Supreme Sword God

Chapter 268: Chapter 267: The True Martial Token Emerges, Ten Thousand Troops Assemble

Inside the cultivation chamber.

Ye Chen’s strength had completely recovered, and his cultivation had made significant progress.

He advanced from the Elemental Wheel Realm Fifth Layer to the Elemental Wheel Realm Seventh Layer.

The Extreme Celestial Spirit Seal, which was initially at the beginning of Tier Four, also reached the Tier Four Middle Stage level.

Moreover, this was not the ultimate benefit of comprehending the Yin-Yang Sword Intent; within a short period, there would be substantial rapid improvements.

With his current strength, if he were to face off against the prodigy Han Qianshan of the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy, breaking Han Qianshan’s Golden Crow Falling on Snow Mountain would not require much effort.

At this moment.

A voice reached Ye Chen’s ears.

Ye Chen immediately ended his cultivation, then opened the room door and stepped out.

”Dean Xu, Dean Yu, Vice Dean He.”

Ye Chen greeted the three in front of him in order.

Xu Changqing, Yu Sheng, and He Dong all felt a jolt in their hearts.

It had only been half a day since the end of the Grand Competition...

Ye Chen gave them the impression of having undergone another transformation, with an even thicker aura...

Genius, prodigy, monster!

The three couldn’t help but murmur in their hearts.

Yu Sheng composed himself from the shock and said, ”Ye Chen, you previously wanted to use the reward for first place in the individual competition to exchange for peace in the ancient battlefield fragment space, which Dean Xu had personally agreed to.

However, I need to confirm with you once more: do you really want to do this?”

”Dean Yu, is there any issue with doing so?” Ye Chen asked.

Yu Sheng shook his head and said, ”Not really, this fragment space, to put it nicely, belongs to all the martial arts academies of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but if you count it properly, it belongs to the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy, Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, and Luofeng Martial Arts Academy jointly.

Back then, I went with your Cangxing Martial Arts Academy’s Dean Ouyang and the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy’s Dean Xu to drag this space fragment out from the void...

If you want to do this and we agree, no one will dare to come and chirp about it.”

Ye Chen cupped his hands and said, ”Then I ask the three deans to send me back into the ancient battlefield fragment space.”

Xu Changqing nodded and said, ”We will send you in, but everything else, you handle yourself, we won’t meddle, understand?”

This statement was essentially telling Ye Chen that after re-entering the ancient battlefield fragment space, he could do whatever he wanted.

Ye Chen acknowledged with a hum and thanked them again.

Subsequently, Xu Changqing raised his hand to form a seal, and suddenly, a vortex passage appeared in the air. Without hesitation, Ye Chen flashed and charged into it.

After seeing Ye Chen enter, Xu Changqing closed the vortex passage and then looked at He Dong, saying, ”Vice Dean He, prepare yourself for the palace award ceremony for Cangxing Martial Arts Academy’s team competition first place.”

He Dong responded lightly and departed.

After He Dong left.

Xu Changqing immediately glared at Yu Sheng and said, ”You also rushed over here, what exactly do you want to do!”

Yu Sheng chuckled and said, ”Old Ghost Xu, don’t ask me this question, you should ask Ouyang Shang and Yang Tianji what they want to do, not me; I’m just here for the excitement.”

”Have Ouyang Shang and Yang Tianji also come?” Yu Sheng’s expression turned very serious.

If these two legends really came to Jiulong City but didn’t show up... It’s clear they’re planning something big, and if it gets out of control, the entire Jiulong City will be turned upside down.

”Most likely, only one of them came, but I don’t know who it is.” Yu Sheng stroked his chin and said, ”They want to use Jiulong City to sharpen Ye Chen’s sword a bit, but there’s no need for both of them to come; one is enough to ensure Ye Chen’s safety.

Of course, the other won’t be idle either, but I really have no idea what’s going on.

Ouyang Shang cultivated my Heaven Concealing Secret Technique and then innovatively combined it with his own Taiyin Star Technique, and I simply can’t predict it.

As for Yang Tianji... I can barely capture some traces of him, but these old bones of mine aren’t ready to be dismantled so quickly... How about I teach you the Heaven Concealing Secret Technique, and you can see for yourself what Yang Tianji is up to?”

Xu Changqing’s beard trembled in anger.

Forget it.

When it comes to Yang Tianji... he didn’t dare to casually probe him...

They’re old acquaintances, and he clearly knew the consequences of angering Yang Tianji...

Meanwhile.

In an inconspicuous noodle shop in Jiulong City.

An elderly man with graying hair and beard sat in the shop.

It was Yang Tianji!

The dim-eyed old shopkeeper, this time, stopped his children and grandchildren and personally served a steaming bowl of noodle soup to the elderly man with graying hair and beard.

”Son, it’s the same as before, I’ve added more scallions.”

Yang Tianji smiled, looking at the old shopkeeper and said, ”How come you’re still here? I thought you had left.”

”I always knew young master would return one day. If I leave, no one in this capital can make the Yangchun noodles you like so much.”

”I’m too old,” Yang Tianji sighed, ”Everything related to being a young master is all in the past now.”

”You’ve become a legend now, young master, and you still have many years ahead. Though this old servant’s days are numbered, my bones haven’t softened yet. If you just say the word, young master, I would accompany you back to that place and reclaim everything that was lost!”

Yang Tianji shook his head and said, ”When I left that place, I had no intention of returning. You too should live well for yourself, and let your children and grandchildren live well for themselves.”

The old shopkeeper’s eyes were brimming with cloudy tears.

Yang Tianji said, ”After you eat this bowl of Yangchun noodles, the fate between us is completely ended. What I said just now is my final instruction to you.”

”Young master, I...”

Yang Tianji had already lowered his head, eating that bowl of Yangchun noodles.

It was still the taste he remembered.

After finishing the bowl,

Yang Tianji walked out of the noodle shop, stood at the entrance, bowed deeply.

Inside the noodle shop,

the old shopkeeper fell to his knees with a thud.

His children and grandchildren immediately came forward, trying to support the old shopkeeper, yet his frail body was heavy as a mountain, and no one could lift him.

Meanwhile, Yang Tianji, who had already left the noodle shop, walked casually through the streets of Jiulong City, weaving through the dense crowds, yet no one was able to notice him.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty realm, above an arid desert where not a single blade of grass grew,

Dean Ouyang Shang of Cangxing Martial Arts Academy stood in mid-air, overlooking the rolling yellow sands below. His eyes shone like stars in the sky, and after a moment, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

”I never thought the Great Zhou Dynasty really had a Dragon Vein. What a brilliant move by the one in the Imperial Palace. Who would’ve thought the Dragon Vein, gathering the luck of the Great Zhou Dynasty, would be hidden in such a place, without a single guard to watch over it.

Ye Chen, don’t let us down.

Your teacher and I are nearly turning the heavens of the Great Zhou Dynasty upside down. If you don’t sharpen your sword a little more, you’d be letting us down too much!”

”You brat, I knew you were up to no good!”

At this moment, a voice filled with curses resounded, as Elder Bai Mei’s figure emerged by tearing through space.

Ouyang Shang looked at Elder Bai Mei.

Elder Bai Mei snorted coldly and said, ”Even though you’ve entered into legend status, I’m still your teacher. Did you think I wouldn’t know you’ve secretly left Cangxing Martial Arts Academy?”

Ouyang Shang smiled faintly and said, ”Teacher, I’ve been waiting for you. This Dragon Vein has a cold aura and needs your Spirit-Burning Fire to suppress it.”

Elder Bai Mei ”...”

This bastard Ouyang Shang clearly knew I was secretly following him, and he deliberately led me here. This ungrateful disciple has even plotted against me!

Ouyang Shang said, ”Teacher, it’s for Ye Chen’s benefit.”

”Nonsense!” Elder Bai Mei cursed angrily, ”You call this for Ye Chen’s sake? Suppressing the Dragon Vein is like grabbing the royal family’s throat!

And Yang Tianji, he’s stronger than you, and he’s missing too. Whatever he’s planning, it must be even bigger, right?

Throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, do you think I can’t guess what could be more severe than you suppressing the Dragon Vein? I’m sure Yang Tianji went to the capital city and plans to take action on Jiulong City’s Nine Dragon Array!

Are you two mad?!”

Ouyang Shang smiled and said, ”Teacher, you’re still as wise as ever.”

”Stop flattering me. What exactly are you planning by targeting the royal family like this?!”

The smile disappeared from Ouyang Shang’s face as he said, ”To show Cangxing Martial Arts Academy’s stance, and to observe the royal family’s attitude. The one in the Imperial Palace used to be so high and mighty, but his changes over the years have been too great!

Thirty years ago, the supposedly dead Blood Cloud Old Monster is now making a comeback.

At Lingyun Mountain, Elder Yang was besieged by the four great legends alone.

And ten years ago, Liu Mubai went on a rampage, killing left and right. He seemed to be slaughtering members of the Sect Alliance, but those few he killed all had close ties with the royal family.

Liu Mubai might know something, but he’s unwilling to say anything.

He came back a while ago, and after killing enemies in Demon Suppression Valley, before leaving the Great Zhou Dynasty, he made another circle above the capital city, brimming with killing intent!

The world only knows that Liu Mubai is incredibly talented, but we few know that Liu Mubai and the Zhou Emperor are sworn brothers, close beyond age difference!”

”What exactly are you trying to say?” Elder Bai Mei’s expression grew increasingly solemn!

Ouyang Shang said, ”Right now, I don’t know what I’m trying to say either. But I believe that soon, we’ll know!”

......

In the fragmented space of the ancient battlefield in the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy,

Ye Chen released Shen Zhan’s remnant soul from the Sword Tomb.

An invincible sword force erupted.

Shen Zhan’s remnant soul barely maintained a state of slight intelligence, and Ye Chen urgently asked, ”General Shen, those obsessions that haven’t dissipated, scattered in many places, how can I let them rest in peace?”

Shen Zhan’s remnant soul fluctuated intensely, then pointed in a direction and said, ”The True Martial Token appears, gathering ten thousand troops!”