Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 405 - 401: Delaying Time

Chapter 405: Chapter 401: Delaying Time

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, only one short month remains until the end of the first stage of the Dynasty Battle.

At this time, fierce battles occur daily in various parts of the ancient battlefield. All Young Talents fiercely compete for the Imperial Dynasty Tokens, and even geniuses at the Prince level have made appearances, joining the fray and displaying incomprehensible strength. They are invincible, looked up to by everyone.

Besides, there are also several previously lesser-known youths whose shown abilities have shocked many, among whom Nangong Xingyu stands out the most.

He is an enigmatic youth. Since entering the ancient battlefield, he has rarely made a move and hailing from East State, he is easily overlooked.

It was not until his encounter with the South Emperor’s Prince, culminating in a peak duel, that his reputation soared.

Due to this peak duel, which ended in a draw as the South Emperor’s Prince couldn’t overpower Nangong Xingyu, his name was catapulted into the first tier, aligning him with the Four Great Princes as a top-tier genius.

The first tier has few members, needless to say, and with Nangong Xingyu from East State stepping into this rank, plus Xiao Ye’s previously remarkable performance and ranking in the second tier, the youths from the other three states can no longer underestimate East State.

They vaguely feel that East State is truly rising, but to reach a level of premise on par with their own, there is still a lot lacking unless another Prince-level powerhouse appears.

Regardless of the outside world’s noise, Xiao Ye isolates himself in a natural cave for arduous cultivation, striving to comprehend the second level of the Pocket World Secret Technique, from which he has not emerged.

Now, a thousand miles away from this cave, four figures break through the heavens, quickly approaching. Leading them is a Blue Robed Youth with long hair flying and every move emitting a terrifying aura, his eyes emitting sharp light capable of piercing the heavens like the Heavenly Sword.

As for the three youths following him, they are his followers, all with extraordinary aura and strong abilities.

Needless to say, this Blue Robed Youth is none other than Prince Bei Huang, on a mission to find trouble for Xiao Ye.

"It looks like Wang Man has deep hatred for Xiao Ye, to have implanted our Beizhou Dynasty’s Spirit Seal in him, but it saves me the trouble of searching everywhere."

Prince Bei Huang forms a Seal Technique with his hands, immediately feeling a sense guiding him closer to Xiao Ye’s cave.

The so-called Spirit Seal is a special tracking method unique to Beizhou, initially placed by Wang Man on his own Dynasty Token to retaliate against Xiao Ye.

Otherwise, with the vast expanse of the ancient battlefield, it would be unrealistic for Prince Bei Huang to quickly find Xiao Ye.

Of course, regarding the Spirit Seal, his followers informed him when he emerged from his training place; clearly, Wang Man had put considerable effort into getting revenge on Xiao Ye.

A thousand miles passed in two hours, and a huge mountain appearing in front of Prince Bei Huang and others harbors the natural cave where Xiao Ye is in seclusion.

"This place is rarely trodden, indeed a good spot for seclusion." Prince Bei Huang’s figure pauses, hands behind his back, looking at the mountain, then he releases his consciousness sweeping out, and the scenes inside the cave clearly reflect back.

"Xiao Ye, I found you," Prince Bei Huang’s face reveals a cold sneer, murmuring softly.

Meanwhile, in the cave, Xiao Ye abruptly opens his eyes: "Someone’s coming!"

This place can be described as a blind spot of the ancient battlefield, rarely visited by anyone. During his seclusion, two youths had come here but fled immediately after sensing Xiao Ye’s powerful aura.

However, this time, the strength of the four arrivals detected by his consciousness is tremendously strong; the leading Blue Robed Youth makes him feel like a deep, unmeasurable ocean, exerting immense pressure on him.

"Definitely a Prince-level powerhouse, I’ve been in seclusion for so long, only recently comprehending the second layer of the Pocket World Secret Technique but haven’t yet mastered its practice, unable to unleash its effects."

"Therefore, without revealing the Four Cave Heavens, I am not yet a match for a Prince-level powerhouse."

"Is this person just passing by or aiming at me?"

Various thoughts flash through Xiao Ye’s mind, his eyes turning extremely solemn; he doesn’t make any rash moves but sits quietly in the cave, as he is still unsure of the other party’s intentions.

"Xiao Ye, I am Prince Bei Huang. I heard you hurt our Beizhou Heavenly Pride and took their Imperial Dynasty Tokens, so I specifically came to find you, to see if you really are as formidable as the rumors suggest."

"Knowing you’re inside, come out on your own." Just then, an indifferent voice, like thunder rolling, oppressively resonates within the cave, causing the cave walls to tremble.

"It’s Prince Bei Huang!"

Xiao Ye’s pupils shrink, his mind suddenly recalling that Wang Man had declared that Prince Bei Huang would surely seek revenge after he took the Dynasty Token.

So much time had passed, and he had almost forgotten about this. Unexpectedly, Prince Bei Huang really showed up at his door, definitely with ill intentions.

"How did Prince Bei Huang find this place?"

"Damn, I’ve just comprehended the second layer of the Pocket World Secret Technique, just short of mastering it! By then, I could have been among the Prince-level powerhouses. I’m truly unwilling!"

Unwillingness surges in Xiao Ye’s eyes; it seems he might not be able to continue cultivating any further, as a great crisis looms.

Rumbling noises!

At this moment, the entire cavern began to shake violently, the ground cracked, and a giant hand that blocked out the sun descended from the sky, collapsing the cavern. It then pressed down towards Xiao Ye.

"Destroy my cavern?"

A glint of cold light flashed through Xiao Ye’s eyes, anger rising in his heart. He then stomped his foot, dodged the giant hand, and soared into the air, glaring angrily at the four Northern State Princes.

"You managed to dodge my strike. It seems you do have some strength," commented the Prince of Northern State haughtily after evaluating Xiao Ye.

"However, you must hand over your Imperial Dynasty Token and other treasures." The Prince, dressed in a flowing blue robe, had an air of casual grace.

"If you want my Imperial Dynasty Token, come and get it yourself," Xiao Ye said with icy eyes.

His cultivation had been interrupted, and Xiao Ye was filled with unvented anger.

Even a mild-mannered person has a limit to their patience, let alone him.

If pushed too far, he would not shy away from unleashing the force of his Four Cave Heavens, and he would kill all four of them, regardless of their princely status.

Unexpectedly, the Prince of Northern State chuckled at his words: "Though you rank in the Second Tier, if you want to fight me, you’ll have to show some real skill."

As soon as the Northern State Prince finished speaking, three youths stepped out of the void behind him, surrounding Xiao Ye from three directions.

"Lin Wu, you and Xiao Ye are both powerful fighters of the Second Tier from the Ancient Battlefield, so you should take the lead. Let Xiao Ye witness the strength of our Northern State’s heavenly pride," stated the Prince of Northern State indifferently.

Besides seizing Xiao Ye’s Imperial Dynasty Token, he also intended to teach Xiao Ye a lesson.

After all, as the Prince of the Northern State, it was a blow to his pride that talents of Northern State suffered under Xiao Ye’s hands, something his arrogant nature could not tolerate.

"Yes, Your Highness," a bald youth responded, stepping forward with a brutal aura, staring menacingly at Xiao Ye like an Ancient Fierce Beast.

"Not fighting me yourself?" Xiao Ye slightly stunned.

It must be said, the Northern State Prince was somewhat arrogant and overbearing, and this complete disregard further fueled Xiao Ye’s anger.

"But this does give me time to cultivate the Pocket World Secret Technique," Xiao Ye suddenly thought.

Knowing that if the Northern State Prince personally made a move, given his current strength, he would not last long and would be utterly defeated.

But with someone else, Xiao Ye could not guarantee a win, but he could certainly buy some time.

"Northern State Prince, I should thank you for underestimating me," Xiao Ye coldly smiled to himself, then took the opportunity to focus his energy and began cultivating the second layer of the Pocket World Secret Technique.

Complex sentences flowed through Xiao Ye’s mind.

The second layer of the Pocket World Secret Technique was much harder than the first, and Xiao Ye felt this deeply as he cultivated.

At that moment, the bald youth roared, a majestic Grotto Heaven rose behind him, his body radiating boundless light as he charged at Xiao Ye like an Ancient Fierce Beast.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the opponent attack, Xiao Ye couldn’t help but snort coldly, while striving to cultivate the second layer of the Pocket World Secret Technique, he channeled his newly combined Earth and Fire Grotto Heaven, emitting an overwhelming aura.

Boom!

Xiao Ye quickly formed the Mountain and River Seal, slamming it down on the bald youth while rapidly retreating, seeking to buy time.

"Divine Dragon’s Hand!"

The bald youth shouted, clapping his hands together, channeling power that transformed into a shimmering golden dragon’s claw, forcefully meeting the Mountain and River Seal.

Thunderous booms!

A deafening explosion resounded, the terrifying battle vibrations spread like a tide, the bald youth’s body trembled, his movement stalled.

"You really do have some strength, now take this move!"

The bald youth’s eyes dazzled with sharpness, his figure vanished like a swift breeze, accelerating several times, he rushed forward, not giving Xiao Ye a chance to use the Mountain and River Seal again.

Xiao Ye remained calm, while splitting his focus to cultivate the Pocket World Secret Technique, he activated the second layer of the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body, with ten thousand feet of golden light rising around him.

Xiao Ye swung his fists, like two brilliant meteors smashing towards the bald youth.

His move was not to defeat the opponent, but to delay enough time.