True Martial World - Chapter 379: Mystic Crystal Hand and Small Thousand Seal

When Yi Yun was in the Cloud Wilderness, he had trained together with Lin Xintong, and when he saw Lin Xintong use the Desolate Heaven technique, Yi Yun suddenly had the thought of becoming a Desolate Heaven Master.

Now, this thought was still rooted in Yi Yun's heart. With the Desolate Heaven technique, not only could it supplement his cultivation, he could also rely on the Desolate Heaven technique to earn resources.

Yi Yun had the Purple Crystal to control energy, so he enjoyed an exceptional advantage in learning the Desolate Heaven technique.

However in the past two years, as Yi Yun was too weak, he had been busy cultivating. He had only learnt a tiny bit of the Desolate Heaven technique and he had put it mainly on hold.

Now, Yi Yun wasn't simply thinking of messing up the Desolate Heaven technique tea session. He also wanted to take this opportunity to learn the Desolate Heaven technique properly. This would greatly aid his future cultivation.

"Senior Su Jie, there's only two months left till the tea session. I want to learn the seal for controlling the Power of Desolates and the forming of relics from you."

"You want to learn these two in two months? You think you are learning Pai Gow?" Su Jie blinked with an expression of being defeated by Yi Yun. "There are thousands of hand seal techniques, which one do you want to learn?"

Yi Yun said, "I only want to learn two techniques. One that can control the Power of Desolates and another used to form a relic."

Yi Yun knew himself. Although his perception was good, it was unrealistic for him to learn hundreds of hand seal techniques. Hence, Yi Yun had no alternative but to give up on his first choice, so he chose two!

However, by choosing two techniques, there were several limitations.

As Su Jie had just said, a Desolate Heaven Master of a certain caliber would grasp at least a hundred techniques at the beginning.

Just like a good cook, one could not just have one method of cooking like "stir-fry".

Different dishes would be made in different ways.

There were stir-frying, quick-frying, deep-frying, blanching, smoking, pickling, etc! One had to choose the most suitable cooking method for different ingredients.

It was the same with the Desolate Heaven technique. If a Desolate Heaven Master's hand seal techniques were too uniform, then he would face numerous restrictions.

For example, some sealing techniques were only suitable for desolate bone relics of the lowest grade. The method was simple, fast, only consumed a little of one's mental strength and it had a good success rate. However, against powerful Power of Desolates, this sort of sealing techniques could not control it at all and they were unuseable.

To refine high-grade desolate bone relics, one had to use more advanced techniques. These techniques were complex, slow and extremely consuming of one's mental strength. Even a good Desolate Master would have to rest after using this technique as it was too draining.

And if this technique was used for refining low-quality desolate bone relics, it would be overkill.

There were other sealing techniques more suitable for particular elemental energies, for example, some were suitable for fire, and others for ice.

If the elemental property was matched, the sealing technique would result in double the results with half the effort. The success rate would also be higher.

In conclusion, if one wanted to refine high-grade, the sealing technique had to be more complex and because of that more difficult to learn. The more techniques a Desolate Heaven Master had, the more flexible he could be when refining a desolate bone relic. Sometimes, they could combine several techniques to refine a relic. And it was up to the preference of the Desolate Heaven Master as to which technique to use.

If a sealing technique was chosen well, it was already half the battle won.

Since Yi Yun had already made his choice of choosing two techniques, he could only have one each for the Power of Desolates sealing and the forming of relics.

Then, there were a few features the two techniques needed.

First, they had to be widely applicable, and they could not be narrowed to a single elemental energy. They had to be useable for all kinds of elemental energies.

Secondly, these two techniques had to be applicable for the refinement of high-grade desolate bone relics. For the current Yi Yun, low-grade desolate bone relics were no longer useful.

Finally, the two techniques could not be too complicated. If they could not be learnt in two months, they would be useless.

Yi Yun had a good amount of understanding of the Desolate Heaven technique, so before he asked Su Jie if he could learn the Desolate Heaven technique from him, he had already thought of the techniques he wanted to learn.

"Senior Su Jie, the two techniques I want to learn are, the Mystic Crystal Hand sealing technique for the controlling of the Power of Desolates, as well as, the Small Thousand Seal for the forming of relics."

These two techniques had met Yi Yun's requirements.

Not only could they be used to refine high-grade desolate bone relics, they were also easy to learn and widely applicable.

Since these two techniques had such features, it meant that they weren’t some extraordinary methods.

It was easy to learn the techniques, then correspondingly, the success rate of these two techniques were very low.

And since they were widely applicable, in the Desolate Heaven technique circles, it meant that they were not specialized for anything.

The Desolate Heaven technique focused on specialization. Every elemental energy had a corresponding technique. For the Mystic Crystal Hand and Small Thousand Seal, they were actually common techniques that could be easily found on the street. Any Desolate Heaven Master who had certain accomplishments in the Desolate Heaven technique would never bother using them.

Even the young Desolate Heaven Master disciples, who had outstanding talent, would not look up to such a one size fits all approach.

Only some Desolate Heaven Masters from small family clans or small sects would haphazardly refine desolate bone relics, which would be a treasure, for the disciples of these small sects. In such a situation, their Desolate Heaven technique did not need to be great, nor did they need to have too much talent. As such, they would choose to learn easy and low-grade techniques.

Despite hearing Yi Yun's choice which "lacked ambition", Su Jie found Yi Yun's choice wise.

Everyone knew that advanced techniques were good, but so what? It was only meaningful if one could learn it. It was pointless if one could not learn it.

It was like everyone knew being a Great Emperor was good, but if anyone said they wanted to become a Great Emperor when they began learning martial arts, they would probably be thought of as crazy.

With Yi Yun's foundation, the Mystic Crystal Hand and Small Thousand Seal would be relatively difficult for him. Even learning it would be pretty good.

However… even if Yi Yun mastered the Mystic Crystal Hand and Small Thousand Seal, there would be no hope in him joining the Desolate Heaven technique tea session.

In the tea session, everyone would show off their skills by choosing the most complicated and most difficult techniques.

If one used the Mystic Crystal Hand or Small Thousand Seal, that would cause the stomachs of others to rupture from laughing.

"Senior Su Jie, how about it? After all, you have taken me in as your in-name disciple. I'm just learning two techniques from you..."

As Yi Yun spoke, Su Jie rolled his eyes at him, "Only now do you remember that you are my in-name disciple? Forget it. I find you pitiful, so it's nothing teaching you two sealing techniques. In the future, if you were to leave the Lin family and live on the streets, this would also be a means of livelihood, right?"

Yi Yun turned speechless hearing Su Jie say such words.

Living on the streets? It shouldn't be that terrible even if he was forced to leave the Lin family, right…?

"Alright, I can teach you, but let me warn you in advance. Forget about the Desolate Heaven technique tea session! At that time, I'll take you to broaden your horizons. As for showing off your techniques, don't throw my face. I still care about my old face, and I want to mess around in the Desolate Heaven technique circles in the future."

"If you were to demonstrate these two techniques that can be found on the streets, the tortoise grandsons of the Shentu family clan would all die from laughing. Although you are my in-name disciple, an in-name disciple is still a disciple. Everything you do represents me, do you understand!?"

Su Jie earnestly exhorted to Yi Yun. In fact, he felt that Yi Yun had only come into contact with the Desolate Heaven technique for a short period of time and did not know how difficult the Desolate Heaven techniques really were.

Yi Yun would know the difficulty once he taught him the two techniques.

As for the tea session, the Desolate Heaven Masters and geniuses would gather to flaunt their techniques. What they showed would be dazzling and too much for the eye to feast on.

Flaunting of one's skills was not about what the best technique was but it was about what the hardest technique was!

At that moment, Yi Yun will see the gap between the geniuses and himself. He would probably then realize how childish his ideas originally were.

As long as Yi Yun's mind was right, then he would not go on stage to get schooled.

He had a feud with Shentu Nantian, wouldn't he be mad to end up a clown in front of Shentu Nantian?

"Thank you Senior Su."

Yi Yun was delighted. There was no doubt in Su Jie's Desolate Heaven technique level. So with his teachings, it would be double the results with half the effort.

"As for disguising your looks..." Su Jie stroked his chin and said, "It's too difficult to use disguises to bluff the old monsters from the Shentu family clan. However, there is a very simple method and that is to wear a mask."

"There are many rare materials in this world that can completely cut off perception. Even an Empyreal King will not be able to sense anything. And I happen to have such a mask."

"As for changing your voice, that's even easier. Just change the tone of your voice."

Some old monsters who had unfathomable cultivation levels could easily see through disguises. However, one could change one's tone to change their voice. No matter how strong one was, they could not guess what the original voice of the person was after he changed his tone, as the two were completely unrelated.

"That's great." Yi Yun said happily. Wearing a mask was nothing strange. In a warrior's world, there were plenty of people with odd habits.

Furthermore, Shentu Nantian would definitely not guess that he had come to the Tian Yuan world and participated in the Desolate Heaven technique tea session.

"Then Senior Su Jie, without further ado, if you have time now, please teach me the Mystic Crystal Hand technique and Small Thousand Seal technique!"

As there was only two months left, time was precious, so Yi Yun naturally had to grab every opportunity.

Su Jie pinched his beard as if irritated, "Alright. I'll teach you these two techniques. My time is precious!"

True Martial World - Chapter 378: Desolate Heaven technique tea session

"Desolate Heaven technique tea session?" Su Jie sneered, "How can I lack the courage to attend?"

A Desolate Heaven technique tea session was actually just a gathering of a bunch of old guys, where they would discuss the Desolate Heaven technique while they ate and drank. Also, they would also brag about their achievements in the Desolate Heaven technique.

While bragging, it was also common for them to show off some of their techniques.

Typically, there was no real need for a competition, as they only needed to display some of their best techniques to gain the praise of others.

Su Jie knew the old men of the Tian Yuan world well. Once they were complimented, they would immediately say false niceties like "wrongfully praised", "exaggeration", or "this old man only has an empty name".

In fact, these people were ridiculously vain. They would immediately rage the moment anyone belittled them. They would roll up their sleeves and fight it out with you.

Hence, hearing all these extremely arrogant and self-important people saying all sorts of words filled with false modesty, one's goose bumps would pop up so much that they would fall off.

However, the theme of the Desolate Heaven technique tea session that the Thousand Hand Granny mentioned was not about complimenting each other or boasting.

Those who participated in the Desolate Heaven technique tea session would be part of their own camp. Before the tea session, both sides would be easily agitated, and during the actual tea session, they would show off all sorts of skills. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

Previously, it was mostly disciples who flaunted their skills in these kinds of tea sessions. After all, the old fellows treasured their reputations greatly. If right after they flaunted a technique, someone even better appeared, embarrassing them, then it would be awkward.

And it was fine if the disciples lost.

However, for this Desolate Heaven technique tea session, it was clearly not a competition amongst disciples. Those old fellows would probably gear up to flaunt their skills.

After all, the Shentu family clan was taking this opportunity to let the Elders, who were unwilling to agree to the alliance, see their strength in the Desolate Heaven technique.

"Don't be full of yourself, or it might turn ugly when it comes to it!" The Thousand Hand Granny snorted before she flicked her sleeves and left.

The other people from the Shentu family clan were all confident. The older generation looked at Su Jie, while the younger generation looked at Yi Yun.

They believed that this kid beside Su Jie was definitely his disciple.

At the Desolate Heaven technique tea session, those older masters would definitely be the stars of the show, but their disciples would also be dazzling. The younger generation represented the future. A genius, who had extraordinary talent in the Desolate Heaven technique, was an invaluable fortune to a large family clan.

After the Thousand Hand Granny and company left, Su Jie brought Yi Yun to his residence. Just before they entered, Su Jie suddenly turned his head and said, "I say, kid. Don't stay in the Lin family. I'm foreseeing bad signs. You might lose your life if you carry on staying here. This old man will stay in the Lin family for a while to take a look. If Xintong agrees to it, and the sons of a bitches from the Shentu family clan can really heal Xintong, then once Xintong is healed, I will also leave the Lin family."

Su Jie was originally not from the Lin family, and he was a guest with a different family name. He was free to come and go, and he was not under the jurisdiction of the Lin family.

If Lin Xintong agreed to the marriage, and her terminated meridians were healed, then that would be a great thing for Lin Xintong.

As for Shentu Nantian, as long as Lin Xintong's strength was strong, she could be completely independent.

Also, Lin Xintong was not some weak woman. Even if she married into the wrong household, it would not be anything horrible. In the future, when Lin Xintong becomes a peerless Great Empress, it would be very easy for her to take control of her own destiny.

Hence, Su Jie felt that he should also leave. If his disciple had a bright future, he would definitely be happy, as long as it was her choice.

"Kid, us meeting is also a form of fate. I have some old friends in the Tian Yuan world. I'll write a letter for you. If you take it with you to them, they will probably take you in."

Su Jie sat down on a chair and took out a pen and paper.

Yi Yun looked at the old man. Su Jie's hair was already white, and his body was slightly hunching.

Looking at the back of Su Jie writing a letter, Yi Yun suddenly felt touched. If it was not for this old man, he would probably have died inside the Fallen Star Gate. And now, Su Jie was sending him away, and giving him a letter. If Yi Yun did not have the Purple Crystal as his hope, then he would definitely have left. And this letter would be of timely help.

This old man had been most kind to him.

"Senior Su Jie." Yi Yun said softly, "This junior wants to ask if you have any advanced means of disguising one's appearance such as a tool or skill, which can prevent people with very high cultivation levels to not be able to see my original looks..."

Yi Yun's question stunned Su Jie. He stopped writing and said, "You are afraid of being recognized? Although it's good to be careful... it shouldn't matter. The Tian Yuan world is too big. Shentu Nantian also doesn't know that you have come to the Tian Yuan world, so the probability of him finding you is tiny. You can at most change your name."

"I don't want to leave." Yi Yun shook his head. "I want to take a look at the Desolate Heaven technique tea session in two months time."

"Oh? Not leaving?" Su Jie was shocked. "Staying in the Lin family is dangerous. Although the Lin family and Shentu family clan have yet to make an alliance, who knows what will happen in the future?"

"Besides, why do you want to take a look at the Desolate Heaven technique tea session for? Today, although I was tough with my words against that old hag, I actually do not have much confidence."

Su Jie sighed as he shook his head. "In terms of the Desolate Heaven technique, the Lin family is indeed inferior to the Shentu family clan. Furthermore, this time, the Shentu family clan has invited many Desolate Heaven technique masters from the Tian Yuan world to hold the ground. In two months, the Shentu family clan will probably steal the show at the Desolate Heaven technique tea session."

"For such an important occasion, Shentu Nantian would definitely be present. Do you want to see your enemy riding on the crest of success?"

Su Jie looked at Yi Yun in a puzzled fashion. Was Yi Yun a masochist? If it was him, he would have ran as far as he could, for everything was clean as long as the eyes did not see it.

Yi Yun said, "It's because I also want to participate in the Desolate Heaven technique tea session, which is why I'm thinking of disguising myself. Also… Senior Su Jie, can you teach me the Desolate Heaven technique in these two months?"

What?

Su Jie was shocked and looked incredulously at Yi Yun.

"You want to learn the Desolate Heaven technique? To participate in the tea session in two months? Don't tell me you want to pit your Desolate Heaven technique against the Shentu family clan's younger generation!?"

Su Jie was completely speechless. This was only because the person who said it was Yi Yun, if it was anyone else, he would have thought that the person was an idiot.

However, even if it was Yi Yun, Su Jie still found him abnormal. The Desolate Heaven technique was not something that could be learned overnight. Yi Yun had not practiced martial arts for a long time, so how could a Desolate Heaven technique that was learned at the last minute be qualified to participate in the tea session? Wouldn't that just end up with him being ridiculed by the Shentu family clan?

Yi Yun said, "This junior has previously come into contact with the Desolate Heaven technique while in the Tai Ah Divine City. You can say that I'm at the introductory stage."

"How long was the contact?" Su Jie looked at Yi Yun in a speechless manner. Yi Yun had not practiced martial arts for more than two years. Even if he had begun learning the Desolate Heaven technique ever since they had separated, what could he do now? He would still be brutally defeated by others.

"A few months… Previously, I had learned with Grandmaster Yuehua for some time." Yi Yun knew that Su Jie would definitely think lowly of his standards if he only said that he had learnt the Desolate Heaven technique for a few months. Hence, he had to tout Grandmaster Yuehua's name, to give Su Jie some confidence.

However, Su Jie still looked at Yi Yun as if he was looking at a mad man, "Kid, don't tell me you have suffered too many setbacks, resulting in depression, so now, you are just amusing yourself by using this old man?"

"Since you have come into contact with the Desolate Heaven technique, you should know that there are three big steps of the Desolate Heaven technique. The first step, extraction of the Power of Desolates. The second step, controlling the Power of Desolates seal. The third step, forming the relic."

"For this, just the extraction of the Power of Desolates needs several years of hard work to barely pass. If you are not thorough with extracting the Power of Desolates, then it would be a waste of materials. The desolate bone relic would also not be refined properly."

"Following that, controlling the Power of Desolates seal. That is even more complex as there are thousands of hand seal techniques. Different elemental Power of Desolates require different hand seal techniques. If you are not careful, you can easily dissipate the Power of Desolates that you extracted through painstaking means, resulting in an explosion."

"I have more than 3000 hand seal techniques alone! Learning every one of them requires a lot of practice. One also needs to have good perception and one can only slowly grasp them through the accumulation of time."

"As for the third step, forming the relic. It is easier than the first two steps. However, it is just slightly easier. There are also thousands of techniques used to form the relic. Without being able to grasp more than a hundred techniques, you can't even call yourself a Desolate Heaven Master without blushing."

Yi Yun was naturally aware of the things Su Jie said. He had gone through systematic lessons for the Desolate Heaven technique.

To Yi Yun, extracting the Power of Desolates was extremely easy. With the Purple Crystal, Yi Yun was much better than Su Jie in this aspect.

The problem lied in the hand seal techniques.

The Purple Crystal could allow Yi Yun to control energy as he wished, however, it could not increase Yi Yun's perception.

Learning the seals required time!

Although Yi Yun’s perception was great, he could not learn many hand seal techniques in two months time. This was also the greatest difficulty for Yi Yun to quickly master the Desolate Heaven technique.

True Martial World - Chapter 377: Taking revenge if there was any, and stabbing one in the back

If he really succeeded in making Shentu Nantian a cuckold, then wouldn't all the benefits awaiting Shentu Nantian become his?

This thought flashed past Yi Yun's mind. He was rather taken aback as he frowned. He spoke to himself, "When did I become so evil? Although I don't think I have been a gentleman all this time."

Yi Yun recalled the experiences over the past two years. Be it Lian Chengyu, Tao Yunxiao or Yang Haoran, Yi Yun had always been meddling with things in secret. Even the narcissistic and crazy Luo Huo'er had been pranked by Yi Yun when she wanted to prank him, and Luo Huo'er was still clueless over who had caused her embarrassment back then.

Taking revenge if there was any, and stabbing one in the back was Yi Yun's modus operandi.

Against Shentu Nantian, Yi Yun had already suffered greatly. It was enough to be vexed by him once if he was vexed a second time, then he might even suffer from internal injuries due to his anger.

The Shentu family clan had taken an ancient Desolate Heaven technique recipe out with great fanfare this time. Other than the value of the recipe, just the materials used for the recipe would probably be invaluable.

To gain her hand for such a huge price, they would probably announce it to the world. They would then receive all sorts of marital gifts from all powers. And if, at that moment, Shentu Nantian was made a cuckold… wouldn't he vomit blood from the anger?

A warrior needed a good mental state to practice martial arts. Sometimes, they would go into reclusive training for decades. During this period, the person would sit alone and his mind would be as still as water.

Sometimes, when breaking through a realm, one needed a good frame of mind to endure the harassments of mental demons.

However, if the pangs of anger remained in one's heart, then it would be over. It would be hard to still one's mind in reclusive training. It could easily cause the pangs of anger to flare up.

If a person was affected by one's mental demons while breaking through, they might even lose themselves to the demons.

Mortals could die from anger. Stifling one's anger for long periods of time could shorten one's life. Anger would not affect a warrior's lifespan, but it would affect one's martial heart, slowing down one's cultivation speed.

If Shentu Nantian got wind that he was made a cuckold, and the person who took away all his benefits was the ant that he looked down on and could easily kill, it would be a wonder what Shentu Nantian's thoughts would be…

These thoughts flashed past Yi Yun's mind. Although he had thought through these clearly, Yi Yun eventually shook his head. Although he really wished to anger Shentu Nantian greatly to create a mental demon, he did not want to make use of Lin Xintong to seek revenge on Shentu Nantian.

Of course, Yi Yun did not consider himself as a man of integrity, but he had his bottom line. In Yi Yun's heart, Lin Xintong was pure like a fairy from the heavens.

She was calm and gave off the demeanor of a light breeze, but in fact, she was a very determined person. Her martial heart was not to be shaken.

That day when Yi Yun met Lin Xintong under the moon, Lin Xintong had said that everyone had their own fate. Although her meridians were cursed to be terminated, and she was not accepted by the heavens, she had not given up even a glimmer of hope. She wanted to use her short life span to fight till the very end.

How could such a determined girl have a casual temperament?

"Let nature take its course… I will do my best to destroy the marriage plans between the Shentu family clan and the Lin family… Also, other than healing Lin Xintong of her natural terminated meridians, there is nothing left that needs to be considered."

Yi Yun was indebted to Lin Xintong. When Yi Yun knew of Lin Xintong's naturally terminated meridians, he was previously determined to seek a cure for Lin Xintong's condition.

Back then, Lin Xintong had previously said that when she made contact with Yi Yun, she could feel her terminated meridians undergo a strange change. Although it was not obvious, it definitely happened.

Back then, Yi Yun didn’t have a pure Yang body. And even if he had, he did not believe that his body would result in Lin Xintong's terminated meridians having any reaction. That strange change could only happen due to the Purple Crystal.

The Purple Crystal was extremely mysterious. Its origin was bizarre and Yi Yun found it difficult to estimate the realm of the Purple Crystal. In these two years, the Purple Crystal had created one miracle after another. Be it mystic realms like the sword and saber tomb or even the Pure Yang Sword Palace's mysteries they had all been successfully opened up by Yi Yun using the Purple Crystal.

And even a mighty figure like the Shepherd Boy had not discovered anything about the Purple Crystal.

For such a divine item, Yi Yun believed that the Purple Crystal's realm far exceeded the ancient Great Empress from back then. Furthermore, Lin Xintong's terminated meridians had reacted to the Purple Crystal, so under these circumstances, Yi Yun was confident that the Purple Crystal was able to heal Lin Xintong. This was the greatest thing he could rely on to destroy Shentu Nantian's hopes.

Would joining up terminated meridians with the Purple Crystal be difficult… probably not!

When Yi Yun was thinking this through, Su Jie suddenly asked, "Where is Xintong? I want to see her!"

Although Su Jie was powerless against overturning the decisions of the family's upper echelon, he could at least meet his own disciple and understand her actual thoughts. If possible, he could help fight for her, and obtain some tiny concessions.

Any child's interests could be sacrificed when pitted against a family's interest. It was even more so for the females of the Lin family.

Su Jie felt pain for Lin Xintong.

"Miss Xintong is currently in reclusive training. When Miss Xintong learned of this matter two years ago, she went into reclusive training without coming out. Some elders wanted to meet her, but they were rejected on grounds of her reclusive training…"

"Reclusive training… as expected…"

Su Jie shook his head. Previously, he had failed to contact Lin Xintong when he used a voice transmission charm. Thus, he had felt that something had happened.

Actually, now Lin Xintong's position in the Lin family had become special. Originally, Lin Xintong was just a beloved child of the Matriarch, and she was destined not to amount to greatness. The elders would not hesitate to sacrifice Lin Xintong for the interests of the family.

However, now it was different. If Lin Xintong's naturally terminated meridians were healed, and she became a peerless Great Empress, then her status would become prominent.

Even the Lin family's grand elder would have to be careful with his attitude towards Lin Xintong.

Although the final say was subjected to the elders, no one dared to force Lin Xintong. This was because the Lin family wanted a Great Empress that had a sense of belonging to the Lin family. In such a future, Lin Xintong could become a pillar of support for the Lin family to allow it to prosper.

On the other hand, if Lin Xintong felt resentment towards the Lin family in the future, then she would not be of any help to the Lin family when she became a peerless Great Empress. Even helping the Lin family once twice because of past sentiments would be all that one could wish for.

This was not the outcome the Lin family wanted.

Hence, this matter had been dragged on. Now, it has been two years, and the situation was unlikely to drag on any further.

"Tell Xintong that her master is back and wants to meet her." Su Jie told the steward. Lin Xintong could reject meeting her family's elders, but she would definitely meet Su Jie.

"Yes, Elder Su." The steward replied respectfully. After some thinking, he exhorted, "Elder Su, currently, almost half of the Elders have agreed to the marriage proposal. As for the other half, they are not against it but are taking a wait-and-see attitude. Elder Su, I would hope that you would note…"

The steward halted his speech midway. It was evident what he meant. He had euphemistically informed Su Jie not to fan the flames for Lin Xintong to make her oppose the matter.

In these two years, it was not easy for the Lin family's elders to give Lin Xintong the time to think over matters.

However, Su Jie grunted and said, "I don't even know the veracity of the Great Empress's recipe. And the Shentu family clan might not even be able to refine it! Who knows if the Shentu family clan is actually cheating us!?"

How could the Great Empress recipe be easily refined? Even Su Jie did not dare to say that he was capable of refining the ancient recipe.

"Oh? You said that we won't be able to refine it?" At that moment, an old voice called out. Yi Yun looked up and saw an old woman with silver hair. She held a walking stick as she walked over slowly.

And behind this silver-haired old woman, there were a few people dressed in Desolate Heaven Master robes. They were people of all ages and genders.

The green-robed elder who had provoked Su Jie and Shentu Guang, who had provoked Yi Yun, were also there.

There were about 30-40 people from a rough count. These people were no doubt Desolate Heaven technique experts of the Shentu family clan and their disciples.

Seeing this silver-haired old woman, Su Jie's heart jumped. He knew this old granny. She was the elder sister of the current head of the Shentu family clan. She was very famous in the Desolate Heaven technique circles, and people called her the Thousand Hand Granny.

She was definitely much better than the green-robed elder from before!

"Two years…" The old woman stopped and suddenly slammed her walking stick on the granite tiles on the ground, resulting in a dull thud.

"My Shentu family clan's Desolate Heaven Masters have stayed in the Lin family for two years. In the past two years, we have shown our good faith and even used the Gloriosa Superba Spirit Mountain as a dowry for Lin Xintong's marriage. Yet, you have been delaying to accept this marriage proposal."

"Now, even an ignorant person has come here and questioned the standard of my Shentu family clan's Desolate Heaven technique. What a joke!"

When the Thousand Hand Granny said this, she glanced coldly at Su Jie.

Su Jie's face sank. This old woman dared to point him out as an ignorant person?

Previously when he exchanged words with the green-robed elder, the other party was just being provocative and did not make it as clear like the old woman was verbally attacking him. This was really breaking all ties.

"Darn old granny, did you not wash your mouth after going to the toilet? Or else, why is your mouth so smelly?" Su Jie was not any proper old man. If he did not respond with something worse when he was scolded, how could he endure it?

"Oh?"

A murderous intent flashed in the Thousand Hand Granny's eyes, "Su Jie! You are courting death!"

"Ha! Do you want to make a move?" Su Jie laughed. He was not afraid to make a big commotion. This was the turf of the Lin family. Although the Lin family had the intention of accepting the Shentu family clan's conditions, that was all because of their interests. However, if he and the Shentu family clan turned hostile, then the Lin family would definitely not ignore it and make the Shentu family clan account for it.

If things came to blows, then the Thousand Hand Granny would definitely be the one to suffer.

Naturally, the Thousand Hand Granny knew this. Her wrinkled face turned gloomy like an ancient corpse that had been unearthed from a tomb. It looked horrific.

"So what if you win the battle of tongues? At such an age, you still have the temperament of a child!"

"This time, the Shentu family clan has invited some Desolate Heaven Masters from the Tian Yuan world and their close disciples. In two months, there will be a Desolate Heaven technique tea session at the Tian Hua peak. There, we will let you see if the Shentu family clan's Desolate Heaven technique meets the mark! Elder Su, you will not lack the courage to attend it, right?"

The Legend of Futian - Chapter 86: Such Big Hatred

Han Mo gazed at everyone with a smile. After today, he would control Donghai Academy by himself.

He continued, "Of course, because there are many disciples of the academy, everyone will have a chance to demonstrate their abilities. I hope that in the future, the accomplished students will grasp this chance to express their talents.

"Also, since we wish to show the prince and Minister Hua our true bearing, there is no need to hold back. Being hurt in battle is inevitable. If you wish to show off your talents today, you must be willing to take on the risks."

Han Mo's words caused many expressions to slack. In the past, the duels in Donghai Academy would all end before it went too far. Dying or becoming fatally wounded was never allowed to happen. According to Han Mo, the disciples would go all out today. This way, uncontrollable situations may happen.

"I won't say more. Next, let's give our time to the disciples of the seven schools of Donghai Academy." Han Mo smiled and returned to his seat.

The place instantly became quiet. There was an empty area in the center of the square. It would be the stage where the Donghai disciples showed off their talents; it was also a battlefield.

All were quiet. Then, everyone saw a figure walk out from the School of the Emperor Star. Seeing him, everyone grew serious. It was Zhuo Qing, number one of the dharma rank in Donghai Academy.

He slowly walked to the center and halted. He looked up in the direction of the School of the Finance Star.

"Zhuo Qing, School of the Emperor Star, Nine-star Glory Plane, challenges any willing Glory Plane disciple of the School of the Finance Star," Zhuo Qing said. Many outsiders did not understand the situation but the people of Donghai Academy understood immediately. He was taking revenge for what Ye Futian had done. However, Ye Futian was not in the School of the Finance Star crowd. He didn't come today.

The others looked uncomfortable. Zhuo Qing was at the highest level of the Glory Plane. There was nothing brag-worthy of challenging other Glory Plane disciples. However, he'd used the word 'any willing,' which was a blow to their pride. But barely anyone could beat him at this level.

Yu Sheng moved, wanting to go out. He was now in the Six-star Glory Plane and could fight Zhuo Qing.

However, Yi Xiang stopped him. Yu Sheng's attacks and strength were no competition for anyone in the Glory Plane but he still had flaws. Unlike Ye Futian, who learned all sorts of abilities, Zhuo Qing specialized in mind spells and was good at controlling. He could also fly. This was fatal to Yu Sheng. No matter how strong he was, he might not be able to hit the opponent.

Once Yu Sheng reached the dharma state, his abilities would evolve. At that time, he would be able to fly and also cultivate sorcery.

"Is no one taking the challenge?" Seeing how there was no action, Zhuo Qing smiled.

At this time, someone walked out of the crowd and came before him. "Yang Teng, Nine-star Glory Plane," the disciple said. "After you."

"Please." Zhuo Qing smirked. He instantly hovered in the air. His eyes became extremely demonic and he flew toward Yang Teng.

Yang Teng stomped on the ground and stepped forward. He rushed toward Zhuo Qing like lightning and sprang into the air. Zhuo Qing's eyes radiated with horrible sharpness. An invisible mind storm fell upon Yang Teng's body, rushing into his brain. Then, he was unable to control himself. His hovering body dropped to the ground. The spectators realized that Zhuo Qing could use extremely powerful mind spells to control others' bodies. They shuddered. However, Yang Teng was also powerful. He roared and forcefully shook the mind control away. He landed on the ground gracefully.

But then, Zhuo Qing landed in the air above him. His demonic eyes stared at Yang Teng. At the same time, endless vines fell toward Yang Teng. This was the wood element spell Ye Futian had used before the School of the Emperor Star—Lock of a Thousand Vines. The spiritual qi on Yang Teng burst forward. He wanted to gather his spell but the mind storm attacked. He discovered that he could not control the spiritual qi around him and his spell would not form. With a whoosh, the vines locked down around him, immobilizing him.

Zhuo Qing descended slowly. He kept his demonic eyes on the struggling Yang Teng. Then, Yang Teng felt the vines' sharp thorns dig into his body. He cried out from the intense pain.

With a snap, the vines stiffened. They snapped his joints and Yang Teng's body became deformed. Now he was regretting taking up this challenge. Zhuo Qing was more powerful than what the rumors said.

Thud! Zhuo Qing's foot fell before him. The next moment, there was a string of noise and the vines tossed Yang Teng in the direction of the School of the Finance Star. The people there caught his body but saw that his limbs were all deformed. He was curled up in extreme pain.

"Take him to get medical treatment," Yi Xiang said. He studied Zhuo Qing, whose eyes had returned to normal.

Zhuo Qing smiled and said, "Sorry." With that, he returned to the School of the Emperor Star crowd.

Many people could feel the coldness. Zhuo Qing had directly disabled a disciple of the School of the Finance Star. He was so cruel.

"The student of the Emperor Star headmaster is as expected," a clan member praised. They had seen situations like this many times before and were used to it.

"In the future, he will definitely be an important figure of Donghai City," many praised.

The headmaster of Emperor Star smiled and said, "Zhuo Qing is not just this. Next year, he will attend His Majesty's Tingfeng Banquet."

"Yes, with Zhuo Qing's talent, he will definitely make a show at the Tingfeng Banquet," someone said with a laugh. Everyone was praising Zhuo Qing. No one ever asked about the defeated one.

While everyone was talking, Yu Sheng stepped onto the battlefield. He gazed at the School of the Emperor Star and said coldly, "Yu Sheng, Six-star Glory Plane, challenges everyone from Emperor Star under the Seven-star Glory Plane."

The chattering stopped. Countless eyes studied this burly figure. A Six-star Glory Plane was challenging everyone from Emperor Star under Seven-star? Was he crazy?

"It's him." Lin Xiyue's eyes brightened. Yu Sheng was so wild but Ye Futian had not appeared.

"Isn't that the kid who came to our home with the Qin Devil before? Is his brain okay?" Mu Hong from the School of the Flirting Star asked his children, the Mu Yunqing siblings.

Mu Yunqing and Mu Yunni's eyes flashed. They thought this guy was so messed up. Back when he was a Five-star Glory Plane, not even those in the Eight-star dared to fight directly with him. Now that he was in the Six-star Glory Plane, those under Seven-star probably wouldn't even be able to break through his defenses. He could sweep the battlefield.

"Father, he is pretty strong," Mu Yunqing said weakly. Mu Hong nodded and looked back at Yu Sheng. If that was the case, he would just watch.

"Presumptuous. One of our students is enough for you," an elder from the School of the Emperor Star said. Then he ordered a student beside him to fight. That student forced himself forward. His eyes were a bit fearful when he looked at Yu Sheng. Many understood that the school had sent the student to be destroyed. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

Reality proved them right. When Yu Sheng applied his power, his fist sent the boy flying. Then he tossed the boy in the direction of the School of the Emperor Star. With a menacing cold stare, he glared and said, "Despicable."

With that, he returned to his school.

"He does have some skills." Mu Hong was shocked. The scene seemed odd to him. He asked Mu Yunqing, "Is the Qin Devil's disciple also cultivating here?"

"Yes." Mu Yunqing nodded.

"How is he?" Mu Hong asked.

"His cultivation should be equal to me." Mu Yunqing answered, speaking only of cultivation instead of ability.

The battles continued. The outstanding students of all seven schools came out to display their abilities. However, the spectators all realized that the School of the Finance Star had grudges with many people. The schools of Emperor Star, Treasury Star, and Flirting Star all seemed to target them. It was difficult for the students of the Finance Star. They were constantly challenged and constantly lost. They rarely won and many were treated cruelly.

When Zhou Mu, the disciple of the Art Saint, came up, the atmosphere was pushed to the peak. Zhou Mu's cultivation had improved. He was now in the Seven-star Glory Plane and challenged the Eight-star students of the School of the Finance Star.

"Good," someone praised. "As expected of the Art Saint inheritor. He can summon beasts through his paintings that are stronger than real demons."

"He does have the style of the past Art Saint. There is no other like him," many big figures said.

But at this time, two figures walked into the crowd. Ye Futian carried the Qin Devil and found his school. He pushed through the crowd. Ye Futian was not planning on coming but his teacher wanted to have a look. After this, Donghai Academy would no longer be the academy of the past. Many familiar people would be present today too.

Cheers exploded. Ye Futian looked up and saw Zhou Mu had summoned a beast to defeat his opponent. Many spectators glanced at the School of the Finance Star. Their disciples had lost horribly today.

"Brother Fengliu?" At this time, someone saw Ye Futian carrying Hua Fengliu toward their school and immediately called out.

"Hua Fengliu, the Qin Devil, has appeared."

"Is that his disciple?" many asked.

Ye Futian was speechless. He muttered, "Professor, you're too out there."

"I have a reputation," Hua Fengliu replied nonchalantly. Ye Futian could not argue.

"Haha, today the Art Saint's disciple had shown his talents. Coincidentally, Brother Fengliu has appeared with his disciple. They should duel so we can see if Brother Fengliu's disciple can be compared to the Art Saint's." A bright voice sounded. It was Mu Hong.

As soon as he finished, many eyes from Donghai Academy turned toward him. They were all shocked and stared at him as if looking at an idiot.

How much did he hate the Art Saint that he wanted to humiliate the man this badly?

The Legend of Futian - Chapter 85: The Assembly of Seven Schools

The halls of the seven schools emptied as everyone gathered at the central square of the main Donghai Academy campus. Ye Futian and Yu Sheng were not among them. They remained in their dorm.

Just then, Headmaster Yi Xiang arrived. He was not alone. Behind him, several people followed. Ye Futian was surprised at the sight but quickly recovered. He walked up to the group with a smile. "Master, Ms. Tang Lan, what are you guys doing here?"

"Tang Wan relayed your message to me. Things are about to change drastically at Donghai Academy. We came because we were curious what will become of the academy," answered Tang Lan. Ye Futian had asked Tang Wan to help relay Headmaster Yi Xiang's message to Tang Lan.

Tang Lan looked over at Yu Sheng. "So, you're my Junior Brother now."

Yu Sheng smiled shyly and greeted her, "Senior Sister."

"Umm..." something felt wrong to Ye Futian. "Our relationship has gotten so complicated. Doesn't this mean that Yu Sheng is technically my senior? This won't do!"

"Forget about that." Tang Lan stared at Ye Futian. "I heard you've been really cocky since you started attending the academy. You crashed the party at the Luo Palace, beat up Zhou Mu as well as students from the Emperor Star school. You even went to the Nandou Palace. Daring fellow."

Ye Futian chuckled. It was only a given that Hua Fengliu and Tang Lan kept tabs on everything that happened at Donghai Academy.

"Did you see your masteress?" Hua Fengliu asked.

"Yes, I did, Master. Masteress hasn't forgotten about you," said Ye Futian. After he replied, he felt a chill. He turned to see Tang Lan smiling at him. He shut his mouth immediately. Life was so hard.

"I'm going to go see your grandmaster," said Hua Fengliu. Ye Futian glanced at Yi Xiang and heard him say, "The Assembly of the Seven Schools is about to begin. I have to head over now, but I'm sure the School of the Emperor Star is already empty. You can take your master there."

"Okay." Ye Futian nodded. He stepped forward to put Hua Fengliu on his back. Wind Sorcery surrounded and carried them into the sky.

In the air, Hua Fengliu questioned Ye Futian again, "Your masteress, is she doing well?"

"Yeah, she just misses you. After meeting me, she said that you have a good eye to pick such an outstanding disciple," Ye Futian replied with a smile. He did not tell Hua Fengliu what Nandou Wenshan had told him. If Hua Fengliu knew that Nandou Wenyin spent the past years like a living corpse he would definitely be very upset.

"You've become more thick-skinned in our time apart. Your masteress didn't kick you out the door for acting this way?" Hua Fengliu made a lighthearted joke. He was already used to Ye Futian's shamelessness.

"Something like that could never happen! Before I left, Masteress even said she would betroth Hua Jieyu to me," said Ye Futian.

"Really?" asked Hua Fengliu.

"Master, do you think I would joke about this matter?"

Hua Fengliu laughed. "I believe you. Love me love my dog. It seems that her feelings for me have remained unchanged."

"What do you mean, "love me love my dog"? Masteress' fondness for me has nothing to do with you. It's because I'm such an outstanding man. What a narcissist you are." Ye Futian had no words for how thick-skinned Hua Fengliu was. "Love me love my dog." Oh please.

"Shouldn't you already know how narcissistic I can get?" asked Hua Fengliu. Ye Futian could only admit defeat. He said, "Master, I don't think I can ever surpass you in this aspect."

By 'this aspect' Ye Futian meant narcissism.

"Don't underestimate yourself like this. You were able to defeat Zhou Mu, which means that I made the right choice to take you on as my disciple. I do have a good eye." Hua Fengliu laughed softly.

"It's not easy to get a compliment out of you. So, does this mean you're happy I beat up Zhou Mu?" chuckled Ye Futian.

"Very happy," answered Hua Fengliu. A huge smile broke out on Ye Futian's face. Although he has yet to make any progress on healing Hua Fengliu, Ye Futian was happy to do at least this much for his master.

When Ye Futian and Hua Fengliu reached Elder Qin's residence within the School of the Emperor Star, they could hear the sound of a guqin. He was playing the guqin by himself. Although all ten of his fingers were calloused, his movements were accurate and clean. The white-haired elder exuded an elegance. Elder Qin did not seem to have noticed them. He continued to play peacefully, completely immersed in the music.

The sound of the guqin was gentle and peaceful. Elder Qin stopped stroking the chords and ended his performance. Only then did he turn his attention over to his visitors. He smiled when he saw Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu.

"Fengliu, you're here!" he said. His smile was kind. With Ye Futian supporting him, Hua Fengliu bent his knees and kneeled down on the ground. His began to bow to Elder Qin. His head met the ground harshly.

When Hua Fengliu lifted his head, his eyes were red. In a raspy voice, he said, "I have been unfilial to you, Master. It has taken me too long to come see you."

Hua Fengliu thought back to when he first met his master. Elder Qin used to be so full of life and energy. Even when he had left, the older male did not look as worn as he did now. Hua Fengliu would never have thought that his master would have aged so much when they met again. It seemed that Elder Qin was closing in on the end of his life.

"Hua Fengliu, get up!" Elder Qin sounded very stern. Hua Fengliu bowed once more before allowing Ye Futian to help him up. Following that, Hua Fengliu said, "Master, I have let you down."

"I am already satisfied to be able to see my disciple again before I die. There is no need to speak of such things," said Elder Qin. He was smiling again. "Besides, I am very fond of Hua Jieyu and Ye Futian. These two youngsters are both very good. Ye Futian is even more gifted than you."

Hua Fengliu laughed. "This rascal's gifts are alright but he is too mischievous. I hope he didn't do anything to offend you, Master."

"There's no way! His personality is better than yours," replied Elder Qin. He looked at Ye Futian and smiled. He continued, "He and Hua Jieyu are well-matched. You and Nandou Wenyin have to support them. Don't let them walk down the same path as you two."

"I understand, Master," Hua Fengliu nodded. He eyed Ye Futian who stood off to the side. When Ye Futian sent a proud smile his way, Hua Fengliu gave him an icy glare in return.

"Futian," called Elder Qin, "I am so old now. There are many things I am now unable to do. Regarding your master's injury, I can only count on you."

"Don't worry, Grandmaster. As long as I'm alive, I will find a way to heal Master," said Ye Futian seriously.

"Silly child, don't talk about the negative things. You'll live a long, happy life," Elder Qin said to Ye Futian.

"Whatever you say, Grandmaster," said Ye Futian with a smile. "You also have to take good care of yourself so you can be a witness for the wedding ceremony when Jieyu and I get married."

"Yes, yes..." He could not stop nodding his head. Elder Qin looked extra happy.

"Master, you've probably suffered here at the School of the Emperor Star all these years. Why don't you leave with me?" Hua Fengliu asked.

"Oh, Fengliu. I've spent more than half my life here. No matter how this place changes, I will always be a part of this school. I already have one leg in the coffin, where else would I go?" Elder Qin shook his head with a soft smile on his face.

"Grandmaster, things at Donghai Academy won't be the same after today. Do you really not want to consider leaving?" Ye Futian tried to persuade the elder as well.

Hearing his words, Elder Qin looked into the distance. Even though he has not stepped foot outside of the School of the Emperor Star, he knew what was going on in Donghai Academy. He could not help but sigh.

...

At the same time that the three chatted at the School of the Emperor Star, everyone was gathered at the central square of the Donghai Academy campus. It was extremely packed as the surrounding observation decks filled up with people. Officials from the seven schools sat at the center in front of their respective groups, where they stood out the most. Besides them, representatives from the clans of the City of Donghai were also present.

Anyone qualified to sit up front with them definitely had an extraordinary background. But it did not matter who they were because at this moment, almost everyone's attention was focused elsewhere.

In the direction where the officials of the Emperor Star school were seated, a figure walked up to the main seat of the assembly. He stood there nonchalantly but exuded the gracefulness of royalty. He took one look into the crowd as if he were overlooking the world. Beside him stood Minister Hua, the headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, and Chief Xia Feng of the East Sea Prefectures.

"Is that the Crown Prince? He looks like an exceptional young man, born to be emperor." Everyone whispered about Luo Junlin. He possessed an extraordinary aura. An aura so strong, it would feel burdensome to get close to him.

The people got up one after another and bowed in his direction. "Greetings, Crown Prince. Greetings, Minister Zuo."

Luo Junlin watched this scene calmly and spoke, "Sit." He then turned to take his own seat and only when was he seated everyone took their seats as well.

Everyone knew the young man seated at the center of the square was to become the emperor of the Nandou Nation. He was going to control the world. Not only was Luo Junlin a person of great importance, his aura, his looks, and his gifts were also outstanding. Many of the young women watched him closely, seeming to all be expecting something outrageous.

"The Crown Prince's aura is so much stronger than that of Zhou Mu's," muttered Xiao He. She stood beside Lin Xiyue and the rest of the Lin family. The Art Saint's disciple, Zhou Mu had been the most outstanding young man she had ever seen.

"The Art Saint is over there and so is Zhou Mu," Xiao He continued. She was looking in the direction of Vice Headmaster Han Mo. Standing beside him was the Art Saint and Zhou Mu stood behind his master.

However, Lin Xiyue was looking into the crowd, seemingly in search of something. She could not find the young man she was hoping to see. He was a student of the School of the Finance Star but was not amongst the students seated here.

At this moment, seated amongst the officials of the School of the Emperor Star, Vice Headmaster Han Mo stood up. He walked to a spot up ahead and held both of his arms up to the sky. In a split second, everything went quiet.

"The Crown Prince and Minister Hua have blessed the academy with their presence today. Donghai Academy has not experienced such great honor in its 300 some years of history. I am sure that what happens here today will be recorded in the history books for the people even a thousand years from now," Han Mo said loudly. "The Crown Prince and Minister Hua have high hoped for our academy. So, we would like to take this chance and have students of each school demonstrate their abilities for them here today, during the Assembly of the Seven Schools.

A light flashed through everyone's eyes. They were all conflicted. All those days ago, before Ye Futian defeated the students from the schools of the Emperor Star and the Treasury Star, they constantly picked fights with students of other schools to exert their dominance. But they never thought that their plans could be ruined by Ye Futian.

Presently, the School of the Emperor School used the Crown Prince and Minister Hua as an excuse to hold this assembly. Their intentions were no secret to everyone.

However, to be able to prove one self's worth in front of the Crown Prince was a one in a lifetime chance. Some people began to explore the idea. After all, it didn't really matter to ordinary students whether or not the seven schools of Donghai Academy were separated or united noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

The Legend of Futian - Chapter 84: Gathering of Heroes

The group of figures who descended in Donghai Academy had a strong presence. At the front were a middle-aged man and a young man. The middle-aged man wore a silvery white robe that dazzled. His eyes were spirited and filled with an imposing manner when he scanned the crowd. He was like an important figure who could sentence others to death at a whim. He was awe-inspiring just standing there. The youth had an even more impressive aura. His eyes were like stars and there was a sharpness to him as if no one could get in his way.

"Minister Hua," everyone greeted and bowed. Even the headmasters of the School of the Emperor Star and School of the Treasury Star bowed.

The middle-aged man was Minister Hua of the Nandou Kingdom. He looked at everyone with his imposing gaze. Then he pointed at the youth and said, "This is His Highness, the Crown Prince."

Everyone's heart shuddered. They had felt something when they saw how extraordinary the youth was. Hearing Minister Hua, they realized that this was the legendary Crown Prince of Nandou Kingdom.

The Emperor had many children but he had chosen his heir early on. No prince could fight with Luo Junlin for the throne.

His name was Junlin. It meant that the king would rule over the world. This seemed like a disrespectful name but it had been given by the Emperor personally. One could see how much the Emperor liked this prince. Everyone in Nandou Kingdom knew that Luo Junlin would be the next ruler. No one doubted this.

"Crown Prince," everyone greeted and bowed reverently. No one expected that the Crown Prince would come with Minister Hua. If that was the case, everything was determined already.

Luo Junlin nodded casually. He strode forward and the men of the two schools made way for him.

"Junior, let's go," Minister Hua walked up and said to the headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star.

"Senior, after you," the headmaster said politely. Then the group entered Donghai Academy.

News of Crown Prince Luo Junlin's arrival quickly spread throughout the academy. The powerful students of all seven schools went to meet him. The School of the Finance Star had conflicts with the Emperor Star but Yi Xiang went too. He was only a headmaster, after all, and had to greet the Crown Prince and Minister Hua.

It caused a ripple through Donghai Academy. After the peace and quiet of the past days, had the storm finally come? The School of the Emperor Star and School of the Treasury Star had been low-key these past months. It seemed that they'd been waiting for this step and had planned this early on.

All the headmasters left the School of the Emperor Star after bowing to the Crown Prince and returned to their own schools. Then another news spread throughout the academy.

Minister Hua had said that he wanted to see the cultivation progress of the students. He ordered Donghai Academy to hold an Assembly of the Seven Schools three days later. He and the Crown Prince would observe it.

This news caused an uproar in Donghai Academy. Everyone could feel that there was an ulterior motive behind the assembly. It might have something to do with the recent rumors.

The School of the Emperor Star was unsatisfied with all seven schools being equals.

. . . . . .

In the School of the Finance Star, Ye Futian was practicing his instrument in his courtyard. Not only would the piece help his musicality, it also cultivated his mind. He had locked himself up these past months to cultivate without disturbances. Now, Yi Xiang came over. When Ye Futian finished the piece, he looked up and saw that Yi Xiang had furrowed brows. He asked, "Headmaster, did something happen?"

"Yes." Yi Xiang nodded. "The School of the Finance Star might not exist anymore."

Ye Futian stared but the man continued, "Minister Hua and the Crown Prince came to Donghai Academy earlier. They went directly to the School of the Emperor Star and ordered that we hold an assembly in three days. With Minister Hua and Luo Junlin's support, no one can stop the changes in the academy."

"What do you plan to do?" Ye Futian didn't try comforting him. Since Yi Xiang said this, it meant that he was powerless.

"Donghai Academy's seven schools were created to be different clans," Yi Xiang said. "However, this is less and less clear. Now, they are all becoming like true schools. The School of the Finance Star is especially like this but the School of the Emperor Star seems to want to return to clans. If this is the case, I naturally will not stay. I'm telling you this because if the Emperor Star takes control, you would be unable to stay as well. But if you leave, Han Mo might deal with you."

Ye Futian understood this. He'd wanted to cultivate quietly and go to the Imperial City next spring. He didn't expect this sudden change of Donghai Academy.

"It's okay. I have you and Minister Zuo's minister decree. There's nothing to be scared of. As long as I don't look for trouble, Minister Hua can't hurt me himself, right?" Ye Futian chuckled. Minister Hua wouldn't ruin the relationship with Minister Zuo without a reason.

"You're clever. Cultivate here and do not worry about the assembly. Don't participate either," Yi Xiang advised. Ye Futian nodded. He knew that the assembly was not the time for him to show off. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

News of the Assembly of the Seven Schools spread throughout Donghai Academy using the shortest time possible. Then it even spread towards Donghai City with terrifying speed. Even many big figures of Donghai City were invited. The School of the Emperor Star stated that they welcomed everyone to come as spectators. This showed the citizens that something big would happen in Donghai Academy. Excitement bubbled through the city. Countless people discussed the event on the streets and in taverns, talking about the legendary Crown Prince.

Many wanted to see with their own eyes how amazing the Crown Prince was. Apparently, he had already reached the pinnacle of Dharma and had unparalleled talent. There were also rumors that he had twin spirits and no one in Nandou could beat him. He was born to be king, destined to be king. None of the other princes even had the courage to compete with him. They could only try to become close to him and be a Lord in the future. No one dared to have any other thoughts unless they wanted to die.

One could imagine the furor if someone like him came to Donghai City.

The three days passed in a blink. That day, the sun shone brightly. Countless people from Donghai City gathered outside the academy to watch the assembly. The big figures had all arrived. Many of them had brought their children too, especially daughters. The reason went without saying. Though the possibility was low, they could become the empress in the future if they caught the Crown Prince's eyes. He didn't have a wife yet.

Lin Xiyue came too with her father. Stepping into Donghai Academy, she studied the place. He was cultivating here and she wondered how he was doing.

Lin Xiyue didn't know about all the things that had happened. Ye Futian was now infamous in Donghai Academy but his fame was restricted to the academy. Unless they were like the Nandou clan who knew from paying attention to Hua Jieyu, no one knew what had happened.

The important figures of Donghai City wouldn't care about a youth of the academy.

"Are you thinking of him?" Xiao He smiled and asked.

"Shut up." Lin Xiyue glared with her pretty eyes.

"He was so handsome at the Luo Palace." Xiao He chuckled while Lin Xiyue just smiled and nodded. The youth's performance at the Luo Palace was truly eye-catching.

"Zhou Mu is also cultivating here. I wonder if they'll run into each other," Xiao He said.

"Zhou Mu?" Lin Xiyue murmured. She wondered if he could defeat Zhou Mu now.

"But no matter how they are, they can't be compared to the Crown Prince. You're so pretty. Do you think he'll notice you?" Xiao He continued.

Lin Xiyue ignored her. She hurried to catch up with her father and continued into the academy.

In the other direction, Mu Yunqing and Mu Yunni were with their father Mu Hong. The man smiled and said, "No wonder Donghai Academy is the home of geniuses and talents. It's filled with vitality. How have you two been performing?"

"Pretty good. We're still working hard," Mu Yunqing answered.

"Good." Mu Hong nodded. "The Crown Prince himself is here today. If you have the chance, you two must perform well."

"Yes," Mu Yunni said. However, the two siblings looked uncomfortable. Their experiences that year had actually been horrible. It was all due to someone but they were too embarrassed to tell their father.

"Back in the day, this academy had many impressive figures. The Art Saint, the Qin Devil, and I all came from here." Feeling nostalgic, Mu Hong smiled, saying, "The Art Saint is now renowned in Donghai City while the Qin Devil is disabled. I wonder where he is now and how his disciple is."

Thinking of how the Qin Devil had wanted to bring his disciple to him, he smirked. Today was the gathering of the heroes. People like the Art Saint were high above while the Qin Devil was nowhere to be seen.

. . . . . .

It was a different scene in the School of the Emperor Star.

Chief of the East Sea Prefecture, Xia Feng, knelt on the floor while Minister Hua and the Crown Prince sat before him. Usually, Xia Feng would not be like this. However, he was in trouble now and only Minister Hua could save him.

"Why does Minister Zuo want to kill your son?" Minister Hua asked.

"Because of the Qin Devil's disciple," Xia Feng cried. "Back in the day, the Art Saint had powerfully destroyed the Qin Devil's life spirit. Now, his disciple has returned. He is violent and aggressive, looking down on everyone. Minister Zuo wishes to punish and kill my son, Xia Fan, because he has a conflict with Ye Futian." He vaguely knew the relationship between the Art Saint and Minister Hua so he knew what to say.

"Valued by Minister Zuo, possesses the minister decree, and killed a student of the School of the Emperor Star… I'd like to see him," Crown Prince Luo Junlin said.

Minister Hua said, "You will see him at the assembly."

"Yes." Luo Junlin nodded. He stood up and said, "Let's go."

The Legend of Futian - Chapter 83: They Have Arrived

Upon hearing these words, Hua Jieyu and Ye Futian both looked at Nandou Wenyin in surprise.

Masteress wants to betroth Hua Jieyu to me. Ye Futian's heart warmed at the thought of this. Today was only his second encounter with Nandou Wenyin, but he also understood that the main reasons behind her decision were because of Hua Fengliu as well as Hua Jieyu's feelings for himself. Ye Futian's gifts did not play an important role in Nandou Wenyin's decision making.

Nandou Wenshan was also shocked but recovered quickly because he understood that his sister had been living with the regrets of her past and did not wish for her daughter to go down the same path. Now that Ye Futian revealed that he was highly capable and even had Minister Zuo on his side, the Nandou clan would definitely take Ye Futian into consideration for Hua Jieyu. Nandou Wenyin wanted to take this opportunity to get their betrothal settled in case anything changed in the future. When she extended her invitation to Ye Futian the day before, she had already made up her mind.

Nandou Tai and the rest stared at Nandou Wenyin collectively. Someone spoke, "Wenyin, don't you think you're making a rash decision?"

"It's true that he presented his capabilities at Donghai Academy, but what of it? It could simply mean that the people of the School of the Emperor Star are too weak. There are tons of highly gifted young men within the Nandou clan. Why should we allow Hue Jieyu to be betrothed to him?" asked another person.

Everyone took their turn in making comments on the subject. Many people had a thing or two to say in disapproval of betrothing the most outstanding young woman of the Nandou clan to the disciple of the Guqin Devil.

"Wenyin, you heard the people. Jieyu is still young, there is no rush to make such a decision," said Nandou Tai.

"I'm simply saying they should be engaged. I wasn't suggesting that they should be married right away," replied Nandou Wenyin. She stood firm on her decision. To be honest, it would not be strange for a girl of Hua Jieyu's age to be married anyway.

"This is still too hasty," said Nandou Tai, shaking his head.

"Jieyu's father is Futian's master, so obviously he would not object. I am Jieyu's mother and I also support this. Jieyu and Futian are dedicated to each other and are deeply in love. So, why is this a hasty decision?" questioned Nandou Wenyin. She did not sound too happy.

Nandou Tai's expression darkened. He stared at Nandou Wenyin and said, "So, what you're saying is, Hua Jieyu's marriage has nothing to do with the Nandou clan?"

Nandou Wenyin retorted, "And what Uncle is insinuating is that Jieyu's marriage should be decided by the Nandou clan and has nothing to do with me, her own mother? In the past, because my parents have already passed, Uncle made decisions for me. Now, even though I'm still well and alive, Uncle wants to make decisions for my daughter?"

Nandou Wenyin knew a thing or two about the clan's plan on setting her up in a marriage of convenience all those years ago. She was not going to allow them to do the same to her daughter.

"Wenyin, you're out of line," an elder reprimanded. "Is this the attitude you use when speaking to the clan leader?"

"Miss Wenyin, is it simply because he is the disciple of the Guqin Devil?" asked Nandou Ku. "Are you trying to have your daughter fulfill the dreams you were unable to?"

Ye Futian looked at Nandou Ku. This was the man who stalked Hua Jieyu to the Guqin Gardens. He had also told Ye Futian that he could not be compared to the Art Saint's disciple, Zhou Mu.

"Watch your mouth! This is not a place for you to speak," Nandou Wenyin said to Nandou Ku.

"I understand that Miss Wenyin is of nobility. You carry the blood of your ancestors. You have inherited the royal bloodline. The same can be said for Miss Jieyu. It is because of this that her marriage cannot be determined so hastily. Even though the Guqin Devil's disciple is incredibly gifted, it doesn't mean anything. There are tons of genius cultivators out there. There are many just in the Nandou clan, but it seems that Miss Wenyin never took that into consideration," said Nandou Ku.

Realization flashed through Ye Futian's eyes. From Nandou Ku's words, Ye Futian predicted that Nandou Wenyin was the direct descendant of the person who established the Nandou Nation. To say that they have inherited the royal bloodline meant that Nandou Wenyin and Hua Jieyu were actually the princesses of the Nandou clan.

"What you said is correct. The battle at Donghai Academy doesn't mean anything. I am willing to test his true abilities." At this moment, a member of the Nandou clan stepped forward. The young man looked at Ye Futian. "How does a battle sound?"

Ye Futian glanced at the young man and chose to ignore him.

"What do you mean by this?" the young man glared at Ye Futian.

"Step down," ordered Nandou Tai. The young man retreated into the group. Nandou Tai spoke again, "Wenyin, it is exactly because your parents left you at an early age that I was forced to take over as the clan leader. I have the responsibility to take care of you guys. I know that you hold a grudge against me for what happened in the past, but we can't change what has already happened. I am willing to let go of the past and might even think about allowing you to reunite with Hua Fengliu in a couple of years, but regarding Jieyu's marriage, will you allow me to make the decision?"

"You're only now considering Hua Fengliu?" asked Nandou Wenyin. Her demeanor was cold. Hua Jieyu was incredibly gifted and carried the hopes and dreams of the entire Nandou clan. Plus, Ye Futian who was the Guqin Devil's disciple, also possessed incredible gifts. He also had Minister Zuo to back him up. Nandou Tai had to know that some things could not be changed. Some things are inevitable. The only way future events could be altered is if Nandou Tai broke off relations with Hua Jieyu and at the same time, had Ye Futian killed. However, it was obvious that Nandou Tai could not do either of these things.

"I will make the decisions regarding Hua Jieyu's marriage." Nandou Wenyin was not going to give up. She was not going to let the clan sacrifice her daughter as they had done to her.

"How presumptuous!" yelled Nandou Tai. More and more people of the Nandou clan gathered behind their leader. At this moment, Ye Futian realized how lonely Hua Jieyu and her family were among the huge Nandou clan. Their family used to be the most distinguished bloodline but was now the most isolated.

"Masteress, maybe we should give the clan leader a little more time to think about this matter. Jieyu and I aren't in a rush," Ye Futian spoke. In this situation, it was not a good idea for Nandou Wenyin to go against the entire clan. What Ye Futian needed was time.

Nandou Wenyin averted her attention to Ye Futian. He bowed to her and said, "Masteress, Jieyu, I'm going to leave now. I'll come visit again when I get the chance." He then turned to Nandou Tai and the rest of the group. "Excuse me."

Ye Futian began to make his way out. The clan made way for him. One of the younger clan members mocked Ye Futian. "He's probably just afraid to lose. He won't live up to his reputation."

"I heard that he does what he wants at the academy, but looking at him now, he doesn't look all that mighty," someone else chimed in.

Ye Futian smiled but chose to ignore them. Fighting someone from the Nandou clan would only add fuel to the fire.

After Ye Futian left, Nandou Wenyin and Nandou Tai were still in a stand-off.

"Wenyin, I think you should take some time to cool your head," said Nandou Tai.

"There's no need. This is my final decision, I'm not going to have a change of heart," she replied calmly.

"Talk some sense into your younger sister," Nandou Tai said to Nandou Wenshan. Then, he turned to leave.

The crowd dispersed. As Ye Futian made his way to the exit of the Nandou Palace, people either challenged him to battle or insulted him. Everyone had an opinion about Ye Futian. He ignored all of them and left with Yi Xiang.

After Nandou Tai led the crowd away, Nandou Wenyin frowned and said quietly, "In the past, he tried to use me to get close to Minister Hua, but now even though Ye Futian is in Minister Zuo's good graces, he won't let Hua Jieyu marry him. Is it purely because he is Hua Fengliu's disciple?"

Nandou Wenshan also frowned. There did seem to be some contradicting points in Nandou Tai's decision.

"Mother, there is something that I forgot to tell you," said Hua Jieyu. "The other day, the clan leader invited Minister Zuo over to tell me my fortune. The minister agreed to his request and said that I was destined to be an empress."

"Tell your fortune?" Nandou Wenshan was shocked. "Minister Zuo is an astrologer?"

"Yes." Hua Jieyu nodded her head. Nandou Wenyin stood frozen in place. She then turned to her brother and asked, "What do you think of this?"

"So, this was the reason why his Majesty has such great trust in Minister Zuo," Nandou Wenshan murmured to himself. "I once read an ancient text about astrologers. They are extremely rare and possess the ability to tell a person's fortune. However, this ability is highly dependent on the astrologer's own powers. Based on Minister Zuo's powers, by empress, he could have meant a title of courtesy or a queen. Besides, astrologers can tell fortunes but cannot see the future. A told fortune can be changed."

What Nandou Wenshan did not know was that Minister Zuo did have doubts on the day he told Hua Jieyu's fortune. However, he only told her that she was destined to be an empress after she had asked about Ye Futian. In reality, the fortune Hua Jieyu was told consisted of a biased prediction from Minister Zuo.

Hua Jieyu nodded. She also believed that her fortune could be changed.

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After Ye Futian returned to Donghai Academy, he put himself on lockdown to focus on cultivating. Even after he had demonstrated his gifts and also brought out the Decree of the Minister, the Nandou family clan was still conflicted on allowing him to be with Hua Jieyu. Since things have come to this, the only thing Ye Futian could do was to become even stronger. He was going to become so powerful that he wouldn't even need to seek the clan's approval. When spring arrived next year, he would head to Nandou Nation's Imperial City and attend the Tingfeng Banquet with Hua Jieyu. They were going to heal Hua Fengliu.

The days passed but Ye Futian has not set foot outside of the School of the Finance Star. His powers were increasing day by day.

Meanwhile, Donghai Academy had actually become more peaceful since Ye Futian's battle. The schools of the Emperor Star and the Treasury Star stopped picking fights with the School of the Finance Star. That day, the two schools were completely humiliated by Ye Futian. They did not have the nerve to look for trouble at the Finance Star school anymore.

However, everyone in Donghai Academy already knew that the School of the Emperor Star was not going to let this go so easily. Perhaps this was the peace before the storm.

Countless rumors circulated around the campus. They said that the School of the Emperor Star wanted to control all of Donghai Academy and that the seven schools were no longer going to stand together.

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year. It has almost been one year since Ye Futian arrived in the City of Donghai. He has already broken into the six-starred Glory Plane in both martial arts and the art of sorcery. But Ye Futian did not slow down his pace in cultivation. The Glory Plane was still too weak for the Nandou Nation standards. He hoped that he would be able to reach the Dharma Plane quickly and be able to find his place in the Nandou Nation.

While Ye Futian cultivated quietly, all officials from the schools of the Emperor Star and the Finance Star arrived at the entrance of Donghai Academy, including the two headmasters. Everyone at the academy was frantically trying to guess who they were welcoming. What kind of people would warrant such a big welcome?

Finally, a group of people traveling on beasts arrived. This scene was even more powerful and shocking than the time Minister Zuo arrived!