The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1799: 1796: A Man at Death's Door

Chapter 1799: Chapter 1796: A Man at Death’s Door

This is a battle utterly without meaning.

However, for Ye Xuan, it carries profound significance.

He intentionally allowed the Emperor Corpse to relentlessly dismantle the Great Ruins Demon Vine that had ensnared Tushan Yi.

At this point, the outcome should have been decided.

Ye Xuan's arrival at the edge of the Great Ruins was met with a sight that caused his eyes to darken.

Despite the Emperor Corpse's continuous assault on the Great Ruins Demon Vine upon Tushan Yi, the vine seemed to possess limitless growth, sprouting endlessly.

Upon closer inspection, Ye Xuan discerned the root of the problem.

The Great Ruins Demon Vine was drawing sustenance directly from Tushan Yi's own body, flourishing from within him.

It became apparent that after being ensnared by the Demon Vine Ancestor Root, Tushan Yi's vital essence and blood had been almost entirely depleted. Rather than outright killing him, the Demon Vine had instead cultivated him into a potent subordinate.

This revelation prompted numerous reflections within Ye Xuan.

The Demon Vine Ancestor Root appeared to have undergone a transformation from its previous state.

In times past, it would have simply absorbed Tushan Yi until death, eschewing such complex methods.

Now, Tushan Yi had essentially become an extension of the Demon Vine Ancestor Root.

An astonishing number of Great Ruins Demon Vines had already permeated his being.

Ye Xuan remained silent for a moment before his Emperor Soul activated, transmitting a message to Tushan Chen, who was far away in Enlightenment, summoning him to their location.

Shortly after, Tushan Chen materialized beside Ye Xuan.

“Emperor Ye.”

Tushan Chen offered a bow to Ye Xuan before his gaze shifted gravely towards the ongoing confrontation. “Is that… my great-grandfather?”

Even with Tushan Yi's aura drastically altered, the potent bloodline connection enabled Tushan Chen to recognize that the darkened Nine-tailed Fox was indeed his great-grandfather!

Ye Xuan offered no immediate response. Instead, he raised his hands, brought his palms together, and executed a sudden clap.

Boom!

Instantly, the surrounding Great Ruins erupted with an overwhelming surge of Forbidden Power, coalescing into dark Order Divine Chains that ensnared Tushan Yi.

Concurrently, the Emperor Corpse descended, exerting its suppressive force upon Tushan Yi.

“Roar!”

A world-shattering roar escaped Tushan Yi, yet the Order Divine Chains rendered him immobile.

The Great Ruins Demon Vines coursing through him abruptly began to recede.

As the Demon Vines withdrew, Tushan Yi gradually regained a semblance of calm, his fur starting to shift from black back to white.

The darkness retreated like an ebbing tide.

Nonetheless, Tushan Yi’s fur remained dull and listless, his frame emaciated, a stark contrast to the majestic bearing of an Immortal Fox. He now resembled a frail, aged wild fox from the desolate mountains.

“Great-grandfather!”

Witnessing this desolate scene, Tushan Chen's heart ached, and his eyes welled up with tears.

“Little Chen…”

Tushan Yi's eyelids fluttered, and a flicker of clarity finally emerged. He looked towards Tushan Chen, offering a faint smile.

“Great-grandfather, you will be fine!”

Tushan Chen moved swiftly before Tushan Yi, attempting to lend him strength.

Boom!

In a terrifying instant, numerous Great Ruins Demon Vines erupted from within Tushan Yi, akin to bone-devouring maggots, lunging towards Tushan Chen.

Tushan Chen’s expression turned grim. “Begone!” he roared.

He unleashed his full mana, obliterating the encroaching Demon Vines.

However, the Great Ruins Demon Vines proved exceptionally resilient; even when pulverized into dust, they rapidly regenerated.

Fortuitously, Ye Xuan was present, maintaining control over these insidious Great Ruins Demon Vines.

“Speak what you must, and quickly,”

Ye Xuan stated indifferently, his expression placid.

These words conveyed a deeper meaning, causing Tushan Chen's face to stiffen.

Could it be that Great-grandfather…?

Tushan Chen’s gaze fixed upon the frail Tushan Yi, tears beginning to stream down his face.

From his earliest memories, his great-grandfather had always represented an image of invincibility, a figure impervious to any hardship.

Yet, he couldn't comprehend why, after merely nine thousand years, his great-grandfather had aged so drastically?!

Tushan Yi drew a deep breath, his eyes regaining a measure of brightness. He regarded his great-grandson with sternness:

“Little Chen, do not weep.”

“You are the King of Qingqiu, the leader of the Fox Clan.”

“Have you forgotten the teachings great-grandfather imparted?”

Tushan Yi’s tone carried a palpable severity.

Tushan Chen heard his words and lowered his head, unable to suppress his tears.

Indeed, he was the King of Qingqiu.

But to what end?

He stood by, witnessing his great-grandfather’s agonizing decline, powerless to intervene.

Tushan Chen bypassed Tushan Yi’s words, instead turning to Ye Xuan with a voice tinged with desperation: “Emperor Ye, please save him.”

Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes, remaining silent.

Had it been within his power to save him, he would not have summoned Tushan Chen.

The summons clearly served the purpose of a final farewell.

As for why the matter wasn't kept secret?

Birth, aging, sickness, and death were inevitable aspects of existence that no one could escape.

Even the Great Emperors were subject to these immutable laws.

Tushan Chen was already under Ye Xuan's command. If he failed to endure this poignant separation, his future on the Emperor's Road, should he ascend, would remain uncertain.

Ye Xuan harbored no tolerance for the weak or ineffective.

Tushan Chen grasped Ye Xuan’s underlying meaning. Suppressing his overwhelming grief, he turned back to face Tushan Yi and declared, "Great-grandfather, everything you have imparted to me, Little Chen shall keep firmly in mind and never forget!"

Tushan Yi offered a faint smile, replying, "That is good."

"Always remember," Tushan Yi stressed earnestly, "that you are the king of Qingqiu, the paramount ruler of the Fox Clan!"

Tushan Chen acknowledged this with a firm nod, uttering a soft, "Mm!"

Nevertheless, Tushan Chen’s tears continued to cascade down his cheeks.

Tushan Yi gave a slight nod as well, gently instructing, "Little Chen, step back for now. Your great-grandfather has matters to discuss with Emperor Ye."

"Understood."

Tushan Chen, fighting back his sorrow, retreated to a distance.

However, from afar, Tushan Chen’s mournful cries erupted, akin to a child who had lost a treasured possession.

Both Ye Xuan and Tushan Yi could clearly hear his wails from their distant location.

"I fear I have caused Emperor Ye amusement," Tushan Yi remarked to Ye Xuan, a touch of self-deprecation in his voice.

Ye Xuan, shaking his head infinitesimally, then furrowed his brow as he addressed Tushan Yi directly, "Should your demise come to pass, the intricate plan for Qingqiu Mountain’s assimilation into the Demon Realm will face significant challenges in its execution."

Tushan Yi's breathing grew heavy, and he offered a bitter smile at Ye Xuan's words. "Indeed, this is an aspect where my planning has been deficient. However, with Little Chen present, the affairs concerning the Demon Realm should not be unduly impacted, especially given the current Heavenly Dao Suppression enveloping the area."

Ye Xuan countered, shaking his head once more, "You underestimate the situation. The Heavenly Dao Suppression will persist for a maximum of five or six years. Once that period concludes, what recourse will Tushan Chen possess to contend with the formidable Demon Saints?"

Tushan Yi’s gaze drifted towards Ye Xuan, and a sudden smile touched his lips. "I am confident that Emperor Ye possesses alternative strategies within the Demon Realm."

Ye Xuan's expression remained impassive as he stated leisurely, "That is not your concern to ponder."

Tushan Yi found himself momentarily speechless.

After a brief pause, Tushan Yi drew a deep breath, his gaze now calm as he fixed it upon Ye Xuan. "I implore Emperor Ye to grant me a swift and merciful end."

Ye Xuan offered no verbal response. With a gentle wave of his hand, the boundless Forbidden Power surged into Tushan Yi’s body, instantly severing the threads of his life.

Thus, a generation of Qingqiu's venerable Fox King met his end.

In truth, Tushan Yi's physical form had long since begun to decay, largely under the control of the Great Ruins Demon Vine, leaving him clinging to existence by a mere thread.

However, this tenuous life force allowed the Demon Vine to exert substantial power through his weakened frame.

Eternally, Tushan Yi had harbored a profound desire for death.

Now, his ultimate wish had been granted.