Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 308 - 306: Teach You a Lesson

Chapter 308: Chapter 306: Teach You a Lesson

"Space Ring!" Xiao Ye’s body trembled as excitement flickered in his eyes.

Space Rings were extremely rare within Xingyun Kingdom, and they were considered valuable treasures in themselves. Moreover, the grey-robed old man he killed, who dared to conduct Ferocious Beast experiments within King Xingyun’s territory, was clearly someone with a significant background.

Such a person’s Space Ring would undoubtedly contain a lot of treasures inside.

Whoosh!

Without hesitation, Xiao Ye quickly removed the Space Ring from the old man’s finger and then swiftly returned along the same path through the tunnel.

He had already discovered the secrets of the cave, and there was no point in staying any longer, not to mention the danger that still loomed.

Boom!

Almost the instant Xiao Ye left, the underground space started to collapse dramatically, unable to withstand any longer, kicking up clouds of dust everywhere.

"Conducting experiments on Ferocious Beats here, the power behind that old man is certainly up to no good!" Xiao Ye suddenly stopped, thinking to himself.

Once the Ferocious Beasts in the underground cages successfully advanced to the Void Martial Realm and were controlled by someone, it would cause great destruction.

After all, once the method was mastered, it would be possible to mass-produce Ferocious Beasts of the Void Martial Realm.

"I’ll bury you completely underground!" Having thought this, Xiao Ye’s eyes shot out bursts of chilling light.

Swoosh!

Xiao Ye, gripping the Flame Saber, barely managed to activate his strength and executed Blood Battle Eight Directions. Instantly, numerous radiant and vast Sword Lights carved countless cracks into the mountain walls, causing the whole valley to shake violently.

After slashing out ten times in succession, Xiao Ye swiftly dashed toward the exit of the tunnel.

He had been in the underground space, up until the death of the grey-robed old man, which seemed like a long time, but in reality, only the time of an incense stick had passed.

Outside the gorge, Jiu Zhu and the red-robed man were still locked in intense battle, evenly matched and unable to overpower one another.

Under the clever guidance of Jiu Zhu, the range of their battle moved away from the gorge and into the mountains, where countless Heavenly Trees toppled over due to the fluctuations of their fight.

Meanwhile, the Ferocious Beasts that had previously besieged Xiang Nan’s Team and Mo Ye Team were temporarily out of control, each of them madly charging into the mountain range.

"Quick, the task for hidden Contribution Points must be around here, charge!" After all the bandits were killed, Guo Tao shouted loudly, desperately urging the members of Xiang Nan’s Team.

Ding Yi, who had been heavily injured, gradually stabilized his wounds after consuming Healing Pills, and he too was urging his subordinates.

At this moment, the Dragon Hunting Team and they were neck and neck, but most of the bandits had been killed by the Dragon Hunting Team. The Contribution Points they had earned from the bandits they killed probably totaled less than six hundred thousand, so he placed all his hopes on the task of hidden Contribution Points.

Otherwise, they would be at a great loss, since the Contribution Points earned from this mission wouldn’t even be enough to hand over to Jiu Zhu.

Boom!

Just as they neared the gorge, the massive valley began to tremble, and the mountain sides started to crack open with fierce crevices, then disintegrated and slid down, with endless rocks tumbling down, the sound thunderous.

Members of all three teams were greatly startled and hastily retreated.

"What the heck! What’s happening? Why is the gorge collapsing?" Ding Yi’s expression froze, quickly followed by furious cursing, his heart cooling by the half.

The collapse of the gorge also meant that the task for hidden Contribution Points could not be completed, right?

"Xiao Ye!" Qing Wu’s heart tightened, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

Only she knew that Xiao Ye had taken the opportunity to rush into the gorge amidst the chaos. How was he now?

Boom!

More cracks appeared on the gorge’s mountain walls, and then they collapsed.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a figure quickly burst out of one of the openings, capturing everyone’s attention.

It was a black-robed youth holding a huge Battle Blade, looking extremely ragged at the moment, covered in wounds, his energy weak.

"It’s Xiao Ye!" Guo Tao focused his gaze and was immediately shocked.

Before, he had been preoccupied with fighting bandits to earn Contribution Points, not expecting that Xiao Ye would venture alone into the gorge.

"Finally out." Xiao Ye expelled another mouthful of blood and a wry smile appeared on his face.

He was hit by a palm strike from the grey-robed old man and, although his Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body reduced its power by sixty percent, he still suffered not light injuries and nearly got buried alive as he rushed out.

"Xiao Ye, are you alright? This is the Emerald Pill, it can heal the wounds of a Mystic Martial warrior, take it quickly."

A pleasant female voice came through, followed by Xiao Ye sensing a faint fragrance.

He looked up to see Qing Wu flying over, taking out a green Elixir from the Space Ring, radiating a vibrant life force.

Xiao Ye gave Qing Wu a grateful look, took the pill and swallowed it, circulating his strength to dissolve and absorb the medicinal properties.

At this time, aside from the ordinary Elixirs he bought from the cities in Xingyun Kingdom, he only had one Ten Thousand Spirit Pill left.

Such wounds, it would be too extravagant to use the Ten Thousand Spirit Pill, while ordinary Elixirs could only stabilize his injuries temporarily.

However, the Elixir from Qing Wu, obviously exchanged from the Exchange Hall, was very high-level. Xiao Ye felt the potent medicinal power healing his injuries not long after taking it.

"This elixir must be very precious," thought Xiao Ye, sighing with relief in his heart.

With the dual effects of the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body and the elixir, it should not take long for his injuries to recover.

"Xiao Ye, what did you find or obtain in the canyon?" Guo Tao’s eyes were ablaze with rage, staring viciously at Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye had rejected him twice in the Genius Camp, and now it was very likely that Xiao Ye had snatched away the hidden mission Contribution Points, naturally enraging him.

Moreover, their Xiang Nan’s Team being tripped up by a newbie was a matter truly embarrassing.

The other members of Xiang Nan’s Team also stared at Xiao Ye with hostile expressions.

"I indeed made discoveries in the canyon, but how does that concern you?" Xiao Ye said with a cold smile.

Hearing Xiao Ye’s words, Guo Tao’s eyes narrowed, and his expression darkened. It seemed the hidden mission for Contribution Points had indeed been completed by Xiao Ye.

Furthermore, the collapse of the canyon was very likely Xiao Ye’s doing as well.

"Hand over what you found or obtained to me obediently, otherwise I will make sure to teach you a harsh lesson today!" roared Guo Tao, his yellow robe billowing as the dreadful surge of his power swept in, causing even the void to tremble.

Guo Tao stepped through the void, approaching Xiao Ye.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

...

Seeing this, the members of the Dragon Hunting Team each grasped their weapons and stood in front of Xiao Ye.

"Guo Tao, do you intend to violate the rules of Genius Camp?" Qing Wu said, her hair flying and eyes radiantly cold.

"Genius Camp only forbids killing each other; punishing this kid with a lesson doesn’t count as breaking the rules," Guo Tao said with a grave look in his eyes.

Qing Wu’s breath hitched.

Indeed, with the rules of the Genius Camp, Guo Tao of course wouldn’t dare kill Xiao Ye, but giving a harsh lesson was permissible, and at most he would face some punishment.

For Guo Tao, accepting some punishment was a very worthwhile trade for the hidden Contribution Points.

"Dragon Hunting Team, protect Xiao Ye for me. Today, I’d like to see who dares to touch him!" Qing Wu shouted, her cultivation at the Peak of the Nine Revolutions Profound Martial Realm bursting forth like a fairy with fluttering garments.

"To lay a hand on a member of the Dragon Hunting Team, you’ll have to see if I agree!" Kuang Dao’s Battle Blade was in his hand, emitting Sword Light that pulsed as it swallowed, and his power surged forth as his War Intent soared to the skies.

Guo Tao sneered coldly, "Your Dragon Hunting Team is but eight people; do you really think you can stop our two teams? Nobody can help this kid today unless he reveals what he found in the canyon."

"Block the Dragon Hunting Team for me; I’ll deal with this kid," Guo Tao ordered with a wave of his hand.

Instantly members of Xiang Nan’s Team swept forward aggressively toward the Dragon Hunting Team.

"Go!" Kuang Dao, gripping his long blade, engaged in fierce battle with the members of Xiang Nan’s Team.

The other members of the Dragon Hunting Team also charged forward.

"Guo Tao, I will hold her off for you; you go deal with Xiao Ye," Ding Yi, whose injuries had stabilized, flew over with an iron rod in hand, smashing it directly towards Qing Wu like Taishan crushing down.

Boom!

The iron rod, also a Xuan Artifact, caused violent shaking in the void with its heavy shadow.

"Get lost!"

Qing Wu shouted sharply, her delicate body leaping up, with both palms pushing out toward the descending iron rod, erupting with a deafening noise as the terrifying power reversed like a rolling wave.

Ding Yi was forced to retreat explosively, aggravating his injuries, pale faced.

Both at the Peak of the Nine Revolutions Profound Martial Realm in cultivation, he was no match for Qing Wu, especially now that he was injured.

"This woman is really strong. Mo Ye Team, coordinate with me to block her!" Ding Yi bellowed, charging once more towards Qing Wu.

Meanwhile, the members of Mo Ye Team flickered around, completely surrounding Qing Wu, unleashing various attacks to block Qing Wu, momentarily preventing her from breaking through.

"Xiao Ye, can you still find someone to help you now?" Guo Tao taunted as he stepped through the void toward Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye’s eyes turned icy cold.

He hadn’t expected Guo Tao would really dare to make a move against him, and now the entire eight-man Dragon Hunting Team, including himself, was being tied down by Xiang Nan’s Team.

"Spill the beans about the canyon discovery, or I will make you suffer excruciating pain," Guo Tao’s figure shot forward like lightning, soared high, and with a force like breaking mountains and overturning seas, stomped towards Xiao Ye’s head, shattering even the air itself.

Guo Tao’s seemingly simple kick actually made Xiao Ye feel inescapable, as if the void around him was restrained, leaving him no choice but to fight back.

Gritting his teeth, Xiao Ye activated his Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body, unleashing the Domineering Dragon Suppressing Sky Fist, producing twenty-seven strands of Domineering Dragon Qi to counter Guo Tao’s kick.

However, the powerful Domineering Dragon Suppressing Sky Fist had lost its effect this time; the twenty-seven strands of Domineering Dragon Qi were directly exploded by Guo Tao’s stomp.

"For a newbie who just joined Genius Camp, having such strength is not bad, but it’s only limited to being not bad after all, worthy for me to get a little bit serious," said Guo Tao with a ferocious smile, his foot moving unstoppably towards Xiao Ye’s head.

"Just a little bit serious!"

Upon hearing these words, anger surged within Xiao Ye. Guo Tao stepping on him and uttering those words was a clear, unabashed humiliation.