Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 75 - 073 Nine Months Later

75: Chapter 073: Nine Months Later

75 -073: Nine Months Later

Bai Meng stood with hands folded behind his back, looking at Xiao Ye with an arrogant posture.

Having passed the second layer of the Puppet Tower and decisively defeating seasoned outer disciples, Bai Meng felt extremely confident, possessing enough confidence to look down on all the newcomers, including Xiao Ye.

Wow!

Seeing this scene, the field suddenly erupted in astonishment, with many outer disciples turning their gazes this way.

Xiao Ye actually appeared!

Since breaking through the Puppet Tower last month and setting a new record surpassing Bai Meng’s, Xiao Ye vanished from their sight, either going out on tasks or immersing himself in intense cultivation.

Although this record was soon surpassed by Bai Meng again.

But from this, it was clear that Xiao Ye’s strength must be very formidable, not much inferior to Bai Meng.

This point aroused everyone’s interest.

They were eager to know if Xiao Ye, with a supposedly useless body, was really that strong.

Bai Meng went as far as repeatedly issuing challenges to Xiao Ye to compare their records in the Puppet Tower for an alternative competition, but Xiao Ye never responded.

Many speculated that Xiao Ye was afraid.

After all, this was understandable; Bai Meng’s cultivation speed was terrifyingly fast, and just the number of his thirteen acupoints was enough to leave others in the dust.

Being momentarily ahead of Bai Meng did not mean being far ahead forever.

“Afraid of you?

You’re overthinking it.” Facing the haughty Bai Meng, Xiao Ye smiled slightly and shook his head.

“Not accepting my challenge, aren’t you not afraid?” Bai Meng sneered even more, “Why don’t we duel right now?”

“You’ve comprehended ten percent of the Martial Arts True Intent and refreshed my record; among all the outer sect, only you can slightly pique my interest,” Bai Meng said.

As he spoke, Bai Meng stepped forward, his eyes glinting with a wild gleam, and powerful True Qi fluctuations swept out, his war intent soaring to the sky.

Hearing this, the people in the square couldn’t help but gasp.

Getting such a comment from Bai Meng was indeed quite difficult.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Ye’s response was far beyond their expectations, leaving them dumbfounded.

“Sorry, I’m not interested in you because you’re not qualified to be my opponent,” Xiao Ye said indifferently, then turned and walked towards the exit of the square.

Even Bai Meng wasn’t qualified to be his opponent; just how arrogant had Xiao Ye become?

Left standing there, Bai Meng’s expression stiffened, his knuckles cracking audibly, with endless cold glimmers in his eyes.

“Xiao Ye, you can play the turtle now, but when this year’s outer disciples’ tournament comes, we’ll see how you’ll hide then!” Bai Meng said coldly.

…

Back at the courtyard, Yu Fang and the others soon rushed in.

“Haha, Third Bro, what you said on the square was really bold!” Yu Fang laughed heartily.

“Third Bro, I was so worried you might impulsively start a fight with Bai Meng.”

“Today, you saw it too; even senior disciples ranked in the top ten among outer disciples were no match for him.

Also, he’s passed the second layer of the Puppet Tower; it won’t take long for him to break the Puppet Tower’s fastest record, this guy is simply a monster!”

Li Wufeng said with concern, “Third Bro, seeing the current situation, he’ll definitely come at you with full force in the outer disciples’ tournament.

What should we do?”

“Third Brother…” Long Shaojie was also full of worry.

…

Looking at the three worried faces, Xiao Ye’s expression was calm, not showing much fluctuation.

“Second Bro, take one of my palms!” Xiao Ye suddenly said, striding towards Li Wufeng, a wave of True Qi, not inferior to Bai Meng’s, sweeping out, stirring up the dust in the courtyard.

What!

Before Li Wufeng could even get shocked, Xiao Ye had casually swung his palm, with Innate True Qi flowing in his palm.

Among the four, Li Wufeng was also a genius at the level of the Son of County, so apart from Xiao Ye, his cultivation was the strongest, reaching the Late-stage Innate Realm First Layer.

Fortunately, Xiao Ye intentionally slowed it down; otherwise, Li Wufeng wouldn’t have been able to react.

Bang!

With their palms clashing, the courtyard shook, and Li Wufeng groaned, his body retreating to the edge of the courtyard.

“Early-stage Innate Realm Third Level!” Li Wufeng’s eyes widened, nearly turning him to stone.

Yu Fang and Long Shaojie weren’t much better, with equally stunned expressions, full of disbelief.

The Xiao Ye living in the same courtyard as them had cultivation on par with Bai Meng’s?

And wasn’t Xiao Ye supposed to have only one acupoint?

At this moment, the shock and bewilderment in their hearts were beyond words.

“Haha, Third Bro!” Yu Fang was the first to react, his face full of excitement, “I finally get why you were so calm!”

“Yes, Third Bro, in nine months during the outer disciples’ tournament, you might not necessarily lose to Bai Meng!

Now, our courtyard will become famous!” Li Wufeng grinned widely.

Lose to Bai Meng?

Xiao Ye smiled slightly but did not elaborate further.

Although his cultivation was at the same realm as Bai Meng’s, let’s not forget that he also possessed the physical power of the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique, combining the two allowed him to overpower Bai Meng with little effort.

“In nine months, who is the dragon, who is the worm, it will naturally be clear.” Xiao Ye thought to himself, then returned to his room to begin cultivating.

Spring passed, and autumn came, and October arrived in the blink of an eye, with the autumn wind rustling and leaves falling.

Yet the atmosphere in the valley where Xiao Ye resided became ever more heated, as only a day remained until the outer disciples’ tournament.

Most outer disciples were secluded in their rooms, engaged in intense cultivation, planning to make one last effort on the final day to achieve a good result in the competition.

At the same time, a Silver Robed Elder had long revealed that the top three in this tournament would receive generous rewards, which fueled the enthusiasm of many outer disciples.

However, it had long been a foregone conclusion that the first place in this competition would be Bai Meng, without any controversy!

In these past nine months, Bai Meng’s cultivation had already reached the Late-stage of Innate Realm Third Level, standing at the peak of the outer sect, rivaling the strongest newbies.

Having been in the sect for no more than a year and standing at the peak of the outer sect, overlooking many outer disciples—how astonishing is that?

At the same time, the Puppet Tower of the outer sect had become extremely lively because of Bai Meng, as he could defeat twenty human-shaped puppets on the third layer.

It must be said that the radiance emanating from Bai Meng was extraordinarily dazzling, even more so because Bai Meng had already comprehended ten percent of the mysterious Martial Arts True Intent.

What was even more shocking was that, a few days ago, someone personally witnessed a Golden Robed Elder arriving gracefully to sit and drink with Bai Meng.

On that day, the entire outer sect was thrown into an uproar.

A Golden Robed Elder is an Inner Sect Elder, with an exceptional status and incredibly powerful cultivation.

For such a significant figure to be drawn to Bai Meng by his radiance and to sit and drink with him clearly indicated the Golden Robed Elder’s intention to recruit him.

Gaining the backing of a Golden Robed Elder, who would dare touch Bai Meng in the future?

Amid their envy, people couldn’t help but feel a little jealous.

At this moment, inside Xiao Ye’s room, Innate True Qi continuously surged from Xiao Ye’s body, causing the tables and chairs inside the house to vibrate.

“Break through for me!” Xiao Ye roared in his heart, causing the Innate True Qi in his Dantian to begin boiling, pushing him to a new realm like a volcanic eruption.

“Finally broke through to the Late-stage of Innate Realm Third Level!” Xiao Ye slowly opened his eyes, filled with delight.

Although his cultivation speed in the second layer of the Time Tower was comparable to a genius with twenty acupoints and the Great Emperor’s stature, because of the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique, which required dividing his Primordial Energy, his cultivation speed was halved.

After nine months of intense cultivation, he had finally broken through to his current realm.

“Four Tripod Heavenly Technique!” Xiao Ye clenched his fists, and a terrifying power surged from his physical body.

Above Xiao Ye’s head, a giant cauldron manifested, appearing almost as solid, exuding the power to suppress all heavens.

“Finally tempered the physical body to one tripod power!” Xiao Ye was full of excitement.

Although dividing his Primordial Energy lowered his cultivation speed, the reward was immense.

Not to mention his cultivation level, just his physical body power alone made him invincible in the Innate Realm Third Level, enough to dominate the outer sect.

It could be said that Xiao Ye’s current strength had reached the level of an Inner Sect disciple.

“Now, I’m fully confident in challenging the Puppet Tower.” Xiao Ye’s eyes gleamed with divine light, full of confidence.

Looking out the window, Xiao Ye realized that night had passed and daylight was appearing on the horizon.

Pushing the door open, Xiao Ye walked out, finding Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie already standing in the courtyard.

“Third Bro, the outer disciples’ tournament is about to start.

This time our courtyard is counting on you to make us proud,” Yu Fang said.

Since learning of Xiao Ye’s true cultivation, Yu Fang and the others had been encouraging him to compete for a top three, or even first, position.

“Big Bro, I’m not going to participate in the outer disciples’ tournament,” Xiao Ye shook his head and said.

“What!” Yu Fang’s eyes widened as he said, “The tournament requires all outer disciples who have been in the sect for less than two years to participate.

There will even be a Silver Robed Elder presiding.

Do you want to face penalties?”

“Yeah, Third Bro, what are you up to!” Li Wufeng added.

Xiao Ye smiled faintly and said slowly, “I’m going to challenge the Puppet Tower.”

“Challenging the Puppet Tower?” Yu Fang asked in confusion, “But you can do that after the outer disciples’ tournament.

Why now?”

“Third Bro!”

At this moment, as if realizing something, Li Wufeng’s voice trembled as he asked, “Refusing to join the tournament but going to challenge the Puppet Tower, could it be…you are confident in passing the Puppet Tower?”

The courtyard fell into a deathly silence, with Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie all staring intently at Xiao Ye.

“Yes.” Xiao Ye didn’t conceal it and nodded.

At this moment, it was as if the air stopped flowing, and the three of them collectively gasped, their hearts racing.

Xiao Ye had only been in the sect for a year and already had the confidence to pass the Puppet Tower?

Even Bai Meng couldn’t do that.

(The great climax is approaching, everyone, cast your votes!)