Best Young Master-Chapter 1413 - 1287: Four Kings and One Sovereign
The campfire blazed brightly, with a three-hundred-pound Xuan Beast cut into small pieces, grilling over the flames.
The flames playfully licked the golden meat chunks, releasing a stream of fat that sizzled as it dripped into the fire.
Under Ye Fan’s exquisite craftsmanship, the Xuan Beast meat was grilled to a crispy outside and tender inside, glistening golden and smelling heavenly, making one’s mouth water just at the sight of it.
"It’s done, it’s done, hurry and give me a piece!"
The Bai Yan wolf was always impatient, not waiting for the meat to be fully cooked, it extended a large paw, attempting to snatch a piece to feast on.
"Paws off, mind the hygiene!"
Ye Fan slapped the Bai Yan wolf’s big paw aside, simultaneously grilling the meat and chatting with the Sloppy Elder sitting next to him.
"What’s this ’hygiene’ nonsense? Does it mean dirty?" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
The Bai Yan wolf was quite dissatisfied, casting a sidelong glance at the Sloppy Elder, secretly thinking to itself, "This old man is ’cleaner’ than me, why don’t you say anything to him?"
Indeed, the Sloppy Elder’s hands were greasy, and his clothes were slick with oil, making the Bai Yan wolf seem much cleaner by comparison!
The Sloppy Elder smiled slightly, retrieving a fifty-pound piece of meat through the air, tossing it to the Bai Yan wolf, effectively shutting its mouth.
"Ow..."
The Bai Yan wolf leaped as high as its waist, catching the meat thrown by the elder, and found a clean spot to feast upon, eating with loud smacking sounds and saliva flying everywhere!
Ye Fan removed the grilled meat and took out a clean stone platform from his Space Spiritual Artifact, placing the meat on top. He also took out a jar of fine wine he’d stolen from the Qing Family’s kitchen cellar, opening the clay seal.
In an instant, the fragrance of the wine spread far and wide, luring the Bai Yan wolf closer.
Ye Fan knew this creature was also fond of wine. Back in the Qing Family’s Mausoleum, it used to steal their wine to drink quite often. So, he simply gave it a jar to enjoy slowly.
The golden grilled Xuan Beast meat, paired with aged fine wine, provided Ye Fan and the Sloppy Elder a truly satisfying feast.
The only thing that puzzled Ye Fan was that no matter how much he inquired, the elder refused to reveal his identity or name. Till this day, Ye Fan did not know what to call him other than "old man."
"Ye Fan, you don’t need to ask my name or identity. The future is long, we will meet again someday, and by then you will naturally know who I am."
The Sloppy Elder devoured ten pounds of roasted meat and drank a jar of fine wine without his stomach showing any sign of fullness.
After wiping his mouth, the Sloppy Elder continued, "The Southern Domain Genius Tournament is about to begin. You should stop wandering outside and go back to prepare. Whether the Xuanwu Sect can shine brightly depends on you!"
"Elder, what exactly is this Southern Domain Genius Tournament all about? Could you tell me more?"
Even though the tournament was approaching, Ye Fan knew little about it. Seeing that the elder surely knew more, he humbly sought guidance.
"Haha!"
The Sloppy Elder chuckled softly, grabbed the wine jar, and drank heartily before saying, "The so-called Southern Domain Genius Tournament is actually a talent selection competition organized by the two academies..."
As the elder explained, Ye Fan gradually gained a systematic understanding of the tournament.
The Tianxuan Continent consists of five great domains, each having a similar tournament to select the strongest individuals from each domain to enter the Immortal or Imperial Academy!
The Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy are the two high-level academies standing in this world, their status surpassing Holy Lands and Di Clans.
These two academies remain detached from worldly affairs, not participating in any conflicts, yet no power dares to underestimate them.
The Immortal Academy teaches Immortal Martial Arts, and the Imperial Academy imparts the Heavenly Technique Treasure Book—each excels in their own right. Each academy has produced numerous powerful figures who have stirred endless waves across the Tianxuan Continent.
Because of the academies’ exalted status and their detached attitude, they are seen as the hidden leaders of the Xuan Realm, and even the Di Clans do not dare to underestimate them.
After the genius tournaments in each of the Tianxuan Continent’s five domains, some geniuses are inevitably selected to pursue deep study in these academies.
It is said that all young cultivators take pride in entering these two academies. Even the descendants of Di Clans and Holy Lands will look for ways to enroll there!
Under such circumstances, the genius tournaments in each domain are extremely intense. To win a place and opportunity in these academies, every participant gives their utmost effort.
The Southern Domain is no exception!
Most importantly, the tournament also determines the titles of Four Kings and One Sovereign, the five geniuses most qualified to embark on the road to becoming Great Emperors.
For this honor, participating members fight tooth and nail.
The term Four Kings and One Sovereign refers to the top five in the genius tournament; the first place is titled Emperor, a title that represents that individual’s strength surpasses the other four.
The other four are given various kingly titles, hence the term Four Kings and One Sovereign!
"I also want to join, not seeking to be the Emperor, but aiming to be one of the Four Kings. How about the title ’White Wolf King,’ doesn’t it sound domineering?"
Upon hearing this, the Bai Yan wolf, with drunken eyes, staggered over, clamoring to join the Southern Domain Genius Tournament and become one of the Four Kings, leaving Ye Fan and the Sloppy Elder stunned!
Unfortunately, before Ye Fan and the Sloppy Elder could respond, the Bai Yan wolf was already so drunk that it was unconscious, and with a thud, it fell to the ground, snoring away!
"This Little Wolf is also a freak!"
The Sloppy Elder made his own evaluation of the Bai Yan wolf.
Ye Fan found it very apt. The Bai Yan wolf was indeed eccentric, and extremely so. How many normal Xuan Beasts were like it?
"Ye Fan, I hope you can make a stunning impact in the Southern Domain’s genius competition. This way, you might catch the attention of the two major academies and gain the qualifications to enter them. Once you join any academy, you will have a powerful backing, and no one or clan will dare to bully you, preventing situations like today."
The Sloppy Elder glanced at Ye Fan, reminding him intentionally or unintentionally.
"I will!"
Ye Fan responded calmly, but in his heart, he vowed that no matter the cost, he would enter the two academies and not let the Sect bear any more pressure.
However, what troubled him was that the Southern Domain’s genius competition encompassed the entire Southern Domain, and who knows how many powerful opponents would emerge?
Most importantly, Qing Zi, the Ancient Saint, and the Tianxuan Saint would definitely participate to compete for the Emperor title among the four kings and one sovereign.
Though it was merely nominal, for Qing Zi and the two great Saints at their realm, material benefits were no longer important; they cared about the title!
Be it the Heavenly Technique Treasure Book or secret techniques, the two Saints and Qing Zi seemed to lack none; they were vying for the Emperor title within the Southern Domain.
It should be noted, this title signifies dominance among the younger generation in the Southern Domain, allowing one to tread further on the Emperor Road and even hold hope for Proving Dao.
This is an incomparable allure, and it is believed that neither Qing Zi nor the Ancient Saint or the Tianxuan Saint would hold back. This battle will be Ye Fan’s most arduous clash.
The bonfire gradually extinguished, the Sloppy Elder lay in the grass sleeping soundly, his snores thunderous.
The heavy dews of late autumn couldn’t disturb his sleep even under such conditions; truly, he was at ease with the situation, unfettered by trivialities.
Ye Fan sat on the ground cross-legged, continuously practicing Breathing, circulating his Mystical Skill. A Spiritual Energy Storm seemed to gather around him as he domineeringly drew surrounding spiritual energy into his body through every pore, replenishing the Holy Power consumed from the fierce battle.
Following this battle, Ye Fan was surprised to discover more foundational acupoints solidifying as shadows within him. Though the strength gain wasn’t apparent, there was nevertheless progress.
The next morning, the supreme sky Killing Array vanished, with all its materials consumed, leaving no trace behind.
Ye Fan set a Fire, burning the Blood Mud and broken bones to ashes. The scent of char filled the air as the flesh and bones crackled in the flames, eventually turning to ash and blowing away in the wind until nothing remained.
The Sloppy Elder did not leave, having witnessed all of Ye Fan’s actions, and then moved his hands to carve a Transmission Array Platform in the void, using unparalleled Great Magical Power to stabilize it, preventing it from disappearing.
After finishing all this, the Sloppy Elder said, "Get on, I’ll send you home!"
"This is a short-distance Transmission Array Rune!"
As a master of Array Patterns, the Bai Yan wolf could tell at a glance the extent of the array’s reach and followed Ye Fan onto the platform.
Whoosh!
With a flash of light, Ye Fan and the Bai Yan wolf disappeared in an instant, traversing the void.
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At the same time, the news that Ye Fan had used the Killing Array to eradicate Lou Canghai and Qing Yu, both Lord Realm powerhouses, quickly spread throughout the entire Southern Domain, causing a massive uproar!
This time, the Qing Family and the Lou Family suffered enormously, and no one knew how many young strong people lost their lives in this battle, as bodies fell one after another.
The most unbelievable part was that the Ancestor of the Lou Family, Lou Canghai, and Qing Zi’s father, Qing Yu, both fell in this battle. They were Lord Realm powerhouses, on the verge of becoming Supreme Strongmen comparable to the Holy Land Masters of various holy sites, yet they perished within the Killing Array.
"What? Even Lou Canghai of the Lord Realm died? That’s impossible! I remember that Ye Fan was only in the early-stage of the Divine realm. Even if he advanced to the mid-stage of the Holy Embryo Realm after raiding the Qing Family’s Spirit Stone Shop, he couldn’t possibly kill Lord Realm powerhouses, right? What powerful means does he possess?"
"Is it true? Qing Yu was a Lord Realm powerhouse with profound strength; how could he have fallen?!"
"Of course it’s true. I witnessed it with my own eyes yesterday. It was like a demonic feast, a one-sided slaughter. Within the Killing Array, Ye Fan was like a bloodthirsty Asura, with each strike claiming a life..."
"Divine Power Realm strong people in the Killing Array were as fragile as scarecrows and were harvested like wild grass, life after life, indescribably tragic!"
"What terrifying methods, eradicating all enemies in one battle. This boy is truly fearsome!"
This battle.
The Southern Domain was shaken, and tales were told across the other four domains.
Ye Fan made a legendary name for himself!
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