Ye Chen was initially a bit lethargic, but upon seeing Qi Li, his expression became stern, filled with an indescribable solemnity.

Qi Li's beauty was somewhat excessive; paired with her noble demeanor, it would undoubtedly astonish anyone who saw her.

Ye Chen did not recognize Qi Li, but he knew of her extraordinariness, for she bore the aura of the Other Shore!

Qi Li was also sizing up Ye Chen, her heart rippling with surprise. This young man was too extraordinary, his clarity and ease like that of a god!

"Master, this is Ye Chen, a follower under my command," Leng Aofu said.

"A person who has comprehended the strongest Dao fruit is actually serving as my disciple's follower; this matter is indeed quite interesting!" Qi Li said with a smile.

"Grand Master descends to the mortal realm, disciple pays respects!" Ye Chen said reverently. "The strongest Dao fruit that the disciple realized was within the Demon Suppressing Tower, hence the significant increase in combat power, propelling me to the ninety-eighth floor!"

This young and beautiful woman was Leng Aofu's mentor, and Ye Chen dare not slip up in the slightest.

Ye Chen was not only concealing his identity as a heavenly emperor, but he had also secretly driven Leng Aofu to the brink of collapse. If Qi Li came to know of this, even if his identity as the heavenly emperor was not exposed, Qi Li would still blast him into smithereens.

"Ascended in battle?" Qi Li's heart was moved, feeling even more certain of Ye Chen's boundless potential.

There are those who thrive on war; the more they fight, the stronger they become. Such individuals are most likely to ascend in battle. Ye Chen appeared genteel and handsome, supremely nonchalant, yet could he also be a bloodthirsty fiend?

"..."

With Qi Li present in this world, as long as she chose not to speak, silence prevailed.

Qi Li was enchantingly captivating and peerlessly stunning. Ye Chen quite fancied her and wouldn't mind making a date for the evening. However, he dared not make his move just yet, for his power was not fully matured, fearing too much talk would lead to disaster—and being smacked to death with a single palm strike by Qi Li.

Leng Aofu often acted coquettishly with her master, but only in private. Qi Li maintained her dignity in public, and Leng Aofu dared not casually trespass on her majesty. Moreover, she had been played by Ye Chen—though she had not lost her virtue, she felt somewhat lacking in confidence.

The world was silent; with Qi Li not speaking, the disciples dared not utter a word either, for her authority was not to be challenged. Even the True Disciples, including Holy Maiden Feng Wu, quieted down obediently. Although they were extraordinarily powerful, they paled in comparison to their master. After all, Qi Li was renowned throughout the Yongle Divine Continent and was one of the most powerful masters in Baihua Palace.

"Ye Chen, do you know why they have all come?" Qi Li asked.

"Are they here to watch the excitement?" Ye Chen said uncertainly.

When Ye Chen had just emerged from the Demon Suppressing Tower, the sight of so many people had left him somewhat unable to react.

But Ye Chen, cunning as ever, furrowed his brow and knew exactly what was going on.

The final nine floors of the Demon Suppressing Tower were forbidden. He had barged through the tower, advancing all the way to the ninety-eighth floor, causing quite a commotion. With so many disciples gathered, it was likely they had come to watch the spectacle!

"Indeed, tens of thousands of disciples have gathered here to witness your rise!" Qi Li said.

"..."

Ye Chen did not reply rashly but listened attentively. The beauty was clearly praising him, and he ought to remain humble and low-profile.

"Ye Chen, I am Qi Li, one of the Twelve Golden Hairpins of Baihua Palace," Qi Li said, looking at Ye Chen. "I wish to take you as my disciple; would you be willing?"

Ye Chen had realized the strongest Dao fruit and possessed the potential to become a Saint in the future. Who wouldn't want such an exceptional successor?

Furthermore, after observing Ye Chen, Qi Li found him to be humble and courteous, with clear eyes, undoubtedly sincere at heart. This made her even fonder of him.

"Qi Li, one of the Twelve Golden Hairpins, she wants to take me as a disciple?" Ye Chen was startled.

Ye Chen's purpose in coming to Baihua Palace was to seize the opportunity and bring calamity upon all twelve Golden Hairpins.

Qi Li offering herself so straightforwardly left Ye Chen somewhat surprised. Could it be that the heavens were aiding him, gifting him an unforgettable tale of master-disciple romance?

"Ye Chen, when the master wants to take you as a disciple, you should agree quickly!" Leng Aofu whispered.

A Grand Master was only second to a Saint; the disciple of a Grand Master was second only to a Holy Maiden!

Each of the numerous True Disciples of Baihua Palace was a disciple of a Grand Master. If Ye Chen were to become Qi Li's disciple, it would be like gaining a towering support!

Ye Chen sought to compete for the position of Saint Heir; if he had the support of a Grand Master behind him, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous help!

"Disciple, greets..."

Qi Li's peerless beauty captivated the tens of thousands of disciples, and Ye Chen was not intimidated. He began to kneel to pay respects to his prospective master.

"Boom—"

Before Ye Chen could finish saying the words "master," the place suddenly erupted. The might of the Other Shore swept across the land, the space in all ten directions shattered explosively, and a supremely dominant figure descended, startling the entire realm.

"Good heavens, another Grand Master has arrived!"

The disciples at the scene were shocked to witness such might.

All the Grand Masters of the Other Shore were vying for dominance in the forbidden realm of life; as enigmatic as dragons, Qi Li had only just arrived when another Grand Master appeared?!

This was also an exceptional woman, her figure emerging on the horizon, enveloped in a halo of light that made it difficult to see her true face.

"Boom boom boom—"

The woman exuded the terrifying might of the Other Shore. She descended from the heavens; with every step, she shook the cosmos, causing the void to collapse.

Walking through nothingness, collapsing half of the sky.

This kind of might colored everyone's face with shock, as this person was terrifyingly powerful, not any less than Qi Li.

"Master Lingyun is in her retreat, aiming to become a Saint. How could she appear here?"

Many disciples recognized Master Lingyun, and their faces immediately showed astonishment. She was an ancient Grand Master, mighty and invincible, with a foot already stepping onto the saintly throne.

Qi Li had solidified the Other Shore Palace, controlling treasures from all heavens, but Master Lingyun was not in the least bit weaker than her! Moreover, regarding seniority ranking, aside from the two Saints of Baihua Palace, Master Lingyun held the highest status!

Master Lingyun had a prized disciple whose cultivation was even stronger than Holy Maiden Feng Wu, and that was Fairy Qin Yan!

Qin Yan was not a Holy Maiden but a legend, and compared to Qin Yan, her master was even more legendary!

The long-unseen Master Lingyun's sudden arrival truly startled some people.

"Lingyun sister, I know you've been hiding in the shadows. But since you've been out of sight for so long, I thought you wouldn't come out," Qi Li said to Master Lingyun with a laugh.

"This young man has promising talent. He could be my final disciple!" Master Lingyun said outright, clearly stating her intention.

"Giggle, Ye Chen is already my disciple. How could you take him as your disciple, sister?" Qi Li laughed, her charm blossoming like a myriad of flowers, captivating and lovely.

"Your disciple is not bad, almost leaping to the other shore. She's more than capable of inheriting your mantle!"

Master Lingyun turned her gaze to Leng Aofu. Among the twelve disciples under the twelve Grand Masters' seats, Qin Yan was the undisputed number one, and only Leng Aofu could come close to challenging her. This was certainly a remarkable performance!

Young supremes were usually disciples of Saints, just like Holy Maiden Feng Wu. The fact that Leng Aofu could compete with a Holy Maiden undoubtedly proved her strength.

"Although I have always been reluctant to admit it, your disciple is more exceptional than mine," Qi Li said. "You've got a young supreme to carry on your legacy. Ye Chen should rightfully be my disciple!"

"Ye Chen comprehended the mightiest Dao fruit and has surpassed the young supremes. He can be considered the king of supremes. Are you qualified to teach him?" Master Lingyun spoke sharply, unafraid to offend, directly telling Qi Li that she was not qualified to teach Ye Chen.

"I'm not qualified, but you are?" Qi Li retorted with a cold laugh.

"I am more qualified than you!" Master Lingyun declared proudly.

In Baihua Palace, among the twelve hairpins, she held the most senior status, the strongest cultivation—aside from the two Palace Masters, Lingyun was the mightiest in Baihua Palace!

"..."

Ye Chen was like a little kitty, obediently not chasing mice or birds, just waiting for a beautiful master to sweep him away.

Whether it was Qi Li or Master Lingyun, both had solidified the Other Shore Palace. Such personages laughed in contempt at the ten continents, unrivaled in might. Ye Chen was still far from their level.

Both Grand Masters were stunning beauties. It didn't matter which one he chose to follow for the time being; eventually, he was likely to bring disaster upon them both.

"..."

Qi Li and Master Lingyun stood in sharp opposition to each other, and the disciples at the scene dared not to make the slightest noise, fearful of startling these two great deities.

"If the primary and secondary Palace Masters were here, Ye Chen would probably have been snatched away long ago!" a disciple secretly thought.

Young supremes are worthy of being disciples of Saints, just like Holy Maiden Feng Wu, who is a direct disciple of the secondary Palace Master.

A person like Ye Chen, who comprehended the mightiest Dao fruit and could be called the king of supremes, even Saints would vie to take as a disciple!

However, with both the primary and secondary Palace Masters absent from Baihua Palace, Qi Li and Master Lingyun wanted to take advantage of their absence to claim Ye Chen first. Once Ye Chen became their disciple, it would be too late even if the Palace Masters returned.

Qi Li and Master Lingyun verbally sparred, neither yielding, both wishing to take Ye Chen as a disciple, making all the disciples present envious.

"Both sisters, you already have disciples. I have yet to take one, so please let me have this young man!"

Just then, another figure descended from the ninth heaven, arriving at the scene with boundless majestic power, also a Grand Master!

"Supreme Master Tian Yu!" someone exclaimed.

Supreme Master Tian Yu was also one among the twelve hairpins, a powerful Grand Master from Other Shore, an unparalleled heroine of Yongle Divine Continent.

At that moment, three Grand Masters gathered, all wanting to take Ye Chen as their disciple, astonishing every disciple present. It was a heated moment!

"Rumbling——"

Before the disciples could recover from their shock, the heavens and earth boiled over again. Voids manifested into black holes as supreme Grand Masters crossed through the void, converging here.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

In an instant, several potent auras swept across the land, with four figures stepping out from the nothingness.

"This young man realized the mightiest Dao fruit and has the potential to become a Saint. Such an outstanding figure deserves the title of a supreme king, and is fit to be under the tutelage of a Saint!"

"But with both the primary and secondary Palace Masters away, we need to discuss well under whom this young man should become a disciple," they said.

Seven unparalleled heroines assembled, radiating terrifying fluctuations, causing the world to tremble as if it could barely withstand such formidable pressure.

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