I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 111 Don't pity me just because I'm a delicate flower

The pillar of heaven broke, the heavenly order collapsed, and a force capable of overturning mountains and seas surged toward the Wolf King at incredible speed, splitting the land in two.

The mountains collapsed and the earth cracked; everything was destroyed with overwhelming force!

The Wolf King only had time to let out a mournful cry before its body was torn in two by the violent power of the earth.

Looking at the sword marks on the cliff hundreds of meters above him, Huang Dengfeng swallowed hard, carefully put away his golden spear, and shamelessly stepped forward to ask, "Classmate Ye Qingzhou, are you selling this corpse of the Wolf King?"

Ye Qingzhou, who was in a hurry to get on his way, didn't have time to stay and deal with the corpse of the Wolf King. Seeing that Huang Dengfeng wanted to buy it, he readily agreed: "Okay, you can calculate how much it costs and give it to me after we leave."

"Okay, no problem."

And so the deal was struck. Ye Qingzhou didn't linger; he turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing from Huang Dengfeng and the others' sight.

Only then did Hua Tao approach Huang Dengfeng and ask, "Are you very familiar with him?"

"We're not familiar with each other."

"So he trusts you that much? Isn't he afraid you'll steal his things?"

Huang Dengfeng was speechless: "Do you think I'm tired of living? How dare I smear his stuff? With Ye Qingzhou's current talent, even if he doesn't do well in the future, he'll still be at least a master. Would you offend a future martial arts master for a few million?"

Hua Tao quickly shook his head. Anyone capable of such a thing must have had their brains mixed up.

Huang Wenjiang glanced in the direction Ye Qingzhou had left and exclaimed, "Holy crap, is he going to Biyuetan?"

Huang Dengfeng quickly took out a military map, which Weng Tiejun had distributed to every martial arts newcomer, recording the areas inside Lingyun Cave that had been explored so far.

Among these, several places are marked in bright red lettering as "inauspicious places" and "dead places" that must never be entered.

The term "inauspicious place" refers to an area that is extremely dangerous even for professional martial artists, and it is advisable to stay away from it.

The danger level of the Death Ground is even higher than that of the Perilous Ground; entering it will surely lead to death!

Bishuitan is one of the five "dead spots" specifically marked on the map!

Ye Qingzhou kept his eyes and ears open, his movements unhurried and steady as he traversed the rugged forest path, heading deeper into Yuxia Mountain.

Gradually, the birdsong and insect chirps in the forest faded away, and all around became quiet, except for the rustling sound of Ye Qingzhou's footsteps on the branches and leaves.

Before coming, Kang Jinlong had told Ye Qingzhou that the Biyu Pool of Yuxia Mountain could not be seen from the sky and could only be approached on foot.

As Ye Qingzhou walked through the silent mountain forest, the scenery before him suddenly changed.

A misty fog enveloped the surroundings, and the once lush forest had vanished.

Just moments ago it was daytime, but now the silver moon hangs high in the sky, the stars are nowhere to be seen, and the night is like a giant lid, enveloping Ye Qingzhou completely.

Splat~

Ye Qingzhou moved her feet and found that what she was stepping on was no longer withered branches and fallen leaves, but a pool of green water.

With a slight twitch of the nose, the enticing aroma of wine permeates the lungs, leaving a lingering aftertaste that makes one feel intoxicated.

"What a handsome young man! Have you come to keep me company while we drink and revel in the greatest pleasures of life?"

A silvery laugh, mingled with the aroma of wine, drifted to Ye Qingzhou's ears.

The seductive music was incredibly alluring; after just a few lines, Ye Qingzhou felt his bones go weak, as if he had instantly lost his fighting spirit and forgotten his original aspirations.

Immediately, his sword intent stirred, and a sharp sword light slashed down from the void, striking his heart.

Instantly, Ye Qingzhou's clouded mind cleared, and when he opened his eyes, he was greeted by a stunningly beautiful woman with long horns and flowing black hair.

She was graceful and charming, her beautiful figure completely naked, with pale blue water flowing around her as a thin veil.

The colorful blue scales, like pearls and gems, adorned her unparalleled beauty. Her alluring curves, partially obscured by the flowing water, were breathtaking and made one's blood boil.

"My name is Yingyue. May I ask how you should address me, young master?"

The moment her lips parted slightly, Qingjiao Yingyue had already appeared behind Ye Qingzhou without him noticing. Her tall figure leaned against him, and her jade-like hands embraced Ye Qingzhou from behind.

The aroma of wine complements the body's fragrance, instantly captivating even the most weak-willed person.

Unfortunately, Ye Qingzhou was not that kind of person.

"Illusions are useless against me."

Clang~

The sword of the soul was swung once more, and the beautiful woman, soft and fragrant, drifted away with the wind.

When she regained consciousness, Ye Qingzhou was still standing in the same spot, and Qingjiao Yingyue had not moved an inch either. Her light veil covered her face, but it could not hide her peerless beauty.

She was completely naked except for a pale blue stream of water that wrapped around her vital parts like ribbons. Large swathes of her snow-white skin shone brightly under the bright moonlight, making her incomparably beautiful.

"Young man, wouldn't it be better to die immersed in a beautiful dream, filled with joy?"

The noble and aloof azure dragon, with a delicate laugh, exudes a hundred charms.

Ye Qingzhou looked at the bluish-green pool at his feet: "This is not pool water, but wine, and it's poisoned wine brewed from the snake venom in your body."

During their exchange, Ye Qingzhou had already discerned that the aroma of the wine and the fragrance of the Azure Dragon shared a common origin.

The five dragons were originally transformed from vipers, and the green viper was the most skilled in poison attacks among the five-colored vipers, so the answer is self-evident.

Upon hearing this, Qingjiao laughed heartily, her eyes sparkling with seductive charm: "Precisely because it is poisoned wine, it is the sweetest and most fragrant brew in the world. After all, what pleasure in this world can compare to harming one's own body? Do you agree, young sir…?"

That makes sense.

Ye Qingzhou nodded: "The more intelligent a being is, the more likely it is to develop self-destructive thoughts in order to pursue forbidden pleasure. In a sense, practicing martial arts is also a kind of 'harm' to the body, but this 'harm' can help us hone our physique and will, thereby reaching a higher peak."

"But isn't living like this painful?"

Qingjiao Yingyue held a wine cup carved from azure jade, a faint smile on her lips, as she drank alone: ​​"Life is short, shouldn't we enjoy it while we can?"

"You're not me, how do you know I'm unhappy?"

Clang~

Frost Sword was drawn from its sheath in response, a swift sword as fast as a streak of light.

Hey~

Yingyue raised her cup in response, easily blocking Ye Qingzhou's slash. Beneath her alluring body lay a violent and surging power.

Even a martial arts master, if he appeared before her, would likely be completely at her mercy.

"Young man, we were having a nice chat, why did you have to get handsy? You're being so unromantic."

Yingyue chuckled softly, her slender, fair fingers gently caressing the jade cup in her hand. Greenish-blue poisoned wine rose from the pool, refilling her empty cup.

The enemy before us is so powerful it's suffocating.

However, Ye Qingzhou was not discouraged. He remained calm and composed, and attacked again with his sword.

"This move is called 'Separation of Fire,' please take a look."

Wind speed, lightning speed, Blazing Slash!

The sword's speed exceeded three times the speed of sound, and intense friction occurred between the Frost Sword and the air.

The countless heats accumulated rapidly, causing the temperature of the Frost Sword to rise sharply, scorching the air and directly forming a crimson "thermal expansion".

"Alas, I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shone on the gutter."

A melodious sigh resonated in Ye Qingzhou's heart; it was Yingyue's divine message, accompanied by the shimmering moonlight.

Ding~

The sword of fire was blocked by the invisible moonlight. When their forces clashed, a loud bang was heard, and a gale swept around. The calm blue pool was finally rippled.

Ye Qingzhou used the momentum to fly back, looked around, and seemed to be thinking: "The aftershocks of the fight just now could even overturn the earth, but they could only cause ripples in the pool here. It seems that I have entered your mind."

"clever."

Yingyue's face was radiant with a smile, and even through the veil, she exuded a captivating charm and allure: "It's been so long since anyone has chatted with me. If I could, I really wouldn't want to kill you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Qingzhou felt a murderous aura surrounding him. His heart sank, but he still kept spouting flirtatious remarks: "There's no need to pity me just because I'm a delicate flower."

Yingyue giggled, amused: "You're much more interesting than the others."

Clang~

Ye Qingzhou tilted his head slightly, but there was still a bloody scratch on his face. However, he was not surprised at all. Instead, he showed an expression of sudden realization: "So that's how it is. Your image is not the poisoned wine at your feet, nor the lingering fragrance, but the moon in the sky."

Mental image!

The Martial Saint, through his own will, reflects the myriad things in heaven and earth, and the extraordinary phenomena of heaven and earth he ultimately created by following his true heart are the images of his heart.

Because mental images are what martial artists think and imagine, they are often very different and varied.

The only thing they have in common is that they can both form a powerful domain that covers a large area.

Unless the enemy is also a martial saint with mental imagery, once they step into it, they will surely die.

This has nothing to do with power, because within the mind, the rules are those perceived by the mind's owner, not the laws of the real world.

Only mental imagery can counteract mental imagery; this is common knowledge in the martial arts world.

"Young master, you are truly clever! I am growing more and more fond of you. If you agree to stay and remain by my side, I will spare your life, what do you say?"

"Not good."

Ye Qingzhou urged his inner energy again and unleashed his ultimate move.

Ascend to the Dragon!

With the ambition to reach the heavens, we soar to the heavens like dragons!

Ye Qingzhou's mental power soared to new heights, and a dazzling sword intent surged into the sky, sweeping across heaven and earth, overwhelming all directions, and impacting Yingyue's mental world.

And the famous sword Flying Frost in his hand was also trembling constantly.

In the blink of an eye, a sharp sword aura roared out, transforming into a dragon's roar in mid-air. Its sound was like thunder, deep and resonant, echoing through the heavens.

The resolute determination to transcend time and space, the unwavering resolve to reach the other shore, have all transformed into an indestructible sword intent.

Ye Qingzhou unleashed a sword strike, its light illuminating all directions and enveloping an area of ​​three zhang around him.

This sword technique is primarily based on wind, combining five elements into one. Although it is driven by internal energy, the strength of its sword intent and the firmness of its will are so great that even Yingyue has to take notice: "The Heart Sword Secret Technique, are you the successor of the Sword Emperor?"

Yingyue had already put away her playful attitude and her expression became serious.

The Heart Sword Secret Technique is the unique skill of the Divine Feather Sword Emperor. Only by connecting heart to heart can one inherit it.

This means that Ye Qingzhou must have gained the Sword Emperor's approval.

"That's enough, stop."

With a flick of her wrist, Yingyue unleashed a shower of moonlight, blocking Ye Qingzhou's Dragon Ascension Sword: "You've been ordered to kill me, haven't you?"

Ye Qingzhou asked, puzzled, "Yes, so why don't we keep fighting?"

You've been scammed.

Yingyue rested her chin on her hand and spoke in a soft voice, telling another version of the story: "Kang Jinlong on Tiange Peak is fake. The ancestor died long ago. Back then, my five siblings and I received the ancestor's favor, but instead of repaying the favor, we became greedy and took advantage of the ancestor's slumber to devour the dragon essence on his body."

"My eldest brother, the White Flood Dragon, obtained the Ancestor's Dragon Soul; my second brother, the Black Flood Dragon, obtained the Ancestor's Dragon Marrow; my third sister, the Red Flood Dragon, obtained the Ancestor's Dragon Heart; my fourth brother, the Yellow Flood Dragon, obtained the Ancestor's Dragon Eyes. And I, I obtained the Ancestor's Dragon Pearl."

At this point, a sorrowful look appeared on Yingyue's face: "We were ambitious, thinking that as long as we seized the Dragon Essence, we could transform into dragons, ascend to heaven, become gods and ancestors, and enjoy great freedom in the world. Unfortunately, once greed begins, it can never be stopped."

"After refining the dragon soul, my eldest brother's ambition began to swell, to the point that he even coveted the position of Star Lord. So, he later plotted to murder my third sister and obtain the dragon heart. Afterwards, he found outsiders to plot the murder of my fourth brother and steal the dragon eyes. We, the five siblings, are now constantly fighting among ourselves and can hardly trust each other. This is all retribution."

Ye Qingzhou smiled upon hearing this, not entirely believing the version the Azure Dragon had given: "Humans always like to embellish their behavior in their memories. I didn't expect dragons to be the same. It seems that self-deception is one of the inherent traits of intelligent beings."

Yingyue frowned slightly, but still asked in a sweet voice, "What do you mean by that, young master?"

"Are you trying to say you regret it? So you brewed poison to harm yourself, drew a dead end to imprison yourself, trapped yourself in your own mental image, all to atone for the mistakes you made?"

Ye Qingzhou scoffed at this: "Since you know I've cultivated the Heart Sword, you should understand that no one can lie to the flawless sword heart. That's why you've been so scheming to mislead my judgment."

Qingjiao Yingyue's chest heaved; she had indeed been acting all along.

Because the moment Ye Qingzhou stepped into the Azure Pool and used the Heart Sword Secret Technique to break the illusion, she already knew Ye Qingzhou's identity.

She couldn't lie to Wuxia Jianxin, so she kept acting, using a mix of truth and falsehood to make Ye Qingzhou believe that she was filled with remorse.

Ye Qingzhou mercilessly exposed everything: "I'm very curious, what exactly are you afraid of?"

Upon hearing this, Yingyue clenched her fists, her amber-gold snake eyes revealing murderous intent, but she still did not choose to make a move.

Because Ye Qingzhou's guess was correct.

She was indeed afraid.

"Let me guess, Kang Jinlong is actually still alive, right?"

Click~

Ye Qingzhou's light and airy words immediately broke Yingyue's defenses. She crushed the jade cup in her hand with her five fingers, and her face turned deathly pale.

How did you guess?

Yingyue tried to remain calm, but her slightly trembling body betrayed her truest emotions.

Ye Qingzhou sighed: "Before I came to kill you, I went to Tiange Peak. At that time, Kang Jinlong told me the story of the Five Flood Dragons plotting against him. Wuxia Sword Heart did not react at all, which means that he was telling the truth."

"That's impossible!"

Yingyue's pale face had turned deathly white, and even the fear and panic in her heart could not be suppressed and appeared on her beautiful face.

"If the White Dragon is still alive, that's impossible. But what if even the White Dragon doesn't know that he's actually dead?"

Ye Qingzhou sighed, "No matter how old and frail Kang Jinlong is, how could you few little vipers possibly harm him? I've only practiced the 'Refining Gold in Fire' technique for a few days, and I already know how terrifying its defensive power is. With Kang Jinlong's cultivation level, even if he stood still and let you gnaw at him, could you even break through his defenses?"

Yingyue's face was ashen: "How laughable! What you can figure out in a moment, it took me two hundred years. People die for wealth, birds die for food. If I hadn't been blinded by greed back then, why would I be living in constant fear now?"

Without a doubt, this whole affair was a scheme orchestrated by Kang Jinlong from beginning to end.

All five vipers possessed the bloodline of Kang Jinlong, and he specially selected and carefully nurtured them.

Is this to train a successor?

No, that's not it. He deliberately revealed a flaw to allow the five vipers to devour his dragon essence, thus quickly shedding his snake form and evolving into a dragon.

Then, by raising Gu (a type of insect), the five dragons were driven to kill each other, allowing the dragon essence to be extracted from the dragon bodies, and finally a true dragon with complete life essence was raised.

Yingyue had guessed Kang Jinlong's plan, which is why she hid in Biyue Pool, imprisoning herself with mental images and pretending to regret her past actions, in order to pray for that extremely slim chance of survival.

Ye Qingzhou's arrival was the opportunity that Yingyue had been waiting for.

Otherwise, she would have slapped Ye Qingzhou to death like before, since it wasn't the first time Kang Jinlong had sent people to kill her.

"What do you mean? The Divine Feather Sword Emperor and Kang Jinlong are old acquaintances?"

"Yes."

Since she needed someone's help, Yingyue adopted a very humble attitude: "The ancestor should still be in a deep sleep. The one who is still alive is my elder brother, Bai Jiao, but his consciousness has probably been riddled with holes by the dragon soul."

"Just hand over the Dragon Ball yourself. As for Kang Jinlong, I will plead for him on your behalf as the successor of the Sword Emperor."

Ye Qingzhou still had the trump card given to him by Kang Jinlong, but it's best not to use trump cards lightly, especially one that can be used only once.

"really?"

Upon hearing this, Yingyue's bright, clear eyes shimmered with a gentle light. She knew that it was better to live a miserable life than to die, and naturally, she didn't want to die either.

After receiving Ye Qingzhou's promise, she did not hesitate to extract the dragon pearl from her body, even at the cost of losing all her life essence and falling from the seventh level of the Ascension Realm, and her mental image also disappeared.

"I'm leaving now."

Holding the Dragon Ball, Ye Qingzhou planned to first go to the Divine Feather Sword Sect to meet up with Xu Yuebing and the others.

When he arrived, he encountered someone who surprised him.

"Ye Qingzhou, danger! Get out of here!"

Xu Yuebing struggled to get up, but around her, Leon, Zhu Jinfeng, and Miao Yi were all captured.

"Gu Guangqi?"

"Ye Qingzhou, you've really kept me waiting."

Gu Guangqi stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "For you, I wasted a precious Golden Scale Emperor's Token this time, but it was worth it to get rid of you, my biggest threat."

Ye Qingzhou took out the Dragon Essence given to him by Kang Jinlong, held it in his palm, and sighed softly, "Sigh, it hurts me to waste such a precious trump card on a piece of trash like you."

(End of this chapter)