The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1744: 1741: Tempering

“I need to know what the plan is this time.”

Slowly, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix declared.

Gazing at the Nine Netherworld Phoenix, the Yang Demon replied calmly, “I’ll tell you, since the plan has already been disrupted.”

Then, the Yang Demon laid out the complete plan to the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

The Yang Demon had truly been planted by the Dou Tian Divine Domain, serving as a pawn for an upcoming war.

During that ancient battle, the Yang Demon was in prime form, yet he volunteered to get sealed and suppressed in the Endless Sea to infiltrate this realm, enduring endless years of slumber.

Yet, the Yang Demon had awakened once before.

At that moment, the Sea Dragon King was close to his Prison, prompting the Yang Demon to infuse Origin Power into the Sea Dragon King’s body in an effort to dominate him.

However, at full strength, the Sea Dragon King shattered the Yang Demon’s control and fled far from the Prison.

Though the scheme failed, the Yang Demon bided his time patiently, awaiting his chance to escape.

Eventually, not long ago, he seized the moment, broke out, and sought the Sea Dragon King once more, aiming to leverage his might to establish a foothold here.

But upon escaping the Prison, he failed to locate the Sea Dragon King and instead roused the slumbering Sovereign of the Endless Sea, who pursued him relentlessly.

The Yang Demon underestimated the Sovereign of the Endless Sea’s might; his primary body was seized, leaving only this fleeing avatar.

In the process, the Yang Demon searched for fellow sealed allies from the Dou Tian Divine Domain, but weakened as he was, with the Sovereign of the Endless Sea hot on his trail.

Left with no options, the Yang Demon reverted to his original target, the Sea Dragon King.

Upon discovering the Sea Dragon King, he realized the Origin Power in the King’s body had vanished.

Luckily, the Yang Demon crossed paths with the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

“That is all.”

The Yang Demon concluded.

Having heard this, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix stayed silent.

Undoubtedly, the Yang Demon held back some details.

Still, grasping the broad picture was enough.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix saw no need to probe deeper.

“What do you think?” The Yang Demon eyed the Nine Netherworld Phoenix, eager for her response.

He desperately required the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s aid now, or the Sovereign of the Endless Sea would surely hunt him down and slay him.

This realization weighed heavily on the Yang Demon’s mind.

Never had he imagined that after that cataclysmic battle, this foe retained such overwhelming strength.

His own power stood no chance against it!

After a brief contemplation, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix responded, “I can’t promise your safety, but if you place your trust in me, you can take refuge in Jiuyou Netherworld for now, and perhaps depart this place eventually.”

The Yang Demon’s gaze dimmed: “Is there truly no method to seize control of the True Dragon?”

Shaking her head, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix replied: “Someone stands behind it; any move would expose you.”

A fierce glint sparked in the Yang Demon’s eyes: “So this individual removed my Origin Power.”

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix offered no denial.

“Fine, we’ll retreat for the moment. Following that battle, numerous Dou Tian Divine Domain survivors must linger here. I need to link up with them first.”

Gazing at the Yang Demon, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix shook her head: “You’re mistaken. That conflict occurred ages ago, and few survivors remain. Our endurance stems solely from sealed slumber.”

“Furthermore, this realm enforces Heavenly Dao Suppression, so abandon hopes of unchecked actions upon departure.”

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s words doused the Yang Demon like icy water.

Unbelieving, the Yang Demon exclaimed: “How is that possible?”

Once more, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix shook her head, providing no elaboration.

In that distant battle, grievously injured, she had been sealed away. Events of the years since eluded her knowledge.

All she understood was the vast expanse of time elapsed since then.

So immense that every vestige had faded away.

Falling quiet, the Yang Demon concealed himself within the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s Jiuyou Netherworld.

Only afterward did the Nine Netherworld Phoenix return to Ye Xuan.

Meanwhile, Bai Ze had fully briefed Ye Xuan on the unfolding events.

Upon hearing everything, Ye Xuan felt little astonishment.

It closely mirrored his predictions.

The sole shock lay in how, despite the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s earlier bravado, the Yang Demon fared so miserably against the Sovereign of the Endless Sea.

Evidently, the Sovereign of the Endless Sea preserved formidable prowess.

Though uncertain how it stacked against peak Bei Yao Shenwu.

Nevertheless…

Summoning the Nine Netherworld Phoenix proved a wise decision this time.

Once his matters concluded, Ye Xuan intended a discussion with the Sovereign of the Endless Sea.

Though the Yang Demon’s value remained questionable.

Unbeknownst to the hapless Yang Demon, Ye Xuan already knew of his entry into Jiuyou Netherworld.

Currently, Ye Xuan battled the intensifying Heavenly Dao Suppression and Red Lotus Karma Fire.

“I underestimated this Red Lotus Karma Fire…”

Ye Xuan whispered inwardly.

As Heavenly Dao Suppression intensified, the Red Lotus Karma Fire blazed fiercer than ever, unleashing torrents of visions into Ye Xuan’s Sea of Consciousness, battering his mind and spirit.

Dao Patterns from the Taoist Body incessantly inscribed across Ye Xuan’s form.

This clash unfolded in utter silence.

Ye Xuan’s personal Dao clashed against this realm’s Heavenly Dao!

The Heavenly Dao rejected Ye Xuan, striving to eradicate the intruder.

Yet Ye Xuan refused to submit.

Emperors typically harbor an Invincible Dao Heart.

Amid all Heavenly Daos and Daos, one’s own Dao reigns supreme!

And so the struggle endured.

At times, Heavenly Dao Suppression split Ye Xuan’s skin, spilled his blood, even pulverized his Dao Bone.

Still, Ye Xuan endured unyieldingly, braving relentless onslaughts.

The Red Lotus Karma Fire raged wilder, scorching toward Ye Xuan’s Emperor Soul, dragging him through cycles of reincarnation and myriad existences.

From humble vendors and lowly servants to minor Demon Race imps, destitute beggars, toil-worn farmers, cunning traders, tranquil Taoists, young Buddhist monks, base Ghost Clan folk…

Lives of endless variety.

Without fail, each brimmed with hardship and hopelessness.

All born from the boundless Karma of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, spinning eternal loops to force Ye Xuan’s atonement.

Yet through every incarnation, Ye Xuan observed aloofly, untouched by the turmoil.

All agony morphed into Karma, binding his Emperor Soul, only to be incinerated by it repeatedly.

Ye Xuan’s Invincible Dao Heart soared ever higher along invincibility’s path.

This ordeal dragged on for almost a full year.

In that span, unable to track the Yang Demon, the Sea Dragon King finally stirred and clashed titanicly with Qiankun Ancestor, but victory eluded both.

Out of alternatives, the Sea Dragon King unveiled the reality, letting Qiankun Ancestor witness Ye Xuan’s state. Only then did Qiankun Ancestor believe him, patiently awaiting Ye Xuan’s return in silence.