King of Creation-Chapter 1637 - 1622: A Rude Awakening

"How confident are you?"

Responding to Mountain God Yi Xun’s question, Ye Zhen curved his lips into a smile and said, "Elder Yi, what do you think? You can just watch tomorrow."

Though Ye Zhen didn’t directly answer Mountain God Yi Xun’s question, this statement revealed immense confidence.

Hearing this, Yi Xun pointed at Ye Zhen, laughingly scolding, "You rascal, don’t trick this old man. Your moonlit battle with Yuann Hongying has spread far and wide.

Just ten days ago, people began setting up gambling pools. This old man is thinking of seizing this chance to earn some profit."

"Are even you short of Spirit Stones?"

Yi Xun rolled his eyes, "Who isn’t short of Spirit Stones? For Martial Artists, these things are like mortals’ pursuit of silver; there’s never enough.

Even for old folks like me, or those Dao Realm Experts, even the legendary Creation Gods, which of them isn’t lacking Spirit Stones?"

Speaking on this, Yi Xun became serious, "Tomorrow night’s moonlit battle attracted many Martial Artists to watch, so we’ve set up a Formation projection near Heavenly Snake Reef to clear enough battleground space.

However, the specific size of your battleground depends on your opinion."

"Our territory, in any case, should give our people some advantage, don’t you think?" Yi Xun chuckled.

"No need for all that trouble!" Ye Zhen casually waved his hand, "Whatever battleground space Yuann Hongying wants, let him have it. I don’t care."

Yi Xun froze, staring at Ye Zhen, once again astonished by Ye Zhen’s overwhelming confidence.

Ye Zhen’s attitude was more than confident, it was an overconfidence bursting at the seams.

Actually, before Ye Zhen condensed his Primordial Spirit, he might not have had so much confidence. But since condensing a Primordial Spirit that typically only Dao Realm Experts can form, his combat power soared, and Ye Zhen gained his current confidence.

Unexpectedly, Mountain God Yi Xun’s expression turned exceptionally serious, placing two empty tea cups on the table.

He picked up the Jade Pot, filling one cup with seventy percent water and the other to the brim, then gently shook the table.

Suddenly, the filled cup’s water splashed, overflowing, while the seventy percent cup shook without spilling a drop.

Then, Yi Xun stared into Ye Zhen’s eyes, slowly saying, "Fullness invites loss, humility brings gain!"

Ye Zhen paused, and before he could say anything, Yi Xun continued, "Since ancient times, underestimating the enemy is a grave taboo!

I see you’ve returned, inner strength consolidated, with an imposing presence, suggesting breakthroughs and combat power escalation. Still, you must never underestimate your foe.

Who is Yuann Hongying?

He’s someone who makes Dao Realm Experts bow and Ninth Stage Realm King Realm experts become servants, a figure of authority that I needn’t elaborate.

This moonlit battle is for his blood feud, and he’ll surely make thorough preparations.

Moreover, his Cultivation leapt from Sixth Stage of Dark Palace Realm to Peak of Ninth Stage in Dark Palace Realm in merely half a year. How could average people achieve this?

As you mentioned, he possesses three Acquired Spirit Treasures, known for their limitless power, which enhances with the holder’s Cultivation.

His Cultivation climbed nearly four stages, and the power of those three Acquired Spirit Treasures surged over several years.

Yet you belittle him.

With such an attitude, I advise you not to battle tomorrow night, lest you risk your life!"

With the final remark, Mountain God Yi Xun’s voice was sharp, penetrating like thunder into Ye Zhen’s Spirit Palace, filling him with shame and discomfort.

"Elder Yi’s reprimand is right, I’ve learned my lesson!" Ye Zhen quickly admitted.

"Having learned, go contemplate calmly for the day and night, adjust your mindset for the battle," Yi Xun said.

Leaving Mountain God Yi Xun’s residence, Ye Zhen felt a sudden chill at his back.

Honestly, ever since condensing the Primordial Spirit in the Ancient Demon God Temple, Ye Zhen’s combat power soared, casually destroying thousands of elites alongside his companions, even exterminating Heavenly Temple Shahe City Branch Temple.

Unconsciously, Ye Zhen had developed a sense of inflated confidence.

Before arriving, Ye Zhen disregarded Yuann Hongying, worrying instead about the Dao Realm Expert, Eunuch Fuq, by his side.

But today, Mountain God Yi Xun’s sharp rebuke abruptly awakened Ye Zhen from his self-inflation.

A figure like Yuann Hongying, with such formidable backing, cannot be underestimated. Who knows what Killing Moves he holds?

As Yi Xun said, in merely half a year, no, more accurately just over a month, Yuann Hongying elevated his Cultivation from Sixth Stage of Dark Palace Realm to Peak of Ninth Stage -- enough for Ye Zhen to respect him.

Suddenly, Ye Zhen recalled four words.

Good Teacher, Beneficial Friend!

What defines a good teacher and beneficial friend? Mountain God Yi Xun embodies it!

Ye Zhen just couldn’t understand why Elder Yi was so devoted to him?

Back at the Five Blessings Inn, Ye Zhen immediately discarded all distractions, quietly meditating in preparation.

Considering known tactics of Yuann Hongying, how should he counter, how to incorporate defense into offense, how to leverage his own advantages, and so on.

....

The night on Five Immortals Island was already deep, yet the island was unusually lively instead of the usual quiet.

Streams of light from all directions were converging towards Five Immortals Island, as spirit boats and spirit fowls carried groups of people towards the island.

Perhaps seeing a business opportunity, the tea houses, taverns, and wine shops on Five Immortals Island were opened overnight, and despite tripled prices, every tea house was packed.

If the Five Immortals Hall dispatched large numbers of patrols, some might fight for a private room.

Despite this, disputes continued throughout the night.

Yet this was merely the beginning, as daylight grew, more and more martial artists gathered.

According to patrol statistics from Five Immortals Island, by noon, the number of martial artists had already surpassed last year’s peak at the auction convention.

Combat at the Five Immortals Arena was continuous, with defenders changing like a parade, as spectators and eager warriors surrounded the arena tightly.

The scale and scene made Grand Deacon Cui Shi of Ming Mountain Hall almost cry.

Patrols have always been organized and overseen by Ming Mountain Hall; this full moon night’s martial artist guidance and patrol arrangements were also run by them, under Cui Shi’s charge.

Yet he hadn’t expected the numbers to exceed the auction convention’s annual attendance.

If even a minor conflict arises, with someone stirring further, it could lead to major chaos.

In case of such chaos, the primary responsibility would fall upon himself as the current Grand Deacon of Ming Mountain Hall, followed by Five Immortals Bright Mountain Hall.

After considering for a moment, the panicked Cui Shi promptly requested aid from Ming Mountain Hall’s Hidden Cultivation Real Person.

As four remarkably strong Dao Realm auras patrolled over Five Immortals Island, many martial artists calmed down immediately, and only then did Cui Shi’s heart settle, allowing him to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.

"It’s all that Kuohai’s fault, if it weren’t for his meddling, disrupting several senior brother’s meditation." Cui Shi grumbled discontentedly.

Since Ye Zhen chose to join Tianyun Hall, Cui Shi found Ye Zhen increasingly unsettling.

Yet dealing with him must remain within Five Immortals Hall’s rules, leaving Cui Shi all the more displeased.

Meanwhile, Mountain God Yi Xun also appeared; for this full moon night’s battle, patrols were managed by Ming Mountain Hall, and commercial matters related to the Five Immortals Arena were still entrusted to Yi Xun of Tianyun Hall.

Having conducted business for so many years, no such lucrative event would be ignored by Five Immortals Hall.

Not only did Five Immortals Hall run its own betting stations, but over a thousand merchants applied to open betting stations, not to mention the numerous merchants setting up stalls across formation projection areas.

Though Yi Xun need not handle each detail himself, he must remain vigilant, especially regarding betting ticket vendors affecting Five Immortals Hall’s reputation.

Guarantees from a patron, betting deposits are mandatory.

Thus, with the full moon battle imminent, while the two main protagonists continued meditative sitting, others were overwhelmingly busy.

Especially after noon, the number of martial artists arriving at Five Immortals Island every half hour reached a small peak.

At 15:45, a silvery light abruptly pierced the sky, a light oppressive to all warriors’ hearts suddenly emerged above the horizon, flying towards Heavenly Snake Reef.

That silver light emanated with an inexplicable fierce presence, as it appeared, all spirit beast demon servants within and beyond Five Immortals Island unconsciously shrank their necks.

Once closer, everyone was alarmed to find— a dragon!

It was actually a Silver Dragon exuding an immensely terrifying aura!

Simultaneously, as Ye Zhen sat cross-legged within Five Immortals Inn, the Black Dragon Spirit Pillar within his Spirit Palace lightly trembled, abruptly shocking Ye Zhen, prompting him to glance towards the sky.

"Dragon Qi!"

"A bloodline of a Five-clawed Silver Dragon, even more noble and powerful than the Blue-scaled Dragon King resembling the bloodline of a Five-clawed True Dragon!"

In the sky, just availing above Heavenly Snake Reef, the Five-clawed Silver Dragon’s massive dragon eyes shifted slightly towards Five Blessings Inn, a hint of puzzlement flashed in its gaze.

However, this scene went unnoticed, as every gaze was focused on the silver-haired young man standing nonchalantly on the Silver Dragon’s impressive dragon horn.

Every single eye brimmed with shock.

A Five-clawed Silver Dragon represents direct lineage from the Ancient Dragon Clan, of utmost nobility, and the Dragon Clan has always been immensely proud. Yet now, willingly allowing a young man to tread its head and horn, just who is this silver-haired youth?

Almost simultaneously upon seeing this silver-clad youth, even Eunuch Fuq beside Yuann Hongying managed to force a noticeably awkward smile, approaching the silver-haired youth!