Chapter 39: Mysterious Power!

The Dao-Concealing Academy of the Northern Territory.

Only one year after entering the academy, Jian Chaomian had already gained the recognition of the Sword Hall; simultaneously, he was hailed as the number one sword dao prodigy of the Northern Territory.

By now, he had already brushed against the threshold of Sword Intent.

What kind of talent was this?

Even the princes of the Sunset Dynasty would have to address Jian Chaomian as an equal upon meeting him.

In the past, the Sovereign of the Sunset Dynasty had personally invited Jian Chaomian to join the dynasty, offering countless resources for his cultivation!

However, Jian Chaomian was single-mindedly devoted to the sword and had no desire to join the imperial court.

Thus, the matter was dropped.

Jian Chaomian’s face remained expressionless, revealing neither joy nor sorrow. He looked toward Ye Qiubai and said, "Junior Brother, my sword heart is insufficient. I have made a fool of myself."

Ye Qiubai watched Jian Chaomian, wondering: *Could this man also be a pawn of the opponent?*

As if sensing Ye Qiubai's thoughts, Jian Chaomian shook his head and said, "Rest assured, no one directs me, and I will not allow myself to be directed by anyone."

His tone was casual.

Yet, it was brimming with pride!

It was not blind arrogance.

It was the pride of a sword cultivator that would not permit him to act otherwise!

Having spoken, he departed the area.

Ye Qiubai watched him go, lost in thought.

In the shadows.

Two figures were observing this scene.

"Oh? It seems this Ye Qiubai possesses some skill after all."

"To be able to defeat Liao Meisheng, his strength is indeed quite good."

"Then, when do you plan to make your move?"

The man in the brocade robe chuckled and said, "He doesn't require me to act personally; someone will naturally deal with him when the time comes."

"Today was merely a probe."

With that, a dark shadow vanished from the darkness.

***

Meanwhile.

Ye Qiubai and his group had returned to their quarters.

Huang Yuan looked at Ye Qiubai and questioned him, "Ye Qiubai, why were you so impulsive? Showing off your strength for a moment might feel good, but you have exposed your trump card!"

Ye Qiubai glanced at Huang Yuan, understanding his sentiment.

After all, Huang Yuan was the disciple of Qin Tiannan.

The level of the Southern Territory's Dao-Concealing Academy had been so low in recent years that if they were to rank last among the four territories once again, Qin Tiannan's position as Dean would be replaced.

This was something Huang Yuan did not want to see.

Thus, Ye Qiubai did not get angry, replying calmly, "The problem isn't that big; there's no need to worry."

After all, the Nine Swords of the Heavenly Demon was not his only trump card.

Moreover, the Nine Swords of the Heavenly Demon couldn't even be considered a true trump card...

Huang Yuan said coldly, "I hope so."

Having finished speaking, Huang Yuan entered his room to begin cultivation.

Zhong Wu patted Ye Qiubai on the shoulder and advised, "Don't be angry. It's just that this exchange is far too important for Huang Yuan."

Ye Qiubai nodded; he wasn't actually angry.

...

At the same time.

On the other side of the Northern Territory, in the Far North.

A woman holding a long spear was walking across the Far North Ice Plains.

Snow and wind lashed around.

She eventually arrived at a great rift.

The rift below was like an abyss.

Bottomless!

Within it, currents of cold air were constantly surging upward!

In mid-air, there was a faint, ethereal restriction.

This restriction held no destructive power, but it prohibited flight, making it impossible for anyone to fly through it.

The cold currents seemed to ignore spiritual energy protection, capable of piercing through skin and reaching straight into the marrow!

A massive boulder tumbled down and was instantly shredded into powder by the cold currents.

The woman showed no hesitation and leapt directly down!

The cold currents scraped against her body.

However, the moment they touched her, they were melted away by a surge of red flames!

Flame Intent!

After a moment, just as she was about to reach the very bottom, the woman drew her spear and swung it violently downward!

A burst of spear energy erupted!

Striking against the ice layer, the recoil force slowed her descent.

Immediately after, she performed a horizontal slash against the ice walls on either side.

This allowed her to land steadily at the very bottom!

The woman looked around. Ahead of her were rows of chains.

Those chains were like cold iron.

They were firmly nailed into the surrounding ice!

And the chains were binding a man.

The man's long hair was scattered wildly across the ground, his head hanging low.

Seeing this, the woman's face could not help but flush with anger.

The man seemed to sense the woman's aura before him; he lifted his head slightly, his gaze appearing somewhat vacant.

"Your... Majesty?"

Hong Ying nodded and stepped forward, saying, "You have suffered."

The man shook his head. Within those vacant eyes, wisps of flame actually began to ignite, and he said with a hint of excitement, "Her Majesty has come... does this mean the cultivation of the technique was successful?"

Hearing this, Hong Ying nodded.

Seeing this, although the man was extremely weak, he still laughed excitedly, "Heaven protects our Yun Huang!"

Hong Ying's lips twitched slightly as she said, "Yun Ming, I will now break your seal."

Currently, the seal in this place was perfectly countered by Hong Ying's cultivation technique. Furthermore, having obtained the Samsara Spear Technique, it would not be difficult to open these restrictions as the chains were beginning to weaken.

As for the cage within the Blood Prison Secret Realm, it was because the restrictions there had not lost their strength despite the passage of time, which had forced Hong Ying to leave first.

Yun Ming nodded.

Hong Ying drew her long spear.

An aura of Samsara erupted from her body!

At the same time, the spear was not only covered in the intent of Samsara, but was also entwined by flames that resembled fire snakes!

When the Samsara intent reached its peak.

Hong Ying thrust the spear forward!

The first form of the Samsara Spear Technique!

*Rumble!*

The intent of Samsara erupted continuously!

It soared straight into the heavens!

The tip of the spear struck the chains.

In an instant, the chains began to tremble violently!

Producing the clanging sound of tempered iron!

The ice layer even began to develop cracks that spread outward!

Watching this, Yun Ming's eyes widened in shock.

This spear technique was even stronger than Her Majesty's previous spear techniques!

More exquisite!

It could be said that compared to her previous techniques, they were not even on the same level!

Seeing the ice begin to shatter and the chains buckle under the pressure, Hong Ying delivered a second horizontal strike!

The spear energy struck the space, creating ripples!

The second form of the Samsara Spear Technique!

Finally, it landed upon the chains!

*Rumble!*

The chains shattered!

The cracks in the ice were as wide as a baby's arm!

And they were still expanding!

A faint fluctuation of cultivation aura began to rise from Yun Ming's body!

Clearly, the restriction was beginning to loosen.

Immediately, Hong Ying let out a low shout!

The third form of the Samsara Spear Technique was unleashed!

It struck heavily upon the chains!

*Crack, crack!*

The chains were completely destroyed!

The ice layer also began to fracture layer by layer!

Hong Ying grabbed the corner of Yun Ming's clothing and stepped toward the top of the rift!

The moment she stepped out, the ice rift collapsed entirely!

The great rift was covered by ice and vanished from that point forward!

Yun Ming stood before Hong Ying and suddenly dropped to one knee!

He said respectfully, "Yun Ming of the Nine Heavens Tribe is willing to fight the heavens once more alongside Your Majesty!"

Hong Ying nodded and said, "You are still very weak. Stay by my side and recover slowly."

"I understand, my Liege."

...

And at this moment, on the other side of this plane.

Several figures with unfathomable auras were observing the four territories!