Coincidentally, just having arrived there, Infinite Boundless Mountain’s martial practitioners arrived just a step after as well.
His gaze sweeping over, Yan Zhaoge saw that of the Infinite Boundless Mountain disciples there, one of them was clearly Zhao Hao.
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, Zhao Hao’s gaze abruptly hardened, becoming cold as ice.
But what caught Yan Zhaoge’s attention more was a somewhat older Infinite Boundless Mountain disciple next to Zhao Hao who looked to be about thirty years of age.
The gaze with which the other party looked over was filled with aggression, even a bit of savagery as he resembled a fierce, bloody beast.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 153: A dangerous figure!
HSSB153: A dangerous figure
Although Zhao Hao had not made a move, listening carefully to his breathing, Yan Zhaoge could tell that he had already completely finished the washing and refining of all of his internal organs with his aura-qi.
Accumulated to its limits, his aura-qi had very possibly already formed a ball of qi within his body. In other words, the current Zhao Hao should at least be at the peak of the mid inner aura Martial Scholar realm, perhaps even having already stepped into the late inner aura Martial Scholar realm.
From the time Yan Zhaoge had seen him last half a year ago at Cloud Portent Mountain, his cultivation had soared by leaps and bounds once more.
Nearly having blown up his clan’s own Giant Spirit Magnetite vein back in Cloud Portent Mountain, Zhao Hao’s following days in Infinite Boundless Mountain should have originally been very difficult.
Now, however, he was clearly already a direct disciple of Infinite Boundless Mountain, even having surpassed the similarly-aged Hou Xiang to be brought by Infinite Boundless Mountain to participate in this Heavenly Connection Meet.
From this, it could be seen that he had still managed to make Infinite Boundless Mountain attach much importance to him.
After all, his knowledge of medicine and alchemy aside, Zhao Hao’s cultivation base was already extremely outstanding for his current age, much less the fact that his cultivation speed was still so shocking.
Although he had nearly made a terribly big mistake in a major matter earlier, as a disciple of the younger generation, his martial talent was something that any Sacred Ground would also have to treat seriously.
Zhao Hao’s gazed at the spiritual light that shot up from above Yan Zhaoge’s head, “Really already in the Xiantian stage…”
Comparing it to what he knew about Yan Zhaoge’s previous cultivation level as well as his speed of progress in recent years, Zhao Hao also felt slightly shocked.
Yan Zhaoge, was not just a head over him in the matter of the Golden Needle Liberating Pill Technique and the restoration of the Giant Spirit Magnetite vein.
In terms of martial talent, he was similarly outstanding, causing even him who had seen and experienced much to have to inwardly let out a shocked sigh of admiration.
However, while he felt slightly shocked, Zhao Hao was not actually nervous.
He retracted his gaze which had been directed towards Yan Zhaoge, “In martial cultivation, the higher one goes, the slower rate of improvement. As we rise higher, I will catch up with you very quickly.”
Zhao Hao smiled coldly within his heart, “At the same cultivation level, beating you would be as easy as beating a dead dog.”
As for Zhao Hao, Yan Zhaoge didn’t really pay him much heed, his gaze instead sweeping towards the other Infinite Boundless Mountain disciples.
The direct disciples of Infinite Boundless Mountain who had come to attend the Heavenly Connection Meet this time numbered four. Other than Zhao Hao, Ji Hanru was also there.
According to Yan Zhaoge’s knowledge, following his defeat by him on Cloud Portent Mountain, Ji Hanru had nursed his vengeance and gone into secluded cultivation. Originally at the peak of the early Xiantian stage, just before coming to the Meet, he had successfully broken through the bottleneck which he had been stuck at for a long time, stepping into the mid Xiantian Martial Scholar stage, somewhat giving the feeling of stepping up valiantly after having faced humiliation.
The other young disciple was close to Yan Zhaoge’s age, older than Zhao Hao whilst younger than Ji Hanru.
With intelligent looks and a friendly expression on his face, he smiled as he nodded towards Yan Zhaoge and the others.
Yan Zhaoge thought for a while before his matched the person’s appearance with the information within his brain.
This youth was named Xiao Yu, and was also a direct disciple of Infinite Boundless Mountain. His cultivation talent was extremely high, to the extent that it was even rumoured that whether it was in terms of comprehension or talent, he was the current number one of Infinite Boundless Mountain’s younger generation.
It was only that this person was not all that passionate about cultivating, spending three days fishing and then two days drying the net.
However, his martial talent was outstanding to the point that even while not being much focused on cultivation, he was still an elite of the younger generation.
The other party expressing friendliness, Yan Zhaoge also smiled as he nodded back in greeting.
That Xiao Yu appeared to be very happy as he swivelled his head to say to the Ji Hanru beside him, “See, senior apprentice-brother Ji, it’s actually very easy, isn’t it? There are no problems that cannot be solved through communication. First getting the atmosphere right, it would then be even easier.”
The corners of Ji Hanru’s mouth twitched, as he turned his head and did not speak.
Yan Zhaoge was rendered speechless, but his attention also didn’t stay on Xiao Yu and Ji Hanru for too long.
Beside Xiao Yu and others, that oldest Infinite Boundless Mountain disciple looked like he was smiling whilst also not, as he looked over with an unfriendly gaze.
Seeing that Infinite Boundless Mountain disciple, Yan Zhaoge raised his brows slightly.
Feeling somewhat unlucky, the Ye Zhongzhou by the side gave a low snort, “Infinite Boundless Mountain let that madman Liu Shengfeng out this time?”
Liu Shengfeng, a direct disciple of Infinite Boundless Mountain, of a similar age to Xu Fei and Tang Yonghao.
It was only that as compared to the other disciples of Infinite Boundless Mountain, Liu Shengfeng was notorious outside for being ruthless with his attacks as well as his cruel, violent temperament as he enjoyed playing with his opponents, especially enjoying bullying the weak with his superior strength as he often liked to move to kill or injure martial practitioners whose cultivation were inferior to his without any reason whatsoever.
Therefore, in recent years, Infinite Boundless Mountain had restricted Liu Shengfeng from going out alone most of the time.
However, his talent was indeed outstanding, being the undisputed strongest amongst those of the same age as him in Infinite Boundless Mountain, especially proficient at fighting people in actual combat.
Mostly, Infinite Boundless Mountain loved yet hated him at the same time, feeling him to be a real headache.
Liu Shengfeng’s gaze moved between Yan Zhaoge and Ye Zhongzhou. Baring his teeth, he was just about to stride over.
The face of the Ji Hanru beside him changed slightly, as he hurriedly said to Ye Zhongzhou, “Jade Sea City’s Senior Brother Ye, is it? I have long heard of your famous name; I hope you will guide me along generously.”
Saying thus, he directly punched towards Ye Zhongzhou.
Liu Shengfeng glanced coldly at Ji Hanru, his gaze moving in a somewhat unfriendly manner between Yan Zhaoge and Ye Zhongzhou once more before it finally came to rest on the former.
Xiao Yu chuckled towards the sky as he hurried out, “Senior Brother Yan, Yan Zhaoge? I am Xiao Yu, and this is the first time we’re meeting. I have some inquiries regarding that Thunder Element Revival Art-please care to enlighten me.”
Liu Shengfeng’s gaze revealed an expression that made it seem like he was smili
ng whilst also not as, his hands behind his back, he finally halted.
However, Yan Zhaoge noticed that the glow within his eyes was emanating a more and more threatening feel.
Acquainted with Ji Hanru as well, Ye Zhongzhou was similarly able to feel that his attacks, while fierce in momentum, actually contained no ill intentions whatsoever.
“You can also be considered as having put in much effort,” Shaking his head rather helplessly, Ye Zhongzhou sent a sound transmission with his aura-qi over to Ji Hanru as he moved to receive Ji Hanru’s attack.
Ji Hanru’s face was the picture of seriousness, “I have just stepped into the mid Xiantian Martial Scholar realm; may Senior Brother Ye give me some pointers.”
The two clashed without any real heat behind it, but with the direct lineage of the two Sacred Grounds, Infinite Boundless Mountain and Jade Sea City, facing off against each other, it still made for an exceptionally amazing show.
Fang Zhun and Elder Chen had arrived at their destination and met with the bigwigs of Turbid Wave Pavilion and Infinite Boundless Mountain. Regarding the contest of their disciples, as long as it was not exceptionally problematic, they would all not needlessly interfere with their affairs.
The Heavenly Connection Meet was originally where all the heroes under the heavens congregated, with the clashing of geniuses taking place.
As Yan Zhaoge conversed with Xiao Yu, answering his questions one after another, his expression suddenly changed as he looked in another direction.
Ah Hu and Liu Shengfeng also similarly looked in that direction.
A youth neared at a high speed, first nodding towards Yan Zhaoge, Liu Shengfeng and the others, before he came to where Ye Zhongzhou and Ji Hanru were currently clashing.
Interlocking his hands, this person’s arms drew a circle in mid-air, causing rings of aura-qi that resembled waves to surge which instantly enveloped both Ye Zhongzhou and Ji Hanru.
The illusory heaven and earth formed of aura-qi that appeared within the air resembled a muddy swamp.
Ye Zhongzhou and Ji Hanru instantly felt as though they had sunk into a swamp.
As the two were originally also not in anything like a deathmatch, they immediately stopped.
The newcomer was actually also only a mid Xiantian Martial Scholar. However, with precise vision and intricate control, he had cut in at just the right time, instantly separating the two fighters.
Looking at that youth, Yan Zhaoge identified, “Ruan Ping?”
Having separated Ye Zhongzhou and Ji Hanru, that Ruan Ping said, “Having come all the way to my Turbid Wave Pavilion, everyone here is a guest. Please allow my clan to display our hospitality as the hosts. The Heavenly Connection Meet will officially begin very soon-where is the need to rush?”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 154: Aftereffect
HSSB154: Aftereffect
Ruan Ping looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years of age, spirited and handsome with an extraordinary bearing about him.
He was precisely one of the Lake Domain Sacred Ground’s, Turbid Wave Pavilion, direct disciples, proficient in the secret martial arts of the Lake Domain, and possessing extraordinary strength.
However, what caused Yan Zhaoge to take more heed was the fact that from what he knew, this person seemed to have intentions towards the Sacred Sun Clan’s Meng Wan, being somewhat enamoured with her.
Despite the fact that their age difference was close to ten years, this didn’t affect Ruan Ping’s passionate feelings at all.
It was only that over this past half year, with the general situation within the Eight Extremities World having suddenly changed greatly, the relationship between the Sacred Grounds had become much more tense.
Turbid Wave Pavilion which always stayed neutral had to be more sensitive in all of its actions.
While he was a young disciple, as a direct disciple of Turbid Wave Pavilion, if Ruan Ping did as he had before, it would appear extremely conspicuous.
Whether it was from having received special instructions from the Elders or having curbed himself, in recent days, Ruan Ping’s feelings towards Meng Wan seemed to have gradually calmed down.
His gaze sweeping over Liu Shengfeng, Yan Zhaoge and the others, Ruan Ping nodded slightly, “Please, everyone follow me.”
Laughing, Liu Shengfeng retracted his wolf-like gaze which had till now always been appraising Yan Zhaoge and Ye Zhongzhou.
His age close to Ruan Ping’s, Ye Zhongzhou and him were long since acquainted, as he immediately said, “Ruan Ping, it is rare that we have taken a trip here. You have to take us to see your long renowned Clear Concealed Lake ah.”
The Clear Concealed Lake, located to the northwest of the Lake Domain, was where this time’s Heavenly Connection Meet would be held.
This place was abound with lakes within the surrounding five hundred kilometres and covered in clouds all year round. However, the fluctuations in clouds on the lake’s surface made for an incomparably beautiful scene.
As the clouds swirled and rested, they seemed to contain the boundless laws of the heavens and the earth, and was able to birth many extraordinary scenes, which led to this world’s martial practitioners being greatly inclined to visit it.
Turbid Wave Pavilion often saw its martial practitioners come here to comprehend the dao and cultivate.
As the organiser and host of this time’s Heavenly Connection Meet, Turbid Wave Pavilion had also arranged this as its location.
Ruan Ping smiled, “This is only natural. You can all move about on your own; however, on the surface of this lake are formations set up by my clan’s Elders with the help of the geography here.”
“If you move about freely, you will have to take care not to set off the restrictions of the formation.”
Under Ruan Ping’s lead, Yan Zhaoge and Sikong Qing, along with those of Jade Sea City and Infinite Boundless Mountain, entered the domain of the Clear Concealed Lake.
Treading onto the surface of the lake, Yan Zhaoge surveyed his surroundings, his mind instantly feeling refreshed and happy.
As the clouds drifted, it seemed to incessantly change as it repeatedly came into contact with the lake water.
The boundary between the heavens and the earth seemed to become blurry. As Yan Zhaoge glanced over, the lake water seemed to hover within the sky, while the clouds seemed to transform into a lake.
“Could it be that Turbid Wave Pavilion’s Flowing Water Illusory Clouds is derived from this?”
Yan Zhaoge looked at the scene before him somewhat interestedly as the Sikong Qing beside him also did the same.
Ye Zhongzhou and the others who accompanied them smiled as they looked at Sikong Qing.
From beside Ye Zhongzhou, a girl of about twenty years of age sighed softly, “What devotion to the martial dao.”
This girl was named Li Jingwan, a Heaven’s favoured child of Jade Sea City alongside Ye Zhongzhou, her age similar to Yan Zhaoge and Xiao Yu.
Her features were beautiful like a picture. While she was not as elegantly beautiful as Sikong Qing, she was still a rare beauty.
In comparison to the loud, booming Ye Zhongzhou, Li Jingwan appeared very gentle. She looked curiously towards Sikong Qing.
All the way here, Sikong Qing had appeared extremely quiet, not uttering a word other than when she had greeted them.
If there was anything, she would just follow Yan Zhaoge along, but whether it was Ye Zhongzhou or Li Jingwan, both of them could see that Sikong Qing was not someone with no thoughts of her own, instead just seemingly wanting to avoid having to deal with troublesome matters.
This girl seemed to have poured all of her effort into cultivation, not intending on or even disdaining allocating her time in other areas.
Although she still at least understood the ways of the world, she was not someone who liked interacting with others-her mind was simply not in the same dimension.
Ye Zhongzhou laughed, “Possessing outstanding talent and devoted to th
e extreme-the heavens will not mistreat her.”
Li Jingwan said, “That’s right; already having reached the peak of the late inner aura Martial Scholar realm despite being so young. I heard that when facing Infinite Boundless Mountain’s Hou Xiang around half a year ago in the Mountain Domain, she was still a mid inner aura Martial Scholar. Such a rate of progress is truly shocking.”
The place here was broad, the islands on the lake numerous like stars in the sky. As they walked on the lake’s surface, they arrived at its central region very quickly.
Of the biggest few islands of the Clear Concealed Lake, the main island here, Clear Concealed Island, was where this Heavenly Connection Meet would be held.
Having arrived on Clear Concealed Island, some disciples of Turbid Wave Pavilion acted as ushers, arranging and leading them to their various lodgings.
The architecture style of this place was filled with the air of the Lake Domain as small intricate buildings of bamboo had been erected one after another in an ordered manner.
Having settled down, Yan Zhaoge left his bamboo house, heading out onto the lake once more.
On the lake, passing through the clouds, Yan Zhaoge gradually closed his eyes, strolling leisurely on the lake’s surface.
Standing behind Yan Zhaoge, Ah Hu did not interrupt him.
His attention was mostly fixed on their surroundings, preventing anyone from coming to interrupt Yan Zhaoge as well as looking out for any dangers that might suddenly descend.
At this moment, he had not the leisure to comprehend the profundities of the Clear Concealed Lake.
It was only when tomorrow’s Heavenly Connection Meet officially begun with Yan Zhaoge a participant that Ah Hu would come out to roam alone.
Although his eyes were tightly closed, Yan Zhaoge’s spiritual awareness was still raised to its maximum, all the pores of his body pulsing lightly, inhaling and exhaling the spiritual qi of the surrounding heavens and earth as he was also feeling the spiritual qi pulse of this Clear Concealed Lake and the unique, remarkable areas of this precious land.
After walking for a while, Yan Zhaoge halted, standing silently where he was and not moving. He extended his arms, making slow, drawing motions within the clouds.
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