At this moment, Jiang Yubai, having just completed his breakthrough, was meditating to regulate his breath.
Cultivation—what is it?
Ultimately, it comes down to four things: spiritual root, talent, temperament, and opportunity.
As for spiritual root, Jiang Yubai wouldn’t claim to be peerless under the heavens.
But even so, he was undeniably one of the top figures in the current cultivation world.
Otherwise, back then and even now, why would so many people scramble to recruit him?
However, in his previous life, he’d been far too foolish.
He had thrown his entire heart into the Longevity Sect—a sect that had never brought him any true benefit.
Now, things were completely different!
Since Heaven had given him a chance to live again…
It meant—
Heaven had not abandoned him!
As for talent, there was even less need to speak.
If not, how could that foreign soul Xiao Yifei obsess over him so much?
Jiang Yubai focused on the sword path.
But in truth, he had dabbled in every major discipline.
Those Junior Sisters of his had mastered one specialty and already made a name for themselves in the cultivation world.
As for temperament…
Let alone the fact that three years spent in the Demonic Cavern had failed to corrupt him.
Now, even after knowing the fate of his past life, he remained calm and unshaken…
How many in this world had a stronger temperament than him?
Of the first three—spiritual root, talent, and temperament—he possessed all.
Only opportunity…
That required some effort.
But he wasn’t in a rush.
One thing currently puzzled him.
How exactly did Xiao Yifei absorb the fortune of all those cultivation geniuses in the realm?
And more importantly, it didn’t even appear to be a demonic technique—at least not from Xiao Yifei’s own perspective.
But for those being drained?
That was another matter entirely…
…
At this time, the Longevity Sect was steeped in solemn tension.
Ye Yunshang sat at the head of the main hall, her gaze stern and filled with urgency.
“Still no news of that traitor Jiang Yubai?”
Her voice carried unmistakable fury.
The Junior Disciples below all lowered their heads, not daring to meet her eyes.
His voice trembled slightly, clearly afraid of Ye Yunshang’s wrath.
Her expression instantly turned dark. She slammed the table and stood up, roaring, “Useless fool!”
As her words fell, a sharp strike burst from her palm and blasted straight toward that disciple.
Everyone froze in shock. The disciple didn’t even have time to react before being flung across the hall by the immense force, slamming hard into the main doors. His life or death unknown.
Si Chenyu watched the entire scene unfold, her heart tightening.
She knew her Master had always been strict, but today’s rage was clearly beyond the norm.
Even so, after a moment of hesitation, she chose silence and said nothing.
She simply waved over two other disciples, signaling them to drag the unconscious disciple out.
Then Ye Yunshang’s cold voice rang out again, “Jinwei.”
Ye Jinwei immediately responded, “Yes, Master.” Her voice was filled with fear and respect.
Ye Yunshang fixed her gaze on her. “Has Jiang Yubai contacted you?”
Ye Jinwei pressed her lips together, shook her head, and replied in a low voice, “No.”
Her expression looked somewhat strained.
In truth, she hadn’t expected it either—
That Senior Brother could be so cold-hearted!
Completely ignoring the bond between Senior and Junior, he hadn’t contacted her even once since leaving.
Yes, Master and the others may have treated him poorly last time—but that was all in the past!
Why was Senior Brother still holding a grudge!?
Especially now that Master had already rescinded the kill order!
How long was he planning to stay angry!?
The more Ye Jinwei thought about it, the angrier she became!
And recently, she had encountered a bottleneck in her cultivation and desperately needed Jiang Yubai’s guidance.
She had waited so long for Senior Brother to return from suppressing the Demonic Cavern, only for this whole mess to happen!
So what if Senior Brother gave way to Junior Brother?
Why was that a problem?
Did he really have to throw a tantrum like this!?
Now, thanks to him, her breakthrough had been stalled!
Second Senior Sister too! Always hiding behind the excuse of being unwell, clinging to Junior Brother nonstop, and even pretending to be weak!
Who was she putting on a show for!?
And Master! Her temper had become unbearable lately!
Third Senior Sister had even shoved her forward under the excuse of “taking care of Junior Brother”…
Ridiculous!
She could take care of Junior Brother just fine herself!
…
Just then, a gentle voice reached her ears, “Fifth Senior Sister, what’s wrong?”
Hearing that, Ye Jinwei’s eyes lit up. She finally had someone to vent her frustration and grievances to.
But then something flashed across her mind, and she ignored Xiao Yifei’s greeting, walking straight into the room and slamming the door shut behind her.
Seeing that Ye Jinwei didn’t reply, Xiao Yifei quickly stepped forward and grabbed her hand, gazing at her affectionately, “Fifth Senior Sister, do you know how much I’ve missed you lately…”
Even though Ye Jinwei’s heart had already softened, her face remained cold. “Oh? Missed me? Didn’t you spend all day with Second Senior Sister today?”
Her tone was full of sarcasm and disdain.
Xiao Yifei’s expression instantly turned heartbroken, overflowing with injury and grievance as he softly said, “Fifth Senior Sister, is that really what you think of me?”
His eyes were filled with sadness and disappointment, as if he had been deeply wounded.
Perhaps his gaze was too pitiful—Ye Jinwei panicked and became flustered, “I… That’s not what I meant, Junior Brother—”
Before she could finish, Xiao Yifei interrupted her.
He hurriedly said, “Second Senior Sister was injured by Senior Brother because of me. Of course I need to check on her often. But the one I love most… is you, Fifth Senior Sister.”
This all-too-familiar play was once again being performed—with Ye Jinwei as the lead.
His voice was filled with sincerity and resolve, making Ye Jinwei’s heart flutter.
She froze, her face revealing disbelief, her eyes brimming with joy and emotion!
She hadn’t expected Xiao Yifei to say something like that. A warm current flowed through her chest, and most of her anger instantly dissipated.
Meanwhile, the corners of Xiao Yifei’s lips were already curling to the heavens.
Heh.
So boring… These women really are too easy to fool.
Still, their looks and figures are all top-tier. Playing around with them—why not?
At this moment, Xiao Yifei felt utterly delighted inside!
So what if you were born with a sword heart and supreme Dao bone!?
Your Junior Sisters, your Master—every single one of them is in love with me…
…
Meanwhile, Jiang Yubai was en route to the Forest of Ten Thousand Ghosts.
Though this sudden realization had pushed him up two entire minor realms…
He didn’t dare grow arrogant.
As long as the hidden injuries in his body weren’t fully healed, every breakthrough posed immense danger.
Even now, though he had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm—
That level of power, in a world of constant struggle and competition…
Was far from enough!
Everyone in the cultivation world might be throwing olive branches at him now—
But in truth, wasn’t it all because of his potential?
And if that potential couldn’t be used by them…
Who would truly care?