Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

Accompanied by an intangible aura emanating from Marquis Kuang, the surrounding scene started rippling as if it were a surface of water.

The massive Ferocious Beasts disappeared, as did the Martial Artists who fought alongside Marquis Kuang, and even the city he paid his life to protect vanished, revealing the true desolate state of the Emperor Martial World.

"This..."

The Martial Artists participating in the trial were utterly shocked, continuously gasping in astonishment.

Everything happening before their eyes was too terrifying; they could not comprehend even now.

Buzz!

The next moment, clusters of white light descended from the sky, enveloping all the Martial Artists participating in the trial, and then teleporting them away.

In this Emperor Martial World, only Xiao Ye and Marquis Kuang remained.

"Senior Marquis Kuang, what is this..." Xiao Ye took a deep breath, his heart also shocked.

The current Marquis Kuang appeared too real.

Could it be that after all these years, Marquis Kuang still truly existed?

"Young brother, don't be nervous. In fact, I have already fallen long ago; all that's left is a residual thought."

"I created this trial at a great cost to test whether the future generations of Martial Artists have become cold and indifferent, indifferent to the slaughter of the Human Clan by Ferocious Beasts, lacking even the courage to fight against powerful Ferocious Beasts."

"I didn't expect the final result to be not too disappointing, fortunately, there appeared one like you." Marquis Kuang's voice became gentle.

Xiao Ye fell silent.

Initially, he thought that the content of the trial was merely guarding the city and killing Ferocious Beasts with Marquis Kuang.

But when Martial Artists acted and discovered those beasts were illusions, attacking them was meaningless; thus, all the trial's Martial Artists stopped fighting and just watched from the sidelines.

Once the Emperor Realm Ferocious Beast appeared, everyone had even less intention to act.

He also was inspired by seeing Marquis Kuang risking his life to protect the city, feeling immense admiration; this prompted him to try an unconventional method to pay tribute to the fall of Marquis Kuang.

But unexpectedly, he hit the mark unintentionally.

That Emperor Realm Ferocious Beast was the key point of this trial.

Those Martial Artists who were teleported away must be filled with regret.

At this moment, Xiao Ye didn't know whether to cry or laugh, such a setup by Marquis Kuang was unforeseeable to anyone.

"Alright, young brother, this residual thought of mine can't last much longer. I will now pass on a secret technique I acquired unintentionally to you."

"However, you are currently in the King Martial Realm; once your cultivation breaks through to the Emperor Martial Realm, this secret technique will automatically unseal."

"Although I'm just a Loose Cultivator, do not underestimate this secret technique; it will help you dominate in the Emperor Martial Realm. I hope when the Human Clan faces a catastrophe again, you can stand up!"

As Marquis Kuang spoke, his body became increasingly ethereal. A beam of light burst out from his index finger, transforming into a stream of information that surged toward Xiao Ye's mind.

This was a very mysterious inheritance, containing extremely exquisite techniques.

It was as if a seed had been planted inside Xiao Ye's body. Once his cultivation reached the Emperor Martial Realm, it would sprout roots and grow.

Xiao Ye carefully sensed this and found that after receiving the secret technique, his body had almost no changes, except for a glowing seed appearing on his forehead.

And at this moment, Marquis Kuang's form dissipated, as if a breeze had blown over, leaving no trace behind.

"Senior Marquis Kuang!" Xiao Ye cried out in alarm, hurrying to look around, but where could he still see any trace of Marquis Kuang?

"Senior Marquis Kuang's last words about the calamity of the Human Clan and what the Empress mentioned long ago are exactly the same. What exactly is going on here? Could Senior Marquis Kuang be related to the Empress?" Xiao Ye could not figure it out, and could only sigh helplessly.

The fall of Marquis Kuang had been destined a thousand years ago; it was not something he could change.

Such a peerless figure in the Human Clan, in the end, could only keep the company of earth and rotten leaves.

Boom!

At this time, the already damaged Emperor Martial World began to collapse after the last trace of Marquis Kuang's residual thoughts vanished. Bits of starlight burst forth, turning into nothingness, like a piece of paper suddenly torn into countless shreds.

Xiao Ye's vision blurred, and when it cleared, he found himself reappearing in Marquis Kuang City.

"Senior Brother Xiao Ye, did you get that secret technique?"

At this moment, Wang Hu approached, asking eagerly with an excited face.

At this time, the martial artists who came for the trials had not dispersed yet, all waiting for Xiao Ye to come out.

Wang Hu's question, once raised, immediately drew everyone's attention.

"Indeed." Xiao Ye smiled slightly and nodded.

Publicly admitting that he had gained Marquis Kuang's secret techniques was not a problem, after all, none of the martial artists present had higher cultivation or deeper backgrounds than him; surely none of them dared to try and seize it.

And even if someone dares, Xiao Ye was sure they wouldn't live long enough to benefit from it.

Whoosh!

Seeing Xiao Ye admit it, suddenly the crowd erupted into a big commotion, and everyone was stunned.

Especially the martial artists who had participated in the trials several times, they were so frustrated that they pounded their chests and stamped their feet.

At that moment, they also realized that the key to the trials was the Emperor Martial Realm Ferocious Beast; they had participated so many times and yet had failed to realize, of course, they were filled with regret.

A great opportunity had just been wasted by them.

"Ah, let's go, let's go, it's really pointless." Those disciples from different sects, after staring deeply at Xiao Ye, left with their faces filled with disappointment.

Xiao Ye getting that secret technique, indeed, there was nothing they could do.

Watching these sect disciples feel frustrated, the disciples from Taiyi Palace's Heavenly Hall just grinned.

Xiao Ye's acquisition of the secret technique naturally convinced them, and since all were from Taiyi Palace, they even felt honored.

"Yeah, let's all go. With our level of cultivation, even if we got that secret technique, we probably wouldn't have the life to cultivate it."

"Let's go, seeing Marquis Kuang's demeanor today is enough."

The other martial artists also started leaving in groups, each looking very disappointed.

"Young Master Xiao Ye, I hope you remember the last words my ancestor said, you must cultivate that secret technique well." At this moment, the Yellow Robed Woman also came over, leaving those words for Xiao Ye before drifting away.

Xiao Ye frowned slightly, watching her retreating figure.

He always felt that this Yellow Robed Woman was not simple, it seemed like nothing that happened in the Emperor Martial World could escape her eyes.

"Forget it, let's not think about it anymore." Xiao Ye shook his head.