Chapter 49: Exiting Seclusion, Dharma Phase Realm, and a Heaven-Shocking Dragon-Level Genius.

After spending some time with Xia Zixuan, Ye Wushang finally brought Yue Rushuang and headed toward the Ye family.

He had always kept a low profile, so much so that many families in the capital believed that this God of War of Great Xia was no longer in the royal capital.

Yet when he left, it was anything but low-key.

With Yue Rushuang in tow, he soared into the sky from within the Great Xia Royal Palace.

Countless people turned to look, only to see a tall, imposing figure dressed in black standing proudly in mid-air, holding a blade with one hand.

He slashed at the sky, and in an instant, boundless blade intent boiled over, radiating outward in all directions from him as the center.

Swoosh~~!

In the blink of an eye, everyone in the royal capital of Great Xia felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Even the old monsters of the Purple Mansion Realm within the royal family struggled to lift their heads, utterly confused about what Ye Wushang was trying to do.

As that blade swept past, countless blade lights suddenly burst forth.

Immediately after, the endless blade light condensed into a massive blade blossom and began to slowly descend upon the Great Xia royal capital.

Only after doing all this did Ye Wushang leave without a trace of sentiment, stepping through the air and disappearing, leaving everyone looking at each other in stunned silence.

Only those old monsters secretly sighed.

How could they not see? Ye Wushang had done all this for their sake.

His message was crystal clear: Xia Zixuan is his woman. If anyone dared to bully her, then don’t blame him for being merciless.

Thinking of this, they couldn’t help but instruct their younger family members to tread carefully and not provoke Xia Zixuan.

Upon the imperial dragon bed, Xia Zixuan reclined languidly, brimming with feminine allure. She gazed at Ye Wushang’s departing figure, her eyes full of deep emotion.

Her lover had stood up for her—how could her heart not be moved?

With her current strength, unless one of the three Dharma Phase-level old monsters personally intervened, within the borders of Great Xia, perhaps only Yue Rushuang could pose a threat to her.

Yet Ye Wushang still took action, his stance especially resolute.

She gently touched her lower abdomen with one hand, a faint maternal glow flashing across her eyes.

“Child, your mother will carve out an eternal empire for you!”

During their recent time of dual cultivation, both had benefited immensely.

Xia Zixuan had directly broken through from the peak of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm to the First Heaven of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Having awakened the Emperor Physique, she naturally exerted oppressive pressure on cultivators of the same level.

Ye Wushang’s progress was no less impressive. First, his cultivation had advanced from the peak of Purple Mansion Fourth Heaven to the peak of Fifth Heaven.

More importantly, his blade intent had grown denser, and he had reached a new understanding of it.

On top of ordinary blade intent, he had incorporated four types: Blood-breaking Blade Intent, Assassination Blade Intent, Demon-slaying Blade Intent, and Slaughter Blade Intent.

The fusion of these four blade intents had exponentially increased his combat strength.

Upon returning to the Ye family, Ye Wushang discovered that the clan now exuded even more vitality and vigor.

The disciples of the Ye family all walked with a natural air of pride.

It was as if they weren’t just from a minor noble family in a dynasty, but disciples of an ancient holy land.

Ye Wushang knew very well—this was all due to the strength he had brought.

Ever since he slew the Demon Monarch and was named the God of War of Great Xia, the Ye family had essentially become the number one clan in the entire dynasty.

Forces that had once tread carefully around them now wouldn’t dare provoke them at all.

Moreover, the Grand Elder and others, to prevent the rise of degenerates or wastrels, had been enforcing strict discipline.

Ye Wushang didn’t interfere—he knew that this spirited atmosphere was crucial for the clan’s growth.

Returning to his room, the first thing he did was pour out his longing to Zhao Qingge, Mo Sijun, and Sikong Mingyue.

When they learned that Yue Rushuang was already pregnant, and even the Empress of Great Xia’s capital had conceived, the three women were instantly unhappy.

What followed was over a month of relentless mahjong playing between Ye Wushang and the three women.

Only after all three became pregnant did this nearly two-month-long “battle” finally come to an end.

Ye Wushang himself felt a little confused and annoyed.

All three women had begged for mercy, collapsing limply on the ground—yet they still wouldn’t let him off.

Some even came running back for another round as soon as the swelling went down.

Still, with his iron kidney, he had no fear at all.

Once all his women were pregnant, Ye Wushang entered another period of seclusion.

During this time, his one-versus-three dual cultivation over nearly two months had caused another explosive increase in his strength, advancing to Purple Mansion Sixth Heaven.

His cultivation speed was so fast, it would stun anyone who heard of it.

However, Ye Wushang understood that this speed was directly related to the fact that all three women possessed top-tier physiques.

Moreover, there was the bonus effect from Sikong Mingyue and Xia Zixuan’s first times.

In the future, wanting to break through a minor realm in just two months would be nearly impossible.

Unless… he had enough Luck Points.

After that, he returned to closed-door cultivation and began studying other things.

He perfected the life of a recluse to the extreme—if there was no need, he rarely went outside.

During this period of seclusion, Ye Wushang had no idea how much of a stir his name had caused throughout the Canglan Domain.

Great Xia was but a small corner of the world—news from here would take ages to spread.

And as rumors grew more and more exaggerated, almost no one would believe them.

So those who truly understood Ye Wushang’s strength were limited to a few forces surrounding the Great Xia.

However, the emergence of an ancient power sent his name roaring across the world.

Within a towering mega-city, atop a colossal tavern—

Guantian Tower, located in the ancient city of Cangyuan, soared into the clouds. Standing at its peak, one felt as though suspended above the heavens.

There, you’d realize—the heavens aren’t so far after all. That’s how Guantian Tower got its name.

At this moment, in a private room, Mu Xiyao sat calmly at the head seat.

Surrounding her were several young women dressed in elite disciple robes of Cangyuan Ancient City.

Though their auras were far weaker than Mu Xiyao’s, they were still not to be underestimated.

At this moment, they surrounded Mu Xiyao, offering their congratulations with undisguised envy.

“Congratulations, Senior Sister, for stepping into the mighty realm of Dharma Phase Divine Powers! Your future as a god and ancestor is just around the corner!”

“I thought it might be too late for Senior Sister to break through, but your talent is incredible—you pulled it off!”

“A Dharma Phase powerhouse under forty—there isn’t a second one like you in the entire Cangyuan Ancient City, right?”

“Exactly! Even in Tianluo Daozhou, Senior Sister is a peerless genius!”

Hearing all this, Mu Xiyao simply lifted her wine cup and took a sip, silently accepting their praise.

Tianluo Daozhou encompassed everything under the heavens, and the Canglan Domain was but an insignificant corner of it.

As the conversation continued, many of their gazes kept flicking impatiently toward the platform outside.

“What’s going on with Old Li today? He always gets the first-hand intel from Tianji Pavilion and lectures right away—why is he late today?”

“Yeah, it’s so unlike him to be late!”

Just then, a slightly aged voice rang out, catching everyone’s attention.

His tone carried a trace of apology, which instantly soothed their earlier dissatisfaction.

“Hehe, everyone, this old man apologizes for being late today. But I can’t be blamed—it’s just that this new intel from Tianji Pavilion is too shocking!”

“Who would’ve thought that in an utterly insignificant and obscure little dynasty, a heaven-shaking dragon had been hiding all along—and now, this dragon is about to rise and reign over the world!”

At these words, everyone showed signs of confusion.

They instantly forgot their earlier annoyance and began speaking all at once.