Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Endless Wilderness

BAM!

Yuan Mei’s alluring figure, an object of covetous desire, soared through the air before crashing violently onto the ground. She immediately let out a series of miserable shrieks, her voice as sharp and piercing as a Fierce Ghost’s, chilling all who heard it.

Instantly, she collapsed to the ground like a deflated balloon. A closer look would reveal a bloody hole in her abdomen, from which blood was steadily gushing.

Watching Yuan Mei crumpled on the ground, screaming pitifully, the crowd of onlookers all flinched, startled by Ye Wushuang’s ruthlessness.

Of course, what followed was a greater sense of satisfaction and vindication!

This woman had always thrown her weight around the Sect, acting arrogant and tyrannical thanks to her backing. She ordered everyone around, and who among them didn’t hate her? Who didn’t want to run her through with a sword?

But Yuan Mei’s brother was Yuan Chong, the fourth-ranked genius on Broken Sword Peak’s list of prodigies. Her man was Lee Tongtian, the second-ranked genius. With backers like these, they didn’t dare act. They could only swallow their anger. Now, Ye Wushuang had crippled Yuan Mei, undoubtedly venting that pent-up fury for everyone.

However, Ye Wushuang had been too reckless. He had actually crippled Yuan Mei!

As if picturing the wrath of Yuan Chong and Lee Tongtian, the crowd began to worry for Ye Wushuang. After all, either one of those two could easily obliterate him!

"Ye Wushuang, you crippled me! You’ll die a horrible death!" Sensing that her body had been crippled, Yuan Mei’s expression turned ashen. Her eyes, filled with venomous hatred, locked onto Ye Wushuang as she cursed him relentlessly.

"A horrible death?" Ye Wushuang’s face was stern. "Originally, we had nothing to do with each other. We were complete strangers. But you blocked my path to steal my Beauty Pill, and when things didn’t go your way, you tried to kill me. It is only right that I cripple you!"

Ye Wushuang’s expression was cold. If not for the fear that Anx Shijie would use it against him and charge him with the crime of murdering a fellow Disciple within the Sect, Yuan Mei would have died today—even if her brother was Yuan Chong and her man was Lee Tongtian!

"But the price for this will be your life! My brother won’t let you off! You’ll die a horrible death very soon!" Yuan Mei shrieked maliciously, her beautiful face twisted into an ugly, terrifying mask!

"Soon? All that matters is it’s not happening right now!"

"So... get lost!"

With a sudden roar, Ye Wushuang kicked Yuan Mei, sending her flying. She tumbled down the stairs beside the grand plaza. Her "Flower Protectors," their arms severed, also fled in terror.

"So ruthless!"

Seeing this, the crowd was intimidated by Ye Wushuang’s viciousness and began to feel a sense of dread toward him.

But how could they know that Yuan Mei had brought all of this upon herself?

"Ye Wushuang, Yuan Chong is a master at the Qi Vortex Eighth Layer. You crippled his sister, so he definitely won’t let you off. You have to be extra careful from now on!" a few Disciples kindly advised after looking away from Yuan Mei, who was still tumbling down the stairs.

"Thank you for the warning. I will remember it." Ye Wushuang withdrew his gaze, cupped his fists toward the crowd, and turned to leave. He made a mental note of Yuan Chong and his Qi Vortex Eighth Layer cultivation.

"Brother Ye, please wait a moment!"

Suddenly, after Ye Wushuang had taken a few steps, a voice called out from behind him.

Hearing the voice, Ye Wushuang turned to look. A handsome young man with a smile emerged from the crowd. His aura was profound, and his Dantian felt like it housed a dormant Fierce Beast, exuding a heart-pounding pressure.

"Can I help you?" Ye Wushuang asked. ’This person’s Cultivation is extremely high. My Divine Sense scan shows he’s actually at the Qi Vortex Sixth Layer.’

"I am Murong Ye." Seeing Ye Wushuang’s question, Murong Ye gave a warm smile that felt like a spring breeze, putting one completely at ease.

"Gods, it’s Murong Ye!" some Disciples exclaimed upon seeing him appear. "It’s Senior Brother Murong, ranked ninth on the Broken Sword Peak’s list of prodigies!"

Murong Ye paid no mind to the adoring gazes from the others. He walked up to Ye Wushuang and said with a slight smile, "Brother Ye, Yuan Chong is an extremely protective person. Once he finds out you crippled his sister, I’m afraid he won’t let the matter rest."

"I understand." Ye Wushuang nodded with a frown. He had already considered this when he decided to cripple Yuan Mei.

"It seems Brother Ye is a man of extraordinary courage." Seeing Ye Wushuang’s fearlessness, Murong Ye was inwardly surprised. His eyes shifted as he said, "Since Brother Ye doesn’t even fear Yuan Chong, I wonder if you would dare to venture into the Endless Wilderness with me?"

’The Endless Wilderness?’ Ye Wushuang’s heart stirred. He had heard a little about this place. It was a special region outside the Ancient Spirit Sect, known as a natural Treasure Vault where Cultivators could seize Cultivation Resources.

Now, a genius at the Qi Vortex Sixth Layer like Murong Ye was taking the initiative to invite him to travel together, supposedly to help him avoid Yuan Chong and his people. This made Ye Wushuang a little suspicious and confused. ’Can someone really be this kind?’

"Ye Wushuang, what are you hesitating for? Senior Brother Murong has been active in the Endless Wilderness for a long time and is extremely familiar with the area. Traveling with his team will not only help you avoid Yuan Chong, but you’ll also be able to obtain countless resources to improve your strength," a Disciple at the side urged, his voice filled with envy.

But Ye Wushuang didn’t agree immediately. He wasn’t particularly concerned about one Yuan Chong. The greatest threat to him was Anx Shijie, a high-ranking figure whose strength was comparable to the Spiritual Spring Realm. This put immense pressure on him, creating an urgent need to raise his strength. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even know how he died.

"This kid is still hesitating!" Watching the pensive Ye Wushuang, the crowd was filled with envy and jealousy, wishing they could accept the offer for him.

Murong Ye didn’t press him, nor did he show a hint of dissatisfaction. He seemed to know what Ye Wushuang was worried about and simply watched him with a smile.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Wushuang cupped his fists and said, "In that case, I will have to trouble Brother Murong!"

"Excellent!" Murong Ye laughed heartily. "Since you’ve agreed, let’s meet at the foot of Broken Sword Peak in three days. We’ll head to the Endless Wilderness together. There’s a great gift waiting for us there!"

After speaking, Murong Ye gave a faint smile, deliberately leaving them in suspense by not revealing what the "great gift" was. He then turned to leave, but at the moment he turned, the corner of his mouth curled into a subtle arc.

The people left behind looked at Ye Wushuang with even greater envy. They suspected this "great gift" was likely a place with ruins or treasures that Murong Ye had discovered.

’A great gift?’

Ye Wushuang’s gaze hardened. He didn’t feel the expected joy. For some reason, he felt that things were going a little too smoothly, as if something was missing.

However, since he had made his decision, he was also mentally prepared.

’Besides, am I, Ye Wushuang, someone to be trifled with?’

’Forget it. I won’t overthink it. Strength is the foundation of everything. The Endless Wilderness has countless Cultivation Resources, which is perfect for rapidly increasing my power. With enough strength, what is there to fear?’

Ye Wushuang didn’t dwell on it any longer and returned to his cave residence on Broken Sword Peak.

Since he had decided to go to the Endless Wilderness, Ye Wushuang spent the next three days searching for Ancient Texts about it. He wanted to familiarize himself with the geography and be fully prepared, so he wouldn’t be going in blind.

According to the Ancient Texts, the Endless Wilderness was located in the eastern part of the Grand Emperor Domain. It was boundlessly vast, covered in endless, towering, desolate woods, and filled with the unknown and the mysterious.

Within it were various mysterious and powerful Desolate Races and Desolate Relic Species, as well as Spiritual Talents, Celestial Treasures, Spirit Medicines, and Spirit Stones. There were even Treasure Medicines capable of resurrecting the dead and regrowing flesh on bones. It was like a natural Treasure Vault for the strong to plunder for resources.

Cultivators could hunt powerful Demon Beasts for their Demon Pills, or hunt unique Desolate Beasts for their Desolate Bones. They could even seek fortunate encounters in various ruins and Secret Realms.

Some people, with heaven-defying Destiny, would stumble upon a powerful ruin and obtain mighty Cultivation Techniques and Combat Skills from within. From then on, they would soar to the heavens, leaping over the dragon gate in a story of legends.

For the current Ye Wushuang, not only did he have a great enemy in Anx Shijie, but he had also just indirectly provoked two geniuses, Yuan Chong and Lee Tongtian. None of them would let him go. He was facing the threat of death at any moment.

Furthermore, the year-end clan meeting was approaching. He had to improve his strength to face it—if for no other reason than to make his father, who had always protected and cared for him, proud.

However, all of this could only be achieved by obtaining more opportunities and Cultivation Resources. Thinking of this, Ye Wushuang’s gaze became resolute. ’No matter how bitter, I must endure it. No matter how tiring, I must persevere.’ He buried his head in his research, diligently familiarizing himself with the geography and details of the Endless Wilderness. Then, he found a pile of books, which were:

Spirit Medicine Notes

Spiritual Talent Classification

Record of Common Desolate and Demon Beasts

Secrets of Desolate Seed

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The books were incredibly detailed. For these three days, Ye Wushuang didn’t focus on his Cultivation. Instead, he studied them meticulously, not missing a single detail, to make the most thorough preparations for entering the Endless Wilderness.