The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1707 - 1704: Holy Ape Patriarch

Perhaps the entirety of this chessboard remains under the influence of the Double Emperors and the shadowy powers maneuvering behind them. Alternatively, the momentum behind the Evil God Sect’s grand design might inherently implicate the movements of these Double Emperors.

No entity possesses an understanding of Ye Xuan’s utilization of the Mystic Yellow Nine Cauldrons to restrain that monstrous form superior to the Double Emperors themselves. Nine millennia prior, it was Ye Xuan who repurposed the Mystic Yellow Nine Cauldrons for the singular purpose of suppressing that creature, with the Double Emperors serving as the appointed guardians thereafter. In truth, the primary motive behind the Double Emperors' betrayal in that era was that very monster.

Once Ye Xuan’s Emperor Soul slipped into slumber, the Mystic Yellow Nine Cauldrons vanished, allowing the Double Emperors to seize his fleshly vessel. However, Ye Xuan had long warned that his physical form harbored a horrifying intensity; lacking the oversight of his Emperor Soul or the suppression of the Mystic Yellow Nine Cauldrons, it was destined to incite grave calamity. If this holds true, everything falls into place. Perhaps, even now, the Double Emperors find themselves trapped in a precarious bind.

Reflecting on this, Ye Xuan felt no satisfaction, his brow furrowing deeper still. The petty schemes of the Double Emperors held little consequence for him. But the shadowy figure backing them—identifying this individual was the true crux of the matter. If this person indeed hails from the Dou Tian Divine Domain, then the Double Emperors have committed treason not merely against him, but against the entire All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds. They attained emperorship within these realms, only to align with outsiders against their own home. Such conduct only fueled the mounting killing intent within Ye Xuan’s spirit. Throughout his eternal existence, some of his disciples had been wicked, yet they always maintained a line. These two traitors, however, seemed to have no limits.

"Emperor Ye, what is troubling you?" Gutian Nan stepped closer, sensing the sudden shift in atmosphere. The rest pivoted toward Ye Xuan, waiting for his response. Ye Xuan offered a small wave of his hand and replied, "It is nothing. Let us begin by eradicating those ancient demons of the Demon Race residing in Qing State." Every thought thus far remained conjecture; clearing out those old monsters would reveal the truth of the situation.

Boom!

Hardly had they advanced when a wave of immense power surged toward Ye Xuan’s group. "How arrogant!" The round-bellied figure of Tianxuan Jumen fixed his beady eyes on the threat, two streaks of murderous intent shooting forth. In that heartbeat, overwhelming energy erupted! A Divine Peak located thousands of miles away shattered instantly, taking the Demon King who had dared to strike with it. The culprit had been positioned atop that very summit. While that Demon King possessed great cultivation, having reached the Supreme Realm, he was little more than an insect before Ye Xuan’s party. They occupied vastly different planes of existence.

"Kill them!" From the forest below, war cries echoed as waves of bloodthirsty Demons swarmed forward, blindly attempting to wipe out the newcomers. Among Ye Xuan’s group of six, even the weakest possessed the strength of the Great Sage Realm, casually purging the Demon ranks. Without the intervention of those ancient demons, no force could halt their progression. Having dispatched the fodder, they effectively inserted themselves into the heart of the Demon domain.

Following Ye Xuan’s silent command, the Saint Master of Qingming stepped out, declaring, "I, the Saint Master of Qingming Palace, request the esteemed elders of the Demon Race to emerge and grant us an audience." All the while, Ye Xuan and his companions cloaked their auras, appearing merely as attendants to the Qingming Saint Master. If these ancient demons originated from the Heavenly Domain, their strength would be immeasurable; once alerted, they might attempt to flee to another Great World. Once beings of that caliber resolve to retreat, tracking them becomes nearly impossible.

"A mere girl." True to expectations, a sneer dripping with disdain echoed from a Sacred Land hidden in the depths of the Demon territory. Moments later, a towering Dharma Form manifested, an ancient Holy Ape seated amidst the heavens, casting a cold, indifferent gaze downward. "Speak your business quickly; Ancestor is occupied." The creature completely ignored the Qingming Saint Master, and as for Ye Xuan and the others, they warranted even less attention.

"A Great Daoist Sage..." Immediately, Gutian Nan and his allies identified the Holy Ape’s cultivation. A Daoist practitioner at the third stage of the Supreme Great Sage path—a Great Daoist Sage! It was fortunate they had followed Ye Xuan’s stratagem; had they approached with a display of force, the target would have surely vanished. However, the other ancient demons remained dormant, showing no signs of life.

The Qingming Saint Master looked toward the Holy Ape, showing a flicker of realization. "So, it is the Ancestor Holy Ape." She clasped her hands formally. "Qing State has long been plagued by the incursions of the Evil God Sect, fueling the conflict between the Demon Race and the Human Clan. Now that the chaos of the Evil God Sect is suppressed, I implore you, Ancestor Holy Ape, to order the Demon Race to withdraw from the lands of the Human Clan so that peace may be restored to Qing State."

Upon hearing this, the Ancestor Holy Ape wore a look of mockery. "Little girl, despite being the Saint Master of Qingming Palace, what makes you think Ancestor would heed your words? Who exactly do you believe you are?" The Qingming Saint Master’s expression grew frigid. Most Demons are inherently devoid of reason. Historically, the fragile balance between the Demon Race and Human Clan in Qing State was anchored by the power of Qingming Palace. With Qingming Palace now wounded, it appeared the Demon Race had become unruly, showing no respect whatsoever.

"Qing State belongs not only to Qingming Palace; it is shared equally by the Human Clan and the Demon Race. Do you truly wish to see this land consumed by ceaseless war?" the Saint Master asked coldly. Ancestor Holy Ape let out an icy laugh. "You are correct. Ancestor desires to see endless strife in Qing State. It would be ideal to see Qingming Palace crushed into the dust; all that drivel regarding a Guardian God makes Ancestor nauseated!"

Killing intent welled up in the eyes of the Qingming Saint Master, who was utterly incensed by the Holy Ape’s provocation. Suddenly, Ye Xuan stepped in front of her, gazing up at the gargantuan Dharma Form. With a calm smile, he spoke, "Whose dog are you?" Observing Ye Xuan take the lead, the Qingming Saint Master stepped back. The Ancestor Holy Ape arched a brow, failing to grasp the gravity implicit in the young human’s words.

"I suspect you are simply remnants of the Evil God Sect," Ye Xuan continued, unfazed by the Holy Ape’s confusion. Ancestor Holy Ape erupted into mocking laughter. "I hail from the Heavenly Domain; when did I become a remnant of the Evil God Sect?" Ye Xuan replied, "From the Heavenly Domain? In that case, you serve under the Double Emperors?"

Ancestor Holy Ape gave a sharp snort. "Correct. I am a Great Daoist Sage under the command of Empress Changxi. Do not attempt to use Qingming Palace to intimidate Ancestor; it is futile. Within all these All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, the Double Emperors alone are the eternal Sovereigns!"

Boom!

The moment the declaration finished, the Dharma Form of the Ancestor Holy Ape was obliterated by a single strike. Ye Xuan’s punch resembled the most durable mysterious gold in existence, obliterating everything in its wake. Simultaneously, Gutian Nan, Tianxuan Jumen, Tianji Lucun, Tianquan Wenqu, and the Qingming Saint Master launched their own coordinated assaults. By the time Ye Xuan had stepped forward, he had already pinpointed the exact positions of the remaining ancient demons using his Emperor Soul. This entire exchange with the Ancestor had been a mere charade.

Roar!

Ye Xuan’s sudden strike, which disintegrated the Holy Ape’s Dharma Form, provoked a volcanic rage. A deafening howl reverberated through the realm. Moments later, the Sacred Land trembled violently as a titanic Holy Ape rose to its full height, howling toward the heavens. Terrifying shockwaves shattered the fabric of the void. A cataclysmic battle was at hand!