After Ling Chen completely immersed himself in meditation, the Human Emperor also waved his hand, and the sword in his hand turned into ashes and dispersed into the world, after which he returned to Ling Chen's Heavenly Mansion Ring.

In the vast and ancient mental world, only Ling Chen's solitary figure remained, sitting cross-legged on the yellow sandy ground, motionless, as if he were a sculpture.

Time quietly slipped by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

During this month, the Ling Family was rather lively, and the source of this buzz was naturally the anomaly in front of the Golden-eyed Divine Beast Sculpture. The young figure, originally thought to be on the verge of failure, was now tightly enveloped by the light released by the exotic beast sculpture. Faintly, a strong resistance emanated from it, even preventing Family Head Ling Tingfeng from approaching.

Adding to this month's time, Ling Chen had been sitting in front of the exotic beast sculpture for more than a month. During this period, this area undoubtedly became the liveliest place in the Ling Family. Not only did Ling Tingfeng remain here all along, but even some Elders in seclusion also appeared, showing the disturbance caused by this event…

Elders from various branches were basically drawn over by Ling Chen's commotion. The disturbance Ling Chen caused this time was truly enormous. Not only did he master the Golden True Eyes, but he also restored Light to all those who failed in the cultivation of the Golden Sword Pupil. Who would have thought that he could achieve this less than three months after joining the Ling Family, becoming the first in over a century to successfully comprehend the Golden Sword Pupil… If people previously dismissed Ling Chen's achievements as trivial, this time, those voices would be completely annihilated.

Golden Sword Pupil, ever since this martial art was placed in the Martial Arts Hall, few have been able to comprehend it. But now, this record has finally been broken… And the one to break this record is merely a young disciple who had been in the Ling Family Ancestral Residence for less than three months.

Regarding this news, most Ling Family disciples were exceedingly excited. After all, producing such a prodigious character was beneficial for the entire Ling Family.

More importantly, once Ling Chen mastered the Golden Sword Pupil, he would undoubtedly have even more confidence at the upcoming Heavenly Sword Tournament!

Although Ling Chen once boasted in public that he would rank in the top three of the tournament, which sounded somewhat unrealistic, if Ling Chen indeed successfully cultivated the Golden Sword Pupil, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to enter the top ten.

"That kid actually managed to cultivate the Golden Sword Pupil?"

In a location on the courtyard's outskirts, several familiar figures could be seen, with the speaker being Ling Hai.

Ever since being sent back to the family by the Fourth Elder, he and Ling Feng were severely punished by the Family Head, confined for a month to reflect. Only now did they have the time to come out and observe Ling Chen's cultivation progress.

"Even if he's successful, so what? He still won't be a match for Second Brother."

Ling Feng said coldly.

"That's true, but the speed of this kid's strength growth is astonishing. Remember when he first joined the family? Back then, this kid probably couldn't even beat me. But now, he's got the strength to threaten Big Brother Ling Yuxuan!"

Ling Hai stared intently at Ling Chen in the distance, his eyes gradually filled with a chilling intent.

"This boy is indeed a formidable opponent."

Ling Yuxuan nodded, a serious expression emerging in his eyes, "However, I really want to see if the power of the Golden Sword Pupil is as formidable as the rumors say?"

"Is Second Brother going to make a move?"

Both Ling Feng and Ling Hai's expressions changed slightly.

"Someone will make a move later, but not me."

Ling Yuxuan shook his head, a glimmer flashed in his eyes, "The most exquisite dish should naturally be saved for last. I will personally defeat him at the Heavenly Sword Tournament, to show him the gap between dreams and reality."

"Who will make a move?"

Ling Hai and Ling Feng were both surprised, yet they began to speculate about the candidate. Besides Ling Yuxuan, there were few in the young generation of the Ling Family capable of contending with Ling Chen. Could it be Ling Yuxuan is preparing to have someone test Ling Chen's depth?

"The outcome will be revealed soon."

Just as Ling Hai was about to say something, Ling Feng's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Ling Hai was also slightly startled, and he quickly looked up to see the light on the exotic beast sculpture starting to diminish, and the thin figure enveloped in the light reappeared under the tensely focused watch of all present… Everyone tightly fixed their gaze on that figure, their faces filled with tension. They were eager to know whether Ling Chen's over a month of meditation resulted in success… or failure?

The world was quiet, and in that silence, Ling Chen, sitting in front of the sculpture, slowly opened his tightly shut eyes. At the moment his eyes opened, everyone could feel an intangible sharp fluctuation suddenly emanate from his body.

Under the intense focus of numerous eyes, Ling Chen slowly stood up, nonchalantly dusting off himself. From the outside, it was impossible to discern any difference compared to before.

"What was the result?"

Even Ling Tingfeng, seeing Ling Chen's calm demeanor, couldn't hold back anymore and lightly coughed, asking.

As soon as these words were spoken, all ears perked up, everyone wished they could extend their ears over to hear Ling Chen's answer.

"Yes."

Ling Chen gently nodded.

Whoa!

The next moment, the entire crowd burst into an uproar, extremely noisy discussions instantly spread around.

Nobody expected Ling Chen to actually succeed. The hundred-year-long curse was finally broken. Initially, no one believed Ling Chen could succeed.

"Good!"

Ling Tingfeng didn't say any superfluous words, just nodded and said "good," but anyone could see that this Ling Family Patriarch was overjoyed at heart.

"Words without proof! How can you claim to have mastered such a supreme martial art like Golden Sword Pupil so casually?"

Just then, a discordant voice suddenly sounded, briefly freezing the courtyard's atmosphere.

Ling Chen looked in the direction of the voice and saw a twenty-eight or twenty-nine-year-old Ling Family youth in a black robe, with a fierce expression. His gaze was like two sharp swords, piercing into one's spirit.

"Ling Han Ye, what nonsense are you spouting? Step back!"

Ling Chen had yet to speak when the third branch's Elder Ling Lie fiercely shouted. Ling Chen now belonged to the third branch, making him Ling Lie's responsibility, so he naturally had to stand up for him.

Ling Han Ye.

Upon hearing this name, Ling Chen's heart stirred slightly. He had heard of this person, who was said to have been the dominant figure of the Ling Family's younger generation before Ling Yuxuan prevailed. Subsequently, he was defeated by Ling Yuxuan, giving up the dominant position naturally to Ling Yuxuan.

However, after being defeated by Ling Yuxuan, Ling Han Ye didn't resent him; instead, he greatly admired Ling Yuxuan, getting closer to him over time, their relationship growing ever stronger.

This sudden challenge by Ling Han Ye, to say it has no relation with Ling Yuxuan, Ling Chen wouldn't believe it.