Through the spectral energy, Ye Chen saw the drop of golden, bean-like Divine Blood suspended in his heart, noticing that some of it had been refined. He couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise.

This Divine Blood, obtained from the Atlantean civilization, had always been stored within his heart. Although it appeared golden, it was incredibly tough, and no matter how much spectral energy Ye Chen channeled, he could not refine even a trace of it!

From fragments of ancient records and his own past life's experience, Ye Chen knew that this Divine Blood could only be refined by tempering the vital essence within his heart, matching the growth of his physical constitution. With every step his physique increased, only a sliver more of the Divine Blood would be refined.

When he first acquired it, the sage Qilun had mentioned that this blood was taken by the Atlanteans from the chaotic space storm—the essence blood of an ancient Great God. The storm was powerful enough to repel even God-level powerhouses, yet it couldn't destroy this single drop, indicating its terrifying nature!

Since obtaining it, upon reaching Level 100, Ye Chen had only managed to refine 0.001% of the Divine Blood. Even this minuscule fraction was enough to allow the Level 100 Ye Chen to integrate the second Superhuman Mode!

The immense pressure contained within this Divine Blood was sufficient to subjugate all bacteria-based life forms and other demonic beast genes.

At Level 1000, refining 0.01% of the Divine Blood was insufficient to integrate the third Superhuman Mode. Then, at Level 10000, another refinement occurred, bringing the total refined percentage to 0.1%!

This 0.1% of Divine Blood power was enough to transform Ye Chen's body, enabling it to accommodate the third Superhuman Mode!

Originally, Ye Chen had estimated that he would only refine one percent when he reached Level 1,000,000, at which point he could accommodate the fourth Superhuman Mode!

But now, Ye Chen discovered that the Divine Blood had been refined by a full 0.5%!

It was important to note that even when his physique reached Level 100,000, he could only refine 0.2% of the Inferior Divine Blood, yet now, it was a massive 0.3% more!

Through sensing, Ye Chen detected a golden light suspended in his chest, pure and vast, carrying an overwhelming pressure—like a world-shattering power that could be unleashed with a mere thought to destroy heaven and earth!

Ye Chen found it hard to believe. This suspended golden light was the extra 0.35% of the Divine Blood, transformed into pure Divine Power!

Not Semi-Divine Power!

Nor Pseudo-Divine Power!

Ye Chen dared not confirm if this was the legendary True Divine Power!

The strongest people he had ever seen were the few super-experts who battled in the Thunder Square; it was rumored that several among them were peak God-level powerhouses, alongside one ancient expert...

From this golden light, Ye Chen sensed an aura far more boundless, as if the entire universe was contained within it, shaking his very soul.

"I wonder what kind of powerhouse this Divine Blood belonged to in life; a single drop of its essence blood holds such terrifying power!" Ye Chen mused inwardly. With a thought, he reined in the golden light, dividing it into two halves: one guarding his heart, the other protecting his brain.

"The viruses on me were mostly purified by this Divine Power! To eliminate viruses that even God-level experts couldn't handle, this person must be someone who surpasses the pinnacle!"

Thinking of this, Ye Chen’s attention shifted... he looked down and saw Xiao Bai, ears drooping, seemingly fatigued and drowsy, its little white belly rising and falling faintly, soft snores beginning to emerge...

Ye Chen let out a wry smile, stroking its soft fur, a hint of tenderness in his eyes. He carefully tucked it into the folds of his robe, secretly feeling fortunate for having found such a treasure. The Divine Blood remained dormant without being refined, likely due to this little white rabbit's influence. But why would it possess the ability to refine Divine Blood?

Ye Chen shook his head, dismissing the thought, and stood up, turning to face Bai Yijun before him.

Amidst the sound of insect chirping and wind, the mountain breeze swept past, rustling through the hair framing her face, highlighting her snow-white skin. Her White Snow Divine Sword glowed softly behind her.

Ye Chen gazed at her, a faint shimmer passing through the depths of his eyes. He spoke softly, "I've been unconscious for a long time, haven't I?"

Seeing that the viruses on his body were gone, Bai Yijun couldn't help but ask, "The viruses on you are all cleared?"

"En," Ye Chen nodded slightly, then suddenly his eyes lit up with inspiration, "Let me try on you. Extend your hand."

Bai Yijun looked puzzled, then seemed to realize something, her cheeks flushing faintly. She lowered her head and slowly extended her hand. In the eerie moonlight, her palm was slender and fair. It was hard to imagine that such hands could unleash such surging power when gripping the White Snow Divine Sword.

Ye Chen didn't linger on the sight. His expression was solemn. He channeled the power of the Divine Blood guarding his heart, guiding it down his finger, moving toward where it would touch Bai Yijun's hand.

"Ah..." Bai Yijun gasped, snatching her hand back like lightning, stepping back, and saying quickly, "Don't come closer."

Ye Chen paused, lowering his gaze to her finger. The fingertip that had brushed against the Divine Blood power was slightly red and swollen.

For Bai Yijun’s physique, a mere touch caused such a burn?

Ye Chen felt a flicker of shock, looked at the wisp of golden light in his hand, and, with a flash in his eyes, retracted it.

"What are you doing?" Bai Yijun frowned slightly, clutching her finger.

Ye Chen apologized, "I used this Divine Power to purge the viruses within me. I thought I could help eliminate yours too, but I realized my willpower can't fully control it, and I almost hurt you."

Bai Yijun paused, understanding dawning on her. Seeing Ye Chen's subdued expression, a trace of softness surfaced in her eyes. She comforted him, "It's alright. Life and death are fated; you shouldn't feel bad."

Ye Chen remained silent.

Bai Yijun lowered her head, her expression solemn.

The eerie blood moon hung in the sky, cold moonlight spilling over the earth, dyeing the entire mountain peak crimson, illuminating the two young figures.

After a while of silence, Bai Yijun's clear eyes reflected a faint image. She suddenly seemed to recall something, looked up at Ye Chen, a hint of gentle laughter touching her cheeks, and whispered, "Sit with me for a moment."

Ye Chen was momentarily stunned. Looking into her flawless, pure eyes, he nodded heavily after a moment of silence.

Bai Yijun smiled softly and walked in front of Ye Chen. Her beauty was like a shower of rain washing over him, a faint, deep fragrance wafting out. She suddenly took hold of Ye Chen's broad, warm hand, glanced up at him.

Ye Chen felt his palm held by a soft, warm little hand—a sensation he had never experienced before, spreading through his body and causing him to stiffen slightly.

He had held women's hands before.

But never with such a marvelous feeling.

So he turned his head, his gaze meeting Bai Yijun’s eyes. After a moment, Ye Chen awkwardly shifted his gaze away, unable to utter a word.

Bai Yijun chuckled softly, leading him to sit on a greyish-white rock by the steep cliff edge. The fierce mountain wind blew directly at them, whipping their clothes and hair wildly.

Ye Chen sat on the rock, gazing into the distance. The mountain peak was incredibly high; looking out, there was a sea of clouds, countless stars sparkling in the sky, and a blood moon dominating the heavens, granting a vast perspective.

Beside him, a faint fragrance drifted into his nostrils.

To the point where, in his eyes, even the eerie blood moon seemed cloaked in a gentle glow, and the myriad of brilliant stars appeared like playful, twinkling eyes.

In this moment, he wished it could last forever!

After a brief pause, Ye Chen heard no sound and turned his head, only to see Bai Yijun staring at him. Their gazes met across the air, and he couldn't help but startle slightly.

Bai Yijun slowly shifted her gaze from his face, looking out at the sea of clouds ahead. Her autumn-water-like bright eyes held a faint luminescence, and her voice seemed distant and ethereal, soft as she said, "You already guessed that my identity is not merely an inner disciple of the Crimson Meteor Sect. In truth, I come from the Ancient Continent..."

Ye Chen nodded slightly; he had already surmised this.

Bai Yijun continued slowly, "In the ancient world, the center is the Ancient Continent, vast and boundless. Surrounding it are the Chou Divine States, in addition to countless fragments of distant stars... This White Lotus Divine State is one that my family controls. Therefore, whatever identity I require while handling matters here is achievable."

Ye Chen's heart trembled. In the Ancient Continent, powerhouses were numerous, and families countless. To directly govern an entire Divine State implied a level of power for her family that was staggering!

One must remember that the White Lotus Divine State had nine great cities; Azure Water City was merely one among them, and the sect masters of the two major sects within it were both God-level powerhouses!

By rough estimation, nine cities, each possessing such strength, coupled with the nine city lords, meant that there were close to 30 God-level powerhouses in the White Lotus Divine State!

Pseudo-God powerhouses were countless!

And Half-God powerhouses were not few!

The entity governing this Divine State must be an unimaginable colossus.

Bai Yijun paused, turning to gaze at Ye Chen with a touch of tenderness. "From childhood until now, I have never been as happy as I have been these past few days..."

Ye Chen's heart gave a slight jolt. Looking at her exquisitely beautiful face, countless thoughts suddenly churned in his mind, surging forth, and infinite tenderness welled up from the deepest part of his heart. He clenched his fist, and drawing upon some unknown courage, he declared with firm finality, "You mentioned returning to your family before. I will go with you!"

Bai Yijun studied him carefully, slowly withdrawing her gaze. A faint smile touched her lips, but she quickly suppressed it, shaking her head slightly with a hint of dejection. "You cannot go."

Ye Chen’s fervent blood seemed to turn instantly cold, and he almost blurted out, "Why?"

Bai Yijun looked at him intently, biting her lower lip slightly. "If they see you by my side, they will surely target you. I don't want to see you hurt for my sake again..."

Ye Chen shuddered, feeling as if struck by a thunderbolt from a clear sky, completely stunned where he stood.

After a long, long while.

Ye Chen gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with a terrifying light that chilled the heart. With a voice surpassing firm resolve, he spoke each word clearly: "I must go!"

Seeing that he wouldn't listen, Bai Yijun grew anxious. "If you go now, I won't be able to protect you at all. Once I undergo treatment for the viruses, they will move against you!"