Chapter 1608

Ye Zhangqing really has no interest in sparring these; there's no benefit—what's there to spar about?

Upon hearing that, Luo Jiuyou was stunned; at their level, finding a worthy opponent is extremely rare.

Moreover, as a top prodigy of the younger generation, who doesn't have a bit of pride?

How did Ye Zhangqing become so devoid of desire and ambition?

Looking at Ye Zhangqing with a strange expression, Luo Jiuyou asked doubtfully.

"Brother Ye, don't you want to know just how strong the younger generation's top experts in all realms are?"

"No."

Ye Zhangqing answered bluntly; hearing that, Luo Jiuyou fell silent for a moment, then said.

"But I'd like to test your strength, Brother Ye."

Luo Jiuyou's fighting spirit, hard to arouse, now being told to stand down—he naturally isn't willing.

They're about to go into battle; you expect him to hold back now? Impossible.

His gaze burned into Ye Zhangqing, as if saying, even if you refuse, I'll force a strike.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing also felt helpless, knowing Luo Jiuyou's thoughts.

These people are all battle maniacs; when they meet someone of equal strength, they want to fight.

Yet Ye Zhangqing, on the contrary, has no interest at all, not a thought.

But there's no way to avoid it now; Ye Zhangqing thought a moment, then spoke.

"If we fight, fine—but I can't just strike for nothing."

Huh???

Hearing that, Luo Jiuyou blinked; what does that mean? We're sparring, and you still want a reward?

Luo Jiuyou had never encountered this before; many have wanted to spar with him, and some would even wake up laughing in the middle of the night just from being able to spar.

After all, being able to spar with the Nether Clan's young master brings face when spoken of.

But with Ye Zhangqing, why ask for a reward?

Yet it's rare to meet a young prodigy one can actually look up to; Luo Jiuyou gritted his teeth and said.

"Brother Ye, state your demands; I'll agree to anything I can."

Luo Jiuyou also hardened his resolve; as long as he could fight Ye Zhangqing, giving up some treasures was nothing.

Paying to spar—this is the first time Luo Jiuyou has encountered such a thing; just thinking about it feels odd.

Just hearing Luo Jiuyou's words, Ye Zhangqing shook his head.

As for treasures, I have nothing I want, and I lack no cultivation resources.

Don't think Luo Jiuyou, as the Nether Clan's young master, can match Ye Zhangqing in wealth.

Moreover, if Ye Zhangqing wanted, acquiring cultivation resources would be easy.

What Ye Zhangqing truly wants is an alliance with the Nine Nether Realm.

"Actually, it's simple; Brother Luo should have heard of my Dao Yi Holy Land's dealings with the demon race and the imperial palace."

"Facing those two powers, frankly, my Dao Yi Holy Land has little hope of victory; even though we've allied with Yongye, the situation remains grim."

"Brother Luo, if you're inclined, you might as well discuss an alliance with the Nether Clan Old Ancestor."

What Ye Zhangqing most wants is to win over the Nine Nether Realm; but speaking with someone like Luo Jiuyou, beating around the bush is pointless.

It's better to be direct.

So, Ye Zhangqing, without hiding anything, frankly told Luo Jiuyou his thoughts.

Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, Luo Jiuyou didn't find it strange.

Because these past days, the three Dongfang brothers have already, intentionally or not, mentioned this.

But the three brothers just beat around the bush, never stating it outright, constantly probing.

But nobody's an idiot; the meaning of the three brothers was understood not only by Luo Jiuyou but by many in the Nether Clan.

Nevertheless, from start to finish, they've just been pretending to be clueless.

Ye Zhangqing's idea is good; compared to the Dongfang brothers' constant probing and hinting, he prefers his own direct approach.

So, hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, Luo Jiuyou wasn't dissatisfied; on the contrary, he smiled and asked.

"Brother Ye, the imperial palace and demon race are not weaker than our Nine Nether Realm; to become enemies with them for no reason, I see no benefit."

"Destroying the imperial palace and demon race would naturally bring benefits, and this is also the opportunity for the Nine Nether Realm to advance further."

Ye Zhangqing said lightly.

For a world like the Nine Nether Realm, already at the peak of all realms, to move forward even a step, there is only one possibility.

That is, the pattern of all realms must change, and a drastic change at that.

Only under such a premise can the Nine Nether Realm make further progress.

Luo Jiuyou had no objection, looking at Ye Zhangqing with interest; meeting Luo Jiuyou's gaze, Ye Zhangqing also calmly returned his stare.

His gaze was firm, without any wavering.

The two locked eyes for a moment, then Luo Jiuyou finally said.

"I can contact the Old Ancestor, but I can't guarantee the outcome."

"That's enough."

"Then, Brother Ye, can you also satisfy my request?"

"Anytime."

That night, Ye Zhangqing and Luo Jiuyou both left the Dao Yi Holy Land and headed to the earlier Monster Clan Territory, to an uninhabited mountain range.

Afterward, terrifying battle aftershocks erupted there; only after three full days did Ye Zhangqing and Luo Jiuyou return.

Both bore wounds; the three-day, three-night battle's outcome is unknown to anyone.

Ye Zhangqing and Luo Jiuyou also didn't speak.

Back in the Dong Fu where the Nine Nether Realm's residents lived, seeing Luo Jiuyou return, the Nether clan leader, this Emperor Sovereign-perfected powerhouse, asked intriguingly.

Did the Young Master win?

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiuyou shook his head; seeing this, the Emperor Sovereign frowned slightly and said.

Defeated?

He shook his head again; it was neither victory nor defeat, they fought fiercely for three days and three nights, Luo Jiuyou gained no advantage over Ye Zhangqing, and of course he himself was not defeated either.

After this battle, Luo Jiuyou fully acknowledged Ye Zhangqing.

This is a talent; his battle power is now enough to match those at their level.

The demon's fellow, the Yongye fellow, plus the divine clan and those few from the Human Emperor Palace—Ye Zhangqing will not be weaker than any of them.

In this battle, Luo Jiuyou fought exhilaratingly; he never expected such a figure to suddenly appear in the myriad worlds.

Interesting, truly interesting.

Just as they were speaking, a terrifying aura suddenly shot up from above Divine Sword Peak.

The two were unconsciously drawn to this aura; Luo Jiuyou's expression turned somewhat strange and he said.

Someone has broken through to Emperor Sovereign...

This aura is clearly the sign of a breakthrough in cultivation; judging by its strength, it has clearly reached Emperor Sovereign level.

Someone inside the Dao Yi Shengdi has broken through to Emperor Sovereign Realm; hearing this, the Emperor Sovereign-perfected Nether clan powerhouse also nodded.

Being able to witness the birth of an Emperor Sovereign powerhouse firsthand is a rare opportunity, even in the Nine Nether Realm.