Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 102 - 100 A Piece of News

Chapter 102: Chapter 100 A Piece of News

Everyone’s gaze swept around, and suddenly they discovered Bai Meng, lying forgotten in a corner, his body covered in blood, passed out.

Pfft!

Somebody couldn’t help but laugh out loud, setting off a wave of laughter among the other Outer Disciples. Yu Fang and others laughed the loudest in the crowd.

Before Bai Meng challenged the Puppet Tower, he had deliberately publicized his attempt, wanting to attract attention.

In the history of the Chongyang Sect, it should be a noticeable event each time an Outer Disciple is promoted to Inner Sect Disciple, let alone someone like Bai Meng, a genius whose speed through the Puppet Tower was second only to Xiao Ye?

But because of the great battle between Xiao Ye and Qin Nan, he went from protagonist to an ignored side-character, what an irony! This must be the most tragic genius in history.

The golden-robed elder who came to guide Bai Meng into the Inner Sect, after seeing the state Bai Meng was in, was initially stunned before his face darkened.

He immediately noticed that Bai Meng’s right palm was destroyed, which would significantly reduce his future martial arts achievements.

"This fellow must have been affected by the battle between those two," the golden-robed elder thought to himself. "If I seize this opportunity to punish Xiao Ye, Qin Nan will surely be implicated as well."

As for the injured Outer Disciples, he wouldn’t bother about them at all. After all, in the Chongyang Sect, Outer Disciples were hardly valued.

"It’s not worth it to stand up for a disciple with a limited future like him. Let Zhao Qian deal with Xiao Ye." With that thought, he picked up the unconscious Bai Meng, gave Xiao Ye a cold glance, and then turned and left.

And so, the commotion came to an end.

If Bai Meng knew what the golden-robed elder was thinking, he would certainly vomit blood again in frustration, because it was Xiao Ye who had disabled his palm.

Seeing the elder just walk away, Xiao Ye was also taken aback.

"I’ll set these aside for now, my current goal is to focus on my cultivation!" Xiao Ye silently said to himself.

Although he defeated Qin Nan, he relied on his physical body’s power, and his own cultivation was his biggest weakness. Moreover, there were four individuals in the Inner Sect stronger than Qin Nan, and he might not be able to defeat them, so it wasn’t the time for him to be proud.

And then there was Zhao Qian!

Thinking of Zhao Qian, Xiao Ye’s eyes grew cold with tremendous pressure building in his heart.

Why a year ago, could Zhao Qian forcefully change the outcome of the trial?

Because Zhao Qian was strong enough, backed by three Black Robed Elders, and the Vice Sect Leader.

For instance, if Qin Nan had angered Zhao Qian today, Zhao Qian would have struck to kill without hesitation, and not have to worry about sect punishment.

But it wasn’t the same for Xiao Ye; bound by sect rules, he didn’t dare to kill Qin Nan, as that would have brought great disaster upon him.

Sect rules only constrained the weak. When your power is strong enough, you can override them and even change the rules.

Ultimately, this is a world where the strong prevail!

"One day, I too shall become powerful enough that no rule can ever bind me!" Xiao Ye’s eyes sparkled with resolute light.

At this moment, Shao Yan, Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie approached Xiao Ye with excitement on their faces.

Temporarily putting aside the pressure, Xiao Ye returned to the familiar courtyard amidst the awe-filled gazes of the others, began to talk and laugh over drinks, recounting his experiences in the Death Swamp.

Of course, he didn’t mention anything about the Sixth Elder.

Elsewhere, after the golden-robed elder had taken care of Bai Meng, he rushed to a grand palace, his eyes flickering with envy.

In the Chongyang Sect, aside from the four Black Robed Elders, only a few chosen Direct Disciples had the privilege of living in a palace.

Inside the palace, Zhao Qian in a white robe was seated cross-legged, his formidable aura filling every corner like an ocean. As the golden-robed elder walked in, he felt a heaviness on his body as if he was carrying a mountain.

A year had passed, and Zhao Qian’s cultivation had become unfathomably deep.

"Mr. Zhao," the golden-robed elder greeted with clasped hands.

"What is it?" Zhao Qian asked without opening his eyes.

"Xiao Ye has returned from the Death Swamp," the golden-robed elder reported.

The moment the words fell, Zhao Qian’s eyes snapped open, his aura explosively filling the entire palace that shook violently.

The face of the golden-robed elder went pale as he staggered back several steps, shocked to his core.

Zhao Qian’s cultivation was terrifying. Was there anyone in the young generation of Chongyang Sect who could contend with him?

"Xiao Ye, this ant actually managed to return alive, truly surprising," Zhao Qian murmured coldly.

Without delay, the golden-robed elder hurriedly conveyed the news that Xiao Ye had defeated Qin Nan.

"An ant, no matter how powerful, is always just an ant." Zhao Qian’s expression remained unchanged from beginning to end. "It’s good that he’s back. After I break through my seclusion, I’ll have my time to torment him."

After speaking, Zhao Qian closed his eyes again.

The golden-robed elder quickly exited the palace only to realize that his robes were already drenched in cold sweat.

"Even the Black Robed Elders did not give me such a terrifying feeling. This man is truly worthy of being the Heaven’s Chosen Son of the Chongyang Sect," he muttered with a wry smile, then strode away.

...

Soon enough, the news of Xiao Ye’s return from the Death Swamp spread across the entire sect, causing an upheaval.

Many were well aware of the peril of the Death Swamp. Since the founding of the Chongyang Sect, only one person had ever walked out alive.

While Xiao Ye is now the second one.

Following that, news of Xiao Ye defeating Qin Nan once again sent tremors through the inner sect, leaving many inner sect disciples unable to believe it and feeling deeply shaken.

How long has it been since Xiao Ye joined the inner sect? Now he has even defeated Qin Nan, ranked fifth. How are the other inner sect disciples to face this?

Moreover, Xiao Ye is only eighteen years old and is rightfully regarded as the youngest powerhouse in the inner sect, with boundless prospects for the future!

After a long gathering with his four friends, Xiao Ye returned to the inner sect early the next morning, switching the Flame Saber he carried for the Heavenly Termination Saber. After cleaning himself up and changing into a set of clean robes, he headed straight for the Chongyang Secret Realm.

Today’s guardian of the Chongyang Secret Realm happened to be Ling Yang.

"Not bad, boy. You really didn’t disappoint me; it seems like you’ve obtained the Sixth Elder’s secret technique," Ling Yang said with a smile.

"Thank you, Elder Ling Yang, for bestowing the map and the Elixir," Xiao Ye bowed earnestly.

Without Ling Yang, it would have been impossible for him to have left alive, let alone acquired the Sixth Elder’s Body Secret Technique. Xiao Ye would remember this kindness.

"Haha, that map isn’t mine; there’s no need to thank me..." Ling Yang started to say with a laugh, then quickly closed his mouth.

A thought crossed Xiao Ye’s mind.

The person capable of delving deep into the Death Swamp and drawing a map surely possesses terrifying strength. Given Elder Ling Yang’s cultivation, naturally, he couldn’t manage it; hence, Xiao Ye found Ling Yang’s words unsurprising.

But who could that person be?

"Xiao Ye, I need to tell you something concerning your destiny. Listen carefully," Ling Yang said solemnly at this point.

"Please speak, Elder Ling Yang," Xiao Ye said, quite curious.

"Not long ago, the Black Robed Elder has issued a Handwritten Decree. In three months, he will emerge to take on Direct Disciples. The top ten ranked inner sect disciples all have a chance to be chosen!" Ling Yang announced.

What!

Xiao Ye was completely shaken.

Ever since he joined the inner sect, he had heard this news, and now even the date had been set.

Once the news spreads, the entire inner sect will be boiling with excitement.

Once someone becomes a Direct Disciple, they will receive the meticulous guidance of an Innate Limit powerhouse, and with the Black Robed Elder backing him, such treatment would make any inner sect disciple go mad.

"Xiao Ye, you’ve defeated Qin Nan and are now ranked fifth within the inner sect, so you have a great chance of being chosen. There are many benefits to being a Direct Disciple that you are not aware of; they absolutely exceed your imagination. You must strive for this," Ling Yang advised.

Xiao Ye nodded. As long as he became a Direct Disciple, with a Black Robed Elder watching his back, it wouldn’t be so easy for Zhao Qian to deal with him.

Given enough time, he was confident he could surpass Zhao Qian!

Afterward, Xiao Ye stepped into the canyon where the Chongyang Secret Realm was located.

"It’s Xiao Ye!" The inner sect disciples in the Third Zone were startled awake.

At a spot closest to the Second Zone, Pang Yunbo opened his eyes, his face filled with dissatisfaction as he looked at the nearby Second Zone.

"So what if I’m the number one powerhouse of the Third Zone? I’ve put in ten times more effort than others, yet I can’t even enter the Second Zone. I’m just a waste!" Pang Yunbo clenched his fists, feeling a sense of powerlessness sweep through him.

He had an average number of acupoints, and it was only through sheer willpower that he managed a rank of fifty-first among the inner sect disciples.

Just then, a series of footsteps sounded. Pang Yunbo looked up to see a young man emitting a fierce aura walking out of the rolling mist toward him.

"Xiao Ye!" Seeing the arrival, Pang Yunbo’s body shook, and his expression became extremely complex.

When Xiao Ye had first arrived in the inner sect, he seemed weak and pitiable in his eyes, but in the blink of an eye, he was now able to contend with the strongest few in the inner sect, far surpassing himself.

"Pang Yunbo?" Xiao Ye revealed a slight smile on his face.

Back when he dueled with Lei Dao, the latter had spoken up for him, which made Xiao Ye quite fond of him.

Suddenly, Xiao Ye had an idea and then took out a Token from his bosom, extending it sincerely to Pang Yunbo.

That’s right, this Token belonged to Lei Dao, and now Xiao Ye had Qin Nan’s Chongyang Token, so this one was naturally of no use to him; he planned to pass it to Lei Dao.

What’s more, since Lei Dao had died, Pang Yunbo was supposed to receive this Token.

But to Pang Yunbo, Xiao Ye’s gesture was different; his face erupted with excitement, and he stood up with teary eyes.

"Xiao Ye, thank you! I, Pang Yunbo, will remember this kindness!"

"No need, this Token belonged to you all along. Continue your cultivation well!" Xiao Ye smiled slightly, and then continued deeper into the canyon.

Further into the canyon, with every step forward, the concentration of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi grew much thicker.

"With the strength of my physical body now, I can contend with martial artists at the late stages of the Innate Realm Sixth Layer Heaven. Once my cultivation reaches this level, I’ll be able to dominate the entire inner sect!" Xiao Ye was filled with immense confidence.

Or perhaps, at that time, Xiao Ye should be called the Unrivaled Inner Sect Disciple.

"In three more months, it will be the Black Robed Elder’s time to recruit Direct Disciples, and I must elevate my cultivation to the late stage of the Innate Realm Sixth Layer before then!" Xiao Ye began to plan.

Once he becomes the Unrivaled Inner Sect Disciple, perhaps even the Black Robed Elder will eagerly take him as a Direct Disciple.

"Zhao Qian, I am steadily closing the gap between us!"

(The second update has arrived!)