Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 409 - 406: The Convention of the Four Hegemons

Chapter 409: Chapter 406: The Convention of the Four Hegemons

Upon hearing these words from Wei Qianxiang, Nangong Yao finally felt completely at ease. Now that Wei Qianxiang had declared his abandonment of the marriage, the matter should be settled.

"Young Master Wei, about the dowry..."

Zhonghang Wang looked rather eagerly at Wei Qianxiang, thinking of the benefits he had received from Snow Dragon Mountain, now that the latter had called off the engagement.

"Of course, it must be immediately returned to me. Are you thinking of swallowing it whole?"

Wei Qianxiang glared fiercely at the other, this old rascal, even at this critical moment, actually wanted to pocket the dowry. The matter hadn’t been resolved, and instead, he had made such a public fool of himself and still wanted a share of the benefits. Where in the world was there such a good deal?

"Yes..."

Zhonghang Wang nodded at once, but his expression was as if his father had just died. To pave the way for this marriage, Snow Dragon Mountain had given him substantial benefits. Now that he had to give it all back at once, it was doubtless quite unbearable for him.

But since Wei Qianxiang had spoken, he had no choice but to return it, or else he couldn’t afford to provoke Wei Qianxiang’s methods.

"Ye Xuan, the humiliation of today, I will repay in full at the Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly!"

Wei Qianxiang took a deep breath. Today’s loss to Ye Xuan, although the latter had already agreed not to spread the news, still remained a great disgrace for him. If he failed to clear this blotch, it would be a stain on his life as the Young Master of Snow Dragon Mountain, casting an enduring shadow.

"The Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly?"

Ye Xuan was momentarily taken aback; this term was new to him.

"Let’s go!"

Just when Ye Xuan was about to inquire further, Wei Qianxiang had already waved to the two Snow Dragon Mountain Elders and then bolted into the air, taking the two and darting out of the square like lightning.

Even if Zhonghang Wang wanted to stay, Wei Qianxiang was not going to linger any longer, having lost so much face here; he didn’t want to stay for another moment.

After Wei Qianxiang and his companions had left, the square finally erupted in cheers. Most of the people there didn’t want Nangong Yao to marry Wei Qianxiang, and now that he had left dejectedly, they were naturally elated.

"Brother Ye Xuan, thank you."

Nangong Yao ran over and thanked Ye Xuan. Without him, she would have been in trouble. With her power, it would have been difficult to escape this marriage arrangement. In the end, she feared she would have been forced by Zhonghang Wang to marry Wei Qianxiang.

"You silly girl, why be so formal with me,"

Ye Xuan shook his head and smiled as he pat her head, then asked, "By the way, that Wei Qianxiang mentioned the Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly just now. What’s that about? What is this assembly for?"

"The Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly, that is indeed a major event in the Chaotic Sea Domain."

Nangong Yao pondered for a moment, then elaborated on the Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly to Ye Xuan.

According to Nangong Yao, the end of this year marked the beginning of the Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly in the Chaotic Sea Domain. It was organized by envoys from the Spirit Martial Continent to recruit the most outstanding individuals from the Chaotic Sea Domain and incorporate them into the Sects of the Spirit Martial Continent in a grand selection event. Elites from all over the Chaotic Sea Domain, even those hermit experts, would participate in the assembly to determine the victor.

Therefore, many people were discussing this event because, without a doubt, both Wei Qianxiang and Ye Xuan would be present at that assembly. Today’s battle served as a prelude to the upcoming grand event.

There would be countless masters at the Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly, and anyone under fifty years of age could participate. Those who performed outstandingly would be chosen by the Sects from the Spirit Martial Continent and granted the opportunity to further their training within these Sects.

The envoys who came to the Chaotic Sea Domain belonged to Sects that were at least of Fifth Grade, but the strength of a Fifth Grade Sect from the Spirit Martial Continent was far greater than that of a Fifth Grade Sect from the Chaotic Sea Domain.

And among these envoys, there were those from Sixth Grade Sects.

"I see."

A look of realization dawned in Ye Xuan’s eyes, which then quickly turned into one of interest. This Four Directions Conquest Grand Assembly seemed like quite the event.

The Spirit Martial Continent, huh?

Ye Xuan’s mind gradually filled with information about the Spirit Martial Continent. The name of this world was the Spirit Martial World, and the Spirit Martial Continent was the center of the entire Spirit Martial World, the most suitable place for cultivation. There, countless powerful experts gathered.

A Martial Venerate Expert, in the Chaotic Sea Domain, could dominate a region and stand as a top-tier powerhouse. However, on the Spirit Martial Continent, Martial Venerate Experts, while still powerful, were not uncommon, because the true rulers of the Spirit Martial Continent were not Martial Venerates, but Martial Saints.

Martial Saint Strong People were characters at the pinnacle of the power pyramid in the entire Spirit Martial World. In comparison, the realm of Martial Venerate might indeed not amount to much.

If one could stand out in the upcoming Four Directions Battle for Supremacy, they would be able to smoothly enter into the sects of the Spirit Martial Continent for cultivation without any further trouble for Ye Xuan. The Spirit Martial Continent was already his intended destination; he naturally could not stay in the Chaotic Sea Domain forever. People strive for higher places, and the Spirit Martial Continent was the center of this world.

His ultimate goal was to return to the Heavenly Realm. This process couldn’t be achieved overnight; heading to the Spirit Martial Continent would undoubtedly bring him one step closer to his goal.

"There are about three months left until the end of the year. During this time, I must strive to take my strength to the next level."

Ye Xuan did not believe he could act unrestrained and without adversaries in the upcoming Battle for Supremacy. After all, he was truly fearless among the younger generation, but the Four Directions Battle for Supremacy was not limited to them; anyone under fifty years old, regardless of cultivation level, could participate. With such conditions, the difficulty of contending for the top places was significantly greater.

With the age extended up to fifty, this meant that not only the geniuses of this generation but also those of the previous generation would take part in this grand event. What’s more, the previous generation had a longer cultivation time; even those who had reached the Martial Venerate Realm might participate. Moreover, the Chaotic Sea Domain was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. In every previous Battle for Supremacy, many unknown individuals emerged, but these people often demonstrated exceptional strength, often stronger than those with small reputations.

Suddenly, Ye Xuan’s originally tranquil thoughts became animated. Indeed, only when he returned to the Human Clan’s lands could he feel the competitive atmosphere, which was far more intense than the Demon Beast World, although it also had its genius rivalries.

...

The matter with Nangong Yao was just an interlude; after a while in Xuanbing Mansion, it slowly subsided.

After resolving the issue, Zhonghang Wang, that old guy, was also forced into seclusion. Although he entered seclusion voluntarily, it was out of necessity. Ye Xuan’s momentum within the Xuanbing Mansion was now strong, and even though he wasn’t formally affiliated with Xuanbing Mansion, because of the last incident, he had won the favor of most Xuanbing Mansion disciples and some elders. Meanwhile, Zhonghang Wang, the Supreme Elder, had to enter seclusion to avoid dealing with sect affairs due to his plummeting reputation from trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing his rice.

Ye Xuan’s reputation was rising, but he had been nearly in seclusion himself, fully preparing for the Four Directions Battle for Supremacy in three months.

In the courtyard, Ye Xuan stood amid the trees, motionless, his palms slowly circulating in mid-air. The surrounding atmosphere subtly flowed with the movement.

Between his palms, True Qi streamed out, emitting a series of low hums.

"Ha!"

Suddenly, Ye Xuan let out a forceful strike. As the palm struck, a golden Light Dragon Handprint hurtled towards the ground, drilling into the earth. The next moment, the ground shook, and at a spot tens of meters in front of Ye Xuan, the earth suddenly cracked open. The Light Dragon Handprint burst forth from the soil, shooting straight into the sky.

Dragon Essence Palm, the seventh form, Dragon Battle Xuan Yellow.

Among the Martial Arts that Ye Xuan currently possessed, only the nine forms of the Dragon Essence Palm were not fully mastered. At first, due to insufficient cultivation, he could not perform the last three forms of the Dragon Essence Palm, but now, Ye Xuan was just a step away from the Sixth Grade Martial Sect, so naturally, this seventh form came to him with ease.

"This move, Dragon Battle Xuan Yellow, though not having a large attack range or the strongest killing power, can catch the enemy by surprise during a fight."

A contemplative look appeared on Ye Xuan’s face. This palm skill, using the earth as a medium, was quite unique. As a finishing move, its power was lacking, but as a special technique, it could play a significant role.

"The Four Directions Battle for Supremacy is drawing closer."

Ye Xuan withdrew his aura and stopped his cultivation. Now, only two months remained until the Four Directions Battle for Supremacy was set to start. He had to make the most of the remaining time to ensure he could stand out at the event.

"Young Master."

Just as Ye Xuan was preparing to push himself further, Little Xi appeared in the courtyard and approached him.

"Little Xi, what is it?"

Ye Xuan was somewhat surprised; he knew that recently, she had been focused on improving her Alchemy Skill. Now that she had come to find him, did it mean there was news about the Fire Soul Pill?

Little Xi produced a brocade box, a mysterious smile blooming on her face. "Inside this box is the first batch of Fire Soul Pills that I have successfully concocted. It required many materials, but in the end, there were three completed pills, all of them inside."

"You really succeeded?"

Ye Xuan opened the brocade box, and a rich medicinal fragrance rushed out. Three fiery red pills came into view, igniting a strange gleam in Ye Xuan’s eyes.

They were the Fire Soul Pills!