The Legend of Futian - Chapter 456

Chapter 456: The Martial Fortune Battleground

 

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

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Leng Sha and Yu Sheng leaped into the air, appearing in the space above the Fairy Pool. Cultivators in the Arcana Plane could resonate with the heavens.

A dark golden glow formed around Leng Sha’s body and transformed into an enormous darkness Roc. There was formidable purple lightning flowing around it, causing it to give off a scary feel. The imposing aura enveloped Yu Sheng and the pressure was exceedingly scary, as though what was attacking Yu Sheng was not a human, but a colossal Roc. One strike could tear through everything and cut through space and time.

Yu Sheng’s body did not dodge in the slightest. He charged straight towards the enemy, and at that moment, an intimidating dark golden current surged throughout his body and demon-like wings spread open from his back, as though a demon’s shadow was behind him. His aura became overwhelming, like a devil, fearing nothing.

Both their speeds were overwhelmingly quick and they clashed in the air. Streaks of lightning and dark energy flow exploded recklessly, extending towards all directions. After an explosion, the crowd saw dark lightning flying back, and with a crash, it smashed into one of the chambers on the covered bridge, causing the chamber to be smashed into smithereens.

In the air of destruction, a burly figure stood pridefully, watching the crowd indifferently. The demon-like wings on it were flapping, like an unrivaled demon. Countless people looked towards the figure in the air, awestruck by his outrageous strength.

Some of the Starry School disciples who did not witness the examinations had felt that the rumors were slightly exaggerated. But now, they understood with this strike that there was definitely no exaggeration involved. The person that could fight off Jin Yunxiao had explosive power.

If Ye Futian had not told him to stop that day, god knows how the fight between him and Jin Yunxiao would have turned out. The person who had been unmatched in the Lower Arcana Plane, Leng Sha, had been decimated with just one punch.

Ye Futian looked at Yu Sheng gloomily. He knew it would turn out this way…. Looking at the chamber in pieces made his heart ache. This was his business. What happened to going easy?

At this moment, from the smashed chamber, a group of people walked out. At the helm was a beautiful lady. She was cold and arrogant, her beauty different from that of Gu Yunxi’s. Even though her looks were slightly inferior, she could still be considered a stunning beauty. This was the Zhen Clan’s young missus, Zhen Rong. The noble aura around her created a sense of distance from other people.

“Thank you for the ritual implement,” Ye Futian said looking at Zhen Rong.

Zhen Rong took a look at Ye Futian and did not say anything. It was merely a ritual implement, it did not mean much to her. She raised her head and looked at Yu Sheng. Nobody knew Leng Sha’s strength better than her, ever since she had taken him in as her battle servant, she had used ways and means to increase his battle ability and consumed many resources in the process. Compared to when he was in the battlefield, Leng Sha’s battle ability had gone up a few grades and was definitely among the genius level. However, he was decimated with no hesitation by one of Yu Sheng’s punches. From this, she could imagine Yu Sheng’s battle ability.

Raising her head, Zhen Rong stared at Yu Sheng, who was in mid-air, and said, “Are you willing to become my battle servant? Feel free to state your conditions, I can definitely give you more than the Dragon Clan can.”

Zhen Rong was the young missus of the Zhen Clan and liked cultivating, causing her to be superior to men around her. Her coming to the Celestial Pavilion was not out of boredom, she merely wanted to see what level the person who was valued by the Dragon Clan was on. If that person’s reputation was undeserved, she would just treat it as a wasted visit. If the person was really strong, she would try to obtain the person under her wing to work for her.

Evidently, Yu Sheng had demonstrated strong enough battle ability to move Zhen Rong.

Battle servant? Ye Futian gave out a cruel aura. This woman wanted Yu Sheng to be her servant?

Yu Sheng coldly swept Zhen Rong, while Ye Futian said, “My brother is lacking a maid, are you willing to take up the role? If you’re willing, you will definitely have more than what you own now in the future.”

Ye Futian’s words astounded the crowd, and the people around Zhen Rong glared at Ye Futian. One of them said ruthlessly, “You impudent fellow.” Asking the Zhen Clan’s young missus to be a maid? Was this supposed to be an insult to Zhen Rong?

The crowd also had weird looks. Ye Futian’s words were indeed presumptuous. Ye Futian looked coldly at the Zhen Clan’s members. Zhen Rong’s suggestion of Yu Sheng becoming her battle servant was natural to them? But for her to become a maid was an insult? What was the difference between the two?

“Do unto others what you would have them do unto you. If the Zhen Clan’s members are merely of such character, then please go ahead.” Ye Futian’s look was calm, and his voice emotionless. He was driving them out.

The members of the Zhen Clan were speechless. Reasonably speaking, both of their actions were the same. However, every action had to consider the identity of the person. What was the status of the Zhen Clan’s young missus Zhen Rong compared to Yu Sheng’s? How could the two of them even be mentioned in the same breath?

“Interesting.” Chen Liu smiled. This was probably the first time someone in the Divine Sky City proposed to take in Zhen Rong as a maid. In the future, this would probably become the joke of the town.

Zhen Rong did not pay too much attention to Ye Futian’s words. Her expression was frosty as always and she hushed the people behind her with the motion of her hand. She looked towards Ye Futian and said, “This world has its fair share of strong cultivators. However, apart from potential, opportunity can also change a cultivator’s destiny. I have seen many people with formidable potential who all had their own pride. However, people who are able to put down this pride usually go even further. They do not care about the attitudes and looks of the common people and only pursue stronger cultivation and follow their heart. Although he may not have a good reputation as my battle servant, he can make use of the Zhen Clan’s resources, and have access to the same opportunities as me while I am growing. If he can soar to greater heights in the future, can he still be tied down by just the title of a battle servant?”

Chen Liu’s expression changed upon hearing Zhen Rong’s words. As expected of the prideful freezing beauty who loved to cultivate, her method of drawing people over to her side was straightforward.

“What you said is correct,” Ye Futian nodded and replied. “The reverse is also true. So it’s also suitable for you to be my brother’s maid, does Miss Zhen want to consider?”

Zhen Rong’s gaze fixed on Ye Futian. She knew that nothing she said today would have any effect. This handsome teen was way too prideful and had lost himself in his pride.

Of course, she understood how Ye Futian felt. Before someone with exceptional potential faced a real setback, they all stubbornly believed that they had the right to be proud. This illusion would cause them to be blinded and unable to recognize their true value.

“We’re less than one month away from the opening of the Martial Fortune Battleground. In this time, you can take your time to consider. If you’re done considering, you can come and look for me. You and your brother can both become my battle servants, and I will make arrangements for you to join the Bright Moon School to step foot into the Battleground with me. If you miss this opportunity, it’ll be gone for good.” After she had finished saying that, she turned around and left. The people around her followed her, including her battle servant Leng Sha. Even though he had been defeated, he was still calm and took a glance at Yu Sheng.

Many people looked at Zhen Rong leaving and realized that the Zhen Clan’s young missus really valued Ye Futian and Yu Sheng. As expected, those with outstanding potential were likely to obtain beneficial treatment. As of date, the Dragon Clan had given them the Celestial Pavilion, and the Zhen Clan’s young lady had come to invite them under her wing.

“I don’t need the two of you to be my battle servants, and I can send you into the Blazing Sun School to cultivate. Are the two of you willing?” Suddenly, the Chen Clan’s Chen Liu started talking, and many people looked towards Chen Liu. Were the Top Three Clans going to compete for talents?

It seems that Ye Futian and Yu Sheng were indeed awe-inspiring. The Chen Clan also wanted to take them in, albeit not as battle servants. However, if Ye Futian agreed to their request, they would be considered members of the Chen Clan in the future and have to follow the lead of the Chen Clan.

“Thanks,” Ye Futian smiled and looked at Chen Liu, “but no thanks.”

“You offended the Starry School on the day of the examinations. Even though you have potential, they probably will not accept you. However, the Blazing Sun School and the Bright Moon School have no problems with it. Not long later, the Martial Fortune Battleground will be opening to the disciples of the Top Three Schools. Are you really going to miss this opportunity to increase your strength?” Chen Liu smiled and continued, “Consider properly, if you’re done considering you can look for me as well.” After saying that, Chen Liu also brought his men and left.

In the Fairy Pool, the disciples of the Top Three Schools looked at Ye Futian. Sure enough, the strong did not lack opportunity. It was up to Ye Futian to grasp it now. Was he going to enter the Dragon Clan, the Zhen Clan or the Chen Clan?

If it was when Long Yitian was still alive, the Dragon Clan would be the best choice. But things had changed, Long Yitian’s death had left the Dragon Clan weak and the clan had fallen into a power struggle for a period of time afterward. This had affected their foundation and they were unable to solidify their position as an elite clan afterward.

However, after one battle, the rest of the people no longer expressed any intention to spar. One higher noble implement was not something normal people could afford. And even if they could afford it, how much confidence did they have to win? They had all seen Yu Sheng’s battle ability, he could defeat Zhen Rong’s battle servant, Leng Sha in one punch.

“Mister Ye, are you really not going to consider entering the Top Three Schools?” Just then, a charming figure walked to Ye Futian’s side. Many people had jealous expressions and envied Ye Futian.

Gu Yunxi appeared to be giving Ye Futian preferential treatment.

“Yes.” Ye Futian nodded. “What is the Martial Fortune Battleground?”

“One of the places of opportunity in the Divine Sky City. Rumour has it that it is related to the founders of the Top Three Schools, so it is controlled by the Top Three Schools. Every year, one month after the Top Three Schools’ entrance examinations, is the opening day of the Martial Fortune Battleground. It opens once a year, and only disciples of the Top Three Schools can enter. Moreover, the Top Three Schools are holding on to many other resources. If Mister Ye wishes to enter the Starry School, I will do my best to help to obtain a place,” Gu Yunxi replied gently, unlike Zhen Rong and Chen Liu. It was easy for others to have a good impression of her.

The clan Gu Yunxi was from had some influence in the Starry School. If she was willing to use her clan’s strength, she had a chance to help Ye Futian obtain a place.

“Thank you, Miss Gu.” Ye Futian smiled while nodding, and said, “Shen Yu, waive all charges for Miss Gu when she visits the Celestial Pavilion in the future.”

He did not answer, so it naturally counted as a rejection. Gu Yunxi nodded and smiled, but did not continue to persuade him. She thanked him, “Thank you Mister Ye, looks like I’ll have to come to the Celestial Pavilion more often in the future.” Naturally, it was a joke. At her level, she was not lacking these resources.

“Then I’ll be leaving first.” Gu Yunxi had a faint smile.

“Alright, please be careful on your way out, Miss Gu.” Ye Futian nodded his head. Gu Yunxi’s methods were pleasing, and she showed considerable control.

Chapter 457: The Top Three Schools Gather

 

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

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After the situation with Zhen Rong, the Celestial Pavilion gradually reverted to its usual tranquility, and no one created trouble anymore.

Ye Futian cultivated quietly in the Pavilion, improving his Spiritual Energy, practicing his guqin spell and honing his martial arts. Loulan Xue would enter the city once in a while to obtain some resources to aid her cultivation. Even though it was unable to achieve transformational change for her, but she was gradually improving.

This was also Ye Futian’s objective for coming to the Divine Sky City. In this Eastern Barren Territory, he would raise his cultivation level and step into the Noble Plane. All other matters could be temporarily shelved for this. After he entered the Noble Plane, he would have much more choices. He could either stay in the Divine Sky City to cultivate or adventure further beyond. An Arcana Plane was far too weak to travel around the Barren State.

These days, Long Ling’er would often come and visit him, and Ye Futian would occasionally guide Long Ling’er in her practicing of the guqin spell. Currently, Long Ling’er was in the Celestial Pavilion in Ye Futian’s yard.

The melodious guqin melody slowly came to a halt. Long Ling’er sat quietly by the side, and as she saw Ye Futian stop playing, smiled brightly and said, “Big brother Futian, every time I hear you play, it’s like I fall into the imagery created by your guqin melody and live in it. When will I ever be able to achieve this level?”

“Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the clearer it will be. When I started learning the guqin, I was one year older than you are now,” Ye Futian replied, smiling.

“You’re lying to me again.” Long Ling’er cackled while replying. If practice could make up the difference, why would there be any need for potential?

Ye Futian glared at her. This little girl was simply too astute.

“Big brother Futian, my mother has set a target for me. If I’m not able to achieve it in one year, I still have to enter the Starry School to cultivate next year,” Long Ling’er complained.

“Looks like you better start working hard then.” Ye Futian smiled, and continued, “If you can’t achieve it, then you only have yourself to blame. Then just listen to your mother’s words and enter the school to cultivate.”

“Alright…” Long Ling’er mumbled. She did not seem willing.

“You’ve been out for so long, it’s time for you to go back,” Ye Futian rubbed her head and said.

Long Ling’er scowled at Ye Futian, then stood up and said grudgingly, “I knew it, we aren’t related.” Afterward, she gloomily walked out of the yard.

Ye Futian smiled bitterly and shook his head, and after she had left, turned around and called out, “Loulan.” Loulan Xue walked to Ye Futian’s side and heard him say, “If I remember correctly, tomorrow is the day that the Martial Arts Battlefield opens?”

“That’s right.” Loulan Xue nodded her head gently.

“The things that I asked you to investigate, have they been investigated clearly?” Ye Futian inquired.

“Yes, they have.” Loulan Xue nodded her head and elaborated, “The Martial Arts Battlefield is located in the center of the Divine Sky City. Rumour has it that the Divine Sky City started to expand with the battlefield at its core, up until today. The wide expanse of the Divine Sky City, the Martial Arts Battlefield in dead center, guarded by the experts from the Top Three Schools.”

“If we want to enter the Martial Arts Battlefield, we need experts from the Sage Plane to escort us in. The exterior of the battlefield has the might of Sage Plane experts left by the ancestors that the younger generation cannot withstand. Their wills may be destroyed by the Sage might if they cannot withstand it.” Loulan Xue continued her explanation of the battlefield, “Apart from this, the battlefield has nine levels, named the Nine Levels of martial arts fate. Each level deeper, there are more benefits to be obtained. In the past hundreds of years, there has only been one person in the Divine Sky City that has stepped foot into the ninth level of the martial arts battlefield. That person was named the top genius of a thousand years back then.”

“Who was it?” Ye Futian asked.

“Long Yitian, Long Ling’er’s uncle,” Loulan Xue answered.

Ye Futian was in dismay. How did such a talent die? he thought to himself.

“So, apart from the disciples of the Top Three Schools, there are no other means of entering the Martial Arts Battlefield?” Ye Futian asked. This was what his real concern was.

“There is. To enter the Martial Arts Battlefield requires the protection of a Sage Plane expert. Non-disciples of the Top Three Schools will not be stopped if they attempt to enter. To the Top Three Schools, this kind of suicidal behavior is not worth their attention,” Loulan Xue replied.

“Understood. Make preparations, we leave tomorrow,” Ye Futian instructed. Loulan Xue nodded lightly and did not ask any more questions. She would do whatever Ye Futian asked, and not go past her limits. She could also feel that as time passed, both her and Ye Futian were gradually getting used to each other’s roles. She still remembered when they were in the Cottage, Ye Futian was not used to instructing her to do things, and would often feel awkward. However, this awkwardness had since disappeared.

She naturally understood that as Ye Futian grew, he was also changing. His playfulness was slowly decreasing, and the confidence that radiated from within him was stronger by the day. His aura was also slowly changing. He was still in the Arcana Plane. What would he be like in the Noble Plane? What about the Sage Plane or an even higher level? She wanted to see what Ye Futian would be like in the future, and she truly had a chance to do so.

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At daybreak of the second day, the Divine Sky City was filled with chatter. Every year, there would be groundbreaking things happening in succession. The Top Three Schools’ admission examinations were the first, and the second was the opening of the Martial Arts Battlefield.

Every year, when the Martial Arts Battlefield was opened, it could be said to be a test of the Top Three Schools disciples’ potential. Based on how many levels they reached in the Martial Arts Battlefield, their future potential would be determined. Similarly, it was also a competition between the Top Three Schools, to see which school’s disciples were more outstanding.

Of course, what the citizens of the Divine Sky City wanted to see was who could step foot into the eighth and ninth level of the battlefield and exhibit their formidable talent.

In the history of the Divine Sky City, those who could step foot into the eighth and ninth level of the battlefield would definitely become influential people in the Divine Sky City or leave after developing absolute power, provided they did not die before this happened.

How could the citizens of the Divine Sky City not look forward to such a moment? The Top Three Schools encompassed the most outstanding talents in the Divine Sky City, and it was now time to see who was the cream of the crop.

At this moment, in the center of the Divine Sky City, at the outskirts of the Martial Arts Battlefield, countless people gathered. However, the space in front of the battlefield was exceptionally empty. That space was naturally left for the disciples of the Top Three Schools.

In the air, a huge gang of experts made their landing. The Blazing Sun School had arrived. Apart from the disciples of the Blazing Sun School, there were many seniors and members from elite clans. They all wanted to witness the performance of their younger generation.

Following the Blazing Sun School, the Bright Moon School and Starry School’s experts all arrived. In the blink of an eye, the empty space was filled with thousands of young teens, all in the Arcana Plane.

The Martial Arts Battlefield was a training grounds for cultivators of Arcana Plane and weaker.

Many strong demonic beasts appeared in the air. In one direction, there was a demonic dragon. On the dragon sat a beautiful lady, her gaze fixed on the space below. Many people looked up towards her, the Madame of the West Mountain Dragon Clan. She had personally come to watch Long Mu enter the Martial Arts Battlefield.

Many people understood why she had come. Many years ago, Long Yitian’s accomplishment in the Martial Arts Battlefield caused his reputation to skyrocket within the Divine Sky City, becoming a legend. The West Mountain Dragon Clan had high hopes for Long Mu, and the Madame wanted to personally witness if Long Mu could inherit his father’s legacy and step into the ninth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield.

Of course, with Long Mu’s current strength at the Middle Arcana Plane, he did not have much hope. It was more likely next year when he had reached the pinnacle of the Arcana Plane.

Apart from Madame Long, many important figures from the various clans were here, watching the battlefield from the air. They also had their expectations.

“Madame, long time no see. You still look as beautiful as always.” In the air, a figure looked at Madame Long. It was an elder from the Jin Clan, his aura was strong and contained a sharp feeling.

Madame Long’s gaze swept across him indifferently and she did not reply.

“This time, of the Dragon Clan members that enter the Martial Arts Battlefield, Long Mu should be the one to go the furthest. With his current level, he can probably enter the sixth level. However, my Jin Clan’s Jin Yunlang, Jin Yunxiao from the Starry School, will not perform worse than Long Mu, especially Jin Yunlang. He has already entered the sixth level last year. This year, he will challenge the eighth level,” the Jin Clan expert declared confidently.

Jin Yunlang was a genius Upper Arcana Plane member of the Jin Clan, who was cultivating in the Starry School.

“You had better let Jin Yunlang compete with the elite clan members from the other two schools,” Madame Long coolly replied.

This time, the Top Three Schools had obtained too many elite talents. The citizens of the Divine Sky City were unable to predict who could go the furthest.

The Starry School had Jin Yunlang, Gu Ming, Long Mu, Jin Yunxiao, as well as the school’s Arcana Plane prodigy, Bai Qiong.

The Blazing Sun School, the Bright Moon School, the Chen Clan, the Zhen Clan as well as other geniuses from the other two Top Schools were also extremely outstanding. This time, there would be too many geniuses entering the Martial Arts Battlefield. Nobody knew who would go the furthest until the end.

This time’s trial was crucial. It was not only to examine their potential, but it was also an opportunity for fortune. The further they went, the better the opportunity was.

Nobody wanted to miss such a chance.

“Big brother Futian.” At this moment, beside Madame Long, a crisp voice sounded out. It was Long Ling’er, her gaze moved towards the crowd and landed on Ye Futian and his group among the crowd.

As her voice landed, countless gazes looked towards Ye Futian. One month ago, Ye Futian also shot to fame, so many people still remembered him. However, many people only coldly looked at him. In the past month, there was not much news about Ye Futian since he had been cultivating in the Celestial Pavilion, and did not look for Zhen Rong and Chen Liu. Evidently, he had rejected them. But how was he here now? What was the purpose of his being here?

“This is your last chance, have you thought over it clearly?” From the Bright Moon School’s crowd, an alluring figure looked at Ye Futian. It was Zhen Rong, she was still willing to give Ye Futian a final chance.

“I made my choice clear a month ago,” Ye Futian replied coolly. Zhen Rong’s gaze turned away and she did not look at him again. Ye Futian was no longer worth her attention.

From within the crowd, Wang Yuqing saw Ye Futian, and she felt a sense of pity. Ye Futian should have entered the Top Three Schools, if he could enter the Martial Arts Battlefield this time around, he might be able to grasp the opportunity.

“Let’s go.” A voice sounded out, and the people from the Top Three Schools nodded in agreement. The huge crowd started to make their way to the Martial Arts Battlefield.

Chapter 458: Within The Battlefield

 

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

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The entrance to the Martial Arts Battlefield was a door. In front of the door, there was an extremely wide bridge, and the disciples of the Top Three Schools all made their way across it.

From within the door of the Martial Arts Battlefield, an intimidating aura spread out; the pressuring aura dispersing throughout the entire area. At both sides of the bridge, there were experts from the Top Three Schools standing guard. In the air above, Sage Plane experts from the Top Three Schools appeared, a horrifying aura emitting from them. This caused a strong Sage intent to envelop everyone, resisting the might from the Martial Arts Battlefield, allowing them to enter the battlefield.

The huge army entered in a steady flow, and it took a long while for all of them to enter the battlefield. The space in front of the battlefield became empty again, but the people surrounding it continued to stare at the Martial Arts Battlefield, anticipating the results of the disciples of the Top Three Schools.

Who would be able to go the furthest?

“Seniors, I would like to try to enter the Martial Arts Battlefield. Would that be okay?” From within the crowd, a person walked out and saluted the experts from the Top Three Schools.

“You may if you are able to. However, you bear the consequences,” one of the elders from the Top Three Schools replied nonchalantly, not caring in the least. Every year when the Martial Arts Battlefield opened, there would be people who would want to try their luck but would eventually reap their just deserts.

Ye Futian’s gaze lit up. It was exactly as Loulan Xue had investigated: the Top Three Schools would not interfere with others trying to enter. They would usually fail, and moreover, even if they had the capability to enter the Martial Arts Battlefield, could they affect the outcome?

The Martial Arts Battlefield was after all the training ground for the disciples of the Top Three Schools. With the agreement from the Top Three Schools, there were people who walked towards the Martial Arts Battlefield’s bridge. However, the moment they stepped foot within, they felt a terrifying might crushing down upon them. The person who was at the forefront let out a muffled sigh. The next thing he knew, he was vomiting blood and his body flew backward.

The experts from the Top Three Schools looked disdainfully at the sight. They had seen the same thing happen far too many times. Normal people did not stand a chance at all, unless they were disciples from elite factions who were able to withstand the Sage might using special sage ritual implements. However, those from elite factions usually joined the Top Three Schools and would have protection from Sage Plane experts.

Just then, a group of people emerged from the crowd, causing many people to stare at them.

“Big brother Futian.” Long Ling’er was astonished, looking at the figure that had walked out. Big brother Futian wanted to enter the Martial Arts Battlefield? But he wasn’t willing to enter the Top Three Schools; how was he going to enter the Martial Arts Battlefield?

“Mother, why don’t you help big brother Futian think of an idea?” Long Ling’er asked Madame Long who was beside her.

Madame Long also looked at Ye Futian in astonishment. From her interaction, he did not seem like someone who was blindly arrogant. Maybe he just wanted to feel the Sage might and not enter the Martial Arts Battlefield. Of course, even if he really wanted to try, it was not a problem. As to helping Ye Futian, the Starry School’s people were also around. If she were to step in, it would reflect well on the Starry School’s reputation.

Currently, several people from the Starry School had noticed Ye Futian. A few of them laughed mockingly, some of the younger generation were arrogant because of their outstanding potential and lacked respect. However, after they had experienced a setback, they would learn humility.

At this time, Ye Futian, Yu Sheng, Ye Wuchen, Loulan Xue and a Black Wind Condor had reached the edge of the bridge. They heard Ye Futian say, “I’ll go try first, you guys wait.”

As he finished, Ye Futian stepped forward and onto the bridge.

Crash. In an instant, an overbearing intent entered his head. He could see an overwhelming figure that was god-like and had intimidating might.

Sage intent. Ye Futian closed his eyes, and that god-like figure entered his brain, destroying everything within; the formless figure attempting to crush his will. When the difference in level was great enough, one look was enough to kill, even if it was the destruction of one’s Spiritual Will.

Within Ye Futian’s head, a holy light shone, the golden light protecting his will from destruction and keeping the Sage might out.

“He’s still not backing off, is he asking for trouble?” in the air, an elder from the Starry School said. The more a person resisted, the worse they would end up. Trying to combat the Sage intent was tantamount to suicide.

Not even Noble Plane experts dared to stand up against it, not to mention those in the Arcana Plane. At this time, shades of brilliance started to shine from Ye Futian’s body. In that instant, he appeared to be covered in seven colors of radiance, causing many to have shocked looks.

This was Noble intent, every one of them elite. Moreover, these were noble wills of all elements. Was he using this to resist the Sage intent?

“All elements!” Many gazes locked on Ye Futian. It turned out that he was not just a Musical Sorcerer, but also a Full Attribute Sorcerer with fearsome potential.

Madame Long also looked shocked. It looked like she had again underestimated Ye Futian’s potential. It was no wonder that he was prideful in everything that he did, no matter how low-profile he might look.

At that moment, under everyone’s dumbfounded stares, Ye Futian took a step forward. Everyone was completely engaged in his actions. Was he actually going to try to forcefully enter the Martial Arts Battlefield?

Presently, Ye Futian tried to weaken his will of the emperor and tried to use his Noble will to repel the Sage intent. His Noble will was repeatedly crushed, and he took step after step until his Noble Will was no longer able to resist the Sage intent. He had already walked half the distance by then.

This distance made many people’s gazes freeze. A Noble Plane cultivator actually managed to forcefully walk half the distance using his Noble will. Could he continue to walk forward?

Just then, Ye Futian’s body moved back to where he first started, his footsteps unsteady, as though he had been struck by an invisible force.

“Did he fail in the end?” The crowd’s gazes lit up. Furthermore, he was not injured, this was already an extremely rare case.

In the air, the people from the Top Three Schools had renewed looks. Nobody had mocking faces anymore, being able to reach this step was already an achievement in itself.

“With such potential, it’s no wonder that he’s this arrogant. However, this is also a flaw that will cause him to delay his progress.” One of the Starry School’s elders sighed and felt pity. He had to admit that Ye Futian’s potential was indeed outstanding.

After Ye Futian had returned to where he started, he did not care about what others thought. Instead, he looked towards Yu Sheng and the rest and said, “Using our Noble will supported by ritual implements to withstand the Sage intent, we have a chance to enter. It’s worth a try.”

“Then let’s try it.” Ye Wuchen nodded his head.

“Yes,” replied the rest.

Although they might reveal some of their treasures, the Martial Arts Battlefield was an extraordinary place, it was still worth it to enter. As the Celestial Pavilion’s owner, he was already extremely rich, so it would not be much even if he revealed a sage ritual implement.

“Let’s go,” Ye Futian announced. Immediately, the rest of the people followed suit and an even stronger Noble will burst out from within them, and they walked forward in tandem.

Many people had bizarre looks, was Ye Futian actually going to continue trying? Was his previous retreat just testing the limits of the Sage intent?

At that moment, Ye Wuchen’s body was shrouded by an invisible Sword Will, which transformed into an imposing sword might. His whole body became like a sword and he continued to walk forward step by step.

Loulan Xue’s Life Spirit bloomed, and within her Life Spirit, the Sage Treasure Book appeared, releasing beams of brilliant light and enveloping her body within.

Yu Sheng’s footsteps were heavy but steady, landing loudly every step. With his Noble will around his body, he looked like he was possessed by a demon.

The Black Wind Condor’s eyes were completely black, similarly walking forward. The Black Wind Condor had blended into Ye Futian’s will of the emperor and its Demon Bird will.

“Wuchen, Loulan,” Ye Futian shouted and Ye Wuchen drew his sword. There were two swords on his back, one of them was the famous sword Alkaid. It had once been the sword that the Fuyun Sword Clan’s Clan Leader had shot to fame with, but when he had been killed by Ye Futian at the Sky Mountain, the sword had naturally fallen into Ye Futian’s possession and given to Ye Wuchen to use.

When the sword was drawn, a sword veil formed in the surroundings, encompassing all of them. Loulan Xue’s Treasure Book similarly let out a bright glow, protecting everyone within it.

The four of them stepped onto the Black Wind Condor’s back like they were forming a miniature matrix. At this time, Ye Futian’s Noble will was also absorbed into the light veil. The Black Wind Condor’s body broke into a flight, a demonic glow shining in its eyes, tearing through the air like lightning.

Originally, the distance was already short. With the acceleration by the Black Wind Condor, they transformed into a ray of light, rushing straight for the entrance. When the horrifying Sage might culminated onto them, the light around them became even more dazzling, and in the next moment, the Black Wind Condor’s body dashed straight through the door and disappeared.

The people outside who saw this happen had dazed looks on their faces, and many others were stunned. What was happening? In the end, it was that simple? Was it because of that Sage ritual implement?

Madame Long had a bewildered look on her face. Ye Futian did not enter the Top Three Schools but was able to step into the Martial Arts Battlefield nonetheless.

…

Presently, within the Martial Arts Battlefield, Ye Futian and his friends appeared within. In actuality, they could have entered very easily. But the reason why they did not was to hide some treasures they possessed and only revealed their Sage ritual implement.

Choosing not to think about all of this, Ye Futian’s gaze looked forwards. Many of the disciples of the Top Three Schools were already walking forward with great vigor.

The Martial Arts Battlefield looked like a heavenly palace and had levels leading upwards. At the furthest direction, it was a blur, but he had a faint vision of a heavenly palace located among the heavens like it was connected with the sky.

That should be the highlight of the Martial Arts Battlefield, the fabled Ninth level.

The place where they were at currently was the outskirts of the Martial Arts Battlefield’s first level. There seemed to be an invisible force floating in the air, yet it would flow out between one’s hands when they tried to grab hold of it. Some of the people at the front turned back and were dumbfounded when they saw Ye Futian.

Wang Yuqing was walking in the back, and she saw Ye Futian, and her gaze froze. How did he get in? Could it be that Ye Futian had given in in the end and joined one of the Top Three Schools? If that was the case, which school did he enter?

Chapter 459: Rob Martial Arts Fate

 

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

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Ye Futian didn’t look at Wang Yuqing. He kept looking at the individual space.

The martial arts battlefield had no Spiritual Qi. It only had omnipresent martial arts fate. Cultivators who entered the battlefield had their own plane but could only use their Spiritual Qi to fight while stealing martial arts fate from the battlefield. They would use up their Spiritual Qi, but if they stole martial arts fate, they could continue fighting.

These were the rules of the battlefield. Some said that it wasn’t real; the field was just a mirage created by an early sage. One couldn’t tell real from unreal. Others said that this battlefield truly existed. Everything was real. The sage had just used a special force to turn it into a training ground.

The battlefield was vast with nine levels of space on top of each other. Each level had more martial arts fate than the last. Now, the disciples of the Top Three Schools had split. They went forward and started snatching martial arts fate.

Many amongst them had come last year and was familiar with the battlefield. For example, Long Mu’s eyes were extremely sharp now. This time, he must surpass the seventh level. Next year, when he improved more, he could challenge his father’s glorious record and try the ninth level.

“Let’s go,” Ye Futian said. As soon as he spoke, the Black Wind Eagle flapped its wings. Four people stood on its back so they could conserve energy.

The battlefield on this level was like a barren city. They forged onward, following the disciples of the Top Three Schools. Many figures appeared before them. They seemed unrealistic, like hallucinations that could disappear at any time. They wore silver armor and had long spears. Martial arts fate snaked around them and they seemed undefeatable like Nobles.

“Everything in the battlefield is martial arts fate. You can take it all,” Loulan Xue said. The disciples of the Top Three Schools have already charged into the crowd and started fighting.

The stronger ones swept through without anyone able to block them. The weaker ones could barely walk.

A silver-armored army appeared before Ye Futian’s group too. The martial arts fate filled the sky and formed a terrifying force.

“Steal by yourself and try not to use it up before arriving at the fifth level,” Ye Futian said. The creatures on each level were different. The later ones were stronger. This was why the people of higher cultivation were more likely to make it to the end.

Right now, they were in the mid-Arcana Plane. Ye Futian’s goal was to try not to use up their Spiritual Qi before reaching the fifth level.

Four figures flew off from the Black Wind Eagle’s back. Before them, the silver-armored army’s spears shot out. Their martial arts fate transformed into horrible and shocking power. Like a Noble attack, it pierced through everything.

These spirits made Ye Futian feel that they were filled with Noble fate and created by Noble martial arts fate. However, they could only display power from the first Arcana Plane. Even still, their attacks were much stronger due to the martial arts fate.

The silver-white light cut through everything. Yu Sheng walked like a demon god. With a huge boom, all the spirits around him shattered. Martial arts fate instantly wrapped around him. He grasped a silver spear and snatched it. Then he charged forward; no one could stop him.

Ye Wuchen seemed to transform into a sword. He shot forward, creating pops of air. Various spirits were destroyed, their martial arts fate stolen.

Loulan Xue was a bit at a disadvantage. She majored in sorcery so she had to use Spiritual Qi. She released her life spirit and melded into the horrible cold light. Everything was sealed in ice and destroyed. She tried to fight as fast as possible.

Like Yu Sheng, Ye Futian ran straight into the crowd and clashed physically. Everything in his path was destroyed. He practiced the body-enhancing technique. The spirits of the first level couldn’t stop his terrifying body.

The Black Wind Eagle also crashed around. The four people and one beast swept through, quickly destroying the army. Rather than stopping, they continued forward. Other spirits would come, but the ending was all the same

“Mr. Ye,” a pleasantly surprised and gentle voice said. Ye Futian turned around and saw Gu Yunxi in the near distance. There was a young man beside her. He looked extraordinary. It was Gu Ming from the Gu Clan. Other than them, the place was filled with students from the Top Three Schools.

Ye Futian smiled and nodded. Gu Yunxi smiled and asked, “How did you enter?”

She didn’t guess like Wang Yuqing and just asked.

“I walked in,” Ye Futian said jokingly. Gu Yunxi blinked. She’d thought that Ye Futian would miss this chance, but unexpectedly, he came.

“The first three levels are easy, but in the middle, the difficulty multiplies. Each level is harder than the last. For the last three, only the top figures can enter, especially the ninth level. For thousands of years, only Long Yitian has done it. Mr. Ye, your cultivation plane is a bit of a disadvantage. Thus, you should try to get enough martial arts fate in every level. That way, you can release spells with them in the next level and help you go further.”

Gu Yunxi was more familiar with the battlefield and told Ye Futian in case he didn’t know. Ye Futian’s plane was low, but she wished he could go further. After all, there weren’t many chances before.

“Understood, thank you.” Ye Futian smiled and nodded. He continued forward and martial arts spirits kept appearing only to get killed.

In the other direction, a dazzling figure appeared. He had a pair of golden roc wings behind him. The wings flapped and swept past. The sharp feathers wildly snatched martial arts fate.

Jin Yunxiao scanned Ye Futian, surprised that they had come. Last time, he had been defeated by Yu Sheng at the Starry School’s exam day. He would never forget it.

This area was mostly disciples from the Starry School. Long Mu was also here, but he didn’t look at Ye Futian. He had his own goal on the battlefield and didn’t care about the others.

The people kept moving forward. There seemed to be a strange aura around Ye Futian. That was the martial arts fate. Ye Futian could feel clearly that he could use this martial arts strength. In addition, these martial arts fate were weak and couldn’t really help him. There was no need to go crazy to get them. However, Ye Futian discovered something strange. There were countless strands of martial arts fate around him. Each one was different. Just like the spirits he’d killed were different, the martial arts fate from them was different too.

Before him, another spirit came. Ye Futian got an idea. He instantly grouped much martial arts fate into a huge palm. He slammed it forward and killed the spirits, getting more martial arts fate and strengthening.

Ye Futian kept attacking with martial arts fate. It was actually unneeded, but he needed to use it later. Thus, he wanted to familiarize himself with it beforehand.

As he kept going, the strong and weak were gradually separated. The ordinary cultivators were left behind. The people with high cultivation had already entered the second level.

People of the Arcana Plane were naturally the fastest. The first few levels were nothing to them. There were also many silver-armored soldiers on the second level. The strong cultivators killed them all.

Ye Futian discovered that the people with high cultivation wouldn’t even take martial arts fate. They just walked past, overlooking it. Clearly, the fate from the first three levels was useless. It couldn’t help them, so they ignored it for higher levels. Soon, people crossed through the third level and came to the fourth.

Here, the spirits contained both human and beast. Ye Futian could even sense that they weren’t restricted to a single plane anymore. Their auras were horrible and some were even from the mid-Arcana Plane.

Ye Futian looked over. All he could see was an endless tide of spirits. Those from the upper-Arcana Plane finally started taking martial arts fate. Even they had to worry about energy usage later on. They must get strong enough fate to prepare for later battles.

Ye Futian also charged forward, but he didn’t use his own strength. The martial arts fate from earlier flowed through his body, protecting him. When a powerful beast rushed over, Ye Futian punched. His fist was like a dragon that roared like an ape. With a huge boom, the beast shattered. It transformed into martial arts fate and wrapped around Ye Futian.

Another demon wolf pounced like an alpha. Its demonic eyes were extremely cold.

Ye Futian turned slightly. His palm sliced across like a sword. With a squelch, the wolf was halved. Ye Futian’s palm glowed with gold light. It was as sharp was a roc’s feather. He continued charging. But then, a dazzling figure cut before him. He looked up and saw a huge gold beast sweep past. There were many poofs as countless spirits were destroyed. There was a beautiful figure on the demon’s back. It was Zhen Rong. Her fiery sword cut past, taking all the martial arts fate from the spirits her beast killed. She swept the place clean instantly.

Zhen Rong turned and looked coolly at Ye Futian before continuing. She was highly efficient at taking martial arts fate.

Ye Futian froze. The battlefield was mostly fair to the disciples of the Top Three Schools. People from every plane could challenge themselves somewhere. But those with powerful backgrounds naturally had a bigger advantage!

Chapter 460: The Truth Behind the Martial Arts Fate

 

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

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Of course, even though Zhen Rong’s absorption speed was extremely fast, Ye Futian was not frantic. The Martial Arts Battlefield had nine levels, which would get progressively harder. The middle three levels were a dividing factor; the fastest person would not necessarily be able to enter the final three levels.

These Upper Arcana Plane geniuses were able to speedily progress forward because they had been here before, and they were focused on moving even deeper. However, he needed more understanding of this place. At present, being surrounded by martial arts fate, Ye Futian faintly felt the mysterious power contained within the martial arts fate.

At that moment, a fifth level Arcana Plane demonic beast assaulted him. Ye Futian’s body rotated slightly, and the martial arts fate formed a hurricane. His fist struck through the air with an unstoppable force, and with a huge bang, the demonic beast blew up into pieces and the martial arts fate around him grew stronger. He naturally understood that to these martial arts spirits, their cultivation level would equate to the level of their martial arts fate. Killing stronger spirits would mean that the martial arts fate obtained was stronger. Furthermore, the martial arts spirits there were countless. It was no wonder that it was called the Martial Arts Battlefield.

Just then, not far away from where Ye Futian was, an expert soared through the air and looked at the ground. He saw Ye Futian had reached here, and his expression was frigid. He smirked and said, “The fourth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield is more fitting for you, why don’t you stay here and cultivate slowly.”

That expert was Jiang Nan. After the Starry School’s admission examinations, many people had ridiculed and mocked him. Even Wang Yuqing kept a distance from him, that woman was naturally not a good person, but she would act as though she was on a higher moral standpoint, the bitch.

After saying that, the person continued to advance forward. Now that he met Ye Futian again, he was naturally unhappy. That was why he wanted to show off his advantage, his cultivation level was higher than Ye Futian, so he was stronger.

Ye Futian looked at him and thought, how annoying. He did not care about Jiang Nan and Wang Yuqing at all, but it seems like the other party was very concerned with him.

The martial arts spirits in the fourth level were from all levels in the Middle Arcana Plane, there were even those in the sixth level of the Arcana Plane. However, this did not stop them.

Currently, Ye Futian and his friends had reached the boundary between the fourth and fifth level. If they were to continue forward, they would be in the fifth level. He speculated that Upper Arcana Plane spirits would start appearing in the fifth level.

“Let’s not enter the fifth level, I need to comprehend the martial arts fate,” Ye Futian said, and the rest nodded. They found an empty space and sat down.

Ye Futian closed his eyes, he could faintly feel that his body was surrounded by countless martial arts fate, from the first to the sixth level. These martial arts fate enveloped him like shadows, and scenes started to play within Ye Futian’s head. He intently perceived and split the scenes, following which, he saw a robust Noble Plane cultivator. The person’s finger struck down and a Sword Will that reigned over the heavens appeared, tearing through everything.

Ye Futian saw yet another image, another sturdy Noble Plane cultivator, his body looking as though it was forged out of gold, countless golden lines coursing throughout his body. With one punch, the golden Noble Plane cultivator’s fist destroyed everything.

In his head, these images were constantly appearing, there were martial arts, spells, sword techniques, broadsword techniques, and many others.

Ye Futian had a conjecture. Within the Martial Arts Battlefield, all martial arts fate were experts’ spells incorporated into strong Spiritual Wills and converted into martial arts fate.

The martial arts fate was the fortune in martial arts. Gaining that fortune would allow one to comprehend the Martial Arts.

Ye Futian finally understood the purpose of the Martial Arts Battlefield. It was indeed a great opportunity, no wonder the disciples of the Top Three Schools were not willing to miss it. Members of elite clans would enter the Top Three Schools, not just because the Top Three Schools had an environment for cultivation, but also the resources they had.

“Do you feel it?” Ye Futian opened his eyes and asked the rest.

“Yes.” Ye Wuchen nodded.

“Looks like we can’t be in a hurry now, we’ll stay here and try to comprehend,” Ye Futian said, and Ye Wuchen and Yu Sheng nodded in agreement. The group all closed their eyes and silently perceived the martial arts fate.

Regardless of martial arts techniques or spells, in reality, those that Ye Futian cultivated in was stronger than those contained within the martial arts fates. However, he needed to become more accustomed to using the martial arts fate to unleash a stronger power, to prepare for his entrance to higher levels.

He was merely in the fourth level and the fortune contained in the martial arts fate was already quite strong. What about the fifth and sixth level? What was even scarier was the seventh and eighth level. Then what about the ninth level that only Long Yitian had ever stepped foot into?

In the midst of their cultivation, many people passed by Ye Futian and his friends, but they simply glanced at him casually before continuing on. Among them, there were disciples of the Starry School who saw that Ye Futian and his friends had stopped here. They secretly thought that he was affected by his low cultivation level, even if he had outstanding potential, but his battle ability had a limit. If they were to continue further, there was indeed a great risk for them. They knew that the fifth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield would have Upper Arcana Plane spirits.

After a long while, Ye Futian and his friends started to open their eyes one after the other. They stood up and walked into the fifth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield. Before them, there had already been many experts who had come to absorb the martial arts fate. Therefore, they did not see any martial arts spirits upon entering the fifth level. They continued to progress forward and came to a vast space. At the front, there were many people battling with the martial arts spirits.

As expected, they realized that there were Upper Arcana Plane spirits, which had a strong battle ability. Seeing them appear, many spirits pounced towards them and attacked. The one standing before Ye Futian was in the sixth level, equivalent to the sixth level of the Arcana Plane.

Bam. Ye Futian’s body ignited, turning him into a flaming giant. The martial arts fate surrounded him also ignited, turning into fire martial arts fate.

Ye Futian stepped forward and struck out with a giant palm before the spirit had landed on him. The palms branded into flaming words, and with a bang, the martial arts spirit was directly torn into pieces, and its martial arts fate absorbed by Ye Futian.

He had already absorbed sixth level martial arts fate on the fourth level. This fortune could unleash the power of a sixth level Arcana Plane cultivator. Even though Ye Futian’s cultivation level was low, but he could leverage on the martial arts fate explosion to unleash battle ability that was beyond his cultivation level. Adding that on to the potential he had, it was a small matter for him to sweep the sixth level Arcana Plane spirits.

After he knew the benefits and uses of the martial arts fate, Ye Futian’s absorption rate increased and he swept the spirits at an insane rate. The sixth level Arcana Plane spirits were steadily cleared out and became his strength.

At this time, a sharp look shot towards him. Ye Futian’s gaze turned and he saw a seventh level Arcana Plane spirit walking towards him. The martial arts spirit’s aura was alarming, as though a Noble Plane cultivator had possessed it. Its arm stretched out and a huge handprint appeared in the air, golden light emitting from it. The handprint gradually became more corporeal and clawed towards Ye Futian.

Ye Futian took a sudden step and flew into the air, his fingers piercing towards the front. In an instant, a huge amount of martial arts fate converted into a horrifying Sword Will and every strand of martial arts fate became a bloodthirsty sword that struck the giant handprint and shattered it.

Ye Futian continued to step forward, and crackling sounds could be heard as more martial arts fate became fearsome vines, shining with golden light, engulfing the martial arts spirit.

The spirit raised its arm and struck out, the handprint wiping out everything. However, all of Ye Futian’s martial arts fate erupted at that moment, assimilating into his Fatal Entanglement spell. Many of his martial arts fates were destroyed, but the rest of the sixth level martial arts fates still found their way past the spirit’s defenses towards its body. The golden vines struck out like sharp blades, and with a squelch, the spirit was impaled and a strand of seventh level martial arts fate started to encircle Ye Futian.

Ye Futian could distinctly feel that this strand of martial arts fate was stronger than the rest. He had to start from the lowest level and work his way up to the highest. He could do this because of his ability to defeat people of higher cultivation levels.

Similarly, if the disciples of the Top Three Schools were not able to do so after they reached a certain level, they would face their limit, even if the person was at the pinnacle of the Arcana Plane. Ye Futian’s guess was that this limit was the sixth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield. There were already Upper Arcana Plane spirits appearing here. The sixth level would probably have martial arts spirits at the pinnacle of the Arcana Plane.

Many people saw Ye Futian killing the seventh level martial arts spirit and looked at him. It seemed like it was true that his potential was outstanding, as he could use the martial arts fate to battle someone of a higher cultivation level and challenge a higher level of the Martial Arts Battlefield. Not only Ye Futian, but Yu Sheng, Ye Wuchen and Loulan Xue could do so too.

In the fifth level, Ye Futian stayed for a very long time, absorbing a huge amount of martial arts fates, before he stepped foot into the sixth level of the Martial Arts Battlefield. He was very clear that the sixth level would be a dividing factor. The majority of the Top Three Schools’ disciples would also stop here.

The sixth level was very quiet, and Ye Futian walked forward step by step. He came to an enormous open space, and there were many stone pillars reaching towards the sky. Over there, he saw an immense amount of martial arts spirits, like a huge army camping there.

This martial arts spirit army was densely packed and blocked the road ahead. In front of the large army, the disciples of the Top Three Schools that had reached first all stopped here. They did not rush into action, rather, they were waiting for more people to arrive.

To the disciples of the Top Three Schools, they understood the Martial Arts Battlefield very well. Nobody would be reckless enough to rush into the huge army alone to try and reach the next level. Only by attacking together would they have an opportunity to break through.

When Ye Futian reached, he realized that apart from those with high cultivation levels, there were many people that he knew here. Long Mu, Gu Yunxi and the rest were all here.

Many people turned around and looked at him when they saw Ye Futian arrive. When they saw him, the disciples of the Starry School looked especially flabbergasted.

Him, a fourth level Arcana Plane cultivator, managed to get here? Moreover, Ye Futian was not the only one. However, when they remembered his performance during the day of the examination, they did not find it strange anymore. Reaching the sixth level was definitely possible for someone who could surpass the cultivation level difference, but this would be where he stopped. Not just Ye Futian, but the majority of the people would all stop here!