Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

The map stored in the Taiyi Holy Palace was very detailed, clearly marking all the major regions of the Central State, including precise routes through some dangerous areas, such as Chaoyang Valley.

It had been a long time since Xiao Ye had last left Chaoyang Valley, but with the map, he quickly determined his route.

Along the way, Xiao Ye changed out of his Holy Palace disciple's attire and disguised himself as a loose cultivator, heading on foot towards Chaoyang Valley, and along the way, he heard quite a bit about the happenings in Central State.

Among the most sensational was the Holy Banquet at the Taiyi Holy Palace, where the Ultimate Palace had resurged, and the current Young Master, along with the Five Great Title Emperor Martials, attacked the Taiyi Holy Palace, causing many disciples to fall.

These events were enough to fuel discussions for a long time.

As for Xiao Ye's astonishing performance at the Holy Banquet, there was also quite a bit of talk about it, though obviously not as sensational as the Ultimate Palace.

There was no way around it—the name of the Ultimate Palace carried too much weight!

That was the transcendent existence that had once unified the True Spirit Continent during the era of the Iron Blood Emperor, and had also used conspiracies to massacre the supreme genius of that era, causing a period of Dark Turmoil.

Now that the Ultimate Palace had resurged, it was impossible for no one to be petrified.

Even Xiao Ye saw that in various cities across the Taiyi Domain, many King Martial Realm Experts were imposing martial law, clearly elite disciples from the major sects, dispatched to track down the whereabouts of the Ultimate Palace.

"I wonder where the Ultimate Palace is located in the True Spirit Continent?" Xiao Ye felt a heavy sense of foreboding.

Should the Ultimate Palace launch an attack across the entire True Spirit Continent like it did back then, he feared his family and clan would not be spared. After all, when the nest is overturned, no eggs remain unbroken.

"The Supreme Empress and Unrivaled Emperor both told me that the True Spirit Continent is about to face a disaster. Could this disaster be referring to the Ultimate Palace?" Xiao Ye guessed nervously in his mind.

When he was in the Taiyi Holy Palace, he hadn't felt the mood of the outside world; now, however, he too was affected, suddenly feeling a tremendous pressure.

"Besides the reason involving Yaya, it seems I must quickly enhance my cultivation and reach the Emperor Martial Realm." In a certain tavern, Xiao Ye listened to the surrounding discussions, then put down a Low Grade Primordial Stone and stood up to leave.

On this journey, Xiao Ye no longer made any stops but headed straight for Chaoyang Valley.

He planned to first cultivate for a few months underground in Chaoyang Valley for a year and a half, improving his cultivation further before venturing out again.

Ten days later, the very quiet Chaoyang Valley appeared before Xiao Ye.

Looking at the familiar scene before him, Xiao Ye felt faintly emotional; the events of last time felt like another lifetime.

The Supreme Killing Array set up here, over the years, had devoured the lives of numerous Martial Artists.

Whoosh!

Xiao Ye no longer hesitated; his figure turned into a streak of light, entering the underground world through the same deep tunnel he had used last time.

In the sprawling Underworld, Xiao Ye soon saw the endlessly shining world of Emperor Martial.

Buzz!

As Xiao Ye approached the Emperor Martial World, an Elder Canglong in a black robe emerged from the void.

"Hehe, you little fellow still have some conscience. I thought you had forgotten about this old man after returning to the Taiyi Holy Palace." Elder Canglong, looking as ethereal and ancient as before, appeared to be in good spirits.

"How could I forget the great kindness you have shown to me, senior?" Xiao Ye said with a smile as he flew over.

After catching up, Xiao Ye felt moved and began to talk to Elder Canglong about the Ultimate Palace.

As it's known, Elder Canglong was a powerhouse in the True Spirit Continent hundreds of years ago, his knowledge certainly broader than the Holy Palace Master's. Perhaps he knew something about the Ultimate Palace?

Indeed, Elder Canglong's expression changed dramatically and he exclaimed in shock upon hearing about the Ultimate Palace: "What did you say? The Ultimate Palace has been revived? This...this is impossible!"

Xiao Ye's eyes lit up: "Senior, could it be that you know where the Ultimate Palace is currently located in the True Spirit Continent?"

Once knowing the whereabouts of the remnants of the Ultimate Palace, he could completely inform the Holy Palace Master and have many forces join hands to eradicate it to avoid future catastrophe.

"No, I don't know!" Contrary to expectations, Elder Canglong's expression changed, and he finally shook his head.

"What kind of force is the Ultimate Palace? They had several Quasi Emperors there, how could someone like me, a mere ordinary Emperor Martial, understand?"

"You must have come back for cultivation this time, anyway, you know the place, you go there yourself." After saying this, Elder Canglong's figure flashed, and he flew into the Emperor Martial World and disappeared.

Xiao Ye was immediately full of confusion.

From the way Elder Canglong acted, even a fool could guess that he surely knew some secrets of the Ultimate Palace, but why wouldn't he reveal them?

"Elder Canglong has been kind to me. He doesn't seem to be of evil nature. Since he is unwilling to tell, he must have his reasons. Right now, I should focus on cultivation." Xiao Ye glanced at the Emperor Martial World, then got up and walked along the extensive network of tunnels toward the front.

Whirl!

Following the widest tunnel, Xiao Ye soon heard the roaring sound of waves.

It only took a moment for the scenery before Xiao Ye's eyes to clear up dramatically, revealing a vast ocean formed entirely from liquefied Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, with mist even floating in the air.

Xiao Ye's eyes ignited with excitement upon seeing this ocean.

"Heaven and Earth are truly incredible, allowing so much liquefied Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to gather here. This time, I must cultivate well and boost my strength!"

"And try to cultivate the King Body!" Xiao Ye shouted excitedly and plunged into the ocean.

At the bottom of this ocean, Xiao Ye set up an Energy Shield to keep some air and sat cross-legged, swallowing a King Crystal and operating the Heavenly Treasure Record and Four Emperor Skills King Martial Scroll.

Thunderous rumbling!

As the secret technique and cultivation techniques operated together, the ocean seemed to contain a Jiao Dragon stirring up towering waves, with Xiao Ye at the center creating a huge whirlpool.

The exceptionally pure energy contained in the liquefied Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was drawn by Xiao Ye, circulating within his body for a round, then together with the energy obtained from the Heavenly Treasure Record decomposing the King Realm, it surged towards the phantom images of the four King Realms.

The four King Realms, receiving such pure energy, began to transform massively, endless Divine Light emitting from them, illuminating this underground world.

Xiao Ye began another session of secluded cultivation, with the assistance of various treasures, all aspects of his power underwent earth-shattering changes.