The Legend of Futian - Chapter 168

Chapter 168: You Can’t Take It

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio | Editor: Vicky_

In the grotto’s cave, Ye Futian was still cultivating quietly. After countless days, Yun Qianmo sat outside the cave. She felt a shocking fire elemental Spiritual Qi charge towards the cave. She could feel the heat even sitting outside the cave.

“He’s doing it again.” Yun Qianmo’s eyes flashed. What exactly was that guy cultivating? The commotion a few days ago was huge. Was he going to do it again now? If he was agglomerating dharma, he’d already succeeded days ago. Was he agglomerating double dharma?

After a while, Yun Qianmo felt the terrifying wood elemental Spiritual Qi go wild again. She quivered inside. From what she knew, Ye Futian had already released six of the seven elements. Add that to the fact that he was a musical sorcerer, this meant that he was probably a Full Attribute Sorcerer including spiritual sorcery.

Ye Futian had only performed twice in the Qianmeng City—once at the Cang Mountain Relic and once at the Noble Grotto. Both times, he was groundbreaking and earth-shattering. No one could match him. However, Yun Qianmo vaguely felt that Ye Futian hadn’t truly fought yet. His plane was too low. Earlier he was in the Glory Plane and had only just entered the Dharma Plane now. No one paid attention to his true skills or his elemental talent. But Yun Qianmo could feel that Ye Futian’s cultivation talent was terrifyingly high. His combat abilities would be shocking as well.

Terrifying Spiritual Qi around her surged into the cave and a gust of heat came out. She could feel the currents of the heat waves. This persisted for a long time. The cave brightened and people in the distance could vaguely see firelight appear in the cave.

Deep inside the cave, Ye Futian sat with crossed legs. Behind him, another frightening dharma appeared. It was a gigantic tree of flames, a sun hanging above it. Below the sun, it was like a furnace. Flames tossed and turned and roared. After that, the tree slowly melted into the sun, seeping in bit by bit. Finally, the sun hung there with the shadow of a tree within. Below it was a sea of fire like a furnace, rumbling and roaring.

This persisted for a long time. The dharma disappeared but Ye Futian still didn’t go out. He continued to cultivate in the cave. This lasted for a long while. Now, he’d entered the Dharma Plane and created his dharma. Next, he had to stabilize this state and feel the intent that he’d received.

Time passed quickly. People continued to come to the Noble Grotto and step forward. When they saw the many figures and demon in the corridor, many felt helpless.

Three months finally ended. This day, a group of strong cultivators arrived before the Noble Grotto. The young man at the head was respectfully called “Young Master Qian” by many. This was the young man who had made the promise with Ye Futian earlier. When he arrived, he saw Ye Futian and Yu Sheng talking about something in the corridor.

As if seeing him, Ye Futian’s group walked down. There was a qualitative change to their auras. Ye Wuchen had broken into the Fourth level Dharma Plane while cultivating in the grotto. His understanding of the sword intent had increased as well. Forcefully walking the 13 Steps of Death was a transformation for him.

There were three people behind Young Master Qian. Ye Futian saw Zhao Han and a strong man with a huge ax standing quietly behind.

The people from the Qianmeng area looked at him with some shock. Shi Tong, the monstrous talent of the True Martial Clan was now following Young Master Qian. According to rumors, it had already been decided that he would become the head of the True Martial Clan and protect Young Master Qian’s Qianmeng area.

Other than Shi Tong and Zhao Han, there was also a girl. She wore a thin long dress and had beautiful figures. Her body was thin and soft as if she had no bones. A certain part was extremely full and her skin was almost translucent. Her mesmerizing eyes had some sort of invisible attractive power. She was definitely a rarity. Her looks were comparable to Yun Qianmo but under Lin Yueyao. However, she was fatally attractive to men. Was she with Young Master Qian now?

At this time, the other youth who had been cultivating on the corridor walked down too. This was Du Guleng, the pride of the Qianmeng area. Apparently, he was an orphan and used his extraordinary intent to make a name for himself in Qianmeng. Now, he cultivated with the chief and was accepted as a disciple. His talent was frightening.

With Ye Futian, Yu Sheng, and Ye Wuchen, everyone else shuddered inwardly.

Young Master Qian had four people with him—Du Guleng, Shi Tong, Zhao Han, and Yue Linglong. Zhao Han, the top disciple of the Sword Clan, was probably the least talented. The others had all surpassed him in the Noble Grotto.

Ye Futian’s group was much lower in plane but their talent was undeniable. Maybe the two girls, Lin Yueyao and Yun Qianmo, were weaker but Young Master Qian mainly invited Ye Futian’s trio. Those three were who he valued.

“Let me introduce myself. My name is Qian Yang. This is Dugu Leng, Shi Tong, and Yue Linglong. You already know Zhao Han. Let’s put past feelings to the side. Everyone here is a top cultivator of the Dharma Plane in the Qianmeng area,” Qian Yang said with a smile.

“Ye Futian, Yu Sheng, Ye Wuchen, Lin Yueyao, Yun Qianmo,” Ye Futian said, introducing them all.

“Since you’re ready, let’s go,” Qian Yang said, smiling, and walked out.

The Black Wind Eagle unfurled its wings. Ye Futian’s group all climbed up and got ready to soar.

“Ye Futian,” a voice suddenly called. Ye Futian turned and saw Chu Kuangren looking over. His eyes were trained on the group on the Black Wind Eagle. He had been extremely arrogant at the Nandou Nation’s Tingfeng Banquet, looking down at everything. He provoked Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen many times but they’d never fought before. After everything else happened, both Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen had left him in the dust. This made him unhappy. Was he, the pride of the Yunchu Nation, that bad?

“You’ve entered the Dharma Plane and have agglomerated your dharma these months, right?” Chu Kuangren asked. “Let me see your dharma.” He asked to see it but really, it was an invitation to fight. He wanted to see if he was truly surpassed by the one who used to be in the Glory Plane.

Ye Futian’s eyes flashed and he said, “You can’t take it.”

Boom. A gust of strong power bloomed from Chu Kuangren, sweeping to Ye Futian.

Yu Sheng walked forward. He was about to fight but Ye Futian stopped him and said, “In that case, lose all hope.” As soon as he spoke, a sun appeared behind him. His body seemed to be bathed in endless fire. The terrifying sun shone down directly, appearing to contain the endless strength of fire. When Chu Kuangren looked at Ye Futian’s dharma, beams of sunlight pierced downward. His eyes started burning instantly. The sun’s mark appeared in his eyes.

“Ah!” With a cry, Chu Kuangren shut his eyes painfully.

Figures from the Yunchu Nation rushed up but the Black Wing Eagle flapped its wings and flew. Ye Futian’s dharma disappeared.

Chu Kuangren didn’t open his eyes until they soared into the air. Blood flowed from his eyes and the sight was disturbing. Chu Kuangren looked at the disappearing figure. Just as Ye Futian had said, his red eyes were filled with despair.

He was once the man who said he’d teach Ye Futian a lesson.

His nickname was Kuangren, meaning “wild man” so his personality was obvious. But now, he realized that some people weren’t that eye-catching in a lower plane but one day would suddenly become someone who couldn’t be surpassed. He was definitely a bit hopeless. The talent he’d been proud of for so long was now like nothing. He wanted to see Ye Futian’s dharma and Ye Futian said he wouldn’t be able to take it. He really couldn’t—he couldn’t even glance at it.

Qian Yang’s group of five sat on another demon in the air. It was a wind roc. When the Black Wind Eagle caught up, Qian Yang chuckled and said, “Your dharma is pretty good. Was it created with a spell and Spiritual Qi?”

“It’s alright,” Ye Futian said casually. He obviously wouldn’t tell Qian Yang that he’d included his life spirit in his dharma, as well as spiritual intent. Otherwise, why would Chu Kuangren get hurt just from a glance?

“You’re being modest. We’re headed towards Loulan City now though. Perhaps you’ll see even more talented people,” Qian Yang said with a smile. Ye Futian nodded and didn’t speak further.

“Yun Qianmo,” Qian Yang called the girl behind Ye Futian. Yun Qianmo looked over. “It was very difficult for you to make the decision. You have guts. On the other hand, Zhao Han is a bit too arrogant and I told him to move on from it. Don’t worry about it,” Qian Yang said.

“Thank you, Young Master Qian.” Yun Qianmo was a bit reassured.

The group continued forward. The wind roc sparkled and was extremely fast. The Black Wind Eagle didn’t want to appear weak. It rode with the wind as if trying to compete with the wind roc. Its eyes were more arrogant now and occasionally glanced at the wind roc with pride. It had eaten wind roc meat before, after all, and it was tasty. It wondered when this wind roc could be cook too.

After countless days, a city even grander and more ancient than Qianmeng City appeared in Ye Futian’s sight.

They’d arrived at the Loulan City.

“The Ancient Loulan has an extremely long city. This city was built inside the Ancient Barren World by the Ancient Loulan countless years ago. Inside this ancient city, the Ancient Loulan has absolute power,” Yun Qianmo said behind Ye Futian.

Ye Futian nodded. The Black Wind Eagle sped up and caught up with the wind roc. Ye Futian asked, “Where are we going now?”

Qian Yang turned to look at Ye Futian and answered with a smile, “We’re going to visit the Loulan Palace inside the Ancient Barren World!”

Chapter 169: Loulan Relic

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Ancient Loulan was inside the Loulan City of the Ancient Barren World. For countless years, Ancient Loulan controlled this old city. They even built a palace inside. Apparently, it connected the outer world to the true Loulan palace. Even the top forces from the Barren City couldn’t shake Ancient Loulan’s status in this city. According to rumors, Ancient Loulan only had one reason for controlling the Loulan palace, forbidding anyone from looking into it—the Loulan Relic.

The Loulan Relic was the most well-known relic of Loulan City. Apparently, even Ancient Loulan didn’t have some of the items inside. Thus, for many years, Ancient Loulan had been sending strong cultivators into the relic to dig everything out. To enter the relic, one must receive permission from the Loulan royalty. Therefore, Qian Yang went straight to the Loulan palace after arriving at the city. Clearly, he was prepared and had planned this early on.

The palace was the most majestic building in the Loulan City. It had an ancient aura about it. When Ye Futian’s group arrived, the Black Wind Eagle and Wind Roc descended. Many people were outside the palace, gazing at the steps before the palace and the majestic arched gate. There were also many guards.

“Qian Yang, the young master of the Qianmeng area is here to visit,” Shi Tong called in the palace’s direction as he stepped forward.

“Welcome,” a guard declared, raising his spear. He seemed to know about their group’s visit and let them through.

Qian Yang walked forward. The others followed and entered the Loulan palace. Many people in the palace looked at them with a strange expression. They seemed to come from Qianmeng City. The junior leader had come personally with his group. It was obvious they were here for the Loulan Relic but many top figures from all over the Ancient Barren World had come. Things were going to get interesting.

The group was brought to a peaceful place. There were various independent pavilions and they chose one each.

“Ye Futian, go rest in your pavilions first. I’ll find you if anything happens,” Qian Yang said.

Ye Futian’s eyes flashed. Along the way, he’d asked Yun Qianmo some questions but she didn’t know much. She only knew that this trip was for the Loulan Relic and didn’t know anything else.

“Young master, can you explain this trip to us?” Ye Futian asked.

“What are you in a hurry for?” Beside Qian Yang, Yue Linglong smiled at Ye Futian. Her sexy body was alluring and so were her eyes. “Since Young Master Qian brought you to the palace, he’ll naturally take you into the relic. Just wait for news.”

“But I’m still unsure about some things,” Ye Futian replied. He didn’t believe that Qian Yang had brought him out of the good of his heart. There must be another reason.

“You don’t need to know,” Shi Tong said indifferently.

“Ye Futian.” Qian Yang reached out to stop Shi Tong and said, “I know your suspicions. The relic is a magical place. You won’t receive anything just because you’re in a high plane. I need your talent so I teamed up with you. If we receive anything in the relic, we can discuss how to split it. You don’t need to worry over anything else.”

“Okay.” Ye Futian nodded. He walked away towards the pavilion he would reside in.

After entering the pavilion, Lin Yueyao’s pretty eyes flashed. “I don’t know how genuine he is,” she said. “There shouldn’t be a problem in trying to ally with you. It must be because of the talent you displayed in the grotto. But if we really receive anything, how do we split it?”

Qian Yang only had five people but they were all at the pinnacle of the Dharma Plane. Qian Yang, especially, had the noble fate which could greatly increase combat ability. The abilities of the two sides were totally unequal. At that time, it wouldn’t be up to Ye Futian to decide.

“I feel like he’s just tricking us step by step,” Yu Sheng said, furrowing his brows.

“But we still came, despite knowing there may be problems,” Ye Futian said, chuckling. “Since we came, we’ll do it. Even without Qian Yang, we’ll still be up against others if we charge into the relic. From the looks of things, we aren’t the only group here.”

“Oh.” Yu Sheng nodded and didn’t say anything else. They would come to the Loulan Relic sooner or later.

In the following days, Loulan palace was filled with activity but Ye Futian’s group just stayed inside to cultivate. They didn’t even know what Qian Yang’s group was doing. Finally, Yue Linglong came to Ye Futian’s pavilion and found him.

“Get ready, Ancient Loulan prepared a feast for everyone. The Virgin of the country will be there too,” Yue Linglong said with a smile.

“The Virgin of Ancient Loulan?” Ye Futian glanced at her. “Why not the princess?”

“Didn’t your servant tell you? Ancient Loulan doesn’t have a princess, only a Virgin. Young Master Qian is waiting outside. Hurry up.” Yue Linglong left, smiling.

Ye Futian didn’t think too much. He called his group and left the pavilion to see Qian Yang’s group there already.

“Let’s go,” Qian Yang said, smiling. They started towards somewhere. They arrived at the steps before a palace. The feast was already prepared and many people were there. The atmosphere was extraordinary. They’d all come from different places.

Qian Yang found a seat and sat down. Ye Futian’s group all sat down in the area. Here, it seemed that the people of each force sat in one area. There were many groups. When they sat down, many people looked over, sizing them up. At that time, a group strode over from the palace and came to the top of the steps. Everyone’s eyes were instantly attracted.

Loulan Xue, the Virgin of Ancient Loulan, was as rumored. Her long hair was like snow, shining with silver light, and spilled down her shoulders. She was ethereal and holy and her aura was like frost. She seemed like a fairy. Her eyes shimmered with silver light. They were unordinary and were breathtakingly beautiful.

“What, you can’t move your eyes away?” Lin Yueyao smiled as she looked at Ye Futian.

Ye Futian looked away and smiled at her. “Someone beat you again. Are you unhappy?”

“Is she as pretty as your girlfriend?” Lin Yueyao asked, chuckling.

“Nope,” Ye Futian replied. “She’s too cold and nowhere near Jieyu.”

“Is a cold beauty with a different temperament bad?” Lin Yueyao smiled subtly. They spoke very quietly and the steps were far away. Their subject couldn’t hear.

“I’m not like that,” Ye Futian said seriously.

Lin Yueyao gave him a look. She didn’t know if he was telling the truth or not.

Many people present were attracted by Loulan Xue. Actually, Lin Yueyao was extremely pretty too. Her features were equal to Loulan Xue but the latter’s temperament was too extraordinary.

A young man stood beside Loulan Xue. His eyes were extremely sharp as he scanned everyone and said, “You all have traveled far, thus the Virgin personally prepared this welcoming banquet. In addition, there are some words that must be said about the Loulan Relic.”

Everyone listened quietly. The young man continued, “You are not from Ancient Loulan but we invited you. Naturally, we wish to use the abilities of talents from all over. Everyone present has an extraordinary identity so there will not be another test. You all can enter the relic with the talents of Ancient Loulan.

“However, the Loulan Relic belongs to our country. Many of the rare items belong to our country. Therefore, if you receive anything in the relic, you may take the ritual implements. As for anything special, if Ancient Loulan requires it, we will exchange it with an item of equal value. If you agree, you may enter. If not, please leave at your own discretion. We will not force you.”

When Ye Futian heard this, his eyes flashed. Ancient Loulan seemed to really want the items in the Loulan Relic and even invited foreigners to enter the relic. What exactly was in it?

He was excited now. According to Qian Yang, the ritual implements of the Loulan Relic contained noble fate. It would be difficult for any country in the Hundred Lands to produce ritual implements of this level.

The people were still quiet. They knew about this already.

“If you do not speak, I’ll take it as acquiescence. As for the dangers in the relic, I’m sure you all have thought about it. I will not waste any more time,” the youth said. “Let us begin the banquet.”

Everyone’s expressions flickered. They all had different thoughts but still looked at Loulan Xue. Just then, she stood up and faced them all. “Please eat your fill. I have other matters to attend and must excuse myself.”

“Virgin, are you going to test the people of Ancient Loulan?” someone asked her.

Loulan Xue paused. She looked over and nodded.

“The banquet is unnecessary. Can I go along with you to see the talents of Loulan?” the person asked with a smile.

Loulan Xue gazed at the youth. She muttered something and left. The youth turned to everyone and asked, “Are you all interested in going?”

“It’s boring eating here. Why don’t we go observe?” someone else said.

“Alright. Those who wish to go may follow me. The others may dine or leave as you wish,” the youth said calmly. Many stood up instantly and walked over to him.

“Let’s go too,” Qian Yang said. He stood up and walked towards the youth.

However, one group left quietly. They didn’t follow the others and seemed to be disinterested.

Qian Yang knitted his brows at them. They seemed to come from there. If people from there were also interested in the Loulan Relic, the consequences would be unimaginable!