Nine Revolutions Star Technique

Chapter 787 - 786: Alarm Raised in Taotian Palace

"He’s back! He actually managed to return alive!"

Countless people exclaimed.

Bear in mind.

On that day, the Sect Leader, in front of tens of thousands of disciples, cast Ye Qingchen into the Valley of Life and Death on Void Peak. At that moment, everyone was certain that this audacious young man was doomed to die!

Just those evil cultivators and demon cultivators subdued in the Valley of Life and Death were enough to tear Ye Qingchen to pieces!

But to everyone’s surprise.

It took just three months for him to fight his way out of the Valley of Life and Death!

"Three months, just three months! When he was thrown into the Valley, he was only at the Human Immortal Second Layer! Now, having fought his way out, he has ascended three layers! What kind of cultivation speed is this? Wasn’t it said that the Valley of Life and Death is barren of Spiritual Qi, the most brutal prison of Taotian Palace?"

A disciple wailed.

"That’s right, the most terrifying thing is Ye Qingchen’s battle strength! In just three months, he could even personally cripple Lu Fan! And withstand one of the three giants of Void Peak, Ye Xuan!"

Some Human Immortal disciples couldn’t help but tremble all over.

The news spread.

The disciples of Taotian Palace were all in shock and terror.

Ye Qingchen was too terrifying!

Since he entered Taotian Palace, which of his actions hasn’t been earth-shattering?

Winning first in the grand selection! Entering Heaven-Shocking Peak! Dominating the inner sect! Annihilating Ten Thousand Gods Sect! Slaying Venerable Yin Mountain! ... And now fighting his way out of the Valley of Life and Death! Again and again, whenever everyone thought Ye Qingchen was destined to lose, he always had an unexpected trick up his sleeve!

"Though he is only at the Human Immortal Fifth Layer, his battle strength far exceeds those at the Human Immortal Eighth Layer! He can even contend with disciples at the Human Immortal Ninth Layer! It seems the seven Supreme Elders misjudged him from the start!"

Shrewd people have already discerned the key point.

"Indeed! Wasn’t it said this boy had no talent and nearly got expelled from Taotian Palace? I used to wonder why those seven Supreme Elders bore such animosity towards him, but now I finally understand!"

However.

Although some already saw the issue, they dared not point out the root cause. For now, it was not merely a problem between Ye Qingchen and Ye Xuan.

It had escalated into a struggle between the seven Supreme Elders and Su Moran.

Not even the Taotian Palace Master could mediate the grievances between the two sides now!

"This is big trouble!"

An experienced Earth Immortal elder sighed:

"If Ye Qingchen doesn’t become a god, he will become a demon! His brilliance is too great, his talent far surpasses his peers in Taotian Palace. Even those old monsters can’t match him... If this matter is allowed to snowball, over time, it could eventually threaten the entire Taotian Palace!"

Although.

This remark circulated only in a small scope, yet the information it carried sent chills down people’s spines.

"Are you saying that one day, Taotian Palace will fall at the hands of Ye Qingchen? Impossible, right?"

Someone quickly inquired further.

This Earth Immortal, of high rank, served several Sect Leaders. Though no longer involved in Taotian Palace affairs, his keen insight was unmatched.

"How is it not possible? The seven Supreme Elders were too arrogant, mistaking a prodigy for a fool, nearly expelling him. Instead of admitting their mistake afterward, they tried to cover it up again and again!"

"Moreover, the seven Supreme Elders might be entangled in a major issue concerning Taotian Palace..."

"A major issue? What major issue?"

Many asked again.

However.

That Earth Immortal elder was unwilling to speak further, clearly very secretive about the matter.

For a moment.

Some already sensed that the matter was not as simple as it seemed, and it might conceal a grand conspiracy, a grand plan!

"So how should this matter be resolved?"

Someone persisted.

"In three months, a life-and-death battle!" The Earth Immortal said word by word, "If Ye Qingchen dies, all troubles will cease. If he doesn’t, calamity will follow!"

...

At the very time when the whole Taotian Palace was agitated over this impending battle.

Ye Qingchen had already led Zheng Jiuling, Han Buxiu, Lu Yanwu, and others to Heaven-Shocking Peak, which stood apart from the Seven Peaks of Taotian Palace.

"Heaven-Shocking Peak!"

Gazing at this colossal mountain, a trace of wariness flickered in Han Buxiu’s eyes.

Three years ago.

When he was still a disciple of Ye Xu Kong, he already knew of its existence. Su Moran within this Heaven-Shocking Peak was profoundly mysterious, revered as the First Earth Immortal of Taotian Palace!

Swish!

As they drew near, the cloud sea before the mountain churned violently, as if cleaved by a Celestial God wielding a long sword, gradually revealing a path made entirely of mist.

"Let’s go!"

Ye Qingchen appeared accustomed to it.

However, for the others, it was their first time at a top-level Earth Immortal’s abode, making them somewhat apprehensive. Especially Zheng Jiuling, originating from tomb raiding, he was most sensitive to danger.

Though this misty path seemed like an Immortal Cave Mansion, transcending the mundane, it was fraught with hidden threats.

With just a single thought from the array master, they could be annihilated hundreds of times!

Soon.

The group entered the mountain and met Su Moran in front of a tower.

Su Moran reclined slightly against Loulan, clad in blue attire, her delicate jade fingers held a wine cup lightly, her gaze flickered gently downwards, her voice revealed neither joy nor anger: "Ye Qingchen, why have you brought so many people to my Heaven-Shocking Peak?"

The ancients didn’t deceive me, only women and petty personages are hard to deal with!

Ye Qingchen chuckled wryly to himself, realizing she was asking rhetorically. If Su Moran were unwilling, there was no way Lu Yanwu, Han Buxiu, and the others could have followed him here so easily.

"Lu Yanwu, Sea of Zhou, Lin Shifei, due to my involvement, can no longer remain at Void Peak. As for Han Buxiu, he has already left Celestial Moon Peak. Zheng Jiuling also exited the Valley of Life and Death. He is considered innocent, so I wish for them all to join Heaven-Shocking Peak as well!"

This was Ye Qingchen’s plan.

Since he had completely fallen out with Marquis Guangjun, keeping Lu Yanwu and the others at Void Peak would only subject them to oppression. Given the circumstances, it was better to bring them to Heaven-Shocking Peak!

"Since you have asked, let them all join my Heaven-Shocking Peak then!" Su Moran nodded.

"Thank you, Elder Su!"

Han Buxiu, Zheng Jiuling, Lu Yanwu, Lin Shifei, and the others, all bowed excitedly.

Although.

Su Moran seemed just like an ordinary elder, as the sole daughter of the previous Taotian Palace Master, and the First Earth Immortal of Taotian Palace, her status was extraordinary. Compared to the seven Supreme Elders, she was only higher, not lower!

Now they had made enemies of Marquis Guangjun, and to gain Su Moran’s protection assured them safety.

Su Moran nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Ye Qingchen, pausing for a moment before saying:

"Ye Qingchen, come up, I have something to say to you!"

Ye Qingchen paused briefly.

In his memory, he had never seen Su Moran so solemn.

"Alright!"

Ye Qingchen nodded and stepped into Mist Rain Pavilion.

A pot of clear alcohol, they sat across from each other.

After a moment of silence, Su Moran suddenly sighed and said:

"Ye Qingchen, you should leave Taotian Palace!"