One day outside, seventeen years passed inside the tower.
This operation was seventeen times more terrifying than one day in heaven and one year on earth; one could imagine how monstrously outrageous it was.
"In that case, might as well break through a realm or two,"
Feeling the dense energy and accelerated time flow on the seventh level of the Linglong Treasure Pagoda, even Ye Xuan was astonished. A time flow of 6,400 times, what did that even mean?
Afterward, Ye Xuan took out all the low-grade Saint Crystals remaining in his spatial ring, as well as the top-grade Immortal Crystals.
Although top-grade Immortal Crystals were far less effective than low-grade Saint Crystals, they made up for it in quantity.
Moreover, with this 6,400 times time flow, who knew what would happen.
Time flowed within the tower, and eventually, a certain day arrived.
*Buzz~*
As Ye Xuan's aura strengthened, his peak Star River First Layer cultivation base surged into the ultimate peak of Star River First Layer. This was merely the beginning of Ye Xuan's operation. With a thought,
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully exchanging for the [Star Breaking Pill]! Consumed 100,000 Ziwei Coins!"
Then, with a flip of his right hand.
A pill appeared in Ye Xuan's hand. This pill was precisely the [Star Breaking Pill]. The moment the [Star Breaking Pill] appeared, the surrounding concentration on the seventh level of the tower instantly boiled.
"Good heavens, truly beyond the [Heaven Grade·Immortal Breaking Pill], specifically for Star River realm cultivators!"
"Tsk tsk, when else if not now!?"
With this thought, Ye Xuan wasted no more words and swallowed the [Star Breaking Pill]. Although its name was not as imposing as the [Heaven Grade·Immortal Breaking Pill], its effect was ten, even dozens, of times greater.
*Boom!!!*
Terrifying energy, like a sky-shrouding torrent, raged through Ye Xuan's limbs and bones. Subsequently, Ye Xuan's peak Star River First Layer aura strengthened at a visible pace.
However, Ye Xuan's operation did not end here.
Seizing this opportunity, he flipped his right hand again and took out something resembling a ginseng. This was something difficult to find even in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.
The shed skin of the root of the Nine-Leaf Sacred Spirit Grass.
One must know, this was a treasure!!
The existence of the Nine-Leaf Sacred Spirit Grass was self-evident; it was a treasure from head to toe. As the most essential part, the root, its rarity was even greater.
"Then let's begin!!"
Thus, the root skin of the Nine-Leaf Sacred Spirit Grass shattered with a roar, transforming into terrifying energy that surged into Ye Xuan's body.
*Rumbling roar!*
In an instant, with this surge of energy, Ye Xuan directly entered the Star River Second Layer. The medicinal power remained vigorous, and after a hundred breaths, his cultivation stabilized at the peak of Star River Second Layer.
"Hoo~"
After a long while, Ye Xuan, having stabilized his realm, opened his eyes that shone like stars. "Peak Star River Second Layer, tsk tsk, the effect is quite good~"
If the outside world knew of this scene, countless people would be consumed by envy.
Breaking through the Star River realm! One had to know that breaking through a minor realm in the Star River realm required at least several thousand, even tens of thousands, of years. To break through an entire major realm could take anywhere from ten thousand years to tens of thousands of years.
It could be said that Ye Xuan's current feat was enough to shock the heavens!
"My strength has broken through. It seems it's time to leave."
Ye Xuan glanced at the seventh level of the Linglong Treasure Pagoda, then flashed back to the outside world. The Xuan Alliance was eerily quiet. Nothing had happened, giving it a semblance of 'peace in prosperous times.'
It was as if nothing had occurred. However, only the high-level officials of the Xuan Alliance headquarters knew that the Ziwei Immortal Kingdom was surely brewing a greater conspiracy.
After all!
Their Alliance Master had killed a half-step Star River realm expert. The current tranquility was merely a brief calm before a greater storm.
*Swish~*
Shortly after Ye Xuan returned to the outside world, the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King flashed before him. Sensing Ye Xuan's aura, he was inwardly shocked, "Alliance Master, this is... another breakthrough?"
Clearly, an enhanced aura never lied.
"A lucky breakthrough, I've reached Star River Second Layer."
Ye Xuan smiled faintly, as if speaking casually. It was precisely this nonchalant tone that caused the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King's mouth to twitch, his eyelids to jump.
A lucky Star River Second Layer? This!?
Was he serious?
No!
Very quickly, the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King realized a grave issue: wasn't the Alliance Master previously at the peak of Star River First Layer? How did he suddenly skip the ultimate peak of Star River First Layer and directly ascend to Star River Second Layer?
Good heavens!
Even though this fellow had entered the Star River realm, his breakthrough speed was still faster than his own Immortal Lord realm.
"Cough cough..."
For a moment, the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King coughed violently. "Compared to the Alliance Master, I'm just asking for trouble."
"Alliance Master."
"May I ask, what should be the future direction of the Xuan Alliance?"
The Heavenly Breaking Thunder King thought of the Xuan Alliance's current situation and asked Ye Xuan, as with a formidable enemy like the Ziwei Immortal Kingdom, the Xuan Alliance had to narrow the gap between them.
"The Xuan Alliance, hm."
Upon hearing the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King's words, Ye Xuan pondered for a moment and made a decision. "How about this, we will soon have the Nanyue Immortal Kingdom and the Nine Nether Sacred Land merge into the Xuan Alliance. At the same time, the Xuan Alliance will announce to the world its promotion to an eighth-grade power. The date will be set for half a month later, inviting various forces to witness the ceremony."
"This... Alright!"
Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, the Heavenly Breaking Thunder King considered it and nodded. This was indeed the most direct way to showcase their Xuan Alliance to the various forces.
"I will arrange this!"
The Heavenly Breaking Thunder King nodded slightly. After their conversation ended, Ye Xuan flashed towards the depths of the Xuan Alliance.
Not long after, he appeared in a room. Luo Tianyi was currently handling various affairs within the Xuan Alliance. From this angle, she truly possessed the aura of an empress.
"It's late, and my wife is still working."
Ye Xuan appeared behind Luo Tianyi, his hand reaching out to embrace her slender waist, which was not much larger than an inch. He inhaled the pleasant fragrance emanating from her, his heart filled with an unprecedented sense of peace.
"You're here."
Luo Tianyi sensed the familiar aura and knew it was her man embracing her. Naturally, she did not resist, a slight curve naturally forming on her lips. She then shifted her focus from the Xuan Alliance affairs in her hand, "What are you doing? This is... Mmm~"
Before Luo Tianyi could fully react, Ye Xuan's lips curved. "Then let's go somewhere else."
The next moment, with a flash, they appeared inside the Linglong Treasure Pagoda. At this moment, with her talent and abundant resources, Luo Tianyi had also entered the Immortal Elder realm. After all, Ye Xuan would not mistreat his woman.
"You... Hey~~"
Looking at her beloved man before her, what else could Luo Tianyi say? Her face flushed slightly, and she could only let him have his way.
In an instant, several hundred million businesses went online within the Linglong Treasure Pagoda.