Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 112 - 110: Shocking the Entire Audience

Chapter 112: Chapter 110: Shocking the Entire Audience

The first challenge of selecting Direct Disciples is to create an Illusion Realm using the White Jade Stone Platform, to test the strength of the Martial Arts Heart. No matter how strong you are, that strength is irrelevant within the Illusion Realm.

When a tester succumbs in the Illusion Realm, they will be automatically ejected.

Xiao Ye and Leng Feng far surpassed others, having already endured for seven and a half days, so when someone was ejected from the White Jade Stone Platform, everyone immediately looked over.

The figure stumbled to the ground, pale-faced, but the vacant look in his eyes soon regained clarity.

"It’s Leng Feng!"

Seeing the figure, the Inner Sect Disciples exclaimed.

"Leng Feng, you lasted only half a day less than Zhao Qian, that’s very impressive," the Great Elder spoke up, very satisfied with Leng Feng’s performance.

Leng Feng showed a faint smile upon hearing this.

Although he gave up pursuing Martial Arts in the Illusion Realm and succumbed to its illusions, even a Heaven’s Chosen Son like Zhao Qian only lasted half a day longer than him, and he was very content with this.

"Xiao Ye must have succumbed long ago." Leng Feng was confident in this as he looked around but did not see Xiao Ye.

"Could it be..."

Leng Feng looked up toward the White Jade Stone Platform, his pupils sharply constricting.

He saw Xiao Ye sitting cross-legged, his body nearly submerged by a massive amount of runes, yet none were able to shake Xiao Ye’s body in the slightest.

Seeing this, Leng Feng’s palms suddenly clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking audibly, filled with an unbearable sense of defeat.

"I lost this first challenge, but in the next two challenges, I must surpass you!" Leng Feng released his palm and walked to the team, waiting for Xiao Ye to be ejected.

Another half day passed quickly, and Xiao Ye had now endured for eight days without any sign of succumbing.

This even shocked the three Black Robed Elders.

"This lad’s Martial Arts Heart can already rival Zhao Qian," the Great Elder’s eyes flashed with sharp light.

"Big brother, you have already decided to take Leng Feng as your Direct Disciple, so I will reserve this little guy first, don’t fight me for him!" The slightly chubby Second Elder’s eyes shone, as if he had discovered a rare treasure.

"And Third Sister, you are not allowed to snatch him either."

"Hmph, even if you let me, I wouldn’t snatch him." The Third Elder, graced with an exquisite face covered with frost, turned her head away, no longer looking at Xiao Ye.

"Hehe... Second Brother, you really found a treasure this time," the Great Elder chuckled slightly, very appreciative of Xiao Ye’s performance.

"Haha!" The Second Elder laughed heartily, paying no heed to his image.

Among the four great Black Robed Elders, the Great Elder had Zhao Qian, a Heaven’s Chosen Son, and the Third Elder had Liu Yiyi who was also outstanding, only he had no talented individuals under him.

If he could take Xiao Ye as a Direct Disciple, perhaps in time, he might grow to contend with Zhao Qian.

Eight days...

Nine days...

Ten days...

As time passed by day by day, Xiao Ye’s endurance completely surpassed Zhao Qian, and the Inner Sect Disciples were in an uproar.

Eleven days...

Twelve days...

At this point, everyone was numb with shock, yet Xiao Ye showed no signs of being ejected.

"How strong is this Martial Arts Heart, could this lad possibly walk out of the Illusion Realm on his own?" The Second Elder trembled with excitement.

"Second Brother, you think too much. Since the establishment of the Chongyang Sect, no one has ever walked out of the Illusion Realm on their own," the Third Elder unexpectedly doused the Great Elder with cold water.

"Third Sister, I know you have some disagreements with Xiao Ye, now seeing his Martial Arts Heart so strong, are you upset?" The Second Elder said with a cold expression.

"Hmph, how strong can the Martial Arts Heart be? Let’s see if he surpasses Yiyi or Zhao Qian," the Third Elder countered.

"Third Sister!" The Second Elder was visibly annoyed.

"Enough, stop arguing!" the Great Elder commanded sternly, his authoritative gaze silencing them both.

"To walk out of the Illusion Realm on your own is indeed impossible," the Great Elder said, his gaze lingering on Xiao Ye on the White Jade Stone Platform.

...

In the Illusion Realm.

Xiao Ye’s robes fluttered, his expression resolute as he walked under this vast Heaven and Earth. His snow-white hair danced, his face covered with wrinkles, he walked alone towards the distant horizon.

This path seemed endless, yet filled with the Power of Time, seeking to erode Xiao Ye’s body.

"The Invincible Path is lined with mountains of corpses and seas of blood. No one can accompany me through it, so why not walk it alone?"

"Others give up because they do not achieve invincibility, but I, Xiao Ye, can!"

Xiao Ye’s Martial Arts Heart was untarnished, growing even stronger and purer, breaking through mountains and rivers aplenty.

His eyes emitted two sharp gleams, exuding an invincible aura, the whole universe under his feet.

The howling wind flowed beneath his feet, and the Dead Souls who had perished in pursuit of Martial Arts cheered for him.

Gradually, the dusty path under his feet cleared, transforming into a Golden Light Road, cutting through the torrent of time, reaching the end of Heaven and Earth.

Xiao Ye walked on the Golden Light Road, with endless Divine Light paving the way for him.

Boom!

The power of Time receded, and within the vast Heaven and Earth, stars were shifting, reversing the flow of time.

Xiao Ye’s hair, white as snow, gradually turned dense and ink-black, his body became upright, wrinkles on his face disappeared quickly, and his declining vitality surged with renewed energy, rising like an ocean about to breach through to the Nine-layered Heaven.

"Merely an Illusion Realm, you think you can make my Martial Arts Heart sink?" Xiao Ye, hands clasped behind his back, hair wild and dancing, thundered across the Heaven, seemingly transforming into a Young Emperor at the peak of Martial Arts, towering above all beings.

In an era, there exists only one invincible warrior, and that is him, Xiao Ye!

At this moment, Xiao Ye transcended above the Illusion Realm, no longer influenced by it in the slightest.

"Haha, this is my Martial Arts Heart, to fight alone for my beliefs, what of it if I must battle the world alone?" Xiao Ye’s hair danced wildly, his voice causing cracks to form in the Illusion Realm.

Crack!

As if a mirror, the cracks within the Illusion Realm multiplied, finally shattering entirely.

Outside the Illusion Realm, fifteen days had passed, just as everyone was growing impatient, suddenly from the direction of the White Jade Stone Platform, crackling sounds were heard.

"What’s happening? Is Xiao Ye being ejected?" The crowd hurriedly looked up.

Boom!

In an instant, Xiao Ye opened his eyes, eyes blazing like the sun, impossible to look directly at. He stood up from the White Jade Stone Platform, his robe billowing, walked down step by step under the astonished gazes of the crowd.

"Everyone else was ejected, why did Xiao Ye walk down on his own?" The crowd was perplexed.

At this moment, even the three Black Robed Elders were stunned, an unbelievable thought crossing their minds.

Swoosh!

The very composed Great Elder quickly appeared before the White Jade Stone Platform, and as his gaze fell upon it, he was momentarily dumbstruck, mumbling a few words.

"The White Jade Stone Platform, shattered."

What!

The Second Elder and Third Elder hurried over, their faces instantly filled with shock, for the White Jade Stone Platform had indeed shattered into pieces, losing its function.

"This youngster, he actually did it, how strong must his Martial Arts Heart be!" The Great Elder looked towards Xiao Ye, a glint of fervor flashing deep in his eyes.

To walk out of the Illusion Realm alone is something unprecedented in the history of the Chongyang Sect.

"Good lad, even we three Black Robed Elders are stunned by you!" The slightly plump Second Elder excitedly said, preparing to approach Xiao Ye.

"Second Junior Brother!" At this moment, the Great Elder extended his hand to stop him.

"Xiao Ye’s Martial Arts Heart is extremely strong, and his talents are not lacking. If cultivated by me, I am confident that he can become the next Zhao Qian!" the Great Elder spoke gravely.

Seeing Xiao Ye’s dazzling performance, the Great Elder was also moved.

"Great Senior Brother, what do you mean? Are you saying I’m not qualified to be his Master?" The Second Elder’s expression darkened.

"We are all Elders of the Sect, we should consider the Sect’s best interest, such a genius should have a brilliant future, taking up the responsibilities of the Sect." The Great Elder responded lightly, without denial.

"Humph, your direct disciple Zhao Qian has a grudge with Xiao Ye, how can you take him as a disciple?" The Second Elder pressed down the rage in his heart, speaking coldly.

Although both at the Innate Limit of Cultivation, the Great Elder was indeed much stronger than him. As the saying goes, an arm is no match for a thigh, he could only look for another breakthrough.

The Great Elder frowned slightly, indeed this was a dilemma.

Zhao Qian was unyielding and rebellious, and also had a supporter even he couldn’t afford to provoke. If Xiao Ye was taken as a disciple, it might lead to trouble.

"Let’s wait until the second test is over before discussing further." The Great Elder withdrew his gaze.

"Humph! Don’t even think about snatching Xiao Ye, he is my disciple!" the Second Elder muttered inwardly.

The Inner Sect Disciples in the distance were stunned.

This is just the first test, yet Xiao Ye had already caused the Great Elder and Second Elder to compete for him. Particularly Leng Feng, who felt a chill throughout his body.

His performance in the first test was worlds apart from that of Xiao Ye, could he still turn the tables in the next two tests?

"This youngster..." The Third Elder who hadn’t spoken up until now had even colder frost on his face, her body exuding a chilly aura.

She deeply disliked Xiao Ye, and seeing his performance now caused her discomfort. Even if Xiao Ye performed moderately in the next two tests, the Second Elder would still take him as a Direct Disciple.

"Let’s start the second test now." The Great Elder commanded authoritatively, he waved his hand and suddenly ten deep holes appeared on the nearby mountain wall.

"These ten holes represent ten paths, each of you choose one to enter. Show your fullest potential, all you have to do is reach the other end of the path." The Great Elder explained, his gaze intentionally lingering on Xiao Ye for a moment.

Xiao Ye’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this.

"The first test was for Martial Arts Heart, the second test should be for strength."

Swoosh!

...

As the Great Elder’s words fell, immediately someone couldn’t wait any longer and rushed into one of the holes.

They all knew, the second test of strength, whoever could pass first, would perform the best.

"What will I encounter in the second test?" Xiao Ye, full of anticipation, chose the eighth hole and walked in.