The Legend of Futian - Chapter 275

Chapter 275: Weak and Fragile

 

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

Ye Futian was still playing the guqin. The elevated notes dropped back down and the emperor’s will disappeared. Finally, with one last note, the music stopped.

He lifted his head slowly and looked to Qian Shanmu. Ye Futian’s clothes were white as snow, unstained by all filth. His eyes sparkled like the stars in the sky and his handsome face seemed brighter now than ever.

My time on earth has yet to end, yet my heart is in the skies. In times of storm and rain, I will turn into an emperor.

As the music ended, the vast space fell into an extreme silence. Countless pairs of eyes froze on the two figures on the battle platform. Qian Shanmu stared dumbfoundedly at the broken string on the zither as if he still couldn’t believe he had actually lost.

The Donghua Clan couldn’t believe it either. They couldn’t accept this.

Qin Mengruo was pale. Her man had lost to Ye Futian in music.

Hua Qingqing’s clear eyes stared at the handsome figure in white. From beginning to end, he never once used music to initiate an attack spell. What he did do was to use music to express an artistic conception. The unyielding growth of a young man into an emperor who controlled the world.

The conception created by his music kept getting stronger until it completely crushed Qian Shanmu. Perhaps his musical attainments couldn’t compare to Qian Shanmu, but the world he experienced through music was more expansive than that of Qian Shanmu. Even the people from the College were shocked at these results. Especially those who had verbally insulted Ye Futian before. Tangye and Su Muge felt the gazes of their fellow schoolmates and felt a rush of heat to their faces.

Yu Sheng, however, thought that this kind of result was a given. He was the only one who so blindly trusted Ye Futian. His eyes stared coldly at Tangye and said, “Was it not embarrassing enough back at the top of Mirror Mountain?”

Tang Ye’s gaze froze on Yu Sheng. His expression didn’t look too good.

“How can someone like you understand his world? You better keep your mouth shut in matters regarding him in the future,” Yu Sheng said coldly. His wild eyes looked threatening.

Tang Ye clenched his jaw. Yu Sheng was actually threatening him?

But Yu Sheng actually didn’t give a damn about his opinions. He looked away as soon as he finished saying what he had to say and completely ignored Tang Ye’s existence.

A whisper came from the large crowd, “Qian Shanmu actually lost.” Nobody knew who said that but the entire crowd immediately erupted into conversation.

Qian Shanmu, the so-called number one musical cultivator of the younger generation in the Eastern Barren Territory, had lost in a musical battle. Could he still be considered ‘number one’?

The powerful cultivators of various top powers all turned their attention to Ye Futian. Although his level of cultivation was on the lower side, it would increase sooner or later.

Another Gu Dongliu was going to be born from the Cottage.

Two genius cultivators of the Donghua Clan: Lu Nantian defeated by Gu Dongliu and Qian Shanmu lost to the hands of Ye Futian. In their rivalry with the Cottage, the Donghua Clan had been thoroughly defeated.

Ye Futian placed his guqin back into his bag. His movements were unrushed and he didn’t make any attempts to insult Qian Shanmu on his loss. Winning him in a musical battle was already the best insult. There was no need for spoken words.

“What was that piece you played?” Qian Shanmu lifted his head to ask Ye Futian.

Qian Shanmu had played “Holy Sound”, the music of saints. It was an extremely difficult piece to play. It was even harder than normal to fully reveal its artistic conception but he had done it. Despite all this, he had lost.

Ye Futian returned a look at him before he said, “It was a spur of the moment thing. I don’t know what it was.” After saying what he had to say, Ye Futian turned away and was ready to leave.

Qian Shanmu’s expression was frozen. It was obvious that he was at a loss. Ye Futian had actually said he defeated the music of saints simply with something he came up with on the top of his head.

“You won, but you don’t have to be so fake.” Qian Shanmu had to admit that Ye Futian was very knowledgeable when it came to music, but for him to say that he won with a piece he casually came up with, wasn’t Ye Futian just trying to humiliate him?

Ye Futian stopped in his tracks with a smile. “What is music? Although it can be used to battle, that music is born from spiritual attacks. True music has to do with the tones themselves. Pure and in harmony with the artistic conception. You said that I don’t understand music and you’re right, I don’t. But do you truly understand it?” He then continued on his way. Qian Shanmu was stunned.

Do you truly understand it? At this moment, Qian Shanmu questioned himself. In deep thought, he lowered his head to look at the broken chord. He seemed to have taken a real hit.

Just then, a beautiful figure walked up beside him. She could see that Qian Shanmu was struggling and questioning himself. This was her man. She didn’t want to see him like this.

“He’s just trying to get to you and put you down,” Qin Mengruo said to Qian Shanmu. “You’re better than everyone when it comes to music. If he didn’t have a ritual implement for defense, you would’ve won early on. He wouldn’t have been able to withstand your musical attacks.”

Qian Shanmu looked up at his wife. Qin Mengruo was just as beautiful as always. She was gracious and beautiful and her eyes were filled with her belief and trust in him. The two of them looked into each other’s eyes and slowly, Qian Shanmu began to recover a bit his confidence. As a prided member of the Donghua Clan, it was obvious that he had something others didn’t. Whether that something was willpower or outlook, he was incomparable.

It was just that this battle took a huge blow on him. He had lost to Ye Futian, a mere Dharma Plane cultivator, in his specialty, music. On top of that, he presented the Donghua Clan and Ye Futian, the Cottage. Just when everyone thought Qian Shanmu would be able to destroy Ye Futian, he lost. This was not something he could easily get over.

“Wait.” A voice rang out just then. Ye Futian stopped once again and turned back to look over in the direction of those from the Dongqin College.

The person who had spoken was Qin Li. Qian Shanmu’s defeat had also greatly affected the Dongqin College. If they let Ye Futian leave victorious, they wouldn’t be able to cover their losses no matter who they challenged next.

“If you’re going to keep insisting that you don’t understand music, then what are you good at?” Qin Li asked. To win against Qian Shanmu in a musical battle and still claim not to understand music. How fake. If so, then Qin Li wanted to know what Ye Futian was actually good at.

“What are you trying to do?” chuckled Ye Futian.

“Martial arts. Are you good at that?” asked Qin Li.

“I’m okay,” answered Ye Futian.

“Qin Mang,” Qin Li called out, and a person appeared by his side immediately. This person was not as built as Yu Sheng, but standing there, people had a feeling that he was really strong. His bright and piercing eyes were trained on Ye Futian like a fearsome demon beast, filled with wild energy.

Qin Mang stepped on to the martial arts platform. He was a royal descendant of the Qin Dynasty. Within his body were five dragon meridians. His gifts in martial arts were shocking. He was in the top-level Dharma Plane.

“Qin Mang, Dharma Plane, focusing in martial arts. Challenging you to a battle of martial arts. Do you accept?” Qin Li asked, observing Ye Futian.

Everyone was surprised. It was only natural that many of the top powers knew of the younger generation prodigies from the Qin Dynasty. This Qin Mang was royal blood, had five dragon meridians within, and was extremely gifted in martial arts. Plus, he was in the Dharma Plane. So, there wouldn’t be any reason for Ye Futian to use ritual implements, right?

Although it was obvious that Ye Futian’s level of cultivation was still lower than that of Qin Mang, he was still a disciple of the Cottage. He was the center of attention. Shouldn’t it be normal for him to battle someone at a higher level?

Qin Li used this point to his advantage and wanted to defeat Ye Futian through Qin Mang. It would also prove some things on his part.

“Are you sure you want to challenge me in martial arts?” Ye Futian swept a quick glance at Qin Li.

He saw the frivolous look in Ye Futian’s eyes. “Of course.”

Ye Futian smiled at him and returned to his friends from the Cottage. He handed the bad with his guqin to Yu Sheng. Then, he turned back around and headed for the martial arts battle platform.

Countless pairs of eyes followed Ye Futian as he moved. He was able to defeat Qian Shanmu in music. This meant that Ye Futian was a Mandate Sorcerer of the spirit element, but Qin Li chose to challenge him in martial arts. Qin Li claimed that Ye Futian had never proven himself. So how was he going to fair when it came to martial arts?

Stepping onto the platform, Ye Futian looked at Qin Mang. “Are you ready?” He sounded nonchalant, frivolous.

Qin Mang stared at him and answered coldly, “Yes.” As soon as he said that, a wild energy was released from him. Very faintly, the images of dragons appeared. That’s right, dragons. Not one, but five.

In the blink of an eye, Qin Mang’s aura became terrifying. The Imperial Dragon Spell was in motion. Five dragons revolved around him, roaring. He was already in the top-level Dharma Plane. Now, he had opened the five dragon meridians. His combat skills were through the roof.

Just then, a rod formed from Spiritual Qi appeared in Ye Futian’s hand. He held it calmly and the air around him became different. His aura was growing stronger and more powerful.

BOOM! The battle platform shook with a single step from Qin Mang. The dragons protected him and their roars came and went. The five dragons continued to circle. At that moment, Qin Mang lifted into the air. He looked as if he could dominate the world when a Dragon Dharma seemed to have appeared behind him. It looked like a totem.

Ye Futian moved. His body charged forward and flew up in the air. He danced and soared in the sky. His aura was still growing stronger as he headed straight for Qin Mang.

Since this was a battle of martial arts, they needed to go at this head-to-head.

ROAR! The air vibrated at the loud roar of a dragon. Qin Mang came down at Ye Futian with his dragons. This made Ye Futian look weak and fragile. But instead, the energy around him was just getting stronger.

Finally, the images of the dragons descended and headed right for Ye Futian. However, Ye Futian stopped moving and the long rod in his hand swung down on these images.

The Nine Heavenly Attacks. First attack, Genesis.

In a split second, an enormous image of a rod appeared and everyone watched as Ye Futian disappeared into the circle created by the images of the dragons. A loud noise followed. The dragons’ image split from the middle and Ye Futian’s rod landed directly on Qin Mang.

In the next moment, Qin Mang’s body flew in the direction of the group from the Dongqin College. With a loud crash, his body fell on the ground in front of Qin Li.

Weak and fragile.

Ye Futian descended, his figure blown by the wind. The long rod had already disappeared from his grasp. He took one look at Qin Li and smiled. “Is this all you guys got? Geniuses of the Qin Dynasty?”

Chapter 276: An Even Wilder Strike

 

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

Ye Futian’s somewhat frivolous voice caused the entire place to turn completely silent once again. Qin Mang was at the peak of the Dharma Plane. He had opened up five dragon meridians and his battle abilities were extraordinary. However, he was defeated by just one strike and was unable to fight back at all. He was blown directly backward and landed in front of Qin Li.

How ironic was that?

In particular, Qin Li had deliberately targeted Ye Futian a few times before and said a lot to belittle him. How about now?

First, Ye Futian used a ritual implement and defeated Qian Shanmu with music. Then, he overpowered Qin Mang in just one hit.

Did Cottage disciples need to prove themselves?

The crowd suddenly thought of the first and third disciples of the Cottage. In the past, they similarly did not prove anything about themselves, but when they did, it was a disaster for their opponents.

The Sword Saint used the Fuyun Sword Clan to become famous. Gu Dongliu first eliminated a top-tier force and then became famous by defeating Lu Nantian. The exact same thing seemed to be happening at the moment.

Ye Futian stepped on Qian Shanmu and the genius of the Qin Dynasty. Once again, he showed everyone how bright Cottage disciples were.

Qian Li did not speak. What else could he say? The reality of the situation was more impactful than any words. He was the one who started the challenge, and what was the outcome?

At this instant, the people from the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan stared very coldly at Ye Futian, especially Qin Li and Qin Mengruo.

“You are indeed a Cottage disciple,” Qin Yu said suddenly. “During this martial arts exchange in the Dongqin College, we are able to see the power of the eighth disciple of the Cottage. Qin Mang did not lose for nothing. However, you belittled the Qin Dynasty after merely one victory from yourself. Indeed, this is the usual style of the Cottage—too arrogant.”

Ye Futian smiled and looked at Qin Yu. Just now, his son Qin Li criticized Ye Futian and mocked him openly, saying that he had not proven himself. Now, he defeated the people from the Qin Dynasty, but Qin Yu wanted to deny him again.

How hypocritical was that?

Apart from being hypocritical, he was still reluctant to admit their defeat. This was unacceptable…

Ye Futian smiled. “Prince Qin, you are flattering me. Perhaps my words just now were somewhat inappropriate. The Qin Dynasty is a top force in the Eastern Barren Territory, and now you have even established the Dongqin College. Obviously, you have many powerful cultivators. Indeed, one battle alone cannot say anything. Maybe I have not proven myself previously, and therefore the Qin Dynasty did not really send any powerful cultivators on the stage yet. Since this is the case, I am willing to see for myself the real geniuses of the Qin Dynasty.”

Then, Ye Futian folded his hands and said, “I am Ye Futian, a disciple of the Cottage. My martial arts is in the Seventh-level Dharma Plane and I will challenge anyone in the Dharma Plane. Anyone?”

“Err…” Hearing Ye Futian’s words, everyone felt somewhat stunned.

Now it was really awkward for the Qin Dynasty. Qin Yu said that Ye Futian had belittled the Qin Dynasty because of just one battle, and Ye Futian decided to continue the challenge. Qin Yu said that Cottage disciples were all too arrogant. Immediately, Ye Futian became much more humble and praised the Qin Dynasty. Furthermore, he announced his martial arts level directly—Seventh-level Dharma Plane. It was surely acceptable for him to challenge anyone in the Dharma Plane.

Even though he was a Cottage disciple, the Qin Dynasty was similarly a top force. He had already allowed them to send someone two levels above him. However, in reality, everyone knew that Qin Mang was already one of the strongest Dharma Plane cultivators in the Qin Dynasty. Otherwise, Qin Li would not have asked him to fight in the first place.

Since Qin Mang was instantly defeated, anyone in the Dharma Plane would definitely lose to him as well. There would be no suspense at all.

Ye Futian spared no face for Qin Yu.

Many people looked at Qin Yu. They could almost imagine Qin Yu’s mood at the moment. He probably wanted to kill Ye Futian at this instant.

“Mr. Ye is really too crafty.” In the direction where the Witch Clan was, the witch Gu Biyue giggled softly. Qin Yu was unable to find a way out of the embarrassing situation.

Beside her, the Warlock Gu Zhiqiu also stared at Ye Futian. It seemed that he had underestimated Ye Futian previously. With the talent that Ye Futian had displayed today, he would undoubtedly be another top genius should he enter the Arcana Plane. By then, even without a ritual implement, he would probably still be able to contest with Qian Shanmu.

It was not just Gu Biyue who had such a thought. The lady from the Moon Clan who had met with Ye Futian also felt that the person whom Jieyu liked was really too crafty. However, it was still pleasurable to look at him. He had a handsome look and a frivolous smile which all seemed to make him amazingly charming. Furthermore, when he was playing music, he looked as pure as a newborn baby and also as domineering as an emperor. What kind of person was he exactly?

“We don’t need that. Since we have already seen the power of the eighth disciple of the Cottage, we don’t need another battle.” Qin Yu’s tone was somewhat stiff as he rejected Ye Futian’s challenge.

To fight further would bring disgrace to themselves. Therefore, they might as well give up. They would also be criticized by others, but if they chose to continue, they would not know how long the battle would last, given Ye Futian’s shamelessness.

“That’s unfortunate. I have not had enough fun.” Ye Futian smiled and looked at Qin Yu. Then, he turned around and walked down the battle platform. Just as he left the platform, he said, “Yu Sheng, go and see how strong the geniuses from the Dongqin College are.”

The fourth brother had already said that either the Cottage disciples would not fight, or they would destroy the Dongqin College completely.

Didn’t they want a contest? Let’s have one then.

“Alright.” Yu Sheng nodded and walked onto the battle platform.

Everyone looked at this scene, puzzled. What was the Cottage trying to do?

Yu Sheng was very burly. His appearance alone already looked very violent, and his body seemed to be filled with an endless amount of power. This was the person who took the demonic tripod from the Yin Family. During that time, even the Arhat only raised the tripod four feet. On the other hand, Yu Sheng took the tripod away, resulting in a conflict, causing a huge loss to the Yin Family.

“Yu Sheng, wood-cutter of the Cottage, Seventh-level Dharma Plane. I will challenge any Dharma Plane cultivator from the Dongqin College, and any class of cultivator as well,” Yu Sheng said calmly. His voice was very monotonous, but it gave the rest the feeling that he was overlooking everyone as if he was making little of all the people from the Dongqin College.

Similar to Ye Futian, he was in the Seven-level Dharma Plane and would accept the challenge from any Dharma Plane cultivator. Furthermore, he was not a Cottage disciple, but only a wood-cutter.

The battle platform that Yu Sheng had walked onto was one which allowed all types of cultivators to fight on. He did not restrict the class of cultivators that he would fight against, which meant that anyone with any type of abilities could challenge him.

Looking at Yu Sheng who was standing on the platform, everyone could clearly feel the meaning of this word: supercilious.

Whether it was Ye Futian or Yu Sheng, these people from the Cottage did not even bother about the Dongqin College at all. Just like what Qin Yu had said, Cottage disciples were very arrogant.

Although Yu Sheng claimed that he was a wood-cutter from the Cottage, nobody would really treat him as one. He managed to display four Nobles on the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall in the Ancient Barren World, and also took away the demonic tripod from the Yin Family.

“Qin Yuan,” Qin Yu shouted the name of a person. Immediately, a figure with an outstanding temperament walked forward and stepped onto the battle platform.

“Qin Yuan.” The eyes of many sparkled. Qin Yuan was similarly a grandson of the king of Qin, but not Qin Yu’s son. Instead, he was a son of another prince and was a direct descendant of the Qin Dynasty.

Qin Yuan cultivated both martial arts and sorcery, and was a Mandate Sorcerer. He had opened up six dragon meridians.

Qin Yuan was certainly stronger than Qin Mang.

It was said that among the many grandsons of the king of Qin, Qin Yuan’s talents were second only to Qin Li.

When Qin Yuan stepped onto the battle platform, a faint dragon totem appeared behind him. His Dharma erupted and a divine dragon appeared and coiled up around him. Many golden dragons whizzed over directly and struck towards Yu Sheng.

Yu Sheng looked coldly and emotionlessly at the scene before him. On his body, dark golden demonic light started to flow.

Buzz. His demon-like wings appeared as he stepped forward. When the dragons reached before him, the wings behind him struck forward and turned into very sharp blades. All the invincible-looking feathers on the wings extended outwards and destroyed the incoming illusory dragons directly.

“This…” Everyone looked at Yu Sheng who was walking forward. He was simply disregarding Qin Yuan’s existence, as he did not bother about Qin Yuan or his attacks at all.

Yu Sheng’s pace was not fast, but he took very large steps each time. With every step that he took, he gave everyone a violent feeling and an invisible pressure, especially for Qin Yuan. He seemed to be looking at an invincible demon which was walking towards him slowly.

An even wilder aura spread from Qin Yuan’s hands as he punched out into the air. Immediately, the power of martial arts and sorcery merged into one. A terrifying golden dragon charged towards the incoming Yu Sheng like a real dragon.

Bang. Suddenly, Yu Sheng stomped fiercely on the ground, and even the battle platform trembled because of it. At the next moment, everyone saw a figure charging violently forward. His devil-like wings changed their shape continuously and turned into the sharpest demonic blades in the world, striking forward. In this instant, Yu Sheng was himself a devil. He allowed the dragon to approach him and his body went through the dragon directly.

The incoming illusory dragon was destroyed It passed through Yu Sheng’s body and was then crushed into pieces. However, Yu Sheng did not stop at all. He appeared in front of Qin Yuan and reached out his hand, grabbing towards Qin Yuan.

Qin Yuan’s face instantly turned pale. He attacks could not even slow his opponent down. Knowing that he would surely lose, he backed away, wanting to escape. However, he clearly could not run away. Yu Sheng turned into a demonic shadow and in just a flash, Qin Yuan felt his arm being grabbed by an overpowering force. He was unable to break free at all.

Roar. An illusory dragon bloomed out from him and dashed towards Yu Sheng who was holding his arm.

Yu Sheng did not even seem to have noticed the dragon and lifted his arm directly. Immediately, he raised Qin Yuan into the air together with the illusory dragon. Then, he smashed them down onto the ground.

Bang… An extremely loud sound erupted. Everyone’s heart also trembled fiercely because of the noise.

The illusory dragon vanished. On the battle platform, Qin Yuan lied on the ground, motionless.

“How dare you.” The faces of those from the Qin Dynasty turned totally black. They could feel that even if the hit did not kill Qin Yuan, he would still be severely injured. Just like Ye Futian, Yu Sheng defeated his opponent in just one strike. However, Yu Sheng’s attack felt even wilder and more violent.

“Sorry, I didn’t imagine him to be so weak,” Yu Sheng said calmly. Then, he turned around and left.

Chapter 277: Murderous Intent

 

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

Looking at the burly figure who was walking down the battle platform step by step, everyone could feel their hearts twitching. Yu Sheng was way too violent. He was actually almost a demon himself. He smashed Qin Yuan onto the ground in just one hit, causing him to lie there motionlessly.

Is he really that weak? Qin Yuan was a direct descendant of the Qin Dynasty, a grandson of the king. Therefore, he was undoubtedly gifted. However, looking at the scene right now, he was indeed very weak.

The people from the Qin Dynasty stared at Yu Sheng’s back firmly. Their faces looked as black as it could possibly get.

After the three battles, the prestige of the Dongqin College was extinguished totally, as their members were defeated so easily. Every single battle had managed to shock everyone.

At the moment, on the battle platform, Qin Yuan’s body twitched as he wanted to get up. Someone from the Qin Dynasty then walked up and carried him away. That smash must have broken many of his bones. Such a power was just invincible.

Even Kua Shan from the College who similarly had a very violent power felt astonished as he watched Yu Sheng walk back. With such power, Yu Sheng was someone whom he could only look up to. Is this guy even a normal person? He was thinking that if Yu Sheng had entered the Arcana Plane, could he alone defeat the joint attack from the four Dongqin College cultivators on the previous day?

Wood-cutter of the Cottage.

Even though Yu Sheng claimed that he was a wood-cutter, his talents were certainly no weaker than Xiao Wuji.

Many people sighed with emotion. The Cottage was still the Cottage. Anyone from it was as strong as, if not stronger than, the best geniuses of all the top forces in the Eastern Barren Territory.

After the three battle, the momentum of the Qin Dynasty collapsed totally. Apart from anger, they also felt helpless. They could not do what Ye Futian and Yu Sheng had done. Such battles could not be copied. How could they possibly ask Qian Shanmu or Qin Li to challenge ordinary disciples from the College?

Hence, the people from the Dongqin College actually became quiet. Nobody continued the challenge anymore.

Suddenly, someone walked onto the battle platform. He was Qi Ao, an exceptionally talented genius from the Fuyun Sword Clan First Summit.

Seeing his appearance, a strange expression appeared on the faces of many. It seemed that apart from the two major colleges, the other forces also did not want to miss the contest this time. Finally, the geniuses from these forces started to go onto the stage.

Qi Ao stated that he would challenge the disciples of the Sword Saint Mountain. These two forces had always been mutually antagonistic. Under such a circumstance, it was thus not surprising that the Fuyun Sword Clan would want to challenge the Sword Saint Mountain.

Very soon, the glint and flash of cold steel filled the battle platform. A sharp aura permeated the entire place and the battle looked extremely dangerous. In the end, Qi Ao defeated a genius from the Sword Saint Mountain and emerged victorious.

Then, the Dongqin College actually changed its target to the Sword Saint Mountain as well, as if it was teaming up with the Fuyun Sword Clan to suppress the disciples of the Sword Saint Mountain. Together, they defeated many people from the Sword Saint Mountain.

Everyone in the world knew that the Sword Saint established the Sword Saint Mountain after leaving the Book Mountain. Although he had founded his own force, he was still the eldest disciple of the Cottage. Previously when the conflict broke out outside the Tripod Tower of the Yin Family, the Sword Saint Mountain also declared openly that it would support the Cottage. Therefore, it was not unusual for the Dongqin College to target the Sword Saint Mountain. However, the fact that they did so with the Fuyun Sword Clan caused many to have additional thoughts.

Did the Dongqin College create this false appearance deliberately? Or had the Dongqin College teamed up with the Fuyun Sword Clan as well?

In the latter case, this new combined force would really be very powerful.

The match continued. After the battles of Ye Futian and Yu Sheng, the Dongqin College still participated actively in the contest, but their main target had changed to the Sword Saint Mountain. Disciples from the two major colleges still took apart in the fight, and they each had both wins and losses.

Before anyone realized it, it was already evening. The Cottage disciples had already left. They planned to leave on the next day. In today’s battle, the Cottage had already proven certain things. The Dongqin College was jointly established by two top forces and it could obviously not be stopped. However, they were only bringing disgrace to themselves when they wanted to become famous by defeating the Cottage.

The contest on the second day finally ended. Even though all the major forces did participate in the event, it was more like a competition between the two colleges in reality.

The people from various forces left one after another and returned to the inns where they were staying at.

After today’s battles, the Cottage disciple Ye Futian became famous. However, to some people, this was definitely not a piece of good news, for example, Luo Junlin.

Ye Futian finally displayed his outstanding talents and defeated Qian Shanmu. A person like him would surely rise, and this could not be stopped at all. Luo Junlin knew clearly that once Ye Futian became a noble, it would be the end for the Nandou nation. A person whom he thought he could easily kill in the past had already become a serious threat at the moment.

Luo Junlin was in the courtyard of a particular inn, and there seemed to be something bothering him. He Xirou kept him company. Suddenly, a figure walked towards them. Seeing the incoming person, He Xirou and Luo Junlin both stood up and greeted, “Senior Xia.”

The person was Xia Luo, a disciple of the Royal Xuan Temple. He was extremely gifted and a direct disciple of the first lord. Among the many disciples, he was quite reputed. Moreover, he was a very nice person and all the other disciples respected him a lot.

“The two of you are always together. When are you getting married?” Xia Luo asked, smiling.

He Xirou blushed slightly and said, “Senior, not anytime soon.”

“Is it because junior Luo does not want to be responsible?” Xia Luo said jokingly.

Luo Junlin shook his head. “Senior Xia, I do want to marry her.”

“Is there something bothering you?” Xia Luo looked at Luo Junlin. “Is it because of Ye Futian?”

The whole Royal Xuan Temple knew what happened a year ago. The resentment between Luo Junlin and Ye Futian was not a secret.

Luo Junlin did not say anything, but he did seem to have admitted it.

“Ye Futian is indeed an absolute genius. He relied on the noble ritual implement today, but with the talent that he displayed, he may still be able to beat Qian Shanmu with music if they are at the same level. Furthermore, his martial arts abilities…” Xia Luo sighed. “These are only what we have seen. On the battle platform today, Ye Futian did not show us everything that he has, for example, his full-element talent, his Life Spirit, and Dharma.” Xia Luo’s words caused Luo Junlin and He Xirou to frown firmly as they felt an immense pressure envelop them.

“I came here to remind Junlin: you must cultivate hard. Otherwise, in the future, should Ye Futian really deal with your family, the Royal Xuan Temple cannot participate, or else the Cottage can take part as well,” Xia Luo continued. “Junlin, you are very talented, and there is still a chance that you may win Ye Futian. Count this as a challenge for yourself.”

“Today, Ye Futian was so arrogant. In addition, there has been so much accumulated resentment between him, and the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan. I’m sure these two forces will not let him off easily,” He Xirou said.

“Of course, the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan want Ye Futian dead. However, it is not that simple. The relationship between the different forces in the Eastern Barren Territory is very complicated. The College, the Cottage, and the Sword Saint Mountain would definitely form a superpower if they team up. Even though they want to kill Ye Futian, they will not dare to do so easily. Moreover, Ye Futian will only become stronger as time passes. As for assassination, if it really happens, the people from the Cottage are also not fools and they will definitely know the culprit.”

Xia Luo said emotionlessly, “Therefore, the only way is for you to cultivate harder and try to always be ahead of Ye Futian, although this is very difficult.”

“Senior, thank you for the reminder,” Luo Junlin nodded.

“Don’t have too much pressure as well. Rest early.” Xia Luo smiled and nodded, after which he left the place.

After Xia Luo left, He Xirou’s eyes sparkled and she said softly, “Junlin, with Ye Futian’s talents, it will be increasingly difficult to kill him in the future.”

“Xirou, what do you want to do?” Luo Junlin stared at He Xirou.

He Xirou smiled gently. She clung tightly onto Luo Junlin and kissed his lips. Smiling, she said, “The senior is right. If someone really assassinates Ye Futian, with the current resentment between him and the two forces, they will naturally be suspected.”

Luo Junlin’s eyes sparkled as he stared at He Xirou. Holding her cheeks with his hands, he shook his head and said, “Don’t risk that for me. Even if I die, I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

“Fool, why would anything happen to me?” He Xirou’s look was extremely gentle. This was the man that she loved, and she was willing to sacrifice everything for him.

Why was Gu Dongliu from the Cottage so domineering? It was so that the people in the world would not dare to touch anyone from the Cottage.

Assassinating a Cottage disciple was definitely an extremely dangerous thing. Both Luo Junlin and He Xirou knew well that if the truth was found out, even the Royal Xuan Temple would not be able to protect them. Their only ending would be death.

However, many times a woman would do something at all costs and even risk her life, for example, for her loved one. Of course, He Xirou would not carry out the assassination herself. That would be playing with fire. However, as luck would have it, she knew a suitable person. Perhaps she already had such a thought long ago. When she first met with that person, she had thought of assassination. Therefore, she had been hiding him all the time and had not really used him yet.

Now, she finally had the chance to use him. Furthermore, with his loyalty, she believed that nobody would suspect her.

…

Ye Futian, of course, did not know that He Xirou intended to kill him. At the moment, he was cultivating in the inn. On the next day, they would leave the place, because it would be meaningless to continue staying.

In today’s battle, it was already sufficient for him to defeat Qian Shanmu. Although he could have done more, it was ultimately a bad thing for him to display his outstanding talents. After all, his level was too low. Even the third brother had such a worry. Because of this, the Cottage had been maintaining its domineering attitude all along.

“Futian.” Ye Futian heard a familiar voice. Liu Feiyang, Liu Chenyu, and Ye Wuchen came to his place.

“Hello,” Ye Futian said, smiling. He had already told them that he would leave the next day. It was uncertain when they would next meet.

“Hi, but I have some bad news for you,” Liu Feiyang said.

“What is it?” Ye Futian asked.

“It’s about Hua Jieyu.”

Ye Futian’s eyes sparkled, and he questioned further, “What happened to her?”

“Not long ago, I heard someone saying that at first, Hua Jieyu wanted to come to Chaoge this time. However, she ended up in a conflict with the Virgin of the Moon Clan and did not come in the end,” Liu Feiyang said.

Ye Futian frowned. He had been puzzled as to why Jieyu did not come to Chaoge even though she knew that he would be here. It turned out that there was actually really a reason. In addition, when she asked her senior to pass the message to Ye Futian, she deliberately did not mention the exact reason. Maybe it was because she did not want him to worry too much.

Chapter 278: Sacrificial Lamb

 

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

Notwithstanding the deliberate deceit, Ye Futian could feel that the senior of Jieyu meant no harm. Hence, Jieyu’s situation should not be too worrying after all. Perhaps there had been some conflicts between her and Chu Yaoyao only.

Thinking about this, Ye Futian seemed to start pondering about something. Then, he said, “How about we ask the ladies from the Moon Clan out and have a chat?”

With a faint smile on his face, Liu Feiyang looked at Ye Futian and said, “We’re fine with it, as long as you are not worried that Jieyu will be unhappy after knowing it.”

“Ha.” Ye Futian glanced at Liu Feiyang with a disgusted look. Was he even the like of man who was afraid of his girlfriend? Obviously not.

“Let’s go. We’ll talk on the way,” Ye Futian said, holding his head high. It seemed that he had to prove his status in the relationship.

Liu Chenyu glanced at Ye Futian in repugnance. Nice acting. We all know you too well.

“Oh yeah, Chenyu, Qian Shanmu and Qin Mengruo have already married each other. When will you two do the same?” Ye Futian turned his head around and looked at Liu Chenyu. Her contemptuous stare froze as she looked at Ye Futian, stunned.

His thinking is way too non-linear.

“It’s none of your business,” Liu Chenyu said, widening her eyes at Ye Futian.

“Ahh…” Ye Futian blinked his eyes. Liu Chenyu also seemed to realize that she had spoken something misleading. Then, Ye Futian stared at her, smiling, and said in a gentle tone, “I see. You two can discuss this. Just remember to inform me about it by then.” As he spoke, the group walked out of the inn.

The night sky today was somewhat dark, as no stars could be seen. However, Chaoge City was extremely lively at the moment and the streets were all lit with lights.

Just when Ye Futian left the inn, at a corner of the street, a lazy-looking figure stood up slowly and walked forward. Before this, he was still trying to figure out how to get close to Ye Futian. In the worst case scenario, he could only find a reason to enter the inn. However, he knew that in that case, he would definitely die after going in. Nevertheless, God seemed to be helping him as well and Ye Futian walked out from the inn himself.

The group walked and chatted. Since Ye Futian was with Ye Wuchen and Liu Chenyu, he naturally seemed to be at ease. However, along the way, Ye Futian suddenly stopped.

“What is it?” Liu Feiyang asked.

“I sense a murderous aura. Let’s pretend to go back.” Ye Futian kept his voice low. Then, he said, “I almost forgot to bring something important. Let’s go back to the inn and come out again.”

The looks of Liu Feiyang and the rest all changed slightly. Then, they cooperated with Ye Futian and said, “Alright, let’s go back first to take that.”

They did not look around unnecessarily. Since Ye Futian had sensed a murderous aura, it was very likely that someone wanted to attack them. At this time, they would certainly not be so foolish to deliberately alert or find the opposite party.

Ye Futian’s decision was undoubtedly the most correct one. He wanted to go back to the inn without alarming the opposite party. The seniors from the College and the Cottage were in the inn. There, it would be impossible for the opposite party to do anything.

In the darkness, the figure frowned. Had he been discovered already?

Hu Tong was not a professional assassin. However, he owed the daughter of the fifth lord of the Royal Xuan Temple his life until the very moment. Since it was an order from Ms. He, even though he knew that he would probably die, he still came without any hesitation.

He knew that today, he needed to kill an extremely important person.

Although the person’s level was not high, indeed much lower than himself, nobody in the Eastern Barren Territory dared to kill the person easily. Since Ms. He had asked him to do so, he had no other choice.

“Can’t let him return to the inn,” Hu Tong thought to himself, after which he walked out of the darkness. Perhaps he had not been discovered yet, and perhaps Ye Futian would really come out again. The further Ye Futian was from the inn, the more likely he would survive. However, he could not take the risk. This was an opportunity which he could not miss.

Ye Futian and his group sped up, and Hu Tong similarly increased his speed. He charged towards Ye Futian and his group from the side. A powerful gravity spell enveloped the space, pressuring Ye Futian and his team.

Almost at the same instant, a figure jumped into the air.

Hu Tong drew his sword, and the dazzling, silvery glint of the sword illuminated his face. He did not cover his face. To the top forces from the Eastern Barren Territory, he was merely an insignificant person. Nobody would recognize him.

He came here to assassinate. If he did cover his face, he would be showing everyone else that he was an assassin. However, unexpectedly, he was still discovered. Although he was not professional, who exactly was so sensitive?

“Prison.” He cast an earth-elemental spell. Immediately, the mighty earth-elemental Spiritual Qi around Ye Wuchen raged and then turned into a prison, directly sealing the space which he was in.

An extremely bright, silvery blade of light struck down but did not cut the prison open.

Hu Tong’s level was the Upper Arcana Plane.

An endless amount of earth-elemental Spiritual Qi raged in the vast space and turned into an enormous space prison, blocking the path in front of Ye Futian and sealing the space entirely. He charged towards Ye Futian directly.

At this moment, everyone realized that he was going for Ye Futian.

Hu Tong’s speed was extremely fast. At the same time, his hands danced and many spells flew out. Earth dragons whizzed towards everyone one after another, while a powerful gravity spell pressured the space, causing everyone’s actions to slow down.

Hu Tong knew clearly that he did not have much time. The place they were at was very near to the inn Ye Futian was staying at, as they had just come out for a short while. He had to kill Ye Futian quickly.

Countless vines swept out. This wood-elemental spell bloomed wildly in the air. Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu glanced at each other and immediately knew the intention of the other. The two cooperated and in just a flash, the space was filled with vines.

In the next instant, flames started to burn and ignited the vines directly. Right away, the entire space was filled with fire and became very blurry. Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu knew that they could not stop the assassin directly. Therefore, they could only use such a method to slow him down.

“Run, quick!” Liu Feiyang roared.

Yu Sheng had already approached the spell prison in front. Following an angry roar, he turned into a demon and a terrifying illusory devil appeared behind him.

The giant demonic tripod appeared in Yu Sheng’s hands and he smacked it forward. Accompanied by a loud bang, a hole appeared in the prison.

“Go!” Yu Sheng shouted.

Ye Futian knew that it was not the time to be polite. He was the target of the assassin. Thus, if he was to run, the opposite party would not have the time to deal with the rest. On the other hand, if he chose to stay, the others would instead be in greater danger.

The wings of the Roc appeared, and a wind-elemental spell enveloped his body. Even though he was under the gravity spell, his speed was still very fast as he charged towards the hole in the prison. However, suddenly, an appalling sandstorm engulfed the entire space and blew towards Ye Futian.

Ye Futian released his Dharma—a monstrous ape with a pair of brilliant wings. With the Five Element Rod in its hand, its body span and struck forward fiercely, splitting the storm apart. Then, he continued to move. However, the endless, frightening sandstorm swept across his body directly and stuck onto him. Then, Ye Futian realized that he was bound to the void.

At the next moment, many brown spears emerged from the storm and pierced towards his body. Suddenly, Yu Sheng’s burly body blocked in front of Ye Futian again. He had turned into a real, majestic devil and raised the demonic tripod above his head.

The violent power slammed into the demonic tripod wildly, forcing Yu Sheng downwards. Hu Tong bypassed him directly and charged towards Ye Futian. He did not have much time left.

Seeing the incoming Hu Tong with his spear, Ye Futian activated the Imperial Tactics in his body. Instantly, a shocking emperor will burst out from his body. His power seemed to have become stronger and even the blood in his body felt like it was burning.

The Sun and the Moon Dharma appeared. They turned into the power of yin and yang and struck towards Hu Tong.

Hu Tong could only feel a terrifying will charging into his mind, as if he was facing an all-powerful emperor. He was astounded by this. Who exactly was the person whom he was trying to kill?

Bang. Ye Futian broke free from the binding, but Hu Tong’s attack had already arrived. An extreme power erupted from Ye Futian’s body. Following a loud roar, the Divine Ape came to the world and the howls of dragon filled the heavens. The Roc extended its wings and divine phenomena appeared in the sky.

The monstrous Divine Ape struck out with the Five Element Rod in its hand, colliding with Hu Tong’s spear. With a loud bang, the incoming spear was crushed and Ye Futian’s Five Element Rod hit onto Hu Tong’s body. However, Hu Tong’s palm continued forward and a horrifying palm print engulfed Ye Futian, eventually slapping onto his body.

Accompanied by two loud bangs, Ye Futian was blown backward, and he spat a mouthful of blood. Hu Tong similarly spat much blood and only felt, to his astonishment, that even his organs were rolling about. Did a Dharma Plane cultivator actually just injure him?

This was really incredible.

Just as he was thinking, Yu Sheng fell from the sky and smashed towards at him with the demonic tripod, as if he was a demon himself.

Ye Wuchen similarly struck at him with his sharp sword.

Around them, more and more people started to move closer. Hu Tong’s face became as white as a sheet. He knew that he had failed.

He no longer had any chance to kill Ye Futian. The strike just now was his best opportunity.

Bang. Hu Tong slapped out his palms and two huge palm prints flew out, charging violently towards the incoming figures. A strong force caused him to be blown backward and with this, he turned around, wanting to escape. However, suddenly, many ancient pages flew towards him from the distance. The ancient pages penetrated across space and arrived from afar. Then, they turned into spells and struck towards Hu Tong.

Hu Tong’s face turned pale. After blocking the spells, he turned around. Immediately, he saw a figure walking towards him in the air and staring at him with an extremely cold look.

Xue Ye had arrived.

“Who sent you here?” Xue Ye usually liked to joke around, but at the moment his eyes were only filled with a cold murderous look, as if he was from the netherworld.

There was actually a person who tried to assassinate a Cottage disciple.

This was sufficient to make him feel cold throughout his body.

He did not know who the person in front was. Since he dared to assassinate a Cottage disciple, he was definitely sent here by someone.

Hu Tong glanced at Xue Ye. He obviously knew what would happen to him. A dreary smile flashed across his eyes. Then, he raised his palm and, under the astonished stares of everyone, slapped towards his own head. With a loud bang, blood sprayed into the air.

Even the injured Ye Futian was shocked when he saw the scene. Hu Tong was actually so cruel to himself.

This person who tried to assassinate him did not plan to go back alive in the first place!

Chapter 279: Storm is Brewing

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio | Editor: Vicky_

Xue Ye looked at the falling corpse whose face was already badly mutilated. His expression was extremely gloomy. He actually chose this kind of method to keep the secret.

Many people had already gathered around them and all realized that the person who was assaulted was actually Ye Futian.

Someone wanted to assassinate a Cottage disciple. This caused many people to feel somewhat frightened. They all understood that the matter was really serious.

That time at the Qin Imperial Palace, some people oppressed Ye Futian and Yu Sheng, and injured Yu Sheng. Because of this, a noble from the Donghua Clan was permanently disabled.

On the other hand, the nature of the event at the moment was clearly much more serious. This was an attempted assassination. In the first place, the person wanted Ye Futian dead. Regardless of whether it was successful or not, the severity of the matter would not change. If this was instructed by another top force, there would definitely be a great bloodshed.

Many people could not help thinking about the event that happened earlier in the day. Ye Futian defeated Qian Shanmu, and then knocked out Qin Mang from the Qin Dynasty in just one blow, causing the Dongqin College to lose much face.

Could it be that the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan planned this assassination?

These two forces were obviously highly suspicious. However, in such a situation, if someone wanted to kill Ye Futian, the Cottage would surely suspect the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan first. Therefore, why would these two forces take such a risk?

Could it be that they wanted to start a war? Or perhaps another force was trying to create a storm secretly and cause a war between the Cottage and the two forces.

How would the Cottage and the College handle this?

Many people flashed towards Ye Futian. Yi Xiaoshi and the people from the College were here as well. Seeing the scene, their faces all turned cold.

Yi Xiaoshi approached Ye Futian and asked, “Are you injured?”

“No big deal.” Ye Futian shook his head; he could still stand up. It was indeed a narrow squeak just now. Fortunately, he had come out with a few others. Otherwise, if he was alone, he might really die in the assault from an Upper Arcana Plane cultivator. Who exactly wanted to kill him?

The atmosphere was extremely tense. The mountain elders from the College, Zhu Qing and Zong Xu, had arrived as well. Walking in front of Xue Ye, Zhu Qing asked, “What happened?”

“The little brother encountered an assassination attempt,” Xue Ye said in a gloomy voice. After he finished speaking, he neared Ye Futian. At the moment, Yu Sheng and Ye Wuchen were all gathered around him, and an extremely cold murderous aura was being emitted from them.

“Any clue?” Xue Ye asked.

Ye Futian shook his head. “It’s a sorcerer who is skilled in earth-elemental abilities. He cultivates martial arts as well and is in the Upper Arcana Plane. Shortly after we left the inn, I felt some murderous intent hiding in the darkness. He had been waiting outside.”

“Who do you suspect the most?” Xue Ye asked.

Ye Futian pondered for a while, after which he shook his head. Without further clues, nobody would know who planned the assassination. The Qin Dynasty, the Donghua Clan, and the Yin Family all had reasons to kill him. Maybe it was even planned by someone who wanted to deliberately incite conflicts.

It was even possible that the Royal Xuan Temple did this, as Luo Junlin and he were implacable enemies. With Luo Junlin’s level, he would probably not be able to send an assassin like this, unless a noble gave the order. However, the nobles from the Royal Xuan Temple had no reasons to do so. Nevertheless, Luo Junlin’s girlfriend had an extraordinary status. Therefore this possibility could not be ruled out completely. It was thus very difficult to find out who gave the order of assassination just by guessing.

“Let’s go back to the inn first,” Zhu Qing said. Xue Ye nodded, and then they brought the corpse of the sacrificial lamb back to the inn.

An invisible pressure spread across Chaoge City. Soon, all the forces received the news that Ye Futian encountered an assassination.

At once, everyone had a feeling that although the Eastern Barren Territory had been in peace for many years, a huge storm was brewing at the moment.

A Cottage disciple encountered an assassination attempt. It was still unclear who did this, but there was certainly someone from a top force behind the curtain. Ordinary forces would not dare to do this. Furthermore, ordinary forces also did not have any reasons to do so. Apart from people from the top forces, Ye Futian did not seem to have offended anyone else. The only exception was the Yin Family which was also a subsidiary of the Qin Dynasty.

After receiving the news, the Warlock Gu Zhiqiu and the witch Gu Biyue from the Witch Clan both felt puzzled. Were the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan really so crazy?

The people from the Fuyun Sword Clan all appeared to be looking on. They actually wished that the assassination was really planned by the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan, so that they could watch a nice show.

Many members of the Moon Clan were very surprised that Ye Futian actually encountered an assassination attempt. If Hua Jieyu knew about this, she would surely be very worried.

On the other hand, Chu Yaoyao was somewhat puzzled. Was it really done by the Qin Dynasty?

When the news reached the Royal Xuan Temple, its members also watched the event in anticipation. Obviously, they did not give the order.

At the moment, many disciples of the Royal Xuan Temple were gathered together, discussing the event. He Xirou tried her best to control her emotions. Then, she returned to her residence alone and her face turned pale.

Did it fail?

The assassination attempt actually failed.

Furthermore, in such a short time the event had already caused a great disturbance. It was obvious that Chaoge City would certainly not be peaceful in the next period of time.

Would she be suspected?

She believed it would not. Although Hu Tong was loyal to her, he had been hiding in darkness all along. Nobody would notice such a person, as Chaoge City was filled with Arcana Plane cultivators. Moreover, she had given the order secretly. Most importantly, Hu Tong was already dead.

A dead person would clearly keep the secret.

In addition, Hu Tong was not a citizen of Chaoge City in the first place. Nobody would know him.

The only loophole was actually in the Royal Xuan Temple because Xia Luo might be able to guess something. However, even if he really suspected her, he would never betray the Royal Xuan Temple, for he should know the severity of the issue.

Thinking about this, He Xirou’s look slowly turned firm again.

Dead men tell no tales.

She just had to act normally.

Following Hu Tong’s death, this secret would be buried underground forever.

Just let the Cottage and the Qin Dynasty fight against each other.

This night, many people in Chaoge City could not sleep. Many disciples of the College departed from the inn in search of evidence. The people from all the top forces realized that they were being watched closely. This was very rude, but nobody said anything.

The attempted assassination of a Cottage disciple was surely planned by a top force. Therefore, although the various forces were unhappy that their actions were being closely watched, they could not say anything. Nobody would offend the College at this time for such a reason.

The Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan were very quiet, so quiet that it was actually tense. They knew well that the Cottage would probably suspect them first for the attempted assassination of Ye Futian. Under such a circumstance, a war would easily break out if they were not careful.

Chaoge City spent the night in this tense atmosphere. On the next day, the whole city was filled with discussions about Ye Futian’s encounter.

In the Dongqin College, many people were gathered around the battle platforms. The contest would be held as usual today. The Dongqin College would be admitting disciples for three months continuously. Even if some of the top forces were not present, the battle would still continue. However, the atmosphere at the moment was clearly somewhat different. On the last two days, the place was filled with enthusiasm. However, now an invisible pressure seemed to be engulfing the Dongqin College.

The people from various top forces arrived gradually. Qin Yu walked onto the battle platform and was about to announce the start of the contest. However, suddenly, a group of cultivators flew over from afar. Immediately, countless people stared in that direction.

These people were from the College.

The group was led by the two mountain elders Zong Xu and Zhu Qing. With a cold face, they flew to the battle platform directly. Qin Yu similarly stared at the sky. Then, he saw Zong Xu and Zhu Qing land on the battle platform directly. Zhu Qing asked Qin Yu, “Does the Qin Dynasty not plan to provide an explanation?”

Qin Yu frowned and said to Zhu Qing, “The Qin Dynasty is also very surprised by what happened last night. If you need, we will try our best to cooperate.”

“That’s all?” Zhu Qing’s face was cold.

“Mountain Elder Zhu Qing, what do you want then?” Qin Yu frowned.

“This is Chaoge City, owned by the Qin Dynasty. The College came because of your invitation,” Zhu Qing said coldly.

“Do you think that the Qin Dynasty is so foolish, and we will do such a thing in our own territory?” Qin Yu said.

“Nothing is impossible.” Zhu Qing turned around and looked at everyone else. “I’m sure that all of you know what happened last night. Next, I hope that all the people from the top forces in Chaoge City will stay to help us in the investigation until the culprit is found out.”

“I mean every single person.” Zhu Qing’s expression was very stern. The entire place turned silent. The College was really overbearing. They were not allowing anyone from the top forces to leave Chaoge City.

“Isn’t this too much?” someone from the Fuyun Sword Clan said suddenly. Why did they have to stay back and cooperate?

“After we find out the culprit, the College will go to your places to thank you and apologize. I hope that everyone can understand us,” Zhu Qing continued. Many people sighed in their hearts. Since Zhu Qing had said so, it was indeed understandable. After the culprit had been found, they would apologize personally.

This meant that they would not stop until they found the culprit.

“The Sword Saint Mountain will fully cooperate with the College.” At the moment, the people from the Sword Saint Mountain made their position. Many people cursed in their minds; the Sword Saint Mountain was related to the Cottage in the first place, so of course, they would cooperate.

“The Liu Kingdom will also cooperate. I do not wish this kind of thing to happen to anyone,” someone from the Liu Kingdom said as well. If assassinations were to happen frequently, the Eastern Barren Territory would be in a mess. In the future, if everyone could do this, all the talented juniors from various forces would be assassinated.

This issue must, therefore, be handled seriously. Everyone could imagine the determination of the College. This storm would probably not end anytime soon.

“Thank you for your understanding,” Zhu Qing said. Then, she turned and looked at Qin Yu. “If we cannot find the culprit for too long, the College will take it that the Qin Dynasty did this. Bye.” After speaking, they ascended into the air directly and left.

“You…” Qin Yu stared at the back of Zhu Qing who was already in the sky, and his face seemed very annoyed. If they could not find the real culprit, they would assume that the Qin Dynasty did this.

Many people were shocked. Since the assassination happened in Chaoge City, which was the Qin Dynasty’s territory, the College would put the blame on the Qin Dynasty if they could not find the culprit. This was the College’s attitude.

Among the crowd, where the people from the Royal Xuan Temple were at, Luo Junlin clenched his fists. His heart was filled with some fear. He clearly knew who the culprit was. Although the order was given secretly, the determination of the College still caused him to feel frightened!

Chapter 280: Second Sister Down the Mountain

 

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

The contest in the Dongqin College continued as usual. However, nobody was in the mood anymore, and the atmosphere in the last two days had totally vanished. Furthermore, the College and the Cottage no longer participated. It was as if the momentum of the contest held by the Dongqin College was completely destroyed because of the attempted assassination of Ye Futian.

Many people could not help thinking about the events that happened recently. The Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan were allied through marriage, and the Dongqin College officially opened. Lu Nantian challenged Gu Dongliu, many grand events were held in Chaoge City. For a while, the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan looked very glorious.

However, Gu Dongliu defeated Lu Nantian, while Ye Futian defeated Qian Shanmu. During the contest, the College and the Cottage attracted the attention of Chaoge City again.

At the moment, everyone in Chaoge City was guessing who exactly planned Ye Futian’s assassination. Could the truth be found out? If not, the College would assume that the Qin Dynasty did this. In that case, would these two top forces start a war?

The atmosphere in Chaoge City remained tense. It was said that the disciples of the top forces were not just being watched closely. Moreover, the College even started to investigate the people whom they had contact with.

Immediately, Chaoge City was filled with panic. Many top forces were very unhappy about this, and some even made criticisms openly. However, the College did not bother about these. Their only aim at the moment was to find the culprit.

Of course, while the people from the top forces were unhappy about it, they did not allow any of their disciples to leave. How could they not take into account the College’s attitude? They did not plan the assassination in the first place. If they really left, the College would certainly suspect them.

The people from various forces could clearly see the determination of the College. As for He Xirou, she did not dare to leave even more. She was clearly not so foolish as to actively make the College notice her.

Another day passed. According to someone, the people from the College had been going down the mountain one after another and many had already arrived at Chaoge City. In the inn where the Cottage disciples were at, a pretty figure walked over quietly. She seemed as light as a fairy and was wearing a white shirt and a long dress. Her black hair fell gently behind her back like a waterfall. When she walked, her steps were very light, as if she did not have any weight.

“Sister.”

When Xue Ye saw the charming figure coming towards them, he was stunned for a while.

The person who had come was the second disciple of the Cottage, Zhuge Hui. She turned her eyes and looked at Xue Ye. Seeing her smiley expression, Xue Ye lowered his head slightly.

“After we go back to the Cottage, you will copy books for a year and will not be able to leave the mountain.” Zhuge Hui’s voice was very light and gentle. Xue Ye gave a bitter smile and nodded miserably. Of course, he knew why the sister was angry. After the third brother went back to the Cottage, he was the eldest person from the Cottage here. The little brother experienced such a thing and was almost killed. As a senior, he was of course responsible.

“Sister.”

“Second sister.”

Yi Xiaoshi and Ye Futian also walked over and were both surprised by the arrival of the second sister. Yi Xiaoshi was particularly shocked. Since he entered the Cottage, the second sister had never left the mountain. This was the first time.

“Little brother, how’s your injury?” Zhuge Hui walked forward and looked at Ye Futian.

“Sister, it’s no big deal. Moreover, even if I am injured, I will recover when I see you,” Ye Futian said, smiling. “This incident has nothing to do with the fourth brother. Sister, don’t blame him.”

“You little one.” Zhuge Hui said, “He was with you, and yet such a thing happened to you. It’s already a light punishment to forbid him from leaving the mountain for a year. Now, do you have any idea as to what happened?”

“No.” Ye Futian shook his head. “I have caused you to worry.”

“Xiaoshi, tell me what has happened these few days,” Zhuge Hui said, looking at Yi Xiaoshi. Then, she walked to the side and sat down. The other few disciples of the Cottage all stayed beside her obediently. The commanding nature of the second sister was very obvious. In the Cottage, she could decide on everything.

At the moment, it was the first time that she really went down the mountain. Yi Xiaoshi told her about the things that had happened, including the response from the College. After he finished speaking, the mountain elders Zhu Qing and Bai Lishu from the College also came to the place. They had just found out that the second disciple of the Cottage had come.

The first and the third disciples of the Cottage had both become famous after a battle. However, there was still a female disciple whose seniority was between them. Nobody knew her well. Even the people from the College which was also on the Book Mountain did not know who exactly the second disciple of the Cottage was.

They only knew that there was such a person, and her name was Zhuge Hui.

There were no legends about her in the Eastern Barren Territory.

However, because of Ye Futian’s attempted assassination this time, the second disciple of the Cottage went down the mountain instead of Gu Dongliu. Nobody dared to look down on her. The Cottage had long proven to the people in the world that they had to treat every single Cottage disciple seriously. Therefore, when the second disciple, who was ranked even higher than Gu Dongliu, went down the mountain, nobody dared to overlook her.

Zhu Qing and Bai Lishu came and stared at Zhuge Hui. The second disciple of the Cottage was not only a female but also so beautiful.

Zhuge Hui glanced at Zhu Qing and Bai Lishu and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

“Second sister, this is Mountain Elder Zhu Qing,” Xue Ye said.

“This is my second sister,” Xue Ye said to Zhu Qing as well. His words caused a strange expression to appear on Ye Futian’s face. Is this the first time the mountain elder of the College and the sister meet? He actually introduced them to each other.

He would believe that the people from the College had never stepped into the Cottage. However, had the second sister never gone down the mountain before? Otherwise, with the second sister’s look and status, she would definitely have attracted much attention.

He looked at Yi Xiaoshi, feeling somewhat puzzled. Yi Xiaoshi seemed to have understood his doubt and said softly, “Since I entered the Cottage, this is the first time I have seen the second sister go down the mountain.”

Hearing Yi Xiaoshi’s words, Ye Futian felt somewhat warm. The second sister had actually never left the Cottage before. This time, she did so for the first time, all for him.

“Mountain elder, do you think we can find the culprit with what you have done?” Zhuge Hui asked, smiling. She was very direct and did not disguise her meaning at all.

Zhu Qing was not angry either. Although she was more senior, in reality when she watched the battle between Gu Dongliu and Lu Nantian, she already knew that Gu Dongliu was stronger than her.

Cottage disciples could not really be treated like ordinary juniors.

Furthermore, the Cottage disciple before her was even more senior than Gu Dongliu.

“Very unlikely,” Zhu Qing replied directly. If the assassin was still alive, everything would be much simpler. However, the person who tried to assassinate Ye Futian was already dead, and he even crushed his own head and was highly mutilated. He was so cruel to himself precisely because he did not want to leave any clues to them.

In addition, Chaoge City was not their territory.

Although they had made all the top forces stay, they were still being held back. Clearly, they could not investigate all the top forces one by one. In that case, they would offend the entire Eastern Barren Territory.

“Mountain elder, with such a mild approach, of course, it is very unlikely,” Zhuge Hui said, smiling. Zhu Qing’s eyes sparkled. Was her approach too mild? Making all the people from the top forces worried and stay back was already everything that the College could do. Was this considered as too mild as well?

“However, you did one thing correctly. If we cannot find the culprit, we will take it that the Qin Dynasty did it,” Zhuge Hui continued. “Since it happened in Chaoge City, and we were invited by the Qin Dynasty to come here, they have to be responsible. But you were so gentle to the Qin Dynasty. Do you expect them to cooperate?”

Zhu Qing’s eyes flashed and she asked, “What do you think we should do then?”

“My little brother encountered an assassination in Chaoge City, and yet the contest in the Dongqin College is still being held. Are they joking?” the second sister said, smiling. Zhu Qing’s eyes glittered. Then, she felt an incredible spiritual will being released from Zhuge Hui and fill the entire place.

“Sister.” The eyes of everyone present sparkled as they gazed at the second sister. At the moment, she was enveloped by in a beam of dazzling light and shocked everyone with her appalling spiritual will. Many beams of spiritual will turned into illusory figures and charged out of her body. Immediately, the sky was filled with many figures which all looked like Zhuge Hui.

Zhu Qing and Bai Lishu gazed at Zhuge Hui. They could feel more clearly how strong her spiritual will was.

“Brothers, wait for a while,” Zhuge Hui said, smiling, after which she closed her eyes. In the next instant, the many illusory figures in the sky charged out and flew away into the distance.

Ye Futian was very shocked. The second sister was sitting quietly there with her eyes closed, but a sacred light was being emitted from her body as if she was a goddess who had come to the mortal world.

…

Outside the Dongqin College, the contest was still being held. Although many people, especially those from the top forces, were not in the mood, it was still a grand event for Chaoge City and many people who wanted to join the Dongqin College.

Suddenly, a whizzing sound was heard from the sky. A strong spiritual might fell.

At the next moment, everyone saw a group of people flying over.

They ignored the ongoing contest and appeared in the sky above everyone directly.

All the people lifted their heads and saw many charming figures appear in the sky.

Moreover, they were the same person.

She was like a goddess who had come to the mortal world and was extremely beautiful. Nobody knew her.

The people from the Qin Dynasty frowned. It was somewhat rude for her to appear directly in the sky in such a situation.

The people from various top forces were also curious. Who was this person?

Suddenly, the figures turned into many brilliant streamers and shot downwards like meteors.

Qin Yu seemed to have realized something. He gave a cold humph and said, “How dare you.” Just as he finished speaking, he stepped forward. Apart from him, many cultivators from the Dongqin College also stepped forward simultaneously. However, they were still too slow.

At the moment, the four battle platforms were all occupied. The people on the platforms raised their heads and looked at the incoming streamers in astonishment. The charming figures were falling down like meteors.

Bang, bang, bang… Many loud noises erupted as the people on the battle platforms were blown backward directly. Then, the platforms were crushed to pieces.

Many nobles arrived at the place and looked coldly at the destroyed platforms.

Bang. Following another loud noise, Qin Yu turned around only to see the gates of the Dongqin College being destroyed directly.

In this instant, the faces of everyone from the Qin Dynasty and the Donghua Clan turned extremely cold. They stared at the figure in the sky. At the moment, there was only one person there standing proudly like a fairy.

All the people from the top forces were astounded. Who was this lady?

“Who are you?” Qin Yu asked in a very cold tone.

“The contest of the Dongqin College ends here. Within seven days, if you cannot find the culprit behind my little brother’s attempted assassination, the Cottage will take over Chaoge City. By then, the Dongqin College will of course no longer need to exist.” After she finished speaking, she dissipated in the air.

At this instant, everyone’s heart trembled fiercely.