ISWI Chapter 506-510

Chapter 506: Nine Heavens of the Immortal Platform!

Fang Qing roared in panic. He raised his hand to grab Heavenly Intention Holy Son and flee. But seeing Heavenly Intention Holy Son's pitiful state, his eyes widened. He'd thought, despite taking a beating and falling for Mo Yixi's trap, Heavenly Intention Holy Son, with a realm advantage, Nine Secrets, and top techniques from the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, would've crushed Ye Chen by now.

Instead, Heavenly Intention Holy Son was split in two? This is your strength? Utter trash. No wonder he's just fodder.

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Heavenly Intention Holy Son's pupils also brimmed with disbelief. He'd assumed Mo Yixi's Immortal Platform was shattered, and even at full sublimation, he couldn't match a true Mahayana like Fang Qing. He'd hoped Fang Qing would emerge and kill Ye Chen.

Yet, in mere moments, Fang Qing was half-destroyed? This is your strength? Utter trash. The sect's low regard for him was clear, assigning such a weak protector.

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Though Fang Qing scorned him, Heavenly Intention Holy Son was still useful to the young master. Fang Qing swiftly scooped up both halves. Frowning, he saw strange laws at the wound, preventing healing. If this continued, Heavenly Intention Holy Son's source would drain, affecting the young master.

Before fleeing, Fang Qing channeled vital energy. His own body instantly healed, and Heavenly Intention Holy Son's split form barely fused—not fully restored, but enough for now.

With Mo Yixi approaching, Fang Qing didn't hesitate. He tore open the void to escape with Heavenly Intention Holy Son. But Heavenly Intention Holy Son roared, "Take Yi Qingwu too!"

Fang Qing frowned, reluctant, and risked another hit. Yet Heavenly Intention Holy Son was adamant: no Yi Qingwu, no leaving. Helpless, Fang Qing grabbed the conflicted Yi Qingwu.

Mo Yixi arrived, shouting, "You think you can run after I've fully sublimated? Die!"

A divine light blasted forth.

Fang Qing's head exploded. Yet his body, carrying Heavenly Intention Holy Son and Yi Qingwu, stepped into the void. His head barely regrew, glaring back at Mo Yixi. "Mo Yixi, your Immortal Platform is shattered. You get one full sublimation in your life. Next time, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

With that, Fang Qing, Heavenly Intention Holy Son, and Yi Qingwu vanished, using a special escape art.

Hearing the threat, Mo Yixi smirked. Turning to Ye Chen, his eyes held gratitude and awe. Noticing the stunned crowd, he didn't hesitate. His terrifying aura plummeted, his body swaying. He shouted to Ye Chen, "Holy Son, we must go… I can't hold on! If Fang Qing realizes, we're dead!"

Ye Chen's lips twitched. Helplessly, he summoned a tower ship, boarded with Mo Yixi, and leisurely flew toward Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.

On the ship, Mo Yixi glanced back expectantly. Seeing no sign of Fang Qing, he looked disappointed. He explained to Ye Chen, "Mahayana cultivators have tricks. Unless you can overwhelm them, defeating is easy, killing is hard. I've restored my former strength and, with the True Phoenix Undying Herb, glimpsed further potential. But I've only just recovered, so killing isn't easy. Next time, I'll definitely finish him!"

Ye Chen had no doubts about Elder Mo's strength. Thriving amidst chaos, he clearly had the power to back it up. He felt no regret over failing to kill Heavenly Intention Holy Son. If he couldn't beat Ye Chen now, he'd fall further behind in the future. With Ye Chen's efforts, the gap would only widen. He was merely surprised by Fang Qing's healing technique. Its recovery was astonishing, even mending Heavenly Intention Holy Son, split by his manifestation.

It resembled the Healing Secret of the Nine Secrets. If it truly was Healing Secret, that was staggering. What was Heavenly Intention Holy Son's sect? His techniques were already extraordinary.

First Battle Secret, then Movement Secret, now Healing Secret. Who knew what else he had? Impressive!

This sparked anticipation in Ye Chen. Next time he saw the fiancée, besides spirit liquid, would she bring Healing Secret? With this hope, he chatted with Elder Mo.

Soon, the truth emerged. Elder Mo had been acting. The True Phoenix Undying Herb was outrageously potent. After consuming it, his Immortal Platform healed rapidly. Coupled with its nirvana power and years of accumulation, he glimpsed a breakthrough.

"I'm at Immortal Platform First Heaven now. Ancient sect leaders, great powers, are typically at this realm. Second Heaven is the Holy Master realm. In ancient times, only the Second Heaven could be the Holy Masters. Now, with the cultivation world's decline, Unity realm cultivators like Feng Baiyu take the title. After seclusion, I might soon reach Second Heaven. Then, unless a Third Heaven appears, I'll protect you. You can steal anyone's fiancée. Even if a Third Heaven King emerges, I might still hold my own."

Unlike his outward facade, Elder Mo hid nothing from Ye Chen. His eyes lit up. Mahayana was the final major realm before immortality, divided into nine minor realms—Immortal Platform Nine Heavens. Each minor realm's gap was larger than a major realm's. Cultivators climbed these heavens. At Ninth Heaven, one reached the quasi-immortal realm. The next step was immortality.

"Elder Mo, with your Immortal Platform restored and a bright future, why not seclude yourself like other ancestors, pursuing the Great Dao? I can find a new protector!"

Ye Chen spoke up. Protectors were usually like Fang Qing—those with no prospects. With his Immortal Platform rebuilt and boundless potential, Elder Mo might prefer cultivation. He worried that he felt obligated due to his immortal root, so he offered first.

But Elder Mo shook his head without hesitation. "No need to mention it. I'll protect you until your strength surpasses mine. Your heaven-defying luck might lead me to sainthood or immortality! Besides, in the Central Continent, old friends are probably gloating. I'll go with you—they'll be shocked to see me."

At this, Elder Mo chuckled, clearly delighted.

Ye Chen smiled too. Though he said this, he knew he was repaying a debt. Who with such potential would willingly play bodyguard? He'd remember this favor.

Chapter 507: Healing Secret!

Fang Qing, carrying Heavenly Intention Holy Son and Yi Qingwu, shuttled through the void. Heavenly Intention Holy Son, barely pieced together, squinted as Fang Qing used Movement Secret. Such top-tier techniques should be exclusive to true inheritors. Yet Fang Qing, who couldn't even defeat someone with a shattered Immortal Platform, knew it. This deepened Heavenly Intention Holy Son's doubts about his status.

Fang Qing's healing technique was also remarkable. Heavenly Intention Holy Son knew the unique nature of Ye Chen's manifestation. The axe's strange aura made wounds nearly unhealable. His own palm, once split, took half a year of elixirs, treasures, and secret arts to fully recover.

Yet Fang Qing's technique fused his wound instantly. Not fully healed, but extraordinary. Could it be Healing Secret?

This thought darkened Heavenly Intention Holy Son's face. In the void, he couldn't resist asking, "Senior Fang, was that Healing Secret? When can I learn it?"

The healing art's power stirred him. With doubts about his sect, he seized any chance for gain.

Fang Qing, having heard Mo Yixi's parting words, was tempted to return and settle the score. But knowing Mo Yixi's cunning, he stayed calm. Next time, he'd die.

Hearing Heavenly Intention Holy Son, Fang Qing felt disdain. What a waste. Devouring so many sources, yet cleaved in half across realms. The Devouring Heaven Demon Art had flaws—endless devouring bred unique resentments, risking misfortune in later years. Thus, their sect devised another path: let false inheritors devour sources, accumulating power, then harvest them. This double-refinement avoided all risks. So, Heavenly Intention Holy Son was still useful until the young master acted.

Fang Qing's technique was indeed Healing Secret. He hadn't planned to teach it yet. False inheritors needed strength to devour others, but not too much, lest they resist harvesting. But Heavenly Intention Holy Son was pathetically weak—better to give it now, or he might die, wasting everything.

Still, it wouldn't be complete. False inheritors' Nine Secrets were always incomplete. They couldn't be truly invincible. Even followers like Fang Qing were the same. Only the young master mastered full secrets.

Fang Qing spoke, "I planned to teach you Healing Secret later, but with your injuries, I'll pass it now."

He tapped Heavenly Intention Holy Son's blood-streaked brow. A scripture appeared in his mind. Heavenly Intention Holy Son's face lit up. Fang Qing then emerged from the void, ten thousand miles from Heavenly Intention Holy Land. He said to Heavenly Intention Holy Son, "Mo Yixi ambushed me; I'm lightly injured and need to heal. You return to Heavenly Intention Holy Land, study Healing Secret, and recover. When it's over, we'll head to Central Continent."

Heavenly Intention Holy Son nodded calmly, saying little. Fang Qing vanished into the void. Heavenly Intention Holy Son, with the expressionless Yi Qingwu, flew to Heavenly Intention Holy Land.

Yi Qingwu's heart was complex. She'd thought vengeance was at hand. But things turned out this way. News from Great Shang Immortal City hadn't reached them. They returned directly to Heavenly Intention Holy Son's peak.

The grand hall's doors were tightly shut. Heavenly Intention Holy Son, a blood line running from his brow, looked at Yi Qingwu with shame and reluctance, unsure what to say. After a long pause, he spoke, "Qingwu, I lost today, but it's temporary. You saw—I gained another sect's inheritance. The Devouring Immortal's legacy."

Yi Qingwu's eyes widened. She knew Heavenly Intention Holy Son could devour sources but hadn't realized it was the Devouring Immortal's inheritance. The Devouring Immortal was an anomaly in the cultivation world. Born with a mortal body and the lowest mixed spirit root.

At a low realm, she forged her own path and created her own techniques. Devouring great enemies, she became the era's supreme figure. Her killing intent was immense. Rivers of blood flowed in her time. Thus, she was called the Ruthless Empress. Her era predated the Heavenly Emperor's, and after achieving immortality, she left the cultivation world, rarely returning, her fame subdued.

But her strength likely rivaled the First Empress, Queen Mother of the West. Seeing Yi Qingwu's reaction, Heavenly Intention Holy Son knew she understood the weight of this legacy and smiled. "So, in the future, I'll gather countless sources like the Devouring Immortal, achieving supreme talent! Today's defeat is trivial. It'll all be repaid. Ye Chen is nothing. Next time, I'll crush him easily!"

At Ye Chen's name, Yi Qingwu trembled, as if recalling something terrifying. She looked at Heavenly Intention Holy Son earnestly. "Holy Son, I'm unworthy. Let's end our engagement."

Seeing her like this, Heavenly Intention Holy Son's heart ached. He'd guessed she'd been humiliated. But he shook his head firmly at her words. Gazing at her gently, he said, "Don't say such foolish things. Before Master died, I promised to care for you forever. What you endured is my failure to protect you, not your fault! Rest assured, I don't care about it. We'll still be together."

He reached to embrace her. But Yi Qingwu dodged, her clear eyes brimming with tears and guilt. "No, I'm unworthy. I'm no longer pure."

Seeing her cry, Heavenly Intention Holy Son's heart ached more. He wanted to comfort her. But Yi Qingwu, resolute, as if to make him give up, took out a recording stone and flicked it toward him.

Heavenly Intention Holy Son's face changed. After a moment's hesitation, he caught it and probed it with his spirit sense. The recording stone's images began. The scene was unclear, very blurry. The figures shimmered with divine light, obscuring details. Only two vague shadows were visible. But their movements' outlines were unmistakable… and the sounds were strikingly clear.

Chapter 508: Passing You the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and Healing Secret!

The scene unfolded. Heavenly Intention Holy Son heard Ye Chen's threatening voice: "Yi Qingwu, you don't want what happened before to be known…"

Soon, the fiancée's silhouette yielded, kneeling before Ye Chen. He saw Ye Chen summon a massive shadow. Though unclear, Heavenly Intention Holy Son wasn't naive. He understood instantly.

Blood rushed to his head. But this was just the beginning. After Hua Yunfei's fall and Fang Qing's appearance, Ye Chen, knowing death was near, grew reckless. He threatened to project it to the whole city.

To protect Heavenly Intention Holy Son's reputation, Yi Qingwu submitted. The more he watched, the angrier he became, speeding the recording tenfold. At the end, the two silhouettes formed a strange, serpent-like ring…

Heavenly Intention Holy Son's blood boiled, unable to endure. The bloodline on his body exploded, golden blood gushing out, nearly splitting him in two again. He was furious, unwilling, humiliated. Especially hearing the fiancée call his name during her ordeal. It tore at his heart. He blamed himself—entirely himself. She acted to preserve his honor, attacking Ye Chen after gaining the treasure pill. Trapped in the formation, she'd desperately hoped for his rescue.

But he? He protected nothing. Worse, Ye Chen's axe cleaved him. If Ye Chen didn't genuinely admire her, or if she hadn't threatened death, her primal yin might've been taken. He'd have lost everything. He was utterly useless. Despite her humiliation, she still cared for his reputation, proposing to end their engagement to spare him. Why was he so weak? He deserved death!

But as a man of resolve, Heavenly Intention Holy Son's eyes soon steadied. He crushed the recording stone. Looking at Yi Qingwu earnestly, he said, "Qingwu, this isn't your fault—it's mine. I failed to protect you. Trust me, I'll grow stronger. I'll erase your humiliation. When I slay Ye Chen, I'll marry you. Before then, I'll teach you the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and Healing Secret. Your Movement Secret is lacking; I'll guide you too. This will give you true strength to protect yourself."

He'd made his decision. His sect was flawed—he wasn't the only inheritor. So why not share? Methods to enhance sources were rare in the cultivation world. When he became invincible, forging a chaos body, he'd harvest contemporary prodigies' sources, refining them for the fiancée. Healing Secret could mend any injury, even source damage with mastery, ensuring her safety.

Yi Qingwu, stunned, her clear, beautiful eyes filled with emotion. She broke into tears, as if overjoyed by his acceptance.

Heavenly Intention Holy Son smiled. He'd watched Yi Qingwu grow up, fond of her since childhood. After killing his master, her father, he felt deeper guilt each time he saw her sorrow.

Those emotions grew into profound love. He'd give everything for Qingwu. Seeing her cry, he stepped forward to comfort her with a hug. Then he recalled—he'd respected her so much, he'd never even held her hand. Yet Ye Chen forced her into such acts.

His killing intent surged, though he suppressed it well. But as he moved to embrace her, Yi Qingwu stepped back, shaking her head. "Don't touch me—I'm not clean!"

Heavenly Intention Holy Son's heart ached more. His once-confident, proud fiancée was reduced to this by Ye Chen. Not wanting to upset her further, he sat down quickly. "I won't touch, I won't… Sit, I'll teach you the techniques now!"

Yi Qingwu nodded, sitting across from him. As he explained the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and Healing Secret, she showed little interest in the sinister art. Devouring others felt like an evil path, not true cultivation. But recalling Heavenly Intention Holy Son devouring her father, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. Killing him wouldn't be enough. She'd devour his source, too. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Let him feel betrayal by his closest, dying in despair.

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Three days passed in a blink.

Heavenly Intention Holy Son taught diligently, imparting the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, the newly acquired Healing Secret, and insights on the Movement Secret to his fiancée.

"Practice well and stay here. When Heavenly Intention Holy Land gains a foothold in the Central Continent, I'll bring you there." Standing, he added, "Qingwu, keep studying. I have business with the Holy Master. I'll continue with you when I return!"

Her low spirits, likely from Ye Chen's impact, prompted him to plan further comfort. But Yi Qingwu shook her head, standing briskly. "No need. I'm going to see my grandmother and give her the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid."

Heavenly Intention Holy Son nodded. Her grandmother's origin injury warranted it. But the orchid's origin—sent by an enemy for healing—soured his mood.

Having learned the techniques, Yi Qingwu had no desire to linger. Staying with him annoyed her. It was far less fun than being with Ye Chen. She planned to give both techniques to Ye Chen next time. He'd be thrilled, and it'd help against Heavenly Intention Holy Son.

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Heavenly Intention Holy Son watched Yi Qingwu's graceful figure drift away, vanishing from sight. He then flew to the Holy Master Peak. News from the Great Shang Immortal City had reached them. The Holy Master summoned him.

A sudden Mahayana protector required explanation. He decided not to hide. Signs pointed to issues with his devouring sect. It might not be reliable. So, he'd confess everything to Heavenly Intention Holy Land, gaining their support for his cultivation.

Whether his sect was scheming or had other problems, exceeding their expectations would let him face anything. And Ye Chen would die!

Recalling Ye Chen's vile threats and the ring formed with the fiancée, Heavenly Intention Holy Son's killing intent flared…

Chapter 509: A Clear Conscience

Now back at the Holy Land, Ye Chen was unaware of the fiancée's situation. Upon returning, he immediately sought Senior An Miaoyi. He brought her into his small world to admire his Star Pool.

Before the Star Pool, An Miaoyi, in her flowing white dress, was shrouded in mist, as if ready to ascend. Her eyes and mouth widened to their limits. No wonder the sight was staggering.

At the center stood a Fusang Divine Tree, its golden leaves swaying, radiating boundless golden light. To one side was an Enlightenment Tea Tree, its leaves shimmering with the charm of the Dao.

Next to it, a Moon Laurel Immortal Tree dripped with lunar essence, exuding a familiar osmanthus fragrance. Beside it, even more astonishing sights: A divine herb with fruits blazing like vermilion birds. Another with translucent fruits, vivid kirin shadows within. True dragons, true phoenixes, and at the edge, a Sacred Peach Tree. Each golden peach glowed brilliantly, brimming with proud vital energy. One bite seemed enough to make the body ascend to immortality. All were immortal roots!

Eight immortal roots—when the entire cultivation world held only twelve. How was this possible? Did Ye Chen wholesale them?

Seeing Senior An's mouth gape, as it had during detoxification, Ye Chen couldn't help but grin. The final Sacred Peach Tree was from the fiancée's critical hit. A supreme herb for the body, one peach could restore the body's source. Invaluable for any body cultivation technique, it greatly benefited Ye Chen's Indestructible Scripture.

He marveled at the fiancée's prowess. One visit yielded three immortal roots. Now back, he showed them to Senior An first. Knowing her concerns as a clone of the Seven Extremes Heavenly Maiden, he believed these eight immortal roots would boost her confidence. And they did.

An Miaoyi never imagined anyone could gather so many immortal roots. Even the Heavenly Emperor couldn't. Amid her shock, her heart swelled with emotion. These roots weren't conjured by chance. Even with Ye Chen's heaven-defying luck, they demanded immense effort. All for her. Her eyes shimmered with tears.

"Senior An, pretty impressive, right?" Ye Chen bragged. No man disliked showing off. Few could resist that feeling.

An Miaoyi, seeing Ye Chen's smugness, smiled warmly. "Fellow Daoist Ye, you're the most impressive! After being away so long, has the underworld poison flared up?"

Before her were immortal roots capable of healing source injuries, yet she mentioned the poison. If these roots had spirits, they'd likely manifest to ask what poison could resist their power.

Ye Chen grinned, playing along, collapsing into the Star Pool. "My poison's still severe. During my battle with Heavenly Intention Holy Son, it flared, nearly costing me the fight!"

An Miaoyi, serious, stepped barefoot on the water, approaching him. "That's grave indeed. Fellow Daoist Ye, don't move. I'll detoxify you!"

Ye Chen stayed still, admiring as she produced a treasure made of true phoenix tail feathers and celestial silk.

She summoned two white bells with cyan divine patterns, beginning the ritual. Mid-ritual, she spoke, "I still feel uneasy. Even if my Seven Extremes Immortal Body advances, I want to leave children for Yuyi before entering the Immortal Realm. That remnant soul might deceive us. Even with an upgraded physique, I could be devoured."

Seeing her concern for Yuyi, Ye Chen smiled, nodding without refusal. They'd discussed this before. Though uninterested in heirs now, he couldn't deny An Miaoyi's wish.

She lowered her head, then looked up. "One might not be enough. I want two—a boy and a girl—so they won't grow up lonely…"

Her natural tone made Ye Chen laugh. He teased, "Two might not suffice. You know I'm surrounded by female cultivators, likely with many heirs… If yours are only two, they might feel isolated. Why not have more? They'd support each other, going further…"

He was joking, but An Miaoyi pondered seriously, pausing her detoxification. After a while, she nodded. "Fellow Daoist Ye makes sense… More does seem better. Yuyi would be pleased."

Seeing her earnestly plan a brood, Ye Chen admired her. Truly, Senior An was extraordinary!

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One detoxification ended. Knowing the poison's stubbornness, An Miaoyi prepared a second round. But Ye Chen interrupted. As she looked at him, puzzled, he smiled. "On this trip, I chanced upon the Movement Secret of the Nine Secrets! I wish to gift it to you, Senior. Let's study it together!"

In Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, An Miaoyi was the best recipient for gifts. Elder Lin Qingtan's rewards no longer crit, only doubling. But An Miaoyi, with her Seven Extremes Immortal Body, had a 2000x multiplier and could crit. Her gratitude always delivered. The Movement Secret's feedback would surely not disappoint…

Chapter 510: Two Secrets

"Movement Secret?"

An Miaoyi, having just tidied her hair, widened her eyes again. After seeing eight immortal roots in Ye Chen's small world, she thought nothing could surprise her. Yet Ye Chen always exceeded expectations.

Movement Secret, one of the Nine Secrets, is a supreme human Dao technique in the cultivation world. If a cultivator were lucky enough to obtain it, they'd never share it. The more who knew a technique, the greater the risk of exposing weaknesses. Thus, the cultivation world held the tradition of guarding secrets closely. But Ye Chen, having acquired a Nine Secret, offered it to her immediately. How could An Miaoyi not be moved?

Ye Chen continued, "As prodigies emerge for the final Immortal Path, the cultivation world will go mad. Movement Secret grants supreme speed, an advantage in battle or escape, ensuring invincibility. So, Senior An, don't refuse. Mastering this will ease my worries. I'll also gift it to Yuyi later!"

An Miaoyi couldn't refuse. Recalling how Ye Chen always gave her the most precious treasures and tirelessly sought immortal roots for her, she saw his deep love. Her heart swelled with emotion. She resolved, no matter the future, to bear more heirs for Ye Chen. If she couldn't escape being absorbed by her main body, these children would comfort him.

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"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ye!"

An Miaoyi accepted graciously, expressing her thanks.

Ye Chen smiled, tapping the red mole on her brow. The Movement Secret scripture, obtained from Yi Qingwu, flowed into her spirit sense. The torrent of text made her tremble, and she closed her eyes to comprehend it.

At that moment, a system prompt sounded in Ye Chen's mind.

"Congratulations, host, gift successful…"

"Gift: Movement Secret (Incomplete)!"

Ye Chen shook his head, unsurprised. He'd suspected the Movement Secret was lacking. Now, the system confirmed its incompleteness. Either Heavenly Intention Holy Son or his sect was the issue. He'd never doubt the fiancée. Her consistent critical hits proved her reliability. An incomplete scripture didn't disappoint him—it came from her, after all. He read on.

"2000x feedback in progress…"

"Detected: Gift holds great significance to the recipient, triggering critical hit!"

"Rewards: Movement Secret, Multiplier Secret!"

"Rewards: Freedom Heavenly Venerable's Movement Secret Insights, Emperor Venerable's Multiplier Secret Insights!"

"Movement Secret: Supreme speed technique, touching the time domain. At mastery, one can enter the river of time…"

"Multiplier Secret: Supreme offensive technique, instantly boosting combat power, speed, strength, Qi, and attack by tenfold…"

Ye Chen's eyes widened at the system prompt. A complete Movement Secret was expected. But Multiplier Secret? A complete surprise.

Multiplier Secret, in Ye Chen's view, was the most outrageous of the Nine Secrets. It could amplify a cultivator tenfold instantly—not just one aspect, but all. Speed, Qi, attack, defense…

What did that mean? Two evenly matched prodigies might battle for days. But if one triggered Multiplier Secret, a tenfold attack could end it in a flash. The thought was terrifying.

Of course, no technique was truly invincible. Multiplier Secret's tenfold boost had a minuscule trigger chance. Perhaps one in ten thousand. It relied on luck.

Still, Ye Chen found Multiplier Secret incredible. Even a slim chance was a chance. Against a lucky foe, one punch could kill. The insights thrilled him more. Freedom Heavenly Venerable and Emperor Venerable, figures from the ancient era, predating the Heavenly Emperor.

Freedom Heavenly Venerable created Movement Secret; Emperor Venerable, Multiplier Secret. Their insights meant mastering both secrets instantly, saving immense time.

As the insights flooded his mind, Ye Chen pondered. He realized where Heavenly Intention Holy Son's Movement Secret fell short. Two critical lines, tied to triggering time stagnation, were missing. Without them, time stagnation was nearly impossible. No wonder Heavenly Intention Holy Son's success rate was low. Ye Chen suspected his sect deliberately crippled it.

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Satisfied with the rewards, Ye Chen felt the fiancée was phenomenal, but Senior An was no less impressive. An Miaoyi had lagged behind, her Heavenly Spirit Root's 500x multiplier insufficient. But with the Seven Extremes Immortal Body, her multiplier soared to 2000x. She stood tall again. The gap between an incomplete and full scripture was vast. Even two missing lines made a world of difference.

Before, An Miaoyi's crit might've yielded a full Movement Secret, maybe an insight. Now, with 2000x, one incomplete Nine Secret produced two, including the coveted Multiplier Secret. Truly remarkable.

The only pity: a scripture could only trigger feedback once. Second gifts didn't count. Otherwise, gifting the Movement Secret to his master or Fan Qinghe could've netted all Nine Secrets. A shame…

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With two Nine Secrets, Ye Chen's gaze on An Miaoyi softened. He spoke, ready to complete her Movement Secret and share Freedom Heavenly Venerable's insights. "Senior An, the Movement Secret I gave you was missing two lines. Can you spot them? No matter if you can't—I'll complete it now. Then, under the Enlightenment Tea Tree, we'll discuss and study the Nine Secrets…"

Ye Chen smiled, crafting an excuse to perfect her scripture.

An Miaoyi shook her head, smiling. "The Movement Secret is profound; comprehension takes time. I didn't notice the missing lines. But completing it and discussing can wait… First, let's detoxify, so Fellow Daoist Ye feels better…"

With that, she gently lowered her head.