Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 337 - 335: Gale Territory

Chapter 337: Chapter 335: Gale Territory

In the dark of night, two youths stood atop a massive white ferocious beast, soaring into the heavens from the cluster of buildings belonging to the Nine Nether Sect, then quickly disappearing into the night.

Without a doubt, these two youths were Xiao Ye and Xiao Teng; they left immediately after ending their hostilities with the Nine Nether Sect.

After finding out that the Spirit Control Secret Technique on Xiao Teng hadn’t been lifted yet, Xiao Ye changed his mind and decided to return to Molten Lava City first.

Although he was not afraid of the Yan Family’s Ancestor, Xiao Teng’s life was still in the hands of the Yan Family. He couldn’t just charge into the Yan Family to demand they lift the Spirit Control Secret Technique, could he? Doing so would not only expose Xiao Teng,

But if the Yan Family became desperate and chose to fight to the bitter end, Xiao Teng would be in danger. Thus, Xiao Ye needed to come up with a foolproof plan.

"Sect Master, they have defiled our divine beings, are we just going to let them go like that?"

Two protectors of the Void Martial Realm from the Nine Nether Sect returned, their bellies roiling with anger after being suppressed by Little White.

"If this kid were merely an ordinary member of the Genius Camp, I definitely wouldn’t let him go so easily. At the very least, I would have killed the youth who stole the Nine Nether Fruit."

"But he has the strength of the Void Martial Realm while being only in the Xuanwu Realm, which surely makes him a key figure in the Genius Camp. If I moved against him, could you bear the wrath of King Xingyun?" the Nine Nether Sect Master said with cold flashing eyes.

The two protectors shivered, calming down with a chilling sensation running down their spines.

The name King Xingyun was like a towering mountain, revered by all. Who could bear the wrath of such a figure?

This time the Nine Nether Sect suffered heavy casualties and didn’t even touch a hair on Xiao Ye and the others. They had no choice but to swallow blood and teeth in defeat.

Along the way, after taking the Healing Pills Xiao Ye provided, Xiao Teng thoroughly explained the Yan Family’s plot to kill him, his words full of towering hatred.

"Hmph, the Yan Family really has some tricks. They almost fooled me, too!" Xiao Ye’s eyes were filled with icy light. Thinking of Yan Cangsheng and others’ patronizing attitudes, a surge of anger arose in his heart.

If it hadn’t been for Little White noticing Xiao Teng being captured, he probably would never have discovered the truth of the matter, and Xiao Teng would have become a dead soul under someone else’s sword.

"Xiao Ye, sometimes I really hate you, but this time, I still have to thank you!" Suddenly, Xiao Teng looked straight at Xiao Ye and said in a deep voice.

"We are all sons of the Xiao Family, there’s no need for thanks."

Xiao Ye patted Xiao Teng’s shoulder, their past grudges having long dissipated with time.

"Don’t get cocky. You may be strong now, but I won’t give up. One day, I will defeat you with my own hands!" Xiao Teng’s eyes sparkled as he spoke.

Xiao Ye’s long hair fluttered in the wind as he smiled slightly: "I’ll be waiting."

Back in Xiao Family Village, Xiao Teng’s aptitude was second only to his. Xiao Teng’s return would surely strengthen the Xiao Alliance, but before that, the Yan Family needed to lift the Spirit Control Secret Technique from Xiao Teng.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye looked carefully at Xiao Teng and was suddenly taken aback: "Xiao Teng, your strength..."

Previously during the chaotic battle, he hadn’t noticed the aura radiating from Xiao Teng, who had clearly reached the Late Stage of the Seventh Transition Xuanwu Realm and wasn’t far from the Eighth Transition Xuanwu Realm.

One should know that a year ago, Xiao Teng was only at the Late Stage of the Fifth Transition Xuanwu Realm, and the later stages of the Xuanwu Realm advancement become slower. Advancing two major realms in a year, without a great opportunity, was indicative of a heaven-defying talent.

"I was hunted by the Nine Nether Sect for two months. I broke through consecutively in the face of life and death, and that’s how I achieved my current cultivation level," Xiao Teng said with a hint of pride.

"I see," Xiao Ye realized in his heart.

He had heard before that a Martial Artist’s cultivation progresses fastest in the face of life and death. It seems that was the case with Xiao Teng.

This time, just eight days slipped by, and Molten Lava City came into view.

"Xiao Ye, I didn’t expect the Ye Alliance to truly be related to you. I had suspected this long ago," Xiao Teng looked down at the magnificent city below, his mood stirring.

On the way there, Xiao Ye had already told Xiao Teng everything about the Ye Alliance.

Martial Artists from the Endless Sea had a low status in the True Spirit Continent. Xiao Teng deeply understood this, and now the Martial Artists from the Endless Sea were about to occupy a city of their own.

However, considering Xiao Ye’s strength, which was comparable to that of the Void Martial Realm, Xiao Teng was also at peace.

"Xiao Ye, you’re finally back. Are you alright?" Just as Xiao Ye and the others entered Molten Lava City, Long Chen, dressed in a Purple Robe, came out to greet them.

When he saw that Xiao Ye was unharmed, his expression suddenly became strange.

The one who had captured Xiao Teng was a Void Martial Realm Expert.

"Don’t worry, all is well." Xiao Ye let out Martial Arts True Intent and felt relieved to find that Molten Lava City was safe.

One of the reasons he immediately returned to Molten Lava City after leaving the Nine Nether Sect was his concern for the safety of the city.

Soon, Xiao Ye and his group returned to the Ye Alliance’s residence.

Currently, more than a dozen high-ranking members of the Ye Alliance gathered here, each one casting curious glances at Xiao Ye who sat at the head of the table.

Since the establishment of the Ye Alliance, this was the first time the Alliance Hierarch had made an appearance.

"Long Chen, I didn’t expect that with a hundred thousand Mid-grade Primordial Stones, you could develop the Ye Alliance to this extent." After listening to Long Chen’s report, Xiao Ye couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

The Ye Alliance now had as many as two hundred Xuanwu Realm experts and was well-organized. They had also begun to manage some enterprises, barely maintaining the day-to-day expenses.

However, to truly develop, the Ye Alliance, with only one city, still had too shallow a foundation and could not yet compare with the Eighteen Great Families.

Long Chen dismissed the Ye Alliance’s high-ranking members before speaking to Xiao Ye with a worried frown about the alliance’s plight.

"The predicament of the Ye Alliance I can resolve very soon," said Xiao Ye with a glint of cold light in his eyes, his statement leaving Long Chen full of confusion.

"Long Chen, for now, help me keep an eye on the Yan Family’s movements. As soon as any important clan member leaves Yan City, inform me," Xiao Ye commanded with a cold voice.

"That’s easy to handle. Five days ago, a big event took place in the Xingyun Kingdom. The Yan Family discovered a massive mining vein in the Gale Territory, rumored to yield ten million Mid-grade Primordial Stones, coveting another seventeen great families."

"The Yan Family has already sent out Young Master Yan Zhen as the vanguard, to go there and take charge," Long Chen quickly said.

"What!"

Xiao Ye’s expression changed upon hearing this, his heart shocked. Only on the True Spirit Continent could such a vast mining vein be born.

Subsequently, Xiao Ye’s heart surged with excitement.

"I need to elevate the level of my four Xuandans. To achieve a good ranking in the Kingdom Battle, I need a huge number of Mid-grade Primordial Stones for cultivation. This mining vein is as if it were prepared for me. Moreover, Yan Zhen..."

"It seems heaven is truly helping me."

A sneer emerged on Xiao Ye’s face. Capturing Yan Zhen means grasping the lifeline of the Yan Family, which would make it remarkably simple to force them to lift the Spirit Control Secret Technique from Xiao Teng.

Then, Xiao Ye inquired in detail about the mining vein, and unexpectedly learned that the Gale Territory was very close to Molten Lava City, just a half-day journey away.

"Long Chen, since a mining vein was found in Gale Territory, our Ye Alliance should also join the fun, letting the Xingyun Kingdom acknowledge our existence," Xiao Ye declared, his body exuding an overwhelming aura that made the void shake repeatedly.

"Xiao Ye, what is your current level of cultivation?" Long Chen trembled, looking at Xiao Ye in shock, feeling as if he was bearing the weight of a mountain on his shoulders, his robe soaked with cold sweat.

There was a time when he swore to catch up to and surpass Xiao Ye, yet now he realized that the latter had reached an unbelievably high realm.

Soon after, Xiao Ye’s decision spread throughout the Ye Alliance, and many were dissatisfied.

"The Alliance Hierarch is too arrogant. Our Ye Alliance has only just risen with insufficient foundation. We have only one Void Martial Realm Ferocious Beast and yet want to compete with the Eighteen Great Families?"

"Yes, if we get involved with this mining vein, we would surely become the public enemy of the Eighteen Great Families. How could that be good?"

...

Although the members of the Ye Alliance were discontented, within just half a day, Long Chen appeared and led them out of Molten Lava City towards the direction of the Gale Territory.

The Gale Territory was, in reality, a very expansive plain with gray, uneven terrain and only a few sparse mountains standing on the land.

"Hu hu—"

The howling gale blew, kicking up clouds of dust, adding to the desolation of the place.

However, in these few days, groups of Xuanwu Realm Martial Artists arrived, a total of five teams, shattering the tranquility of the area. The leaders were powerful, exuding a terrifying dominance in every move.

If anyone were here, they would certainly recognize these Martial Artists as belonging to the Eighteen Great Families, such as the Jian Family, Tang Family, and so on.

"The mining vein is just ahead. The Yan Family has already started mining. They’re really ambitious, attempting to swallow such a big mining vein all by themselves. They’re not afraid of choking," stated a young man in a golden robe embroidered with a small Golden Sword on the cuff, his bright eyes sharp like a sword, his posture that of a Peerless Divine Sword, soaring high, unrivaled.

He was Jian Family’s Young Master Jian Wuchen.

"Hehe, Young Master Wuchen, I heard that Yan Zhen’s cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds this past year, claiming to be the number one among the young generation of the Eighteen Great Families, probably no longer considering you a competitor," a middle-aged man from the Tang Family team said with a smile.

"The position of number one will soon become clear, there is no need for you to stir up trouble here," Jian Wuchen gave him a cold glance and then withdrew his gaze.

The middle-aged man smiled nonchalantly and remained silent.

"Now that the other families haven’t fully arrived yet, we should act immediately and then divide the mining vein. Does anyone have any objections?" Jian Wuchen looked around and spoke loudly.

"No objections."

"I agree."

...

Members of the other four teams voiced their agreement one after another.

"Good, let’s get started." With a loud shout from Jian Wuchen, light erupted from his hands, transforming into two Sky-splitting Light Swords. He took to the skies, charging toward the distance.

The four other Great Families’ teams soared into the sky, with a Slaughter Aura reaching for the Nine Heavens.

Boom!

Suddenly, a whistling sound came from afar, followed by a long-haired young man appearing, stepping through the void, his eyes shining brightly with Divine Light, piercing through the void.

"It’s him!"

Jian Wuchen turned his head to look, his pupils contracting.