Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law

The Dragon Egg felt heavy in his grasp, yet there were still no signs of it cracking, only that the patterns on it had become even clearer.

"The amount of energy this Dragon Egg is absorbing is just enormous. If it keeps going like this, and absorbs all the energy stored in the storage ring, it might become even more terrifying than the a Great Power of the Void Realm!" Ye Feng couldn't even begin to imagine.

What kind of being would the Little Dragon become once it hatches? Would it be comparable to a Great Power of the Void Realm right from birth?

However, this was to be expected; after all, that Five-clawed Golden Dragon was no ordinary creature. A mere breath from its mouth was already so horrifying.

Of course, even though there were still plenty of multicolored energies left in the storage ring and various types of Energy Stones, Ye Feng never entertained the thought of taking those treasures for himself, as the Old Dragon had instructed that those items were meant for the Dragon Egg and were not to be used by anyone else.

Having promised someone, or more accurately, having promised a dragon, Ye Feng naturally intended to keep that promise.

As Ye Feng let his mind wander, he continued to examine the patterns on the Dragon Egg. The more he looked, the more he felt that there was something unusual about them.

This was, after all, a Dragon Egg, and the Five-clawed Golden Dragon was likely a very formidable race. So, it made sense that these patterns appearing on the Dragon Egg had some tricks to them.

Ye Feng simply propped his chin with one hand, reviewing the patterns over and over again. In fact, he had already gained some insight the last time, feeling that these twisted lines looked more like Dragon Claws.

However, at that time, it was just a concept without deep comprehension; now, the more he looked, the more they seemed to resemble claws, and these Dragon Claws appeared to be quite special.

He became so immersed in observing the patterns on the Dragon Egg that time slowly slipped by, and before he knew it, more than ten days had passed.

During this period, Ye Feng didn't even change his posture, not even blinking, completely absorbed in a state of self-forgetfulness.

With his continuous observation, the patterns on the Dragon Egg shell were now clearly imprinted in his mind.

Gradually, in the Sea of Consciousness Heavenly Heart Palace, lines began to emerge, these golden patterns changing and interweaving as if moving according to Ye Feng's will.

"No, that's not right, it shouldn't be like this, let's rearrange them!" Ye Feng suddenly shook his head, talking to himself.

As his consciousness continued to shift, the golden lines in the Sea of Consciousness intertwined and morphed again, slowly resembling the patterns on the Dragon Egg shell.

It faintly looked like a Golden Dragon Claw!

But at that moment, four big characters suddenly appeared in Ye Feng's mind: "Void Dragon Claw!"

The sudden appearance of these four characters in his consciousness took Ye Feng by surprise, but he finally understood that the patterns on the Dragon Egg were indeed extraordinary; they were truly part of a Cultivation Method and Martial Technique—and this technique was the Void Dragon Claw!

Moreover, this was a martial skill that only a Great Power of the Void Realm could execute, or to put it another way, a technique whose power could rival a blow from a Great Power of the Void Realm.

"Void Dragon Claw, striking across the void, is truly unpredictable. Even the Great Powers of the Yin-Yang Realm, at their Peak Realm, cannot resist or evade it because this is a martial skill that can only be executed by a Great Power of the Void Realm!"

Ye Feng's heart was racing with excitement; however, at that moment, he suddenly felt his spiritual power rapidly depleting. His complexion turned extremely pale, and his head throbbed painfully, almost as if it was going to explode.

"This isn't good. My spiritual power is still too weak. Just observing and practicing in my mind has already consumed too much spiritual power. I must stop!"

Ye Feng was startled and forcibly withdrew from that state of comprehension. He immediately began regulating his breath, and after half a day, he had fully recovered.

"This Void Dragon Claw is too powerful. Just by observing and practicing it in my Sea of Consciousness, I nearly couldn't bear it. It truly lives up to being a martial skill at the level of a Great Power of the Void Realm!"

Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, filled with both awe and helplessness, because he knew that with his current Cultivation Realm, he was probably still unable to execute this Void Dragon Claw.

"However, this Void Dragon Claw has already been slightly modified by me. From now on, let's just call it the Claw of the Void," Ye Feng said with a slight smile before putting the Dragon Egg back into the storage ring.

It seemed that the Dragon Egg still had quite a long time before it would hatch, but he had already fully imprinted the patterns on it in his mind and comprehended them, so observing the Dragon Egg shell wasn't very significant anymore.

"It looks like it's necessary to focus on enhancing the Mental Power Nucleus next. As long as I take it up a notch, I should be able to execute the Claw of the Void!" Ye Feng contemplated.

Nearly a month had gone by, and with two months left before the three-month agreement, Ye Feng had no intention to come out of his secluded cultivation. Instead, he closed his eyes again and continued to refine and perfect the Claw of the Void.

But just after completing one round of refinement, Ye Feng experienced another bout of mental exhaustion. He had to interrupt the exercise and took another three days of breath regulation to recover.

After ten days of this cycle, Ye Feng was surprised to find that the Mental Power Nucleus in his Sea of Consciousness Heavenly Heart Palace had grown slightly larger.

"It seems that repeatedly using the Mental Power Nucleus can actually temper the mind, enhancing this very core!" Ye Feng rejoiced in his heart, for there had been a considerable period where his spiritual power had not advanced at all, but now he saw a glimmer of hope.

However, this joy did not last long, as Ye Feng eventually discovered that, with continual refinement and perfection of the Claw of the Void, his Mental Power Nucleus could essentially withstand the strain. Although this meant a further strengthening of his mental prowess, it also signified that this method of tempering could no longer be continued.

"Well, I'll have to think of other methods then," Ye Feng sighed inwardly.

Yet at this moment, Ye Feng suddenly felt an urge to unleash the Claw of the Void, especially after three months of deduction, now that it was almost complete and his Mental Power Nucleus had also been enhanced. Perhaps it could withstand it after all.

Nevertheless, in the end, Ye Feng managed to suppress the impulse. It was too risky without sufficient assurance; should any damage occur to his Mental Power Nucleus, the loss would surely outweigh the gain.

Considering the time, it was about right. Ye Feng's figure soared up and he left the Cultivation Training Ground, heading to the outside chambers.

To Ye Feng's surprise, in the chambers, Hong Qingyan was chatting and laughing with Yu Feiyu, their conversation lively and animated.

"Ah, Master, you've come out of secluded cultivation," Yu Feiyu was the first to react.

Ye Feng nodded slightly as he walked over, his gaze naturally sweeping over Yu Feiyu, "Well done. In three months, your Cultivation Realm has completely stabilized and the foundation is much stronger than before. Keep striving to reach Great Perfection, then break through and become a Great Power of the Yin-Yang Realm."

Yu Feiyu said with a smile, "That's only because of the Origin Energy you gave me, Master. Otherwise, I couldn't have progressed this fast."

Ye Feng nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Hong Qingyan. It had to be said that as a descendant of the Hong Family of the Ancient Clan, Hong Qingyan's talent for cultivation was indeed exceptional. With the aid of the Origin Energy from the three Brocade Boxes, her aura had become even more harmonious and formidable.

"By now, you should be fully capable of controlling the Wings of Light, right?" Ye Feng asked.

Hong Qingyan nodded slightly, "Almost. At least now, after using it, there won't be any side effects, and the time duration is no longer as limiting."

Ye Feng couldn't help but laugh, "Of course it can't be without limit, since it's a Technique of Bloodline Inheritance. Even the Innate Divine Ability of the Demon Horn Tribe's tentacles talent has a time limit."

Yu Feiyu exclaimed, "Sister Qingyan really does have amazing talent. At this rate, it might not be long before she can break through to the Yin-Yang Realm."

Hong Qingyan laughed bitterly, "It's not that easy. The Yin-Yang Realm is no trivial matter compared to the Golden Core Realm. To break through, one must comprehend the Power of Yin-Yang, and I still have no concept of it. It seems out of reach for at least the next five years!"

"No, Feiyu is right," Ye Feng interjected, "you must all strive to break through to the Yin-Yang Realm as soon as possible, within two years at most, before the collapse of the Great Wall of Heaven. Not just you, Qingyan, but also Feiyu, as well as Xiao Chuanqi and the rest, must all break through to the Yin-Yang Realm!"

Ye Feng continued with a long sigh, "Only if all of you break through the Yin-Yang Mirror, will you stand a chance of survival in the upcoming great battle. After all, the Golden Core Realm is still too weak."

Hong Qingyan and Yu Feiyu both fell silent upon hearing this; the topic introduced by Ye Feng was indeed heavy.

They were all aware that once the Great Wall of Heaven collapsed, the Demon Horn Tribe would certainly invade in large numbers, leading to an epochal war, fraught with brutal slaughter.

"Enough, don't put too much pressure on yourselves. I will find a way to ensure that within these two years, all of you can break through to the Yin-Yang Realm," Ye Feng assured them with a smile.

"Let's go outside," he added, "they have already gathered at the pavilion, as per my instructions."

After saying this, Ye Feng swiftly moved towards the outside, followed closely by Hong Qingyan and Yu Feiyu.

When the trio arrived at the lakeside pavilion, Xiao Chuanqi, Sima Zhantian, the Four Great Legion Commanders, and more than fifty soldiers were already waiting there. Ye Feng had previously instructed them to gather here upon his emergence from secluded cultivation.

A quick glance was enough for Ye Feng to notice that, compared to before the three-month seclusion, everyone's strength had improved to varying degrees. Particularly the Four Great Legion Commanders, whose cultivation had become increasingly robust. For instance, Gai Jiuyou and Xiao Chuanqi, whose Golden Cores were gradually becoming harmonious—stepping into the level of Great Perfection.

It would just take the right opportunity for these two to break through the harmonious state, comprehend Yin and Yang, and thus enter the Yin-Yang Realm!

"I'm gratified to see that all of you have improved your cultivation over these three months, which is good. However, it's still nowhere near enough; defending against the Demon Horn Tribe and holding them back from the Great Wall of Heaven is simply insufficient," Ye Feng spoke with a grave expression.

He continued, "Now that your cultivation has reached the Golden Core Realm and staying longer in the Secret Realm is less effective, we must go out to gain experience, explore the Outer Battlefield to maximize our potential improvements."

"Yes, we will follow the sovereign's orders!" the fifty-plus soldiers spoke with a resolute voice.

"Follow me!" Ye Feng nodded and, with a wave of his Great Hand, led the sixty or so subordinates out of the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm.

He didn't disturb Elder Bai, nor did he arrange to exit through a different gateway. They left through the same portal in the small hill they had originally come from.

The moment Ye Feng and his people appeared on the Outer Battlefield, the secret agents from several surrounding Great Powers immediately took notice.