King of Creation
Chapter 225 - 222: Kitten Breakthrough

Chapter 225: Chapter 222: Kitten Breakthrough

"Ye Zhen, it’s only five years. Can’t you even wait for five years? After five years, you’ll be just under twenty-four years old!"

Inside the Silent Chamber of the Qiyun Sect’s Qitian Peak, Sect Leader Guo Qijing was earnestly persuading Ye Zhen, trying to change his mind.

"Sect Leader, how many five-year periods does a martial artist have to waste in a lifetime?"

"Besides, with my low innate bloodline, if I aspire to tread farther on the martial path, I can’t afford to waste a single moment!" Faced with Guo Qijing’s persuasion, Ye Zhen was very determined!

"Ye Zhen, actually staying in the sect and practicing diligently for five years isn’t a waste of time! If you spend five years accumulating your spiritual power seed in the sect, the likelihood of you achieving the Spirit Transformation could be as high as eighty percent!"

"Moreover, four and a half years from now, I can arrange for you to enter the Universe Stone Forest Secret Realm once again. If you have an epiphany, you can even avoid the twenty percent chance of failure."

"You know how many people yearn to spend five years to guarantee a breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation Realm but still can’t achieve it. And you think five years is too long?"

Facing Ye Zhen’s stubbornness, Guo Qijing was close to blowing his top.

Guo Qijing didn’t know what craziness had gotten into Ye Zhen, who decided to come to him half a month after the people from the Phantom Divine Sect had withdrawn, resolute in wanting to leave the mountain to gain experience.

And it wasn’t just any ordinary trip down the mountain for experience; it was to leave the Black Water Empire in search of Spirit Storage Pills and Jade Spirit Grass which could help a martial artist condense their spiritual power seed.

As far as Guo Qijing knew, only a Pill King could successfully refine Spirit Storage Pills, and among the three great Pill Kings in the Black Dragon Domain, the Black Water Pill King of the Black Water Kingdom was just a namesake, lacking the true capabilities of a Pill King.

The other two great Pill Kings were all in the Phantom Divine Empire.

As for the Jade Spirit Grass, it could possibly be found accompanying a High Grade Spirit Crystal Mine, and as far as Guo Qijing knew, the entire Black Dragon Domain only had one such mine, and it belonged to the Phantom Divine Sect.

In other words, if Ye Zhen wanted to find these two treasures to help condense his spiritual power seed, he had to go to the Phantom Divine Empire.

Given the current situation, Ye Zhen heading to the Phantom Divine Empire was simply like a lamb walking into the tiger’s den. How could Guo Qijing not be anxious?

"Sect Leader, my mind is made up!"

Ye Zhen knew that at this moment, he had to stand firm, otherwise, he really would waste five precious years.

Moreover, Ye Zhen’s insistence on leaving to gain experience had another purpose, to seek higher-level cultivation techniques or martial skills.

Ye Zhen had made such significant contributions to the sect that he had long since been treated like a True Disciple, with access to any Low Grade Earth Level martial arts cultivation techniques he wished to learn.

But what Ye Zhen yearned for were Mid Grade Earth Level, or even higher-level cultivation techniques and martial skills.

The power of the Wind Cloud Sword Technique was proof of this.

But in the Qiyun Sect, only elders were entitled to learn and practice Mid Grade Earth Level cultivation techniques and martial skills.

Furthermore, whether it was the True Essence Sword Finger or the Ice Fiend Qi, or the current Spirit Light Transformation into Shadows secret technique, Ye Zhen had obtained them all while he was out gaining experience.

How could one acquire these secret techniques by shutting oneself away in the sect for devoted practice?

In any case, Ye Zhen did not want to spend five years in the sect, practicing like a prisoner!

"Sect Leader, look, I’ve made thorough preparations for my trip to the Phantom Divine Empire!"

As he spoke, Ye Zhen turned his back, and the storage ring on his finger flickered continuously as he secretly smeared something on his face.

In just a few moments, Ye Zhen turned back around.

A plain-faced man with short beards, looking so different from Ye Zhen, appeared before Guo Qijing.

"Sect Leader, how’s my Disguise Skill? I specifically learned this from Gao Xinglie for over half a month. Gao said it’s realistic enough to deceive anyone!" Ye Zhen said, rather pleased with himself.

Guo Qijing scrutinized him for a few moments and then slowly said, "This Disguise Technique is somewhat proficient, but it can only fool ordinary people! If you encounter a discerning master, they would see through your disguise in an instant!

Once any hint of your true identity gets out, you’ll be in danger!"

"Sect Leader, surely you jest? Many cannot detect the flaws in my disguise, right?"

"You must have fooled the likes of Caiyi and Han Shi, right? Could you also deceive Liao Feibai?" Guo Qijing said, with a hint of disdain.

The smile on Ye Zhen’s face momentarily stiffened, for Guo Qijing had hit the nail on the head. His Disguise Skill had indeed been seen through at a glance by Liao Feibai.

"You see, your Disguise Technique is full of flaws! The color of the skin on your chest does not match your face, and those whiskers, though made from real hair, look too fake upon closer inspection, they just don’t grow naturally!"

Offhandedly, Guo Qijing listed several flaws in Ye Zhen’s disguise.

"Then this... I will study and improve it once I return, and I won’t leave the mountain until you can’t see through it!"

Though Ye Zhen appeared to relent, he did not mention giving up on leaving for experience—it was clear he was set on leaving the sect to gain experience.

"Ye Zhen... Can’t you really practice diligently in the sect for five years?"

"Sect Leader, time flies, and it is hard to chase!"

Guo Qijing’s expression suddenly turned somewhat wistful.

"Alas, time flies... If only I had not been stuck as the Qiyun Sect Leader for twenty years, perhaps..."

"Let’s not talk about that!"

With a flip of his hand, Guo Qijing passed a uniquely made jade talisman to Ye Zhen.

"With this jade talisman, go to the Black Water King’s City and find the Chief of Ministry of Justice, Liu Datong. He will teach you the true Disguise Technique!"

There was a pause in his voice, then Guo Qijing added, "I have to warn you, if you wish to leave for experience, you must complete your training under Liu Datong. Otherwise, even if you leave, I will have you brought back!"

"The true Disguise Skill?"

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Seeing that the Sect Leader agreed, Ye Zhen did not feel too much joy but instead thanked the Sect Leader Guo Qijing respectfully. Guo Qijing was truly one of those people who considered Ye Zhen’s well-being.

"Go on, before you leave, go see the Seventh Elder. You can discuss all matters of contact and liaison with him!" Guo Qijing, seeming somewhat weary, waved his hand dismissively.

....

After meeting with the Seventh Elder Zhongli Jing to arrange all matters of contact and liaison, Ye Zhen did not rush to leave and instead waited for the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub to awaken.

Half a month ago, after Ye Zhen unintentionally took out a Mid-grade Earth Level Demon Core, the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub, with a very intense reaction, told Ye Zhen it wanted to eat the Mid-grade Earth Level Demon Core.

Now that the Cloud Winged Tiger had Spirit Communication abilities and had become a strange beast, some of its actions suggested that something might be about to happen. Thus, Ye Zhen agreed to the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub’s request.

The trouble was, once the Cloud Winged Tiger started eating, it did not just consume one Mid-grade Earth Level Demon Core but devoured three in one go.

After consuming the Mid-grade Earth Level Demon Cores, the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub fell into a deep sleep – a sleep that lasted over half a month. It seemed unhurt, though it showed no signs of waking up.

Luckily, even while in deep sleep, the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub’s body continued to grow, expanding by a third in just half a month, and the aura it emanated steadily increased in strength.

Its originally chubby body even became a little thinner due to not eating for half a month.

"Ye Zhen, let’s practice swordsmanship together!"

"Okay!"

Hearing Caiyi’s call, Ye Zhen’s figure darted out of the house in a flash, joining Caiyi in a dance-like sword fight that resembled butterflies fluttering among flowers.

As soon as they began, the two of them fought with Sword Qi crisscrossing and Spiritual Energy soaring to the sky, leaving the fellow disciples on nearby peaks utterly dumbfounded.

This kind of fighting, completely unrestrained, could lead to a loss of life if even the smallest mistake were made.

However, the coordination between Ye Zhen and Caiyi was something that others simply could not comprehend.

The two had been together day and night, whispering sweet nothings and entwining their affections like clear, flowing water. As a result, they seemed to have developed an understanding of each other’s intentions.

Often, a gesture from Ye Zhen, and Caiyi would know what he was about to do.

With just a look from Caiyi, Ye Zhen could ascertain her thoughts or what she wanted to say.

Practicing swordsmanship in this manner, their coordination felt as seamless as robes woven by the heavens.

While others watched with alarm, to Ye Zhen and Caiyi, it was nothing more than ordinary play.

"Roar!"

Three days later, an astounding roar of a tiger echoed throughout the Qiyun Sect, and the clouds that usually gathered over the Sect seemed to be drawn towards Fairy Peak as they rolled in that direction.

In an instant, Fairy Peak was engulfed in the rolling sea of clouds.

Upon Fairy Peak, the Cloud Winged Tiger, which had just awakened and grown to over ten meters in length, roared softly. Its fully spread wings absorbed the gathering clouds into its wings like a bottomless pit.

This phenomenon continued for a full three hours before dissipating.

After the clouds above Fairy Peak cleared, the endless sea of clouds that had been ever-present above Qiyun Sect’s skies became visibly thinner by more than half.

"The cub has successfully advanced to Mid-grade Earth Level; that’s the limit of its normal growth!" While Ye Zhen spoke, his mind was preoccupied with how to tell Caiyi he needed to leave for a journey.

Ye Zhen’s original plan was to take Caiyi home with him, but that scheme was upset by the domineering Phantom Divine Sect.

Ye Zhen did not want to bring even the slightest trouble to Caiyi or his family.

That matter would have to be set aside for the time being. He had to focus entirely on advancing his Cultivation!

"Is it... really necessary to go?"

Ye Zhen was in a dilemma when Caiyi opened her mouth to speak. Perhaps due to their shared understanding, or perhaps because of other minor details, Caiyi had already sensed that Ye Zhen was planning to leave.

"I am a man, and all I want is the strength to protect you! I want to increase my power so that you can freely soar under this blue sky..."

It was rumored that Caiyi had profound secrets that could attract unwanted attention, which was why she couldn’t venture out easily, especially not far ends. Under normal circumstances, Caiyi should never leave the bounds of Black Water Kingdom.

Aside from the extremely rare Ning Shen Liquid, Ye Zhen didn’t know the other secrets about Caiyi, nor did he ask. All he knew was that he needed to rapidly increase his strength. As for any hesitations, both for himself and for Caiyi, let them go to hell!

"Don’t speak, close your eyes..."

Caiyi gently wrapped her arms around Ye Zhen.

A refreshing fragrance wafted over as Caiyi’s soft, cherry lips pressed against Ye Zhen’s, the moist and fragrant sensation making Ye Zhen’s breathing instantly rapid.

Caiyi’s kiss was brief, leaving her cheeks flushed.

When Ye Zhen, enamored by the taste, longed for another, Caiyi, like a graceful butterfly, glided away.

"Be sure to take care!"

Hearing this, Ye Zhen nodded firmly.

....

Half a day later, Ye Zhen appeared inside the residence of the Chief of Ministry of Justice, Liu Datong, at Black Water King’s City. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users, please read at m.qidian.com.)