The cold wind howled, and the entire place was dead silent!
Bai Cangyu himself was stunned. Watching the dramatic scene unfold in the arena, he truly never imagined that the simultaneous arrival of two bandit groups at Qingcheng would end in such a manner.
"Run!"
After a moment of silence, the bandits in the arena were utterly terrified. This was a joke.
The two individuals before them had already annihilated five of their leaders. How could they possibly fight? Those five leaders were, after all, five Dao Ancestor powerhouses!
Instantly!
They no longer dared to linger for a second longer. Who knew if they would be slapped to death next?
Compared to their own lives, they naturally cherished them dearly!
Five breaths later.
The entire contingent of bandits in the arena vanished without a trace. They swore never to return to this godforsaken place called Qingcheng again. Damn it, this encounter was no different from walking through the gates of hell.
The many powerful figures of Qingcheng, looking at the corpses of the bandits scattered on the ground, including the bodies of the leaders from the Black Wind Village and Wolong Mountain, were in a daze. Even now, they felt as if they were dreaming.
"We... won!?"
"Ahem, it seems so, but it's too unbelievable."
"Mu Bai, the second-ranked participant in the Qingcheng Grand Competition, and Lou Ao Xue, the third-ranked, are actually this powerful!"
"Good heavens, they are both Dao Ancestor powerhouses, and not ordinary ones at that!!"
Everyone in Qingcheng gawked. Meanwhile, the four major families and dozens of other forces, gazing at the Tongbi Yuanhou and the Dujiao Niu Mang standing in the void, honestly wanted to slap themselves.
Damn it, they were completely courting death!
Such powerhouses! If they hadn't held back last night, they might have... fared no better than the leaders of the two bandit groups right now.
As for the Cangyu Secret Realm and the spatial rings, they didn't dare to mention a single word.
A joke?
How dare they? Unless they were eager to die.
"Hoo~"
Bai Cangyu let out a deep sigh. Looking at the corpses of the five leaders from the Black Wind Village and Wolong Mountain scattered outside Qingcheng, the shock was unprecedented.
Yes!
He had never imagined such a scene would unfold.
Qingcheng's two greatest threats had been eliminated just like that...
It all felt like a dream!
"Too powerful!"
Yu Hongyu descended from the treetop and arrived in the arena. Ye Xuan followed behind her, watching their performance with a slight curl of his lips.
Good heavens!!
The many powerful figures of Qingcheng looked at everyone, especially focusing their attention on Ye Xuan.
Damn it, they were well aware that this young man was the first-ranked participant in the Qingcheng Grand Competition. Those two just now were only second and third. By extension, this man who appeared was their main pillar, and being ranked first meant his strength was the strongest.
Gulp~
Thinking this, the many Qingcheng powerhouses swallowed hard. Damn it, what kind of sixth-rank Virtual Ancestor were they talking about? These individuals were all Dao Ancestor powerhouses, a complete joke!
The patriarchs of the four major families at this moment almost collapsed to the ground. My goodness, if they had known they were so powerful, they wouldn't have dared to make a move even with ten times the courage.
Damn~~
Why would they pretend to be weak and then strike hard? This time, it almost led to the downfall of their four major families.
"Three friends, thank you for your intervention just now."
"Otherwise, the crisis of Qingcheng would likely not have been resolved so easily."
Bai Cangyu glided into the arena, followed by the two enforcers from the City Lord's Mansion and Commander Shangguan. The expressions of the two enforcers and Commander Shangguan were filled with complex emotions.
The Tongbi Yuanhou and Dujiao Niu Mang stood behind Ye Xuan, clearly leaving the most important position for their master.
"It was just a small effort. Besides, I merely took this opportunity to give my disciples some training."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. It was evident that Mo Xuanyou and Dongfang Qingkong had gained significant rewards this time, making the trial worthwhile.
"Heh heh, Junior Ye's disciples are all exceptionally talented, and their future achievements will undoubtedly be limitless."
Bai Cangyu delivered a subtle compliment, smooth and natural. Then, Bai Cangyu flipped his right hand. "Junior Ye, you have shown immense kindness to Qingcheng by eliminating two major bandit organizations. Therefore..."
"Please accept these three Cangyu Secret Keys as a token of Qingcheng's gratitude."
"As for this map, it is a treasure map of the Cangyu Secret Realm. The red markings indicate areas of great danger. Junior Ye might find it useful if you enter the Cangyu Secret Realm."
Two great gifts in succession: three Cangyu Secret Keys and a treasure map of the Cangyu Secret Realm!
It was evident that both these gifts were extraordinary!
"In that case, I shall not refuse."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly and did not refuse, as it was what they deserved. After all, if they hadn't acted today, Qingcheng would have achieved a pyrrhic victory at best.
"May I ask what your plans are next, Junior Ye?"
Bai Cangyu felt no heartache whatsoever about gifting the three Cangyu Secret Keys and the treasure map. Compared to the absolute safety of Qingcheng, these trivial items were insignificant.
"Plans?"
Upon hearing Bai Cangyu's question, Ye Xuan glanced at Qingcheng, their first stopping point in the Haotian Immortal Kingdom. "Since matters here are concluded, it is time to head to Cangyu City."
Ye Xuan did not conceal his intentions, stating that the Cangyu Secret Realm was located in Cangyu City, Cangyu Prefecture, which was a gathering place for powerhouses.
"Is that so?"
"In that case, I wish Junior Ye and your party an abundant harvest in advance."
After a brief exchange, Ye Xuan, along with Mo Xuanyou and the others, set off towards Cangyu City in Cangyu Prefecture.
Soon!
The group disappeared into the distance. Commander Shangguan looked in the direction where Ye Xuan's party had departed, filled with emotion. "City Lord, when they head to the Cangyu Secret Realm and we meet again, I wonder what kind of powerhouses they will have become."
"Indeed."
Bai Cangyu sighed. "Qingcheng is destined to be merely their stepping stone. Perhaps... we will never meet again in this lifetime, as our Qingcheng is too weak."
...
On the other side, a considerable distance from Qingcheng.
Ye Xuan looked at his disciples and the two fellows, Tongbi Yuanhou. "There is still about a month until we reach the Cangyu Secret Realm. We can use this month for training and travel along the way."
"Especially Hongyu, although you are the youngest, you must at least reach the Virtual Ancestor realm before arriving at the Cangyu Secret Realm. Furthermore, you must be able to withstand at least three moves from your fifth senior sister."
Yu Hongyu: "........"
"Master, this... the requirement is too strict."
"To withstand three moves from fifth senior sister, I..."
The thought of her fifth senior sister's ancient ice scar bloodline and formidable combat power caused Yu Hongyu's mouth to twitch. To last three moves against her fifth senior sister, even if she herself was a first-rank Virtual Ancestor, she probably couldn't do it. It's over, the pressure is so immense, what should I do??