by Feng Yise
The Crimson Afterglow Valley from Pei Wenqiang's mouth, Ye Yuan had never heard of it before. He naturally did not know why he would be so agitated too.
Rather, Jun Tianyu was quite surprised as he said, "The Crimson Afterglow Valley is the place Holy Lord Crimson Afterglow Holy Monarch attained the Dao. It's said that it opens once every three hundred years. Each time, only three people can go in! These three names have always been selected from the holy land's holy sons. Why did they actually organize such a Quasi-Holy Son selection competition this time? This kind of thing has never happened before in the past."
Even though Jun Tianyu did not enter the holy land, he was not foreign to the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land's secrets.
Pei Wenqiang said, "Who cares! As long as I can charge into the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land, no matter how great a price you make me pay, I'd be willing too! Sadly, my age is too old and can't take part in the competition this time at all."
But Ye Yuan asked, "This Crimson Afterglow Valley, could it be that there is anything different?"
Jun Tianyu nodded his head and said, "It's said that the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land was originally a Rank One Holy Land, ruling more half of the White Valiant Region! It's just that no idea why, the Crimson Afterglow Holy Lords became more incompetent with each passing generation later on. Today, it actually became a Rank Nine Holy Land. But one thing is for sure, the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land's rise and decline have a very close relationship with this Crimson Afterglow Valley. Because each generation's Holy Lord came out from the Crimson Afterglow Valley. This point has never changed before. The holy land organizing the Quasi-Holy Son selection competition this time unprecedentedly is probably for the sake of breaking the curse too, hoping to find the emergence of a junior disciple who can attain the Dao in the Crimson Afterglow Valley." Holy land ranks follow ancient china court officials ranking, one is the highest.
Chapter 770 - Quota
Listening to Jun Tianyu's words, Ye Yuan became somewhat interested in this Crimson Afterflow Valley.
In the Divine Realm, to be able to become a Rank One Holy Land, not one was not a major force with deep foundations.
But deep foundations did not represent strength perpetually not changing. In these countless years, each and every major force took turns alternating. Some of them, their strength became even stronger, while others' strength declined.
Such as the Medicine King Hall, they were a super holy land which had just begun flourishing in these few thousand years recently.
It was just that the Medicine King Hall's rise up was akin to a flash-in-the-pan, becoming the past very quickly.
The present Medicine King Hall was already not the Medicine King Hall in the hearts of many Divine Realm martial artists.
"Just what on earth is inside this Crimson Afterglow Valley?" Ye Yuan could not help asking curiously.
Jun Tianyu shook his head and said, "This, apart from those Holy Sons who entered the Crimson Afterglow Valley, probably no one knows! But everyone also has some conjectures. This Crimson Afterglow should be some kind of inheritances. It's just that nobody knows what kind of inheritance it is. Ye Yuan, I feel that you can go in and give it a shot. With your talent, I feel that you should be able to obtain the Crimson Afterglow Valley's inheritance!"
"Oh? Brother Jun feels that I should go and give it a shot too?" Ye Yuan said in amazement.
Jun Tianyu was aware of Ye Yuan's true talent. Ordinary inheritances, he would really not attach any importance.
But even so, Jun Tianyu still proposed for him to go give it a shot. It could be seen that this inheritance definitely had extraordinary aspects.
Jun Tianyu nodded and said, "Legends has it that back then, the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land's first generation Holy Lord had a great world-shaking battle with a Divine King powerhouse at that time because of some matter. At that time, the first generation Holy Lord was still a nobody, while that Divine King powerhouse's strength was probably almost on par with the present Ten Great Divine Kings. The two people battled for ten days and nights, ultimately ending in a draw. But not long after that, the two people passed away because their injuries were too severe. It was also precisely because of this that the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land became more abysmal with each generation too. Their strength plummeted very quickly. Reaching this generation's Holy Lord, they were finally reduced to a Rank Nine Holy Land."
Ye Yuan only came to a realization after he heard that.
Before ascending to the Divine Realm back then, Qi Hai once said that he had already not received news from the Divine Realm for a long time.
Looks like starting from that time, the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land was already unable to fend for themselves and completely did not have the energy to go manage the Lower Realms' matters.
But the first generation Crimson Afterglow Holy Lord was actually able to fight to a draw with a Ten Great Divine Kings level powerhouse. His strength absolutely did not allow underestimation.
"Looks like I really have to make a trip to this Crimson Afterglow Valley," Ye Yuan said with an emotional sigh.
To the current Ye Yuan, increasing his strength was still placed as number one.
His present strength was still too weak and still worlds apart from Ji Canglan's. To be able to obtain an inheritance comparable to the Ten Great Divine Kings, this kind of opportunity naturally could not be missed.
"Hey, brat! I only promised you a slot. Why are you treating it like this first place is already an item in your bag?" Pei Wenqiang was very displeased with Ye Yuan's c.o.c.ky attitude.
Ye Yuan said confidently, "If there is no Heaven Enlightenment Realm powerhouse taking part, then this first place, I've probably nailed it!"
Pei Wenqiang curled his mouth and said disbelievingly, "Although if you get first place, as the person who recommends you a quota, I definitely won't miss out on benefits and will also have glorious honor. Your boasting is too big! That's right, the competition this time indeed won't have Heaven Enlightenment Realm taking part. The age is also restricted to under 40 years old. But you, a Divine Traversing Realm boy, said it like you're going to sweep across Boundless Realms. It's also too shameless."
Ye Yuan smiled and did not explain anything. Rather, it was Jun Tianyu who laughed and said, "Ye Yuan isn't bragging. He has this capital!"
Jun Tianyu's words made Jun Tianyu and Zhao Qian both stunned.
Could it be that this boy still had uncommon attainments along the Martial Path?
But Pei Wenqiang did not believe this, and he said, "Boy, I know that you have some means and your capabilities aren't small either. That's why I took the risk of offending a major aristocratic family and gave a quota to you. It's also considered your repayment for the ancient grotto. But in the end, you're just an alchemist. To talk about overwhelming the junior generation in martial arts, I won't believe even if you beat me to death either!"
If Ye Yuan was Boundless Realm right now, Pei Wenqiang might really believe it. After all, Ye Yuan's means, he had experienced before.
Disregarding other things, just his attainments in the divine soul was plenty more than ordinary martial artists could bear.
But Ye Yuan was just Divine Traversing Realm now, while quite a few major aristocratic families and major sects' disciples were all middle-stage Boundless Realm, even late-stage experts.
Among them, there was no lack of some genius martial artists with very formidable strength. To say that Ye Yuan had the strength to crush everybody, how could he possibly believe it?
Ye Yuan gave Pei Wenqiang a glance and said with a smile, "This favor, I accept it. City Lord Pei, after this time, the old scores between us are written off. Nobody owes the other. How's that?"
Ye Yuan discovered that even though this Pei Wenqiang had somewhat of bad habits of a silkpants, having a manner as if he was number one under the heaven, when really got to know him, he was not that detestable either.
At least his promise in the ancient grotto, he really ach
ieved it now.
Ye Yuan knew that such quotas only had three. Each major aristocratic family would definitely snatch viciously over it. But Pei Wenqiang left one for him. This definitely had to offend people.
But in order to repay him, he did it without any qualms.
Though Pei Wenqiang had a powerful backer behind, governing such a large city, he could not really be as reckless as he wished for everything.
On the contrary, Pei Wenqiang was actually very clever and was very skillful in governing a city too. Otherwise, the moment Ying Tianya entered Clear Reed City back then, he would not possibly have known right away.
Pei Wenqiang nodded his head and said, "Alright, deal! But this quota, I helped you to get hold of it, but the things at the back, you can only do it yourself. Although you boasted to the high heavens, I still don't really believe it. You have to do your best. Even if you lose, don't lose too miserably too. Otherwise, my face will have no light!" 1
Pei Wenqiang was managing two cities right now, which was also to say that he actually had six quotas on his hands.
But Clear Reed City and Ancient Opulence City' strength belonged to the lower-class standards among the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land's subordinate forces.
Even if the two cities' major aristocratic families snatched until their scalps bled to obtain the quotas, they probably could not walk very far in the end as well.
This point, Pei Wenqiang was perfectly aware.
Him saying this was only putting feathers on his own cap.
Ye Yuan said with a smile, "City Lord Pei rest assured, at that time, your face will radiate brilliant light in all directions!" 2
The few people were just chatting fervently when all of a sudden, there was a disturbance outside the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's front door.
"Ye Yuan, you scram outside for this young master! Your cowardly turtle, scared is it? If you have the guts, come out and fight one-on-one! Watch this young master beat you until you piss your pants! I want to let City Lord to have a look at just who is fit to go participate in the Quasi-Holy Son selection competition!" outside the door, a young man roared furiously.
Pei Wenqiang's brows furrowed and he said unhappy, "Punk who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth! To actually dare refuse to accept this City Lord's decision! As it happens, this City Lord just assumed office. I'll make an example out of this Gu Family punk!" lose face Gain a lot of face
Chapter 771 - A Word Once Spoken, Cannot Be Overtaken Even by a Team of Four Horses!
"Gu Family? My slot originally belonged to the Gu Family?" Ye Yuan frowned and said.
Pei Wenqiang's expression appeared slightly awkward as he nodded his head. Clearly, he did not expect that the Gu Family punk would actually make such a scene.
Ye Yuan gave him a sidelong glance but did not say anything.
Pei Wenqiang's mind games, how could he not perceive it?
Even though Ye Yuan took action and saved Gu Qing, his relationship with the Gu Family was not considered very good either.
Putting aside other things, this Fragrant Medicine Pavilion was really hauling in bushels of gold now, but this was originally the Gu Family's territory. How could they possibly not be envious?
This move of Pei Wenqiang's gave Ye Yuan a huge benefit and also sowed discord between the two forces' relationship without extra trouble.
Him being the City Lord would sail with the wind.
This kind of inciting method was not considered despicable. It was just the methods of a sovereign. Balancing all parties' relationship, this was something that every sovereign had to consider.
Ye Yuan had never eaten pork but had seen pigs running plenty of times. How could he not see through this bit?
Pei Wenqiang had just newly arrived. Using a bit of trick was justifiable. Ye Yuan did not think anything about Pei Wenqiang because of this.
On the contrary, if Pei Wenqiang did not play these cheap tricks, he would not be Pei Wenqiang instead.
Pei Wenqiang's small trick was just done by taking advantage of an opportunity. After all, the value of a slot far exceeded the problems of inciting the two sides' relationship.
If that Crimson Afterglow Valley really had a huge lucky chance, then the value of this quota to Ye Yuan would be immeasurable.
Some small tricks could be overlooked.
Ye Yuan gave Pei Wenqiang a glance and side, "This kind of housefly doesn't have to trouble City Lord Your Excellency to personally take action. I'll send him away. However … it's not to be made a precedent!"
"Cough, cough, won't be made a precedent! Won't happen again! That … Ye Yuan, you really don't need me to make a move? Gu Hua this brat, his strength is still very decent. Among the Ancient Opulence City's junior generation, it's enough to rank in the top three," Pei Wenqiang said.
Before coming, Pei Wenqiang did not think that Ye Yuan was actually in possession of the Heaven's Destiny Trading Company's gold token.
Just this one token was already on a completely different level from the Gu Family. This kind of trick seemed very redundant looking at it now.
But Pei Wenqiang's means were not weak. Just came for a few days and he already pretty much figured out the Ancient Opulence City's forces distribution. Even the junior generation's strength, he already had an account in his heart.
These three quotas, each one was very precious. How could Pei Wenqiang possibly give to people willy-nilly?
At that time if they go to compete and lose, he would be the one losing face.
Furthermore, although the Pei Family was powerful, they had quite a few enemies in the holy land too.
This kind of major matter which involved the entire holy land, if it were really too perfunctory, it would give people a handle.
This Ancient Opulence City's three quotas, apart from Ye Yuan, he selected them carefully. One of the quotas did not even go to a major aristocratic family. But that person's strength made people wholeheartedly convinced.
This Gu Hua outside, his strength was indeed very decent. It was just that in order to return Ye Yuan a favor, he endured the pain and squeezed out his quota.
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"Ye Yuan, scram outside for this Young Master! You, a pill refining guy, what are you joining in the fun with us martial artists for? Leaving Ancient Opulence City, what you lose will be our Ancient Opulence City's face …"
Gu Hua shouted fervently outside the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's front door. The words got nastier and nastier and also drew quite a number of people to surround and watch.
Originally, everyone was all rather baffled and even thought that because the Gu Family was jealous that Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's current business was good, so they deliberately came to make a scene.
Who knew that after listening carefully, they discovered that it was completely not the case.
"I say, Ye Yuan an alchemist, what is he joining in the fun blindly for? Although that Crimson Afterglow Valley reward is tempting, he also has to have the ability to get it!"
"Yeah! Alchemists should study alchemy intensively properly. But now, he wants to go and compete in martial arts with people. Isn't this ignoring one's proper occupation?"
"Gu Hua's strength is already Fifth Level Level Boundless. Furthermore, his comprehension of concepts is very high. His strength is also sufficient to rank in the top three among the entire Ancient Opulence City's junior generation. Ye Yuan snatching people's slot like this is indeed rather virtuous. No wonder Gu Hua is so enraged."
Gu Hua stirring things up like this, everyone felt that Ye Yuan doing this was somewhat bullying others too far.
This way of doing things was clearly occupying the latrine and not taking a dump.
Right at this time, a large group of people walked out of the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion. The person in the lead was precisely Ye Yuan.
When Gu Hua saw that Ye Yuan finally came out, he could not help looking pleased with himself.
"Ye Yuan, you're finally willing to come out. I ev
en thought that you're going to be a cowardly turtle for the rest of your life! Come, come, come, since you already came out, then let's have a match. Let everyone take a look just who has the qualifications to represent Ancient Opulence City to battle!" Gu Hua said with a cold smile.
Ye Yuan said with a faint smile, "You really want to compete?"
"Of course! Could it be that I'd joke with you in front of so many people? Enough crap, fighting or not? If you don't dare to fight, hand over the slot obediently! City Lord Your Excellency, I know that you have a friendly relation with Ye Yuan. But this sort of thing concerns the entire Ancient Opulence City's reputation. I, Gu Hua, cannot back down!"
Gu Hua had an appearance of awe-inspiring righteousness for the cause of justice, placing himself on the moral high ground. Even Pei Wenqiang could not say much either.
Ye Yuan heaved a sigh slightly and said, "Alright then. Then I'm coming, you have to be ready!"
Gu Hua did not think that Ye Yuan would actually fight at the drop of a hat and immediately raised all the essence energy in his body to his peak state!
But right at this time, his neck went cold. A sharp longsword was already pressing against his neck.
"You've already died." Ye Yuan's ghost-like voice sounded beside Gu Hua's ears.
Only all the way to this moment did the crowd react to it. Ye Yuan actually arrived behind Gu Hua since God knows when already.
Just now, Ye Yuan just had to lightly swipe the Xuanying Sword, and he could claim Gu Hua's small life.
Him saying that Gu Hua was already dead was not overboard at all.
Pei Wenqiang's expression turned sharp, looking at Ye Yuan disbelievingly. With his boundary, of course, he could easily capture Ye Yuan's speed.
But that sort of speed earlier, was that what a Divine Traversing Realm martial artist should have?
Could it be that this fellow's strength was actually really so formidable?