Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 436 - 0437 Wall Guardian

Chapter 436: 0437 Wall Guardian

Guided by Taoist Qian Zhen, the ten new members of the Ten Evils made their way to the site of the Martial Wall.

Some people stopped in their tracks, after all, only the Ten Evils had the qualifications to view the Martial Wall, the others could only click their tongues in envy.

The location of the Martial Wall was quite unique, nestled within the stone forest behind the Dragon and Tiger mountain.

Upon reaching this place, Jin Lao, Chen Yifeng, Ren Hesheng, and other senior martial arts practitioners all halted, a look of seriousness evident in their eyes.

The Ten Evils members visiting for the first time were astonished to notice the change in expression of the several elders present.

This is where the Martial Wall is located?

Behind Taoist Qian Zhen, the people of the Ten Evils all looked toward one spot, the huge entrance before them.

"Elder, I’ve brought the new members of the Ten Evils to see the Martial Wall, please grant us permission," Taoist Qian Zhen said with joined hands, bowing toward the deep recess of the cave.

Ye Qiu, Chen Taiji, Wang Shuisheng, and a few others visiting for the first time felt a sudden jolt in their hearts. Taoist Qian Zhen was so respectful, who exactly was the person they were addressing?

Ye Qiu couldn’t help but stare intently, and at this moment, the whole place fell silent. Jin Lao, Chen Yifeng, and others all looked on with a color of reverence in their eyes.

Seeing this scene, Ye Qiu couldn’t stay calm. Could there be a peerless master inside the cave?

As time ticked slowly by, the moment seemed to drag on until the gentle sound of footsteps emerged from the cave, revealing a hunched figure in the eyes of the onlookers.

This was an old man, leaning on a cane, his hair white and his body trembling. Was this the person who commanded such respect from all the senior martial artists present?

This old fellow looks like he’s got one foot in the grave already.

Unavoidably, Ye Qiu subconsciously thought so, for he couldn’t sense any aura of a master from the elder. There were only two possibilities for this: first, the elder was just an ordinary person, which would be normal for Ye Qiu to not detect anything; but if it was the second possibility, that the elder’s cultivation far surpassed his own, then it would also be normal for his lower cultivation to not detect someone of a higher level.

Which was it? Ye Qiu’s gaze flickered, and suddenly, his eyes focused sharply, his body tensing up. He had noticed a small detail that immediately categorized the elder under the second judgment.

Just as the elder walked by, Ye Qiu, with his precise vision, noticed that under each footprint was a powdery sediment, while the other areas the elder had walked on were gray rocks. Merely by walking, he had crushed the rocks into powder, indicating that this person had extraordinary skills.

Ye Qiu glanced sideways at Huangfu Jun, Luo Tie, and others, whose eyes, like those of Taoist Qian Zhen and the senior elders, were filled with a look of awe for the old man in front of them.

That’s right.

Ye Qiu suddenly remembered that among the last members of the Ten Evils were people like Huangfu Jun and Luo Tie; they had been here before and naturally knew this place well.

The old man’s gaze swept over the faces of all the new Ten Evils members, and he squeezed out a smile on his wrinkled face, "The Ten Evils has several new faces, it seems some talents have been eliminated."

"New members of the Ten Evils, follow me. Everyone else, do not step into the cave, or else the consequences... you should be clear." After sweeping a glance over Taoist Qian Zhen and other senior martial artists, the elder lingered on Qian Zhen for a few more seconds and nodded, "I didn’t expect you to progress further, it’s a pity, though, that your martial path will end at the legendary realm. Aspiring for a higher realm with your current vitality is hopeless; when one gets old, the path of martial arts is cut off."

The old man’s sigh resonated in Taoist Qian Zhen’s ears. His mood was complicated, as he was the only one aware that the legendary realm was his limit, with no possibility of advancing further.

If he were still young like Ye Qiu or Tang Yao, the Taoist Qian Zhen would not have shown such a look of lament.

The earlier one starts martial arts training, the better. Only by cultivating diligently from a young age can one capitalize on their vitality and the robust power of youth, tirelessly pursuing progress with courage.

This is also the golden period for martial arts practice, known as the "prime time". But once the golden period passes, or if one’s realm stagnates for a long time, and age sets in, then to breakthrough like the young becomes as difficult as reaching the heavens. After all, once past the prime time for practice, one’s vitality will wane, and even their realm might start to regress.

Old Gold, Chen Yifeng, and others did not hear the words that the elder whispered into Taoist Qian Zhen’s ear; respectfully, they all waited outside.

It was as if the elder’s words were sacred commands.

Why would seniors like Old Gold obediently wait outside the Martial Wall Cave, not daring to step inside?

For everyone visiting for the first time, this question would provoke doubt.

Just as Ye Qiu couldn’t understand why the elder before him had such deterrent power that even highly respected seniors from the martial arts communities of the north and south had to follow his rules, Li Futu turned to Ye Qiu and the other ten first-time visitors, explaining softly: "The Martial Wall is a sacred place in the martial arts communities of the north and south. The rule to enter here is to become one of the ’Ten Owls’."

"Anyone outside of the Ten Owls is forbidden from entering, and violators shall be killed without mercy!"

"Never underestimate this rule. Countless people who tried to sneak in were killed on the spot. Anyone who defies the rules of this sacred ground will lose their life."

"Legend has it that a master of the legendary realm once tried to force his way in, and when he emerged from the cave, he had become a mere corpse."

After Li Futu finished speaking, Ye Qiu, Chen Taiji, and the other first-timers finally understood why even Taoist Qian Zhen held this place in such reverence. It turned out that there had once been a legendary realm master who had met his end here.

Was it the handiwork of the elder?

At that moment, looking at the elder again, everyone showed a look of awe. This elder might well be a supreme master, guarding the entrance to the Martial Wall Cave, forbidding anyone coveting entrance from stepping through.

What realm could he be in? Above the legendary realm, what kind of cosmic fate awaits?

Ye Qiu gazed at the elder’s back, momentarily lost in thought, and followed the group for about fifteen minutes or so, when the space before them gradually opened up and a surge of heat assaulted their faces.

Sizzling...

Ye Qiu’s eyes flashed with surprise. There was actually lava here, bubbling and churning like a spring, rising and bursting with bubbles, emitting an unbearable heat.

Huangfu Jun, Feng Jian, and Luo Tie were no longer surprised, having come here for the second time. They did not share the same astonishment at the scene as Ye Qiu and the others.

Meng Pengxiao, also visiting for the second time as one of the Ten Owls, had been keeping his distance from Ye Qiu all along. Seeing Ye Qiu’s astonished look, he sneered to himself: "Country bumpkin, I thought you would miss this opportunity, but it doesn’t matter. I am fortunate to have a second chance to enter here, and I must not waste this opportunity. As for you, Ye Qiu, I’m afraid the time will end before you can reap anything."

Meng Pengxiao had a cold smile on his face, while Ye Qiu, on the other hand, frowned slightly. He did not turn his head but felt a wave of hostility coming from not far away.

It’s him!

Ye Qiu’s eyes shimmered, identifying that the source of the hostility was Meng Pengxiao.