I and countless versions of myself simultaneously travel through time.

Chapter 78, Section 77: One discipline at a time.

Master Hongyun used his fingers to calculate, his fingertips flashing with starlight as he deduced Ye Yan's background.

After a quick calculation, he raised an eyebrow. A disciple of Butian Peak, the son-in-law of Foundation Establishment True Person Chen Taihe, and the creator of a technique to withstand the tribulation of late Foundation Establishment stage. This information was peeled away layer by layer like an onion. Apart from the deepest layer of [Lu Shishu] and the shared space, Ye Yan's trump cards were almost completely exposed.

He sensed that Ye Yan had no Dao foundation, but his Dao cultivation, magic power, and spells were surprisingly solid. This was clearly not the foundation a Qi Refining cultivator should have, but rather the accumulation of energy after dispersing his cultivation and rebuilding.

Master Hongyun narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping across Ye Yan's face.

This is absolutely the reincarnation of the Holy Sect Master!

This is a rare talent he has seen, not just a worthless piece of trash.

Other Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Holy Sect also arrived one after another, scattered around in twos and threes. Some were walking on clouds, some were leaning against treetops, and some were simply sitting on flying swords, adopting a spectator's posture.

They were hoping Hongyun and Chen Taihe would fight so they could scramble for some benefits. But the two sides remained locked in a stalemate for a long time without actually making a move.

While the immortals were bored, they all began to calculate Ye Yan's karma. After doing so, several of them changed their expressions.

He rebuilt his cultivation after losing his power, created his own late-stage Foundation Establishment technique, and dared to face the pressure of a Foundation Establishment True Person even during the Qi Refining stage. His temperament and talent are among the best in the entire Holy Sect.

It turns out that it was a Foundation Establishment cultivator reincarnated who challenged someone of a higher level!

A streak of light flashed across the sky, and True Man Chongguang arrived, stepping through the air.

The acting sect leader, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, wore a black Daoist robe, had a clear face, and eyes as sharp as lightning. All the Foundation Establishment cultivators present bowed their heads slightly to show their respect.

Chongguang landed on the person opposite Hongyun Zhenren, who stood with his hands behind his back, a half-smile playing on his lips: "Hongyun, you're bullying Xiaxiu again."

As everyone knows, Hongyun's favorite thing is to create a chosen one.

Those disciples who seemed to have extraordinary luck were actually his talent reserves, nurtured and fed until they were fattened up before being harvested.

Xiao Shiye is the best example. The scene of his life force being cut off just now left a great psychological shadow on Lü Yang.

This is a classic example in the Immortal Pivot. It's a typical case of treating lower-level cultivators as backup resources, nurturing them until the very end, when their fate and destiny belong to someone else.

Master Chongguang's gaze fell on Ye Yan, and with a casual calculation, he knew the cause and effect.

Seeing that Ye Yan was neither intimidated nor arrogant in the face of the Foundation Establishment True Person's aura, he secretly nodded in approval.

"Not bad," Master Chongguang praised, his tone calm yet weighty, "You can participate in the battle for the Dao."

Ye Yan immediately cupped his hands in greeting, his voice clear and bright: "Thank you for your promotion, Acting Sect Leader. This disciple will certainly do my utmost."

Master Chongguang turned to look at Hongyun, his tone neither too light nor too heavy, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Go back to your own homes. You're not going to bully the younger generation again, are you?"

Chen Taihe immediately chimed in, his smile wide and menacing: "Yes, yes, let the juniors fight with the juniors. Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you're a Foundation Establishment True Person, it wouldn't look good if word got out that you're picking a fight with a Qi Refining stage kid. Besides, if you really did something to him, I, as his father-in-law, would lose face. Don't you think so?"

Master Hongyun's expression grew increasingly grim.

He had planned everything meticulously, but he hadn't anticipated that Ye Yan had so many people standing behind him. Chen Taihe was one thing, but he didn't take a Foundation Establishment cultivator seriously.

But Master Chongguang is different. He is the acting sect leader who has reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. He can easily crush him with one hand, and he also has True Monarch Qingcheng Feixue behind him.

He wanted to sabotage Ye Yan's luck, or at least squeeze some money out of him.

Xiao Shiye's meager gains were barely anything, and he didn't catch any merit fish at all. This loss is probably irrecoverable.

Master Hongyun gritted his teeth and forced a smile: "Very well, young friend Ye, is that right? Not bad, you have the demeanor of a talent from our Holy Sect."

His voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth, "Let's call it a day."

Chen Taihe and Chongguang worked together to suppress Hongyun Zhenren, making the situation quite embarrassing.

He has not yet broken through to the Golden Core stage; he is not a Golden Core True Monarch, and a Foundation Establishment True Man is just so-so.

Moreover, Ye Yan will break through to the Foundation Establishment stage sooner or later. With his foundation, achieving perfect Foundation Establishment is a certainty. At that time, he will be at the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage, only one step away from the middle stage.

Master Hongyun sighed inwardly; he had lost this round.

However, this wasn't a real battle of magic; it was just a minor skirmish.

Having some knowledge of the principles of feng shui and fortune, he had already discerned that Ye Yan was no ordinary Qi Refining cultivator.

This foundation and background clearly indicate that the person is a Foundation Establishment True Person reincarnated and re-cultivating. Regardless of who they were in their previous life, anyone who can cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage has some connection within the Holy Sect, whether it's an enemy, an enemy, or an enemy in the end.

In a place like the Holy Sect, it's normal to have enemies everywhere. But that's precisely why killing a junior member might not necessarily cause the senior members to come out. However, if you kill the reincarnation of a great master, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Young friend Ye, you are welcome to visit my cave when you have time, so we can discuss the Dao of Destiny." Master Hongyun took out a token from his sleeve and tossed it to Ye Yan.

The token traced an arc in the air, but was flicked back by Master Chongguang with a gentle finger.

"Hongyun, what are you doing?" Master Chongguang's tone was innocent, but his eyes held a hint of amusement. "I'm just selecting suitable disciples for the True Lord to seize the Dao. You wouldn't happen to be someone who wants to attack the True Lord, would you?"

Good fortune:

"——"

The magical powers of the two Foundation Establishment cultivators collided in mid-air, causing sparks to fly everywhere.

Hongyun Zhenren currently lacks the strength of the late Foundation Establishment stage and is no match for Chongguang, being forced to retreat step by step.

Master Hongyun's gaze sharpened, and his voice was low: "Chongguang, do you really have to attack me?"

Master Chongguang spread his hands, his expression utterly innocent: "I'm merely following the True Lord's orders, selecting disciples. If you don't want me to choose, then go talk to the True Lord yourself."

Master Hongyun snorted coldly, extremely dissatisfied. He had wasted his luck this time, failing to catch the merit fish or snatch the person, suffering a complete loss.

Without another word, he transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the void, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Before leaving, he glanced back at Ye Yan, his gaze filled with resentment, calculation, and a barely perceptible sense of apprehension.

Seeing this, Master Chongguang smiled slightly, transmitted a few words to Chen Taihe, nodded to Ye Yan, and his figure transformed into a long rainbow, flying towards the depths of the Holy Sect.

At the same time, Chen Taihe received his telepathic message: "Prepare for the Dao-seizing event. Golden Core True Monarchs are vying for control of the realms, each fighting for a territory; this time, we cannot afford to lose."

Ye Yan stood there and let out a long sigh.

He looked down at his hands, a wave of indescribable weariness washing over him.

His strength is still too weak.

I've prepared some good fortune to give to Hongyun—

But Hongyun gave Hongju the "Book of Shared Destiny and Changing Fortune," a treasure of high rank, which changed his fate.

Ye Yan couldn't beat him.

A Qi Refining stage cultivator is no match for a Foundation Establishment cultivator; even if one breaks through to Foundation Establishment, there are still Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and much further to go.

He clenched his fist and silently told himself: I must practice diligently and never slack off.

Chen Taihe put away the serious expression he had when transmitting his voice, turned to face Ye Yan, and immediately put on a kind smile.

He took out a storage bag from his sleeve, stuffed it into Ye Yan's hand, and sighed, "I'm doing this for your own good. Take these resources and use them; don't be stingy."

Ye Yan took the storage bag, scanned it with his spiritual sense, and cursed inwardly. This old bastard only took out some second-rate pills, of mediocre quality and in small quantity.

He devoured most of the resources given by Master Chongguang, and even dared to offer the leftovers as a favor.

That old man, he's really enjoying squeezing him dry.

"Thank you, Father-in-law!" Ye Yan cupped his hands, a grateful smile on his face, while in his heart he had already cursed Chen Taihe's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Chen Taihe nodded in satisfaction, patted Ye Yan on the shoulder, and then smiled as he vanished into thin air.

Ye Yan stood there, watching Chen Taihe's departing figure, the smile on his face gradually fading.

He glanced down at the storage bag in his hand and casually tossed it to Lü Yang.

"Take it. It's flawed, but it'll still be usable for you."

Lu Yang took the storage bag, paused for a moment, and then a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

Ye Yan had nothing but praise for him.

They were never stingy with elixirs, talismans, and magical artifacts.

He secretly made a vow in his heart that in his next life, he would definitely refine Ye Yan into a banner spirit.

That's right, he had his eye on that innate ten thousand spirit banner.

They refined Ye Yan's soul into it, ensuring he would never be reincarnated.

Only then can this debt of gratitude be truly repaid.

Senior Brother Ye.

Lü Yang will always remember your kindness.

Ye Yan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lü Yang: "Junior brother, don't make your mischievous expression too obvious."

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Lu Yang's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately dropped his scheming expression, replacing it with a respectful smile: "It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, Senior Brother. My acting skills are nothing compared to yours."

Ye Yan smiled slightly, not exposing the truth, and rose into the air, flying towards Butian Peak.

Behind him, Lü Yang clutched the storage bag and silently followed, clearly heading back to his cave.

Upon returning to Butian Peak, Ye Yan went straight into Chen Shuqian's room.

A causal isolation array was casually set up, its spiritual light flowing, isolating the entire room from the outside world.

In this wretched place, any Foundation Establishment cultivator could easily calculate the cause and effect with a simple divination. Without some cover-up, he couldn't even handle his private affairs. Fortunately, Chen Taihe didn't calculate the matter concerning Madam Ruoxiang last time; otherwise, it might have led to someone's death.

Chen Shuqian was lying on her side on the couch, her black hair loose. She wasn't surprised to see him come in, but lazily glanced at him and said, "What's wrong? Who upset you? It wasn't my father, was it?"

Ye Yan did not answer.

He pulled her into his arms.

Chen Shuqian winced in pain from his movements and frowned, saying, "Be gentle—"

Ye Yan remained silent, focusing solely on counterattacking.

He was burning with anger—anger at being schemed against by Hong Suan, anger at being exploited by Chen Taihe, and anger at being suffocated by this wretched place.

This godforsaken place is outrageous!

You took my resources.

Then I'll strike hard against your son and daughter.