The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1725 - 1722: Departure

"Thank you, Emperor Ye, for your assistance."

The Mountain God respectfully bowed toward Ye Xuan.

"When did you first encounter this power?" Ye Xuan questioned straightforwardly as he watched the Mountain God come back to life.

"Replying to Emperor Ye, this power affected me prior to my formation. At the start, it aided in crafting my Golden Body, but afterward, it slowly eroded my Dao Heart and even my awareness. Moments ago, that power seized control of me completely." The Mountain God answered honestly.

"Prior to formation..."

Ye Xuan contemplated briefly.

He had assumed this was a fresh scheme from the Dou Tian Divine Domain, yet clearly that wasn't the truth.

It might stem from remnants of that ancient conflict.

"Should such issues recur, head straight to Zhongxuan Mountain to seek me out."

Ye Xuan directed firmly.

Deep gratitude filled the Mountain God, who bowed deeply, "My thanks, Emperor Ye."

With a casual wave, Ye Xuan responded, "Return and recover."

The Mountain God offered another bow before shifting into a streak of golden radiance, merging back into the Mountain God Golden Body.

Similar to a city god, the Mountain God maintains a Golden Body.

They share certain traits, yet key distinctions exist.

For the Mountain God, the core lies not in the Golden Body but in the fortune tied to mountains and rivers.

The Golden Body serves only as a vessel for the Mountain God.

In contrast, a city god's essence revolves around the Golden Body; lacking it, they can't linger in the mortal realm and must return to the Underworld.

"Husband."

Zhou Youwei called softly.

"Hmm?"

Ye Xuan turned his gaze to Zhou Youwei.

Zhou Youwei bit her red lips gently, her stunning eyes flashing with resolve: "I need to share something with you."

A faint smile crossed Ye Xuan's face, "I'm listening."

He had sensed for a while that Youwei concealed matters from him.

Her return this time went beyond simply reuniting with him.

Though the origins of Hong Yao from her past life remained unclear to him, they were undoubtedly profound, and she had joined that ancient war.

An entity of such caliber, even reborn with this life's memories dominant, wouldn't abandon everything solely for romance.

Ye Xuan reflected inwardly—he'd never make that choice himself.

Thus, Youwei must bear other missions.

Yet she had kept silent about them until now.

"This visit involves not only finding you but also probing certain affairs. Soon, I likely won't join you on the Emperor Road."

Zhou Youwei explained in a gentle tone.

Ye Xuan nodded lightly, "I get it."

After a brief pause, Zhou Youwei arched her brows, "Don't you wonder what I'm looking into?"

Ye Xuan chuckled, "You'll share it when you're ready, right?"

A soft wave stirred in Zhou Youwei's lovely eyes as she wrapped her arms around Ye Xuan tenderly, whispering, "In due time, I'll reveal all you wish to know."

Ye Xuan encircled Zhou Youwei with his arm, relishing her warmth and distinctive scent, and murmured back, "I'll be waiting."

"Alright."

Shortly after, Ye Xuan let his right hand drop, his expression serene.

The spot next to him stood vacant.

Youwei had departed once more.

The events today had evidently alerted Youwei to schemes by the Dou Tian Divine Domain, spurring her into motion.

That was it.

Their reunion awaited at the peak.

Ye Xuan felt no particular stirrings.

Much like her, he carried numerous duties of his own.

The grand era loomed near.

Double Emperors, the forces backing them, the Emperor Burial Lord, Dou Tian Divine Domain...

Each likely plotted their next steps.

Connections between them remained uncertain.

And the enigmatic figure who claimed the Myriad World Bronze Coffin—who could it be?

A minion of the Double Emperors, or another player?

Ye Xuan still lacked a firm answer.

Stepping from the Mountain God Temple, Ye Xuan emerged.

Huang Yue and the others swiftly clustered around.

"Young Master Ye, I noticed the Mountain God Realm senior depart—what happened in there?" Yun Shanzi inquired.

"Everything's resolved," Ye Xuan stated evenly. "Reach out to fellow Mountain God Dao in other states to check for similar incidents. Alert the Mountain God Realm's Mountain God as required, and he'll summon me."

"Got it!"

None dared oppose Ye Xuan's commands.

"Young Master Ye, the Southern Ancient Mountain God Dao in the Ancient Great World faced a parallel event."

Bai Yuting spoke up first.

Ye Xuan eyed Bai Yuting coolly and remarked, "I've heard that already, but it's being addressed by someone there."

"Eh?"

Surprise flickered across Bai Yuting's face as she probed, "Who's taking care of it?"

"Eternal Mountain."

Ye Xuan uttered the three words.

Hearing that, Bai Yuting fell silent.

Eternal Mountain ranks among the Ancient Great World's most ancient inheritances, birthplace of Emperor Mu.

Moreover, Emperor Tian Tu, under Emperor Mu's banner, oversees it.

Ye Xuan mentioned it offhand, uncertain of true resolution.

After all, the culprits behind the Double Emperors could hail from Dou Tian Divine Domain.

If true, Emperor Tian Tu would ignore it.

For now, Ye Xuan had no plans for the Ancient Great World.

After briefing Huang Yue, Ye Xuan exited the World Mountain, then divided himself; one Ye Xuan proceeded to Zhongxuan Mountain.

The other headed for the Ghost Great World.

The Ye Xuan bound for the Ghost Great World was his primary body.

The one going back to Zhongxuan Mountain was his Myriad Forms Body.

Ordinary clones can't manage Origin Power.

Yet Ye Xuan had his own pressing tasks and couldn't linger at Zhongxuan Mountain.

Deploying the Myriad Forms Body proved ideal.

Still, suppressing the Red Lotus Karma Fire drained his strength continuously.

Power from five Myriad Forms Bodies fed back to the main body, maintaining equilibrium.

Sending out another Myriad Forms Body tipped the balance into shortage.

Securing the Black Candle became urgent.

First, though, Ye Xuan must visit the Endless Sea, as the Sea Abyss there neared emergence.

His detour to the Ghost Great World aimed to meet a particular entity at the Ghost Buddha Sky Cave.

...

Ghost Buddha Sky Cave.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix stirred, opening its eyes to peer at the entrance, yet the longed-for silhouette failed to appear.

"Has something happened to him?"

A subtle anxiety gripped the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

Days had dragged on without Ye Xuan arriving to retrieve it.

It suspected he had run into difficulties.

But having seen his might firsthand, nothing should hold this man back.

Time dragged further, fueling the Nine Netherworld Phoenix's agitation.

The Ghost Buddha Sky Cave's might barred its escape.

Waiting remained its sole option.

At last, that awaited day arrived with the figure it craved.

"Sorry, I forgot about you."

Yet Ye Xuan's opening words froze the Nine Netherworld Phoenix's stare in an instant.

After endless schemes and frets over Ye Xuan's safety, it learned he had simply overlooked it!