The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1726 - 1723: Hong Yao

Upon departing from the Ghost Buddha Sky Cave, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix refused to utter a word to Ye Xuan.

It had long regarded Ye Xuan as utterly dependable, handling every affair without any oversights.

But it simply couldn't accept that Ye Xuan had left it behind inside the Ghost Buddha Sky Cave.

It firmly believed Ye Xuan had done this intentionally!

Without the need to travel alongside Ye Xuan, it would have unleashed a barrage of scoldings at him.

Not until their exit from the Ghost Great World did Ye Xuan finally initiate conversation.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix planned to give Ye Xuan the silent treatment, yet his statement left it utterly stunned.

"Do you know Hong Yao?"

Ye Xuan posed the question offhandedly.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix jolted in shock, dropping its "cold war" with Ye Xuan, and replied gravely, "She’s not dead yet?"

Ye Xuan answered mildly, "What do you mean by ’not dead’?"

Still, he felt certain that turning to the Nine Netherworld Phoenix had been the wise decision.

He had weighed options like consulting Bai Ze, Gai, or Wu Muchen.

These stood as his three alternatives.

However, Wu Muchen had ventured to the Heavenly Domain, while Bai Ze remained in recovery—though aware of Hong Yao, he offered no concrete details.

Given Old Ghost Liu Tree's aversion to tangling with Hong Yao, Ye Xuan suspected Gai would stay tight-lipped even if knowledgeable.

Hence, he required somebody bold enough to speak freely without hesitation.

That somebody had to be the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

Hm.

Even if the Nine Netherworld Phoenix wasn't human.

"In that battle from long ago, Hong Yao ranked as the most horrifying presence across the world. Absent her, my Dou Tian Divine Domain would have long shattered the Emperor Pass Great Wall—we sealed her using the Heavenly Sea."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix intoned with utmost seriousness.

Mentioning Hong Yao clearly stirred deep fear within the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

This revelation held no surprise for Ye Xuan, having witnessed it in Youwei’s dreams.

The sole unexpected detail was confirming the sea from Youwei’s visions as the Heavenly Sea.

From the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s account, this Heavenly Sea appeared crafted by Dou Tian Divine Domain.

This differed markedly from the current Heavenly Sea.

It had evidently been shaped by that ancient clash.

"It was precisely because of her that my Dou Tian Divine Domain sacrificed multiple Dou Tian Kings, yet thankfully, she ultimately crumbled under the Heavenly Sea’s suppression, shouldering the Emperor Pass Great Wall until her power waned and she perished."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s words stirred complicated emotions in Ye Xuan.

In Youwei’s previous life, had she slain several Dou Tian Kings?

"You brought up Hong Yao—does that mean she lives on?" The Nine Netherworld Phoenix fixed Ye Xuan with a stare, demanding in a heavy tone.

Ye Xuan shook his head faintly, replying, "I am merely curious about this person."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix remarked oddly, "Weren’t you part of that battle? How come you know nothing of her?"

Ye Xuan rubbed his nose, stating, "I’ve already said, I wasn’t involved."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix eyed Ye Xuan skeptically, doubting his claim.

This schemer never spoke plainly.

"I think you’re suffering from memory loss."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix let out a sudden laugh, "But I can indeed share some details about her."

"Do you know her title from back then?"

"Her name is the Hong Yao Immortal Emperor!"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix proclaimed solemnly.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes faintly, murmuring, "Immortal... Emperor?"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix affirmed with a nod, "Yes, though merely a title, it suffices to highlight her sheer terror."

"After all, in my Dou Tian Divine Domain, those bearing an emperor title number scarcely more than one hand’s fingers."

Ye Xuan paused briefly before asking, "Does Dou Tian Divine Domain retain numerous hidden machinations in this world?"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix shook its head faintly, "That lies beyond my knowledge, since I was sealed away following that battle."

Here, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix sighed with a shake of its head, evidently frustrated yet powerless.

"Come with me to a certain spot, to check for Dou Tian Divine Domain members."

Ye Xuan brought the Nine Netherworld Phoenix out of the Ghost Great World.

Their destination was, of course, the Endless Sea.

Ye Xuan hadn’t originally planned to include the Nine Netherworld Phoenix, particularly with Youwei’s return potentially detecting it.

But with Youwei now off handling her affairs, bringing the Nine Netherworld Phoenix posed no issue.

Little Qiankun had relayed that the Sea Abyss would emerge sooner than anticipated.

Prior to departure, Ye Xuan located Ning Fu and brought the girl along.

Though uninterested in taking disciples presently, Ye Xuan still wished to mentor this innate Divine Talisman Master.

The girl Ning Fu, raised in Pengxuan Cave Heaven, shone in countless Daoist spells and talismans.

Young as she was, her prowess as a Divine Talisman Master outstripped ninety percent of cultivators worldwide.

She bore resemblance to the Confucian little Meng Chan.

Yet little Meng Chan differed fundamentally; as the reincarnation of a perished female Saint, he innately wielded two Confucian Lifebound Characters—a fact even Kong Family’s Kong Liang and Xun Family’s Xun Ji had to acknowledge.

Irrespective of their tender ages, their paths to greatness were already forged.

In this resplendent golden age, multiple Great Emperors were bound to rise.

By then, Confucian Three Emperors, a Divine Talisman Emperor, Spirit Array Emperor, Blade Emperor, and more might all emerge together.

This concerned merely the youth—not the horde of ageless veterans coveting this epoch.

Even the reigning Immortal Emperor, the Heavenly Dragon Emperor, seemed to have schemed eons ago for this golden era, though some mishap intervened along the way.

"Can you take me with you?"

As Ye Xuan sought out Ning Fu, a petite girl approached him.

This cute little girl wore an oversized Daoist robe that didn’t quite fit.

Her face flushing, she addressed Ye Xuan timidly.

Seeming afraid of rejection, she quickly added, "It was Grandpa who sent me; he said you would surely agree."

Ning Fu gazed curiously at this peer, blinking as she said, "You’re from Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Heavenly Master Dao?"

The little girl stared at Ning Fu in astonishment, replying, "You’re from Pengxuan Cave Heaven?"

Ning Fu nodded with excitement, "Yes, my name is Ning Fu, what’s yours?"

The little girl bowed politely, "So it’s Ning Fu junior sister, my name is Zhang Jingtong."

This little girl was none other than Zhang Jingtong, among Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Four Little Heavenly Masters, famed for her lotus destiny poised to turn purple.

"Hello senior sister." Ning Fu beamed sweetly.

Zhang Jingtong scratched her head shyly, unused to the title of senior sister since she was Dragon Tiger Mountain’s youngest.

Then Zhang Jingtong turned to Ye Xuan, blinking hopefully, "Can you take me to the Endless Sea?"

Zhang Qingfeng truly excelled at seizing chances.

Ye Xuan regarded this endearing young girl, massaged his brow, and said, "Alright, since your grandpa Zhang Qingfeng brought it up, we’ll head out together."

Zhang Jingtong’s eyes sparkled instantly, and she bowed deeply, "Thank you, Brother Ye."