Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 387 - 385: Fierce Confrontation

Chapter 387: Chapter 385: Fierce Confrontation

Xiao Ye stood proudly on the arena, not looking at Hua Yan, but his gaze was fixed on Huang Wuji as he spoke these words calmly.

He was certain that Huang Wuji had helped to stir up this challenge, aiming to make them lose face before the Donghuang Descendants. Now that he had stepped onto the stage, he naturally wouldn’t allow that to happen.

He intended to strike back with a strong stance against these self-important Donghuang Descendants, to let them know that the East State Youth Generation was not to be humiliated at will.

Besides, having comprehended part of the Pocket World Secret Technique, he was looking for someone to test his skills, and Huang Wuji, being one of the top among the Donghuang Descendants and with the prior conflicts, was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

As Xiao Ye’s voice fell, the Heroes Hall plunged into silence once again, dead silent. Especially the Donghuang Descendants, who were all slightly stunned, their expressions quickly turning icy.

Too arrogant!

Hua Yan challenged Xiao Ye, but Xiao Ye ignored her and instead challenged Huang Wuji—a clear provocation against them.

"Hmph, what an idiot. If you want to challenge me, wait until you’ve beaten Hua Yan," said Huang Ji, his eyes narrowing slightly. He had not expected to find trouble with Xiao Ye, but instead, Xiao Ye had actively sought him out.

"Xiao Ye, are you looking down on me?"

"Although I am a woman, haven’t you seen me dominate your East State Youth Generation? What right do you have to look down upon me?"

On the arena, Hua Yan clinched her teeth tightly, the air around her petite frame swirling with tiny breezes, her long hair dancing about like a waterfall, her beautiful eyes filled with furious anger.

Hua Yan may not be the most outstanding in strength among the Donghuang Descendants, but relying on the Wind Profoundness she had comprehended, she had a considerable reputation in the Heavenly God Emperor Realm, and her background allowed her to always look down on others.

A young man from the East State Kingdom dared to ignore her like this?

"You defeated many Heavenly Pride of East State and even insulted them; isn’t it because you’re relying on your strength being greater than theirs?" Xiao Ye retorted with his question.

Hua Yan’s frosty face gave a small nod, her cold voice responding, "Of course. On the True Spirit Continent, the weak can only grovel before the strong, and what does mere verbal mockery count for?"

"Well said. Since my strength is greater than yours, I naturally have the right to look down upon you. I am just giving you a taste of your own medicine," Xiao Ye said with a cold laugh, his black hair wild, the glints in his eyes flickering, standing on the arena with a stance that overlooked the world in his calm voice.

He had quite a disdain for such spoiled young ladies.

Boom!

As soon as Xiao Ye finished speaking, a fierce gust of wind erupted on the stage, causing the surrounding Arrays to shimmer brilliantly, and a shadow stood tall amidst the wild wind, with a glowing Pocket World rising behind her.

"Are you saying that you can defeat me? Then let me see if you really have that ability!"

"Eighth Grade Battle Technique, Great Wind Sky Blade Hand!"

Hua Yan shouted, her hand darting out like a butterfly flitting through flowers, a fierce light erupted, and the wind turned into green blades in her hands, the terrifying power instantly swept across, shattering countless voids.

Seeing this move, the crowd couldn’t help but gasp.

Hua Yan, having grasped the Wind Profoundness, was incredibly fast, and the strength she displayed for the first time was also formidable. Displaying an Eighth Grade Battle Technique combined with her prowess truly seemed unstoppable—indeed worthy of the Donghuang Descendant.

Could Xiao Ye withstand this move?

"It seems that Hua Yan is really angry, even deploying her signature technique, the Great Wind Sky Blade Hand. That kid is surely going to lose."

"Apart from us, where would those country bumpkins from East State have the chance to cultivate an Eighth Grade Battle Technique? It would be strange if they didn’t lose."

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Seeing this, the Donghuang Descendants laughed unrestrainedly, Huang Wuji sitting in his seat, raising his wine cup to drink, showing a look of contempt on his face.

Boom!

The powerful Great Wind Sky Blade Hand, driven by Hua Yan’s full force, saw her figure flash and slash viciously towards Xiao Ye at high speed.

This was the perfect combination of power and speed.

The fierce wind on the arena raged, lashing out like knives, trembling the whole stage and the Defensive Array set up by the Third General shook as well, earning nods from many King Martial Realm Experts in the Heroes Hall.

"What is an Eighth Grade Battle Technique? I, Xiao Ye, can break it with one move!"

In the center of the storm, Xiao Ye suddenly let out a roar like heavenly thunder, pushing away the rolling air currents. A Pocket World with surging light slowly rose behind him, filled with endless Divine Light pulsating.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As this Pocket World appeared, the surrounding void exploded incessantly, raising towering waves like the sea, suppressing this space, causing heaven and earth to tremble, and the fierce wind on the stage instantly stilled.

This Pocket World was the result of Xiao Ye using the Pocket World Secret Technique, briefly merging the Fire Cave Heaven with the Earth Cave Heaven.

Boom!

Xiao Ye, with a Grotto Heaven on his back, struck forcefully against Hua Yan, his huge hand shattering the void as if a primordial Divine Mountain was pressing down, effortlessly shattering the Great Wind Sky Blade Hand, and heavily colliding with the surrounding defenses.

Hua Yan let out a muffled grunt, her delicate body directly knocked off the arena and caught by the Third General.

"This duel, Xiao Ye wins." The Third General glanced at Xiao Ye, then took Hua Yan away for treatment.

At this moment, all the young men and women in the Heroes Hall were stunned, feeling as if a mountain was pressing on their chests, leaving them breathless and under immense pressure.

"What kind of Grotto Heaven is this? Why do I feel it’s somewhat different from mine, it’s too terrifying!"

Many King Martial Realm Experts in the Heroes Hall revealed shocked expressions: "The cultivation technique that Xiao Ye practices must be a top-tier Virtual Martial Arts technique, allowing him to overpower others with sheer strength."

Generally speaking, the Virtual Martial Realm techniques are divided into five ranks: Lower Class, Medium, Upper Class, Top-tier, and Emperor Level. The higher the rank of the technique, the stronger the power of the Grotto Heaven, but the more difficult the cultivation.

And because the cultivation resources of the Void Martial Realm are extremely scarce, and affected by the ban from Central State, even Lower Class Virtual Martial Arts are considered Supreme Treasures sought after by Void Martial Practitioners, let alone Upper Class techniques.

If they hadn’t already ascended to the King Martial Realm, and with the East Emperor present, they would want to force Xiao Ye to reveal his Void Martial Arts technique.

"Who would have thought that Xiao Ye had such an opportunity; could this be related to the Heavenly Tribulation?" King Xingyun’s expression shifted as he murmured to himself.

To know that even in his National Treasury, the recorded Void Martial Realm Techniques are also very scarce, most of them lower class. Top-tier Virtual Martial Arts, probably not even the East Emperor could casually bestow upon others, and as for Great Emperor Techniques, they are tightly held by the Four Great Emperor Domains of Central State — one of the pillars dominating the True Spirit Continent.

The only ones who could remain calm on the scene were probably Xiao Ye himself and the East Emperor.

"This is interesting." A sharp light suddenly flashed in the eyes of the East Emperor.

Xiao Ye was unaware of everyone’s thoughts, standing on the arena, yet he felt somewhat excited; the brief fusion of the two Grotto Heavens had unleashed such formidable power.

He was able to defeat Hua Yan with a single move, not only because his strength far surpassed hers but also because Hua Yan’s Eighth Grade Battle Technique was not well practiced.

With that thought, Xiao Ye looked towards the direction of the Donghuang Descendants, his deep gaze almost unbearable to meet: "Do you still think that us, the youth generation of East State participating in the Dynasty Battle, is bringing shame to the Heavenly God Dynasty?"

"If we are all a disgrace, does that not mean you don’t even have the qualifications to be disgraced?"

Whir!

As Xiao Ye’s words fell, the Young Talents of East State burst into excited cheers; even with the East Emperor present, their excitement was hard to contain. They felt beyond respect for Xiao Ye, admiration was also born.

It was too shocking!

Xiao Ye had actually defeated Hua Yan, whom they regarded as invincible, with a stunning victory, giving them a big release for their pent-up frustration.

At this moment, they deeply felt it was East State’s blessing to have Xiao Ye.

"If you have someone who can defeat our experts in one move, we also have Brother Xiao who can defeat yours!" Numerous youths of East State could not help but speak out loudly to the Donghuang Descendants under the boiling blood.

Boom!

Suddenly, five terrifying surges of power shot straight into the Heaven, causing the entire Heroes Hall to tremble slightly, forming an invincible deterrence that caused the breathing of many youths of East State to pause, and once again silence fell upon the hall.

"Defeating just one of our women has made you so proud, truly a bunch of superficial country bumpkins!"

"Our strength as Donghuang Descendants is not something you can compare to!"

The five Donghuang Descendants stood up, their eyes electric, and coldly stated, the Grotto Heavens behind each of them were incredibly awe-inspiring, clearly possessing remarkable cultivation and techniques.

"And you, having only dog’s luck, cultivating a top-tier Virtual Martial Arts technique, think you can sweep us away? Too ignorant."

"I am Li Renjie, a descendant of the fifth generation East Emperor, and now I will defeat you!"

A handsome youth stepped forward, carrying a longsword on his back, with dark eyes incredibly sharp, like a Heavenly Sword that was daunting to gaze upon.

"The ignorant ones are you. What I practice is not a top-tier technique, but a Four Emperors Technique that surpasses Emperor Level. Even though I’ve only merged two Grotto Heavens, the power I possess is not something you can fathom," Xiao Ye silently sneered in his heart, then a cold gleam passed in his eyes.

"Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry thinks they can defeat me, Xiao Ye. How laughable."

Upon these words, all sides were shocked.

The descendants of the great East Emperor were compared to Tom, Dick, and Harry by Xiao Ye’s mouth!

"You’re courting death!"

Li Renjie’s expression suddenly changed, his eyes ablaze with raging anger, and as he stepped onto the arena, he unleashed an unparalleled swordsmanship, terrifying Sword Qi crushing the void, causing many people’s swords to tremble.

"With such strength, you still want to defeat me? Get lost!" Xiao Ye roared, raising his fist to meet the battle.

Li Renjie’s strength was only slightly stronger than Hua Yan’s and still fell far short compared to Huang Wuji, with Xiao Ye’s fusion of two Grotto Heavens, the opponent was no match at all.