Supreme Sword God

Chapter 285: Chapter 284: Cataclysm Approaching

The people from the Sect Alliance entered the Capital City, led by Li Tianyi of the Haoyang Sect, ten in total, heading towards Lingyun Mountain.

That evening, the children of various major families of the Great Zhou Dynasty also completed their assembly in the Capital City. Hua Qianxue of the Hua Family was not on the list; instead, Hua Ao Bone had a spot.

The next morning, the Imperial Court’s list was also finalized. A total of seven people, centered around Zhou Chengqian, and the Imperial Court granted three slots to the Cangxing Martial Arts Academy. After all, Yang Tianji from the Cangxing Martial Arts Academy made significant contributions to the development of Lingyun Mountain!

As for the slots for the Great Zhou Dynasty Martial Arts Academy, they were long decided based on the results of the individual competition at the Martial Contest.

Although Ye Chen was ranked first in the Martial Contest, he exchanged his first-place reward for the peace in the fragmented space of the Ancient Battlefield. Therefore, those ranked second to eleventh in the Martial Contest could go to Lingyun Mountain.

In front of the dilapidated Mountain God Temple.

Yang Tianji came to pick up Ye Chen and handed him a booklet with forty names recorded in it.

Ye Chen opened the booklet, focusing mainly on the names Li Tianyi, Zhou Chengqian, Wu Ke, and Dongfang Xiu.

As for the three slots the Imperial Court gave to the Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, one was for Ye Chen himself, another was indeed for the Fatty Yu Hui, and the third person did not match what Vice Dean He Dong had said previously; it wasn’t Liu Meng’Er from the Spiritual Martial System but Luo Tian from the Star Martial System!

After glancing at the list, Ye Chen looked at the disheveled Daoist Hua Mu and asked, ”Daoist Hua Mu, why was the slot given to Hua Ao Bone? According to the rules, anyone under thirty can go; Qian Xue should be more suitable, right?”

Hua Qianxue is not that old... not even twenty!

Daoist Hua Mu kept a straight face and said, ”Ao Bone is just a bit of a philanderer, but his talent is decent. As for Qian Xue, the Hua family has other arrangements, and the timing conflicts, so she can’t go.”

”What arrangements?” Ye Chen asked.

Daoist Hua Mu replied peevishly, ”That’s a Hua Family secret!”

Yang Tianji smiled and said, ”Qian Xue has her own opportunities, so don’t ask too much.”

Ye Chen nodded and looked at Yang Tianji. He felt that his teacher’s state seemed a bit off today, as if he was injured, probably related to the trouble Daoist Hua Mu mentioned the night before.

However, Ye Chen didn’t ask further.

This teacher of his wouldn’t say even if asked, so it was pointless.

Yang Tianji also looked at Ye Chen and said, ”I know that in the short days after the Martial Contest, your strength has greatly improved. Now, you’re much stronger than Han Qianshan.

But this journey to Lingyun Mountain is still fraught with peril.

Zhou Chengqian has the Fifth Layer of Transcendence cultivation, practicing the Nine Dragon Emperor Technique of the Great Zhou Royal Family, which makes his power quite domineering. If you fight him, your likelihood of winning is at most fifty-fifty.

As for Li Tianyi from the Sect Alliance, he is a dual practitioner of Lingering Martial Arts with the Sixth Layer of Transcendence cultivation and a Tier Five Top-level Spirit Master. His spirit seals have three characteristics: Frenzy, Defense, and Speed. He follows the path of a Close Combat Spirit Master, making him even stronger than Zhou Chengqian. If you fight him, your chances of winning are at most twenty percent.

The most dangerous is Wu Ke from the Ten Thousand Poison Sect. Although she only has the Third Layer of Transcendence cultivation, her poison arts are extremely formidable, and she has fully inherited the true teachings of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect. Moreover, the poisons that your senior brother and sister were afflicted with before all came from her. Now, she might have further enhanced that kind of poison. She’s the opponent you must not underestimate!

As for the people from the Thousand Spirits Sect, although they have some connections with the Royal Family, the relationship is not particularly good, and they look down on the people from the Sect Alliance within the Great Zhou Dynasty, so they are unlikely to specifically target you. Try to avoid conflicts with them.”

Ye Chen took in all of Yang Tianji’s words.

This teacher of his is immensely powerful and understands his situation quite well, so his judgment wouldn’t have much error.

However, Ye Chen was still full of confidence!

Whether it’s Zhou Chengqian, Li Tianyi, or even Wu Ke, they’re all just the same.

Although his cultivation realm could not be elevated in a short period, he could still increase the degree of integration between spirit and martial arts.

Currently, the integration of spirit and martial arts has reached a sixty percent state.

On the way to Lingyun Mountain, achieving about seventy percent shouldn’t be a problem, Ye Chen thought.

Moreover, the Demonic Qi is also one of his trump cards. By integrating the Demonic Qi with the spirit and martial arts, his combat power can be elevated to another level.

Besides, the Martial Arts True Eye Divine Technique is also an unknown secret!

Even if he encounters someone he can’t defeat... at worst, he could temporarily retreat, using the Martial Arts True Eye to observe opponents and find opportunities to win!

Of course, the strongest trump card for this trip to Lingyun Mountain is still Master Legs within the Sword Tomb... many of the arrangements on that side of Lingyun Mountain are crafted by Master Legs. Although Master Legs has lost his mind and become somewhat muddled, he is still useful.

”Teacher, how are the strengths of the Great Qin Dynasty, the Great Ming Dynasty, and the Great Shang Dynasty?” Ye Chen asked.

This time, the opponents weren’t just from the Great Zhou Dynasty but also from the other three dynasties, who often had friction with Great Zhou.

Yang Tianji said, ”Among these three dynasties, Great Qin is the strongest and likely has a talent that can rival Li Tianyi. As for Great Shang and Great Ming, they’re just average.”

Ye Chen continued, ”Will there be Legendary Powerhouses going to oversee?”

This is very important!

It wasn’t about expecting Legendary Powerhouses to maintain fairness but rather planning to... kill a Legend!

After all, in the arrangements that Master Legs made within Lingyun Mountain, there is a grand array that can kill Legendary Powerhouses of the Heaven-Reaching Realm. This time, if there is an opportunity, he’ll try his hand at killing a Legend!

Yang Tianji smiled and said, ”I will personally go, and Great Shang and Great Ming will each send a Legend to oversee, while the Great Qin Dynasty will assign two.”

Ye Chen immediately perked up.

Yang Tianji and Daoist Hua Mu, looking at Ye Chen’s expression, both felt a jolt in their hearts.

This brat’s eyes... why does it feel like he intends to take action against the Legends?

What audacity?!

It should be an illusion... Ye Chen seems to have a somewhat normal mind and shouldn’t have such a stupid desire for a suicidal act...

Everything that needed to be said has been said, and Yang Tianji prepared to take Ye Chen back to Kyoto Jiu Long City.

At this moment, Daoist Hua Mu suddenly said, ”Ye Chen, there’s something I would like to ask of you. Please take care of Aogu. He’s not bad by nature, just lacking in life experience.”

Ye Chen gave a reassuring smile and said, ”He already calls me brother-in-law, if I don’t look after him, Qian Xue won’t let it go easily.”

Daoist Hua Mu gave Ye Chen a sharp look.

Brat, you’re getting carried away!

Yang Tianji also laughed and said, ”Daoist, I’ll take Ye Chen away now.”

Daoist Hua Mu nodded in agreement.

As Yang Tianji left with Ye Chen, a trace of wistful melancholy appeared on Daoist Hua Mu’s face.

”What a promising young man. If Qian Xue could really be with him, it would be a good path for her... it’s just a pity... alas!”

Daoist Hua Mu let out a heavy sigh, turned around, and returned to the dilapidated Mountain God Temple.

...

Jiulong City, Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy.

The ten martial arts academy geniuses gathered together.

Han Qianshan stood at the forefront, not talking to anyone.

In the individual competition of the Fengyun Competition, he faced off against Ye Chen and lost, suffering serious injuries. However, Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy has very deep resources, with a lot of high-grade spiritual elixirs and treasures, so his injuries have completely healed.

The true blow was to his state of mind.

Although Han Qianshan endured this setback and adjusted his mindset well, there was still a lingering obstacle.

The nine people behind Han Qianshan were whispering to each other, about to head to Lingyun Mountain. They represented the Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy and had become team partners from competitors in the Fengyun Competition. Taking advantage of this opportunity to bond, once they reached Lingyun Mountain, they could look out for each other!

A moment later.

Yang Tianji and Xu Changqing, the dean of Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy, arrived with Ye Chen.

Ye Chen stood directly next to Han Qianshan, gave him a look, and smiled faintly.

Han Qianshan also nodded back at Ye Chen, which counted as a greeting.

To be honest, Ye Chen bore no ill will towards Han Qianshan. In the Fengyun Competition, everyone fought for their own sake.

Xu Changqing cleared his throat and said, ”Everyone is here, so I’ll explain a few things.

Make sure you all remember clearly, regardless of what happened between you before, from now on, you are a team. You represent the Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy!

Over the years.

Within the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty and in several neighboring dynasties, there’s been a saying that our Great Zhou Martial Arts Academy is declining and getting worse.

This time, going to Lingyun Mountain is an opportunity to break these rumors!”

If Han Qianshan were the only one, Xu Changqing honestly didn’t have the confidence to say this, but now with Ye Chen as a variable, Ye Chen’s strength was enough to rival the top tier of prodigies heading to Lingyun Mountain.

Ye Chen created a miracle in the Fengyun Competition, and Xu Changqing believes Ye Chen will also be able to create miracles at Lingyun Mountain!

Moreover, Xu Changqing also had high hopes for Han Qianshan.

Although Han Qianshan’s current state may be somewhat low, this is also an opportunity for him. Coming out of this low state, Han Qianshan is bound to make a qualitative leap!

Having said what he wanted to, Xu Changqing looked at Yang Tianji and said, ”Elder Yang, I’ll leave these youngsters in your care.”

Yang Tianji nodded, then looked at everyone and said, ”Prodigies of the imperial court, disciples of noble families, disciples of the sect alliance have gathered outside Jiulong City, it’s time for us to depart.”

After speaking, the light of the sun and moon enveloped everyone from Yang Tianji’s body. His power tore through space, taking the eleven young martial arts academy prodigies away from Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy.

...

Unparalleled County, Cangxing Martial Arts Academy.

Elder Bai Mei was just at Ouyang Shang’s residence, questioning him about the results of his recent tests.

That Ouyang Shang punk claimed that everything would become clear when Yang Tianji returned, but what happened? Yang Tianji didn’t come back at all, he took people straight to Lingyun Mountain.

If he wasn’t outmatched by Ouyang Shang, Elder Bai Mei would have wanted to hang Ouyang Shang up and whip him fiercely!

What a bastard!

Is it so easy to fool your teacher too?!

”Ouyang Shang, I’m telling you now, if you don’t tell me today, I’m not leaving!” Elder Bai Mei snorted coldly.

Suddenly, Ouyang Shang shuddered, blood gushing from his mouth and nose.

Elder Bai Mei raised an eyebrow.

Bastard, trying to brush off the old man, even resorting to a ploy like this?

Just as Elder Bai Mei was about to berate Ouyang Shang, Ouyang Shang looked up at Elder Bai Mei, his expression profoundly serious, and said, ”Teacher, the glimpse of the future I saw is approaching, the catastrophe for Cangxing Martial Arts Academy will begin at Lingyun Mountain!”