Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 665: Chapter 664: [The Martial Arts Conference of the Ancient Martial World]

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Ye Tianchen never expected that the person who arranged to meet him at the Capital City’s West Suburb graveyard in the middle of the night would be Dongfang Meng. Even less expected was that Dongfang Meng would be followed by two experts, who were dispatched by the Sect Leader of the Songshan Sect from the Ancient Martial World, Bei Lengshi.

What Ye Tianchen hadn’t anticipated at all was that his sworn brother, Tian Boguang, had been captured by Bei Lengshi. At the upcoming grand meeting of the Ancient Martial World, in order to become the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch and gain more support, Bei Lengshi was going to publicly execute Tian Boguang, the known debauchee, to raise his own prestige.

The reason for having someone track Dongfang Meng was to control her movements. If Dongfang Meng were to attend the Martial Arts grand meeting at Song Mountain, Bei Lengshi would find a way to kill her. The importance Dongfang Meng held was because her master, Jing Ji, had always wanted the Ancient Martial World to be peaceful, free from innocent slaughter and death. Although the Ancient Tomb Sect had always had few disciples, the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture was profound and extensive, the only mental method rumored to be comparable to Shaolin’s ”Yijin Jing.” Jing Ji, the Sect Leader, was kind and helpful, having aided many people. Thus, well before Sect Leader Jing Ji’s death, many people had been keen to elect her as Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch of the Ancient Martial World.

Now, with Dongfang Meng’s master gone and Dongfang Meng having become the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, mastering the complete Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, she would become one of Bei Lengshi’s strong competitors. Moreover, Dongfang Meng had always wanted to fulfill her master’s last wish, hoping for less strife and killing in the Ancient Martial World, so she would not give up competing for the position of Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.

”Bei Lengshi’s ambition is not small, it seems he wants to kill both you and me!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”In order to become the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, Bei Lengshi has always been ambitious, killing countless innocent people, even wiping out entire Sects overnight that didn’t submit to him. This time, I definitely won’t let him succeed, and I will fulfill my master’s last wish!” Dongfang Meng said through clenched teeth.

”You two won’t stand a chance against Sect Leader Bei, he has already broken through to the Late Stage Martial Saint cultivation. Looking across the entire Ancient Martial World, there are not three people who can fight him. Going there would be sending yourselves to death!” the remaining man said with a cold sneer.

”Late Stage Martial Saint realm?” Dongfang Meng asked, surprised.

”Hmph, exactly. Apart from Shaolin’s Master Fang Zheng, Mount Hua Sect’s Sect Leader Feng Qingyang, and Wudang’s One Sword Daoist, there’s absolutely no one in the Ancient Martial Sects who could be a match for Sect Leader Bei.”

”Is that so? It’s a pity you won’t be able to see it anymore...” Ye Tianchen said, shaking his head.

”You... what do you want to do, you said you wouldn’t kill me.” The man, seeing that Ye Tianchen seemed about to make a move to kill him and remembering the fate of his beheaded companion, was also scared and said nervously.

”I did say I wouldn’t kill you, but I didn’t say I wouldn’t cripple your cultivation,” Ye Tianchen still said with a smile.

”You...”

Bang!

Ye Tianchen had no qualms about striking down such a vicious and despicable person. He sent the man flying with a palm strike. As for whether he lived or died, Ye Tianchen didn’t care. After all, he had said he wouldn’t kill the man, and he intended to keep his word to some extent.

Dongfang Meng glanced at Ye Tianchen, then said, ”I asked to meet you because I wanted to hear your opinion, since... since you’ve also learned our Ancient Tomb Sect’s Jade Maiden Heart Scripture.”

”Ah? So that’s your intention? Beautiful lady, the affairs of the Ancient Martial World really have nothing to do with me, and I learned the cultivation technique of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture only because I needed to save you in a moment of urgency...” Ye Tianchen hurriedly explained.

”Go or not, it’s up to you. However, I’ve heard that among the Ancient Martial Sects, there are things passed down, like those that could lead to other realms...” Dongfang Meng, knowing that Ye Tianchen was always thinking about the Transmission Array, deliberately said this.

”Hey, aren’t you just tempting me intentionally? Besides, Brother Tian has been captured, and as his sworn brother, I definitely can’t just sit idly by!” Ye Tianchen said seriously.

”Are you sure you want to accompany me to the Ancient Martial World’s Martial Arts Tournament?” Dongfang Meng asked intentionally.

”Of course, I’m sure!” Ye Tianchen said unequivocally.

”Fine, but on the way there you must listen to me...” Dongfang Meng set her condition.

”What? Listen to you? Why?” Ye Tianchen asked, annoyed.

”Because I’m the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, and you are a disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. Besides, you’re completely unfamiliar with the affairs of the Ancient Martial World. You also want to find the location of the Transmission Array, but that may be even harder than ascending to the heavens. If I’m with you, there’s a better chance!” Dongfang Meng gave Ye Tianchen a glance as she spoke.

”Fine. Since it’s like that, I’ll reluctantly agree!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

Dongfang Meng gave Ye Tianchen a fierce look, then walked towards the outside of the chaotic graves. Ye Tianchen glanced over and followed her. From both perspectives, this time the Ancient Martial World’s Martial Arts Tournament was something Ye Tianchen, even if a hundred times he didn’t want to go, had to attend. First, Tian Boguang was his sworn brother. People in the Ancient Martial World all saw Tian Boguang as a debauchee, but only Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng knew the truth about Tian Boguang’s circumstances and experiences—he was just a victim of human evil. Now, Tian Boguang had been captured by Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect. Bei Lengshi was ruthless and ambitious, and in order to become the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, he would surely kill Tian Boguang to boost his prestige and authority. Second, ever since Ye Tianchen had returned and recuperated for over two months, his injuries had healed, but he increasingly felt that it was impossible for him to break through to the next Cultivation Realm unless he encountered some extraordinary fortune, which was something unpredictable and not to be waited for idly. In addition to other latent dangers, people like the Sword Emperor and the Young Lord Longteng were immensely powerful. With his current strength, he would definitely not be their match. Therefore, while Ye Tianchen wished to break through his own limits, he also aimed to discreetly search for the Transmission Array leading to the Emperor Star. To find the Transmission Array, he had to start with the Ancient Martial Sects that had a history of thousands of years, as only there might there be the slightest clue.

”Where are we going now?” Ye Tianchen caught up and asked Dongfang Meng.

”There’s still half a month until the Ancient Martial World’s Martial Arts Tournament. We’ll depart in three days. Make all necessary arrangements and then contact me!” Dongfang Meng declared.

”Half a month before it starts and we are departing in three days? Isn’t that a bit early?” Ye Tianchen inquired.

”Rescuing Tian Boguang from Bei Lengshi is no simple feat. We have some preparations to make. You heard what that person said, right? Bei Lengshi has reached the Late Stage Martial Saint in cultivation. Are you confident you can kill him?” Dongfang Meng asked seriously.

Ye Tianchen frowned; he was not a man prone to arrogance. With his current Emperor-level Mid-Stage cultivation, he was not a match for Bei Lengshi in the Late Stage Martial Saint Realm. Even if he could fight above his level, he feared at best he might only draw with Bei Lengshi, and even that was quite uncertain. In such a case, there was definitely no way to rescue Tian Boguang. In the Ancient Martial World, everyone practiced cultivation, thus it was a world where absolute strength was revered. Without sufficient combat power, it would be impossible to gain a foothold in the Ancient Martial World. Rescuing Tian Boguang would likely mean not only a battle of wits but also an intense fight.

”Indeed, Late Stage Martial Saint realm experts pose a significant threat. I have two things I need to accomplish this time. The first is to rescue Brother Tian, and the second is to investigate the Transmission Array, in hopes of finding clues!” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

”Then listen to me. I already have some ideas,” Dongfang Meng said as she looked into Ye Tianchen’s eyes.

Three days later, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng met at the outskirts of Capital City. They drove a globally limited edition Hummer, with Ye Tianchen naturally behind the wheel. Having the beauty of the Ancient Tomb Sect, Dongfang Meng, beside him called for some gentlemanly behavior. As for the members of the Thirteen Heavenly Kings, Ye Tianchen didn’t bring any with him this time, leaving them all behind in Capital City. Apart from cultivation, their duties were to receive various news promptly and collect information on the Young Lord Longteng and the Sword Emperor. Ye Tianchen knew that a confrontation with these two powerful individuals was inevitable; otherwise, his affairs on Earth would never conclude.

Ye Tianchen set off in the vehicle. He was not familiar with some of the regions he was heading to, but fortunately, he had a navigation system. He drove in the direction of Song Mountain. After Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng left Capital City, a stunning figure followed them, pouting and saying, ”Ye Tianchen, you’re going to the Martial Arts Tournament? It’s a good opportunity to deal with you there!”

After a day and a night, Ye Tianchen arrived in He Nan province in the super Hummer, reaching a deserted area. Gazing at the majestic mountains stretching as far as the eye could see, he knew that the Songshan Sect was among them. Although parts of it had become a tourist attraction, some areas remained sealed off, places even the state did not dare provoke. Ye Tianchen was aware that these Ancient Martial Sects were nearly impossible for ordinary people to discover – most were located in remote mountains and highlands inaccessible to the average person. Furthermore, they were protected by large-scale Guardian Arrays and Invisibility Array Formations, living in seclusion, unfathomably powerful, and beyond the reach or even the gaze of the ordinary world.

”Now we get off and walk. There’s an entrance up ahead, and after entering, we’ll reach another hidden world!” Dongfang Meng stated.

They parked the car and walked on foot towards the entrance. As they arrived at the foot of a tall mountain, Ye Tianchen frowned, sensing a powerful aura. It was the energy of an array. He couldn’t help but marvel, ”From here begins a world that’s hidden and sealed away. The strength of the Ancient Martial Sects is truly astonishing!” (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)