The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1697 - 1694: Space-time Eyes

"Little brat, are you still trapped in a fantasy?"

A ripple of bizarre expressions spread across the Divine Hall as everyone turned to mock Ye Xuan. Even the Evil Eye Divine King, who had been wounded by Ye Xuan, straightened himself, wiped the gore from his face, and offered a contemptuous sneer.

He recognized that this youth possessed unusual strength, yet to speak so recklessly in the heart of the Divine Hall left him wondering whether he should commend the boy's courage or simply categorize him as a fool.

"I do, in fact, feel a bit drowsy," Ye Xuan replied, stretching his limbs languidly. "I think I shall slaughter the lot of you before returning to my slumber."

"How utterly absurd."

The mysterious figure veiled in dark mist laughed coldly. As he spoke, the fog roiled and condensed into a lethal arrow of black energy, which let fly straight toward Ye Xuan.

The projectile cut through the air with lightning speed, yet it moved with such eerie silence that it failed to stir even a tremor in the void before reaching its target.

Ye Xuan squinted slightly, fixing his gaze upon the incoming arrow.

At that precise moment, time seemed to decelerate drastically. Under his intense scrutiny, one could see the strands of dark energy unraveling from the shaft.

Subjected to Ye Xuan’s focus, the black arrow began to disassemble and dissipate, dissolving bit by bit into the nothingness.

The entire sequence unfolded in a mere heartbeat.

It was as if the attack had never existed.

"Hmm?"

The mysterious entity within the fog was visibly stunned to see Ye Xuan standing there unscathed.

Without pause, Ye Xuan shifted his focus directly onto the entity within the mist.

He instantly unleashed the power of the Invincible Emperor Soul.

The shroud of dark fog sensed an overwhelming threat and instinctively swirled inward to construct a shield.

Boom!

The black mist was ruptured instantly, and the Emperor Soul forced its way deep within. Terrified, the mysterious being scrambled to conjure a secondary layer of defense, weaving terrifying power around himself.

The Invincible Emperor Soul shattered that barrier with ease, piercing into the eyes of the master and striking directly at his Life Palace!

This sent the mysterious being into a panic, and he no longer dared to hold Ye Xuan in such low regard.

"You dare!"

Ye Xuan’s audacity incited the fury of the other titans in the Divine Hall, who erupted in condemnation and launched a coordinated assault.

"A pack of weaklings."

Ye Xuan’s voice remained icy and composed. Instantly, the Invincible Emperor Soul flared, striking everyone present in the hall.

He gauged their power to be on par with the Evil Eye Divine King, identifying them as Invincible Great Sages, Supreme Great Sages, and a few practitioners at the Great Saint Realm.

However, under the weight of the Heavenly Dao Suppression, even a Quasi-Emperor would be helpless here.

Furthermore, his Emperor Soul had recovered to a harrowing level—at least half of his peak strength. Crushing these individuals was no more difficult than stamping on ants.

A chorus of screams filled the hall.

Ye Xuan withdrew his Emperor Soul, and the Evil God Sect titans who had dared to attack him slumped down, dead upon the floor.

The mysterious entity in the fog, however, remained barely conscious, lingering on the brink of death.

The spectacle left everyone else in the hall paralyzed with terror. They now understood that Ye Xuan’s prowess far exceeded their darkest estimations. Even the Evil Eye Divine King sat in deathly silence, realizing now that he had severely underestimated his adversary.

Ignoring the others, Ye Xuan fixed his eyes on the figure perched upon the throne. "Still hiding behind your silence?"

That figure was shrouded in such profound vagueness that it was impossible to define his race or even perceive the rhythm of his breath.

"My lord, this boy is an anomaly. Please, intervene and imprison him," someone pleaded desperately.

Ye Xuan’s crushing might triggered a primal fear of extinction; if he were not dealt with, not only would the assembly be ruined, but their entire grand design would be jeopardized.

The seated figure ignored the pleas, shifting his gaze to reveal eyes like polished blue diamonds—cold, predatory, and devoid of humanness, much like a savage, emotionless beast.

Just the sight of those eyes cast a freezing shadow over the room. In an instant, every titan of the Evil God Sect went mute with fear.

Those eyes seemed to peer through the fabric of countless dimensions before locking onto Ye Xuan with an endless, biting chill.

"The Undying Night Emperor?"

A cold, neutral voice drifted through the room—it possessed no discernible gender, yet carried a clear note of skepticism.

"Wait, what?"

The crowd broke into confusion. Did this mighty lord actually recognize Ye Xuan?

Ye Xuan’s eyes sharpened.

So, this person knew his true identity? That would certainly make negotiations much simpler.

Ye Xuan chuckled. "Since you know who I am, stop hiding in the shadows."

The voice remained silent, but those blue, diamond-like eyes continued to scour Ye Xuan, clearly attempting to peer into his inner essence. Yet, protected by his Emperor Soul, Ye Xuan revealed absolutely nothing.

After a moment, the voice sounded again. "How about we strike a bargain?"

Ye Xuan replied, "I am listening."

"Cease your interference in the affairs of the Evil God Sect," the voice demanded.

Ye Xuan laughed, "And what could you possibly offer me in return?"

There was a beat of silence before the voice replied, "You may enjoy the fame of being known as the Undying Night Emperor for the remainder of your days."

It was a calm statement that carried more arrogance than anything Ye Xuan had said. Ye Xuan’s eyes flashed with a glimmer of amusement as he replied, "Honestly, it has been an incredibly long time since anyone dared to speak to me in such a tone."

The voice countered, "There is no need to feel ashamed or enraged. I offer only counsel."

Ye Xuan remained unmoved, his voice smooth and steady. "You lack the qualifications to provoke my anger."

Those eyes blinked slowly.

In that heartbeat, the space surrounding Ye Xuan began to twist and shatter.

It was clear the entity behind those eyes had decided to end the conversation and annihilate Ye Xuan.

"Indeed, these are eyes of space and time..." Ye Xuan murmured to himself.

He had already discerned the dread-filled origin of those eyes. A Divine Eye capable of manipulating the fabric of existence—it was a treasure as rare and formidable as any of the Nine Great Immortal Bodies.

The Emperor Soul stirred, and suddenly, an ancient, weathered Divine Wall manifested in the void, standing firm between Ye Xuan and those piercing gaze.

The sight of the wall caused the mysterious entity to gasp, his pupils contracting as he forcibly halted his space-time technique.

"The Divine Demon Wall!" The voice spoke with difficulty, unable to mask his profound shock.

Ye Xuan let the barrier disperse and remarked calmly, "Did you truly believe that knowing my name as Emperor meant you understood even the surface of my power?"

"You are far out of your depth to be brandishing a mere pair of space-time eyes against me."