Chapter 552: To the Seniors’ Surprise
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Then, doesn’t it mean that the strongest disciples don’t even have to kill demons at all?” Ye Mo asked. “All they have to do is to target other disciples and steal their point cards.”
Ye Mo was shocked that such a rule actually existed. Stealing others’ point card and getting to keep their points collected for yourself – for the stronger fighters, there was no need to even hunt down the demons.
“That remains to be seen,” Mu Sang said. “For example, if I defeat you, I’d only be able to steal your point card. But the point cards that you managed to steal would still belong to you, and will be counted in your final score after you are eliminated.”
Ye Mo understood Mu Sang’s explanation. For instance, if he chose not to kill any demons, his score would be zero. It was unlikely for the opposition to run the risk of stealing others’ point card without knowing the opponent’s strength level and point tally. Of course, if personal grudges were involved, it would be a different case altogether.
“I see,” Ye Mo replied, nodding his head.
“So, now do you understand why I’m not allowing you to partic.i.p.ate in the compet.i.tion?” Mu Sang asked.
“Yes, Big Senior,” Ye Mo said calmly. “That being said, please don’t underestimate me. I may only be in the Spirit Devour Realm, but even normal fighters in the Third Tier of the Transcendence Realm can’t match up against me.”
The Six Dao Tournament was ultimately still a good chance for training – the prizes weren’t much to shout about, but they were credits that could be used to be exchanged for treasures at the Spirit Treasure Hall.
Furthermore, among the Four Spiritual Monkeys, the heartstone of the final Six-Eared Monkey was in the Spiritual Treasure Hall.
Now that he was set to make the breakthrough to the Transcendence Realm, he had to prepare the four heartstones and partic.i.p.ate in the Six Dao Tournament – the most direct way of gaining credits.
“What did you say? You’re able to defeat fighters in the Third Tier of the Transcendence Realm? How is this possible?”
Everyone was taken by surprise. Even Miao Miao was slightly shaken. While challenging fighters above his realm was nothing difficult for Ye Mo, even that might be too huge of a gap to bridge.
“If you don’t believe me, Big Senior, you can test my offensive skills out,” Ye Mo said.
“Alright, let’s not even talk about the Third Tier of the Transcendence Realm – if your attack has reached the Transcendence Realm, and your fighting abilities are in the First Tier, I’ll allow you to partic.i.p.ate in the tournament.”
As Mu Sang spoke, he waved his hand, and a Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+eld appeared floating in mid-air. “This Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+eld can withstand the attack of fighters in the First Tier of the Transcendence Realm – if you can make a crack in the s.h.i.+eld, you pa.s.s.”
As he spoke, the other few disciples started to take a few steps back in retreat.
There were many devastating rumors about Ye Mo, such as Ye Mo finis.h.i.+ng in the first place during the Desolate Ancient World trials and him realizing the Will of the Six Dao Cycle. They all wanted to see exactly how strong Ye Mo was.
The Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+eld was an ancient bronze color, with multiple stripes on it. It glowed slightly, with multiple auras imbued within it.
Facing the s.h.i.+eld, Ye Mo’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. Sending a punch over, his fist attack caused even the air around it to start shaking. An explosive noise was heard as the attack landed on the s.h.i.+eld.
In an instant, the frightening attack shattered the Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+eld into pieces.
“Alright!”
Just as Ye Mo shattered the Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+ed, a change in expression flashed across Mu Sang’s face. “Junior Ye Mo, good one. To be able to completely destroy my Wooden Bronze s.h.i.+eld requires at least strength in the First Tier of the Transcendence Realm. You being able to destroy it with such a nonchalant attack has…surprised me. I finally understand – there’s definitely a valid reason why you’re able to perform even better than me during the trials. What exactly is your strength level now? Are you really in the Spirit Devour Realm?”
The other Asura Dao Palace members were deeply shaken as well – this wasn’t an attack that a Spirit Devour Realm fighter should be capable of.
“I’m only in the Spirit Devour Realm,” Ye Mo shrugged his shoulders as he replied.
“Haha, alright, looks like this junior of ours is set to become our Asura Dao Palace’s most frightening fighter.” Big Senior Mu Sang patted Ye Mo on the shoulder as he laughed. “If that’s the case, Ye Mo will be allowed to partic.i.p.ate in the Six Dao Tournament. We have three days before the tournament starts – Ye Mo, you should start your preparations too.”
“Oh right, Big Senior, what are the rewards for the individual and group points rankings respectively?”
The rewards were what concerned Ye Mo the most. Returning to the Door of Desolation, there were only two things that Ye Mo wanted to accomplish – to advance to the Transcendence Realm and to revive Ling’er. According to Hong Lin, with the Spiritual Soul, he will be able to revive Ling’er. But he will need an extremely rare item.
The heartstones of the Four Spiritual Monkeys were required for him to advance to the Transcendence Realm. The one missing from his collection, the Six-Eared Monkey heartstone, was in the Spiritual Treasure Hall and required 200,000 credits to be exchanged.
“For individuals, the top ten will get 500,000 points, 450,000 points, 400,000 points and so on, all the way till 50,000 points,” Mu Sang said. “And for the group compet.i.tion, the top six teams will be able to go to the Daozhi Ocean to kill the Deep Sea Monsters – the higher your placing, the more priority you will be given to kill the monsters. You’ll be able to gain the Daozhi Essence, which can be used to help you with your training and advance up the realms.”
The so-called Daozhi Ocean was a fighter in the Profound Heaven Realm who had morphed into an ocean. His powers were fused into the ocean water, and the monsters within the ocean were extremely vicious, having absorbed the elite fighter’s power. Killing stronger monsters and killing more of these monsters would grant more of the Daozhi Essence to whoever killed them.
As for the disciple who finishes first in the group, he or she was naturally going to be the one who would benefit the most – they would kill as many as they can, and leave the sc.r.a.ps for the second and third-placed fighters.
After the first Human Dao Palace group was done with their killing, there would be no more than a few of the Deep Sea Monsters left for the second group to kill.
It takes 200,000 credits to redeem the heartstone of the Six-Eared Monkey, Ye Mo thought That means I need to finish in the top seven.
He dared not have any ambitions regarding the top three. After all, there were too many disciples in the Fourth Tier of the Transcendence Realm and beyond.
“Alright, everyone, you’re dismissed. With three days left, let’s all train hard,” Mu Sang said before waving his arm. The disciples went their separate ways to train. Ye Mo did the same, making the best preparations he could for the Six Dao Tournament.
At the Inner Peak, atop a gigantic mountain, Li Tianqiong held the Saint Emperor Sword in his hand. Sending out a strike, the attack sliced the giant peak open like tofu. Unleas.h.i.+ng another strike, his sword technique had earth-splitting auras imbued with it. Under the influence of the Emperor Saint Sword, his Transcendence Aura let out an explosive low humming noise.
“Not bad, Tianqiong, you’re indeed a martial prodigy. Who would’ve thought that you could have mastered the Tianqiong Sword Technique so quickly?” Standing to the side, Li Huangmin nodded his head in satisfaction as he said, “Do you know why the Father gave up his throne? It was because strength will always be more tempting than power. Once you gain ultimate strength, status, women, riches – you name it, you can have it. Giving up your throne now will help you focus better on advancing your martial training.”
“The Tianqiong Sword Technique is an ultimate martial technique pa.s.sed down for generations in our family, it has power capable of breaking the heavens,” Li Tianqiong said. “If I get a chance to meet Ye Mo again, I’ll be able to kill him.”
Since his last battle, when he was defeated by Ye Mo, his hatred for Ye Mo had reached relentless levels. The reason why he was training so hard was just to boost his own strength levels and defeat Ye Mo.
“Tianqiong, your level of talent is not less than Ye Mo,” Li Huangmin said. “I recommended you to the Young Master, who’s extremely satisfied with you. You will definitely be able to exceed Ye Mo in the future. Finding the right time to finish him off is possible, but you have to make sure it’s not too obvious.”
“Why?” Li Tianqiong asked.
“He’s now the disciple of Saint Ancestor Bloodsaber – you cannot fight him openly, and if you want to kill him, you’ll have to do it without leaving a trace,” Li Huangmin said. “There are three days left before the start of the Six Dao Tournament. I’ve recommended you into the Human Dao Palace – the First Heaven Society’s members are all there. Don’t act like an emperor in front of them. Fight for the chance to partic.i.p.ate in the Six Dao Tournament and help them finish first in the group rankings. That way, you’ll be able to further your training at the Daozhi Ocean.”