Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 170 - 168: Still Want to Draw After Drawing

Chapter 170: Chapter 168: Still Want to Draw After Drawing

The courtyard suddenly fell silent, and everyone’s eyes were on Xiao Ye.

Many people had strange expressions, as they had witnessed the conflict between Xiao Ye and Xie Fei.

"Want me as a sparring partner?" Xiao Ye’s gaze turned cold.

Clearly, Xie Fei was taking the opportunity for revenge, publicly humiliating him.

"Relax, I just want to practice some combat techniques with you for everyone’s amusement. I won’t do anything to you."

"Of course, if you refuse out of fear, I can understand. After all, I am a high and mighty young talent, whereas you are just a humble martial artist." Xie Fei looked down at Xiao Ye, his face full of mockery.

Upon hearing these provocative words, Long Yu, who was sitting in his seat, had a slight change in expression: "What a vicious scheme!"

A person values their face like a tree values its bark.

For a martial artist, dignity and reputation can sometimes be more important than life, especially in a place where heroes gather.

With Xie Fei’s words, if Xiao Ye refused, others would naturally think he was cowardly, not even daring to fight a young talent, becoming a laughing stock and losing face.

If Xiao Ye couldn’t bear the taunts and agreed to fight, with Xie Fei’s personality, he definitely wouldn’t hold back as he claimed, and would certainly humiliate Xiao Ye.

Hence, whether Xiao Ye refused or agreed, both outcomes were unfavorable.

"Could this guy really lack the courage to act?" a martial artist unaware of the complexity mocked as Xiao Ye remained still for a while.

"If it were me, I would definitely agree. Being able to spar with a young talent would be something to brag about in the future." someone exclaimed loudly.

"Brother Wang Lin, don’t be impulsive, I’m sure this guy has ill intentions." Tian Hu hastily used True Qi to transmit sound.

However, Xiao Ye seemed not to hear him, stood up from his seat, and calmly said, "Since you want to provide entertainment, I naturally won’t refuse your goodwill."

Xiao Ye laughed coldly inside. With his wisdom, he surely knew what Xie Fei was planning, and he was not afraid at all.

Tian Hu was greatly astonished, but with things at this point, he could only smile wryly.

"Still not calm enough." Long Yu shook his head from his seat, feeling somewhat disappointed with Xiao Ye.

Very quickly, servants came out and cleared away the tables and chairs, leaving a large vacant space, with many independent practitioners gathering around, the atmosphere becoming heated.

Now they could see Xie Fei’s strength, which made them very excited.

As for the other twelve young talents, they had no interest in such a fight.

"This fight is just for entertainment, don’t let it become deadly." The Wu’an County Master had also noticed something was amiss and specifically warned Xie Fei.

"County Master, rest assured, such a low-level martial artist isn’t even worthy of dying at my hands." Xie Fei finished speaking and looked at Xiao Ye with a sinister smile.

He was filled with anger towards Long Yu and had nowhere to vent it.

"Kid, you can only blame your bad luck for daring to provoke me, Xie Fei."

Xie Fei’s eyes flashed coldly, and then a vast aura emerged from him, shaking the void and quickly sweeping across the area, pushing many independent practitioners back several steps.

Late Stage of Innate Realm Ninth Layer!

Boom!

"Kid, this is my newly cultivated Fifth Grade Combat Technique, Meteor Leg. This is my first time using it, so you can be proud!"

Xie Fei shouted, exploiting the opportunity to avoid giving Xiao Ye a chance to react, leaping high into the sky and launching a kick towards Xiao Ye’s face.

His foot was enveloped in a dazzling brilliance, resembling a real meteor falling straight down, causing the void to tremble and the air to scream.

Around them, martial artists exclaimed in surprise. This kick was too fast to dodge, and it was aimed at stomping Xiao Ye’s face, a public humiliation.

What martial artist would want their face stomped by someone else?

"Brother Wang Lin!" Tian Hu beside him was full of worry. Although he hadn’t known Xiao Ye long, they got along very well.

"Hmph!" Xiao Ye’s heart surged with anger. Did Xie Fei really think he could step on him like a pushover?

"If you want to trample on me, it depends on whether your leg is hard enough!"

Xiao Ye shouted lowly, and Innate True Qi poured out like a flood.

Innate Realm Ninth Layer Middle Stage!

Feeling the power fluctuations from Xiao Ye, the surrounding martial artists were shocked, faces full of disbelief. Xiao Ye’s cultivation was actually strong to this degree, forming a stark contrast with his ordinary appearance.

Especially Tian Hu, who was dumbfounded: "Brother Wang Lin... so strong?"

At this moment, Xiao Ye had already made a strong move. Meeting Xie Fei’s kick directly, he punched out with a Perfect Realm Silent Annihilation Hand.

Rumble!

The colossal palm shattered the void, its radiant brilliance awe-inspiring and filled with an atmosphere of annihilation, like a mountain crashing towards Xie Fei’s leg.

"What!"

Looking at the gigantic palm, the martial artists in the field were terrified, with the young talents equally shocked.

If this palm was unleashed at them, probably only Long Yu and Jiang Yunfan could withstand it. This time, Xie Fei had kicked an iron plate.

"Could this person also be a young talent?" the Wu’an County Master murmured.

In mid-air, Xie Fei’s pupils contracted violently. Xiao Ye’s cultivation alone was enough to shock him, and now the technique displayed made him feel a sense of impending death.

"No!"

Xie Fei barely withdrew his leg, his body erupting with a powerful energy wave, pushing his strength to the peak, trying to resist the Silent Annihilation Hand.

Boom!

It was as if two mountains collided, the deafening sound echoing through the Nine Heavens. Powerful battle waves spread in all directions, stirring up fierce winds and toppling many buildings.

Pfft!

In mid-air, Xie Fei spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed hard onto the ground. Fortunately, he had set up a defense in time, and his strength wasn’t weak, so he wasn’t too severely injured.

However, it was still astonishing—an apparently ordinary young man had defeated Xie Fei, ranked eighth on the Hidden Dragon List!

The most crucial point was that Xiao Ye’s cultivation level was actually one small realm lower than Xie Fei’s.

It’s known that young talents ranked high on the Hidden Dragon List are always the ones defeating others across realms—never have they been crossed and defeated by others!

"This one’s potential is truly terrifying. Once his Innate True Qi reaches perfection, he will be at least of Second-class Innate Limit level."

"County Master, I also have a set of combat techniques. It’s a good opportunity now to demonstrate them for everyone’s enjoyment." Xiao Ye said coldly, then started walking towards Xie Fei.

"W-what are you going to do?" Xie Fei got up from the ground, full of fear.

From Xiao Ye’s single palm strike, it was clear he was no match for the other.

At this moment, he bitterly regretted it. The guy in front of him was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, yet he had chosen to provoke him.

"Weren’t you supposed to entertain everyone? Since you’re out of commission now, why not let me do it? That way, your goodwill won’t go to waste." Xiao Ye mocked, smiling.

"Relax, to me, you’re just a lowly young talent—you don’t deserve to die at my hands." Xiao Ye said flatly.

Hearing these familiar words, Xie Fei found them incredibly jarring, his face turning beet red.

"My set of combat techniques has no grade, and I’ve never used them before. You can indeed feel proud." Xiao Ye said as he walked up to Xie Fei.

Everyone looked curious at these words—what kind of combat techniques would have no grade?

Slap!

At that moment, a loud slap was heard, and five bright red finger marks appeared on Xie Fei’s face.

The sudden change left everyone stunned.

"This set of techniques is called Five Finger Slap!" Xiao Ye finished speaking, and with another swing of his hand, another loud slap landed, sending Xie Fei sprawling to the ground.

"You... I will kill you!"

Xie Fei covered his swollen face, extreme humiliation consuming his reason, as he charged at Xiao Ye in a frenzy, unleashing powerful fighting techniques.

"Hmph, you little spark, dare to shine alongside the bright moon!" Xiao Ye snorted coldly, using Silent Annihilation Hand once more, sending Xie Fei flying back.

With Xiao Ye’s current cultivation, combined with the mastery of Silent Annihilation Hand, he was already on par with Third-class Innate Limit martial artists, having an advantage over Xie Fei.

Xiao Ye stepped forward and pursued.

"No need to be anxious, to ensure everyone’s continued enjoyment, I’ve just remembered another set of techniques: ’Hit Again and Again’."

Slap slap slap!

In the field, a series of loud slaps resounded, along with Xie Fei’s angry roars.

However, Xiao Ye continued to use the perfected Silent Annihilation Hand, suppressing Xie Fei completely. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn’t escape Xiao Ye’s slaps.

Slap slap slap!

A series of slaps later, Xie Fei was beaten to the point of spitting blood, almost unrecognizable, collapsed to the ground, repeatedly begging for mercy.

"My heavens, this guy is too fierce, even slapped a young talent like Xie Fei."

Many martial artists were stunned, and quite a few laughed out loud. Xie Fei’s appearance was so pathetic, where was the arrogance he once had?

"Stop now." The Wu’an County Master could no longer bear it, walking over to intervene.

Although he wasn’t fond of Xie Fei, he couldn’t just watch Xiao Ye keep slapping him.

"Everyone should feel entertained now. If there’s anyone else who wants to experience my techniques, feel free to try." Xiao Ye said something that made hearts quiver, then returned to his seat.

Looking at the pitiable Xie Fei, everyone shivered.

To seek Xiao Ye’s techniques was to seek a beating.

"This person is definitely not to be provoked!" everyone thought in their hearts, silently mourning for Xie Fei’s misfortune.

"Brother Wang Lin, you are also a powerful young talent! It won’t be long before your name spreads throughout the Black Dragon Country!" Tian Hu’s eyes shone brightly, staring at Xiao Ye, full of excitement.

"Young brother, are you called Wang Lin?" At this moment, the Purple Robe-clad Wu’an County Master walked over, his face beaming.

Xiao Ye nodded and did not say much.

"Young brother Wang Lin, it’s really unjust to let you sit here. Would you like to come to the front with me? I have something to tell you." The Wu’an County Master said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye’s heart moved, wondering what the Wu’an County Master wanted to tell him.