All ten major sects had a Saint Heir, occupying a unique and significant position as each sect's successor.

Just like the Holy Maiden Feng Wu of Baihua Palace, if she were to realize the status of a Saint one day, she would likely ascend immediately to the position of Palace Master.

Ye Chen desired to dominate Baihua Palace, aiming not only to conquer these women but also to become the actual power holder of Baihua Palace!

Ye Chen's abilities were extraordinary and his combat power terrifying, nearly qualifying him for the position of Saint Heir, making him an existence akin to that of the Holy Maiden Feng Wu.

However, as to the exact rules of Baihua Palace, Ye Chen had not yet fully grasped them, so he needed to listen to Aofu's opinion.

"You truly want to become a Saint Heir?" Aofu exclaimed in shock.

She thought Ye Chen was merely joking, not expecting him to be serious!

"I said so," Ye Chen declared. "I want to reign supreme so that we can be together openly and rightfully!"

"Do you really think so?"

Aofu felt a surge of inexplicable emotion; Ye Chen was actually doing all this for her?!

"Yes," Ye Chen responded solemnly.

"..."

"Baihua Palace has always had only Holy Maidens, never a Saint Heir. How you could become one, I cannot say with certainty," Aofu continued.

"However, ascending to the position of Holy Maiden has always been extremely difficult, and becoming a Saint Heir would surely be even harder!"

"To ascend to the position of a Holy Maiden of Baihua Palace, one must be invincible among their peers, a feat only the young supremes could achieve!"

"Your cultivation and combat power are sufficient, but you also need status, reputation, prestige, and great contributions... lacking any of these would be disqualifying!"

"Though becoming a Saint Heir is extraordinarily difficult, once you succeed, you would become the first Saint Heir in the history of Baihua Palace!"

Aofu herself had once competed for the position of Holy Maiden. Her reputation, status, and contributions met the standards, but her strength fell just short, hence she did not ascend to the position of Holy Maiden.

"Ye Chen, the first thing you must do if you want to become a Saint Heir is to step out of Snow Moon Pavilion!" Aofu said gravely.

"Step out of Snow Moon Pavilion?" Ye Chen asked.

"The powerful are supported by countless people, but if you remain hidden within Snow Moon Pavilion, not revealing your presence, how will anyone support you?"

Ye Chen had been cultivating in seclusion at Snow Moon Pavilion. This style was too low-profile, unworthy of his cultivation. Aofu wanted him to step out of Snow Moon Pavilion and compete with the numerous disciples of Baihua Palace for supremacy!

"You want me to be high-profile?" Ye Chen understood her point.

"Yes!" Aofu declared.

"As long as you become a True Disciple, then make a name for yourself across Yongle Divine Continent, your status and reputation will meet the requirements!"

"The matter of contribution is somewhat complex; you need to make significant contributions inside the palace, but with your strength, that shouldn't be a problem!" Aofu, having experience competing for the Holy Maiden, knew how to guide Ye Chen on this path.

"Isn't the election of Holy Maiden fought through combat?" Ye Chen asked. "If I find Holy Maiden Feng Wu and defeat her thoroughly, can't I just step over her to ascend?"

"The election of Holy Maiden also requires qualifications, and you don't even have those yet, so how can you challenge the current Holy Maiden?" Aofu said helplessly. "Besides, Holy Maiden Feng Wu was severely injured by the Heavenly Emperor and is still in seclusion healing; you simply can't find her!"

"Her wounds haven't healed yet?"

Ye Chen was somewhat surprised; several months had passed, yet Feng Wu had not yet recovered from her injuries, which seemed overly fragile.

"Feng Wu's physical wounds have healed, but her heart wounds haven't!" Aofu explained.

"What do you mean?" Ye Chen asked, puzzled.

"The Heavenly Emperor emerged out of thin air, nearly killing Holy Maiden Feng Wu, which filled her with boundless fury. Feng Wu is determined on revenge, and right now she's undergoing a harsh cultivation of Divine Skills, aiming to master them to seek revenge against the Heavenly Emperor!" Leng Aofu evidently knew a lot.

"..."

"Not only is Feng Wu in seclusion enduring harsh cultivation, but Holy Maiden Hua Chang from Longyue Sacred Ground, the First Sword of Kunlun Fairy Gate, Zi Feng from Primordial Holy Land, Wan Shixiong with his Divine Demon Overlord body... All nine young supremes are in hiding and cultivating; they all want to find the Heavenly Emperor for revenge!"

All nine young supremes were swept away by the Heavenly Emperor, which shocked the ten continents and caused an uproar across the world.

The Heavenly Emperor had achieved a supreme reputation, but the downfall of the nine young supremes filled them with resentment, ceaselessly desiring to strengthen themselves and seek revenge against the Heavenly Emperor.

"This all is my fault, blame me for injuring them too severely!" Ye Chen adopted a guilt-ridden and remorseful appearance.

"You..." Leng Aofu was deeply shocked, not by Ye Chen's words, but by his shamelessness.

The nine young supremes were created by the Heavenly Emperor, so what did it have to do with him?

Here Ye Chen was, feeling guilty and remorseful, as if he were the Heavenly Emperor, which left Leng Aofu speechless.

The next day.

Leng Aofu, dressed in opulent attire, walked out of Snow Moon Pavilion without any attempt to conceal her trails, with Ye Chen earnestly following behind her.

"Ye Chen, this is your first step towards rising to power, you must grasp it well!" Leng Aofu said.

"My lady, rest assured, your husband will not disappoint you!" Ye Chen replied with a smile as he followed.

"Stop speaking nonsense, don't let others hear!" Leng Aofu said agitatedly.

"Haha." Ye Chen laughed loud.

Leng Aofu, followed by Ye Chen, walked out of Snow Moon Pavilion and headed toward the Demon Suppressing Tower deep within Baihua Palace.

The Demon Suppressing Tower is a trial ground for disciples of Baihua Palace, comprising ninety-nine levels, each sealing powerful demonic beings.

Reaching the tenth level of the Demon Suppressing Tower qualifies one as an Inner Sect Disciple. Reaching the fortieth level makes one a Core Disciple. Reaching the seventieth level qualifies one as a True Disciple!

The Holy Maiden of Baihua Palace can climb to the ninetieth level of the Demon Suppressing Tower!

However, nine represents the extreme, and ninety-nine represents the utmost limit. Recent Holy Maidens could only reach the ninetieth level; the final nine levels have been unattained for nearly a thousand years!

The Demon Suppressing Tower is an excellent place to verify one's strength, with countless disciples stopping by every day. Leng Aofu at this moment, bringing Ye Chen to ascend the tower, aimed to let Ye Chen make a spectacular debut and shake the entire Baihua Palace!

With Ye Chen's position and renown elevated, making some significant contributions would then qualify him for the election as the Saint Heir.

"Sister Li successfully ascended to the fifty-ninth level, and she is still climbing; it seems she might advance to True Disciple!"

"Sister Jun is progressing swiftly, she surged all the way to the twenty-eighth level!"

"Why has Sister Mei suddenly stopped at the thirty-seventh level? She just needs to reach the fortieth level to become a Core Disciple, go for it!"

"I bet a thousand Vajra Elixirs that Sister Mei will advance to Core Disciple!"

"I bet three thousand Vajra Elixirs that Disciple Liu will stop at the thirty-ninth level, unable to advance to Core Disciple!"

Many female disciples paused at the base of the Demon Suppressing Tower, some there for the spectacle, others accompanying friends attempting the ascent, and in addition, some male disciples gathered here, taking bets.

"Is this the Demon Suppressing Tower?" Ye Chen came to the place and looked up, staring at the towering Demon Suppressing Tower in front of him.

The Demon Suppressing Tower was a colossal tower reaching the sky, exuding an ancient majesty, as if it were a Sky-supporting Tower standing since time immemorial!

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