Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 347 - 343 Jinpengzi

Chapter 347: Chapter 343 Jinpengzi

Xiao Ye ventured out of the Genius Camp this time in search of Xiao Teng. Although the journey was fraught with twists and turns, he ultimately fulfilled his purpose, but it significantly delayed him. Now, only a mere half-month remains before the Kingdom Battle.

Xiao Ye felt as if his entire strength was ignited. He pushed his speed to the peak as he traveled, and in a few breaths, he was hundreds of meters away.

"My speed has increased by more than seven or eight times compared to two and a half months ago. Now, even if I need to traverse the Xingyun Kingdom, it wouldn’t take much time," he thought.

Keep in mind, the territory of the Xingyun Kingdom is a hundred times broader than the entire Yulan Domain.

Xiao Ye let out a hearty laugh and shot through the void like a streak of rainbow light.

Five days later, while flying, Xiao Ye suddenly halted in midair, his gaze shifting around uncertainly, his face taut with tension.

"What’s going on? Why do I feel a sense of panic?" Xiao Ye furrowed his brows slightly, his body’s four types of Xuanwu Power coursing through him, while he released the fused Martial Arts True Intent to probe his surroundings.

Danger!

Extreme danger!

This premonition of danger made Xiao Ye’s heart pound violently.

The heavens flowed with a gentle breeze, and all around was quiet; Xiao Ye’s released fused Martial Arts True Intent found nothing.

"Is it just my imagination?" Xiao Ye murmured softly, ready to resume his journey.

At that moment—

Boom!

A golden point of light swiftly expanded, streaking over from afar. Its speed caused it to roar through the air, creating a deafening sound against the friction, making Xiao Ye’s eardrums ache.

Xiao Ye’s pupils contracted as the newcomer’s speed was terrifyingly fast, far exceeding his own.

It was a youth in a golden robe with shoulder-length golden hair that stood out vividly as it fluttered in the wind. His cold, sharp eyes were like blades, emitting a fearsome and overwhelming aura. He stood with his hands behind his back on top of a Golden Roc, appearing exceedingly majestic.

In a few breaths, the giant wings of the Golden Roc stirred up powerful winds and swiftly approached Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye’s heart trembled, certain that the dangerous premonition came from this golden-haired youth.

After arriving in front of Xiao Ye, the Golden Roc under the youth’s feet suddenly dissipated and was devoured by the Grotto Heaven that rose behind him.

Without doubt, this golden-haired youth’s cultivation had ascended to the Void Martial Realm.

Yet, Xiao Ye’s gaze sharpened; the golden Great Roc was an illusion created by the youth’s power.

"Hmph, a martial artist from the Xingyun Kingdom?" The golden-haired youth coldly watched Xiao Ye, and within that sharp gaze, a stream of hatred flowed.

The other’s look and aura oppressed Xiao Ye immensely, it seems like the other didn’t harbor any good intentions towards the martial artists of the Xingyun Kingdom.

"I am Xiao Ye from the Genius Camp of the Xingyun Kingdom, may I ask who you are?" Xiao Ye said politely as he clasped his fists.

The golden-haired youth appeared young but had already advanced to the Void Martial Realm, indicating an extraordinary background, so Xiao Ye was very courteous.

However, he did not realize that when the golden-haired youth heard the words "Genius Camp," the hatred in his eyes intensified.

"Hmph, a mere weakling of the Xuanwu Realm is not worthy to know my name," the golden-haired youth retorted coldly. Behind him, the Grotto Heaven erupted with billions of Golden Radiance, causing heaven and earth to boil.

Xiao Ye’s expression drastically changed as he felt the space around him seemingly being sealed, making even movement extremely difficult, as if he was carrying the weight of ten thousand mountains.

The golden-haired youth indifferently extended his palm, and a golden Great Roc immediately burst forth, spreading its wings that eclipsed the sky, unleashing peerless power as it pounced towards Xiao Ye.

The golden-haired youth attacked fiercely without warning, enraging Xiao Ye immensely.

In his current state, he couldn’t dodge and had no choice but to trigger the Domineering Dragon Suppressing Sky Fist, as thirty-six True Dragons surged towards the heavens, colliding fiercely with the golden Great Roc.

Boom!

Before the golden Great Roc, the thirty-six True Dragons were pulverized in a flash. A terrifying shockwave hit Xiao Ye.

Spitting a mouthful of blood, Xiao Ye had already used his Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body to mount a defense, but it crumbled like paper, and he flew backward thousands of feet across peaks before finally stabilizing himself.

Severely injured, Xiao Ye’s internal energy was in chaos, with several broken bones, forcing himself to remain standing.

"An Eighth Grade Battle Technique!"

Xiao Ye’s face was grave. He was sure that the golden-haired youth had executed an Eighth Grade Battle Technique. The adversary’s cultivation level was also highly terrifying, beyond his estimation.

The move from the golden-haired youth just now could definitely slay a Level 2 fighter in the Void Martial Realm, and evidently, he intended to kill Xiao Ye.

Swoosh!

Xiao Ye’s palm flickered as he took out the last Heavenly Spirit Pill from his Space Ring.

He had obtained it from the Puppet Sect’s ruins. For a martial artist in the Xuanwu Realm to suffer even graver injuries, it could instantly heal them, essentially granting an extra life. It was extremely precious.

If the golden-haired youth made another move, Xiao Ye would have no choice but to take the Heavenly Spirit Pill; otherwise, he wouldn’t survive the day.

"Hm? With Xuanwu Realm cultivation but possessing such strength, could you possibly be a Heavenly Son?"

The golden-haired youth showed a trace of surprise in his eyes as he stepped through the air towards Xiao Ye. The immense killing intent stirred the winds and clouds, locking onto Xiao Ye.

Seeing that the other party still hadn’t given up, Xiao Ye bit down hard, ready to put the Heavenly Spirit Pill into his mouth when the blond youth suddenly came to a halt.

"Hmph, consider yourself lucky. Next time I encounter one of the Young Talents from the Starfall Kingdom, I will kill every single one I see!"

The blond youth seemed to have received some message, spoke coldly, and then golden power gathered under his feet, transforming into a Golden Roc that soared straight up, rushing into the clouds and disappearing from sight.

"Phew!"

Xiao Ye let out a sigh of relief, put away the Heavenly Spirit Pill, and his gaze gradually turned icy as he etched the appearance of the blond youth into his memory, vowing to be the first to act if they crossed paths again.

However, the appearance of the blond youth also served as a warning to him.

"Although I am powerful now, when I look at the whole East State, I’m really nothing special among my peers. I still need to work hard." Xiao Ye began to feel a bit of heaviness in his heart.

From his Space Ring, Xiao Ye took out the Healing Pills he had exchanged at the Exchange Hall of the Genius Camp and began to mend his injuries while flying toward the Royal City.

Due to his severe injuries, Xiao Ye’s speed was affected and had slowed down.

Fortunately, he had already flown most of the distance, and after another four days, the towering Royal City appeared in Xiao Ye’s sight.

At the same time, his injuries had recovered nearly fifty percent due to the Healing Pills and the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body technique, which at least did not affect his strength anymore.

"Only by becoming a King Martial Realm expert can I stand tall on this land. I, Xiao Ye, will definitely break through to the King Martial Realm, then my name will spread throughout the True Spirit Continent, and the people will sing praises!"

Xiao Ye stared at the Royal City, murmuring to himself.

Now, the Void Martial Realm felt no mystery to him at all; his aspirations were higher.

Swoosh!

Xiao Ye dived down, entering the Royal City through its gates.

As soon as he stepped into the Royal City, he sensed something off about the atmosphere; many Martial Artists were excitedly discussing something.

"Could something have happened in the Royal City while I was away?" Xiao Ye paused his steps and listened intently.

After all, he had returned to the Royal City and was not in a hurry to get back to the Genius Camp.

"The Golden Roc Prince from the Golden Roc Kingdom is too arrogant, he dared to storm the Royal City alone, challenging the Young Talents of our Starfall Kingdom."

"Alas, although this fellow is arrogant, he truly is a heaven-sent talent. Not even Xiang Nan and Mo Ye, the two Heavenly Sons from the Royal City’s Genius Camp, could defeat him."

"Yes, luckily in the end Nangong Xingyu appeared and managed to force back the Golden Roc Prince with just three moves, saving our Kingdom’s face."

...

Hearing the discussions around him, Xiao Ye’s body shook.

The name Golden Roc Prince unconsciously made him think of that arrogant and domineering blond youth since both the appearance and strength were too fitting.

"No wonder he harbors such hatred for the people of the Genius Camp; it must be because he was defeated by Nangong Xingyu and holds a grudge in his heart."

"But to take his anger out on me, Xiao Ye, he’s picked the wrong person." A cold light shot from Xiao Ye’s eyes.

Since the other party was a Young Talent from another Kingdom, he would naturally participate in the Kingdom Battle of East State. Xiao Ye was sure he would encounter him then.

"Nangong Xingyu managed to defeat the Golden Roc Prince with three moves; how strong has he become?" Xiao Ye’s eyes flickered as he heard the Martial Artists’ admiring comments about Nangong Xingyu.

He had crossed blades with the Golden Roc Prince and had a profound sense of the latter’s terror.

Such a terrifying opponent was easily defeated by Nangong Xingyu. It seemed that Xiao Ye had a long way to go if he wanted to catch up with Nangong Xingyu.

After listening for a while, Xiao Ye found that all around the Royal City, many people were already talking about the upcoming Kingdom Battle and the Young Talents that had emerged from the various Kingdoms.

He even heard his own name mentioned.

Xiao Ye did not linger any longer but headed straight for the Genius Camp.

"Xiao Ye, you’ve finally come back, my boy, I thought you’d miss this Kingdom Battle." As soon as Xiao Ye walked into the gate of the Genius Camp, he bumped into Kuang Dao.

"Tsk tsk, I’ve heard all about what you’ve been up to this time..." Kuang Dao said while laughing, then suddenly, his gaze became serious, focusing on the wound on Xiao Ye’s body.

"What happened?" Kuang Dao hurriedly asked.

Xiao Ye gave a wry smile and said: "On my way back, I encountered the Golden Roc Prince. He attacked me."

"What, you actually met that freak?" Kuang Dao’s eyes widened as if thinking it would be normal for Xiao Ye to have been even more severely injured.

Xiao Ye’s expression darkened as he really took note and asked: "Kuang Dao, is the Golden Roc Prince famous?"

"More than just famous, he is renowned.

"At twenty-three, he advanced to the Virtual Martial Level 2 and comprehended the Law Profound Mysteries. He is a strong contender for the top ten in this Kingdom Battle, isn’t that terrifying?" Kuang Dao said.

Xiao Ye took a deep breath. Advancing to the Virtual Martial Level 2 at twenty-three and having understood the Law Profound Mysteries was simply inhuman. It made sense that he had been completely overpowered.

At the same time, he felt fortunate that if the Golden Roc Prince had used the Law Profound Mysteries at that time, he probably wouldn’t have had the chance to take the Heavenly Spirit Pill.

"Xiao Ye, come with me. Lord Starfall will be arriving at the Genius Camp in half an hour," Kuang Dao suddenly said.

(The third update is complete!)