The Almighty Sword Domain
BOOK 2: REALITY IS HARD
Chapter 147 – Meet Su Qingshi Again!
Book 2 – Reality It Hard
There was only one month left before the Ascension Rank started. So, Yang Ye did not live in the Grand Myriad Mountains. After he dealt with Feng Yi and recovered from his injuries at the bottom of the Death Abyss, Yang Ye rushed back to Talisman Peak.
After he returned to Talisman Peak, Yang Ye did not see his master, Lin Shan, or Bao’er. Even his sister is not here. So, he hurriedly used the Transmission Amulet to contact Lin Shan, and after his brief conversation with Lin Shan, he learned that the three of them were not at the Talisman Peak. It turned out that Lin Shan was heading to the Imperial Capital, and that was of course due to the Ascension Rank.
Members of the Talisman Master Association would be invited to act as judges whenever the Ascension Ranking was held. Lin Shan was originally not interested in the Ascension Rank, but he knew that Yang Ye would participate in it this time. So, as Yang Ye's master, he naturally had to go watch. Thus, he took the initiative to request to represent the Association of Talisman Masters to participate in the Ascension Ranking.
With Lin Shan's status in the Talisman Master Association, his request was naturally approved without question. As for Bao'er and Little Yao, how could Bao'er not follow Lin Shan to attend such an exciting event? How could Lin Shan dare to leave him when Bao'er was doing 'threats and bribery'? Moreover, since Yang Ye was not at Talisman Peak, then Little Yao naturally followed them as well.
Yang Ye naturally felt at ease because Little Yao was with Bao’er and her teacher.
During the past few months with Elder Mu, Yang Ye had continued cultivating, so his achievements in the Talisman Dao naturally did not increase at all. If Lin Shan found out about this, he naturally could not avoid scolding. So, Yang Ye walked into his room as soon as he returned to Talisman Peak and started practicing talisman making techniques.
On the second day after Yang Ye returned to Talisman Peak, Su Qingshi arrived.
In her room, a hint of unusual feeling surfaced in her heart as she looked at Su Qingshi who was wearing a white dress. After being separated for a few months, this woman before him still remained as charming as before and possessed extraordinary beauty.
From some unknown point in time, Yang Ye could not deny that he had affection for this woman standing before him. If he likes it then he likes it, otherwise he doesn't like it. Yang Ye refused to deceive himself. Of course, he knew that if he wanted to be together with her, then the difficulty of achieving it was not inferior to grabbing the first rank in the Ascension Rank!
Not to mention his identity, whether this woman liked him or not was a huge matter in itself!
However, he did not have time to think about all that now. All he wanted to do now was snatch the first position in the Ascension Rank and earn the Ascension Token!
“You have reached the First Heaven Realm?” A glimmer of surprise appeared in Su Qingshi's eyes as she looked at Yang Ye. However, his gaze returned to normal in a short period of time. Yang Ye's natural talent was not bad, and he also had energy in the golden element. So, reaching the second rank of the First Heaven Realm within a few months was no big deal.
Yang Ye nodded and said, “You may have come here today for something, right?”
Su Qingshi nodded lightly and said, “The Ascension Rank will begin in a month, and I intend to take you there to see how brutal the battle between those monstrous geniuses is. This will help you greatly when you participate in the next Ascension Rankings!”
“I participated in this round!” Yang Ye looked at him while speaking in a firm voice. How could he possibly wait for the next Ascension Rank? Her mother suffered in the Flower Palace!
Su Qingshi frowned and said, “You have the power to surpass your cultivation realm to do battle, but all the geniuses participating in the Ascension Rankings have the same abilities. Moreover, your cultivation is too low as almost all of the participating geniuses have at least reached the fifth rank of the First Heaven Realm. There were even those at the peak of the First Heaven Realm. Your current strength is simply not enough to rival them!”
Yang Ye did not speak. A wisp of Sword intent enveloped Su Qingshi, causing his eyes to open wide while shock surfaced on his face. He shouted a little unconsciously. “You have reached Sword Intent level 2? ”
Yang Ye nodded.
Su Qingshi was silent for a while before he held the shock in his heart and said, “That is a bigger reason for me to forbid you from participating in the Ascension Rank!”
"Why?" Yang Ye was confused.
“Ascension rating is very brutal!” Su Qingshi said, “Any time, many geniuses perish during the Ascension Rank. The Ascension Rank was a method used by the six great powers and the Grand Qin Empire to fight over geniuses, but it was also a method to deplete geniuses from other powers. If you reveal your Sword Intent during the Ascension Rank, then the geniuses of various powers will definitely not let you live. Because your current strength and cultivation make it the best opportunity for them to exterminate you!”
When he spoke here, he paused for a moment and said, “With your natural talent, you can definitely reach the peak of the First Heaven Realm before the next Ascension Rank is held. At that time, with the Sword Intent you have comprehended and the golden element profound energy you possess, it will be very easy for you to seize a position in the Ascension Rank. It is too risky for you to participate now! Since many powers are unwilling to see the Sword Sect we have a chance to rise once again!”
“I insist to participate this year!” Yang Ye looked at him as he spoke seriously.
Yang Ye was stunned, then he shook his head and said, “Not the whole thing. In short, I will have to participate in the Ascension Rank, and I will look for other powers if I am unable to represent the Sword Sect. I am very sorry but there is a reason why I should participate.” Even though she had an agreement with him, her mother was the most important one in her heart, and if necessary, she could even let go of the agreement with him.
“Your life will be in danger if you participate with your current strength!” Su Qingshi spoke very seriously.
“I can't snatch a position even with Sword Intent level 2? ” ask Yang Ye.
“Although your cultivation is low, it is still possible for you to snatch a position in the Ascension Rank with the Sword Intent you have!” Su Qingshi said, “However, if you use your Sword Intent, then you will definitely become the target of various powers. Not to mention the other powers, only the members of the Ghost Sect will definitely try their hardest to kill you. Other than the Ghost Sect, any other power that had a bad relationship with the Sword Sect would definitely do the same. Your current strength is simply not enough to face all those monstrous geniuses, understand?”
“I know what you are saying is the truth, but I still want to participate!” Yang Ye said, “In addition, I am not as weak as you think.”
“Let me see your power. Otherwise, I will not allow you to participate in the Ascension Ranking. Even if you don't represent the Sword Sect!” said Su Qingshi.
Yang Ye's heart felt warm. Previously, he had thought that this woman had refused to allow him to participate in the Ascension Rank because she was afraid that she would be killed and was unable to represent the Sword Sect during the next Ascension Rank. However, when he heard what he said now, he knew that it was not entirely because of that, otherwise, he would not have said such words.
Yang Ye stretched out his right hand, and his fist flickered with a faint golden light. "Be careful!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Ye first whistled sharply in the air as he shot straight towards Su Qingshi.
Su Qingshi's palm stretched out to welcome Yang Ye's fist.
Bang out!
Su Qingshi retreated two steps while a hint of shock surfaced on his face. He said, “What an incredible power!”
Although he only used less than 30% of his strength and this 30% was enough to easily annihilate a Profound One in the First Heaven Realm, he never imagined that he would be easily blown back by a simple blow from Yang. Ye.
“My physical strength and defense are on par with the King Rank Darkbeast!” Yang Ye said, “This is also one of my trump cards!”
“You got an accidental meeting during these few months?” ask Su Qingshi. Yang Ye's strength had undergone an incredible change, and it was impossible to increase so quickly without experiencing an accidental encounter!
Yang Ye did not hide it from him and said, “You still remember that old man at the bottom of the Death Abyss, right? I have been cultivating on his side in the past few months.”
Su Qingshi had a serious expression. He naturally remembered the old man. The old man's strength could be said to be extremely frightening, and he felt that even his father, the Sect Master of the Sword Sect, would not match the old man. Yet he never imagined that the old man was truly willing to guide Yang Ye.
“He thinks of you as his student?” ask Su Qingshi.
Yang Ye shook his head and said, “He only gave me guidance. With my current strength, I am qualified to participate in Ascension Rankings, right?”
Su Qingshi glanced at Yang Ye and hesitated for a moment before he said, “I know you hold a grudge against the Sword Sect, but I still hope you will join the Sword Sect. You have comprehended Sword Intent, so joining the Sword Sect is beneficial to you and the Sword Sect!"
Yang Ye shook his head and refused. “Qingshi, I surrendered to the Sword Sect when they agreed to hand me and my sister over to the Flower Palace. The reason I represent the Sword Sect in the Ascension Rank is simply because of you. If you are not present in the Sword Sect, then to be honest, I am simply too anxious for the Sword Sect to be reduced to a second-rate power!”
Su Qingshi let out a light sigh, then he avoided this topic and said, “I will come looking for you half a month from now!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Qingshi did not linger here and left the room.
