by Feng Yise
Only then did Baili Qingyan feel relieved and said with a smile, "I really didn't expect that even the Yang Shen who comprehended time laws died in your hands!"
By the side, Yi Qingxiang also said, "Ye Yuan, you aren't aware of this, but when our Shadowmoon Sect disciples go out now, we really feel extra proud. This is all thanks to you!"
No matter where, people respected the strong and looked down on the weak.
Thinking about Zhu Wen's attitude when they first came, it truly felt like a lifetime had passed.
Now, Zhu Wen's attitude towards them already underwent a 180-degree great transformation, addressing them as brothers on every occasion.
And all these stemmed from the talent and strength that Ye Yuan displayed.
After sending everyone away, Ye Yuan's expression became somewhat ugly.
"You seem to be not quite right!" Little Tong said.
Ye Yuan was taken aback when he heard that and forced a smile as he said, "How so? I'm completely fine right now."
Little Tong looked intently at Ye Yuan and said in a childish tone, "I can feel that a subtle change happened to you. But as for the specifics of what the change is, I can't pinpoint it either."
Ye Yuan looked at Little Tong rather surprised, this kid's eyes were so discerning!
He let out a sigh and said, "You saw the Divine Vestige Space?"
Little Tong nodded his head and did not speak.
He naturally saw the Divine Vestige Space. Furthermore, that Divine Vestige Space gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.
Ye Yuan continued: "This martial technique seemed to have affected my temperament!"
Talking up to here, Ye Yuan's expression also became solemn.
Recalling the him inside the Divine Vestige Space, Ye Yuan felt very unfamiliar with the former.
The him at that time was like an ice-cold machine, not having the slightest emotion.
Even if he recovered now, Ye Yuan could feel that the him at that time affected the current him.
About this matter, Ye Yuan could not quite understand it.
Logically speaking, the Divine Vestige Space was a product of the Chaos Heavenspan Canon after cultivating to rank five. It was the accessory of this cultivation method and should not have this kind of sequela.
But why would this kind of strange situation occur?
Could it be that the Chaos Heavenspan Canon he cultivated had a problem?
Ye Yuan could not figure out after racking his brains!
He also communicated with Dustless about this situation, but Dustless was at a loss too.
When Little Tong heard that, his brows furrowed too and he said, "This martial technique of yours is indeed formidable. I sensed a strong Heavenly Dao aura within. Clearly, this Divine Vestige Space of yours hasn't reached grand completion yet. But you have to know one thing … 'Heavenly Dao is heartless'!"
Ye Yuan's face changed, and his brows were practically knitted together as he ruminated further. "Heavenly Dao is heartless? Heavenly Dao is heartless! How could this be?"
Chapter 1837 - Realm Heart Island
Yang Shen died, and then the Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave's fierce fighting continued.
But because of this great battle, the Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave's setup underwent a dramatic change.
Ye Yuan naturally outshone the others, no one could surpass him anymore.
Even when encountering Luo Zhen later, he also directly admitted defeat after a hundred moves.
However, Luo Zhen's position of second place was also considered secure.
But the struggle for third to fifth place seemed especially intense.
The competition continued for more than a year, but the gap between third place and tenth place also did not pull apart.
Among these eight people, any one of them had a possibility of entering the top five in the end.
However, in the final round, no one could have expected that Baili Qingyan obtained the fourth place in the end.
This way, the Shadowmoon Sect suddenly got two places.
Du Rufeng stood on the high platform and announced calmly, "This Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave's top five, Ye Yuan, Luo Zhen, Tian Dajiang, Baili Qingyan, and Li Long, shall enter the temple. Ten days later, these five people will enter the void realm heart and comprehend Great Dao. The other disciples can go up Skyjade Cliff to comprehend Dao for ten years. After ten years, you must leave the Bamboo Groove Holy Realm!"
The disciples who took part in the Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave, after hearing Du Rufeng's announcement, they all sighed endlessly.
"Before coming to the Bamboo Groove Holy Realm, no one could have imagined that the High Clarity Sect would actually be shaved bald, right?"
"Isn't that so? Later on, Chen Tianlian practically gave up himself. Whoever he met, he directly conceded defeat. He was afraid that Ye Yuan would kill him! What a coward, the High Clarity Sect's face is utterly lost by him!"
"Heh, what face does the High Clarity Sect still have? This can't blame him either. Even Yang Shen died in Ye Yuan's hands, so how can he not be scared? But like this is good too. At least, he preserved his life."
"In comparison, the little-known Shadowmoon Sect actually obtained two seats. This really made people's jaws drop."
...
The powerful High Clarity Sect did not even have one enter the top five in the end.
Chen Tianlin's strength originally could definitely enter the top five. But ever since Yang Shen was killed, he would concede no matter who he met.
Chen Tianlin was very smart. He yielded to Ye Yuan in this manner, hoping that he would show mercy and not kill him.
In the end, Ye Yuan indeed let him go.
During this Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave, Ye Yuan's domineering rise changed the fate of many genius disciples.
"Ye Yuan, thank you!" Baili Qingyan came in front of Ye Yuan and gave thanks sincerely.
She understood that with her original strength, it was impossible to enter the temple.
But in this one year plus time, Ye Yuan first helped her refine the Jadethaw Purpleheart Pill, then fed her moves, causing her strength to improve greatly. Only then did she rank into the top five.
One could say that for her to be able to enter the temple, it was entirely forged by Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Your talent is pretty good in the first place. I was merely adding flowers to embroidery."
Baili Qingyan could not resist rolling her eyes at Ye Yuan. Was this guy knocking people down on purpose?
Comparing talent, was there anyone greater than you?
What was laughable was that she even thought that Ye Yuan was a trash back then, dragging Ye Yuan into a partnership to enter the Shadowmoon Mountain Range.
Thinking about it now, Baili Qingyan actually felt a hint of sweetness.
Except, she realized now that along with the passing of time, the sense of alienation between Ye Yuan and her was actually gradually increasing.
This was not just the disparity in strength, but that Ye Yuan seemed to have the intention of keeping her at a distance.
This kind of alienation was not the alienation of distance, but it was emotional estrangement.
It seemed that no matter what and when, Ye Yuan would have a professional-like attitude toward her.
This attitude made Baili Qingyan very dejected.
At this time, Xu Yan also went to congratulate. Xu Yan said, "Before coming to the Bamboo Groove Holy Realm, he never would have dreamed that our Shadowmoon Sect can actually obtain two spots. When we return, the sect master will definitely be very happy."
Obtaining two spots was not just a matter of reputation. The temple would also give certain rewards to True God level sects according to headcount.
This kind of reward had a very far-reaching impact on True God level sects.
Hence, that was why the various major sects would spare no efforts to groom disciples and supply talents to the temple.
; Ye Yuan cupped his fists and said, "This one year plus, Ye Yuan is grateful for Elder Xu's care and is endlessly grateful. Ye Yuan has nothing to repay with and presented Buddha with borrowed flowers, giving these medicinal pills to Senior Apprentice Sister Jiang and Senior Apprentice Brother Yi."
Jiang Xueyan and Yi Qingxiang's eyes turned sharp and they cried out in shock: "Tendon Changing Spirit Bamboo Pill, Brahma Dragon Break Pill, these … these medicinal pills are too precious!"
Although these spirit medicines were all sealed, they knew that Ye Yuan taking action would absolutely all be divine-grade and above quality.
These medicinal pills, miss this village and there would not be this shop anymore.
Among the sects, it was absolutely impossible for there to be anyone who could refine this grade of medicinal pills.
These medicinal pills had tremendous benefits to the two people's cultivation in the future. It can let him pass barriers smoothly, going further!
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Thanks to Treasure Pig, I don't lack spirit medicines when refining pills now. Hence, I dug some medicinal pills from his mouth and gave them to you."
The two people looked at Ye Yuan, eyes full of gratitude.
"This … Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, in the past, it was all my fault, hope that you don't take it badly," Jiang Xueyan's face turned red as she apologized.
Yi Qingxiang also said, "Back then, I also harbored malicious intentions toward Junior Apprentice Brother Ye. Mentioning this, I'm really ashamed."
Presently, they already understood that whatever faction struggle was simply floating clouds in front of a genuine powerhouse.
Ye Yuan said coolly, "That's all past matters, don't need to mention anymore. But, there are some words that I want to remind you guys, the might of a sect isn't brought up amidst internal friction. Rather than spend time bringing other factions down, might as well spend more time to cultivate."
The two nodded their heads, deeply feeling that way too.
...
On a small boat, seven people and one pig were currently heading for the depths of the Spirit Nether Sea.
"Bamboo Groove Holy Realm is merely the outermost rites ground of the temple, the place that connects the temple with the outside world. The temple has a total of five palaces, branched out on five islands. They are respectively controlled by five great Empyrean elders. And these five great islands surround another island. It's the most important place in the Bamboo Groove Void Realm: the Realm Heart Island. The heart of the void realm is on this Realm Heart Island."
Du Rufeng spoke with ease and fluency, introducing the temple's situation to the five disciples.
As the few people listened, their faces revealed rapt looks.
This place was where the nucleus of the Bamboo Groove Void Realm lay!
The small boat pulled into the shore, Du Rufeng said to the few people, "There are restrictions everywhere on Realm Heart Island, all of you follow closely! Once you trigger the restrictions, immortals can't save you guys too!"
The few people's expressions turned fearful when they heard that, revealing a hint of solemnness.
Ye Yuan looked at Little Tong and said with a curious face, "We're going to the heart of the void realm. You're going too?"
Little Tong rolled his eyes and said huffily, "Why? You have a problem?"
Du Rufeng chuckled and said, "Opening the heart of the void realm needs to borrow the power of Lord Treasure Pig. And Lord Treasure Pig and Little Tong are always together. So, he definitely has to go."
"Heard that?" Little Tong said with a smug look.
"Grunt, grunt!"
Treasure Pig also grunted at Ye Yuan like taking credit for someone else's achievements.
Chapter 1838 - Maybe, This Is a So-Called Genius
"Such thick spatial power!"
The group of people arrived outside of a barrier. Ye Yuan immediately felt the spatial force that hit him head-on.
Du Rufeng nodded and said, "The heart of the void realm is the cornerstone of the void realm, the entire Bamboo Groove Void Realm built on it. The spatial power here is naturally the strongest. You're the most adept in spatial law, perhaps you might have some gains."
Ye Yuan nodded his head, revealing a look of anticipation.
Everyone was just about to continue moving on when two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air and asked, "Halt! Who goes there?"
These two people were dressed in black, their auras being incomparably powerful.
When these two people appeared, Ye Yuan's pupils suddenly constricted.
Spatial law!
These two people both knew spatial law. Furthermore, their comprehensions were exceedingly high.
Du Rufeng said in a clear voice, "Kong Wen, Kong Chen, why? Don't even recognize me anymore?"
"Oh, turns out that it's Master Du! You're a rare guest, what wind blew you here?" Kong Wen laughed and said.
Du Rufeng smiled and said, "Isn't the once-a-thousand-years Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave here? It just so happens that I was tasked with this errand this time. I brought over these disciples who passed the test and let them enter the heart of the void realm to comprehend."
Kong Wen's gaze swept a glance over Ye Yuan and the others. He said with a frown, "Turns out that it's the disciples who just entered the temple. But … the quality of this season is somewhat poor. Why is there even a middle-stage First Firmament Celestial Deity?"
In this one year plus, virtually every disciple who took part in the Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave made substantial progress.
Ye Yuan as one of the best among them was naturally no exception either.
Not long ago, his realm made a small improvement and broke through. He was now a middle-stage First Firmament Celestial Deity.
Although it was still within a minor realm, this cultivation speed was actually very fast already.
One had to know, for ordinary Celestial Deity powerhouses to want to break through, it was all calculated with thousands, even several tens of thousands of years.
However, Kong Wen's words made everyone's faces reveal peculiar looks.
Poor quality?
Ye Yuan's quality should not be too good!
Du Rufeng laughed and said, "Huhu, Brother Kong Wen has made an error of judgment. Ye Yuan overpowered the masses in this Bamboo Groove Martial Conclave, and is fully-deserving of the first place."
Kong Wen was taken aback and immediately said even more disdainfully, "He got the first place? Huhu, that shows even more that this season's disciples are too poor!"
Du Rufeng was speechless when he heard that. Ye Yuan's strength, if not seeing with one's own eyes, it was likely very difficult to believe.
"Snort!"
At this time, Little Tong suddenly let out a cold snort.
Only then did Kong Wen duo notice that there was actually a child who followed along too.
However, when they saw the Treasure Pig in the child's arms, their faces could not help changing greatly.
"Alright, stop talking rubbish, hurry up and open the barrier to let us in." Du Rufeng said coolly.
Kong Wen duo did not say anymore, immediately taking out two magic weapons, and forcefully opened up a door in the barrier.
Du Rufeng continued and said, "You all go first, I'll follow right after."
Ye Yuan's eyes were flickering incessantly. No one knew what he was thinking about.
But he still entered the barrier together with the others.
After everyone left, Kong Wen said in surprise, "That … Could that child be … that lord?"
Du Rufeng had a solemn look and said in a deep voice, "The few great island masters' conflict, you guys are also aware of it. This matter, you guys had best take it as you didn't see anything. Otherwise … the consequences are not what you can bear!"
The two people's gazes turned intent and they said, "Got it!"
...
Above the void, an enormous chunk of crystal was suspended there.
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br /> Seeing the heart of the void realm, Ye Yuan's mind stirred.
Laying low in the Bamboo Groove Void Realm for so long, he finally saw the heart of the void realm today.
As long as he opened up the heart of the void realm and entered it, he would be able to return to the Heavenspan World.
"Treasure Pig, can you really open up the heart of the void realm?" Ye Yuan asked curiously.
The heart of the void realm was normally in a sealed state. The Bamboo Groove Void Realm's space was extremely stable. Its normal operation did not need to activate its complete state.
Only when new disciples entered the sect would it open once.
"Grunt! Grunt!"
Treasure Pig grunted at Ye Yuan, seemingly expressing its disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.
Suddenly, its body shuddered, two rays of light suddenly shot out of its nose, flying straight for the heart of the void realm.
Bang!
The heart of the void realm emitted intense vibrations. Then, it burst forth with a blinding light.
A boundless spatial power rapidly spread out, making Ye Yuan's heart float up.
Ye Yuan was overjoyed, threw several medicinal pills over, and said with a smile, "Well done, Treasure Pig! You're indeed amazing!"
Treasure Pig swallowed several medicinal pills in one gulp and actually grinned at Ye Yuan, boring into his bosom all at once.
Little Tong snorted coldly and said, "Gluttonous pig!"
In this enchantment, spatial law revolved non-stop. Ye Yuan was impacted by the power of laws all of a sudden until he was almost asphyxiating.
Actually, what was contained inside this heart of the void realm was not just spatial power of law, but contained the source of a world, an existence similar to that of Heavenly Dao.
This kind of source power was infinitely beneficial to martial artists.
But Ye Yuan was the most s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e towards spatial law, so his comprehension in this aspect was also the deepest.
Suddenly, a hint of comprehension rushed to his head. Ye Yuan's entire person was akin to being electrocuted, standing transfixed on the spot.
A hint of surprise flashed across Little Tong's eyes and he cried out in surprise, "Comprehended so fast? This kid, really …"