The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1770 - 1767: Breaking Out

Truly, the Thousand Mystical Holy Physique's uniqueness proves both mighty and baffling.

Yet, it carries grave weaknesses; should the foe's strength overwhelm it, the physique shatters outright, causing instant death.

Hai Dong daring to target Ye Xuan amounts to nothing less than begging for death.

Ye Xuan simply had no plans to slay him, instead letting Tong Wuji deliver a harsh lesson.

Had Ye Xuan struck personally, though, Hai Dong would have perished in a flash.

Furthermore, Ye Xuan’s Taoist Body holds the power to dominate all.

The instant of their clash would render Hai Dong’s Thousand Mystical Holy Physique utterly useless.

Given that reality, how could Hai Dong possibly pilfer Ye Xuan’s techniques?

Ye Xuan’s casual remark jolted Hai Dong back to full awareness.

He grasped that Ye Xuan undoubtedly understood the Thousand Mystical Holy Physique's traits.

Thus, his cunning plot became a total laughingstock.

Looking somewhat crestfallen, Hai Dong uttered with effort: "I was reckless, hope Brother Ye won’t mind."

Ye Xuan offered an apathetic smile and replied: "I don’t mind, but if you want to survive, let’s see if you can last until the Sky-Devouring Toad opens its mouth."

Hearing those words, Hai Dong paled in shock, blurting out: "Brother Ye, I was just probing, no need to go this far, right?"

What nonsense—holding out that long?

A solid defense alone might be bearable, yet Tong Wuji loomed nearby, relentlessly bearing down.

Under such pressure, he'd surely fall first.

"Young Master Ye, please show mercy!"

Members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance kept begging fervently.

Ye Xuan gave a faint smile and stated evenly: "Since you all want to save him so much, why not have someone take his place?"

These words silenced everyone instantly.

Against their own survival, all other concerns paled into insignificance.

For loose cultivators, nothing surpasses the value of their own lives.

Hence, they all zipped their lips and quit pleading at once.

Hai Dong witnessed this without much astonishment, fully aware of such truths.

In this world, only one's own strength proves trustworthy.

Why had Elder True Person Jin of the Loose Cultivator Alliance rescued him before?

Because he then held the storage ring belonging to the Saint Heir of the Great Emperor Immortal Sect.

With gains on offer, why hesitate to act?

Heh heh.

That's the brutal truth of reality.

Hai Dong shut his eyes briefly, then reopened them, exuding remarkable poise.

Tong Wuji noted this with mild surprise; the man's composure impressed, hinting at strong potential under proper tutelage.

Could that be why Ye Xuan spared him from death?

Tong Wuji mused silently.

Yet the real motive remained Ye Xuan's secret alone, and Tong Wuji wouldn't probe deeper.

Seconds dragged on relentlessly.

To Hai Dong, they ticked like a death timer.

One hour in, Hai Dong huddled amid the gloom, his mana nearly spent.

Saint Realm cultivators fared no better, looking ragged as they hovered in the Void, seated to stem their mana drain.

Amid the vast darkness, breaths alone rose and fell.

Utterly still.

The mood pressed down oppressively.

Cross-legged in the Void, Ye Xuan channeled Red Lotus Karma Fire to refine his Emperor’s Soul onward, hastening its revival.

By now, Ye Xuan felt no urgency to hunt the Black Candle for sustaining the Red Lotus Karma Fire.

The flames' assault on the Emperor’s Soul actually quickened its mending a touch.

Those two ancient characters in the Emperor’s Soul lay dormant, unchanged.

Then, Ye Xuan's eyes snapped open, fixing on mana-fading Hai Dong as he drawled: "You’re lucky, you got your life back."

Hai Dong lifted his gaze, dazed.

Boom!

Right away, a gleam of light sliced through the perpetual dark.

"It’s gone."

Ye Xuan murmured softly.

Tong Wuji eased off Hai Dong, joining Tushan Chen in shadowing Ye Xuan.

"Rescued?!"

The rest stirred awake one by one, ecstatic, scrambling after Ye Xuan without delay.

Hai Dong drew a deep breath, surged his mana, and tailed Ye Xuan.

Moments later, the group burst from the Sky-Devouring Toad’s maw into dazzling light.

The influx of fresh air drew collective sighs of relief from all.

Out at last!

"This thing is good, let’s take it."

Ye Xuan eyed the forward bead aglow with enigmatic radiance, whispering thus.

Mountain ranges sprawled here still, but treasures' allure had parted the Sky-Devouring Toad's jaws.

Plainly, this bead was the prize the Sky-Devouring Toad craved, though it couldn't gulp it down right away.

Strictly speaking, someone was clearly manipulating this bead, preventing the Sky-Devouring Toad from swallowing it at all.

Nearby the bead, a team was arranging a formation to manipulate it, aiming to claim it for themselves.

"Exert more force, don't allow that toad to grab it!"

The head elder commanded in a grave tone.

"Oh, it's the folks from Ruyi Sect."

Members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance spotted the scene too and cried out in astonishment at the sight of that crew.

"Ruyi Sect, a faction from Xuanzhou, subordinate to the Yuhua Immortal Sect's influence."

Tong Wuji clarified for Ye Xuan.

"Ignore them, just grab this item." Ye Xuan murmured gently.

In the Forbidden Land, treasures go to those with the mightiest power.

First arrival doesn't guarantee ownership—it's laughable.

Tong Wuji skipped chit-chat and lunged straight for the bead.

Amid the furious stares from the Ruyi Sect crew, Tong Wuji snatched the bead with ease.

"Damn it!"

The Ruyi Sect cultivators exploded in rage, thumping their chests furiously.

They'd been coveting this treasure for ages, seized a chance at last, yet ended up letting others profit.

"Emperor Ye."

Tong Wuji presented the bead.

Ye Xuan brushed it away, stating: "You hold onto it."

This was a World Bead, brimming with immense Power of World, immensely beneficial for cultivators beyond the Great Sage realm.

Though Tong Wuji ranked as a Great Saint, he still craved abundant Power of World.

"Many thanks, Emperor Ye." Tong Wuji accepted it without delay.

"Idiot, that World Bead is our sect's offering to the Yuhua Immortal Sect—how dare you steal it?!"

The Ruyi Sect group fumed, shooting skyward to challenge Ye Xuan and his two companions.

"Hand it back now, or suffer complete destruction!"

The elder jabbed a finger at Tong Wuji, bellowing in fury.

Secretly, the elder dispatched a message to alert powerful Yuhua Immortal Sect experts in the vicinity.

Ye Xuan's following remark stunned the elder briefly.

"Is the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua nearby? Summon her here; I need to ask her something."

Ye Xuan declared with composure.

The elder was baffled by these words at first, then his expression turned stormy: "Good, if you've got the guts, stay put and don't run!"

This Great Sage realm elder carried the air of a typical brawling thug who shies from direct fights, rallying reinforcements while warning foes not to flee.

Yet truly, the elder sensed something exceptional about Ye Xuan's trio, so summoning aid was the wise move.

"Fine, I'll wait right here then."

Ye Xuan replied matter-of-factly.

He truly wished to question her thoroughly on the immortal treasure affair.