Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 162 - 160: Encountering Xue Sha Again

Chapter 162: Chapter 160: Encountering Xue Sha Again

"It’s Xue Sha, the direct disciple of the Sun and Moon Sect. He has recently come to the stronghold of the Sun and Moon Sect in Red Sun City," Ji Hong said.

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

He couldn’t forget the scene one and a half years ago when that young man, dressed in blood like a Death God, committed a massacre within the Xiao Alliance, killing at least a hundred of his clan members that day.

If it weren’t for his use of the Xuanwu Realm’s Sealing Jade Token to scare the opponent away, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Since that day, he had firmly remembered the name Xue Sha.

"What a narrow road for enemies," Xiao Ye’s eyes sparkled coldly.

Back then, he was powerless against Xue Sha, but now, with just an outburst of his Physical Body Power, he had enough confidence to confront and even kill him to avenge his deceased clan members.

After exposing his identity, he could just change into a new Human Skin Mask and flee.

"Xue Sha is collecting Blood Melt Flowers, probably for cultivating a technique," Xiao Ye speculated.

Blood Melt Flowers boost Cultivation and are heavenly materials and earthly treasures sought after by many martial artists, extremely rare.

"I must act quickly to snatch the Blood Melt Flower, or else it’ll be too late if Xue Sha uses it," Xiao Ye thought to himself.

Seeing Xiao Ye’s demeanor, Ji Hong quickly said, "Young man, don’t get any wild ideas. The Sun and Moon Sect is a colossal entity you cannot provoke, and moreover, Xue Sha’s cultivation is terrifyingly powerful, having already reached the Late Stage of the Innate Realm Ninth Layer, far beyond what Wu Feng could compare to."

Xiao Ye simply smiled faintly, without explanation.

Just a few months ago, he had defeated Zhao Qian, also at the Late Stage of the Innate Realm Ninth Layer, in the Direct Disciple Grand Competition. Would he still fear Xue Sha?

"President, you needn’t worry about the Blood Melt Flower for now; have the other nine heavenly materials and earthly treasures been collected?" Xiao Ye asked.

Upon hearing this, Ji Hong nodded and said, "I have sent out forces and contacted other branches within the Black Dragon Country. It will probably take about three more days to secure those nine heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

A surge of excitement filled Xiao Ye’s heart: "Then, thank you very much, President."

"Haha, it’s nothing, I just hope that when our commerce faces difficulties in the future, you’ll lend a hand," Ji Hong laughed heartily.

Xiao Ye was very clear about Ji Hong’s intentions, a young talent with immense potential would be valued and sought after wherever he goes.

"President, rest assured, if the Qingming Commerce faces difficulties in the future, I won’t stand by idly," Xiao Ye earnestly declared.

Not only had Ji Hong helped him gather heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but he also provided him with sufficient Primordial Stones. Xiao Ye was deeply grateful for this gesture.

If someone gifts him a drop of nectar, he will return an ocean.

"Haha, with your words, I’m reassured. By the way, it seems Ruyue has something to look for you. Why don’t you go see her?" saying this, Ji Hong gave a suggestive wink.

What could that woman want with him?

Xiao Ye felt a shiver down his spine just thinking about it. Ever since the martial battles among the top three commerce houses, Ji Ruyue had frequently found reasons to seek him out, but he had rejected them all.

He was currently wanted by the Sun and Moon Sect and could not involve Qingming Commerce.

"President, I just remembered I have something urgent to handle, I must leave," said Xiao Ye, and he fled in a panic.

...

After leaving Ji Hong, Xiao Ye returned to his residence.

"Should I snatch the Blood Melt Flower immediately, or wait until after three days?" Xiao Ye sat cross-legged on the bed, immersed in thought.

If he clashed with Xue Sha now, it would definitely alarm the Xuanwu Realm experts of the Sun and Moon Sect, leading to a roundup against him, and then he would have to leave Red Sun City.

But if he waited three more days until the nine heavenly materials and earthly treasures arrived, what if Xue Sha used up the Blood Melt Flower?

Xiao Ye found himself caught in a dilemma.

At that moment, a familiar energy burst forth from somewhere within Red Sun City, rapidly sweeping across the city.

"It’s Xue Sha!" Xiao Ye’s expression changed slightly; having clashed with Xue Sha before, he was familiar with this kind of energy.

Compared to one and a half years ago, Xue Sha’s energy had become even more vast and immense.

"Could it be that Xue Sha is fighting someone?" Xiao Ye wondered, quickly leaving his room.

"What a powerful energy!"

"My heavens, why is there a Blood Cloud in the sky!"

The other Guest Elders from the commerce were also alarmed, stepping out of their rooms and looking up to the sky in shock.

By now, a thick layer of Blood Clouds had formed over Red Sun City, blocking out the sun and darkening the sky.

Boom!

Suddenly, that Blood Cloud began to roll violently, and a young man enveloped in blood light stepped slowly onto the heaven, his eyes like twin blood moons, overlooking the entire Red Sun City.

Xiao Ye found this young man strikingly familiar; it was undoubtedly Xue Sha.

"This guy really knows how to make an entrance," Xiao Ye murmured.

Keep in mind, Red Sun City is the County city of Red Sun County—being home to not only Xuanwu Realm experts, but surely Innate Extreme Martial Artists as well. Xue Sha’s actions were essentially a snub to them.

Boom-boom-boom!

At this moment, the blood light surrounding Xue Sha intensified, reflecting off the Blood Clouds and shooting up to the Nine Heavens.

"Cang Jianghai, I heard you’ve recently reached the Innate Extreme. Do you dare to come out and fight me!" Xue Sha stood proud under the Heaven, his voice echoing through the Heaven and Earth, amplified by his True Qi.

Hearing Xue Sha’s voice, everyone was stunned.

Who is Cang Jianghai?

He is the Commandery Princess of Red Sun County, ranked among the top three in strength among the ten Commandery Princesses of Black Dragon Country. A renowned elder with decades of cultivation, and now someone is challenging him?

"Who is this person? So arrogant to challenge Commandery Princess Cang!"

"He seems to be Xue Sha, a Direct Disciple of the Sun and Moon Sect, a Young Talent on the Hidden Dragon List, with very powerful strength."

"Shh! It turns out he’s a Direct Disciple from the Sun and Moon Sect, no wonder he’s so arrogant."

"Will the Commandery Princess come out to battle?"

...

Red Sun City instantly buzzed with excitement, countless gazes turning toward Xue Sha above in the heavens.

"Xue Sha making such a high-profile declaration of war, he probably fears Cang Jianghai might not accept the challenge," Xiao Ye suddenly understood.

For a warrior like Cang Jianghai, who undoubtedly cares most about face, would surely accept the challenge under these circumstances.

Thinking this, Xiao Ye sprinted to the top of a building, overseeing everything from a high vantage.

Sure enough, a blue-robed old man soon emerged from a luxurious estate, leapt onto the building, and looked up to Xue Sha in the heavens, his body emanating terrifying power fluctuations.

This old man was Cang Jianghai, the Commandery Princess of Red Sun County.

"Are you Xue Sha from the Sun and Moon Sect?" Cang Jianghai frowned slightly and snorted coldly, "You young talents are too arrogant. So, you aim to defeat me across realms and then gain fame worldwide?"

Xue Sha from above descended, sneered, and said: "Old man, you’re overthinking it. I just want to use you to hone myself, and then take Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to break through my Blood Demon Technique."

The moment these words came out, it stunned the surrounding martial artists.

Xue Sha was too arrogant, using the Commandery Princess to train himself, which was undoubtedly a great insult.

However, when Xiao Ye heard this, his eyes gleamed with excitement. The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures Xue Sha mentioned were undoubtedly the Blood Melt Flower; it seemed he had not taken them yet.

This relieved Xiao Ye.

"Ha ha, in my life, I have seen many Young Talents, but you are the first one so arrogant as to use me as a whetstone!"

"Aren’t you afraid that you might not only fail to sharpen, but instead break your own blade?"

Cang Jianghai’s eyes sparkled with brilliance, his silver hair wildly dancing in the air.

Boom!

As soon as Cang Jianghai finished speaking, Xue Sha charged into the sky, his foot stomping down on Cang Jianghai’s face, like a massive mountain pressing down, blood light soaring to the sky.

"Old man, let me try first to see if you even qualify to be my whetstone," Xue Sha arrogantly declared.

The spectators were shocked again, stomping on the face, this was no different from slapping the face publicly, especially since Cang Jianghai was a Commandery Princess.

Cang Jianghai’s face turned green with anger; his withered palm shimmered with intense light as he attacked Xue Sha, the power of the Innate Extreme engulfing the void.

Boom!

The first strike of the two great powerhouses erupted with a deafening sound, powerful battle waves surged in all directions, bringing down the surrounding buildings.

"Hmph!"

Xue Sha grunted, his figure blasted back hundreds of meters before stopping.

"Xue Sha, don’t think just because you’re a Direct Disciple of the Sun and Moon Sect, I won’t dare touch you!" Cang Jianghai, with his aged body, walked through the air towards Xue Sha.

"Old man, your strength has not disappointed me!" Surprisingly, Xue Sha, despite being at a disadvantage, showed no signs of panic but grinned ferociously instead.

Then, a dense blood light soared into the sky, spreading like a sea of blood, standing amidst the scene like a Killing God.

"Blood Demon Technique!" Xue Sha roared, then charged towards Cang Jianghai.

Rumble!

The two exploded into a fierce battle again, turning a kilometer radius around into ruins, blood light swirling, fierce winds rising, powerful fluctuations shaking Heaven and Earth.

This time, Xue Sha unleashed his full power, making Cang Jianghai powerless to handle him.

"Old man, your power is commendable. I will continue to seek you to hone myself tomorrow." After several hundred moves, Xue Sha suddenly stopped, left a message, and then drifted away.

Cang Jianghai was trembling with anger in the scene. Xue Sha declared war, and he couldn’t just shut the door and not come out.

"God, Xue Sha is so powerful, how old is he? To be able to contend with the Commandery Princess at the Innate Extreme, what if he breaks through to the Innate Extreme level!"

"There’s no helping it. Since ancient times, Young Talents have been able to fight across realms, I heard those ranked in the top ten on the Hidden Dragon List are even more monstrous!"

"This youth will definitely shine at the upcoming Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country!"

The young talents in the county felt enormous pressure; their cultivation was not weak, but still far inferior to Xue Sha.

"It seems Xue Sha will keep seeking Cang Jianghai to train himself in the short term and won’t consume the Blood Melt Flower," Xiao Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xue Sha, I’ll let you be arrogant for a few more days. Once those nine Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are in my hands, then I’ll make my move." Xiao Ye smirked coldly, then returned to his residence.