Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Trial Race Ends

”That’s not right. I clearly sensed the presence of a ten-star Holy Soul just now. How did it become a six-star Vermilion Bird Martial Soul? The gap shouldn’t be this large!”

”This Martial Soul... it seems to be a Heaven-Gifted Martial Spirit! Truly rare. It’s probably related to the ten-star Holy Soul from before! Huh? Elder Feng, it seems someone has destroyed this girl’s Dantian!”

An old man and a youth completely ignored Ye Qingchen and Li Susu’s presence, strolling up to them and beginning to size them up without any restraint. The elder, known as Elder Feng, wore a gray windbreaker. His hair and beard were completely white and he looked every bit his age, but his eyes were bright and his gaze was as sharp as lightning, as if he could see into a person’s very heart. The youth was dressed in white, with sharp eyebrows and eyes as bright as stars. He was strikingly handsome, with a tall, slender build and an extraordinary demeanor. At a glance, one could tell he was from a prominent lineage and held a distinguished status.

Evidently, Elder Feng had brought the youth out for experience, and they had been attracted here by the faint aura of the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul.

Ye Qingchen watched the two with a wary expression, quietly activating his Double Pupils to observe them. However, my Double Pupils can’t penetrate their Cultivation! Could it be that their Realms are so high that even my Double Pupils are useless against them? Or is the level of my Double Pupils too low, not yet powerful enough to see through their Realms? Ye Qingchen’s mind raced, but he was certain of one thing. These two were definitely not to be trifled with.

At the same time, Li Susu was also observing the pair. A glint flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she suddenly threw herself to the ground, kneeling before the youth. ”Young Hero, save me! This man wants to kill me!”

Li Susu wept, tears streaming down her face as she bowed her head deeply, her frail shoulders trembling. Her pitiful appearance was enough to stir anyone’s compassion.

The young man furrowed his brow slightly. His gaze swept over the bodies of Li Zhe and the two Li Family experts on the ground before finally resting on Ye Qingchen. ”Did you kill these people?”

He could sense the aura of the deceased on Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen nodded. ”They tried to kill me, so I killed them in return.”

There’s no point in lying right now; it would be futile anyway.

The young man nodded as well. ”You are honest. No matter what grudges you had before, this girl is now under my protection. You cannot kill her, understand?”

His tone was firm and domineering. This was not a question for Ye Qingchen; it was a statement of fact. Regardless of whether Ye Qingchen agreed or not, he intended to take Li Susu away.

From the side, Elder Feng spoke up, ”Young Sect Master, before we left, the Sect Master reminded us that it’s best to stay out of unnecessary trouble...”

Although the Young Sect Master is talented and powerful, he lacks experience and is too naive, always wanting to fight for justice for others.

However, before Elder Feng could finish, the youth raised his hand and cut him off. ”This girl’s Heaven-Gifted Vermilion Bird Martial Soul is of great use to me. I must save her, and I must bring her back to the Sect!”

Seeing the young man’s insistence, Elder Feng’s thoughts shifted, and he nodded. ”Very well, we’ll do as the Young Sect Master says.”

In the Northern Desolate Country, there’s hardly anyone our Sect needs to fear. Besides, the youth opposite us is clearly just a trial participant with no significant background. He isn’t worth worrying about. I’ll let the Young Sect Master be willful this time. It won’t happen again!

The young man’s gaze fell upon Li Susu. ”Lift your head.”

Li Susu carefully raised her head as told. On her lovely, tear-stained face, her gaze was evasive. She looked so pitiful, like a delicate flower ravaged by a storm, stirring a primal instinct to protect her.

A flash of amazement crossed the young man’s eyes, and then he smiled slightly. ”I have a way to repair your Dantian. Are you willing to come with me?”

”You can repair my Dantian!” Boundless surprise filled Li Susu’s lovely face. If my Dantian can be repaired, does that mean I can return to the path of martial arts?

”I am willing! As long as I can cultivate again, I am prepared to serve as a slave and loyally follow you until death!”

”Very well! Let us go.”

The youth waved his hand and strode off, with Elder Feng following closely behind. Li Susu hurried after them. Then, thinking of something, she turned back to give Ye Qingchen a cold glare, gnashing her teeth. ”Ye Qingchen, when I return from my cultivation, I will seek you out to avenge my father and brothers and the destruction of my Dantian!”

Ye Qingchen shook his head and scoffed. Just moments ago, Li Susu was fawning over me, trying to rekindle our past relationship. Now that she’s found a powerful backer, she turned on me the instant she gained some power. She changes her tune faster than one can flip a book! I’m fortunate to have cut ties with such a venomous, snake-like woman so early.

At that moment, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but feel a pang of pity for the youth who had taken Li Susu away. Given her character, it’s only a matter of time before she leads him to ruin...

In the distance, Li Susu, following closely behind the youth, couldn’t suppress her curiosity any longer. ”May I ask, Young Sect Master, which Sect do you belong to?”

The youth didn’t shy away from the question, answering with a smile, ”My father is the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect in the Northern Desolate Country!”

The Qingyun Sect! Li Susu’s long eyelashes trembled, and her heart leaped with joy. The Qingyun Sect is the number one sect in the entire Northern Desolate Country! Countless youths strive desperately to join one of the six great sects, even risking their lives in the trials, yet I’ve joined the Qingyun Sect so easily! With such a heaven-defying opportunity, why would I need to worry about my future achievements? Killing Ye Qingchen to avenge my father and brothers will be no problem at all! At that thought, confidence swelled within her, and a slow smile spread across her face.

With Li Susu gone and Li Zhe dead, Ye Qingchen was free from his worries of being pursued. He began to frantically hunt second-order Monster Beasts deep within the Qingyun Mountain Range. After seeing how the six great sects had treated Xiao Xiao, Ye Qingchen had originally lost all interest in joining them. However, after Qin Yue’s reminder, he changed his mind. For me right now, joining one of the six great sects would be the best possible stepping stone for my growth!

「Three days passed quickly.」

「At the entrance of the Qingyun Mountain Range.」

The representatives of the six great sects were all gathered there. All the prominent figures from Qingyun Town had also taken their places in the VIP seats. On either side of the VIP section, a large crowd from Qingyun Town had assembled, their eyes fixed expectantly on the mountain pass. Today was the day the trials in the Qingyun Mountain Range would end. The outcome would determine whether the participating youths could join one of the six great sects, setting their lives on completely different paths.

”He’s back! My Gang Zi is back!”

”My Chan Juan is back too! That’s wonderful!”

”The deadline is almost here! Why haven’t I seen my little Huai yet?”

The entrance to the Qingyun Mountain Range was bustling, a scene of both joy and sorrow. While some were thrilled to see their children return, many more looked on with anxious anticipation. After all, the casualty rate of the trials was incredibly high. Many youths who entered never returned, destined to slumber forever within the mountains.

HUFF! HUFF!

Two figures rushed hurriedly from Qingyun Town, making their way up to the VIP seats. It was Ye Changyun and the Supreme Elder. After a full month of investigation, the Heavenly Profound Sect had finally let them go. They were frantic with worry. Without our protection, could Ye Qingchen have possibly survived Li Zhe’s pursuit and returned alive?