Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 161 - 159: The Power of True Intent

Chapter 161: Chapter 159: The Power of True Intent

That towering palm seemed to come from the Nine Nether, sweeping across the duel arena, as if erasing everything in existence, leaving everyone in awe and terror.

Boom!

The moment Xiao Ye and Wufa clashed, a terrifying surge of power erupted, tearing the platform apart and cracking it with ferocious gashes.

This scene left everyone from the three major commerce associations slack-jawed with shock.

There had never been such a fierce battle in this duel arena before, and now the platform was destroyed so quickly.

"Good heavens, both at the Mid Stage of Innate Realm Ninth Layer, why is there such a huge disparity in strength!" A loose cultivator recently defeated by Wufa muttered in utter shock.

"Our talents are limited; we’ve only reached this realm through the accumulation of time, naturally we can’t compare to young prodigies like Wufa." said someone with a sigh.

Facing a young prodigy like Wufa, they had no choice but to be convinced; the difference wasn’t just slight.

"Then why is that pretty boy Wang Lin so strong? I see his cultivation is merely at the Early Stage of Innate Realm Ninth Layer."

This statement caught everyone off guard, and they instinctively looked towards the platform. They saw Xiao Ye wielding the Silent Annihilation Hand technique, not at all falling behind, and even causing Wufa to retreat repeatedly.

At this moment, numerous guest elders exclaimed in surprise.

Wufa was frightening enough, being an invincible young talent within the same realm. Could Xiao Ye actually be transcending realms to defeat Wufa?

Atop the platform.

Wufa unleashed all his strength, performing a Fifth Grade combat technique, yet he was still forced to retreat by a palm strike from Xiao Ye, nearly falling off the platform.

"What kind of freak is this guy! He not only possesses a Fifth Grade combat technique, but he has also cultivated it to Perfection!" Wufa was both shocked and enraged.

A Fifth Grade combat technique is the strongest method for a Martial Artist in the Innate Realm; its cultivation difficulty is immense, to say nothing of achieving Perfection. Even sect disciples like him had not done so.

"I am a young prodigy, if I were to be defeated by an independent practitioner crossing realms, where would I put my face!" Wufa roared, his surging Innate True Qi expanding in waves but was shattered by a palm strike from Xiao Ye.

"Bring the staff!"

Wufa’s eyes shot out two cold gleams, shouting loudly at the Gao Feng Commerce’s team.

Swish!

A guest elder from the Gao Feng Commerce took out a black staff wrapped in cloth strips from a case he carried and threw it to Wufa.

Crack!

Wufa caught the staff with one hand, transforming into a different person, filled with confidence throughout his body.

This was the advantage of being a sect disciple; not only could they acquire various cultivation resources, but once one becomes a direct disciple, they could also be awarded an Innate Weapon.

While the three major commerce associations in Red Sun City also had decent foundations, they lacked the existence of Innate Weapons.

Ji Hong’s heart sank in the stands; his worst fears were coming true. With an Innate Weapon in hand, Wufa’s strength skyrocketed by several levels instantly. Could Xiao Ye still win?

The chairman of Gao Feng Commerce, however, breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, Wufa is willing to use an Innate Weapon. But that pretty boy Wang Lin is actually so powerful, after the fight is over, let’s see if we can recruit him."

Thinking this, he smirked, seemingly already seeing himself secure the management rights for the next five years.

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"This staff is an Innate Weapon; you too can reveal your own weapon," said Wufa, smiling smugly.

Weapons that a loose cultivator could bring out were, at best, a bit more exquisitely made, far from being comparable to Innate Weapons. By saying this, he was mocking the loose cultivators for not having Innate Weapons. Xiao Ye snorted coldly: "Against you, I have no need to use my own weapon."

His weapon was a Xuanqi Flame Saber; using it against Wufa would be overkill. However, these words, when heard by Wufa, only served to anger him.

The many guest elders in the stands shifted uneasily; daring to speak such words in the face of Wufa with an Innate Weapon was deemed too arrogant, severely incongruent with Wang Lin’s previous image as a pretty boy.

However, people like Kuang Wu from the Qingming Commerce were already used to Xiao Ye’s haughty nature and were not too surprised.

"This guy..." Ji Ruyue bit her red lip lightly, a hint of fascination flashing in her charming eyes.

"Arrogance! I gave you a chance and you did not cherish it, don’t blame me for being merciless!" Wufa declared, channeling the majestic Innate True Qi into the staff.

Hum hum hum!

Instantly, the body of the staff hummed and emitted a powerful momentum.

"Stacked Wave Staff Technique!" Wufa leapt high, pounding down at Xiao Ye with the staff in his hand.

Clearly, Wufa had cultivated a set of staff combat techniques, and coupled with the Innate Weapon in his hand, the power surged dramatically, capable of smashing a mountain peak with a single strike.

"Hmph, just an Innate Weapon!" said Xiao Ye with a cold snort, his eyes faintly revealing rising and swirling flames. In an instant, a formidable Martial Arts True Intent soared into the sky; the scorching heat swept through the entire duel arena.

Hiss hiss hiss!

Sixty percent of the Flame True Intent materialized, condensing into thirty Flame Lotuses revolving around his body, making Xiao Ye look like a Flame Monarch.

"What!"

"Six... sixty percent Martial Arts True Intent!"

With Wufa suspended in midair, his pupils contracted violently in fright, almost falling from the sky. He tried to retract his move, but the staff had already struck against the Flame Lotuses.

Boom!

The Flame Lotus trembled, and suddenly, a terrifying force struck, hitting Wu Feng heavily.

Puchi!

Wu Feng’s face turned white, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his body flying sideways, crashing down below the platform.

At this moment, the Duel Arena fell into complete silence, everyone was dumbstruck.

Wu Feng had used an Innate Weapon, yet he was defeated even faster, and Xiao Ye hadn’t even made a move.

"How is this possible!" The Chairman of the Gao Feng Commerce stared in stupefaction, his mind in a daze.

The Wu Feng he had recruited at great expense had lost to an Independent Practitioner, and what was more, Xiao Ye’s Cultivation was even a whole Realm lower than Wu Feng’s.

What did it mean to cross a small Realm and defeat a Young Talent with bare hands?

"Damn it, this pretty boy has become so powerful!" The Chairman of the Flowing Water Commerce muttered under his breath. He had not harbored great hopes for winning the five-year management rights, so he felt no disappointment.

"Haha! Excellent!" Ji Hong laughed excitedly.

Only after watching Xiao Ye defeat Wu Feng was he completely reassured, and Xiao Ye’s standing in his heart rose sharply.

"This young man must be a powerful Young Talent. I am so fortunate! Moving forward, I should treat him well; even if we can’t be friends, we must not become enemies," Ji Hong thought to himself.

After all, a commerce like theirs needed the support of powerful figures to grow, and given the terrifying potential of Xiao Ye, it was natural for him to want to win him over.

Wu Feng struggled up from the ground, his gaze complicated as he looked at Xiao Ye on the platform, his heart still full of deep shock.

"Are you... really an Independent Practitioner?"

Xiao Ye stepped down from the platform: "I am indeed an Independent Practitioner right now."

Hearing this, Wu Feng’s face was covered in shame, and thinking back to his earlier arrogant demeanor, his face felt as though it had been slapped, burning with pain.

You should know that among his Sect, those who could comprehend 60% of the Martial Arts True Intent were rare, and even he had only grasped 40%.

An Independent Practitioner had actually surpassed him, a Young Talent like himself—how could he not feel ashamed?

"Thank you for sparing my life; I hope we meet again in the future," Wu Feng said, no longer able to face staying, he picked up his staff and turned to leave.

With the 60% Martial Arts True Intent that Xiao Ye had grasped, killing him would be as easy as turning over his hand.

"Ji Hong, you’re lucky!" The Chairman of Flowing Water Commerce glared at Ji Hong fiercely, and then strode away.

"Little brother, would you be willing to join our Flowing Water Commerce? We can provide a variety of Cultivation resources," the Chairman of Flowing Water Commerce did not leave but instead came up with a smiling face.

For Independent Practitioners, what attracts them most is undoubtedly Cultivation resources.

However, at this moment, a seductive female voice interrupted him.

"Sorry, Wang Lin is one of our Qingming Commerce," immediately following, Xiao Ye felt a fragrant breeze and a tempting body leaning over, his arm enveloped, sinking into softness.

Xiao Ye shivered all over, his Blood Qi churning, he turned his head to see Ji Ruyue’s charming eyes like ripples.

Xiao Ye was speechless. How had this woman, who had previously showed resentment towards him, suddenly changed her attitude? Didn’t she hate him for killing Wang Lin anymore?

"Yes, Wang Lin is one of our Qingming Commerce people," Ji Hong also walked over.

The Chairman of Flowing Water Commerce was stunned for a moment, and finally gave Ji Hong a thumbs up: "Impressive, it seems like Wang Lin was already ’tamed’ by your daughter, I admire that!"

After saying that, the Chairman of Flowing Water Commerce sighed and led his people away.

"Haha, Wang Lin, I really owe you this time, I’ll definitely increase the number of Primordial Stones to two thousand for you!" Ji Hong said generously with a wave of his hand.

Kuang Wu and others were filled with envy.

Qingming Commerce, unlike Sects like Chongyang Sect, did not have Yuan Stone Veins; their Primordial Stones were all purchased. Hence, two thousand Primordial Stones were a considerable fortune for Qingming Commerce.

Ji Hong’s gesture was undoubtedly a sign of how much he valued Xiao Ye’s potential and his intent to cultivate a strong relationship.

Aside from being somewhat overwhelmed by Ji Ruyue’s sudden change, Xiao Ye’s heart was also quite excited.

Defeating Wu Feng meant that the ten Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures would soon be in his hands.

"After getting the ten Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and the Primordial Stones, I will leave Qingming Commerce to venture out into the world!" He preferred the life of contesting with Young Talents over a quiet Cultivation routine.

He planned to travel across Black Dragon Country to prepare for the upcoming Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country, and in the meantime, collect some Innate Limit Fierce Beast Blood.

However, Xiao Ye’s plan was a bit too simple. After half a month of arduous Cultivation at the commerce, he was called over by Ji Hong.

"Wang Lin, we have trouble now. Recently, someone has been buying up Blood Melt Flowers in large quantities in Red Sun County, and the last one has been sold," said Ji Hong, his face filled with concern.

"Sold?" Xiao Ye frowned slightly.

The Blood Melt Flower was one of the ten Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures; without it, he couldn’t refine the Ten Treasures Pill.

"Chairman, do you know who bought it?" Xiao Ye asked in a deep voice.

"It was Xue Sha, a Direct Disciple of the Sun and Moon Sect, he has recently arrived at the Sun and Moon Sect stronghold in Red Sun City," Ji Hong replied.

"Xue Sha!" Hearing this familiar name, Xiao Ye’s eyes turned cold.

(Today there are only two updates, because the writing is a bit stuck, Xiao Bei needs time to sort out the following plot, striving to make the Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country even more exciting, I owe everyone one more Chapter.)