Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 71 - 069 Treasure Core Acquired

71: Chapter 069: Treasure Core Acquired

71 -069: Treasure Core Acquired

“The Sect must be unaware that there is a Treasure Beast here.

They probably mistook it for a common Ferocious Beast and handed it over to an Outer Disciple to deal with,” Xiao Ye thought to himself.

“The Flame True Intent this Treasure Beast has comprehended has reached twenty percent.

If I can consume its Treasure Core…” As Xiao Ye’s thoughts reached this point, he became incredibly excited.

To further enhance one’s Martial Arts True Intent from ten percent requires it to become substantiated, but achieving this step is exceedingly difficult.

Even with the guidance of the illusory demonstration in the Flame Saber World, Xiao Ye has been stuck at this bottleneck.

However, by swallowing that Treasure Core, he wouldn’t need to spend time to comprehend it; it would happen naturally, and this was, without doubt, an opportunity.

As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

After substantiating the Martial Arts True Intent, it would surely be much less complicated to continue improving it. freeweɓnøvel.com

At this moment, many thoughts flashed through Xiao Ye’s mind, but only a few breaths of time had passed.

The Treasure Beast pounced again, the blooming Flame Lotus around it increasing the surrounding air temperature significantly.

“To obtain the Treasure Core, I’ll need to kill this Treasure Beast,” Xiao Ye said to himself with a wry smile.

This Treasure Beast, having only comprehended twenty percent of the Flame True Intent, could already rival a Martial Artist in the late stage of the Postnatal Realm Third Level.

With his current strength, killing this Treasure Beast was simply unrealistic.

“Four Tripod Heavenly Technique!”

Xiao Ye shouted, and an illusion of a Giant Cauldron manifested above his head.

At the same time, he circulated his Innate True Qi and launched the Thunderclap Palm.

At that moment, the Treasure Beast, upon seeing the illusion of the Giant Cauldron above Xiao Ye’s head, had the madness in its eyes instantly replaced by a look of fear.

Boom!

Xiao Ye’s palms struck the beast, and with a loud noise, the creature was sent tumbling.

“What’s going on?” Xiao Ye’s face was filled with astonishment.

The Treasure Beast, which had been so formidable just moments ago, now seemed to have encountered something terrifying, with its strength greatly diminished.

Xiao Ye was baffled.

Stomping his foot on the ground, he burst forward, taking the initiative to charge at the beast.

Boom!

Just like before, the Treasure Beast’s strength seemed weakened, and it was knocked over by Xiao Ye, blood seeping from its body.

“What exactly is happening?” Xiao Ye grew even more puzzled.

Could it be that his luck had suddenly taken a dramatic turn?

Xiao Ye attempted to approach the Treasure Beast and immediately noticed that the creature was retreating in fear.

“It’s because of this Giant Cauldron Illusion!” Xiao Ye quickly realized this since the Treasure Beast’s gaze was almost exclusively fixed on the Giant Cauldron Illusion above his head.

But why would the Treasure Beast fear the Giant Cauldron Illusion?

“Could it be because the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique was created by the Supreme Empress, and that’s why the beast is frightened?” This idea flashed through Xiao Ye’s mind.

Apart from this reason, Xiao Ye couldn’t think of anything else.

Each of the four Human Clan Emperors had slain Emperor Level Ferocious Beasts and stood invincible under the heavens.

It was quite normal for beasts to fear the fame of these Emperors.

Perhaps this Treasure Beast sensed the aura of the Supreme Empress from the Giant Cauldron Illusion.

“As expected of a Human Clan Emperor, even the Cultivation Techniques they created can instill fear in Ferocious Beasts,” Xiao Ye remarked emotionally.

He then got excited and rushed towards the Treasure Beast.

If the beast continued to be terrified of the Emperor’s aura and could not unleash all its strength, wouldn’t he then have the chance to kill the Treasure Beast and obtain the Treasure Core?

Although he had this speculation, Xiao Ye did not dare to be careless, unleashing all his strength.

Boom boom boom!

In the wilderness, Xiao Ye’s figure leapt continuously, pushing the power of his Thunderclap Palm to the peak.

With Innate True Qi surging, he transformed it into two massive palms that struck down magnificently on the Treasure Beast.

Roar!

The Treasure Beast roared in pain and anger, but when it saw the Giant Cauldron Illusion above Xiao Ye’s head, it abruptly weakened, and even its Martial Arts True Intent lessened significantly.

“Haha, how exhilarating, just taking hits and not fighting back, is there a more foolish Treasure Beast in the world than you?” Xiao Ye laughed heartily.

If the Treasure Beast could understand human speech, it would undoubtedly choke on its own rage.

It must be said that the strength of the Treasure Beast was extraordinary, its defensive power incredible.

Even with Xiao Ye’s full strength unleashed, although he managed to force it back repeatedly, he still couldn’t kill it.

But Xiao Ye was not discouraged; his eyes blazed with unyielding fighting spirit.

Once he killed this Treasure Beast, it meant that he could obtain the Treasure Core.

Finally, the Treasure Beast was scared by Xiao Ye.

And with its fear of the Giant Cauldron Illusion, after a furious roar, it turned and fled.

I don’t want to fight you; surely I can run away, right?

“Where do you think you’re going!” Xiao Ye bellowed and chased after it.

Other Martial Artists might not encounter a Treasure Beast in their lifetime; he had encountered one now and naturally could not let this opportunity slip by.

The Treasure Beast, towering like two men stacked, was conspicuous against the barren mountains.

Additionally, the area was cluttered with obstacles, allowing Xiao Ye to quickly catch up and repeatedly hit the creature with his Great Collapse Palm, eliciting pitiful howls.

With unsurpassed valor, Xiao Ye’s eyes shone like lightning as he brought his palms down on the Treasure Beast, covering the sky and land with their might.

Defending passively always led to disadvantage.

After an intense battle lasting half an hour, Xiao Ye’s Innate True Qi was nearly depleted when finally, the Treasure Beast let out a miserable scream and collapsed, blood streaming from its nose and mouth.

“This beast is truly tough to deal with,” Xiao Ye sat down abruptly on the ground, gasping for breath.

It took half an hour just to kill the Treasure Beast, and that was without it fighting back.

It has to be said, the defensive power of this Treasure Beast was astonishing.

At least several strong Outer Disciples would need to join forces to break its defense and kill it.

If it weren’t for Xiao Ye having a stroke of dog-shit luck, having just cultivated the Four Tripod Heavenly Technique that instilled fear in the Treasure Beast, it would’ve been impossible to kill it.

Thus, the Treasure Beast must have felt extremely aggrieved dying at Xiao Ye’s hands.

“The Treasure Core!”

After resting for a moment, an excited glint shot from Xiao Ye’s eyes as he walked towards the fallen beast.

Merging his fingers like a blade and channeling his Innate True Qi, Xiao Ye struggled to cut through the corpse of the Treasure Beast, rummaging around until he found a small, perfectly round bead.

Xiao Ye found some water to clean the bead and discovered that it was fiery red, as if there were flames burning within, a truly marvelous sight.

“Is this the Treasure Core?

Just by swallowing it, my Martial Arts True Intent will become substantialized!” Xiao Ye’s face was filled with excitement.

Across the entire Chongyang Sect, probably very few disciples could substantialize their Martial Arts True Intent.

Xiao Ye looked around and finally made his way into the cavern of the Treasure Beast.

After all, since no one knew how long the process of consuming the Treasure Core and perceiving the Martial Arts True Intent would take, he had to find a quiet place.

And of course, the Beast’s cavern would be the ideal location.

It seemed unlikely anyone would dare enter here amidst the desolate mountains.

Once inside the cavern, Xiao Ye sat down cross-legged, recalling the descriptions of the Treasure Core from the annals of the Black Dragon Country.

Without hesitation, he swallowed it.

Boom!

As soon as the Treasure Core reached his mouth, it transformed into a strange energy that surged towards Xiao Ye’s head.

Boom!

Xiao Ye’s body quivered, his mind thundering, and an indescribable feeling flooded his consciousness nonstop.

The previously vague understanding of the Flame True Intent became clear at this moment; his insight into the Flame True Intent was improving at a stunning pace.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a scorching breeze blew through the cave, surrounding Xiao Ye’s body and growing stronger with time.

As time went on, the temperature in the cave rose steadily, even causing the air to appear distorted.

By now, Wang Tianxiang, who had fled from the barren mountains, had already returned to the Chongyang Sect.

“Elder Gu!” Wang Tianxiang headed straight to Silver Robed Elder’s residence to find Gu Chudong.

“Hm?

How did it go?” Gu Chudong hurriedly asked upon seeing Wang Tianxiang.

“Do you doubt my abilities, Elder Gu?” Wang Tianxiang chuckled.

He then recounted everything that happened during the mission.

“What?

Xiao Ye, that boy, is stronger than you!” Gu Chudong’s eyes widened after hearing Wang Tianxiang’s words.

He was well aware of Wang Tianxiang’s strength.

Among the numerous Outer Disciples, he definitely ranked in the upper echelons, having even reached the Third Layer of the Puppet Tower.

“Yes, it’s strange.

This kid, clearly a waste in physique, has even cultivated his Innate True Qi to the Late Stage of Innate Realm Second Level,” Wang Tianxiang said, still frightened by the thought.

Given Xiao Ye’s astonishing speed of cultivation, it might not be many years before he became an Inner Sect Disciple.

In Chongyang Sect, the status of Inner Sect Disciples was much higher than that of Outer Disciples.

Even the Direct Disciples taken in by the Black Robed Elder were selected from among Inner Sect Disciples.

If Xiao Ye became an Inner Sect Disciple, dealing with him would be a piece of cake.

While Outer Disciples are not allowed to fight at will, there are far fewer restrictions for Inner Sect Disciples.

“That Ferocious Beast had the power of Late-stage Innate Realm Third Level.

Outer Disciples had to team up to kill it; otherwise, I wouldn’t have used it to plot against Xiao Ye,” Gu Chudong sneered.

“Even if that kid is remarkable, his chance of death is still ninety percent!

Even if he’s lucky enough to survive, after ten days, I can charge him with the crime of avoiding his mission,” Gu Chudong said confidently.

In Chongyang Sect, once an Outer Disciple takes on a mission and fails, they must report back within ten days for the sect to reassign the mission to another disciple, or face punishment.

“Elder Gu’s strategies are unparalleled, I truly admire you.

Looking at the higher-ups in the sect, they are all pig-brains for letting such a talent as Elder Gu deign to be a Silver Robed Elder!” Wang Tianxiang promptly flattered.

“Shut up!

How can an Outer Disciple like you question the upper echelons of the sect?” Gu Chudong snapped, yet the smile on his face made his words weightless.

“I’m just feeling indignant on behalf of Elder Gu!” Wang Tianxiang put on a pitiful act.

“Enough, let’s not discuss this further.

You’ve done well on this matter.

I’ll arrange a few high-point missions for you tomorrow,” Gu Chudong said cheerfully.

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