The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1773 - 1770: Meeting

Across the heavens and earth, sporadic roars of savage beasts reverberated, cautioning one another against seizing the prize.

Truthfully, each beast longed to claim this chance all by itself.

The formerly savage Heavenly Swallowing Toad had gone completely quiet, leaking not a single wisp of its aura.

But don't mistake this for fear from the Heavenly Swallowing Toad—it's simply its classic strategy of biding time amid chaos.

When too many beasts vie for it, the toad lurks in the dark, poised to ambush at the ideal instant.

With fewer rivals in the fray, the Heavenly Swallowing Toad grows bolder, repelling challengers aggressively.

"Emperor Ye, is an Immortal Treasure about to emerge? It's drawing so many ferocious beasts," Tushan Chen whispered beside Ye Xuan, sensing unrest within, his voice low.

The rest turned their gazes to Ye Xuan, eager for his insight.

Even Hai Dong, scolded earlier by Ye Xuan via Tong Wuji, now fixed his eyes on Ye Xuan.

After the scolding, Hai Dong behaved himself, standing silently without another word.

What puzzled them was Tushan Chen's address of Ye Xuan as "Emperor Ye."

Brother Ye? Ye Xuan's elder brother?

That had to be it, since Tushan Chen appeared older than Ye Xuan.

"It's not an Immortal Treasure, though its worth is no lesser," Ye Xuan dismissed the idea outright, narrowing his eyes as he replied.

"Plenty of folks are heading this way..."

Tong Wuji murmured at that point.

All of them started probing intently.

Yet in the Great Ruins, Divine Sense faced severe suppression, limiting their detection range.

Soon enough, potent auras hurtled toward their location.

"Yuhua Immortal Sect has shown up too."

An elder from the Loose Cultivation Alliance appeared anxious, shooting a look at Ye Xuan: "Young Master Ye, shall we steer clear?"

Hai Dong glanced at Ye Xuan as well; though Ye Xuan reigned as Xuanhuang's top Reserve Emperor, the Yuhua Mysterious Woman backed by Yuhua Immortal Sect—and that sect by one of the Double Emperors, Emperor Mu!

In the vast Xuanhuang Great World, who dared challenge Yuhua Immortal Sect?

Ye Xuan smirked lightly: "Mere Yuhua Immortal Sect isn't worthy enough for me to dodge."

The elder broke into a sweat; only Ye Xuan could utter such words—who else had the guts?

Seeing Ye Xuan's stance, though, he held his tongue, subtly shifting positions with the Loose Cultivation Alliance members to keep a prudent gap from Ye Xuan.

This ensured that if Yuhua Immortal Sect arrived, they wouldn't seem aligned with Ye Xuan's side.

Despite the Loose Cultivation Alliance's current surge, it paled against a powerhouse Great Emperor Immortal Sect like Yuhua Immortal Sect.

They sought to stay clear of any fallout.

Hai Dong stayed put, unconcerned by such maneuvers.

Ye Xuan noted everything yet remained indifferent.

Pursuing gain while shunning harm was innate to all.

Besides, with no real bond to the Loose Cultivation Alliance, their distancing made sense.

"Brat, you're finished—the Yuhua Immortal Sect crew is almost here!"

Just then, the Ruyi Sect bunch piped up again, acting like lapdogs waving their master's might.

Ye Xuan laughed softly, "You think Yuhua Immortal Sect showing up means they'll strike?"

The Ruyi Sect Great Sage Realm elder furrowed his brow at those words, baffled by the kid's audacity.

Still, they refused to falter, so the Great Sage elder shot back icily, "Don't brag excessively, or you'll bite your own tongue."

Shortly after, Yuhua Immortal Sect's group touched down.

Over a dozen elites, every one a peak powerhouse.

At Yuhua Mysterious Woman Yun Si's side stood the formidable True Destiny Great Sage, Zheng Wushan, as always.

"They're here!"

Loose Cultivation Alliance members tensed up immediately at the sight.

"Pay respects to the Mysterious Woman!"

Ruyi Sect folk rushed ahead, bowing to Yuhua Mysterious Woman before swiftly reporting Tong Wuji's bid for the World Pearl—embellishing wildly about how loathsome Ye Xuan's crew was, scorning Yuhua Immortal Sect.

Ruyi Sect overlooked, however, the stark shifts in expressions from Yuhua Mysterious Woman, Zheng Wushan, and Elder Chu upon spotting Ye Xuan.

All had clashed with Ye Xuan back in the Desolate God Demon Palace.

Who could've imagined Ye Xuan turning up here!

"Mysterious Woman, that World Pearl was originally a gift from our Ruyi Sect to you. Although it isn’t valuable, it represents our intentions. Unfortunately, it’s been seized by some vile individuals. We hope the Mysterious Woman can stand up for us."

With blazing fury, an Elder of the Ruyi Sect declared.

Naturally, such issues wouldn’t fall to their Great Sage powerhouse to resolve.

A Great Sage reigns as an unmatched sovereign in their own right; even flying the Yuhua Immortal Sect’s colors, they’d earn the title of Daoist companion. Hence, the Ruyi Sect’s Great Sage stayed silent.

Yet, puzzled by the peculiar looks on Yuhua Mysterious Woman and the others, this Great Sage inquired, "Mysterious Woman, do you know this fellow?"

Regaining her poise, Yuhua Mysterious Woman responded steadily, "He’s Ye Xuan."

"Ye Xuan?"

The Ruyi Sect crowd froze in shock for a moment.

"Ye Xuan!?" Then, total astonishment exploded through everyone.

This youth was actually Xuanhuang’s top Reserve Emperor, Ye Xuan?!

Absolute stupefaction gripped them all.

Disregarding their reactions, Yuhua Mysterious Woman offered a subtle nod to Ye Xuan from afar, "Long time no see."

This spectacle left the Loose Cultivation Alliance members completely dumbfounded.

Had Ye Xuan and Yuhua Mysterious Woman been old acquaintances?

Hands casually in his pockets, Ye Xuan eyed Yuhua Mysterious Woman indifferently and said leisurely, "Come here, I’ve got something to ask."

A faint frown marred Yuhua Mysterious Woman’s face, annoyed by Ye Xuan’s attitude, so she shot back coldly, "Men and women must maintain proper distance. Brother Ye, speak from there."

Zheng Wushan stared at Ye Xuan like a deadly foe, visibly strained.

Ye Xuan cast a glance at Yuhua Mysterious Woman and remarked flatly, "Relax, you’re not worth my notice. This is about the Immortal Treasure—you wouldn’t want eavesdroppers, would you?"

Yuhua Mysterious Woman clenched her teeth at his words; this jerk was as obnoxious as ever!

Still, she knew full well she couldn’t rival Ye Xuan, nor could Zheng Wushan hope to.

After a brief hesitation, overwhelmed by helplessness, Yuhua Mysterious Woman could only soar over to Ye Xuan.

"Mysterious Woman!"

Elder Chu’s features twisted in alarm, barking harshly, "Ye Xuan, if you dare harm Mysterious Woman, you’re as good as dead, for Mysterious Woman is...."

"Shut up!"

Zheng Wushan’s icy rebuke silenced Elder Chu abruptly.

Fixing Elder Chu with a chilling glare, Zheng Wushan demanded, "Seeking death, are you?"

Elder Chu paled noticeably, clueless as to why Zheng Wushan radiated such heavy murderous intent.

Zheng Wushan knew all too well—Ye Xuan’s true self was the Undying Night Emperor!

What’s more, he bore a fierce grudge against Emperor Mu!

Exposing Yuhua Mysterious Woman as Emperor Mu’s disciple would spell utter disaster!

(ps: My brother-in-law has a stomach bleed and I have to drive to pick him up, additional Chapters won’t be delayed, but they may be a bit late, apologies)