Chapter 668

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“This time, we risked the annihilation of the Shang Clan solely to ensure that the Ye Family could stabilize its position within the Imperial Capital,” spoke a voice, filled with a sense of purpose.

Ye Wushuang smiled lightly and replied, “I will definitely participate in the Hundred Nations Martial Contest.”

Qing Siyu’s face immediately lit up with joy. “That’s wonderful! We can form a team together then!”

“I’ve heard that during the Hundred Nations Martial Contest, there are no prohibitions. Every assessment is a gamble with one’s life, and it’s extremely dangerous. But with you by my side, it feels much safer,” she continued, her tone revealing a growing sense of reliance on Ye Wushuang. It seemed to her that as long as he was there, any danger could be overcome.

“If they knew you were going to participate, I bet Qin Wenjun, Chu Yaqin, and Xiao Ruonan would be too anxious to eat or sleep properly!” Qing Sihua couldn’t help but chuckle. Despite being only at the Fifth Tier of the Yuanfu Realm, Ye Wushuang had already proven capable of defeating opponents at the First Tier of the Tiangang Realm. Although Qin Wenjun and the others were top-tier talents at the Ninth Tier of the Yuanfu Realm, they were simply no match for Ye Wushuang.

“However… you must still be cautious,” Qing Sihua continued. “With your current strength, facing the elite talents of the Qingyun Empire is not a problem. But this time, it’s about the prodigies and geniuses from the entire Qingzhou continent, all under the age of twenty-six and at the Yuanfu Realm level. Especially those from the seven major powers of Qingzhou… the so-called elites from each empire are nothing in their eyes.”

Ye Wushuang simply smiled and said nothing. No matter what, he was determined to make it into the top seven, or even to secure the first place. The reward offered by the Shengdan Sect this time was the top-tier Fifth-Rank Jiuqu Tiancan Pill, a pill powerful enough to neutralize the deadly venom of the Red Scorpion within Chi Xuan’s body. Chi Xuan’s condition could no longer be delayed.

“Ye Wushuang!”

At that moment, an urgent cry echoed through the corridor of the mansion. A figure dressed in the attire of a Qingyun Academy disciple stood there.

“Chu Qingcheng?”

Chu Qingcheng, dressed in a light purple gown, stood under the long corridor, as bright and charming as if she had stepped out of a painting.

“Why are you here?”

Chu Qingcheng immediately said, “Chu Tian Shen has emerged from his closed-door cultivation!”

“He has captured Xiao Yuan, Wang Xueqi, and Qing Chengtian, and he demands that you arrive in the Zangcai Valley within the next fifteen minutes, or else… he will kill all three of them!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Wushuang’s eyes turned cold.

Qing Siyu immediately snorted, “This Chu Tian Shen has always been arrogant. He’s still acting so outrageously now!”

“It seems he’s targeting me…”

Ye Wushuang stood up, smiled, and said, “If that’s the case, then let’s meet him.”

With that, Ye Wushuang got up and left with Chu Qingcheng. Qing Sihua and Qing Siyu naturally followed suit.

At this moment, within the Qingyun Academy, in the Zangcai Valley—

It was here that Ye Wushuang had recently killed Xiao Jin, Xiao Quan, Shang Shenyan, Liu Huan Yu, and Liu Yiyu, the elite talents of various major clans, making a name for himself in a single battle.

Now, within the Zangcai Valley, hundreds of people had gathered. They all stood around a life-and-death platform. On that platform, a young man stood, holding a sword in one hand and the other hand resting behind his back. His face was chiseled and angular, his long hair tied up and fluttering in the wind, exuding an air of carefree elegance. His posture was upright and resolute, as if neither strong winds nor boulders could shake him in the slightest.

Chu Tian Shen of the Chu Clan!

The undisputed number one prodigy among all the heavenly talents of the Qingyun Empire. Within the Imperial Capital, even many Tiangang Realm cultivators unanimously believed that Chu Tian Shen was the hope and future of the Chu Clan. This young man was destined to achieve the Myriad Dharma in the future. With him, the Chu Clan would surely rise to become the foremost of the Five Great Clans!

There were countless praises and admirations for this individual. Chu Tian Shen stood on the life-and-death platform, with three figures bound and kneeling before him. They were Qing Chengtian, Wang Xueqi, and Xiao Yuan.

Chu Tian Shen had been in closed-door cultivation for some time. However, upon emerging, he discovered that the Imperial Capital had changed dramatically! The Five Great Clans were still the Five Great Clans, but the Shang Clan had been annihilated, and the Ye Clan had risen. Moreover, out of nowhere, a Ye Wushuang had appeared, slaughtering the descendants of the Five Great Clans in the Valley of Life and Death, leaving them in disarray!

This was something that the arrogant Chu Tian Shen could never tolerate! So, he immediately captured the three individuals closest to Ye Wushuang, forcing him to reveal himself.

“It seems that these three are not as important to Ye Wushuang as I thought!” Chu Tian Shen’s voice was exceptionally cold as he pressed the blade of his sword against Qing Chengtian’s back. “The fifteen minutes are up. Shall I kill you first?”

At this moment, Qing Chengtian felt his life threatened. He suddenly shouted, “Humph, even if you kill me, Wushuang will avenge me. You are no match for Wushuang!”

These words clearly provoked Chu Tian Shen. From a young age, he had always been the best in everything, both within the Chu Clan and throughout the empire. And in the upcoming Hundred Nations Martial Contest, he, Chu Tian Shen, would undoubtedly be the champion of the hundred nations, securing first place and becoming the focus of everyone’s admiration.

A mere Ye Wushuang was not worthy of being compared with him!

“Since that’s the case, let me send you on your way first!” Chu Tian Shen grasped his sword, raised it high, and then struck down.

Clang…

A sword beam pierced through the air from the side, directly deflecting his sword energy.

“If you want to cause trouble for me and capture my friends, that doesn’t seem to match the reputation of the number one prodigy of the Qingyun Empire, does it?”

A cold voice suddenly rang out. Everyone turned their gaze to the entrance of the valley. There, Ye Wushuang, dressed in white, stood with his sword in hand.

Two great prodigies, their eyes locked, with an undercurrent of killing intent between them. One was Chu Tian Shen, the long-established first prodigy. The other was Ye Wushuang, the rising star who had been growing stronger over the past year. Today, these two had finally met.

However, no one could tell whether Chu Tian Shen would be more fierce or if Ye Wushuang would remain as domineering as ever. Although Ye Wushuang had killed Liu Yiyu, causing fear in the hearts of Xiao Ruonan, Chu Yaqin, and Qin Wenjun, the same had been true of Chu Tian Shen in the past. Among the top ten prodigies of the Heavenly Court, everyone knew that Chu Tian Shen was in a league of his own.

“I thought you wouldn’t dare show up!” Chu Tian Shen sneered and waved his hand. Qing Chengtian, Wang Xueqi, and Xiao Yuan were pushed away by him. Ye Wushuang stepped on the ground and caught each of them one by one. “Are you alright?” he asked. They shook their heads. Ye Wushuang then looked at Chu Tian Shen on the platform, his expression turning cold.

Ever since the three of them had become close to him, they had constantly been threatened by the descendants of the major clans. They were undoubtedly his best friends within the Qingyun Academy. Chu Tian Shen had once again used their lives to coerce him. This debt must be settled!

“Is it just that you want me to have a life-and-death duel with you? I’m here!” Ye Wushuang directly ascended the life-and-death platform. The two stood ten zhang apart, looking at each other. Meanwhile, the crowd below had already erupted into a frenzy.

Chu Tian Shen. Ye Wushuang. The name of either one alone could spark discussions in the streets for days. And now, the two were actually going to have a life-and-death duel on this platform. How could it not excite everyone?