The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1841 - 1838: The Couple

Following the conclusion of the war, the Emperor Immortal Sect hosted a grand banquet to honor the numerous allies who had heeded their call for aid. The feast was alive with a cacophony of joyous noise and vibrant excitement.

As the central figure of the entire event, Ye Xuan was naturally in attendance. However, it wasn't his true form that graced the banquet but rather his Myriad Forms Body, which possessed the formidable Void Immortal Body. Ye Xuan’s original self, meanwhile, had embarked on a private escapade with Zhou Youwei.

The young couple, having been separated for quite some time, had many private matters to discuss. The repercussions of the recent major event and the subsequent reactions of the various factions within the Xuanhuang Great World were matters neither of them concerned themselves with, nor bothered to give any thought.

Their journey together took them from Zhongxuan Mountain, traversing across vast mountain ranges and winding rivers, observing the ebb and flow of the clouds, all the way to the East Desolation South Domain. Eventually, their path led them to the precipice of a towering cliff.

By this time, the sun had begun its westward descent, bathing the landscape in the most exquisite twilight hues.

They found themselves seated on the cliff's edge, their legs dangling freely.

With one hand supporting himself, Ye Xuan wrapped his other arm around Zhou Youwei’s delicate waist, relishing the exquisite sensation beneath his fingertips as he smiled and watched the distant sun dip below the horizon.

The most beautiful moments in this world were perhaps akin to this very scene.

"It's so beautiful,"

Zhou Youwei, nestled against Ye Xuan’s side, shared the breathtaking vista with her husband.

"You surely have a great many things you wish to discuss with me, don't you?" Ye Xuan inquired in a relaxed tone.

Zhou Youwei slowly straightened up, turning her head. Her pair of ice-blue eyes settled upon Ye Xuan’s handsome, sharply sculpted features as she softly posed the question, "Does husband already know what Youwei wishes to inquire about?"

Ye Xuan gave a slight nod. "I can make a rather accurate guess. In fact, back at World Mountain's Mountain God Dao, I anticipated you would ask then. I was quite surprised when you didn't."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Youwei replied gently, "You are free to choose not to disclose it. After all, while I am Hong Yao, I am even more so Zhou Youwei. I would never impose upon you to speak."

Ye Xuan couldn't help but playfully roll his eyes at his wife. Then, with a smile, he stated, "Now that you’ve framed it in such a manner, it only makes me more inclined to tell you."

"You wish to inquire about that power originating from the Dou Tian Divine Domain, is that correct?"

Zhou Youwei delicately nodded her exquisite head. Indeed, that was the very question on her mind.

Previously, at World Mountain’s Mountain God Dao, the very Mountain God of World Mountain had been ensnared by that Origin Power and subsequently perished. No one was more intimately familiar with the nature of Origin Power than Zhou Youwei.

During that past conflict, the primary reason the Dou Tian Divine Domain maintained the advantage was precisely that Origin Power. Within the entirety of the Ancient Immortal Realm, exceptionally few individuals possessed the ability to counter its effects. Consequently, this power had inflicted considerable hardship upon the Ancient Immortal Realm throughout those years.

Yet, when Ye Xuan encountered that Origin Power, he had effortlessly subdued it. This had genuinely astonished Zhou Youwei, and simultaneously, it brought to mind the revelations Ye Xuan had previously shared with her.

In this world, there existed virtually no one who could truly comprehend Ye Xuan's depths. Zhou Youwei had refrained from asking at that previous juncture.

However, on the Ancient Battlefield of ages past, she had witnessed Ye Xuan's Myriad Forms Body employing that very same power, a sight that profoundly shocked her. That particular power was exclusively wielded by individuals affiliated with the Dou Tian Divine Domain. The question then arose: why could Ye Xuan command it as well? And even more perplexing, it was merely his avatar! Did this imply that Ye Xuan's true body also possessed this capability?

This was the most profound enigma residing deep within Zhou Youwei's heart.

"The inhabitants of the Dou Tian Divine Domain refer to that power as Origin Power. Its genesis appears to be linked to the King of Dou Tian," Ye Xuan, having carefully considered his words, began his explanation to Zhou Youwei. "However, the power I wield is not, in actuality, Origin Power, but rather a distinct form of power."

At this juncture, Ye Xuan paused, and his Taoist Body manifested. Instantly, Zhou Youwei found her two great Sacred Bodies rendered powerless, and even the Mana within her seemed to dissipate into nothingness. Concurrently, she perceived an overwhelming, irresistible Suppressing Power, as if it intended to crush her utterly. This revelation left Zhou Youwei in a state of profound astonishment.

Ye Xuan retracted the might of his Taoist Body, a slight smile playing on his lips. "You felt it, didn't you?"

Zhou Youwei's expression shifted to one of slight bewilderment. "These two powers bear striking similarities, yet your power feels considerably more dominant."

"So... husband can absorb that Origin Power?" Zhou Youwei fixed her gaze intently upon Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan let out a laugh. "As expected of my woman."

Zhou Youwei playfully wrinkled her jade-like nose. "Can't you be serious for a moment?"

"But..."

Zhou Youwei paused, then inquired softly, "Does the power your Avatar wields seem to lean more towards that Origin Power?"

Ye Xuan gave a nod. "That is correct."

Zhou Youwei's mind drifted towards a particular possibility.

Yet, just as she was about to voice her thoughts, Ye Xuan shook his head, stating, "Other individuals are incapable of wielding this particular power."

Despite having long been aware of this outcome, a faint sense of disappointment still touched Zhou Youwei.

As far back as that ancient war, when she was the formidable Hong Yao Immortal Emperor, her attempts to dissect this Origin Power had proved futile.

Consequently, this answer did not come as a surprise.

"Youwei, when you and Hong Yao finally achieve a complete merge, I sincerely hope you will be able to comprehend all of this," Ye Xuan expressed.

He looked earnestly at Zhou Youwei and softly added, "Perhaps in the impending conflict of that future war, you and I shall stand shoulder to shoulder upon that formidable Emperor Pass Great Wall."

These words caused a subtle ripple within Zhou Youwei's heart.

Gazing at her own husband, Zhou Youwei offered a smile tinged with helplessness. "Ever since Hong Yao's memories began to resurface, it has largely been Hong Yao taking the reins. And due to my feelings for you in this current life, I genuinely do not wish for you to be embroiled in that war."

"However, another voice persistently whispers that the connection between us is not as unblemished as it appears, is it not true?"

Zhou Youwei observed Ye Xuan, her ice-blue eyes maintaining a serene Gaze.

"In truth, whenever that voice speaks, I've always harbored one paramount question."

"Back then, when your Emperor Soul awoke, you were the Undying Night Emperor, traversing through endless eons. Why then did you regard me as your wife?"

"Was it solely because, in this lifetime, we entered into marriage, and I was the sole person within the Emperor Immortal Sect who showed you kindness?"

"I believe..."

"That justification alone is insufficient to account for your profound regard towards me."

"Would you perhaps be able to provide Youwei with an answer?"

At this juncture in her words, Zhou Youwei's expression grew somewhat complex.

Hearing her words, Ye Xuan released his grip on Zhou Youwei, reclined, and gazed towards the muted sky, murmuring softly, "I treasure all that I possess, and that includes you. Is that reason sufficient?"

Zhou Youwei remained unable to fully grasp his sentiment, for upon the awakening of her memories, her rational mind urged her to distance herself from Ye Xuan, to sever their bond.

Ye Xuan turned his head to gaze at the beautiful woman by his side, his eyes imbued with tenderness as he softly declared, "Those who are aware of my true identity likely presume that my current status is merely one of my worldly incarnations, or perhaps an Avatar. In reality..."

"They are all mistaken."

"Primarily, I am Ye Xuan. Only subsequently does the title of Undying Night Emperor pertain to me."

"During the epoch of the Undying Night Emperor, an immense quantity of what was important was lost. Hence, upon my return to being Ye Xuan, my sole desire was to grasp everything within my control so tightly that no one could even conceive of snatching it away!"

As Ye Xuan's speech neared its conclusion, his gaze gradually intensified, becoming sharp.

Yet, a moment later, Ye Xuan offered a self-deprecating smile and continued, "Naturally, your circumstances differ profoundly from mine. Our paths are diametrically opposed. Thus, even if, when the appointed time arrives, you and Hong Yao have fully merged, and you find yourself unwilling to align with me..."

"I would still..."

"Be able to accept it!"