Novel Full Chapter 176: The Conflict!
Chapter 176: The Conflict!
Li Yun glanced at the two missions displayed before him and accepted them without the slightest hesitation.
The rewards alone were already tempting, but what truly captured his attention was the clue related to a Five Elemental Cultivation Art. That single reward was enough to ignite even greater determination within him. If he could obtain a technique that allowed the simultaneous cultivation of the five elements, the benefits to his future path would be immeasurable.
Because of this, Li Yun became even more eager to complete the missions as quickly as possible.
Following the other disciples from the Martial Ascension Gate, Li Yun continued deeper into the Black Wind Desert. The direction they were heading toward was completely different from the area where they had previously encountered the Blood Zombie Young Master, although it was still located deep within the vast desert.
After traveling with the group for several minutes, Li Yun eventually arrived at the entrance of a massive canyon.
The canyon stretched endlessly across the desert landscape, extending from one horizon to the other. Its immense size made the surrounding terrain appear small in comparison.
At the center of this canyon, a large gathering of disciples had already formed.
When Li Yun arrived, he quickly noticed that hundreds of cultivators had gathered in the canyon. Among them, the majority clearly belonged to two forces. The disciples of the Martial Ascension Gate occupied one side, while the disciples of the Boundless Martial Palace stood on the other.
After speaking with several disciples from his own sect, Li Yun soon learned the full story behind the confrontation.
It turned out that a secret realm had recently opened within this canyon region of the Black Wind Desert. A small number of disciples from both the Martial Ascension Gate and the Boundless Martial Palace had entered the secret realm earlier.
When those disciples finally emerged from the secret realm, they had brought out numerous treasures with them. However, word soon spread that one of the Martial Ascension Gate disciples had obtained a Martial Dao Crystal inside the realm.
Once the disciples of the Boundless Martial Palace learned about this, their greed immediately surfaced. They demanded the Martial Dao Crystal and surrounded the disciples of the Martial Ascension Gate who had exited the secret realm.
Before long, the situation escalated further. The disciples from both sides who had originally entered the secret realm began summoning their fellow disciples and senior brothers for support.
That was how the current standoff in the canyon had formed. Hundreds of disciples from the two great sects had gathered, and the tension between them was steadily rising.
“If the senior disciples from both sects have already arrived, then this situation will become far more complicated.”
Li Yun released a faint sigh as this thought passed through his mind. His original plan had been straightforward. He had intended to quietly obtain the Martial Dao Crystal and leave the area before anyone noticed his presence. However, after witnessing the scene unfolding before him, he understood that such a simple outcome was no longer possible.
He stepped deeper into the center of the gathering and carefully observed the tense standoff.
At the center of the clearing stood two opposing groups of disciples. The atmosphere between them was extremely tense, as though the slightest spark would cause everything to explode into violence.
“Zhao Shu, how many times must I repeat myself? I will never hand over this Martial Dao Crystal to you. No matter what the cost may be.”
The young man who spoke had sharp features and burning fury in his eyes. His name was Ling Zhen.
Five disciples from the Martial Ascension Gate stood beside him. Their auras were steady and powerful. Most of them possessed cultivation at the sixth, seventh, or eighth level of the Xiantian Realm.
Behind them stood several senior brothers who had rushed over after receiving their summons. Each of these individuals carried the powerful aura of the ninth level of the Xiantian Realm. Their presence alone was enough to make the surrounding disciples feel pressure.
Opposite them stood another group of disciples.
Six figures from the Boundless Martial Palace faced them with cold expressions. At the center of their group stood Zhao Shu, an inner disciple whose gaze was filled with arrogance.
A mocking smile appeared on Zhao Shu’s lips as he looked at Ling Zhen.
“To be honest, I had already set my sights on that Martial Dao Crystal long before you,” Zhao Shu said with a sneer. “You only managed to seize it first through petty tricks inside the secret realm. That crystal should have belonged to our Boundless Martial Palace from the beginning.”
Ling Zhen’s expression darkened immediately.
“You truly have no shame,” he replied coldly. “Everyone present witnessed how the crystal appeared. It emerged from the depths of the blood pool back in the secret realm, and our Martial Ascension Gate disciples were the ones who defeated the guarding beast. You arrived only after the battle was over.”
“That only proves you were lucky enough to encounter it first,” Zhao Shu replied indifferently. “Luck alone does not mean you deserve to keep it.”
One of the Boundless Martial Palace disciples beside him stepped forward with a cold laugh.
“Ling Zhen, you should consider your situation carefully. We are giving you a chance to hand over the Martial Dao Crystal peacefully. Once our senior brothers decide to act, you will not even have the chance to regret it.”
Another disciple folded his arms and spoke with open contempt.
“Hand it over now and perhaps we will allow you to leave with your dignity intact.”
A surge of anger flashed across the faces of the Martial Ascension Gate disciples.
One of them stepped forward and shouted angrily, “Do you think our Martial Ascension Gate disciples are afraid of you?”
“Exactly,” another disciple said with a cold smile. “You want the Martial Dao Crystal? Come and take it with your own strength.”
Ling Zhen’s aura surged as well.
“If you want the crystal, then you will have to step over our corpses.”
The disciples behind him immediately drew their weapons. The metallic sound of blades leaving their sheaths echoed through the clearing.