Chapter 8: Indomitable Blood Body

Under the eaves of one of Ye Manor’s pavilions, Ye Yun lay gazing at the clear blue sky.

Having just completed that shocking act, Ye Yun felt neither happy nor regretful, only an unusual calmness. He was not a fool; he needed to be decisive about everything to have the motivation to move forward.

“Kid.”

As Ye Yun watched the birds piercing through the clouds, Uncle Han’s ancient voice sounded in his ears and mind. Ye Yun sat up excitedly with a respectful expression. “Uncle Han.”

“The current members of the Ye Family… sigh, none of them strive for success. They almost startled this ancestor right out of his coffin. If the Ye Family continues like this, they will either be absorbed by other families or wiped out entirely. Is this still the Ye Family that once dominated the world a thousand years ago?” Uncle Han could not help but sigh.

Knowing Uncle Han’s cultivation level, Ye Yun could not help but ask, “The Ye Family must have been very powerful in the past, right?”

Uncle Han said proudly, “Naturally. Three thousand years ago, the Ye Family was one of the world’s great ancient families and even established an empire. The current White Jade Dynasty lies on the lands that once belonged to our Ye Family.”

“What… three thousand years ago, my Ye Family was the ruler of a nation!” Ye Yun was utterly stunned.

“Of course. Back then, the Ye Family’s National Lord was an Elder of the Xuanwu Sect, possessing the cultivation of a Heavenly Immortal. He was one of the few National Lords on the Purple Jade Continent.”

“Purple Jade Continent? I don’t think I understand.”

Uncle Han patiently explained, “The land we are on is a floating continent called Purple Jade. The White Jade Dynasty is just one of the many empires on this continent. Each empire’s National Lord is appointed by the Xuanwu Sect and the Lanfeng Sect. Oh, the Lanfeng Sect is also a Cultivation sect. Its strength on the Purple Jade Continent is not inferior to the Xuanwu Sect’s, but its backing is quite formidable. In short, the Xuanwu Sect manages most of the Purple Jade Continent. It established many empires. Above the National Lords are Heavenly Lords, and below them are City Lords. Almost all are disciples internally designated by the Xuanwu Sect. To maintain absolute rule over the various nations, the Xuanwu Sect strictly controls cultivation methods. You must break through one level to obtain the next level’s technique. Even Elders must follow this rule. This is especially true for Foundation Building methods. For example, your father. If he had a Foundation Building method, he could break through to Earth Immortal. But all Foundation Building methods are held by the Xuanwu Sect. How could ordinary people easily obtain them?”

“So that’s how it is!” These words from Uncle Han broadened Ye Yun’s horizons immensely. After quietly thinking for a moment, Ye Yun asked, “Uncle Han, Cultivators cultivate for the goal of becoming immortal. You once said that power, money, and status are not important to Cultivators. Why does the Xuanwu Sect establish so many empires and interfere in Mortal lives? Is it to maintain order in the Mortal Realm?”

“Haha, good question. You’ve hit the key point.” Uncle Han seemed to be in a particularly good mood and praised a few times. “There are naturally reasons. Cultivators practice Cultivation against heaven’s will. They must let go of all burdens, including personal emotions. The Xuanwu Sect’s interference in the Mortal Realm has its reasons. It is extremely secretive and also related to the decline of our Ye Family.”

“Oh?” Ye Yun’s eyes sparkled. He wanted to ask but dared not speak.

Uncle Han’s weathered voice rang out, “Our Ye Family’s glory was three thousand years ago. Rulers of a nation, Supreme Rulers of the world. There are no eternal empires in the world, nor everlasting sects. Everything goes through Reincarnation.”

Ye Yun retorted, “Isn’t Cultivation about becoming immortal and achieving undying life?”

Uncle Han hesitated for a moment, then praised, “Good kid, high aspirations and strong will. Good. This is the most precious treasure for a Cultivator. This ancestor truly cannot rest easy. Starting tomorrow, I will teach you a body refinement technique.”

Ye Yun was overjoyed, but suddenly frowned. “Uncle Han, my father’s Dantian was shattered by someone. Can he still practice Cultivation again?”

“No. The Dantian is the source of all techniques. Naturally, he cannot. My technique can only address some minor problems.” Uncle Han immediately dashed Ye Yun’s hopes.

Ye Yun was very disappointed. He had pinned his last hope on Uncle Han, but never expected this?

It seemed the ‘invisible’ Uncle Han could see Ye Yun’s expression and know his feelings. That penetrating voice gradually sounded again. “There is still hope. The Xuanwu Sect has a spirit elixir called the Derivation Elixir. It allows people to practice Cultivation anew.”

Derivation Elixir!

As if suddenly gaining energy, Ye Yun eagerly asked, “Derivation Elixir? Uncle Han, you once practiced in the Xuanwu Sect. And you are a lofty Heavenly Immortal. You should know how to refine the Derivation Elixir.”

At this moment, Ye Yun placed all his hopes on Uncle Han. The mysterious Uncle Han was omnipotent in his eyes.

“Sadly… Uncle Han does not know. Uncle Han did not have the chance to learn before the Xuanwu Sect expelled him from the mountain. Furthermore, the Derivation Elixir Formula is a treasure protecting the Xuanwu Sect. How could it be easily passed on? To my knowledge, only Xuanwu Sect Elders are qualified to access the formula. Even the Ye Family’s National Lords back then were not qualified; they were just ordinary Elders.”

“Only Xuanwu Sect Elders are qualified?” At this moment, Ye Yun’s breathing suddenly became rapid. He spoke words that shocked Uncle Han. “I want to join the Xuanwu Sect. I will become an Elder and obtain the Derivation Elixir Formula, Uncle Han.”

“Young and rash, but… Uncle Han likes it. From now on, Uncle Han will help you with your Cultivation. Not just for you, but for the Ye Family. I also come from the Ye Family!”

Hearing this, Ye Yun’s heart raced faster, filled with boiling passion. But then he thought of a problem. “But how do I join the Xuanwu Sect? The Xuanwu Sect’s method of accepting disciples is through family recommendations. And I’ve already failed once. They will definitely not give me another chance. I am not some once-in-a-millennium genius.”

“It’s simple. Either create a genius incident so the Xuanwu Sect seeks you out. For example, breaking through to Earth Immortal in a few years. They would naturally come to you. But there is significant risk. Strong individuals might even discover my existence. Another method is to kill and loot. Find a Xuanwu Sect disciple, kill them, then use bone shifting and face changing. This method is the most practical. Back in the day, Uncle Han used to do this kind of thing often, sneaking into the Xuanwu Sect to steal treasures.”

“Hmm…”

Ye Yun felt a chill, his hairs standing on end, as if someone was watching from behind. His impression of Uncle Han was re-evaluated.

“Let’s do that. Best to target a Registered Disciple who hasn’t officially entered the Xuanwu Sect yet. That would make it easier to slip through. Let’s put this aside for now. Calm your mind. Uncle Han will teach you the ‘Indomitable Blood Body’.”

“Indomitable Blood Body!” Ye Yun instantly perked up.

“I have to thank the Xuanwu Sect for obtaining this technique. If they hadn’t driven me away back then, I wouldn’t have obtained such a miraculous technique. Although the cost was great, the power gained made it all worth it. Lifespan is indeed important to Mortals, a mere few decades. But Cultivators have tens of thousands of years. If you live splendidly, moments are enough.”

“Uncle Han!” Feeling Uncle Han’s disdainful aura towards ordinary beings, Ye Yun couldn’t help but shiver. He felt more admiration and passion.

“The Indomitable Blood Body is considered an Evil Path technique. It has three levels. The first is Blood Dispersion. The second is Blood Refinement. The third is the Blood Body. Once the Blood Body is fully realized, its power will grow stronger along with the Cultivator’s realm. Then you can use blood energy to repair a Dantian, and even cause the Dantian to regrow. Far surpassing ordinary people.”

“So amazing! Indomitable Blood Body!”

Uncle Han poured cold water on his excitement. “Naturally, there is yin and yang, strength and weakness. Such a miraculous technique definitely has weaknesses, and fatal ones at that. The first is lifespan. The second is pain. This kind of pain is only deeply understood by those who practice it.”

Remembering the helplessness of losing to Qin Ming, thinking of his father’s miserable state, and recalling the shameful humiliation of Yan Linlang breaking the engagement, Ye Yun nodded firmly. “Uncle Han, rest assured. I am already mentally prepared. I won’t even cry out in pain even if my hands and feet are broken. As long as I can practice Cultivation, as long as I can help father rebuild his Dantian, any price is worth it.”

“Good. We’ll start tomorrow.”

“No, we start cultivating tonight.” Ye Yun said immediately. Uncle Han said nothing more and remained silent for a long time.

Unknowingly, the sun set in the west. Ye Yun looked at the golden world, once again sensing the vastness of heaven and earth. This feeling had been absent since his cultivation was destroyed half a year ago.

“Quickly find the Young Master. The Master and the Elders are very angry.”

Suddenly, urgent voices of servants came from below.

“It must be that the matter of the letter of divorce has spread. Come on, I will face whatever comes. Nothing can break me now.” Ye Yun took a deep breath and leaped down from the eaves.

Inside the bedroom, Ye Yuan leaned against a pillow. Beside him were the three Elders Ye Wentian, Ye Xinghe, and Ye He, along with several young talents of the Ye Family. Clenching his fist, Ye Yuan shouted angrily, “Truly an unfilial son, an unfilial son.”

“This Ye Yun is too ignorant. How dare he send a divorce letter to the Yan Family? Isn’t this clearly offending the Yan Family?” A strange light was hidden deep within Ye He’s pupils as he sneered.

Ye Xinghe shook his head. “Although the Yan Family won’t act openly against the Ye Family, in secret… the Ye Family will have no peace in the future.”

“This old man thinks young Ye Yun did the right thing. He upheld the honor of our Ye Family men!” At this moment, Ye Wentian suddenly spoke loudly, praising Ye Yun.

Ye Xinghe and Ye He shrugged their shoulders and stopped talking, but their imposing manner remained aggressive.

“Father, Honorable Elders.”

With the sound of light footsteps approaching, Ye Yun entered the room. He respectfully bowed to each person.

“Kneel!”

Before anyone else could speak, Ye Yuan coldly and sternly shouted.

Thud!

Ye Yun honestly knelt down, head bowed, silent. At this moment, Ye Yun was so quiet he could only hear his own heartbeat. He heard the breathing of every person present with perfect clarity.

Ye Yuan said indifferently, “According to clan rules, upon reaching sixteen years of age, one must work for the family. Ye Yun, you will go to Qingyang Town. You may not leave Qingyang Town without permission. This is my final command as Clan Leader. From this moment on, I am no longer the head of the Ye Family. Leave Ye Manor immediately.”

“Father, your son is unfilial!” With tears in his eyes, Ye Yun kowtowed three times to Ye Yuan. He stood up, wiped away his tears, and resolutely looked at the three Elders. “Honorable Elders, please rest assured. One should bear the consequences of one’s actions. I, Ye Yun, will not let the Ye Family shoulder the responsibility even if I commit a monstrous mistake.”

Ye He’s angry eyebrows furrowed. “Still unaware and unrepentant!”

Ye Xinghe wore a sneer on his face. “Hopeless!”

Amidst the crowd’s ridicule and insults, Ye Yun left the room with tears in his eyes.

In that moment, tears also glistened on Ye Yuan’s pale face.