Instantly Defeating the Yellow Origin Sect's Prodigy

Having obtained the answers he wanted, Ye Xuan went back.

Shu Sheng seemed somewhat apologetic. In his view, what he had told Ye Xuan was merely common knowledge, not worth a Nascent Soul Breakthrough Pill at all. To make it up to Ye Xuan, he took out some more Jade Slips recording history and shared them with him.

The Jade Slips contained general knowledge about the Yellow Origin Realm and some historical events. Ye Xuan treated them as priceless treasures, poring over their contents every day and relying entirely on check-ins for his cultivation.

Three days later, Ye Xuan finished reading the Jade Slips and finally gained some understanding of the places beyond the Southern Region.

"It seems the Southern Region really is too remote, far out in the wilderness. No wonder no one takes it seriously. The sect doesn't even have any texts about the Yellow Origin Realm."

"Hm? More people are coming."

Ye Xuan looked up into the distance. Within the range of his spiritual sense, a man and a woman were heading toward the Land of Sequences together, both at the Foundation Establishment late stage.

A little later, Shu Sheng also looked up. He had evidently noticed their arrival too, but still did not rise.

"Oh, hahaha! I didn't expect anyone to arrive earlier than us. Well, isn't this the scholar? Did you run straight to the Land of Sequences as soon as you broke through to Foundation Establishment? I wonder if you've written anything on its barrier?"

A coquettish laugh came from afar, the voice rapidly approaching. Just as the words ended, a charming woman landed before Shu Sheng.

Accompanying her was a burly man with bulging muscles, twice Shu Sheng's size and brimming with imposing presence.

"Hua Xiangnong, if you can't speak properly, shut up."

Shu Sheng snorted coldly. He clearly knew the woman and immediately snapped back, while casting an unobtrusive glance at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan had seen him writing on the Land of Sequences back then. Now he could only hope Ye Xuan would not mention it.

"Heh, scholar, you're putting on quite an act. Do you think I don't know exactly what sort of man you are?"

Hua Xiangnong sneered, then a warm smile appeared on her face as she turned toward Ye Xuan and spoke.

"Hua Xiangnong of Flower Language Valley. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

"Ye Xuan!"

Ye Xuan cupped his fists in return, deliberately concealing his sect. The other three glanced at him but said nothing more. Plenty of people who came to the Land of Sequences did not want to reveal their identities.

"Shu Sheng of the Literary Dao Sect!"

Seeing the two introduce themselves, Shu Sheng also introduced himself to the burly man. He could sense an intense pressure from him; presumably, he was a prodigy from a major sect in the Yellow Origin Region.

"Xu Yi of the Yellow Origin Sect, Yellow Origin Region!"

Xu Yi spoke in a deep, rumbling voice, visibly brimming with pride when he mentioned the Yellow Origin Sect.

Upon hearing that Xu Yi was a Yellow Origin Sect disciple, Shu Sheng's expression abruptly changed, and he quickly cupped his fists in greeting again.

Any Yellow Origin Sect disciple who could reach the Land of Sequences was someone he could not afford to provoke. Though he had taken first place in the Literary Dao Sect this time, he probably would not even make the top hundred in the Yellow Origin Sect.

"Hehe, scholar, how about a match first?"

Once the four had introduced themselves, Hua Xiangnong was the first to speak, challenging Shu Sheng.

"You think I'm afraid of you?"

Shu Sheng raised a brow and glanced briefly at Xu Yi. Seeing no response from him, he promptly agreed.

The two darted a hundred zhang ahead and began exchanging blows.

This was Ye Xuan's first time watching prodigies from other regions fight, so he watched with keen interest.

Xu Yi stood to one side, watching their battle with disdain on his face, seemingly unimpressed by their strength.

Wielding a writing brush, Shu Sheng wrote hundreds upon thousands of characters in an instant, each unleashing a different attack.

The character for "sword" unleashed sword light, the character for "saber" released saber rays, and the character for "wind" instantly sent out dozens of wind blades. It was an eye-opening sight for Ye Xuan.

Hua Xiangnong wielded a length of white silk, whirling it so tightly that not even wind could pass through and blocking Shu Sheng's attacks one by one.

The two were powerful. Ye Xuan felt they were at least somewhat stronger than the Dao Sect's inner disciples at the Golden Core early stage. He could not help marveling at this. Even at merely the Foundation Establishment late stage, the gap was already so vast. Had Shu Sheng and Hua Xiangnong been Dao Sect disciples, the sect master would probably have taken them as disciples long ago.

Their strength was evenly matched, and neither seemed able to get the better of the other. Even after a prolonged battle, no victor emerged.

"I'm done, I'm done! I thought I'd be able to trounce you after breaking through, but we're still evenly matched. Let's fight again after we break through to Golden Core!"

After her attack was blocked once more, Hua Xiangnong stamped her foot resentfully and withdrew her white silk.

Both had already exhausted most of their Spiritual Qi. If they fought on, things would get truly heated, and there was no telling who would ultimately win, so Hua Xiangnong took the opportunity to end the battle.

"Hehe, we've made a spectacle of ourselves, Brother Xu."

After returning, Hua Xiangnong spoke to Xu Yi with a coquettish laugh.

Xu Yi gave a perfunctory nod, then turned a cold gaze on Shu Sheng, seemingly intending to win back some face for Hua Xiangnong.

"If Senior Brother Xu wants this spot, I'll gladly yield it."

Seeing Xu Yi's gaze, Shu Sheng immediately backed down. He had just fought a major battle and was physically exhausted, making him no match for Xu Yi. Besides, even at his peak, there was still a large gap between their strength.

Xu Yi smiled smugly, seemingly very satisfied with Shu Sheng's surrender, then turned to Ye Xuan.

"I have no intention of sparring."

Ye Xuan shrugged. He had no interest in competing with a Foundation Establishment late-stage disciple, even if Xu Yi was from the Yellow Origin Sect.

"Then get lost!"

At Ye Xuan's blunt refusal, a trace of anger flashed through Xu Yi's eyes, and he immediately spoke harshly.

"Why?"

Ye Xuan frowned.

"Brother Ye, positions in front of the Land of Sequences are decided through matches. Only the winners can claim the best spots."

Ye Xuan's question startled all three. Shu Sheng was the first to react. Knowing Ye Xuan was a complete novice who did not understand such common knowledge, he promptly explained.

"Why don't you come over here, Brother Ye, and keep me company?"

Having accepted Ye Xuan's Nascent Soul Breakthrough Pill, Shu Sheng felt he ought to help him now and give him a way to back down gracefully. Offending a Yellow Origin Sect disciple was no good thing.

"No need."

The spot Ye Xuan had chosen earlier was the best in the area, on higher ground with the shade of trees behind it. Moreover, for the benefits of checking in, he had buried quite a few formations around it. He really did not want to move.

It was too much trouble.

"Then you'll have to give up this spot!"

Xu Yi glared and insisted relentlessly, taking a step forward as he spoke, seemingly ready to attack outright if Ye Xuan refused again.

Ye Xuan helplessly waved a hand, signaling for Xu Yi to attack first. He had never expected that choosing a good spot would get him challenged.

"Arrogant!"

Seeing Ye Xuan's utterly unconcerned demeanor, Xu Yi's fury soared to the heavens. He shattered the ground beneath his feet and hurtled toward Ye Xuan without holding anything back, causing both Shu Sheng's and Hua Xiangnong's expressions to change.

"Watch out, Brother Ye!"

Shu Sheng called out in warning.

Thump!

A dull impact rang out, and Xu Yi flew backward at tremendous speed, a fist imprint faintly visible on his chest.