Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 333 - 331: Returning to the Yan Family

Chapter 333: Chapter 331: Returning to the Yan Family

"First, I’ll rescue Xiao Teng from the Yan Family, then go see the Ye Alliance."

Xiao Ye made up his mind, and after leaving the Royal City and discerning his direction, he soared into the sky, streaking across Heaven, flying towards the coastline of East State, his figure disappearing into the horizon.

A year ago, it took Xiao Ye a full three months to travel from Yan City, controlled by the Yan Family, to the Royal City of Xingyun Kingdom. However, now his strength has improved beyond comparison, with his flying speed increasing by about four times.

Therefore, the journey that once took three months was now more than manageable for Xiao Ye.

Indeed, it only took him about twenty days to enter the territory controlled by the Yan Family.

In the past year, as the Yan Family’s Ancestor’s cultivation advanced, the Yan Family’s territory expanded considerably, engulfing many smaller factions and now directly controlling fifteen cities, attracting many powerful individuals to join their ranks.

In each city, large numbers of the Yan Family’s Martial Artists constantly patrolled, and the scenes that met the eye were bustling and prosperous, indicative of the Yan Family’s rising power and growing strength.

Among them, the most spectacular was the Yan Family’s main base, Yan City.

Compared to a year ago, the walls of Yan City had been rebuilt to be even taller and more imposing. At the city gates of Yan City, a long queue had formed.

To enter Yan City, even Martial Artists from the Xuanwu Realm had to obediently line up. This was the rule set by the Yan Family.

"Yan Family..." Xiao Ye stood in the air, looking towards the huge city in the distance, his heart stirring with excitement.

Today he would finally be able to rescue Xiao Teng, relying not only on his status as a member of the Genius Camp but also on his own strength.

Thud!

Xiao Ye composed himself and began to walk through the void, step by step towards Yan City.

"Who is so brazen to dare barge into Yan City uninvited, seeking death?!"

Xiao Ye’s actions quickly caught the attention of the Yan Family’s Martial Artists guarding the city gate. Suddenly, a squadron of a hundred, each of whom had reached the level of Mystic Martial, drew their weapons and ascended to Heaven, rushing towards Xiao Ye with an overwhelming killing aura.

"This youngster is so audacious, now he’s in trouble," whispered the Martial Artists lining up to enter the city, looking up as various discussions started.

"Seeking death? Heh, it seems that even after a year, the Yan Family is still as overbearing as ever." A touch of coldness surfaced in Xiao Ye’s heart. He had never had a good impression of the Yan Family, and now his opinion was even worse.

"You can’t stop me, get out of my way."

Xiao Ye spoke indifferently, casually sweeping his arm, instantly unleashing a terrifying force that surged out like a violent river, engulfing the All Heavens World and submerging both Heaven and Earth.

"Not good!"

The squad felt the terror of the strike and became panicked, each exploding with power, attempting to block it.

However, their efforts were in vain. Xiao Ye’s surging power shattered their defenses and attack, the formidable might stirring in this domain, continuing to push forward.

Splurt!

Splurt!

...

Everyone screamed in agony, then crashed down like meteors, deeply embedded into the ground, spewing blood, unable to get up, their bodies wailing in pain.

Within and outside Yan City, every Martial Artist who witnessed this scene was struck with pupil-shrinking terror, feeling a chill run down their spines as they looked at Xiao Ye with awe and a trace of fear.

With just a wave of his hand, he repelled a hundred Xuanwu Realm powerhouses—what kind of strength was that?

"This man looks so young yet possesses such terrifying strength; could he be a person of the Young Master level from one of the Eighteen Great Families?"

"Maybe he’s an enemy of the Yan Family; after all, they’ve annexed many forces this year."

...

Low murmurs of discussion spread through the crowd.

"How dare you run wild in Yan City, you deserve death!"

A stern shout rang out, and once again, a large group of armor-clad Martial Artists rushed out of the city, surrounding Xiao Ye, each radiating a powerful aura.

"It’s the Yan Family’s Guard Team, the elite troops. Even the weakest are from the Sixth Transition Xuanwu Realm. This youngster is in trouble," someone exclaimed.

"You too, get out of my way."

Xiao Ye stepped forward calmly, facing the Yan Family’s Guard Team with just a simple punch, its fierce fist light striking like a colossal peak with overwhelming momentum, sending ten Yan Family guards flying before him.

"Strike together to kill him!" the remaining Yan Family’s guards roared in unison, unleashing peak power, attacking Xiao Ye from all directions.

Boom!

Deafening explosions erupted, a terrifying storm of force shaking the void. Xiao Ye seemed too slow to evade, his figure engulfed by the storm.

Relieved, the Yan Family’s guards sighed, convinced that after being hit by their combined strike, Xiao Ye could not possibly survive.

"No, he’s still alive!"

Suddenly, one of the Yan Family’s guards, with a ghostly expression, stared dead ahead, his face filled with horror.

Everyone promptly looked in the same direction, their eyes wide with disbelief.

They saw Xiao Ye radiating golden light, standing proudly in the void like a Golden War God, apparently unscathed.

The combined strike of numerous Yan Family guards had actually not injured Xiao Ye at all? What kind of defense was this?

Everyone’s hearts pounded frantically, a silent shock spreading throughout the scene.

"Are you still going to stop me?" Xiao Ye raised his head slightly, his gaze ice-cold.

These people had decent cultivation, but they were far too inferior compared to the young talents of the Genius Camp.

Every Yan Family guard who met Xiao Ye’s eyes trembled in their minds and couldn’t help but step back, their war intent dissipating like ice melting.

Even with their combined strike, they couldn’t harm Xiao Ye, so what could they use to stop him?

"A bunch of trash, you’re frightened into inaction just because you have some strength?" At this moment, a voice filled with pride and disdain sounded.

The next moment, a young man walked on air towards them, his black hair thick and dense, and his temperament outstanding, with eyes seemingly as deep as bottomless lakes, exuding extraordinary elegance.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

All of the Yan Family guards in the field promptly bowed deeply and didn’t dare to speak again.

Their Young Master, Yan Zhen, had made remarkable progress in the past year, reaching the Nine Revolutions Profound Martial Realm in his cultivation. Among the young generation of the Eighteen Great Families of Xingyun Kingdom, he was one of the top figures, plus he had enormous potential and could fight across realms, his strength far from ordinary.

"Seeing your strength is not bad, Young Master will not kill you. I’ll let you be enslaved by my Yan Family for a hundred years."

Yan Zhen stood above the heavens, his eyes shooting out two sharp beams like two Heavenly Swords, landing on Xiao Ye.

"It’s you!"

When Yan Zhen saw Xiao Ye’s face, his pupils constricted, and his form stiffened.

He would, of course, not forget Xiao Ye.

"It’s been a year, and Young Master Yan’s grandeur hasn’t diminished, daring to enslave even me."

A sneer appeared on Xiao Ye’s lips as he spoke faintly.

Xiao Ye’s words were like a slap on Yan Zhen’s cheek.

Not to mention anything else, just based on Xiao Ye’s status as a member of the Genius Camp, Yan Zhen had to treat him with respect.

"Brother Xiao jests, my Yan Family doesn’t have the guts," Yan Zhen said, a flash of cold light in his eyes as he suppressed the anger in his heart and cupped his fist in salute.

"Your Yan Family’s speed at changing faces has not changed, though. Enough with the nonsense; you should know why I’ve come here," said Xiao Ye.

Yan Zhen sneered inside, but outwardly he said, "Of course I do, please Brother Xiao, follow me to the Yan Residence."

Xiao Ye nodded upon hearing this and followed Yan Zhen’s lead, flying towards the depths of Yan City.

As the two left, the city gate was engulfed in murmurs.

What exactly was Xiao Ye’s identity, that after injuring so many martial artists of the Yan Family, he could still receive such respectful treatment from Yan Zhen?

Even the Young Masters of the Eighteen Great Families couldn’t compare to such status.

"I remember now, I saw this youth a year ago, even the old ancestor came out to personally greet him!" exclaimed a Yan Family guard.

Hiss!

The crowd gasped in shock at these words. The Yan Family’s Ancestor was a Void Martial Realm powerhouse.

For a moment, they became even more curious about Xiao Ye’s identity.

...

With Yan Zhen’s lead, Xiao Ye moved unobstructed through Yan City.

"Please wait here, Xiao Ye. I will go and ask my father to meet you."

Inside the main hall of the Yan Residence, Yan Zhen bowed to Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye frowned slightly. He had come to take Xiao Teng away, but why was there no mention of him?

Just as Xiao Ye was about to ask, Yan Zhen had already hastily left the hall.

"Hmph, if the Yan Family dares to play any tricks, I will make them regret it!" A cold light flickered in Xiao Ye’s eyes as he waited patiently.

Soon after, a middle-aged man with profound eyes floated in, it was the current Family Head of the Yan Family, Yan Cangsheng.

"Haha, Brother Xiao gracing the Yan Residence is truly an honor," Yan Cangsheng greeted Xiao Ye with a cupped fist.

"Family Head Yan, cut the nonsense. A year has passed, and I’ve come as promised. Hand over the Blood Slaughterer," said Xiao Ye impatiently, cutting straight to the point.

Yan Cangsheng’s expression changed, and after a long sigh, he said with a sorrowful face, "Brother Xiao, I’m terribly sorry. The Blood Slaughterer was on a mission and has not returned. The Yan Family has sent people to look for him for over two months, but there’s still no news."

Boom!

Xiao Ye suddenly stood up, his body unleashing a tremendous power that shattered the table in the hall. He glared at Yan Cangsheng and spoke word by word, "Are you playing games with me?"

"The Blood Slaughterer was nurtured by my Yan Family. I hold deep affection for him, and with Brother Xiao here, even if I had a hundred guts, I wouldn’t dare to mess around."

"Nine months ago, the Blood Slaughterer returned to Yan City, and I gave him his final task, to find a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. Who would have thought that he would disappear without a trace and even the Spirit Control Secret Technique lost its effect," said Yan Cangsheng with a face full of grief.

"Missing for nine months!" Xiao Ye’s body trembled, and his breathing became rapid.

Yan Cangsheng’s words, of course, he wouldn’t completely believe. But Xiao Teng had been missing for nine months, which could very likely be true.

After all, the Yan Family’s territory was only so large; if they were hiding Xiao Teng, he would be able to find out quickly, and Yan Cangsheng would not use that to deceive him.

Thus, the crux of the matter was where exactly was Xiao Teng? Was it really as described by the other party, gone missing while on a mission, or was he harmed by the Yan Family in secret?