Nine Revolutions Star Technique

After Zhou Zheng Hall and the others arrived, the seven peaks of Taotian Palace began selecting suitable disciples to participate in the triennial Martial Arts Conference. With Ye Qingchen’s return, Taotian Palace, which had been somewhat dormant, was infused with some vitality.

Originally, Ye Qingchen planned to head straight to the Martial Arts Conference, but before he could set off, an order was issued, requiring him to take the selected disciples to the conference.

Accompanying him were Three-star Elder Li Yixing, Two-star Elder Ding Fuhai, and several other One-star Elders. However, Li Yixing, on some whim, insisted that Ye Qingchen also lead the team to the conference.

”I’m not going!”

Ye Qingchen glanced at the command placed in front of him and refused outright without a second thought.

He planned to go to the Martial Arts Conference himself and had no intention of bringing along a few frail and sickly individuals, plus a large group of hangers-on.

”Ye Qingchen, as an Elder of Taotian Palace, how dare you defy the sect’s decision?” Li Yixing’s face darkened, and he shouted angrily, ”You must go whether you want to or not!”

”Hmm?”

Ye Qingchen’s gaze turned cold as he was about to speak.

At this moment, Ding Fuhai hurried over, advising, ”Elder Ye, you disappeared for three months just after becoming an Elder. If you refuse the sect’s task now, it will cause great dissatisfaction among others...”

”Moreover, going to the Martial Arts Conference this time doesn’t require you to take action; you’re just there to show support for the disciples! The sect promises not to interfere with you at other times during the conference!”

”Alright!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen nodded.

Seeing this, Ding Fuhai couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. But he glanced at Li Yixing, whose face was still dark, and couldn’t help but shake his head repeatedly, sighing inwardly: ”Why provoke this Fierce God? Bringing him into the Martial Arts Conference, who knows what trouble it might cause...”

But by now, there was no turning back.

He could only watch helplessly as Ye Qingchen took Lu Yanwu, Sea of Zhou, Han Buxiu, Zheng Jiuling, and the Three-tailed Demon Fox with him. According to the rules, Lu Yanwu and the others had no qualifications to attend the Martial Arts Conference.

But with Ye Qingchen leading them, no one dared say anything. Even Li Yixing could only swallow his resentment, though his face remained dark, perhaps regretting having forcibly included Ye Qingchen.

However, Ye Qingchen seemed to think it was quite a good situation.

This time, the Martial Arts Conference was to be held at the Celestial Dao Sect, a long journey away. Even at his pace, it would take seven or eight days. Not to mention having Lu Yanwu and the others with him...

This showcased the advantage of following the sect.

Ding Fuhai directly brought a Spiritual Boat, accommodating over a hundred people, heading towards the Celestial Dao Sect without any of Ye Qingchen’s involvement. The boat soared above the clouds, seemingly cutting through the sea of clouds like a mountain floating in mid-air.

”So this is a Spiritual Boat... If I had this magical artifact, I could travel the Kunlun Realm at will!”

Sea of Zhou, Lin Shifei, and the others, who were like hillbillies, eyed the massive floating ship filled with envy. At their level, they clearly couldn’t come into contact with such magical artifacts.

”Just an Earth Immortal could dismantle this Spiritual Boat!” Ye Qingchen said lightly, ”And in the sky, you never know what kind of monsters you might encounter!”

”Really?” Sea of Zhou was stunned and couldn’t help but look at Ding Fuhai.

”Elder Ye is right!” Ding Fuhai smiled, ”There are countless monsters in the Kunlun Realm, with some controlling entire regions, feeding on all living beings. If our Spiritual Boat encounters such a being, we wouldn’t stand a chance.”

As he spoke, he discreetly observed Ye Qingchen’s nod, and only then did he quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

This scene captured everyone’s attention, making them find it even more unbelievable. To see a dignified Two-star Elder so eager to please a One-star Elder was unimaginable if not witnessed firsthand.

Meanwhile, Tang Lifei, Lin Tianlai, Wu Xingyun, Tuoba Ye, and others on the Spiritual Boat, seeing this scene, gnashed their teeth in frustration.

Back then.

Ye Qingchen had joined Taotian Palace with them, and after immense effort, they had just entered the Human Immortal realm. Yet, it became apparent that Ye Qingchen had already surpassed them by leaps and bounds!

”Ye Qingchen, don’t get too smug! One day, I’ll surpass you!”

Tuoba Ye clenched his fists.

”Forget it, don’t worry about such things. The next stop for the Spiritual Boat is at Wuyun Mountain. I’ve heard there’s a First-Grade Pavilion there; let’s unwind there when we arrive!”

Tang Lifei suggested.

Lin Tianlai quickly nodded in agreement, ”I’ve heard of the First-Grade Pavilion. It’s said this tavern is quite famous throughout Southern Heaven, using ingredients from demon beasts for its dishes, and ordinary people aren’t even allowed to enter!”

Tuoba Ye nodded upon hearing this.

Having been in arduous cultivation for some time, it was time to relax a bit.

In just half a day.

The Spiritual Boat reached Wuyun Mountain.

Many disciples, who lived like ascetic monks in Taotian Palace, quickly scattered to enjoy themselves. Initially, Ye Qingchen didn’t plan to join in the revelry, but unable to refuse Lu Yanwu’s request, he half-heartedly agreed.

”Why are there so many people?”

Upon arriving at Wuyun Mountain, everyone was taken aback.

”They must be here for the Martial Arts Conference, right?” Zheng Jiuling laughed, ”This place is a must-pass en route to the Celestial Dao Sect, so it’s no surprise everyone is stopping here.”

Only Ye Qingchen furrowed his brow.

He could clearly sense that among the crowd were many cultivators from across Southern Heaven and even some formidable evil cultivators and demon cultivators.

”Strange, can a single Martial Arts Conference attract so many strong individuals? Is there something at Wuyun Mountain...” Ye Qingchen released his divine sense, scanning the area.

With his current cultivation, he could sweep through the entire Wuyun Mountain in an instant.

Whoosh!

At that moment.

Countless Earth Immortals seemed to sense something and looked up.

”What’s happening?”

Ding Fuhai looked at Li Yixing, who suddenly looked up with a serious expression, and asked quietly.

”A powerful figure has arrived at Wuyun Mountain...” Li Yixing squinted.

”How powerful?” Ding Fuhai slightly raised his brow.

”The opponent’s divine sense is vast and continuous, several times mightier than mine. If we were to duel, I probably wouldn’t last three moves!” Li Yixing’s face was somber, his eyes filled with dread.

Upon hearing this, Ding Fuhai was shocked.

Though Li Yixing’s cultivation had lingered at the Earth Immortal Fifth Layer due to severe injuries years ago, he was still an old and seasoned Earth Immortal. The owner of this divine sense could eliminate him in three moves?

What kind of terrifying existence could this be?

However.

That feeling ebbed and vanished almost instantaneously.

Li Yixing breathed a slight sigh of relief, ”Perhaps they were just passing through!”

Meanwhile.

Ye Qingchen, withdrawing his divine sense, also frowned slightly.

He had already scanned Wuyun Mountain and found nothing out of the ordinary. Instead, he had sensed several familiar auras.

Just as Ye Qingchen hesitated about whether to meet some of these old acquaintances, a commotion suddenly erupted ahead. It was the voice of Taotian Palace’s disciples.

”What’s going on?”

Ye Qingchen furrowed his brow and quickly made his way over!