noffsinger Chapter 184 It’s time to close the net
Chapter 184 It’s time to close the net
Ye Kang did not waste the refinement of heaven and earth during his breakthrough. With the last bit of spiritual power, he stuffed the Ten-Leaf Demon Flower into his mouth.
Although some demonic power will be wasted due to the conflicting effects of the medicines, it doesn't matter. Every bit of improvement in strength is crucial now.
By the time he had completely absorbed the Ten-Leaf Demon Flower, another night had passed.
He flexed his muscles, making a cracking sound like boiling beans, then returned to normal. His physical strength had taken an invisible step forward, and now it should have firmly surpassed the physical strength of a ninth-grade beginner.
"Cool!"
Ye Kang felt much more at ease. Now, even if that old dragon really came out, he wouldn't be completely helpless.
After spending another hour stabilizing his cultivation, Ye Kang got up and left the bamboo forest.
At the entrance, he bowed deeply to the bamboo forest.
Although I don't know who the senior who left behind the essence of martial arts was, I have ultimately benefited from it, and I cannot forget to show the proper respect.
Back at Zhenhu Temple, Yunlong and Yunkong were sitting on the cliff overlooking the waterfall, fishing over the vast swamp.
The two greeted Ye Kang warmly upon seeing him.
Then they were stunned.
"Young friend Ye! Your aura seems to have grown stronger again!"
Ye Kang smiled slightly, released the Hidden Yuan Concealment Technique, and revealed his full aura, almost causing the two Daoist priests to fall.
"Eighth-rank Extreme Realm! How is this possible!"
"What a prodigy! In just two days, his cultivation has improved so much. At such a young age, he has reached the eighth rank of the Extreme Realm. He is comparable to the geniuses of hidden sects!"
Upon hearing the words "hidden sect" once again, Ye Kang finally couldn't help but ask aloud.
"Two Daoist masters, what exactly are these hidden sects? I have often heard of them, but I know nothing about them. Could you please enlighten me?"
Yunlong and Yunkong were still marveling at Ye Kang's talent when they suddenly heard him ask such a question, and they felt a little better.
Although a genius is a genius, when it comes to experience, he is still not as good as our old man.
Master Yunlong stroked his beard and said, "Young friend, your strength is now sufficient, and it is indeed time for you to know these secrets."
He placed the fishing rod on the ground, stepped on it with his right foot, stood up, put his hands behind his back, and slowly began to speak.
"The martial world you are in is just a corner of the real martial world. The real masters are all in seclusion. They restrain each other and cannot participate in the struggles of the court. They are unknown to the world."
"Why can't they participate in court affairs?"
"The reason is simple: the hidden sects are too powerful. If any one of them occupies a dynasty, its power will develop rapidly, thus giving it an overwhelming advantage over other hidden sects. This is something that no hidden sect can accept."
Ye Kang nodded; he understood immediately.
When strengths are similar, and many are superior or stronger, stability is the best rule for survival.
Within the dynasty, the population base is too large. If it were to be completely controlled by a sect, all the geniuses within would be absorbed, which is unacceptable.
Seeing Ye Kang nod, Yunlong smiled and continued, "Young friend, you are very intelligent. I know very little more than you do. You should explore this for yourself in the future."
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Master."
Ye Kang bowed in thanks, and at the same time, the elegant and charismatic Taoist Yun Kuang flew up from below the waterfall.
He was also taken aback when he saw Ye Kang.
"Impressive, it seems the Land of Inheritance is indeed helpful to you."
Just as Ye Kang was about to reply, Daoist Yun Kuang raised his hand to stop him, and then said, "It's perfect timing that you've come out of seclusion. Without further ado, come with me to the deep water area to watch a show."
"Watching a show?"
Both Daoist Masters Ye Kang and Yunlong Yunkong looked puzzled.
Yun Kuang did not explain, but walked into the Taoist temple and picked up the injured woman in red with one hand.
"How are your injuries, senior brothers? Are they still able to move?"
Yun Kong's eyes immediately showed displeasure: "Junior brother underestimates me too much. After two days of recuperation, although I haven't returned to my peak condition, I can still easily defeat an old tortoise in a two-on-one fight!"
"That's good. Please come along, senior brothers. Nuannuan, stay at the Taoist temple and look after things."
As soon as the words were spoken, a cute white head peeked out from the waterfall in front of the Taoist temple and nodded very intelligently.
Yun Kuang grabbed the woman and flew out, with Ye Kang quickly following.
Yunlong and Yunkong were injured and ended up at the very back.
It must be said that when Master Yun Kuang is in his normal state, his personal charm is truly off the charts.
No wonder the shopkeepers in Lianyang County said that Master Yun Kuang was the most elegant person; they really had a point.
After a swift journey, the four arrived at the deep waters, where a massive warship sailed ahead, prominently displaying the banner of the Azure Scale Guard.
The four landed on the deck, and several familiar figures immediately came out.
"Lord Ye, we meet again."
Han Ying and Deng Wuxie had smiles on their faces, while on either side of the deck stood trainee Qinglin Guards and a group of masked men of rank five or above.
Just a quick glance was enough to tell that the Qinglin branch had mobilized all its forces this time, and all the people who came were experts.
"Is this a move against the Thousand Absolutes Sect?" Ye Kang asked sharply.
Han Ying did not answer, but pointed to the cabin at the back of the ship and said, "Lord Ye, why don't you go in and ask? The garrison commander is waiting for you inside."
Sure enough, Xi Yuan also arrived.
Ye Kang strode into the cabin, which was a luxurious study where two people were already sitting and drinking tea.
One of them was naturally Xi Yuan, and the other was someone Ye Kang was even more familiar with.
He was stunned for a moment, then quickly cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Lord Xiyuan, Lord Tianying."
That's right, the other person was actually the guardian of Tianying Town in Jinling.
The latter were no less surprised than the Taoist priests when they saw Ye Kang.
"Ye Kang, what kind of terrifying talent do you have? You've only been away from Jinling for a few days, how did you already reach the eighth rank of the Extreme Realm?"
Tianying Town Guard felt very hurt. He considered himself to be exceptionally talented in the Qinglin Guard, but comparisons are inevitable. Compared to Ye Kangyi, his achievement of becoming a town guard at the age of forty suddenly seemed insignificant.
But the surprise was fleeting. Xi Yuan spoke first, saying, "Lord Ye truly lives up to his reputation as a master handpicked by His Majesty. He actually broke into the Thousand Absolutes Sect and brought back a key witness, saving us a great deal of trouble."
"If I said it was an accident, would you believe me...?"
"I believe you. Lord Ye acted on impulse, which is to be expected, but the result is that you have made another great contribution."
The town garrison commander was genuinely happy; this matter wasn't supposed to be resolved so quickly.
As a result of Ye Kang's interference, things actually progressed incredibly smoothly. He truly is a good lackey of the imperial court; he's quite capable.
She said, "The Thousand Absolutes Sect, in collusion with the Xiao family, refined the Dragon Transformation Pill. The Three Peerless Masters colluded with the Flood Dragon Demon, and Xiao Yuankui illegally created a trade route—all capital offenses. I have investigated the details and identified all the culprits involved. Today, it's time to close the net."