Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 473 - 459: Hearing of Jun Shitian Again

Chapter 473: Chapter 459: Hearing of Jun Shitian Again

Xiao Ye, along with Tian Yuan, stepped into the space rift and found himself in a passageway. The walls of the passageway were transparent, with seven-colored lights shimmering across them like shooting stars, incredibly beautiful.

"This is..." Xiao Ye’s gaze penetrated the transparent walls of the passageway and saw that this passage was built amidst chaotic space, grand and majestic, leading towards Central State that everyone aspired to.

He had seen space rifts several times before, but this was the first time he had seen a passageway constructed beyond a space rift.

"The methods of an Emperor Martial Realm expert are indeed extraordinary." Xiao Ye marveled inwardly, surveying the passageway while following Tian Yuan flying forward.

"Junior Brother Xiao Ye..." As they flew, Tian Yuan smiled at Xiao Ye and began to introduce the situation of the Taiyi Sacred Palace in advance.

Having witnessed Xiao Ye’s strength, he no longer dared to provoke Xiao Ye. Moreover, he was very clear that with Xiao Ye’s talent, coupled with the Elder’s favor, Xiao Ye would definitely be given key training after entering the Sect. Thus, he harbored the intention to curry favor.

In a place like Central State where strong contenders emerged in numbers, and monsters roamed, having a backer was quite important.

Xiao Ye sneered in his heart when he saw this; such fair-weather friends were not rare anywhere.

However, he did not refuse. This was a good opportunity to learn more about the Taiyi Sacred Palace, lest he went there and was completely in the dark, knowing nothing.

Taiyi Sacred Palace is one of the oldest Sects in Central State, standing for nearly ten thousand years without falling. The Sect has many lands of opportunity, its Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi several dozen times that of the Four Great States. It has seen the emergence of powerhouses like the Undefeated Emperor, whose fame is prominent. Among countless forces in Central State, it stands at the very top, arguably the first great power below the Four Great Emperor Domains.

There are over a million disciples in the Holy Palace, belonging to the Five Great Halls, ordered by status: Main Hall, Heavenly Hall, Earth Hall, Xuanzi Hall, and Yellow Hall.

The disciples of the Holy Palace receive completely different treatments in the different halls.

Moreover, because Taiyi Sacred Palace is the maternal Sect of the Undefeated Emperor, it has a close relationship with the Invincible Emperor Domain. Disciples of the Main Hall have the chance to cultivate in the Invincible Emperor Domain.

"The Five Great Halls’ ranking system is somewhat similar to the Outer Disciple and Inner Sect of Chongyang Sect, but the hierarchy is many times more strict," Xiao Ye thought to himself. He remembered Tian Yuan’s words from before in East State and his heart stirred.

"Tian Yuan, you’re just a disciple of the Yellow Hall in the Holy Palace?" Xiao Ye asked.

Tian Yuan scratched his head awkwardly and nodded, "Every disciple recruited by the Holy Palace is divided into the Five Great Halls based on their strength. My talent is only the lowest among the many disciples, so I can only be in the Yellow Hall."

"If I can break through to the King Martial Realm, I would have the chance to enter the Xuanzi Hall, gain access to more Martial Arts Secret Realms, and be eligible to enter the lands of opportunity."

Xiao Ye felt deeply moved by this; the competition in the Taiyi Sacred Palace was indeed fierce.

It must be noted that with Tian Yuan’s abilities, he would surely be revered among his peers in the Four Great States, ranking in the top few. Yet within the Taiyi Sacred Palace, he was only the lowest.

And this was merely in the Taiyi Sacred Palace. What about the Four Great Emperor Domains? Wouldn’t that be even more exaggerated? Someone like Tian Yuan entering there could only be cannon fodder, let alone gaining any benefits.

Thinking this, Xiao Ye couldn’t help but secretly rejoice over his choice.

The Taiyi Sacred Palace was indeed the most suitable for him. As long as he could enter the Main Hall and had the chance to step into the Emperor Domain, he could first improve his Cultivation within the Taiyi Sacred Palace.

After flying side by side for three hours, a glimmer of light finally appeared at the end of the passageway, and a gateway materialized at the end of the corridor.

"Junior Brother Xiao Ye, we have arrived," Tian Yuan said with a smile, then took the lead to rush into the gateway, with Xiao Ye following thereafter.

Whoosh!

As soon as he passed through the gateway, Xiao Ye felt an immense and boundless aura rush towards him. When he opened his eyes, he found himself standing on a stone platform, with tranquility all around.

He looked up and saw a clear azure sky, cloudless, with the intense midday sun shining high, casting brilliant golden sunlight.

"Tian Yuan, is this the new disciple recruited by the Sacred Palace?" Just as Xiao Ye was looking around, a cold and ancient voice suddenly came through, startling Xiao Ye so much that he hurriedly looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw an old man with white hair and the visage of youth, sitting cross-legged on the stone platform, exuding not a trace of aura, like a piece of rotting wood.

"Such terrifying Cultivation; I didn’t detect it at all just now," Xiao Ye said, his face full of shock.

The old man’s Cultivation was something that he could not fathom, at least at the King Martial Realm level.

"Reporting to Lord Elder, he is Xiao Ye, who stood out from the Dynasty Battle among the Four Great States and obtained the first place," Tian Yuan quickly said with a respectful bow.

Swoosh!

As soon as Tian Yuan’s words fell, the old man’s eyes suddenly shot open. His gaze, sharp as a knife, fixed on Xiao Ye, causing Xiao Ye to feel as if his muscles were tearing apart. It was as though all of his secrets were exposed, laid bare before the elder’s piercing stare.

"Only at Virtual Martial Level 7 in cultivation? Hmph, the state of Martial Arts in the Four Great States has truly declined. Even the first place winner of the Dynasty Battle possesses such a low level of cultivation." The elder with the appearance of a crane-haired youth sized up Xiao Ye, then retracted his gaze, waving his hand dismissively. He indicated for Tian Yuan to take Xiao Ye away, his face full of impatience.

Hearing the elder’s words, Xiao Ye silently sneered to himself.

Although his own cultivation level was indeed low, the power he could display was infinitely close to the King Martial Realm. If he used the Fake King Realm technique, he could even contend with King Martial Realm Experts.

"Lord Elder, your disciple bids farewell." Tian Yuan once again saluted the elder, and then left the Stone Platform with Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye followed Tian Yuan through the Taiyi Palace, immediately struck with awe by the ancient sect’s profound heritage. It was as though a country bumpkin had suddenly arrived in the city.

His gaze swept across a wide expanse of ancient buildings that were both magnificent and massive, their presence overwhelmingly majestic.

Giant and luxurious palaces towered into the sky, as every architectural style known in the Four Great States could be found here, with a complete array of them. There were also many strange buildings that Xiao Ye couldn’t even name, their aura domineering.

On the straight main roads, it was common to see young men and women in robes with an air of confidence, most of whose cultivation levels Xiao Ye could not discern.

Yet, when these youths detected Xiao Ye’s level of cultivation, they immediately showed disdain, not bothering to take a second look, preoccupied with their own affairs.

Looking further, Xiao Ye saw mountain ranges surging like giant Gray Dragons, rising and falling, half-hidden in mist where Immortal Cranes soared with long cries, and spirit monkeys leaped through the lush greenery, resembling an Immortal Realm.

Based on Xiao Ye’s estimates, the size of Taiyi Palace’s sect was absolutely no smaller than any Kingdom in East State.

"This is the Martial Arts Holy Land that I, Xiao Ye, aspire to!" Xiao Ye clenched his fists tightly, extremely excited, convinced that his future life would not be boring.

Suddenly, Xiao Ye’s gaze sharpened as he saw eighteen towering peaks appear before his eyes. Looking up, he saw that at the top of each peak was a luxurious cluster of buildings, surrounded by a misty haze.

These eighteen peaks were situated above all other buildings of Taiyi Palace, like eighteen Kings gazing down from on high, exuding a majestic and powerful aura.

Upon noticing Xiao Ye stopping in his tracks, staring at the eighteen peaks, Tian Yuan was startled and quickly came over. Pulling Xiao Ye aside, he whispered, "Junior Brother Xiao Ye, let’s hurry away. This is where those monsters from the Main Palace dwell. They are all extremely proud and terrifying in cultivation and least appreciate being disturbed in their quiet cultivation."

"The residence of the Main Hall Disciples? Are there only eighteen disciples in the Main Hall?" Xiao Ye could not help but inhale sharply.

From what he knew, there were over a million disciples in the Tianyi Sacred Palace.

"How difficult it is to become a Main Hall Disciple. It has been ten years since one of our Four Great Halls’ disciples has been promoted to the Main Hall," Tian Yuan replied with a sigh, showing a face of helplessness.

"Oh? How strong are the disciples of the Main Hall?" Xiao Ye, while being pulled away by Tian Yuan, asked curiously.

"Each of them is a high-level King Martial Realm Expert, looking down upon the heroes, terribly strong!"

"Not to mention others, let’s take the first ranked disciple in the Main Palace for example. Our Palace Master once evaluated him, saying he could be regarded as the foremost person below the Emperor’s sons in the Four Great Emperor Domains. He is seen as the next generation’s Palace Master."

"Unfortunately, this disciple, because he was discontented being beneath the Emperor’s sons, cultivated a forbidden Martial Arts Secret Manual, practicing in reverse, striving to become the number one talent of Central State and to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Great Emperor in his youth. This act violated our palace’s rules."

"The Palace Master, cherishing his talents, did not make it difficult for him but exiled him instead. His life or death is now unclear. What a pity, otherwise, with him, the young generation of our Taiyi Palace could have risen," Tian Yuan said with a look of regret.

Xiao Ye was shocked upon hearing this, and started to admire the Main Hall’s first disciple. To be so devoted to Martial Arts despite everything, he indeed seemed an extraordinary individual.

"What is the name of the first ranked disciple of the Main Palace? Maybe I’ll encounter him in my future endeavors in Central State," Xiao Ye asked casually.

Tian Yuan was silent for a moment, before he spoke slowly, as if the name carried an immense weight: "His name is, Jun Shitian."

Jun Shitian!

Tian Yuan’s words were like a thunderclap to Xiao Ye, causing his expression to freeze instantly, his mind going blank.

The first ranked disciple of the Main Hall was Jun Shitian!

That name, he would never forget!

Back when he participated in the Kingdom Battle, he had encountered a mysterious and terrifying opponent in the Sky Breaking King Realm named Jun Shitian. It was only after comprehending the Slaughter Principle and exerting all his strength that he managed to kill him.

But in the end, he realized what he killed was only an Avatar of Jun Shitian.

Could these two Jun Shitians be the same person?