Nine Revolutions Star Technique

”Creation Lotus?” Hearing the news, Ye Qingchen was quite surprised.

”That’s right, I heard that recently, outside Lintian City by the Lantai River, a golden lotus has recently bloomed, and it seems to be about to flower. It’s said to be a rare Heavenly and Earthly Treasure.”

Zhou Hai relayed honestly.

Seeing Ye Qingchen’s eager expression, he quickly added, ”But I’m afraid it might be quite difficult...”

”No worries, let’s go take a look at Lantai River first!” Ye Qingchen said nonchalantly.

Having just arrived in the Kunlun Realm, he naturally wanted to see the emergence of a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure for himself.

The two of them left Lintian City and headed straight for Lantai River. On the way, Zhou Hai described the Creation Lotus in detail:

”That Creation Lotus is a rare Heavenly and Earthly Treasure. It is said to produce a total of thirty-six lotus seeds, each formed from the purest water essence, containing Great Spiritual Qi!”

Ye Qingchen’s eyes lit up.

He was now just one last step away from breaking through, and even obtaining a single lotus seed would ensure his entry into the Celestial Venerable Fourth Layer.

”However, you should know that wherever there are Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, there will be Treasure Guardian Demon Beasts. And in Lantai River, the number of water-based demon beasts is particularly high. Once the lotus blooms and the seeds mature, I’m afraid there will be a swarm of demons surrounding it!”

Zhou Hai sighed.

”Moreover, the news of the lotus maturing has spread, and it’s unclear how many geniuses from Lintian City have rushed over. With them present, trying to snatch a seed may prove even more difficult!”

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen also frowned slightly.

No wonder Zhou Hai had been somewhat hesitant along the way, always claiming it would be difficult. To fight for a lotus seed, they would not only have to face the surrounding demons but also deal with cultivators who were eyeing them.

Though he had anticipated this, upon reaching Lantai River and seeing the dense crowd of people, he couldn’t help but be amazed.

There were at least nearly a thousand people present, and more were arriving, almost completely occupying the riverfront.

Gazing into the distance.

He saw a solitary golden lotus standing on the calm river surface, its spiritual energy enveloping the lotus and transforming into rays of light, clearly marking it as no ordinary object.

And beneath the river’s surface, one could see massive shadows constantly moving about.

”Judging by the current trend, this Creation Lotus will take at least three to five days to mature. No matter what, I must stay here and fight for it...”

Ye Qingchen rubbed his chin.

Since it was just a matter of waiting a few days, Ye Qingchen naturally didn’t mind. Moreover, with the abundant Spiritual Qi in the Kunlun Realm, he could slowly cultivate here.

Thinking this, he simply sat cross-legged and began meditating.

Seeing that Ye Qingchen was unwilling to leave, Zhou Hai had no choice but to reluctantly stay. After all, he had never seen the emergence of a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, and his curiosity about seeing a lotus bloom was piqued.

One day, two days, three days.

Suddenly.

A commotion came from the back of the crowd.

”The people from Profound Sword City have also arrived?”

”My heavens! Not just Profound Sword City, but Celestial Cloud City, Thunderstorm City... have all these people come as well?”

”Are they here to fight for the lotus seeds too?”

As the crowd parted, a group of people strode over in an imposing manner, each with an extraordinary aura, indicating they all had significant backgrounds. The leader, a young man in his early twenties, had his presence concentrated to the extreme, with light flickering in his eyes.

This was clearly a sign of profound cultivation.

Beside this youth stood Zhao Mo, who had clashed with them a few days ago!

”This isn’t good!”

Spotting Zhao Mo, Zhou Hai’s face changed drastically, and he quickly lowered his head, praying in his heart that he wouldn’t be noticed.

But Zhao Mo’s gaze swept over him and landed on Ye Qingchen, a cold smile forming on his lips. He whispered something to the young man beside him, who frowned and then led the group, striding towards Ye Qingchen.

Everywhere they went, the crowd was shocked, avoiding them like a tide.

”You are that Ye Qingchen?”

The youth’s gaze was indifferent as he slowly approached.

Whoosh!

A stir spread through the crowd.

”What’s going on? Why is Zhao Qian bothering with an unknown nobody?”

”Unknown nobody?”

Someone sneered and shook their head, saying mockingly, ”That kid is no nobody. Just a few days ago, he beat up Zhao Mo in the Longevity Pavilion and even robbed Zhao Mo and his entourage of their money!”

”That kid’s got a lot of guts, doesn’t he?”

”That’s like stirring up trouble with a tiger on its head!”

As people discussed, they all clicked their tongues in disbelief.

Zhao Qian of Profound Sword City!

Though his reputation wasn’t as grand as top geniuses like Wu Xingyun or Tuoba Ye, he was someone who had reached the Celestial Venerable Fifth Layer. Besides him, the others from Celestial Cloud City, Thunderstorm City, and so on at the scene were all geniuses of the Celestial Venerable Third and Fourth Layers.

This kid actually dared to provoke them; isn’t that a dead end?

In no time, Ye Qingchen became one of the focal points of the riverfront crowd.

”Kid, you didn’t expect karma to come so quickly, did you?”

Zhao Mo’s gaze was cold, filled with smugness as he looked at Ye Qingchen.

Seeing Zhao Qian and the others gradually closing in, the atmosphere on the scene grew tense and oppressive.

”Indeed, it’s me!” Ye Qingchen raised his head and said.

Facing Zhao Qian, he showed no fear. This scene startled many in the crowd.

If it were them, they might have already been scared out of their wits by now.

”This kid is quite courageous!”

Someone commented.

”Heh!” But immediately, another mocked, ”Courage, so what? It still needs to be matched with strength. Facing these people, even if he doesn’t die, he’ll be skinned alive!”

”You are quite brave!” Zhao Qian squinted, looking indifferent as he spoke, ”Even though my brother isn’t skilled and likes to cause trouble without reason...”

At these words, Zhao Mo behind him looked extremely embarrassed.

His brother was straightforward and cold, preferring to be direct rather than beat around the bush.

Zhao Qian continued, ”But he is my brother after all, representing the face of Profound Sword City. By publicly beating him, you damaged our Profound Sword City’s reputation!”

”So what do you want?” Ye Qingchen’s expression remained unchanged.

”Abolish your cultivation and get out, and I might be merciful and spare your life!” Zhao Qian held his hands behind his back, looking down at Ye Qingchen.

”And if I’m unwilling?” Ye Qingchen asked calmly.

”Then you will be an enemy of Profound Sword City!” Zhao Qian’s face darkened, and he said coldly, ”I will personally take action, reduce you to ashes, and let you understand the cost of humiliating Profound Sword City!”

He came with aggression.

Upon these words, his murderous intent intensified.

In an instant.

The entire Lantai Riverfront fell into silence, and among the thousand-plus people present, none dared to speak. Only Ye Qingchen and Zhou Hai stood against the wrath of Profound Sword City!