Chapter 1200: Chapter 1200: Unraveling the Wu Bi Conspiracy! (Second Update)

In the stone forest behind Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng were assessing the area, unsure of what plans Ye Qiu had by coming here.

The three of them traveled for a while until they arrived at a cave entrance. Ye Qiu smiled and said, “This is it.”

Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng looked puzzled, unsure of what was so special about this place.

“Follow me,” Ye Qiu glanced at the entrance and walked straight in, with Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng close behind.

The cave started off a bit dark, but soon, light began to appear ahead, along with a rush of warmth.

“Young master, what is this place?” Jin Shanshun asked. He and Qin Feng still couldn’t grasp the significance of Ye Qiu’s purpose here.

Ye Qiu was about to answer with a smile when Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng simultaneously tensed, exclaiming, “Young master, be careful.”

A figure appeared in front of the three without a sound, like a shadow, without any warning or trace of presence.

Ye Qiu seemed prepared for this sudden attack. With a flick of his finger, an ice wall instantly appeared ahead, blocking this silent figure. No matter how the attack landed on the ice wall, only attack sounds echoed painfully within the cave.

“Huh?” The three of them heard a voice of surprise, seemingly shocked by Ye Qiu’s strength.

The ice wall remained unbroken despite several attacks, prompting the assailant to halt.

Then a cold voice followed, “Why have you come here? Do you not know this is a forbidden place in martial arts?”

“Heh, if I recall correctly, one must be one of the Ten Vipers to enter here. I seem to be one of the Ten Vipers,” Ye Qiu replied calmly.

The cave they entered was none other than the martial wall Ye Qiu had once ventured into with nine others.

Back then, Ye Qiu felt there was a conspiracy behind this martial wall. But without sufficient power, he couldn’t investigate further. Now, things were different. With his strength, he dared to tread even the most perilous places.

Suddenly recalling his suspicions about the martial wall, Ye Qiu altered his plans to resolve this issue first.

“You are…” As the ice wall disappeared, Ye Qiu’s face became clearer to the opponent.

The Wall Guardian’s eyes suddenly changed, exclaiming, “So it’s you!”

Evidently, the Wall Guardian was familiar with Ye Qiu’s appearance, or he wouldn’t have been surprised.

“I said before, your martial talents are extraordinary. I never expected you’d reach that legendary realm,” the Wall Guardian spoke, eyes glowing like twin torches burning in the cave.

“You flatter me. I didn’t expect the senior guardian to still recognize me,” Ye Qiu laughed softly.

“Although you’re one of the Ten Vipers, you’re only allowed entry upon first becoming one. If you wish to enter again, you must leave now and return after securing your position among the Ten Vipers,” the Wall Guardian stated.

This was effectively an eviction order. Many would obediently leave upon hearing this, considering the formidable strength of the Wall Guardian.

However, Ye Qiu, determined to uncover the secrets of the martial wall, wouldn’t leave without resolving his doubts.

“I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you, senior. I won’t leave. I must witness this martial wall once more.”

With that, Ye Qiu pushed forward. The Wall Guardian attempted to block him, yet Ye Qiu used the Rule Power, forcing the elder back and ultimately entering the martial wall.

By this point, the Wall Guardian realized he couldn’t stop Ye Qiu, leaving him no choice but to allow Ye Qiu to stay and observe.

Ye Qiu once again examined the various engravings on the martial wall. Previously, he had immersed himself in the myriad engravings.

Now, once more seated before the engravings, Ye Qiu stared at them, motionless.

For Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng, it was their first time here. They were curious, having never seen the martial wall before. Fascinated, they became engrossed in it as well.

Watching the three of them intensely observing the engravings, the Wall Guardian elder wore a smirk.

He drifted like a sheet of paper before Ye Qiu.

With murderous intent in his eyes, the elder said, “Ye Qiu, I didn’t come to kill you, yet you’ve delivered yourself to me. Today, you shall remain here.”

Suddenly filled with killing intent, the elder aimed to snap Ye Qiu’s throat.

Swish…

Just as the elder’s hand was about to touch Ye Qiu’s neck, Ye Qiu abruptly opened his eyes.

“Hmph, I’ve been waiting for you to act,” Ye Qiu snorted.

The Wall Guardian elder was astounded: “Weren’t you supposed to be lost in contemplation? How did you suddenly awaken?”

Ye Qiu gave no explanation, throwing a punch that sent the elder flying.

This Wall Guardian might handle other martial artists well, but against Ye Qiu, he’d be disappointed. Ever since entering the cave, Ye Qiu had suspected the elder’s identity.

“Which ancient family are you from among the three? Speak,” Ye Qiu said calmly.

The Wall Guardian was shocked to hear that Ye Qiu had known his identity all along.

At this moment, Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng snapped back to reality upon Ye Qiu’s touch, still mentally replaying the engravings.

After a moment, they fully regained their senses, finding these engravings somewhat sinister and eerie.

“How did you know I belong to the three ancient families? No one else knows this information.”

Looking at Ye Qiu, the Wall Guardian elder asked his query.

Ye Qiu replied, “The three ancient families hold themselves high in the ancient lands and surely have spies in the mortal world. Yet, after pondering numerous possibilities, I still find this martial wall most suspicious. Especially the engravings on it: they seem to aid martial progress but actually hinder a martial artist’s path. This must be the conspiracy of the three ancient families, to send the ten most outstanding individuals here through the contest for the Ten Vipers, and sever their martial path through the martial wall. Am I correct?”

He spoke after validating through experience. With his talent, he reached the King Realm in just two years.

But others with him among the Ten Vipers barely reached the Legendary Realm, nowhere near becoming mythical martial artists, which was perplexing.

Conversely, some who weren’t among the Ten Vipers later reached the Legendary Realm, surpassing them.

Ye Qiu then suspected the martial wall: viewing it blocked martial paths, what was initially an opportunity became an obstacle.

“No wonder my Ji Clan was destroyed at your hands. Ye Qiu, you truly are exceptional.” The Wall Guardian elder no longer denied it, openly admitting his identity. Suddenly, Ye Qiu tensed, and Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng felt their hairs stand on end, sensing immense killing intent.