Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Words Become Law!

But just as Ye Tianming was about to draw his sword, a middle-aged man suddenly blocked his path, raising his hand to throw a punch.

Boom!

The black light was instantly forced back repeatedly. Within the black light, a shadowy figure could be vaguely seen. Seeing that the strike had missed, the shadow immediately vanished on the spot.

Nan Tianqing on the side suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, “Uncle Mu.”

Nan Mu!

Nan Yuan’s younger brother, also one of the top experts of the ancient civilization, who had been guarding the Tianlu Realm for years.

Nan Mu stared at the place where the shadow had disappeared for a moment, then slowly turned to look at Ye Tianming. He sized up Ye Tianming briefly, said nothing, and turned to leave.

At this moment, Shen Daoqi nearby suddenly sneered, “Tsk tsk… A Broken Circle Realm cultivator coming to kill an Immortal Realm cultivator, what a grand gesture.”

In the arena, everyone’s expressions were somewhat strange, with contempt. It must be said, such behavior was truly despicable.

Bei Xuan looked at Ye Tianming and smiled, “Brother Ye, it seems someone really wants you dead. You’d better be careful.”

“Who wants to kill Brother Ye?”

“Hmph, besides those families and sects from the Guanxuan Universe, who else could it be?”

“Alas, ever since the Guanxuan Sword Master left, the Guanxuan Universe has changed…”

“Now they’re incredibly domineering. Back in the Guanxuan Sword Master’s era, everyone developed the Xuzhen Realm fairly together, but now the Guanxuan Universe forcibly controls the quotas. They can send in twenty people at once, but other universe civilizations can only send in two or three at most…”

“Shh, stop talking, be careful not to bring trouble upon yourself!”

“…”

Nearby, Ye Tianming wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then looked at Zong Lin in the distance, “Brother Lin, that punch was very strong.”

Zong Lin smiled, “Your sword technique is also strong. You shattered my physical body.”

Ye Tianming smiled slightly, “Shall we spar again another day?”

Zong Lin nodded, “Good.”

With that, he suddenly sighed softly, “Next time, Brother Ye, you must let me witness the ‘Law of All Beings.'”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Alright.”

Zong Lin glanced around, then said, “Everyone, tomorrow we’ll enter the Xuzhen Realm. This time, the Guanxuan Universe has twenty-two people entering, all the most monstrous talents of the current Guanxuan Universe. Frankly speaking, if we don’t join forces, we won’t even get a sip of soup from that mysterious relic.”

Bei Xuan smiled, “Brother Zong Lin means we should join forces?”

Zong Lin nodded, “If we all join forces, we can still contend with the Guanxuan Universe side and fight for some benefits for ourselves. What do you all think?”

Shen Daoqi said, “Join forces. If we don’t join forces, we won’t have any say at all before the Guanxuan Universe.”

In the arena, the others also nodded one after another, expressing agreement.

The current Guanxuan Universe was at its zenith. If they didn’t join forces, as Zong Lin said, they probably wouldn’t even get a sip of soup.

Zong Lin suddenly turned to look at Ye Tianming and smiled, “Brother Ye, what about you?”

Ye Tianming said, “I’ll follow Miss Tianqing’s lead.”

Nan Tianqing glanced at Ye Tianming and smiled, “Our ancient civilization will naturally be with everyone.”

Zong Lin nodded, “Then tomorrow morning we’ll form a group and enter the Xuzhen Realm.”

After everyone dispersed, Zong Lin looked down at his chest, staring at his cracked physical body, and fell into silence.

After Ye Tianming returned to the ancient civilization’s hall, Nan Tianqing opened her palm, and a pill flew before him, “For healing.”

Ye Tianming said, “Thank you.”

With that, he took the pill and swallowed it. As soon as he took the pill, he discovered his body was beginning to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Ye Tianming was somewhat shocked, “This pill…”

Nan Tianqing said, “It’s nothing precious. By the way, tell me about your battle experience just now.”

Ye Tianming said, “I need to raise my realm.”

Nan Tianqing nodded slightly, “Your four dharma forms and sword techniques are all very strong, and moreover, they have no upper limit. The only gap between you and them now is the gap in realm. If your realm can be raised, even without using the Law of All Beings, you won’t be inferior to them. No, I should say you’ll be even stronger.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Not just realm, but also combat. I need more combat.”

He discovered that whether condensing dharma forms or executing the Heaven-Severing Sword Drawing Technique, he still hadn’t reached his own limit, and this required actual combat.

Nan Tianqing smiled, “After you enter tomorrow, you’ll have many opportunities for combat.”

Ye Tianming looked at Nan Tianqing, “Miss Tianqing, are you going too?”

Nan Tianqing shook her head, “I’m not going. This time our ancient civilization only has two quotas, one is you, and the other is my brother. Besides, I have no interest in that mysterious relic. I came here for another purpose.”

Ye Tianming said, “Miss Tianqing, do you know which talents from the Guanxuan Universe are coming this time?”

Nan Tianqing said, “I don’t know, but after you go in tomorrow, you’ll definitely encounter them…”

Speaking of this, she seemed to think of something, paused, then said, “Are you afraid of meeting old friends?”

Ye Tianming shook his head, “I’m not afraid. They’re all good people.”

Whether it was An Yan or Nan Lingzhao… in his heart, they were all true good friends. He had been quite worried before that his affairs would implicate Nan Lingzhao and An Yan, but fortunately Nan Tianqing later told him that the Guanxuan Universe hadn’t punished the two of them.

Nan Tianqing looked at Ye Tianming, “If you meet them, will you become enemies?”

Ye Tianming decisively shook his head, “No.”

Nan Tianqing fell silent.

Ye Tianming said solemnly, “Miss Tianqing, I do have a life-and-death feud with the Guanxuan Academy, but not everyone in the Guanxuan Academy is bad. There are good people and bad people everywhere.”

Nan Tianqing smiled, “I understand, but I must also remind you that you now stand opposite the Guanxuan Universe. They have their position, do you understand?”

Ye Tianming was silent for a moment, then said, “We all have our own positions now.”

Nan Tianqing said, “Don’t think so much. Rest well. After you enter the Xuzhen Realm tomorrow, good luck.”

With that, she turned to leave. When she reached the door, she suddenly stopped, turned to look at Ye Tianming, “Do you think the Broken Circle Realm expert who attacked you earlier was from the Guanxuan Universe?”

Ye Tianming didn’t speak.

The corners of Nan Tianqing’s mouth lifted slightly, but she said nothing and turned to leave.

After Nan Tianqing left, Ye Tianming sat down cross-legged. He slowly closed his eyes, recalling the earlier battle. Of his current four dharma forms, the strongest was undoubtedly the Earth Dharma Form, which could reach three thousand zhang, while the other three dharma forms could only condense to fifteen hundred zhang. If they could all condense to three thousand zhang, the power would definitely be greatly enhanced!

Besides the dharma forms, he felt the Heaven-Severing Sword Drawing Technique still had room for improvement.

As if thinking of something, he suddenly looked at the Xingdao Sword in his hand. He was now a bit curious about what would happen if the Xingdao Sword was combined with the Law of All Beings and the Heaven-Severing Sword Drawing Technique.

He actually wanted to try it.

Thinking of it, he acted. Ye Tianming said, “Tower Ancestor, is your physical body hard?”

Little Tower smiled, “Nothing in this world can harm me…”

Ye Tianming quickly said, “Really?”

Little Tower said confidently, “Of course.”

Ye Tianming said, “I want to try using the Xingdao Sword plus the Law of All Beings and the Heaven-Severing Sword Drawing Technique on you. Is that okay?”

Little Tower: “…”

Seeing Ye Tianming draw his sword, about to get serious, Tower Ancestor quickly said, “Wait wait wait!”

Ye Tianming was puzzled, “What?”

Little Tower said solemnly, “This Xingdao Sword is rather special. You’d better use it sparingly.”

Ye Tianming: “…”

A moment later, Ye Tianming sat cross-legged on the ground and began absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy. His current priority, besides experiencing more actual combat, was to raise his own realm. His realm was currently too low. If his realm wasn’t raised, in the upcoming Universe Competition, he simply couldn’t contend with Yang Jia. No, forget Yang Jia—even those top talents from super divine civilizations, he might not be able to defeat.

Although he had the Law of All Beings and the Xingdao Sword, he didn’t consider these two as his own strength.

In the starry sky, Nan Mu and Nan Tiansi walked slowly.

Nan Tiansi suddenly said, “Has Uncle Mu met Tianming?”

Nan Mu nodded slightly and said, “I’ve met him. He is indeed very excellent, but… should our ancient civilization really place all our hopes on him?”

Nan Tiansi smiled, “What does Uncle Mu mean?”

Nan Mu said solemnly, “Undeniably, that young man is indeed good, but our ancient civilization shouldn’t place all its hopes on that young man. Moreover, I don’t think you’re inferior to him. Also, our ancient civilization has helped him so much, yet he’s hiding that Law of All Beings and not sharing it…”

Nan Tiansi shook his head, “Uncle Mu, you mustn’t think this way.”

Nan Mu looked at Nan Tiansi. Nan Tiansi said, “Helping him was our ancient civilization’s voluntary choice. Since it was our voluntary choice, we shouldn’t force anything from others. If we now covet his Law of All Beings, how is our behavior any different from those families and sects of the Guanxuan Universe?”

Nan Mu said, “I understand this principle, but have you considered that if our ancient civilization could master this Law of All Beings, we would have the ability to contend with the Guanxuan Universe?”

Nan Tiansi said, “From a human perspective, first, doing so is immoral. I, Nan Tiansi, cannot accept such behavior. From the ancient civilization’s perspective, Uncle Mu, do you think Ye Tianming has the potential to match the Guanxuan Sword Master in the future?”

Nan Mu frowned.

Nan Tiansi smiled, “From a personal perspective, I think this Young Master Ye is quite good and worth being friends with. Since we’re friends, we should treat each other honestly. From the ancient civilization’s perspective, I think this Young Master Ye’s future achievements may not be inferior to the Guanxuan Sword Master. It can be said his value cannot be compared to a single Law of All Beings. For us to make an enemy of him now over a Law of All Beings would undoubtedly be unwise.”

Nan Mu looked at Nan Tiansi, “I think you won’t be inferior to the Guanxuan Sword Master in the future either.”

Nan Tiansi smiled, “I think so too. Whether it’s Yang Jia or Tianming, they’re both very excellent. I won’t think I’m inferior to them, but I must also acknowledge others’ excellence. People shouldn’t fear confidence, but fear when confidence becomes arrogance.”

Nan Mu looked at Nan Tiansi, “You have no interest at all in that Law of All Beings?”

Nan Tiansi said, “I have great interest.”

With that, he paused, then said, “But, Uncle Mu, that’s not ours, it’s someone else’s. I, Nan Tiansi, am no saint, but I will never do anything against my conscience.”

With that, he turned and left.

Nan Mu shook his head and smiled, but there was more relief in his smile.

Indeed, it’s better to be upright and honest as a person.

Within the River of Time, in front of a certain village, a woman stood by the river. The woman wore a pure white robe, spotless. Her hands were clasped behind her back, her eyes gently closed.

Suddenly, she spoke, “Stop.”

In an instant, the river stopped flowing. At the same time, everything between heaven and earth stopped at this moment, including the passage of time.

Words became law!

A moment later, the woman suddenly said, “Resume.”

Everything instantly returned to normal.

At this time, an old man appeared beside the woman. The old man bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Young Sect Master.”

This woman was none other than Si Fanyou, the Young Sect Master of the Past Sect!

Si Fanyou said, “Speak.”

The old man said solemnly, “We’ve received orders from the Guanxuan Universe Cabinet. In this Universe Competition, there may be forces from outside the realm plotting against the Young Master. Therefore, the Cabinet has ordered that the Young Sect Master must go to the Guanxuan Universe to protect the Young Master.”

Si Fanyou slowly turned her head to look at the old man, her gaze like ice, “If Yang Jia can’t afford to lose, he’s not worthy of being my Young Master.”

The old man was slightly stunned, then quickly said, “Young Sect Master, this is absolutely unacceptable. This is tantamount to rebellion…”

Si Fanyou’s face was expressionless,”That Yang Jia has neither strength nor character. What virtue or ability does he possess to make me submit to him? As for rebellion… if this Guanxuan Academy becomes corrupt in the future, I, Shao Siyou, will be the first to rebel!”

With that, she turned and left. “Report back to the Cabinet that from today onwards, my Guoqu Sect will neither accept imperial edicts nor respond to military orders.”

The elder: “…….”

Tianxing Civilization.

A similar decree from the Cabinet was also sent to Tianxing Civilization