I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 247 Who exactly is the protagonist among us?

Therefore, since the end of the ancient era, no one on Blue Star has been able to break through to the Martial God realm.

This is quite normal. After all, once the inheritance of martial arts is interrupted, it is extremely difficult for later generations to start exploring the path to enlightenment again.

What's even more deadly is that every few hundred years, Earth experiences a decline in vital energy, which brings martial arts down to the dust.

With such repeated gaps in development, how can the humans of Earth accumulate martial arts expertise and give birth to another martial god?

However, the appearance of Zhang Xinwu has successfully broken this situation, at least he has proved that humans still have the possibility of becoming gods.

However, this unprecedented upheaval in seven thousand years caused Ye Qingzhou great concern.

"Several emperors are secretly controlling the spirit realm and dominating the situation. The forces within the grotto-heaven are preventing the Blue Star human race from producing a martial god-level expert. There must be a deeper meaning behind this. I wonder if Zhang Xinwu's ascension to godhood is ultimately a good thing or a bad thing for the human race."

Change often means conflict and turmoil; it can be both an opportunity and a calamity.

Therefore, to gain a foothold in the tide of the times, or even become a trendsetter, one must have sufficient strength.

"I am not strong enough."

Ye Qingzhou clenched his fists, his sense of urgency growing stronger.

The new generation of martial arts masters is full of outstanding talents, and there is a strong trend of heroes being created by the times. As a result, more and more young people are entering a superb level by practicing the "Six Forms of Military Competition".

"Is the will of Heaven on Earth about to fight to the death?"

Although planets have no personality, they possess a certain will to survive due to the convergence of thought energy, which is why so-called chosen ones and children of destiny appear.

To put it bluntly, this is actually the instinct and mechanism of the will of Heaven to protect itself.

At this moment, the Heavenly Dao of Blue Star has clearly chosen Ye Qingzhou as its savior.

Feeling the massive amount of Heavenly Favor within his body, Ye Qingzhou did not hesitate to activate his Symbolic Number Thinking, consuming Heavenly Favor to deduce the Heavenly Rank martial skill "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique".

He deduced all the prerequisites required to cultivate this Heaven-rank martial skill in one go.

Boom~

Ye Qingzhou's brain connected with the spirit world through the use of symbolic and numerical thinking, and then countless ancient knowledge and skills came rushing in and flooded into his sea of ​​consciousness.

Planets also have memories. The memories and insights of the intelligent beings that once existed on the blue planet do not disappear after death. Instead, they all gather in the spirit world and eventually condense into a mysterious and ineffable "fruit".

"The Fruit of the Path!"

Ye Qingzhou seemed to see a fruit that gathered countless memories and insights; it was the embodiment of rules and principles, the 'Tao' as known to all beings.

In the zero-dimensional space of the spirit realm, thought also possesses power, and the condensation of this power is the Profound Origin Dao Fruit.

Xuan Yuan refers to Heaven.

Dao Fruits, on the other hand, are the crystallization of countless thoughts and wisdom, growing in the spirit realm until they mature and are integrated into the will of the planet, becoming the linchpin of the Blue Star's Heavenly Dao.

Now, this Dao Fruit is about to ripen.

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou had a splitting headache, as a flood of information surged in, almost bursting his brain.

Fortunately, the image-number thinking is efficient enough in processing information, and it quickly obtained the corresponding knowledge from the immature Xuan Yuan Dao Fruit and completed the deduction of the cultivation method.

Finally, Ye Qingzhou's consciousness was severed from the spirit world.

Those few seconds felt like an eternity to him. By the time he came to his senses, his back was soaked with sweat, and he looked completely weak.

However, Ye Qingzhou's eyes shone like morning stars: "I succeeded! I've found the path that guarantees I can cultivate to the Martial God realm!"

The art of Qimen Dunjia is indeed extraordinary.

This kind of secret technique that can use the will of Heaven to deduce the secrets of Heaven is no different from using a cheat code.

What was originally a one in a thousand chance of success has now been changed to one hundred percent by Ye Qingzhou.

However, the consumption is also enormous, especially since things like Heavenly Favor are not so easy to obtain.

Ye Qingzhou composed herself and began to organize what she had gained.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, his cultivation insights into the "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique" appeared one by one, covering everything in detail and providing a comprehensive guide that allowed one to progress from a martial arts master all the way to the Martial God realm at the tenth level of Ascension to Heaven.

"Using fire to attract lightning? That's a good idea."

The Image-Number Thinking method did not simply copy the complete "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique" from ancient times. Instead, it thoughtfully modified the technique based on Ye Qingzhou's own foundation and strengths, making it more suitable for Ye Qingzhou's needs.

Just like clothing, the fit of a ready-made garment bought from a store is definitely different from that of a garment custom-made by an experienced tailor.

At this time, the "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique" had become a special edition exclusively for Ye Qingzhou, possessing both thunder and fire attributes.

"The first step is to condense my martial arts true energy into true fire, and then use the true fire to refine the earth core fire evil."

"Once the evil energy has been refined into the bones and the foundation is solid, one can try to travel through the void with one's mind, capture the Nine Heavens Gang Thunder, and refine it into Heavenly Gang Divine Thunder Fire. At that time, the thunder fire will transform into a sword, the divine skill will be perfected, and one can even try to break through to the Martial God realm."

Ye Qingzhou's eyes shone brightly; the broad path to the realm of Martial God was already laid out before him.

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Linjiang No.1 Middle School, Fighting Center.

After school in the afternoon, Ye Qingzhou made a rare appearance at the swordsmanship club to participate in activities; he had hardly come this semester.

Although he is no longer with us, legends about him still circulate in the fighting center.

Therefore, Ye Qingzhou immediately became the focus of everyone's attention upon his arrival.

His tall and handsome figure was firmly locked onto by countless eyes, especially the girls, whose gazes toward Ye Qingzhou were filled with longing and admiration.

"Ye Qingzhou is so handsome."

"What, are you interested?"

"Hmph, you dare say you're not tempted?"

"Sigh, what's the use of me being attracted? Can you even compete with Xu Yuebing?"

Inside the group, several girls were chattering about various gossip and rumors about Ye Qingzhou and Xu Yuebing.

"There's a rumor that Ye Qingzhou gave Xu Yuebing a top-quality sword yesterday. Could that be just a rumor?"

"Let me clarify, this is not a rumor, I saw it with my own eyes."

"Ahhh, I'm so envious!"

For them, a top-quality sword is like a wealthy person's private yacht—a dream they yearn for but can never attain.

In terms of scarcity, a top-quality sword is far rarer than a private yacht; it's not something you can buy simply by having money.

Among the crowd, a girl looked heartbroken.

Listening to the enthusiastic discussion among the girls around her, Yun Shanshan felt a deep sense of regret.

Originally, all of this should have belonged to her!

Unfortunately, Ye Qingzhou, whom she once looked down upon, has now become someone she can no longer reach. In fact, because she couldn't afford the tuition for Zhouzhou's tutoring classes, she hasn't been able to speak a single word to Ye Qingzhou for more than half a year.

Ye Qingzhou didn't care about the gazes and stares of the people around him, and he completely ignored Yun Shanshan. He walked calmly to his seat in the head seat.

"Master Ye!"

When Leon saw Ye Qingzhou, he cried with tears streaming down his face, his voice filled with genuine emotion: "You've finally come."

Ye Qingzhou glanced at him and asked in surprise, "How did you manage to get to the fifth seat?"

It would have been better if this hadn't been mentioned, because as soon as it was brought up, Leon cried even harder, almost bursting into tears.

"Master Ye, if you don't help me soon, I'm going to fall out of the starting team and become a benchwarmer!"

Leon looked aggrieved: "I'm your student, you wouldn't want me to embarrass you, right?"

Having not been to the swordsmanship club for a while, Ye Qingzhou, somewhat confused, asked with a puzzled expression, "What exactly happened? Who kicked you to fifth seat?"

"Hehe, of course it's me."

Huang Liwen appeared before Ye Qingzhou with a smug look on his face, and then directly sat in the third seat, even higher than Zhu Jinfeng.

It turns out that Huang Liwen, whose strength has improved by leaps and bounds recently, relied on the two supernatural powers on the Dou Zi Seal and Xing Zi Seal to not only crush Leon, but even defeat Zhu Jinfeng, who was reduced to the fourth seat.

Only Xu Yuebing, who received the true teachings of Ye Qingzhou's Yin Style Sword Manual and reached the realm of Yin Style mastery, could still suppress Huang Liwen. Otherwise, no one in the entire sword club could truly be his match.

This greatly increased Leon's sense of crisis, because Yao Yexin and Yan Xiyue had also joined the sword club. Although they had not participated in the spot battles, they revolved around Huang Liwen every day and had no interest in anything else.

But Leon dared not gamble!

What if these two ladies suddenly become interested in the seat battle? Wouldn't I lose even the fifth seat?

"Teacher Ye, you must help me!"

Leon cried his heart out, and immediately after he finished speaking, he transferred five million to Ye Qingzhou for tuition fees.

"Hey~ what do you take me for? Is this about money? I'm a person of status now, how could I still be as greedy for money as before?"

"Got it, you don't have enough money, right?"

Leon gritted his teeth and transferred another five million to Ye Qingzhou to make it a round number: "Master Ye, this is all I have. If it's not enough, I can ask my family for more."

"What you're saying, talking about money between us is so hurtful!"

Ye Qingzhou patted Leon on the shoulder with a look of "you're teachable" on his face: "Don't worry, I'll definitely help you."

Seeing that Ye Qingzhou had no intention of returning the money, Leon was speechless, but in reality, he was still willing to pay the tuition.

As Ye Qingzhou's status has risen, there are now countless people who want to pay him to teach them. Let alone ten million, some people would probably be willing to pay a hundred million.

However, Zhouzhou's tutoring center has not expanded in a long time, and has even reduced its members—for example, Yun Shanshan, who could not afford the tuition, was kicked out.

If it weren't for their past relationship, Ye Qingzhou really wouldn't have bothered to help Leon.

Subsequently, the main team members of the swordsmanship club arrived one after another.

Xu Lan led Xu Yuebing and Zhu Jinfeng into the swordsmanship club. When she saw Ye Qingzhou, a smile appeared on her face: "It's rare to see you participating in club activities today. Would you like to warm up?"

In the sword club, many new members looked over with anticipation, all wanting to see Ye Qingzhou make a move.

"Alright."

Ye Qingzhou did not refuse. In fact, he came here today to "ask" Zhu Jinfeng for the Danyu Sacred Flame.

Upon arriving at the training ground, Ye Qingzhou stood in the center with his hands behind his back, smiling as he looked at Xu Yuebing, Huang Liwen, Zhu Jinfeng, and Lei Ang: "Come at me all at once, use your full strength. If you can make me move even half a step, you win."

These words immediately caused an uproar in the audience!

How arrogant!

Ye Qingzhou had been away from school for so long that even the old members of the sword club hadn't seen him fight in a long time. Instead, they witnessed the progress of Xu Yuebing, Huang Liwen, and others.

Even Leon, who is at the very back of the main team, despite his miserable appearance, has not slacked off in the past few months and has made rapid progress.

It's just that others are stronger than him and improve faster, which makes him seem like he's become weaker.

"Hmph, arrogant fool."

Xu Yuebing pursed her lips, feeling slightly annoyed by Ye Qingzhou's "underestimation".

Huang Liwen was quite arrogant: "Old Ye, don't be careless. I'm not what I used to be. Be careful you don't crash."

Zhu Jinfeng drew her sword, her eyes gleaming with eager anticipation: "It's been so long, I really want to see your current splendor."

Among the group, only Leon, the chuunibyou (delusional) teenager, looked at Ye Qingzhou with envy, wishing he could take his place: "Teacher Ye is indeed Teacher Ye, as arrogant as ever, truly a role model for us all."

The fighting spirit among the five people rose rapidly.

The first person to make a move was none other than Leon, this "traitor."

While calling out "Master Ye" repeatedly, he showed no mercy in his actions, even deliberately choosing to launch a sneak attack from behind.

As if he had an eye in the back of his head, Ye Qingzhou clearly "saw" Leon's attack without turning around, and dodged the incoming sword tip by slightly turning his head.

Clang~

Leon's strike was powerful, with a whistling wind and flickering lightning.

However, at this moment, Ye Qingzhou stretched out two fingers and firmly pinched it, and no matter how hard Leon tried to pull it out, it did not budge.

"You sixth brother, you don't want the fifth seat anymore, do you?"

"Master Ye is indeed invincible. Even if I launch a sneak attack, I still can't win."

Leon chuckled, his audacity and ruthlessness were as thick as a city wall.

Next to make a move was Zhu Jinfeng.

She leaped into the air, and her inner fire instantly unfurled into a pair of crimson wings behind her.

"Radiant Feather Sword", the Flaming Phoenix spreads its wings!

Zhu Jinfeng unleashed her strongest killing move, a high-level martial skill honed to perfection. Driven by her inner fire energy, the wings that transformed into her were incredibly lifelike. At this moment, she truly resembled a phoenix descending to earth, with heavenly flames striking the ground, sweeping towards Ye Qingzhou.

She and Leon worked together seamlessly. Leon's sneak attack from behind was merely a feint, while Zhu Jinfeng's sword strike from the front was the real killing blow.

"To make something appear real when it is empty, and to make something appear empty when it is real—that's a good application of military strategy."

Despite facing two opponents alone, Ye Qingzhou remained completely at ease, without budging an inch.

He extended two fingers again, firmly catching the Fiery Sword that Zhu Jinfeng had slashed down. At the same time, the Heaven and Earth Furnace within his body quietly activated, absorbing the Holy Flame of the Crimson Feather.

Without a sound, Ye Qingzhou had obtained seven of the nine divine flames.

"Holy crap, that's incredible?"

Huang Liwen was completely dumbfounded. His strength had improved rapidly recently, so it was inevitable that he would become a little arrogant.

Before the fight, he thought he would soon catch up with Ye Qingzhou and become the "Peerless Duo" of Linjiang No.1 Middle School.

But now that he has seen Ye Qingzhou make a move, he realizes how big the gap is between them.

"Come at me all at once, let me see how much you've improved lately."

With a flick of his finger, Ye Qingzhou sent Zhu Jinfeng and Lei Ang flying dozens of steps backward. Even after they landed, the longswords in their hands were still humming and vibrating.

So strong!

Both new and old members of the swordsmanship club are now deeply shocked by what they are seeing.

In their eyes, even Leon, the weakest of the four, was an invincible martial arts prodigy.

Despite their formidable strength, these four individuals appeared as inexperienced as children before Ye Qingzhou. Even when Zhu Jinfeng and Lei Ang joined forces and employed tactics, they were still unable to make Ye Qingzhou move an inch.

too strong!

That's ridiculously strong!

No wonder he became the top swordsman in the sword club; even when he wasn't at school, no one dared to challenge his position!

At this moment, many new members of the sword club understood why Ye Qingzhou was able to maintain his position as the chief.

Clang~

Huang Liwen drew his sword, and two completely opposite auras, one yin and one yang, appeared on his body, yet they were perfectly integrated and intertwined, transforming into the image of Tai Chi.

"Spiritual resonance, the manifestation of all phenomena through Qi?"

Ye Qingzhou showed a surprised expression, then, using his Heavenly Eye to see through the phenomenon, he suddenly realized what was happening and, with a wry smile, remarked, "Good heavens, you borrowed Yao Yexin and Yan Xiyue to cheat, didn't you?"

It turns out that the Yin and Yang energies on Huang Liwen's sword were borrowed from Yao Yexin and Yan Xiyue through the method of spiritual resonance.

The cultivation techniques they practiced shared the same source of energy, but each had a different emphasis on yin and yang attributes. When this power converged within Huang Liwen's body, it caused a qualitative change.

"When heaven and earth unite, all things are born; when yin and yang interact, changes begin. Brother Wen, your sword strike is truly magnificent and ever-changing."

Even the well-informed Ye Qingzhou couldn't help but admire Huang Liwen's swordsmanship after seeing it.

At the same time, Ye Qingzhou became even more certain that Huang Liwen was one of the contingency plans left by the Yellow Emperor, and that the Hehuan Sect was probably an experience package left by the Yellow Emperor for Huang Liwen.

Even if I hadn't saved Huang Liwen back then, with Yao Yexin and Yan Xiyue restraining each other, it would probably have been difficult for them to take away the Yellow Emperor's essence blood from Huang Liwen's body in the end.

Instead, they went to great lengths to cultivate Huang Liwen, helping him improve his cultivation and strengthen the essence of the Yellow Emperor's blood within him.

Only in this way can the essence and blood be enough for the two of them to share.

It's even possible that after they obtain the essence and blood of the Yellow Emperor, they will be drawn by the Qi within their bodies and fall in love with Huang Liwen, thus wholeheartedly following him and becoming his right-hand men.

Good guy!

They'll give away cultivation techniques, resources, and even girls; in the end, they'll probably give away the entire Hehuan Sect for free, and Yao Yexin and Yan Xiyue will personally deliver it to Huang Liwen.

Who exactly is the main character among us?