Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 428 - 424 I am the Controller

Chapter 428: Chapter 424 I am the Controller

Xiao Ye was stunned by the scene before him. Following Mo Ye’s frightened gaze, he saw Tong Zhan standing calmly in the distance, his hand gripping a spear, and in his deep eyes, there was actually a kind of sorrow.

Xiao Ye’s heart slowly sank.

So there was indeed something wrong with Tong Zhan. Could he be the secret threat left by the South Emperor’s son?

After spending nearly a month together, Xiao Ye had come to appreciate Tong Zhan. But now it seemed quite possible that Tong Zhan was more of an enemy than a friend.

"Tong Zhan, we treated you as a friend, but you harbored ulterior motives. What exactly is your purpose in following us?" Prince Donghuang glared angrily at Tong Zhan, his eyes swirling with fiery rage, shielding the East Emperor’s Princess behind him and taking out a Void Artifact from his Space Ring.

After encountering the South Emperor’s son, Prince Donghuang hated people with two faces the most.

Nangong Xingyu’s robes fluttered, with starlight emerging on his body, also ready to take action at any moment.

"A friend?" Tong Zhan laughed upon hearing this, his smile filled with endless sorrow.

He slowly said, "Actually, I too considered you as friends. Unfortunately, fate has played its hand; we are not of the same kind. I am the Controller from the Third Zone."

As Tong Zhan’s words fell, he slowly spread his arms and levitated. Thick black smoke emanated from his body, his green robes rapidly decayed, and pieces of flesh fell from his body. His thick black hair withered quickly, and even the spear in his hand lost its luster.

In an instant, Tong Zhan had become like an Ancient Corpse, chilling white bones hung with skins, blood qi dried up, the vigor of life exhausted, living for over eight thousand years in an alternative form.

Xiao Ye trembled as he looked at Tong Zhan, who turned out to be the Controller of the Third Zone. No wonder Mo Ye was so fearful upon seeing Tong Zhan; he definitely saw Tong Zhan’s true face.

Even more terrifying was that Tong Zhan had disguised himself as a Young Talent from the West State and had accompanied them for a month, and yet Xiao Ye had not noticed at all.

From this method alone, one could see how terrifying Tong Zhan was. He truly was a powerful Controller.

So what was Tong Zhan’s purpose? Was he friend or foe?

"Ah!"

Tong Zhan looked at his own form and let out a long howl to the heavens. Terrifying sound waves rolled like ocean waves, his aura also surged to an astonishing step, surpassing that of a Prince Level expert.

Boom boom boom!

The ground shook violently, and a large number of footsteps were heard. Shadows flickered in Shadow Mountain in the distance. Ancient Corpses walked towards them, and a large number of Heavenly Pride Spirits flew in the air.

Numerous as they were, they covered the skies and seemed endless, like Yin Soldiers emerging from Hell, heading their way with a suffocating aura of Death Qi.

"The Controller!"

After these Ancient Geniuses approached, they bowed their heads to Tong Zhan in mid-air. Even in the Talent Cemetery, like the True Spirit Continent, they revered the strong.

Tong Zhan’s strength was exceptional, many times stronger than theirs; naturally, they would acknowledge him as their king.

Prince Donghuang’s face changed drastically, and Xiao Ye’s mood also became heavy.

If so many Ancient Geniuses attacked, even he might not escape unscathed, for their numbers were far too many. Perhaps only a King Martial Realm Expert could wipe them all out.

"Now that you know my identity, do you still consider me a friend?" Tong Zhan’s voice from mid-air became very hoarse as his eyes flickered like Ghost Fire, looking down on everyone.

Xiao Ye and others fell silent, not knowing how to reply, as they still couldn’t figure out Tong Zhan’s purpose.

"I have been trapped here for eight thousand years, almost forgetting the time when I was young, roaming the True Spirit Continent with my companions."

"I became a Young Talent in this life, and I really enjoyed the days I spent with you, because I felt that long-lost feeling again," Tong Zhan’s eyes flickered with nostalgia, speaking slowly, his figure filled with desolation.

A wave of sadness rose in Xiao Ye’s heart. It turned out that Tong Zhan was also a pitiful person, but with the great threat looming, he and Prince Donghuang, among others, could only patiently listen.

"I now wish to find back the feeling of boiling blood from peak battles against strong opponents. If you are willing to help me, win or lose, I will let you go, and I will tell you why I accompanied you and give you a great gift, something you will definitely be interested in," Tong Zhan said, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ye.

Clearly, the strong opponent he referred to was Xiao Ye.

"He has sought our company for other reasons besides reliving the old days? And what is the great gift he wants to give us?" Xiao Ye puzzled in his heart.

Then, meeting Tong Zhan’s gaze, Xiao Ye slowly walked forward, his black hair dancing, weaving dazzling Divine Light in his eyes.

Battling a powerful Ancient Genius was something he was extremely eager for, as he was born a Martial Artist who relished fighting with fervent passion.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Many Ancient Geniuses stepped back, leaving enough space for Xiao Ye and Tong Zhan. Prince Donghuang and others also retreated to the side.

"Brother, Xiao Ye will surely win, right?" the East Emperor’s Princess asked, her beautiful eyes trembled slightly, her hands unknowingly clenched tight.

Prince Donghuang gave her a curious glance, understanding his sister very well, but it was the first time he saw her so nervous about a man.

But at this moment, there was no room for further thought. He nodded and said, "Xiao Ye’s strength is very strong, he can definitely be ranked first among the Four Great State Talents."

"So he’s definitely going to win."

East Emperor’s Princess relaxed a bit upon hearing these words.

"Alas," Prince Donghuang sighed secretly.

Xiao Ye is indeed very strong, but as the Controller of the Third Zone, Tong Zhan is not to be underestimated, and it’s not certain that he will lose to Xiao Ye.

Moreover, someone like Tong Zhan who has spent over eight thousand years in solitude, who knows if he has become mentally deranged?

If he can’t accept defeat and orders the ancient army of Geniuses to swarm over, Xiao Ye will be in great danger as well.

So as to who will come out on top in this battle, it’s really hard to say.

"Brother Xiao, among the Four Great State Talents I’ve met, aside from Prince Nangong who wields a Quasi-King Artifact, you are the strongest. I look forward to both of you unleashing your peak strength in our confrontation," said Tong Zhan, as he descended from mid-air and stood on the ground alongside Xiao Ye, speaking slowly, as if reverting to his previous sunny disposition.

"Have you met Prince Nangong?" Xiao Ye inquired upon hearing this.

"It has something to do with the gift I’m giving you. After our fight, I will naturally tell you," said Tong Zhan, his tone rather mysterious.

Xiao Ye nodded, forgoing further words. His eyes shot out two beams of sharp light, and as he summoned the Three-in-One Grotto Heaven behind him, a surge of boundless might spread in all directions, nearly shattering the Heavens and suppressing the All Heavens.

"Xiao Ye... has actually become so strong!" Mo Ye, observing from afar, was full of shock.

He knew Xiao Ye’s future would probably be astounding, and indeed it was. He witnessed Xiao Ye reach the top of the first stage of the Dynasty Battle, entering the Prince Level of strength.

Just a few months have passed, and Xiao’s power has surged once more, which is truly terrifying.

Now, he wasn’t even qualified to look up to Xiao Ye anymore, when back at the Genius Camp in Xingyun Kingdom, Xiao Ye seemed to be an insignificant figure in his eyes.

The turn of events was too rapid; it just goes to show that some people are destined to ride the storm and soar across the Nine Heavens, and Xiao Ye is such a person.

"I hope this battle won’t disappoint me!"

Tong Zhan laughed loudly, and behind him rose a Grotto Heaven as well. However, it looked dull and lifeless, having lost its vitality, destined never to advance further.

"Divine Wheel Suppressing Heaven!"

Tong Zhan bellowed, abandoning the decaying spear in his hand, and began to execute a set of powerful Combat Techniques.

Boom!

Immediately, the void trembled. The Grotto Heaven behind Tong Zhan transformed into a huge green wheel rolling through the void. Its terrifying presence caused the surrounding spacetime to shatter.

This gigantic green wheel seemed like a celestial grinding disc, truly capable of suppressing the Heavenly Dome with its immense and unmatched power.

A hint of surprise flickered in Xiao Ye’s eyes; this was clearly an Ancient Martial Technique that could evolve the Grotto Heaven into an attacking giant wheel.

"Infinite Radiant Sun Fist!"

Right then, Xiao Ye roared mightily, without the slightest concealment, the power of the Three Cave Heavens stimulated to the extreme. His fists, like two meteors, sent an unparalleled War Intent shooting straight up to the Nine Heavens.

Rumbling!

The green wheel came crushing down, the surrounding void completely obliterated. The terrifying force was earth-shattering, giving one a suffocating sense of oppression.

Boom!

Xiao Ye’s fists collided with it, feeling that the green wheel was actually indestructible. Unleashing the power of his Three Cave Heavens to counter it, although he was not injured, he was still pushed back by the wheel’s pressure, his feet sinking into the ground, plowing two deep furrows.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

As the green wheel continued to press down, Xiao Ye’s body kept smashing through large tombstones, even deeply embedded into the ground.

"I can feel it, Tong Zhan’s strength is not that much greater than mine, why can’t I stop this wheel? This Ancient Martial Technique is too strong," Xiao Ye thought to himself.

"Brother Xiao, it seems your strength is still somewhat lacking, unable to give me the thrill of boiling blood," Tong Zhan said, shaking his head in disappointment.

"Brother Tong, I, Xiao Ye, should not disappoint you."

Just then, a long howl rang out, shaking the very void. Rich blood light tumbled, forming huge beams shooting up to the Nine Heavens, then slowly coalescing into two massive, one real and one phantom, Slaughter Lotuses.

It was as if a Death God had descended upon the mortal world.

Boom!

Following this, a fierce blood-red Blade Light slashed from beneath the green wheel, instantly splitting the wheel in two. Xiao Ye, clad in a black robe, appeared. His pitch-black eyes were replaced by the intense blood light, even his black hair turned blood-red, as he coldly and mercilessly gazed at Tong Zhan.