High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late

Chapter 590 - 409: Single-Handedly Diminishing the Value of Titled, Mysterious Shadow, The Eve of the Grand Banquet

In an instant, Ye Jian suddenly calmed down a bit. If he continued, he might never have a chance to inherit the Martial Saint Tower in this life.

Immediately, cold sweat broke out on Ye Jian, and he wanted to say something.

However, the elder of the Ye Family snorted coldly and issued an order to leave. Ye Jian felt regret but realized that if he wanted to remedy the situation, he had to leave first.

"Seventh Uncle, it’s Ye Jian’s impulsiveness. Ye Jian will come to apologize in person later."

After leaving a message via spiritual transmission, Ye Jian left.

The elder of the Ye Family sighed in disappointment. After today, he was utterly disappointed in Ye Jian and increasingly agreed with the Patriarch’s judgment. No wonder the family valued Ye Wuhen and others more while being lukewarm towards Ye Jian.

"Although Ye Jian has extraordinary talent, his temperament is indeed not suitable for great purposes."

The elder couldn’t imagine what would happen to the Ye Family if it were entrusted to Ye Jian. The answer was negative; the Ye Family could not place their hopes in the hands of such a person.

Having reached that conclusion, the elder quickly summoned a few Ye Family juniors to treat the injured and promised to provide substantial compensation.

After calming the situation, the elder of the Ye Family looked toward the Junlin Pavilion with confusion. The matter of Ye Jian was too peculiar; although Ye Jian’s character was flawed, his martial arts strength was beyond doubt.

Immediately, the elder announced on the spot,

"Junlin Pavilion requires periodic maintenance every few years, and it’s time for maintenance now. Please, everyone, leave this place."

However, after the onlookers left Junlin Pavilion, they didn’t depart and instead gathered by the Myriad Leaves Lake. Quickly, the matter concerning Ye Jian spread.

A restaurant across the street naturally heard the news first.

Instantly, the private room where the First Holy Martial Group was located erupted.

"It’s true? That Ye Jian isn’t even as good as Senior Brother Lu Xun?"

"That’s too ridiculous, isn’t it? A Titled Grandmaster stopped at the Second Floor—if that got out, no one would believe it, right?"

"I said it before, didn’t I? That Third Floor hasn’t been measured." The fat man who spoke earlier muttered, but at this moment, no one paid him any attention, all wearing expressions of shock and disbelief.

Just a wall away.

Huangfu Xue suddenly turned her head, staring intently at Su Mu.

"Su Mu, how did you know?"

"Guessed."

"Guessed?"

Huangfu Xue looked disbelieving. This reason wouldn’t even fool a three-year-old. In an instant, she thought of a lot, recalling the unprecedented terrifying phenomenon from before.

But she couldn’t figure out the connection between Su Mu and Ye Jian and the Junlin Pavilion.

After a brainstorm, Huangfu Xue came up with a ridiculous guess.

"This guy caused the Ruined Tower to collapse before, and there were also issues with the Grandmaster Tower of the Guangshen Province Martial Arts Association. It’s said the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pool had problems not long ago—is it possible this guy’s Rule Breaker is effective again?"

Thinking of this, Huangfu Xue immediately showed a strange expression but soon dismissed the connection.

Junlin Pavilion has stood for a thousand years and is held by the ancestors of the Ye Family. It’s said to have links with the Human Great Sage and cannot be compared to any Grandmaster Tower. If looking for an equivalent existence, Huangfu Xue thought of the Martial Saint Tower.

"This Su Mu guy is outrageous, but not that outrageous, right?"

"Surely it’s not because the ancestors in Junlin Pavilion can’t stand Ye Jian?"

Huangfu Xue wasn’t aware that her wild guess was indeed very close to the truth, but the reality was even more outrageous than her wild guessing.

As for being displeased, Su Mu indeed couldn’t stand Ye Jian and even wanted to kill him on the spot.

But Su Mu ultimately didn’t make a move; it was only the Shadow of Time within Junlin Pavilion that acted, and Su Mu didn’t intentionally make things difficult for Ye Jian.

After all, in Su Mu’s view, even when he was breaking through, the ancestors of the Ye Family gave their all. So, Su Mu followed suit, believing that subsequent challengers shouldn’t be given too much leeway; otherwise, it would be ineffective. Great fortune arises between life and death.

Since the ancestors of the Ye Family chose to entrust Junlin Pavilion to him, Su Mu couldn’t let down the ancestors’ painstaking efforts and wanted to pass this down.

Unable to get an answer from Su Mu, Huangfu Xue didn’t plan to pursue it further. Instead, something seemed to amuse her, bringing a smile to her face.

"Hmph, earlier he acted all arrogant, thinking he was remarkable. Haha, now Ye Jian has embarrassed himself thoroughly. The value of a Titled Grandmaster has been dragged down by him alone."

"And as for what you just said, Su Mu, I will keep an eye on it and find someone to investigate for you."

"Okay, then I trouble you for that."

Su Mu nodded slightly, finding it comfortable to talk with smart people like Huangfu Xue. However, he didn’t believe Huangfu Xue could uncover anything this time, though it involved something massive. Su Mu still reminded,

"Huangfu Xue, if you encounter too much resistance during the investigation, stop."

...

The Ye Clan Territory.

The matter of Ye Jian and someone passing through the Eighth Floor of Junlin Pavilion, topping the Sword Monument of Huangfu Tian, were simultaneously relayed back.

"Amazing, someone actually surpassed Huangfu Tian. Truly, there are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens."

"Mountain, your breakthrough as a Grandmaster is worth celebrating, but you must guard against arrogance and rashness. The one who passed the Eighth Floor this time is said to be from the Southern War Zone, named Su Mu, around the same age as you."

"Yes, Fifth Grandfather."

"The Southern War Zone sending this Su Mu to a birthday celebration likely isn’t just for the celebration. Mountain, you must be cautious with your words and actions tomorrow."

Ye Mountain nodded, but what occupied his mind wasn’t this person named Su Mu.

Though he was also very curious to see who could surpass Huangfu Tian.

But he anticipated someone else even more.

"I wonder if that senior will attend the grand banquet this time."

If possible, Ye Mountain hoped to meet that senior again to express his gratitude in person. If not for his breakthrough as a Grandmaster this time, he would undoubtedly face humiliation from the Ye Family Main Lineage.

Deeper within the Ye Family, in a courtyard.

"Someone from the Southern War Zone?!"

Ye Jian sat alone, with darkness weighing heavily on his face at a stone table. He was confident his strength could easily crush that ant called Su Mu.

But thinking of his ordeal in Junlin Pavilion made him tremble uncontrollably.

"No, that ant has techniques that caused abnormalities in Junlin Pavilion, which cannot be ignored."

With a thought, Ye Jian made a certain decision immediately; only blood could wash away this shame. But to have that person assist, a price had to be paid. Thinking of the cost made Ye Jian’s face show a trace of resentment.

The next second, rolling black smoke spread from his Sea of Consciousness and gradually condensed into a black silhouette.

"Senior, I want you to support me tomorrow, but not necessarily to take action."

"I have already acted for you once today."

"I can pay the price."

After a few words exchanged between the two,

the shadow nodded slightly, and both sides reached a cooperation agreement.

Once the shadow dispersed, Ye Jian felt gloomier, but his face couldn’t help but break into a cold smile. With the senior’s strength, even killing a Half-Saint wouldn’t be too difficult.

"As long as a current Martial Saint doesn’t intervene, Su Mu, you are dead tomorrow!"