SlaySaga
patreon
Chapter 201: Tufan's First Hundred Scattered Heavens Realm Expert
🕑 Added 2025-06-04 10:10:10 +0000 UTCAll Novels || Martial God
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Yiming's sudden remark changed everyone's expressions.
Shui Xuanjin's ears instantly enlarged significantly and quivered like a banana fan.
A moment later, his gaze sharpened. "Mao Lieguang is here."
At this, the Innate experts' gazes towards He Yiming were filled with even more admiration and respect.
They had been acquainted for many years and were intimately familiar with each other's abilities. Everyone knew that Shui Xuanjin was not only proficient in the extremely rare Wind-attribute martial arts but also cultivated a unique secret technique, Clairaudient Ear.
While this unusual technique wasn't very useful in combat, it was indeed a unique and miraculous method for monitoring the surrounding environment.
It was precisely because of this miraculous technique that they dared to openly discuss such sensitive matters in Kairong Country.
One must know that in this city, Kairong Country had a powerful Single-Line Sky Realm expert. If he were to overhear these secrets, it would undoubtedly bring disaster to the smaller nations.
They had always felt extremely secure in Shui Xuanjin's presence. However, at this very moment, they suddenly realized...
This impossibly young Innate master from Tianluo Country not only possessed strength that surpassed everyone present but his mastery of Clairaudient Ear also exceeded Shui Xuanjin's, making him the foremost expert within Kairong Country's sphere of influence.
Ting Shi Guang looked deeply at He Yiming and said, "Everyone, since Mao Lieguang has arrived, let's go out and greet him."
Naturally, everyone agreed to this suggestion.
Since this Innate expert from Kairong Country's Masters Hall, second only to Zhan Tianfeng, had personally arrived, it was only right for everyone to go out and welcome him.
After all, at this moment, Mao Lieguang represented not just himself, but the entire Kairong Country.
However, Shui Xuanjin suddenly spoke, "This is not appropriate. If he sees us together, he might become suspicious. It's better for everyone to disperse."
Everyone was startled, then nodded in succession.
Mao Lieguang indeed arrived at the Embassy District, an area specifically designated for important figures from various subordinate countries.
However, to everyone's surprise, he only visited the two Nation Protecting Masters from Tianluo Country.
Before He Yiming's clash with Zhao Ruipei and the others, they might have been greatly perplexed by this.
Mao Lieguang, given his status, not only personally traveled to Tianluo Country to extend an invitation and accompanied them back but also paid a visit the very next day after arriving in Kairong Country.
Such treatment was unimaginable for anyone else.
However, after witnessing He Yiming's strength, they had to admit. Based on He Yiming's strength, age, and potential, he indeed possessed the qualifications to earn Mao Lieguang's special regard.
After taking their seats in the main hall, He Yiming and Shui Xuanjin simultaneously stepped forward to greet him. After exchanging pleasantries, Mao Lieguang subtly brought up the collapsed house, which had been destroyed by the clash of the Innate experts.
He Yiming and Shui Xuanjin couldn't help but exchange glances. Although they both knew that this matter could never be concealed from the Kairong Country locals, who were native to the area, they had believed that when Kairong Country learned this incident was caused by a battle between nine Innate experts, they would simply turn a blind eye.
Even with Kairong Country's mighty national power, they couldn't afford to offend so many experts over a single house.
However, they hadn't expected that in just about an hour, not only would Mao Lieguang personally come here, but he would also inquire about the matter directly in front of them.
A sense of extreme absurdity simultaneously surged through their minds. Could Mao Lieguang truly intend to pursue this matter?
Shui Xuanjin coughed lightly. "Brother Mao, Brother He and Zhao Ruipei and the others just encountered each other and exchanged a move or two. It was nothing remarkable."
Although he spoke lightly, as if a single sentence could dismiss the matter, Mao Lieguang knew that a battle between Innate experts could not possibly be so simple.
He smiled slightly. "Brother Shui, Brother He, you have just arrived. Zhao Ruipei and the others immediately tried to test you. They clearly harbor ill intentions."
He Yiming was greatly surprised and asked in astonishment, "Why would Brother Mao say that?"
Mao Lieguang chuckled. "Brother He has just become an Innate master of Tianluo Country, so perhaps you are unaware. Tianluo Country is surrounded by formidable enemies. Those few attempting to test Brother He were simply trying to ascertain his true strength to make future preparations."
Shui Xuanjin remained composed, as if he hadn't heard his words. He Yiming, after a moment of consideration, finally understood.
Zhao Ruipei and the others certainly formed an alliance for self-preservation under the immense pressure from Kairong Country. However, from Kairong Country's perspective, they absolutely did not want such a thing to happen. Therefore, given the opportunity, they would naturally spare no effort to sow discord among the Innate experts of the smaller nations.
Of course, what he said also held a certain truth.
Those people's actions indeed contained the intention to test him. If he couldn't gain their recognition, then in the process of Kairong Country's encroachment on Tianluo Country, he wouldn't only fail to receive their help, but he would also have to be wary of them being the first to extend sharp and fierce claws, attempting to share a portion of the spoils.
Upon this thought, He Yiming's favorable impression of Zhao Ruipei and the others greatly diminished. He even harbored great doubts about the solidity of this small alliance.
A hint of triumph flashed in Mao Lieguang's eyes. He knew that anyone capable of successfully advancing to the Innate realm was certainly no fool. So, if he just introduced a topic, he could often achieve his desired outcome. But if he continued to speak, it would be superfluous.
"Brother He, I came here this time to invite Brother He to visit the Tufan State Pavilion."
This time, even Shui Xuanjin, who had been as still as an old monk in meditation, showed a slight flicker of emotion. He spoke loudly, "Brother Mao, may I ask your intentions behind this sudden invitation?"
Mao Lieguang's face darkened slightly. "Brother Shui, among the eight Innate masters from Tufan Kingdom this time, Mu Jintian is leading them."
Shui Xuanjin's face finally became serious. He exclaimed, "Mu Jintian? Is it the one from Tufan Kingdom, hailed as the foremost Hundred Scattered Heavens Realm expert below the Innate realm?"
Mao Lieguang slowly nodded. "Brother Shui, Brother He, there's no need to hide anything now. Tufan Kingdom sent Mu Jintian to Kairong to flaunt their power." He sighed deeply. "However, this person's strength is truly unfathomable. Apart from Senior Zhan Tianfeng, no one else can contend with him."
As he spoke, he glanced in He Yiming's direction, as if trying to imply something.
He Yiming turned to look at Shui Xuanjin.
The old man hesitated for a moment, then said, "Brother He, among our Three Great Northwestern Powers, each has a Single-Line Sky Realm expert. But below the Single-Line Sky Realm, all are Hundred Scattered Heavens Realm Innate masters. Among these masters, Master Mu Jintian of Tufan Kingdom is only a hundred years old..." He suddenly smiled bitterly, "He is over 120 years old this year and has always been universally recognized as the top expert below the Single-Line Sky Realm."
A sharp glint instantly flashed in He Yiming's eyes.
The top expert below the Single-Line Sky Realm. In Hengshan Mountain, he had also received a similar evaluation, and this evaluation was spoken by Yu Jinglei himself, a Single-Line Sky Realm expert.
But now, he heard the same evaluation for another person from the mouths of others.
A strange thought suddenly arose in his mind, as if a battle between them was destined to decide who was truly the top expert below the Single-Line Sky Realm.
"Brother Shui," Mao Lieguang suddenly interjected. "If it were a month ago, I might have thought so too. But now..." He chuckled, looking at He Yiming, and said, "With Master He's martial cultivation, how can we let the people of Tufan Kingdom monopolize the top spot?"
He Yiming couldn't help but smile. He knew full well that Mao Lieguang's purpose in coming here was twofold: to sow discord and to incite him, hoping he would clash with Mu Jintian so that Kairong Country could benefit.
But to be honest, upon hearing that such a figure existed in Kairong Country's capital, He Yiming was truly tempted. Even if he didn't fight him, just meeting him might be enough.
"Alright, since Brother Mao invites, how can I refuse?" He Yiming stood up and said cheerfully, "In that case, let's go."
Mao Lieguang opened his mouth, completely surprised. He never imagined that merely mentioning Mu Jintian's strength would immediately sway He Yiming and make him willing to go to the Tufan State Pavilion.
His eyes flashed with surprise and ecstasy, though it was fleeting and well-concealed. But how could it escape the notice of He Yiming and Shui Xuanjin, who had been constantly observing him?
Shui Xuanjin looked at He Yiming with some concern, but He Yiming gave him a comforting glance. For some reason, when Shui Xuanjin saw that peaceful look, his somewhat anxious heart immediately relaxed. Because he knew that He Yiming would absolutely not disappoint him.
In the western part of Kairong Country's capital, within a vast estate, there were countless exquisite landscapes.
This place was far more magnificent than Tianluo Country's Shaoming Residence, perfectly blending luxury, extravagance, and delicate elegance. Even in the entire Kairong Country, there were only a few such places.
Currently, this estate was home to the eight Innate experts from Tufan Kingdom.
Only envoys from Tufan Kingdom, one of the three great powerful nations, could enjoy such top-tier treatment, even superior to what Shui Xuanjin and the others received.
Outside the estate's gate, attendants from Kairong Country stood guard.
On the surface, they were there to protect the estate, but their true purpose was self-evident.
A luxurious carriage slowly pulled up in front of the estate gate.
The attendants guarding the estate immediately changed color when they saw the insignia on the carriage. They quickly rushed down, two steps at a time, and stood respectfully on either side of the carriage door, trembling with awe.
On this carriage was a prominent symbol, representing the illustrious Masters Hall of Kairong Country.
Any Kairong Country guard who understood this symbol knew that whoever rode in this carriage must be one of the ten Innate experts of the Masters Hall.
And no matter which Innate expert stepped out of the carriage, they were not someone they could afford to offend.
The carriage door slowly opened, and an old man leisurely stepped out. When they saw this person, the expressions of all the attendants present changed again.
Although they all knew that the person in the carriage must be a Nation Protecting Master from the Masters Hall, and that this master must be here to meet a master from Tufan Kingdom, they still gasped when they saw the person who stepped out of the carriage.
Mao Lieguang, it was none other than the second-ranked Innate expert in all of Kairong Country.
And what surprised them even more was that this expert, always known for his cold demeanor, actually wore a rare smile. At the same time, he half-turned, facing the carriage door, as if respectfully welcoming someone.
The only person in all of Kairong Country who could make him willingly do so was probably just one.
For a moment, all the Kairong Country attendants who recognized Mao Lieguang perked up, casting their gazes towards the still-open carriage door.
A foot stepped out from inside the carriage door. Instantly, all the attendants' eyes sparkled brightly. Their hearts pounded with excitement, for they believed they were about to see the legendary, most powerful guardian of Kairong Country.
However, after only a single breath, everyone's gaze simultaneously became blank. They stared at the young man who stepped out of the carriage, for a moment unable to believe their eyes.
The person who stepped out of the carriage was not the hero in their minds, but an impossibly young man.
After the man disembarked, he scanned the surroundings expressionlessly.
There was no particularly powerful aura about him; he seemed like an ordinary young man who knew no martial arts, without a single special quality.
The guards exchanged bewildered glances. They couldn't understand why Mao Lieguang was so humble, or rather, subtly flattering, towards this person.
After disembarking, the two walked side by side, entering the estate.
The attendants guarding outside the estate naturally dared not obstruct them, but their hearts grew increasingly suspicious.
The person who stepped out of the carriage was naturally He Yiming. He had deliberately reined in the aura exclusive to Innate experts. This way, unless he encountered a fellow expert face-to-face, no one would be able to detect his true strength.
Although Mao Lieguang didn't understand why he was doing this, the more low-key He Yiming was at this moment, the more relieved he felt. This proved that He Yiming indeed had Mu Jintian and the others in mind and harbored no arrogance whatsoever.
Under Mao Lieguang's guidance, they naturally easily passed through the numerous guards. Even the guards from the distant Tufan Kingdom dared not obstruct this Innate master of Kairong Country, and had already notified their superiors at the fastest speed before he was even ushered into the main hall.
When He Yiming and his companion arrived at the main hall, an Innate expert from Tufan Kingdom was already there to greet them.
This was an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in peculiar attire. His outer robe, in particular, had only one sleeve, and the hem of his garment was adorned with strings of dangling beads. When he walked, they emitted a crisp, pleasant jingling sound that invigorated one's spirit.
"Brother Mao, what an honor to have you grace us with your presence. Su is truly remiss in not coming out to greet you," the old man said with a slight bow and a smiling face.
Mao Lieguang chuckled. "Brother Su Jun, I never expected you to personally come out to greet me. I am truly ashamed."
Su Jun accompanied him with a few polite laughs, then his gaze shifted, fleetingly glancing over He Yiming. However, he immediately paused, as if he had discovered something, and abruptly turned his head back, refocusing his gaze on He Yiming. At first, he had thought this was merely one of Mao Lieguang's juniors, only accompanying him here as a foil.
But the longer his gaze lingered on He Yiming, the more bewildered he became.
Slowly, his eyes grew solemn and gradually sharpened.
Mao Lieguang sighed inwardly, but he had never expected He Yiming to truly be able to hide from the Innate experts of Tufan Kingdom, so he smiled slightly at this moment and said, "Elder Brother Su Jun, allow me to introduce you. This is Master He Yiming, from the Hengshan Mountain lineage."
Su Jun's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he nodded deeply. But in his heart, a monumental wave had been stirred.
So this young man was indeed an Innate expert...
Among the eight Innate experts of Tufan Kingdom, Su Jun was a distinguished figure, second only to Mu Jintian.
With his experience, after seeing He Yiming and observing him for a long time, he immediately knew that this was absolutely a true young man, not an elder who had used some miraculous martial art to maintain his youthful appearance.
But precisely because of this, it caused him such shock.
Suddenly, something came to his mind. It was a matter that had spread widely, even in the distant Tufan Kingdom.
His face abruptly changed. "Could it be He Yiming, the Innate Master of Tianluo Country?"
He Yiming was surprised. Only then did he realize that his reputation was so great that even the Innate experts in Tufan Kingdom had heard of him.
He raised his head, and the powerful aura that had been suppressed on his body slowly began to release.
Su Jun took a deep breath. At this point, he truly felt the powerful pressure emanating from He Yiming.
At this very moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
Perhaps, those previous rumors were not exaggerated in the slightest...
He Yiming smiled faintly. "Master Su Jun, where is Master Mu Jintian?"
Chapter 202: Two Strong Ones Meet
