Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 54 - 052 Good Times Beautiful Scenery

54: Chapter 052 Good Times, Beautiful Scenery

54 -052 Good Times, Beautiful Scenery

Entry test?

Xiao Ye was stunned upon hearing this, his face full of confusion, as he had never heard of anything about an entry test before.

Not only Xiao Ye, but the other young people also showed confused expressions.

“This entry test is only for those who achieved the top ten rankings in the assessment because it involves the Innate Realm,” Qing Feng explained, “Now it’s getting late, so the entry test will be held at the Commandery Princess’s manor tomorrow.”

“After the entry test is completed, all those who pass will accompany me to the Chongyang Sect, so prepare well,” Qing Feng finished, flashing a gentle smile at Xiao Ye, and announced the end of the assessment.

“Brother Xiao, you really didn’t let me down!” Shao Yan excitedly ran over, keeping to his talkative nature, babbling to Xiao Ye.

It seemed that Xiao Ye obtaining the title of the Son of County made him happier than if he had obtained it himself.

“Stop!” Xiao Ye, seeing Shao Yan’s tendency to keep talking, hurriedly interrupted him.

“Brother Xiao!”

“Brother Xiao!”

…

At this time, the young boys and girls participating in the assessment gathered around, warmly greeting Xiao Ye with humble smiles on their faces.

At this moment, no one dared to ignore Xiao Ye.

Because they were well aware that after Xiao Ye strongly obtained the title of Son of County, he would certainly be a key cultivation focus of the Chongyang Sect, and his future achievements would be limitless, far beyond their reach.

Xiao Ye smiled and returned their greetings, feeling a slight sigh in his heart.

These young boys and girls were mostly noble family’s descendants, but now they were all respectful to him, simply because he was the Son of County of Dahong County!

“On the True Spirit Continent, strength is what really matters.” Xiao Ye once again realized the importance of strength.

In the distance, Su Ying gazed at the star-like surrounded Xiao Ye, with a touch of sadness flashing in her clear spring-like eyes.

She realized that from this moment on, she could no longer touch Xiao Ye’s world.

“Father, let’s go,” Su Ying said, drifting away with a hint of melancholy.

“Sigh,” Su Meng sighed, briefly explaining a few things to Su Hao, and then left with her.

Xiao Ye did not notice the girl who left with sadness, busy coping with the people greeting him.

These people would all be fellow disciples in the future; he couldn’t just ignore them arrogantly.

“Brother Xiao!” Just then, a commanding figure parted the crowd and walked over; it was the Dahong County Master, Mu Tao.

“County Master!”

Seeing Mu Tao, Xiao Ye respectfully bowed, feeling somewhat grateful inside.

Half a month ago, after receiving the century-old jade marrow, if Mu Tao hadn’t sent people to intercept Zhao Zilong, who had come for revenge, he wouldn’t have been able to cultivate in peace.

Moreover, the opponent was an Innate Martial Artist.

“It’s truly brutal.

I didn’t expect my soldiers to collude with a certain scoundrel.

I’ve already executed them, hoping Brother Xiao won’t be angry,” Mu Tao said with a wry smile.

Hearing this, Xiao Ye was stunned, feeling touched.

Mu Tao, as the lord of a county, actually took the initiative to apologize to him.

“County Master, I believe this matter is unrelated to you.

As for that scoundrel, I will deal with him myself,” Xiao Ye said.

Mu Tao laughed loudly upon hearing this, “I believe Brother Xiao has the capability.”

For a moment, the relationship between the two seemed to have drawn much closer, appearing like old friends regardless of age, making others envious.

Only Xiao Ye could be treated this way by Mu Tao.

“Tonight, I will hold a banquet at the manor to entertain the hundred young geniuses who passed the assessment.

You should come too,” Mu Tao invited with a smile.

“Alright!” Xiao Ye nodded without hesitation.

“Then I will await Brother Xiao’s arrival at the manor,” Mu Tao said, then left the central square with his soldiers.

“Everyone, let’s talk again tonight.” Xiao Ye bowed to the crowd, then left with Shao Yan.

Xiao Ye did not notice that there was a pair of bright eyes in the central square, gazing at his back.

The owner of those bright eyes belonged to a girl in red.

The girl appeared to be about fifteen years old, with bright and intelligent eyes, surpassing beauty, and a red dress that seemed like flames dancing, especially her devilish figure, causing many young boys to swallow quietly.

However, not many dared to strike up a conversation because they had a sense of their limits.

This girl had achieved the twelfth rank in the previous assessment, almost breaking into the top ten.

“Hong Wu, do you like Xiao Ye?” a rather pretty girl teased.

“Yes, I do!” the girl named Hong Wu smiled sweetly, a peculiar expression rippling across her small face.

“With the twelfth rank, entering Chongyang Sect only as a registered disciple, I can only hope to obtain resources and combat techniques by being with the top ten geniuses, and Xiao Ye is the perfect choice.”

“If worst comes to worst, I’ll offer myself.

With my looks, I don’t believe he won’t be tempted,” Hong Wu said confidently.

The pretty girl was left speechless.

…

After returning to the inn, Xiao Ye washed up, changed into clean clothes, and returned to his room to sit quietly, carefully comprehending the Half-step Innate Realm.

“After the Half-step Innate, it’s the Innate Realm.

Transforming Postnatal Qi into Innate Qi, that’s a brand-new realm,” Xiao Ye’s face was full of yearning.

Innate Martial Artists are said to be capable of facing ten thousand enemies, traversing thousands of armies, laughing proudly at the world, and could be considered a powerful figure.

“Zhao Qian, you probably can’t imagine that the rural boy you once looked down on is now not far from the Innate Realm,” Xiao Ye sneered.

Quickly, he frowned.

“I just don’t know how to transform Qi into Innate Qi?”

The Heavenly Net Technique he cultivated is sufficient for him to cultivate to the Innate Realm, but it doesn’t mention how to break through.

Moreover, that Black Dragon Country compendium briefly mentions it, summing it up in four words: communicate with the Heaven and Earth!

Postnatal Martial Artists circulate Qi using meridians to absorb Essence Qi within the body, then enhance Qi, having no connection with the outside world.

However, the Innate Realm actually requires communicating with the Heaven and Earth.

“Could it be that to transform Qi into Innate Qi, one must communicate with the Heaven and Earth?” Xiao Ye murmured to himself.

“It seems the method of communicating with the Heaven and Earth is controlled by powerful forces and rarely transmitted, otherwise Innate Martial Artists would not be so scarce.”

Xiao Ye, naturally intelligent, quickly guessed the crucial point.

According to his speculation, Ye Wuhen might be stuck at the last step of communicating with the Heaven and Earth, unable to break through.

The deceased Blood Wolf certainly knew how to communicate with the Heaven and Earth, but unfortunately, Xiao Ye found nothing on him.

“Tomorrow’s entry test might be related to communicating with the Heaven and Earth.” Xiao Ye’s eyes flashed, looking forward to the test one day later.

Then Xiao Ye calmed his mind, operated his cultivation technique, stabilizing and enhancing his Qi.

Now his Qi was only undergoing its ninth transformation, extremely scarce in quantity.

Even if he knew how to communicate with the Heaven and Earth, it would not be enough to impact the Innate Realm.

Time silently passed by.

When nightfall came, Shao Yan knocked on Xiao Ye’s door right on time.

Xiao Ye prepared a bit and left with Shao Yan, heading towards the County Master Manor.

“Brother Xiao!”

“Brother Xiao!”

Along the way, he encountered many young people who were also going to the banquet.

Xiao Ye nodded in response.

Soon, a vast and grandly built mansion appeared in Xiao Ye’s sight.

“Brother Xiao, you finally arrived.”

Mu Tao, dressed in a brocade robe, showed a smile on his dignified face, personally welcoming Xiao Ye at the door.

“Oh, comparing oneself to others is really infuriating!” A young man nearby grumbled.

“Who can blame anyone?

He’s the Son of County this time.

I guess it won’t be long before he steps into the Innate Realm, so it’s normal for City Lord Mu Tao to treat him with such courtesy,” someone said calmly.

A group of people gradually entered the County Master Manor, walked through the corridor, and arrived at a garden-like open space.

The place was lush with greenery, flowers blooming, and spring water gurgling, as if in an Immortal Realm.

“How extravagant,” Xiao Ye marveled.

After all, it was autumn now, yet here it seemed like spring.

A group lined up according to the assessment rankings, taking seats at the tables and chairs on the grass.

Soon, graceful women in light veils presented dishes one after another, while music from zithers and flutes provided a relaxing ambiance.

“Come, Brother Xiao, I toast to you, congratulating you on obtaining the title of Son of County!” From time to time, young men would toast towards Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye sat at the chief seat, responding to each, without any airs.

Sitting in the second seat, Ye Wuhen drank sullenly.

“County Master, what kind of realm is the Innate exactly?” At the feast, Xiao Ye took the opportunity to inquire.

Seated before him was, after all, a genuine Innate Martial Artist, so naturally, he wouldn’t let such an opportunity slip by.

Hearing Xiao Ye’s words, everyone paused, listening closely, also interested.

“Telling you now won’t benefit you at all,” Mu Tao responded with a light laugh, “But I can tell you that the Innate Realm is enough for us martial artists to explore for a lifetime.”

What!

Xiao Ye was shocked.

An Innate Realm is enough for a martial artist to explore for a lifetime?

“The Innate Realm isn’t as simple as you think.

For example, in our Black Dragon Country’s nine cities and one capital, there are at least tens of thousands of Innate Martial Artists, but their strengths vary greatly.”

“Because I have a place among tens of thousands of Innate Martial Artists, I was appointed as the Dahong County Master.” Mu Tao spoke eloquently, with pride in his words.

Xiao Ye intended to ask more, but Mu Tao didn’t want to say more and quickly changed the subject.

Xiao Ye reluctantly shook his head and continued drinking.

The grand feast continued until late at night, with Xiao Ye drinking quite a bit, becoming somewhat intoxicated.

In the end, with Mu Tao’s warm invitation, and considering the entry test tomorrow, Xiao Ye had to stay, assigned to a guest room to rest.

“I really drank a lot today.” Xiao Ye splashed cold water on his face, feeling much clearer.

Crash!

Suddenly, there was a strange sound from the window of the guest room.

“Who’s there?” Xiao Ye’s heart skipped a beat.

Could it be Gu Chudong making a move against him?

Although he gained the title of Son of County, who knew if Gu Chudong would go mad and eliminate him at all costs.

While Xiao Ye was quietly on guard, a bell-like female voice came in.

“Such a wonderful night, doesn’t the Son of County need a beauty to accompany him?”

Soon after, a fiery figure lazily perched on the windowsill, eyes charming like silk, a devilish figure full of endless temptation.