Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 187 - 185: Vying to Win Over

Young Martial Artists on the circular platform had excited smiles on their faces.

They had persevered in hard cultivation for so long, wasn’t this the day they had been waiting for?

Even if they could not become one of the Five Young Supreme, the opportunity to compete against the young talents of Black Dragon Country and make a name for themselves was well worth the trip.

"Today, the sky is already dark, and you are not in your peak condition, so the actual Heavenly Pride Battle will commence tomorrow. I will personally oversee it. Take these Breathing Adjusting Pills and use them; I hope to see you all at your best tomorrow."

At this moment, from above the Imperial Palace’s Heaven, elixirs radiating treasure light precisely fell into everyone’s hands.

The many Young Talents trembled, their eyes filled with awe.

The one who could address themselves as ’I’ in the Imperial Palace was naturally the King, the current number one powerhouse of Black Dragon Country!

"Thank you, King, for bestowing the elixirs!"

Receiving elixirs from such a powerhouse was a great honor indeed.

The faces of numerous Young Talents were filled with excitement; they looked up at the sky to see it slowly darkening, indicating that the King had already left.

Not having seen the King in person, Xiao Ye also felt a tinge of regret.

With a sudden, roaring force, a suppressing aura swept through, as if imposing mountains descended upon them.

"So many Xuanwu Realm powerhouses’ auras!"

Xiao Ye’s heart skipped a beat as he looked up, only to see towering figures descending from the Heaven onto the platform, their emanating aura forcing onlookers to hold their breath.

"Hmph, so it’s you!" Xiao Ye glanced coldly towards those Xuanwu Realm powerhouses.

Indeed, these were Xuanwu Realm powerhouses from various powerful factions.

"Master!"

"Sect Master!"

"Second Martial Uncle!"

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The Young Talents on the platform smiled as they approached their respective Sect Elders.

A cold light flickered in Xiao Ye’s eyes when he spotted the Vice Sect Leader of Chongyang Sect, a surge of rage ignited in his heart.

He hadn’t forgotten how two years ago, the Vice Sect Leader deceitfully lured him back to Chongyang Sect and personally handed him over to an Elder of the Sun and Moon Sect.

He had thought this Vice Sect Leader was a man of integrity, considering the whole Sect, but it turned out he was merely a villain for personal gain.

Had it not been for the Old Madman’s appearance at the last moment, he would have died by now.

"Rest assured, Old Madman, once I, Xiao Ye, am strong enough, I will personally slay this man and avenge you!" Xiao Ye deeply inhaled, suppressing the raging fury within him.

"Huh? Could that man be the Sun and Moon Sect Leader!" Xiao Ye’s gaze suddenly sharpened and fell on a man standing next to He Wudao.

The man had a stern face, was dressed in the robes of the Sun and Moon Sect, and had a tall and imposing stature, standing out like a Demon God among the many Xuanwu Realm powerhouses.

"That is He Mo, the Sun and Moon Sect Leader. This man is ruthless. To break through the shackles of Martial Arts, he wouldn’t emerge even when learning of his child’s death."

"His current cultivation level is probably only second to my father." Long Yu came over and whispered.

Xiao Ye’s heart jolted upon hearing this, stunned by the strength of Sun and Moon Sect Leader He Mo.

Falling into Martial Arts and becoming a demon was quite fitting for his name.

Yet he was not overly worried; with the King’s Forbidden Xuan Order, even if his identity were exposed, he believed the other party would not dare act rashly.

Tomorrow would be the real Heavenly Pride Battle, so the Young Martial Artists who had passed the first trial had no intention of leaving. They prepared to regulate their breath here and wait for tomorrow.

"Wang Lin!"

Just as Xiao Ye was taking his elixir and preparing to regulate his breath, a commanding voice sounded.

Xiao Ye looked up and immediately squinted his eyes.

Approaching him was a middle-aged man with thick black hair, radiating a daunting presence clearly of the Xuanwu Realm.

"I am the Sect Master of the Black Dragon Country’s Divine Fist Sect. I’ve heard that you’re an Independent Practitioner and that your Innate True Qi has not yet reached perfection. How about joining our Divine Fist Sect? I will establish you as the Young Master of Divine Fist Sect, and you can choose any of the Sect’s resources." The Divine Fist Sect Master spoke.

The platform suddenly quieted down, and many Young Martial Artists were struck dumbfounded.

The Divine Fist Sect, though not one of the four major powers in Black Dragon Country, was certainly considered first-class. To become the Vice Sect Leader of Divine Fist Sect was to become a future ruling figure, a highly prestigious position.

Such a temptation made many Young Talents envious.

Xiao Ye slightly furrowed his brows, feeling inconceivable.

Merely based on his performance in the first trial, the other party was making such an offer.

"Brother Wang Lin, do not find it strange. This guy is courting you because you have a great chance of becoming one of the Five Young Supreme and qualifying to enter the Emperor’s Cultivation Land." Long Yu transmitted his True Qi in a whisper.

With a flash of insight, Xiao Ye immediately understood.

The Emperor’s Cultivation Land contains countless treasures, and he is also an Independent Practitioner. Once we bring him over, he could naturally bring a great number of treasures, which would fundamentally strengthen the Sect.

This is the reason the Divine Fist Sect Master wants to recruit him.

"Brother Wang Lin, you and I are friends, and I will not force you. Moreover, joining these Sects would benefit you greatly," Long Yu continued to communicate through True Qi transmission.

Xiao Ye glanced at Long Yu, feeling quite moved.

"I have no plans to join any Sect."

Xiao Ye thought to himself. He had grown accustomed to this unconstrained lifestyle and was confident in challenging the Mystic Martial realm even without the nurturing of a Sect.

Just as Xiao Ye was about to refuse, several Xuanwu Realm powerhouses approached, their eager recruitment attempts giving Xiao Ye a headache.

Watching Xiao Ye being actively recruited by several Xuanwu Realm powerhouses, many Young Talents sighed with feelings of envy and jealousy.

Xiao Ye had not yet truly become a Young Supreme, but his brilliance was already impossible to ignore.

"Hmph, what are you considered? Are you even comparable to our Chongyang Sect?" At that moment, a cold voice quieted down the crowd.

Chongyang Sect, one of the four great powers in Black Dragon Country!

Xiao Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, seeing a middle-aged man very familiar to him walking forward.

Indeed, this middle-aged man was the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect.

Seeing several Xuanwu Realm powerhouses attempting to recruit Xiao Ye, he could no longer sit idly by, so he personally took action.

"Wang Lin, I am the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect, and I sincerely invite you to join our Chongyang Sect. I will accept you as a Direct Disciple and grant you a Xuan Artifact."

The Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect smiled broadly, flipping his hand and taking out a green longsword emitting a terrifying aura.

The surroundings fell into a dead silence, with many young martial artists staring intensely at the green longsword, unable to remain calm in the face of such a tempting Xuan Artifact.

Even those Xuanwu Realm powerhouses ready to recruit Xiao Ye revealed wry smiles.

Even for them, crafting a Xuan Artifact was extremely difficult, and many of these Xuanwu Realm powerhouses only possessed one Xuan Artifact themselves.

It would not be easy for them to give it to Xiao Ye, especially since there was only a possibility of him becoming a Young Supreme. What if he fails? That would be like throwing a meat bun to a dog, never to get it back.

"Once Wang Lin the Heavenly Pride possesses a Xuan Artifact, his strength will ascend another level. I believe he won’t reject it," the crowd murmured.

Seeing the Vice Sect Leader recruiting Xiao Ye this way, Liu Yiyi thought of being in the same Sect as such a Young Talent and secretly rejoiced.

"You’re trying to tempt me with a Xuan Artifact?" Xiao Ye sneered silently; he was disgusted by the other party’s approach.

"Sorry, I dare not join the Chongyang Sect." Under everyone’s watchful eyes, a mocking smile appeared on Xiao Ye’s lips.

"Why? Wang Lin, think carefully; this is a Xuan Artifact!"

The Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect frowned slightly, clearly not expecting Xiao Ye to refuse.

"Vice Sect Leader, I heard that two years ago, you expelled Xiao Ye, the winner of your Sect’s Direct Disciple competition, from the Sect and delivered him into the hands of enemies. Is this true?" Xiao Ye asked indifferently.

The complexion of the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect darkened; this matter was indeed his fault, and being publicly mentioned was akin to a slap in his face.

"It was because Xiao Ye made mistakes first, and he deserved his punishment," the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect said coldly.

"Mistakes?" Xiao Ye scoffed, "Chongyang Sect and Sun and Moon Sect have always been adversaries, yet you, as the Vice Sect Leader, instead of protecting an outstanding disciple of the Sect, sent him into the hands of enemies. Who is truly at fault?"

The face of the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect became pitch-black and he was left speechless.

The younger generation on the platform almost had their eyeballs popping out; Xiao Ye was audacious to question a Xuanwu Realm powerhouse.

The young martial artists who were unaware of the intricacies, after hearing Xiao Ye’s words, began looking at the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect with disdain.

"If I were like Xiao Ye one day, you would probably also choose to abandon me, right? How could I dare join such a Sect? Chongyang Sect, in my eyes, is nothing but a joke," Xiao Ye taunted.

The body of the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect stiffened, and the scornful looks thrown his way felt like needles, fueling his rage to the extreme.

If a Sect’s reputation went bad, it would indeed be difficult to recruit talented disciples in the future.

"Very well! You’re a Young Talent, indeed; however, those often don’t live long," the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect spitefully laughed, then turned and left.

Xiao Ye sneered coldly, unafraid of the threats from the Vice Sect Leader of the Chongyang Sect.

Then, he cupped his fists towards the several Xuanwu Realm powerhouses who tried to recruit him and said, "My apologies, gentlemen; should I consider joining a Sect in the future, I will surely consider you."

If the Xiao Alliance wanted to develop in Black Dragon Country, maintaining good relationships with these people was essential.

"Alright." The few Xuanwu Realm powerhouses nodded, understandingly took their leave.

As nightfall completely descended, the young martial artists on the platform sat down cross-legged, started cultivating and regulating their qi, preparing for the morrow’s Heavenly Pride Battle.

"The King’s Elixir really is miraculous." After swallowing the Elixir, Xiao Ye regulated his breathing for an hour and immediately felt spirited; his depleted Innate True Qi was replenished.

"Long Yu, why didn’t I see the number one Heavenly Pride of the Hidden Dragon List during the first round of the test?" Xiao Ye took the opportunity to ask.

"With his strength, if he participated in the first round of the test, that would purely be crushing others," Long Yu said bitterly.

"Does the King also make things easy?" Xiao Ye suddenly took interest.

"Because he’s my older brother and the current Crown Prince," Long Yu replied with a wry smile.

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