Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

Elder Yang looked deeply into Xiao Ye's eyes.

He was indeed shaken.

Xiao Ye's own cultivation and the speed of his King Body's improvement were too heaven-defying; compared to the last time he saw him, it was like looking at a different person.

The most crucial was... strength!

The strength that Xiao Ye displayed at the early stage of King Martial Level 5 could definitely defeat a martial artist of King Martial Level 7. What else could he say?

Such terrifying strength, looking at the whole Taiyi Palace, only Xiao Ye could achieve that, no wonder he had managed to defeat Jun Shitian back then.

"Alas, you brat, sometimes I really wonder, are you the reincarnation of one of the Human Race Four Emperors? In the future, Central State and even the entire True Spirit Continent, will be the stage for you young people." Elder Yang stared at Xiao Ye, his face showing a wry smile.

At this moment, he truly felt old.

At the same time, Elder Yang felt a bit touched.

Because he understood that part of the reason Xiao Ye had achieved so much today was probably for him, to find the treasures to heal his injuries.

Xiao Ye was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

He just wanted to ask Elder Yang whether he had passed the latter's approval, and it prompted Elder Yang to express so many emotions.

However, he was indeed very satisfied with his current strength.

"Alright, this old man recognizes your strength, you indeed qualify to enter those ancient ruins, but with your current strength, you still need to be very careful." Elder Yang's palm brushed past his right hand's space ring, and an ancient scroll immediately appeared.

"This is the map of that ancient ruin in Central State, take it. If you have the chance to enter, try to bring out a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure called 'Heavenly Bamboo Heart,' this treasure is enough to heal this old man's injuries."

Elder Yang's eyes became fiery.

He had been plagued by serious injuries for a long time; if he had the chance to heal, how could he not be excited?

You must know, his cultivation is at the Emperor Martial Realm, and with his cultivation, it's not possible for him to merely hold such a position in the Holy Palace, guarding the Spirit King Pool. The main reason is his injuries, which have affected his cultivation.

Every day he has to mobilize a large part of his cultivation to suppress his injuries.

If he could heal, then it would be like the sky is high and the birds can fly.

"Heavenly Bamboo Heart!" Xiao Ye nodded and silently memorized the name of this treasure in his heart.

He opened the map and was immediately greeted by an ancient aura; the very primitive lines depicted a grand map, with mountains and rivers laid out vividly and convincingly.

"This is..."

Xiao Ye's pupils contracted.

Following the guidance of this map, his final destination was within a mountain range, and from this map alone, it was obvious that these ancient ruins were anything but simple.

"This map, was obtained when this old man was young and went out to gain experience. I killed an enemy and found it on him."

"The origin of this map is unknown to anyone, and back then, this old man was like a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, boldly following the map alone to find those ancient ruins."

Elder Yang's gaze was filled with reminiscence as he slowly began to narrate.

Xiao Ye listened intently.

"There are three layers in those ruins, and each layer has something very powerful guarding it. Back then, with the cultivation of King Martial Level 7, I rushed into the First Layer and found the Heavenly Treasure Record, only to be seriously injured by three guardians and have not healed to this date, leaving a cold poison in my body."

"As for the Heavenly Bamboo Heart, I saw it on a stone painting in the First Layer, this kind of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures has the effect of expelling all the cold poison in the world," Elder Yang said slowly.

"What!"

Xiao Ye was completely shocked after listening.

That's terrifying!

To rush in with the cultivation of King Martial Level 7 and still be in danger!

And that ancient ruin actually has three layers!

If the First Layer is already so horrifying, what about the layers above?

"Xiao Ye, the First Layer is not that terrifying. The reason I was seriously injured by the guardians back then was that this old man was too complacent and let three guardians attack me at the same time."

"In fact, with the cultivation of King Martial Level 7, as long as one is cautious, it is entirely possible to defeat a single guardian."

"So, as long as in the First Layer, you don't give those guardians a chance to rush at you together, there won't be too much danger. As for the Second Layer, you'd better not go up, the guardians there will be even more terrifying," Elder Yang explained at this time.

Xiao Ye nodded upon hearing this.

He wasn't too worried.

If he used all his trump cards, he could definitely crush a martial artist of King Martial Level 7, much stronger than Elder Yang back then.

Moreover, in his hand, he also had the life-saving dagger given by the Holy Palace Master, which could unleash a strike of an Emperor Realm strength. There would definitely be no danger in the First Layer.

As for whether he should enter the Second Layer, he would see how the situation unfolds at that time.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye took another look at the map and found that the location of the ancient ruins on the map was not in the Taiyi Domain, and it was about ten thousand miles away from the Holy Palace. With his speed, it would probably take seven to eight days to reach.

"There's one more thing, the ruins are protected by arrays, which dissipate only at the beginning of each month. That's when you have the opportunity to rush in, otherwise, you have to wait until you break through to the Emperor Martial Realm. As for getting out of the ancient ruins, there are no array restrictions."

"You must be careful," Elder Yang cautioned again.

If Xiao Ye were to encounter danger in the ancient ruins while helping him look for treasures, he would also feel guilty and restless.

"Don't worry, Elder Yang, I remember everything. After four months, I will definitely return with the Heavenly Bamboo Heart. Take care of yourself." Xiao Ye gave Elder Yang a salute and left with the map.

After listening to Elder Yang's narration, he already had a good idea of what to do.

Now, with four and a half months left, it was the time for the devilish disciples of the Main Hall to carry out their missions, and he still had plenty of time to make arrangements.

First, he planned to go to Chaoyang Valley for a month of closed-door cultivation to rapidly improve his cultivation, and then set off for an adventure in the ancient ruins!

That was Xiao Ye's plan.

Although his strength was already sufficient, Xiao Ye decided to make full preparations before exploring the ancient ruins, increasing his chances of success. After all, it wouldn't take too long to explore the ruins, and the round trip would definitely be enough.

With the liquid Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi ocean beneath the underground world of Chaoyang Valley, a month of closed-door cultivation would allow his cultivation to skyrocket. By then, when it was time to carry out the mission, he would also be well-prepared.

This was the perfect plan!

Thinking this, Xiao Ye headed towards the Holy Palace Master's palace to bid farewell.

"What, you're leaving again?"

The Holy Palace Master, upon hearing Xiao Ye's report, was speechless.