The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1237: Arriving Just in Time

Lingwu Continent, in the far south.

Beyond lay the vast cosmos. Even the strongest in the Divine Venerate Realm dared not set foot there, as it was akin to leaping from one continent to another, with terrifying cosmic storms in between. Should one sweep in, even the strongest would be torn to shreds.

Once, a formidable Divine Venerable Nine Souls, weary of life on the continent, attempted to leave Lingwu Continent. However, as soon as he flew beyond its bounds, he was caught and shattered by an oncoming cosmic storm. If not for his spirit escaping in time, rebuilding his body swiftly, he would have perished instantly.

Since then, no one has dared to fly out of Lingwu Continent.

Here, at the continent’s edge, a faint, shimmering light passage seemed to break through the constraints of space, appearing there.

At this moment, over a dozen people gathered here, ten gifted representatives, all but Ye Mo had arrived.

Ancestor Bodhi was also present, giving the ten people final instructions. At the entrance, two elders stood, charm masters tasked with setting up the Teleportation Array.

"Gulp!"

Everyone’s gaze was intensely fixated on that luminous passage, their hearts stirred with anticipation. Once they entered that passage, they would be heading into the Vanquishing Martial Realm, and they couldn’t come out until the Array Power completely dissipated.

The prospect of venturing into an unknown place, teeming with countless opportunities and perils, set their blood ablaze.

"Where is Ye Mo?"

At this moment, all nine had arrived, and noon was approaching, yet there was still no sign of Ye Mo. Ancestor Bodhi frowned slightly; though he had only interacted with Ye Mo a few times, he didn’t seem like someone who would be late.

"I bet he’s scared and doesn’t dare to come!"

Jiumo Dao crossed his arms disdainfully. "Makes sense, someone like him should stay in the greenhouse; leaving dangerous missions to us instead."

"Dao’s words have some merit. This journey seems like a matter of life and death. Though the chances of survival are slim, even slaying a few geniuses of the Vanquishing Martial Realm makes it worthwhile. Moreover, should we survive, our cultivation might soar."

Tian Xiongxiong added.

"Ye Mo wouldn’t make such a rookie mistake."

Feng Chu frowned, speaking calmly.

Mu Wanqing also gazed into the distance. Could it be that he was swayed by my words and planned to stay on the Lingwu Continent? Mu Wanqing felt a tinge of disappointment towards Ye Mo. But then again, if he were to come, it wouldn’t be her hope either.

"You don’t need to wait any longer; Ye Mo won’t be coming."

Xiao Yue stepped forward, speaking calmly.

"Why?"

Ancestor Bodhi asked.

"His talent and potential, Ancestor Bodhi, you probably understand them better than we do. Rumor has it that he successfully passed your test and became your disciple. Venturing into the Vanquishing Martial Realm is fraught with unknown dangers, and no one knows what lies within. Ye Mo is the hope of the Lingwu Continent. Even without the adventures there, he can still become the mightiest martial artist. So I locked him up. As for you calling him a coward, a wimp, I care not."

Xiao Yue spoke indifferently.

At her words, everyone stared at Xiao Yue in shock. To think that Ye Mo’s absence was due to this veiled woman.

"You probably couldn’t bear for him to die."

Yang Suxin chuckled softly, "Perhaps those who truly value Ye Mo don’t want him to come. Within ten years, he could become a figure as prominent as Mu Longwu."

"Enough of this nonsense! If Ye Mo isn’t coming, then so be it. Whether he’s with us or not, it matters little. I say let’s activate the array and head to the Vanquishing Martial Realm."

Jiumo Dao said impatiently. Having been injured by Ye Mo, he naturally detested him. He didn’t care if Ye Mo came; he had already opened the Three Time-Space Gates and, with ample resources from the Sect Master, felt confident enough for the journey to the Vanquishing Martial Realm.

"No, without Ye Mo, failure is inevitable."

Ancestor Bodhi shook his head and said immediately.

Only Ye Mo has mastered two Wraith Formations and passed three tests, clearing the latter two in one go. If he faced opponents skilled in Wraith Formations, Ye Mo had substantial hope of defeating them.

"Ancestor, what do you mean by this?"

Tian Xiongxiong was displeased. Though acknowledging Ye Mo’s strength, Ancestor Bodhi’s words stirred a slight anger, "I admit Ye Mo is strong, but not overwhelmingly so. If his combat power reached the Half Honor level, we’d have no objection."

"Ancestor, is it because Ye Mo is your disciple that you’re elevating him?"

Jiumo Dao said coldly, "The array can only be maintained for an hour. Even at your speed, going back and forth, you can’t bring Ye Mo. So, if he doesn’t come, are we not going?"

"Humph!"

Ancestor Bodhi snorted coldly, his energy dispersing, forcing Jiumo Dao several steps back, "Wait another half hour. If Ye Mo hasn’t arrived by then, we’ll depart!"

Time ticked away, and everyone waited anxiously. Xiao Yue felt uneasy. She wanted to enter the Vanquishing Martial Realm immediately and only rest easy once the teleportation array closed completely.

Half an hour had strained everyone’s patience to its limits. Jiumo Dao spoke up, "Half an hour has passed, Ancestor. May we start the array?"

"Why the rush? It’s a life-or-death journey. I’d like to look at Lingwu Continent a bit longer."

Feng Chu remarked.

"Humph!"

Jiumo Dao snorted, turning around just in time to see a figure emerge from the distant sky. As the figure grew larger, he recognized Ye Mo nearing them.

"Ye Mo’s here!"

Jiumo Dao exclaimed. Everyone turned their gaze, and sure enough, saw Ye Mo descending from the sky, his face pale from exertion.

"Luckily, I made it in time!"

Ye Mo gasped, having exhausted all his energy to persuade the two women to let him go. He hurried over without rest, fearing he wouldn’t make it in time. He could only restore his strength while rushing.

"I knew this guy wouldn’t pass up such an opportunity."

Feng Chu chuckled.

Xiao Yue looked at Ye Mo, speechless. She couldn’t stop him before, and further attempts were pointless. Regardless of the danger, at least they were together in this.

"Since everyone is here, allow me to share some intelligence about the Vanquishing Martial Realm. Though this is information from thousands of years ago, any little bit might prove helpful to you."

Ancestor Bodhi cleared his throat, and the ten nodded earnestly. This venture into the Vanquishing Martial Realm required thorough preparation, and intelligence was crucial.