Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 166 - 164 The Wind and Clouds Begin to Stir

Chapter 166: Chapter 164 The Wind and Clouds Begin to Stir

(The second update is here, Xiao Bei is writing the third one, which might be delayed, very sorry)

The energy avatar created by the Sun and Moon Sect Leader caught up with Xiao Ye, reaching out towards him with a palm that contained such fearsome suppression that it caused the void itself to collapse.

Xiao Ye roared, crushed a Sealing Jade Talisman he had just acquired, and released an intensely bright light that illuminated the entire sky.

Another figure emerged from the blinding light, carrying a terrifying might, and met the descending three palms.

Boom!

At this moment, there was a brief silence between heaven and earth, followed by a deafening explosion. Horrifying fluctuations of battle spread like a torrent in all directions, turning everything within a kilometer into ruins.

"Four Tripod Heavenly Technique!"

"Flame True Intent!"

Xiao Ye hastily spurred his strength to its limit, using the solidified Flame Lotus, Innate True Qi, and Physical Body to form a triple defense, resisting the surging battle fluctuations.

Xiao Ye felt an overwhelming force slamming fiercely against him, which after grappling briefly with his triple defense, tore it apart.

Pfft!

Xiao Ye’s face turned pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying, with many of his bones fractured and his back a bloody and gory mess, exposing chilling white bones.

"I finally escaped alive!" Xiao Ye struggled up from the ground, blood continuously flowing from his body, as he burst into insane laughter.

"No matter how many arrangements you Sun and Moon Sect have, you still can’t deal with me, Xiao Ye."

"Hmph, Sun and Moon Sect, when I reach the pinnacle of the Mystic Martial Realm, I will surely settle this score with you!"

Looking back at the battlefield, the energy avatar was being continuously beaten back by those three energy avatars and was about to dissipate.

Not daring to linger, Xiao Ye quickly suppressed his injuries, dragged his heavy steps, and took the chance to rush towards the city outskirts, while the Sun and Moon Sect Martial Artists were all suppressed by the horrifying battle fluctuations.

Rumble!

Soon after, that energy avatar exploded, creating an energy storm that swept through almost half of Red Sun City.

"Is this just the energy avatar of a Mystic Martial Realm strong person? Is it so terrifying?" Commandery Princess Cang Jianghai’s face was filled with shock, his eyes blazing with intense light.

He was immensely eager for the day he would reach the pinnacle of the Mystic Martial Realm.

At this moment, Red Sun City was in uproar; despite the Sun and Moon Sect’s extensive preparations, they still couldn’t capture Xiao Ye, and even their Direct Disciple Xue Sha had died.

Such a method could not but astonish them.

Half an hour later, a figure flew through the air and arrived above Red Sun City. A terrifying Martial Arts True Intent immediately enveloped the entire city.

It was a bald man in a white robe, tall and with sparkling sharp eyes.

"It’s a Mystic Martial Realm strong person!"

The gradually calming Red Sun City boiled once again, as eager eyes gazed at the figure above.

Mystic Martial Realm strong people were capable of suppressing an entire region in Black Dragon Country.

"Vice Sect Leader!" The surviving Sun and Moon Sect martial artists knelt on one knee, faces full of excitement.

The bald white-robed man descended and when he saw the corpses of Xue Sha and other martial artists, a massive murderous intent burst forth.

"Tell me, what happened!" The bald man’s voice was so cold it seemed it could freeze someone.

"Yes!" The surviving warriors didn’t dare to raise their heads and hurriedly trembled as they recounted everything.

"Waste! Waste! I gave you Innate Weapons, arrays, and even the Sect Leader’s Sealing Jade Talisman, and not only did you fail to capture Xiao Ye, but Xue Sha also died?"

The bald man shouted angrily, suddenly erupting with an intimidating suppression that blew one of the martial artists into a bloody mess.

"Vice Sect Hierarch spare us!"

"Vice Sect Hierarch spare us!"

...

The remaining martial artists were so frightened that they cried uncontrollably.

"Hmph, I won’t kill you now, here are some Healing Pills. Once your injuries are healed, all of you go search for Xiao Ye!" The bald man threw three porcelain bottles onto the ground.

As the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sun and Moon Sect, with high authority, he understood the tactic of employing both carrot and stick to ensure loyalty from his subordinates.

Those martial artists gratefully and quickly took the porcelain bottles and retreated.

"Xiao Ye, you are growing too fast!" The bald man, with hands behind his back and white robes billowing, had a sharp gaze that seemed to pierce the heavens.

Xue Sha, being the Sect Leader’s Direct Disciple and heavily nurtured by the Sun and Moon Sect, was considered the top among the young generation, but he couldn’t even match Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye’s potential was terrifying, and such a genius had to be eliminated, otherwise he would become a major enemy of the Sun and Moon Sect.

"After this incident, he definitely won’t show himself easily; catching him is going to be even harder now," the bald man slightly frowned.

"However, I know you’ve cultivated the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique, so you’ll definitely participate in the upcoming Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country. By then, the Sect Leader will have finished his seclusion, and I’ll see how you can escape!"

The bald man thought of this, his figure soared into the sky and he flew out of the city.

Although he didn’t hold much hope, he still released his full Martial Arts True Intent and carefully searched the surrounding area.

"Mystic Martial Expert!"

In a dim cave, Xiao Ye was healing in a seated position. When he sensed the suppression of the Mystic Martial expert, his body shuddered momentarily.

"Could it be that a Mystic Martial expert from the Sun and Moon Sect has discovered me?" Xiao Ye’s heart reached extreme nervousness.

"No, that’s wrong! If he had discovered me, he would have captured me directly. He must be searching for me!" Xiao Ye’s eyes flickered, and he quickly suppressed his aura to the lowest point, making even his breathing almost imperceptible.

Mystic Martial experts can fly and search very quickly, but their search area is also very broad; naturally, finding Xiao Ye is very difficult.

After the oppressive force disappeared for a full half hour and ensuring that the other party wouldn’t return, Xiao Ye finally relaxed.

"This injury is even more severe than last time; if my Martial Arts True Intent hadn’t surged to sixty percent, I surely would have died." Xiao Ye still felt lingering fears as he recalled.

"I wonder what’s the difference between Mystic Martial Realm and Innate Realm, I must learn more if I get the chance." As Xiao Ye circulated the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique to heal, he pondered.

He knew that comprehending the Martial Arts True Intent to its full ten stages could triumph Mystic Martial, but beyond that, he knew nothing else.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye fell into a brief contemplation and then pulled out a booklet from his chest.

Black Dragon Country Observations!

This booklet contained observations from an Innate Strong Person wandering in Black Dragon Country. It was through it that Xiao Ye had broadened his view and embarked on the path towards the Mystic Martial.

Xiao Ye had always treasured and kept it close.

It didn’t mention much about the Mystic Martial Realm except on the last page, where it was written:

"I roamed thousands of miles across Black Dragon Country, hearing there are twelve other countries parallel to it. However, these thirteen countries compared to the true True Spirit Continent are but grains in the ocean."

"Is this place not the true True Spirit Continent?" Xiao Ye would always wonder whenever he saw this passage.

"Nevermind, thinking too much about this now is useless." Xiao Ye put it away then focused on healing his injuries.

However, unknown to him, his appearance in Red Sun City and the news of him powerfully killing Xue Sha quickly spread throughout the ten counties of Black Dragon Country.

Xiao Ye, a genius likely to become the Supreme among the young generation of Black Dragon Country! Many young talents have set their sights on him.

...

Chongyang Sect.

Within a palace, the tall and heroic Zhao Qian was seated with his eyes closed, surrounded by powerful energy fluctuations.

Compared to before, Zhao Qian had less arrogance and more stability.

"Qian’er, haven’t you broken through to the Innate Limit yet?" At this moment, the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect entered the palace.

Since Xiao Ye’s defection from the Chongyang Sect, the Vice Sect Leader overcame various opinions and directly appointed Zhao Qian as the Young Master after his injuries healed.

"Father, not yet," Zhao Qian opened his eyes and shook his head sadly.

"Ah, it’s all my fault for spoiling you too much, leading to your arrogant nature and clouding your Martial Arts Heart. Even though I’ve found you Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it’s still tough to cross into Innate Limit," sighed the Vice Sect Leader.

Zhao Qian lowered his head powerlessly.

The leap from the late stage of the Innate Realm Ninth Layer to the Innate Limit was too difficult, like a heavenly chasm he couldn’t cross.

The Vice Sect Leader fell silent for a while, then spoke, "Did you know that Xiao Ye killed Xue Sha?"

At the mention of Xiao Ye, Zhao Qian suddenly clenched his fists, his body surging with overwhelming hatred. He would never forget the scene where, in front of all the sect members, Xiao Ye forced him to kneel; it was his utmost humiliation.

"Xue Sha’s strength was comparable to yours. If he could kill Xue Sha, he could kill you; his strength must have reached the Innate Limit," the Vice Sect Leader said.

Zhao Qian’s body trembled. The one whom he once looked down upon now had a strength that overwhelmed him. The other’s growth rate was terrifying.

"Father may have appointed you as the Young Master, but you know, many do not accept you. You must solidify your position by killing Xiao Ye and restoring your honor!"

"Father also will not allow a Sect Disciple to surpass all direct disciples, bringing ridicule upon us from all around. Do you understand?" Vice Sect Leader said with a grave voice.

"Father, I understand! Xiao Ye will definitely participate in the Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country. I will kill him in front of everyone and establish my name as undefeatable!" Zhao Qian suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with immense war intent.

"Good, put aside your secret affection with Yiyi for now, father will continue to find you Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to help you breakthrough, you must enter the Empress’ Hard Cultivation Land," the Vice Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction.

"Father, what about that person still in the Sect, would he be detrimental to the Sect?" Zhao Qian suddenly asked, a deep wariness flashing in his eyes.

The Vice Sect Leader’s body trembled, he chuckled bitterly, "You saw it back then, father couldn’t do anything about that person. If it wasn’t for me chasing Xiao Ye, that person would probably still be hidden in the Sect, even I wouldn’t have discovered him."

"Just let that person be, we shouldn’t interfere or provoke him. With his capabilities, he could destroy ten Chongyang Sects," the Vice Sect Leader finished speaking and turned to leave.