Chapter 51 - 51 48 Breakthrough

51: Chapter 48 Breakthrough 51: Chapter 48 Breakthrough “What? The assassination failed?” In the hall, the well-dressed middle-aged man crushed the teacup in his hand to pieces as he stared at Zhao Kui, who now lacked an arm. “Just as I was about to succeed, Ye Xuan was suddenly aided by a master whose strength was unfathomable. I hadn’t even caught a glimpse of the protector’s shadow before my arm was cut off by them. That person must undoubtedly be a Martial Sect Master.” Zhao Kui’s complexion was one of dejection, the failure of the assassination was a great blow to him. “Impossible, the Martial Sect Masters of the Ye family all died over a decade ago. It’s absolutely inconceivable that they could still have such an expert!” The middle-aged man’s face twisted fiercely. This operation was a complete loss; not only did they fail to assassinate their target and let him slip through their fingers, but they also lost a Seventh Grade Martial Master whose sword arm was amputated, losing seventy percent of his power, likely to never be of use again except to enjoy his retirement. “Could it be someone from the Royal Family?” Zhao Kui’s expression fluctuated. “It’s possible.” The eyes of the middle-aged man lit up slightly before his expression turned solemn once again. Almost all of the Martial Sect Masters in the Great Xia Kingdom could be counted on one hand. If anyone would step in to save the Ye family at this point, it would probably only be the Royal Family. “I can no longer handle this matter; we must report to the Family Head immediately and let him decide.” If Ye Xuan had a Martial Sect-level master secretly protecting him, sending another person to kill him would be as difficult as reaching for the sky unless, of course, they also sent a Martial Sect Master. Of course, by doing so, the situation would escalate significantly, and it was beyond his authority to decide. … In the Ye Residence of Tianyang County, “The Jun family! As long as I, Ye Tianxiong, live, I will surely annihilate your entire clan!” In the council hall, some guards couldn’t help but shrink their necks at the roar of Ye Tianxiong, who was at the pinnacle of fury in the main hall. It seemed that this time, their Family Head was genuinely intent on killing. Inside the hall, Ye Tianhao, Ye Hai, and others also had cold expressions, with intense madness and fury swirling in their eyes. The despicable Jun family had actually set their sights on Ye Xuan, wanting to destroy the hope of the Ye family’s rise! “Father, we definitely cannot let this matter slide lightly, but for now, please quell your anger. Fortunately, Ye Xuan is still alive and returned. The assassination attempt by the Jun family did not succeed.” Ye Hai took a deep breath and spoke in a deep voice. Ye Tianxiong’s emotions surged violently for a moment before he slowly sat down, his rage dissipating slightly. Indeed, it was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. “Third brother is right. With our family’s current strength, it’s better to stay calm.” Annihilating the Jun family was something every member of the Ye family wanted to do. Ye Tianhao worried that his father’s emotions were uncontrollable and might lead to irrational actions. “How is Ye Xuan now?” Ye Tianxiong, having calmed his emotions, inquired. “He was severely injured when he returned. seaʀᴄh thё NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After he retreated to his room, he did not come out and has ordered not to be disturbed by anyone.” Ye Tianhao reported. “Then seal off his courtyard and forbid anyone from entering.” Ye Tianxiong nodded, but then his eyes shot out a terrifying sharp glint, “Since the Jun family dared to lay hands on Ye Xuan, our Ye family cannot simply endure this. In a few more days, in just four or five days, I will make them pay the price.” “Father, are you planning to make a breakthrough?” At these words, Ye Tianhao and the others were first stunned and then showed expressions of wild joy. “Just a bit more, after so many years, it’s time to reach that step.” Ye Tianxiong spoke indifferently. “That’s fantastic! Our Ye family will once again have a Martial Sect Master!” Ye Tianhao and Ye Hai exchanged glances, both seeing a spark of excitement in the other’s eyes. Martial Sect, a synonym for power in the Great Xia Kingdom. Any first-rate clan was anchored by the presence of Martial Sect Masters. In the glorious days of the Ye family, there were as many as three Martial Sect Masters within the clan. However, since the great battle over a decade ago, including Ye Xiao, all three Martial Sect Masters fell, leading directly to the decline of the Ye family. Martial Sect, the grandmaster of Martial Arts, only by reaching this level could one be considered one of the strongest in the Great Xia Kingdom, and it was the capital for a family to stand firm and prosper. After so many years, the Ye family was finally about to have another Martial Sect Master reemerge. “This matter must remain a secret for now; you all must ensure confidentiality to avoid alerting the enemy prematurely,” Ye Tianxiong cautioned. “Yes.” Ye Tianhao and the others knew that Ye Tianxiong perhaps wanted to strike at the Jun family covertly. If the news leaked to the Jun family in advance, the plan would likely fail. To take action, they had to catch them by surprise. … Elsewhere, in the room, Ye Xuan was sitting quietly on the bed, eyes tightly closed, with waves of air fluctuations emanating from around him. Strands of nature’s spiritual energy separated from the world and ultimately followed the skin around Ye Xuan’s body, continuously being drawn into him. At this moment, his complexion had improved a lot compared to when he first returned to the Ye family. With several days of recovery, his injuries had healed at a rate far above normal, and now he was almost completely healed. The injuries from the assassination attempt a few days ago seemed severe, but the main issue was the excessive blood loss. Since Ye Xuan avoided the vital parts, the arrow did not cause too much damage to the viscera and meridians. He immediately sequestered himself to heal, not allowing anyone to disturb him, so as not to leave any lingering effects. Now, as his injuries gradually healed, Ye Xuan found that the True Qi in his Dantian had become much more potent than before. The purity was now comparable to the Fourth Grade. Going through a near-death experience had once again sparked some of Ye Xuan’s potential. Even if it was a small amount, it was enough for him to meet the conditions for advancement. Originally, after refining ten True Condensing Pills, Ye Xuan had reached the peak of the Third Grade Martial Master and was only one step away from the Fourth Grade. Now, that step was no longer necessary. Sensing this situation, Ye Xuan naturally wouldn’t pass up this great opportunity to advance. He immediately closed his eyes again, stirred the True Qi in his body, and began to concentrate it towards his Dantian, challenging the barrier. Five days later. After running several Circulation cycles, the True Qi inside the Dantian was brimming to its limit, and under the continuous nurturing and impact, the True Qi Seed finally completed its transformation and expanded in size once more. During this process, more intense fluctuations surged out wave after wave… And with that, Ye Xuan’s aura climbed another level. With every ascent to a higher stage within the Martial Master Realm, the True Qi Seed would grow stronger. Naturally, the amount of True Qi that could be utilized became richer and its quality improved as well. This was especially true for Ye Xuan’s Dragon True Qi, where each step up had a significant impact on his strength. However, this promotion did not bring Ye Xuan much joy. The last assassination attempt in the alley had been too dangerous. If it weren’t for Granny Ning’s return, his chances would have been slim. The Jun family’s ruthless methods became clear when an assassin struck within just a few days. He now understood this, but after the last setback, they likely wouldn’t take any immediate action against him, as they couldn’t be sure who intervened. Martial Sect Masters were rare in the Great Xia Kingdom, almost countable on one’s fingers. The biggest suspicion might fall on the Royal Family. After all, Granny Ning wasn’t from the Tiannan Region. No one would have expected such a powerful figure to just happen to pass by and rescue Ye Xuan, only to then vanish completely. This was clear to Ye Xuan, but no one else knew. “During this relatively safe period, I must enhance my strength as soon as possible for self-preservation.” Ye Xuan still felt some regret about his insufficient strength – a mere Seventh Grade Martial Master had nearly left him powerless, albeit with the advantage of a surprise attack. Even in a direct confrontation, he would be no match, as the gap in Cultivation was too large. No matter how powerful his Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts were, they couldn’t make up for it. Thinking this, Ye Xuan put aside his thoughts, jumped off the bed, and walked outside. In the courtyard. Ye Xuan stood by the lakeside. Suddenly stepping forward, he repeatedly struck out with his palms in the air. Wherever his palms passed, the surface of the water violently exploded with sprays of water. The once calm lake now churned with monstrous waves and tumultuous currents. He had originally mastered only the first two moves of the Heavenly Water Palm Skill, but after his breakthrough, in just over ten minutes, Ye Xuan had learned the last two moves. Now, with each palm strike, the wind howled and waves surged, greatly amplifying his might. The advancement in realm was a great aid to Martial Arts practice because each increase in realm also unlocked more potential. Cultivating Martial Arts was in fact a continuous exploration of the body’s capabilities. Ordinary people would pant under a heavy load, while Martial Venerates could move mountains and seas with a flip of their hand − that was the difference. The essence of the Heavenly Water Palm Skill was in the harmony of hardness and softness. Although it was a Water Attribute Martial Arts, its lethality was not inferior, especially the final move, Overturning Seas and Rivers. If executed completely, its power would surely be extraordinary. After initially grasping the four palm moves, Ye Xuan wanted to become more familiar with them. However, the moment he began to move, his sharp senses made him abruptly halt and his gaze sharply turned toward a certain area deep within the Ye Residence. There, a surge of overwhelmingly strong Spiritual Energy suddenly burst forth. “Has someone made a breakthrough to become a Martial Sect Master?” Looking at the aura whirlpool forming high above the deep quarters of the Ye Residence, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but take a deep breath, his eyes filled with shock. An aura vortex – a clear sign of a breakthrough to Martial Sect Master.