Tiger Fallen on Level Ground

Many martial artists' Dharma Aspect Totem are formed by repeatedly hunting wild beasts. Even after killing a wild beast, the resulting beast imprint may not be perfect. Martial artists with low talent for forming Dharma Aspect Totem may need to try hundreds or thousands of times before they can barely form Dharma Aspect Totem.

Moreover, taking the Dharma Aspect Totem in the form of beasts as an example, the higher the level of the wild beast, the more difficult it is to condense. This is not only because it is more difficult to kill high-level wild beasts, but also because even after killing a wild beast, it is more difficult to condense the beast imprint of a high-level wild beast.

For example, even if a martial artist at the Purple Blood Realm actually kills Ancient Remnant Species, they still cannot condense the Dharma Aspect Totem of that Ancient Remnant Species.

Not to mention that the Three-legged Golden Crow is much more powerful than the Ancient Remnant Species!

The vast arena was completely silent. Whether it was the warriors from Tai'a Divine City, the warriors from the Seventy-Two Towers of Cloud Dragon, or the spectators and renowned figures from the Southern Ten Kingdoms and other smaller forces, everyone was incredulous.

"How could Yi Yun have the Golden Crow Totem?"

An elder from Tai'a Divine City asked Cang Yan, "Although Yi Yun's Provisional Master is Master Shuiyue, Cang Yan should know more about cultivation matters."

Cang Yan was stunned for a long while before stammering, "I don't know either... Actually, I took him to choose Totem Secret Method, and later... uh, he chose a book called <The Myriad Beast Catalog>..."

"The Myriad Beast Catalog!?"

As an elder of Tai'a Divine City, he naturally knew what this cultivation technique meant.

Not only is it incomplete, but it is also extremely difficult to cultivate. Since ancient times, no one in the Tai'a Divine Kingdom has ever been able to master it.

Yi Yun has mastered the <Myriad Beast Catalog>!?

Many of the elders from Tai'a Divine City present had read the "Myriad Beast Catalog." Upon careful consideration, the Dharma Aspect Totem that Yi Yun had just used truly resonated with the "Myriad Beast Catalog" in many ways.

Is this... even possible?

Yi Yun actually mastered the Totem Secret Method that none of them could?

Many elders looked at Cang Yan, casting questioning glances. Cang Yan stared blankly, completely speechless.

He had tried every means to stop Yi Yun from learning the "Ten Thousand Myriad Beast Catalog," yet in the end, this kid actually mastered it!?

This completely overturned Cang Yan's understanding of the world.

"He's a monster... I'll have to ask him a lot of questions after the competition, how exactly did he train like that?"

As Cang Yan was pondering this, he heard a voice transmission from the Lord of Tai'a Divine City.

"It is the greatest fortune for my Tai'a Divine Kingdom to produce such a person. If the Shepherd Boy really brings a catastrophic Beast Tide to the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, it may also be an opportunity for the Tai'a Divine Kingdom to be reborn. The Tai'a Divine Kingdom has existed for too long, and the country has become somewhat decadent. If we set aside the lives of the common people, rebirth may not be a bad thing. Yi Yun may be the key to the Tai'a Divine Kingdom's rebirth..."

"There's a slight possibility that he might become Great Emperor in the future..."

The Lord of Tai'a Divine City spoke these words solemnly.

Not only Cang Yan, but also many elders present received a telepathic message from the Lord of Tai'a Divine City, and they were all shocked by what they heard.

The Great Emperor!

Throughout the millions of years of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, no Great Emperor has ever been born; the strongest person has only reached the peak of the Sage realm.

Between sages and Great Emperor lies a vast chasm, leaving one in awe and wonder.

Is it possible for Yi Yun to become Great Emperor?

If that happens, the Tai'a Divine Kingdom could very well achieve a leap forward!

A Great Emperor can not only guarantee the prosperity of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, but if the bloodline of the Great Emperor is integrated into the royal bloodline of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, it will also make the royal bloodline of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom even stronger.

In addition, the Great Emperor will create many martial arts techniques and traditions, the value of which is self-evident!

It's important to know that the Blade Tomb and Sword Tomb were left behind by someone suspected to be Great Emperor. Unfortunately, the Blade Tomb Sword Tomb are not complete legacies of the Great Emperor.

They had been opened before, and many valuable inheritances inside were lost. The remaining carvings of the Blade Tomb and Sword Tomb seemed to be just casually carved by their original owners and could not be considered inheritances. But even so, these Blade Tomb and Blade Tomb Sword Tomb, along with the Sword Tomb within them, enabled Tai'a Divine City to establish itself on the foundation of the founding of the Divine Wilderness, in conjunction with another peerless expert of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom Tai'a Divine City!

Even an incomplete inheritance has such great value; one can only imagine the value of a complete Great Emperor inheritance!

If there were a Great Emperor in the country, it would inevitably raise the overall strength of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom to a new level, and the number of sages in the country would surge when the Great Emperor was in charge.

It's even possible that a second Great Emperor will emerge in the near future!

"Great Emperor, is it really possible? Yi Yun will become Great Emperor?"

Cang Yan looked at Yi Yun in disbelief; to him, the Great Emperor was like a distant legend.

Could it be that I will witness the rise of a Great Emperor, or even become one of his imperial tutors?

Thinking about this, Cang Yan felt like she was dreaming.

If he could become an Imperial Tutor, even if he were just an insignificant one among Yi Yun's many future teachers, Cang Yan would feel incredibly satisfied. He could never become Great Emperor in this life, but if he could have a Great Emperor student, he would truly have no regrets in this life.

At this moment, the Lord of Tai'a Divine City said again, "I'm afraid Yi Yun can no longer fight. Let's admit defeat in this battle. Yi Yun has fought to this extent and is already a hero among heroes. He has won enough face for the Tai'a Divine Kingdom and also won a valuable seat in the council. Yi Yun has made a contribution. After this battle, I will personally reward Yi Yun."

Cang Yan looked at Yi Yun. At this moment, because Yi Yun had used the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect Totem, his face was as pale as paper, without any color in his skin. His hands, which were holding the sword and knife, were trembling. Although his meridians had not shattered this time, Cang Yan could feel that the vital energy in Yi Yun's body was almost completely exhausted.

Using the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect Totem, it drained Yi Yun's vital energy in less than a breath.

Yi Yun is now severely overdrawn. He probably can't even use the moves from the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters. Continuing to fight would be pointless.

Yi Yun used the Sound Killing Blade to support himself on the ground, breathing heavily, barely managing to regulate the restless blood and qi within his body.

Although there was the healing medicine Golden Crow Blood, Yi Yun had already consumed a lot of it and had absorbed all of it.

Drinking more alcohol will have some effect, but it will definitely not restore his strength to the level required to win this league championship.

"He seems... to be dying..."

Not only Cang Yan, but others also noticed Yi Yun's condition.

"He didn't seem to be doing well last time either, but he still managed to kill Murong Guang with a single sword strike."

In the contestants' stands of the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom, some people were whispering among themselves.

At the time, Murong Guang thought he could easily kill Yi Yun, but instead, he was easily killed by Yi Yun. That scene is truly unforgettable.

Once bitten, twice shy. Especially after Yi Yun nearly crippled Murong Guang, these prodigies were terrified. Facing Yi Yun, they had no confidence, and no one wanted to follow in Murong Guang's footsteps.

"Hmph! He must have expended even more energy this time! His Dharma Aspect Totem is far more terrifying than that sword move. He's only at the Purple Blood Peak; it's a miracle he can still stand after using that move! Yi Yun is just at his last gasp now; he's nothing to be afraid of!"

A young man in purple looked at Yi Yun and said arrogantly.

Just then, Yi Yun on the Divine Desolation Stage suddenly trembled. His entire weight pressed down on the Sound Killing Blade, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

The shocking sight of blood stained the cold, Purple Tungsten Steel floor crimson.

"Yi Yun!"

Chu Xiaoran and the others were extremely worried upon seeing this scene.

"He's spitting blood, hahaha!" The purple-clad youth who had spoken earlier burst into laughter upon seeing this scene, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He glanced back at his companion, his expression one of extreme smugness.

"I already told you, he's not good enough. You didn't believe me!"

The others exchanged glances, then someone nodded and said, "Indeed. Yi Yun is probably finished; this is our chance."

"Hmph! The Lord of Seven Stars Tower just transmitted a message saying that Yi Yun has a slight chance of becoming Great Emperor. Actually, I don't believe he can really become Great Emperor, but even if he does, so what? He was still defeated by us when he was young, wasn't he?"

"That's right! Defeating the Young Great Emperor —just thinking about it excites me! From now on, we can all say we're capable of defeating the Young Great Emperor, hahaha!"

Encouraged by the purple-clad youth, many of the young men from the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom laughed excitedly, eager to defeat Yi Yun.

"Yi Yun, I challenge you!"

The purple-clad youth strode confidently onto the Divine Desolation Stage, his gaze towards Yi Yun carrying an air of disdain.

At this moment, Yi Yun heard Cang Yan's voice transmission through his energy. "Yi Yun, don't let him provoke you. This person may seem like a fool, but he is actually very strong. Among the remaining ten people in the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom, he is probably ranked third or fourth. You are no match for him now. Just admit defeat. If you don't want to say anything, I can admit defeat on your behalf."

Cang Yan feared that Yi Yun, being young and impetuous, might rashly engage in combat with such a shameless person, which would play right into the opponent's hands. Once they clashed, the opponent would undoubtedly use various methods to severely injure Yi Yun.

Although Yi Yun's life wouldn't be in danger with Cang Yan present, Cang Yan would still feel very displeased that Yi Yun, as the number one person in the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, was being beaten up by such a person.

Yi Yun remained silent for a moment, offering no reply.

This young man in purple, due to his age advantage, is likely stronger than Jun Yue!

It's really too much for Yi Yun to fight someone stronger than Jun Yue right now.

"My name is Murong Fei. Remember my name, because you will be defeated by me. No matter how great your achievements become in the future, it won't change this fact. Just like the women I've slept with, no matter how high their status becomes in the future, they've still been with me. Hahahaha!"

The boy in purple burst into unrestrained laughter.

He had guessed that Yi Yun might surrender, but how could he possibly surrender?

If Yi Yun surrenders, then he cannot beat Yi Yun up and cannot become the one who defeated the young Great Emperor.

He didn't care whether Yi Yun was severely exhausted or not. Anyway, his victory over Yi Yun would become a fact, and he would have something to brag about in the future, both in his Lineage and in his circle.

The thought of defeating someone hailed as the "Young Great Emperor" is incredibly satisfying!

[I only stayed in Japan for a few days, and then an earthquake struck! Although the magnitude was small, it was still a bit scary to see a building of over 30 stories shaking. My trip to Japan has been quite busy these past few days, and writing requires a very calm and focused state of mind. I've actually tried my best, but updating in between tasks means my mind isn't clear enough, my heart isn't calm enough, and I don't have much time, so my efficiency is very low.]

...(To be continued~^~)