The Legend of Futian - Chapter 202

Chapter 202: You Are Not Qualified to Understand My World

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

The drums were cracked but the drumbeats continued reverberating throughout the air. Ye Futian’s crazy sound still echoed through the minds of many.

At the top of Mirror Mountain, Xiao Wuji had chosen his clan. He stepped onto the mountain for the first time today and revealed unsurpassable talent. He could easily communicate with statues of various elements, leave an Image on the Wall, beat the nine drums, and make the Noble images appear.

Ye Futian beat the drums after Xiao Wuji. To many, he was overestimating his own ability. With Xiao Wuji’s example, everyone would seem nondescript. They all thought that no one in the Ancient Barren World could have Xiao Wuji’s talent. The glory he created could not be broken in a long while.

Was it true? Before Xiao Wuji even left, Ye Futian used his actions to tell everyone that Xiao Wuji was not unmatchable. He had beaten the drums 16 times and created an abnormal phenomenon, causing the drum’s intent to pour out and explode. The drums were now broken but the record was for eternity.

This was a true record. Xiao Wuji’s record was able to be broken. Countless eyes looked at the silhouette. Ye Futian seemed to still be feeling the intent power pouring into him. His white robe fluttered without wind.

Liu Chenyu had a strange look in her eyes. Servant? She glanced at Ye Wuchen beside her. He looked calm as if he didn’t find anything strange—as if this should happen. He must be completely confident, Liu Chenyu thought. Ye Wuchen believed that Ye Futian and Yu Sheng’s talent was above the top talent of the Eastern Barren Territory.

Ye Futian seemed to have proved Ye Wuchen’s words from before. At least now, he’d definitely surpassed Xiao Wuji.

Liu Chenyu looked over slowly towards where Tang Ye and Xiao Wuji were at. Tang Ye, the wild student of the College, had a strange look in his eyes. Hua Qingche was the same.

Those who understand me will understand my arrogance. What is wrong with abandoning those who do not understand me?

Was this the reply to them? It was indeed wild enough.

“You can continue after nine drumbeats. If you knew this, I’m sure you would do the same,” Tang Ye said to Xiao Wuji beside him.

Xiao Wuji glanced at the shattered battle drums. This was his first time to the Mirror Mountain and first time beating the drums. After the ninth sound, the drums on the nine sides sounded together. The intent poured out and everything seemed complete. He didn’t know one could continue. If he knew, he would have done so. How could he not do what the others could do?

“Of course.” Xiao Wuji nodded. This was confidence in his own abilities but the drums were broken so he couldn’t prove it. Everyone heard him and nodded. Ye Futian had impressed them but with Xiao Wuji’s talent, he could probably do it too. Finally, Ye Futian moved. He rose slowly and walked in another direction. Seeing him, many eyes flashed. He was walking towards the Image on the Wall. Xiao Wuji had broken the record here. Was he…

Many people felt strange. Was this guy repeating Xiao Wuji’s steps? Was he serious? Did Ye Futian want to challenge Xiao Wuji? But that wasn’t his intention. He’d come to Mirror Mountain to choose a clan. Xiao Wuji had set the precedent so the easiest way for Ye Futian to reach his goal was to break Xiao Wuji’s records. If he did so, no one could doubt him.

Of course, perhaps this was just Ye Futian’s excuse. His true reason was that he was pissed. He was pissed at Tang Ye’s attitude as well as Hua Qingche. Earlier, he didn’t refute the other. A vocal refutation meant nothing. What was stronger and simpler than actions?

The Donghua Clan and College had ignored him because they were fighting for Xiao Wuji. If that was the case, then he had something to show them!

The Image on the Wall shone faintly. The stone was like a mirror. At this moment, Ye Futian stood before a huge boulder. At the mountaintop, everyone stared at him. He became the sole focal point.

In reality, he’d taken the Witch as a servant so many people came for him. However, Xiao Wuji came to choose a clan and instantly stole the spotlight. In everyone’s eyes, only Xiao Wuji existed. There was no room for anyone else. But now, Ye Futian once again was the center of attention.

Could he break Xiao Wuji’s record at the Image on the Wall?

The stone glowed dimly and enveloped Ye Futian’s body. At that moment, Ye Futian felt his intent get swallowed by the stone. That instant, Ye Futian felt countless intent, all from different strong cultivators. He picked up his feet and walked over. Instantly, countless intent flooded at him. He couldn’t endure the extreme pressure for a moment.

One inch for the Image on the Wall. Outside, many people saw Ye Futian’s image appear, branded onto the stone.

Ye Futian continued walking. Soon, the figure sank in two inches, three inches… At that moment, Ye Futian seemed to understand something. With every step forward, the pressure grew stronger. Not only did the pressure come from the stone’s own intent, it also included the intent from people before.

The stone tablet was very strange. If you wanted to leave an inch, you needed to face the intent of those who left an inch before. The further you went, the stronger the pressure. If you wanted to break the record, you had to overcome the intent everyone left in the Image on the Wall. That was why everyone who said that the deeper one’s image was, the more terrifying the talent. Breaking the record was like surpassing the power of everyone’s intent before him.

Not too long later, Ye Futian’s image was seven inches.

Many people’s hearts trembled and grew nervous involuntarily. The Witch Gu Biyue stared at Ye Futian without blinking. Seven inches was the record before Xiao Wuji. Now, Ye Futian had reached this step. How could he be so talented? It seemed that it wasn’t embarrassing to lose to him.

This guy was indeed terrifying.

Seven inches. One more step and he’ll be tied to Xiao Wuji. Everyone stared at Ye Futian. At this moment, he took another step. The stone tablet shone with frightening light as if endless intent flew violently at Ye Futian. But he didn’t budge at all. Gradually, his image on the wall was eight inches.

He’d tied the record. He had once again done what Xiao Wuji had done.

Tang Ye earlier said that Xiao Wuji was unparalleled in the Ancient Barren World. Was he really? Then what was the Ye Futian that he had embarrassed?

Ye Futian didn’t show any sign of leaving either. He lifted his foot again and stepped forward. He was about to carve his body into the stone.

Ye Futian’s image became nine inches.

Xiao Wuji’s record was broken by Ye Futin within two hours. Everyone was speechless; they didn’t know what to say.

Even Xiao Wuji’s eyes changed. He hadn’t tried his hardest with the Image on the Wall but Ye Futian had broken his record twice. It was already extremely frightening. Ye Futian was qualified to be seen at the same level as Xiao Wuji. He didn’t think that someone else could be so powerful and not belong to any top force.

“Who is he?” Xiao Wuji asked Tang Ye. He rarely cared about others but he was interested in Ye Futian.

“Ye Futian,” Tang Ye replied.

After the nine inches, Ye Futian stopped. It was enough to break the record. The stone tablet couldn’t help him gain anything substantial. So this was enough.

Ye Futian walked away from the stone tablet. He returned to the statues area he’d been cultivating at. At this time, strands of sharp intent descended. The Fuyun Sword Clan walked over with Li Daoyun amongst them.

They couldn’t let Ye Futian continue. He’d already broken two records. The other forces were all interested. However, the only force that Ye Futian wouldn’t join was the Fuyun Sword Clan.

Li Daoyun had chopped off Ye Wuchen’s arm. How could this hatred be dissolved?

Seeing Li Daoyun walk over, Ye Wuchen and Loulan Xue walked before Ye Futian, blocking the Fuyun Sword Clan’s path. Liu Chenyu and Liu Feiyang also stepped forward, stopping the clan.

Seeing that the Fuyun Sword Clan was about to act, the various forces all walked over, approaching the statues area.

Tang Ye and Xiao Wuji walked closer too. Seeing Ye Futian stand before a flame statue, Tang Ye said, “Xiao Wuji already reached the limit in this area. It’s meaningless to communicate further. If you really want to compete, go prove yourself at the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall.”

Tang Ye was clearly interested as well. He didn’t feel disdain like before.

Ye Futian looked over with a strange expression. “Earlier, you said you don’t like how I act,” he said. “But that’s your business. Now, I really don’t like you so please shut up about my business.”

Everyone’s eyes hardened. Ye Futian was replying to Tang Ye’s aggressive words from before.

Tang Ye’s gaze hardened. He stared at Ye Futian and replied with a sneer, “Even if you’re truly talented, the College is still the most suitable place for cultivation. What is the point of cutting off your own path because of your personal feelings? As a Second-plane Dharma, you made enemies with the Fuyun Sword Clan and took Gu Biyue in as a servant. Have you ever thought of the consequences? Is this not stupidity?” He still didn’t think he had said anything wrong. If Ye Futian didn’t enter the College, it was his own loss. It had nothing to do with Tang Ye.

“Stupidity?”

Ye Futian ignored Tang Ye. He looked at the huge flame statue. Then powerful firelight came from the statue, quickly engulfing him. Then, just like Xiao Wuji earlier, Ye Futian melded into the flame statue’s body to feel the sentiment inside the statue. He seemed to be proving that he could do what Xiao Wuji could do. But was that all?

The flame statue grew wilder. The Spiritual Qi in the surrounding environment rushed violently into the statue. Ye Futian’s body was completely melded into the statue as if he was part of it.

A shocking flame aura flowed. The next moment, a pair of huge eyes flew open. Firelight shot out from those eyes—they were the statue’s eyes.

That moment, the statue’s eyes were filled with vitality. They turned slowly to Xiao Wuji. The next moment, under everyone’s shocked gazes, the huge statue actually moved. The enormous flame statue turned around and moved before Tang Ye.

Then an extremely overbearing voice came out of the statue.

“You are not qualified to understand my world!”

Chapter 203: Burning Arm

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

A domineering yet impressive voice came out of the statue. It was Ye Futian’s voice.

At that moment, Tang Ye’s expression grew uglier. He’d said that Xiao Wuji had gone to the limit and it was meaningless for Ye Futian to continue. However, had Xiao Wuji really gone to the limit? Then what was Ye Futian doing now? Xiao Wuji could comprehend the statue but Ye Futian could control it.

Tang Ye had called Ye Futian an idiot twice, but why? Ye Futian was in the Second-level Dharma Plane but had done things outside of his ability. He couldn’t handle the Fuyun Sword Clan and couldn’t anger the Witch Clan. These two forces could both kill him in the Ancient Barren World. So in his opinion, Ye Futian was an idiot. No one could refute him. Even though Ye Futian had displayed absolute brilliance, he still didn’t think he said anything wrong. Ye Futian was an idiot.

But now? Ye Futian had controlled the statue. Who could say that the Fuyun Sword Clan and Witch Clan could definitely kill him? Ye Futian’s “you are not qualified to understand my world” was a slap to his face. Was Ye Futian an idiot or was he ignorant?

Liu Chenyu and Gu Biyue were shocked, their hearts beating madly. Earlier, Xiao Wuji had quickly comprehended three statues consecutively and entered the statues to cultivate. They’d naturally thought that Xiao Wuji was better than Ye Futian. It was because Ye Futian had stayed longer in the area but didn’t reach Xiao Wuji’s level. Now, they finally understood why Ye Futian stayed in that area, studying each statue. He’d already tried quietly to control the statues, doing something no one had ever done without anyone realizing. They’d doubted his talent but he already had ideas.

He’d struck the battle drums 16 times and then they exploded.

He’d left a nine-inch image on the Image on the Wall, breaking the record.

He could control the statues.

Ye Futian had completely defeated Xiao Wuji in the three relics.

Earlier, everyone was still shaken by Xiao Wuji’s talent and thought that no one could surpass him. But after such a short period, someone walked out and was even more brilliant.

The battle drums had shattered; his record was for eternity.

He could directly control the statues. Who could surpass that?

This was a true record—an unbeatable record.

Countless eyes stared at the giant body of flames, their hearts shaking. Had someone more talented than Xiao Wuji truly appeared? And it was someone who’d been overlooked all this time, humiliated by Tang Ye.

It was so ironic.

The statue was still facing Tang Ye. It uttered, “Do not use your scale to measure me. You do not qualify.”

Tang Ye’s expression grew uglier. He couldn’t refute it. The things he’d said earlier were truly based off of his own mindset and level. It shouldn’t be a problem but the man before him now was an outlier.

“Also, you said I had cut off my own path. Are you sure you can represent the College?” Ye Futian continued.

Tang Ye paled considerably. Ye Futian’s words had gone straight into his gut. His talent had surpassed Tang Ye and even Xiao Wuji. At this time, could Tang Ye really represent the College?

Obviously not.

If Ye Futian’s performance at the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall was as impressive as in these three relics, if he would beat Xiao Wuji’s record again, all the top forces would fight for him. What did it matter if Tang Ye disliked him at that time?

Could Tang Ye represent the College?

He had no right to choose Ye Futian. At that time, Ye Futian would be the one choosing, just like Xiao Wuji.

In addition to Tang Ye, Li Daoyun also looked aghast.

Back then in the Ancient Loulan Relic, he’d been so arrogant. He’d been so powerful and looked down at Ye Futian. But now, he saw the true Ye Futian.

He definitely did not imagine that Ye Futian would be so powerful. None of the four strong cultivators at the Loulan Relic had expected this. However, the other three forces only wanted to fight over the treasures and didn’t have any deep rivalries. Li Daoyun, on the other hand, had taken Ye Wuchen’s arm.

With Ye Futian’s talent, once he joined a top force, Li Daoyun would become his mortal enemy. Plus, Liu Chenyu had already sided with Ye Futian against him. He had pursued Liu Chenyu before. Even though she didn’t answer him, there was still hope. Now, when he wanted to fight Ye Futian, Liu Chenyu had walked up and was full of cold animosity.

Looking at that beautiful face, he sighed inwardly. When he gazed at Ye Futian, the murderous intent in his eyes intensified.

“Let him come,” Ye Futian said. Liu Chenyu and Loulan Xue glanced at the statue and moved aside.

Li Daoyun’s gaze shot towards the statue and stepped forward. With one step, he shot into the air and landed before Ye Futian.

“You told me you’re waiting for me. So it seems that this is your confidence,” Li Daoyun said to Ye Futian.

Ye Futian didn’t speak. The flame intent was to the extreme on the statue.

“In the lower Ancient Barren World, the Dharma Plane is the limit,” Li Daoyun said. “Even if you can control the statue, your actual cultivation will only be the Dharma Plane but the power of the will isn’t restricted. I have noble intent. I’ve fought against a true noble in the Ancient Loulan Relic. I’d like to see what you can do with this statue.”

“Enough,” Ye Futian said. He understood what Li Daoyun was doing. There was a limit to the lower Ancient Barren World. No matter how powerful the statue was, it was the flame intent that was actually powerful. His statue’s body could swallow the flame Spiritual Qi in the world but would still be restricted to the Dharma Plane. But wasn’t it enough for him to be at the pinnacle of the Dharma Plane?

Li Daoyun stood atop his sword in the air. The sword Qi filled the air. He was holding the ritual implement sword that he’d received in the Loulan Relic. His sword started dancing and the skies changed. Powerful sword intent burst in his body. All the Spiritual Qi in the world converged, transforming into sword Qi.

Li Daoyun was very serious. His personality was wild but seeing Ye Futian’s talent, he didn’t dare underestimate him. He used all his power. If he could, he would kill Ye Futian on the spot. He hadn’t joined any force yet. If Ye Futian was killed, no one would be able to say anything.

Various afterimages formed. Countless images of Li Daoyun appeared in the sword Qi. It was like his Dharma’s ability. The countless figures all wielded their swords at once and the sword Qi strengthened. The windstorm was about to destroy everything. It seemed that only swords remained in that sky.

Ye Futian’s statue burst with horrible fire. It clenched its fists and its body burned furiously. It was like a furnace, able to melt the entire world.

Li Daoyun finally moved. The countless afterimages moved together. At that moment, there seemed to be rivers of swords in the sky, flowing to Ye Futian. Li Daoyun guided the sword river forward. He floated lightly like a cloud but left behind the fatal swords.

Boom! In the sky, horrible flames exploded, and wind blew through the sky. Countless flaming maple leaves appeared. They danced with the wind and swept towards Li Daoyun. With rustles, the horrible flaming maple leaves glowed with golden light. Like inextinguishable fire, they burned away Li Daoyun’s afterimages to nothing.

In the distance, the sky actually burned with golden fire. The world of fire created by the maple leaves engulfed the sword river, destroying it all.

The statue’s sorcery. Xiao Wuji’s eyes flashed as he looked at the maple leaves.

Many afterimages were burned but one was able to slice apart the sky. The maple leaves all died away under his sword. That was the true Li Daoyun, fighting his way over to Ye Futian’s statue. A swordsman’s close-combat ability was honestly terrifying. But just then, Ye Futian closed his palms. The giant hands of his statues were extremely quick as if predicting the path of Li Daoyun’s sword. The statue’s hands closed around the sword.

“You’re gonna die,” Li Daoyun uttered coldly. His sword was a ritual implement. How could Ye Futian capture it with his hands?

Sword Qi erupted, destroying everything. The furnace-like hands were about to shatter as well. His sword was the sharpest weapon in the world and it stabbed towards the statue.

The palm crumbled bit by bit. At the same time, horrible fire crept onto Li Daoyun’s arm. It kept going, about to seep into Li Daoyun’s body.

“Break!” Li Daoyun roared. The sword Qi shattered the statue’s arms and then angled up to the head. But almost simultaneously, his body suddenly lit up with countless fire prints. They were like holy fire and pain arrived. His body was about to burn up. His sword-wielding hand trembled and his arm shone with golden flames.

His face paled. Instead of continuing the attack, he chose to retreat decisively.

In this battle, he would kill if he could; if he couldn’t he would retreat. There was no reason to fight to the death.

“Give me an arm,” Ye Futian said coldly. The statue’s eyes were just like his own. Horrible fire intent shot out from those strange fiery pupils. Then Li Daoyun’s arm seemed to set on fire. An ancient fire rune appeared.

“Ah!” There was a horrible pained cry. The sword in Li Daoyun’s hands fell shakily. He stared at his right arm. It was burning without stop!