Chapter 110: Tang Ya's Fourth Soul Skill — Bone-Eroding Spiral Blade Kill
Half an hour later.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom.
Ye Chen lounged against the headboard with a look of pure satisfaction.
Though he hadn't fully conquered Tang Ya, their relationship had clearly deepened.
Patience was a virtue—one bite at a time, never swallow the meal whole.
Besides, Ye Chen was careful when it came to Tang Ya.
Although she had broken up with Bei Bei, no one else in the academy knew yet.
If someone saw him getting too close to her, rumors would spread fast—that he'd stolen Bei Bei's girl.
Well, technically, it was true.
But having it spread around was a nuisance, one that could draw Mu En's ire.
Ye Chen feared no one, but he did worry about that old man pulling some tricks before his death.
So for now, he had to keep a bit of distance from Tang Ya.
...
While Tang Ya showered, Ye Chen activated his Heaven and Earth Infinite Eye.
Not on her, of course—but to survey the world beyond.
He quickly observed that following the annihilation of the Iron-Blood Sect, Heaven Dou City had tightened its patrols, putting on a show of concern for its people.
After all, the silent massacre of an entire sect in broad daylight terrified commoners and merchants alike—many had shut their shops in fear.
Ye Chen extended his vision outward, spiritual sight piercing barriers one after another until it reached Heaven Dou's royal palace.
He saw the emperor approving documents in the Imperial Study…
saw the young princes fooling around in the courtyard…
another prince meditating diligently…
and the princess in—
If he remembered correctly, the princess of the Heaven Soul Empire was named Veina. Quite a beautiful girl.
His gaze drifted farther.
He caught glimpses of nobles lounging in their manors, surrounded by wives and concubines—young maidens, mature women, lolis, every type imaginable.
"Ah, what a life," Ye Chen muttered—his tone mocking, yet tinged with desire.
Someday, he would build Tang Sect into the same empire of wealth and pleasure.
He wanted that life too.
In his previous world, even under laws and civilization, there were always men who played like this—
and this world was far less restrained.
Desire ran rampant here; behavior knew no limits. Some practices had already ventured into twisted extremes.
Ye Chen considered himself fairly normal—not into perverse tastes—but he certainly didn't mind a harem of beauties.
Click.
The door opened.
Tang Ya stepped out of the shower wrapped in a clean white towel.
Her long wet hair clung to her neck, droplets tracing the curve of her slender shoulders.
"Ye Chen, what are you staring at?" she asked curiously, noticing his glowing golden eyes and distant stare as he looked toward the window.
Ye Chen turned back—his gaze landing on her.
Freshly bathed, Tang Ya looked even more radiant.
Her skin glowed with warmth, rosy from the hot water, her body outlined beneath the towel, all youthful curves and subtle strength.
As she approached, the scent of her floral shampoo mingled with her natural fragrance, carried by the steam that hung in the air.
Instead of answering, Ye Chen grinned and pulled her into his arms.
"Xiao Ya-jie, you smell amazing. You know… I've been thinking—what you said earlier… does it still count~?"
Tang Ya froze.
"Wh-what are you talking about… I didn't say anything…"
Her face turned crimson as she squirmed in his embrace, denying frantically.
The moments of boldness she'd shown before were all from impulse—and now that she'd calmed down, she regretted her words.
Not because she disliked Ye Chen, or regretted what she'd done to please him earlier, but because it all seemed too rushed.
She didn't want him to think of her as an easy woman.
"You can't take it back, Xiao Ya-jie~" Ye Chen teased, pushing her gently onto the bed and tugging playfully at her towel's knot.
...
Later.
Tang Ya cuddled beneath the covers, only her head visible, glaring at him with puffed cheeks and a flustered expression. She looked painfully adorable.
"Alright, alright, Xiao Ya-jie. Let's get back to work. We'll deal with Tang Sect's affairs later. For now, our focus is on getting stronger and expanding our disciples. Only then can we restore Tang Sect's glory," Ye Chen said with a bright smile, pinching her cheek affectionately.
"…Fine," Tang Ya murmured softly, nodding.
Her parents' revenge was complete, yet her motivation hadn't faded.
She wanted to rebuild Tang Sect for their sake—and she wanted to become stronger, not fall behind Ye Chen.
His power grew so fast it frightened her; she feared a day might come when she couldn't even glimpse his shadow.
As for their relationship, both already understood each other's feelings.
They simply hadn't pierced that final thin layer—like paper between them.
If Ye Chen wanted to, she wouldn't resist.
But as a woman, she wanted it to mean something more.
Not just impulse—something real.
After a brief moment of warmth, Ye Chen got up to help her dress personally.
Black skirt. Black silk stockings. Black lace lingerie.
All his favorites.
Tang Ya blushed with embarrassment but didn't refuse—if Ye Chen liked it, she would wear it for him.
Ye Chen especially adored her dark aesthetic.
He intended to shape Tang Ya's image in that direction.
After all, a sect master couldn't look like an innocent girl.
She didn't need to be cunning, but she had to have presence—strength, beauty, and composure worthy of Tang Sect leadership.
...
Two days later, they arrived in Shrek City.
During the journey, Ye Chen helped Tang Ya raise her soul power to level 40.
Then together they traveled to the Star Dou Great Forest, where she obtained her fourth soul ring.
Tang Ya's new soul skill was the Bone-Eroding Spiral Blade Kill!
The ring came from a ten-thousand-year-old plant-type soul beast—the Bone-Eroding Demon Vine.
When Ye Chen realized the creature's level, he initially wanted to retreat.
Tang Ya, not yet in her darkened state, shouldn't have been capable of absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring.
But Tang Ya stopped him, insisting she could devour the vine's life force and survive the ring's power.
If she succeeded, she could fuse with its soul ring completely.
Ye Chen had never heard of such a method—but he chose to believe her.
Amazingly, she succeeded.
(END CHAPTER)
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