Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 266 - 264: Undercurrents Surge

Chapter 266: Chapter 264: Undercurrents Surge

Hearing Elder Du’s scolding, Xiao Ye’s face was full of speechlessness.

The restaurant was so large, Elder Du could leave from anywhere, but he specifically targeted him, clearly using him as a scapegoat to vent his frustration.

Xiao Ye picked up a piece of food and put it in his mouth, not even glancing at Elder Du, treating him as if he was thin air.

Elder Du’s expression froze, trembling with anger.

He was humiliated by being injured by a mysterious youth with one move earlier, and now being ignored by Xiao Ye made him almost go insane.

"This guy must be brain-dead, daring to imitate that youth? Does he think he has that kind of strength?" The restaurant was filled with noise, with patrons looking towards Xiao Ye.

"Probably seeing Elder Du defeated by one move, he felt Elder Du wasn’t that powerful and wanted to imitate him, stepping on Elder Du’s reputation to rise up. Maybe he could succeed?" Someone jeered.

At this moment, the youth sitting by the window raised his head, looking interestedly over here.

Boom!

Elder Du, from a higher position, smacked down towards Xiao Ye’s head with a palm, the force of the palm wind was fierce, accompanied by rolling black smoke.

Seeing Elder Du’s action, everyone gasped, this palm strike would undoubtedly kill Xiao Ye if it landed.

"Elder Du, right? You really are old, almost becoming senile, picking the wrong person to step on." A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Ye’s dark pupils, then without moving his body, he directly punched out.

This punch, like a heavy mountain, unstoppable, rapidly grew larger in Elder Du’s view, like a meteor, fiercely colliding with Elder Du’s palm.

Boom!

A terrifying shockwave swept out, and Elder Du didn’t even have time to scream before he was sent flying, smashing a huge hole in the wall, disappearing from the restaurant.

At this moment, the restaurant fell silent, everyone started with their mouths agape, their hearts pounding fiercely.

Another move!

Has the younger generation of the Xingyun Kingdom become so powerful now? Even the older generation of powerhouses couldn’t contend.

Moreover, Xiao Ye didn’t even get up from his seat, directly sending Elder Du flying with a punch, outperforming that youth by a degree, another young talent!

Xiao Ye shook his head, withdrawing his gaze.

He had robbed Qingfeng Village of two hundred mid-grade Primordial Stones, and after a painstaking month of cultivation with Fire Xuan Pills and Earth Xuan Pills, he finally broke through to the Early Stage of Fifth Transition Xuanwu, his strength surging once again.

Now, in terms of strength, he was already comparable to a Seventh Transition Early Stage Xuanwu, sending Elder Du flying with one punch was naturally not difficult.

The young man seated, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, Xiao Ye’s displayed strength was quite formidable.

"Your strength is impressive, I am Feng Wulie, the Young Master of the Feng Family from the Eighteen Great Families of Xingyun Kingdom."

The youth introduced himself, slowly standing up from his seat, his eyes shining brilliantly, clearly regarding Xiao Ye as an opponent of the same level.

"It’s the Young Master of the Feng Family, no wonder he is so powerful!" The martial artists in the restaurant had a moment of realization.

The eighteen great families of the Xingyun Kingdom, to them, were colossal entities, having good talent and countless resources to have such strength was not surprising.

"Could this black-robed youth be the descendent of a major power as well?" Everyone’s gaze then shifted back to Xiao Ye.

"I’m just a nameless junior, nowhere near as distinguished as the Young Master of the Feng Family." Xiao Ye spoke coldly.

He didn’t have a good impression of the eighteen great families.

Feng Wulie frowned slightly, with Xiao Ye’s strength, he definitely wasn’t a nobody in Xingyun Kingdom.

"Since you’re unwilling to reveal your name, it doesn’t matter, how about we have a match?" Feng Wulie stepped forward, his eyes fiery, his messy hair moving without wind, a torrential war intent soaring to the skies, stifling.

Whoosh!

The patrons in the restaurant got excited.

Xiao Ye and Feng Wulie were both powerful young talents, their duel would definitely be spectacular.

"A match with me?" Xiao Ye’s gaze flickered, then he shook his head, "My aim is to enter the lair of a Void Martial Realm expert, not to duel with you."

Having said this, Xiao Ye withdrew his gaze.

The Yan Family and the Jian Family might have already arrived here, he didn’t want to attract too much attention.

"This guy must be lacking confidence, that’s why he refused."

"Normal, Feng Wulie is the Young Master of the Feng Family, he once set a record on Heavenly Mist Peak, only later to be broken by a youth named Xiao Ye."

Hearing Xiao Ye’s words, the patrons in the restaurant were greatly disappointed, murmuring among themselves.

"True powerhouses never fear any challenges, I don’t think your strength is all that great," Feng Wulie shook his head, then sat back down, no longer paying attention to Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing that; the Young Master of the Feng Family was indeed too narcissistic.

"One presumes this person is the same one who maintained the record of eighteen hours at the summit of Heavenly Mist Peak; his potential is even slightly inferior to Yan Zhen." Xiao Ye shook his head, continued drinking and eating, and not long after, he turned and left.

After the storm had settled, the events inside the tavern quietly spread, attracting attention from all sides.

A nameless youth, with formidable strength, defeated Elder Du in a single move, making him very eye-catching.

"In front of Martial Arts True Intent demonstrated by a Xuanwu Realm Martial Artist, a Human Skin Mask wouldn’t be of much use, it seems I can’t show myself for now."

Xiao Ye thought to himself, then purchased some Elixirs in Canghai City, got the precise location of the cave, and soon went to the wilds outside the city to engage in intense cultivation, avoiding a direct confrontation with the Yan Family.

Since the cave was only two hours away, he planned on undergoing rigorous training for the next twenty days, hoping for another breakthrough.

Meanwhile, in a luxurious room within Canghai City.

"What? Are you certain of what you’re saying?" Yan Zhen’s eyes emitted a cold gleam as he stared intently at the servant in front of him.

"Young Master, this is the news I just inquired in the city, absolutely certain!" The servant quickly replied.

Yan Zhen’s gaze turned colder.

"Dressed in black, carrying a giant battle blade, punched Elder Du flying, and refused to reveal his name, it must be that damn kid, he’s indeed targeting this cave!" Murderous intent surged within Yan Zhen, his eyes swirling with hatred.

Xiao Ye had killed an external Elder of the Yan Family, and the family had yet to capture him, causing significant damage to the Yan Family’s reputation.

And...

Yan Zhen’s gaze fell on his right leg, recalling the dazzling Sword Light that day vividly.

Although the Yan Family had expended great efforts and used Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to heal his injuries, the humiliation had seeped into his bones.

"Young Master, should we send someone to search for that kid?" asked the servant, noticing Yan Zhen’s expression.

Yan Zhen waved his hand, saying, "No need, that kid is very cunning, he must have already left. Anyway, his target is the cave, we’ll make our move once inside, let’s see how he can escape then!"

"Young Master is astute!" The servant praised with a smile.

"The Great Elder instructed me that the cave holds unusual treasures, Xuanwu Realm Martial Artists from various Xingyun Kingdom factions will probably come here, so we must arrange everything well, there must be no slip ups." Yan Zhen instructed.

"Don’t worry, Young Master, our family’s Xuanwu Realm Martial Artists are already in hiding everywhere, they will enter with Young Master when the time comes." The servant spoke up.

Yan Zhen smiled in satisfaction and said, "Good, you can go now."

At the same time, in another part of Canghai City, a Golden Robed Youth sat cross-legged, the symbols of the Heavenly Sword embroidered prominently on his sleeve cuff.

In the Xingyun Kingdom, those with this symbol undoubtedly belonged to the Eighteen Great Families and specifically, the Jian Family.

"Oh? That youth has been sighted in Canghai City?" Upon receiving this information, the Golden Robed Youth opened his eyes, his gaze sharp like a sword.

Though he held no sword in his hands, one could feel as if facing a Peerless Divine Sword, it was astonishing.

"The Great Elder has instructed me to cripple his Cultivation if I encounter this black-clad youth, I really wonder what sort of grudge they have." The Golden Robed Youth muttered to himself.

At Heavenly Mist Peak, the Jian Family’s Great Elder was tricked by Xiao Ye, an embarrassing matter that of course he wouldn’t share on his return.

"Is there any movement from the Yan Family, knowing that black-clad youth has significant grudges with them?" the Golden Robed Youth asked.

A man carrying a Longsword shook his head: "Nothing, I’m puzzled about it too."

"Hehe..." The Golden Robed Youth laughed, a wise gleam flashing in his eyes, "It seems the Yan Family also knows about the unusual treasures in that cave, and don’t want too much loss, which is why they haven’t made a move."

"That black-robed Longsword bearer was startled: "Young Master, you mean the Yan Family, like us, have also quietly dispatched a large number of Xuanwu Realm Martial Artists, planning to enter the cave collectively?"

"I suspect that aside from the Yan Family, other families are doing the same. However, those treasures must belong to Jian Wuchen!" The confidence in the Golden Robed Youth was palpable.

...

As time went by, the number of Martial Artists in Canghai City increased more and more, with nearly all forces present, daily disputes arose, undercurrents surged, and an immensely oppressive atmosphere spread.

In the five days before the Prohibition of the cave fully dissolved, Canghai City suddenly became desolate, everyone had left.

"The time is about right; unfortunately, despite consuming three Xuandan, I still haven’t made a breakthrough." Outside Canghai City, Xiao Ye suddenly opened his eyes, shooting forth a sharp light.

In that Void Martial Realm cave, there were Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that could potentially help him successfully cultivate the First Level of Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body, and even if faced with countless difficulties, he had to enter.

What’s more, his Mid-grade Primordial Stone was completely exhausted.

Swoosh!

Xiao Ye soared into the sky, disappearing into the Heavens above.

(Regarding the recent updates, I owe everyone an apology, as a massive plot is about to erupt, I need to store up drafts.)