Ye Chen once again found himself dreaming, standing beside a serene and beautiful lake. However, unlike his previous dreams, this time there were no alluring women by the water's edge—just silence and emptiness.
But despite the lack of companionship, something about this place felt different. The air was filled with a pure, almost divine energy that Ye Chen had never experienced before, even in his deepest meditations or dreams.
He slowly wandered along the lakeside, taking in the ethereal beauty surrounding him. The view was so stunning that he almost believed he had ascended to heaven.
Ye Chen pinched his cheek. "Is this really a dream? Why does it feel so real?"
A soft, graceful voice echoed from behind him, breaking the silence. "This is not just a dream."
Ye Chen turned and saw a breathtakingly beautiful woman floating above the lake. She was dressed in flowing, snow-white robes that shimmered under the light. Her figure was mature, elegant, and radiant, and behind her fluttered a pair of pure white, sparkling wings. Her appearance was so divine that she could easily be mistaken for a celestial being capable of toppling nations.
"Who are you?" Ye Chen asked cautiously.
"You need not be on guard, Master. I mean you no harm," the woman replied gently.
Despite her reassuring tone, Ye Chen remained alert. He couldn't sense her cultivation at all—meaning she was either unimaginably powerful or completely devoid of strength. Though she gave off no hostility, Ye Chen wasn't the type to let his guard down easily.
"I'll ask again—who exactly are you?" he said firmly.
The woman sighed and responded, "My name is Chu Yuechan. I am the guardian of this place."
"Then where are we?" Ye Chen asked, still confused.
"We are at the gate of the Fairy Realm," Chu Yuechan explained.
Her answer only deepened Ye Chen's confusion. "Fairy Realm? But I was just asleep in my bed a moment ago…" he thought silently, frowning.
"Fairy Yuechan, please explain in more detail," Ye Chen requested politely.
Chu Yuechan gently touched her forehead and shook her head with a slight smile. "Alright, I'll explain so you understand better."
"This place exists within the Fairy Gate—the artifact you currently possess," she said.
"You mean the iron object shaped like a gate?" Ye Chen asked.
"Exactly. What you thought was just a mysterious piece of metal is actually an extremely powerful artifact," she confirmed. "However, it hasn't recognized you as its master yet. To do that, you must offer a single drop of blood. Once you do, you will gain control over this realm."
Ye Chen was stunned. He never imagined that such a small, unassuming item held a secret of this magnitude.
"If I become the master of this place, what benefits will I gain?" he asked.
Chu Yuechan's eyes sparkled as she explained, "The benefits are extraordinary. As the master of the Fairy Gate, you will be able to enter and leave this place freely. You can also cultivate here whenever you wish. Moreover, if you bring women into this realm—women with whom you've shared a dual cultivation bond—the spiritual energy here will become even purer, accelerating your cultivation even more."
Ye Chen was visibly tempted. Such advantages were difficult to ignore.
"You're not lying to me, are you?" he asked skeptically.
Chu Yuechan chuckled softly. "Why would I lie to you?"
Ye Chen hesitated, lost in thought. Chu Yuechan continued to smile at him with divine grace. Her beauty was so overwhelming it made his heart race—he nearly lost control of himself.
"Alright. I agree to become the owner of this place," Ye Chen finally said.
"Then, please extend your finger," Chu Yuechan instructed gently.
Ye Chen raised his index finger. To his surprise, Chu Yuechan leaned forward and lightly took his finger into her mouth. He felt a slight sting as she bit gently, drawing a drop of his blood.
"The recognition is complete. From this moment on, you are the true master of the Fairy Gate," Chu Yuechan declared with a graceful bow. "I, Chu Yuechan, will serve you from now on."
"May I call you Yuechan from now on?" Ye Chen asked with a smile.
"As long as you desire it, Master—you may call me anything you wish," she replied.
"Please don't call me 'Master'—I'm not used to that. Just call me Ye Chen," he said.
"Very well, Ye Chen," Chu Yuechan nodded.
She then proceeded to explain more about the Fairy Gate in detail. The realm could only be accessed by Ye Chen and women who had shared a dual cultivation bond with him. There were also three keys that could grant others access, but only with Ye Chen's direct permission. In other words, aside from himself, only three more people could enter the realm, and only if Ye Chen entrusted them with a key.
"At that time, back when I was in the ancient ruin… Was it you calling me?" Ye Chen asked curiously.
"Yes, Ye Chen," Chu Yuechan nodded. "I was the one who called out to you. I guided you toward picking up the Fairy Gate artifact."
"So, you chose me from the beginning?" Ye Chen asked.
"I did. I chose you because you possess an ancient Yang body. And I know… your path will involve many women in the future," she replied honestly.
Chu Yuechan continued, "The more women you bring into this realm, the purer the spiritual energy becomes. That will enhance not just your cultivation, but also benefit the women you're with."
Ye Chen scratched his head. "What if I end up not having many women? Wouldn't that disappoint you?"
Chu Yuechan gave a knowing smile. "That's unlikely… unless you wish to die. So, I suggest you embrace your destiny."
Indeed, Chu Yuechan was right. Without Yin energy from women, Ye Chen's Yang body would eventually collapse, leading to his death.
But now, with the Fairy Gate at his disposal—a place filled with energy far purer than anywhere on Earth—Ye Chen had a tremendous advantage. He could train more effectively here, and this power would benefit not just him but the women he would cultivate with in the future.
This was only the beginning of his journey into a realm far beyond imagination.
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