Chapter 1780: Border Battlefield

Ye Liuyun and his duplicate entered the Xuan Kong Shi, not rushing to cultivate, but began studying how to become stronger quickly.

Ye Liuyun had previously, because his realm was low, focused most on realm cultivation.

But now after absorbing the Realm Crystal, he suddenly realized that even if his realm is insufficient, if his grasp of other realms is strong enough, he can still defeat opponents.

For example, his Heaven and Earth Power, under the insight of many Heaven and Earth Power Realm Crystals, is rapidly increasing.

Now just the Heaven and Earth Power alone can already face a mid-stage third-tier Martial Cultivator on its own.

Spatial Power has already reached the barrier of the second‑layer Void.

His Fire Flame Power, Thunder and Lightning Power, Buddha Demon Power, and even his poison source have all improved somewhat.

His overall strength is fully capable of killing opponents across realms.

Even when facing a late‑stage third‑tier Martial Cultivator now, he will not be overly flustered.

"But if I don't raise my realm, further improvements in other aspects will slow down!"

The duplicate also reminded Ye Liuyun.

"They are foundations for each other; alternate improvements!"

Ye Liuyun finally concluded.

"Alright! We should now raise our realm!"

The duplicate also confirmed.

"We need some battles, crazy battles to forge the Mysterious Origin!"

Ye Liuyun said.

"First store up Mysterious Origin, wait for the chance!"

In the end, Ye Liuyun and his duplicate unanimously decided to begin absorbing energy, reserving for realm advancement.

Energy crystal spheres, Divine Crystals—any resources that can raise a realm—were taken by the two of them for absorption; they had no intention of storing or keeping them.

In the next two or three days, Ye Liuyun did not leave his door at all.

Now he also let go.

Even if someone doubts him, it doesn't matter.

As long as his own strength is sufficient, what does doubt achieve?

The day before their rest, Zhang Wencai also went to report his training plan to Prince He Lian Tian Yuan of Xiliang.

The Prince of Xiliang has always placed great importance on nurturing talent, so for such matters he generally inquires.

The Grand Hall of the Prince of Xiliang's Royal Mansion has always been empty.

He Lian Tian Yuan rarely summons people for gatherings or discussions.

He spends most of his time cultivating inside the Grand Hall.

Whoever has matters comes directly to report to him.

He remains silent, which means he agrees.

Occasionally he says a word or two, offering a bit of advice, which already counts as paying some attention.

Inside the Grand Hall, Demon Qi permeates.

No one could have imagined that Prince He Lian Tian Yuan was actually a Demon Cultivator.

Only a few specific Administrators, Leaders of the great army, and the Prince's close relatives know this.

Zhang Wencai entered the Grand Hall, stopped before a mass of Demon Qi, and reported to the Prince of Xiliang that he intended to lead those Martial Cultivators to attack several bandit strongholds.

After speaking, seeing the Prince give no response, he was about to leave.

The Prince suddenly said two words: "Insufficient!"

Zhang Wencai immediately stood firm and began to ponder.

"Sending these untrained people to suppress bandits is already a heavy task, yet the Prince says it's still insufficient.

What kind of training would be enough?"

"Only a true battlefield can make them grow!"

The Prince said directly.

"He… does not know who the Prince refers to?"

Zhang Wencai hesitated and asked.

"Could it be that the Prince has secretly taken a liking to someone?"

He thought to himself, his first reaction was Ye Liuyun.

But how could Ye Liuyun attract such attention from the Prince?

Usually, the Prince does not pay attention to Martial Cultivators preparing to enter the Alien Battlefield.

"He killed five Great Vajras right under your nose."

The Prince said slowly: "He dared to act decisively and cleanly when he arrived at an unfamiliar Royal City.

What does that indicate?"

Then, as if answering his own question, he continued: "It shows he is scrambling for resources, he wants to become stronger! The mission you set cannot satisfy him!"

Zhang Wencai now confirms that the Prince was indeed referring to Ye Liuyun.

He is unclear how high the Prince's realm is, but he confirms that nothing that happened in the Royal City escaped the Prince's Divine Sense.

"Please, Prince, clarify!"

Zhang Wencai immediately requested clarification.

"Border Battlefield!"

The Prince said a sentence, then fell silent.

"Border Battlefield?"

Zhang Wencai took a breath of cold air.

The cruelty of the border battlefield is no different from that of the Alien Battlefield.

That is the Western Liang King's training ground.

"It seems the Western Liang King wants to keep Ye Liuyun!"

He thought to himself.

In the Divine Realm's five major zones, the Western Liang King's zone overlaps with the Northern, Central, and Southern zones.

And those overlapping areas are not just a thousand li wide.

At their widest, they can carve out an entire Western Region.

In those overlapping zones, not only do two armies clash, but the Martial Cultivators there are of all kinds.

Fugitives, those evading enemies, are among them, and some desperate outlaws who cannot survive are also gathered there.

There is no governance, no law, only slaughter and deceit.

The powers within also change constantly.

Often, information gathered last month shows that a major power has changed leadership the next month.

Most people in the Divine Realm die in such border zones.

In fact, the Western Liang King does not care about personnel selection for the Alien Battlefield.

If they lack people, they can simply capture them from the border zones.

There are plenty of people there willing to go.

He prefers to use this method to train his own men.

And Ye Liuyun is the one he favors among those selected this time.

"Yes!"

Zhang Wencai replied with a nod and left the Grand Hall.

"Huh!"

After exiting the Grand Hall, Zhang Wencai let out a breath.

"I hope you can come back alive!"

He also prayed in his heart that Ye Liuyun could return alive from the border battlefield.

He had previously only been relatively optimistic about Ye Liuyun.

But after hearing from the Western Liang King that Ye Liuyun silently eliminated the Five Great Vajras, he couldn't help but feel admiration.

He wouldn't even dare to imagine such a thing.

Immediately, he returned to his residence and reorganized things.

Seven days later, a unit of the Dynasty Imperial Guard went to the border battlefield on a mission, and Ye Liuyun and the others could conveniently accompany them.

He also promptly informed Ye Liuyun and the others.

"Border?"

Some Martial Cultivators fled on the spot.

Ye Liuyun was puzzled and a bit curious.

Zhang Wencai immediately explained to them the origin of the name "border battlefield".

"To be precise, calling it the border hell would be more fitting!"

Zhang Wencai explained.

"Is that so?"

Excitement flashed in Ye Liuyun's eyes.

"Indeed! Ordinary bandit‑clearing wouldn't make him this excited!"

Zhang Wencai also admired the Western Liang King's discernment.

But he told the others, "Those unwilling to go may stay behind, either serve at the Royal Mansion or go to the Alien Battlefield, and need not undergo further training."

He thought that for those lacking fighting spirit, further investment of effort and resources was pointless, so they would be dismissed or assigned a post, ending it.