Chapter 668
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“The reason we risked the annihilation of the Shang clan this time was to ensure that the Ye family could stabilize its position within the Imperial Capital,” someone remarked.
Ye Wushuang chuckled and said, “I will definitely attend the Hundred Nations’ Martial Contest.”
Qing Shiyu immediately expressed her delight, “That’s wonderful! We can form a team together then!”
“I’ve heard that during the Hundred Nations’ Martial Contest, there are no prohibitions. Everything is a gamble with one’s life, and it’s extremely dangerous. But with you around, it feels much safer,” she continued. Unconsciously, Qing Shiyu had developed a sense of reliance on Ye Wushuang. It seemed that as long as he was there, any danger could be化解d!
“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!” Qing Shihua couldn’t help but laugh. Although Ye Wushuang was only at the fifth level of the Yuanfu Realm, he had already defeated opponents at the first level of the Tiangang Realm. Qin Wenjun and the others, despite being at the peak of the ninth level of the Yuanfu Realm, were simply no match for him.
“However… you still need to be careful,” Qing Shihua continued. “With your current strength, facing the young elites of the Qingyun Empire is not a problem. But this time, it’s about the young geniuses and prodigies from the entire Qingzhou continent, all under the age of twenty-six and at the Yuanfu Realm level. Especially those prodigies from the seven major powers of Qingzhou… the so-called elites from each empire are nothing in their eyes.”
Ye Wushuang just smiled without saying anything. No matter what, he was determined to make it into the top seven, and even to win first place. The reward that the Shengdan Sect had put forward this time was the top-tier fifth-grade spiritual pill, the Jiuku Tiancan Pill, which was sufficient to neutralize the deadly poison 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 shout echoed through the corridor of the mansion. A figure dressed in the attire of a Qingyun Academy disciple stood there.
“Chu Qincheng?”
Chu Qincheng, dressed in a light purple dress, stood under the colonnade, as bright and charming as if she had stepped out of a painting.
“Why are you here?” Ye Wushuang asked.
Chu Qincheng immediately said, “Chu Tian Shen has come out of his seclusion!”
“He has captured Xiao Yuan, Wang Xueqi, and Qing Chengtian, and he demands that you arrive in the Zangcai Valley within fifteen minutes, or else… he will kill all three of them!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Wushuang’s eyes turned cold.
Qing Shiyu immediately humphed, “This Chu Tian Shen has always been arrogant and now he’s acting even more outrageously!”
“It seems he’s targeting me…” Ye Wushuang stood up, smiled, and said, “In that case, let’s meet him!”
With that, Ye Wushuang got up and left with Chu Qincheng. Qing Shihua and Qing Shiyu naturally followed as well.
At this moment, within the Qingyun Academy, in the Zangcai Valley, the very place where Ye Wushuang had recently killed Xiao Jin, Xiao Quan, Shang Shenyan, Liu Huan Yu, and Liu Yiyu, the young elites of various major clans, and made a name for himself. Now, the Zangcai Valley was filled with hundreds of people gathered around a life-and-death platform.
On that platform stood a young man, holding a sword in one hand and the other hand placed behind his back. His face was sharply chiseled, with distinct features. His long hair was tied up, and as it moved with the wind, it exuded an air of casual elegance. His posture was upright, and he stood there as if neither strong winds nor giant rocks could budge him an inch. This was Chu Tian Shen of the Chu clan, the first and foremost prodigy recognized by all the young elites within the entire Qingyun Empire. Even many Tiangang Realm cultivators in the capital acknowledged that Chu Tian Shen was the hope and future of the Chu clan. This young man was destined to achieve the Myriad Methods. With him, the Chu clan would surely become the leading one among the five major clans in the future. There were countless praises and admiration for this individual.
Chu Tian Shen stood on the life-and-death platform, with three figures bound and kneeling in front of him. They were Qing Chengtian, Wang Xueqi, and Xiao Yuan. Chu Tian Shen had been in seclusion for some time. However, upon his emergence, he discovered that the capital had changed dramatically. The five major clans were still the five major clans, but the Shang clan had been annihilated, and the Ye clan had risen. Moreover, a certain Ye Wushuang had inexplicably emerged and wreaked havoc in the Valley of Life and Death, causing the young elites of the five major clans to be routed. This was something that the arrogant Chu Tian Shen could never tolerate. Therefore, he immediately captured the three individuals who were closest to Ye Wushuang, forcing him to reveal himself.
“It seems that these three individuals are not as important to Ye Wushuang as I thought!” Chu Tian Shen’s voice was exceptionally cold as he placed 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 was in danger. He suddenly shouted, “Humph, even if you kill me, Wushuang will avenge me. You are no match for Wushuang!” This statement clearly provoked Chu Tian Shen. From childhood, Chu Tian Shen had always been the best at everything, both within the Chu clan and throughout the empire. The upcoming Hundred Nations’ Martial Contest was also supposed to be his for the taking, with him becoming the champion and the focus of everyone’s admiration. A mere Ye Wushuang was not worthy of being compared to 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.
“Since you’re looking for trouble with me and capturing my friends, that doesn’t seem to fit the reputation of the number one prodigy of the Qingyun Empire, does it?” A cold voice suddenly rang out. Everyone turned their gaze towards the entrance of the valley. There, Ye Wushuang, dressed in white, stood with his sword in hand. The two prodigies locked eyes, and a subtle aura of hostility filled the air.
One was Chu Tian Shen, the long-standing first prodigy. The other was Ye Wushuang, the rising star who had grown rapidly over the past year. These two had finally come face to face. However, it was unknown whether Chu Tian Shen would prove to be more formidable or if Ye Wushuang would continue to dominate as he had before. 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. Everyone knew that among the top ten prodigies of the Heavenly Court, 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 lightly touched the ground and caught each of them one by one. “Are you all right?” he asked. The three 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 young elites of the major clans. They were his best friends within the Qingyun Academy. Chu Tian Shen had once again used their lives to coerce him. This debt had to be settled!
“Isn’t 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, eyeing each other. Meanwhile, the crowd below had already erupted into a frenzy. Chu Tian Shen. Ye Wushuang. Either of their names alone could spark discussions in the streets and alleys for days. Now, the fact that the two were about to engage in a life-and-death duel on this platform was enough to excite anyone.
