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Ye Yuan suddenly grinned and said, "I was only providing an opinion for Lord Sect Master. As for whether he accepts it or not, I dare not dispute. But if Sect Master decides to go ahead, I hope that I can be considered one of the members."
"No way! Even a Ninth Level Crystal Formation Realm martial artist died inside. You're only at the Spirit Condensation Realm, going in is too dangerous! Ye Yuan, you're our Tranquil Cloud Sect's hope. I don't wish for you to be in any danger!" Luo Qingfeng directly rejected it.
You got to be kidding!
When he broke through two days ago, Luo Qingfeng was so frightened that he nearly crocked.
Exploring such a dangerous mystic realm this time, if anything were to happen, he would not be able to compensate even if he threw in the entire Tranquil Cloud Sect!
But Ye Yuan did not act appropriately with Luo Qingfeng's expectation. Luo Qingfeng knew that he could not convince Ye Yuan by looking at the expression in his eyes.
Luo Qingfeng was crying bitterness in his heart!
He initially already decided to go for it. But looking at this attitude from Ye Yuan, he started to hesitate again.
This living ancestor was really willful!
What did a Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist run over to play with a bunch of Crystal Formation Realm martial artists for?
"What's happening?"
Luo Qingfeng and the rest exchanged glances and suddenly thought of something. They could not help becoming wildly elated!
"Martial Uncle! He-He broke through! That's truly fantastic!" Xiao Jian said joyfully.
"Go! Let's go and take a look! Ye Yuan, you come too. You have great contributions for Martial Uncle to be able to break through!" Luo Qingfeng said.
The few people rushed to Skymaple Court at fire-speed only to see black clouds gathering over the court.
"It's Soul Tribulation! Martial Uncle he's starting to cross his Soul Tribulation!" Ouyang Yu exclaimed.
As an alchemist, his greatest wish was to be able to cross a Soul Tribulation once.
When martial artists open up the Sea Transformation Realm, Soul Sea Realm was going against the heavens. Hence, when martial artists cultivated to the Soul Sea Realm and beyond, they would face the test of heavenly tribulation!
And when alchemists cultivate past the Soul Sea Realm, their soul force would have a qualitative leap. Every breakthrough will similarly cause heavenly tribulation to descend!
However, the heavenly tribulation for alchemists was different from martial artists. It only targeted the divine soul. Hence, it was called soul tribulation!
If Ouyang Yu could breakthrough to the Soul Sea Realm and become an Alchemy King, he would experience the first soul tribulation in his life.
Except . . . this step was way too difficult for him!
That mass of dark clouds was not large, but the extremely horrifying energy was encompassed within it, filling people's heart with trepidation.
Before long, fine lightning began to fall, directly penetrating the residence, rumbling into the place that Skymaple was in seclusion.
The lightning grew progressively more and increasingly dense. Just the awe could make Crystal Formation Realm martial artists feel asphyxiated!
When Ye Yuan saw this familiar scene from far away, boundless emotions welled up in his heart.
In his previous life, he had tided over dozens of soul tribulations and was all too familiar with this.
But in this life, this was the first time Ye Yuan saw something like soul tribulation. It naturally aroused his boundless reminiscence.
Since it was called soul tribulation, it was a calamity for the martial artist's divine soul!
Many alchemists fell to the soul tribulation, their souls dispersed to the wind.
Alchemists who could cross dozens of soul tribulations and reach the pinnacle were all virtually invincible existences!
Ye Yuan in his previous life walked towards the pinnacle step by step like this.
But in this life, he believed that he would still walk like this step by step towards the pinnacle!
No, in this life, he wanted to walk even further!
The four people around him apparently did not notice Ye Yuan's gallant feel. They watched this scene anxiously.
Roughly an hour later, the lightning gradually lessened. The dark clouds in the sky also started to dissipate. The soul tribulation finally ended.
"Everyone, come in." Skymaple's words called them in. He had obviously discovered the people outside long ago.
It was just that this voice was rather worn out. It looks like the Skymaple who had just crossed the soul tribulation was still quite weak.
But Ye Yuan knew that this kind of weakness would not persist for long. Very soon, Skymaple's soul force would increase explosively and truly reach the level of middle-rank Alchemy King.
Seeing Ye Yuan, Skymaple was also very surprised, but very happy.
"Haha, I didn't think that Ye Yuan you're also here," Skymaple said jubilantly.
It was all thanks to Ye Yuan that he could break through to middle-rank Alchemy King. He naturally felt close to Ye Yuan when he saw him.
Ye Yuan went forward to give a bow and said with a smile, "Congratulations to Grand Elder for breaking through to the middle-rank Alchemy King!"
"Sigh, what's there to congratulate? Isn't this middle-rank Alchemy King of mine all due to you?"
"Haha, this is all Grand Elder's profound fortunes. What has it got to do with this child? Grand Elder broke through to middle-rank Alchemy King. Tranquil Cloud Sect's sky propping pillar is much more stable. This is naturally something worth congratulating," Ye Yuan said with a smile.
Seeing that Ye Yuan did not claim credit at all, Skymaple was even more pleased. Smiling gently, he said, "This is pretty good! After this old man recuperates for a few days, I'll start refining Soul Luring Pills! Xiao Jian, Potian, the two of you also need to cultivate harder in the future and strive to break through to half-step Soul Sea Realm soon! This way, my Tranquil Cloud Sect will have three Soul Sea Realm experts, and our strength will increase tremendously! Let's see if the Heavenly Sky Sect still dares to bully my Tranquil Cloud Sect!"
When Skymaple said those words, the four people were so agitated that they trembled non-stop!
Soul Luring Pill was a medicinal pill to help Sea Transformation Realm experts breakthrough to the Soul Sea Realm. It required the cultivation of middle-rank Alchemy King to be able to refine.
But how many years had it been since a middle-rank Alchemy King alchemist appeared in the Tranquil Cloud Sect?
If the Tranquil Cloud Sect could produce three Soul Sea Realm powerhouse all at once, then they could jump to the middle reaches of the Eight Great Sects.
Other sects would have to reevaluate before thinking about bullying the Tranquil Cloud Sect again!
Chapter 288. Sending Off |
The might of alchemists laid here!
Back then, the reason Ouyang Tuotian could let the Tranquil Cloud Sect flourish at the top for a time was due to this.
As long as they had ample resources, alchemists could forcibly use medicinal pills to pile up a bunch of powerhouses!
Three Soul Sea Realm powerhouses. Even if they were only three First Level Soul Sea Realm, they would also absolutely be a force that most could not overlook in the Southern Domain.
"En? Ye Yuan, you already broke through to the Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm. This . . . Isn't this cultivation speed seriously a little too fast?" Skymaple suddenly noticed Ye Yuan's change and exclaimed in surprise.
Towards Ye Yuan's cultivation speed, he had long heard about it too. These words were more of worrying that Ye Yuan's foundation would be shaky.
Ye Yuan detected Skymaple's concern and said smilingly, "Disciple had some comprehensions when taking part in the sect grand competition a few days back, so I borrowed the momentum to break through."
Skymaple nodded and said, "Then that's good; that's fine! With your tale
nt, staying in my Tranquil Cloud Sect is kind of wasted. But don't you worry, the sect will definitely support you with all our might!"
Skymaple deeply sensed that the Tranquil Cloud Sect really did not have too great of an allure to Ye Yuan. He could only show his support on such a matter.
Ye Yuan hurriedly said, "Where did this come from, Grand Elder? Walking all the way until here, I've received much grace from the sect. No matter where I walk to, the Tranquil Cloud Sect would be my root."
Ye Yuan's words had two layers of meaning. One was to express that he would not forget the Tranquil Cloud Sect. The second was to give Skymaple an immunization jab that he would definitely leave the Tranquil Cloud Sect in the future.
Having witnessed Ye Yuan's talent and means, Skymaple obviously would not be naïve enough to think that a tiny little Tranquil Cloud Sect could hold Ye Yuan.
But this sentence from Ye Yuan was enough!
"Good, good. It's good that you have this heart. You all take your leave first. This seat will rest for a few days before summoning you all again," Skymaple said.
Luo Qingfeng suddenly voiced out at this time, "Martial Uncle, since you've already exited seclusion, Martial Nephew just happens to have something to discuss with you here."
"Oh? Let's hear it."
Skymaple knew that Luo Qingfeng was not someone weak and spineless. Since he wanted to discuss something with him at this time, it was surely something major.
Luo Qingfeng recounted the matter of the Heavenly Sky Sect inviting the seven sects to explore the mystic realm together to Skymaple in detail and also talked about the few people's deductions.
Skymaple shot Ye Yuan a surprised look. He nodded and said, "Ye Yuan's analysis is very logical. This trip, we certainly must go! This mystic realm is bound to be extraordinary. We can't let go of this chance! I think that you guys have already made a decision?"
Luo Qingfeng also gave Ye Yuan a glance and said, "Yes, Martial Uncle. I've decided to let Yuntian lead the team and also select several personal disciples and elite disciples to go there. It's just that Ye Yuan, he . . . wants to tag along too."
Skymaple flung his hand when he heard that and said totally unconcernedly, "If he wants to go, then let him go! How can young people grow without experiencing hardship?"
"But . . ." Luo Qingfeng did not imagine that Skymaple's attitude was actually like this. He could not help saying anxiously.
But Skymaple waved his hands to stop him and said, "Alright. This matter is set like this. I have to enter a retreat."
Seeing Skymaple's insistence, Luo Qingfeng could only drop it.
"Blockhead! Why did Ye Yuan's master leave him unattended? Isn't it to let him experience trials alone? You treat him like treasure and hide him within the sect; how can Ye Yuan possibly agree to it? Furthermore, even if you forbid him from descending the mountain, would he listen obediently and not go down the mountain?"
When Luo Qingfeng walked to the entrance, Skymaple's voice transmission suddenly reached. He came to a realization why Skymaple insisted on letting Ye Yuan go.
Rather than protecting Ye Yuan cautiously, it would be better to let him run himself amuck.
What Ye Yuan's master wanted to see was the ascension of a powerhouse and not a flower in a greenhouse.
This point, Skymaple saw it much clearer than him.
"Thank you for Martial Uncle's guidance," Luo Qingfeng replied and withdrew.
. . . . . .
The following few days, Ye Yuan remained in seclusion without leaving to make ample preparations for this journey.
This trip was beset with danger. Even if Ye Yuan had the intention to brave it, he also needed to make ample preparations.
Luo Qingfeng picked seven disciples this time. Among them, the most powerful one was personal disciple Mo Yuntian.
Apart from Mo Yuntian and Ye Yuan, Ti Wujiu and Tian Yu were surprisingly among them. Among the other three people, there was an elder's personal disciple as well as two elite disciples.
Tian Yu entered seclusion to breakthrough to the Crystal Formation Realm after the grand competition. He was already a First Level Crystal Formation Realm martial artist. His strength went up a level.
Now, Ye Yuan, Tian Yu, and Tang Yu-er's identities were already elite disciples.
After the grand competition, Cheng Wu and another elite disciple directly forsake the match when they saw Tian Yu and Ye Yuan's fight, while Tang Yu-er defeated her opponent in the final match and got promoted to elite disciple too.
Apart from this, Luo Qingfeng even appointed a Sea Transformation Realm elder to hold the line and lead these people forth.
In the territories of the Heavenly Sky Sect, it could hardly be justified without a Sea Transformation Realm expert holding the line.
But Luo Qingfeng also warned him in advance to not enter the mystic realm.
In the entire team, there was only Ye Yuan this one Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist. But fellow sect members who saw his grand competition obviously would not treat him as an ordinary Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist.
At the very least, the Ye Yuan after breaking through three minor realms successively definitely had a strength above Tian Yu!
The power of that final sword, even the Tian Yu after breaking through probably did not dare to receive it head-on either.
Everything was set. Skymaple exited seclusion to personally see these eight people off.
After Li Zhangyu got an answer, he already returned to his sect first. He did not wish to stay in this Tranquil Cloud Sect for another moment longer.
"Mei Zhen, this journey is very perilous. Your number one priority is to bring them back wholly intact, understood?" Skymaple exhorted.
The elder leading the team was called Mei Zhen, a Third Level Sea Transformation Realm martial artist. He was a prudent person. Luo Qingfeng chose him because he liked this point.
Mei Zhen said respectfully, "Don't worry, Grand Elder, Mei Zhen definitely won't fail this assignment! These few people are my Tranquil Cloud Sect's future. Even if I have to risk this old life, I'll also bring them back safely."
Honestly speaking, Mei Zhen himself did not really have much confidence in retreating unscathed. But at this moment, he could only say so.
Skymaple nodded, and it was considered to have tacitly acknowledged Mei Zhen's promise.
He also knew that there would most likely be some losses on this trip. But what needed to be faced had to be faced eventually.
While this trip was dangerous, it might be Mei Zhen's and the team's lucky chance!
For geniuses who wished to grow up and become a genuine powerhouse, it was impossible to not face death. This point, Skymaple was crystal clear.
Skymaple exhorted Mei Zhen again, and then he went in front of Ye Yuan.
"Ye Yuan, I won't say anything unnecessary. I wish you a safe return! My Tranquil Cloud Sect's rise and fall all lie on you alone!" Skymaple said.
If Skymaple said these words in the past, everyone would surely scoff at it. But now, nobody objected. This was an indisputable truth!
Ye Yuan's talent was already exaggerated to the extent that it was unimaginable. His significance to the sect was naturally different too.
Ye Yuan gave a bow and said respectfully, "Rest assured, Grand Elder, it's just exploring a mystic realm. Ye Yuan definitely will not return empty handed!"
Chapter 289. Tier 3 Detoxification Pill |
Watching the flying vessel disappear into the horizon, Nanfeng Zhirou felt a rare sense of loss.
"Sigh, stop looking. He is destined to be a person from a different world from us." Nanfeng Ruoqing behind her sighed faintly.
Nanfeng Zhirou turned around, her beautiful eyes already holding tears.
Not knowing why, when she heard Nanfeng Ruoqing's words, her tears flowed down against her will.
"Aunt, I . . . I . . ." Nanfeng Zhirou choked on her words.
Seeing Nanfeng Zhirou like this, Nanfeng Ruoqing also felt so
ur in her heart.
Her niece was so, but how was she not too?
It was just that her feelings were much more reserved compared to Nanfeng Zhirou and would not be as emotional as Nanfeng Zhirou.
Who knew when it started, but Ye Yuan's figure would surface in Nanfeng Ruoqing's mind ceaselessly.
But with the passing of time, Nanfeng Ruoqing suddenly became aware that there was already an impassable gulf between Ye Yuan and her!
He was no longer that little rookie who nearly lost his life at Nanfeng Zhirou's sword. He had already grown into a towering tree. Even the formidable Tian Yu suffered defeat at his hands.
Now, the two of them aunt and niece were almost unable to see even Ye Yuan's back view anymore!
Nanfeng Zhirou leaned on her aunt's shoulder and cried while Nanfeng Ruoqing gently patted her back, consoling her as she said, "I know, I know."
"Sniff, sniff, then . . . then what about aunty?" Nanfeng Zhirou sniffled.
Nanfeng Ruoqing froze. Her beautiful body let her down and started trembling.
Nanfeng Zhirou pushed off her hug and said with tears running down her face, "I know that aunty likes him too. Do . . . Do we really have no chance at all?"
Nanfeng Ruoqing sighed and shook her head, saying, "Bury this feeling in your heart and perhaps we can still maintain the relationship of friends. Otherwise, I'm afraid that . . . it will scare him off."
Nanfeng Zhirou said stubbornly, "I . . . I'm unresigned!"
Nanfeng Ruoqing sighed lightly and did not say anything else.
. . . . . .
Ye Yuan and and the team rode the flying vessel, traveling 100 thousand miles a day. But the Tranquil Cloud Sect was too far away from the Heavenly Sky Sect. They needed ten days or so before they could reach.
On the flying vessel, Ye Yuan meditated every day to cultivate and consolidate his realm. At this moment, he was already not far from the Eighth Level Spirit Condensation Realm.
Towards such a cultivation speed, the group of seniors could only sigh with admiration.
"Elder Mei, ahead is the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Let's go down," Mo Yuntian said.