Chapter 770: The Slot

After listening to Jun Tianyu, Ye Yuan became somewhat interested in this Chixia Valley.

In the Divine Realm, any place that could become a first-grade holy land was undoubtedly a major force with deep foundations.

But deep foundations did not mean eternal strength. Over countless years, major powers rose and fell in succession. Some grew stronger, while others declined.

For example, the Medicine King Hall was a super holy land that had only risen to prominence in the last few thousand years.

Yet its rise was like a flash in the pan, quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Now, in the eyes of many Divine Realm martial artists, the Medicine King Hall was no longer what it used to be.

"What exactly is inside this Chixia Valley?" Ye Yuan asked curiously.

Jun Tianyu shook his head and said, "Aside from those holy sons who have entered the valley, probably no one knows! But everyone has their guesses. Chixia Valley should be some kind of inheritance, though no one knows what kind. Ye Yuan, I think you should give it a try. With your talent, I believe you can obtain the inheritance of Chixia Valley!"

"Oh? Brother Jun also thinks I should give it a try?" Ye Yuan said in surprise.

Jun Tianyu knew Ye Yuan's true talent well. Ordinary inheritances wouldn't catch his eye.

Yet even so, Jun Tianyu still advised him to try, which showed that this inheritance must be extraordinary.

Jun Tianyu nodded and said, "Legend has it that the first generation Holy Lord of Chixia Holy Land, due to certain matters, engaged in a world-shaking battle with a Divine King-level expert of that time. Back then, the first generation Holy Lord was still unknown, while that Divine King's strength was likely on par with the current Ten Great Divine Kings. They fought for ten days and ten nights, eventually ending in a draw. But soon after, both died from severe injuries. Because of this, Chixia Holy Land declined with each generation, its strength rapidly diminishing. By the time of the current Holy Lord, it had fallen to a ninth-grade holy land."

Hearing this, Ye Yuan suddenly understood.

Before ascending to the Divine Realm, Seven Seas had said that he hadn't received news from the Divine Realm for a long time.

It seemed that from that time on, Chixia Holy Land had been too preoccupied to manage matters in the lower realm.

But the fact that the first generation Chixia Holy Lord could fight to a draw with an expert on par with the Ten Great Divine Kings showed that his strength was not to be underestimated.

"It seems I really must make a trip to Chixia Valley," Ye Yuan remarked.

For Ye Yuan now, improving his strength was the top priority.

He was still far too weak, a world apart from Ji Canglan. Obtaining an inheritance comparable to that of the Ten Great Divine Kings was an opportunity not to be missed.

"Hey, kid! I only promised you a slot, but you're acting as if first place is already in your pocket?" Pei Wenqiang was annoyed by Ye Yuan's cocky attitude.

Ye Yuan said confidently, "If no Heaven Initiation Realm experts participate, then I'm sure to take first place!"

Pei Wenqiang curled his lip in disbelief. "Even though your getting first place would bring me benefits and glory as your recommender, you're blowing it way out of proportion! Sure, this competition won't have any Heaven Initiation Realm participants, and the age limit is under forty. But you're just a Divine Travel Realm brat, acting as if you can sweep through the Boundless Realm—shameless!"

Ye Yuan smiled and didn't explain. Instead, Jun Tianyu laughed and said, "Ye Yuan isn't bragging; he has the capital to back it up!"

Jun Tianyu's words left Pei Wenqiang and Zhao Qian stunned.

Could this kid also have extraordinary attainments in martial arts?

Pei Wenqiang remained skeptical. "Kid, I know you have some tricks and skills, which is why I risked offending the great families to give you a slot, as repayment for your help in the ancient cave. But in the end, you're just an alchemist. I'll be damned if I believe you can dominate the younger generation in martial arts!"

If Ye Yuan were at the Boundless Realm now, Pei Wenqiang might actually believe it. After all, he had seen Ye Yuan's methods.

Not to mention anything else, his attainments in divine soul alone were enough to give ordinary martial artists a hard time.

But Ye Yuan was only at the Divine Travel Realm, while many disciples from great families and sects were at the mid or even late Boundless Realm.

Among them were some highly talented martial artists. How could he believe Ye Yuan had the strength to crush everyone?

Ye Yuan glanced at Pei Wenqiang and smiled. "I appreciate the favor. City Lord Pei, after this, let's settle our grievances and be even, how about it?"

Ye Yuan found that although Pei Wenqiang had some spoiled habits and acted like he was the best, he wasn't that detestable upon closer interaction.

At least he had kept his promise from the ancient cave.

Ye Yuan knew there were only three such slots, and the great families would fight tooth and nail for them. Yet Pei Wenqiang had reserved one for him, which was bound to offend people.

But he had done it without hesitation to repay Ye Yuan.

Although Pei Wenqiang had a powerful backing, governing such a large city meant he couldn't always act on impulse.

On the contrary, Pei Wenqiang was actually very clever and skilled at city governance. Otherwise, Ying Tianya wouldn't have been discovered the moment he entered Qingwan City.

Pei Wenqiang nodded. "Good, it's a deal! But I've gotten you the slot; the rest is up to you. Even though you've talked big, I still don't quite believe it. Take care of yourself. Even if you lose, don't lose too badly, or I'll lose face!"

Pei Wenqiang now governed two cities, meaning he actually had six slots.

However, among the forces under Chixia Holy Land, Qingwan City and Gufeng City were on the lower end of strength.

Even if the great families of the two cities fought tooth and nail for the slots, they probably wouldn't get far.

Pei Wenqiang knew this well.

He was just trying to save face.

Ye Yuan smiled. "City Lord Pei, rest assured. When the time comes, your face will shine brightly!"

As they were chatting animatedly, a commotion suddenly arose outside the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion.

"Ye Yuan, get out here! You coward, scared, are you? If you've got guts, come out and fight me one-on-one. I'll beat you to a pulp! I'll show the City Lord who really deserves to participate in the quasi-holy son selection competition!" a young man shouted angrily outside the door.

Pei Wenqiang frowned in displeasure. "An insolent brat who dares to defy my decision! Just in time—I've just taken office, so I'll make an example of this Gu family kid!"