Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 284 - 282: The Return of Ocean Chain

The trip to the ruins of the Puppet Sect was drawing to a close.

Whether it was the peripheral area or the central area, the crowd was thinning, and many martial artists had withdrawn because the treasures within the ruins had been nearly picked clean, including the highly sought-after Void Martial Saint Tablet, which had already vanished.

Above the vast sky, one could see a young man in a black robe flying through the air, with a fluffy, snow-white little creature perched on his shoulder.

Without a doubt, this pair was Xiao Ye and Little White.

"Little White, is the aura of the Duel Arena you sensed right ahead?" Xiao Ye asked with a frown.

Little White twitched its nostrils and carefully sensed around, then confidently nodded its head.

"This Puppet Sect really knows how to be troublesome. I really don’t know how the disciples of their sect used to locate the Duel Arena," Xiao Ye said somewhat helplessly as he continued flying forward.

It had been three full days since he arrived in the peripheral area searching for the Duel Arena.

The location of the Duel Arena shifted frequently, always moving elsewhere before Xiao Ye got there, causing him to run around tirelessly. Fortunately, with Little White with him, he was at least able to ascertain the arena’s location.

Not long after, the Duel Arena finally came into Xiao Ye’s view.

"Finally found it!" Xiao Ye exclaimed excitedly, bursting with all his speed and rushing into the Duel Arena to land on the platform.

"Hmm?" Xiao Ye’s gaze turned to the ground of the platform and noticed mottled bloodstains.

Clearly, besides him, others had entered the Duel Arena, but it seemed they had failed to pass the challenges.

This was normal, after all, even Xiao Ye couldn’t pass through before he perfected the Blood Battle Eight Directions technique.

"You’ve returned." At this moment, Zong Gui emerged from the darkness, carrying a large chest in his hand.

Xiao Ye stared fixatedly at the chest in Zong Gui’s hand, his eyes burning with eagerness as he stepped forward.

"Senior Zong Gui, are these the six kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?" Xiao Ye hurriedly inquired.

With these six kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, he could begin cultivating the First Level of the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body, a combat technique he had longed for.

"Indeed, although the Puppet Sect has perished, fortunately, some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures have remained, untouched by time. These should suffice for your use," Zong Gui said, placing the large chest on the ground.

Whoosh!

Xiao Ye darted forward rapidly, intending to open the large chest.

"Wait!" Zong Gui stretched out his hand to stop Xiao Ye, "You haven’t forgotten our agreement, have you?"

Embarrassed, Xiao Ye scratched his head. Zong Gui hadn’t yet stated his condition, and indeed, he had been a bit hasty.

"Senior Zong Gui, please state your conditions. As long as the junior can do it, there will be no refusal," Xiao Ye spoke.

Xiao Ye felt grateful towards Zong Gui. He had even decided that even without the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, he would still help Zong Gui.

"When I was young, I once went to the Yulan Domain of the four great Exile Lands," Zong Gui said, his metallic face cracked a rigid smile.

What!

Zong Gui’s words struck Xiao Ye like a thunderbolt.

"Senior Zong Gui, you’ve actually been to the Yulan Domain?" Xiao Ye murmured to himself.

He had only heard of martial artists from the Endless Sea undertaking arduous efforts to go to the True Spirit Continent. He had never known anyone to visit the Exile Lands before.

Zong Gui probably helped him because he saw that he was a warrior from the Endless Sea.

"Do not be surprised. As a youth who had achieved the Mystic Martial Realm, I was curious about the origins of the Exile Lands. That’s why I went to Yulan Domain," Zong Gui explained upon seeing the confusion on Xiao Ye’s face.

"I see." Xiao Ye nodded, understanding that most of the people on True Spirit Continent were unclear about the origins of the Exile Lands.

Xiao Ye perked up his ears, waiting for Zong Gui to continue.

"After I reached the Mystic Martial status, I lived in the Yulan Domain for three years. At that time, I met the love of my life," Zong Gui spoke in a low voice filled with reminisce.

"At that time, I even thought about staying in the Yulan Domain forever until, three years later, my sect sent people to forcibly take me back. My love was only at the Innate Realm; it was too dangerous for her to enter the True Spirit Continent, so I had to endure the pain of parting with her, and we have been separated until now," Zong Gui continued.

Xiao Ye fell silent.

The story of Zong Gui’s youth was very much like a reflection of his and Bing Ya’s, only the positions were switched.

Bing Ya, as a ’Heavenly Son’ and nurtured by an Emperor Realm expert, would have achievements far surpassing the Puppet Sect.

Even Zong Gui had succumbed to reality; what about him?

"I will not give up," Xiao Ye murmured to himself, his eyes flashing with determination.

Then, with a frown, Xiao Ye inquired, "Senior, are you asking me to help find your lover?"

Zong Gui had been dead for several hundred years, and even if his lover had reached the Mystic Martial Realm, it was unlikely for her to live that long.

Zong Gui shook his head, his voice deep, "No, my love was of modest talent and has long turned to dust. Before leaving the Yulan Domain, I had crafted a pair of Xuan Artifacts. My love and I each held one."

Zong Kui spoke, and from his palm, he produced a deep blue chain that emanated the sound of roaring waves.

"That is a pair of bracelets, I named them Ocean Chain, this one is the Sea Chain. I only hope you can help me find the other one, the Ocean Chain." Zong Kui said slowly.

But Xiao Ye was already gaping in shock.

"Ocean—Chain!" Xiao Ye’s body trembled, and his breathing became rapid.

After the Heavenly Pride Battle of Black Dragon Country had ended that year, he took Bing Ya to a jewelry store and bought the Ocean Love’s Ocean Chain!

After all these years, he had found the Sea Love, and the creator of these bracelets was actually Zong Kui!

The shopkeeper didn’t deceive Xiao Ye; the bracelet was indeed a Xuan Artifact.

"Have you seen this bracelet before?" Seeing Xiao Ye’s reaction, Zong Kui’s body swayed as he approached Xiao Ye and grabbed his shoulders.

Xiao Ye gave a bitter smile and told his story.

"So it’s like that, what a coincidence," Zong Kui laughed loudly after hearing Xiao Ye’s words.

"Young fellow, according to what you said, you’ve already fulfilled the condition. I will give you this Sea Chain, it will be of great help to you," Zong Kui stated.

Xiao Ye reached out to accept the Sea Love, somewhat dazed: "Of help to me?"

With his current strength, he was no longer interested in any Xuan Artifact, unless it was a Void Artifact or a Royal Artifact that could excite him.

"Although this pair of bracelets is merely Xuan Artifacts, for lovers, it is a hundred times more precious than a Royal Artifact. This Sea Love can momentarily transport one’s soul to the side of the beloved wearing the Ocean Chain."

"That’s why even after I return to True Spirit Continent, I can still often meet with my loved one," Zong Kui proudly explained.

He was, of course, proud of the bracelets he had crafted.

"What!" Xiao Ye’s hands shook as he looked at the Sea Chain in his hand, a long-lost feeling sweeping over his entire body, a surge of ecstasy emerging from the depths of his eyes.

With this Sea Chain, could he really meet Bing Ya again?

Zong Kui was right; even if a Royal Artifact was placed in front of Xiao Ye, he would certainly choose the Sea Chain without any hesitation. It seemed that the store owner from that time did not deceive him.

"Don’t get too excited too soon; this Sea Chain requires a Soul Crystal to activate."

"Soul Crystals are extremely rare on True Spirit Continent; one piece can bankrupt a mystic martial artist of Xuanwu Realm. Back then, all the Soul Crystals of Puppet Sect were used up by me, so I can’t help you with that," Zong Kui said, pouring cold water on Xiao Ye’s ecstatic mood.

Xiao Ye was unfazed by these words. The Sea Chain had already brought him an unexpected joy; at least he could meet Bing Ya before reaching Central State.

As for the Soul Crystal, he could think of a way to get it later.

"Take these six Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures with you," Zong Kui said, pointing to a large chest.

Xiao Ye nodded upon hearing this, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and hurriedly opened the chest.

Boom!

Immediately, radiant light spilled out, and the air was permeated with an extraordinary fragrance. Xiao Ye took a slight breath and felt all his pores opening up.

Xiao Ye looked over each one and saw that not only were the six Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures correct but also had ample quantities, enough for him to cultivate the First Level of Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body.

"Senior, until we meet again." Xiao Ye cupped his hands towards Zong Kui, then lifted the chest and soared into the sky, flying out of the Duel Arena.

Zong Kui glanced at Xiao Ye’s retreating figure, then sighed and turned to walk into the darkness.

Xiao Ye didn’t leave immediately but found a place to prepare for his cultivation of Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Xiao Ye took out the scroll and carefully checked the steps of cultivation. After confirming that there were no mistakes, he took out all the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

"First, I need to fuse the eight kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures together, mix them into Golden Body Liquid, consume it, and cycle the Combat Skills Mantra to cultivate the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body." Xiao Ye took out a portion of the eight Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, restrained them in the void with his power, and then clapped his hands together, squeezing them, focused intently.

Hiss hiss hiss!

The eight Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures shone radiantly, gradually being compressed into a spherical shape, juices flowing out and merging with the Hundred-year-old Stone Milk, slowly forming a metallic-looking golden liquid, substantial and weighty.

Xiao Ye quickly used the prepared porcelain bottles to collect it.

Following the procedure, Xiao Ye step by step fused the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and the ten times he had prepared were all filled, enough for him to cultivate the First Level of the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Ye put away the remaining Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures into the Space Ring.

"Now, I can begin cultivating the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body!" Xiao Ye took out a bottle of Golden Body Liquid and swallowed it down.

Boom!

As soon as the Golden Body Liquid entered his mouth, it exploded within Xiao Ye’s body, tearing at his skin membrane and flesh, as if being bitten by thousands of insects, an unbearable pain that made Xiao Ye gasp for air.

"No wonder so few people cultivate Body Combat Skills, it really freaking hurts!" Even with his experience in cultivating the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique, Xiao Ye nearly fainted from the pain.

"I must hold on!" Xiao Ye gritted his teeth, barely managing to sit cross-legged, and started to cycle the mantra of the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body.

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