Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 104 - 102 The Terrifying Xiao Ye

Chapter 104: Chapter 102 The Terrifying Xiao Ye

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within the First-tier Sky is turbulent, and only the top four ranked disciples dare to cultivate there.

At this moment, seeing Xiao Ye also wanting to give it a try, immediately stirred up a wave of ridicule.

At the end of the day, the top ten Inner Sect Disciples were feeling a tinge of jealousy due to Xiao Ye’s forceful rise.

After all, to be able to set foot in the First Zone, which one of them hasn’t endured nearly a decade of hard training? Yet Xiao Ye accomplished this in just one year, becoming the youngest among the top ten Inner Sect Disciples.

Xiao Ye ignored the mockery of these people, took about a dozen steps forward, and saw a tall cliff.

This cliff was the boundary of this valley, with a crack in the middle just large enough for one person to enter, where surging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi rushed out like a storm.

"So this is the source of the Chongyang Secret Realm!" Xiao Ye was stunned for a moment, then his face was filled with shock.

What could be inside this mountain cliff then?

Xiao Ye’s gaze flickered, and he quickly abandoned the idea of exploration and stepped into the First-tier Sky.

Boom!

Xiao Ye stumbled, almost being toppled by the rushing force.

Whoo-whoo—

The surging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi howled and roared, exerting an immense pressure, like a series of sharp knives slicing over Xiao Ye’s body.

However, the defensive power of Xiao Ye’s physical body was so strong that this level of attack couldn’t inflict any damage on him at all.

"No wonder no one else dares to come here," Xiao Ye remarked, and then sat down cross-legged in the First-tier Sky, beginning to cultivate with the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique.

Boom!

At that moment, the turbulent Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in the First-tier Sky, as if finding a vent, formed a huge vortex of Primordial Energy in the sky, fiercely pouncing towards Xiao Ye.

The violent Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi entered his body through an acupoint, furiously tearing at Xiao Ye’s meridians like waves ceaselessly washing over his physical body.

"Hmph!"

A tremor ran through Xiao Ye’s body, he let out a muffled grunt, his face changing slightly.

This turned out to be the most terrifying aspect of the First-tier Sky.

Never mind how many people’s physical bodies could withstand such violent Primordial Qi, the meridians of the human body are the most delicate and are the foundation of Martial Arts. Once damaged, the foundation of Martial Arts is destroyed, unless it can be repaired with external means.

Innate Realm Martial Artists, no matter the level of their cultivation, all have the same delicate meridians, only able to protect them from harm with the strength of their powerful cultivation.

Even powerful Body Combat Skills can only enhance the physical body’s strength and defense, unable to fortify the inner meridians.

But the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique is different. As a Innate Technique created by the Supreme Empress, its way of Body Refinement fortifies the Martial Artist’s physical body from inside out, naturally including the meridians as well.

Of course, only those who practice this Technique would know its fine points, since outsiders cannot see inside Xiao Ye’s body; this is also why those top ten disciples would ridicule Xiao Ye.

"With my physical body, I can completely withstand the violent Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and cultivate here for a long time," Xiao Ye sat calmly in the First-tier Sky, his face full of excitement.

To others, this place is perilous, but for him, it’s nothing less than a Treasure Land!

As long as he cultivates here, his cultivation level will skyrocket, and reaching the Late-stage Sixth Level of Innate Realm within three months will be very easy.

By then, coupled with his powerful physical body, he could sweep through the Inner Sect!

"But those guys outside definitely won’t let me cultivate here in peace," Xiao Ye cultivated while secretly musing.

This was quite normal; after all, someone as strong as Leng Feng could only stay here for a maximum of five hundred twenty breaths. If it became known that he could cultivate here for an extended period of time, it would certainly cause a sensation.

It was a complete upset to the balance, and even Leng Feng couldn’t remain seated; Xiao Ye would become the target of all.

"With my current strength, to say nothing of competing with Leng Feng, even the fourth-ranked disciple is likely somewhat stronger than me," Xiao Ye was well aware of his boundaries.

Though his physical body could contend with Late-stage Sixth Level of Innate Realm Martial Artists, that didn’t mean he could defeat all Inner Sect Disciples. After all, each of the ten standing at the peak of the Inner Sect has extraordinary strength.

"Perhaps it’s better this way; wait for my cultivation level to rise before gradually extending my time," Xiao Ye made up his mind, this would help avoid becoming the target.

After briefly calculating the time, Xiao Ye stopped cultivating and stood up.

"In just this short while, the Liquid True Qi dots in my Dantian have actually increased by ten!" Feeling the changes within himself, Xiao Ye was somewhat astonished.

He walked out of the First-tier Sky somewhat reluctantly.

"Eh? The kid actually survived, that’s a miracle!" Seeing Xiao Ye walk back, the nine youths were slightly surprised.

"How long did he stay in the First-tier Sky?" All eyes turned in unison to the disciple on the tenth Stone Platform.

The disciple stared at the timing device for a long time before struggling to say, "Two... hundred breaths."

Hiss!

Hearing this number, everyone in the area gasped, their faces full of shock, then looked at the youth sitting on the fourth Stone Platform with odd expressions.

Xiao Ye’s first journey into the First-tier Sky took as much time as him.

Crack, crack!

The youth on the fourth Stone Platform, named Qiu Hui, clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles cracking, staring coldly at Xiao Ye.

Feeling the hostile gaze from the other side, Xiao Ye smiled inwardly, it seems his thoughts were indeed correct.

Xiao Ye sat down cross-legged on the fifth Stone Platform, ready to cultivate, only to notice Qiu Hui on the fourth platform standing up.

"Time me!" he said, and then rushed out.

Qiu Hui... heading back to the First-tier Sky?

Everyone present was stunned, then turned to look at Xiao Ye, as it seemed Qiu Hui was provoked by him.

"Trying to compete with me?"

Xiao Ye shook his head helplessly; if he were not afraid of becoming the target, even Leng Feng wouldn’t be able to match him.

Soon, several muffled groans of pain came from the direction of the First-tier Sky.

Before long, Qiu Hui returned, staggering, his complexion pale, with even a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, clearly having reached his limit.

"How long did I take?" Without even sitting down, Qiu Hui quickly asked.

"Two hundred and eight breaths, eight more than before," the youth on the tenth stone platform spoke up.

Hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Qiu Hui’s face. He gave Xiao Ye a provocative glance, then returned to his own stone platform.

"What an idiot." Xiao Ye couldn’t be bothered with him and closed his eyes to cultivate.

After observing the First Zone for a while, Xiao Ye noticed that the disciples ranked in the top four went to the First-tier Sky every two days.

"No wonder these four are so strong," Xiao Ye thought to himself.

Practicing once in the First-tier Sky was equivalent to several days of cultivation in the First Zone. Naturally, this allowed them to widen the gap with the other Inner Sect Disciples.

"Cold Front’s cultivation is probably close to breaking through to the Seventh Level of Innate Realm," Xiao Ye thought as he looked at Cold Front’s retreating figure.

Both the Sixth Level and the Third Realm of the Innate Realm are significant thresholds. If crossed, the Liquid True Qi in the Dantian will solidify into crystals, causing an earth-shattering change in strength.

Or in other words, the Seventh Level of Innate Realm is a cultivation level only Direct Disciples can have.

In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.

During this time, Xiao Ye entered the First-tier Sky five times, deliberately extending his time by a few breaths each visit before leaving early.

But even so, this still caused a tremendous shock to others.

You should know, in the First-tier Sky, every additional breath represents massive progress.

In the eyes of others, Xiao Ye’s advancement was too rapid, his potential seemingly boundless. His cultivation time in the First-tier Sky was closing in on Qiu Hui’s, and he even seemed to be on the verge of overtaking him.

Feeling tremendous pressure, Qiu Hui could no longer sit still. After Xiao Ye caught up with him, he would enter the First-tier Sky again, emerging battered and bruised.

But knowing that he exceeded Xiao Ye’s time, even by a hair, thrilled and elated him.

Today was the time for the disciples ranked in the top four of the Inner Sect to enter the First-tier Sky.

After the first three disciples came out of the First-tier Sky, Qiu Hui stood up eagerly, full of confidence.

"Xiao Ye, this time I will definitely make it so you can’t surpass me!"

Qiu Hui gave Xiao Ye a challenging look and rushed into the First-tier Sky.

Not long after, Qiu Hui emerged, having persisted for an impressive two hundred and thirty breaths!

Wow!

The First Zone erupted in amazement. This time was only twenty breaths short of the Inner Sect Disciple ranked third!

It must be said that under the immense pressure brought by Xiao Ye, Qiu Hui’s potential was stimulated, and he made rapid progress.

Subsequently, the younger disciples ranked further behind looked at Xiao Ye with excited expressions.

Recently, with Qiu Hui locking horns with Xiao Ye, their time cultivating in the First-tier Sky had become a kind of unconventional duel.

This time, could Xiao Ye catch up with Qiu Hui? They were very curious.

Xiao Ye stood up calmly and walked toward the First-tier Sky.

"My cultivation... today can break through to the Middle Stage of the Fifth Level of Innate Realm! By then, my strength will absolutely surpass Qiu Hui!" Xiao Ye’s gaze was resolute.

He had always deliberately suppressed the time he cultivated in the First-tier Sky, but why? Was it because he was afraid of standing out?

"Qiu Hui, watch closely. Your pride and arrogance are worthless in my eyes!" Xiao Ye smiled slightly and stepped into the First-tier Sky.

His strength could surpass Qiu Hui, so naturally, he had nothing to fear from the other’s interference.

The First Zone was quiet, with Qiu Hui seated cross-legged on the fourth stone platform, appearing very composed.

He believed his record was unbeatable by Xiao Ye.

Time slowly passed, and Xiao Ye had yet to return. Qiu Hui furrowed his brow slightly, his gaze shifting to the timing device.

Up to now, Xiao Ye had already cultivated for two hundred and twenty breaths in the First-tier Sky!

"He can’t surpass me!" Qiu Hui murmured nervously, sweating in his hands, staring intently at the timing device.

At this moment, the air seemed to have stopped flowing, and aside from the top three disciples, the others were silently counting the breaths.

"Two hundred and thirty breaths!" Someone shouted, causing everyone’s hearts to leap.

At this time, Xiao Ye had caught up with Qiu Hui, yet he still had not emerged.

Two hundred and thirty-one breaths!

Two hundred and thirty-two breaths!

...

Watching the indicator on the timing device continuously jumping, Qiu Hui’s forehead sweated profusely, a terrifying emotion spreading throughout his body.

"It’s impossible!" Qiu Hui muttered.

When the time reached two hundred and fifty breaths, Qiu Hui finally relaxed, wiping the cold sweat from his brow and revealing a smug smile.

If Xiao Ye had exceeded his time by a few breaths, it might have been possible, but such a long duration was simply not feasible.

"Two hundred and fifty breaths is the record of Zhan Hongfei, who is ranked fourth. There’s no way Xiao Ye could have cultivated for so long, he must have overestimated himself and died inside."

"That must be the case."

Several Inner Sect Disciples were conversing, even preparing to put away the timing device.

Just then, from the direction of the First-tier Sky, a powerful surge of True Qi burst forth, violently stirring the mist.

Following that, a young man enveloped in an astonishing aura took step by step as he walked back.

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