The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1846 - 1843: Return to the Immortal King Hall

The words from the Dark Crow brought a wide grin to Ye Xuan's face. He had anticipated this very question.

"If this were earlier, there would be no issue," Ye Xuan replied with a smile, "but now, the opportunity has passed."

The Dark Crow's expression flickered. "Why is that?"

Ye Xuan elaborated, "Not long ago, Qin Qi embarked on a journey to the Heavenly Gang Great World and may not return for some time."

A sense of disappointment washed over the Dark Crow. "In that case, we will have to postpone our encounter until another time."

"Then you must push yourself," Ye Xuan advised with a smile. "By the time he returns, his cultivation might have surpassed yours."

A flicker of seriousness entered the Dark Crow's eyes. "Could it be... that he ventured into the Heavenly Gang Forbidden Land?"

Ye Xuan confirmed with a nod. "Indeed. Once he unseals that blade, even Nangong Bai might not stand a chance against him."

However, the Dark Crow remained unfazed, chuckling. "If he brings out that blade, I won't fight him. Instead, I'll encourage him to challenge Nangong Bai."

Ye Xuan burst into hearty laughter. "You, oh you, truly haven't changed one bit."

He thought to himself that this individual had been cunning since childhood.

The Dark Crow let out a couple of light coughs.

......

Ye Xuan's primary body remained in the Southern Domain, residing within the Emperor Immortal Sect. He spent two cherished days with Zhou Youwei before the couple once again went their separate ways.

Unlike their previous parting, which had left a subtle strain between them, this farewell was entirely different.

Following a heart-to-heart conversation, their marital bond had grown even more profound.

Zhou Youwei still had her own path to tread and did not intend to follow the Emperor Road.

She had conveyed this intention to Ye Xuan some time ago.

This time, Zhou Youwei was not departing alone.

An elder from the Old Immortal Shop in Empty Ancient City appeared at the Emperor Immortal Sect.

Upon witnessing Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei together, the old immortal averted his gaze, affecting an air of obliviousness.

After the couple bid their farewells, Ye Xuan called out to him a couple of times with some insistence. Only then did the old immortal pretend to notice, responding with a couple of 'ah's and a greeting directed at Emperor Ye, proclaiming it had been a long time.

His demeanor was practically begging for a rebuke.

Ye Xuan offered a few sarcastic, insincere smiles to the old immortal before finally bidding farewell to Zhou Youwei.

He understood implicitly that all of Zhou Youwei's actions were preparations for the formidable battle that lay ahead.

Although they had opened their hearts to each other, they would not interfere with each other's personal arrangements.

Both Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei followed their own unique paths and were accustomed to traversing certain journeys independently.

As long as they held each other in their hearts, that was sufficient.

After Zhou Youwei's departure, Ye Xuan conducted another inspection of the Emperor Foundation within the Emperor Immortal Sect.

Subsequently, Ye Xuan sought out a disciple of the Emperor Immortal Sect.

Her name was Duan Rourou.

Originally a disciple of the Blue Rainbow Sacred Land located on the West Coast Sea, she possessed an exceptionally rare constitution known as the Heavenly Fragrance Jade Body.

This unique physique had the remarkable ability to vastly accelerate the cultivation speed of those in her vicinity.

Ye Xuan had previously rescued Duan Rourou from the West Coast Sea. Later, Rourou's grandfather implored Ye Xuan to help rectify the inherent drawbacks of her Heavenly Fragrance Jade Body, which eventually led to Rourou joining the Emperor Immortal Sect.

Throughout her years at the Emperor Immortal Sect, Duan Rourou's Heavenly Fragrance Jade Body had been instrumental in the rapid advancement of many disciples' cultivation.

Duan Rourou herself had also assimilated into the Emperor Immortal Sect, experiencing a significant surge in her own cultivation. She had progressed from the Life Palace Realm to maturity as a formidable cultivator in the Saint King Realm.

Considering her age, few individuals across the entire East Desolate could stand as her equal.

She was undoubtedly a prodigious talent.

Of course, any comparison to a peerless anomaly like Ye Xuan was unnecessary.

After all, Ye Xuan existed beyond the scope of conventional assessment.

"Young Master Ye!"

"Oh heavens, Senior Brother!"

Upon seeing Ye Xuan again, Duan Rourou was filled with immense happiness.

In truth, her most fervent wish upon joining the Emperor Immortal Sect had been to remain close to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan had saved her life on two separate occasions.

She carried this profound debt of gratitude in her heart, never forgetting.

Consequently, an ineffable affection began to blossom towards Ye Xuan.

This burgeoning emotion led Duan Rourou into a prolonged state of lovesickness, from which she found it difficult to recover.

However, as time wore on, Duan Rourou came to a realization: for someone of Senior Brother's caliber, she was simply not a suitable companion.

They occupied entirely different realms; only an individual like Zhou Youwei could possibly keep pace with Senior Brother's extraordinary journey.

Precisely through this, Duan Rourou managed to overcome that difficult phase. However, encountering Ye Xuan once more brought an overwhelming wave of excitement and happiness to her.

"Do you recall the promise I once made to you?" Ye Xuan inquired, his voice calm and soft.

Duan Rourou paused, a flicker of remembrance crossing her face, before responding with a hint of reluctance, "Didn't Senior Brother mention staying at the Emperor Immortal Sect for ten years before escorting me to the Immortal King Hall? Must you depart now?"

Ye Xuan nodded, explaining, "Circumstances have shifted; the Emperor Road has opened sooner than anticipated, necessitating your transfer to the Immortal King Hall ahead of schedule."

A gentle sigh escaped Duan Rourou, a thread of pleading in her tone, "Can I not go?"

Ye Xuan offered a smile. "I understand your comfort within the Emperor Immortal Sect. The Immortal King Hall is not distant from it, and with your current cultivation, mere breaths would suffice to traverse the distance. You'll be able to visit the Emperor Immortal Sect whenever you wish, and they won't compel you to remain."

Relief washed over Duan Rourou upon hearing this reassurance. She smiled softly and agreed, "Then I shall heed Senior Brother's words."

Following this, Ye Xuan escorted Duan Rourou to the Immortal King Hall.

A familiar scene unfolded.

Yet, this time, the figures emerging to greet Ye Xuan were Pei Yanchao and Gu Ya, a senior and junior sister pair.

"Brother Ye!" Pei Yanchao exclaimed, her excitement palpable. "You have become exceptionally powerful! The entire Xuanhuang Great World is abuzz with discussions about you; you are now the undisputed foremost Reserve Emperor of the Xuanhuang Great World!"

Recently, Ye Xuan had brandished the War God Banner at the Emperor Immortal Sect, summoning the spectral image of Emperor Lie Tian. With two flashes of light, he had shattered the three strikes of the Red Sun Great Emperor and forcibly seized the Red Sun Emperor Saber. This astonishing feat had now reverberated throughout the entirety of the Xuanhuang Great World. Without question, Ye Xuan's name had become the most discussed topic within the Xuanhuang Great World.

Gu Ya gazed at Ye Xuan, her beautiful eyes filled with profound admiration. She recalled Ye Xuan's realm when he ventured into the Sword Tomb to retrieve the sword. Now, he stood as the supreme Reserve Emperor of the Xuanhuang Great World. Times indeed had changed! This realization stirred inexplicable emotions within her.

Ye Xuan offered a slight smile, not lingering on the topic. He introduced Duan Rourou to the two women, requesting their care for her. Afterward, he proceeded alone to the back mountain of the Immortal King Hall.

Within the back mountain resided a Divine Pond.

Beneath this Divine Pond, a dragon was nurtured.

This very dragon had been on the brink of death previously, its survival only possible through Ye Xuan's intervention. Subsequently, through Ye Xuan's connections, the Immortal King Hall had acquired the Dragon Raising Technique from the Supreme Pavilion, ensuring the dragon's continued existence.

"Emperor Ye." By the side of the Divine Pond, an elder, his beard and hair a snowy white, garbed in a white Feather Robe, sat in a cross-legged meditation. As Ye Xuan approached, the ancient figure rose to greet him.