The Legend of Futian - Chapter 316

Chapter 316: The Giant with Innate Strength

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

In the training field, Ye Futian was practicing fist forms. There seemed to be a fantastic rhythm in his postures. He acted unrestrainedly, like an emperor.

The dragon’s roar, ape’s growl, and thunder could be heard in his fists, which made him very mighty. His body moved flexibly like a roc flying in the sky. The strong pressure didn’t deter his actions.

Finishing the exercise, he lifted his long staff again and began to practice with only his physical strength. Horrible explosions were heard again. He didn’t need to gather power for the Nine Heavenly Attacks. He only needed pure physical strength to wield the staff and control the rhythm. Without the gathering of power, every move was exhausting to Ye Futian. He needed stronger power. With the extremely heavy staff in hand, it was very difficult for him to practice, especially in the training field.

However, Ye Futian practiced repeatedly. Sometimes, he was forced to stop and there would be a huge explosion in the air. People constantly looked at him. Every blow Ye Futian managed to slash out made him stronger. An invisible power was growing stronger and stronger in a horrible way.

While he kept practicing with his staff, some dreadful crackling sounds came from his body. The dragon’s roar and thunder became more and more sonorous. His blood seemed to boil crazily in veins. Finally, the sky was shaken by another blow. A stronger momentum appeared above him. His martial arts entered another level—the Eighth-level Dharma Plane.

He glanced at Yu Sheng. Yu Sheng was looking up at the statues in the midair. A few days ago, Yu Sheng had made a breakthrough. Observing those statues could help strengthen mentality. This was what Ye Futian taught Yu Sheng.

This training field was the perfect place for martial cultivators to cultivate. What Mountain Elder Zong Xu mastered in was martial arts. But Ye Futian could also practice Spiritual energy by virtue of those statues here.

Ye Futian put down the stone staff. Staring at those statues, he began to meditate, which made those statues clearer to him. Suddenly, those statues seemed to come to life. Their faces loomed, and an extremely might came down to oppress his mentality.

Ye Futian looked very calm. He kept staring at those statues, resisting the might with his mentality. Soon, some sweat oozed on his forehead. The mental deterrence was more painful than physical impediment. Ye Futian needed to take a break from time to time. After that, he would practice martial arts again.

Finally, after some days, Ye Futian, sitting in the valley, had a breakthrough mentally. Both his martial arts and sorcery entered the Eighth-level Dharma Plane. He was getting closer and closer to the Arcana Plane. When he was cultivating in Qingzhou City, the Arcana Plane used to be a legend to him.

Ye Futian stood up and stepped forward with the staff in his hand. He looked up at the edges of the valley and announced loudly, “Anyone of the lower Arcana Plane would like to have a battle? I am waiting here.” His voice could be heard throughout the whole training field. Countless eyes fell upon Ye Futian. Was he finally going to accept the challenges?

Two months ago, Ye Futian defeated Xia Houchu. After that, everyone wanted to challenge him. At this time, he was still in the Dharma Plane but wanted to challenge cultivators in the lower Arcana Plane? Ye Futian was so audacious! The lower Arcana Plane included levels from the first to the third.

In the sky, a man stood proudly and looked at Ye Futian. walked to above the gorge, attracting everyone’s attention with his burly body. His short hair made him look very vigorous.

He was Mo Bei, a strong cultivator in the Second-level Arcana Plane.

“Senior Brother Mo!” Many people exclaimed. Mo Bei was an excellent disciple of Mount Chong. He swooped to the ground with a shocking oppressive force.

Ye Futian looked up at the comer and felt extreme pressure as if it was a mountain coming to him instead of a person.

Boom. White light dazzled. Mo Bei’s legs trampled down like two towering mountains, seeming to crush everything beneath his feet.

Ye Futian raised his head. His long staff began to spin. The might grew stronger and stronger. Gradually, a horrible windstorm formed, seemly because of the spinning staff. The hideous might pervaded the space. Spirit in the natural world all gathered here. Ye Futian clutched the staff and slashed at the descending Mo Bei. For an instant, the long staff spun and soared like a dragon while Mo Bei was like a noble statue, treading and crushing everything.

When the two collided, a sonorous explosion sound was heard everywhere. Mountains broke down and stones exploded. Mo Bei’s body was thrown up high in the sky, faster than how he had come. He spat out a mouthful blood in the air and then fell down like a parachute. Somebody flew out to carry the badly hurt man. Mo Bei spat out more blood and his face was very pale.

“This…” Frightened, people trembled. They didn’t expect Mo Bei, who descended with such extreme oppressive force, would be defeated so miserably.

“Who else?” Ye Futian erected his staff by his side and looked up at those people like a king. The might in the valley remained still, but Ye Futian was not disturbed at all. He had been practicing physical strength in the training field. His physique had become very strong. His long staff weighed several tons. Every blow he slashed out gathered all the power. People could imagine how strong he was. In this bout, Ye Futian in the Eighth-level Dharma Plane defeated Mo Bei, a strong cultivator of the Second Arcana Plane, so easily. Mo Bei was hit squarely by Ye Futian’s staff. How could he bear it?

Ye Futian’s voice rang throughout the gorge, threatening all the cultivators. They all stared at that handsome figure. The disciples cultivating on the Mount Chong were very indignant. This was their place but Ye Futian made it his own stage. However, Mo Bei was defeated. Very few people in the lower Arcana Plane here could defeat Ye Futian.

Right at this time, a straight-backed figure descended. With an explosive sound, the whole training field shook. All the spectators trembled too. They looked down at the valley and saw a large figure standing there like a giant.

Looking at the figure, Ye Futian was greatly surprised. He had never seen anyone with a larger body than this man. Yu Sheng was burly enough, but this man was even taller than Yu Sheng. He was covered in muscles and stood there like a mountain.

“Tu Ling is going to fight?” People were all amazed by this scene. They turned to a young spectator who folded his hands behind. The young man was the direct disciple of Mountain Elder Zong Xu, Zhong Lihen, who was the number one among those disciples on Mount Chong. He was in the Noble Plane was very talented.

Tu Ling was the disciple of Mountain Elder Zong Xu too, but he only followed Zhong Lihen’s order. Obviously, Tu Ling’s appearance was arranged by him.

Zhong Lihen stood there with his hands folded behind. He knew how strong Tu Ling was. He had the strongest physical strength on Mount Chong.

Ye Futain challenged the status of Mount Chong. Zhong Lihen believed that Tu Ling was going to let others know how powerful the Mount Chong was.

Tu Ling’s large body made him look like a muscle mountain. He went aside to fetch a very hideous stone hammer then treaded toward Ye Futian. His eyes were full of murderous intent. He began to run quickly with his large body. Every step he made shook the valley.

Ye Futian felt a fierce pressure from the rival. He wielded his staff again and his body spun. A stunning hit was prepared for Tu Ling.

Tu Ling pounded Ye Futian’s long staff with his stone hammer. The hammer and staff collided.

Bang. A sonorous sound was heard everywhere. Ye Futian was forced back. He twirled his staff again, wanting to collect strength, but Tu Ling came up with another pound. With a loud sound, Ye Futian’s body was thrown away. The long staff supported him so that he didn’t fall down.

“Third-level Arcana Plane, you have an inborn strength.” Ye Futian looked at Tu Ling. He was a monster like Yu Sheng.

Bang, bang. Tu Ling treaded toward him step by step. Ye Futian stood up. Suddenly, a figure rushed toward him. It was Yu Sheng. With a long lance in hand, Yu Sheng descended like a demon and rushed toward Tu Ling.

Tu Ling clutched his hammer with both hands and smash down heavily. Yu Sheng was instantly thrown away by the strong force.

“Such explosive strength!” Ye Futian stared at the rival. Tu Ling stood there like one of those statues in the sky. He had an innate large body and power. Tu Ling was much stronger than Luo Junlin.

People above the valley were watching this battle. They were not surprised. If someone in the Arcana Plane could defeat Ye Futian, it must be Tu Ling. Mountain Elder Zong Xu once said that Tu Ling’s strength was stronger than anyone else he had ever seen. However, Tu Ling was not very smart.

Bang. Tu Ling stepped toward Ye Futian again. Looking at that large body, Ye Futian yelled, “Hey, big guy.” Tu Ling stopped walking but his face grew fiercer as if he was going to swallow Ye Futian up. “Your strength is not bad. What’s your name?”

Tu Ling glared and treaded toward him. His every step shook the ground. Another pound by the hammer came but Ye Futian escaped. He sprang up into the sky and stared at the big guy.

Tu Ling looked up at Ye Futian. His eyes told of his extreme anger. Another attack was sent out. Ye Futian kept evading the attacks. He didn’t intend to confront Tu Ling directly. People became curious. It was a very smart choice to not fight directly. There was a huge difference in level between Tu Ling and him. Even if they were in the same plane, Tu Ling’s strength was incomparable.

“What a tough guy!” Ye Futian exclaimed seeing Tu Ling glaring at him,

“Dodge? Is that all you can do?” Tu Ling spoke in his deep voice.

“In a battle, strength is not everything. I have hundreds of ways to defeat you but I appreciate your strength, so I don’t want to hurt you.” Ye Futian had encountered many other talents, but Tu Ling was the first one he had met whose strength could be compared with Yu Sheng’s.

People were made speechless by his words. Ye Futian was forced to dodge in such an embarrassing way. How dare he say something ridiculous like this?

Chapter 317: The Qin Dynasty’s Proposal of Marriage

 

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

Tu Ling stared at Ye Futian with his big eyes. He jumped up and wielded his hammer at Ye Futian. Swathed by a gust of Spiritual Qi, Ye Futian stepped forward. In an instant, multiple illusory figures appeared around him. Tu Ling’s hammer hit those illusory figures. Suddenly, with a loud explosion, a long staff slashed down on him. Tu Ling roared and turned around. He threw his hammer out again but all he saw were multiple layers of Ye Futian’s illusory figures.

Bang, bang, bang… Within a short period of time, Tu Ling was hit more than ten times. He fell down on the ground but wasn’t wounded. He glared at that figure in the air.

“You just can’t hurt me.” Tu Ling stared at Ye Futian maliciously.

“Try this.” Ye Futian’s body spun and rose up above the valley. He came down to those stone statues and danced in the air. For a moment, the power and pressure contained in those statues were gathered by his waving staff and converged to his body, making him stronger and stronger.

Ye Futian lowered his head and looked down at Tu Ling beneath. Then his body rushed down at Tu Ling with lightning speed. Seeing the figure falling from the sky, Tu Ling felt like those statues were alive. The statues’ deterrent force entered Ye Futian’s body, making him look like a god descending from the sky.

The heavy staff, thousand times heavier by the gravity spell, chopped down. The air shrieked and a line of light appeared in the air. Feeling the strong power, Tu Ling trembled a little. He roared with anger and wielded his hammer toward the sky.

Bang. There was a loud collision. Tu Ling’s hammer was cleaved. He closed eyes. The earth was shaking but he didn’t get hurt. He opened his eyes and found that the long staff had brushed past his shoulder.

Ye Futian ascended into the sky and smiled. “You are strong but you can’t win with only strength. This is your fatal weakness. Keep working.” Then he turned to Yu Sheng and said, “Let’s go.” Yu Sheng also flew up and went with Ye Futian. Loulan Xue had already left.

Around the training field, many people still looked at that fading figure with some surprise. His last blow seemly borrowed the deterrent force from those statues above the valley and was very formidable. If Tu Ling really got hit, he would very possibly have died.

When Ye Futian and Yu Sheng returned the Cottage, it happened to be lunchtime. Loulan Xue prepared the table diligently. Ye Futian wasn’t used to this.

“Junior Ye, Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu are your good friends, right?” Luo Fan asked.

Ye Futian was confused about his question but nodded and said, “Yes, we are very good friends.”

“Things in the Eastern Barren Territory are a little bit different now. Recently, the Qin Dynasty has been very active,” Luo Fan continued.

Ye Futian felt something ominous and asked, “Is there anything to do with Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu?”

“After returning from the Nandou Nation, Chu Yaoyao of the Moon Clan directly went to the Dongqin College for cultivation. Her romantic relationship with Qin Li is said to be confirmed. Besides, the Qin Dynasty also established diplomatic relations with the Royal Xuan Temple and the Fuyun Sword Clan. The two forces all have sent some disciples to Dongqin College for cultivation.”

Luo Fan continued slowly, “When the Dongqin College was found, the Qin Dynasty and Donghua Clan persuaded many forces’ disciples to cultivate there. It is very popular now. Not long ago, the Qin Dynasty claimed that they would go to the Liu Kingdom for a marriage proposal. Qin Yuan, the youngest son of the Qin emperor, will marry Liu Chenyu, the princess of Liu Kingdom.”

Ye Futian’s hand with chopsticks froze. His eyes turned cold. The Qin Dynasty was really officious.

“What do they want?” Ye Futian asked coldly. They hadn’t mentioned the marriage to the Liu Kingdom officially. How could they just directly claim to the public this news before the Liu Kingdom made its response?

“Obviously, they want to dominate the Eastern Barren Territory,” Xue Ye responded. “The Qin Dynasty has always regarded the College as the biggest rivalry. That means they think the College will be the biggest obstruction for Emperor Qin to dominate the territory.

“They once invited the College and the Cottage. If the College and the Cottage had agreed, the three top forces could absolutely dominate the Eastern Barren Territory. But we rejected, so they hurried to join hands with other forces so the College and the Cottage would be isolated and easier to be defeated,” Luo Fan continued. The Qin Dynasty finally revealed their true purpose.

“Will the king of the Liu Kingdom agree with the marriage?” Ye Futian asked.

“We have no idea.” Luo Fan and Xue Ye shook their heads. It couldn’t be so easy.

Ye Futian’s good mood was disturbed by this news. One reason was the romantic relationship between Ye Wuchen and Liu Chenyu. Besides, he wouldn’t be willing to see Liu Chenyu marry someone from the Qin Dynasty. However, from his stance, it seemed that it was none of his business. The Cottage had no reason to stop this either.

Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu were indeed his good friends. They were the prince and princess of the Liu Kingdom but they couldn’t decide Liu Chenyu’s marriage.

Ye Futian didn’t want to continue lunch anymore.

It was not only the College, but all of Eastern Barren Territory heard about the news, causing a sensation.

The top forces of the Eastern Barren Territory especially knew that Ye Futian and Liu Chenyu were very close. The Liu Kingdom even allowed Ye Futian’s group to ride its Roc when visiting the Nandou Nation. Therefore, when the Qin Dynasty announced its future relationship with the Liu Kingdom, everyone was surprised.

A few days later, the Qin Dynasty announced the exact date they would go to the Liu Kingdom for the proposal. The news rattled the Eastern Barren Territory again.

In the courtyard the Liu Kingdom’s imperial palace, a middle-aged figure in a dragon robe sat silently, resting his eyes. Soon, two figures walked to the sitting figure and bowed. “Father.” The two were Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu.

“What’s the matter?” Emperor Liu asked with his eyes closed.

“Father, the Qin Dynasty is very treacherous. We can’t let them take Chenyu away,” said Liu Feiyang. The Qin Dynasty had announced the date and he was very worried.

“The Qin Dynasty sent a secret ambassador to visit me. What I was told was that Qin Yuan, the youngest son of Emperor Qin, wants to marry Chenyu. But Chenyu won’t live in the Qin Dynasty. Instead, Qin Yuan will come to our kingdom and live here.”

Where they lived could make things totally different. If Liu Chenyu went to the Qin Dynasty, she was the hostage. Vice versa, if Qin Yuan lived in the Liu Kingdom, he would be the hostage.

Qin Yuan, the youngest son of Emperor Qin, was very talented. His mother was Emperor Qin’s favorite concubine. Everyone knew that Qin Yuan was the Emperor’s favorite son.

Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu were also stunned by the news. The Qin Dynasty had a sent a secret ambassador here? And Qin Yuan was going to live here? How treacherous Emperor Qin was!

“Father, you agreed?” Liu Feiyang asked.

“I neither agreed nor rejected them,” Emperor Liu answered.

“Father, even if Chenyu doesn’t have to go to the Qin Dynasty, but you know the Qin Dynasty. Everyone knows their wild ambition. If the Qin Dynasty manages to dominate the whole Eastern Barren Territory, our kingdom will only be a nation in name.”

“Even though the Qin Dynasty is going to be the dominator, they still need someone to govern places,” Emperor Liu said. “The Qin Dynasty promised that no matter what, the Liu Kingdom won’t be replaced. It doesn’t matter whether Qin Yuan is going to live here or not. The Liu Kingdom and the Qin Dynasty are allies. No need to worry.”

“Father, do you believe that?” Liu Feiyang asked.

“Is there any difference?” Emperor Liu opened his eyes and looked at his children. “Do you know why the Qin Dynasty suddenly established the Dongqin College and revealed its ambition?”

Liu Feiyang shook his head.

“I heard that the Qin Dynasty has found and opened the grave of the Qin Dynasty’s ancestors. You should know that the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty used to be the dominator of the Eastern Barren Territory.” As a ruler of a kingdom, Emperor Liu needed to consider what would happen if he agreed to this marriage and what the aftermath would be if he said no.

The Qin Dynasty had sent a secret ambassador before announcing to the public. They respected him enough to let him choose between friend or foe.

Liu Feiyang looked uncomfortable. He asked, “Father, are you willing to be subordinate to the Qin Dynasty? All the top forces know the Qin Dynasty’s true purpose. Why still choose to cooperate?” He couldn’t understand all of this.

“Feiyang, the world will be united after a long time of division and divided after a long time of solidarity. This is the inevitable rule. Once the balance breaks, the Eastern Barren Territory will definitely be united by a power that could override any other forces.” Emperor Liu sighed. Sometimes, one could only conform to the trend.

“But there are the Cottage and the College.” Liu Feiyang didn’t give up.

“You are too naïve.” Emperor Liu looked at his son and continued, “Do you know the Cottage? Do you know what they want?”

Liu Feiyang looked at his father without response. He did not know the Cottage very well. He only knew that it was a miraculous place.

“The Sword Saint, the first disciple of the Cottage, is famous enough for he is the founder of the Sword Saint Mountain,” Emperor Liu said. “Now, third disciple Gu Dongliu is also known to all because of that battle. In Chaoge City, everyone witnessed the second disciple’s ability. Let me ask you a question. If the second and third disciples of the Cottage go out, will there be two more Sword Saint Mountains?”

Liu Feiyang was stunned. He suddenly found that his father saw a much bigger picture than he did.

“Moreover, the Cottage has a fourth and fifth disciple as well as your good friend Ye Futian. You all know his talent now. When those people improve, no one in the whole Eastern Territory will be able to stop the Cottage.”

Liu Feiyang was speechless. His father was telling the truth.

“But the Cottage doesn’t want to dominate anything.” Liu Feiyang wasn’t convinced yet.

“Indeed, the Cottage doesn’t want to be the dominator. But they want to build a different Eastern Barren Territory,” Emperor Liu murmured, looking up at the sky. “Mr. Du of the Cottage is a strange man.”

Chapter 318: Lowly Man

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

Mr. Du of the Cottage was naturally a legendary man. Even if he really couldn’t cultivate, as rumored, he was still a legendary man if he could build a place like the Cottage.

In the Eastern Barren Territory, there were many rumors about him but only very, very few truly knew him. His location was always mysterious. It was rumored that the disciples of the Cottage often couldn’t find him, let alone people of the other forces. As for what he wanted to do, Liu Fei Yang didn’t know. His father claimed that Mr. Du wanted to create a different Eastern Barren Territory. This confused him more.

“The Qin Dynasty is planning for the world and targeting the College and Cottage,” Emperor Liu said. “Only they are the matches of the Qin Dynasty. The Eastern Barren Territory has come to a turn. Under this situation, the only thing we can do is choose an option.” As the ruler of the Liu Kingdom, these words may seem to underestimate him; however, he understood that the top forces all knew the region was about to change. They knew since the Dongqin College was established. Otherwise, the Donghua Clan, Moon Clan, Royal Xuan Temple, Fuyun Sword Clan, and other forces wouldn’t go cultivate in the Dongqin College. The Qin Dynasty had just given them a reason to choose it.

Now, the Qin Dynasty was giving the Liu Kingdom a reason to choose them.

“If we must choose, I would rather choose the Cottage.” Liu Chenyu, who had stayed silent, looked to her father. Her pretty eyes were resolute. The Qin Dynasty’s proposal was a catastrophe for her.

Emperor Liu gazed at his daughter. Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu had always been the two children he loved. He didn’t want to hurt Liu Chenyu but she didn’t seem to understand him.

There was a clear difference between the Qin Dynasty and Cottage.

The Qin Dynasty created the Dongqin College, targeted Ye Futian, married the Moon Clan, used the conflict between the Cottage and Royal Xuan Temple to get close to the latter, and used the rivalry between the Sword Saint and the Fuyun Sword Clan to ally with the latter. Now, it was proposing to the Liu Kingdom. They would use any tactic to achieve their goal—that was the Qin Dynasty.

The Cottage was just and moral.

If they chose the Qin Dynasty, the Cottage wouldn’t do anything to them unless provoked. But would the Qin Dynasty just give up if they chose the Cottage? Furthermore, the Cottage didn’t even think of allying with other forces. He didn’t know what the consequences for rejecting the Qin Dynasty would be.

“Chenyu, do you have feelings for someone else?” Emperor Liu asked.

Liu Chenyu looked up, her dark eyes gazing at her father. After a pause, a figure appeared in her mind. Did she like him? She couldn’t help but think of many memories. They first met in the Ancient Barren World. Ye Futian had forced them to be together. It had been like that every time after that and she gradually got used to it, like it was the norm. She thought of the Cangye Kingdom. The two had strolled by the river, the sky filled with fireworks. That scene had been too beautiful.

If she married into the Qin Dynasty, married their youngest prince, Qin Yuan… Thinking of this, she suddenly smiled. She understood her heart. The figure that had somehow been planted into her mind was the one she liked.

“Yes.” Liu Chenyu nodded.

“Ye Futian of the cottage?” Emperor Liu asked. “I heard that his girlfriend is Hua Jieyu from the Moon Clan.” Clearly, Emperor Liu had mistaken Liu Chenyu’s lover for Ye Futian. After all, he’d heard that Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu often hung out with Ye Futian. He was also so extraordinary. Compared to him, Ye Wuchen was more subtle. This was why Emperor Liu would misunderstand.

“No.” Liu Chenyu shook her head.

“No?” Emperor Liu was surprised. “Who is it?”

Liu Chenyu lowered her head and didn’t reply. She could sense from her father’s words that the Liu Kingdom bore great pressure for this proposal. If the Cottage wanted to fight, they might be able to fight against the Qin Dynasty. But Ye Wuchen wasn’t a disciple of the Cottage. He cultivated in the Fuyun Sword Clan but couldn’t even represent them. He was only a swordsman of the seventh summit.

How would her father choose now?

Seeing Liu Chenyu’s expression, Emperor Liu sighed inwardly. “In that case, I will send out invitations for all young prides to come to our kingdom. They will be here for the Qin Dynasty’s marriage proposal.”

Liu Chenyu froze. She vaguely understood her father’s intentions.

The Liu Kingdom quickly sent invitations to all top forces, inviting their strong cultivators to come visit. Many people didn’t understand. Was he planning on accepting or refusing? But no matter what, they were willing to witness the Qin Dynasty’s proposal. This event would cause a stir. Once the marriage was successful, the Qin Dynasty’s force would be even more terrible, taking up half of the Eastern Barren Territory.

…

At the seventh summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan, Ye Wuchen was anxious. He couldn’t calm his mind and his cultivation was affected. He knew about the Qin Dynasty’s proposal. Every top force was talking about it. He would know about even if he didn’t want to.

Some people from the first summit purposely leaked the information to the seventh summit. They’d personally seen that Liu Chenyu and Ye Wuchen was close. Li Daoyun, who had liked Liu Chenyu, had also died in Ye Wuchen’s hands. Many of the first summit guessed that this was one of the reasons why Ye Wuchen killed Li Daoyun.

At this moment, Ye Wuchen stood alone on the summit, gazing at the sea of clouds. Footsteps sounded behind him.

“Swordsman,” the comer said. “The Liu Kingdom has sent invitations for everyone to visit the Liu Kingdom.”

Ye Wuchen turned to look. It was the man he’d ordered to pay attention to the Liu Kingdom’s news.

“Other than that, the Liu Kingdom also sent a letter.” The man walked over to hand the letter to Ye Wuchen. It was marked to be only for the eyes of Ye Wuchen of the Fuyun Sword Clan’s seventh summit.

The handwriting was elegant, as if written by a girl. Ye Wuchen ripped it open and took out the piece of paper inside. The writing on the white paper was the same elegant font.

Can you come? They were three very simple words. After seeing it, Ye Wuchen folded the letter and put it away. He gazed at the sea of clouds, a smile in his eyes. These three words expressed her feelings. He understood. Since he understood, he would go.

In the Cottage, Ye Futian also received the message from the Liu Kingdom and thought that Wuchen would probably go. Ye Futian and Yu Sheng rode the Black Wind Eagle down the mountain. Second Senior Sister had Loulan Xue follow. They first went to the Guqin Gardens and then brought Silver One towards the Liu Kingdom.

The kingdom was in the east of the Eastern Barren Territory. There were two top forces here: the Liu Kingdom and the Fuyun Sword Clan.

The vast kingdom controlled boundless land and its control of their territory was stronger than all except the Qin Dynasty. However, what decided a top force’s strength wasn’t their control of the territory. Instead, it was the strength of those at the tip of the pyramid. Why could the eight disciples of the Cottage shake the entire Eastern Barren Territory? It was because they had a few extremely powerful disciples.

The imperial city of the Liu Kingdom instantly grew lively. Strong cultivators of the top forces all arrived. Those from all over the Liu Kingdom also gathered in the imperial city to witness the Qin Dynasty’s proposal.

Ye Futian’s group didn’t head to the palace immediately after arriving. Instead, they went to a restaurant for a meal. All sorts of people frequented restaurants and were great places to get news. Right now, the restaurant they were in had many people discussing the proposal.

“I heard that Qin Yuan of the Qin Dynasty came early yesterday. Is it true?”

“Of course. Not only is he here, but Princess Qin Mengruo, Qian Shanmu of the Donghua Clan, Qin Li, and many others also came as well. After Qin Yuan arrived yesterday, he visited eight lords in the palace in one day. He’s very mannered. It seems that the Qin Dynasty has put much consideration into this.”

“There is news today that Lord Kang is very satisfied with Qin Yuan, even praising him that he’s like a dragon. He clearly approves of the wedding.”

“Qin Yuan is the son of Emperor Qin and his beloved Concubine Nan. Concubine Nan is a famous beauty of the Qin Dynasty. Apparently, Qin Yuan inherited the good points of his parents. He’s extremely handsome and extraordinary in every aspect. If the Qin Dynasty is genuine, Princess Chenyu will not be disappointed.”

While everyone discussed, many people gazed unconsciously at Ye Futian, Loulan Xue, and the others. There was no reason other than that Ye Futian was a pretty boy and Loulan Xue, with her silver hair and eyes, was an icy beauty. They were both rare species.

Ye Futian made a face. What were they looking at him for?

“Maybe you are the prince of Qin?” someone asked jokingly.

“Do you think I look like him?” Ye Futian asked in reply.

“Haha, no. If you were the prince, I would see the others as well. Even though you have a nice temperament, something seems to be lacking.”

“Indeed, he is lacking a royal aura,” someone joked. “I’m just kidding. Please do not feel offended. You two can’t be compared.” He thought that Ye Futian wouldn’t feel offended to be compared to Qin Yuan.

“Indeed they cannot be compared. Qin isn’t qualified,” a cold voice said. It was Yu Sheng. As soon as he spoke, the entire restaurant quieted down, everyone looking at him.

Qin isn’t qualified? This guy really dared to speak his mind. Since he had the courage, he must be powerful. Could this group be from another top force? But even a top force couldn’t dare to say Qin Yuan wasn’t qualified to be compared to them, right?

Ye Futian shot a look at Yu Sheng. With his temper, they couldn’t stay in the restaurant anymore.

“Let’s go.” Ye Futian rose and turned to leave.

“Who are you? You sound too confident,” a voice called.

Ye Futian stopped at the door. “I feel quite insulted to be compared to those lowly people from the Qin Dynasty.”

Chapter 319: All Here

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

Countless gazes fell on Ye Futian’s back. Even if he was from a top force, he was being too disrespectful by calling the Qin Dynasty “lowly” in public, right?

Thinking of what had happened at Chaoge City, they were close to figuring out this youth’s identity. In the Eastern Barren Territory, only disciples from one place could be so arrogant and think that the Qin Dynasty didn’t qualify to be compared to them. It was the Cottage, of course. And other than Ye Futian, which other young disciple came down from the mountain?

“I didn’t think I would be able to meet the eighth disciple of the Cottage while drinking here today,” someone said, putting their hands up to greet him.

“The Cottage and Qin Dynasty has always been at odds. Mr. Ye is exaggerating a bit by calling all of the Qin Dynasty as lowly,” someone else said. “When Qin Yuan entered the imperial city, he was extremely mannered and visited the lords. Many lords had great impressions of him and praised him. How can he be lowly?” His voice was calm. Since he knew who Ye Futian was, he wouldn’t be too impolite. He just wanted to hear Ye Futian explain his comment on the Qin Dynasty. Did he like Princess Liu Chenyu too?

“Qin Mengruo of the Qin Dynasty has married below her rank to the Donghua Clan,” Ye Futian said indifferently. “Qin Li, the grandson of the emperor, is also pursuing Chu Yaoyao. Now, Qin Yuan is proposing to the Liu Kingdom. Do they want to have marriage alliances with all of the Eastern Barren Territory?

“Qin Yuan does not know Liu Chenyu at all but made such a commotion. Has anyone thought of how Liu Chenyu will feel? Entering the imperial city and visiting the lords… Is he preparing for when he comes to live in the Liu Kingdom?” Ye Futian’s voice turned cold. “If these actions aren’t lowly, then how would you describe them?” With that, he began walking out of the restaurant. Clearly, he was upset with this marriage. He would do his best to destroy it.

The people who heard him were shocked. Everyone knew how powerful the Qin Dynasty was. Thus, the people of the Liu Kingdom were happy to see the alliance between the two parties. However, they also knew a bit about the Qin Dynasty’s ambition. Hearing Ye Futian’s words, other ideas appeared in their minds. Indeed, the Qin Dynasty was being too active recently, allying with each force. It was clear what they were planning. Of course, they were more shocked by the last sentence.

Entering the imperial city and visiting the lords… Is he preparing for when he comes to live in the Liu Kingdom? This phrase was accusatory. Who of the lords Qin Yuan visited would dare to support him now? Were they thinking of betraying?

The Cottage disciples were indeed extraordinary talented. Their words were sharp as well.

What happened at the restaurant quickly spread throughout the palace. Many people were shocked that Ye Futian had arrived in the imperial city and publicly disapproved of the marriage. They didn’t know if this was the Cottage’s attitude or Ye Futian’s own.

Ye Futian had publicly called the Qin Dynasty lowly. He’d offended them and the people wondered how the Qin Dynasty would react.

Something else was strange. Lord Kang had praised Qin Yuan to be like a dragon. He clearly supported the marriage. But with Ye Futian’s words, he felt ashamed now. The other lords didn’t dare speak up for Qin Yuan anymore. However, this didn’t seem to affect Qin Yuan. News quickly spread that he continued to visit the lords.

Someone asked him why. Qin Yuan claimed that the descendants of the Qin Dynasty were mannered and cultured. When asked about his thoughts on Ye Futian’s words, he said that he wouldn’t speak about someone behind their back. Many complimented Qin Yuan’s reply for being classy. Others thought that he was virtually fighting with Ye Futian.

Ye Futian suspected Qin Yuan’s actions while he just said he was visiting the lords out of politeness. Ye Futian called the Qin Dynasty lowly while Qin Yuan said he wouldn’t speak behind Ye Futian’s back. Many in the Liu Kingdom praised his perfect response. Lord Kang stepped out again, claiming that he’d met Qin Yuan, won over by his classiness. He thought highly of the junior but nothing else. As for the comments of lowly people, he didn’t care.

Ye Futian seemed to have lost in this virtual fight.

Of course, some also turned up their noses at Qin Yuan’s response. When Ye Futian had only been famous in the Ancient Barren World, Qin Li had publicly commented on him. The Dongqin College hadn’t been established at that time; Ye Futian and the Qin Dynasty hadn’t had any conflicts either. Now that Qin Yuan was claiming that he wouldn’t speak about others behind their backs to show the classiness of the Qin Dynasty, it was a bit not genuine.

This made people suspect that Ye Futian would also pursue Liu Chenyu. But Ye Futian had a girlfriend who was rumored to be cultivating at the Moon Clan. If he pursued Liu Chenyu now, would Emperor Liu agree?

Ye Futian ignored all the talk about him. He’d experienced the fakeness of the Qin Dynasty long ago. After learning that a disciple from the Royal Xuan Temple entered the Dongqin College to cultivate, he began suspecting that the Qin Dynasty had taken part in the assassination at Chaoge City.

Second Senior Sister had arrived and destroyed the gate of the Dongqin College. Why would the Qin Dynasty swallow everything and cooperate with the Cottage to find the culprit? Were they truly so weak?

Looking at the entire plan, it seemed that the Qin Dynasty was ruling over the entire world already. Qin Yuan had displayed a great demeanor but he’d also learned the pretense of the Qin Dynasty. Of course, Ye Futian didn’t reply indirectly again. There was no need. He’d already expressed his attitude.

Liu Feiyang came to the inn Ye Futian was staying at.

“How are things?” Ye Futian asked after seeing Liu Feiyang.

Furrowing his brows, Liu Feiyang shook his head. He wasn’t clear either.

“What is Emperor Liu’s attitude?” Ye Futian asked. The one who could truly decide this was still Liu Feiyang’s father.

“Before Qin Yuan came, the Qin Dynasty already sent a secret ambassador to see my father,” Liu Feiyang said. “He said that Qin Yuan would marry into the Liu Kingdom. No matter what happens in the future, the Liu Kingdom’s status won’t change.”

Ye Futian’s eyes flashed. It turned out that the Qin Dynasty had already planned everything.

“This proposal carries a lot of weight,” Liu Feiyang said.

Naturally, Ye Futian knew that since Liu Feiyang was here, he really placed great importance on friendships and disapproved of this. He wasn’t thinking from the perspective of the Liu Kingdom’s interest. They were friends but it would be understandable if Liu Feiyang, as a prince of the Liu Kingdom, cut off all ties with him.

“What level is the Liu Kingdom’s power?” Ye Futian asked. It wasn’t really his place to ask but he did so anyway.

Liu Feiyang understood him, of course. “According to my father, the Qin Dynasty might have found and activated their ancestors’ tombs. My father estimates that there is a great difference in power.”

Of all the top forces, only the three in the center were the strongest: the Qin Dynasty, Donghua Clan, and the College. The others were all a bit weaker. If the Qin Dynasty reactivated the ancestors’ tombs, it would be terrifying.

Ye Futian’s brows knitted. One’s power determined one’s confidence. If the Liu Kingdom didn’t fear the Qin Dynasty’s power, they could do as they wished.

“Chenyu revealed to me that she has feelings for Wuchen. This would have been great news in the past, but now…” Liu Feiyang said. “If Wuchen had your status, he could fight for her, but he’s only a swordsman from the seventh summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan. Disciples from the first summit have gone to cultivate at the Dongqin College. It’s highly possible that they will become allies. Under this situation, it is difficult for Wuchen to compete with Qin Yuan. I’m a bit worried.” He didn’t feel good about this. He didn’t expect the Qin Dynasty would propose so suddenly.

Ever since Qin Yu was given the title of crown prince, the Qin Dynasty started taking huge strides forward. They were becoming more and more powerful. The Liu Kingdom was under great pressure and he feared his father would choose to sacrifice Liu Chenyu.

“I hope His Majesty won’t agree,” Ye Futian murmured. This was the Liu Kingdom’s matters. He couldn’t interfere and could only try his best. In the beginning, he’d jokingly pushed Liu Chenyu and Ye Wuchen together. If they really had mutual feelings, he couldn’t just sit and watch Liu Chenyu marry Qin Yuan.

…

People from the various top forces gradually arrived at the imperial city. The Qin Dynasty had visited all the important figures and expressed their attitude. Finally, the day of the marriage proposal was here.

Today, guards stood in order outside a place inside the palace. A group came from afar on the golden road outside the palace. The person at the front wore a golden robe. His long hair was tied up. He had handsome features and a pair of bright eyes. He had a slight smile and looked really mesmerizing. Indeed, he could be a flower boy. This was Qin Yuan, youngest son of Emperor Qin. Today, he was the star.

Beside him were Qin Mengruo, Qian Shanmo, Qin Li, Chu Yaoyao, and the others. They were all extraordinary while the girls were even more beautiful. Two of the three beauties appeared together.

This group also signified something else. Qian Shanmo and Chu Yaoyao were respectively from the Donghua Clan and Moon Clan. Appearing with Qin Yuan, this added more to the proposal.

Qian Shanmu was obvious. The Donghua Clan had already announced to ally with the Qin Dynasty. But was Chu Yaoyao here as Qin Li’s girlfriend or the Virgin of the Moon Clan?

Another group flew over quickly and landed outside the palace. In the distance, a group of swordsmen came in the air with whistling sword aura. They also landed near the palace.

In the distant crowd, many people walked towards the palace. They were all from the top forces of the Eastern Barren Territory and had all arrived. Emperor Liu had invited people from all over for the proposal. They naturally wouldn’t miss this event. This could very possibly show the direction of the Eastern Barren Territory’s future!

Comments (23)

zarezrzr

zarezrzr

Fact : Author is introducing character that will die by Ye Futian and his ally hand .

kogara2

kogara2

Wuchen better step up like a man

clueface3216574987

clueface3216574987

Wuchen….will highly likely will propose a marriage….and futian will support him all way out.. and the second sister will invite Wuchen to be a honorary disciple of cottage. then KILL all the Qin’s!!!!!! and also the Xuan temple!!!

Chapter 320: The Proposal

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

Ye Futian had arrived. A line of swordsmen descended beside him. It was Ye Wuchen’s group.

“You are here.” Ye Futian smiled at Ye Wuchen.

Ye Wuchen nodded slightly with a comparatively serious look. He looked at the palace behind, having no idea about how his story would end. What if he couldn’t make it?

The strong cultivators of the Qin Dynasty in front of them stopped and turned to Ye Futian’s group, seeming to wait for them. Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen’s eyes fell upon one among this group. It was a very handsome guy they had never met before. He must be the groom in this proposal—Qin Yuan, the youngest son of Emperor Qin. Qin Yuan was as young as little princess Qin Mengruo and Qin Li, the grandson of Emperor Qin.

While observing Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen, Qin Yuan smiled at Ye Futian and said, “Nice to meet you. I am Qin Yuan. I heard your name a lot, Ye Futian.”

“Really?” Ye Futian smiled too and said, “But I don’t know you.”

A few days ago, the two had had a fierce conversation in the air. Now Qin Yuan could still smile and greet Ye Futian in a typical Qin Dynasty style. He was really hypocritical. In all of Eastern Barren Territory, the Qin Dynasty was the one that wanted to eliminate the Cottage the most.

“Never mind, we know each other now. We can communicate more.” Qin Yuan still smiled.

“I am not interested in that.” Ye Futian moved forward.

Seeing Ye Futian’s group walking away, Qin Yuan smiled. Was that the Cottage style?

Qin Li’s eyes flickered. It would not be so easy for Ye Futian to stop this marriage.

“Let’s go.” The people of the Qin Dynasty moved forward too. The guards guarding the palace gate backed aside, letting them in. All forces were guided forward in the mighty palace. Coming to the golden stairs before the imperial palace, they walked up step by step and saw a golden dragon-shape path leading to the throne. Many people were waiting there. They were all the Liu Kingdom’s important men. It was the Qin Dynasty’s proposal day. The Liu Kingdom invited all forces to be the guests. The Liu Kingdom’s nobilities would naturally attend.

There was a slope in the front decorated with a painting of a dancing golden dragon in the center. Besides the slope were stairs leading to the golden throne above. Obviously, this was where Emperor Liu was going to sit later. He was not here at this time.

Liu Kingdom’s nobilities all looked at the coming guests. Except for those guards, most were famous among the young generation. They discussed with smiles.

“It is good to see so many young talents of the Eastern Barren Territory,” a magnate said and smiled.

“Those young talents here must be the future of the Eastern Barren Territory.”

They chatted casually while observing. The most eye-catching people should be Qin Yuan’s group. They were very outstanding, including Qin Yuan, Qin Li, Qin Mengruo, Qian Shanmu, as well as Chu Yaoyao. Everyone in this group could be seen as a top talent among the young generation.

Some people were looking at Ye Futian’s group, guessing which force they came from. Soon, they roughly knew the answer by judging their appearances and auras.

Some eyes fell upon Ye Futian. They knew who he was. Beside this handsome and decorous youth was another bulky man. Obviously, it could only be Ye Futian and Yu Sheng.

The one-arm swordsman by his side should be Ye Wuchen from the seventh summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan. The woman with silver hair and eyes must be the one from Ancient Loulan who was sent to the Cottage.

Ancient Loulan showed their ambition in occupying a place in the Eastern Barren Territory too. Ye Futian was their bet in this gamble.

At this moment, Qin Yuan came up to bowed toward those nobilities in a very humble manner. Many of the noble elders all responded with smiles and praised the humbleness of the Qin Dynasty’s prince.

“If the Qin Dynasty’s prince and our princess are going to marry each other, it will be a very romantic story,” said someone. People pretended not to hear this man’s public approval of the marriage. They kept chatting and laughing.

Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen looked at those people with indifference. It seemed that Qin Yuan’s effort in visiting around these days helped him a lot. No one knew what the conversations between Qin Yuan and those noble men were about, but it seemed that they were getting along very well with each other. As for Ye Wuchen, he was neither good at social kind of things, nor was he as hypocritical as the Qin Dynasty.

Qin Li’s group stood near Ye Futian. Qin Li looked at him and smiled. “Brother Ye, I heard that you have some complaints about our proposal. Why did you defame us?”

“Defame?” Ye Futian stared at Qin Li. He did say that the Qin Dynasty was vile but was that defamation?

Qin Li knew what Ye Futian meant. He kept smiling and said, “The Cottage and the Qin Dynasty are at odds, so I understand your complaint. Brother Ye, I heard that you and Princess Chenyu are good friends. My uncle is here for the proposal. Shouldn’t you be happy for her?”

“Yes, we are good friends. That’s why I won’t let her marry a hypocrite,” Ye Futian responded coldly. “You played the mutual affection thing. It’s your business, but don’t play that trick on others. By the way, don’t call me ‘Brother Ye’. I am not your brother.” Obviously, he was alluding to Qin Li’s affair with Chu Yaoyao.

Chu Yaoyao glanced at Ye Futian with her beautiful eyes. She was still mild and charming.

Qin Li sneered. “Let’s wait and see. I am sure Emperor Liu won’t refuse such a good proposal.”

“Lord Ye.” At this moment, someone laughed charmingly. Ye Futian turned around and saw the Witch Gu Biyue and her brother Gu Zhiqiu coming together with some strong cultivators from the Witch Clan.

“Long time no see. Lord Ye has another beauty around.” Gu Biyue looked at Loulan Xue with a smile. She had met Loulan Xue in the Ancient Barren World.

“Do you want to join us?” Ye Futian laughed.

“I’d like to, but my brother won’t allow me. I’ll have to wait for another chance to serve you.” Gu Biyue smirked at Gu Zhiqiu behind her. Gu Zhiqiu and Ye Futian glanced at each other quickly and looked away.

Ye Futian didn’t care about Gu Zhiqiu’s warning. Gu Zhiqiu had done nothing to him either.

Besides the Witch Clan, the Ji Family, Royal Xuan Temple, and Fuyun Sword Clan all came. Many other forces could be seen here too, except the most distant Sword Saint Mountain and the Qianqiu Temple. As for the Moon Clan, only Chu Yaoyao came.

The Royal Xuan Temple and Fuyun Sword Clan were the closest to the Qin Dynasty.

At this time, a dignified figure appeared above the slope, followed by Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu. Looking at the crowd, Liu Chenyu saw Ye Futian and Ye Wuchen. Her beautiful dark eyes were seemly full of vexation.

“Your Majesty.” All the noble men bowed.

Qin Yuan’s group walked forward and bowed. “Your Majesty, we are Qin Yuan, Qin Li and Qing Mengruo from the Qin Dynasty.”

“Your Majesty, I am Qian Shanmu from the Donghua Clan.”

People constantly bowed and introduced themselves; Ye Futian did too. He noticed that when bowed, Chu Yaoyao introduced herself directly without mentioning the Moon Clan.

“You are all guests from afar. Thank you for coming,” Emperor Liu said with a smile, looking at the people.

Qin Yuan took a step forward and bowed again with a smile. He raised his head and showed his handsome face to Emperor Liu. Before Qin Yuan could say anything, a figure stepped forward, stopped before him, and said to Emperor Liu, “Your Majesty, I am Ye Wuchen from the seventh summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan. I’ve always had a strong admiration for Liu Chenyu, the princess. Today, I come to the Liu Kingdom to ask for your permission for our marriage.”

Qin Yuan was supposed to say the same thing but he had to keep silent now. He raised his head and looked at Ye Wuchen before him. How could Ye Wuchen make the first proposal?

People fell silent. Liu Chenyu stared at that one-armed figure in white standing straight proudly below the stairs. His tone was so determined. Her eyes turned a little red and she smiled lightly. Her feelings were obvious to all. He came in such a direct way. She saw his backbone. How many people in the Eastern Barren Territory dared to contend with the Qin Dynasty? She knew what kind of pressure Ye Wuchen was facing.

Emperor Liu was looking at Ye Wuchen too. He glanced at Liu Chenyu and immediately figured out that it was him.

Ye Wuchen was wearing all white. One of his sleeves hung down loosely; clearly, he had only one arm. But when he made the proposal, his eyes were determined and his body stood straight, proud as a sword.

His arm had been chopped off by Li Daoyun, but Li Daoyun had been killed by his sword. The emperor appreciated Ye Wuchen’s spirit a lot. If it was in the past, he would have agreed to his proposal, but Ye Wuchen’s rival was Qin Yuan, the Qin Dynasty.

“Ye Wuchen, is this deliberate?” Qin Li suddenly questioned. The silence was disturbed. He said coldly, “We announced today’s proposal many days ago. And now, what are you doing? What do you mean?”

Qin Yuan bowed toward the emperor too and said, “Your Majesty, I am Qin Yuan. I have admired Princess Chenyu for a long time. Today, I come to ask your permission for our marriage.”

“What lies!” Ye Futian said coldly. “How many times have you met Chenyu? How many conversations have you had with her? Admired her for a long time? How? Ye Wuchen and I knew Chenyu long ago. We were always together when we were in Chaoge City. Don’t tell me that the Qin Dynasty knows nothing about the affection between Ye Wuchen and Liu Chenyu. Naturally, we come to propose. Who’s the one making trouble now?”

Ye Futian continued, “I heard that the Qin Dynasty’s little prince, Qin Yuan, is very noble. A noble gentleman will not do such a lowly thing like robbing other’s love. Am I right?” It was not appropriate for Ye Wuchen to say this so Ye Futian would say it for him!