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Finally, the drumbeat gradually dissipated. The skill-imparting elders also woke up from meditation.
Their gazes when looking at Ye Yuan was already totally different.
They knew that the entire Shadowmoon Sect from top to bottom owed Ye Yuan a massive favor.
This favor was because of the ancestor’s ancestral teachings.
The significance of this drumbeat to the Shadowmoon Sect was too great!
Jiang Hong’s gaze suddenly turned intent, and he cried out in shock, “Woodcutter, you gained enlightenment again?”
When everyone heard this, they all looked over toward the woodcutter, each and every one of them turning pale with fright.
The woodcutter’s aura was much stronger than it was a month ago.
Clearly, the benefits that he obtained from this drum sound was much more than the others.
One had to know, reaching their boundary, even a tiny bit of improvement was extremely hard to come by.
The woodcutter chuckled and said, “Such a great opportunity, how can Your Father let it go easily? Comparing talent, Your Father isn’t as talented as Ye Yuan. But compared to the few of you, it’s still more than sufficient.”
When the other few people heard the woodcutter’s arrogant words, each and every one of their faces became black like the bottom of a pot.
Right at this time, a middle-aged man in azure dao-robes slowly walked out of the void.
Seeing the arrival, the nine great skill-imparting elders immediately adjusted their clothing and went forward to welcome.
“Paying respects to Sect Master!” the nine people said in unison.
The middle-aged man slowly nodded and said, “Mn, the few of you have worked hard!”
The nine people hurriedly said, “Dare not!”
The middle-aged man’s gaze went past the nine people and looked at the Ye Yuan in the distance.
Ye Yuan also bowed and said respectfully, “Ye Yuan pays respect to Sect Master!”
Ye Yuan could feel that this middle-aged man’s aura was even more unfathomable than the nine great skill-imparting elders.
It seemed like this Shadowmoon Sect’s foundation was really deep!
The middle-aged man smiled faintly and said, “Since my Shadowmoon Sect was established, I can’t tell how many people wanted to sound the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum, but no one has ever succeeded before. I really didn’t expect that it was actually sounded by a Divine Lord Realm youngster. Ye Yuan, the ancestor’s last order, we dare not defy. Now, you can say out your wish. Of course, if you haven’t thought of it yet, you can say again later.”
Ye Yuan smiled and said, “No need, I’ve thought about it long ago. Ye Yuan has no other request and only wants to kill Qian Ye!”
Chapter 1815. Tit For Ta |
Ye Yuan’s words made the sect master stunned.The other nine people all used eyes like looking at a fool to look at Ye Yuan.
This guy was really stubborn!
“Ye Yuan, do you know what sounding this Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum means? The entire sect from top to bottom, regardless of which cultivation method, martial technique, medicinal pill you want, even if you want this sect master to personally take action, it’s not a problem. As long as it’s something that the sect can do, this sect master won’t refuse!”
The sect master thought that Ye Yuan did not know what sounding the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum signified and deliberately reminded Ye Yuan.
The nine great skill-imparting elders also all looked toward Ye Yuan. They felt that the sect master’s explanation was already detailed enough.
They felt that Ye Yuan would not use such a big favor to do this sort of silly thing.
However, Ye Yuan said firmly, “Thank you, Sect Master, for the reminder. Ye Yuan only has one request; that’s to take Qian Ye’s life!”
The sect master frowned and looked at Jiang Hong.
Jiang Hong understood the sect master’s meaning. His expression was also very ugly and he briefly recounted the conflict between Ye Yuan and Qian Ye.
After the sect master listened, he could not help falling silent.
Ye Yuan was not in a hurry either, quietly waiting for the sect master’s reply.
After a moment, the sect master slowly opened his mouth and said, “Ye Yuan, why not … you reconsider it. This is a one-in-a-blue-moon opportunity for you. A measly little Qian Ye is just a passerby on your road to greatness. Using such a big favor to exchange for his life, it’s not worth it.”
Finished talking, the sect master looked at Ye Yuan calmly. He felt that Ye Yuan was a clever person and should know how to make his choice.
However, Ye Yuan’s performance disappointed him.
It was only to see the corners of Ye Yuan’s mouth reveal a hint of a sneering expression as he said coolly, “Sect Master, don’t use this kind of high-sounding words to dodge it. Putting it bluntly, you merely can’t bear to part with Qian Ye, this genius disciple, that’s all. Lord Sect Master, you cannot … have the best of both worlds!”
The moment these words came out, the nine great elders’ faces all changed.
Jiang Hong even reproached him, saying, “Insolence! Boy, how do you speak to the sect master?”
Ye Yuan said coolly, “I’m just telling the truth!”
The sect master’s expression was also a little unsightly. While this boy’s talent was great, he was also too arrogant.
But he had to admit that Ye Yuan this kid was not easy to hoodwink.
Just as Ye Yuan said, he could not bear to kill Qian Ye.
Standing from his perspective, naturally the more geniuses, the better for the sect.
While Ye Yuan, this prodigy throughout the ages, held extraordinary significance to the sect, Qian Ye was similarly a rare genius.
Every genius concerned the sect’s future, so he wanted to have the best of both worlds.
It was just that he did not expect that Ye Yuan was even harder to deal with than he imagined, seeing through his intentions at a glance.
For some time, the scene was somewhat awkward.
The sect master’s face fell and he said, “If I say no?”
Ye Yuan seemed to have long expected and shrugged his shoulders and said coolly, “The sect talks like letting out a fart. This kind of sect, I feel that there isn’t anything left for me.”
The sect master’s aura turned heavy and he said in a cold voice, “So, if I don’t agree, you’re planning on betraying the sect?”
It was not that he definitely could not kill Qian Ye, but Ye Yuan’s words put him somewhat on the spot.
In the Shadowmoon Sect, he could control everything. But Ye Yuan’s appearance made him have a feeling of not being able to control.
This feeling made him very displeased.
Even so, Ye Yuan sounded the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum.
Ye Yuan smiled when he heard that and said, “Sect Master’s words aren’t appropriate! It’s not that I want to betray the sect, but it’s the sect that abandoned me. Qian Ye wanted to kill me several times, but the sect refused to deal with it. I had a fair fight with him and won, and was stopped by the skill-imparting elder. I sounded the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum for this and in the end, I still can’t get a fair result! Pray tell, Sect Master, what does such a sect have for me to stay on?”
Ye Yuan spoke righteously, rendering the sect master speechless.
The woodcutter saw that the sect master’s expression became uglier and uglier. He could not resist to reprimand Ye Yuan and said, “Ye Yuan, don’t talk nonsense! Lord Sect Master is also thinking of the sect’s long-term future!”
Ye Yuan said, being neither obsequiously nor haughtily, “Elder’s life-saving grace, Ye Yuan will never forget it. But this Ye touches his own heart and feel that this Ye’s contributions to the sect far exceed Qian Ye’s. I only ask for the sect to give a chance to be treated fairly! Ye Yuan knows that the words of the lowly carry little weight. If Sect Master doesn’t allow it, you can very
well kill this Ye!”
The nine great elders were all dumbfounded listening to Ye Yuan’s words.
This kid was also too lawless!
The sect master’s expression became increasingly uglier and he said in a cold voice, “Do you think that your talent is exceptional and this sect master doesn’t dare to kill you?”
Ye Yuan did not speak and met the sect master’s gaze, not backing down in the slightest.
Clearly, he expressed his standpoint.
The sect master gritted his teeth and said, “Good, very good! My Shadowmoon Sect really produced a disciple with backbone! This sect master wants to see how tough your bones are!”
Suddenly, Ye Yuan’s entire person seemed to have fallen into an ice-cellar. A horrifying pressure descended upon his body, making him unable to even breathe.
However, Ye Yuan stood firm, clenched his jaws tight, eyes staring firmly at the sect master.
Feeling Ye Yuan’s gaze, the sect master became even angrier.
He was just about to increase the power when suddenly, darkness descended. The sect master’s horrifying pressure seemed to have fallen into darkness.
Ye Yuan felt the pressure on his body lighten, his entire person seemingly hauled out of the water.
The sect master’s expression changed, and he exclaimed, “M-Martial Uncle!”
A cold snort came out of the void and said, “Zhou Qing, you, this sect master, is really declining with each passing day! Are you trying to disrespect your forefathers?”
The sect master’s face changed and he hurriedly clasped his hands and said, “Zhou Qing dare not!”
“Humph! You even dare to defy the ancestor’s ancestral instructions, what do you still not dare to do?” Another cold snort came out of the void, clearly very displeased with Zhou Qing’s way of doing things.
Zhou Qing’s expression was incomparably ugly. He did not think that this matter actually startled Martial Uncle.
His elderly self was the Shadowmoon Sect’s last trump card. Normally, he stayed in closed-seclusion and did not come out, and had never asked about the sect’s matters.
This time, for Ye Yuan’s sake, he actually acted!
The nine great skill-imparting elders exchanged glances. They did not know that there was actually still such an existence in the sect.
Zhou Qing was deeply aware of this martial uncle’s terrifyingness and naturally did not dare to defy. He could only explain himself, “Zhou Qing is … is also looking out for the sect!”
A cold laugh came out of the void and said, “Zhou Qing, you’re really declining with each passing day! You think about yourself back then. How many geniuses’ corpses did you step on to walk over? The sect’s supreme powerhouse, the sect only needs one and that’s enough! A genius who can sound the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum, you actually wanted to murder him for your face? Are you mad?”
Zhou Qing’s expression changed again and again. Finally, he lowered his head and said respectfully, “Yes, Martial Uncle, Zhou Qing knows that I was wrong! Zhou Qing knows what should be done!”
“Although this old man doesn’t ask about worldly affairs, I also know a thing or two about the sect’s matters. Originally, struggles between factions is a good thing. But now, the sect from top to bottom has already been befouled with a foul atmosphere by the struggle of factions. And you actually even gave the green light for it! Zhou Qing, all … the best to you!”
Done talking, there was no more sound in the void.
Chapter 1816. Breakthrough |
“Ye Yuan really used this opportunity and killed Qian Ye! My god, such a waste!”“Isn’t that so? If requesting the sect master to take action, one can probably even kill a True God powerhouse. He actually used it to kill a First Firmament Celestial Deity.”“Really capricious! The thoughts of a genius are really not what we mortals can understand.”
…
Qian Ye finally still died. Under Zhou Qing’s word of command, Qian Ye’s head hit the ground.
It was just that this matter was simply incomprehensible to the sect’s disciples.
Just like a mortal suddenly had a chance to request ten carts of gold one day, but he only asked for a copper coin.
Just a massive opportunity, everyone yearned for it in their sleep, but it was cast aside by Ye Yuan like an old shoe.
Except, they did not know that the wish they sought after assiduously was no big deal in Ye Yuan’s eyes.
Cultivation methods, martial techniques, medicinal pills, all did not have much attraction to Ye Yuan.
And after that day, the Shadowmoon Sect returned to tranquility once more.
Sect Master Zhou Qing and the nine great skill-imparting elders collectively entered a retreat. The drum sound this time held extraordinary significance to them. They needed closed-seclusion to slowly digest their gains.
Quite a few disciples also chose to enter a retreat.
For some time, the Shadowmoon Sect appeared much more deserted.
A melodious zither sound echoed in the sky above Firecloud Peak, gentle and melodious.
Deep love flowed within this zither sound. It was completely different from the beauty and poignance the last time.
The zither followed the heart. If the mood of the person playing the zither was different, the music played would naturally be completely different too.
A figure seemed to have been attracted by the zither sound and slowly walked up to the summit.
With a song ending, Baili Qingyan said with faint resentment, “This song was owed to you. Now, I paid it back to you.”
Ye Yuan smiled and said, “Miss Baili is indeed unparalleled in zither skills. Looks like this condition raised back then was still really worth it.”
Baili Qingyan nibbled her lips lightly. Her face slightly red as she opened her mouth and said, “You scoundrel, still exactly as hateful!”
Ye Yuan was stunned when he heard it and said baffledly, “Why does praising you become hateful? Could it be that I should say that Miss Baili’s zither skills are awful?”
Baili Qingyan spat and said, “You dare?!”
Ye Yuan was speechless. Waving his hand, he said, “Alright, alright, I didn’t say anything. Since I’ve already heard the zither sound, then the two of us are squared.”
A hint of disappointment flashed across Baili Qingyan’s face and she said gloomily, “Sounding the Big Dipper Seven Stars Drum, why did you have to use it to kill Qian Ye? Do you know how great this favor was?”
Ye Yuan smiled and said coolly, “The sect has nothing that they can give me. So to me, this favor’s only function was to be used to kill Qian Ye.”
Baili Qingyan was taken back when she heard that and looked at Ye Yuan with a contemptuous face.
This guy really bragged without coming up with a draft!
The Shadowmoon Sect was a True God level sect, no idea how many people wanted to enter the sect but could not. But Ye Yuan said that the sect had nothing they could give him.
“Since the sect has nothing to give you, then why you did you enter the sect?” Baili Qingyan said with a contemptuous look.
Ye Yuan said coolly, “I entered the sect naturally for the Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave’s spot.”
Baili Qingyan’s brows raised up and she said, “This Baili Qingyan must be in the Celestial Deity Realm to take part. You’re merely a Ninth Firmament Divine Lord right now. You definitely can’t catch up this time.”
Actually, Baili Qingyan also felt that it was somewhat a pity for Ye Yuan. His strength was clearly already qualified enough to take part, but with his realm not reaching the requirement, he could not participate at all.
In ten years’ time, wanting to break through to the Celestial Deity Realm was simply a fool’s talk.
If Ye Yuan was a half-step Celestial Deity right now, then everything could naturally be discussed.
It was just too bad that he was only a Ninth Firmament Divine Lord.
But Ye Yuan smiled and said, “Breaking th
rough to the Celestial Deity Realm is very easy to me.”
Baili Qingyan was speechless, this guy was simply an egomaniac.
“Okay, then I’ll wait and see if you can break through to the Celestial Deity Realm within ten year’s time.” Baili Qingyan could not be bothered to argue and just waited to see the joke.
She admitted that Ye Yuan’s talent was outstanding, but Ye Yuan’s cultivation speed was not considered fast.
In front of her, Ye Yuan’s speed was pretty much the same as ordinary geniuses.
Even she, Baili Qingyan, also could not break through to become a First Firmament Celestial Deity from a Ninth Firmament Divine Lord in ten years.
It was naturally even more impossible for Ye Yuan.
…
After Baili Qingyan left, Ye Yuan started closed-seclusion to assail Celestial Deity Realm.
These 200 years’ time, Ye Yuan did many things. Among them included creating the Chaos Heavenspan Canon’s fifth level cultivation method.
Actually, ever since breaking through to Divine Lord Realm, Ye Yuan already started deducing the Chaos Heavenspan Canon’s follow-up cultivation method and finally created it during the last 200 years.
Having passed the fourth level cultivation method, this great hurdle, this fifth level cultivation method was relatively much easier.
Creating the fifth level cultivation method showed that Ye Yuan was already very clear about the Celestial Deity Realm.
Breaking through was merely a matter of water flowing when the channel formed.
The Celestial Deity Realm that was as difficult as ascending to heaven to others, it was not that complicated to Ye Yuan.
With the Obstructed Tillage Spirit Vein around, Ye Yuan did not worry about the lack of spiritual energy at all and did not even need to borrow the power of medicinal pills.
Ten years passed in a twinkle.
On this day, the three great fierce beasts were currently cultivating when suddenly, a powerful aura came over from the direction of Ye Yuan’s abode.
“Here to make trouble again? This time, it’s a First Firmament Celestial Deity again. Go, let’s go take good care of this fellow,” the old bear said.