The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1748 - 1745: The Truth

Chapter 1745

"Helpless, utterly helpless."

True despair surfaced on the Endless Sea Sovereign's face as he muttered "helpless" repeatedly, conveying profound resignation.

"Are you eager to learn the full story of those ancient events?"

The Endless Sea Sovereign fixed his intricate gaze upon Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan gave a firm nod, replying, "Not only those past incidents, but ideally the complete picture."

The Endless Sea Sovereign inclined his head faintly, then uttered, "Come with me."

He pivoted and strode forward.

Ye Xuan trailed right after him.

Silence hung between them during the journey.

Before long, the Endless Sea Sovereign guided Ye Xuan across the Sea Forest, halting before an enormous mystical clamshell.

This colossal clamshell rivaled a mountain in size, radiating soft Immortal Light amid swirling Chaos Mist.

With the Endless Sea Sovereign's approach, the mystical clamshell gradually parted open.

Shockingly, a vast Cave Heaven Blessed Land lay concealed within the mystical clamshell.

The Endless Sea Sovereign soared inside.

Ye Xuan surveyed the surroundings, suspecting this was the Endless Sea Sovereign's private resting abode.

Heaven and Earth Essence Qi here matched the densest levels at Dao Chu Cliff in the depths of Dao Chu Ancient Land.

Stepping into this Cave Heaven Blessed Land, Ye Xuan sensed its superior refinement, truly capturing the essence of "a universe within a mustard seed, a paradise in a single bloom."

Numerous miniature heavenly realms were nestled inside this Cave Heaven Blessed Land of the mystical clamshell.

The Endless Sea Sovereign skimmed by those small worlds and entered the central Immortal Mansion.

The Immortal Mansion stood modestly sized, carved into a mountain like a secluded Daoist sanctuary.

Its plaque bore the simple inscription — Immortal Mansion.

"Here we are."

Touching down at the Immortal Mansion's doorway, the Endless Sea Sovereign spoke in a raspy tone.

After Ye Xuan landed, his pupils narrowed abruptly.

The aura of this location made one of the two Ancient Characters in his Emperor Soul—the "Immortal" character—vibrate intensely.

This mirrored the earlier moment when Mo Qiankun had offered that Immortal Stone to Ye Xuan.

"Does Immortal Qi exist in this place?"

Ye Xuan pondered silently.

"Something amiss?"

Noticing Ye Xuan's odd reaction, the Endless Sea Sovereign glanced back.

Ye Xuan shook his head lightly, responding, "All good, merely astonished by the extraordinary Heaven and Earth Essence Qi within your Immortal Mansion."

The Endless Sea Sovereign averted his eyes, crossed the Immortal Mansion's threshold, and remarked, "Heaven and Earth Essence Qi—that's nomenclature from the era after the world's collapse."

"Prior to that cataclysmic battle, we referred to it as... Immortal Qi."

Hearing this as he followed, Ye Xuan halted briefly, gazing at the Endless Sea Sovereign's somewhat forlorn silhouette, vaguely envisioning the twilight of a magnificent ancient age.

Ye Xuan pressed on, "So back then, before the battle, was the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi concentration this abundant?"

Without turning, the Endless Sea Sovereign's voice echoed softly, "Hundreds, thousands, nay tens of thousands times denser than today—that was merely the norm."

A spark of realization lit Ye Xuan's eyes.

This exchange solidly validated his theories regarding the pre-battle epoch.

These tiny realms inside the mystical clamshell likely originated from this Immortal Mansion.

Moments later, they reached the Immortal Mansion's hall.

What passed for a hall was really just a modest chamber.

At the forefront hung a massive Dao Map etched with a majestic ancient "Dao" character.

Beneath it sat a Divine Altar, faint incense tendrils curling upward.

Simple meditation cushions lined the lower area and sides.

Entering the chamber, the Endless Sea Sovereign hurled the Yang Demon onto the Divine Altar, settled cross-legged on the head cushion, and beckoned Ye Xuan to sit freely.

Ye Xuan dragged a cushion close and took a seat, anticipating the Endless Sea Sovereign's continuation.

"Where to even begin..."

Perched on his cushion, the Endless Sea Sovereign seemed to regain some vigor, massaging his brow; his tone shed its raspiness, carrying renewed spirit, "Truth be told, given your insights, you grasp the broad strokes of that war and much of its prelude. Yet since you've inquired, I'll lay it all bare for you today."

"All ears."

Ye Xuan straightened, face grave with focus.

A trace of reminiscence crossed the Endless Sea Sovereign's features as he began deliberately, "It was the Immortal Ancient Era, or the Immortal Ancient Great Era. Our realm was the boundless Ancient Immortal Realm, spanning an infinite cosmos without end. Back then, spiritual essence and Heaven and Earth Essence Qi went by the name Immortal Qi; every creature drew it in for Cultivation, seeking the Dao to ascend as Immortals, all enjoying eternal Changsheng."

"I too hailed from that golden age, beholding its unparalleled glory."

"Until one fateful day, when the ancient Emperor Pass Great Wall flared its beacon, heralding the arrival of enigmatic, overwhelmingly potent beings."

"They went by the name of Sovereigns of Dou Tian!"

Here, a flicker of icy murderous intent and deep grudge marred the Endless Sea Sovereign's expression.

This faction's emergence shattered the Ancient Immortal Realm's equilibrium.

Myriad lives met gruesome ends.

"None had prior knowledge of the Sovereigns of Dou Tian; they materialized from nowhere, boasting might rivaling ancient Immortal Kings, utterly unstoppable."

"Ancient Immortal Kings roused from seclusion to clash with the Sovereigns of Dou Tian at the Emperor Pass Great Wall."

"Yet when true combat erupted, their Sovereigns of Dou Tian proved superior even to Immortal Kings."

"That day saw the Emperor Pass Great Wall drenched in Immortal Kings' blood, quaking the whole Ancient Immortal Realm."

"This catastrophe roused Hong Yao Immortal Emperor, the Ancient Immortal Realm's supreme power, who rallied us for a fierce counterstrike, almost eradicating the Sovereigns of Dou Tian for a spell."

"Victory was ours in that clash."

Excitement briefly animated the Endless Sea Sovereign's countenance.

But instantly, desolation filled his eyes: "Little did we foresee that those Sovereigns of Dou Tian were mere forerunners. Their Dou Tian Divine Domain soon unleashed a relentless assault on the Ancient Immortal Realm."

"The Ancient Immortal Realm teetered on utter ruin."

"We sought parley, yet they spurned all talks of peace. To them, total domination of our Ancient Immortal Realm was the sole goal."

"Through endless warfare, with Immortal Kings dropping one by one, our defenses crumbled; guardians of the Emperor Pass Great Wall dwindled until Hong Yao Immortal Emperor herself had to hold the mightiest bastion."

The Endless Sea Sovereign pressed on with his tale.

"Hmm?"

Ye Xuan creased his brow; the Endless Sea Sovereign's subsequent words faded into silence.

As if some force had sealed them away.

Suddenly aware of the anomaly, the Endless Sea Sovereign peered into a specific void region.

A feminine figure hovered there.

Spotting her, the Endless Sea Sovereign paled in shock: "Immortal Emperor!?"

Hong Yao Immortal Emperor!?

The figure pivoted slowly—it was Zhou Youwei.

Revealed as Hong Yao Immortal Emperor!

She regarded the Endless Sea Sovereign with icy disdain, declaring, "You've invoked my true name repeatedly, exposing Heavenly Mechanism—what do you scheme?"

A bone-deep chill gripped the Endless Sea Sovereign.