Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 1156 1157: Choosing Allies

This battle was breathtaking, and the white-clad figure standing above the heavens was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence. She climbed to the top with the Twenty-Seven Steps of Sword Unsealing, comprehended the Sword Intent contained within the Celestial Sword Wall, and even obtained a wisp of Imperial Qi.

The Profound Sect, Battle Sect, and many others were filled with greed because of this. Who would have thought the result would be such that she harnessed the overwhelming Sword Intent within the sword wall, sweeping through everything? Even paragons like Jian Cheng and Zhan Mo were no match for her.

They even had to be deprived in return.

Indeed, under the watchful eyes of many, a golden light shot out from the center of Zhan Mo's brow; he truly unleashed that wisp of Imperial Qi within him.

"Xiao Jiu!" Ye Qingcheng shouted. Hearing this, Xiao Jiu understood, disregarded his injuries, and immediately leaped into the air, shooting toward that golden light. The golden light then directly entered the center of Xiao Jiu's brow.

This wisp of golden light was precisely Zhan Mo's Imperial Qi. After Xiao Jiu acquired it, the will of each Martial Arts aspect entirely elevated, even permeating this wisp of golden aura, which was truly Martial Emperor Intent.

Though it was Low Tier, it was better than nothing. Moreover, the days were long, and Xiao Jiu believed this was not his first wisp of Imperial Qi.

Many people looked at Zhan Mo with sympathy, and Zhan Mo snorted coldly, "Can I leave now?"

"Whatever!" Ye Qingcheng snorted back coldly. As Zhan Mo was about to leave, he said coldly to Ye Qingcheng, "I hope you can stay here for a lifetime!"

After saying that, Zhan Mo took the Profound Sect people and left the Celestial Mountain.

The meaning of Zhan Mo's words was simple: Ye Qingcheng could only defeat him completely by relying on the power of the Celestial Sword Wall here. But what if she leaves here? Once she leaves, can she still rely on the power of the Celestial Sword Wall? Naturally impossible. By then, Zhan Mo would be able to settle both old and new scores together.

As for Zhan Mo's words, Ye Qingcheng didn't take them too seriously.

At this moment, someone secretly glanced at Jian Cheng, noticing his expression was equally unpleasant. Since Zhan Mo had surrendered his Imperial Qi, what about Jian Cheng? He had just coveted Ye Qingcheng's Imperial Qi; would Ye Qingcheng spare him?

Sure enough, Ye Qingcheng's cold eyes turned to Jian Cheng, saying indifferently, "Hand it over!"

This was a command with no room for negotiation.

Since he attempted to seize Ye Qingcheng's Imperial Qi, Ye Qingcheng certainly wouldn't let him off either. If he wanted to plunder, she would comply.

"I will remember today's events!" Jian Cheng snorted coldly, releasing his Imperial Qi. Ye Qingcheng casually took it, instilling it within her brow. Suddenly, Ye Qingcheng felt it merge with the wisp of Imperial Qi in her body, the Martial Emperor Intent becoming even more intense. She even felt a tinge of terror in her own aura.

"Did it automatically fuse?" Ye Qingcheng was somewhat puzzled, and Xiao Jiu spoke up, "Imperial Qi is divided into three levels: Low Tier, Middle Tier, and High Tier. Now that you've acquired another wisp of Imperial Qi, it is naturally more concentrated than before, and the Martial Emperor Intent is naturally elevated as well."

Xiao Jiu continued, "When your Imperial Qi becomes strong enough, it will undergo a qualitative change, advancing to Middle Tier Imperial Qi. Of course, whether Low Tier or Middle Tier, it will eventually advance to the Martial Emperor Realm. As mentioned before, the higher the level of Imperial Qi, the more terrifying the advancement to the Martial Emperor will be. Therefore, for most people, hardly anyone chooses to advance to Martial Emperor during the Low Tier Imperial Qi stage!"

"Of course, hardly anyone doesn't mean no one!"

"So, you mean both of us need to obtain High Tier Imperial Qi to advance to the Martial Emperor Realm!"

"Anyway, there's no rush. Currently, we are just at the First Layer of Martial King, so there's still a long way to go!" Xiao Jiu nodded, saying, "The Primordial Ancient Realm is vast. Phoenix City is merely a small ancient city; the paragons here aren't truly paragons. You have already experienced the talents of Jian Cheng and Zhan Mo!"

"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng nodded, "Their talent is average!"

"But in Phoenix City, they are considered top-tier!" Xiao Jiu explained, "So we haven't encountered truly formidable paragons yet. Moreover, with our current cultivation level, we are merely at the bottom in the Primordial Ancient Realm, so we must tread cautiously!"

"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng nodded, not doubting Xiao Jiu's words. If she hadn't borrowed the power of the Celestial Sword Wall today, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Then Ye Qingcheng said, "I think the first thing we should do is get a map!"

"You're absolutely right!" Xiao Jiu nodded. "So, we need to go to Phoenix City once. It's just that Jian Cheng and Zhan Mo might be watching us closely. Going to Phoenix City might be extremely dangerous!"

"I know, but without a map of the Primordial Ancient Realm, we're like headless flies. So even knowing there's danger, we must make the trip!" Ye Qingcheng's voice was firm.

After Jian Cheng left with the Celestial Sect people, Xuan Yue smiled and said, "Would you two be willing to make friends?"

Observing the recent battle, Xuan Yue had her eyes on Ye Qingcheng. Such a peerlessly brilliant paragon figure, even if unable to recruit them into the Moon Viewing Sect, could still be worth befriending. It might prove useful in the future.

Of course, Ye Qingcheng understood Xuan Yue's intention. She also knew that the reason Xuan Yue wanted to befriend her was undoubtedly due to the honor her talent brought. Ye Qingcheng didn't mind such things. In this world where Martial Arts reigned supreme, such was the rule.

Moreover, she could leverage Xuan Yue's power to go to Phoenix City, making it much safer that way.

So Ye Qingcheng said to Xuan Yue, "I am Ye Qingcheng!"

"What a beautiful name, it seems more fitting for a girl!" Xuan Yue giggled, making Ye Qingcheng's face flush slightly red before quickly regaining her composure. Xuan Yue continued, "I'm Xuan Yue, and I hope to receive more guidance from you in the future!"

"I dare not!" Ye Qingcheng responded modestly, feeling a slight sense of goodwill towards Xuan Yue. At least Xuan Yue showed no greed for her Imperial Qi earlier. Such a person, even if not good, was definitely not bad.

Xuan Yue smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes glancing at Xiao Jiu, "And who might this be?"

"Xiao Jiu!" Xiao Jiu chuckled, "Considering the beauty's looks, I think we two resemble a couple, how about it?"

"..." Ye Qingcheng, on the side, was speechless and thought that this guy would die without women. However, Xuan Yue was unfazed and laughed, "Well, that depends on how you court the lady!"

Hearing this, Xiao Jiu perked up, "Back then…"

Just as he was about to boast, Ye Qingcheng shot him a glance, prompting him to choose silence. In truth, he was rather frustrated inside. Was it not allowed to boast? Moreover, he wasn't even exaggerating; he was genuinely the Nine Heavens Divine Emperor, you know.

Xuan Yue chuckled softly and addressed Ye Qingcheng, "Ye Gongzi, where are you planning to go?"

"Phoenix City!"

"To Phoenix City?" Xuan Yue seemed slightly surprised, but Ye Qingcheng replied indifferently, "Is there a problem?"

"There's a big problem!" Xuan Yue laughed before speaking seriously, "Zhan Mo and Jian Cheng are certainly in Phoenix City right now. If Ye Gongzi goes there, it's bound to be very troublesome. May I be bold enough to ask if there's a special reason for going to Phoenix City?"