The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1755 - 1752: Taiyin Ancient God

Liang Difan stands as the primordial Taiyin god from the Divine’s Nest, while also serving as a creation of the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner.

In the past, he arrived at the Divine Continent Valley, seeking to harness its energies to form the most powerful Taiyin Immortal Body. Once he gained immense strength, his goal was to fully embody the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner.

That way, he could shatter the constraints of the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner and ascend to the ultimate heights.

All went smoothly as planned until the Dao Chu Ancient Land unlocked, Ye Xuan stepped into the Dao Chu Ancient Land and reached the Divine’s Nest, flipping everything upside down.

The Taixu Ancient God, unveiled by the Taixu Pearl, and the Taiyang Ancient God, summoned by the Red Bright Nine Heavens Map, both fell under Ye Xuan's control, ultimately becoming Immortal Treasures stripped of their own awareness.

For any Immortal Treasure, gaining independent consciousness proves nearly impossible, like climbing to the heavens.

The Nine Great Immortal Treasures have endured since antiquity within the Immortal Realm.

Yet to this day, only the Taixu Pearl, Qingming Xuan Yin Banner, and Red Bright Nine Heavens Map are confirmed to possess true consciousness.

The Evergreen Treasure Tree, Silence Immortal Wheel, and Immaculate Duster remain without any awareness.

The downfall of the Taixu Ancient God and Taiyang Ancient God left the Taiyin Ancient God sensing grave peril. He morphed into Qingming Yin Energy and fled the Divine’s Nest, planning to crush Ye Xuan with the innate spirit of the Bronze Palace, but he failed utterly and got obliterated by Ye Xuan's Old Ghost Willow Twig and Soul Box.

Thus, the Taiyin Ancient God vanished from existence, leaving behind merely the Taiyin Immortal Treasure known as the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner.

However, none realize that a new young Taiyin Ancient God emerged in the Divine Continent Valley.

This being is none other than the present Liang Difan!

Liang Difan possesses no recollections of his identity as the Taiyin Ancient God.

The reason lies in his failure to acquire the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner yet.

Then, the moment Ye Xuan first brandished the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner, every memory tied to the Taiyin Ancient God within Liang Difan surged back to life!

"Emperor Ye, we meet again!"

Liang Difan’s eyes flickered open and shut, surging with horrifying waves of Taiyin Immortal Power as he spoke calmly to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan’s face showed a strange look: "So it really is you."

Liang Difan’s presence slowly withdrew as he gazed at Ye Xuan, his face filled with an impossibly intricate mix of emotions.

Upon regaining his memories, Liang Difan refrained from attacking Ye Xuan.

He let out a soft sigh: "The Qingming Xuan Yin Banner belongs to you now, so could you spare me?"

His words immediately revealed a stance of submission.

Ye Xuan laughed lightly: "Weren’t you just shouting about killing me? And now you lower your head?"

Liang Difan gave a wry smile: "When you wielded the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner before, I hadn’t fully delved into your past. I caught only a fragment and learned of your ties to the Emperor Burial Lord, plus grasped your formidable power. I knew I stood no chance against you, so..."

"I beg Emperor Ye to show mercy."

He had already perished once by Ye Xuan’s hand and had zero desire for a repeat.

Noticing Ye Xuan’s silence, Liang Difan clenched his teeth: "If Emperor Ye doesn’t object, I’m ready to serve under your command."

"Though I’ve lost the might of the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner for now, I still possess a true Taiyin Immortal Body. My cultivation stands at the Invincible Great Sage Realm. In the days ahead, as you tread the Emperor Road, I pledge to stay by your side and clear the path ahead."

Liang Difan bowed his hands in deep respect while speaking.

During his previous death at Ye Xuan’s hands, he hadn’t even managed a single counter.

Yet the situation differed now, offering a shot at reversal.

By simply shifting his demeanor, he was confident Emperor Ye would reconsider.

Ye Xuan stared at Liang Difan, whose stance had flipped after memory recovery, remaining wordless.

He pondered whether to retain this individual.

The Taiyin Ancient God’s sly nature was something Ye Xuan had witnessed firsthand.

Nevertheless, today’s Liang Difan was both the Taiyin Ancient God and distinct from it.

For his roots had long transferred from the Qingming Xuan Yin Banner to the Divine Continent Valley.

And Ye Xuan understood this Divine Continent Valley far better than the Taiyin Ancient God ever could.

With that in mind, Ye Xuan spoke measuredly: "If you truly submit, then expose your Sea of Consciousness. Mere words without deeds hold no value."

Liang Difan’s frame tensed briefly, pausing before he finally unveiled his Sea of Consciousness.

From Ye Xuan’s viewpoint, Liang Difan’s readiness to cooperate came as no surprise.

Absolute power renders all schemes and tricks utterly meaningless.

Liang Difan grasped this fact with perfect clarity.

Even the Old Ghost Willow Twig and Soul Box held by Ye Xuan proved impossible for Liang Difan to oppose.

Moreover, Ye Xuan had later acquired the Soul Loss Bell.

Should Ye Xuan fully activate the Soul Loss Bell, it could slay a Great Emperor outright!

Naturally, Liang Difan remained unaware of the Soul Loss Bell.

Yet the mere Old Ghost Willow Twig and Soul Box sufficed to plague him deeply.

To stop any potential mischief, Ye Xuan imprinted a mark within Liang Difan’s Sea of Consciousness.

Thus concluded the elaborate trap designed for his demise.

"Go in and stay for a while longer, and come out when the Emperor Road descends."

Having tamed Liang Difan, Ye Xuan chose not to keep him nearby.

Hearing these words, Liang Difan bowed in respect and replied: "I respectfully follow Emperor Ye’s decree."

Henceforth, the Taiyin Ancient God vanished, replaced by war general Liang Difan serving under Ye Xuan.

Once he returned Liang Difan to the golden Divine Pond, Ye Xuan departed.

Right then, Ning Fu and Zhang Jingtong lingered trapped amid the thick fog, hesitant to act rashly lest the mist devour them and tear them asunder.

With each passing moment, despair weighed heavier on their hearts.

Ye Xuan had yet to show himself—had misfortune befallen him?

Zhang Jingtong, once brimming with unwavering faith in Ye Xuan, now felt his resolve waver.

With no issues at hand, Ye Xuan ought to have emerged already; why the continued absence?

In that instant.

The fog started to thin and fade away.

Ever vigilant, the pair spotted the shift without delay.

Sharing a quick look, they held their guards up high.

From the receding mist stepped a silhouette; recognizing him brought bursts of joy: "You’re finally out!"

Naturally, the figure was Ye Xuan himself.

Noting their wary postures, Ye Xuan realized their patient vigil; grinning, he offered: "Do you want to go back and rest for a while?"

The duo nodded at once upon hearing this: "That would be great."

Next.

Ye Xuan transported them to Daozhou, then ventured solo toward the Great Ruins of Xuanzhou.

Back at Dragon Tiger Mountain, tears streamed down Zhang Jingtong’s face.

Ning Fu, fuming with agitation, brandished her dainty fists while cursing Ye Xuan as a deceiver.

Fortuitously, Zhang Qingfeng rushed over at the news, overjoyed by their return. He ushered them into the Dao Temple of Dragon Tiger Mountain to dissect their adventures.

As a genuine Heavenly Master and Quasi-Emperor of his era, Zhang Qingfeng’s insights surpassed mortal bounds. Through his guidance, the pair deepened their comprehension of events, forgave Ye Xuan entirely, and swelled with profound thanks.

By then, Ye Xuan had reached Xuanzhou on his own.

Xuanzhou Land, akin to Nine States Land, formed one of the Nine States.

Yet unlike the bustling Divine Continent, it exuded a serene calm.

Xuanzhou’s renown stemmed not from Cangqiong Pavilion, the Guardian God, or the secluded ancient Xuan Sect.

Rather, it hailed from the Yuhua Immortal Sect.