Previously on The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor...
The Emperor Road is appearing across the worlds, a dangerous path for prodigies. In the Xuanhuang Great World, the Gu Family has revealed Gu Changge's Taiyang Immortal Body, positioning him as a leading contender for Emperor. This has sparked comparisons and rivalry with Ye Xuan, the top-ranked Mystic Yellow List prodigy. After a month of waiting, the Emperor Road of the Xuanhuang Great World finally emerges.
Once again, Ye Xuan departed from Wan'an City, making haste back to the Emperor Immortal Sect.
Upon setting foot on Zhongxuan Mountain, numerous Myriad Forms Bodies dissolved back into Ye Xuan's form, returning to their respective domains.
"Senior, the Emperor Road has officially opened!" Hong Ba arrived swiftly to greet him, his excitement palpable.
Ye Xuan inclined his head slightly. "I am already aware."
"I've received intelligence," Hong Ba stated with a grave expression, "indicating that numerous individuals from the Heavenly Domain have descended to this realm with the intent of traversing the Emperor Road once more. It's possible the Heavenly Dao's suppression may not extend to the Emperor Road itself. You must exercise caution."
"Worry not," Ye Xuan replied with a serene smile. "The denizens of the Double Emperors cannot descend."
His directives had already been disseminated to the Revenge Lineage.
No one belonging to the Double Emperors was permitted to enter this realm.
Should any stragglers manage to infiltrate, others would undoubtedly handle them.
Interference in the trials of the Emperor Road would not be tolerated!
Hong Ba was taken aback by this declaration. Though unaware of Ye Xuan's hidden strategy, his words brought a significant sense of reassurance.
"Ye Xuan."
At that precise moment, Zhou Zihuang and the three Ancestors also made their appearance, having likewise sensed the opening of the Emperor Road and its imminent journey.
As for them...
Despite their rapid cultivation progress, they still couldn't match Ye Xuan's pace, and with a considerable distance still to the Great Sage Realm, they were naturally unable to accompany him.
Followers Hai Dong and Cheng Kes willingly positioned themselves behind Ye Xuan, their faces alight with anticipation.
The commencement of the Emperor Road was finally at hand!
"Master!" East Desolate Wolf called out from amidst the group, his gaze fixed on Ye Xuan with a spark of eagerness.
"Accompany me," Ye Xuan beckoned with his hand.
Overjoyed, East Desolate Wolf hastened to stand behind Ye Xuan.
Witnessing this, Fist Venerate Ao Rulong, Mountain Ridge Venerable, and the others couldn't help but feel a touch of envy.
However, as they had not yet achieved the Great Sage Realm, they were not qualified to tread the Emperor Road, leaving them only to secretly resolve to reach the Great Sage Realm swiftly and catch up to Ye Xuan!
"Young Master, travel safely." Tang Siyu waved, adding, "I shall diligently safeguard the Emperor Immortal Sect."
"Farewell, Master," Ancestor Qiankun stated with a rueful smile.
"Master, wait for me!" the little girl in black exclaimed, her fists clenched, appearing exceedingly endearing.
"Ye Xuan, be cautious!" Zhou Zihuang and the others echoed the sentiment.
The younger disciples, unable to perceive the shift in the world's energies, did not present themselves.
Everyone recognized the opportune moment to embark on the Emperor Road and knew no delay was permissible, thus avoiding any superfluous conversation.
Under the watchful eyes of all present, Ye Xuan, accompanied by Hai Dong, Cheng Kes, and East Desolate Wolf, turned and departed.
"Young Master, wait for me!"
A voice boomed from a distance at this exact juncture, drawing everyone's attention.
They observed a Divine Rainbow cleaving through the sky, which halted to reveal a young woman clad in white.
"Li Feixuan."
Upon recognizing her, the onlookers understood immediately.
So, it was her.
"Young Master, my apologies. I merely returned to the Heavenly Phenomenon Stele to seek out my master." Li Feixuan rubbed her head, a hint of embarrassment on her face.
"I had assumed you would not be coming," Ye Xuan remarked, glancing at Li Feixuan. "Follow us."
"Understood!" Li Feixuan chirped happily, falling into step behind Ye Xuan.
She offered no greeting to Hai Dong and Cheng Kes. Primarily, they were strangers to her, and secondly, she was disinclined to converse with unfamiliar individuals. Despite their apparent status as the Young Master's retinue, she hesitated to initiate contact.
The group of five sliced through the heavens.
Hong Ba, Zhou Zihuang, and the others observed their departure, their hearts filled with a complex swirl of emotions.
Concurrently, several Great Sages of the Emperor Immortal Sect made discreet notes, appearing to plan the dispatch of messages to the Heavenly Domain henceforth.
Ye Xuan had ascended the Emperor Road!
This news was undoubtedly of immense significance to the Heavenly Domain!
In truth, whether they reported it or not made little difference. The Double Emperors of the Heavenly Domain were not oblivious; they were privy to the descent of the Emperor Road and Ye Xuan's participation.
It was precisely this observation that caught Hong Ba's attention, his eyes glinting with cold resolve.
"Let it be. During this period, it is opportune to root out some of these collaborators.
We mustn't wait until the Heavenly Dao Suppression is fully lifted and the Double Emperors descend, only for a few traitors within the Emperor Immortal Sect to surface—that would be most regrettable."
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"Young Master, a significant number of Snow Storage and Reincarnators have appeared this time, so we must proceed with caution."
It was evident that Li Feixuan had not only visited her master at the Heavenly Phenomenon Stele but had also acquired substantial intelligence. "Many possess power that is listed on the Mystic Yellow List," she added.
"Furthermore, I've apprehended that some Reincarnators have set their sights on you..."
Li Feixuan spoke in a gentle tone.
After absorbing the information provided by Li Feixuan, Ye Xuan let out a serene smile and declared, "If they dare to come, let them. They shall perish upon arrival; there's no need for concern."
"Master is truly overbearing!"
From behind him, Cheng Kes offered a thumbs-up, her lovely face alight with admiration.
This sentiment was genuine, particularly after witnessing Ye Xuan's formidable strength on repeated occasions. She held a strong conviction that Ye Xuan had an exceptionally high probability of attaining the status of an Emperor.
Such an existence was, in her eyes, entirely deserving of her profound respect!
"Master, is Qiao Xinyu not accompanying us?"
The East Desolate Wolf inquired in a low voice, a grin on his face.
He had always harbored a dislike for the woman known as Qiao Xinyu. However, he was compelled to acknowledge that her prowess was undeniably formidable!
He was also aware that Qiao Xinyu consistently possessed the potential to contend for the pinnacle of the Emperor Road, which led to his question.
Ye Xuan responded with his usual composure, "She is commencing her journey from Dingzhou and will rendezvous with us at Fu Lei Heaven within the Heavenly State."
The designated location for the emergence of the Emperor Road this specific occasion was situated in Fu Lei Heaven, within the Heavenly State.
Consequently, all individuals aspiring to ascend the Emperor Road were obliged to make their way to Fu Lei Heaven in the Heavenly State.
However, prior to this undertaking, Ye Xuan had another matter requiring his attention.
He intended to make an excursion to the Thunder Pond, which was recognized as one of the formidable Xuanhuang Nine Prohibitions.
With his imminent ascent onto the Emperor Road, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix could neither be brought along nor be left to wander freely.
While it exhibited restraint in Ye Xuan's presence, if left unguarded, it would undoubtedly pose a significant peril.
Moreover, should it attract the attention of certain powerful entities, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix risked being captured.
Although such an event would not result in its demise, for Ye Xuan, the phoenix retained a certain practical value.
The Forbidden Land that instilled the greatest sense of security in Ye Xuan remained the Heavenly Pond Graveyard.
After all, it was undeniably his own domain.
Yet, a visit to the Heavenly Pond Graveyard was not feasible at this juncture, rendering the Thunder Pond the most suitable alternative for housing the Nine Netherworld Phoenix.
As for the Emperor Road itself.
There was no immediate urgency.
Ye Xuan harbored an intention to meticulously observe and comprehend the underlying rules governing this particular Emperor Road.
The phenomenon of Heavenly Dao Suppression had conspicuously been absent in epochs prior.
This current End of Dharma Era, however, precipitated a Heavenly Dao Suppression, and the higher one's cultivation realm ascended, the more formidable the suppression became.
Logically, it was understood that the Emperor Road would only manifest once the Heavenly Dao Suppression was completely lifted.
Yet, at this present moment, the Heavenly Dao Suppression remained entrenched at the Great Sage Realm. Any cultivator who dared to surpass this realm would still face the oppressive force of the Heavenly Dao.
Under these peculiar circumstances, the Emperor Road had descended.
Whether any alterations had occurred concerning its nature was something no one could definitively ascertain.
A short while later, the entourage of five individuals arrived at the Heavenly State.
The instant they entered the domain of the Heavenly State, they were met with the sight of resplendent Divine Rainbows streaking across the heavens. It was apparent that one powerful figure after another was arriving to witness the unfolding of the Emperor Road!
This time, the Emperor Road's appearance above Fu Lei Heaven in the Heavenly State had indeed sent shockwaves throughout the entire Xuanhuang Great World, drawing an innumerable throng of powerful individuals to this momentous spectacle.
