Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 167 - 165 Fierce Beast City

Chapter 167: Chapter 165 Fierce Beast City

In the dim cave, Xiao Ye sat cross-legged, the surging blood Qi within his body roaring like the Yangtze River, while the wounds on his body slowly healed.

The Four Tripod Heavenly Technique endowed Xiao Ye with a powerful physical body, allowing his injuries to heal quickly even without taking elixirs.

It’s been exactly two months since Xiao Ye killed Xue Sha, and his injuries have also recovered by seventy percent.

During this period, the Sun and Moon Sect forces repeatedly swept through the vicinity, but Xiao Ye quietly evaded them every time.

"The most dangerous place is also the safest. The people from the Sun and Moon Sect would never think I’m still hiding near Red Sun City; they’d assume I’ve fled far away." Xiao Ye murmured to himself.

Sure enough, after evading several sweeps, the Sun and Moon Sect forces never came this way again.

Xiao Ye retrieved the two bags containing the Primordial Stones and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. After preparing enough clean water, he sealed the cave with a boulder.

Anyway, as an Innate Martial Artist, he could absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, and even if he didn’t eat for years, it would be fine.

"I’ll cultivate here in peace and only go out once my cultivation breaks through to the Innate Realm Ninth Layer Middle Stage." Xiao Ye took out a Primordial Stone, continuing to cultivate while healing his injuries.

Three months later, a powerful aura burst out from the cave, shattering the boulder sealing it.

Amidst the swirling dust, a young man with hair as messy as straw stepped out, his eyes shooting out two dazzling beams of divine light, as if they could pierce through the void.

"Innate Realm Ninth Layer Middle Stage!" Xiao Ye was full of excitement.

After completely healing his injuries, Xiao Ye broke through to the Innate Realm Ninth Layer Middle Stage, a month earlier than he had expected.

"If I unleash my full strength, I’m afraid even regular Innate Extreme Martial Artists couldn’t withstand a casual punch from me!" Xiao Ye’s eyes sparkled, his entire being filled with strong confidence.

Yes, confidence!

This was absolute confidence in his own strength!

"Even without using physical body power, just relying on my cultivation alone, I can use the Silent Annihilation Hand at Perfect Realm to contend with Innate Extreme Martial Artists!" Xiao Ye murmured to himself.

"With the Heavenly Pride Battle approaching, I must quickly find the Innate Extreme Fierce Beast Blood to refine the Ten Treasures Pill." Xiao Ye felt a sense of urgency.

In the Heavenly Pride Battle, his opponents would be young talents from across the entire Black Dragon Country, competing for five spots, far beyond the Chongyang Sect’s direct disciple competition.

Surely, unknown young talents would emerge, and even the current first on the Hidden Dragon List wouldn’t dare declare a sure victory.

Of course, he could seek the Qingming Commerce to find some Innate Extreme Fierce Beast Blood.

But he chose not to do so; he intended to treat this as a trial.

If he couldn’t even obtain a bit of Innate Extreme Fierce Beast Blood, how could he ascend to the peak of Martial Arts?

"As long as I can acquire a few more Bodhi Leaves in the Emperor’s Cultivation Land and bring my Martial Arts True Intent to ten percent, I can aspire to the Xuanwu!" Xiao Ye looked full of anticipation.

After packing up, he took out a human skin mask from his package and put it on his face.

Instantly, an exceedingly ordinary-looking young man appeared, the kind that couldn’t be picked out in a crowd.

"Hehe, this should be low-key enough." Xiao Ye grinned, "From now on, I’ll go by Wang Lin."

The name Wang Lin was equally ordinary; surely, countless people in the world shared this name, raising no suspicions.

"The Flame Saber is too conspicuous."

Xiao Ye frowned slightly, then wrapped the Flame Saber in black cloth, grasped the two bags, and began his trial.

Along the way, Xiao Ye traveled on foot with a completely relaxed body and mind, akin to an ascetic, appreciating the surrounding scenery while cultivating, finding it very enjoyable.

Sometimes he’d suddenly be inspired, cultivating in the deep mountains for days and nights; sometimes, he’d intervene and rectify injustices he encountered.

Gradually, the edge from Xiao Ye faded, giving him a sense of returning to simplicity, truly becoming a loose cultivator.

But he still hadn’t discovered any trace of Innate Extreme Fierce Beasts.

At night, on an open ground, a bonfire burned, and several loose cultivators engaged in lively conversation, while Xiao Ye listened from the side.

"Tsk tsk, with the Heavenly Pride Battle approaching, previously unknown young talents are emerging one after another, and the rankings on the Hidden Dragon List are changing every day. It’s said that even yesterday’s number one was dethroned."

"Indeed, it was only recently that I realized how many young talents we have in the Black Dragon Country. Several possess Innate Extreme strength, formidable rivals even for older generation warriors."

"Actually, even Innate Extreme Martial Artists are ranked," an older martial artist leisurely opened his mouth, instantly capturing everyone’s interest, urging him to continue.

As they were all loose cultivators, naturally, they were unaware of such things.

Xiao Ye’s interest was piqued, and he continued to listen.

"Innate Extreme Martial Artists signify the perfection of their Innate True Qi, but that’s just the basic level. Factors like the depth of their Martial Arts True Intent and the strength of their cultivated combat techniques influence their true power," the older martial artist explained.

Xiao Ye nodded secretly in agreement; what the elder said was quite reasonable.

"Thus, Innate Extreme Martial Artists are divided into three classes. The third class is the most common, and many end their lives in this category."

"Reaching the second class is already exceptional. Besides perfecting their Innate True Qi, they must comprehend at least fifty percent of Martial Arts True Intent and have cultivated a Fifth Grade Combat Technique. Few achieve this level," the older martial artist continued.

"If the second class is that impressive, wouldn’t the first class be extraordinary?" everyone exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed, looking across the Black Dragon Country, fewer than ten Innate Extreme Martial Artists have reached the first class. Even among the five victorious young supremes of each Heavenly Pride Battle, not all have achieved this level," the elder martial artist sighed.

Wow!

The scene became lively again, with many warriors fervently discussing how many young geniuses on the current Hidden Dragon List could reach the second class.

Among the discussions, Xiao Ye even heard his own name.

"The vastness of Martial Arts actually has a class above the first— the super class," the elder martial artist, having opened up, couldn’t stop talking.

A super class above!

The warriors widened their eyes, then fell silent.

"Reaching the super class of Innate Extreme means nearing the strength of a Half-step Xuanwu Realm, but no one has achieved it in the Black Dragon Country; it’s limited to legends. This area is extremely rare because generally, once Innate Extreme Martial Artists reach the first class, they leap directly to the Xuanwu Realm," the elder martial artist sighed.

"So it’s just a legend," many warriors expressed their disappointment.

"Super class?" Xiao Ye’s eyes flickered.

"With my current full strength, I might barely reach the second class. When my Innate True Qi is perfect, coupled with the Four Cauldrons Physical Strength, wouldn’t I be at the super class?" Xiao Ye felt a surge of excitement.

Of course, if he didn’t reveal his physical body’s power, his current strength could only compare with third-class Innate Extreme Martial Artists, quite ordinary.

"Brother Wang Lin, up ahead is Wu’an County. I happen to plan to visit there. Shall we travel together?" A bearded warrior approached, laughing boldly.

This bearded warrior was someone Xiao Ye had met on the road, named Tian Hu, a loose cultivator.

"Sure," Xiao Ye nodded.

Wu’an County, among the ten county regions of the Black Dragon Country, was the one with the most Ferocious Beasts, and it was Xiao Ye’s destination for this trial. He needed to quickly find some Innate Extreme Fierce Beast Blood.

The next day, after traveling together for a while, the group parted ways on a main road, and Xiao Ye and Tian Hu moved forward.

Soon, an ancient city appeared in their view.

"This is the border city of Wu’an County, known as Fierce Beast City. I once visited here in the past," Tian Hu said emotionally, standing beneath the city walls.

"Brother Tian, why is it called Fierce Beast City?" Xiao Ye was taken aback by the peculiar name.

Tian Hu pointed to the other side of the city, "Because this city borders a massive Fierce Beast Mountain Range, where ferocious beasts frequently roam wild, attacking people. Over time, it came to be known as Fierce Beast City."

"I see." Xiao Ye felt enlightened, then excited, "Looks like I should be able to find Innate Extreme Fierce Beast Blood here."

The two then entered the city together.

"There sure are a lot of Innate Martial Artists in this city," Xiao Ye observed, noting many Innate Martial Artists moving about in the city and couldn’t help but be amazed.

"Of course, this Fierce Beast City endures the beasts’ outbreaks due to its fierce populace and numerous Innate Martial Artists," Tian Hu laughed heartily.

"Are you two here to assist Fierce Beast City?" Suddenly, a general clad in armor, leading a team of soldiers, appeared in front of them.

The general looked handsome and valiant, exuding a powerful aura, his expression stern, and his gaze sharp as lightning.

"Assist Fierce Beast City?" Xiao Ye and Tian Hu were taken aback, full of confusion.

"It seems you are unaware," the general frowned and explained, "Recently, an extremely powerful beast has been attacking Fierce Beast City. The Wu’an County Master personally came and issued a call to assemble Innate Martial Artists to help."

"Many young talents from the Hidden Dragon List have already arrived in Fierce Beast City. As Innate Martial Artists, would you two be willing to help guard Fierce Beast City?" the general asked solemnly.

"Many young talents from the Hidden Dragon List have come?" Xiao Ye’s eyes brightened, feeling his blood boil.

If he joined, he could hunt Innate Extreme Fierce Beasts for their blood and witness other young talents’ strengths. Such an opportunity was not to be missed.

"I am willing," Xiao Ye nodded, deciding while Tian Hu was still hesitating.

"Damn it, I’m in! I’m willing too!" Tian Hu declared loudly.

"Good! On behalf of Firce Beast City’s residents, I thank you both. I must head to the city gate to welcome a young talent. Let my soldiers take you to the City Lord Mansion," the general smiled.

"You have your soldiers guide us to the City Lord Mansion while you personally welcome someone at the city gate? Who could be so impressively esteemed!" Tian Hu grumbled at this disparity in treatment.