Chapter 2265: Inner Power

Min Shang couldn’t understand how to maximize her cultivation potential.

However, with Li Zhaojun around, cultivation wasn’t a problem; she just needed to follow what Li Zhaojun said.

“Just do as sister says, I really don’t know what to do.” Min Shang blinked as if she were speaking innocently.

Li Zhaojun smiled slightly and said, “In my eyes, sister, you have always been smart and insightful; especially in cultivation, I really admire your courage and perseverance. Now we should repay Ye Fan; just do as I say. If I don’t do well in some matters, you should also correct me.”

“Okay.” Min Shang nodded; she felt slightly embarrassed in front of Li Zhaojun.

Li Zhaojun then sat down and looked at Min Shang, “What are you waiting for, sister? Let’s cultivate together.”

“Okay.” Upon hearing, Min Shang sat down; even if she wasn’t very clear on some cultivation methods, with Li Zhaojun guiding her, many things seemed to become comprehensible.

The method used by Li Zhaojun was quite simple: completely fusing the powers within their bodies to achieve a union of their cultivation.

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Just as the initial signs of the fifth heavenly tribulation became very apparent, Li Zhaojun and Min Shang were still cultivating within the Pangu Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, Ye Fan had already returned to Earth with Xi He and Leizu; he hadn’t explained his purpose for returning to either one of the two women, who merely speculated that Ye Fan was back seeking something.

“Since the fifth heavenly tribulation is about to occur, why isn’t the master returning to the Pangu Secret Realm?” Xi He asked, “Earth is temporarily stable; the tribulation will mainly strike within the Pangu Secret Realm. The master’s return seems untimely.”

Ye Fan said, “I returned for a reason; there’s no need for you two to question it.”

Under Ye Fan’s authority, Xi He could only remain silent, then Ye Fan headed for the ancient Arctic ruins. Both Xi He and Leizu followed and upon reaching the hall, Ye Fan suddenly asked, “Nu Ying?”

Xi He appeared very humble and said, “I had reported before; I had her cultivate some powers, all forbidden Ancient Era powers. If the master wants punishment, then punish me.”

“Is she in the Pangu Secret Realm now?” Ye Fan frowned and asked.

“Yes.” Xi He replied, “She has always been on Heavenly Peak Mountain. Does the master want me to bring her to you?”

Ye Fan shook his head and said, “If she wants to cultivate, then let her continue there.”

Afterward, Ye Fan summoned two items from his personal space, besides the strange egg-shaped object he recently found on that ruined planet, there was an item from the Tai Ancient Era he found in the ancient Arctic ruins long ago. Xi He looked at the items without speaking, while Leizu directly asked, “Are these two related?”

“Whether they’re related or not has nothing to do with you.” Ye Fan said, “With your power, you can’t yet grasp the internal powers of these items.”

“Hmph!” Leizu snorted lightly, clearly dissatisfied with Ye Fan’s condescension; yet upon further thought, Ye Fan wasn’t wrong, prompting her not to retort.

Xi He asked, “Does the master intend to absorb the power within them?”

“The power within, whether it can be used by current cultivators, remains a secret. Absorbing this power is meaningless to me; I merely want to research it!” Ye Fan said, “Now, I’m not solely focused on this heavenly tribulation. As for saving humanity, it’s not as complicated as before. Now my aim is to make those higher creators lose their interference in the universe…”

Xi He said, “So, the master wants the universe to become completely independent, no longer being disturbed by those higher creators?”

“Hmm.” Ye Fan sighed lightly, as if many things were very complex to him; what he contemplated clearly had a vast difference in perspective compared to Xi He and Leizu.

Leizu appeared quite anxious and said, “Since there are still many things you haven’t accomplished, or cannot accomplish in a short time, first help rescue my daughter; she’s still suffering. Her current predicament is entirely due to you; don’t you want to atone for your mistake?”

Ye Fan glanced at Leizu and said, “What you mentioned seems difficult for me to accomplish; I’m not in the mood to help.”

Leizu sneered, “Aren’t you trying to find a girl? If you won’t look for her, then I’ll do it; that’s my only goal now.”

Given her urgency, it seemed nothing was negotiable; Xi He felt quite disappointed, shook her head, and said, “Leizu, you want to use your daughter to absorb power; you think the master can’t see through it? Your ambition has become too evident; the master doesn’t wish to punish you, yet you’re starting to overstep. You’re asking for trouble.”

“Perhaps everyone has their own motive.” Ye Fan seemed to understand Leizu, which left Xi He somewhat surprised. Ye Fan said, “Leizu, you want to help your daughter; I can still understand that sentiment, but I can’t help you right now. I’ll see after I return to the Pangu Secret Realm.”

Leizu asked, “How long until you return?”

“Probably during the mid-stage of the fifth heavenly tribulation. I must return to the Pangu Secret Realm; I can’t let it be destroyed in this tribulation. As for how to help you, we’ll see the situation then.” Ye Fan looked tired and said.

Currently, Ye Fan seemed spiritually fatigued; Xi He couldn’t quite understand and said, “Is the master affected by these two items in terms of spiritual power?”

Ye Fan waved his hand and said, “No; these two items don’t affect my spirit right now. I’m affected by some complex cultivation elements… Earlier, I tried entering the Pantheon but I can no longer reverse open that breach; perhaps it’s due to the excessive energy I previously expended.”

“The master should rest.” Xi He said.

Ye Fan replied, “It’s still not time for me to rest; the things I need to do are far from finished, one task after another. Although the heavenly tribulation is occurring continuously, it seems manageable now. Yet I predict, with another tribulation, it might lead to the world’s destruction. Whether I can endure is still a question.”

Leizu said, “Ye Fan, you boasted you could resolve everything; why start retreating now?”

“No one can make a complete judgment regarding future events.” Ye Fan sighed lightly, “Even I don’t have that ability!”