by Feng Yise
Right as Zhuge Qingxuan grabbed the black curtain, a pale light halo rose up, and actually bounced Zhuge Qingxuan back!
"Not seeing you out."
Behind the black curtain, that aged voice sounded out once more, neither too fast nor too slow, commanding awe without being furious!
Zhuge Qingxuan snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, and left.
He hid his palm inside his sleeves, but it was already numb.
Zhuge Qingxuan never thought that 2000 years had already passed, he actually still could not even see the other party's face!
...
On this day, Ye Yuan exited seclusion.
"Milord, you're truly too incredible! Heaven Surmounting Divine King, this name is domineering! Hahaha …" Jiang Taicang said with an excited look.
"Something that others use several thousand years before accomplishing, His Excellency only used less than 30 years and achieved it! Milord, at present, you're the Divine Realm's most scalding hot powerhouse!"
Inclusive of Ao Qian, when they heard this news, they were all shocked to the core.
They never would have thought that His Excellency's strength was actually already horrifyingly to the max!
Back then, when they followed Ye Yuan, they more or less still somewhat looked down on Ye Yuan in their hearts.
But with the passing of time, the speed of them being brought into submission by Ye Yuan would virtually increase every minute and every second.
Ye Yuan still had not figured out the situation, but he also picked out that he … seemed to have really entered the Ten Great Divine Kings!
Chapter 1179 - Challenge
"'Heaven Surmounting,' this is my title? It sounds like it's pretty good."
Ye Yuan mulled over his own title for a bit and felt rather satisfied still.
It was just that he was somewhat curious about what on earth the Heaven's Secret Tower was basing on to determine the caliber of strength.
"More than just pretty good! I reckon that Heaven Stabilizing Divine King's face is definitely green! He's just 'Heaven Stabilizing,' but Your Excellency tower above the heavens! This disparity is not just a tiny bit! Hahaha …" Jiang Taicang said with a loud laugh.
With him laughing, the others also started chortling with laughter.
These people were all very unhappy with that overweeningly arrogant appearance of Zhuge Qingxuan.
Back then, if not for the Spirit Bristle Divine King making it in time, Ye Yuan would definitely have already died in his hands.
Therefore, this group of people all had a feeling of being bound by a common hatred for the enemy.
Now, Ye Yuan entered the rankings of the Ten Great Divine Kings. Not only was he ranked sixth, he even obtained a 'Heaven Surmounting' title. That Zhuge Qingxuan was definitely repulsed to death.
In truth, they also guessed correctly.
Zhuge Qingxuan was indeed very repulsed right now.
"What changes did the Ten Great Divine Kings have, let me hear about it," Ye Yuan asked.
Although he did not have any feelings regarding being chosen for the Ten Great Divine Kings, this did not hinder him in paying a little attention to the status changes of the Divine Realm's apex powerhouses.
Hearing Ye Yuan's question, Jiang Taicang took the initiative to volunteer and told Ye Yuan about the status changes without omitting any details.
After Ye Yuan heard, he was very surprised too.
But when he heard Sikong Shang's name, a cold light flashed past in his eyes.
Putting aside the grudge of that one palm on that day, the matter of him refining You Wuya into a clone was sufficient for Ye Yuan to have killing intent aroused.
Ye Yuan's feelings toward the Tranquil Cloud Sect were very deep. You Wuya was the Tranquil Cloud Sect's founding ancestor, but he ended up as one of his clones. This made Ye Yuan unable to accept it.
Even though he had never met You Wuya, his Sword Dao Concept had half that was inherited from him.
This grudge, he must avenge!
Ye Yuan already secretly made up his mind, when the mission this time was over, he would go find the Darkness Divine King to settle this score properly!
The few people were currently chatting when Ao Duo suddenly wanted to see Ye Yuan.
Meeting Ye Yuan once again, Ao Duo felt mixed feelings too.
Back then, the dragon clan wanted the Sacred Dragon Token back from Ye Yuan. Both parties almost came to blows.
The Ye Yuan at that time was still just a genius who astounded others.
But just a few years of not seeing, Ye Yuan already m.a.t.u.r.ed into a powerhouse that looked down upon the world that even he had to look up to!
Especially when he knew that Ye Yuan comprehended divine rank dragon wave, the astonishment in his heart could be imagined!
Actually, in his heart, he already acknowledged Ye Yuan's identity as the dragon lord.
To be able to cultivate dragon wave to divine rank, if one was still not able to be called the dragon lord, he was unable to answer to his subjects at all.
"Dragon Lord!" Ao Duo gave a bow respectfully.
Ye Yuan said coolly, "Patriarch doesn't have to be so courteous. You're still the patriarch, just call me Ye Yuan will do. I wonder what Patriarch came to find this Ye for?"
His tone was very calm, but it exuded prestige that left no room for doubt.
Ao Duo did not insist either and said, "Young Master Ye, there are many powerhouses outside the clan wanting to challenge you. They said …"
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Just say what's on your mind."
"They said that Young Master Ye, you're not fit to enter the Ten Great Divine Kings!" Ao Duo said cautiously.
"This bunch of self-righteous fools!" Ao Qian said in a cold voice.
"A bunch of things that don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. They haven't met a true genius before," Jiang Taicang also grumbled.
Toward this, Ye Yuan did not care a whit and said with a faint smile, "No need to care about them. As long as they don't cause trouble, up to them to say what they like. This young master isn't so free as to prove my strength to them. Ao Qian, you go outside and stand guard. If anybody causes trouble, no need to pull punches."
Ao Qian received the order and said, "Yes, Milord!"
...
Ye Yuan was disdainful to stoop to the level of those so-called geniuses. But ever since after the Heaven's Secret Tower published the news, the human martial artists that headed to the dragon clan's totem territory to raise a clamor outside became more and more.
Five days later, the powerhouses that gathered outside the dragon clan actually already reached a hundred people!
Among these 100 people, the weakest was a Void Mystic powerhouse too.
But these people mostly did not look too old. They should all be young geniuses.
If not for this news that the Heaven's Secret Tower announced, one would probably not know that there were actually so many Void Mystic powerhouses in the Divine Realm.
Of course, the Divine Realm was too large. Reclusive sects and ancient families were too many to count.
Super holy lands were merely the strength on the surface.
The Divine Realm had trillions of martial artists. Such a vast number, the void mystic powerhouses naturally would not be just that few.
What was truly few were the pinnacle powerhouses.
Because Divine Dao inheritances were too few!
"Ye Yuan, you coward! If you have the capabilities, come out and accept our challenge!"
"An Eighth Level Dao Profound actually dare proclaim to be of the Ten Great Divine Kings! How is your skin so thick?"
"If you don't have strength, don't put on an act in front of people! Hurry up and announce to the world, voluntarily withdraw from the Ten Great Divine Kings!"
...
When Ao Qian heard those words, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
If not for Ye Yuan warning in advice, he would have long flung a tight slap ov
er.
Where did this snotty brat come from, truly, the ignorant were fearless.
These so-called powerhouses, His Excellency could poke them to death with one finger. To actually dare raise such a hue too.
Suddenly, his brows raised up. A feeling of danger welled up in his heart.
Not just him, those young powerhouses clamoring clearly all detected it too.
A middle-aged man strolled over in the air leisurely, bringing along an extremely terrifying aura!
He came before Ao Qian and said coolly, "Call Ye Yuan out. I'm here to challenge him."
Facing this middle-aged man, Ao Qian actually had a feeling of palpitating with anxiety and fear.
In this world, those capable of making him have such a feeling were clearly not simple people.
But Ye Yuan said before not to let these people disturb him. Ao Qian still carried out the order loyally, saying coolly, "His Excellency is in closed-seclusion and isn't free to take on challenges!"
That middle-aged man did not reveal a surprised look. He said just indifferently, "If he's not coming out, I can only go in to find him!"
Finished talking, he lifted his foot and walked towards inside the totem territory, directly disregarding Ao Qian.
The middle-aged man's haughty attitude also thoroughly infuriated Ao Qian. His figure moved, directly blocking in front of the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man did not say a word. A palm wormed out like a ghost, directly smacking towards Ao Qian!
Bang!
This palm actually directly ignored Ao Qian's divine king domain, smacking onto his c.h.e.s.t!
"Puhwark …"
Ao Qian immediately spewed out a mouthful of blood, his body flying out horizontally.
Seeing this scene, the dragon clan's powerhouses' expressions changed drastically.
While those experts who came to challenge Ye Yuan all revealed an expression of taking p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e in other people's misfortune.
This time, a tough character finally came!
Even for the Azure Dragon Clan, wanting to deal with this middle-aged man was likely somewhat enough to choke on, right?
This middle-aged man's strength was indeed very strong. That palm just now was incomparably bizarre. Not a single one of them actually saw clearly how the other party attacked!
Chapter 1180 - Show Mercy
"Haha, beautifully done! This guy is too arrogant! Teach him a good lesson!"
"Ye Yuan is a scaredy-cat. We came to challenge him, and he actually doesn't even dare to show face. With this, his true form is going to be exposed, right?"
"Hey, what's your name? Your strength is so formidable! In my view, you should be the one entering the Ten Great Divine Kings!"
These people were continuously blocked outside by Ao Qian. They were naturally unhappy in their hearts.
Seeing Ao Qian being beaten until he spat blood at this time, each and every one of them all started gloating over others' misfortune.
That middle-aged man also felt pleased with himself inwardly when he saw that he was receiving everyone's praises.
Through over 2000 years of development, the Ten Great Divine Kings already became the symbol of holiness in the Divine Realm's martial artists' hearts.
They were every martial artist's idol and also the goal that each martial artist strove towards.
Because the Ten Great Divine Kings were the Divine Realm's true absolute summit!
This middle-aged man was naturally here, aiming for fame too.
"Cao Yunzhi!" the middle-aged man uttered his own name indifferently, having the demeanor of an expert.
This name, naturally nobody heard of it before.
But he believed that starting from today, this name would be known by the entire Divine Realm!
The Ten Great Divine Kings were also nothing more than this!
Over a thousand years ago, Cao Yunzhi obtained a Divine Dao inheritance by chance and entered closed-seclusion to cultivate ever since.
Who would have thought that the moment he exited seclusion, he got the news of Ye Yuan pulling off an upset and entering the Ten Great Divine Kings?
He immediately realized that his chance to make a name for himself came!
As long as he defeated Ye Yuan, he would naturally have the qualifications to replace Ye Yuan, becoming one of the Ten Great Divine Kings!
Therefore, he came.
"Just the likes of you wish to get in my way too?" Cao Yunzhi shot him a contemptuous glance and said coolly.
The whole process of this palm was incomparably strange from beginning to end. It was simply impossible for Ao Qian to guard against.
But being looked down upon by a snotty brat, Ao Qian's c.h.e.s.t was simply about to explode.
"Grandpa Ao will fight it out with you!"
Ao Qian gritted his teeth. The power of his divine king domain opened up fully, charging over towards Cao Yunzhi.
Who knew that Cao Yunzhi was completely condescending toward Ao Qian and said with a scornful look, "Already spared you from death just now. Since you're seeking death yourself, this Cao will send you off!"
Done talking, Cao Yunzhi's peculiar palm appeared once more!
Ao Qian's pupils constricted. A feeling of incredible danger welled up in his heart.
This palm was absolutely a lethal palm!
Wanting to avoid it but Cao Yunzhi's palm followed closely like a shadow. It was simply unavoidable!
"It's over just like this?" Ao Qian thought helplessly.
He also did not think that after seeing the light of day anew, the strength of this Divine Realm's martial artist was actually formidable to such a degree already.
A person that randomly came out, he was already not a match.
Looks like these 20 thousand years really held him up for too long!
Cao Yunzhi saw Ao Qian's expression of resigning himself to fate, but he did not show the slightest hint of stopping.
Killing people to establish power, this was what he currently had in mind!!
But right at this time, a surge of killing intent suddenly locked onto him.
The countenance of Cao Yunzhi, who realized the danger changed, his figure retreating explosively.
When he looked again, there was already an additional youth by Ao Qian's side.
The young man was currently looking at him, killing intent faintly arising.
Seeing Ye Yuan, Cao Yunzhi was stupefied. Soon after, a surge of anger from humiliation welled up in his heart.
He was actually scared into retreat by an Eighth Level Dao Profound youth!
Ye Yuan frowned as he looked at Ao Qian, and suddenly made a move like lightning, tapping on his body.
"Puhwark!"
Ao Qian spat out a mouthful of congealed blood, his complexion immediately becoming much rosier.
"What a vicious palm art. Was he the one who injured you?" Ye Yuan asked.
Ao Qian slowly nodded his head, then bent his body and gave a bow towards Ye Yuan.
Seeing Ye Yuan's actions, Cao Yunzhi's expression changed.
Not only was his palm art incomparably profound, it even contained hidden force, injuring people imperceptibly.
He comprehended for over a thousand years before having a preliminary understanding of this Divine Dao law.
He did not expect that not only did Ye Yuan see through with one glance, he even resolved it effortlessly.
"Who are you, boy? To actually dare intervene in this Cao's affairs!" Cao Yunzhi looked at Ye Yuan and said coldly.
"You don't even recognize me and actually dare to come and challenge me? Truly, the ignorant are fearless!" Ye Yuan said coolly.
Cao Yunzhi's expression changed, and he said in surprise, "You're Ye Yuan? I heard that you're only Seventh Level Dao Profound. Didn't think that you broke through so quickly!"
But Ye Yuan did not pay attention to his surprise and said grimly, "Scram! Before I change my mind!"
This Cao Yunzhi was clearly someone who
obtained a Divine Dao legacy. The fiend race crisis was about to erupt soon, such a person could be considered a talent.
Hence, even though Ye Yuan had killing intent aroused, he did not make a move to kill.
The moment Cao Yunzhi heard, he was tickled.
Even though he came into being not long, he was not a fledgling. How could he be scared away by a sentence from Ye Yuan?
"Hahaha, boy, I admit that you're rather different. But entering the rankings of the Ten Great Divine Kings, you're not qualified enough yet! An Eighth Level Dao Profound actually entered the ranks of the Ten Great Divine Kings, this is simply a joke!" Cao Yunzhi suddenly let out a roaring laugh.
Cao Yunzhi's words made those geniuses guffaw with laughter to no end.
"Haha, yeah, Eighth Level Dao Profound isn't even Divine King. To actually dare proclaim as one of the Ten Great Divine Kings, truly no sense of shame."
"A measly Eighth Level Dao Profound actually dare threaten Brother Cao, truly have no idea of death or danger!"
"Said it long ago, this guy is completely undeserved reputation! Even if an Eighth Level Dao Profound was strong, how strong could he be?"
...
But Ye Yuan was disinclined to bother with these ridicules. He looked at Cao Yunzhi nonchalantly and suddenly said, "This young master already gave you a chance!"
"Give …"
Cao Yunzhi only had time to say a word and already lost sight of Ye Yuan's figure.
Alarm bells suddenly sounded!
Except, it was already too late!
"ARGH!!"
A miserable cry sounded out. Cao Yunzhi's wrist was severed off!
Ye Yuan looked at Cao Yunzhi coldly and said, "You should be rejoicing that Ao Qian is fine. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a hand so simple."
Cao Yunzhi was in pain until he sweated profusely, fresh blood spouting wildly from his wrist area.
His wrist was chopped off by a divine artifact. Wanting to stop the bleeding was not that simple.
"Also, you all, want to challenge me, sure. But you need to be prepared to die!"
Ye Yuan's gaze swept over those geniuses.
The group of originally incomparably noisy geniuses was utterly silent at this time.
Just now, not a single one of them saw clearly how Ye Yuan attacked.