Chapter 46: Already Strangers

Chapter 46: Already Strangers...

The Sunset Dynasty!

Its status in the Northern Region could be described as a hegemon.

Even the Hidden Dao Academy was somewhat inferior to it.

Of course, this was also the result of the Hidden Dao Academy's unwillingness to compete.

After all, the headquarters of the Hidden Dao Academy was a colossal entity in its own right.

The crowd looked up at the ship being pulled by two golden-armored flood dragons, unable to help but marvel.

"Has a big figure from the Sunset Dynasty arrived?"

"But I wonder who it is, to be able to make the Dean personally yield his seat—and even two seats at that."

No one believed that the Sovereign of the Sunset Dynasty would personally attend.

After all, this was merely an exchange between academies; for the Sovereign of the Sunset, it was not a major event.

In other words, a competition of this scale was not worthy of the Sovereign's personal presence.

"Who exactly has arrived?"

Ye Qiubai also looked up, his gaze narrowing slightly.

The fact that flood dragons were pulling the ship showed a profound foundation.

However, why did it feel like these two flood dragons were inferior to the little bird his master raised?

At that moment, the ship slowly came to a halt in mid-air.

At the rear of the ship, countless figures clad in heavy armor, wielding long spears and riding warhorses, stood in formation!

Every single one of them possessed a cultivation at the Purple Mansion Realm.

Just by standing there, these figures radiated a heaven-defying killing intent!

They were like Asuras from hell!

And the leader was none other than a General!

Someone cried out in shock, "It's the Asura Iron Cavalry!"

The Asura Iron Cavalry, the strongest army in the Sunset Dynasty!

"Who is it, really?"

Soon, under the curious and reverent gazes of the crowd, two figures slowly descended from the ship.

The man wore luxurious brocade robes, appearing incomparably noble.

The woman wore a plain snow-white silk skirt, appearing elegant and refined.

Seeing the two, the crowd gasped, "It's the First Prince!"

"Why has the First Prince come in person?"

"One must know, the First Prince is the next Sovereign of the Sunset Dynasty!"

"The one beside him must be the future Empress. I had heard she possessed beauty that could sink fish and fall from the sky; seeing her now, it is indeed so."

The people from the Southern Region all turned to look at Ye Qiubai.

After all, they had heard certain things as well.

Ye Qiubai looked up at the man and woman above, but his eyes held neither longing nor nostalgia.

There was only indifference.

An indifference to the extreme.

And those familiar with Ye Qiubai knew that at this moment, he had already harbored murderous intent!

That was right, the woman above was Jiang Chan.

To Ye Qiubai, the current Jiang Chan was no longer the childhood sweetheart who used to follow him around calling out "Brother Qiubai" no matter what she was doing.

Now, Jiang Chan was merely a passerby to him.

In mid-air, Jiang Chan seemed to sense something and looked toward Ye Qiubai as well.

A look of pleasant surprise flashed in her eyes, but upon seeing the calmness and indifference in Ye Qiubai's gaze, she grew despondent.

Huang Tianming seemed to sense Jiang Chan's emotions and took her hand.

Naturally, he had long since noticed Ye Qiubai's position.

Below, Xin Hongyi looked at Ye Qiubai and comforted him, "Ye Qiubai, with your current talent and strength, she will regret the choice she made back then."

Hearing this, Ye Qiubai smiled and shrugged.

He no longer cared about that matter.

As for him now...

He simply shared a life-and-death enmity with the Sunset Dynasty.

That was all.

Back then, Ye Qiubai had said

One day, he would carry his sword and march upon the Sunset Dynasty!

Seeing this, Huo Qingming and Lin Ce couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

They only had three combatants left on their side; if Ye Qiubai had become despondent, they would truly be finished.

At this time, Huang Tianming led Jiang Chan to the seats and cupped his hands toward Woodshi, saying, "Greetings, Dean."

Woodshi was, after all, a senior and a high-ranking figure on the Four Regions Martial Rankings, as well as the Dean of the Hidden Dao Academy, which was supported by countless factions.

Naturally, Huang Tianming had to perform the etiquette of a junior.

Woodshi nodded with a smile and said, "Tianming, please sit."

Upon hearing this, Huang Tianming sat down with Jiang Chan.

Once everyone had arrived, the Elder, having received Woodshi's signal, announced loudly, "Now, the second round of exchanges begins. Each side shall send one combatant!"

This match was a duel between the Southern Region and the Eastern Region.

From the Eastern Region, a person who was not very famous stepped forward.

However, the strength he revealed had reached the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Huang Yuan looked at Xin Hongyi and Ye Qiubai and said, "Ye Qiubai, you rest for a while. Let Xin Hongyi go up."

Clearly, Huang Yuan was concerned about whether Ye Qiubai's emotions had been affected.

Ye Qiubai did not mind this, nor did he argue.

Seeing this, Xin Hongyi took her sword and stepped onto the stage.

Seeing her, the opposing man mocked, "As expected of the Southern Barbarian lands; only three people left in the second round."

In contrast, the Eastern Region still had four people remaining.

"Why not just surrender? Since the Four Regions Academy exchanges always result in the Southern Region ranking last anyway, it wouldn't even be embarrassing."

Xin Hongyi held her sword in one hand and looked coldly at the man, saying, "You talk too much."

As soon as the words fell, flames wrapped around her sword!

The opponent snorted coldly, pulled out a double-sided axe, and charged toward Xin Hongyi.

Xin Hongyi showed no fear and met him head-on!

In the Eastern Region, someone looked at Tian Cheng and said, "Senior Brother Shi, we are in luck. We encountered the last-place Southern Region in the first round."

"Heh, those Southern Barbarians only have three people left. I suppose we can just send up any three of us and be done with it?"

Hearing this, Tian Cheng did not relax at all; instead, his eyes were filled with solemnity as he said, "Do not be careless when you go up later. This Southern Region might not be so easy to bite into this time..."

At this point, Tian Cheng thought of the scene where Ye Qiubai had single-handedly slain the Yin Dragon.

He thought to himself, "I'm afraid the Southern Region this time will give everyone a great shock..."

On the other side, Huo Qingming asked from below, "Do you think Xin Hongyi can win?"

Lin Ce shook his head, "Their realms are comparable; they likely won't be able to decide a winner immediately."

Huang Yuan thought the same.

At that moment, Zhong Wu looked at Ye Qiubai and asked, "Brother Ye, what do you think?"

Ye Qiubai shook his head and offered a different perspective.

"Xin Hongyi will win decisively."

Huo Qingming said in astonishment, "They are both in the same realm and their strength looks similar. How can it be a decisive victory?"

Huang Yuan was also quite puzzled and looked at Ye Qiubai, waiting for his explanation.

Ye Qiubai said no more.

If Xin Hongyi had broken through to the late Purple Mansion Realm normally, it would indeed be hard to say.

But Xin Hongyi had previously used the Yin Dragon's blood to temper her body.

Her strength was naturally much greater than an average late-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivator.

Soon.

The scene before them confirmed Ye Qiubai's words.

In fewer than twenty moves, a winner was decided!

Xin Hongyi defeated her opponent with overwhelming force!

Huo Qingming couldn't help but exclaim in shock, "Is Xin Hongyi really this strong?"

Huang Yuan, however, glanced at Ye Qiubai, his gaze profound...

(End of Chapter)