Chapter 505: Determining Fifty Candidates(part 2) (1/2)
Chapter 505: Determining Fifty Candidates(part 2)
Translator: SwammpedEditor: Hitesh_
The two gazes met in the air.
From her gaze, Ye Chen could sense a little regret, apology, and some other indiscernible emotions. She made no attempt to conceal them either.
In his gaze, Ji Xueyan could see vitality; an energy to go higher and higher. Before this energy, everything seemed miniscule like an insect looking up at a mighty bird flying in the air.
”So, is this the reason of your success?” She was stunned by this resolve. His will seemed almost boundless. A person with such a will, how could he be stuck on small matters from back then? He had long overlooked them.
”It turns out all of it was my own wishful thinking.”
She was immediately relieved, but at the same time, also felt a little loss.
However, all of this no longer had any meaning. Henceforth, she would live for her own self. She wouldn't stop at Astral Reaching realm, as she wished to see a much bigger sky. Even if she couldn't fly through the nine heavens unrestrained, she would stake her life to at least open her wings.
”Take care.”
These words from Ye Chen made no sense to others, and only she could understand that he'd seen through thoughts.
”I will.” Ji Xueyan nodded.
After a few days the three left, the remaining people from ninth grade sects came one after another. However, they were all denied by Ye Chen. It had nothing to do with face, but his bottom line: if one had not reached Astral Reaching realm, they wouldn't be chosen.
…
After winding through Windy Nation's quota, Ye Chen obtained a few rare days of peace. After all, the sects in other countries were quite far away.
On this particular day, Ye Chen was practicing his sword arts by the lake.
During the last Martial Tea Gathering, he had a little meeting with the Thunder Princess and company, having the opportunity to experience the accomplishments of Thunder Princess in thunder intent. However, he needed to integrate Sky Thunder Cut with Stunning Cloud Sword Arts' ninth style. Therefore, he wasn't able to breakthrough.
Today, Ye Chen's thoughts had experienced certain changes; thus, he'd begun training in that direction.
The more he trained, the more his perception deepened. Every sword strike of his was merged with the Thunder Intent, becoming increasingly natural. It seemed as if thunder was continuously rumbling in the sky. There was no mismatch at all; this was the moment he realized that he still had not grasped the seemingly ordinary natural environment. He'd only grasped the basic essence of thunder intent. In terms of application, his thunder was lacking compared to the natural phenomenon in the end.
Crank!
A blue light flickered in the air and the atmosphere was slowly ripped open, its process visible to the naked eye. On the layer of atmosphere, tiny lightning fragments flickered. It wasn't tyrannous, but natural.
”Ninth style is finally integrated, and the Sky Thunder Cut has officially become a profound martial skill.” He slowly let out a breath and sheathed his sword. There wasn't much happiness on his face, only calmness.
Although the Sky Thunder Cut had integrated with the ninth style and turned into a profound skill, it was only equal to fifty percent completion. Ye Chen hadn't comprehended the thunder profound, and before that, Sky Thunder Cut's true might couldn't be brought out fully.
”With Sky Thunder Cut, the Reverse Sky Thunder Cut has also turned into a fifty percent completed profound skill. Adding Gold Resonant Radiance Sword, I have three big moves, and a huge hidden move.”
The hidden move was the Sky Thunder Cut combined with its reverse form in Dual Blade Style. The combined might of this move even surpassed Gold Resonant Radiance.
Of course, realistically speaking, the Sword Qi Gale of Green Lotus Sword Qi were much more powerful. However, Green Lotus Sword Qi was at its end, and its potential was limited.
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After the sects of WIndy Nation was the turn of South Rudra Sect and the sects of other countries. For other countries, Ye Chen had a new rule: sixth grade sects were directly overruled. Since one had the foundation of a sixth grade sect, one would already have people participating in the Tea Gathering. If they were given another slot, it would be too unjustifiable. As for sects lower than that, each sect had one slot. After all, twelve out of fifty slots were already occupied by Windy Nation. There were not many left.
”Young hero Ye, can we get another slot? My Iron ruler sect is willing to pay a huge price.” The sect leader of Elephant Mountain Country's seventh grade sect showed a hopeful expression.
Ye Chen shook his head, ”Not possible. Your sect holding two slots would be basically snatching slots from other sects,”
”Alright, then.”
Actually, he himself wasn't hopeful either. He'd even thought that all the slots would be given to the younger generation of Windy Nation or Ye Chen's acquaintances.
A group of people again descended outside Ye family's gate; the leader of this group had withered yellow hair. His age couldn't be seen through, and his eyes were so bright that they seemed to be even shining. His body brimmed with confidence, as if anywhere he went in the world would become his home ground. Yuan Qi revolved around him intensely.
This was a Sea of Soul realm expert.
”Ladies and Gentlemen, this way please.” The housekeeper brought the group to the discussion hall.
The withered old man found the hall empty, so he said in a displeased voice, ”Ye Chen?”
”Sir, young master is in a meeting with members of other sects. Would you mind waiting here?”
”In that case, there is no need to trouble you. I will look for him myself.”
The withered old man spread out his soul power and immediately found Ye Chen's position, then headed in that direction with his group.
The housekeeper was anxious. The other party's aura made him find it hard to breathe. He quickly caught up and said, ”Young master is busy. Regardless of who it is, they have to wait here. Please understand.”
”Hmph! Making a Sea of Soul realm expert wait here…Who do you think you are?” The withered old man glanced at the housekeeper.