History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

by 八月飞鹰, Ba Yue Fei Ying, August Eagle

  Of these, discovering the talented Ying Longtu was already a rather major merit.

  Broad Creed Mountain would always reward those of their clan who introduced in extraordinary talents, and in terms of inborn talent alone, Ying Longtu was unquestionably a genius amongst geniuses, a monster amongst monsters.

  Having discovered how special he was and not letting the clan miss out on him, a pearl left obscured within the dust, Yan Zhaoge would naturally be rewarded by Broad Creed Mountain.

  This reward was Broad Creed Mountain’s current most superb pill, the Broad Creed Divine Pill.

  Because this pill was just too rare, with no finished products still remaining earlier on, Yan Zhaoge had not been able to receive one whilst at Cloud Portent Mountain.

  Now that the new batch of pills had been concocted, while other arrangements had naturally been made for them, the old Clan Chief Yuan Zhengfeng had still guaranteed Yan Zhaoge the foremost priority for one of these pills.

  This time, having come to the Lake Domain to participate in the Heavenly Connection Meet, Fang Zhun had brought it along with him to give to Yan Zhaoge.

  Receiving the pill-storing porcelain bottle in Fang Zhun’s hands, Yan Zhaoge unstoppered it and sniffed, as a fragrance that seeped into one’s heart was instantly emitted.

  “I thank second apprentice-uncle,” Yan Zhaoge smiled as he bowed towards Fang Zhun.

  Fang Zhun shook his head, “This is just what you deserve. That kid, Ying Longtu, is indeed an extraordinary genius in the martial dao. Although his mind has yet to mature, we can already predict that his achievements in the future will be limitless, with my Broad Creed Mountain having gained yet another extraordinary hero.”

  “Still, as compared to what you gained from Ying Longtu, the other merits that you performed are even more reward-worthy.”

  This time, those who would be attending the Heavenly Connection Meet along with Yan Zhaoge included Sikong Qing. She was travelling alongside Fang Zhun, with Fang Zhun having brought her from the Mountain. Here, she met Yan Zhaoge once more.

  Feng Yunsheng having successfully regained her Extreme Yin Physique, she had accompanied Fu Enshu back to Broad Creed Mountain, going into secluded meditation to cultivate for the first time.

  As she looked at Yan Zhaoge, Sikong Qing currently held some admiration within her gaze.

  Being fully devoted to the martial dao, she didn’t keep most other things on her heart, even seldom going on tempering missions. Even when she did so, it was only to work on her martial cultivation.

  Therefore, in comparison to other matters, Yan Zhaoge’s recent achievements in the martial dao were something that she would not forget at all.

  It was only that on their stay in Cloud Portent Mountain this time, the Sikong Qing who had always kept from such distractions was also a little moved.

  Whether it was making use of the Yin Yang Spirit Spring to help Feng Yunsheng regain her Extreme Yin Physique or resolving the problem of Cloud Portent Mountain’s Giant Spirit Magnetite vein, both of them were extraordinary contributions, which would very likely play a deciding role in this world’s balance of power.

  Such contributions, by common logic, were not something that a mere Martial Scholar would be able to do, even for someone of Yan Zhaoge’s background.

  However, Yan Zhaoge had really done it, helping Feng Yunsheng to regain her Extreme Yin Physique, allowing Broad Creed Mountain to possess its own Maiden of Extreme Yin and thereby gaining the ability to contest for the Extreme Yin Crown.

  Not only did he solve Infinite Boundless Mountain’s Giant Spirit Magnetite vein’s problem, he even caused the Mountain Domain’s Sacred Ground, Infinite Boundless Mountain, to owe Broad Creed Mountain a huge debt of gratitude.

  In doing so, he had even drawn Infinite Boundless Mountain to join them on their own initiative, completely falling out with the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall, going into war armourless and fighting with the Heavenly Thunder Hall for real.

  And after that, it was no longer possible for Infinite Boundless Mountain to sit on the fence, unable to say anything bad about Broad Creed Mountain even though it was all obvious.

  Indeed, as Fang Zhun had said, in comparison to obtaining Ying Longtu who only possessed shocking potential for the time being, the significance of these other two contributions was much greater.

  Thinking of the rewards that the clan had bestowed upon Yan Zhaoge as a result, even Sikong Qing could feel the weight of it.

  For having helped Feng Yunsheng to regain her Extreme Yin Physique, other than a chance to enter the fourth floor of the Martial Repository, Yan Zhaoge was also rewarded with the privilege to enter and exit its third floor at will.

  Of all Broad Creed Mountain’s direct disciples, he was the only one who held such a privilege.

  At the same time, Martial Scholars who had obtained such a privilege had only appeared twice in the entire history of Broad Creed Mountain.

  And of those two people, one was called Zhan Dongge, while the other was called Yan Di.

  For resolving the problem of the Giant Spirit Magnetite vein and helping Broad Creed Mountain to get Infinite Boundless Mountain on their side, while the reward Yan Zhaoge gained was somewhat more material, it was actually even more shocking.

  As soon as the reward took effect, as long as it was a resource or treasure that Broad Creed Mountain had possession of, other than a select few precious ones which were specially stored, Yan Zhaoge would be given foremost priority in taking them for his own use.

  This reward was absolutely shocking to the ears. Even the many bigwig Elders of the clan did not have such a privilege, or only had a certain level of authority in doing so.

  This reward was still one that Yan Zhaoge’s Grand Master, the old Clan Chief Yuan Zhengfeng, had personally decided on.

  It was to the extent that those who were in the know joked that if not for his current cultivation as well as level of seniority, with this momentum, Yan Zhaoge could even compete with his own father for the position of Broad Creed Mountain’s next Chief.

  Yan Zhaoge was also extremely satisfied at this. This meant that in the future, without having to rely on his father and the Yan Family, he would also be able to obtain extremely abundant resources.

  If it was only purely the matter of the Giant Spirit Magnetite vein, Yuan Zhengfeng would perhaps still have not made this decision so quickly.

  This was actually also the piled-up accumulated result of many things, including the development of the Internal Crystal Furnace, the Golden Needle Liberating Pill Technique, the War of the Eastern Tang, as well as those recent matters of helping to restore Feng Yunsheng’s Extreme Yin Technique as well as solving the problem of the Giant Spirit Magnetite vein.

  In the eyes of Yuan Zhengfeng as well as the many higher-ups and decision makers of Broad Creed Mountain, Yan Zhaoge could already not be measured as a normal disciple of the younger generation.

  Yan Zhaoge knew that there were even those who had suggested that in order to avoid any accidents happening, they should perhaps not allow him to participate in this time’s Heavenly Connection Meet, in order to prevent being ambushed and killed by hostile enemy forces.

  This was out of good intentions. However, Yan Zhaoge had his own thoughts, and would definitely pay attention to his own safety, while also increasing his strength.

  The fragment of the Eye of the Thunder Emperor within his right eye unceasingly and endlessly provided him with an ocean’s worth of pure, refined lightning qi, unceasingly refining Yan Zhaoge’s body.

  Fang Zhun glanced at Yan Zhaoge, “That fragment of the Eye of the Thunder Emperor is your own fortuitous encounter; if you are unwilling to exchange it with the clan, you can take care of it yourself. However, make sure to pay attention to your own safety.”

  Yan Zhaoge had already reported to the clan on this matter.

  Even if he did not do so, Lin Zhou would also help to spread it such that the whole world knew of it, so
Yan Zhaoge did no hide it from the clan. Of course, some extraneous details need not be mentioned.

  Yan Zhaoge answered, “Second-apprentice uncle speaks rightly; I will take note of it.”

  Fang Zhun continued, “Eldest apprentice-brother brought that small metal plate over to the Northern Sea, and returned with some gains.”

  Yan Zhaoge asked interestedly, “Does it really have a connection with the Earth Domain?”

  “After carefully screening it, there is indeed some, but the specifics of this still have to be analysed clearly,” Fang Zhun said simply, “Of the legacy of the past Glacial Dragon Martial Saint, there is a portion, though they are not the most core things from the legends, and there was no trace of a Sacred Artifact either.”

  “Of what we have obtained now, perhaps there are still some followup clues. This is a fortuitous opportunity that belongs to you; when your cultivation has improved in the future, you can find some time to go handle it on your own.”

  Yan Zhaoge nodded, “I have troubled eldest apprentice-uncle and second apprentice-uncle.”

  Fang Zhun waved his hands, “It’s fine.”

  Saying thus, he took out a map and handed it over to Yan Zhaoge, along with an ice-blue piece of jade, round with a hole in its centre.

  Receiving the map, as Yan Zhaoge infused his aura-qi within, it instantly began emitting a blue glow, also emanating ripples of coldness.

  Within that ice-blue piece of jade was stored a large, abundant amount of pure, refined qi.

  It was slightly inferior to that of the Glacial Dragon Bone Soul of before in terms of quantity, but in terms of quality, seemed even more superior.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 152: Meeting Zhao Hao once more

  HSSB152: Meeting Zhao Hao once more

  Keeping the map and jade, Yan Zhaoge asked Fang Zhun, “Second apprentice-uncle, senior apprentice-brother Xu is not with you?”

  Due to various reasons, Broad Creed Mountain’s direct disciples attending this time’s Heavenly Connection Meet numbered only three.

  From what Yan Zhaoge knew, of the others, Lu Wen had gone into secluded cultivation immediately after previously having lost to him in the Big Dipper Sword. Even now, he had still not left seclusion.

  Other than himself and Sikong Qing, the other person who was participating in this time’s Heavenly Connection Meet was Shi Tie’s disciple, the ‘Heavenly Roc’ Xu Fei.

  Fang Zhun said, “Xu Fei has already been away from a period of time, and is currently in the Lake Domain. He has already received the news, and will directly hurry to the location of the Heavenly Connection Meet.

  Yan Zhaoge nodded, moving off with Fang Zhun and Sikong Qing, Ah Hu following alongside them.

  From where they were, heading to the Lake Domain they would have to cut through the Earth Domain.

  Luckily, from what had happened previously, while the Earth Domain was still all dead land, it had calmed down somewhat.

  With Fang Zhun’s cultivation, not entering its depths and just passing by, it would still be fine.

  Led by Fang Zhun, Yan Zhaoge, Sikong Qing and Ah Hu crossed the Earth Domain through the air. Looking at the roiling black fog below them and feeling that deathly silence, at the vast expanse of land that was hell on earth, the three fell silent, having the same feeling resonate within their hearts.

  Having personally entered such an environment derived from the Earth Domain, the Sealing Dragon Abyss, before, Yan Zhaoge was not a stranger to it.

  However, it was still his first time looking down on all of it from high like this, causing many emotions to well up within his heart.

  “Looking at it, it indeed has something to do with the Nine Underworld’s Evil Devils. Here is indeed just like in the East Sea, where a rift tunnel that leads to other worlds exists,” Yan Zhaoge pondered, “However, over at the East Sea leads to the Flame Devil World, while here leads to the Nine Underworlds.”

  Yan Zhaoge knit his brows as a hazy light flickered within his gaze, “The Nine Underworlds ah…”

  As they headed south, a group of people suddenly appeared ahead of them.

  The other party was also hurrying on a journey. Detecting Fang Zhun’s presence, they cautiously turned. Having recognised him, they instantly relaxed, halting and waiting for their party to catch up.

  Looking over, Yan Zhaoge saw that the leading man was a green-robed Elder with a wild and intractable expression on his face.

  Yan Zhaoge had also seen him before. It was precisely that longtime Elder of Jade Sea City who had arrived in the Eastern Tang during the War of the Eastern Tang that year.

  Beside the wild and intractable Elder were a few young disciples, all of them spirited and full of energy.

  Taking a look, Yan Zhaoge recognised them as the elites of Jade Sea City’s younger generation, some of whom he had even met in the Heavenly Connection Meet three years ago.

  In participating in the Heavenly Connection Meet in the Lake Domain this time, Jade Sea City had evidently dispatched this green-robed Elder to lead the party.

  Seeing him, Fang Zhun smiled, “Elder Chen, you are also heading to the Lake Domain. How come you are also moving through the Earth Domain?”

  The continent of the Eight Extremities World was split into Eight Domains, the position of the Eight Domains generally as such.

  Mountain, Thunder.

  Wind, Heaven, Earth, Water.

  Fire, Lake.

  In going from the Water Domain to the Lake Domain, Jade Sea City could have taken the land route, or could also have also taken the sea route from the east. They did not have to pass through the Earth Domain like Broad Creed Mountain.

  “Previously, I had just happened to be leading them for tempering in Hell,” That Jade Sea City’s Elder Chen replied, “With time being so tight, we just decided not to return to Jade Sea City. Directly heading south from the Earth Domain as I protect a few juniors is something this old man still can do.

  Fang Zhun smiled, “Elder Chen is being too humble; of course this wouldn’t prove difficult for you.”

  Looking at Yan Zhaoge, Elder Chen’s gaze was filled with astonishment as well as admiration, “Actually already a Xiantian Martial Scholar!”

  “When glancing at you from afar that time in the Eastern Tang, I had not thought that your Central Heaven Region Yan Family had produced yet another true dragon, not just possessing astonishing talent in the martial dao, but also able to stir up this world’s balance of power.”

  Yan Zhaoge bowed towards Elder Chen, “Senior over-praises me.”

  “Still, are you certain that that Heavenly Thunder Hall’s hLin Zhou really knows my Jade Sea City’s One Line Edge?” Elder Chen asked directly, “Are you certain that it’s the direct lineage?”

  Yan Zhaoge nodded, “I am certain. If Lin Zhou doesn’t admit it, ask him if he dares to perform the Blood Soul Recollection Ceremony; I am willing to accompany him in doing so at any time.”

  “Replaying the scene of that time, with the discerning eyes of your clan’s experts, they would be able to confirm it on the spot.”

  Elder Chen’s face was somewhat dark and vicious, “Huh, that fellow is hiding and not making an appearance, making it seem completely like he has a guilty conscience.”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled, “Because he can’t deny it. If you wanted to prove it, it would be too easy.”

  With a face full of densely packed dark clouds, Elder Chen gazed north, precisely in the direction of the Thunder Domain, “This matter cannot be considered over; it must be checked sooner or later.”

  Fang Zhun said, “Since we have met, and are travelling the same way, if Elder Chen doesn’t mind, let us journey together.”

  Elder Chen nodded, “Of course.”

  The leading bigwigs of both sides deciding to travel together, their young disciples also met.

  A big youth with rough features smiled at Yan Zhaoge as he remarked, “Junior Brother Yan has really caused much surprise and admiration over
this past one over year.”

  Yan Zhaoge was also not reserved as he smiled, “Low-key, low-key.”

  Pointing at him, that youth laughed, “If this is also considered low-key, than what do you look like when you’re not being low-key?”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled but did not answer, as he introduced the youth to Sikong Qing, “This is Senior Brother Ye of Jade Sea City, whose name is Ye Zhongzhou and people call the Black Dragon. He is twenty-eight this year. I’ve heard that he broke past a bottleneck some time ago, stepping into the mid Xiantian Martial Scholar stage, with his fist intent already able to form an illusory heaven and earth.”

  “He is great friends with our clan’s senior apprentice-brother Xu, a relationship that was developed as drinking buddies.”

  Of Broad Creed Mountain’s direct disciples, while Yan Zhaoge was not on good terms with Lu Wen, his relationship with Xu Fei was rather good, by extension also being familiar with Ye Zhongzhou, “Right, he has a rare beast known as the Black Water Mysterious Dragon of rather good quality. It’s just a pity that its owner is too lazy, always not caring to feed it properly.”

  “Senior Brother Ye’s nickname also stems from this rare beast of his.”

  Ye Zhongzhou pretended to stare at Yan Zhaoge with an angry and resentful look on his face, “I only have this little bit of background, and all of it was completely sold off by you.”

  Yan Zhaoge similarly joked with a rascally look on his face, “Saying it to your face is being upright and honest; if you think that I said anything wrong, you can just correct me on the spot.”

  Ye Zhongzhou shook his head in exasperation, “This guy…”

  Sikong Qing bowed towards Ye Zhongzhou, and Ye Zhongzhou also introduced his junior apprentice-brothers and sisters of Jade Sea City to the two of them.

  Together, led by Fang Zhun and Elder Chen, the party quickly passed the Earth Domain, arriving at the Lake Domain.

  With such heavyweights like Fang Zhun and Elder Chun arriving, Turbid Wave Pavilion naturally brought one of their bigwigs out to meet them.