I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 139 Stop fighting!

"How did Qin Haoyu lose?"

"Didn't Ye Qingzhou win very easily last time?"

"Qin Haoyu seems much weaker than Ye Qingzhou. Could his ranking have been bought?"

"Damn, is this Hidden Dragon Ranking, which supposedly determines the world's martial arts, even reliable?"

The onlookers were in an uproar, questioning whether the ranking of martial arts competitions was truly fair.

Meanwhile, in the spectator stands, Yuan Jingfei and many others who had placed high hopes on Qin Haoyu were dumbfounded, their faces ashen.

Yuan Jingfei, in particular, is completely unable to accept this result!

"On the Hidden Dragon Ranking, Qin Haoyu was ranked ahead of Ye Qingzhou! His fire control had reached a transcendent level, how could he have lost? How could he lose!"

There's no reason for it!

No matter how hard it was to accept, the undeniable facts were right in front of her, leaving her no choice but to accept them.

Thinking back on her actions over the past two days, Yuan Jingfei was filled with remorse, lamenting that she had been blind to her own good fortune and had made the wrong bet.

Meanwhile, in another section of the spectator stands in the martial arts arena, Ye Qingzhou was quite disappointed: "What a pity. I thought I'd see a fierce battle, but Qin Haoyu is so weak. It seems he's not qualified to be my whetstone."

Before the battle began, Ye Qingzhou still had some expectations for Qin Haoyu. At least he regarded him as a worthy opponent and was thinking of finding an opportunity to test their martial arts skills against each other.

But who would have thought that Qin Haoyu would be completely defeated by Gu Mingye?

With such weak strength, how can I possibly hone myself enough through intense battles?

Ye Qingzhou sighed deeply, his expression seeming to say: My son, I am very disappointed in you.

"Holy crap, how come Qin Haoyu is so weak? I feel like I could do it too."

Leon was eager to try; he hadn't been beaten up in the last few days, and his bones were starting to itch again.

Ye Qingzhou glanced at him sideways and said without any mercy, "If you went up there, you probably wouldn't even be able to withstand one shot from Gu Mingye. At least Qin Haoyu could hold his own against Gu Mingye for a few rounds. Do you really think he's a pushover?"

Although Qin Haoyu's strength was not that great, Ye Qingzhou still managed to sense the Six Ding Divine Fire within Qin Haoyu's body using his Cicada Sense.

This strange power is of extremely high quality, just like the Danyu Sacred Flame on Zhu Jinfeng's body. It was definitely not something Qin Haoyu cultivated himself, but rather something given to him by someone else.

"This fire operates slowly but persistently; it should be the Six Ding Divine Fire among the Nine Divine Fires."

Ye Qingzhou's eyes shone brightly, clearly showing great interest in this power: "Among the five innate energies, fire energy is divided into yin and yang, civil and martial. Ding fire is yin fire, civil fire, while Bing fire is yang fire, martial fire. If I obtain it, I can refine another wisp of innate fire energy, thereby greatly advancing my cultivation."

The innate Bing Fire Qi and the innate Ding Fire Qi are things that Ye Qingzhou is determined to obtain, because he wants to cultivate his modified Five Emperors Dragon Sword Technique, and the innate five energies are indispensable cultivation resources.

"It seems I'll have to visit Yanling Cave Heaven sometime."

Upon thinking of this, Ye Qingzhou made a plan in his mind.

Meanwhile, after easily defeating Qin Haoyu, Gu Mingye went to see Gu Minghui: "Brother, is that Qin Haoyu really a hidden dragon?"

"Genuine product at a fair price."

"But he's very weak."

Gu Mingye couldn't help but complain, "Compared to Ye Qingzhou, they're far inferior. They're no match for me."

"Is that so..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Minghui didn't say much, but he no longer really believed in the rankings on the Hidden Dragon List.

After all, it's something created by humans. The Ten Hidden Dragons themselves haven't even fought against them. So how did this ranking of martial arts masters come about?

"If I had known, I would have preferred to challenge Ye Qingzhou again. This Qin Haoyu is too weak. He can't inspire my fighting spirit at all. It's not interesting at all."

Gu Mingye complained.

The "Nine Battles of the Wilderness" he practiced required intense battles to ignite his fighting spirit, and the stronger that fighting spirit, the greater the benefits after the battle.

This unique skill is a prime example of becoming stronger when facing stronger opponents and growing stronger with each battle.

That's why Gu Mingye is so eager to fight against strong opponents so that he can continuously improve and thus progress smoothly on the path of martial arts.

Gu Minghui shook his head and said to Gu Mingye, "I advise you not to waste this time. Right now, your spirit is too weak. You probably can't even withstand one of his sword strikes. Before you even have a chance to muster your fighting spirit, you'll probably be sent to the infirmary to lie in bed for a few days. It's pointless."

"Huh? That can't be right, I've definitely gotten stronger."

Gu Mingye was somewhat skeptical.

After all, he ate the shredded lotus root, so his body's recovery ability is still very strong.

However, Gu Minghui clearly understood that while the Thousand-Thread White Lotus Root could heal physical injuries, it had little effect on mental recovery. That's why he said it was pointless for Gu Mingye to challenge Ye Qingzhou.

"My 'Heavenly Calculation' never fails. You are improving, and he is improving as well, even more so than you. Just last night, he passed the Grand Master of Yuelu Academy's assessment, received the inheritance of 'Literature as a Vehicle for the Way,' and even refined two divine weapons, one for killing and the other for life. Martial artists whose mental cultivation is insufficient will be at his mercy, powerless to resist."

"So strong!"

Gu Mingye's eyes shone brightly. His talent was only that of an ordinary genius, but with the help of his elder brother Gu Minghui, after mastering the "Nine Battles of the Wilderness," he became stronger and stronger with each battle, and now he has developed a personality that is happy to fight.

Upon hearing that Ye Qingzhou had become even more powerful, he felt no jealousy; instead, his desire to compete with him was further ignited.

Gu Minghui was also pleased with this: "You have an indomitable fighting spirit, which is a good thing, but if you want to beat Ye Qingzhou, fighting spirit alone is not enough. Next, you need to make up for your lack of spiritual realm. First, you should try to conquer Yuelu Academy. Otherwise, when facing Ye Qingzhou's Dao-carrying Sword, you will only be instantly killed."

"good!"

Gu Mingye readily agreed. He knew that his talent was limited, and that he had only been able to get to where he was today thanks to his elder brother Gu Minghui's planning of his cultivation path.

Therefore, Gu Minghui now has a new plan for him, and Gu Mingye naturally chooses to believe it without hesitation and obediently follows it.

…………

The hidden gem of Yuelu Mountain, the Yuwang Stele.

As soon as Ye Qingzhou stepped inside, he felt the humidity in the surrounding air suddenly increase.

All around was a misty haze, which, carried by the mountain breeze, carried a refreshing scent that invigorated the spirit.

Zeng Jixia missed out on a romantic evening with his girlfriend last night, neglecting her, and is now on the phone trying to coax her.

Therefore, Yuan Zhiyi became the person responsible for making the introduction.

He stood before an ancient stone tablet and spoke eloquently: "This is the Yuwang Stele. The inscription is divided into nine lines, each with nine characters, and four blank characters between each line, for a total of seventy-seven characters. The legendary physician Zhang Shuhua once said that this inscription contains a peerless skill that only those with the right destiny can obtain."

Then Yuan Zhiyi changed the subject and sighed, "It's a pity. Over the decades, many people have come here every day to observe the changes in the water vapor and have learned many martial arts techniques based on the wind, forest, and yin energy, but no one has ever been able to fully understand the contents of the inscription."

"Haha, without a doubt, I am the one destined for you."

Leon raised his hand and strode out toward the stone tablet.

His presence quickly drew the ire of those around him who were studying the Yuwang Stele, but none of them made a move; instead, they seemed to be waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

Sure enough, as Leon walked, he suddenly covered his mouth and then kicked his legs wildly, like a drowning person struggling to escape the turbulent undercurrent.

Finally, Leon was pushed out of the circle by an invisible force, leaving him in a sorry state.

"I almost drowned just now..."

Leon was panting heavily, his face still showing the shock and fear of surviving a disaster.

Ye Qingzhou complained, "You should take some time to work on your mind; your resistance to illusions is way too low."

After saying this, he stepped forward.

Among those around who were also studying the Yuwang Stele were members of the Nanjing University Martial Arts Club. Seeing that Ye Qingzhou dared to approach the Yuwang Stele, they immediately waited to see what would happen next.

"I didn't expect that just after one person was swept out by the 'Waterless Sky Wave,' another one who's not afraid of death has appeared."

"Young people are competitive and won't learn until they hit a wall. They'll learn their lesson after suffering a few losses."

Ye Qingzhou listened to the sarcastic remarks and shook his head with a sigh: "A bunch of good-for-nothings whose edges have been worn down by life actually dare to mock a peerless genius like me. Calling you pigs is the greatest compliment you can receive."

"What did you say?!"

"Are you looking for a beating?"

They were all hot-blooded young men, how could they tolerate being scolded like that by Ye Qingzhou?

They immediately stood up, eager to teach Ye Qingzhou a lesson.

Yuan Zhiyi quickly stepped forward: "Don't fight, please don't hit me, just give me face."

"Yuan Zhiyi, you're still protecting him?"

I'm protecting you guys, you bunch of trash! If you really provoke Ye Qingzhou into making a move, you'll all be lying in the infirmary, you know that?

Finally, Yuan Zhiyi and Zeng Jixia successfully calmed the situation, giving Ye Qingzhou no chance to lash out.

Otherwise, tomorrow's martial arts debate will probably have a headline like "Shocking! A student from Nanjing University actually did that kind of thing to a high school student!"

Then a photo of a Nanjing University student being beaten to a pulp will be released. How embarrassing would that be?

Zeng Jixia and Yuan Zhiyi dared not even imagine that scene.

With the annoying flies no longer buzzing in his ears, Ye Qingzhou finally stood in front of the Yuwang Stele.

A dense mass of thought energy transformed into a towering wave, converging into a vast ocean that swept towards Ye Qingzhou, impacting his mental world and making him feel like a small boat adrift on the vast ocean.

Leon was knocked out of the circle because he couldn't withstand the mental impact.

"What kind of 'destined person gets it' is this...?"

Ye Qingzhou shook his head and sighed. People whose spiritual realm is not high enough cannot even get close to it, let alone comprehend the words engraved on the stone tablet.

"Indeed, in the martial arts world, one must be exceptionally skilled in combat to be considered a virtuous person. Otherwise, even if an opportunity arises, one can only sigh in vain, entering a treasure mountain only to return empty-handed."

At this moment, facing the overwhelming "waves of water", Ye Qingzhou stood still, his martial will splitting into six, transforming into six giant dragons that soared into the sky.

The deafening roar of the dragon summoned a storm and thunder, blowing away the boundless waves and protecting Ye Qingzhou within three feet of her.

Ye Qingzhou, under immense mental pressure and the impact of the water, began to read the inscription.

The script used in the inscription is quite strange.

Some resemble running dragons and snakes, while others look like tadpoles curled up. The characters are unique and difficult to recognize, and some look like ancient bird script or Taoist talismans.

Ye Qingzhou did not attempt to decipher the contents of these texts, because he was not a linguist, but a martial artist.

Since they are martial artists, they naturally have their own way of solving problems.

Heart Sword, activate!

The sword light illuminated the three-inch area of ​​the mind, instantly transforming the soul into a mirror, granting it the ability to see all fluctuations in nature.

The information conveyed by the Yuwang Stele is actually transmitted through this kind of emotional resonance.

The Heart Sword Secret Technique, which uses the power of thought to transmit information through the fluctuations of the mind, allows martial artists from different eras to communicate across time and space.

After Ye Qingzhou activated his sword heart, he was able to read the contents of the inscription smoothly.

"The Yu King Stele was actually left by Emperor Yu!"

After reading the inscription, Ye Qingzhou was deeply shocked. The inscription was left by Yu the Great, an ancient and powerful figure from Blue Star.

At that time, however, he had not yet become emperor; he was merely King Yu.

The written records document the story of Emperor Yu's efforts to control floods and slay demons.

At that time, the Dongji Kingdom was inhabited by the Scaled Clan, who occupied the rivers, lakes, and seas, stirring up trouble, harming the human race, and devouring countless innocent human lives.

Emperor Yu emerged from nowhere, and wherever he went, he used his overwhelming power to slay demons and quell floods. He also cast the Nine Tripods as vessels to carry the Dao, uphold the righteous path of humanity, and suppress the dragon veins of various places to ensure favorable weather and peace for the country in the coming year.

In addition, the inscription also records part of the contents of the "Tai Xuan Yu Ce".

Ye Qingzhou observed it as if he were watching a surging river, flowing into the sea never to return. He gained some insight from it: "There is actually a technique that can transform the innate Kui water energy and the innate Ren water energy. Although it is only the transformation part, it is exactly what I urgently need now."

Unexpectedly, such a precious skill was obtained so easily.

Furthermore, Ye Qingzhou could even comprehend the true meaning of water left by Emperor Yu through studying the Yuwang Stele, and use it to perfect the sword moves of the Boundless Sword.

"The flowing water never stops, the rivers stretch endlessly. So that's how it is. The essence of the Boundless Sword lies in its endless flow."

With a thought, Ye Qingzhou's sword energy surged and became vast and boundless, like a mighty river flowing endlessly.

"Holy crap, the Great River Sword Qi!"

"Isn't this the secret technique of the Great River Sword Sect?"

Yuan Zhiyi and Zeng Jixia both looked shocked. They knew that the Great River Sword Sect was a first-class martial arts sect, just like the Sanqing Mountain and the Fanjing Sect, and had a great influence.

The signature technique of the Great River Sword Sect is the "Great River Sword Manual" created by the poet Li Bai. It is grand and majestic, with a magnificent artistic conception, and is a first-class sword technique in the Eastern Pole Kingdom.

The Great River Sword Sect was founded by the direct descendants of Li Bai. Their unique skills are never passed on to outsiders. Where did Ye Qingzhou steal these skills from?

Aren't you afraid that the people from the Great River Sword Sect will come knocking on your door?

In fact, Ye Qingzhou combined the sword energy circulation method of the Great River Sword with the profound meaning of the Way of Flowing Water in the "Tai Xuan Jade Book" on the Yuwang Stele, and integrated it into the moves of the Boundless Sword, thus perfecting this sword move.

Ye Qingzhou had already read all the contents of the Yuwang Stele, so he lost interest and turned back to the queue.

At this moment, everyone was looking at Ye Qingzhou as if he were a monster.

Leon asked curiously, "Master Ye, what did you glean from the inscription?"

Ye Qingzhou glanced at Leon and replied, "It's nothing, it just deepened my understanding of the Way of Flowing Water. Your spiritual realm isn't high enough, so don't waste your time trying."

Then Ye Qingzhou looked at Zhu Jinfeng: "Your cultivation method is not bad, and you are able to comprehend the contents of the inscription. It's a pity that you mainly cultivate fire and secondarily cultivate lightning, which is incompatible with the way of flowing water. There's no need to waste your time."

Finally, Ye Qingzhou's gaze fell on Xu Yuebing: "You can try it, try to understand it with your heart, it will greatly benefit you in deepening your understanding of the wind and yin forces."

"Um."

Xu Yuebing nodded seriously, while also understanding the implied meaning in Ye Qingzhou's words.

The so-called "understanding with the heart" was actually Ye Qingzhou's instruction to her: when reading the inscription, one should use the heart of a sword to feel it, rather than the eyes.

"The power of thought, which is also used on the Yuwang Stele."

Ye Qingzhou fell into deep thought. He discovered something: among the ancient powerhouses of Blue Star, both the Sword Emperor and the Yu Emperor attached great importance to the power of thought.

In martial arts, there is a method called Yin Qi for cultivating the spirit, and it is more convenient and faster to transform primordial energy into spiritual power through Yin internal energy.

But why would the Sword Emperor create the Heart Sword, a method of refining the spirit that has a high learning threshold and is difficult to popularize?

Emperor Yu's "Tai Xuan Yu Ce" is also an extremely difficult method of refining the spirit. Moreover, "Tai Xuan Yu Ce" can even transform primordial energy with a master into innate water energy without a master.

This is practically blatantly undermining Yuanqi's core strength!

"It seems that both the Sword Emperor and the Yu Emperor, these ancient powerhouses, have seen the problem of the poisonous primordial energy and are trying to bypass it, to find another way, and to create a new path without flaws or hidden dangers."

such a pity……

In the end, both the Sword Emperor and the Yu Emperor failed.

Otherwise, the martial arts of Blue Star would not have experienced so many breaks. The most recent revival of martial arts was the appearance of the Mi Luo Cave Heaven two hundred years ago.

The more Ye Qingzhou pondered, the more he felt that things were not simple: "Even the struggle for interests between nations is bloody and a matter of life and death. How much more so a struggle for the fundamental principles of life?"

If you're not careful, you could get caught up in it and end up being smashed to pieces.

However, Ye Qingzhou was not afraid of the challenge.

The path to martial arts is wide open, and no one can stop him from moving forward.

Otherwise, kill gods and Buddhas alike.

(End of this chapter)