Within Dashen County, a figure shot up into the sky, ascending to the heavens and quickly disappearing at the sky horizon, without catching anyone’s attention.
"Is this the power of the Xuanwu Realm!"
Only a powerful physical body can cultivate such world-shaking skills like the Four Profound Treasure Technique, so cultivating the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique at the Innate Realm is a prerequisite.
Xiao Ye looked down at the swiftly passing ground below, his eyes filled with an excited glow.
Breaking free from the constraints of the earth, freely soaring the skies, is what he has always longed for.
At his current flying speed, he could cross the Black Dragon Country in just a few hours.
"Chongyang Sect, I, Xiao Ye, have returned!" Xiao Ye shouted toward the sky, his voice echoing through the heavens, piercing the clouds.
Deep within the Chongyang Mountain range, in a palace, the Great Elder, the Second Elder, and two newly appointed Black Robed Elders sat here.
As for the Fourth Elder, ever since Xiao Ye defected from Chongyang Sect, he has secluded himself, no longer concerning himself with sect matters.
"Sigh, the number of youths attending the entry-level examination this time doesn’t even reach a hundred, and their talents are all subpar." Receiving the feedback, the Great Elder sighed.
Compared to four years ago, he has aged considerably.
The other three Black Robed Elders also wore worried expressions.
Since the Heavenly Pride Battle in Black Dragon Country, where Xiao Ye exposed his expulsion from the sect, Chongyang Sect’s reputation in Black Dragon Country has been utterly ruined.
With Xiao Ye’s meteoric rise, becoming Yulan Domain’s first-ever Supreme Genius standing in the Great Emperor Domain, Chongyang Sect’s prestige plummeted, becoming a complete laughingstock.
Many young talents no longer view Chongyang Sect as a Martial Arts Holy Land, flocking to other sects, even as Chongyang Sect repeatedly lowered its standards, it remained mostly deserted.
The Chongyang Sect of today is like a sunset, still having some afterglow, but not far from decline.
All of this was caused by just one person, Xiao Ye!
After all, who could have imagined that the once razor-sharp young man would grow to such an extent?
"Senior Brother, why don’t we have Fourth Junior Brother invite Xiao Ye back to the sect? Fourth Junior Brother is his mentor; Xiao Ye will surely give face." said the Second Elder.
Hearing this, the Great Elder pondered for a moment, his eyes brightening, then nodded: "Yes, that’s indeed a solution, and I believe the Vice Sect Leader won’t have much to say about it."
Xiao Ye had long become a legend in Black Dragon Country, idolized and targeted by countless youths. As long as Xiao Ye returns to Chongyang Sect, numerous young geniuses will certainly come flocking.
Solving the current predicament would be trivial, and making Chongyang Sect the second most powerful force after the Royal Family would be easily achievable.
"Humph, we disagree!"
"Yes, Chongyang Sect is still one of the four major powers in Black Dragon Country, how could it bow down to anyone!"
At this moment, the two new Black Robed Elders coldly spoke in unison.
The Great Elder glanced at them and couldn’t help but shake his head.
These two Black Robed Elders were specially invited back by the Vice Sect Leader from other countries in Yulan Domain, considering the sect’s decline, each with first-class innate limit strength, almost at Xuanwu level.
Therefore, these two were extremely arrogant, looking down on everyone, not even putting him in their eyes.
The Second Elder also showed an expression of helplessness; Chongyang Sect had reached this point, what dignity was left to speak of?
In the palace, the four Black Robed Elders argued incessantly, with no one able to persuade the other in the end.
Yet, at this moment, Xiao Ye, with a tall and straight figure, was already standing at the entrance of the Chongyang Mountain range.
Xiao Ye’s eyes were filled with longing, remembering the time he walked through here and eventually stood at the peak of Black Dragon Country.
Then, with hands behind his back, he walked into Chongyang Sect.
"Who dares trespass into Chongyang Sect, do you not want to live?"
Within the mountains where the Outer Sect is located, a young man drew his weapon instantly upon seeing Xiao Ye and charged at him.
"Looks like Chongyang Sect has recruited quite a number of new disciples who don’t recognize me." Xiao Ye smiled slightly, his eyes shooting out two rays of light, piercing through the void.
The young man’s body trembled, his mind a buzz, and his True Qi was frozen, making his weapon fall to the ground.
"So powerful, just a mere glance and I couldn’t resist it, more terrifying than the Black Robed Elders I have seen!"
The young man broke out in cold sweat, waves surging in his heart, as he could only watch Xiao Ye walk past him.
The man before him seemed no older than twenty, younger than any Direct Disciple of Chongyang Sect, yet already possessing such cultivation, truly astonishing.
"Who... exactly are you?" Trembling, the young man asked as Xiao Ye’s figure was about to disappear.
"Xiao Ye." The calm words echoed, making him instantly open his mouth wide, his expression extremely vibrant.
"Xiao Ye! It’s Xiao Ye! He’s back in the sect!"
Only after a long time did the youth recover, his heart pounding wildly.
Every new disciple entering Chongyang Sect heard the name Xiao Ye the most.
The arrogant young man, using his talent and strength, left behind countless legends in Chongyang Sect, ultimately becoming a Supreme Genius.
Even the gradual decline of Chongyang Sect was indirectly tied to Xiao Ye.
All disciples of Chongyang Sect have heard these stories. Even though Xiao Ye defected from the sect, it didn’t lessen their admiration for him.
In this life, achieving what Xiao Ye had was enough!
This news swept through Chongyang Sect at an astounding speed.
In no time, the entire Chongyang Sect was in an uproar, with a commotion echoing to the heavens, as countless disciples came running out.
Four young men with different builds rushed over, faces full of joy, with tears faintly glistening in their eyes.
"First, Second, Fourth, Big Mouth!"
Seeing the four friends, Xiao Ye warmly approached with a smile. In Chongyang Sect, he only considered these four as friends, treasuring this friendship.
Back then, they were still weak, so their friendship had no impurities.
The five gathered, laughing heartily; after so many years apart, each had matured, and upon reunion, much had changed.
"Huh? First, Second, Fourth, you all have become Inner Sect Disciples." Xiao Ye glanced at their attire and laughed.
When he noticed the Direct Disciple attire on Shao Yan, he was slightly taken aback: "Big Mouth, you..."
He distinctly remembered that amongst them, Shao Yan had the worst talent, but now, he was the first to become a Direct Disciple.
"Third, this guy is a cultivation maniac, eventually being accepted as a Direct Disciple by the Fourth Elder." Yu Fang commented sarcastically.
"Sigh, how can I compare with Ye Zi? He’s now a Supreme Genius!" Shao Yan said.
He once set Xiao Ye as his target, only to find himself growing further away from Xiao Ye.
"Indeed! Third is too amazing now!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie all nodded, their eyes full of fervor.
They always knew his future would be spectacular, but they never expected it to be this terrifying.
Under countless gazes, Xiao Ye and his four friends reminisced, conversing light-heartedly.
Soon, four Black Robed Elders arrived in unison, their voluminous robes billowing.
The leading Great Elder, upon seeing Xiao Ye, beamed widely and clasped his hands: "Supreme Xiao Ye graces Chongyang Sect, truly an honor for our sect."
Xiao Ye’s current status had long surpassed his own, so he dared not show any disrespect.
At the same time, he was elated, as he had been planning to ask the Fourth Elder to invite Xiao Ye, yet Xiao Ye came on his own accord.
The Second Elder hurriedly followed with his greeting, while the two new Black Robed Elders remained indifferent.
Given that none of them had any vendetta with Xiao Ye, he courteously returned the greetings with friendliness.
After a round of greetings, the Great Elder, smiling broadly, inquired: "May I ask Supreme Xiao Ye, what brings you to our sect this time?"
Xiao Ye replied unhurriedly: "To kill your Vice Sect Leader."
The scene instantly fell silent, everyone stunned, realizing that Xiao Ye had come to kill the Vice Sect Leader?
"Supreme Xiao Ye must be joking, after all, you hail from Chongyang Sect." the Great Elder awkwardly laughed.
Xiao Ye remained calm: "Chongyang Sect has long been irrelevant to me. If not friends, then enemies. If you wish to be my enemy, feel free to try stopping me."
The Great Elder’s breath hitched, and he didn’t dare to respond, even he felt a tremendous pressure in Xiao Ye’s presence.
The atmosphere grew tense once more, shrouding the entire area.
"If not friends, then enemies," these simple six words conveyed Xiao Ye’s determination, but who dared oppose Xiao Ye now?
"Humph, such arrogance, do you really think you can kill the Vice Sect Leader?" A mocking voice reverberated, piercingly harsh.
"Oh? It seems you wish to be my enemy?" Xiao Ye looked coldly, seeing those two new Black Robed Elders, glaring at him.
"Humph, we are..." The two Black Robed Elders couldn’t even finish before Xiao Ye raised his hand dismissively.
"Sorry, I have no interest in knowing the names of ants. If you wish to be my enemy, then come at me together."
Below the Xuanwu Realm, all are ants, and Xiao Ye now had the confidence to say this.
The two Black Robed Elders turned pale with fury, their bodies trembling with rage.
"Humph, is being Superior Innate Limit that remarkable? Do you think we’ll fear you if we join forces?"
Both elders roared, unleashing their first-class innate limit strength, shaking the void, and charged at Xiao Ye swiftly.
The two Black Robed Elders, joining forces to confront Xiao Ye?
All the disciples present widened their eyes, eager not to miss this spectacular moment.
Greeted by a gigantic descending palm, emitting terrifying suppression, it engulfed the scene, instantly blasting them away, blood gushing from their mouths.
"Anyone who dares oppose me again, dies!" Xiao Ye declared coldly.
Everyone’s pupils contracted violently, the overwhelming suppression rendered them immobile, even the Great Elder wasn’t exempted.
"Xuanwu Realm, Xiao Ye has indeed reached Xuanwu!"
"Heavens, how young is he!"
Amidst exclamations of astonishment, Xiao Ye ascended to the heavens with hands behind his back, the full Martial Arts True Intent spreading like a tidal wave.
"Vice Sect Leader, do you wish to keep hiding?" Xiao Ye’s overpowering voice reverberated through Chongyang Sect.
The person he intended to kill today, no one could stop!
(Recently, the plot has reached a bottleneck, causing delays in updates, yet everyone remains supportive, Xiao Bei is truly grateful. I’ll strive to write Martial Break well and not let everyone down. May you accompany Xiao Ye on his journey of growth.)