The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1729 - 1726: Farewell

"A southerner is just a southerner, with no manners at all."

Bathed in sacred radiance like a divine being from the heavens, with eyes brimming with arrogance and superiority, this was Mingxin Sacred Land’s Mingxin Saint Heir.

During the time Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch still lived, practically nobody in the Divine Continent dared to challenge him.

Perhaps Du Qiuzhe could have contended with him prior to breaking into the Great Sage Realm.

Yet once Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch stepped into the Great Sage Realm, it meant no one else could rival him anymore.

After all, Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch had directly ascended the Mystic Yellow List.

But following Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch’s demise, the landscape shifted dramatically. Prodigies trapped at the Great Venerate Realm’s pinnacle began breaking through to the Great Sage Realm one after another, emerging boldly in his absence.

The Mingxin Saint Heir stood among them, positioning himself as a natural rival to Emperor Chi Mei too.

"He seems to be looking for his friend?"

Beside the Mingxin Saint Heir stood a young lady clad in a pristine white gown, radiating otherworldly grace, her luminous eyes fixed upon Ye Xuan.

She served as the Mingxin Saint Heir’s betrothed, and also the Holy Daughter from the Divine Continent’s premier power, the Daffodil Sect.

"His friend? Well, only friends of such a southerner would be wild loose cultivators."

A different youth nearby uttered those words with cold detachment.

From the Green Flame Sect, the Green Flame Saint Heir!

The Green Flame Saint Heir shared a close bond of friendship with the Mingxin Saint Heir.

This occasion, triggered by the Sea Abyss manifesting in the Endless Sea, saw them journeying side by side.

They ranked among the Divine Continent’s famed prodigies.

Having advanced to the Great Sage Realm, they had surpassed all former peers who once matched them.

Moreover, they harbored innate animosity toward Emperor Chi Mei, the upstart from the minor Southern Li Dynasty.

As for Du Qiuzhe, that oddball from Qijian Mountain, they wouldn’t dare cross him.

Du Qiuzhe had achieved the Great Sage Realm ahead of them, and as a deadly sword cultivator, he posed an immense threat.

He too had been a genius on par with Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch in his time.

"Brother Ye!"

Right then, Emperor Chi Mei reached Ye Xuan’s location, his face alight with thrill.

"So it’s you."

Upon spotting Emperor Chi Mei, Ye Xuan offered a smile.

When Ye Xuan first arrived in the Divine Continent, he had visited Heavenly Fire City in the Southern Li Dynasty before departing, where he crossed paths with Emperor Chi Mei.

He recalled Emperor Chi Mei being a reincarnator.

Moreover, back then, Emperor Chi Mei suffered a harsh defeat at the East Desolate Wolf’s hands.

That outcome made sense, since Heavenly Dao Suppression lingered, bolstering the East Desolate Wolf beyond Emperor Chi Mei’s level.

However, now that Emperor Chi Mei had attained the Great Sage Realm, a rematch with the East Desolate Wolf would surely end in his victory.

"I didn’t expect we would meet again so soon. Thank you for your help last time, senior!"

Emperor Chi Mei truly rejoiced at reuniting with Ye Xuan. He murmured softly, "With so many people around, I hesitate to reveal your true status, senior, hence calling you Brother Ye. I hope you don’t take offense."

He recognized Ye Xuan’s extraordinary nature and knew him as the fearsome slayer of Zi Yang Heavenly Monarch.

Crucially, during their time in Heavenly Fire City, Ye Xuan had aided him in claiming a tremendous fortune.

That very fortune propelled his swift breakthrough to the Great Sage Realm.

No matter the motive, Emperor Chi Mei desired to forge ties with Ye Xuan.

"It’s too crowded here. Brother Ye, why not come to my Red Eyebrow Hall nearby?" Emperor Chi Mei suggested modestly.

Even as a reincarnator, he refrained from any haughtiness before Ye Xuan.

He grasped full well that acting superior toward Ye Xuan equated to suicide.

Those fools in Heavenly Fire City had met their end exactly for that reason.

"No need." Ye Xuan declined with a shake of his head.

Such arrangements held no value whatsoever.

Qiankun Ancestor comprehended this perfectly; else, he would have erected a grand Heavenly Palace aloft to receive him.

As the Sea Abyss opened, everyone would rush inside at the earliest chance; location mattered little.

"Brother Ye, do you mind if I stay here too?" Emperor Chi Mei didn’t insist, opting instead to linger nearby.

"It’s fine." Ye Xuan answered offhandedly.

"Thank you, Brother Ye!" Emperor Chi Mei voiced his heartfelt thanks.

His subordinates marveled at Emperor Chi Mei’s deferential demeanor.

They knew him as ruthless and audacious, typically overbearing—even to the point of shaming Southern Li Sacred Land. Yet here he displayed utmost respect toward this youth, catching them off guard.

This sparked intense curiosity about the young man’s background.

Still, they avoided probing his cultivation rashly, fearing his ire, which could draw Emperor Chi Mei’s wrath and doom them later.

"Brother Ye, are you also planning to enter the Sea Abyss later?" Emperor Chi Mei inquired quietly.

"You talk a lot of nonsense, don’t you?" Qiankun Ancestor shot Emperor Chi Mei a casual glance while speaking leisurely.

That mere indifferent stare chilled Emperor Chi Mei to the bone.

Supreme expert! An unparalleled master!

Emperor Chi Mei’s heart pounded in astonishment.

He had meant to inquire about the East Desolate Wolf’s absence, but Qiankun Ancestor’s look silenced him instantly.

Noting the youth’s quick wits, Qiankun Ancestor held his tongue.

The very idea of a trivial Great Sage insect calling his master “Brother Ye” grated on Qiankun Ancestor’s nerves.

Ye Xuan observed the Sea Abyss, gauging the perfect moment to plunge in.

"Strike!"

Impatient souls charged ahead, diving straight into the Sea Abyss.

And then...

Nothing followed.

The ocean waters engulfed them instantly, erasing all trace.

The Sea Abyss’s emergence promised fortunes, yet barging in before its stabilization courted certain death.

Moments passed, one by one.

Soon enough...

"Let’s go."

Ye Xuan took the lead, moving first.

Qiankun Ancestor, Ning Fu, and Zhang Jingtong trailed right after.

"Brother Ye?!" Emperor Chi Mei started in surprise, then clenched his jaw and commanded, "Follow them!"

Emperor Chi Mei dashed in pursuit immediately.

His followers paled in terror yet obeyed, clustering tightly around him.

To onlookers, their actions screamed utter recklessness.

Someone had just demonstrated that leaping into the Sea Abyss prematurely spelled doom.

Evidently, the Sea Abyss remained unstable—rushing ahead was suicidal!

Ye Xuan’s group vanished within the Sea Abyss.

Emperor Chi Mei included, they blinked out of view.

The sight stunned Mingxin Saint Heir, the Daffodil Fairy, and Green Flame Saint Heir alike.

The Green Flame Saint Heir then commented oddly, "What was that southerner thinking, going in just like that?"

Mingxin Saint Heir’s holy glow flickered wildly, betraying his inner turmoil.

To have viewed such an idiot as a foe?!

It shamed him deeply!

Swoosh!

Suddenly, sword light streaked past as a figure flew in on his blade, plunging solo into the Sea Abyss!

"It’s Du Qiuzhe?!"

Recognizing the silhouette, Green Flame Saint Heir and the rest gaped in disbelief.