Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 53 - 051 The Peak Battle

53: Chapter 051: The Peak Battle

53 -051: The Peak Battle

After thoroughly absorbing the half energy of the century-old jade marrow, Xiao Ye broke through the boundary barrier and finally reached the Half-step Innate Realm!

Now, the true qi inside him underwent a final transformation, becoming extremely pure, without a trace of impurities, and its power increased more than threefold.

“With my current cultivation, I can dominate the Postnatal Realm!

As long as they’re not Innate Martial Artists, I fear no one.” Xiao Ye exuded immense confidence, his eyes shining brightly.

Stepping into this realm, he finally understood its immense power.

“Half-step Innate Realm!” Feeling the powerful true qi waves emanating from Xiao Ye, Ye Wuhen’s expression turned serious.

If he knew that Xiao Ye broke through to the Half-step Innate Realm by leveraging his Ice Cold Qi, he would surely be frustrated enough to vomit blood.

Gu Chudong’s expression froze, his previous sneer still on his face, but more than that, he was shocked.

“How did this little bastard break through!” Gu Chudong roared internally, his body trembling with anger.

Mu Tao glanced at Gu Chudong, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice: “Elder Gu, no wonder you said that Xiao Ye was certain to win.

You probably predicted his breakthrough all along; such foresight!

I wrongly blamed you earlier.”

Mu Tao’s words sounded piercing, making Gu Chudong’s blood boil, almost causing internal injuries.

That statement was just him spouting nonsense, never thinking it would become true.

Is this the legendary jinxing word?

“Hmph!”

Gu Chudong turned his head, face livid.

“Senior Brother Gu, I don’t want that Purple Gold Meteorite Iron anymore.

I advise you to give up against Xiao Ye.” Qing Feng’s true qi transmitted his voice, making Gu Chudong’s face freeze again.

“With Xiao Ye’s talent and cultivation, even if he doesn’t become the son of Dahong County, he’ll receive priority training once he enters the sect.”

“Offending such a promising genius is unwise.

So, sorry, Senior Brother Gu, I’ll treat the next assessment fairly.” Qing Feng made his stance clear.

Looking at the history of entry-level assessments, those reaching the Ninth Layer of the Postnatal Realm before entering Chongyang Sect are few but existent, so Qing Feng is not afraid to offend them.

However, those reaching Half-step Innate are extremely rare.

Such geniuses will be immediately valued after entering the sect, with resources bestowed, and becoming strong will be just around the corner.

Even Qing Feng, a Silver Robed Elder, lowers his posture to show favor to such geniuses.

Qing Feng’s shift in allegiance enraged Gu Chudong, his fists clenching tightly, chest heaving violently.

“I refuse to believe that I, Gu Chudong, cannot fight against a little bastard!” Gu Chudong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, his eyes filled with cold glimmers.

…

In the central square, the two geniuses faced each other from afar, each confronting the other.

The crowd of spectators around was full of excitement; Xiao Ye’s breakthrough during the battle shocked everyone, making this duel thrillingly unpredictable.

“So what if it’s the Half-step Innate Realm?

You’re still no match for me.” Ye Wuhen said coldly, then his palms were enveloped in an intense blue light, with cold qi surging madly as he struck towards Xiao Ye.

Countless tiny ice crystals appeared in the air along the way.

Xiao Ye’s eyes blazed, filled with battle intent, eager to test his current strength.

He executed the Mountain Opening Fist, with the true qi in his twelve meridians roaring like twelve raging rivers, powerful energy bursting like a volcanic eruption.

After advancing to the Half-step Innate, the power of the Mountain Opening Fist doubled, especially when combined with Xiao Ye’s immense true qi, possessing an unstoppable aura.

Bang!

The two figures collided, the bone-chilling cold qi freezing the bluestone floor, only to be shattered by the violent qi force, with countless cracks spreading out.

Bang bang!

In an instant, the bluestone floor within ten steps of the two was completely uplifted and shattered into powder, scattering and falling.

Simultaneously, the two figures, after a brief clash, were thrown back.

“Such powerful force!” Ye Wuhen was pushed back four or five steps, shaking his numbed hand in disbelief. freёnovelkiss.com

After advancing to the Half-step Innate Realm, Xiao Ye’s strength skyrocketed, almost rivaling his own; without relying on the Ice Cold Qi, he couldn’t suppress Xiao Ye.

This was the first time he encountered a peer with comparable strength.

“Ye Wuhen, your Ice Cold Qi is getting weaker.” Xiao Ye slightly smiled, filled with excitement.

Even though Ye Wuhen was just shy of the Innate Realm, he hadn’t truly entered Innate, and the true qi inside him remained at the Postnatal level.

Thus, relying on his immense true qi, he could fully contend with Ye Wuhen in terms of strength.

As for the third-grade combat technique Ice Cold Qi, with Ye Wuhen’s current cultivation, it was impossible to fully master it, and using it too many times previously showed its diminishing power.

Xiao Ye’s true qi surged, repelling the cold qi, making it difficult to harm him.

As long as the opponent’s third-grade battle technique was ineffective, Xiao Ye had no need to fear him, not needing to deploy the Martial Arts True Intent.

Xiao Ye’s words made Ye Wuhen’s face sour; indeed, what Xiao Ye said was true.

Driving the Ice Cold Qi with Postnatal True Qi was already forced and exhausting, making the current situation unfavorable for him.

“Even without using the third-grade battle technique, I can still defeat you and obtain the title of the county son!”

Ye Wuhen shouted, his eyes shining brightly, vast true qi surging, and he switched to another second-grade combat skill to attack Xiao Ye.

“Hmph, let’s see who defeats whom?”

Xiao Ye was fearless, activating the Mountain Opening Fist and meeting him head-on.

Rumble!

In the central plaza, it was like two storms colliding unceasingly, the terrifying power fluctuation engulfing everything here.

“Are these two really Postnatal Realm martial artists?” The spectators lost their voices, full of shock.

The two before their eyes were too powerful, each capable of sweeping the Postnatal Realm; they asked themselves and found they didn’t even have the courage to fight them.

Especially Xiao Ye, after advancing to the Half-step Innate Realm, seemed like a different person, his aura sharp to the extreme, each move and gesture carried a terrifying momentum.

“These two are truly once-in-a-century geniuses!” Qing Feng’s eyes on the high platform gleamed brightly.

This was the pinnacle battle of two great geniuses, with other examinees far behind in comparison.

“Great fun!”

In the field, Xiao Ye shouted, his immense true qi endless, completely uninhibited, scanning the entire field, only Ye Wuhen was worthy of his all-out battle.

Xiao Ye pushed the Mountain Opening Fist to its limit, every punch holding the power to explode a small mountain.

Yet Ye Wuhen was also no slouch, his palms flying to dispel Xiao Ye’s offensive, the two fighting fiercely to a standstill, hard to determine superior from inferior.

“I can’t lose!” Ye Wuhen shouted, his surging true qi forming waves, reaching the sky.

His cultivation was clearly stronger than Xiao Ye’s, yet they were evenly matched, which was deeply unsatisfying for him, given the pride of a genius, especially for someone like Ye Wuhen?

“It’s so exciting, truly worth the trip; this is the pinnacle showdown!” The previously slightly disappointed spectators felt their blood surge; every clash between Xiao Ye and Ye Wuhen stirred their hearts.

Some slightly shy maidens couldn’t help but shout the names of Xiao Ye and Ye Wuhen.

From this moment on, the invincible postures of these two would become indelible in their hearts.

Such an intense duel lasted for about an hour, even for someone as formidable as Ye Wuhen, it was too much, as his true qi’s depth couldn’t compare with Xiao Ye’s.

Moreover, he expended great effort earlier with the Ice Cold Qi.

In contrast, Xiao Ye’s aura grew stronger, gradually overshadowing Ye Wuhen.

Roar!

Xiao Ye’s eyes shone bright, as dazzling as the sun, the true qi in his twelve meridians resonated, his iron-cast fists breaking through the void, driving Ye Wuhen back steadily, leaving deep footprints with every step.

“Is Ye Wuhen about to lose?”

This scene thrilled the spectators, wondering if Xiao Ye would defeat Ye Wuhen and ascend to the position of Dahong County’s son?

Spurt!

Finally, Ye Wuhen’s aura waned, coughing blood as he was forced back by one of Xiao Ye’s punches.

“I concede!” Ye Wuhen said bitterly.

Concede?

Hearing these words, Xiao Ye naturally stopped, looking solemnly at Ye Wuhen; he was a respectable opponent.

Bang!

The entire central square erupted, all eyes burning as they gazed at Xiao Ye’s figure.

Xiao Ye, forcefully seizing the position of Dahong County’s son, stood at the peak among his peers in Dahong County!

“Xiao Ye, can you tell me why my Ice Cold Qi was ineffective against you?” Ye Wuhen asked unwillingly.

Logically, with this technique, he should have swept all opponents and taken the title of county son, but he happened to meet a monster like Xiao Ye.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye’s eyes flickered, remaining silent.

He naturally wouldn’t reveal his secrets.

Seeing Xiao Ye unwilling to answer, Ye Wuhen didn’t press further.

He looked deeply at Xiao Ye and said, “If it weren’t for my earlier exhaustion, you might not have defeated me.”

“Xiao Ye, when I gain enough strength, I’ll challenge you again!” With that, Ye Wuhen turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Xiao Ye smiled faintly.

Ye Wuhen’s defeat certainly had reasons related to his earlier expenditure, but Xiao Ye himself hadn’t even unleashed his Martial Arts True Intent.

Moreover, once he entered Chongyang Sect, he’d be able to cultivate third-grade combat techniques, so Ye Wuhen was destined not to be his match.

Once he breaks through to the Innate Realm, he will be able to enter the second layer of the Time Tower, where the time flow speed is twenty times that of the outside world!

At that time, the gap between Ye Wuhen and him will only grow larger.

“The title of county son!” Xiao Ye was filled with excitement.

He finally stood at the pinnacle of his peers in Dahong County, overshadowing the noble family’s descendants who started with much higher advantages than him; if his parents knew, they would surely be very happy.

Moreover, Gu Chudong surely wouldn’t dare target him again now.

“This assessment is successfully completed; I announce that the first place in the assessment, obtaining the title of county son, is Xiao Ye!”

Qing Feng timely stepped out, announcing loudly, pushing the atmosphere to a climax, everyone chanting Xiao Ye’s name.

After the cheering subsided, Qing Feng gestured lightly with his hand, smiled, and said, “Next, there will be another entry-level test, as per Chongyang Sect’s tradition.”