Chương 216: Heading to the Yihua clan

An hour wasn't too long to these cultivators. It passed quickly. But not many people held much interest in the upcoming fights. The competition itself was already coming to an end and the best fights had already ended. There was nothing much to expect. The top five were practically confirmed. The Yihua clan's elder brother, Gongsun Hao, the two Yihua Clan's youths and Long Feng who was ranked fifth due to his Earth Firmament Sword skill and the absence of Ming Dao and Li Hu.

The soul cultivator was ranked sixth due to his mysterious soul skills that sent chills down everyone's spine. In fact, some people argued that his real rank should be fifth while Long Feng should be sixth. Seventh was Lan yanyue, with her powerful bow and arrow. Eight place was Li Yue'er, the beautiful lady who hid her face behind a veil. Her ice energy was very strong and she was ranked below Lan yanyue. Then came the final three youths who ranked nine to eleven respectively.

After discussing with the other five sect masters, Hua Yao decided the finals. The eleventh person would challenge the tenth person. If he won, he would take the spot and if he lost, he would be allowed to challenge the ninth person again. If he still lost, then he would be disqualified. But if he won against the tenth or ninth person, then the loser would similarly be allowed to challenge the final person. This would be the final battle to decide the top ten. As for the true ranking battles, that would come next.

The eleventh person was aggrieved as he challenged the tenth rank. A fierce fight ensued with both youths pushing themselves to their limits for the spot. At the end, the challenger barely lost the fight. An incense stick worth of time later, he once again challenged the ninth person. This time, the fight wasn't as long and he swiftly lost, thereby completely losing the qualifications to compete. His expression was sad and unreconciled as he left the stage.

"Very well. The top ten are decided. Now, if any of you is unable to accept his rank, you can challenge someone ranked higher than you. Losing would not disqualify you and winning would raise your rank." Hua Yao stood up and explained. This wasn't really an important fight anymore. It was just to decide the final rankings of the top ten. None of them particularly cared about this as long as they could get to go to the hundred continent meeting.

Gongsun Hao quietly stared at the young man from the Yihua clan who was decided as the first person for two reasons. One, he was from the Yihua clan. They had to give the clan face as the ruler of the continent. Two, his cultivation was the highest so he took the top spot even though Gongsun Hao had forced a draw with him. The youth stared back, a faint smile on his face. At the end, Gongsun Hao shook his head and let it go, keeping his second spot.

At the same time, Long Feng's brows twitched as he felt a calm gaze on him. He turned and met the quiet stare of the soul cultivator youth who seemed to be pondering about something. Then he also shook his head and looked away. Long Feng couldn't help but let our a slow breath. If the youth had challenged him, then he might have had to admit defeat because he was actually most wary of this calm youth in this whole competition. And besides, he had already gotten the spot.

Admitting defeat now would merely move him to be sixth. He didn't care about that much.

"Good. It looks like no one has any issues. In that case, we have come to the end of the competition. The ten of you are the best in this continent, and you will represent our continent in the hundred continent meeting in three months." Hua Yao stared at the ten youths and spoke in a severe tone.

"As promised, each of you can take one martial skill or weapon of any rank in my Clan's Treasury. You can also take any other treasures you want if you're in no need of skills or weapons or even ask of one thing within our ability. As for the first person, the Yihua clan will grant you a special reward; One imperial armament, an imperial martial skill and one drop of spirit energy liquid to strengthen your cultivation!" Find this and other great novels on the author's preferred platform. Support original creators!

Hearing the rewards for the first person, everyone was speechless. They were clearly giving such rewards because the first person was their clan's junior. So technically, the rewards weren't leaving their clan. Many people rolled their eyes at such blatant shamelessness.

"Imperial armament! They're so generous!" Long Feng licked his lips and sighed.

"I will personally lead the top ten to receive their rewards. Within three months, all of you must gather at the Yihua clan in time." Hua Yao added, then signaled the ten youths to come with him. He paused before the five great sect masters.

"I will be taking these kids with me to receive their rewards. I must thank you all for gracing the Yihua clan with your presence. The great elder will personally drink a few rounds with you all to thank you""Hahaha! Brother Hua is too courteous. It is our honor to come to the Yihua clan. The great elder doesn't have to stress himself at all!" The Roaring Tiger Sect Master laughed and replied. The great elders of the Yihua clan were not much, just four or five. But all of them were imperial realm masters.

The rumors of the Yihua clan having just two imperial masters was not true. After all, they had existed for a few hundred years. Having more than five imperial masters wouldn't even be impossible, but only one or two usually appeared to manage the clan's affairs. The others were always in seclusion, trying to breakthrough or Increase their lifespans.

"I have other things to attend to right now. Please relay my respects to the great elder. Hao'er will return to the mountain alone after this" The Misty Mountain's Master calmly rejected the Yihua clan's favor and prepared to leave. The supreme soul pavilion master also decided to leave, but the other three sect masters had nothing to do and remained in the Yihua clan. Hua Yao led the ten youths behind him through the crowd and out of the central square.

He didn't decide to fly out of consideration for Long Feng and Li Yue'er who were both Yang realm cultivators and couldn't use their energy to fly. So they slowly walked, covering large distances with each stride. Some people soon appeared to join their group. They were all members of the Yihua clan and were led by Hua Yao this time.

"Elder Hua Yao, The envoy is still within the tower…" an old man walked up to Hua Yao and whispered. Hua Yao paused them continued walking,"The great elder and other elders are there. It has nothing to do with us."

"Yes elder Hua" the old man nodded respectfully.

"The Yihua clan is not situated in this city. We'll have to travel using a few tamed wild beasts. It's not very far so we'll arrive in an hour" Hua Yao turned to the ten youths and explained for the sake of those who weren't aware.

"Finally. I'm actually going to enter the Yihua clan, the overlord of this continent!" Long Feng sighed emotionally. Back then, the Yihua clan was a mighty behemoth to him. He could only dream of it, filled with respect. But after going through the Yin Ghost Forest, his eyes truly opened to what strong people truly meant. The Yihua clan wasn't so terrifying to him anymore, but it was still a huge being in this continent. And now he was finally going to step into this huge being.

"Soon, I'll leave this continent. The mainland…" He breathed deeply and calmed his emotions.

"Senior, I have a brother who came along but he couldn't make it to the semi finals. Can he come along?" Long Feng naturally wouldn't forget about Yan jian. He raised his head and asked Hua Yao respectfully. Hua Yao smiled and nodded his head"It's that little trouble maker right? He caused quite a ruckus." Long Feng instantly felt embarrassed, scratching his head with nothing to say. He could only laugh lightly.

"I'll send someone to get him. There's more than enough space" Hua Yao added and immediately sent a spirit realm warrior to get Yan jian. They trod on in silence till they left this city. This city would probably be closed down again for the next ten years, awaiting the next hundred continent meeting. Before them, dozens of horse like beasts appeared.

They were twice the size of normal horses, had savage faces and sharp fangs in their mouths and their body didn't have hair but hard shiny scales that glittered under the sun.

"These are dark scaled wild horses. They are very rare on this continent and can only be found in my Yihua clan. They look savage but are actually very easy to tame." Hua Yao introduced the beasts calmly.

"Each of them are Yang level beasts!" Long Feng gasped. Some of them could even compare to peak Yang realm cultivators.

"You should all mount one. We'll leave immediately!" Hua Yao jumped onto the back of one of the dark scaled wild horses. It neighed savagely but didn't resist. Long Feng walked up to one and slowly touched the scales. He imagined that even a normal Yang realm cultivator would find it hard to injure these beasts with their scales protecting them. He jumped onto the back of the horse, cautious and ready to jump down at the slight change of things. But no such thing happened.

The man who left earlier to fetch Yan jian also returned, Yan jian's figure trailing behind him. From the frown on the man's face, Yan jian had definitely troubled him along the way.

"Ai, senior, why are you ignoring me? I told you, I taught Long Feng everything he knows. I'm his mentor. At least show me some respect!" Yan jian groaned.

"Alright old man. Don't speak. Who cares anyway!"

"Senior! Alright I'll stop talking. Just tell me where we're heading to""Are you really trying to kidnap me? I'm telling you, my brother Long Feng cares about me a lot. You better speak up!" Soon, Yan jian spotted Long Feng's group in the distance and his expression brightened. He ceased disturbing the man leading him and clasped his hands behind his back, looking calm and collected. The sudden transition actually startled the man before him. They soon arrived and joined the group.

Yan jian rushed over to Long Feng's side and sighed.

"I thought you'd left me alone in the city. Who knew you cared about me so much? Ai, I'm touched!" Long Feng laughed as Yan jian jumped onto the back of another Dark scaled wild horse beside him. Hua Yao then glanced at the group and nodded. Then he kicked the horse beneath him and spurred it into a gallop. Everyone followed behind him.

"They're fast!" Long Feng observed. The speed of these horses was greater than their actual level by quite a bit. Those peak Yang level horses could run as fast as rank one spirit realm warriors!

"Brother Long Feng, are we really going to the Yihua clan?" Yan jian drew closer and shouted.

"I guess so!"

"Hahaha! I can't believe this! I have enough to boast for a long time!" Yan jian laughed proudly and said. Long Feng rolled his eyes.

"I think it would have been much better if you had focused on your cultivation and gotten a spot yourself!"

"Hehehe! Cultivation is boring. I leave that to you and that crazy lady. I'll focus instead on making money and enjoying my life."

"And what if you find yourself in a dangerous situation where you have to fight?" Long Feng asked"What're you saying? That won't ever happen. I have you and that crazy lady to protect me. I don't believe there's anything that can hurt me with both of you around" Yan jian replied without hesitation. Long Feng sighed helplessly and gave up, though he had a smile on his face. Yan jian was right. As long as he and Li Yue'er were around, nothing could harm him.

And if it did, that meant both Long Feng and Li Yue'er were either dead or also unable to protect themselves. And that wasn't very likely. The next hour passed In silence. Everyone in this group had different thoughts going through their minds, and no one has the leisure to make meaningless noise with others. A while later, Hua Yao's voice broke the silence.

"We've arrived at the Yihua clan's territory. The structure you can see from here, that's the Yihua clan!" Everyone looked up. Those among the youths who had never been to the Yihua clan couldn't hide the awe in their eyes when the looked up. From afar, they could see the outline of a truly massive manor. Several places and buildings could be seen surrounding that manor, but none of them could compare to the grandeur and might of that manor.

They were still a bit far away but they could already see the Manor quite clearly. As they drew closer, a plaque hanging over the gates of the Manor could be seen. The name 'Yi Hua Manor" could be seen boldly from far away. And a powerful pressure could be felt from the words. One could tell that it was written using the energy of a strong cultivator beyond the spirit realm! That could only mean an imperial realm master.

"The Yihua clan…" Long Feng stared at the distant manor with a bright glint in his eyes.