by Feng Yise
These six years' time, Ye Yuan passed it very peacefully. Virtually no one came to find trouble with him.
Since then, the Qin Family was low-profile in front of Ye Yuan to the extreme. No one came to provoke him before.
This way, Ye Yuan's six years were also devoted to cultivation.
He got a large batch of Tier 1 divine rank spirit medicines from the Myriad Treasure Tower and Wu Meng Academy in batches to study medicinal properties.
Ye Yuan researched for 30 years in the World Suppressing Stele and finally thoroughly grasped the medicinal properties of Tier 1 high-grade medicinal pills, and created a new batch of medicinal pills.
The Myriad Treasure Tower that obtained the pill formulas naturally made a huge fortune again.
For this, the Myriad Treasure Tower gave Ye Yuan 50 million low-grade divine essence stones again as a reward.
The remainder of the three years' time, Ye Yuan continued to endure in the Sword Tomb to be abused, continuously perfecting Sundering Stars.
A few days ago, Ye Yuan already passed through the Sword Tomb's third level and entered the fourth level.
Right at this time, Chi Fang came over, telling him that the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial was about to start.
And he was selected as one of the students participating in the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial.
This was originally a very normal thing. The Hundred Cities Smelting Trial in itself was choosing the most outstanding students to go and take part in.
Ye Yuan's performance was so eye-catching, there was no reason not to choose him. This had no areas for people to criticize.
But among the two teachers leading the team this time, one of them was a Qin Family's member!
"These few years, the Qin Family has been very quiet. I didn't expect that their goal was actually the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial this time! I went to find the academy head, even he can't do anything about it either! Ye Yuan, you have to be careful on this trip!" Chi Fang said in a solemn voice.
Ye Yuan said, "I didn't expect that the Qin Family's power is so great, to actually be able to influence the decision-making of the academy!"
Chi Fang nodded and said, "The Myriad Treasure Tower is an outside force after all. Its influence in the academy is too weak. But the Qin Family is different. They have operated in Wu Meng Capital City for God knows how many generations already. Regardless of whether it is in the academy or in the City Lord Manor, their power is deeply rooted, their influence tremendous. Although they don't dare to contend with the academy on the surface, pulling some underhanded tricks in secret is really impossible to guard against."
Ye Yuan smiled coldly and said, "Looks like the Qin Family still doesn't know how to the word 'pain' is written. Then I'll have to teach them well!"
Chi Fang gave a sigh and said, "Ye Yuan, this time … it's Qin Tian personally taking action! The Hundred Cities Smelting Trial this time, you don't think about scoring any achievements anymore. After entering the mystic realm, best to find a place to hide and come out again when the trial ends. I've also arranged for an inner-court disciple this time. At that time, he'll take care of you."
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Many thanks, Teacher Chi!"
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The Hundred Cities Smelting Trial was a joint trial carried out by a hundred capital cities in order to train the disciples under them.
Those taking part in this trial were all the pinnacle-most disciples of the various major capital cities.
Hence, Ye Yuan being selected was also something within reason.
It was just that Ye Yuan got to know from Chi Fang that the Qin Family's descendants during this trip were as many as three people.
The Qin Family did not only have Qin Tian, one single genius.
It was just that his light was too dazzling, making others seem rather mediocre.
Apart from Qin Tian, the Qin Family disciples participating in the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial this time also had Qin Pei and Qin Zheng, two heaven camp geniuses.
These two were also grand completion Heaven Glimpse Realm powerhouses.
While outer-court disciples still had Qin Shao as well as two other Qin Family disciples.
The trial this time only selected a total of 30 disciples to take part. The Qin Family occupied six spots.
The might of the Qin Family could be seen at a glance.
In front of them was an octagonal altar. Wu Meng Academy's students already all finished assembling, transporting from this altar into the mystic realm.
When Wen Yiyang saw that everyone was here, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "Those present are all my Wu Meng Capital City's young generation's distinguished talents! The Hundred Cities Smelting Trial concerns my Wu Meng Capital City's prestige. After you all enter the mystic realm, you have to make a united effort and strive for the best! But most importantly, it's still returning safely! The academy advocates competition. Among you all, there are more or less some grudges. I don't wish to hear some news of internecine fighting when everyone returns. Otherwise, the academy will punish the people involved with due severity!"
Finished talking, Wen Yiyang's gaze swept over everyone's faces. The students all felt fearful in their hearts.
Wen Yiyang's words were actually said for the Qin Family's people to hear.
Ye Yuan's talent was clearly a notch above Qin Tian's. He did not wish for Ye Yuan to have any mishap.
It was just that this time, the Qin Family exerted pressure through the Elders Association, making the Qin Family's Qin Yuanlong lead the team, adding many variables.
Wen Yiyang had no choice and could only give a warning or two verbally.
The rest will have to depend on Ye Yuan himself.
"Academy Head, rest assured. Yuanlong definitely won't fail the mission this time!" Qin Yuanlong immediately expressed his attitude.
Wen Yiyang nodded his head but did not say much. He just said coolly, "Alright, set off."
The group stood on the altar. But when Ye Yuan turned back, Little Fatty's figure was already gone, and he involuntarily started searching in the crowd. Ye Yuan discovered that he already ran to a very delicate and pretty looking girl's side since goodness knows when.
The normally casual Little Fatty actually became bashful at this time, rather like a lady.
"X-Xiu-er," Xie Jingyi said shyly.
Ye Yuan came to a realization. It turned out that this senior apprentice sister was the Xiu-er in Xie Jingyi's mouth, Lin Xiu!
This kid really hid deep enough, to actually not even mention it to him until now.
Ye Yuan thought all along that Lin Xiu should still be in Brilliant Peace City. Did not expect that she was actually an inner-court heaven camp disciple.
Seeing Xie Jingyi said hello, Lin Xiu's brows furrowed, and she said, "Call me your senior apprentice sister!"
Xie Jingyi's expression changed, and he said stammeringly, "S-Senior Apprentice Sister!"
Lin Xiu's brows spread out slightly. Her tone also eased up a little, and she said, "I didn't expect that you actually really passed the entrance examination! Furthermore, you even obtained the qualifications to participate in the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial!"
Xie Jingyi had a look of joy and said, "That is, of course! I am a grown man. If I can't even do this, how can I be fit to be Xiu-er's man?"
Chapter 1394 - Killing with a Borrowed Knife
Bang!
Little Fatty's round body flew straight out.
"Ouch, my butt!" Little Fatty wailed miserably.
Toward this poser little fatty, everyone all snickered endlessly.
"Heh, this reckless and blind thing, to actually dare be frivolous toward Senior Apprentice Sister Lin Xiu, his brain is spoiled, right?"
"Senior Apprentice Sister Lin Xiu is the inner-court disciples' top talent. This little fatty actually had improper thoughts toward her, it's really a toad l.u.s.ting after swan meat!"
"Yeah, Senior Apprentice Sister Lin Xiu is a flower in our inner-c
ourt, turning her nose up at how many young outstanding talents. How could she take fancy on this ball-like little fatty?"
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When Jia Chong saw this scene, he sneered coldly in his heart to no end.
"On his deathbed and he's still in the mood to pick up chicks here. This fool wouldn't really think that for him to be able to participate in the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial, it's because his talent surpasses others, right?"
Jia Chong, as this season's number two, was naturally selected for the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial too.
Little Fatty rolled and crawled to his feet, running to Lin Xiu's side again with a waddle, thickened his skin, and said, "A gentleman reasons things out and doesn't resort to violence. Xiu … Senior Apprentice Sister, what are you doing here?"
"Dare to talk nonsense again, see if I tear your mouth!" Lin Xiu said coldly.
"Not saying, not saying anymore!" Little Fatty mumbled.
Right at this time, light shone brightly on the altar, spiritual energy surging wildly.
Following that, everyone disappeared.
Passing through a spatial passageway, there was a blur before the group of people's eyes, arriving at a foreign space.
What entered the eyes were actually a hundred altars.
"Yoo, isn't this Wu Meng's Teacher Thundercry? You guys coming this time, which place from the last are you preparing to get?"
The moment they landed, there was an Origin Deity powerhouse by the side who made sarcastic remarks.
This trip, apart from Qin Yuanlong, there was another teacher leading the team. It was precisely the Thundercry who gave Ye Yuan and the rest the entrance examination back then.
Hearing these words, Thundercry's brows furrowed but unexpectedly did not refute. He just snorted coldly and ignored the other party.
All of Wu Meng's students, especially the inner-court disciples, were all filled with righteous indignation, wishing to rush over and directly clash together with the other party.
"Senior Apprentice Sister? Who are they? So c.o.c.ky!" Little Fatty moved close to Lin Xiu's side and asked curiously.
Lin Xiu's expression was very ugly as well as she said coldly, "They are Zuo Xiang Capital City's people. Their overall strength is sufficient to rank in the top ten among these hundred capital cities. Most importantly, the Zuo Xiang Capital City and our Wu Meng Capital City are sworn enemies! Every time, they would deliberately target us, snatching resources from our disciples. It's precisely because of them that our ranking is very low each time, virtually counting from the back."
The moment Little Fatty heard, he said furiously, "So arrogant? This time, Lord Fatty, I, must snatch all of the resources on them!"
Lin Xiu rolled her eyes at him and said huffily, "Just your bit of strength, it's not even enough to fill the crevices between their teeth, still snatch their resources?"
Little Fatty chuckled and said, "Senior Apprentice Sister, I know that you're strong, but Fatty, I, already can't be compared to the past now! This time, I must let you see that your foresight is correct!"
This guy spoke rubbish. Lin Xiu glared fiercely, but in front of other capital cities' disciples, she could not flare up and could only endure it.
When Zuo Xiang Capital City's Origin Deity powerhouse saw Thundercry say nothing, he was even more pleased with himself.
He suddenly swept his gaze, landing on Ye Yuan, and said with a smile, "Tsk tsk, Wu Meng Capital City's young disciples are really getting more abysmal with each generation! A late-stage Grotto Profound can actually take part in the Hundred Cities Smelting Trial too. Do you all really can't find people? Hahaha …"
Thundercry's gaze looked at him like looking at a fool. Ye Yuan's cultivation realm was indeed too confusing. But his strength could absolutely rank in the top three among this batch of outer-court disciples.
If Zuo Xiang Capital City turned the spearhead at Ye Yuan, they were bound to suffer a huge loss!
But Thundercry naturally would not explain anything. Let this idiot invite ridicule upon himself.
"Zhang Sheng, don't look down on people! Ye Yuan is the strongest one among our batch of outer-court disciples! Even this season's top dog was defeated under his hands! Let your outer-court disciples be more careful. Otherwise, if they lose their lives, don't blame me for not warning you!"
Just as Thundercry was secretly pleased with himself. Qin Yuanlong suddenly came forward and condemned Zhang Sheng with righteous indignation.
The expressions of Wu Meng Capital City's students all changed. Qin Yuanlong's intention of killing with a borrowed knife was seriously too obvious!
It looked like Qin Yuanlong was defending Wu Meng Capital City's reputation. But in reality, he was warning Zhang Sheng to target Ye Yuan.
"Qin Yuanlong, what's the meaning of this?" Thundercry said furiously.
"Thundercry, Zuo Xiang Capital City is bullying people too far. Could it be that you can keep enduring?" Qin Yuanlong said neither obsequiously nor haughtily.
But by the side, Zhang Sheng looked at Ye Yuan half-dubiously and did not discover any unusual areas.
A late-stage Grotto Profound could defeat the top dog?
Was it this kid who was too strong, or Wu Meng Capital City's this season's top dog who was too weak?
Right at this time, a virtual image descended from the sky, appearing in the center of the plaza.
Those Origin Deity Realm powerhouses all bowed down and said, "We pay respects to Lord Xuan Ling!"
Seeing this Xuan Ling, Ye Yuan's heart stirred.
The feeling that this virtual image gave him was the same as Wu Meng City Lord back then. They were actually both Divine Lord Realm powerhouses!
Xuan Ling nodded slightly and slowly said, "In a blink, it's been another 200 years. Each of you seems to have quite a few additional new faces again. I won't say much about the trial's rules, I presume everyone is already very clear. This old man only looks at the results, not the process. Regardless of what means you all use, whoever obtains the most number of natural treasures in the end will be the winner. The capital city that obtains first place this time shall obtain one Four-star divine pill. The inner-court's number one shall obtain a heavenly divine artifact, Spirit Gathering Plate. The outer-court's first place shall obtain ten Weeping Spirit Fruits. Everyone, work hard."
The moment Xuan Ling's words came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
"The rewards this time is actually the Spirit Gathering Plate! With this, cultivation speed can be ten times faster!"
"Weeping Spirit Fruit! It's actually the Weeping Spirit Fruit! Ten Weeping Spirit Fruits is enough for me to break through to Heaven Glimpse Realm!"
"I didn't expect that the rewards this time are actually so generous! It looks like I have to work hard!"
Hearing these rewards, the several thousand people were all incomparably excited.
Clearly, the things rewarded were all extremely rare items.
Ye Yuan was also secretly startled when he heard it. That Four-star divine pill was clearly awarded to the capital city's city lord.
It was just that, the one able to obtain it was just one city lord.
No wonder each capital city paid so much attention to this Hundred Cities Smelting Trial.
Xuan Ling waved a hand. Several thousand green lights appeared in front of everyone.
Ye Yuan's focused his eyes and looked over. It was a jade pendant.
"You all keep the jade pendant well. Right away, I'll be sending you all to your respective areas immediately. Once you encounter any danger, crush the jade pendant. You all will be immediately transported back to the altar. Of course, the storage rings on you guys will also be left on the site."
While talking, Xuan Ling kneaded seals with both hands. Ye Yuan only felt his eyes blur, his body vanishing from where he was once again.
Chapter 1395 - Raising
Passing through a dense forest, over a dozen stalks of spirit medicines entered Ye Yuan's eyes.
"Heh, didn't expect that my luck was so good. The moment I came out, I ran into a dozen over stalks of Heavenly Fragrance Lotus Lush Grass."
Ye Yuan had just been transported over no long and smelled the scent of spirit medicines, and searched all the way over. He did not expect that the harvests were considerable.
Ye Yuan was just about to gather these Heavenly Fragrance Lotus Lush Grass when there was another series of activities in the dense forest.
"Heh, didn't expect to run into over a dozen stalks of Heavenly Fragrance Lotus Lush Grass all at once. Luck is really not bad."
A young man walked out from the other side of the dense forest. The words he said were exactly the same as what Ye Yuan said.
However, he directly ignored Ye Yuan.
This late-stage Grotto Profound rookie, he did not take him seriously at all.
"Kid, these spirit medicines, I'm collecting them. My, Grandpa Qiao's, mood today is pretty good, so I won't kill you. Get lost!" the young man waved his hand and said very magnanimously.
The moment Ye Yuan heard, he was tickled and said with a laugh, "These spirit medicines were discovered by me first. It's not very appropriate for you to do so, right?"
Qiao Jie laughed loudly when he heard it and said, "Boy, you probably don't know your Grandpa Qiao, right? In a while, go and inquire about it, the name of Heavenly Feather Capital City's outer-court's Qiao Jie!"
Ye Yuan said coolly, "Don't know, not interested in knowing either. Now, scram as far away as you can for me."
Done talking, Ye Yuan walked straight for those spirit medicines.
Qiao Jie's face fell, and he said with a cold snort, "Reckless and blind fool, refusing face when given!"
Qiao Jie directly drew his sword and stabbed towards Ye Yuan. He was actually really going to kill.
Ye Yuan could not even be bothered to raise his eyelid. Waving his hand, a sword slashed out.
Qiao Jie's aura was originally imposing. But the moment Ye Yuan's sword emerged, his face revealed a look of great horror, hurriedly changing the straight stab to a block.
He never dreamed that a late-stage Grotto Profound could use such a heaven-shocking sword.