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "It's alright."