Chapter 204: Arrived

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

The arm burned to nothing in the fire. Li Daoyun screamed endlessly. If it was a sword, it would only be an instant of pain but his arm was burning down bit by bit. The pain was unimaginable. When the flame extinguished, Li Daoyun’s sword intent went wild. His eyes were crazed. The people of the Fuyun Sword Clan all came up to him. Sword intent swept over, crushing towards Ye Futian.

The spectators were all shocked, their hearts trembling. No wonder Ye Futian was reckless. After melding into the statue, he’d already possessed the top ability of the Dharma Plane. Li Daoyun wasn’t the strongest of the Fuyun Sword Clan but he was still reputable. Only a few clan members of the same age could surpass him. His talent was undeniable but he was forced to burn his arm.

The statue’s eyes seemed to be Ye Futian’s. It glanced at Li Daoyun and said coldly, “You are so weak. How dare you act so manic?”

Li Daoyun looked up. Sword intent shot out from his eyes. He glared at the figure before him. Back then in the Loulan relic, he’d been so domineering and would never have thought of this scene.

The Fuyun Sword Clan’s disciples went forward. Sword intent filled the sky.

Ye Futian’s gaze swept past everyone and he said coldly, “Li Daoyun damaged my brother’s arm in the Ancient Barren World so I took my revenge. If you want to kill me, then try. If you can’t, don’t blame me.” As soon as he finished, terrifying fire Spiritual Qi converged on that arm. The statue’s hands that had been chopped off by the sword aura were reborn, created by pure fire Spiritual Qi.

Feeling the terrifying flame intent, the Fuyun Sword Clan all looked uncomfortable. Amongst those who had come, Li Daoyun was the strongest but his arm was burned easily. The others were even weaker than Ye Futian.

“Let’s go,” Li Daoyun uttered. He lifted the sword with his right and turned to leave. The other clansmen stared deeply at Ye Futian and then left with Li Daoyun.

Li Daoqing looked the worse. He’d definitely never imagined that the one he called a slave would humiliate the Fuyun Clan and burn his brother’s arm. If Ye Futian chose to join a strong force, this revenge would be difficult.

Seeing the Fuyun Sword Clan leave, Ye Futian returned to the statue. Then he walked out. Everyone looked at his handsome features and extraordinary temperament a bit differently now.

Before, Ye Futian was an extremely talented but overconfident genius. Now, he was a top genius, equal to Xiao Wuji. After a few years, he would enter a higher plane and could compete with the top geniuses of all the top forces.

No one spoke. Ye Futian had gone through Xiao Wuji’s three main relics and had surpassed him in all. Now, only the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall remained.

Everyone waited quietly. They wanted to see just how many Noble figures Ye Futian could display at the wall. At this time, all the important figures of the various forces could witness his talent. However, after a while, they discovered that Ye Futian actually sat down before another figure and started cultivating. There was no sign of him going to the Stone Wall.

Uh… Everyone had a strange expression. All of the people on the mountain were waiting for him to display his talent but now he was cultivating?

Gu Biyue blinked and gaped at Ye Futian. Yu Sheng was embarrassed. This guy was doing it again. Even Yu Sheng couldn’t stand it. He was too shameless.

Everyone waited but Ye Futian continued his cultivation as if he didn’t know. Many grew impatient. This guy was breaking Xiao Wuji’s record. Halfway through, only the Stone Wall—the most important part—was left but he stopped to cultivate. What did this mean?

“What’s going on?” Liu Feiyang, prince of the Liu Kingdom, asked his sister.

Liu Chenyu’s eyes flashed. “I don’t know.” With that, she glanced at Ye Wuchen in confusion.

“Don’t look at me,” Ye Wuchen said, walking forward. “Just get used to it.”

The Liu siblings blanched. Liu Chenyu glanced at Ye Futian and Yu Sheng. Now, she was wondering if Ye Wuchen’s words from before were true.

“Chenyu,” Liu Feiyang whispered. “How is your relationship with them?”

A strange look flashed past Liu Chenyu’s eyes. “Actually, we’ve just met but the impression is good.” Thinking of the talent Ye Futian had displayed, she said, “But what you’re thinking might be difficult. We can at least be friends.” She naturally understood Liu Feiyang. He wanted to bring Ye Futian into the kingdom.

With Ye Futian’s current talent, even if he couldn’t surpass Xiao Wuji on the Stone Wall, it would be enough if he could make three figures appear. It was highly possible he could make four appear. After that, he could choose any of the forces.

Hua Qingchi of the Donghua Clan and Tang Ye of the College had all looked down on him. But just as what Ye Futian had told Tang Ye, if he was talented enough, Hua Qingchi and Tang Ye wouldn’t be able to represent the two forces.

“Didn’t you say one of them can become the princess’s bride?” Liu Chenyu’s servant muttered. Liu Feiyang gaped at his sister.

Liu Cheny glared at her servant, making the girl retreat in fear. “Don’t overthink.” Liu Chenyu stared at her brother. What was he thinking?

“I think we can consider it.” Liu Feiyang laughed. “Which one do you like?”

Liu Chenyu blushed and glared at Liu Feiyang.

“Won’t you try the Stone Wall? Is it fun to make everyone wait for you?” Xiao Wuji suddenly said. He’d been waiting for a long while now but Ye Futian hadn’t done anything.

Ye Futian had beaten him on all three relic areas. He wanted to see just what Ye Futian could do at the Stone Wall. However, Ye Futian had started cultivating without showing any sign of wanting to go to the wall.

Everyone gazed towards Ye Futian. They’d been asking this too.

Ye Futian glanced over at Xiao Wuji a bit strangely. “Did I tell you to wait?”

Xiao Wuji blanched. He stared at Ye Futian but couldn’t reply. Many people looked between them. They all had an arrogant tone. The simple phrase felt like a challenge. But Ye Futian’s actions were clearly obvious. How come his words were irrefutable? He really didn’t make anyone wait. In fact, he didn’t even say he was going to the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall. But after beating Xiao Wuji’s records at the three relics, everyone thought he would naturally go to the Stone Wall.

But now it seemed that Ye Futian didn’t think that way.

Did he not want to challenge Xiao Wuji? Or was he not confident enough to beat Xiao Wuji at the Stone Wall so he wanted to cultivate and improve first?

“Let’s go,” Xiao Wuji said indifferently. He turned to leave. He had no interest in playing with Ye Futian.

Tang Ye stared deeply at Ye Futian and left too. Everyone’s eyes flashed. All geniuses were proud and Xiao Wuji obviously didn’t feel like being used to make Ye Futian look better in comparison. What right did Ye Futian have to make him wait?

“It seems that I’ve underestimated you. Are you interested in joining the Donghua Clan?” Hua Qingchi invited. Even if Ye Futian didn’t pass the Stone Wall test, the talent he’d displayed was enough.

“I haven’t thought about it,” Ye Futian replied with a smile.

“Okay.” Hua Qingchi nodded without saying more.

Everyone thought that Ye Futian hadn’t decided to choose a clan today. They started cultivating throughout the relic and stopped looking at Ye Futian. Some people left but people from each force remained.

As for Ye Futian’s group, they cultivated without distractions. There were so many relics on the mountaintop. It was enough for them to cultivate for a while and improve themselves.

Other than Ye Futian, Yu Sheng and Ye Wuchen were able to improve too.

The days passed. Ye Futian’s group improved bit by bit. Countless months later, they’d all risen in stage. Ye Wuchen had crossed into the Sixth-level Dharma Plane. Ye Futian and Yu Sheng had entered the Third-level.

The mountaintop was always busy during these days. People kept coming to see the legendary figures who endlessly broke records.

“You’ve studied all the relics here. Are you still not planning on going to the Stone Wall?” Gu Biyue asked Ye Futian now.

“What are you in a hurry for?” Ye Futian asked, looking at her. The Witch had been very obedient these past days and always stayed by his side. When people from the Witch Clan came, she would make them leave.

“I want to bring you into the Witch Clan,” Gu Biyue said, smiling. Her eyes were mesmerizing.

“What’s so good about the Witch Clan?” Ye Futian asked. Both the Donghua Clan and College were better than the Witch Clan. In fact, even the Liu Kingdom was more promising.

“Me.” Gu Biyue smiled gorgeously and said, “If you join, I’ll serve you forever. How about that?”

Ye Futian looked at her mesmerizing eyes and said indifferently, “Fulfil your duties as a servant and don’t overthink.”

Beauty traps weren’t effective on him.

Gu Biyue looked at him with resentment. She looked hurt and pitiful.

At that time, a group came to the Mirror Mountain from the Barren City. The people in the front weren’t too powerful but had an extraordinary temperament. One of the girls, especially, covered her face but everyone could tell from her aura and figure that she was definitely a beauty. There was a small smile in her eyes. She’d finally found information on that guy. He’d made such a big commotion in the Barren City!

Chapter 205: LethalityTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

This group of newcomers consisted of Hua Jieyu and others from the Cangye Kingdom. After setting foot into the Ancient Barren World from the Hundred Lands, they had experienced quite a lot on their journey. Sometimes they asked around for information on Ye Futian, sometimes they cultivated. They had come across many relic sites on their way and had managed to keep a low profile while becoming enlightened. After all, they were in a place like the Ancient Barren World and though their group wasn’t small, they couldn’t be too confident when being compared to the prodigies from all over the Eastern Barren Territory. However, Ye Futian was as high-profile as ever, causing a commotion everywhere he went. He had even made quite a name for himself in a place like the heart of the Ancient Barren World—the Barren City.

“Ye Futian sure is a remarkable fellow. Barren City is where all the powerful cultivators from the central district of the Eastern Barren Territory are gathered, and he actually managed to stir up a storm on Mirror Mountain. His talents are wasted in a place like the Hundred Lands,” Ye Danchen said as he smiled bitterly thinking of the information they acquired earlier. They knew Ye Futian was powerful but they had no idea he was this freakishly powerful.

“Jieyu, your worries have been for nothing. He’s doing just fine.” Ye Lingxi smiled.

Hua Jieyu nodded her head lightly with smiling eyes. “I heard he took in the Witch as his servant, so of course, he’s doing good. Everyone says she’s extremely beautiful.”

“She’s just a servant. Don’t think too much about it, Jieyu.” Ye Lingxi felt something was off; like Hua Jieyu had a deeper meaning behind her words.

At this time, Ye Danchen kept his mouth shut and silently prayed for Ye Futian. There’s no helping him. Who told him to have so much fun out there?

“I’m not thinking too much,” Hua Jieyu replied with a smile. Ye Lingxi’s eyes flickered and she thought to herself, this is the best I can do. Ye Futian better wish for the best.

The group continued forward, getting closer to Mirror Mountain. They could already faintly see the ancient mountain in the Barren City. Meanwhile, Ye Futian had absolutely no idea. He was still cultivating quietly with beautiful girls around him. Loulan Xue was also cultivating. Lin Yueyao would look over at him every now and then. And then, there was the Witch who stuck to him, flirting from time to time. Ye Futian was not tempted by her at all. A person as pure as Ye Futian would definitely not be thinking about other girls. Although, he did enjoy the special treatment. After all, it was part of her job as his servant.

At the top of Mirror Mountain, many people would turn their attention over to Ye Futian occasionally. It had been days and still nothing from him. Was he really not planning on heading over to the mountain’s stone wall to show off his powers? What on earth could be going on inside this guy’s head?

Presently, there were disciples of many top powers who had decided to stay and cultivate with him. All of them were inwardly cursing Ye Futian for being a jerk.

Just then, a figure arrived beside Ye Futian. It was Loulan Xue. Gu Biyue looked at the silver-haired ice beauty. She already knew that she was the Virgin of Ancient Loulan. Despite her identity, Loulan Xue was still willing to follow beside Ye Futian.

“Do you need something?” Ye Futian asked when he noticed the girl next to him.

Loulan Xue nodded. “I’ve been observing that water elemental statue over there for the past days but can never manage to control it. How did you do it?”

Ye Futian was surprised by her question. How eager to learn.

“If it’s an inconvenience to you then forget it,” said Loulan Xue.

“Have you tried to guide and control the will within?” asked Ye Futian. What he was talking about was not an easy task. Aside from himself, there may not have been anyone else in the Ancient Barren World who could do so.

Loulan Xue looked stunned. Of course, she had tried, but how was it actually possible?

The will contained within every statue was incredibly powerful. They were all pure noble wills. Although she had also acquired noble will through enlightenment, to suppress and even control the statue’s own will was close to impossible.

“You can control the statue’s will?” Gu Biyue walked closer to join their conversation.

“Aren’t you being a little nosy?” glared Ye Futian. This servant was such a headache.

“Can’t you learn to be nicer to women?” asked Gu Biyue, looking oh-so-pitiful. She made it look as if she had been wronged but Ye Futian simply ignored her. He was used to her antics.

Just then, a group of people made their way up the steps of Mirror Mountain. They immediately attracted tons of attention. The ones in the front of the group had a special aura around them. Could they be from a great power?

“Over there,” a young man in the front of the group said after his attention fell on a certain location. The entire group turned in that direction—Ye Futian’s direction.

Right now, Ye Futian had two beautiful girls on either side of him. Loulan Xue was cold like ice and the Witch, Gu Biyue, was passionate and warm. Two completely different auras but both equally beautiful.

Ye Futian had yet to see the situation on the stairs. There were always people coming up Mirror Mountain, he did not pay it any attention.

Ye Lingxi noticed the scene ahead and a look crossed her face. She snuck a peek at the veiled female beside her.

Trouble’s coming thought Ye Danchen as he prayed for Ye Futian.

Big trouble.

Hua Jieyu lifted her feet and headed toward Ye Futian. Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi exchanged glances and scurried after her. Seeing that the group was headed in Ye Futian’s direction, many people went into discussion. Had they come for Ye Futian?

The female leading the group had a veil hiding her face. Her eyes were beautiful and her body was curvaceous. Could they have been sent by some great power to recruit Ye Futian?

Yu Sheng’s eyes drifted in their direction and noticed the group. He saw Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi, then, Hua Jieyu. He took huge steps to arrive next to Ye Futian and stood. He cleared his throat. Ye Futian looked over at Yu Sheng and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Yu Sheng tried to send him a signal through his eyes. Ye Futian looked confused. What the hell was wrong with this guy? Who could have arrived to make him act like this? What was the big deal?

His eyes drifted over slowly and finally saw the group coming their way. He shivered and then jumped up in surprise. On the inside, he was cursing at Yu Sheng. That jerk. Couldn’t he have given him a heads up?

He then turned to eye Loulan Xue and the Witch, Gu Biyue. They were still standing next to him. He was screwed. Was this really his fault though? It was purely a coincidence.

The Witch was a smart girl, so she picked up on Ye Futian and Yu Sheng’s odd reactions immediately. Something was up. If these were people from some great power, there was no way Ye Futian would react like this. He had actually jumped. Really quickly too.

Everyone thought that this was abnormal. Who were these people? Whether it had been Xiao Wuji or Tang Ye of the College, the arrogant Ye Futian never cared. He even burned one of Li Daoyun’s arms. What kind of person would scare him so much that he would jump up in the air like that?

Hua Jieyu finally stopped at a spot not too far from Ye Futian. Her beautiful eyes glanced over at Loulan Xue and Gu Biyue. There seemed to be a hint of bitterness in her eyes, which then landed on Ye Futian.

Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi stood behind Hua Jieyu. They stood quietly and looked over at Ye Futian. They thought we can’t help you now.

The way Ye Futian looked at Hua Jieyu was like a criminal waiting for judgment. However, he stopped and thought a little more. It didn’t seem like he had done anything wrong. Shouldn’t he be happy to see Fox again? Why was he feeling guilty?

“What brings you here?” Ye Futian asked in a gentle tone and a smile after giving the situation some thought. She had traveled so far to enter the Ancient Barren World and stand here in front of him. It could not have been easy.

Hua Jieyu continued to stare at him without a word. Ye Futain immediately felt guilty again.

“Sis-in-law, this is a misunderstanding. They were the ones who wanted to follow Futian,” said Yu Sheng.

Everyone at the top of the mountain was silent. They finally understood why the atmosphere had gotten so weird.

So, this was why.

Caught red-handed.

Many people looked happy to see Ye Futian like this. Wasn’t he an arrogant guy? So, even knows what fear is. But what did Yu Sheng mean? They wanted to follow Ye Futian? He was completely throwing Loulan Xue and Gu Biyue under the bus. Who would have thought the Witch of the Witch Clan would end up in such a sad situation? To throw herself at a man.

Both Gu Biyue and Loulan Xue had strange looks in their eyes. Back in Ancient Loulan, Loulan Xue’s mother had tried to give Ye Futian her hand in marriage and he said there was someone he was in love with. Was this her?

Lin Yueyao was standing in the back, so she was okay, but Yu Sheng’s words had her feeling like a mess. He didn’t count her into the equation, did he?

So pitiful.

“So, you already have a girlfriend? Why didn’t you tell me?” Right at that moment, the Witch, Gu Biyue, opened her mouth. She looked at Ye Futian with puppy dog eyes, making her look like an innocent, young girl who had been deceived.

“I….” Hearing Gu Biyue’s words, Ye Futian really had the urge to punch her.

Everyone around was already praying for Ye Futian. A beauty like Gu Biyue had revealed such an expression. It had everyone wrapped around her finger. They couldn’t withstand her charm. How was Ye Futian going to explain himself?

Hua Jieyu glanced at Gu Biyue and then lifted her hand to remove the veil, revealing the perfection that was her face. As soon as everyone saw that face, they were dazed.

Beautiful. Unspeakable beauty. A priceless jade with no flaws.

Around Ye Futian, whether it was Gu Biyue or Loulan Xue, even Lin Yueyao, were all top-level beauties, but the moment Hua Jieyu unveiled her face, she became the one and only female lead.

After seeing that face, everyone turned to look at Ye Futian with envy. Not only did he have all these beautiful girls around him, he had a girl whose beauty could cause the downfall of a nation waiting for him back home. What a…monster!

Gu Biyue and Loulan Xue were also dazed. Was this the reason why it never worked to use their beauty against him?

Hua Jieyu’s eyes looked so delicate. She looked at Ye Futian and stepped toward him. Arriving by his side, she continued to look him in the eyes. There was no storm like everyone had anticipated. She spoke to him with a soft, gentle voice.

“I missed you.”

This one sentence trumped all the words in the world. Her voice was so gentle, it could break the hearts of all men. She was plucking at everyone’s heartstrings.

Hearing her gentle voice and seeing those love-filled eyes so close, Ye Futian’s heart had already melted. He actually began to feel ashamed, despite not doing anything bad.

I missed you. This simple phrase was more lethal than all the words in the world.