"Xiao Ai, you performed excellently in restraining Tian Feng this time. I shall bestow this eighth-rank divine artifact upon you."
"Master, this item is too valuable. It must be useful to you. Why don't you keep it? After all, we are all protected by you."
"Heh heh, don't worry about your master. You all know my strength. I have plenty of ways to acquire treasures, and this eighth-rank divine artifact is beneath my notice."
"Master, you truly worry about us endlessly. Even in a Level Eight Great World, such an eighth-rank divine artifact can only be wielded by figures of Star Lord level."
"So what? Accept it. Your master is the wealthiest being in the universe."
Ye Yun grinned proudly, raising his hands towards the sky in a grand pose.
"Master is the best! Xiao Ai, you deserve this, so don't be shy."
"Indeed, Junior Sister. Your contribution this time is the greatest, so the divine artifact naturally belongs to you!"
All the women consoled Xiao Ai, who then accepted the eighth-rank divine artifact from Ye Yun's hands.
[You have successfully bestowed the eighth-rank divine artifact upon your disciple, triggering a ninety-nine thousand times return, and obtaining the Heaven Sword Genesis.]
[Heaven Sword Genesis: One of the Primordial Divine Swords, containing the laws of cosmic creation. From one comes two, from two comes three, from three comes all things. Become the master of creation and automatically learn the Genesis Sword Art. Usage requirement: High-level Divine Lord!]
"Holy crap, that's awesome!"
Ye Yun's heart bloomed with joy. This ninety-nine thousand times return was quite potent, actually yielding the Primordial Divine Sword Genesis. Wouldn't his strength increase a hundredfold this time?
However, the usage requirement was High-level Divine Lord, meaning Ye Yun still needed to improve his cultivation.
"Master, what are you spacing out about? You're even smiling. You seem very happy."
"Yes, yes, of course. You all achieved such great results this time, and we even get to enter the Tian Lan Secret Realm to search for treasures. How could I not be happy?"
Ye Yun cleared his throat, quickly finding an excuse. He wanted to examine this divine sword properly.
"Alright, all of you, hurry and enter the Divine Refining Tower to cultivate."
"Yes!"
The women nodded in unison and began their preparations.
Ye Yun, however, led Xing Meng towards another room. Song Zi Yue glanced in the direction they were leaving, feeling a strange sensation.
'Could this brat be planning something with Xing Meng? Why would he proactively offer to guide Xing Meng?'
The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she became of Ye Yun. The matter of regaining her memories was instantly thrown to the back of her mind.
In another side hall, Ye Yun walked along, examining the Heaven Sword Genesis with his spiritual sense.
This sword was arguably his strongest divine weapon currently. Its quality surpassed the limit of divine weapons, reaching tenth-rank pinnacle artifact.
Especially the Genesis Sword Art within, it was exquisite and profound, making Ye Yun, a top-tier genius in swordsmanship, feel leagues behind.
"Heh heh, once I achieve High-level Divine Lord, I will surely shock even the Creation Gods!"
This was no idle boast from Ye Yun. Wielding Genesis, combined with the power of a High-level Divine Lord, Ye Yun's talent would absolutely allow him to contend with Creation Gods of average talent.
"Ye Yun, you're still smiling all the way here. I suspect you have something good going on in your mind, don't you?"
"No, no. What good things could I possibly have? If there were any, it would be practicing with you; that's my good fortune."
"Hmm? Why is your mouth so sweet today? Are you missing your wife?"
Xing Meng leaned in, a suggestive smile on her face that left Ye Yun bewildered. This girl truly couldn't be easily provoked; without some skill, it was impossible to handle her.
"Mmm-hmm, Xing Meng, with your current cultivation, don't 'provoke' me. Otherwise, I won't indulge you!"
"Hmph, you just miss your wife. What's so great about that old hag Xing Wu? I'm much better. Why don't you marry me? We could live a good life."
"Forget it. You're all bark and no bite. If you want to hold a higher position in Xing Wu's heart, you need to improve your cultivation!"
"Hmph, I understand!"
Xing Meng replied curtly, but she also knew Ye Yun was right.
"I shall impart the Star Cultivation Method to you. However, how much you comprehend depends entirely on your own talent."
"The Star Cultivation Method? Is it the star power you and your disciples use?"
Xing Meng's face lit up with excitement. If she obtained such a cultivation method, her cultivation would surely skyrocket.
"Indeed, it is the star power!"
"Excellent! Ye Yun, you brat can help me out this once."
"What do you mean 'help me out'? It makes me sound like I'm keeping my distance from you."
"Heh heh, no need for more words. Hurry up and teach me!"
"Alright, come and listen!"
Ye Yun leaned close to Xing Meng's ear and whispered the incantations to her.
Xing Meng listened with great interest, silently memorizing the cultivation incantations.
Suddenly, she felt Ye Yun speaking so close to her ear, which made her feel ticklish. A jolt of electricity flashed through her mind, and her cheeks instantly flushed red.
"You, why are you so close? You brat, you aren't trying to take advantage of me, are you?"
Xing Meng pushed Ye Yun away abruptly.
"Oh my, who was it just now saying they wanted to marry me? This incantation is a secret, and it's wrong for me to tell you in a whisper?"
"This... In any case, stay away from me. Otherwise, once Xing Wu comes out of seclusion, you'll be in trouble."
"Heh heh, calling her 'that old hag' all the time. So, Xing Wu is still that important to you?"
"Of course! No, no... I don't care about Xing Wu at all."
Xing Meng turned away, not wanting Ye Yun to see her expression.
"Alright, you should comprehend this incantation first, and then I will teach you the star power. This way, your cultivation should be able to soar to the High-level Divine Realm."
"I understand."
Xing Meng's face burned. She watched Ye Yun leave the hall from the corner of her eye before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
'This Ye Yun brat is becoming harder and harder to deal with. I need to be careful in the future. I want to live my own life and not let him always see Xing Wu's shadow in me.'
Xing Meng closed her eyes and began to mentally recite the incantation.
In her spiritual world, stars began to appear spontaneously, like sprites, seemingly wanting to communicate with her. This sensation was incredibly wondrous.
Ye Yun sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. His spiritual body entered the Divine Refining Tower. He intended to thoroughly study the Genesis Sword Art, so he wouldn't falter when he could finally use it.
Seven days later, the Divine Refining Tower opened.
"Hmm, this Genesis Sword Art is indeed exquisite. If it can be used in conjunction with the Heaven Sword Genesis, it would be invincible!"
During this time, Ye Yun had completely deciphered the Genesis Sword Art. It could even evolve on its own, which greatly pleased him.