Chapter 1695 - 1678: Ancient Star Conflict
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The dense sound of shattering erupted from the Tai Chu Spirit Seed, resonating in the air until it ceased after a moment.
At this moment, five conspicuous cracks appeared on the stubborn stone-like Tai Chu Spirit Seed, radiating bursts of divine light. Faintly visible were tree roots and buds, contained within, surging with abundant energy that transformed into Tai Chu Spiritual Power. As it nourished Xiao Ye’s body, it also surged within him, causing his aura to soar skyward, as if he could shake an ancient star.
"Finally reached the mid-stage Spirit Transformation Realm!"
Xiao Ye opened his eyes, his face full of excitement.
Although only a year had passed externally, relying on the Time Tower for cultivation, he had already reached several decades in time.
During this period, he had also used Purple Light Stone Milk.
All sorts of heaven-defying factors led to Xiao Ye’s breakthrough.
Had it been other martial artists of the same level, they might have already reached the late-stage Spirit Transformation; thus, it was evident how arduous the cultivation of Taichu Ancient Scripture was.
"But with difficulty comes rewards; at least now my strength surpasses that of typical mid-stage Earth Spirit martial artists." Xiao Ye rose, filled with confidence.
"There’s only around a year left until the Spirit King Competition, and my current strength is still insufficient. The Green Light Spirit Milk provided by Lord Leng Ming can no longer satisfy me."
"Furthermore, I need a powerful Spiritual Technique to harness the power of the Tai Chu Spirit Seed." After pondering for a moment, Xiao Ye walked out of the ancient castle.
The so-called Spiritual Technique is actually similar to the combat techniques on the True Spirit Continent, but its power is far inferior.
Powerful Spiritual Techniques can crush the starry sky and destroy star domains.
Upon arriving here, Leng Ming also taught him several Spiritual Techniques, but Xiao Ye was not satisfied.
Since he had condensed the Tai Chu Spirit Seed, regular Spiritual Techniques could not match its power.
"Hahaha, the Xia Family in Spirit Capital has chosen to fully support me and is willing to provide Spiritual Artifacts unconditionally. In the Spirit King positions in a year, I will surely occupy a place!"
"Hiss! Providing Spiritual Artifacts unconditionally—this Xia Family really is making a huge investment!"
"This is normal; after all, Brother Yu Shuhan is already a mid-stage Earth Spirit expert. Once he ascends to the Spirit King position, the benefits it would bring to the Xia Family would be immensely abundant. Such investment is nothing now."
"Hehe, Brother Wang, you can’t say that. Although my strength is good, it doesn’t necessarily mean I can become the Spirit King, and haven’t you also gained support from those forces in Spirit Capital?"
...
Just walking out of the ancient castle, Xiao Ye’s more powerful spiritual sense spread out, immediately noticing a group of dignified men with diverse appearances gathering, engaging in enthusiastic discussions on the verdant grass.
Beside these men stood martial artists in luxurious attire, carefully accommodating them with smiles.
"Have the forces in Spirit Capital started wooing potential Spirit King candidates?" Xiao Ye was somewhat puzzled.
The forces in Spirit Capital are deep-rooted and complex, entangled in open and covert conflicts.
Blue Demon and the Five Law Enforcement Envoys stand high above, never bothering with these inter-force disputes, so the forces generally try to court hundreds of Spirit Kings.
Among the hundreds of Spirit Kings, the newly appointed Spirit Kings are the easiest to sway, which created this current situation.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Xiao Ye’s heart stirred, his spiritual sense enveloping a particular direction.
There stood a yellow-robed woman, whose looks were not considered outstanding in the Three Thousand Great Realms, only quite ordinary, but she appeared very delicate, hesitating beside this group of geniuses, yet attracting disdainful glances.
"Hmph, trying to court me? Well, tell me what your Pan Family can offer to support me. Is it just the Green Stone Milk? Let me tell you, Lord Leng Ming provides to me monthly; I have no need for it."
"Hehe, Brother Xiong, don’t say that. The Pan Family used to be infinitely glorious in Spirit Capital; the Spiritual Technique they possessed terrified all, even Lord Blue Demon once coveted it."
"Tch, what doggone Spiritual Technique, if it’s really that great, how did the Pan Family fall to such a state, where even decent Spiritual Artifacts were snatched away?"
"Young lady, if your Pan Family wants to woo geniuses, you must offer something substantial, for this is a world where the strong eat the weak."
"Leave, don’t bother me."
...
Many spoke with cold sarcasm.
"You... you..."
The yellow-robed woman trembled, her face pale, her eyes red, opening her mouth but unable to resist.
The harsh words from these geniuses stabbed into her heart like knives, eventually making her unable to hold back her tears.
Indeed!
The Pan Family had truly declined in Spirit Capital, too unremarkable, suffering oppression and struggling to hold a footing in Spirit Capital.
They finally encountered the opportunity of the Spirit King Competition, yet couldn’t offer assets to attract these geniuses.
Reality was too harsh.
"Are these geniuses all so self-serving?"
"Clan members, Yun’er must have disappointed you again."
The yellow-robed woman wiped her tears, turned around despondently, ready to leave, but found a youthful figure suddenly appearing before her.
"You... who are you?"
The yellow-robed woman looked up at that gentle face, her eyes widening.
She didn’t know this young man before her, but the kind expression on his face sparked a glimmer of hope in her heart.
"Lord, are you willing to accept our Pan Family’s support?" The yellow-robed woman subconsciously asked.
At this moment, the grassy field fell silent, followed by snickers.
"Isn’t this the odd one? Heard he was personally brought to this Ancient Star by Lord Leng Ming."
"Tch, weren’t we all personally brought by Lord Leng Ming?"
"I’m curious how a mere Initial Spirit Realm waste ended up among us."
"Lord Leng Ming was careless letting such a waste enter the Spirit King Competition; aren’t they afraid of embarrassment?"
...
The group of majestic geniuses immediately caused quite a few to shout.
Courted by various forces in Spirit Capital, they felt rather conceited and arrogant.
In their eyes, Xiao Ye indeed appeared odd, generally self-cultivating and not engaging with them, with abysmally low strength.
The harsh words made the yellow-robed woman’s face turn exceptionally pale.
Could the seemingly kind young man really be just a Spirit Transformation martial artist?
"I am willing."
"As long as your Pan Family can provide me with Green Stone Milk." Xiao Ye calmly responded, triggering more laughter.
Green Stone Milk was fine, but Leng Ming provided monthly; it was wholly sufficient.
"Seems... I really found the wrong person."
Hearing Xiao Ye’s words, the yellow-robed woman’s face grew even paler, feeling a tinge of bitterness and flooding with disappointment.
"Of course, before that, I will also put your mind at ease."
Under the yellow-robed woman’s puzzled gaze, Xiao Ye stepped forward, staring at those geniuses, his eyes emitting a cold light.
"I won’t cause trouble, nor do I fear trouble."
"Do you want to come at me together, or solo combat? Choose one."