Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 168 - 166 Jiang Yunfan

Chapter 168: Chapter 166 Jiang Yunfan

In Fierce Beast City, a general arranged for a soldier to escort Xiao Ye and Tian Hu to the City Lord Mansion.

On the way, Tian Hu was still indignant about the differential treatment.

"Lords, please don’t feel it’s unfair. The young talent visiting this time is quite exceptional. Naturally, our general is personally welcoming him," the soldier explained with a smile.

His meaning was obvious: Tian Hu and Xiao Ye were far from being comparable to this young talent.

"Quite exceptional?" Tian Hu glared, grumbling in a gruff voice, "Could he be someone ranked in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List?"

"Yes, the person coming ranks fifth on the Hidden Dragon List and is highly likely to become one of this generation’s Five Young Supremes," the soldier said with admiration on his face.

"What? A chance to become one of the Five Young Supremes!" Tian Hu was dumbstruck, "How powerful is this guy?"

Xiao Ye showed an expression of interest, listening as the soldier continued to speak.

"This person is named Jiang Yunfan. He’s only twenty-six years old and was previously unknown. He began his meteoric rise a year ago, challenging from the bottom of the Hidden Dragon List and sweeping through undefeated until he reached the fifth spot, hence making his name known throughout the world."

Tian Hu was too shocked to speak, sweeping through the Hidden Dragon List with such rampant dominance?

"You should know that Innate Extreme Martial Artists are divided into three classes?" the soldier asked.

"Of course, I know." Tian Hu’s interest was piqued, and he nodded eagerly.

"Jiang Yunfan, in the late stage of the Innate Realm Ninth Layer, killed a third-class Innate Extreme Martial Artist in one move," the soldier said slowly.

Xiao Ye was taken aback; this Jiang Yunfan is truly terrifying.

"One move!" Tian Hu trembled, his face full of disbelief, "Damn it, is this guy even human? If his Innate True Qi reaches perfection, wouldn’t he become a first-class Innate Extreme Martial Artist?"

"Not quite, but he will definitely be a second-class Innate Extreme Martial Artist, which is why the County Master deployed our general to personally welcome him," the soldier said with a smile.

"Alright, I’m convinced." Tian Hu nodded bitterly, unable to argue in the face of such a person.

"Jiang Yunfan." Xiao Ye’s eyes blazed intensely, a surge of war intent welling up in him. Only facing such young talents is truly meaningful.

"Lords, ahead is the City Lord Mansion, and there are many independent practitioners and young talents there. It’s a great opportunity to meet them," the soldier kindly reminded.

"I must take a look at how many hands these young talents have, right, Brother Wang Lin?" Tian Hu looked at Xiao Ye, full of anticipation.

Xiao Ye smiled slightly; he hadn’t revealed any of his strength on the way, so Tian Hu didn’t know that the Wang Lin he spoke of was also a powerful young talent.

Just then, the noisy street suddenly quieted, and gazes turned towards the city gate.

"What’s going on?" Xiao Ye and Tian Hu stopped and turned to look.

They saw the previously stern-faced general now with a broad smile, accompanying a young man walking towards them.

The young man was tall, striding with the confidence of a dragon and tiger. His flowing silver hair was strikingly noticeable, and his mesmerizing eyes shone brilliantly, exuding an invincible aura.

Even without revealing any aura, he was impossible to ignore. He was like a dazzling sun, radiating brilliant light.

"Who is this person? He even warrants a personal welcome from the first general under the County Master?" The city’s martial artists fixed their curious eyes on the young man.

But what shocked them further was yet to come.

"Haha, Brother Jiang, you’ve finally arrived! It’s been busy for me, so I’m only now able to welcome you. I hope you don’t mind," at this time, an elderly man in a purple robe and a purple-gold crown floated over, speaking warmly.

It’s the Wu’an County Master!

The city fell silent again, and many martial artists were baffled.

Wu’an County, being the area with the most ferocious beasts, naturally had a very powerful County Master, always ranked first among the ten County Masters, a second-class Innate Extreme Martial Artist.

Now, even the Wu’an County Master came out personally to greet him, and judging by their interaction, he was treated as an equal—this person must be extraordinary, but who exactly is he?

"Judging by the County Master’s address, this person must be a Jiang, and with that silver hair, could he be the silver-haired talent recently famed in the Black Dragon Country, Jiang Yunfan!" Suddenly, someone exclaimed.

"Yes, it must be him!"

The scene erupted instantly, with countless uproarious voices echoing.

Jiang Yunfan’s appearance was too distinctive, making it almost impossible not to recognize him. His arrival had stirred a massive commotion in Fierce Beast City.

"Our County Master’s influence is truly strong, even Jiang Yunfan came."

The martial artists lining the street wore expressions of excitement. This was someone with a chance to become the Young Supreme of this generation, and seeing him in person was indeed thrilling.

"Jiang Yunfan, I hope you can become my opponent." Xiao Ye muttered to himself, gazing at the invincible young man, feeling his blood boil.

To be invincible is also a kind of loneliness.

Since training in the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique, he had been undefeated in the same realm, longing to find a peer as an opponent for a fierce and satisfying battle.

In the upcoming Heavenly Pride Battle, he would surely encounter this person.

"Brother Zong jokes." Jiang Yunfan responded flatly, then walked side by side with the Wu’an County Master towards the City Lord Mansion.

"With a young supreme like Jiang Yunfan here and the County Master, our Fierce Beast City will surely remain safe!"

"Haha, the best part is being able to see Jiang Yunfan in action, truly something to look forward to."

Even after Jiang Yunfan’s figure disappeared, many martial artists were excitedly discussing.

"Damn it, if I could reach Jiang Yunfan’s level in my lifetime, it would be worth it," Tian Hu murmured, watching Jiang Yunfan’s receding figure.

"Let’s go; we should also check out the City Lord Mansion," Xiao Ye suggested, then followed along.

The City Lord Mansion stood in the most prosperous area of Fierce Beast City, grandly built, with traffic coming and going, many young talents and independent practitioners entering and exiting, all summoned by the Wu’an County Master.

Many people were still talking about Jiang Yunfan, shocked by his arrival.

"There really are a lot of people." Xiao Ye marveled as he approached the City Lord Mansion.

"Thank you all for coming to aid Fierce Beast City. On behalf of the County Master, I thank you. I will have someone arrange accommodations for you," an elder resembling a housekeeper said with cupped hands.

Immediately, dozens of servants came out, escorting everyone into the City Lord Mansion one by one.

"Lords, please follow me." Xiao Ye and Tian Hu also received arrangements and were led inside by a servant.

Fountains and rock gardens, pavilions and towers were everywhere inside the City Lord Mansion. Tian Hu looked around curiously while Xiao Ye remained calm.

After all, he had stayed at Baili Wushang’s County Master Manor, so he wasn’t surprised by a City Lord Mansion.

"Lords, these are your accommodations. Tonight, the County Master will host the ’Hero Banquet’ in your honor." The servant left quickly after saying this.

There were so many martial artists at the City Lord Mansion that they were clearly short-handed.

"A Hero Banquet? Doesn’t that mean we’ll get to see all the young talents?" Tian Hu’s eyes lit up with excitement.

Then the two each chose a room and settled in.

"Brother Wang Lin, let’s go for a walk around the City Lord Mansion. We might meet strong young talents, which is a rare opportunity." No sooner had they settled than Tian Hu eagerly entered Xiao Ye’s room.

Xiao Ye looked speechless; this guy was really interested in young talents.

"No need, I’m a bit tired and want to rest." Xiao Ye casually made an excuse.

"Alright, I’ll go alone then." Tian Hu resigned and turned to leave.

Xiao Ye got up, closed the door and windows, and sat on the bed deep in thought.

"I must obtain the blood of an Innate Extreme Ferocious Beast soon; time is running out." Xiao Ye took a Primordial Stone from his pouch and began cultivating.

Cultivation had ingrained itself into Xiao Ye’s being; he was obsessed with the feeling of growing stronger with each passing day. It could be said he was fully qualified to become a strong person.

It was because Xiao Ye could endure loneliness that he had reached his current strength.

As night fell, Xiao Ye ceased cultivating and hid the pouch containing Primordial Stones and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the room.

One should know that over a thousand Primordial Stones are enough to make Innate Martial Artists envious.

"Now I’m under the guise of an independent practitioner; no one would suspect that I have Primordial Stones in this pouch." Xiao Ye hid the pouch with a smug smile.

This was normal, as independent practitioners were the poorest of all martial artists, with pitifully few possessions, and it was rare for anyone to target them.

Knock knock!

Xiao Ye’s room door was knocked, followed by Tian Hu’s voice: "Brother Wang Lin, the Hero Banquet is about to start. Why aren’t you out yet?"

Xiao Ye strapped the Flame Saber wrapped in black cloth to his back, then opened the door to go out.

"So, did you see those young talents?" Xiao Ye teased with a smile.

"Of course, I did!" Tian Hu said excitedly, "Brother Wang Lin, you’ll be amazed. So many young talents came this time; it’s truly eye-opening."

Xiao Ye smiled slightly, his eyes also showing a hint of anticipation.

He indeed felt that this Hero Banquet was becoming a mini-version of the Black Dragon Country’s Heavenly Pride Battle. Besides Jiang Yunfan, he wondered which other powerful young talents might show up.

Seeing many young talents before the Heavenly Pride Battle was not a wasted trip.

Night had fallen by this time; a bright crescent moon hung in the sky, casting its soft light.

The City Lord Mansion in Fierce Beast City was brightly lit, full of excitement. Powerful Innate Martial Artists emerged from their rooms, guided by servants, heading to the banquet hall.

Faint war intentions stirred in the air over the City Lord Mansion; this night was destined to be restless.