The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1818 - 1815: Gifts for War

The specifics of the conversation between Seven Killings True Person and Ye Xuan remained a mystery.

What was clear to all was that their meeting concluded swiftly, almost too quickly to grasp.

Even members of the Emperor Immortal Sect found themselves in a state of bewilderment – had the negotiations, therefore, concluded successfully?

While speculation buzzed, Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei reappeared in unison.

A collective brightening of eyes occurred among the assembled crowd upon the sight of Ye Xuan.

Old Demon Chu of the Blood Demon Sky Sect in Hong State boomed with laughter.

A chorus of polite greetings and words of welcome then erupted from the onlookers.

"Let us dispense with the pleasantries. Your objective is the Immortal Treasure, and I am prepared to offer an opportunity."

Positioned at the mountain gate of the Emperor Immortal Sect, Ye Xuan's voice carried a casual indifference as his hands remained tucked in his pockets.

Ye Xuan's bluntness immediately caught everyone off guard.

Even those who had specifically sought out Ye Xuan were momentarily stunned by his direct approach.

Is this individual truly this straightforward?

Nevertheless, such directness proved efficient, saving valuable time.

"Young friend Ye Xuan, my admiration for you is profound. Would you consider joining my Blood Demon Sky Sect?" Old Demon Chu inquired with a smile, unfettered by haste.

"Our Purple Cloud Demon Sect extends an invitation to young friend Ye Xuan to assume the esteemed position of Supreme Elder; even a nominal role would be acceptable," Xu Chunlei, the Left Envoy of the Purple Cloud Demon Sect in Heavenly State, offered with a slight smile.

At this juncture, any sense of urgency seemed to dissipate as multiple parties began to display their goodwill, each attempting to curry favor with Ye Xuan.

This strategic shift aligned with their initial intentions.

Was outright seizure a viable option?

Perhaps, if only a single sect were involved.

However, with numerous factions vying for the Immortal Treasure, Ye Xuan could afford to remain detached, potentially manipulating them against one another.

After all, the presence of so many Great Emperor Immortal Sects and Quasi-Emperor Dao Lineages certainly provided ample leverage.

Thus, the moment Ye Xuan extended his offer, these formidable ancient powers, like seasoned strategists, grasped the situation instantly and promptly conveyed their favorable intentions.

Some even went so far as to present various rare and exotic treasures as tokens of their regard for Ye Xuan.

Such a dramatic turn of events left the younger disciples of the Emperor Immortal Sect utterly bewildered.

Wasn't this encounter supposed to be about confrontation? How did it devolve into an act of flattery?

Yet, a select few astute observers saw through the superficial maneuvers, choosing to maintain a discreet silence.

They recognized this as a temporary display; the true conflict would commence once the pretense was dropped.

It was then that these individuals would reveal their genuine intentions.

"Is that all?"

Observing the continuous presentation of gifts, Ye Xuan commented calmly.

His words prompted those who were about to offer more treasures to retract their hands, inferring that Ye Xuan was unimpressed by such overtures.

"Bring them all."

However, Ye Xuan's subsequent statement left them astonished.

Ye Xuan then directed Zhu Xiaofei and the others to accept all the presented treasures.

"Incredible, the Void Entry Pill, the Five Tripod Immortal Rock, and the Infinite True Sand—these are all exceptionally valuable treasures..." Zhu Xiaofei and the accompanying disciples exclaimed, their voices filled with palpable excitement.

The sight prompted the leaders of the powerful sects to experience a subtle twitch at the corners of their mouths, feeling as though they were carelessly discarding precious resources, never to be reclaimed.

Meanwhile, the sects that had judiciously withheld their gifts emitted expressions of disdainful amusement.

Could this truly be the Emperor Immortal Sect?

Ye Xuan surveyed these shifting expressions with a detached air, regarding the assembled individuals as little more than ants.

"The gifts have been duly accepted; now, let us proceed to the main matter at hand," Ye Xuan stated, a faint smile gracing his lips.

Upon hearing this, every heart present experienced a tremor – had the moment finally arrived to discuss the Immortal Treasure?

Ye Xuan extended a single finger, his words delivered with deliberate slowness:

"There exists only one Immortal Treasure, capable of forging a single Immortal Body."

"Consequently, the probability of any one of you acquiring it is exceedingly slim."

He paused, observing the reactions that rippled through the crowd.

Indeed, the revelation that the Immortal Treasure could only create a solitary Immortal Body generated a palpable stir.

Certain factions even began to entertain thoughts of withdrawal, contemplating a departure.

After all, with so many powerful entities present, could they realistically secure the prize?

And even if they succeeded, could they maintain possession of it?

Judging by the collective strength assembled, it was evident – preparations for a fierce battle were already underway.

The moment the Immortal Treasure was claimed, an earth-shattering conflict was virtually guaranteed.

"A collection of mere dregs, and yet you genuinely believe you can obtain the Immortal Treasure..." Ye Xuan murmured inwardly, his words a deliberate, subtle mockery of the assembled hopefuls.

Ye Xuan cleared his throat softly, drawing the collective attention back to himself, before resuming: "Therefore, I have instituted a rule: whoever manages to defeat me shall lay claim to the Immortal Treasure."

"However, the order of challenge shall be determined by the quantity and value of the gifts presented, establishing the sequence for the initial contest."

"Young friend Ye Xuan!"

The instant Ye Xuan finished speaking, Old Demon Chu rose to his feet: "My sincerest apologies, I had intended to present you with two Great Saint Dao Weapons, yet somehow, the thought completely slipped my mind."

"Here, please accept this token."

As he spoke, Old Demon Chu sent forth a Dao Weapon, shimmering with Holy Light.

Instantly, boundless Laws of Heaven and Earth surged.

This was no mere Great Saint Dao Weapon, but a Nine Transitions Great Saint Dao Weapon, second only to a Quasi-Emperor Dao Weapon!

Seeing this display, many gasped in astonishment—Old Demon Chu was remarkably generous!

However, other powerhouses who had accompanied him regarded the gesture with disdain.

This individual initially had no intention of gifting anything, so why the sudden change of heart?

"Chu, you are exceedingly generous, offering your finest Great Saint Dao Weapon. I cannot let my Purple Cloud Demon Sect be outdone in hospitality."

Xu Chunlei, the Left Envoy of the Purple Cloud Demon Sect, offered a slight smile, revealing a mist of purple clouds in his palm. Within this mist lay a bowl.

The surface of the bowl gleamed with a mysterious purple light, and from its depths, occasional roars of Flood Dragons could be heard.

"Dragon’s Trap Bowl, Xu, you truly are willing to part with such a treasure!"

Old Demon Chu remarked with a hint of cynicism.

Another Nine Transitions Great Saint Dao Weapon appeared!

In a flash, numerous powerhouses stepped forward, presenting their own treasures, all eager to be the first to challenge Ye Xuan.

Among the distinguished guests from Great Emperor Immortal Sects and Quasi-Emperor Dao Lineages, the most formidable were Supreme Great Sages and Invincible Great Sages, prepared for calculated maneuvers.

It was evident that the moment for action had finally arrived.

Despite Ye Xuan's name already echoing throughout the Xuanhuang Great World, many veteran powerhouses still perceived him as merely a figure of the younger generation, still residing in the Great Sage Realm.

Although reports indicated Ye Xuan had displayed exceptional prowess within the Great Ruins, it was later confirmed that his abilities were augmented by the power of formations, not solely his own strength.

Consequently, very few held Ye Xuan in high esteem.

This sentiment intensified after his pronouncements, causing them to relax their guard even further.

In their estimation, Ye Xuan was merely attempting to placate them, realizing he could not retain the Immortal Treasure and was instead seeking to gain something from the situation.

While the treasures they offered were indeed significant, they paled in comparison to the Immortal Treasure itself.

Therefore, for the many powerful cultivators present, exchanging these lesser treasures for the chance at the first battle against Ye Xuan seemed like a prudent decision.

"My Southern Sea Immortal Island also wishes to extend a gift to you, young friend Ye Xuan."

At this precise moment, a voice emanated from the side.

Everyone present froze momentarily, utterly stunned.