Young Martial God

The highest level of decision-making in the nine domains was called the Nine Domain Tower. There were eighteen elders living in the building, and their strength was at the Martial Venerable Stage realm.    

They were also the representative of the top combat strength in the entire Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm.    

The main hall was dimly lit, and Zhung Houlang and the other two were already present in the hall.    

Coming to their side, Ye Zhi looked at each other, then turned to Zhung Wei.    

The other party seemed to not see him and looked ahead with an indifferent expression.    

Ye Zhi awkwardly rubbed his nose and slowly stood to the side, looking forward.    

An old man with white sideburns sat on a chair, resting with his eyes closed.    

The main hall was silent. The six of them stared at the old man without saying a word.    

After several dozen breaths of time, the old man slowly opened his eyes.    

A light appeared in his turbid eyes. In an instant, Ye Zhi's body stiffened, and a sense of fear rose in his heart.    

The man in front of him was the number one elder of the Nine Territories Tower, and also the peerless expert of Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm, the only Advanced Martial Venerable of the Nine Territories Tower.    

Martial Emperors were divided into low-level Martial Highnesses, Martial Venerable of Middle Levels, Advanced Martial Venerables, and Element Opening Martial Venerables according to their levels. Those above the Natal Opening Realm were Martial Highnesses that surpassed everything.    

"You guys should understand why I called you guys here, right?"    

The First Elder swept his gaze across the crowd, and a warm smile appeared on his face.    

"All of you have successfully won the Domain Favorite selection this time, and will represent the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm in the Ranking Tournament. Do you have confidence?"    

The First Elder's cold voice sounded into the ears of Ye Zhi and the others, and it was like a stone that stirred up ripples. It caused everyone to be unable to help but be shocked in their hearts, and a wave of competitive spirit that was unafraid of everything surged within them.    

At this moment, the six of them remained silent, yet they stood up in unison. Their eyes were blazing like flames as they stared at the First Elder.    

"That's right."    

The First Elder stared at the six of them and praised them.    

"In the Ranking Tournament, every match was extremely tragic. Last time, Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm was only ranked ninety-sixth, and was in imminent danger. Therefore, no matter what, we have to keep our ranking this time. Otherwise, Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm will be in danger."    

"If we want to maintain the current situation and even reach a higher level, at least two of you will have to reach the fifth level of the Tranquil Stage realm or above."    

"Fifth level of the Tranquil Stage realm, it's hard for you to reach it with your current level. However, in ancient times, you can find another way, and that is to reach the True Body Stage realm."    

"No Unforgetful Stage, no Tranquil Stage, after the Clear Mind Stage, you will become your true body, and after the True Body Stage, you will become a Martial Venerable."    

...    

"All of you will enter the core of the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm's martial path, which is also the heart of the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm - Heavenly Spirit Realm. Comprehend your true body."    

"The time limit is only one year. " One year later, all of you will leave the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm and travel to the outside world for three years. Finally, you will participate in the Ranking Tournament. "    

"There isn't much time left. I must seize this last chance. Tomorrow, someone will bring all of you into the Heavenly Spirit Realm."    

Ye Zhi and the others had a serious look on their faces. They said in a clear voice, "As per the elder's instructions."    

"Alright."    

The First Elder nodded and looked at Zhung Houlang. "Houlang, bring them away. Tell them about the cultivation method of True Body Stage."    

"Yes, First Elder."    

Zhung Houlang said respectfully.    

"You may leave."    

The First Elder waved his hand.    

Everyone turned around and walked out of the hall.    

At this moment, the First Elder stared at Ye Zhi and said, "Ye Zhi, wait a moment."    

Ye Zhi was stunned for a moment, then he stopped in his tracks.    

Zhung Houlang and the others glanced at Ye Zhi. They did not understand what was going on, but Zhung Wei glared at him.    

After Zhung Houlang and the others left, Ye Zhi looked at the First Elder and asked, "First Elder, what's the matter with me?"    

The First Elder stared at Ye Zhi, and his eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "How do you feel about Wei?"    

Huh?    

Ye Zhi's expression was stunned, and he squeezed out a wisp of a smile. He hesitated for a moment and said, "First Elder, Sister Wei's beauty is one in ten thousand."    

"But I already have someone I like. That's why..."    

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Zhi carefully lowered his head, and he didn't even dare to vent his anger.    

The First Elder was silent for a while, then he smiled faintly. "If you don't want to drink water by pressing the bull's head, then forget it."    

"Long time no see."    

The First Elder looked at Ye Zhi and smiled.    

Long time no see?    

Ye Zhi was startled. He suddenly thought of something and his heart shook.    

After a short silence, a wave surged within the hall. Master Kong quietly appeared within the hall, and he stared at the First Elder while a wisp of a haggard expression appeared on his face.    

"It's been so many years since we last met. You're already so old."    

Master Kong looked at the First Elder and sighed.    

"Hey." The First Elder didn't care at all. "Who can retain their youth forever?"    

"I've never understood. What was going on back then?"    

The First Elder was silent for a while, then he stared at Master Kong.    

"Back then..."    

Master Kong's voice trembled, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.    

After a long time, he sighed and said, "Do you remember that guy from Nine Empyrean Palace?"    

"Cold Palace? Are you talking about that old dog?" The First Elder's expression changed. His eyes lit up. He stared at Master Kong in disbelief, "Did he do it?"    

"It was that old dog who set this up. It's all my fault for being so arrogant." Master Kong's face was calm.    

However, Ye Zhi could see a deep anger in his eyes.    

Cold Palace? Could it be the old ancestor of Nine Empyrean Palace?    

No wonder Master Kong appeared at the bottom of Nine Empyrean Palace.    

Ye Zhi seemed to have understood something.    

"Cold Palace, it's him who set the trap." A trace of anger appeared on the face of the First Elder. He sighed and looked at Master Kong. "How are your preparations?"    

"My Monarch Body is sealed somewhere in the outside world. When the time comes, I will go and get my Monarch Body back." Master Kong took a deep breath and said in a low voice.    

The First Elder looked at Ye Zhi and slowly understood.    

"Are those people alright?"    

Master Kong's tone was trembling.    

The First Elder's body trembled. A trace of sadness appeared in his eyes, as if he had fallen into his memories. He muttered to himself, "You and I are the only ones left."    

"Sigh."    

A long sigh sounded in the hall.    

"No one below the Natal Opening Realm can escape the corrosion of time. Even the Natal Opening Realm has the limitations of the Heavenly Dao, unless it is the source."    

The First Elder sighed.    

Ye Zhi's expression was solemn as he listened to the conversation between the two of them. Although there were some things that he did not understand, there was a sense of desolation and respect for the Heavenly Dao.    

He could not help but recall the scene he saw in the Devouring Gate earlier.    

That Devouring Gate fell from the sky. The source could only surpass everything when one understood the source.    

Thinking of this, Ye Zhi could not help holding his hand.    

"Ye Zhi."    

The First Elder looked at Ye Zhi.    

"The First Elder."    

Ye Zhi calmed his mind and said humbly.    

"The Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm has been declining for many years. This Ranking Tournament is full of danger. You are the variable, and also the hope."    

"Do you understand what I said?"    

"Is the First Elder referring to the source?"    

Ye Zhi frowned, as if he had understood something.    

"Yes." The First Elder nodded. "I never thought that someone with the Origin Power would appear in Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm. I think it's related to the life-and-death battle between Old Xie and the Devil Emperor. That azure stone."    

Ye Zhi's heart shook as he looked at the First Elder in shock.    

Seeing Ye Zhi's expression, the First Elder said with a smile, "Don't worry. The Nine Territories are the guards of Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm. They won't attack you. Moreover, it was fate that made the decision. We can't force it."    

"But the Earth Hall is also a problem."    

The First Elder squinted his eyes. A hint of coldness appeared in his turbid eyes.    

Earth Hall?    

Ye Zhi was startled. Then, he stared at the First Elder with a puzzled expression. "First Elder, since the Earth Hall is an external force, can't the Nine Domains destroy it?"    

"Heh, although the Demon Emperor is from the Earth Domain, he didn't do anything out of line in the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, the Earth Domain is ranked in front of the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm. If the Nine Domains make a move, it might attract the interference of the Earth Domain."    

A trace of helplessness appeared on the First Elder's face.    

Ye Zhi suddenly understood, but his brows were even more tightly knitted.    

"But you don't have to worry. I know what I'm doing. Besides, Old Xie is in the Nine Domains. When he recovers, it will be the end of Earth Hall when you all leave." The First Elder suddenly said.    

Evil Venerable is here? "    

Ye Zhi suddenly widened his eyes and looked at the First Elder in disbelief.    

"Hey, I called Old Evil here. He's recovering his strength. When you guys come out from the Heavenly Spirit Realm, he's almost fully recovered."    

Recovery?    

A hint of joy appeared on Ye Zhi's face.    

The relationship between Evil Venerable and him was really close. He also knew what Evil Venerable's longing was.    

How could he not be happy to see Evil Venerable recover to his original state?    

It was just that everything happened too suddenly.    

"That guy is also in the Nine Territories?"    

At this moment, Master Kong's expression changed as he gritted his teeth and asked.    

"Do you guys still have any grudge?" The First Elder looked at Si Kong in astonishment.    

"Shameless!" Si Kong gritted his teeth with disdain.    

The First Elder was stunned. Then, he seemed to have thought of something. He couldn't help but smile. "Old Evil's temper is like that. He's not a bad person. Cough."    

"Ye Zhi, I know that the knot in your heart is the Earth Hall. However, you can rest assured. With us here, the Devil Emperor won't dare to act rashly. Although the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm has declined, it won't cause any trouble for the foreign powers." The First Elder stared at Ye Zhi with a cold light flashing in his eyes.    

Ye Zhi felt relieved and said gratefully. "Thank you, First Elder."    

The First Elder waved his hand. He squinted his eyes and smiled. "Kid, the Devouring Path is the strongest of the six sources."    

"How far have you progressed in your comprehension of the Devouring Path?"    

A bitter expression appeared on Ye Zhi's face. He sighed and said, "First Elder, I have yet to enter the sect."    

"I'm afraid that I will fail to live up to the expectations of the First Elder."    

The First Elder's expression turned serious as he stared at Ye Zhi with a solemn expression. "The Heavenly Spirit Realm is the core of the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm. It is filled with all kinds of martial will. Every single one of them was derived from the creation of the Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm."    

"In the Heavenly Spirit Realm, comprehending the true body can achieve twice the result with half the effort. With your talent, a year is enough."    

"The only disadvantage is that there is no source of willpower."    

"Because it's too faint, the Heavenly Spirit Realm can only provide limited help. You can only rely on yourself."    

The First Elder had a serious expression.    

Although the devouring source was extremely powerful, no one knew how to proceed. They could only touch the rock and cross the river.    

Ye Zhi's expression turned serious. The scene he saw in the Devouring Gate flashed in his mind. He looked at the first elder's white hair and felt his heart ache.    

A light burst out from his eyes. "First Elder, don't worry. I will not let you down."    

Perhaps because he felt the change in Ye Zhi, a hint of relief appeared in the First Elder's eyes. Then, he said in a low voice, "I understand everything about you. A year later, Tian Ling University will be your opportunity."    

"This year, don't have any distracting thoughts. Focus on training. I hope you can break your sister's seal in a year."    

Ye Zhi clenched his fists and said in a low voice. "I understand."    

"We will enter the Heavenly Spirit Realm tomorrow. Go and prepare." The First Elder stared at Ye Zhi.    

"I'll take my leave now."    

Ye Zhi bowed, glanced at Master Kong, and then left the main hall.    

In the main hall, the First Elder looked at Master Kong and murmured, "The source of the devouring is a double-edged sword."    

Master Kong's face was solemn, and a ray of light appeared in his eyes. He said indifferently, "The Heavenly Spirit Martial Realm has reached a life and death juncture. This is the only chance."    

"I hope he can break through."    

...    

"Lower Sand, Liuxiu, Flying Flower, and Falling Fragments, these four types of treasures can only be formed in the core, and each type will take over a thousand years."    

"Refining the true body. First, I have to refine these four types of treasures and merge them into my body."    

"You all know the method. The Heavenly Spirit Realm is the core of the entire martial world. Once you enter it, there will be six square bases. Each of you will comprehend martial arts."    

"The four types of treasures have been placed on the bases. It's up to you to reach the True Body Realm in a year."    

In the center of the nine domains, there was a floating platform. An old man stepped onto it and stared at Ye Zhi and the others with a solemn expression. He spoke frankly and confidently.    

He was also an elder with the strength of a low-level Martial Highness.    

Ye Zhi and the others stood respectfully in front of him, listening to his teachings.