Chapter 659 - 221: Satisfied Peak Master Lingxi

Chu Yunhai led him straight to the main house. The two sat down, and without calling for tea or offering any pleasantries, Chu Yunhai immediately cut to the chase. "Speak. Why has the Yuwen Ancestor sought me out? What does he require?"

Yuwen Mingjue leaned forward slightly, cupping his hands in a fist-and-palm salute. "Senior Brother Chu," he said with a smile, "my Ancestor was overjoyed to hear that you defeated Yang Jing and claimed the title of the sect’s number one potential seed. He has specially dispatched me to invite you to the Yuwen Mansion, so that we may hold a humble banquet to celebrate your success."

At these words, Chu Yunhai’s brow furrowed slightly. He shook his head, his tone flat. "There’s no need for such trouble. I appreciate the Ancestor’s kind intentions. However, my Master has been instructing me diligently of late. I must remain by his side to receive his teachings and focus on my cultivation. It is truly difficult for me to leave the sect for a banquet."

The smile on Yuwen Mingjue’s face faded somewhat. He sighed with feigned regret and quickly nodded in agreement. "Senior Brother Chu is right. Of course, the great undertaking of cultivation is more important. This junior will return and inform the Ancestor at once, so as not to delay your training."

Chu Yunhai nodded slightly and said indifferently, "When my training eases up in the future, I will naturally pay a visit to the Yuwen Ancestor when the opportunity arises."

"Then we shall eagerly await Senior Brother Chu’s arrival!" Yuwen Mingjue’s face immediately broke into a smile. He saluted Chu Yunhai again, his tone growing even more respectful. "If Senior Brother Chu has any orders in the future, just send someone to inform the Yuwen Mansion. The Yuwen Clan will certainly do its utmost to serve you."

Hearing this, Chu Yunhai just nodded slightly and uttered a single word: "Good."

Seeing Chu Yunhai’s indifferent expression, Yuwen Mingjue knew the other man disliked him and didn’t dare to linger. He immediately stood up and said, "In that case, this junior will no longer disturb Senior Brother Chu’s peaceful cultivation. I will take my leave now. I must hurry back to the Prefecture City today to report back."

"Mm." Chu Yunhai responded indifferently and nodded.

Yuwen Mingjue quickly gave Chu Yunhai a deep, respectful bow, then turned and walked softly toward the courtyard gate.

Chu Yunhai also stood up slowly, following him out of the main house. ’I’ll just see him out,’ he thought, ’then I can get back to my cultivation.’

Just as the two reached the courtyard, Yuwen Mingjue’s steps suddenly faltered. He turned to look at Chu Yunhai behind him, the smile gone from his face. His expression became exceptionally grave as he said, "Senior Brother Chu, this junior brother has one more thing to say, though I’m not sure if it’s appropriate."

Seeing Chu Yunhai’s gaze fall upon him, he continued, "I’ve heard recently that after Yang Jing lost to you in the contest for number one potential seed, he seems to have been greatly provoked. These days, he’s been cultivating desperately, holing himself up in the Training Room from morning till night without a break. I imagine he still harbors thoughts of replacing you. Senior Brother, you should be on your guard."

Hearing this, Chu Yunhai’s expression remained indifferent, not even a ripple of emotion showing in his eyes. He shook his head gently, his tone carrying a barely perceptible disdain. "You haven’t reached this level, nor have you ever had access to the sect’s truly top-tier resources. Of course you wouldn’t understand."

He paused, his gaze shifting to the sky beyond the courtyard. His tone was firm and confident. "From now on, the gap between him and me will only grow wider. He will never be able to contend with me again."

Chu Yunhai knew his current situation better than anyone.

’Ever since I became the number one potential seed, the sect’s resources have been flooding toward me like a tide. Not only am I nourished day and night by the rich musk of a Grade A Training Room, but I also have an uninterrupted supply of high-level Elixirs like Yunqiao Jade Marrow and Treasure Qi Pills.’

’I even receive a monthly portion of the sect’s treasured Thousand-Year Spirit Marrow, which has caused the bottleneck to my Qi Absorption Realm—once as solid as iron and unshakeable—to show faint signs of loosening.’

’What’s more, my Master, the Celestial Derivation Peak Master, personally instructs me every day on the methods for operating my War Body and its offensive and defensive techniques. This has made my control over the War Body increasingly refined, allowing me to unleash its power to the fullest.’

’In these past few days, my strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, improving so quickly that even I am astonished.’

’If I were to fight Yang Jing again right now, I am absolutely confident that I could easily suppress him with the formidable power of my War Body alone. Yang Jing would be no match for me whatsoever!’

’And this is only the beginning. As time goes on, with the constant support of the sect’s top-tier resources and my Master’s dedicated guidance, my cultivation will only skyrocket.’

’The gap between me and Yang Jing will grow wider and wider, until he is left so far in the dust that he couldn’t even hope to see my back.’

When Yuwen Mingjue heard Chu Yunhai’s words, he was suddenly shocked, and a look of bewilderment appeared on his face.

He had known that the Xuanzhen Sect would certainly pour all its efforts into training Chu Yunhai after he became the number one potential seed, but he hadn’t expected the sect’s investment to be so astonishing that even Chu Yunhai would say something like, "You’ve never had access to such top-tier resources."

After all, he was a direct son of the Yuwen Clan, a prestigious and noble family in Jintai Prefecture. The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures stored in their mansion were by no means few.

He had at least heard of many top-tier resources, even if he had never consumed or seen them himself.

But Chu Yunhai’s words made him realize that what the Xuanzhen Sect was giving Chu Yunhai was a top-tier foundation that even a direct son of a noble family from Jintai Prefecture City like himself could hardly hope to attain.

Beyond his astonishment and envy, an indescribable sense of glee welled up in Yuwen Mingjue’s heart.

The more down-and-out and troubled Yang Jing became, the more at ease and happy he felt.

Back during the Cyan Qilin Battle, Yang Jing had made him lose all face. Afterward, Yang Jing’s rise had been meteoric and his fame unrivaled, and he had long since become a thorn in his side.

But now, Yang Jing had lost the support of the resources that came with being the number one potential seed, while Chu Yunhai was like the sun at high noon. The gap between the two was only growing wider.

With Yang Jing’s current strength, getting his own revenge was already as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Now, he could only hope that Yang Jing would encounter misfortune in all things and find every step of his path fraught with hardship.

It would be best if he suffered a grievous injury one day and was crippled for life.