Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 320 - 318: Wind and Clouds Surge

Chapter 320: Chapter 318: Wind and Clouds Surge

Time flows like a river, always passing unnoticed. As the day of assessment draws near, the entire Genius Camp is enveloped in a tense atmosphere.

When Xiao Ye, in the restaurant, struck Guo Tao and subdued him, the storm of that incident had barely settled down when another piece of news exploded, casting the Genius Camp into an uproar.

It was revealed that Xiang Nan and Mo Ye, two of the Genius Camp’s three monsters, were actually going to participate in the assessment!

As fervent supporters of the two monsters, Xiang Nan’s Team and Mo Ye Team were utterly thrilled.

The three monsters, possessing special physiques, advanced rapidly in strength, far outstripping others. At the Half-step Void Martial Realm, they could exhibit the true power of the Void Martial Realm. Normally, they wouldn’t need to participate in the assessment.

Hence, this anomaly inevitably led to speculative thoughts, with some even guessing that the participation of the two monsters might have something to do with Xiao Ye.

After all, it was widely known in the Genius Camp that Xiao Ye had been attacked by the two monsters. In addition to Xiao Ye beating Guo Tao up in the restaurant, it was foresaw that seeds of conflict with the two monsters had been sown.

This speculation was therefore logical and explained the situation.

Thinking of this, the members of the Genius Camp couldn’t help but deeply sympathize with Xiao Ye.

In just half a year, Xiao Ye had grown strong enough to contend with people like Guo Tao. His performance was nothing short of astounding, making some believe that he had become the strongest beneath the three monsters, surpassing the three team captains.

However, special physique is a gift from heaven. Once endowed with a special physique, both strength and potential vastly surpass that of ordinary martial artists, making them kings in their realms with no comparison being feasible.

No matter how much glory Xiao Ye achieved, he could never compare with the three monsters, for there lay an insurmountable chasm.

As for the gossip outside, Xiao Ye was oblivious because he had left the Genius Camp and was staying in the mountains outside the Royal City, in arduous cultivation.

Xiao Ye had realized that constant seclusion was limiting his understanding of the fourth Martial Arts True Intent, preventing him from achieving perfection in the True Water Intent.

Splash!

Beneath a massive waterfall’s roaring flow, Xiao Ye, with his upper body bare, sat cross-legged, letting the torrents violently strike him, his form as steady as a rock.

"Water..." With his eyes slightly closed, Xiao Ye slowly extended his palm, touching the water cascading down.

At that moment, Xiao Ye felt as if the thunderous noise of the waterfall had disappeared, leaving only the sound of water drops hitting his hand.

Drip-drop!

Drip-drop!

...

The crisp sound of water, turning into a melodious tune, calmed Xiao Ye, allowing his body and mind to relax utterly, his persistence in mastering the True Water Intent fading away.

In this desireless and detached state...

At that moment, the force generated by the waterfall was no longer a resistance. For Xiao Ye, it had become a pleasure.

Boom!

After maintaining this state for a while, a mighty surge of Martial Arts True Intent burst forth from Xiao Ye, causing the descending waterfall to momentarily pause before crashing down again.

Yet, the water droplets, upon encountering Xiao Ye, seemed to meet an invisible barrier and automatically skirted around him.

Swoosh!

Xiao Ye suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils emitting a peculiar blue light, and he stood up with a faint smile on his face.

"The fourth Martial Arts True Intent, finally perfected!" Xiao Ye exclaimed excitedly, venting his joy.

The attributes of the Water Martial Arts True Intent and the Flame True Intent were opposite and repelled each other. How difficult the process of mastering was, only Xiao Ye knew, but fortunately, he had accomplished it.

"Ten days left until the assessment day, I should first revive the fourth Dead Xuan Pill."

Thinking this, Xiao Ye stepped forward, miraculously walking on water without sinking, moving to the shores to put on his robe before sitting down cross-legged.

Shoo!

Xiao Ye took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and formed seals with his hands, circulating the Four Profound Treasure Technique, directing the Water Martial Arts True Intent to engrave within the fourth Dead Xuan Pill.

This process wasn’t difficult; combined with his vast experience, it took only a half-hour before the fourth Dead Xuan Pill within Xiao Ye was completely revived, and a blue light burst from him, forming halos enveloping him.

"All four Xuandans are revived!"

Xiao Ye looked up and howled, his black hair dancing wildly, his eyes intense, with red, yellow, green, and blue lights intertwining upwards, reaching the heavens.

Four perfected Martial Arts True Intents encircled Xiao Ye, accentuating his heroic demeanor, dramatically transforming his aura as if a supreme ferocious beast had awakened.

Only possessing four Xuandans could fully maximize the power of such a heaven-defying cultivation technique like the Four Profound Treasure Technique, providing Xiao Ye with a foundation far exceeding other martial artists in the Xuanwu Realm.

Even though he wasn’t a Heavenly Son, he now possessed the capability to contend with one.

"Now the grade of the Water Xuandan is still too low, merely at the early stage of the First Transition Xuanwu Realm, hardly aiding my strength. I need to return to the Genius Camp quickly and elevate the grade of the Water Xuandan," Xiao Ye thought to himself.

This is quite normal, after all, the power contained in the Water Dark Pill is too low compared to the other three Xuandans, so naturally it cannot make his strength surge drastically.

His mind made up, he returned to the Genius Camp in high spirits.

"Unfortunately, I have no Contribution Points left. Otherwise, I would go to the Exchange Hall to exchange for a few drops of Essence of Primordial Stone to quickly enhance the grade of the Water Dark Pill. Now I can only use Mid-grade Primordial Stones." Xiao Ye walked on the main path of the Genius Camp.

Thinking of the terrifying effect of the Essence of Primordial Stone, his face showed regret.

Right now, the Contribution Points on his Identity Token were not enough to exchange for even one drop of Essence of Primordial Stone. It seemed difficult to achieve a rapid increase in strength in the short term.

"Huh?"

"Xiao Ye, you’re finally back. Where have you been?" At this moment, a green figure appeared in front of Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye was slightly taken aback and looked at the person: "Captain?"

Indeed, the person was Qing Wu, the captain of the Dragon Hunting Team.

At this moment, Qing Wu’s face was full of urgency, pacing outside her palace, seemingly having waited for a long time.

"I went out for cultivation. Is there something wrong?" Xiao Ye asked.

"Xiang Nan and Mo Ye will participate in this assessment. I’ve heard that they are targeting you and will make a move against you in the challenge match. I’m here to inform you," Qing Wu said hastily.

Xiao Ye frowned.

Xiang Nan and Mo Ye were going to make a move against him in the challenge match?

These two were geniuses of the Genius Camp, dignified in status. Their previous unprovoked stealth attack on him already angered him. Now, they were shamelessly planning to strike him publicly, diminishing his respect for these two great demons even further.

"Remember, after the assessment’s challenge match, you must not agree to it, then they will have no way to cope with you," Qing Wu said.

Xiao Ye remained silent, with a cold light flickering in his eyes.

He hadn’t yet taken revenge on these two great demons, and now they were bullying him again? Did they really think he was a soft persimmon that could be easily kneaded?

Without a doubt, if these two great demons invited him to battle, they would surely provoke him with harsh, unpleasant words.

"I, Xiao Ye, am not one to shy away from trouble. Even if I am not as strong as my opponents, I will not back down," Xiao Ye thought to himself, his gaze icy.

The strength of Xiang Nan and Mo Ye was indeed far superior to his current level, but ever since he started his path, hadn’t he always faced the strong as the underdog?

"Xiao Ye, this isn’t the time to be rash. I know you are strong now, but you haven’t truly experienced the terror of a Heavenly Son, so please don’t agree to their challenge," Qing Wu urged, seeing Xiao Ye silent, worried that he might act impulsively in the moment.

Xiao Ye smiled faintly and said, "Captain, don’t worry, I am aware."

The terror of a Heavenly Son?

He had already experienced it; it was just that he had experienced it during a stealth attack. That feeling of powerlessness was something he did not want to relive.

Thinking Xiao Ye had understood, Qing Wu felt much relieved and after giving a few more pieces of advice, she said before leaving, "By the way, Lord Jiu Zhu asked me to tell you to meet him when you return."

After saying that, Qing Wu left gracefully.

"What could Lord Jiu Zhu want from me?" Xiao Ye pondered in front of the palace and eventually decided to go see Jiu Zhu.

After all, there were still ten full days until the assessment, so a short delay didn’t matter.

"You lad actually made me wait for three days!" As soon as he stepped into the Exchange Hall, Jiu Zhu began scolding furiously.

Xiao Ye smiled wryly and quickly apologized. Ever since he completed the hidden mission, he noticed that Jiu Zhu treated him somewhat differently from other members of the Genius Camp.

"Did you go out for intensive training?" Jiu Zhu’s gaze flickered, staring at Xiao Ye, sensing something different about him, but he couldn’t pinpoint what exactly.

"No wonder even Lord Starfall said this kid is a bit weird, no wonder he grew to be the first under the three great demons in such a short time."

Jiu Zhu thought to himself and then said, "You must have heard about Xiang Nan and Mo Ye planning to move against you in the challenge match?"

Xiao Ye nodded, slightly curious. Could it be that Jiu Zhu, who never meddled in these affairs, was advising him not to accept their challenge?

"I want to tell you that if these two indeed act against you, I hope you will not refuse," Jiu Zhu looked at Xiao Ye and said, word by word.

What!

Xiao Ye was completely taken aback, his face showing disbelief. Jiu Zhu was actually advising him not to refuse? This completely defied common sense.

"Actually, Xiang Nan and Mo Ye should have been punished for their rule-breaking stealth attack on you, but this matter was suppressed by Lord Starfall. He hopes that the competition between you and Xiang Nan and Mo Ye continues," Jiu Zhu continued.