Chapter 124 - 121 Elder Brother of Yang Hall

Chapter 124: Chapter 121 Elder Brother of Yang HallBoom! The attack launched by Ye Xuan, although seemingly insignificant compared to the ten-meter-long Golden Flame Breaking Killing Saber, collided fiercely like the gap between an elephant and an ant. However, the moment of their collision erupted a shock that involuntarily moved the crowd. Centered around the contact area of the two attacks, dreadful aftershocks swept out, lifting dead branches and leaves into the sky. Crack! As the dreadful energy was unleashed, a fine crack suddenly appeared on the Golden Flame Breaking Killing Saber, and then, following that crack, the entire Golden Flame Breaking Killing Saber shattered into countless pieces. Swoosh! From the broken saber, a sharp Finger Light fiercely shot out. Under Yuan Hao’s dumbfounded gaze, it struck his chest, leaving behind a gushing blood hole. Spurt! A jet of fresh blood sprayed out as Yuan Hao’s figure was blasted backward, stumbling over a dozen steps before he could barely stabilize himself. When Yuan Hao finally gathered himself amid his disarray, silence fell around them. Many Yang Hall disciples exchanged looks and secretly inhaled a cold breath. Ye Xuan managed to shatter Yuan Hao’s Golden Flame Breaking Killing Saber with just one finger?! As fellow Yang Hall disciples, they were well aware of the strength of Yuan Hao’s Golden Flame Breaking Killing Saber, one of the few powerful Martial Arts in the Yang Hall, and Yuan Hao’s specialty. But now... it had been broken by a single finger from Ye Xuan. Looking at Ye Xuan, who had ceased his attack and descended from a tree, everyone knew that the duel had been decided... From beginning to end, Ye Xuan used just one finger. Yuan Hao had been leading the attack all along, yet not even a single hair on Ye Xuan was harmed, and in the end, Ye Xuan defeated Yuan Hao with just one finger... If this finger were meant to kill an enemy, it could directly pierce through the heart mercilessly. However, the opponent, although unreasonable, was still a disciple of the Yang Hall, so it wasn’t very probable he’d kill him right there; a slight punishment would suffice. Yuan Hao must understand the gap between their strengths after this encounter. If Ye Xuan wanted to kill him, it would just be a matter of intent. Now, having mastered the Great Jade Spiral Finger, its power was incomparable to before. Defeating Yuan Hao with a single finger might seem implausible to others, but it was within Ye Xuan’s expectations. "Defeating brother Yuan Hao, one of the Three Heroes, with just a finger, that is impressive." "This Ye Xuan has just entered the hall a few days ago, and his strength is already so formidable. Such capability among us Yang Hall disciples must be top-notch..." "Exactly, even the chief disciple might not defeat Yuan Hao brother so effortlessly, I wonder who would be stronger between Ye Xuan and the chief disciple?" "That’s hard to say... after all, the chief hasn’t made a move in a long time, I heard he has comprehended our Yang Hall’s supreme art—the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture; his strength must have greatly advanced..." "What? The Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture is the supreme art of our Yang Hall, also considered the number one Martial Art in the Heavenly Martial Hall, famously fierce and extremely difficult to cultivate. The chief disciple actually managed to break through this technique?" "He has just comprehended the first level of the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture, which consists of four levels; it’s barely the beginning, but even just the first level is not to be underestimated. Even up against the four True Disciples, the chief should be able to hold his own... There might still be a gap between Ye Xuan and the chief disciple." Whispers buzzed around, and the looks the Yang Hall disciples cast towards Ye Xuan no longer contained the earlier simple hostility. Instead, there was a more solemn respect. Though Ye Xuan was new, his strength demanded their attention. Now that Ye Xuan had defeated Yuan Hao, one of the Yang Hall Three Heroes, many disciples immediately thought of the chief disciple, who was the leader of the Three Heroes, and began comparing him with Ye Xuan. "Brother Yuan Hao, thanks for letting me win." Ye Xuan didn’t want to push things too far and make Yuan Hao lose face too much, so after defeating him, he also slightly bowed his fist toward him. After all, he would still need to continue mingling in the Yang Hall, and having a strained relationship with these senior disciples wouldn’t be good in the long run. Hearing this, Yuan Hao’s expression fluctuated for a moment before he finally sighed resignedly. Although Ye Xuan was only a Seventh Grade Martial Master, his combat power could not be underestimated by his level. He knew that Ye Xuan had mostly shown mercy with that finger. Although the Finger Light had passed through his body, it hadn’t damaged his internal organs—such a coincidence couldn’t be just chance. "His skills are inferior to others, there’s nothing to say. Brother Ye Xuan, I admire your strength," said Yuan Hao, "you indeed qualify to cultivate in the Yang Yuan Pond." Having lost to Ye Xuan, Yuan Hao did not fly into a rage, which somewhat surprised Ye Xuan. He knew that previously in the Panlong Mountain, people like Xie Cangsheng and Wei Tong would plot revenge after losing to him. Compared to them, although there was competition within the Yang Hall, it had not yet reached a life-or-death intensity. Seeing Yuan Hao admit defeat, Xiang Qing also let out a deep breath. After today’s battle, it seemed unlikely that anyone in the Yang Hall would trouble Ye Xuan again. "I take my leave." Yuan Hao took a deep breath. Though today’s defeat had not angered him, it still struck him hard. He now needed to reflect on his failures, identify the causes, redouble his cultivation efforts, and enhance his strength. Defeat wasn’t frightening, but what was truly fearsome was failing to reflect afterward and not learning to rise from shame. Without that, one could never hope to turn the tables. Watching Yuan Hao and his group leave, Ye Xuan nodded slightly. Yuan Hao wasn’t as pitiful as he had imagined. It seemed that not everyone in the Yang Hall was as mediocre as he had initially thought. However, the decline of the Yang Hall had lasted for a long time, whether it be the calibre of its disciples or the distribution of resources, it was always the least among the four halls. Over time, this had naturally led to a weakening position. "Xiang Qing." Lost in thought, Ye Xuan suddenly turned to Xiang Qing and called out. "Present." Xiang Qing was momentarily stunned but quickly responded and approached Ye Xuan, his expression solemn. To him, Ye Xuan was no longer a mere rookie disciple but a god-like figure among the Yang Hall disciples. As the other disciples had said, if there was anyone who could surpass Ye Xuan, it might only be the eldest disciple brother. Seizing the chance while there were few people around Ye Xuan, he needed to build a good relationship, or he would be foolish. "They mentioned the supreme Elder Brother of the Yang Hall. Do you know who he is?" Ye Xuan had overheard the disciples’ discussion about the Yang Hall’s elder brother and the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture. From their talks, it seemed that this elder brother, though not quite a True Disciple, was not far off. "Elder Brother Lu Yan, the leader of the Yang Hall Three Heroes, has always been the strongest disciple in the Yang Hall, second only to the four True Disciples. As for the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture, it’s known as the most domineering and fierce martial arts in the Heavenly Martial Hall and a deep secret of our Yang Hall. However, because it’s so difficult to cultivate, very few can comprehend it. Among this generation of disciples, only Elder Brother Lu Yan has mastered the first level. No one else has even crossed the threshold," Xiang Qing said with a weighty tone. "Oh? Is this Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture of a Heavenly Grade?" Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow. If the so-called Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture was of Heavenly Grade, then that would explain a lot. Even if Lu Yan was powerful, he had not yet reached the Martial Sect Master Realm. Comprehending Heavenly Grade martial arts would naturally be challenging. Just like Ye Xuan trying to wield the Spiritual Edge Sword at the martial master’s realm, he wouldn’t last many strokes before his True Qi was depleted. It was the same principle, and in many cases, even entering the gates of cultivating a Heavenly Grade martial art was incredibly difficult. This was because, although the human body was a treasury with immense potential, it had to be unlocked slowly through the process of cultivation. Every breakthrough in cultivation meant a release of potential and an improvement in insight, which was a gradual process. "Not entirely. The Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture is divided into four levels. The first level is of Earth-grade high rank; only the later three levels are of Heavenly Grade," Xiang Qing explained. "Only Earth-grade, and it’s this difficult? Haven’t disciples from other halls tried to comprehend this Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture?" Ye Xuan’s eyes shimmered. It seemed this martial arts set could indeed be extraordinary. "Others from different halls cannot learn it." Xiang Qing shook his head. "I heard that the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture is extremely domineering. When cultivating it, most people can’t withstand it. Only a scarce few who have cultivated in the Yang Yuan Pond are qualified to practice it. Others, even if they manage to enter by chance, cannot continue cultivating it and just waste their efforts." "I see." Realization dawned on Ye Xuan’s face, followed by a flicker of interest in his eyes. "These conditions for cultivation are indeed stringent. Now that you mention it, I’m somewhat interested in the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture. Perhaps I could learn it." As an exclusive skill of the Yang Hall with such a high difficulty level, this undoubtedly presented a challenge to Ye Xuan, spurring him on to investigate whether the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture was as profound as rumored. "Don’t worry. When the time comes, the Hall Master will definitely let you comprehend it, no need to worry about that." For others, these words might be a fool’s dreams, but Ye Xuan was a favored disciple of Murong Yun. Although the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture was a closely guarded secret, since they had already allowed Ye Xuan into the Yang Yuan Pond, it probably wouldn’t be long before they taught him the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture.