“So it’s a mission issued by a Saintess candidate. No wonder it’s pinned on the front page of the Profound Rankings,” Chu Ying murmured.
The reward for this mission was quite generous! The spirit stones were secondary—1,500 contribution points were equivalent to 15,000 spirit stones—but contribution points were exclusive to the Supreme Profound Holy Land. They could be exchanged for many cultivation resources far more valuable than spirit stones.
However, for ordinary disciples, perhaps a favor from a Saintess candidate was the most precious reward.
“Frostjade Ginseng… isn’t this a Profound Grade spiritual herb?” Chu Ying rubbed his chin. This herb only grew in Everfrost Ridge of the Myriad Beast Forest, which was an extremely dangerous place. No wonder the difficulty of this mission was rated third-tier on the Profound Rankings.
“I’ll take it!” Chu Ying said, “I have the Azure Phoenix Divine Art, so what am I afraid of? Even if I’m only at the 1st stage Cave Heaven Realm, once I use the Azure Phoenix Divine Art, my speed will reach the extreme!”
With that, Chu Ying took down the mission plaque.
But just then, a faint voice came from behind, “Isn’t this Chu Ying, the number one Holy Son Candidate? You actually dare to take on a Profound Ranking mission?”
Chu Ying frowned and turned around to see a handsome young man in white robes walking over. Seeing this person, Chu Ying remained expressionless.
This person was Su Yichen, the number two Holy Son Candidate, the eternal runner-up who had always been beneath Chu Ying’s feet.
“What does it have to do with you?” Chu Ying replied indifferently.
Su Yichen was momentarily stunned, then sneered coldly. This guy was still the same—was it confidence or forced calm?
He had ruined himself through reckless cultivation of forbidden techniques, yet he still dared to take on a Profound Ranking mission. Truly seeking death.
“Chu Ying, you no longer have any hope of competing for the Holy Son position. I advise you to keep a low profile, lest you vanish someday without a trace,” Su Yichen said with a threatening tone, as a powerful aura erupted from him—1st stage Cave Heaven Realm!
Chu Ying’s pupils contracted slightly, his expression showing a hint of surprise.
“Now, in the Supreme Profound Holy Land, I am the top Holy Son Candidate. The Holy Son position is mine!” Su Yichen declared proudly.
Ever since he became a Holy Son Candidate, he had been suppressed by Chu Ying. Even though their rankings differed by only one position, all the spotlight had been on Chu Ying alone. Whenever the disciples of the Supreme Profound Holy Land mentioned Holy Son Candidates, they always thought of Chu Ying first. As for who the number two was? No one remembered.
This had long made Su Yichen feel stifled, as if living in Chu Ying’s shadow.
Fortunately, Chu Ying had gone mad from over-cultivation and crippled himself.
Now, Su Yichen had finally emerged on top.
“Oh, then good luck to you.” Chu Ying replied lightly and turned to leave.
Su Yichen was once again stunned. That was all the reaction he gave?
But Su Yichen quickly sneered coldly—seemed like this guy had already accepted defeat.
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After taking down the mission plaque, Chu Ying left the Supreme Profound Holy Land.
His destination was the Myriad Beast Forest.
Half an hour later, Chu Ying arrived outside the forest.
This was a vast and expansive forest filled with hidden dangers. It was not only a habitat for fierce beasts but also a place where hunters and notorious evil cultivators roamed.
“Everfrost Ridge should be the territory of the Snow Ape tribe. Snow Apes possess immense strength and control over ice and snow, which can hinder their enemies’ movement. They’re extremely difficult to deal with.” Chu Ying stepped into the forest alone, studying the map in his hand as he headed toward Everfrost Ridge.
Along the way, he encountered several lurking fierce beasts, but Chu Ying showed no mercy.
He immediately began cultivating the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique along with the Seven Emotions and Lust Disrupting Fist.
The mission had a completion limit of three days—meaning it had to be completed within three days of accepting it. If it exceeded the time limit, the mission would be deemed a failure, the reward would be forfeited, and he might even incur the hatred of the mission issuer.
After all, by accepting the mission, he had occupied the opportunity, preventing others from taking it and reducing the issuer’s options.
However, Chu Ying was confident he could find the Frostjade Ginseng within three days. Before that, he needed to cultivate these two techniques.
“Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique—fierce and domineering, each punch shakes the land like a dragon roaring.”
Chu Ying was a once-in-a-generation genius. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have risen from a backgroundless nobody, relying only on ordinary cultivation techniques to reach his current status as the number one Holy Son Candidate of the Supreme Profound Holy Land.
His comprehension ability was extraordinary. In just half a day, he had already mastered the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique.
“Roar!” A 3rd-rank fierce beast roared at Chu Ying, baring its fangs as if itching for a fight.
Naturally, Chu Ying obliged.
A 3rd-rank fierce beast corresponded to the Cave Heaven Realm. The ranks of fierce beasts ranged from 1st to 7th, corresponding to the first seven stages of martial cultivation. However, 7th-rank beasts were known as Saint Beasts—peerless beings on par with Sacred Lords of the Holy Land.
This beast was only at the early stage of 3rd-rank, making it an ideal sparring target for Chu Ying.
A few minutes later, Chu Ying stored the beast’s corpse into his storage ring—it could fetch a good price later.
“Nice!” He stretched his arms.
He had to admit, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique was ferociously powerful without side effects. His True Qi felt blazing and forceful—he just wanted to unleash punches with all his might.
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“Everyone has seven emotions and six desires. If one can control another’s emotions and desires, it becomes an extremely terrifying power.”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of fists slicing through the air echoed through a corner of the Myriad Beast Forest.
The fierce beasts around Chu Ying became his practice targets.
Joy, anger, sorrow, thought, grief, fear, and shock—beasts affected by distorted emotional will turned bloodthirsty, their eyes scarlet. Initially, they attacked Chu Ying, but soon they began killing each other.
In the end, Chu Ying became the reaper of this battle.
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While Chu Ying cultivated the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique and the Seven Emotions and Lust Disrupting Fist…
On Peak 81 of the Holy Son Candidate Mountains, Ye Junfan was recovering from injuries sustained three days ago and trying to restore his cultivation.
“I’ve overcome the second tribulation—there’s no reason my breakthrough should be blocked.”
“It must be that some hidden internal injuries have relapsed, causing my breakthrough to fail and suffer severe backlash, leading to a drop in realm.” Ye Junfan’s face was grim, but he had no choice but to assess his situation.
He was about to compete for the Holy Son position, yet this happened at such a critical moment. A complete mess at the worst time!
Then, gritting his teeth, he spent a massive amount of spirit stones to purchase a Profound Grade Great Return Pill from the Pill Refining Hall.
This Great Return Pill was a Profound Pill capable of healing all injuries below the Cave Heaven Realm—except severed limbs—and could restore them instantly.
After consuming it, his decayed Qi and blood, ruptured internal organs, and shattered veins were all restored.
He also consumed a spiritual herb, raising his cultivation from the 4th stage Spirit Sea Realm—after falling twice—back to the 5th stage.
However, he noticed that his cultivation speed had inexplicably slowed down.
“I must return to my original realm as soon as possible. Even if I don’t break through, I’ll at least have a fighting chance. Otherwise, the Holy Son position will be out of reach.”
Ye Junfan murmured and continued to cultivate and restore his realm.
“Pu!!!”
But just as he finished speaking, dozens of his meridians suddenly snapped. The spiritual Qi crashed through his internal organs again, causing him to cough up blood violently.
“What the hell is going on now?!” Ye Junfan was both shocked and furious.