The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 967 - 968: Comprehending Beneath the Bodhi Tree
Ye Mo actively challenged Zi Aotian, not to humiliate himself. Zi Aotian can be described as a genius among the younger generation. Defeating Zi Aotian would mean Ye Mo could also rank among the geniuses, standing over everyone, with no peers able to suppress him.
Moreover, he also wanted to use this opportunity to strike back at the opponent. This Zi Long schemed against him and his mother, trying every method to make Zi Aotian the Clan Leader. Naturally, he had to teach him a lesson.
Although he can’t defeat Zi Aotian now, a month’s time is enough for him to make up for the gap between them.
"A month, very well, interesting."
Zi Aotian laughed indifferently and said, "I’m curious to see how powerful a bloodline genius, whose dragon patterns are condensed with nine dragon patterns, truly is."
"Indeed, the clan cannot tolerate two geniuses; competition is unavoidable. Since Ye Mo dares to propose a duel with Aotian in a month, he must have a trump card. In a month’s time, Ye Mo will improve, but Aotian will also be progressing. Defeating Aotian is not such a simple matter."
The Clan Elder thought secretly.
The assessment of the Longwen Hall ended completely with Zi Aotian and Ye Mo’s challenge.
However, compared to the shock Zi Aotian brought to people, Ye Mo’s impact was far greater. Whether it was escaping from the Abyss of Hell, advancing two levels, or leaping to the top of the Ascending Dragon Path, all astonished others greatly.
Azure Dragon Peak, Zi Ning Residence!
"Mo’er, challenging Zi Aotian like that was really too reckless."
Zi Ning didn’t mean to blame Ye Mo, but she was slightly concerned: "You don’t know, Zi Aotian is not just a bloodline genius; his Transcendence Golden Body is the nineteenth-ranked Mocking Phoenix on the Dharma list, and he is also a Beast-Taming Seal Artist."
"Truly a genius, huh."
Ye Mo smiled and said, "Although there is some gap, in a month’s time, your son might be able to defeat him."
"It’s just a pity you cannot participate in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle. Even if you defeat Zi Long, only the clan members will know. If you could participate in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle and achieve the top three, you would certainly be considered a true genius. I think your late father would be pleased, wouldn’t he?"
Zi Ning said.
"Mother, have you ever participated in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle?"
Ye Mo asked curiously.
"No, the Spirit Martial Genius Battle is held only once every ten years, and competitors must be under twenty. I was born at the wrong time and missed it. It’s also my regret not having been able to shine at the Spirit Martial Genius Battle. Do you know what the reward for this battle is?"
Zi Ning deliberately paused for suspense.
"Mother, stop keeping it a mystery. I imagine it’s something very valuable, right? Could it be an Immortal Artifact?"
Ye Mo asked curiously.
"Do you think the geniuses who can win the top ten would lack an Immortal Artifact?"
Zi Ning shook her head and said, "The reward for the Spirit Martial Genius Battle, besides being able to study in the Three Great Academies, the most important thing is the qualification to gain insight under the Bodhi Tree."
"What? The qualification to gain insight under the Bodhi Tree?"
Ye Mo was immediately shocked.
Bodhi Seed, Bodhi Fruit, Bodhi Tree, gaining insight under the Bodhi Tree; anyone capable of meditating and cultivating under the Bodhi Tree can gain some enlightenment. It might be mastering powerful martial techniques, a formidable field, or even advancing several levels and understanding the Heaven’s Wall City. The benefits are indescribable.
"Yes, I also feel a bit regretful not being able to gain insight under the Bodhi Tree."
Zi Ning also shook her head.
"Mother, who hosts this Spirit Martial Genius Battle, and where is the Bodhi Tree?"
This was what Ye Mo was most puzzled about: such a high-standard competition, which power has this strength? And where exactly is this Bodhi Tree? If possessed by any single power, it would be something terrifying.
Imagine gaining insight under the Bodhi Tree without expending anything; if you let your disciples meditate under it daily, wouldn’t that be heaven-defying?
"This Spirit Martial Genius Battle is hosted jointly by The Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers. As for the Bodhi Tree, it is located in the Bodhi Cave, the number one perilous place on the Lingwu Continent, and the key to accessing the Bodhi Cave is jointly managed by the heads of the seven great families."
Zi Ning said.
"In that case, why don’t the seven great super-first-rate powers share the Bodhi Cave alone? Sending some disciples for insights daily would be much better, wouldn’t it?"
Ye Mo asked.
"How could it be so easy? Meditating under the Bodhi Tree for insight actually consumes the Bodhi energy emitted by the Bodhi Tree. After a single meditation, the Bodhi Tree needs at least ten years to recover, which is why we, the seven great super-first-rate powers, thought of using a competition."
Zi Ning said, "If Mo’er, you can get into the top ten and meditate under the Bodhi Tree, your cultivation will definitely soar, truly ranking among the strong."
"Mother, don’t worry. Although I can’t represent the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle, I can participate in my own name and achieve a ranking."
Ye Mo said.
"But to participate in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle, you need a Spirit Martial Heaven Command."
Zi Ning frowned and said.
"Mother, look at this."
Ye Mo took out a token from the Sumeru ring and said, "I obtained this token when I was intercepted by the Four Ghosts of Mo West after leaving Nightfall City."
"Spirit Martial Heaven Command, haha."
Zi Ning laughed and said, "In the Spirit Martial Genius Battle, besides the seven great super-first-rate powers, other powers have no limit on the number of participants. As long as they meet the age requirement and have a token, they can participate."
"Well, Mother, there’s something I want to ask for."
Ye Mo said, "It’s the Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragment you acquired in the last auction. I have a piece myself."
"What? You also have an Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragment? How is this possible? Why didn’t I sense it?"
Zi Ning was greatly surprised; in fact, besides the ones she obtained at the auction, she owned ten Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragments herself, fifteen in total, and was very sensitive to the existence of other fragments.
The Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragment, when a hundred pieces are collected, can upgrade a weapon to an Immortal Treasure, something every strong warrior dreams of. Even Zi Ning keeps her Talisman Fragments hidden. If a Divine Venerate Realm expert carried an Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragment, they could still detect that Zi Ning had them.
"Mother, I’ve stored it in my space, which can shield it from any detection. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare carry an Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragment."
Ye Mo replied.
"I see!"
Zi Ning nodded, then took out fifteen Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragments from the Sumeru ring and said, "Mo’er, since you wish to collect these Immortal Treasure Talisman Fragments, I’ll give them to you. But don’t get your hopes too high; be cautious above all."
"Thank you, Mother!"
Ye Mo took the fifteen fragments and hid them directly in the Butu Tower Space, which, being fused with a field, makes it impossible for others to detect the existence of the Talisman Fragments on him.
"Mo’er, to enhance your strength, in this month, you must grasp the power of your bloodline."
Zi Ning reminded Ye Mo, "Although you’ve condensed nine dragon patterns, the power of the bloodline manifested may not be as strong as Zi Aotian’s. Your bloodline, except for the Clan Elder, is the strongest, but mastering it requires serious study. Only when you’re skilled in controlling it can you unleash the strongest power of the Nine Dragon Patterns."
