When Ye Fenghan stepped out of the palace, he was still slightly dazed. In his stupor, he had virtually no reaction when he saw Chang He waiting for him outside.

Chang He glanced at him, some confusion on his face. “Why do you look so strange? It’s like your soul was sucked out of your body. The Sect Master didn’t reprimand you, did he? But that’s impossible! You made such an important contribution……”

“No, I was rewarded. I just feel a bit tired right now is all,” Ye Fenghan replied hollowly, completely devoid of strength.

“Tired?” Chang He didn’t understand.

He wanted to probe further, but then suddenly realized that something felt off.

He sniffed the air like a dog. “This aura…… Heavens, you reached the Spirit Burning Realm?”

He emotionally grabbed Ye Fenghan by the collar. “Tell me, how did you reach the Spirit Burning Realm just like that?”

“The Sect Master personally guided me and helped me ascend,” Ye Fenghan replied helplessly.

Chang He trembled with excitement. “I knew it! I knew that you were going to be rewarded in other ways besides contribution points. But to think that he actually helped you break into the Spirit Burning…… the Spirit Burning Realm!”

“Not just that.”

Ye Fenghan’s words stunned Chang He. “What else is there?”

Noticeably exhausted, Ye Fenghan replied,...