The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1752: 1749: Divine Continent Valley
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Through Ye Xuan's careful observation, he realized that Liang Difan actually harbored the Taiyin Immortal Body.
The emergence of the Nine Great Immortal Bodies is intimately linked to the Nine Great Immortal Treasures.
With this individual owning the Taiyin Immortal Body, it meant the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner had previously appeared in the Divine Continent Valley.
Thirteen thousand years prior.
Back then, the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner likely had already evolved into the Taiyin Ancient Gods, within the Divine’s Nest of Dao Chu Ancient Land…
In a flash, numerous thoughts raced through Ye Xuan's mind.
Liang Difan noticed Ye Xuan's stare and turned toward him, offering a smile and a nod in greeting.
Ye Xuan gave a slight nod back.
Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong expressed thanks to Liang Difan, though neither was particularly chatty, so they could only awkwardly utter, “We’re leaving, would you like to join us, fellow cultivator?”
Liang Difan laughed lightly at their invitation, “I came here originally to view this Iron Chain Bridge, and having done so, it's time for me to depart, so I'll have to impose on you ladies.”
Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong were caught off guard for a moment.
They had only mentioned it casually.
After all, Ye Xuan was still awaiting them; deciding unilaterally to include Liang Difan, was that truly fine…
Involuntarily, the two young women glanced at Ye Xuan, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Ye Xuan smiled warmly, “Let’s go.”
“Oh, so this little brother is joining too.”
Liang Difan showed surprise and cupped his hands toward Ye Xuan, “Then I'll have to trouble you, little brother.”
Ye Xuan waved it off, signaling no issue.
Afterward, the five proceeded together.
The other cultivators at the Iron Chain Bridge shifted their attention away, ceasing talk of the event.
Regardless of Liang Difan's strength, that was his affair; they were here to chase opportunities, not to boast or gossip.
The group refocused their sights on the Iron Chain Bridge.
Only the mountain loose cultivator who had attacked Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong earlier vanished mysteriously, leaving no trace.
As though he had never existed.
Folks appeared to have forgotten all about this figure.
The five-person party made their way toward the Endless Sea's surface.
“Master, this fellow harbors bad intentions; how do you intend to deal with him?”
En route, Qiankun Ancestor whispered to Ye Xuan.
While others might miss it, could Qiankun Ancestor overlook it?
That earlier mountain loose cultivator was merely an illusion; it was Liang Difan's trick.
This Liang Difan clearly had motives for getting close to Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong.
Ye Xuan responded steadily, “No hurry.”
Ye Xuan didn't know exactly what Liang Difan wanted, but he suspected that befriending Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong was merely the initial move.
Targeting him was the true aim.
During the trip, Ye Xuan stayed quiet.
Liang Difan, however, chatted animatedly with Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong about all sorts of marvels. He was quite eloquent, drawing even the reticent Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong into lively conversation.
The pair also inquired about Liang Difan's background, brimming with curiosity over the Divine Continent Valley.
On this topic, Liang Difan smiled faintly and remarked, “The Divine Continent Valley is a strange spot; we might get to visit someday.”
He offered no further details.
“Why wait for the right moment? After exiting the Endless Sea, let's head straight to the Divine Continent Valley.”
Ye Xuan, who had been silent until then, spoke casually.
“Ah?”
Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong were both taken aback; Liang Difan had clearly spoken casually without any real invitation, yet Ye Xuan accepted outright, which might put Liang Difan in an awkward spot, right?
“Ye Xuan, aren't we heading back to Daozhou?” Ning Fu asked softly.
“Returning to Daozhou leaves us with nothing pressing; you two are eager to see the Divine Continent, aren't you? The Divine Continent Valley is a renowned oddity in the Divine Continent, typically off-limits. Now with the Valley Master present, we should grab the chance.”
Ye Xuan stated with a mischievous grin.
Hearing this, Liang Difan replied with a smile, “Since Brother Ye Xuan says so, I must escort you all to the Divine Continent Valley today.”
“This…”
Zhang Jingtong was at a loss for words.
“No more delays, it's decided.” Ye Xuan declared.
At that, Zhang Jingtong and Ning Fu stopped objecting; truthfully, they were intrigued by the Divine Continent Valley.
With this opportunity at hand, why not explore it.
Right then, a sudden urge stirred in Ye Xuan's heart.
Ye Xuan's thoughts shifted, and a Jade Pendant emerged, whispering a message into his ear.
It came from Tong Wuji of the Black Blade Sect.
Changes had occurred in Xuanzhou's Forbidden Land Great Ruins, drawing major powers from the Xuanhuang Great World.
The message dated back three months!
Ye Xuan's brow furrowed.
The Endless Sea's Forbidden Power had severed communications.
Thus delaying his receipt of it until now.
Yet, considering the special nature of those Great Ruins, Ye Xuan felt no urgency.
Priority was uncovering Liang Difan's schemes first.
“After exiting the Endless Sea, proceed to Xuanzhou Great Ruins.”
Ye Xuan sent to Qiankun Ancestor via transmission.
Qiankun Ancestor's heart stirred faintly, aware of potential trouble at Xuanzhou Great Ruins, and he agreed without delay.
Regarding the Divine Continent Valley, Qiankun Ancestor held no concerns.
With Master's prowess, handling Liang Difan would be effortless.
Beyond the Sea Abyss, cultivators in the Endless Sea could only venture upward by swimming perilously.
Thankfully, the Endless Sea's hazards had lessened; the main threats were ferocious Sea Beasts and the peril of disorientation.
For Ye Xuan's group, the latter posed no problem at all.
Plus, with Qiankun Ancestor there, no fearsome Sea Beasts crossed their path.
Soon enough, the five broke through to the sea's surface.
Surface waters hosted many dragon boats.
The Endless Sea's dangers appeared tamed, allowing young cultivators to leisurely tour on dragon boats.
Witnessing this, Ye Xuan remained unmoved inwardly.
He understood it was fleeting.
Once the Endless Sea restores its immortal power, perils would return in full force, and such recklessness would spell doom.
“Master, this old servant takes his leave.”
Upon emerging from the Endless Sea, Qiankun Ancestor departed on his own.
Before Ning Fu and the others could question it, Qiankun Ancestor vanished.
Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong had meant to ask, but Ye Xuan's expression deterred them.
“Let’s go.”
Ye Xuan told Liang Difan.
“Alright.” Liang Difan maintained his steady smile, radiating calm.
Yet to Ye Xuan, it was just a sly fox's pretense.
This fellow undoubtedly yearned to rush them to the Divine Continent Valley.
En route, Liang Difan kept up the nonstop chatter, engaging Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong.
He tossed occasional remarks Ye Xuan's way.
The Divine Continent sprawls immensely, the largest among the Nine States.
The Divine Continent Valley lies in Divine Continent's eastern regions.
This valley brims with enigma, where entrants wander lost and mysteriously return to their starting point.
To date, none have penetrated the Divine Continent Valley.
Still, mighty beings occasionally emerge from it to roam the world.
Much like Liang Difan presently.
This man's cultivation level defies probing, utterly inscrutable.
Arriving at the Divine Continent Valley, Liang Difan grew even more enigmatic.
A single look reveals his profound depths, akin to mist-shrouded ocean expanses.