Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable

Because Ye Tianling was even more outstanding than she had imagined, Yuan Haoning, who already felt like she had been ruined, lost even that faint sense of her own existence.

The more brilliant Ye Tianling appeared, the more lowly and worthless Yuan Haoning felt, having been so utterly defiled.

This heart, sinking into a mire of self-pity, was something no one who had never experienced true despair could possibly understand.

However, Ye Tianling still took notice of Yuan Haoning’s crestfallen expression.

’This woman...’

In truth, Ye Tianling’s Soul Talent had been keeping an eye on Yuan Haoning the entire time.

Seeing her like this, he couldn’t help but give a wry smile inwardly.

Ye Tianling withdrew the Xuanyuan Celestial Evil Sword. This time, he hadn’t even truly drawn his blade.

He hadn’t fully unleashed the Devouring Technique of his Emperor’s Qi Dragon Swallowing Heaven Divine Technique, nor had he devoured any Essence, Qi, and Soul.

After killing Wei Yin, he simply took her Qiankun Ring. Only then did he exhale a slow breath, letting the qi and blood in his body settle completely.

His Dragon Soul Divine Blood was still circulating, but it had shifted from a raging torrent to a gentle, slowly flowing stream.

The transcendent, unrestrained aura around Ye Tianling also gradually receded.

He once again reverted to that handsome young man who looked ordinary at first glance but grew more appealing the longer one looked.

"There’s one more chance for a challenge. Whoever wants to, come on up. I don’t want to make multiple trips here. If no one steps forward, I’m heading back to the Imperial View Pavilion to prepare for the assessment in three days."

Ye Tianling’s gaze swept across the crowd as he spoke calmly.

As his gaze fell upon them, some of the Cultivators who had been itching to make a move ultimately remained silent.

For a full ten breaths, not a single Cultivator issued a challenge.

"Since no one is challenging me, that’s that. Yuan Haoning, let’s go."

Ye Tianling glanced at Yuan Haoning and spoke to her directly in front of everyone.

The gazes of many Cultivators followed Ye Tianling’s and fell upon her.

Only then did they see the equally unremarkable ’Yuan Haoning’.

Now that Ye Tianling had called out her name, she thought for a moment and decided there was no point in hiding anymore. She reverted to her original appearance.

As she transformed back to her beautiful self, a series of small gasps rippled through the crowd.

As a Fairy Level figure from Yuan Gu Ancient City, Yuan Haoning’s identity was immediately exposed.

"It’s actually her."

"The Sword Void Nine Transformations Perfection Realm, with outstanding Talent... She’s only seventeen now, she had a good chance of getting into the War Dragon Academy! How did her Realm drop?"

"I heard there was internal strife in the Yuan Race over in Yuan Gu Ancient City, and this Yuan Haoning colluded with an outsider..."

"They say he’s an incredible genius who calls himself the ’Evil Venerable’. He’s unparalleled in slaughter, vicious by nature, and he instantly killed more than sixty experts at the Nine Transformations of Sword Void Realm in a single blow. Furthermore, he seems to be a Three Souls and Seven Spirits Cultivator at the Hundred Dao Battle Power Dao Pattern Perfection, but his current Realm is only at the Sword Void Seven Transformation Realm."

"Also Sword Void Seven Transformation? Could this Tianshu be Ye Tianling?"

"No, because Tianshu captured Ye Tianling’s sister. Ye Tianling rescued his sister and that Liu Xu’Er, but he was suppressed by Tianshu. It looks like he managed to escape from Tianshu’s grasp."

"What? Ye Tianling is already this strong, yet Tianshu was able to suppress him? How old is Tianshu?"

"Who knows? Probably under twenty. He looks extremely young!"

"Younger than Ye Tianling, but with higher Battle Power... This Tianshu... I wonder if he’ll be coming to the War Dragon Academy this time."

"If he does, we’re in for a real show."

...

Ye Tianling actually found the surrounding discussions somewhat interesting.

’Tianshu?’

’Going to the War Dragon Academy?’

’That seems feasible!’

An idea began to form in Ye Tianling’s mind.

In reality, he was Ye Tianling. He had his sister, Ye Tianyun, and his mother, Long Qingzhuo, so he had attachments.

But what about a Tianshu with a mysterious origin and heaven-defying talent?

’Besides my Dragon Soul, I can also manifest the Taotie Divine Soul, the Golden-winged Roc, the Immortal Phoenix Peacock Battle Soul, and others. Bloodline won’t be an issue.’

Ye Tianling pondered for a moment, his decision already made!

He would use a dual identity to completely dominate the War Dragon Academy and seize a double share of resources.

Once this thought emerged, it immediately became unshakably firm.

"Ye Tianling, I challenge you!"

Just as Ye Tianling was about to fly down from the Void Floating Platform, a clear and pleasant voice called out.

Immediately, a figure shot up from below, streaking toward him like a flash of light before landing on the platform.

HUMMM—

As he stepped forward, the Void Floating Platform trembled slightly, and a powerful current of air manifested around him.

"Hm?"

Ye Tianling’s expression grew serious.

He used a technique combining his Soul Talent and the Ability of his Celestial Dao Rule Domain, yet he was actually unable to see through this person’s Realm!

"My name is Jiang Qi, of the Jiang Family. I am challenging you only because I want the right to reside in the Imperial View Pavilion. I have no intention of standing up for Jiang Heng."

The man was handsome, and his aura was very similar to Jiang Wannian’s, possessing a natural, Spiritual quality.

His Soul presence was also exceptionally powerful.

His Cultivation was unfathomable, as deep as an abyss.

His green Daoist Robe fluttered in the wind, and his waterfall of black hair flowed freely.

His eyes were like stars, and though he hadn’t made a move, he exuded a soul-stirring presence.

"No intention of standing up for Jiang Heng? It wouldn’t matter even if you did. A normal match, or a battle to the death? Choose!"

Ye Tianling took a deep breath, suppressing the hot-blooded excitement stirring within him.

Jiang Qi was strong, but not excessively so.

Although some kind of Talent of his concealed his Cultivation, Ye Tianling’s Soul Talent had still pieced together from the surrounding discussions that Jiang Qi’s Realm should be at the Sword Tribulation Third Refining or the Fourth Sword Tribulation Refining Realm.

This was another Profounder Level genius, but he was usually very low-key, and his reputation was not widespread.

No one had expected Jiang Qi to step forward at this moment.

As a result, after he appeared, many of the Cultivators were not optimistic about his chances in this fight.

Although Jiang Qi was strong, he didn’t seem to be that much stronger than Wei Yin. Since Wei Yin was completely crushed, would Jiang Qi’s fate be any different?

Obviously, it was unlikely.

"Senior Sister Chu Yun, what do you think the outcome of this battle will be?"

Within the circle of peerless prodigies, Chu Yan stood beside Chu Yun, her watery eyes fixed on the distant Void Floating Platform, and couldn’t help but ask.

"Junior Sister Chu Yan, don’t you already have an answer in your heart? If you’re looking for a Dao companion, I would suggest this Ye Tianling. He’s quite a good choice."

Chu Yun smiled serenely and replied in a gentle voice.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yan couldn’t help but smile faintly. "Comparatively, I’m more interested in that mysterious ’Tianshu’. Of course, for something like a Dao companion, it’s best to let nature take its course."

Chu Yun nodded lightly. "If Ye Tianling had used his Essence Blood Power earlier, he probably wouldn’t stand much of a chance in this battle. However, we can’t rule out the possibility that he has other trump cards up his sleeve."

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