History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474
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Led by Elder Meng, they arrived at the Lake Domain.
If not for the major disaster at Clear Concealed Lake back then, the fifth Extreme Yin Bout, like the previous Heavenly Connection Meet, would very possibly have been held there.
Now, however, it had been changed to where Turbid Wave Pavilion itself was located.
Gazing far into the distance, a vast lake appeared before their eyes, the never-ending lake broad as the sea, even more massive than Clear Concealed Lake had been, the lakes in Lianhu County of the Heaven Domain’s Central Heaven Region being like a small witch encountering a big witch when compared to this place.
Entering the Lake Domain, nearing Turbid Wave Pavilion, experts of Turbid Wave Pavilion naturally emerged to receive them.
Along with them were also younger disciples of Turbid Wave Pavilion, including an old acquaintance of Yan Zhaoge’s, the direct disciple of Turbid Wave Pavilion Xie Youchan.
After exchanging their greetings, Yan Zhaoge and the others followed their arrived hosts.
As they walked, Yan Zhaoge heard Xie Youchan’s secret sound transmission, “The Sacred Sun Clan has dispatched two Maidens of Extreme Yin this time, participating in the Extreme Yin Bout together.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 324: Numerous flowers congregate!
HSSB324: Numerous flowers congregate
Receiving Xie Youchan’s sound transmission, Yan Zhaoge’s expression did not change, but his gaze flickered slightly.
As time unceasingly passed, the six great Sacred Grounds all gradually came to have their own Maiden of Extreme Yin.
However, on the foundation of grooming their current Maiden of Extreme Yin, none of them had given up on finding more.
Everyone understood the principle of double insurance.
Because of the gap in cultivation base, if the talents of the old and the new were similar, the one they had started grooming earlier on would naturally have the advantage.
However, the newbies did not stand completely no chance. For example, if two veteran Maidens of Extreme Yin went through an intense battle in which they were evenly matched, both getting injured, much of their energy used up, while a victor would be decided amongst them, they would also be unable to battle at their full power for a while, thereby giving the newbie a chance.
Or the newbie could also give it their all in depleting the strength of the other side’s Maiden of Extreme Yin, thereby creating a chance for their fellow disciple.
It was just that the newbies having started out too late, it would not be an easy thing for them to perform well.
Despite the massive population of the Eight Extremities World, Maidens of Extreme Yin were rare, and some of them might remain buried and undetected, or had lost their youth, going past the ideal age for beginning to cultivate in martial arts, their qi and blood already beginning to deteriorate by the time they were discovered.
The distance between Maidens of Extreme Yin in terms of potential and talent were generally also very great.
Able to make Xie Youchan give her a special mention, this newbie of the Sacred Sun Clan must definitely be outstanding in some form.
“Speaking of which, ignoring the Earth Domain, has the Heaven Domain been cursed?” Yan Zhaoge drew back the corners of his lips slightly.
Well, his clan currently also had two Maidens of Extreme Yin. Yet, neither of them was from the Heaven Domain.
Yan Zhaoge calculated within his heart, “Since the Sacred Sun Clan is releasing her this time, they must have the confidence that her abilities can at least support Meng Wan.”
Just like how Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain had not allowed Feng Yunsheng to participate in the fourth Extreme Yin Bout, for similar or dissimilar reasons, the other Sacred Grounds could also have made similar arrangements.
The most classic example was that of Turbid Wave Pavilion’s Maiden of Extreme Yin, Fan Qiu.
Suddenly appearing in the fourth Extreme Yin Bout, participating in an Extreme Yin Bout for the first time, she had successfully obtained victory, securing the Extreme Yin Crown.
Although, this also had to do with her greatest competitor Meng Wan’s abilities being affected by some long term considerations, temporarily preventing her from performing at her best.
However, other than Meng Wan, the Heavenly Thunder Hall, Infinite Boundless Mountain and Jade Sea City all had had disciples participating as well, all being veteran Maidens of Extreme Yin who had already gone through three previous Bouts.
Jade Sea City’s disciple Chen Suting had been the victor in the second Extreme Yin Bout, her strength surpassing the usual somewhat due to having held on to the Extreme Yin Crown for a year, always having taken Meng Wan as her goal and imagined enemy.
However, in the end, it had been Fan Qiu who had emerged from them all, battling with Meng Wan and obtaining the final victory.
Yan Zhaoge had looked at the recordings sent over by seniors of the clan. Fan Qiu was a direct disciple of Turbid Wave Pavilion, definitely having already been in it for more than just one or two years.
Turbid Wave Pavilion had definitely begun grooming Fan Yan even before the first Extreme Yin Bout, yet had consecutively kept her for three Bouts, only releasing her when they were rather more confident in her abilities, the result being her shocking victory.
Yan Zhaoge thought as he walked, “Starting early indeed has its advantages ah. The Sacred Sun Clan was the first to discover the secret of the Extreme Yin Crown, the earliest to make plans on it, the earliest to begin their search, the earliest to begin grooming their personnel, indeed leading others in this area on the whole.”
Counting in the earliest Feng Yunsheng, the Sacred Sun Clan had already produced three strong Maidens of Extreme Yin.
Turbid Wave Pavilion was located on an island within a lake.
The scenery on the island was beautiful, carrying the quietness and elegance of a village on water, with the looks of an exalted Sacred Ground not actually visible.
A small, intricate pavilion existed on the island, being where the Sacred Ground that ruled the Lake Domain, Turbid Wave Pavilion, was located.
Yan Zhaoge surveyed his surroundings. This main island was only the coremost region of Turbid Wave Pavilion itself.
Around the lake still existed many other small islands on which structures had been built.
Turbid Wave Pavilion’s disciples and some facilities of the clan were scattered amongst those small islands.
All looked calm and beautiful from the outside, such that others would not bear to disturb the atmosphere here.
However, if one thought that this place was very fragile, that would be a great mistake. Their entire surroundings were enveloped by Turbid Wave Pavilion’s guardian grand formation.
It looked calm now, but if the grand formation circulated fully, borrowing the immense power of the heavens and the earth, it would display shocking power, seemingly able to shake the heavens and overturn the earth.
Under the lead of Xie Youchan and the others, Yan Zhaoge’s group ascended the main island, coming before that pavilion together.
The pavilion that appeared small and intricate on the outside was unlike its external appearance. The space within seemed to be stretched; while many people entered, it didn’t feel any narrow or crowded in the least.
Yan Zhaoge’s gaze swept by, seeing that the people of the Sacred Sun Clan, the Heavenly Thunder Hall, Infinite Boundless Mountain and Jade Sea City had already arrived.
“The Heavenly Thunder Hall’s Nian Lei, Infinite Boundless Mountain’s Ling Hui, Jade Sea City’s Chen Suting, the Sacred Sun Clan’s…” Identifying them one by one, Yan Zhaoge’s gaze stopped slightly where the people of the Sacred Sun Clan were.
As compared to more than two years ago, Meng Wan’s appearance had not changed much, her features still perfect and flawless, with a pair of small, doelike pupils that carried a bit of intelligence and cunning amidst its liveliness, yet also soft and weak, inducing affection
in others.
However, having personally had dealings with her, Yan Zhaoge clearly knew that this girl was definitely not that easy to deal with.
Strictly speaking, through the visual perspective of the Glacial Dragon Bone Soul previously, the two had not actually truly met.
This was still the first time they had met face to face.
Accompanied by their arrival, everyone looked over. Meng Wan’s gaze swept by Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, finally coming to rest on the latter as she blinked.
Feng Yunsheng’s expression didn’t change, but she also looked at Meng Wan after entering.
While this was the Extreme Yin Bout, as the group from Broad Creed Mountain arrived, everyone’s attention was more focused on Yan Zhaoge.
Looked upon by all their gazes, Yan Zhaoge remained composed and carefree as he continued observing the others.
His line of vision moved past Meng Wan, coming to land on the younger girl beside her.
She appeared to be slightly younger than Sikong Qing. While her white clothes were bordered with gold, shining brilliantly as it resembled sunlight, people would only feel a chill when looking at her.
If one were to say that Sikong Qing was cold and aloof, this younger girl was completely icy cold.
Her appearance was proper and beautiful, but standing there, she resembled an iceberg.
“The Sacred Sun Clan’s third Maiden of Extreme Yin, Yun Xiuqing,” On the way here, Yan Zhaoge had already learnt of her name from Xie Youchan.
While he couldn’t determine her exact age and cultivation base, she was undoubtedly a young Martial Scholar.
Yan Zhaoge glanced at Yun Xiuqing, appraising her, before his gaze fell towards the side of the hosts, where a girl of age similar to Meng Wan’s stood.
This was Turbid Wave Pavilion’s Maiden of Extreme Yin, Fan Qiu.
Simply from her features, Fan Qiu was upper average, but her entire person seemed to overflow with spiritual qi. Seeing Yan Zhaoge look over, she smiled.
From this smile, Yan Zhaoge discovered that she had a pair of rabbit teeth that was not too outwardly evident. However, they weren’t ugly, instead causing her to seem more lively and intelligent.
“Senior Brother Yan? Thanks so much for saving Yao Yao and senior apprentice-brother Ruan back at Clear Concealed Lake last time.”
The other person’s voice was transmitted through the air, resounding by Yan Zhaoge’s ears.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 325: The Extreme Yin Bout, officially begins
HSSB325: The Extreme Yin Bout, officially begins
The ‘Yao Yao’ that Fan Qiu spoke of was naturally the direct disciple of Turbid Wave Pavilion whom Yan Zhaoge had met in the Heavenly Connection Meet back at Clear Concealed Lake, Zhang Yao.
During the incident of Clear Concealed Lake, Zhang Yao and Li Jingwan had similarly been captured by Liu Shengfeng and his cronies, thankfully having been rescued by Yan Zhaoge.
Fan Qiu and Zhang Yao seemed to be close in age, their usual relationship also rather close.
Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly, nodding to Fan Qiu as he similarly sent over via sound transmission, “Junior Sister Fan is polite.”
Looking over, seeing that Feng Yunsheng and Meng Wan were still staring at each other, Yan Zhaoge could not help but smile as he gaze landed on Meng Wan once more.
Meng Wan finally moved her gaze off Feng Yunsheng, calmly looking at Yan Zhaoge as she smiled courteously, not showing disrespect, whilst also not seeming close.
Broad Creed Mountain and the Sacred Sun Clan had already completely fallen out. Such a reaction of hers towards Yan Zhaoge was also considered normal.
However, he could not see from her any anger or resentment from what had happened in the icy pond back then.
Beside Meng Wan was the longtime Elder of the Sacred Sun Clan in charge of leading their group, one of the Seven Reigning Suns, the Sunset Lord.
The Sunset Lord currently appeared calm, no fluctuations in his emotions whatsoever, but he was gazing deeply at Yan Zhaoge.
In front of Yan Zhaoge, Elder Meng also stared at the Sunset Lord without holding back in the least. As their two gazes met, flames seem to ignite and blaze within the air.
In the pavilion, Broad Creed Mountain, Infinite Boundless Mountain and Jade Sea City sat on one side, the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall on the other, the two sides clearly divided, vaguely at a standstill, neither giving way to the other.
The martial practitioners of Turbid Wave Pavilion standing amongst them sighed silently as they saw this.
Now, a figure suddenly appeared before all of them. It was without any prior signs whatsoever, yet seemed wholly natural, as though she had always existed there.
It was a relatively tall middle-aged woman, her appearance ordinary, yet deep as the abyss and the sea, giving off a feeling of great unfathomability.
Descriptions of this person’s appearance had long since spread throughout the entire Eight Extremities World, as no one here did not recognise her.
Turbid Wave Pavilion’s current Pavilion Lord, the Roiling Cloud Martial Saint ‘Turbid Wave Roiling Cloud’ An Qinglin.
At the same time, she was also the only female Martial Saint of the current Eight Extremities World, the true number one female expert.
From Essence Talisman Martial Grandmasters like Elder Meng and the Sunset Lord to the younger generation disciples like Yan Zhaoge, everyone stepped forward and bowed, “Pavilion Lord An.”
Despite her middle-aged appearance, An Qinglin was actually not young at all, having already managed Turbid Wave Pavilion for many years.
She was of the same generation as Yuan Zhengfeng, Huang Guanglie and Shen Li, though being slightly younger, having achieved her fame long ago, her name shaking the Eight Extremities World.
An Qinglin nodded slightly in return before speaking, “The Flame Devils that invade from the East Sea are the public enemies of our entire Eight Extremities World. The Extreme Yin Bout and the Extreme Yun Crown hold extreme significance in standing against the Flame Devils. May the various Maidens of Extreme Yin here exert your strengths to your greatest, deciding the final expert who will wield the Extreme Yin Crown.”
“As the host, we will maintain the procedural integrity of the Extreme Yin Bout, and hope that whoever it is that obtains it, they will keep the danger of the Flame Devils firmly in mind.”
An Qinglin’s meaning was very clear, as Elder Meng, the Sunset Lord and the others all nodded, “That is only right. Pavilion Lord An’s words make full sense.”
Yan Zhaoge looked at An Qinglin. The doings of Turbid Wave Pavilion were still extremely proper.
In the fourth Extreme Yin Bout, Fan Qiu had won the Extreme Yin Crown for Turbid Wave Pavilion, with Turbid Wave Pavilion having held on to it this past year.
In the times this year that the Flame Devils had caused great chaos on the East Sea, Turbid Wave Pavilion and the Extreme Yin Crown had always stood on the frontlines, greatly worthy of recognition.
Before this fifth Extreme Yin Bout, the global situation within the Eight Extremities World had changed greatly once more.
Broad Creed Mountain and the Sacred Sun Clan as well as the Heavenly Thunder Hall had completely fallen out, an irreconcilable enmity rising up between them, both sides engaged in a heated dispute.
Because they were temporarily close in power, neither could do anything to the other, therefore descending into a stalemate, but the atmosphere was much more tense than before the battle of Broad Creed Mountain.
Under such circumstances, whichever side obtained the Extreme Yin Crown, it would also be bad news for the other side.
On the contrary, if Turbid Wave Pavilion who had always been neutral kept the Extreme Yin Crown, it would be a situation that both sides would be able to accept.
If either side attempted to do harm to Turbid Wave Pavilion, it would undoubtedly be forcing Turbid Wave Pavilion to join the other side’s camp.
And if the
y attempted to harm Turbid Wave Pavilion who was unwilling to be involved in the internal disputes of the human race, instead focusing diligently on combatting the Flame Devils, it might even lead to the dissatisfaction of Old Man Mo. This old man had never participated in the internal wars of humans, but had always been very concerned about matters like the invasion of the Flame Devils.
Of course, if they could obtain it, who would be willing to give up on a supreme treasure like the Extreme Yin Crown?
Under such circumstances, Turbid Wave Pavilion was still able to abide by the rules, handing over the Extreme Yin Crown, allowing the Extreme Yin Bout to proceed as usual. Their conduct could really be considered a little too mulish.
Especially as Yan Zhaoge knew that while Turbid Wave Pavilion kept conservatively neutral, it was not that they had no desires.
Wanting to remain neutral and maintain their autonomy, they inevitably required great strength to back it up. All along, Turbid Wave Pavilion had also been striving to raise their strength, forging a Sacred Artifact of their own.
It was just that they only concentrated on the stable development of the Lake Domain, not expanding their territory, also not interfering in the conflicts between the other Sacred Grounds.
“On one hand, firm in their conduct; on the other hand, they are also very confident of Fan Qiu ah…” Yan Zhaoge glanced at that rabbit-teethed beauty.
Looking at Elder Meng, the Sunset Lord and the others, An Qinglin continued, “Since that is so, this time’s Extreme Yin Bout will be held three days later as scheduled. Your disciples can all rest and make your preparations. If you need anything, you can ask for it from the disciples of my pavilion.”
“In the past Extreme Yin Bouts, the first round of elimination would see only two people remaining, before the final victory was decided between them,” An Qinglin’s gaze swept past Meng Wan, Feng Yunsheng, Yun Xiuqing and the others, “With the number of participants having increased to seven this time, I propose that four people remain after the first round, before splitting them up into two groups of two to decide the victory. What does everyone think?”