Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 68 - 62: The Newly-Risen Demon Fiend Li Chunfeng’s Younger Brother Hits a Brick Wall (2)
It must be said that each area governed by a Divine Peak is exceptionally vast, such as the Array Peak Region, also known as the Divine Sword Sect’s Array Peak District.
The Array Peak District is not merely a single Divine Peak; beneath it lie over ten Spirit Peaks and dozens of mountains, spanning several dozen miles.
To find the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion more quickly, Ye Xiaofan called Mo Shiyi over using a Communication Talisman. This guy ran faster than a rabbit upon hearing there were Spirit Stones to be earned.
Even with Mo Shiyi guiding the way, it was already noon by the time the two arrived at the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion.
Admiring the majestic and splendid Scripture Pavilion before him, Ye Xiaofan was deeply moved. Along the way, the Array Peak District was bustling with people, showcasing a thriving scene with pavilions and towers everywhere.
In contrast, looking at his master’s South Peak, apart from a solitary Divine Peak and a few dilapidated huts, not a single tile could be found on the entire summit, while the foot of the peak was desolate; you wouldn’t even see a stray dog, let alone groups of disciples.
By comparison, he felt this was the true place for immortal cultivation.
After contemplating for a while,
Ye Xiaofan and Mo Shiyi joined the crowd, queuing up in front of the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion to prepare for entry.
The front of the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion was crowded every day with countless disciples queuing to enter. Inside, not only could one see disciples from Array Peak itself but also some from other Divine Peaks, and even some independent Spirit Peaks’ peerless prodigies.
Undoubtedly, although they may not be Array Peak prodigies, even if they do not primarily practice Array Dao, they are unwilling to easily give up this cultivation path.
Despite the large number of people in front of the Scripture Pavilion, it was quite orderly; even peerless prodigies from the Seven Great Sword Peaks had to adhere to the rules here.
Though Array Peak consists entirely of exceptional talents primarily practicing Array Dao, their strength should not be underestimated, even being no less formidable than the Seven Great Sword Peaks.
Mo Shiyi, while accompanying Ye Xiaofan in line, explained in a low voice.
"Brother Ye, don’t underestimate the people from Array Peak; they are equally terrifying Martial Soul prodigies, only their Array Dao talent is far more frightening, so they chose Array Peak."
"The disciples of Array Peak may not be as good as the Seven Great Sword Peaks in Sword Dao, or as adept as Pill Peak in Alchemy, or as skillful as Artifact Peak in Artifact Refining, let alone Beast Peak in Beast Taming Technique. However, if you work them up, they only need to casually throw out a Killing Array, and it would be enough to drink a whole pot."
"Moreover, Array Peak disciples mainly practice Array Dao; it’s not that they don’t cultivate. The combat power of these people is exceedingly terrifying, since their Soul Level stands there, none will be too weak. Among the Thirty-Six Holy Peaks, three Saint Heir and Saintess candidates are disciples of Array Peak; needless to say about the Seventy-Two Small Peaks."
"So Brother Ye, be sure not to provoke them lightly, lest you get trapped in an array and can’t come out."
Listening to Mo Shiyi’s explanation, Ye Xiaofan thought to himself that the Spirit Stones were well spent.
Being one of the top ten Divine Sects in the Hundred Broken Mountain Range region, every peak of the Divine Sword Sect is formidable.
Array Peak disciples don’t only know Arrays, they simply specialize more in Array Dao. They are also cultivating everything, even on par with any other peak.
It’s like Sword Peaks; the Seven Great Sword Peaks don’t practice only Sword Dao, they simply focus mainly on Sword Dao. Pill Peak isn’t solely for Alchemy, and Artifact Peak doesn’t just burn furnaces and forge Magical Artifacts.
While Ye Xiaofan and Mo Shiyi chatted.
Unbeknownst to them, they had reached the front of the line.
"South Peak? Ye Xiaofan?"
The Elder managing the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion glanced at Ye Xiaofan’s Identity Token and paused slightly but soon resumed composure, saying:
"Go on in, remember to leave the Scripture Pavilion by sunset, or you will be treated as breaking the sect rules."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaofan slightly bowed, received the Identity Token, took a deep breath, and stood aside waiting for Mo Shiyi.
At the same time as he quietly waited.
Several newly-ascended prodigies leaving the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion were slightly surprised.
"Pure Yang, look quickly, isn’t that Ye Xiaofan, the Sword Saint successor?"
One youth nudged the leading prodigy, signaling the others to look toward the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion.
The leading youth glanced in that direction and was slightly surprised: "It’s really him; let’s go and check it out."
Hearing this, several people walked towards Ye Xiaofan.
Soon, Mo Shiyi also passed the identity verification, walking alongside Ye Xiaofan towards the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion.
However, the next moment, the two were stopped by seven or eight newly-ascended prodigies.
"Hey, isn’t this Ye Xiaofan, the Sword Saint successor from South Peak?" the leading youth shouted, seemingly trying to draw attention.
Surely enough, the moment those words were spoken, the initially quiet front of the Scripture Pavilion instantly stirred into a commotion.
Although ninety-nine percent of the crowd here consisted of Array Peak disciples, the impact of the words Sword Saint successor was too terrifying, even causing all of them to look over.
Seeing this, Ye Xiaofan frowned slightly, not having much impression of the speaker.
It was Mo Shiyi beside him who explained: "It’s Li Chunfeng’s cousin, Li Chunyang, a newly-ascended Sword Dao prodigy from the Hundred Broken Mountain Range area, the one who blocked you half a year ago during the martial arts arena at Divine Sword Peak. Both brothers have quite unique identities."
With Mo Shiyi’s reminder, Ye Xiaofan recalled that during the sect initiation ceremony, Li Chunyang had blocked him for his cousin and set up a challenge three months later.
However, later, perhaps deterred by that sword Ye Xiaofan wielded from the South Peak, Li Chunyang’s cousin did not fulfill this agreement.
Seeing Ye Xiaofan frown, Li Chunyang didn’t seem to care, with a smile hanging on his lips, yet his words were full of hostility and undertone.
"Brother Ye, I heard you’ve been in the Divine Sword Sect for half a year now, yet your strength hasn’t improved at all, still treading in place. By now, has Brother Ye reached the second layer of the Profound Sea?"
With those words, a sinister smile appeared on Li Chunyang’s lips.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaofan couldn’t help but look at Mo Shiyi; he had been staying on the South Peak, how did this Li Chunyang know he was still stuck at Profound Sea first layer?
"I swear, I indeed did sell the information, but I absolutely didn’t sell it to him."
Mo Shiyi promptly pointed at Li Chunyang, explaining with a wronged expression, causing Ye Xiaofan to respond with a face full of black lines.
Li Chunyang’s words had already stirred an uproar in front of the Array Peak Scripture Pavilion.
"Half a year and still at the first layer of Profound Sea? Wasn’t he already at the first layer of Profound Sea upon entering the Divine Sword Sect?"
"Half a year, even the most ordinary peerless prodigy should have broken through to the second layer of Profound Sea, right? How come he’s still stuck at the first layer?"
"Is he Ye Xiaofan? The successor to the Sword Saint precursor?"
For a moment, the disciples of the Array Peak were all quietly discussing. Unlike the Sword Cultivator circles, here there was an equal mix of genders.
Many of the heavenly women started scrutinizing this young man before them, simultaneously whispering amongst themselves.
"Still treading in place after half a year, are we sure he’s the Sword Saint successor?"
"This... is way too useless, isn’t it?"
Looking at the agitated crowd around him, Li Chunyang’s lips slightly turned up, seeming to harbor a peculiar sentiment towards the Sword Saint successor, but the reason remains unknown.
Ye Xiaofan could tell that the other party was obviously finding trouble on purpose.
Seeing Ye Xiaofan frown slightly, Li Chunyang seemed to take pride in his achievement, with a gesturing smirk hanging on his lips.
Little did he know, today he was about to truly hit a hard wall.
