Chapter 220
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Chapter 220: Awe Among the Crowd
Ye Yun landed in front of the managing disciple with a smile. The managing disciple stared at him, stunned.
Though he hadn’t watched the fight, the managing disciple knew Ming Siyu’s strength. Yet Ye Yun had won effortlessly.
“G-good!” The managing disciple stammered, handing over Ye Yun’s identity token with newfound reverence.
Ye Yun accepted it, nodded, and exited the Task Hall under the awed gazes of the crowd.
Ming Siyu had already fled the plaza, too humiliated to stay. The disciples’ eyes held respect but also pity and anticipation.
“You there, come here.” Ye Yun waved at a nearby disciple, who rushed over eagerly.
“Brother Ye, did you need me?”
“Earlier, your looks suggested I’d face trouble. Explain.”
The disciple grinned. “I’m Sun Zhengmiao. Before your arrival, Dragon Hall claimed you’d join them—or else. Then the Heavenly Secrets Group accused you of arrogance as an outer disciple, vowing to punish you. Rumor says you offended Junzi Hall, and their leader Yang Hualong is personally involved. That’s why everyone acted strangely.”
Ye Yun chuckled. “So Shadowless Peak’s inner disciples have many factions?”
“Thousands of inner disciples here form dozens of groups. Junzi Hall and Dragon Hall lead, boasting over a hundred experts at the pinnacle of Qi refining. Yang Hualong might’ve reached Foundation Establishment!” Sun Zhengmiao’s voice dropped.
Ye Yun frowned. “If Yang Hualong built his foundation, is he among the Peak Master’s top ten disciples?”
Sun Zhengmiao blinked. “Aren’t *you* the Peak Master’s registered disciple? The top ten rarely appear, focusing solely on cultivation.”
Ye Yun nodded. Su Hao had chosen him to complete the Ten Killing Formation using his Thunder Spirit Qi. The top ten likely included Foundation Establishment experts, like Luo Wencheng he’d met in the great tomb.
“What of the Heavenly Secrets Group?”
“They’ve risen swiftly in six months, challenging groups without loss. Last month, they tied Dragon Hall in a non-leader clash. Their leader’s identity remains unknown. How did you cross them?”
Ye Yun smirked. “Any other groups want me?”
Sun Zhengmiao laughed. “After defeating Ming Siyu? None would dare now!”
“Good. If I form a group, will you join?”
Sun Zhengmiao bowed eagerly. “Gladly!”
Ye Yun vanished in a blur, leaving Sun Zhengmiao grinning.
Forming a group made sense. With allies like Duan Chenfeng and Yu Minghong, plus Su Ling, hassles would cease. Shadowless Peak’s system relied on Contribution Points—easier earned through group tasks.
Ye Yun returned to his residence. Though his Fire Dragon Cave breakthrough was stable, mastering Born as a Sword and Thundercloud Lightning Sword’s third form required work. Higher cultivation meant faster progress.
He summoned the Soul Turning Tower. The jade-like structure glowed faintly on the stone table.
Tapping it, Ye Yun called, “Ancestor, how’s your spirit?”
A grumpy voice replied, “Stop bothering me, brat!”
Ye Yun smiled. “I need to reach Jiaoyue Dynasty’s capital for your other soul fragment. Delays waste time.”
The Ancestor sighed. “Ask your questions.”
“Tell me of the Heavenly Sword Sect’s secrets and the Great Qin Empire.”
After a pause, the Ancestor spoke. “Very well. A millennium ago, the Heavenly Sword Sect shook the Great Qin Empire itself…”
