Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 1152 - 1153: Unmatched Dominance

Twenty-Seven Steps of Sword Unsealing, receiving the inheritance of Jue Chen, the Sword Saint, this was Ye Qingcheng's opportunity, and she also gained a strand of Imperial Qi.

Because Ye Qingcheng refused to join the various forces, they presumptuously thought to strip her of the Imperial Qi she possessed. Would Ye Qingcheng willingly surrender it?

Of course, the people here developed greedy thoughts naturally because Ye Qingcheng was currently only a First Layer Immortal King, and she had just recently ascended to this level. If Ye Qingcheng were a Fifth Layer Martial King today, who would dare act recklessly and speak of stripping her of her Imperial Qi?

To put it simply, Ye Qingcheng's cultivation was too low; what good was a talent if it did not represent everything? It only showed that Ye Qingcheng had greater potential on the path of Martial Arts, nothing more. In this world where martial prowess reigns supreme, strength speaks loudest in the end.

Here, there were several Fifth Layer Martial King experts, the lowest being of the same realm as Ye Qingcheng.

Judging by current events, it seemed unlikely Ye Qingcheng would escape unless she surrendered her Imperial Qi.

Moreover, even the distinguished figures Jian Cheng and Zhan Mo harbored greed for the Imperial Qi Ye Qingcheng possessed. Regardless of the circumstances, Ye Qingcheng had already become the target of many here today.

Still, what people could not understand was where Ye Qingcheng drew her confidence from, standing atop Celestial Mountain, declaring that anyone who wanted the Imperial Qi should come to take it.

From these words, it was clear she, Ye Qingcheng, feared nothing; if someone wanted the Imperial Qi, they were welcome to come.

Looking up, one could see Ye Qingcheng on Celestial Mountain, her white clothes fluttering, her demeanor unparalleled, her gaze utterly cold, as if she were a second Jue Chen, the Sword Saint, atop Celestial Mountain.

Many even felt exceptionally insignificant under the invisible aura of Ye Qingcheng.

This was confidence.

Confidence coming from Ye Qingcheng's very bones.

"I really want to see where your confidence comes from!" From the Profound Sect's direction, a young man snorted coldly; this person was Lu Hao, a Second Layer Martial King. In an instant, his figure rose slowly into the sky, his Sword Qi unrivaled.

In this place of sword enlightenment, most were Sword Cultivators, and Lu Hao was no exception.

Buzz~

Cold Sword Qi whistled forth, directly shrouding Ye Qingcheng, while suddenly, Sword Power surged between heaven and earth.

For Lu Hao to be accepted into the Profound Sect for cultivation, he was naturally an extraordinary person, seldom facing opponents in his realm. In the eyes of many, confronting Ye Qingcheng seemed more than adequate since Ye Qingcheng had just stepped into the Martial King realm.

"Such audacity!" A youth named Xiao Jiu snorted coldly, stepping forward with roaring momentum. Xiao Jiu, having reincarnated as the Nine Heavens Divine Emperor, had comprehended numerous Martial Arts intentions. At this very moment, he brimmed with power.

His body suddenly grew more robust, and just like that, Tang Hao's Sword Power was crushed by Xiao Jiu's overbearing strength. Furthermore, Xiao Jiu's fist struck out with incredible ferocity.

The Fist Aura carried an endless vortex, smashing down towards Lu Hao.

This punch was truly overwhelmingly fierce.

In an instant, Lu Hao felt as if Mount Tai were descending upon him. Even though his Sword Intent had reached a refined mastery, against Xiao Jiu's Fist Aura, it seemed to be only a part of a crushing defeat.

Boom~

What followed was a loud explosion, as Lu Hao's body was knocked flying like a kite with its string cut. He was sent flying by Xiao Jiu's single punch, spitting blood wildly, and crashed onto the ground, his face pale and grim.

Lu Hao was crushed by a single strike from Xiao Jiu.

Impossible to accept.

Lu Hao found it difficult to accept all this. He considered himself a talent of note, yet now he was crushed, and his cultivation path would inevitably face obstacles because of this; Xiao Jiu's figure would likely become a mental blockade.

"What is this…"

Below, people were stunned, knowing Lu Hao's talents well. Although not among the top-tier geniuses, his talent was undeniably outstanding, yet now he was crushed by a single punch, a reversal of fortune.

"That person's strength is terrifying; that punch was utterly straightforward, only force, yet it defeated Lu Hao with a single blow!"

"Where did he come from, who is he?"

"..." Many began discussing; Xiao Jiu's punch was one destined to be remembered.

And Xiao Jiu, standing below Ye Qingcheng, gazed down at Lu Hao contemptuously, saying, "You wish to seize my lord's Imperial Qi? Are you worthy?"

Xiao Jiu referring to Ye Qingcheng as 'lord' was naturally because of Xiao Tianyu, coupled with Ye Qingcheng being a chosen one with unparalleled talent. Xiao Jiu calling her 'lord' seemed appropriate.

"His lord?"

Upon hearing this, many were speechless, wondering when a servant became so formidable, and just a moment ago, he had executed the Twenty-Three Steps of Sword Unsealing. If not for the destruction of the Sword Ladder, this person might not have stopped at twenty-three steps.

The lord was a prodigy.

The servant was equally prodigious.

Where did they come from?

"Earlier I heard from Yun Meng that these two are from the Immortal Realm!" someone said lightly.

"What, the Immortal Realm?" Many were surprised: "As far as I know, the Immortal Realm is a Lower Realm, with scarce Spiritual Qi; how could such terrifying geniuses come from there!"

"This, I do not know, but they seem to have no background here, otherwise Profound Sect and Celestial Sect wouldn't be so brazen in trying to seize the lord's Imperial Qi!"

"Indeed!" Many nodded, perplexed about why they didn't choose to join a force, this choice leading to such a predicament.

Yet unaware, Ye Qingcheng did not refuse joining a force but initially arriving at the Primordial Ancient Realm, unfamiliar with everything, naturally would not rashly join a force.

Especially such forces as the Celestial Sect and Profound Sect; since Ye Qingcheng refused to join, they intended to seize her Imperial Qi. Such sect forces were perhaps better left unjoined.

"Anyone else willing to try?" Xiao Jiu, hands on his back, stood beneath Celestial Mountain, his voice rather forceful, leaving others speechless once again, right before a Third Layer Martial King from Celestial Sect spoke up: "How arrogant!"

Having spoken, this person stepped forward, their physique particularly formidable.

"It's Dong Biao of Celestial Sect, he's planning to act as well. This person is not only a master of swordsmanship but has extremely intimidating power and is a Third Layer Martial King. There shouldn't be any suspense in his actions!"

"Not just suspense, probably his power is enough to crush that arrogant fellow!"

"..."

Several began whispering; undoubtedly, Xiao Jiu's previous words were indeed too arrogant.

As for Ye Qingcheng, her eyes continued to overlook all this, and her face never changed, nor was she worried about Xiao Jiu taking action, knowing his origins all too well.

Thud thud thud~

Then, Dong Biao stepped forcefully, the ground cracked, full of a sense of power, with surrounding storms raging endlessly, making it hard to discern his true form, and those of lower cultivation felt their shoulders weighed down, obviously suppressed by Dong Biao's power.