Battle Emperor - Chapter 2

Chapter 2  Water of the Holy Spirit

Looking at the angry face of Xie Ao Yu, Xie Zhe and Xie Gang couldn’t help but laugh.

Excluding Xie Ao Yu, these two could be said to be among the weakest. They have been cultivating for 5 to 6 years but haven’t gotten past the basic Elementary level. They rank among the lowest.

So these two, in order to feel superior, pick on the freak who was unable to cultivate battle chi, Xie Ao Yu.

“Want to hit me? Come! Hit me! Right here.” Shouted Xie Zhe as he grabbed Xie Ao Yu’s fist and placed it in front of his nose.

Xie Ao Yu clasped his fist tightly.

He felt all his strength flow into his fists.

“Hit me! Come on, hit me!” Xie Zhe taunted.

Xie Ao Yu tried to tolerate it!

In the end, it was more than Xie Ao Yu could tolerate.

“Xie Zhe, Xie Gang, What are you two doing?” At that moment, a clear and crisp voice rang out. A slim figure appeared in front of the three.

She had flowing black hair, a slightly blushed oval face, beautiful eyes and a shapely nose. She was indeed beautiful.

After seeing this girl, the arrogant Xie Zhe and Xie Gang immediately lowered their heads… They couldn’t afford to offend her. She had cultivated to the advanced Elementary level which was two realms higher than their cultivation.

“A pretty boy who can only rely on women. I can’t wait for the opportunity to see her lecture you.” Xie Gang whispered. Facing the girl with a smile, “Bing Wu, we were just messing around with Xie Ao Yu. Haha, well I still have stuff to do. I’ll be off.”

“Hey! Did I say you can leave?” Bing Wu screamed like a firecracker whilst putting her hands on her waist.

Xie Ao Yu was a typical male. He couldn’t allow Bing Wu to protect him. He also believed that if he continued to practice, with physical strength alone, he could beat Xie Zhe and Xie Gang, who were only at the basic Elementary level.
As such, he waved off Bing Wu. “Forget about it, Bing Wu. You already know what kind of bastards these two are.”

Looking at Bing Wu, he smiled and asked, “Why did you come?”

Looking at Xie Ao Yu, her stern cold demeanor started to melt. Laughing she said “I can’t just some to see you?” She then said excitedly. “I came to tell you some good news!”

“What kind of news would cause you to be this happy?” Xie Ao Yu asked.

“A high-ranking person is on the way here to accept me as an apprentice.” Bing Wu said happily.

Xie Ao Yu asked, “Who?”

Bing Wu laughing said. “You… Lan… Ruo!”

“Butterfly Queen You Lan Ruo!” exclaimed Xie Ao Yu.

Bing Wu excitedly nodded her head.

Although unbelievable, looking at Bing Wu’s appearance, there is no way it is a joke. So Xie Ao yu felt both bitter and happy. Bitter about himself but even more-so, happy for Bing Wu.

Who didn’t know about this marvelous woman of the Qi Ao continent? The one called Butterfly Queen, You Lan Ruo? This blessed young fireball, the 7-colors butterfly was none other than an Emperor level beast. She appeared over 10 years ago. When she first appeared she joined the 10 year Continental Youth competition. Beating all the competition with a sword in hand.
[TL: Honestly this paragraph had me scratching my head forever… I can’t say the translation is even half right.. but it sorta makes sense this way… sorry in advance if its wrong. My biggest worry is calling her a demon… I can’t tell if it is the case or not.]

Afterwards, You Lan Ruo went and challenged every expert in the four corners. she traversed nearly the entire Qi Ao continent, challenging any expert under the age of 30. Even those who were 30 at the time she fought. She reached a level second only to the Emperor level, the Sage rank.

“Why would she come to this out of way place?” Xie Ao Yu asked.

“From what the master said, she is looking for a few things that will help her cultivation.” Bing Wu excitedly said, “Master said, me staying here is a waste of talent. If she would be willing to teach me, the I could most definitely reach the Spirit level and not just be in the advanced Elementary level.

Amazed, Xie Ao Yu said, “It appears that Bing Wu will soon become the 2nd Butterfly Queen. Heh!”

Bing Wu’s excitement faded and she said, “I asked master about your situation… He said that uncle already asked her and she can’t do anything about it.”

“This, I know.” Xie Ao Yu laughed and thought, she is most definitely that Butterfly Queen, You Lan Ruo. Xie Qian asking You Lan Ruo to check on my situation would be a secret.

The two spoke as they returned to home.

They entered the household of the 6 elders.

Xie Ao Yu’s father Xie Qian is a Xie elder. Some time ago, the city of Lang Ye had 3 major clans. The Xie clan was one of them. When Xie Qian became an elder, he also destroyed the other two clans. So now, Lang Ye City only has one major clan remaining. But because he was solely interested in cultivating, he had no interest in claiming the clan head position… so he let his older half-brother (same father, diff mothers) be the clan head.

Upon entering the household, they were enveloped in faint aroma of herbs.

The happy-go-lucky Xie Ao Yu suddenly became very solemn upon seeing his father in the bed. In his heart he had mixed feelings.

When he thinks about his father becoming comatose so young. The father who raised him, who in his younger years possessed incredible strength… who would think that after 3 years he would suddenly fall unconscious.

3 years ago, Xie Qian’s body was like anybody else’s, but then he fell into a coma.

“Dad.” Xie Ao Yu looked at his father who appeared to be merely sleeping. Heart full of dissatisfaction. He hated himself. If he were capable of cultivating battle chi, then he would be able to cultivate a lot of strength. He could then scour the continent for someone to treat his father.

Whenever he thought this, Xie Ao Yu’s heart would tremble.

He secretly swore to himself, even if he can’t cultivate battle chi, he would temper his body. He would train his body to be able to fight against those who could cultivate battle chi.

*thump, thump, thump…*

Hurried footsteps could be heard from outside.

Xie Ao Yu and Bing Wu looked up and saw the clan leader Xie Lian fidgeting happily while entering from the outside. An excitement never seen on the clan head’s face was shown.

“Ao Yu come here. Excellent.” Xie Lian said.

“Uncle?” Xie Ao Yu looked at his uncle face filled with wonder. He has never seen his uncle Xie Tian like this, due to being the clan head and needing to be poised and dignified.

Xie Lian with a quivering voice said, “Do you still remember what master Ziyan said could awaken your father?”

Xi Ao Yu nodded, “I remember. Master Ziyan said that the only way to awaken father is to give him the legendary Water of the Holy Spirit. There is no other way.”

“Correct. And I received news just now. The 10 year Continental Youth Competition’s awards have been announced, and among them is the Water of the Holy Spirit!” Xie Lian said.

“What?!”

Xie Ao Yu suddenly got up.

He simple couldn’t believe what he was hearing. The reward for winning the Continental Youth Competition is the Water of the Holy Spirit. It is one of the most miraculous objects in existence.

“It’s absolutely certain. In accordance with the Continental Youth Competition regulations, in order to allow(entice) every young expert into the competition. It is commonplace to announce the rewards two years in advance. I was able to learn this from the castle. Haha. With this, my younger brother can finally wake up.” Xie Lian said excitedly.

Despite all that, Xie Ao Yu wasn’t happy. In fact, he was thoroughly disappointed because he couldn’t cultivate battle chi.

“Ao Yu. Don’t forget that our Bing Wu is going to be the Butterfly Queen’s apprentice. She was also a champion of the competition once; and is now among one of the most popular and famous experts.

Bing Wu raising her fist said, “I will work hard to do it!”

Watching Bing Wu’s determination, Xie Ao Yu’s heart was touched. If even Bing Wu can do it, Why can’t he? He is a man!

Men shouldn’t say they can’t!

“Ao Yu. If I were to obtain the Water of the Holy Spirit, How do you plan to thank me?” Bing Wu asked the perplexed Xie Ao Yu. She was trying to change his mood knowing he was considering his inability to cultivate battle chi.

Xie Ao Yu reverting back to his normal happy-go-lucky mindset said, “Ah… then I will marry you.”

“Haha, well, I bear witness then.” Xie Lian said with a laugh.

Bing Wu blushed and stomped angrily then said, “I’m ignoring you both!” She then turned around and was heading outside. At the doorway, she turned her head and said, “I will go look for master and practice.”

Xie Tian smiled, “It’s been great news today. I will go get a drink. Ao Yu. How about you come and accompany me.”

“No. I want to stay and talk with father for a bit.” Xie Ao Yu said.

Xie Tian said, “Okay.” Then left.

Xie Ao Yu knelt by the bed, looking at his father’s peaceful face. He then vowed, “Father, your child swears he will definitely obtain the Water of the Holy Spirit!” After speaking he got up and left. He was heading towards Mt. Hou.

Whether it was because of Xie Qian’s previous contributions or his relationship with the current clan head, Xie Qian was constantly looked after. Xie Ao Yu did not have to worry when he wasn’t around nor did he have to worry about how they treated his father.

Mt. Hou was the place where Xie Qian used to train.

The other Xie family members practiced in the martial-arts arena or in the cultivation room. But because Xie Qian was too strong, his strength exceeded the next strongest Xie member over 5 steps, whenever he cultivated battle chi, it was easy for him to influence the others.

so ever since Xie Qian went into a coma, the Hou mountain became a desolate place.

Xie Ao Yo came to the Hou mountain. He once again was unable to restrain himself. Screaming, “I, Xie Ao Yu, will never give up! I WILL become an expert. I will surely become one!” Raging, Xie Ao Yu punched a tree with his fist that was a meter thick.

*Crack*

The cracking sounds kept coming.

He looked up and was flabbergasted.

He destroyed the meter thick tree with a single punch from his fist.