After coming out of the Treasure Pavilion, Ye Feng gained a general understanding of the Nine Sect Trial. It turned out that the Nine Sect Trial, jointly agreed upon by the Northern Frontier Five Nations, is held once every fifty years and is the largest trial in the entire Northern Frontier region.
The trial takes place in the largest secret realm within the Northern Frontier, located in the Forbidden Domain, known as the Qiu Yang Secret Realm.
The Qiu Yang Secret Realm is near Qiu Yang Mountain, at the edge of the Forbidden Domain, and this large secret realm is named accordingly.
Since it is a large secret realm, it goes without saying that it is filled with rare treasures. However, the reason why the nine major sects decided to hold the trial in this secret realm is similar to why the Ye Family initially set their Clan Meeting competition in a secret realm: it is to determine the strengths and weaknesses among the Nine Major Sects.
In the Forbidden Domain, although dangers abound and demonic beasts are numerous, for a sect like Dragon Tiger Sect, it is an extremely valuable land. The various resources contained within are crucial for the development and maintenance of the sect.
To compete for ownership of the outer regions of the Forbidden Domain, before the Nine Sect Trial, the Nine Major Sects often had to engage in bloody battles to determine superiority. This led to a continuous depletion of their strength. It was later proposed by the leader of Dragon Tiger Sect that a Nine Sect Trial be established.
This method divides the benefits of the outer regions of the Forbidden Domain based on the quantity of Exotic Treasures brought out by young disciples from Qiu Yang Secret Realm. This approach not only avoids depleting the strength of the nine major sects but also allows young disciples within each sect to gain experience. Such a win-win situation naturally garnered support from all Nine Major Sects.
Thus, the importance of the Nine Sect Trial is beyond doubt, and it is no wonder that Bai Chengfeng was so eager to summon Ye Feng back to the sect.
If Ye Feng can achieve a good ranking in this trial, he as a mentor will also receive significant rewards from the sect.
"If I can gain recognition from the sect in this Nine Sect Trial, then even when facing Prince Ning's threats, the sect will likely not stand idly by!" Ye Feng thought thoughtfully as he walked out of Treasure Pavilion, preparing to return to his residence.
Since Ye Feng's status is still just an Outer Sect Disciple of Dragon Tiger Sect, he currently resides in a Stone House within Wohu Garden. Once he passes the Outer Sect Grand Competition and successfully catches the attention of one of the three Martial Halls, he will move to reside in the Inner Sect Disciple area halfway up the mountain.
Regarding the Outer Sect Grand Competition, Ye Feng hardly paid any attention to it. With his current strength, not to mention just competing in the Outer Sect Grand Competition; even in an Inner Sect Competition or even an overall sect competition, he could easily achieve an excellent ranking.
However, Ye Feng did not plan to fully reveal his strength. For him at this moment, concealing his abilities was the best choice. This would help him avoid many unnecessary troubles. He could wait until the Nine Sect Trial to astonish everyone and bring substantial benefits to his sect; only then would he truly gain attention from Dragon Tiger Sect.
Having made up his mind, Ye Feng slightly released some Vital Energy that was originally completely contained within his Dantian, maintaining his cultivation at the Third Level of Yuan Martial Realm.
Upon returning to Wohu Garden, Ye Feng headed directly toward his Stone House. Along the way, he encountered a few familiar Outer Sect Disciples who avoided him like a plague; he couldn't be bothered to greet them.
When Ye Feng reached the entrance of the Stone House, he sensed three Elemental Waves emanating from within, causing him to pause and furrow his brow.
"Who could it be, daring to ambush me within the Dragon Tiger Sect?" With a sweep of his Soul Thought, Ye Feng easily grasped the positions and cultivation levels of the three ambushers. Two were at the Third Level of Yuan Martial Arts, and one was at the First Level of Yuan Martial Realm; their strength was considerable.
Feigning ignorance, Ye Feng approached the Stone House door and pushed it open. In that instant, three figures suddenly appeared, surrounding him in a triangular formation.
"Are you Ye Feng?" asked one person with dark yellow skin, dressed in a light blue brocade robe adorned with a golden dragon embroidered on his chest.
The other two were similarly attired, though one had a silver dragon embroidered on his chest.
"Disciples of Azure Dragon Hall?" Ye Feng scanned the three with an indifferent expression and said mockingly, "I didn't expect disciples from the Inner Sect's Azure Dragon Hall to visit my humble abode; it truly is an honor!"
"Since you know who we are, why not show respect according to Sect customs?" The dark-skinned disciple of Azure Dragon Hall said angrily. "You, a mere Outer Sect Disciple, dare to be so disrespectful!"
Outer Sect Disciples typically bowed and paid their respects when encountering Inner Sect Disciples, as it was an established custom.
"Cai Weixing, why waste so much time with him? Just take him back to Azure Dragon Hall and let the Hall Master deal with him!" another disciple with a golden dragon embroidered on his chest said coldly.
Ye Feng's expression turned slightly cold as he replied icily, "Take me back to Azure Dragon Hall? Even if you are Martial Hall Disciples of Azure Dragon Hall, you surely don't have the right to arbitrarily abduct an Outer Sect Disciple. If I've violated any sect rules, it should be the Law Enforcement Hall that comes to question me!"
"The Law Enforcement Hall? We are disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall!" The Martial Hall Disciple with a silver dragon on his chest and a prominent black mole on the left side of his mouth said coldly. "Come with us!"
"Disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall?" Ye Feng scoffed. "Show me your enforcement tokens; without them, get lost!"
The three surrounding Ye Feng immediately erupted in anger. Cai Weixing trembled with rage and unleashed a powerful aura, his right hand forming a palm as he struck directly at Ye Feng.
"Ten Absolute Azure Dragon Palm!" With this move, Cai Weixing's right hand flashed with azure light as ten overlapping palm shadows surged toward Ye Feng's back.
"Hmph, even if your cultivation has reached the Third Level of Yuan Martial Realm, you could never be my opponent. This move, Ten Absolute Azure Dragon Palm, is a Yellow-Grade Superior Combat Technique exclusive to Azure Dragon Hall, and I have already mastered it to perfection. How could someone from the Outer Sect compare?"
Cai Weixing snorted coldly and struck without mercy. As his right palm was about to hit Ye Feng directly, the latter seemed completely unaware, making no attempt to resist or evade.
"Submit obediently, and you might suffer less!" Cai Weixing's face twisted with malice, as he anticipated that Ye Feng would surely be severely injured by this attack.
"Haha, what a great Ten Absolute Azure Dragon Palm!" Ye Feng exclaimed. In an instant, his figure vanished from the spot. When he reappeared, he had already escaped the encirclement of the three and was behind Cai Weixing.
"Too bad your speed is too slow; it's simply not enough!" Ye Feng lightly slapped Cai Weixing on the shoulder, sending him flying.
This strike was not executed with full force, so Cai Weixing only barely flew out of the Stone House and did not suffer serious injuries.
"The Outer Sect Grand Competition is about to begin; we shouldn't stir up too much trouble for now. Anyway, Li Fengyun's matter will be resolved sooner or later!" Ye Feng thought to himself as he quickly activated Wind Chaser Step, darting around the narrow Stone House and knocking the remaining two out one by one.
As disciples of Azure Dragon Hall, the three were unable to retaliate against Ye Feng's assault; they couldn't even catch a glimpse of his figure before being thrown out of the Stone House.
The three scrambled up from the ground in panic, staring at the loudly closing door of the Stone House with extremely grim expressions.
"Cai Shixiong, didn't you say this kid was only at the Third Level of Yuan Martial Realm? How could he possess such terrifying strength?" Mole Boy exclaimed incredulously as he stared at the Stone House.
"Hong Da Shidi, this person is undoubtedly at the Third Level of Yuan Martial Realm. Both his Elemental Wave and the palm strike that just hit me are characteristic of a martial artist at that level. Could it be that he was hiding his true cultivation? Did you see how he avoided my Ten Absolute Azure Dragon Palm just now?" Cai Weixing said, unable to hide his shock as he addressed the two beside him.
"I'm on par with your cultivation level; if you didn't see it, how could I?" Round-Faced Boy frowned in response.
"What should we do now, Zhu Ruifeng Shixiong? Should we go back in?" Hong Da looked uncertainly at the Stone House. The strength of that young man inside was unfathomable; when he pushed him away just now, his body didn't even have time to react instinctively.
"This kid is not someone we can deal with. Let's return to Azure Dragon Hall and report this matter to Hall Master; let Hall Master decide what to do!" Cai Weixing gritted his teeth and thought for a moment before finally shaking his head.
The three of them stumbled and supported each other as they slowly walked out of the Wohu Garden.
"Did you see that? Even the people from Azure Dragon Hall can't do anything about Ye Feng. What level has Ye Feng's cultivation reached?"
In Wohu Garden, several Outer Sect Disciples quietly gathered together, watching the backs of the three from Azure Dragon Hall and discussing among themselves.
"Who knows? I heard that Li Fengyun was easily defeated by Ye Feng, losing his cultivation. Since these three could enter Azure Dragon Hall, their cultivation must be at least above the second level of Origin Martial Realm. Did you see those two disciples with golden dragons embroidered on their chests? They are Golden Dragon Disciples from Azure Dragon Hall, three times stronger than ordinary disciples. Their cultivation is at least at the Third Level of Yuan Martial Realm, and even they can't handle Senior Brother Ye Feng together. It seems that Senior Brother Ye Feng's true strength is much greater than we estimated!" an older Outer Sect Disciple said with emotion.
"Could it be that Senior Brother Ye Feng's cultivation has already reached the fifth or even sixth level?" a younger Outer Sect Disciple whispered, his face still youthful.
"This is something we can't guess. In three days, it will be the Outer Sect Grand Competition. Perhaps we will find out something then!"
The older Outer Sect Disciple sighed and went straight back to his Stone House, leaving the young disciple staring at the tightly closed Stone House of Ye Feng, his eyes filled with admiration.
Inside the Stone House, Ye Feng sat cross-legged on the bed, his mind racing with thoughts.
"Azure Dragon Hall came looking for me so soon. I wonder if this was instigated by Li Xingqi. The ordinary disciples are quite bold; I'm just afraid that Li Xingqi will personally come to trouble me. The experts from Gangwu Realm are not something I can deal with right now. It seems I still need to seek help from my master!"
Ye Feng also found it strange; he had caused such a commotion in Luo City, yet his master Bai Chengfeng had not mentioned it at all during their time at Treasure Pavilion. Could it be that his master also feared Li Xingqi?
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