Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 279 - 276 Suspended Ancient City

Chapter 279: Chapter 276 Suspended Ancient City

Swish, swish, swish, swish!

Shadows enveloped the sky as if the air were filled with Sikong Xin’s figures. A series of blurry images surrounded Ye Xuan completely, then ferociously swept toward him.

Whoosh!

Ye Xuan slashed vertically with his sword, cutting through three residual figures and breaking apart one of the clones.

However, once the clone was broken, the surrounding residual images collapsed into nothingness, wiping out a large swath in an instant.

"So that’s how it is."

Ye Xuan’s eyes brightened, having discerned the mystery behind Sikong Xin’s technique. Among the hundreds of images, the majority were still residuals, with only ten actual clones, each creating over a dozen residuals, which led to this overwhelming offensive display.

Having grasped the trick, Ye Xuan then found the solution. His Spiritual Edge Sword moved swiftly, sending out over ten sword qi, each accurately bypassing the residuals and blasting the clones. In the blink of an eye, the sky full of clone images were completely defeated, and Sikong Xin’s true form was exposed.

"What?"

As the figures of clones and shadows were eradicated, exposing Sikong Xin to Ye Xuan’s view, Sikong Xin’s face dramatically changed. But before he could react, Ye Xuan’s sword light slashed down, striking Sikong Xin’s chest with a boom.

Spurt!

Blood sprayed out as Sikong Xin was catapulted backward, drawing a parabola in the sky before crashing down onto the ground forcefully.

"This..."

The moment Sikong Xin was sent flying with a strike, the Golden Arrow Saint Child and Silver Spear Saint Child on the mountain peak narrowed their eyes, their expressions turning to utter disbelief.

"Sikong Xin has actually been defeated!"

Not only the disciples from the Mist Sea, but individuals from other sects were also fervently discussing the event, clearly not expecting Sikong Xin, a top young contender in the Beichen Domain, to be defeated by a nobody.

Yu Wuxin’s eyes, normally serene as an old well, now rippled with disturbance. She was almost certain that the earlier soul power that had spied on her must have belonged to Ye Xuan before her.

"What an interesting fellow," Yu Wuxin’s red lips slowly curved into a smile.

Zhuo Yanyun, Li Ziting, and the other disciples from the Xuanbing Mansion watched Ye Xuan with shocked expressions. Sikong Xin’s strength was well above their own, and they estimated that Ye Xuan was only slightly stronger than they were, probably not a match for Sikong Xin.

But the scene before them thoroughly refreshed their understanding of Ye Xuan.

Joy also bloomed on Nangong Yao’s cheeks as she brightly said, "I knew Brother Ye Xuan wouldn’t lose."

Bang!

As Sikong Xin was sent flying, on the other side of the battle ring, beneath Xue Wuheng’s fierce assault, Qin Qi took a hit from a blood palm, retreating twenty to thirty meters away, evidently seriously wounded.

After defeating Qin Qi, Xue Wuheng’s gaze shifted toward Ye Xuan. Seeing the disheveled Sikong Xin emerging from the ground, a look of surprise crossed his face.

This stranger who had suddenly appeared was actually capable of defeating Sikong Xin?

Defeated Qin Qi also looked at Ye Xuan with sparkling clear eyes, then finally felt somewhat relieved. She was grateful they had brought Ye Xuan along this time; otherwise, under the ferocious attack from Evil Wind Cave Heaven, their losses would have been even more tragic.

"Who would’ve thought Xuanbing Mansion had found such a strong ally."

Xue Wuheng’s gaze stayed on Ye Xuan, his expression turning somewhat cold. Ye Xuan’s arrival was undoubtedly a variable, obliterating the advantage they had initially secured.

"Damn it, Brother Xue, let’s join forces and take down this brat!"

Sikong Xin wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face seething with a brutal intent to kill as he glared at Ye Xuan. Losing to Ye Xuan in front of so many people was an enormous disgrace.

Hearing this, Xue Wuheng narrowed his eyes. If they could really join forces and kill Ye Xuan, that would indeed be a satisfying outcome. Once Ye Xuan was removed, the rest of the Xuanbing Mansion would not pose a problem.

However, as soon as Sikong Xin finished speaking, Zhuo Yanyun, Li Ziting, and the others quickly gathered beside Ye Xuan. Even Nangong Yao joined Ye Xuan’s side, ready to face the enemy together.

"Damn it."

Seeing the Xuanbing Mansion disciples regrouping, even Sikong Xin realized their prior winning situation had been disrupted by Ye Xuan’s arrival. With the disciples’ morale soaring after witnessing Ye Xuan defeat him, the tide of battle turned against their favor, which was disadvantageous for Evil Wind Cave Heaven.

If they were to fight in this melee now, they would have no advantage at all.

"What do we do?"

Sikong Xin gritted his teeth and looked toward Xue Wuheng, whose strength was just slightly above his own.

"Kill!"

Xue Wuheng hesitated little and immediately cried out the word "Kill," the many disciples of Evil Wind Cave Heaven behind him also slightly leaned forward, exuding an exceptionally overbearing True Qi fluctuation, spreading out wave after wave.

As they moved in this manner, Ye Xuan’s followers, including Zhuo Yanyun, Li Ziting, and other disciples of Xuanbing Mansion, immediately tensed up their expressions.

Boom!

And just as the tension between the two parties neared its breaking point, the crack in the center of the basin suddenly emitted a thunderous noise. Startled gazes quickly shifted toward it, only to see the ground there shaking violently. The crack, which seemed to have been forcibly torn open, slowly spread like the gaping maw of an ancient beast.

Indistinctly, from the opening crack, it appeared that several incredibly ancient cities were emerging. An atmosphere of solemnity, accumulated over years, began to seep into the space, permeating the air.

"What’s this..."

Many were shocked by the astonishing vibrations, their attention fixed on the revealed outlines of the cities, their eyes wide with astonishment.

"Could that be... the Suspended Air Ancient City?"

As the outline of the cities came into view, cries of wild elation followed one after another, their gaze turning fiery and even greedy.

"Suspended Air Ancient City?"

Ye Xuan was stunned for a moment, noticing that the people around him were all looking excited; it seemed that many were aware of the origins of the newly emerged city.

"You know about the Suspended Air Ancient City? Well, of course, it’s your first time here."

Zhuo Yanyun next to Ye Xuan introduced to him, "Within the Suspended Air Secret Realm, there are a number of ancient secrecies. Some of these secrecies are very well-known, having been spoken of for a long time, and the Suspended Air Ancient City is one of the most renowned."

"It is said that the Suspended Air Ancient City contains many secret treasures, and its owner is a powerful Semi-Saint called the Suspended Air Ancient Saint! This city was his dwelling!"

"What, a Semi-Saint?"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but gasp, shock surging in his eyes. A Semi-Saint, as the name implies, was a Half-step Martial Saint—someone who had surpassed the Martial Venerate Realm and was just a half step away from the level of a Martial Saint.

In the Spirit Martial World, Semi-Saints were almost mythical. The owner of the Suspended Air Ancient City, however, was a Semi-Saint, a name alone enough to drive countless martial artists crazy.

"Semi-Saint Ancient City, it seems this trip was indeed worthwhile."

A hint of joy emerged in Ye Xuan’s eyes; although a Semi-Saint’s cultivation might not have meant much to him in his past life, in the current era of the Spirit Martial Continent, they were nearly extinct.

Discovering such a secret place, what else could it be but good fortune?

Right then, groups of people began to rush towards the ancient city. Their gathering here wasn’t for the sake of watching Xuanbing Mansion and Evil Wind Cave Heaven clash— their aim was to seek opportunities and treasures. The emergence of the Suspended Air Ancient City was an opportunity sent from heaven!

Previously, they had been waiting, which is why their attention was on the skirmish between the two sides. But now that the main course had appeared, they naturally shifted their focus.

Swoosh!

Those who had been watching the battle atop the mountain, including the Mist Sea group led by Yu Wuxin and the two Saint Heirs, also made their way closer to the ancient city.

"The Suspended Air Ancient City has emerged, what should we do?"

Casting a glance at the ancient city slowly rising from the ground, Sikong Xin’s greed appeared heavily in his eyes. Compared to the treasures of the Suspended Air Ancient City, the humiliation he just suffered at Ye Xuan’s hands meant nothing.

Once he got his hands on powerful treasures and his strength surged, did he really need to worry about not being able to handle Ye Xuan?

Xue Wuheng’s gaze shifted, quickly forming an idea. He coldly swept his eyes over the people of Xuanbing Mansion, then his gaze, filled with murderous intent, fixed on Ye Xuan, "Kid, count yourself lucky this time, but this isn’t over. You better wash your neck and wait!"

"Let’s go!"

Following Xue Wuheng’s signal, the followers of Evil Wind Cave Heaven drifted towards the towering ancient city like a mass of dark clouds.

Seeing the Evil Wind Cave Heaven group leave, the people of Xuanbing Mansion finally exhaled in relief. Many disciples, pushed to their limits, directly sat down on the ground, gasping for air.

Although there had been some casualties in the fight against Evil Wind Cave Heaven, the enemy hadn’t emerged unscathed either. All in all, they had still managed to repel one offensive from Evil Wind Cave Heaven and even slain one of their talented disciples, Tuoba Ye. In terms of achievements, they had come out slightly ahead.

Of course, to reach this outcome, they knew they had to thank one person, and that was Ye Xuan.

The many disciples of Xuanbing Mansion looked at Ye Xuan with grateful eyes. Some of them had previously harbored malice toward him, and recalling those sentiments now, they felt deeply ashamed.

"Qin Qi sister, let’s rest here for a while and leave a few to look after the seriously injured. We should also prepare to enter the Suspended Air Ancient City." In response to those grateful looks, Ye Xuan simply nodded and then turned his attention to Qin Qi.

"Alright. Everyone rests here, recover as quickly as possible."

Qin Qi nodded her head and, without further words, sat down cross-legged on the ground to begin healing herself with her cultivation.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan also turned his gaze towards the position of the Suspended Air Ancient City. There was still some time before the city fully emerged, but the dense crowd had already gathered around it, waiting only for the prohibition to lift, ready to rush in...