Chapter 5: Rapid Progress

“Yes, Master. Although the Ancient Demonic Ape bloodline is powerful, it also requires a suitable cultivation method to fully unleash its potential.”
“Master, this first gift for our meeting is the Heaven-Slaying Demonic Ape Technique.”
Yingying gave Ye Junlin a brief introduction before gesturing for him to sit cross-legged.
In this world of swirling stars and chaos, Ye Junlin slowly settled himself.
With a flick of her finger, Yingying sent a ray of golden light shooting directly into Ye Junlin’s forehead.
His body trembled as vast amounts of information surged into his mind in an instant.
“This… is this truly the Heaven-Slaying Demonic Ape Technique? Such a profound cultivation method actually exists in this world?”
Ye Junlin couldn’t help but exclaim in awe.
Without hesitation, he immediately began to cultivate according to the technique's instructions.
A deep roar echoed forth—
With the technique’s enhancement, the colossal Ancient Demonic Ape within Ye Junlin’s dantian, ten thousand meters tall, seemed to respond to some mysterious call and let out a sky-shaking howl.
The three golden serpents Ye Junlin had previously cultivated now circled frantically around the Ancient Demonic Ape.
Spiritual energy from the heavens and earth surged into Ye Junlin’s body, ravenously devoured by the Ancient Demonic Ape in his core.
To accelerate his progress and raise his cultivation as swiftly as possible, Ye Junlin took out the ten Essence Cultivation Pills he’d saved over the years and swallowed them all at once.
What stunned him was that the pure energy within these pills—energy which would take others at least a month to absorb—was devoured by the Ancient Demonic Ape in a single instant, leaving nothing behind.
One day passed, and two more golden serpents emerged from the Ancient Demonic Ape’s body.
Ye Junlin hurriedly guided the golden serpents to charge through his spiritual veins.
On the third day—
Fourth Stage of Spiritual Vein Awakening.
On the fourth day—
Ye Junlin had awakened a total of five spiritual veins, his cultivation soaring directly to the Fifth Stage of Spiritual Vein Awakening.
“Hahaha! The Fifth Stage of Spiritual Vein Awakening? And in just a few days? I, Ye Junlin, have already reached the Fifth Stage?”
“With this level of cultivation, who dares call me useless now?”

Breaking through one realm after another, Ye Junlin could not hold back his laughter.
“Yingying, your first gift is already so incredible. What is the second one?”
Seeing Yingying’s gentle smile, Ye Junlin eagerly asked.
“Master, rest assured. The second gift will be no less extraordinary than the first.”
“However, I must ask you to wait a little longer—only tomorrow will I be able to present it to you.”
“Tomorrow? That’s perfect, I have something urgent to attend to.”
“I wonder if the people from Dragon-Tiger Academy have arrived. Liu Yueru, that Dragon-Tiger Token belongs to me. I, Ye Junlin, will not let you take it for yourself. I will reclaim the token my father left for me.”
After a conversation with Ye Jingyue, thoughts of their longstanding feud surfaced in Ye Junlin’s mind, and he couldn’t suppress a low growl.
With a single thought, Ye Junlin withdrew from the space inside the Heaven-Slaying Demonic Ape Tower.
In the Ye family’s reception hall, the family head Ye Nantian, as well as Ye Jingyue, Ye Xuanyi, and Ye Nantian’s foster son Ye Xinyun, were all dressed in their finest, faces beaming with anticipation.
For today was the day their family’s fate might change forever.
Dragon-Tiger Academy was sending a representative to escort Ye Jingyue to the academy.
As long as she was admitted, Ye Nantian’s family would rise to greatness.
“Sister Jingyue, congratulations! Don’t forget us when you’re at the academy.”
Ye Xinyun spoke enviously to Ye Jingyue.
“Don’t worry, Ye Xinyun. Once I’m established at Dragon-Tiger Academy, I’ll make sure to bring you in as well.”
“Haha, wonderful! Thank you, Sister Jingyue, thank you!”
Receiving her promise, Ye Xinyun was overjoyed and burst out laughing.
“Hush, everyone be quiet. Miss Shen has arrived.”
At Ye Nantian’s stern command, the hall fell instantly silent.
A young woman of extraordinary poise, outstanding talent, and breathtaking beauty walked step by step toward the reception hall.
“Hahaha, Miss Shen, what an honor to have you visit our humble home. Your presence brings great fortune upon us.”
Ye Nantian laughed heartily, hurrying forward to greet Shen Aoxue.
“Patriarch Ye, you are too kind.”

Shen Aoxue replied with courtesy, but even a single address of “Patriarch Ye” filled Ye Nantian with delight.
Ever since Ye Junlin’s father, Ye Tianyi, left for the Secret Realm of Longevity, Ye Nantian had coveted the clan head position. To be recognized as family head by a representative of Dragon-Tiger Academy was indeed a blessing.
“Haha, Miss Shen, you flatter us.”
“Miss Shen, this is my daughter, Jingyue.”
Ye Nantian quickly introduced Ye Jingyue.
“Oh? So this is the prodigy from your family who awakened a divine vein at sixteen?”
Shen Aoxue’s gaze fell upon Ye Jingyue, her tone filled with admiration.
She knew well that those capable of awakening a divine vein were anything but ordinary.
It was common knowledge that to become a true martial artist, one had to awaken nine mortal veins.
With nine mortal veins awakened, one qualified to reach the Spirit Gathering Realm and become a genuine cultivator.
Yet few knew that above the mortal veins, there were three divine veins.
To awaken a divine vein was an exceedingly rare feat—such individuals were one in a million, blessed with extraordinary talent.
This was the chief reason Dragon-Tiger Academy had made an exception by sending someone to the Ye residence ahead of time.
“Sister Aoxue.”
Ye Jingyue gave a respectful bow to Shen Aoxue.
“No need for such formalities, Jingyue. Since all is settled, bring the Dragon-Tiger Token and come with me to the academy.”
“Yes, Sister Aoxue.”
Ye Jingyue hurried to follow as Shen Aoxue turned to leave.
“I do not agree to this!”
Ye Junlin roared, striding boldly into the hall.
“Ye Junlin? Why is he here?”
Ye Nantian, Ye Jingyue, Ye Xuanyi, and Ye Xinyun were all startled by his sudden appearance.