The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 1156 - 1157: Ninth Order Mental Power

Xia He and his two companions, together with Ye Mo and Zi Xuan, returned to Bamboo Forest Fort.

However, Ye Mo remained confined within the Fu Yin Room these days, attempting to craft seals. Although it’s last-minute cramming, without this attempt, he stands no chance of winning the Rune Convention.

His mind has always been focused on cultivation, neglecting the sealing skill, which tests Heart Force. Although Ye Mo’s Heart Force is not shallow, having reached the Eighth Order Peak, crafting seals is more about controlling Heart Force and understanding the seal technique.

Ye Mo is certainly capable of reaching the level of a seventh-tier charm master, but to win the championship, he must possess exceptional skills. Despite the little girl’s provision of numerous Eighth Order Ninth Mastery seals, Ye Mo couldn’t craft even one; while his Heart Force met the criteria, his technique did not.

During this half-month period, Ye Mo never left the Fu Yin Room. Though seals could be crafted without restriction, materials became a concern. As the Rune Convention approached, major trading venues were emptied of high-level beast cores by powerful families. Ye Mo only consumed beast cores from Bamboo Forest Fort’s warehouse, but these won’t last long.

"The seals grow increasingly complex. I see it’s impossible to craft an Eighth Order Ninth Mastery seal before the convention."

Ye Mo shook his head, somewhat dejected as he looked at the seals he had discarded.

Only by crafting an Eighth Order Ninth Mastery seal can he hope to win.

"Ye Mo, here are a hundred units of eighth-tier beast cores; I’ve placed them at the door."

Suddenly, Zi Xuan’s voice came from outside the room.

"Didn’t Estate Master Xia say that recent transactions for beast cores, especially seventh-tier and eighth-tier cores, were all bought by the big families?"

Ye Mo furrowed his brow, slowly opening the stone chamber door, seeing Zi Xuan’s departing figure and noticing the pile of beast cores at his feet.

"These beast cores still have dissipating Xuan Aura; it seems this girl has been out slaying demon beasts all these days."

Ye Mo smiled, collected all the beast cores, and resumed his secluded training to craft seals.

As the Rune Convention approached in three days, the tightly closed stone gate finally opened again, and immediately, a powerful wave of Xuan Aura burst forth from within.

Then, a lean figure slowly emerged from inside.

Xia He, Xia Shiyun, Hou Qinglong, and Zi Xuan waited outside the Fu Yin Room, knowing Ye Mo would end his retreat today.

As they looked at Ye Mo, he appeared somewhat disheveled, his face showing stubble, looking altogether like a dejected young man.

However, when the four looked at Ye Mo, they sensed something different about him. Although Ye Mo deliberately restrained himself, Xia He and the others still perceived a slight change, while Zi Xuan also felt puzzled.

"Ye Mo, did you make another breakthrough? Why do I feel something unique about you?"

Zi Xuan was the first to ask.

"Heart Force broke through to the Ninth Order!"

Ye Mo gave a helpless smile, explaining how nearly a month of seal crafting led to a Heart Spirit Strength breakthrough. Despite never successfully crafting an Eighth Order Ninth Mastery seal, the mental backlash from failed attempts continually tempered his Heart Spirit, allowing it to reach a level coveted by many.

Ninth Order Heart Force, a hundredfold explosive power, was the limit holding back the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear, but Ye Mo knew his Heart Force cultivation had just begun.

"What? Heart Force reached the Ninth Order?"

Everyone’s face showed disbelief at the news. Ninth Order signifies the Divine Venerate Realm, a level a First Transformation martial artist reaching Ninth Order Heart Force seems impossible.

Especially Hou Qinglong, who assimilated Ancestor Wuji’s Xuan Aura and inherited his Artifact Refining Technique, also testing Heart Force. He knew the implications of a Ninth Order Heart Force breakthrough.

"Barely reached the Ninth Order, but there’s no progress in sealing skill, just taking things one step at a time."

For Ye Mo, Ninth Order Heart Force greatly enhanced his Immortal-Slaying Domain. Now, he could defeat even masters of the Wheel of Reincarnation Eight Transformations.

"I suspect even Fu Si might not have reached Ninth Order Heart Force. Now you’ve broken through, your Heart Spirit strength alone can surpass many. Yet truly competing in the convention depends on seal technique."

Xia He commented casually.

High Heart Force indeed provides an advantage, but the Rune Convention contests seal crafting methods.

With three days until the convention, Ye Mo needed to obtain the seventh-tier charm master’s pin, or he wouldn’t qualify to participate.

Leaving Bamboo Forest Fort, Ye Mo, guided by Xia He, wandered the Southern region of Spirit Seal City. Spirit Seal City has four regions, each with a Rune Master Guild, and Ye Mo was heading to acquire the seventh-tier charm master’s pin.

After some wandering, Ye Mo finally saw an ancient stone tower, surrounded by an invisible energy wave, as charm masters entered from all directions.

Many charm masters disregard their charm master rank, trusting their strength without needing a pin. But to join the convention, a pin is mandatory, so they all head to the Rune Master Guild.

The massive stone tower before them is the Rune Master Guild, governed by the Fu Sect.

Inside the stone tower, Ye Mo scanned the surroundings, finding many charm masters leaving with pins. These pins are small seals, with seven horizontal bars indicating seventh-tier rank. Ye Mo even noticed pins with eight bars, indicating eighth-tier.

"So many formidable charm masters!" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Ye Mo exclaimed in surprise.

"Hehe, our convention is a major event on the Lingwu Continent. Although it doesn’t quite rival the Lingwu Genius Battle, it attracts charm master talents from across the continent."

Xia He explained and then said, "Now let me take you to the testing area."

After speaking, Xia He took Ye Mo outside a stone chamber.

Outside the stone chamber, a line of a hundred people awaited.

The Southern region’s Rune Master Guild alone had a hundred people waiting in line for the charm master rank test, a sight that somewhat shocked Ye Mo.

This hundred or so are only those testing at this time; Ye Mo estimated that throughout the Southern region, perhaps ten thousand might test for the seventh-tier charm master rank.

With so many in line, Ye Mo could only follow the rules, lining up at the end and waiting patiently.