Martial Peak - Chapter 801
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If An Lingβer had asked him to stay when she had first discovered him, Yang Kai would have left without any hesitation.
But instead she had actually encouraged him to go!
Obviously, she had done this completely out of consideration for him.Β An Lingβer being willing to go so far for him made Yang Kai reluctant to just abandon her.
After all, it appeared as if Nine Heavens Holy Land had suffered some kind of calamity!
Seeing Yang Kai take the initiative to stay, An Lingβer was particularly happy, hurriedly explaining what had transpired after he had entered the Holy Tomb.
Only now did Yang Kai learn that it had been nine whole months since he entered the Holy Tomb.
For the first six of those months, nothing of note had happened.
However, on a certain day roughly three months ago, the barrier around the periphery of Nine Heavens Holy Landβs nine spirit peaks had suddenly ceased functioning, catching all the Elders and Protectors somewhat unprepared.
No matter how they investigated though, they couldnβt discover what had gone wrong much less repair and re-activate the various Spirit Arrays which formed the barrier.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Saintess Nan, who noticed the disappearance of the barrier, attacked the Holy Land.
Together, the various Elders and Protectors managed to successfully repel Saintess Nan but the Holy Land suffered terrible damage in the process, many disciples suffering injuries or falling in the battle.
Immediately after that incident, foreign enemies appeared.
βForeign enemies?β Yang Kai asked curiously.
βEn, my Holy Land has been a peak force for many years, but what force doesnβt have enemies?Β When the old Holy Masters was alive, we could still deter these foes, but after his passing two years ago, and with no new Holy Master succeeding his position, these enemies saw an opportunity.Β My Holy Landβs nine peaks is an excellent territory for cultivating, causing many people to secretly covet it.β
βSo these enemies of yours decided to hit you while youβre down?βΒ Yang Kai snickered.
βEn,β An Lingβer nodded in agreement, looking somewhat low-spirited, βBut itβs not like we have no blame in this matter. Β When the old Holy Master was alive, we held a dominant position, so itβs only natural they have some grievances with usβ¦β
βHmph, if it was just some trivial small forces, my Holy Land still wouldnβt even put them in our eyes, butβ¦β Yu Ying followed up, frowning deeply as she lamented, βBut for the past while, Saintess Nan has stirred up a great deal of trouble outside, so a few forces that have grudges against us took the opportunity to gather a large number of masters to pressure my Holy Land.Β These masters were either harmed directly by Saintess Nan, or had their loved ones killed by her, causing them to resent my Holy Land.β
βSeems like when it rains, it pours!βΒ Yang Kai frowned and understood why the atmosphere inside Nine Heavens Holy Land was so bleak.
However, Nine Heavens Holy Landβs barrier failing three months ago coincided with when he obtained the Holy Master Spirit Ring.
[Could it be related to that?]Β Yang Kai secretly pondered, not entirely sure.
βHalf a month ago, those people came to complain, demanding we turn over the previous generationβs Saintess to them, but in the battle three months ago, Saintess Nan was injured and fled far away. How are we supposed to find her now?Β Great Elder tried to explain the situation, but it didnβt help at all. The few forces coveting our nine spirit peaks continued to inflame the situation eventually leading to a fight. Both sides suffered multiple dead and wounded in that battle, worsening the situation, so not it is almost impossible to resolve this matter peacefully, haaβ¦β
βWhich forces are stirring up trouble?βΒ Yang Kai asked.
βThe ringleaders are the three nearby forces, Shattering Mystical Palace, War Spirit Temple, and Netherworld Sect!βΒ Yu Ying said with a look of disgust and anger appearing on her pretty face, βThese three forces are the main culprits.Β If it was just one of them, even though my Holy Landβs strength has declined greatly, we wouldnβt even bother paying attention to them, but the three of them are now working together and have simultaneously drawn in a large number of outside masters.Β Now, my Holy Land is facing almost half the worldβs forces!β
βIs the situation really that bad?β Yang Kai was also taken aback.
However, upon remember what Saintess Nan had been doing these past two years, it wasnβt beyond the realm of possibility for things to have reached such a point.
Wherever Saintess Nan went, death and destruction would follow, causing a huge problem for Nine Heavens Holy Land.Β As a Second Order Saint, Saintess Nanβs base strength was incredible; add to that her mastery of the Nine Heavens Divine Skills, only a Third Order Saint Realm master would be able to subdue her.Β In this world, there werenβt many such masters!
Yang Kai wasnβt even sure if Soaring Heaven Sectβs Chu Ling Xiao had reached such a level.
βItβs even worse than you think!βΒ Yu Yingβs expression became cold, βThese three forces arenβt just coveting the Holy Landβs resources and land, what theyβre most interested in is Lingβer!β
Saying so, she unconsciously glanced over at An Lingβer.
Yang Kaiβs thoughts turned quickly and suddenly understood, βThey want to force you to join one of their Sectsβ disciples together with her in order to obtain the inheritance of your Holy Master, right?β
Once they acquired the Holy Masterβs inheritance, they could reach the sky in a single leap, it was a huge benefit that even if they struggled for a few hundred years they couldnβt obtain.
βExactly!β Yu Ying nodded sternly, βWhen they drew back half a month ago, they gave us an ultimatum, hand over Saintess Nan one month later, or they would flatten our nine peaks!Β But later that day, the Great Elder received a secret letter saying that if the previous generationβs Saintess couldnβt be delivered, the current Saintess would be acceptable as a substitute!β
βTheyβve thought this out quite wellβ¦β Yang Kai was genuine impressed with these forceβs scheme.Β After pausing for a moment to absorb all he had just heard, he then asked, βSo, are you planning to just sit here and wait for death?β
Yu Yingβs mood became depressed as she replied, βWhat else can we do?Β Although this world is vast, we have nowhere else to go. And thereβs still half a month left until the deadline, Great Elder is even now trying to convince the forces who were roped to take a step back and negotiate.Β If only the three local forces remain, they wonβt be able to cause any waves, and once my Holy Land recovers, we can slowly deal with them.β
βYour old Holy Master has really harmed you,β Yang Kai slowly shook his head. βWhy didnβt he treat those three forces better before he died, at least to the point where they wonβt come to cause trouble for you?β
βHey! Which side are you on?βΒ Yu Ying glanced over at Yang Kai somewhat disgruntled.
βIβm just telling the truth,β Yang Kai shrugged his shoulders.
βWhen the old Holy Master was alive, although he did treat them somewhat overbearingly and demanded they pay a certain amount of tribute each year in the form of cultivation materials, it was because of the Nine Heavens Holy Landβs shelter that their three forces could remain safe and sound,β An Lingβ Er explained, βNow they choose to repay that kindness with enmity, theyβre nothing more than ungrateful wolves.β
βWhat do you mean?Β How did your old Holy Master shelter them?βΒ Yang Kai was puzzled.
βI didnβt tell you?Β Our Holy Land is at the edge of the Human Territory, just over that mountain range is the Beast Sea Jungle which is the territory of the Monster Race.Β If it werenβt for the old Holy Masterβs presence here, the Monster Raceβs Great Senior over there would have already brought his forces to occupy this land.β
βMonster Race?β Yang Kai raised his brow and asked, βYou mean to say that over there is the Monster Domain?β
βYes!β
βThen why havenβt they taken action as well?β
Since the old Holy Master had fallen, the Monster Race making a move should have been given.Β The Three Clans all had irreconcilable enmity between them to the point where fights broke out simply by meeting one another.Β The Monster Race not taking advantage of such a superb opportunity didnβt make sense. Given this, Yang Kai keenly realized that there should be something more to this story than meets the eye.
An Lingβer glanced over at Yu Ying, seemingly seeking her opinion.Β Yu Yingβs pretty face wore a complex expression as she contemplated for a while before finally nodding lightly.
Only then did An Lingβer continue, quietly explaining, βThe old Holy Master and that sideβs Monster Race Great Senior seem to have some friendshipβ¦ them not moving is probably for this reason.β
βOh?β Yang Kai showed an interested look, sneering as he ridiculed, βThen it seems the Monster Race is actually more humaneβ¦Β That Monster Race Great Seniorβs strength must not be weak, right?β
βWeβve never met him, but itβs more than likely thatβs the case,β Yu Ying nodded.
βAnd thatβs the current situation,β An Lingβer said, looking straight at Yang Kai, seemingly waiting for him to state his opinion.Β Yu Ying also looking at him anxiously, as if she was worried he would immediately leave after learning how dire things were.
If that were to really happen, Yu Ying would probably break down and cry.
Yang Kai being able to safely return from the Holy Tomb meant he must have passed its test.Β That meant that as of right now, he was essentially the Holy Landβs Holy Master. With him assuming command, it would be possible to stabilize the mood of the Holy Landβs disciples and it would become more convenient to handle various large and small affairs.
Two beautiful women, one young, one old, staring at him so fixedly made Yang Kai feel a certain helplessness, eventually forcing him to ask, βWhere are Xu Hui and the others?β
Hearing him ask this, both An Lingβer and Yu Ying smiled joyfully, Yu Ying quickly replying, βIβll take you to them!β
Saying so, she immediately turned around and led the way.
Yang Kai and An Lingβer followed close behind.
βDoesβ¦ does this mean youβre willing to become the new Holy Master?βΒ An Lingβer suddenly whispered.
βI didnβt say that, so donβt misunderstand.Β Right nowβ¦ I can make some effort, as for if it will make any difference, I canβt guarantee.Β I can only say that Iβll do my best. If your Holy Land is still destroyed by this catastrophe, at least you wonβt be able to complain about me not trying.β
βEn, en,β An Lingβer smiled brightly, βI knew you were a good person, we really are friends, right?β
βEn,β Yang Kai grinned, a mischievous glint flashing across his eyes, βSo youβd best not fall in love with me. If you do, Iβll leave, and we wonβt be friends anymore.β
βHmph, donβt be so arrogant!β An Lingβer blushed bright red, hitting Yang Kai a few times, grinding her teeth as she muttered, βYou really think that all the women in the world will be attracted to you?Β Although youβre not bad, youβre not my type at all.β
βOh?Β What kind of man is your type then?β Yang Kai asked curiously.
βSomeone older than me, tall and handsome, kind and caringβ¦β An Lingβer suddenly fell into a fantasy, quickly firing off a long list traits her dream man should have.
βYour vision is really lacking!βΒ Yang Kai kept shaking his head, wearing an expression seemingly bloated with arrogance, causing An Lingβer to giggling.
As they flew forward, Yang Kai saw numerous broken buildings and traces of blood left behind from battle.
The busy Holy Land disciples who saw Yu Ying and An Lingβer all stopped and saluted respectfully, but when they noticed Yang Kai who was walking together with An Lingβer, they all, without exception, showed looks of shock, none of them able to believe their own eyes.
Up ahead, Xu Hui was busy directing people.Β Yu Ying shouted out to him, causing him to turn his head to answer her, but before he could utter a single word, his eyes suddenly bulged.Β It was like he had seen a ghost, causing his jaw to drop, rendering him speechless for quite some time.