Overlord of the Wilderness

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Just as Zhaang Ye was secretly stunned, the other young experts like Shui Daimai, Qi Qingle, and Ba Xiongfei finally unleashed their unparalleled strength. Relying on their formidable Innate True Qi, they easily withstood the Ancient Suppression, transforming into streaks of light that shot past Zhaang Ye in an instant.

Flying at the very front was none other than Shui Daimai. As expected of a supreme expert participating in the First-Grade Young Master selection for the second time, her movements were as illusory as smoke and as light as water. She flew hundreds of yards in an instant, and the Suppression left behind by the Ancient Strong Person seemed to have no effect on her.

In second place was Qi Qingle. Having comprehended the Rain Realm, the Body Technique he executed was like a fine drizzle. It appeared light and powerless, but its speed was astonishing. He used the Rain Realm to manipulate the Water Qi in the air for flight, consistently tailing Shui Daimai and firmly securing his position as number two.

Third and fourth were Pingcang Mountain and Yue Changsheng. Pingcang Mountain’s Cultivation was at the Late-stage of the True Dao Fifth Layer, but his Body Technique was as swift as the wind, allowing him to stay right behind Qi Qingle. Yue Changsheng refused to be outdone. The Innate True Qi in his body circulated madly, activating the Runes on his clothes one by one. Aided by the power of the Runes, Yue Changsheng flew faster and faster; no matter how skilled Pingcang Mountain was, he couldn’t shake him.

Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, Taishu Gang, Shui Cangmang, and Beibing Feng were all flying at roughly the same speed. The five of them gritted their teeth as they flew, each using their own techniques to obstruct the other four. But these five young experts all possessed endless methods, and for the moment, none could get the better of the others or pull ahead.

’These nine are so fast! They truly live up to their name as the nine titans of the Younger Generation! Hmm, I never thought Pingcang Mountain was this powerful. Looks like I underestimated him.’ Zhaang Ye was inwardly stunned. He quickly pushed the thoughts aside and flew with all his might, tailing the nine titans of the Younger Generation.

Although Zhaang Ye had comprehended two Realms, his Cultivation was weaker and his foundation shallower. To fly, Zhaang Ye had to use eighty percent of his Celestial River Righteous Qi just to withstand the Ancient Suppression. In contrast, titans like Shui Daimai and Qi Qingle, whose Cultivation had reached the True Dao Fifth Layer or even the True Dao Sixth Layer, only needed to use fifty percent of their Innate True Qi to resist it.

Relying on their incredibly dense Innate True Qi, the nine young titans flew faster and faster. Zhaang Ye circulated his Celestial River Righteous Qi and flew with all his might, but he still couldn’t catch up.

ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!

Just as the young experts were flying at full speed, dozens of massive Sea Beasts suddenly shot out from the pitch-black seawater. The creatures were covered in large black scales, and their bone-white teeth were shockingly prominent.

”Die!”

Shui Daimai, who was leading the pack, let out a soft cry. A radiant, jade-like hand suddenly chopped forward. An incredibly sharp Sword Gang tore through the void and viciously struck a Sea Beast. The creature, whose strength was comparable to a master at the Late Stage of the True Dao Fourth Layer, was instantly sliced in two by Shui Daimai’s Sword Gang and fell into the sea.

Qi Qingle also demonstrated his peerless combat strength. He threw a punch into the void, and a colossal force swept out, sending a massive Sea Beast flying with a single blow.

The other young titans—Pingcang Mountain, Yue Changsheng, and Ba Xiongfei—also took action, each unleashing their own techniques to slay the Sea Beasts blocking their path.

The combat prowess of the nine young titans was immense; they annihilated the obstructing Sea Beasts in the blink of an eye. However, the interruption affected their flight, slowing them down considerably.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhaang Ye suddenly covered several hundred yards, closing the distance to come up right behind the group of young experts that included Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, Taishu Gang, Shui Cangmang, and Beibing Feng.

Sensing Zhaang Ye approaching, Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, Taishu Gang, Shui Cangmang, and Beibing Feng all revealed expressions of surprise. Zhaang Ye’s Cultivation was only at the True Dao Third Layer. For someone with such a weak Cultivation to withstand the Ancient Suppression and catch up to them was completely unexpected.

A glint flashed in Beibing Feng’s eyes, and a cruel smile touched his lips. ”Kid,” he said in a low voice, ”there are only nine seats for the First-Grade Young Masters. Those nine seats are destined for us nine titans. There’s no place for you. Now, be a good boy and stay in the back!”

As he spoke, Beibing Feng traced a few lines in the air. Nine jade stones materialized, forming a profound Array. With a push of his palm, the newly formed Array appeared directly in Zhaang Ye’s path.

A Small Binding Array!

Beibing Feng excelled at Arrays. The one he had just casually deployed was a Binding Array. If Zhaang Ye were to fall into it, he would be trapped and unable to break free for at least ten breaths.

Seeing the Array blocking his path, Zhaang Ye raised an eyebrow and made a grasping motion in the air. In response, a huge Water Dragon erupted from the sea’s surface and slammed directly into the Small Binding Array.

Struck by the Water Dragon, the Small Binding Array faltered for a moment, its function disrupted. Zhaang Ye seized the opportunity. He shot forward, and with a light slash of his arm, a powerful Sword Gang tore through the air and shattered the Small Binding Array.

”Impressive, Beibing Feng! But since you struck first, you can have a taste of my methods!” With a flick of his arms, Zhaang Ye made the Water Qi in the air surge, forming a series of walls that blocked Beibing Feng’s path.

Beibing Feng snorted in anger and chopped forward with his palm. A torrent of power surged out, tearing through the walls. Though he broke through, the obstruction slowed his flight just enough for Zhaang Ye to laugh, flash past him with a slight movement, and take over ninth place.

Having been surpassed by Zhaang Ye, Beibing Feng’s face turned grim. For a mighty young titan like him to be knocked into tenth place was a disgrace. He roared, ”You’re too brazen, kid! I’ll see what a junior like you is really made of! Great Binding Array! Rise!”

Beibing Feng waved his hand, and eighty-one jade stones appeared in the void. Arranging themselves in a mystical pattern, the eighty-one stones instantly formed a Great Binding Array, squarely blocking Zhaang Ye’s path.

’This Great Binding Array... an ordinary person would need at least an hour to set it up. But Beibing Feng completed the Array Formation in mid-air in just a few breaths. His skill is truly formidable. He lives up to his reputation as a young titan famous for his mastery of Arrays.’

WHOOSH!

Just as Zhaang Ye was about to plunge into the Great Binding Array, he suddenly drew a sharp breath, and his speeding figure turned illusory. Before Beibing Feng’s disbelieving eyes, Zhaang Ye’s phantom-like form traced a graceful arc, slipping past the side of the Great Binding Array at an unbelievable angle.

”AHAHAHA!”

Having used his Body Technique to force his way past the Array, Zhaang Ye felt a surge of exhilaration. He let out a long laugh and declared, ”Beibing Feng, I’m taking one of these First-Grade Young Master seats! I’d like to see how you’re going to stop me!”

Seeing Zhaang Ye bypass his Array, Beibing Feng’s expression turned foul. He hissed in a low voice, ”Brother Shui, this kid is too damn arrogant! Help me stop him!”

”Brother Shui” was Shui Cangmang. He was a talented disciple of the Spirit Water Sect, but unfortunately, his brilliance was completely eclipsed by Shui Daimai’s. As a result, the other young experts rarely paid him any mind.

Seeing Zhaang Ye catch up, Shui Cangmang shook his head slightly and said, ”Brother Beibing, you were too careless. The boy’s Wind Realm is already approaching the Minor Achievement Realm; an ordinary Array won’t be able to stop him. Very well. As we are both titans of the Younger Generation, I’ll lend you a hand.”

”Void Cloud-Dispelling Palm!”

Shui Cangmang let out a low cry and thrust his palms forward. In response, the Water Qi for hundreds of yards ahead roiled violently, taking on a life of its own and forming three massive mountains to block Zhaang Ye’s way.

These mountains of mist were condensed from Shui Cangmang’s Innate True Qi. If Zhaang Ye crashed into them, he would be left battered and bloody.

A cold sneer appeared on Zhaang Ye’s face. ’These three mountains of mist might be enough to stop anyone else. But I’ve comprehended both the Wind Realm and the Water Realm, allowing me to control wind and water with ease. These mountains are essentially just water. They can’t stop me!’

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Zhaang Ye pressed his palm down toward the sea’s surface. Under his control, three massive Water Dragons shot up from the ocean, slamming squarely into the three mountains of mist.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

After three deafening booms, the three mountains of mist created by Shui Cangmang were instantly neutralized by Zhaang Ye. The sky, now thick with Water Qi, was the perfect environment for Zhaang Ye. He felt like a fish back in water, and his speed increased once more. Before the astonished gazes of Beibing Feng and Shui Cangmang, Zhaang Ye shot forward several hundred yards in the blink of an eye, pulling up alongside Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, Taishu Gang, and Shui Cangmang to tie for fifth place.

”Huh?”

Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, and Taishu Gang were all astonished. Despite being hindered by two young titans, Zhaang Ye had actually flown faster and caught up to them. Such a feat was simply astounding.

Jade Fox’s eyes darted about as he said with a light chuckle, ”Little brother, that was quite impressive! You must be tired now, right? If you’re tired, why don’t you rest for a moment before you continue?”

WHOOF!

Jade Fox gently exhaled a breath. It was imbued with dense Innate True Qi and contained all sorts of Transformations and a disorienting fragrance. Anyone caught in this breath would fall into an Illusion Realm. Whatever they desired most would appear before them, and those with a weak will would quickly become lost in it.

Although Zhaang Ye didn’t know the Profound Mysteries of Jade Fox’s technique, he knew he absolutely could not let that breath touch him. He swept his palm through the air, creating a series of Tornados in the void to block the incoming attack. He then chuckled. ”I am getting a little tired. Jade Fox, why don’t you rest with me?”

-(To be continued.