Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 392 - 388: Ascending to the Battlefield

Chapter 392: Chapter 388: Ascending to the Battlefield

The purple-garbed youth’s robes fluttered in the breeze, his eyes sparkled like stars, blending with heaven and earth, rendering his depth unfathomable.

Without introduction, Xiao Ye naturally recognized the figure as the Prince of today; it was a special kind of perception.

Among the youth generation in the Heavenly God Emperor Realm, only Prince Donghuang possessed such elegance. Xiao Ye’s eyes lit up instantly; his jet-black pupils shone with a fierce brilliance, and lightning seemed to flicker within.

Upon his arrival in the Heavenly God Emperor Realm, the most talked-about individual was the current Prince.

Like Prince Donghuang, such young powerhouses are absolutely supreme among their peers. Xiao Ye was eager to battle with him, for he harbored a heart unwilling to be left behind.

"Xiao Ye, hearing that you came from the Endless Sea, your achievements are truly beyond my expectations," Prince Donghuang said with his black hair dancing in the wind, his expression indifferent and his deep eyes calmly speaking.

Just as Xiao Ye could recognize him, he too could distinguish Xiao Ye from the crowd.

The plaza suddenly fell silent, with numerous Young Talents looking on as these two great figures held a conversation across the void.

One stood at the peak among the East State youth generation, while the other was the Prince of the Heavenly God Dynasty, both illustrious in identity and astonishing in cultivation, entities they could only look up to.

"The so-called number one person of the East State Youth Generation is actually just a narrowly defined title. Once faced with Prince Donghuang, it becomes a joke because he is truly the top of the Heavenly God Dynasty’s youth generation."

"Yes, the strength of Prince Donghuang is terrifying. Merely his gaze exerts immense pressure on me. Although Xiao Ye is powerful, there’s still a wide gap between him and the Prince."

"Any genius pales in comparison to Prince Donghuang; they simply can’t match up."

...

The Young Talents conversed in low voices.

"I can’t compare to Prince Donghuang? When the Dynasty Battle occurs, everything will naturally become clear." Listening to the discussions around him, Xiao Ye’s gaze shifted to the beautiful figure standing beside the Prince.

She was a flawless woman who stood out with skin like ice, bones like jade, dressed in white, surpassing the snow, with long hair cascading like a waterfall. She resembled the Guanghan Fairy descending to the mortal realm, dazzlingly attracting the gazes of many young men.

"She must be the East Emperor’s Princess. Her strength is surely astonishing," Xiao Ye thought to himself, not distracted by the Princess’s stunning appearance, quickly withdrawing his gaze.

To others, the Princess’s beauty was indeed exceptional, but compared to Bing Ya’s sanctity and Qing Wu’s playful vivacity, she fell short, and naturally, he would not pay too much attention.

The Princess’s eyes shifted, sweeping over Xiao Ye, a flash of surprise in her gaze, yet she remained silent, standing quietly atop a cloud.

"Brother Nangong, the discussions about Tao and law with you last night were enlightening, clearing my doubts. Thank you, and I hope there will be more such opportunities."

At this moment, Prince Donghuang suddenly bowed to Nangong Xingyu, the attitude exceedingly polite and even carried a hint of respect.

What!

This statement startled everyone, causing shock all around.

From Prince Donghuang’s words, did Nangong Xingyu actually give pointers to the Prince?

Impossible! The crowd was astounded.

Although Nangong Xingyu was strong, he had only ranked second in the Kingdom Battle, far behind Prince Donghuang.

Swish!

Instantly, all eyes were on Nangong Xingyu, even Xiao Ye was shocked. Who exactly was Nangong Xingyu, and what heights had he now reached?

He felt that Nangong Xingyu was like an enigma, always impossible to fully understand or see through.

Dressed in a green robe, with hair fluttering, Nangong Xingyu possessed an ethereal demeanor, as if he was one with heaven and earth. He spoke, "Your Highness has exceptional talent and strength. In this Dynasty Battle, you may enter the top powers of Central State. In the future, you will have the qualifications to compete with the geniuses of the era, potentially forging a dazzling Emperor Road."

Prince Donghuang’s eyes flickered upon hearing these words, and after a moment of silence, he nodded, "I appreciate the auspicious words from Brother Nangong. I hope that Brother Nangong can enter Central State with me during this Dynasty Battle."

Nangong Xingyu smiled lightly upon hearing this, remaining non-committal.

Just then, East Emperor arrived at the plaza with the Prince and Princess, along with the descendants of previous East Emperors.

"This Dynasty Battle is no trivial matter; each of you will receive an Imperial Dynasty Token, which already contains your identity information. It symbolizes our East State Heavenly God Dynasty’s campaign. Losing it equates to forfeiting the opportunity to enter Central State, so do not be careless."

East Emperor glanced meaningfully at Nangong Xingyu before clapping his hands. Ten King Wu Generals stepped forward, distributing white tokens to all the youths, each engraved with the character ’East.’

Following East Emperor’s instruction, everyone infused their tokens with power and immediately felt the surrounding aura, akin to stars in the night sky.

"The tokens allow sensing the presence of talents from the same dynasty, preventing us from not recognizing our own. Quite convenient indeed," Xiao Ye fiddled with it for a moment before placing it into his Space Ring.

Seeing that everyone was familiar with the Imperial Dynasty Token’s function, East Emperor’s dignified gaze swept across the crowd, "Among the Four Great Dynasties of East, South, West, and North, the East State Heavenly God Dynasty has always been at a disadvantage."

"In previous Dynasty Battles, the talents eligible for selection by Central State’s powers were also the fewest, resulting in only a little over five hundred slots for participants."

"And the other three Great Dynasties, combined, exceed ten thousand in number; they have more people, so you all must be extremely cautious, careful not to be surrounded by them."

Xiao Ye’s heart trembled upon hearing these words.

He knew that the Young Talents from the East State were behind the other three states in terms of martial power, but he didn’t realize the situation was so dire. If the other three Great Dynasties were to join forces and target them first, that would be trouble indeed.

Even if one’s personal strength is formidable, if they are intercepted by a coalition of the powerful, tragedy is inevitable.

The other youths were clearly frightened by the situation as well, their faces turning pale.

"Now, I shall take you all to the Ancient Battlefield, in hopes that you will redeem your previous disgrace and raise the prestige of our Dynasty." After the East Emperor finished speaking, a vibrant light burst forth from his body, radiating in all directions like a sun, his imperial authority vast and boundless.

At this moment, the bodies of all the youths on the plaza trembled simultaneously, feeling as if they were carrying a mountain of ten thousand feet on their shoulders, their bodies breaking out in cold sweat, nearly kneeling under the pressure of the imperial might.

Boom!

A massive column of light burst forth from the East Emperor, reaching towards the Nine Heavens, tearing open a huge void in Heaven, from which an ancient and time-worn aura surged.

Simultaneously, rainbow lights of seven colors scattered from within, fluttering wildly in the gale, eventually coalescing into hundreds of Rainbow Bridges, exuding an aura of vast and boundless presence.

These were the true Heavenly Ladders, rising straight to the Nine Heavens, leaving everyone in awe.

Could it be that the Ancient Battlefield was concealed within the Heavenly God Emperor Realm?

"Among the four Great Dynasties of the East, South, West, and North, all have unique methods to directly reach the Ancient Battlefield. Now, set forth," said the East Emperor.

Instantly, the spirits of the more than five hundred Heavenly Prides on the plaza were lifted, and they formed teams according to his words, stepping onto the Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge.

"Go for it!"

"We look forward to seeing you demonstrate your divine might on the Ancient Battlefield, to show those people that our Heavenly God Dynasty’s Heavenly Prides never lose to anyone!"

"We await your triumphant return!"

...

In the Imperial City, countless pairs of eyes were fixed on the Rainbow Bridge, watching as the multitude of youths departed, many shouting loudly.

The gale howled, blending with those shouts, as if singing an anthem for the many Heavenly Prides heading to the Ancient Battlefield, shattering the clouds of Heaven, imbued with a majestic essence.

Following behind the Donghuang Descendants, Xiao Ye stepped onto the Rainbow Bridge, his ears filled with those shouts, his heart also stirred by them; he looked down at the Imperial City below, growing smaller and smaller.

"I, Xiao Ye, will do everything in my power to rise in the Dynasty Battle, defeating the Young Talents from the other three Great Dynasties!" Xiao Ye’s eyes were as brilliant as the blazing sun, and as he ascended higher and higher, the Imperial City became a blur.

The more than five hundred Heavenly Prides participating in the Dynasty Battle all set foot on the Rainbow Bridge, vanishing from the sight of those below.

Lastly, the East Emperor soared into the sky, entering the giant hole, disappearing from view, and the void gradually closed afterward.

...

This was a world of desolation and devastation, filled with the essence of ancient times and time-worn existence. As far as the eye could see, there was no end, and the marks from those peerless great battles of thousands of years were still not erased, shocking to the beholder.

A rusty broadsword, snapped in half, was embedded in a giant stone that steadied the sky, with only half of the character ’Heaven’ carved onto it, speaking silently of its once glorious past.

A nearly petrified skull was buried in the sand, with sobbing sounds echoing around it, and a faint shadow could be seen guarding beside the skull.

It was the Heroic Spirit of an Ancient Genius, weeping for his fate, refusing to dissipate.

Thousands of years ago, he was peerless among his generation, rising in a radiant era, aspiring to emulate the first Great Emperor of the Human Clan, with his fists forging a brilliant future, seeking to enter the Supreme Great Emperor Realm, his name to be etched in history.

Yet he fell here to a powerful enemy, and all that remained of him in this world was this skull, soon to be erased as well.

In this world, time is the most ruthless.

His name had long been submerged in the river of time; who in this world still remembers his name? The defeated always remain the supporting role of the era, and even the successful may not withstand the test of time.

He was weeping for his destiny and for the mercilessness of time; the Ancient Battlefield was left with only heroism and regret.

Boom boom boom!

Suddenly, in the vast expanse of the void, a hundred Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridges stretched forth, connecting the outside world directly to the Ancient Battlefield.

Atop each Rainbow Bridge were several figures with a spirited demeanor stepping onto the ground of the Ancient Battlefield, their faces full of shock as they surveyed their surroundings.

Needless to say, the more than five hundred Young Talents from the Heavenly God Dynasty had arrived, coming to participate in the Dynasty Battle.

"Is this the Ancient Battlefield?" Xiao Ye secretly pondered.

(The third update has arrived.)