The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1420 - 1421: Rapid Progress

The news that Ye Mo and his two companions had successfully accomplished an epic-level mission sent shockwaves through everyone. Despite the Elder of Merits verifying the feat, a torrent of doubt and suspicion instantly rained down upon them.

Even as Ye Mo moved through the Wraith Clan's territory, many gazes, filled with skepticism and envy, were fixed upon him.

With such an abundance of Ascending Soul Pills, the path to advancement was clear, requiring only the absorption of sufficient soul origin.

Zang Lian and Qin Yong distributed the hundred thousand Ascending Soul Pills, leaving Ye Mo with forty thousand. Disregarding the murmurs of doubt, Ye Mo resolved to silence his detractors with his power during the upcoming Heavenly Rankings Competition.

Possessing forty thousand Ascending Soul Pills, Ye Mo once again entered a period of seclusion.

Upon reaching the third layer of the Genius Badge, Ye Mo immediately consumed two thousand Ascending Soul Pills without hesitation.

As the potent medicinal effects of the Ascending Soul Pills spread throughout his being, Ye Mo could feel his Soul Sea growing stronger, consequently expanding the mental space of his Brain Domain into a more magnificent and vast realm.

The ceaseless assimilation of the Ascending Soul Pills' essence unleashed vast spiritual energy from his Soul Sea, surging forth in heaven-shaking waves.

It felt as though even a casual draw of soul power possessed immense potency.

Aided by two thousand Ascending Soul Pills, Ye Mo had now successfully broken through to the Fourth Layer of the Soul Realm.

Without pausing, Ye Mo immediately began absorbing soul origin. Reaching the Fourth Layer of the Soul Realm had elevated his spiritual energy to an entirely new echelon.

The Soul Realm, functioning like a vessel, required the Ascending Soul Pills for its expansion. Once expanded, it could accommodate a greater influx of soul origin. Following complete absorption and reaching capacity, further expansion would be necessary.

Therefore, Ye Mo's immediate objective was to enlarge this vessel.

Soul origin flowed ceaselessly into his Soul Sea, augmenting Ye Mo's spiritual energy to the brink of another bottleneck. To overcome this, he needed to expand the vessel once more, this time requiring four thousand Ascending Soul Pills.

After consuming four thousand Ascending Soul Pills, Ye Mo, as expected, ascended to the Fifth Layer of the Soul Realm.

Ye Mo’s excitement surged, and he commenced another breakthrough attempt.

Three full days elapsed, during which Ye Mo consumed thirty thousand Ascending Soul Pills. He had finally reached the Seventh Layer of the Soul Realm. Had he possessed more Ascending Soul Pills, he would have undoubtedly pressed forward, aiming directly for the Ninth Layer.

"I've finally broken through to the Seventh Layer of the Soul Realm. That old geezer Jin Tianzun's Soul Cultivation is only at the Eighth Layer now. If I face him again, I certainly won't be fleeing like last time!"

Ye Mo let out a cold laugh. Although he still couldn't match Jin Tianzun in physical attacks, he wouldn't need to make a hasty retreat; at worst, he would sustain severe injuries, but the opponent wouldn't be able to kill him.

Furthermore, with his youthful tenacity, Ye Mo, despite being outmatched in raw power, would prove to be a persistent thorn in Jin Tianzun's side during a prolonged engagement.

Ye Mo felt entirely confident in his ability to confront Jin Tianzun head-on if they met again.

Just as Ye Mo successfully achieved the Seventh Layer of the Soul Realm, Zang Lian arrived in a state of anxious urgency. "Junior Brother Ye Xiao, please accompany me to check on Taishi Qing. I've already refined the Myriad Demon's Fire and used it to purge the Soul Silkworm Poison from Taishi Qing, yet he still hasn't awakened."

"Take me to him!"

Ye Mo's brow furrowed slightly. If his intuition was correct, Taishi Qing's condition might be akin to Li Mengli's, necessitating a Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill for his recovery.

"Understood!"

Zang Lian nodded and guided Ye Mo toward the Tantai Family's residence.

The Tantai Family was, in essence, a collateral branch of the Wraith Clan and also offered support to Mengxin. Consequently, Elder Wu Chen, upon witnessing Zang Lian's forceful entry into the Wraith Clan's Mountain, had contemplated incapacitating her.

Following Zang Lian, Ye Mo navigated through winding mountain ranges until a mansion came into view in the distance, presumably the Tantai Family's abode.

"Junior Brother Ye Xiao, we've arrived!"

Zang Lian and Ye Mo landed together and proceeded into the mansion. Along their path, they encountered numerous disciples of the Tantai Family, none of whom possessed particularly formidable cultivation; even martial artists at the Qiankun Mirror realm were present.

These martial artists were restricted to cultivating within the confines of the Tantai Family. Only upon reaching the Wheel of Reincarnation Realm could they qualify for training with the Wraith Clan itself.

This disparity highlighted the inherent disadvantage faced by branch families when compared to their direct lineage counterparts. Disciples from direct lineage families had the privilege of training alongside the Wraith Clan from their earliest moments, benefiting from an abundance of resources.

"Junior Brother Ye Xiao!"

Zang Lian led Ye Mo to a particular room, opened the door, and indicated for him to enter.

"Very well!"

Ye Mo acknowledged and stepped into the room, where his gaze fell upon a stunning woman who appeared to be in her thirties.

"Zang Lian, just who is this person?"

The beautiful woman’s brow furrowed in displeasure as she observed Zang Lian escort Ye Mo inside.

"Aunt Lan, this is Ye Xiao. I asked him to come and check on Taishi Qing."

Zang Lian offered an explanation.

"Ye Xiao?"

The woman, who Zang Lian addressed as Aunt Lan, scrutinized Ye Mo. She noted his handsome features and youthful appearance before questioning, "What are your intentions in approaching my daughter-in-law?"

"What are you saying?"

Ye Mo was taken aback, struggling to comprehend the woman’s statement. Daughter-in-law? Could she possibly be Taishi Qing’s mother?

"Let me make this clear, Zang Lian is my daughter-in-law. You would be wise not to pursue her. While my son is currently in a coma, he will awaken eventually, and then they will be wed."

The woman declared with icy resolve.

Her son’s comatose state left her perpetually anxious, fearing that her daughter-in-law, Zang Lian – a recognized genius within the Wraith Clan – might abandon him.

"Aunt Lan, what are you talking about? He is here to help Taishi Qing."

Zang Lian grew flustered, knowing Aunt Lan harbored a constant paranoia that she would forsake Taishi Qing.

"Help Taishi Qing? That is even more unacceptable."

The woman swiftly moved to block Ye Mo. "What if he secretly employs some nefarious methods, ensuring my son never wakes? Would you then become a widow for my son?"

Ye Mo simply shook his head. With a flicker of movement, he materialized beside the bed where a remarkably handsome man lay – Taishi Qing, whose good looks surpassed even Ye Mo’s.

"What are you doing? Do not touch my son!"

The woman attempted to intervene but found herself completely immobilized. Despite her cultivation as a Divine Venerable One Soul martial artist, she was powerless. How could this Ye Xiao possess such formidable power?

Disregarding the woman’s outburst, Ye Mo channeled his spiritual energy to examine Taishi Qing. He then announced, "Senior Sister Zang Lian, Taishi Qing is out of danger now. Provided he consumes a Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill, he will make a full recovery."

"What? My son is fine?"

The woman exclaimed in astonishment.

"If not for Senior Sister Zang Lian utilizing the Myriad Demon’s Fire to dispel your son’s Soul Silkworm Curse, even the Clan Leader might not have been able to save him. Yet, you consistently doubt her. Do you even realize Senior Sister Zang Lian almost sacrificed her life to save Taishi Qing?"

Ye Mo scoffed with a cold laugh.

"This!"

The woman was rendered utterly speechless, as if turned into a petrified statue.