Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

"Senior Brother Xiao Ye, we are heading back to the Holy Palace, will you join us?" At this moment, Wang Hu asked.

The other four disciples from the Heavenly Hall also looked over attentively.

They, like Xiao Ye, were all disciples of the Heavenly Hall, so they were relatively close to each other.

"I ventured out this time for the sake of trials, and there's still nearly two months left until the Main Hall assessment. I shall not return yet; I'll go back when the time comes," Xiao Ye pondered for a moment and then shook his head.

"Alright then," said Wang Hu, looking at Xiao Ye with envy.

They had been in the Heavenly Hall for a while, yet were still struggling at the lower levels. In contrast, Xiao Ye had not been in the Heavenly Son Hall for long, and now he was about to partake in the Main Hall assessment.

Given the Holy Palace Master's fondness and high regard for Xiao Ye, as well as Xiao Ye's own strength, his odds of passing the Main Hall assessment and becoming one of the Main Hall Devilish Disciples were quite substantial. They were naturally very envious.

"Senior Brother Xiao Ye, we shall take our leave, and we wish you all the best in the Main Hall assessment coming up in two months," said the five disciples from the Heavenly Hall, bidding farewell to Xiao Ye before turning to leave.

Now that the secret techniques left by Marquis Kuang had been acquired by Xiao Ye, they no longer had frequent reasons to visit Kuang Marquis City.

After everyone had successively departed, Xiao Ye returned to the inn where he resided in Kuang Marquis City.

In the following time, Xiao Ye focused on cultivating in his room, striving to enhance his cultivation level.

In the year since leaving the Taiyi Holy Palace, his cultivation had improved tremendously. If he could advance another level, he believed that upon his return to the Holy Palace, it would certainly shock everyone.

Of course, Xiao Ye didn't dare to be careless about the Main Hall assessment.

After all, he had joined the Heavenly Hall not long ago, and it was said that there were many powerful disciples within it, all ambitiously aiming for a place in the Main Hall this time.

However, since the Main Hall only recruits two most outstanding disciples each time, this assessment was destined to be a fierce battle.

Therefore, Xiao Ye's current objective was primarily to improve his cultivation!

Time flowed like water, slowly passing by.

In the central core of the Taiyi Domain, within the Taiyi Holy Palace, the atmosphere was heating up.

Especially the disciples from the Four Main Halls' Heavenly Hall, whose war intent was soaring to the skies.

This was for a simple reason: The Main Hall assessment was about to commence!

Those who could excel in this assessment would soar to great heights, becoming one of the Main Hall Devilish Disciples, enjoying the countless treasures and Martial Arts Secret Manuals within the Holy Palace.

Furthermore, the status of the Main Hall Devilish Disciples within the Holy Palace was extraordinary, with elders incapable of disciplining them—the only one with that authority was the Holy Palace Master.

In essence, every disciple of the Holy Palace aspired to become a Devilish Disciple, standing tall at the pinnacle of the Holy Palace, looking down upon all.

At this juncture, in the most venerable Great Hall of discussion within the Holy Palace.

The Holy Palace Master, along with the elders from the Heavenly Hall and those from the Main Hall, were prominently seated here.

The last time the Holy Palace suffered a sudden attack from the Ultimate Palace's powerhouses, the disciples suffered heavy casualties, leaving this Holy Land damaged beyond recognition, but it had been restored over the past year.

As for the Holy Palace, it had also recruited many new disciples with good potential to replenish its ranks.

"Everyone, how are the preparations for the upcoming Main Hall assessment?" The Holy Palace Master sat at the head, surveying the numerous elders with an authoritative voice ringing out.

"Palace Master, rest assured, the Main Hall assessment is one of the most important events in our Holy Palace, we will certainly be well-prepared," an elder of the Main Hall said with a smile.

"Indeed, over the years, our Holy Palace's assessment of the Main Hall has always been the most stringent. The strength of the Main Hall disciples is a matter of face for our Holy Palace, and we naturally take it seriously,"

Several elders spoke in succession.

The Holy Palace Master nodded in satisfaction, then as though something came to mind, slightly furrowed his brows and said, "Have any of you heard any news about that young Xiao Ye lately?"

"He went out for trials, and I specifically instructed him to come back for the Main Hall assessment. Surely he hasn't forgotten? Why hasn't he returned yet?"

With this statement, an abrupt silence descended upon the hall, and the faces of many elders turned to looks of concern.

Xiao Ye's reputation among the Holy Palace Disciples was unrivaled, and although he had not yet entered the Main Hall, he already overshadowed the group of Main Hall Devilish Disciples.

Most elders were curious to see just how much progress Xiao Ye, so highly regarded by the Holy Palace Master and the Elders, had made.

After all, no matter how great one's talent is, without sufficient time, it is difficult to significantly improve one's cultivation level.

If Xiao Ye really missed this assessment, he would have to wait another three years before the next opportunity for the Main Hall assessment.

Regretfully, ever since Xiao Ye left the Holy Palace to experience the outside world, they had not heard from him for a long time, as if he had disappeared.

"Palace Master, there's no need for concern," at this moment, an elder from the Heavenly Hall spoke out with a smile, drawing everyone's attention.

"Our Heavenly Hall's disciple Wang Hu, together with several others, went out for trials over a month ago and happened to see Xiao Ye in Kuang Marquis City within the Taiyi Domain. He should be hurrying back soon."

Hearing this, the Holy Palace Master finally eased.

"This rascal, already making it to the Taiyi Domain, yet still not returning," the Holy Palace Master said with a helpless wry smile.

Other disciples would hate to leave the Holy Palace even for a moment, to enjoy the various treasures and treasure lands provided by the Holy Palace for cultivation.

But Xiao Ye was different; he had not stayed long in the Holy Palace but often ventured outside.

"Since that's the case, let's proceed with the Main Hall assessment as scheduled. You may all dismiss," the Holy Palace Master transformed into a ray of light and flew out of the discussion hall.

The elders in the hall exchanged troubled glances upon hearing this.

From the Holy Palace Master's words, was he implying that if Xiao Ye didn't return, the date of the Main Hall's assessment would have to be postponed?

The Holy Palace Master seemed to value Xiao Ye a bit too much, making such concessions for him.

In the blink of an eye, another two days had passed, at which point the atmosphere in the Holy Palace was thoroughly ignited. Even the disciples who were not qualified to participate in the assessment were excited.

Because witnessing the birth of the Main Hall Devilish Disciples was an honor for them as well.

Meanwhile, in a forest twenty miles away from the Holy Palace, Xiao Ye suddenly opened his eyes and his figure transformed into a streak of light that rushed toward the Heavenly Dome.