Chapter 54: The Nine Nether Yellow Spring Array, Rise!

The Sunset Dynasty was extremely powerful.

Its foundation was incomparably profound.

Among the ranked experts of the Four Domains Martial List, several were enshrined protectors of the Sunset Dynasty.

Among them, the ruler of the Sunset Dynasty held the fourth rank.

Currently, Eunuch Ming, who was fighting alongside Yun Jing, also ranked seventh.

With such strength, the Sunset Dynasty could be described as a top-tier power within the Four Domains!

No one dared to offend them!

And Huang Tianming, as the esteemed First Prince of the Sunset Dynasty and the successor to the next throne, was treated as a supreme guest by countless factions!

Yet, such a person—one with a terrifying background and overwhelming power in the eyes of others—was like an ant in Hong Ying's eyes.

Yun Ming barked in a low voice, "Presumptuous! How dare you casually ask for His Majesty's name?"

Hearing this, Huang Tianming laughed wildly. Flicking his sleeves, he shouted loudly, "In this Northern Domain, besides my father, who else dares to call themselves His Majesty?"

Though arrogant, it was the truth. After all, in the Northern Domain, the Sunset Dynasty was the absolute hegemon!

Yun Ming's expression darkened, and he spat out, "You seek death."

As soon as the words fell, the long spear in his hand was thrust forward!

With the momentum of thunder and the intent of the spear, it pierced toward Huang Tianming!

Huang Tianming's expression shifted slightly; he was unable to dodge at all!

However, just before Huang Tianming, an old man dressed in eunuch attire suddenly appeared. The whisk in his hand transformed into a thousand threads, entangling the long spear!

It was none other than Eunuch Ming, ranked seventh on the Martial List!

The moment the whisk wrapped around the spear, Eunuch Ming's expression changed!

Although the cultivation within the spear had not yet reached the Qianyuan Realm, its power caused even him to feel a surge of trepidation!

One must realize, he was a person in the middle stage of the Qianyuan Realm!

"First Prince, we may need to retreat first."

Seeing Eunuch Ming's solemn face, Huang Tianming felt a jolt of alarm. Unwilling to accept it, he asked, "Is the opponent really that strong?"

Eunuch Ming explained in a heavy voice, "The opponent has more high-level combatants than we do, and Yun Jing is on their side. I can only hold one of them back. If we stay, I cannot guarantee Your Highness's safety."

Hearing this, Huang Tianming pondered for a moment before nodding. "Fine, we shall follow your lead, Eunuch Ming."

With that, Eunuch Ming led Huang Tianming and his group back onto the ship!

The remaining Shura Iron Cavalry also received orders to follow behind the vessel!

Before leaving, Jiang Chan cast a complex glance at Ye Qiubai and then departed as well.

Watching the departing ship, Ye Qiubai couldn't help but sigh, "It seems I still have a long way to go before I can rely on my own strength to seek revenge..."

Currently, when facing the Water Overflow Realm, there was still a significant gap between Ye Qiubai's strength and the requirement if he did not use the Azure Cloud Sword!

Hong Ying said from the side, "With your talent, Senior Brother, combined with Master's teachings, it won't be difficult to surpass them."

Ye Qiubai gave a carefree laugh.

At that moment, Yun Jing walked over and said, "You are quite impressive. Would you consider joining my sect?"

Ye Qiubai's talent in the Way of the Sword was truly exceptional.

Yun Jing could not help but feel a sense of appreciation for such talent.

Jian Chaomian and the others walking nearby were stunned.

Jian Chaomian was even more bewildered, asking, "Master, didn't you say you would only take me as your sole closed-door disciple?"

Yun Jing turned back to look at Jian Chaomian and said indifferently, "I suddenly regretted it."

Jian Chaomian: "..."

Huangyuan, Tian Cheng, and the others were even more astonished.

The strongest swordsman in the Northern Domain was now showing interest in taking a disciple.

Hong Ying teased from the side, "Senior Brother, you're quite in demand."

Ye Qiubai scratched his head helplessly. First it was the Sword Hall Elder, and now it was this Yun Jing.

"Senior Yun, I'm sorry, but I already have a Master."

Yun Jing glared and said, "Is that Master of yours somehow more suitable for you than I am?"

Ye Qiubai shook his head and smiled. "Since I have already pledged myself to a Master, I naturally will not easily change my sect. To do so would damage my Heart of the Sword."

Hearing this, Yun Jing nodded.

However, the next words almost choked him to death.

"But I'm afraid Senior Yun still cannot compare to my Master..."

Looking into Ye Qiubai's clear eyes, Yun Jing nodded. "Then, if there is an opportunity, I must meet your teacher."

"I will tell Master."

Yun Jing nodded and said to Jian Chaomian, "Alright, stop staring. Come back with me to cultivate. Look at him, then look at yourself—can't you show some backbone?"

Jian Chaomian felt a sudden sense of grievance. "..."

*You didn't say that before!*

On the side, Huangyuan, Tian Cheng, and Zhang He turned red with embarrassment.

If even Jian Chaomian was being told he wasn't good enough, weren't they even worse?

Qin Tiannan walked over at this moment, looking at Hong Ying with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

*His Majesty?*

*It seems this second disciple, Changsheng, is quite extraordinary as well...*

However, Qin Tiannan wasn't about to pry into a student's background. He turned and patted Ye Qiubai on the shoulder, saying, "Well done. We owe a lot to you this time..."

"Everyone contributed as well."

Qin Tiannan nodded. "Alright, get ready. Let's head back to the academy. You will be satisfied with the rewards this time."

...

Meanwhile.

The Grass Hut of the Hidden Dao Academy in the Southern Domain.

Lu Changsheng was currently looking upward.

Suspended in mid-air were three men and one woman.

The bodies of these four figures were not solid; they had a phantom-like quality.

Lu Changsheng recognized one of the men—it was the giant face from the Blood Prison Secret Realm!

One of the men spoke, "Excellency, from which universe do you hail?"

"Which universe?"

Lu Changsheng was stunned, then thought for a moment and said seriously, "You probably haven't heard of it."

The woman's expression shifted. "Hmm? You truly come from another universe? Then may I ask, what is the name of that universe?"

Lu Changsheng spread his hands. "Even if I tell you, you might not recognize it."

The woman sneered, "While we cannot claim to know every universe in this vicinity, we know more than half of them. Do not underestimate our intelligence network, Excellency."

Another man took over the conversation. "Then, how is the Martial Dao in that universe? Is it the same as yours?"

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and said earnestly, "Martial Dao? Over there, Martial Dao has become a wellness project."

Like Tai Chi and such...

Nowadays, it's just old people doing a few rounds in the public square...

"Over there, we use things called guns, or otherwise, things like missiles..."

The more Lu Changsheng spoke, the more enthusiastic he became.

However, the three men and one woman became more and more confused the more they listened. They looked at each other and asked one another.

"Have you heard of this?"

"No..."

"Which universe has such things?"

One of the men said with a dark face, "Excellency, are you perhaps playing us?"

Lu Changsheng said innocently, "No, I'm not."

The woman snorted coldly. "In that case, there is no need for further talk. Let us strike together."

The other three nodded.

Seeing their auras begin to surge, Lu Changsheng was slightly startled.

He immediately shouted, "Nine Nether Yellow Spring Array, arise!"

(End of Chapter)