Chapter 105: The Yang Family Always Repays Grudges!

The Yang Family!

Ye Tianming slowly closed his eyes. He only knew that he, Ye Tianming, had no way out.

Five days later.

The three of them crossed millions of star domains and finally arrived at the Heavenly Path Realm.

As soon as he entered the Heavenly Path Realm, Ye Tianming saw a magnificent heavenly path stretching across the sky with no end in sight.

The Heavenly Path!

He actually didn’t know much about this place. He only knew that the Sword Master Guanxuan had once led the strong warriors of the entire universe to ascend the Heavenly Path here.

Ye Tianming followed Nantian Qing and Nantian Si to the base established by the Ancient Civilization. Each major civilization had its own independent base here, and super-strong warriors were stationed here year-round.

After the three entered a great hall, an old man appeared before them. The old man respectfully bowed to the three, “Your Highness Si, Your Highness Qing, Young Master Ye.”

Nantian Si asked, “Where is Uncle Mu?”

The old man respectfully replied, “Venerable Mu entered the Heavenly Path and has not yet returned.”

Nantian Si nodded, “Good, you may go.”

The old man bowed slightly and then withdrew.

Nantian Qing suddenly said, “There’s a banquet tonight, hosted by Zong Lin of the Chaotic Ancient Era… You two must attend, especially you, Tianming.”

Ye Tianming asked, “Chaotic Ancient Era?”

Nantian Qing nodded, “This Zong Lin is currently the number one genius of the Chaotic Ancient Era. Three months ago, he already reached the Human Dao Realm, and moreover, this person has trained in the Void-Truth Realm. His realm was achieved through killing, far beyond what ordinary Human Dao Realm cultivators can compare to.”

Ye Tianming asked with some curiosity, “In the entire universe now, what genius prodigies are there?”

Nantian Qing said, “Quite a few, but those qualified to compete for first place are just those few: Zong Lin of the Chaotic Ancient Era, Si Fanyou of the Past Sect of the Third Era, Gongshen of the Hundred Races Era, and Nantian Si of the Ancient Civilization.”

As she spoke, she glanced at Nantian Si and smiled.

Nantian Si smiled but said nothing.

Nantian Qing suddenly looked at Ye Tianming, “Of course, now there’s also you.”

Ye Tianming asked, “What are their actual abilities?”

Nantian Qing shook her head, “Their true strength cannot be known. Only during the Universal Competition will everyone witness each other’s real power. But without a doubt, Yang Jia is absolutely the most monstrous one at present, especially with the universe’s number one divine sword, the Qingxuan Sword, in his hands, plus his bloodline power…”

Speaking of this, she suddenly looked at Ye Tianming, “Young Master Ye, your sword seems capable of rivaling his Qingxuan.”

Ye Tianming looked down at the Xingdao Sword in his hand, “I don’t know what the origin of this sword actually is either.”

Nantian Qing smiled, “Have you asked your Tower Ancestor about your background?”

She was naturally very curious about Ye Tianming, because she had investigated and found nothing.

Ye Tianming nodded, “I asked, but the Tower Ancestor isn’t in a position to tell me right now.”

Seeing Ye Tianming’s expression, Nantian Qing knew he wasn’t lying to her, so she didn’t continue asking about this, “After entering the Void-Truth Realm, do you know what it means?”

Ye Tianming said, “It means I’ll become a target for everyone.”

Nantian Qing stared at Ye Tianming, somewhat surprised, “You know?”

Ye Tianming smiled, “Although everyone’s enemy on the surface is the Guanxuan Universe, I know that each major era civilization has its own selfish interests. And I’m so weak now, yet I possess the treasures of the Xingdao Sword and the Law of All Beings. It’s impossible for them not to be tempted. Therefore, once I enter the Void-Truth Realm, without the Ancient Civilization’s protection, anyone might make a move against me.”

Nantian Qing nodded, “Over these years, our Ancient Civilization has been contacting the major era civilizations, hoping to join forces with them to resist the Guanxuan Universe, but the effect hasn’t been great, because at that time everyone still felt the Guanxuan Universe didn’t have the ability to unify the entire universe. But now, they already know the terrifying strength of the Guanxuan Universe… They now have a sense of crisis, but we still can’t truly unite together. Do you know why?”

Ye Tianming said, “Human nature, interests.”

Nantian Qing looked at Ye Tianming and smiled, “Continue.”

Ye Tianming said, “People are often like this. Before things completely deteriorate, even if they’re already in a desperate situation, they still harbor a trace of hope. Moreover, the Guanxuan Universe hasn’t made a move yet, so it’s difficult for everyone to truly unite.”

As he spoke, he looked at Nantian Qing, “Miss Tian Qing wants to tell me that to unite them, we must demonstrate terrifying strength. Only by letting them see that I can truly rival Yang Jia will they genuinely join forces with us, right?”

Nantian Qing nodded, “Right. In the end, it still comes down to strength. With strength comes influence. They’re not only holding onto hope now, but also harboring fear. The strength of the Guanxuan Universe’s Sword Sect that day was too terrifying, and there’s Yang Jia. They’re afraid that if they join forces and fail, when Yang Jia truly grows up, at that time…”

As she spoke, her expression became grave, “So this Universal Competition is extremely important. No, from this moment on, your performance is extremely important. You must know that these genius prodigies from the major eras are all very, very proud. To gain their recognition, you need only strength.”

Ye Tianming fell silent.

Nantian Qing said, “Tianming, brother, I know you two are both peerless geniuses, one in ten thousand, and very proud, disdaining these political tactics. But I’m telling you, unless you possess absolute strength and dominance, political tactics are very, very important. In this world, having more friends is definitely better than having more enemies. Tonight, you two must come to the banquet with me.”

After speaking, she turned and left.

Nantian Si smiled, “My sister is quite right. Unless you have absolute overwhelming strength, having more friends is still very useful. So tonight we must go and make more friends.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Understood.”

He wasn’t averse to worldly ways. On the contrary, he felt it was very necessary to experience them, because when people live in the secular world, how can they truly be free from it?

The martial world isn’t just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and worldly wisdom.

Nantian Si suddenly said, “By the way, let me tell you about our real purpose this time. The real purpose this time is a special ruin in the Void-Truth Realm. It’s a newly discovered ruin. Recently, because the Guanxuan Universe intervened, that ruin was truly unlocked. According to our investigation, that ruin very likely comes from the True World…”

As he spoke, he paused, then continued, “But the specifics are still unclear. And this time, the Guanxuan Universe side also attaches great importance to this ruin. Their major first-tier families and sects have all sent their most outstanding people. And there’s a rule that inside the secret realm, life and death are one’s own responsibility, so…”

Speaking of this, he looked at Ye Tianming, “This time, they’re very likely to take this opportunity to kill you, because in the eyes of those families and sects now, you’re already a target that must be eliminated.”

Ye Tianming said, “So this secret realm isn’t my real trial. Those families and sects of the Guanxuan Universe are.”

Nantian Si smiled, “Yes, but don’t worry. Because of the rules, only the younger generation can enter, so your opponents this time will all be people of the younger generation. You won’t encounter those old monsters.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I understand.”

Nantian Si said, “Originally we wanted to find you a teacher, because we discovered that although your strength is quite good, you don’t seem to understand much about realms, laws, and dao principles. But thinking that you have that Tower Ancestor by your side… we didn’t find one for you. If you have questions about cultivation, just ask your Tower Ancestor.”

In the hearts of the Ancient Civilization people, the Tower Ancestor was undoubtedly the image of a peerless expert.

Ye Tianming had his own difficulties, because he discovered that the Tower Ancestor didn’t seem to know particularly much about cultivation.

Nantian Si said, “I’m going out to see a few old friends. We’ll meet tonight.”

After speaking, he waved his hand and walked out.

In the great hall, Ye Tianming sat down, “Tower Ancestor, Brother Si just mentioned laws and dao principles to me. What are those?”

Little Tower said, “They’re laws and dao principles.”

Ye Tianming, “…”

Little Tower added, “You mean what are laws and dao principles?”

Ye Tianming nodded.

Little Tower said, “Simply put, it’s… I really don’t know either.”

Ye Tianming got up and ran outside, shouting, “Brother Si, find me a master!”

Little Tower, “…”

“Wait! Wait!”

Little Tower quickly stopped Ye Tianming, “Why are you in such a hurry, kid? I haven’t finished talking yet, have I?”

Ye Tianming was speechless. Sometimes this Tower Ancestor gave him the feeling of being very, very powerful, like a peerless big shot, but sometimes gave him a very unreliable feeling.

Little Tower said, “Kid, don’t be so impatient. The laws and dao principles you mentioned, these things are too low-level for your Tower Ancestor. Understand?”

Ye Tianming, “…”

Little Tower continued to bluff, “Listen to me first. Don’t worry about laws and dao principles for now. First go experience more actual combat and improve your battle awareness. Also, your dharma forms and Heaven-Severing Sword Drawing Technique all need to reach their peak first. After you reach the Great Emperor Realm, you’ll naturally come into contact with the various laws and dao principles of this world.”

Ye Tianming was somewhat puzzled, “Why wait until the Great Emperor Realm?”

Little Tower said, “Because only upon reaching the Great Emperor Realm can one master laws. What are laws? They’re the condensation of a certain kind of power, like those laws within the Guanxuan Divine Law. Only upon reaching the Great Emperor Realm can one control laws, or even create one’s own laws. And your current strength and realm aren’t enough, so you don’t need to think about that much for now.”

Ye Tianming nodded slightly, “Understood.”

He still trusted the Tower Ancestor’s words. He stopped thinking about laws and dao principles and began to cultivate. The spiritual energy in this place was also very rich, very, very suitable for his cultivation.

His current priority was to improve his realm, because there was still a large gap between him and those genius peers of this universe.

Moreover, he had to work ten times, a hundred times harder than others, because he could only rely on himself.

As his cultivation method circulated, countless spiritual energies from heaven and earth immediately surged toward him like a tide.

In a certain special void.

Yang Jia sat cross-legged in a void space. Above his head, dozens of top-tier experts were jointly maintaining a formation. That formation forcibly broke open a special space-time.

If outsiders were here, they would be greatly shocked.

Because this was the legendary True Space-Time!

And at this moment, Yang Jia was releasing his sword intent to sense the ‘true intent’ within that True Space-Time. Not only that, with the help of the powerful experts, he began extracting true matter from that True Space-Time to strengthen his own sword intent.

Sensing true intent in advance, extracting true matter!

This was something that even those at the peak of the ninth level of Breaking the Circle couldn’t do. No, this was power that the lower universe couldn’t possibly access, because this could only be accessed in the True World, but now, he had achieved it in advance.

After a long while, after Yang Jia extracted the true matter, his sword intent began to transform, his aura surging wildly. When it reached a certain level—

Boom!

A terrifying sword intent swept out from Yang Jia’s body. In just an instant, this terrifying sword intent directly destroyed this world!

True Sword Intent!

Comprehending True Sword Intent at sixteen years old.

Even in the True World, that would be a rare existence.

Around him, those top-tier experts were all extremely excited upon seeing this scene. They bowed slightly, “Congratulations, Young Master.”

Although Yang Jia was able to sense the true intent with their help, they naturally didn’t dare claim credit.

Yang Jia slowly closed his eyes. Around his body, overwhelming True Sword Intent emerged, suppressing everything. It could be said that this True Sword Intent could already break all laws and dao in the lower universe except for his father Ye Guan’s.

Moreover, it was a dimensional reduction strike.A moment later, Yang Jia took a deep breath. He turned to look at the universe below. In truth, with his current strength, there was absolutely no need for him to participate in the so-called Universal Grand Competition. If he went to participate in the Universal Grand Competition first, it would undoubtedly be bullying others.

But he still had to participate!

Because he had an opponent, and that was Ye Tianming. He must defeat Ye Tianming.

The Yang family repays every humiliation and avenges every grievance!

Just then, Yang Jia sensed something. He suddenly turned his head to look. Not far away, a woman was approaching. The woman appeared to be fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in a cloud-colored long robe with long hair draped over her shoulders. Her face was extremely beautiful, but her eyes were extremely cold, and moreover, they revealed an aura that disregarded everything.

She held a sheathed longsword in her hand and slowly walked toward Yang Jia.

An aura of invincibility also enveloped her.

Yang Jia’s eyes narrowed slightly. His left hand tightened around the Qingxuan Sword in his grip, because he sensed battle intent from the woman.

Suddenly, the woman disappeared from where she stood.

A sword light flashed across the scene.

Yang Jia fiercely drew his sword and slashed.

Bang!

The sword light shattered. Yang Jia retreated a thousand zhang in succession, and when he stopped, the Qingxuan Sword in his hand directly cracked.

The woman had not retreated a single step!

The sword in her hand was precisely one of the legendary Three Swords, the Xiaoyao Paired Sword.

Seeing the Qingxuan Sword crack, Yang Jia froze. The next moment, the Qingxuan Sword in his hand was directly replaced with the Sword Ancestor. In an instant, he had already transformed into a sword light and charged forth.

In the distance, the woman thrust out a sword.

An aura of invincibility permeated the entire galaxy and universe!

Boom!

The sword light shattered. Yang Jia retreated a hundred zhang in succession!

The woman had not retreated a single step. She glanced indifferently at Yang Jia. “Such a weak… Child of Destiny!”