Chapter 172 Journey to Xuan You

In the territory of Xuan You.

While Ye Chen and the others were in seclusion, the high-level members of the Tai Yan Sect gathered, all with slightly solemn expressions.

Sitting at the head was a middle-aged man, dressed in a robe that seemed like blazing flames, with the character (Yan) engraved on it, symbolizing his identity as the Sect Master of Tai Yan Sect.

Yan Beitang, the Sect Master of Tai Yan Sect, was at the pinnacle of the Saint Martial Realm, ranked sixteenth on the Imperial List, and his strength was not to be underestimated.

"Ye Wuji's sudden emergence, with control over four You Territories, has caused dissatisfaction among other forces. This gathering of sect masters is ostensibly to discuss the Nine You Winds and Clouds Conference, but in reality, it's to suppress Ye Wuji. However, the venue chosen is our Tai Yan Sect. This is not a good thing for us," Yan Beitang said with a solemn tone.

If the sect masters were to gather and a major battle broke out, Tai Yan Sect would likely be torn apart instantly. Even if a battle were to occur, it couldn't take place within Tai Yan Sect.

Tai Yan Sect couldn't withstand such aftermath.

"Set the venue at the Spring River Tower and build a thousand-foot high platform," Yan Beitang ordered.

"Sect Master, are we going to oppose Ye Wuji?" an elder asked, all the high-level members of Tai Yan Sect looking towards Yan Beitang, seemingly waiting for his decisive decision.

Yan Beitang countered, "Except for the five major sects in the four You Territories either being destroyed or subdued, the remaining twelve sects have all expressed their stance. We cannot allow Ye Wuji to grow unchecked. Do you all think that Tai Yan Sect should stand with Ye Wuji?"

All the high-level members of Tai Yan Sect changed their expressions.

The alliance of the Thirteen Sects was difficult to come by. Although there were no longer eighteen sects, the twelve sects had a common goal. Ye Wuji was like a fish on a cutting board, completely powerless to resist.

Tai Yan Sect's choice seemed simple.

"Sect Master, why don't we withdraw and allow the Twelve Sects to challenge the Wuji Palace? Perhaps, we can still benefit from the situation," another elder suggested.

"Foolish!" Yan Beitang immediately rebuked. "Not to mention that the Twelve Sects have already expressed their stance, if Tai Yan Sect remains indifferent, it will be isolated. By then, it won't just be about challenging Ye Wuji, but also targeting our Tai Yan Sect."

"The Thirteen Sects must unite and cannot afford to be lax."

"Furthermore, the Wuji Palace controls four You Territories. If it falls, how will the benefits of the four You Territories be divided?"

"Of course, it will be based on the amount of effort contributed. If no effort is made, how can the benefits be divided?"

In Yan Beitang's view, the unity of the Thirteen Sects meant that Ye Wuji had no chance of winning. What he needed to consider was how to determine the battlefield, how to contribute, and how to divide the benefits.

As for Ye Wuji of the Wuji Palace, the outcome was already determined, and there was no need to think too much about it.

"The Sect Master is right," many high-level members echoed.

This scene not only appeared in Tai Yan Sect but also in the other sects of the Nine You Territories. They all had similar thoughts.

This time, they were determined to suppress the Wuji Palace and Ye Wuji in order to divide the four You Territories.

However, Ye Chen was unaware of all this and didn't care at all.

At this moment, he broke through and emerged from seclusion, and the first to find him was Wu Xueqing.

"Young Master, I've broken through. Hiss, I've reached the peak of the Saint Martial Realm. Young Master, you..." Wu Xueqing wanted to show off her achievement, but when she saw Ye Chen's realm, she was instantly shocked.

Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief, profoundly astonished.

She had worked hard to break through, only advancing one realm to the peak of the Saint Martial Realm. She had been proud of herself, but Ye Chen had actually broken through two realms in succession. Compared to that, what was her breakthrough worth?

She subconsciously sensed the Starry Sky Pill in her storage ring and wished she could break through to the peak of the Saint Martial Realm immediately and challenge the Saint Realm.

"Yes, breaking through in martial arts also enhances soul power. Under the Middle Grade Saint Martial Realm, it's probably difficult for anyone to deal with you," Ye Chen looked at Wu Xueqing and nodded in satisfaction.

He hadn't disappointed him.

Wu Xueqing smiled awkwardly, feeling a bit bitter in her smile.

Fortunately, she had witnessed too many extraordinary things about Ye Chen. With such a breakthrough, she could accept it. However, she knew she would have to work twice as hard herself, or else she wouldn't be able to help Ye Chen in the slightest.

"Young Master."

At this moment, Lin Miaoyin arrived with a smile on her face, her progress being the greatest.

She had actually reached the Saint Martial Realm.

"Not bad," Ye Chen expressed his satisfaction with just two words, a smile on his face as well.

At this moment, a rumble came from the depths, and the next moment, Ye Youlan emerged from seclusion. There was a faint smile on her cold face, breaking through two realms successively, which made her quite satisfied.

But when she felt Ye Chen's realm, her smile froze instantly, replaced by profound shock.

"You, you also broke through two realms? Did you consume two Starry Sky Pills?" Ye Youlan exclaimed in shock.

Ye Chen shook his head and smiled, "The Starry Sky Pill's effect is most effective with the first pill. The effect of the second pill is almost negligible, but the pain is doubled. Taking it is useless, just seeking hardship."

"Then how did you break through two realms!"

Ye Youlan looked somewhat helpless.

Before meeting Ye Chen, she considered herself extraordinary, believing that among all the young talents in the Nine You and even the entire Canglan Continent, there was no one who could match her. But since meeting Ye Chen, her thoughts had changed completely.

The first time, she, at the Elementary Martial Saint Realm, had fought evenly with Ye Chen, who was at the Martial Blood Realm. Months later, when they met again, she thought her realm would far surpass his, but to her surprise, Ye Chen's cultivation speed was still above hers, and she had no chance of winning.

Compared to him, was she still considered a genius?

It seemed like she was nothing at all.

At this moment, she used the Starry Sky Pill and the precious Starry Sky Fruit, breaking through two realms and reaching the Peak of the Middle Martial Saint Realm. But Ye Chen, with just one Starry Sky Pill, had broken through two realms.

The Starry Sky Fruit seemed like trash compared to that, leaving her feeling somewhat helpless.

Freak!

That was the only word Ye Youlan could think of to describe Ye Chen.

"I'm going to Xuan You Territory. Are you coming or not?"

 Ye Chen naturally didn't know what Ye Youlan was thinking, looking at the three peerless beauties with a smile.

"Of course."

Wu Xueqing and Lin Miaoyin didn't hesitate at all. One was a martial artist, and the other had wanted to follow Ye Chen anyway, so naturally, they had to go together.

Ye Youlan regained her cold expression and said, "This lady also wants to go out and take a walk, it just happens to be on the way."

With that, she flew out first.

Wu Xueqing smiled and chatted with Lin Miaoyin, the two women with smiles on their faces, holding hands and leaving, leaving Ye Chen alone, with a bitter smile on his face.

Three days later, Ye Chen and the others arrived in Xuan You.

The day of the sect masters' meeting had not yet arrived, but the entire Xuan You Territory was crowded with people, gathering countless martial artists, most of whom were young geniuses.

The Nine You Winds and Clouds Conference was originally a grand event for young talents.

They all wanted to know what kind of rules and rewards this conference would have, and what kind of honor the thirty-six seats on the Wind and Cloud List would bring.

Ye Chen and the others gathered in the crowd, young and inconspicuous, not attracting much attention.

During their stay in Xuan You, Mo Wenjian came, but soon left again, who knows what discussions he had.