The Legend of Futian - Chapter 450

Chapter 450: A Familiar Scene

 

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

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After Ye Futian finished speaking, everyone immediately stared at him, their faces filled with a strange expression.

Is he from West Mountain Dragon Clan? they thought. Ye Futian was speaking for Long Ling’er.

On the other hand, Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing who knew Ye Futian seemed to be puzzled. If it was someone from Dragon Clan, perhaps it would be alright for him to say so at this place. However, why did Ye Futian dare to speak like this? Did he really think that he was a member of Dragon Clan?

However, very soon Jiang Nan’s expression changed. Then, he sneered, “Such a crafty person.”

Wang Yuqing looked at Jiang Nan, when he explained, “He wants to join Dragon Clan completely. If he offends many people because he speaks up for the little princess of Dragon Clan, he will become a core member of Dragon Clan in the future.”

“Such a clever method.” Jiang Nan even felt that he was starting to admire Ye Futian.

“Are you humiliating Starry School?” Just then, an elder who had belittled Long Ling’er earlier stared at Ye Futian with a sharp look. In just one sentence, he argued that Ye Futian was humiliating the whole college.

“I do not dare,” Ye Futian replied. “Starry School is a holy place of cultivation in Divine Sky City and perhaps even the whole Barren State. Many people have longed joining this place. The assessment here has attracted the attention of the entire city and is clearly fair. However, I do not understand why a few seniors in particular are targeting a little girl. Is this not a shaming thing?”

Hearing Ye Futian’s words, everyone seemed to be interested in what was going in. Ye Futian’s meaning was obvious: he believed that Starry School was fair and he was only scolding the few seniors in particular.

“How dare you!” the elder shouted coldly. “We are only speaking fairly. When did we target her? We did not say anything that would defame Long Ling’er. In this battle, she indeed did not manage to prove herself. Should we open the gates of Starry School for her just because she is from Dragon Clan?”

After he finished speaking, Ye Futian wanted to say something, but he continued, “Who are you to speak during the assessment? If you dare to question the college further, we’ll chase you out at once!”

Clearly, the elder understood that if he spoke any more, he would lose. After all, he was only finding an excuse to accuse Long Ling’er, but his final target was not Long Ling’er, but rather West Mountain Dragon Clan. In such a circumstance, he would naturally not want to speak too much with Ye Futian.

“Master Yun, I actually know this person. Last year, he befriended Wang Yuqing’s family and asked me and Wang Yuqing to bring him to Divine Sky City. Now I think that I have made a mistake. He is only a crafty guy who tries to seek connections everywhere,” Jiang Nan suddenly said. He had been disliking Ye Futian all along. At the moment, Ye Futian was actually using this chance to become a core member of Dragon Clan, so Jiang Nan would clearly try to stop him.

“No wonder. So you’re a servant from Dragon Clan. I can understand why you spoke up for your master and I will not blame you for it. As for whether Long Ling’er can pass the assessment, Starry School will make the decision. You have no place here to speak,” the elder said coldly.

Ye Futain glanced at Jiang Nan, and then at the elder. Giving a bitter smile, he shook his head.

Words from a man with low position carried little weight.

Ye Futian still remembered what his brother in the College had told him. In the world of cultivation, one’s reasons were never stronger than one’s fists.

If one tried to speak reasons, the rest would only crush one with their powers.

Therefore, the more efficient way to solve a problem was still to use one’s fists.

Long Ling’er was still standing in front of Ye Futian. Lifting her head, she said in a low tone, “Brother Futian, let’s go. Ignore these people. I am no longer sad.”

“Silly girl.” Ye Futian helped Long Ling’er to fix her messy hair. Then, he smiled and walked past her, marching towards the battle platform. A strange expression appeared on the faces of many.

“What are you doing?” the elder yelled. “Someone, come and settle him!”

A person just wanted to go forward. However, Ye Futian bowed at the people from Starry School and said, “I am a lowly educated, background-less, weak musical attendant of Dragon Clan who knows a bit of music. Although I know that I do not have the rights to stand here, I still do not want to see my lady sad. Therefore, I want to see for myself if Starry School disciples are really so outstanding that Long Ling’er cannot even enter with her talents.”

“He’s really using everything that he can.” Jiang Nan’s face turned cold. Just now, he actually saw Ye Futian stroking Long Ling’er hair. The relationship between the two was clearly better than what he had thought. However, he was not surprised by the fact that Ye Futian walked out and spoke for Long Ling’er. Ye Futian was trying to protect his master even though he might be humiliated.

A musical attendant from Dragon Clan wanted to test the powers of Starry School disciples.

Was he humiliating the college?

“What a ridicule. Who are you to do that?” the elder said coldly. “Chase him out!”

“Wait,” someone said, “since you firmly believe that Long Ling’er is not qualified to enter the college, when someone questions you, why don’t you allow him to use actions to prove your claim? Instead, you’re chasing him away. Perhaps, you have been so irritable precisely because you are in fact deliberately targeting Long Ling’er?”

The person who spoke was clearly someone from Dragon Clan. Many people seemed to be very surprised as there was actually some internal conflict during the assessment in Starry School. They knew well that such conflicts would surely occur in the college regularly. However, they managed to witness it themselves because of the special occasion today.

“Since you both stand firmly on your grounds and there is no result, why don’t we just let him try?” an elder from the college suddenly said. Of course, he knew that the people who were arguing were from Jin Clan and Dragon Clan.

Hearing his words, the elder from Jin Clan said, “Alright. Then we’ll let those people who have just entered the college today chase him out. Your level?”

“Arcana Plane, fourth level,” Ye Futian replied.

“Those disciples who have just joined us today and are in this level. Who wants to go?” the elder asked, scanning the crowd.

The people who were watching the assessment, including those outside the college, all seemed to be curious about the sudden conflict. They did not expect such a situation to happen after the assessment had already ended. It looked really interesting and they hoped that Ye Futian was at least not too weak.

“I’m also a Musical Sorcerer, I’ll go.” Suddenly, a person walked out, his eyes filled with shrewdness. It was unquestionably a very good chance for him to perform so that he would be more easily remembers by the important people of the college.

“Alright, you can go,” the elder said emotionlessly. Immediately, the person walked in front of Ye Futian and the two stood opposite each other.

“Please,” the person said, smiling.

“Please,” Ye Futian replied, after which he sat down cross-legged. His Guqin Spirit appeared, floating before him.

The actions of the two were very similar and they both touched the strings of their guqin with their fingers. The person opposite Ye Futian smiled, after which he stroked on the strings. A trace of music spread slowly.

“When he had his assessment just now, he performed quite well,” someone commented.

Could the Dragon Clan musical attendant fight him?

Suddenly, Ye Futian’s fingers moved. The strings of his guqin danced wildly and an ear-piercing noise erupted. A terrifying wave of Musical Will bloomed and charged into the mind of his opponent with a shocking penetrating power.

The person’s head trembled and his expression changed drastically. However, Ye Futian started playing his guqin at once and loud music was released.

Clang! A frightening bang was heard from the violent music. Ye Futian’s opponent gave a muffled humph and his face turned pale.

Ye Futian’s fingers danced and another deafening note attacked his opponent, ignoring all his defence. The person spitted out a mouthful of blood directly which colored his guqin, after which the music came to an abrupt stop.

“Err…”

Seeing the scene on the battle platform, many people had a weird expression on their faces.

Ye Futian actually instantly defeated his opponent.

Ye Futian’s opponent could enter Starry School precisely because even official Starry School disciples could not defeat him instantly. This meant that Ye Futian was also strong enough to join Starry School.

Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing also seemed to be surprised. But then Jiang Nan said, “Your grandfather respects him so much so he is clearly not weak. Furthermore, his attack was unexpected, so it is normal for him to win.”

Wang Yuqing nodded. Beside them, many people looked at them. They were the people who had gone to the Evil Dragon Zone with Wang Yuqing. Some of them had seen Ye Futian before but did not really note his existence.

Raising his head, Ye Futian looked at the elder and asked, “Why are you questioning Long Ling’er alone?”

His meaning was clear. Ye Futian’s opponent was so weak and yet the elder did not say anything when he joined Starry School. However, he only tried to prevent Long Ling’er from entering the college at the moment.

“Musical spells are supposed to develop slowly, but you used a surprise attack at the start. Not bad.” The elder would clearly not admit anything and only said coldly, “This can’t prove anything.”

“I would like to try the powers of Starry School disciples again,” Ye Futian added.

The elder looked at one of the Starry School disciples and said, “Lin Yan, go.”

“Alright.” A person walked out from the many Starry School disciples. He was one of the people in charge of assessing the applicants. As a Musical Sorcerer from the Musical Spell Department, his musical spells were quite extraordinary.

“Please,” Lin Yan said.

“Let’s begin,” Ye Futian said. Lin Yan nodded and started playing but in a very defensive way. Ye Futian’s music just now was very penetrating and defeated his opponent right at the start. Therefore, Lin Yan decided to be more passive in the fight.

Ye Futian lowered his head and his fingers stroked across the strings again. The music was very rapid, as if it reached the climax at the start. Immediately, the wind and clouds moved and lightnings flashed.

The ear-piercing music charged towards Lin Yan. At the same time, many bolts of lightning glittered in the sky and enveloped him from above.

The expressions of many Starry School disciples changed. Lin Yan sped up his playing speed. However, the resounding music pierced into his ears wildly and the roars of lightning engulfed his senses, as if it was the end of the world. Following a loud bang, the musical spell fused with the spell and landed on Lin Yan’s body. He trembled fiercely and spitted out much blood, his face turning as white as a sheet.

“How can this be?”

Many people were very surprised. The people witnessing the fight felt that it was brilliant as the musical attendant from Dragon Clan was actually so strong.

Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing also seemed to be astonished. On the other hand, Wang Yurou glanced at them from the distance. The scene at the moment seemed so familiar.

The same thing happened in the battle between the four factions in Yunyue City. Now the stage had changed to Starry School. However, Ye Futian was still ignoring everyone else.

Wang Yurou realized that she really underestimated Ye Futian.

So what if they were Starry School disciples? Ye Futian could defeat them just as easily.

Ye Futian raised his head again and looked at the elder. “Senior, you claimed that Long Ling’er didn’t prove herself and is not qualified to enter Starry School. I do not intend to offend anyone. However, according to your logic, how did the two people who lost to me enter the college?”

Chapter 451: Sweeping Victory

 

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

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Ye Futian’s words caused everyone to stare at him. Earlier, the young Roc had defeated Long Ling’er. Therefore, the elder used this as an excuse to hinder Long Ling’er from entering the college, claiming that she did not perform at all. He deliberately ignored the power of the young Roc.

Hence, Ye Futian defeated two Musical Sorcerers of the same level as him in an overpowering manner to tell everyone that if they could ignore the strength of the winner, the two people who had lost to him should not be able to enter the college.

“Is this guy showing off how strong he is before Starry College?” many people muttered to themselves. Just now, Ye Futian had said that he was a lowly educated, background-less, weak musical attendant of Dragon Clan who knew a bit of music… The elder from Jin Clan stared at Ye Futian. After Ye Futian proved him wrong with his actions, the elder had nothing to say.

On the other hand, the people from Dragon Clan all seemed to be very surprised as they gazed at Ye Futian. His performance was indeed amazing.

“Brother Futian.” Long Ling’er only felt much warmness in her heart. Ye Futian was speaking up for her. He did not want her to leave in embarrassment and wanted to get a reply for her.

“I don’t think your description is accurate. Isn’t he someone who tried to seek connections with Wang Yuqing’s family?” Suddenly, among the Starry School disciples, a lady beside Wang Yuqing giggled charmingly. She was Li Man who had met Ye Futian in the Evil Dragon Zone and had also teased him. She did not expect this handsome young man to be so talented and be able to instantly defeat two disciples of Starry School.

As a Starry School disciple, she knew that Lin Yan was indeed talented and strong enough to enter the college. Although the assessment of Starry School could never be totally fair, those who were weak would certainly not make it. The fact that Ye Futian could easily defeat Lin Yan clearly showed that his talents and powers were better than ordinary Starry School disciples. If he had taken part in the assessment, he could definitely pass, but he did not.

“This temperament and music… seems just like that person,” Li Man muttered.

Wang Yuqing’s heart skipped a beat as she recalled a person who had left a very deep impression in her mind, namely the Musical Sorcerer in a silver cloak. He had appeared on the back of a demon and suppressed all the disciples of the Top Three Schools. He was extremely elegant and nobody could stop him a bit.

That figure was indeed carved deep in her mind.

“Him?” Wang Yuqing stared at Ye Futian. It’s impossible… How can he compare with that person? That person in the silver cloak was unparalleled…

“No, that person was already at the peak of the Arcana Plane and was on a demon. Although their temperaments are quite similar, there are obvious differences between the two of them,” Li Man said softly. Wang Yuqing nodded gently and actually felt relieved. The difference between their levels was obvious. Furthermore, that person had a demonic bird with him.

Why would they associate the two of them together? It was totally impossible.

Hearing Li Man’s words, Jiang Nan’s face darkened. Previously he had insulted Ye Futian publicly. Ye Futian’s performance at the moment was really slapping him hard on the face.

“Are you saying that Starry School has no outstanding people?” the elder questioned coldly. He could not refute Ye Futian’s words. However, regardless of how strong Ye Futian was, he was only Long Ling’er follower who claimed to be a musical attendant. Even if he was a genius invited by the Dragon Clan, his position was still a musical attendant.

A musical attendant was forcing him to admit his mistake. He was a teacher of Starry School, a top noble. On the Starry School assessment day, he was forced by a musical attendant to admit that he had been targeting Long Ling’er and that his judgment was wrong.

How could he accept that?

Nobody would want to lose face, especially powerful cultivators. If he really did it unintentionally, perhaps he would not mind admitting his mistake which would display his magnanimity. However, it was deliberate. If he was forced to apologize, he would lose all his face.

Hearing his words, Jiang Nan understood that Ye Futian would never be able to make the people of Starry School change their decisions with such a method. Instead, it would only make things worse. Of course, he also had to admit that Ye Futian had achieved his goal in becoming a trusted subordinate of Long Ling’er.

Ye Futian looked at the elder and signed in his heart. He had expected such an outcome, but he could not accept it.

The elder avoided the topic on purpose and also claimed that Ye Futian was insulting Starry School, pushing him onto the opposite side of the college. In this way, the other members of Starry School would also feel embarrassed and have opinions about him.

Ye Futian looked in front of him and said, “Being such a big college, can you not treat a little girl fairly?”

Long Ling’er had indeed lost, but she was a fourteen-year-old Dharma Plane Dragon Master. Apart from Jin Fei, the other applicants of her level were all older than her. If Jin Fei did not crush the rest directly and Long Ling’er had a chance to fight, she could do the same just as well. As long as Starry School could give Long Ling’er a chance to fight the other applicants, she could certainly perform well.

Even though she had lost to Jin Fei, it was not a quick defeat like what the elder had claimed.

Jin Fei had claimed arrogantly that he had not used all his powers. However, only he knew if he really did try his best. The difference between Long Ling’er and him was not big. As long as a person was not blind, he would know that Long Ling’er was deserved to enter the college.

How could the little princess of the Dragon Clan not be able to? Before this happened, who dared to think this way? Who would have thought this way? Today, the people from Jin Clan were clearly targeting Long Ling’er. On the other hand, the people from the college were completely neutral and did not voice their opinions at all. Therefore, the people from Jin Clan and Dragon Clan argued and questioned each other, bringing much embarrassment to Long Ling’er.

“Brother Futian, I’m not entering anymore. Let’s go,” Long Ling’er shouted. She did not want to see Ye Futian continue fighting for her as it was meaningless; she no longer wanted to join Starry School.

Ye Futian smiled, after which he turned around and left the battle platform. Looking at Long Ling’er below, he said, “Alright. Since they cannot even give fair treatment to a girl, there’s no reason for you to enter.”

Then, he was about to leave. He had already done what he should. Everyone should be able to understand the purpose of his battling. Since he could not change the attitude of Starry School, he would leave it to the people of Divine Sky City to comment.

“Wait,” someone suddenly said. Ye Futian stopped and turned around. Looking at the person who just spoke, he asked, “Senior, what is it?”

“Although the college had an argument about Long Ling’er, we’ll eventually give her a fair answer. I can understand why you spoke and fought for her. However, even though you had two victories, it’s inappropriate for you to insult Starry School like this,” the cultivator from the college slowly said.

“You’ve already hurt her self-esteem. Where’s the fairness? As for the insult, when did I do it?.” Ye Futian said, looking at the cultivator.

“When did you do it?” the person from Jin Clan said coldly. “You only won an ordinary disciple and are already so supercilious, showing no respect to Starry School. Moreover, you used this to force the college to give you an answer. When does Starry School need to give an answer to a loser? Do we need you to agree before we decide to admit any new disciple?”

“Loser?”

Hearing the unpleasant word, Ye Futian muttered, “Who in the world will never lose?”

“Senior, then what do you want?” Ye Futian raised his head and looked at Starry School’s direction.

“Since you have started the challenge, let’s continue,” an elder from the school said. If they just allowed Ye Futian to leave like this, it would really be shaming for Starry School.

They had to win at least one fight.

“I wouldn’t want to do that,” Ye Futian said, smiling. “I’m afraid it’ll only get harder for you to wind this matter up.”

“Arrogant,” the cultivator from Starry School said coldly. “After winning just one fight, you think that you’ve won everything. How arrogant and supercilious are you?”

Ye Futian’s words caused many elders to have poor opinions of him.

He was too arrogant and did not respect the college at all.

“You’ve only won one actual disciple of Starry School. How dare you speak such ravings?” Jiang Nan also said coldly.

“There are quite many talented Musical Sorcerers in the Musical Spell Department,” another person added.

“Brother Futian, let’s go.” Long Ling’er shook her head at Ye Futian.

Ye Futian had defeated two people from Starry School. Clearly, the school was unhappy and did not want to let him go. They would certainly send someone stronger.

Long Ling’er did not wish to see Ye Futian continue to argue with Starry School.

“Since you’ve asked so, I can only agree to it.” Smiling, Ye Futian turned around and walked onto the battle stage again. He sat down cross-legged and started to play his guqin slowly, after which he said emotionlessly, “You can send whoever and however many people you want.”

The melodious music was soothing and peaceful, as if it was only a simple piece.

The faces of many members of Starry School darkened. Whoever and however many people they want? They had never seen such an arrogant person. Ye Futian was openly disdaining Starry School disciples.

Just then, many Musical Sorcerers walked towards Ye Futian step by step. However, suddenly, Ye Futian’s music became more rapid and resounding. In addition, it contained a frightening penetrating power.

Wind whizzed and thunder roared as the sky changed drastically. A figure in a white shirt was sitting down cross-legged and playing a piece of music elegantly.

The faces of many elders of Starry School changed slightly and the Musical Sorcerers who had walked onto the battle platform also frowned. One of them had already approached Ye Futian. However, the artistic conception of Ye Futian’s music caused him to feel very threatened.

Boom… A frightening lightning storm appeared in the minds of the Musical Sorcerers directly. At first, they did not want to team up. However, at this instant, they all gave a muffled humph. With their faces turning pale, they shouted, “Together!” Then, they sat down in different places and played simultaneously, resisting Ye Futian’s music.

Ye Futian lowered his head and continued playing, as if he did not see them at all. The music enveloped the battle platform and penetrated the wills of his opponents. In the sky, many bolts of lightning and windstorms gathered, as if it was the end of the world. Bolts of lightning struck towards his opponents as he attacked them both physically and spiritually.

Spit, spit… Many soft noises were heard. The Starry School disciples on the battle platforms all spat much blood that colored their strings red.

All of them were no match for Ye Futian’s music.

“So these are the disciples of Starry School. Such a high standard.” An emotionless voice was heard along with the music. Countless people gazed at the playing figure and were totally astonished. At the moment, Ye Futian had really displayed his elegance!

Chapter 452: Gu Yunxi’s Words

 

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

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“So strong.” Countless people watched the white figure on the battle platform in awe. He stood in the middle of the platform, gently playing his guqin. In the air above the platform, a thunderstorm started to form, and streaks of purple lightning struck down from the heavens, as though the gods were raging. The melody of the guqin rampaged unforgivingly, the sound imagery, caused many people to hallucinate and feel his razor-sharp intent.

Outside the Starry School, the myriad of onlookers were awestruck. At the last moment of the Starry School admission examination, such an exciting event had happened. A musical attendant from the West Mountain Dragon Clan was annihilating the Starry School disciples. And the origin of his fury was because that little girl was being bullied.

This incident did not reflect well on the reputation of the Starry School. The school did not understand. Why did Ye Futian not participate in the examination if he had such strength?

Now, outstanding Musical Sorcerers were successively coming forward and walking towards the platform. However, at the same level, Ye Futian’s musical spell was unmatched. Every person who stepped up fell to his spell, and not one of them remained unscathed.

In a short while, there were over 20 disciples from the Starry School Musical Spell department who had collapsed from the shock of Ye Futian’s musical spell, coughing up blood.

Even one of the elders from the Musical Spell Department looked gloomy. There were many people looking at him, and he himself was affected; the musical piece had caused a stir in his heart. The piece could be described as splendid, and it was especially perfect under Ye Futian’s playing. It had brilliantly delivered the imagery of the piece, causing the spell to be exceptionally strong. Even in his department, he would be hard-pressed to find someone with so much talent.

“Yunxi.” His gaze turned towards an exceptional Arcana Plane talent in the Musical Spell Department, Gu Yunxi.

In the Middle Arcana Plane, her musical spell attainment was definitely among the cream of the crop. Gu Yunxi had a look of confliction in her eyes, looking at the chaotic situation in the arena, she moved and glided onto the platform.

In that instant, countless looks fell onto her alluring figure. Was the pride of the Gu Clan, going to take part?

“Mister Ye, why do you do this?” Gu Yunxi quietly said. Ye Futian raised his head and looked at her, replying, “Are you going to take part too, Miss Gu?”

Gu Yunxi softly shook her head, saying, “If we’re comparing our musical attainment, I naturally cannot match up to Mister Ye, I beseech you to stop.”

Upon hearing Gu Yunxi’s words, many people looked shocked. She just admitted that she could not match up to Ye Futian?

This was…. The daughter of the Gu Clan, the genius of the Starry School Musical Spell Department. She seemed to have had some interactions with Ye Futian, to admit her loss before they even battled. Evidently, Ye Futian’s identity was not just a simple musical attendant. How could a musical attendant’s talent surpass the pride of the Gu Clan?

Among the watching Starry School disciples, Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing’s expressions became especially grim.

Gu Yunxi addressed Ye Futian as Mister Ye. Moreover, she personally acknowledged that her musical attainment was lower than Ye Futian’s. What did this mean?

It meant that they knew each other. That day in the Celestial Pavilion’s Fairy Pool, it was not Ye Futian that went to play up to Gu Yunxi, but rather, the both of them were already acquainted.

Ye Futian and Gun Yunxi were friends… To them, Gu Yunxi stood high up above the masses, someone they could only look up to and revere. Thinking back to all the times they had insulted Ye Futian, could it all have been their own misunderstanding?

“How could he possibly know Gu Yunxi.” Jiang Nan had also noticed it, but he refused to admit it. His expression was especially flustered, and he said to himself, “What methods did he use?”

He had just seen Ye Futian’s strength, but he still refused to accept the reality. He had mocked and insulted Ye Futian multiple times in front of Wang Yuqing. Admitting the truth would mean that he was of despicable character. He was unable to accept this reversal.

Ye Futian naturally did not know what Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing were thinking. Ever since he had felt their self-assertive attitudes, he had only treated them as strangers. It was only the two of them who liked to show off their supposed superiority in front of him to validate themselves. Ye Futian did not even care the slightest about them.

Hearing Gun Yunxi’s words, the rampaging melody gradually calmed down. At the end of the piece, Ye Futian sat there silently, his Guqin Spirit disappearing. He raised his head and looked at Gu Yunxi, saying, “There’s no need to be so modest, Miss Gu.”

“It’s merely the truth,” Gu Yunxi replied, smiling. She looked towards the elders in the Starry School, her gentle voice saying, “Teachers, although Mister Ye claims to be a musical attendant, the truth is he’s just being humble. A few days back, when I was at Qingyun Street, I had the honor of hearing one of the pieces Mister Ye composed himself. That was the same piece that he played just now, named Fenghua. That was when I knew my musical attainment was far lower than his. Because of that, I had gone to the Celestial Pavilion to consult him. That’s why, even if our Musical Spell Department disciples have lost to Mister Ye, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. I hope our esteemed teachers do not take it to heart.”

The Starry School elders were unwilling to accept the loss. They felt that the Starry School’s reputation was tarnished. So many of their disciples could not even match up to a single musical attendant. What would others think of the Starry School?

If Ye Futian had an innate talent that even Gu Yunxi felt she could not compare with, then their loss would not come as a surprise.

“He composed his own Guqin piece?” One of the Musical Department elders looked shocked. If what Gu Yunxi said was true, the level of musical attainment Ye Futian had was at the level of a prodigy.

“That’s right.” Gu Yunxi nodded and continued, “At the end of last year, when Mister Ye celebrated young missus Ling’er’s birthday, he stunned the Dragon Clan with that piece. Madame Long held him in high regard, and gifted the Celestial Pavilion to Mister Ye.”

That day, when Ye Futian went to return the Celestial Pavilion Token, she only knew afterward that the Madame and Long Ling’er had been to the Pavilion. Ye Futian continued to stay there, so she naturally understood that the Madame had returned the Pavilion Token to Ye Futian. She could see the potential Ye Futian had, so she had also wanted to give him a villa, but he had refused to accept her offer.

Gu Yunxi’s words stunned the crowd even more. They knew that the West Mountain Dragon Clan had bought the Celestial Pavilion not long ago, and not many had known the reason why. Numerous people had even guessed that it was a gift to the princess of the clan, Long Ling’er. However, they found out today that it was actually given to this young man clad in white!

Although the Celestial Pavilion may not amount to much in the Dragon Clan’s eyes, but to the vast majority of cultivators, it was something they could never attain. Even to many Starry School disciples, lodging at the Celestial Pavilion or even having a meal there was a luxury. They could not even imagine what it would be like to own the Pavilion.

Madame Long was willing to give the Celestial Pavilion to Ye Futian. Was this the treatment a musical attendant deserved? Even the direct descendants of the Dragon Clan did not deserve such attention. If they still thought that Ye Futian was simply a musical attendant from the Dragon Clan, they would definitely be idiots.

“Celestial Pavilion’s new owner.” Wang Yuqing turned pale, thinking about the news that had been the topic of much discussion, the changing of Celestial Pavilion’s owner. The new owner had been rumored to be from the Dragon Clan.

Today, she finally knew who the new owner was. She recalled the day when they had gone to the Celestial Pavilion to celebrate and met Ye Futian there. Ye Futian had claimed that he was staying at the Celestial Pavilion for a few days, and they had criticized and mocked him for indulging in pleasure.

She recalled the second time they met Ye Futian, they had treated him with the same mockery and torment. She had even told her younger sister Wang Yurou about these, and regardless of what her sister had told her about Ye Futian not being that kind of person, she continued to believe that what they had seen was the truth.

Now, she finally understood what Ye Futian’s intention was when he returned her the spirit stones at the Starry School. She understood that Ye Futian’s silence at the Celestial Pavilion was not because he had lost face, but rather, he could not be bothered.

Everything was encompassed in that one sentence of his. Do we know each other very well?

Ye Futian owed her no explanation.

She looked towards Jiang Nan who was standing beside her. She had always looked up to him, but when she remembered all the things that Jiang Nan had told her, she suddenly felt that his words were jarring. He always liked to show off and belittle Ye Futian. He would be pleased with himself for being able to speak in the presence of someone more superior, but Ye Futian was able to maintain his composure even in front of the pride of the Gu Clan.

This should be what confidence was like. This confidence did not have to care about their cynicism, it disregarded the difference in status. This was an inborn pride. He did not feel that he was inferior to anyone, and even if he had to face the entire Starry School alone, he was unnerved. If they wanted to battle, he would leave it up to them.

As she thought about it, her gaze moved towards Wang Yurou, and their gazes met. Wang Yurou looked at her with a look of accusation, the reason their grandfather had asked Wang Yuqing to take care of Ye Futian, was to establish good relations between the two of them. However, it had gotten into such a deadlock, and Ye Futian was even more outstanding than their grandfather had expected.

Even in a place like the Divine Sky City, the elites of every faction wanted to befriend Ye Futian. Even the Starry School was no different from the four clans of Yunyue City in wanting to establish ties with him.

Wang Yuqing lowered her head slightly. She had initially thought that her grandfather and Wang Yurou were shortsighted and overestimated Ye Futian. She thought that she had seen the world, and as a Starry School disciple, she was stuck-up. However, she just realized that not only was she full of herself, but she also could not judge herself clearly, not to mention others.

“Jiang Nan, Wang Yuqing, what Gu Yunxi is saying appears to be different from what the two of you have said. Wasn’t he simply a musical attendant that only knew how to suck up?” Li Man laughed energetically, with a hint of mockery. Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing were speechless while everyone’s gazes turned onto them. What Jiang Nan had said previously had played down Ye Futian’s strengths, but Gu Yunxi conversely claimed that she was inferior to Ye Futian. This was …. such a slap in the face.

Feeling all the gazes on her, Wang Yuqing wished that she could crawl into a hole, while Jiang Nan looked exceptionally somber. His character and his reputation were all ruined.

Chapter 453: Long Mu‘s Words

 

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

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The Starry School Musical Spell Department’s elders and the disciples who had lost felt more at ease after hearing Gu Yunxi’s words. Since Ye Futian had such high musical achievement and was someone that was highly valued by Madame Long, it became much easier for them to accept their loss.

Many people looked towards Gu Yunxi, the prided daughter of the Gu Clan, well-read, proficient in the Guqin, not only was she extremely talented, but she also had impeccable character.

Her words elevated Ye Futian’s ability while saving face for the Starry School. This was a win-win scenario for both sides and an excellent display of her intelligence.

Although she admitted that she was not Ye Futian’s match, her frankness won the respect of others. She was humble and beautiful, and even had the honor of listening to Ye Futian’s guqin piece, and headed to the Celestial Pavilion to seek Ye Futian’s teachings. The tense atmosphere became a lot lighter because of a few simple sentences from her.

Gu Yunxi continued to maintain a faint smile, bowing in the direction of the Starry School’s viewing platform, saying, “In the battle between the Jin Clan’s young roc and Long Ling’er, Jin Fei was indeed too outstanding, which was why Ling’er lost. Both of them are stellar individuals. If we just kick Ling’er out like that, it’s truly unfair to her. I hope that our esteemed teachers can consider again whether to give Ling’er a second chance.”

Ye Futian looked at Gu Yunxi upon hearing her words. The impression that she had given him was a gentle rich young lady. Now, he had a higher appraisal of her. In just a few sentences, she could almost clear up the dispute between both parties.

Sure enough, some of the Starry School elders nodded their heads. Gu Yunxi had given them an out and the timing was just right for the Starry School to express their opinion.

“Indeed, in Long Ling’er and Jin Fei’s battle, although she was defeated, she has redeeming qualities as well. She exhibited extraordinary battle ability, and has the qualifications to enter the school,” declared one of the elders from the School.

“That’s right. Since many of us have differing opinions, why not we let Long Ling’er battle with a few other people, so that we can judge if her ability is enough to win us over?” another person said. The other people who were listening understood that it would not be a problem for Long Ling’er to be admitted into the School.

In reality, even if the Jin Clan members wanted to prevent her admission, and use it as an excuse to embarrass the Dragon Clan, if Long Ling’er ultimately did enter the School, they would not be able to stop it from happening. After all, her potential was clear for all to see.

Regarding this, both the Jin Clan and Dragon Clan members had the same understanding. What both parties were fighting over was simply the process, however, Ye Futian’s interference disrupted everything and complicated matters. Thankfully, Gu Yunxi’s arrival managed to bring the proceedings back on track.

“Do you have any objections?” The Starry School looked towards both parties and asked.

“If that’s the case, let’s give her a chance to try again,” the Jin Clan representative nodded his head and replied.

“Sure,” the expert speaking up for Long Ling’er similarly nodded his head and replied bluntly. The Jin Clan wanted them to suffer disgrace, but the Dragon Clan would remember this grudge.

“Since both parties do not have any objections, then it’s decided. Long Ling’er, step up.” The expert from the Starry School addressed her. Long Ling’er looked in the distance, and her eyes trailed towards Ye Futian who was on the battle platform. Likewise, Ye Futian was also looking at her. He heard Long Ling’er say, “Big Brother Futian, I don’t want to enter the Starry School to cultivate anymore.”

Many people’s expressions changed upon hearing her words. The little princess of the West Mountain Dragon Clan also had a temper. Now that she had been bullied, she was starting to throw a tantrum.

If it was an ordinary person, they would naturally not have the right to do so, but Long Ling’er was different. Even if she did not enter the Starry School to cultivate, people would not feel surprised, since the Dragon Clan had their own resources.

“Ling’er, don’t be ridiculous.” From among the Starry School disciples, Long Mu looked at Long Ling’er and said, “Uncle hopes that you can enter the School to cultivate and mature, don’t let uncle and aunty’s hopes be wasted.”

He did not say anything previously because he knew very well that even if Long Ling’er was picked on, it would not change the outcome. Ling’er had to learn to face difficulties by herself, as the road ahead for her was still very long. Regardless, Long Ling’er would be able to enter the Starry School to cultivate, even if Ye Futian did not stand up for her. The words of the Jin Clan members would not be able to deny her admission, at the very most it would just displease the Dragon Clan.

“I’m not being ridiculous.” Long Ling’er looked back and Long Mu, and turned to face Ye Futian. In the days that she had been with Ye Futian, she had gotten more reliant on him. This reliance was like that of a younger sister towards her brother and had started ever since Ye Futian taught her how to play the guqin piece.

“If you don’t want to, then let’s just not enter.” Ye Futian’s reply was simple. Cultivation was not dependent on the Top Three Schools. He understood that even if one entered the Top Three Schools, it would just be an environment conducive for cultivating. With Long Ling’er’s background, she did not need the Top Three Schools to provide any cultivating resources or experts to advise her. Her family had all these. In fact, an extremely strong Dragon Master resided in the West Court.

This was also why Ye Futian never intended to join any of the Top Three Schools. The martial arts techniques and spells that he had were not necessarily inferior to those of the Top Three Schools. Even if he entered the Top Three Schools, what could a Sage Plane cultivator even teach him, not to mention a Noble Plane cultivator?

His big brother, second sister and third brother were all at the pinnacle of the Noble Plane and had already grasped the Sage Intent.

“Okay.” Long Ling’er smiled brightly. Having big brother Futian supporting her felt great. Since big brother Futian wasn’t going to enter the Starry School anyways, she would do the same and have more time to often cultivate with big brother Futian in the future.

“When was it ever your turn to speak about this issue?” Long Mu uttered in a low tone. His voice was calm, but his arrogance laid under his composed tone.

This situation caused the atmosphere that had started to become slack to tense up again. Many onlookers had strange looks on their faces.

Ye Futian was on the Dragon Clan’s side and had close relations with the little princess. Long Ling’er addressing him as big brother Futian further proved that point. In that case, shouldn’t he be in the same faction as Long Mu? Yet, in this kind of occasion, at this time, Long Mu’s sudden outburst caused everyone to feel that something was very odd. Their relations appeared to be complicated and the crowd was confused.

The air became deadly silent again, and many looks turned towards Long Mu. Long Mu, the son of the West Mountain Dragon Clan’s legend, groomed as the successor of the Dragon Clan leader. Even though Ye Futian had been gifted the Celestial Pavilion, his position in the Dragon Clan was definitely not comparable with Long Mu.

“Brother.” Even Long Ling’er was stunned and glared at Long Mu. Why was he saying these things about big brother Futian? Could it be because big brother Futian was not supportive of her entering the School to cultivate?

Gu Yunxi also looked at Long Mu strangely. She did not understand, it was the Jin Clan that was aggressive to the Dragon Clan, so why then, was Long Mu saying these words to Ye Futian? Wouldn’t this put Ye Futian in a bad light?

If he was really Long Ling’er’s brother, he would naturally have more authority over Long Ling’er’s education. However, his words stripped Ye Futian completely of any dignity.

In reality, Long Mu did not say these words without reason. From his perspective, he hoped that Long Ling’er would enter the School. Even with the episode that just happened, it would not affect the outcome. Ye Futian standing out might look like helping the West Mountain Dragon Clan, but in actuality, it did not serve any purpose apart from putting him in the limelight. In fact, it might even affect the Dragon Clan.

Before this, if Gu Yunxi had not stepped out to resolve the issue and allowed Ye Futian to continue troubling the Starry School, who would the blame eventually land on? The West Dragon Mountain Clan.

Everyone thought that Ye Futian was from the Dragon Clan and could represent them. So, he was not thankful to Ye Futian. Conversely, he felt that Ye Futian’s actions were foolhardy, to actually treat himself as Long Ling’er’s elder, and interfering with her decision to enter the School. Was this something that he could decide?

Under these circumstances, Long Mu simply had to clarify with the crowd that Ye Futian did not have the authority to represent the Dragon Clan. Long Ling’er’s matters, were also not up to him to decide. Of course, Gu Yunxi might also play a part in this.

Jin Yunxiao smiled and thought, how interesting.

A glint appeared in the somber Jiang Nan’s eyes. Long Mu’s words gave him great satisfaction, as they had given Ye Futian a slap in the face. However, Ye Futian was oddly calm. He raised his head slightly and looked at Long Mu. That handsome figure had the same look as when they first met: indifferent and prideful. No matter how outstanding Ye Futian’s performance was, it did not faze Long Mu in the slightest.

“When I speak, when did you have the right to comment?” Ye Futian’s voice sounded cool, causing many people’s expressions to freeze again, the looks on their faces becoming especially interesting.

The two handsome teens stood there, looking towards each other, both unparalleled, with the same pride. It was as though both of them cared nothing about the other.

Just now, Gu Yunxi’s words had made everyone realize that Ye Futian could represent Long Ling’er. But one sentence from Long Mu had brought Ye Futian back down.

Just when everyone thought that Ye Futian would feel awkward about losing face, Ye Futian replied with the same tone, salvaging his reputation instantly. It was not about how arrogant his words or tone sounded, but the connotation that his words had.

He questioned Long Mu’s right to comment, suggesting that his conversation with Long Ling’er was never from the perspective of a Dragon Clan member. If it was about their positions in the Dragon Clan, Ye Futian was vastly inferior to Long Mu, and naturally would not have the right to refute Long Mu. However, he was Ye Futian, not a member of the Dragon Clan. He had never wanted to associate himself with the Dragon Clan, neither did he belong to the Dragon Clan or owe them anything.

That one simple sentence contained a wealth of information behind it.

Jiang Nan’s expression hardened. Ye Futian was not even going to give Long Mu face? Beside him, Wang Yuqing laughed mockingly at herself. This was the person they thought was currying favor?

The Dragon Clan, Long Mu, Long Ling’er? They all did not matter to him. He was just being himself, it was only the other people that overthought it.

Long Mu continued staring at Ye Futian, but Ye Futian did not pay it any attention. He turned around and started to walk down the platform. Everything that happened today would end here. However, what he thought did not reflect what others thought.

Chapter 454: Becoming Famous

 

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

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“Are you going to just leave?” As the crowd watched Ye Futian take his leave from the battle platform, a voice sounded out. When they looked towards the person that was speaking, everyone’s focus gathered once again, and they had curious looks.

As it turned out, the person who had spoken was the Nine Cloud Palace Jin Clan’s Jin Yunxiao. What a surprise, Jin Yunxiao and Long Mu who were usually enemies, were ganging up on Ye Futian together.

This made people feel sorry for Ye Futian. Not only was he not recognized by Long Mu, but Jin Yunxiao was also stopping him from leaving too.

Ye Futian did not take any notice and continued to walk down the battle platform. His interference today was simply to obtain redress for Long Ling’er. Since Long Ling’er asked for his opinion, he would just reply to her. As for Long Mu and Jin Yunxiao, they were merely his peers. If they respected him, he would treat them with courtesy, but Long Mu did not show him any respect twice. Why then, should he give him any face?

Long Mu was merely a younger member of the Dragon Clan, even though he had a reputation as the successor, but at the current moment, he did not have the final say while Long Ling’er’s parents were still around.

Jin Yunxiao raised his eyebrows when Ye Futian ignored him, and a stinging aura appeared in his eyes. He smiled and said, “I’ve heard that your guqin spell is extraordinary, and have defeated many of my peers. I would like to spar with you.”

As his voice landed, Jin Yunxiao transformed into a streak of golden lightning, brilliant Roc wings appearing on his back. With a slight tremor, he flew towards Ye Futian at an incredible speed.

Jin Yunxiao naturally had a reason to step in. Although Gu Yunxi’s words helped to salvage the Starry School’s reputation, it was the truth that Ye Futian had crushed many of their disciples and caused them to lose face. If he was able to defeat Ye Futian convincingly, it would reflect well on the Starry School, and gain the favor of the Starry School elders. Apart from that, some of the reason lied with Gu Yunxi. When that legend from the Dragon Clan was still alive, the Gu Clan and the West Mountain Dragon Clan had thoughts of a union through marriage. The target of that marriage was Long Mu, and even until today, the Dragon Clan still had those thoughts.

If the Gu Clan and the Dragon Clan formed an alliance through marriage, the one facing the most pressure would be the Jin Clan. Therefore, the Jin Clan hoped that Jin Yunxiao would be able to win Gu Yunxi’s hand in marriage. Faced with such an alluring beauty, he was very willing.

Now, Gu Yunxi had voiced her adoration towards Ye Futian. So, if he crushed Ye Futian in front of Gu Yunxi, her fantasies would naturally be shattered.

“So fast.” The crowd’s views looked towards the platform, where the streak of golden lightning was striking across the air. In an instant, it had landed behind Ye Futian, with the visage of a Roc, his hand gripped into a claw that was sharper than knives, and clawed towards Ye Futian.

“Still not resisting?” Ye Futian was still walking down the platform, and the crowd saw him acting as though nothing was happening and had no intention to turn his head. Their expressions turned ghastly. Was he looking for trouble? However, they did not notice that someone in front of Ye Futian had already moved. Since he moved, Ye Futian naturally did not need to.

Bang! The floor shook violently and cracks appeared on that platform. As Jin Yunxiao’s claw was aiming towards Ye Futian’s brain, a powerful fist appeared in his path and punched towards the razor-sharp claw.

Bam! As a huge sound erupted, just as the crowd thought that the fist was going to be shredded by the golden claw, they saw a brilliant roc figure flying backward onto the battle platform. Its body was floating in the air, its long golden robe swaying and its glowing golden eyes fixated on the burly figure that had just appeared in front of it.

A horrifying strength materialized from that person’s arm. The feeling that it gave him was similar to when he was battling with Long Mu.

The crowd stared at the figure that had clashed with Jin Yunxiao with puzzled looks. This person had come together with Ye Futian and had a faint existence. However, he was able to have the upper hand over Jin Yunxiao?

At that moment, he gave people a feeling of having explosive power merely by standing there. Who were these people?

Hummmmm. On Jun Yunxiao’s body, rays of golden light started to sprinkle down dazzlingly. The Roc appeared and its wings gently flapped. Suddenly, his wings tremored and the entire sky was flooded with golden light, and dozens of Roc shades and golden blades flew towards Yu Sheng with killing intent.

A wild wind started blowing and similarly, a pair of giant dark wings appeared on Yu Sheng’s back, much like the wings of a demon. The giant demonic wings closed up in a shield in front of him, creating a defense that the attacks could not penetrate. A jarring sound sounded out, and many people’s expressions got even more interesting.

Someone following Ye Futian had the ability to rival Jin Yunxiao. This was a horrifying fact. In the Starry School, Jun Yunxiao was already considered a top-notch talent.

Wang Yuqing’s emotions took a giant nosedive. At this moment, she witnessed the difference between them. The burly teenager that had always been standing quietly beside Ye Futian never had a strong existence, but his battle ability was so strong that it could rival Jin Yunxiao. It turns out that she had been like an idiot, mocking Ye Futian without knowing that any none of them had ever paid her any attention. They were really beyond her.

Bang. The floor started trembling again, and even the crowd started to quiver. Yu Sheng’s wings spread open and he stepped forward onto the battle platform, walking towards Jin Yunxiao. When he started attacking, the feeling the gave people was that of unbridled wildness and dominance, completely different from when he was silent.

“Yu Sheng,” Ye Futian shouted. Ye Sheng’s movements came to a halt, and he stood still there. “We should be going,” Ye Futian turned and said. Yu Sheng’s merciless gaze swept across Jin Yunxiao, as he turned around and stepped off the battle platform.

Ye Futian no longer looked at Jin Yunxiao, and he turned in the Starry School’s direction and said, “Sorry for the interruption today, I hope that the elders won’t take it to heart. Goodbye.”

After saying that, he turned around and left. Yu Sheng following quietly by his side. When he reached Long Ling’er’s side, Ye Futian told her, “Ling’er, you can make your own decision. If you don’t want to, go back and ask the Madame for her opinion.”

“Okay.” Long Ling’er nodded while smiling. “Big brother Futian, let’s go.” She then hugged Ye Futian’s arm and the both of them walked out. Many people looked towards Long Mu, only to see him standing silently there. He did not say anything but watched the two of them leave.

Nobody knew what he was thinking. Ye Futian did not know either, but he did not care. From a certain perspective, he was definitely not qualified to interfere in this matter, as it was the Dragon Clan’s matter. However, he treated Long Ling’er as a younger sister, so he would not interfere with the Dragon Clan’s matters, but since Long Ling’er did not want to enter the School, he would definitely support her.

If the Madame insisted on Long Ling’er entering the School, he would relent because she was Long Ling’er’s mother. But Long Mu was merely Long Ling’er’s elder brother, he did not have the right to make decisions for Long Ling’er.

Jin Yunxiao was also forgotten on the battle platform, looking a little awkward. He initially wanted to crush Ye Futian in a domineering manner, but he was fought off by someone beside Ye Futian. Although he did not want to admit that he could not defeat that person, it was definitely impossible to crush him. Thus, he could only watch them leave.

Gu Yunxi looked at Jin Yunxiao, then towards Ye Futian’s gang. She was curious, what were these people? Ye Futian had exceptional guqin mastery, his martial arts level that he revealed to the Dragon Clan was also not weak. The person following him, Yu Sheng, also had explosive power.

Under the gaze of many, Ye Futian and his friends walked out of the Starry School. The outside of the school was surrounded with people, and they all created a path for him to walk through. In today’s battle, this supposed musical attendant had shot to fame.

He had such strength, yet he claimed to be a musical attendant who was not worthy of the Top Three Schools.

After Ye Futian and his friends left, the Starry School’s examination officially came to an end. However, many people were unable to keep their cool. Many disciples took the examination today, but not one of them stood out as much as a person who did not enter the School.

The people from the Starry School started to disperse. The Starry School’s reputation had been affected today, but they were not as petty as to engulf Ye Futian in their rage. However, they did not invite Ye Futian to enter the school, even if he had the qualifications for them to specially recruit him. What he had done today had left many of the higher management unhappy.

The Divine Sky City’s Top Three Schools, did not need to beg anyone to enter their school.

After the crowd had left, Wang Yurou still did not leave. She sighed internally, and her sister Wang Yuqing walked to her side, the both of them silently staring at each other.

“I’ll go apologize to him?” Wang Yuqing broke the silence.

“Someone as proud as him, do you really think an apology will work?” Wang Yurou asked. Wang Yuqing lowered her head. She knew that what Wang Yurou was saying was not wrong, Ye Futian had never cared about her. If she was to apologize, he might not even look her in the eye. As someone who did not even have Long Mu and Jin Yunxiao on his mind, would she even matter? Even if she was a beauty, how could she match up to Gu Yunxi?

Everything had turned out like what Jiang Nan had said when they first reached the Divine Sky City. Their lives were destined to be parallel lines, never having any contact points.

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The Divine Sky City’s Top Three Schools’ examinations progressively ended, and there were many individuals with extraordinary potential that appeared, witnessed by many.

The Blazing Sun School and the Bright Moon School both garnered talented geniuses, yet for the Starry School, the person who had been in the limelight in the examination did not enter the school, causing much debate. Moreover, he was the owner of the Celestial Pavilion. Last year, the Dragon Clan buying the Pavilion was a gift to him. Hence, the Celestial Pavilion became extremely popular, with many people coming to pay the rumored Celestial Pavilion owner a visit. Majority of these visitors were from the Top Three Schools.

Many people wanted to see how outstanding of a person he was, the Celestial Pavilion owner that had risen to fame in the Starry School examinations. This included many Starry School disciples who had not been present on that day.

Currently, there were many people in the Celestial Pavilion’s Fairy Pool.

One person asked, “Is it really so hard to meet the Pavilion owner?”

“The Pavilion owner is busy cultivating and not meeting guests. Please don’t mind it,” the maid smiled while replying.

“Such a huge reputation. So many of us here want to meet him, is that not enough for him?” at another table, someone else mockingly said.

The maid smiled bitterly. These few days, there had been many people who had wanted to meet the Pavilion owner, including many who wanted to spar with him.

Chapter 455: Go Easy on Him

 

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

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Many people started to create a ruckus in the Fairy Pool, claiming to want to meet Ye Futian. This gave the maids a hard time. Miss Shen Yu had said not to disturb the Pavilion owner unless it was for important matters.

Bang…. At that moment, a huge noise sounded out, and many people turned towards one of the chambers on the covered bridge, which was where the sound had come from.

“Can the food here even be eaten?” a furious voice sounded from within. Following the voice, a few figures walked out and demanded with a relentless expression, “service.”

One of the maids walked forward timidly and asked, “Is there anything I can help you with?” She understood clearly that anyone who could dine in the chambers was of a considerable statute, and not someone maids like them could offend.

“This food is inedible. After the Celestial Pavilion changed hands, the taste has become so awful. Ask your Pavilion owner to come over.” The person was furious.

“This…” The maid’s expression was ashen, and she naturally understood that the other party was intentionally using it as an excuse to meet the Pavilion owner.

“What do you mean ‘this’? Hurry up and go!” the expert howled, intentionally releasing some of his aura.

The maid bowed and replied, “I’ll go and report this.” She then took her leave. She had no choice but to go and report it.

In the yard, Ye Futian heard Shen Yu’s report and frowned, asking, “Who is so daring as to cause trouble in the Celestial Pavilion?” Although he was the owner, the Celestial Pavilion was bought by the West Mountain Dragon Clan. There were still many Dragon Clan members residing in the Celestial Pavilion. Even if they did not care about him, they should at least give the Dragon Clan some face.

Creating trouble in the Celestial Pavilion was not a wise choice.

“The Zhen Clan of the Divine Sky City,” Shen Yu replied. She had already investigated who it was that was causing trouble before she had come to make her report.

Ye Futian nodded after hearing Shen Yu’s report. At current, he had an understanding of the elite clans in the Divine Sky City. The Zhen Clan was also among the elite clans, with a long heritage and their roots spread deep in the Divine Sky City.

The Zhen Clan’s power gathered in one of the Top Three Schools, the Bright Moon School. The Zhen Clan members usually cultivated in the school. Since they were a clan that could rival the Dragon Clan, causing a little trouble in the Celestial Pavilion was naturally not surprising. There was nothing the Celestial Pavilion could do about it.

“Let’s go have a look.” Ye Futian stood up and walked outside, Yu Sheng following closely behind him.

At the moment, even the elite clans had come to the Celestial Pavilion. It was not possible for Ye Futian to not show himself. They would use other means to force him out otherwise. He was merely a little depressed about it. Even though he had some fame within the Divine Sky City, but to the Top Three Schools and the elite clans, he did not stand out too much. Was there really a need to go to this extent?

When Ye Futian brought Shen You and Yu Sheng to the Fairy Pool, he immediately attracted everyone’s attention. Of those that were at the Celestial Pavilion dining, the majority of them wanted to see who the person who dared to face the Starry School single-handedly was. It was rumored that no one in the Musical Spell Department was a match for him; even Gu Yunxi had admitted she was inferior to him.

Finally, was this person willing to show himself? And that burly teenager beside him, was he the martial arts cultivator who fought off Jin Yunxiao?

As expected, after Ye Futian had arrived, the area became much quieter.

“You all wanted to see me?” Ye Futian said, looking at the crowd.

“I’ve heard that you excel in the guqin, having exceptional battle ability to crush all those in the same level as you in the Starry School. I’ve come to experience it for myself.” One person smiled while answering. He was someone with outstanding potential from the Blazing Sun School. The people around him were disciples from the Blazing Sun School, so if he was able to defeat Ye Futian, it would be akin to giving the Starry School a slap in the face.

“Me too,” another person chipped in. He was straightforward and ignored all the formalities.

“So should I be sitting here and waiting for you to come forward one by one to challenge me?” Ye Futian asked the surrounding crowd. He did not have this kind of leisurely time or mood to do so.

“Maybe after one or two matches, there won’t be a need to anymore,” someone replied emotionlessly.

“That’s true. Since that is so, within my Celestial Pavilion, there are many people cultivating. I’m sure that there are many at the same cultivation level as everyone here. If anyone wishes to challenge me, why not let my people challenge you one by one? If you defeat them all, you can come look for me,” Ye Futian suggested.

“Are you joking?” Another person frowned. Asking them to battle the cultivators in the Celestial Pavilion? Moreover, to challenge them one by one? They did not have that much free time to waste.

“So you all do know that you are joking.” Ye Futian’s gaze swept across the room, and he calmly said, “If those at the same level want to challenge me, sure. First, prepare one superior noble ritual implement. If you lose, leave it behind. If you win, you can bring two away. How does that sound?”

After hearing Ye Futian’s words, many people frowned. One superior noble implement was not something that a normal Arcana Plane cultivator could afford unless they had the backing of a strong clan.

This fellow was obviously doing a gambling showdown.

“Sure.” At that moment, in the chamber above the covered bridge, a voice sounded out, and Ye Futian raised his head. The maid beside him said, “That’s the group that complained.”

From the chamber, a group of people walked out. Their leader was a teen who looked a little dreary, yet gave people a feeling of stability. The teen gave Ye Futian and his friends a cold stare. However, the voice that had spoken was not his, but a female’s. She had evidently not walked out from the chamber. Moreover, they were no longer using the cuisine’s taste as an excuse. Evidently, their aim was to force Ye Futian out, and they were making no efforts to hide the fact.

“He’s in the fifth level of the Arcana Plane, can he battle too?” the female voice sounded from the chamber again.

“Mister Ye, be careful. This person has been granted the name Leng Sha, and he comes from the Divine Sky City’s battlefield. When he was still in the lower Arcana Plane, he defeated everyone, becoming the lower Arcana Plane’s champion in the battlefield. Now, he’s the battle servant of Miss Zhen Rong, from the Zhen Clan.” From another chamber, a gentle voice sounded out. Ye Futian knew who was hinting him from the voice, the Gu Clan’s daughter Gu Yunxi. She was here today too.

Zhen Rong’s battle servant. The crowd looked at the chamber, was the Zhen Clan’s Zhen Rong here today?

The Divine Sky City battlefield was a reputable place. Naturally, everyone knew what it was. It was a place prepared for the wealthy families and elite clans of the Divine Sky City. There were many strong individuals there, and the younger generation of these families and clans would each select a battle servant to grow alongside them.

Some of the stronger battle servants had the strength that was no weaker than the geniuses of the Top Three Schools, but as to why they chose to be battle servants and not enter the Top Three Schools, it was up to their own decision. Strong battle servants had the right to choose their masters. They could reject others’ offers, therefore their status was not low, but their reputation was still affected. These powerful individuals would enter the elite clans and grow alongside the geniuses of these clans. In the Divine Sky City, these battle servants from the battlefield could even assume influential positions in these clans.

“What an honor for both the Gu Clan and Zhen Clan’s young ladies to be here today,” a person said, smiling. From another chamber, a teen walked out. He had an extraordinary aura, the sunlight falling upon him made him look exceptionally brilliant. His eyes had a scorching look, as though there were flames within.

“Chen Liu,” a person in the crowd exclaimed. Many people were also stunned, Chen Liu from the Chen Clan was also here. What was going on today? The members of the Top Three Clans were all here today.

They could understand Gu Yunxi being here since she had claimed to know Ye Futian at the Starry School examinations. But this continued to baffle people. Could it be that the Gu Clan’s young lady was interested in the Celestial Pavilion’s owner?

The Chen Clan’s power was in the Blazing Sun School, while the Zhen Clan’s power was in the Bright Moon School. What were their intentions for coming here? At that moment, members from the Top Three Schools were all present in the Celestial Pavilion.

“I heard that you did not give face to Long Mu and Jin Yunxiao at all during the Starry School examinations,” Chen Liu said questioningly to Ye Futian. Long Mu and Jun Yunxiao were his peers, and as members of elite clans, they naturally belonged on the same level.

That was why Chen Liu was interested in Ye Futian. He had once been on the losing end against Long Mu. Long Mu was an arrogant fellow, just like his deceased father. However, his strength was still a far cry from his father.

When Long Yitian was still alive, he had the title of the Eastern Barren Territory’s number one; being among the top few on the Barren Sky Ranking. When he was younger, he was unrivaled. Even though Long Mu was very strong now, he was still a distance away from Long Yitian. Wanting to catch up to his father’s footsteps would be a daunting task.

Ye Futian took a look at Chen Liu. From the murmuring in the Fairy Pool, he knew the identity of the person before him, a member of the Divine Sky City’s Chen Clan.

“Will you or will you not accept the challenge?” From the Zhen Clan’s chamber, a prideful female voice sounded again. It was Zhen Rong.

“The ritual implement,” Ye Futian replied, looking at the chamber. Maintaining the Celestial Pavilion at the state it was in was not a solution, he could probably not escape having to battle once or twice.

Very soon, a maid walked out from the chamber, holding a staff ritual implement in her hands, an arctic aura emanating from it. She walked to Ye Futian, saying, “My young lady says that you can hold on to it temporarily.”

“Loulan, keep it,” Ye Futian ordered.

“Understood.” Loulan Xue stepped forward, receiving the ritual implement and keeping it in her possession. This caused the crowd to watch astonishingly. He was this confident?

They had heard that Ye Futian was in the fourth level of the Arcana Plane while Zhen Rong’s battle servant Leng Sha’s battle ability was definitely strong. He was on the level of the geniuses of the Top Three Schools.

“Yu Sheng, go easy on him,” Ye Futian told Yu Sheng, who was standing beside him.

“…” The crowd heard Ye Futian’s words and were dumbfounded. Go easy on him? These were big words to say!

Yu Sheng stepped forward and Leng Sha frowned. Ye Futian’s attitude made him very displeased.

Crash… A horrifying aura started to radiate from Leng Sha. It actually formed a dark current around his body, and the dark current gave off a razor-sharp feel. Moreover, the aura started to spread and caused a dark tornado to start brewing. Zhen Rong was a sorcerer who did not cultivate in the martial arts, but her battle servant was an extremely powerful martial arts cultivator with high battle ability.

Leng Sha stepped forward, shrouded in a dark glow, making his way towards Yu Sheng. At the same time, Yu Sheng stepped forward, an exceedingly violent aura bursting out, a dark golden glow spreading from his body.