Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

Nie Shuang’s words echoed in everyone’s ears.

The area was silent. Not a single person spoke. Thousands of pairs of eyes were fixed on Wen Qingye, who stood against the wind with a faint smile on his lips.

”Heavens, Wen Qingye actually defeated Nie Shuang even after he used a Secret Skill!”

”Wen Qingye’s strength... he’s so powerful!”

”He’s too strong! Wen Qingye’s talent is even greater than Nie Shuang’s. And remember, Nie Shuang is already twenty-two this year!”

”In less than ten years, Wen Qingye will definitely become a renowned master in our Celestial Martial Country.”

Wen Xu, Wen Gui, and the other Elders of the Wen Family looked utterly grim. Wen Qingye had even defeated Nie Shuang, the top expert from Celestial Academy. This was more than enough to prove how high Wen Qingye’s aptitude was.

”It’s fine. Even if we’re short one Wen Qingye, our Wen Family still has Tongyu,” one Elder said, forcing himself to sound calm.

Another Elder quickly added, ”Yes, yes! In a few years, with Tongyu’s status as the Prince Consort of our Celestial Martial Country and his supreme talent, our Wen Family is destined for greatness!”

Wen Gui nodded and said, ”Wen Qingye is impressive, but he’s still a long way from Tongyu.”

The members of the Wen Family continued to console themselves, but their expressions remained ugly.

When Wu Jing heard Nie Shuang’s words, a chill ran straight through her heart. Sweat dripped down, unstoppable. She could already imagine the scene when she returned to Celestial Academy.

’If only I could turn back time!’ Wu Jing’s insides twisted with regret. ’If I had recruited Wen Qingye into Celestial Academy back then, the academy would now have not only Nie Shuang, but also Wen Qingye—a talent even more monstrously gifted. I would have been lauded as the one who discovered such a great talent. What a pity... a pity I was so blind back then.’

Zhao Mei stared at Wen Qingye in astonishment, her eyes nearly popping out of her head. ”This Wen Qingye... he’s actually this incredible? I remember his cultivation wasn’t even as high as mine back then.”

Zhao Xia smiled sweetly without a word, her eyes fixed on Wen Qingye up ahead.

A wave of gasps erupted from Phoenix City Center Plaza. It was only through this battle that the crowd realized just how immense Wen Qingye’s talent was—he had defeated Nie Shuang, a genius who had been famous for years.

Many people recalled Wen Qingye’s past and couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

Gao Ming said with a smile, ”Wen Xu must be full of regret right now, regretting tossing Wen Qingye to your Zhang Family like a discarded pawn.”

Zhang Hua sighed. ”He regrets it, but so do I.”

Gao Ming was about to speak when Wen Qingye walked down from the stage. Jie Jiachun hurried over and said to Wen Qingye, ”Young Master, here is a Seventh-Grade Pill, a Cloud-Lowering Pill. I just refined it yesterday.”

Wen Qingye nodded. The Cloud-Lowering Pill was an extremely precious Healing Elixir. He knew that it had taken Jie Jiachun a great deal of time just to gather the materials for it.

A Seventh-Grade Pill!?

Everyone was stunned when they heard Jie Jiachun’s words. This old man could actually refine a Seventh-Grade Pill? One had to know that anyone capable of refining a Seventh-Grade Pill was a figure of great renown in the Celestial Martial Country.

Who on earth was this man?

At that moment, the hearts of the crowd were filled with shock and bewilderment.

”Master Jie?” Gao Ming stared intently at Jie Jiachun, only now recognizing him.

Jie Jiachun looked at Gao Ming and gave a faint nod without a word.

Everyone had a sudden realization. Was this man the Pill Master who had disappeared from the Yao Family? Weren’t the rumors that he was a Fifth-Grade Alchemist? How had he become a Seventh-Grade Alchemist in just a few short months?

Gao Ming asked in confusion, ”Master Jie, why have you appeared in Phoenix City? The Yao Family has dispatched a large number of experts...”

Jie Jiachun’s expression was unchanged. ”Before I left, I sent a letter to Yao Luojun. From that moment on, I have no connection whatsoever to the Yao Family. And now, I, Jie Jiachun, have pledged my allegiance to Young Master Wen.”

”Let’s go,” Wen Qingye said from the side, starting to walk away.

Jie Jiachun clasped his fists at Gao Ming, then rose and followed half a step behind Wen Qingye, his expression one of utmost respect.

Silence!

The surroundings were utterly still, without a single sound.

A Seventh-Grade Alchemist pledging himself to a master? How was that possible?

One had to understand that a Seventh-Grade Alchemist was a legendary figure in the Celestial Martial Country, basically someone at the very apex of its society. Yet Jie Jiachun was willing to pledge himself as Wen Qingye’s subordinate. Why on earth was that?

Watching the two of them depart, an odd thought surfaced in the minds of the crowd. Wen Qingye didn’t seem like a late bloomer slowly emerging before everyone’s eyes. It was more like... a king’s return.

「...」

The news that Wen Qingye had swept through all the students from Celestial Academy who had come to Phoenix City to challenge him spread as if it had wings, reaching every corner of the Celestial Martial Country in an instant.

It was like dropping a massive boulder into a clear lake, setting off monstrous waves.

A student from Qig Mountain Academy had defeated students from Celestial Academy? It was unbelievable.

For a time, Wen Qingye’s name was on everyone’s lips. The question of who was more powerful between him and Wen Tongyu became a popular topic of debate. Of course, many also secretly mocked the Wen Family, laughing at them for being unable to recognize a priceless pearl in their midst.

In the Hundred Break Mountains, at Qig Mountain Academy, all was calm upon the Outer Courtyard’s East Mountain.

At this time, the students of Qig Mountain Academy were all cultivating, discussing techniques and insights with one another.

A Qig Mountain Academy student ran in frantically, shouting in ecstasy, ”Good news! Good news! Three days ago, Wen Qingye defeated Zhao Hao, then he beat Zhu Shaoyou, and also Fast Sword Shu Nan!”

”For real? Wen Qingye even defeated Fast Sword Shu Nan?”

”Wen Qingye’s strength is truly impressive. What happened after that? Did Wen Qingye lose?” the students of the Outer Courtyard’s East Mountain asked eagerly.

The student who brought the news shook his head. ”No. Wen Qingye said it was getting late and they would fight again tomorrow. Maybe we’ll get more news tomorrow.”

Hearing this, everyone subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but then their hearts were in their throats again.

”Do you think Wen Qingye is a match for Nie Shuang?”

”I’m not so sure. Wen Qingye’s strength...”

”I feel like it would still be difficult for Wen Qingye to defeat Nie Shuang. Rumor has it that Nie Shuang has already reached the Refining Spirit Fourth Layer.”

”Good... good... good... news!”

Just then, another student, gasping for breath, came running over.

”What is it? Speak slowly, take your time.”

”Yeah, slow down. Don’t rush.”

The student caught his breath and said hurriedly, ”In front of thousands of onlookers in Phoenix City, Wen Qingye defeated Cheng Yu and then Nie Shuang! Wen Qingye’s fame has exploded, his prestige is unmatched, and his name is shaking all of Celestial Academy! The news is now spreading to every part of the Celestial Martial Country. The people from Celestial Academy already returned to their academy yesterday!”

”Is that true?”

”Are you serious?”

Upon hearing this, the hair on the surrounding crowd’s arms stood on end, and they broke out in excited chatter.

”How could it be fake? The news has already reached the area around Lianzhou! You can go ask around. Who doesn’t know by now?”