Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 599 Demon Clan Battlefield Rules

Dragons have a reverse scale. Touch it, and you die!

If one were to ask where Ye Qingchen’s reverse scale lay, Qin Yue would be one part of it, and Xiao Xiao would most certainly be the other.

Ye Qingchen had never seen his mother, and his father, Ye Changqing, had left to search for medicine for him ten years ago, never to return. Throughout this time, it had only been Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, depending on each other to survive.

Thus, Xiao Xiao’s position in Ye Qingchen’s heart was unshakable.

If this Zhang Guangling truly intended to harm Xiao Xiao, then Ye Qingchen wouldn’t hesitate to slay him. Even if his opponent was a disciple of the nine-star Sect, the Wuji Immortal Palace, Ye Qingchen feared no one and no power when it came to protecting Xiao Xiao.

Besides, Zhang Guangling was targeting him anyway, so this feud was inevitable.

The innocent Xiao Xiao naturally didn’t think that far ahead. After seeing Zhang Guangling and his group leave, she continued to pull on Ye Qingchen, chattering away endlessly.

Upon learning that Xiao Xiao’s group had already been in Eternal City for a few days, Ye Qingchen asked her about the situation on the Demon Clan battlefield. "Xiao Xiao, have you heard any news about the Demon Clan battlefield? And what about the rules for the point exchange?"

Xiao Xiao nodded, saying proudly, "Young Master, don’t worry. I know you’re concerned about Sister Qin Yue. You came to the Demon Clan battlefield to get a spot to enter the Ancient Clans, right?"

Ye Qingchen smiled and nodded, affectionately tousling Xiao Xiao’s hair. "Qin Yue has been gone for so long, and I’ve been very worried for her safety. Being able to rescue her even a day sooner would put my mind at ease."

Xiao Xiao clearly enjoyed Ye Qingchen’s affection, but she still playfully slapped his hand away. With a blushing face, she tidied her hair and said, "Young Master, don’t be anxious. To exchange for a spot to enter the Ancient Clans, you need to go to the Demon Burial Pavilion in Eternal City. That’s where they specialize in point exchanges. However, the Demon Clan battlefield is divided into nine levels, and each has a different entry requirement. You can only proceed to the next level after reaching the necessary point threshold. Then, depending on which level you’re on, you become eligible to exchange your points for different treasures!"

Ye Qingchen nodded thoughtfully and asked, "So, to exchange for a spot to enter the Ancient Clans, which level of the battlefield do I need to reach?"

"Only by reaching the third level of the Demon Clan battlefield can you qualify to exchange for that spot," Xiao Xiao blurted out without a moment’s hesitation, clearly having done her homework. She then continued, "This is our first time entering the Demon Clan battlefield, so we’re considered newcomers and can only enter the first level. After accumulating 5,000 points, one can proceed to the second level. To enter the third level, 50,000 points are required."

Ye Qingchen nodded. After inquiring about a few more rules for obtaining points, he couldn’t help but sigh. Based on what Xiao Xiao had just said, earning 50,000 points would likely take him several months. The opportunity to enter the Ancient Clans and search for Qin Yue was right in front of him, yet he still had to wait. The thought of it made him feel frustrated and agitated.

Xiao Xiao understood what was on his mind. "Young Master, don’t worry," she said, trying to reassure him. "I see you came alone. It must be difficult to earn so many points by yourself. Why not join our team? When we hunt high-ranking members of the Demon Clan together, we can split the points evenly, and we even get an extra bonus. All told, it’s nearly twice as fast as fighting alone."

Ye Qingchen’s interest was piqued. If that’s true, then teaming up with Xiao Xiao and the others is an excellent choice.

However, his resolve wavered when he saw the hostile expressions of the Wuji Immortal Palace disciples. He would rather delay for a few days and wait for the people from Central Celestial Academy to arrive than put Xiao Xiao in the difficult position of being caught in the middle.

Xiao Xiao, of course, understood his thoughts. With a charming smile, she said, "Don’t worry, Young Master. I’m the captain of this team. I’ll go talk to them."

Without waiting for Ye Qingchen’s reply, she walked straight over to the Wuji Immortal Palace disciples to share her idea.

To Xiao Xiao’s surprise, Zhang Guangling, who had been so hostile toward Ye Qingchen just moments before, was the first to agree.

Zhang Guangling was the strongest member of the group, and Xiao Xiao was the captain. With both of them in agreement, the other team members naturally had no objections. Just like that, Ye Qingchen’s inclusion in the team was approved smoothly.

Xiao Xiao excitedly relayed the news to Ye Qingchen. He was slightly surprised at first but then calmly accepted it.

Ye Qingchen knew that Zhang Guangling was one of the Ancient Clan’s Holy Son’s men. His quick agreement to let him join probably meant he was already plotting to move against him inside the Demon Clan battlefield.

But he was prepared to counter whatever schemes Zhang Guangling might have. Besides, protecting Xiao Xiao was his undeniable duty.

After getting Ye Qingchen a room at the inn, Xiao Xiao led him toward the Demon Burial Pavilion in the city. Every Martial Artist entering the Demon Clan battlefield had to first visit the Demon Burial Pavilion to receive a specially made Jade Token.

The tokens issued by the Sects were used to activate the Teleportation Array to enter the Demon Clan battlefield. The Jade Tokens from the Demon Burial Pavilion, on the other hand, were specifically made to record the points a Martial Artist earned on the battlefield. These tokens were also required for any transactions to exchange for treasures.

Although one could enter the Demon Clan battlefield without a Jade Token from the Demon Burial Pavilion, they wouldn’t earn any points, which greatly diminished the value of the experience.

Under Xiao Xiao’s guidance, the two quickly arrived at the Demon Burial Pavilion.

Located at the very center of Eternal City, the Demon Burial Pavilion occupied an area half a street wide. And Ye Qingchen was certain that spatial formations had to be laid out inside, making its true area far greater than what its exterior suggested.

Perhaps due to being hastily constructed, the Demon Burial Pavilion did not look particularly luxurious from the outside. However, with its walls forged from adamantine and jade doors carved with the Ten Great Divine Beasts, the entire structure felt ancient and solemn.

The first thing that caught the eye was a golden plaque above the jade doors. It shone brilliantly, carved with the three large characters for "Demon Burial Pavilion" in a flamboyant, flowing script.

What was most astonishing was that a subtle Dao rhyme seemed to flow from these three characters, creating an irresistible urge to become completely immersed in them.

Ye Qingchen nodded to himself. This must have been personally inscribed by a great expert of the human race. They must have left their own aura within it; otherwise, such an effect would be impossible.