Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

Tao Liuu patted his chest and said with a laugh, ”Junior Brother Wen, if you need anything, just say the word. As long as I, Tao Liuu, can help, I’ll give it my all.”

Wen Qingye nodded and smiled. ”Many thanks, Brother Tao.”

”Hehe, I’m not doing it for you. I’m just afraid you’ll go snitch on me to Senior Sister Yum,” Tao Liuu chuckled. ”Alright, I won’t bother you anymore.”

With that, Tao Liuu departed.

Watching Tao Liuu leave, Wen Qingye couldn’t help but smile. ’This person is warm and righteous, someone worth befriending.’

But then, his heart sank. ’The entire Eastern Profound Domain is vast and boundless, and I’m currently just in the central region, near the western border. With so many intertwined Sects and Ancient Countries, not to mention the endless surrounding powers... it’s still impossible for me to challenge such a behemoth anytime soon.’

The truly top-tier youths of the Eastern Profound Domain were probably masters from the various Ancient Countries or were True Disciples. None of them had shown up for the Great Wilderness Ancient Stele this time. ’Still, the disciples who are here are no simpletons. They are the cornerstones of the future.’

SHING!

Wen Qingye drew his One Thought Sword and chuckled, ”I wonder how much you’ll grow after this business with the Great Wilderness Ancient Stele is over.”

....

Two days passed in a flash. The Imperial City of the Glazed Ancient Country was now teeming with experts. They were all chosen geniuses from the various powers of the Eastern Profound Domain, and most of them had cultivation at the Peak of the Yin-Yang Realm.

For a time, a storm was brewing in the Imperial City of the Glazed Ancient Country. With surging undercurrents, it felt like the calm before a tempest.

The matter of the Luo Family’s Heart Inquiry Flower had attracted many covetous gazes. As Wen Qingye stood guard at their residence for the past two days, he could sense it clearly. There were even a few auras that he found troublesome to deal with.

Another day passed, and everyone’s Heart Spirit grew taut. Just then, a new piece of intelligence began to circulate: in seven days, the Great Wilderness Ancient Stele at Xuwang Mountain would manifest.

The news caused a massive stir, throwing the entire Imperial City of the Glazed Ancient Country into an uproar.

Xuwang Mountain was located just outside the Imperial City. The mountain was so famous that even people in the neighboring Ancient Countries had heard of it. It was not only home to countless Demon Beasts, but the surrounding area was also filled with a lethally dense Miasma. The environment within was incredibly harsh and unforgiving.

A desolate and perilous land, it was rarely trodden by man. Essentially, no one ever ventured there.

There were even rumors that the corpse of an Ancient Great Power was buried there. Whether these tales were true or not, no one could say.

Everyone silently made their preparations and waited.

「On the night of the third day.」

Wen Qingye stood in a courtyard, gazing up at the moonlight. A wisp of azure smoke seemed to drift slowly by, and the dark clouds overhead were too thick to disperse.

Not far away, an area was brightly lit, where several stone tables were laden with delicious dishes and wine.

Wangg Xin laughed heartily. ”See? It’s already the third day and no one has shown up. The news I spread must have worked. With us guarding this place, it’s an impenetrable fortress. Naturally, those crooks wouldn’t dare to come.”

Yanm Chongwen nodded in agreement. ”He’s right. That was a good move, Junior Brother Wangg. Spreading the word that we from the Celestial Profound Sect are guarding this place was an excellent idea.”

Wul Hua’s brow was tightly furrowed. ”I still think we shouldn’t let our guard down. I have a feeling this isn’t as simple as we think. We’ve had plenty of experts revealing their auras over the last few days. It’s better to be cautious.”

”Brother Wul, you’re just being an alarmist,” Nangong Xin said with a dismissive wave of her hand. ”I haven’t sensed anything amiss. You shouldn’t worry for nothing.” She then took out her cup and raised it to the others. ”Come, let’s have a drink.”

”Right, let’s drink!”

Several other Celestial Profound Sect disciples around them nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, a wisp of a nearly tangible aura emerged, faint and fleeting.

’What a sharp aura!’

Wen Qingye’s brow furrowed instantly. With a flash, he shot out of the courtyard.

Outside the courtyard, mottled tree shadows danced under the moonlight. The silence was unnervingly deep.

A black shadow flashed before Wen Qingye’s eyes like lightning. His pupils contracted. Pushing off the ground, he quickly gave chase.

As if aware of Wen Qingye’s pursuit, the black shadow accelerated.

’Interesting.’ Wen Qingye stopped, a slight smile on his face as he watched the dark figure vanish from sight.

Whether it was a ruse to lure the tiger from the mountain or not, Wen Qingye had no intention of continuing the chase.

SWISH!

”Hey, why’d you stop? It’s no fun if you give up halfway.”

The moment Wen Qingye turned around, a rough, booming voice echoed in his ears.

Wen Qingye turned. Bathed in moonlight, a young man stood opposite him. The man was absurdly burly; his arms were thicker than an average person’s thighs. He stared at Wen Qingye with eyes as wide as bronze bells, a giant blade resting on his shoulder.

”Who are you?” Wen Qingye asked with a frown.

’Another expert at the Peak of the Ninth Heaven of the Yin-Yang Realm. Incredibly powerful... his aura is no weaker than Su Qingyun’s.’

The young man lifted his head and laughed. ”Ever heard the name Mad Blade?”

Wen Qingye shook his head. ”No.”

”That’s not good. To think you’ve never even heard of me,” the young man said, shaking his head. ”Remember my name: Mad Blade Tu Bai.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Tu Bai spun the blade on his shoulder and slashed directly at Wen Qingye.

WHOOSH!

The sound arrived before the blade!

Its incomparably sharp aura seemed to tear the air, splitting the Saber Qi into two waves that surged wildly to the sides.

’What a domineering slash!’

”Azure Wave!”

Wen Qingye whipped out his sword. A golden light flared, brighter than the moonlight and tinged with a murderous chill. The Qi Aura erupting from the blade’s edge was even sharper.

Sword Dao!

A saint on the outside, a king on the inside!

This sword strike was just as tyrannical!

The Saber Qi and Sword Aura collided, but instead of the earth-shattering explosion one might expect, they erupted in a blinding flash of light.

Tu Bai’s eyes lit up. Brandishing his giant blade, he stared at Wen Qingye with surging battle intent. ”Impressive! You must be Shil Tianlong from the Celestial Profound Sect’s Chaotian Peak, right?”

”Celestial Profound Sect, Wen Qingye,” Wen Qingye said coolly, his eyes as cold and placid as water.

”Doesn’t matter who you are. Today, we fight to our heart’s content!”

CRACKLE! POP!

With those words, Tu Bai raised his blade. The Primordial Qi around him began to crackle, sending vibrations rippling outward.

Hearing the faint crackling, Wen Qingye frowned. ’Such powerful momentum... he can actually suppress the surrounding Primordial Qi. It seems this Tu Bai is no simple foe.’

The crackling grew louder. Tu Bai stood his ground, raising his blade high before bringing it down hard on Wen Qingye. The massive weapon descended with both immense weight and tyrannical power.

CLANG!

Wen Qingye gripped his sword with both hands. His blade moved like a cold, flowing river, a single slash tearing through the bleak night sky.

STEP! STEP!

Both were forced back at the same time, each retreating five steps.

”Again!” Tu Bai roared, dragging his blade across the ground. The massive weapon gouged a deep fissure in its wake.

A smile touched the corner of Wen Qingye’s mouth. A torrent of powerful Primordial Qi erupted from his Qi Sea, instantly suffusing his body. His figure flickered like a phantom, impossibly agile.

BOOM!

Blade and sword finally crashed together, releasing a deafening sound that echoed far into the moonlit night.

At this, the battle lust in Tu Bai’s eyes intensified, and he swung his heavy blade once more.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Amidst the clash of blade and sword, the very elements seemed to shift.

Yet neither man retreated a single step. Rampant Primordial Qi surged outward, shattering the Cyan Stone pavers on the ground.

The moonlit night itself seemed to have lost its tranquility.

”What an astonishing battle! Who on earth is fighting?”

”Heavens! Such terrifying auras! Only a duel between the absolute best experts at the Peak of the Yin-Yang Realm could possess such power!”

”Now’s our chance! Let’s hurry to the Luo Family’s residence!”