Previously on The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor...
Ye Xuan waits for the Heavenly Dao suppression to lift, realizing it's loosening and signaling the imminent arrival of Saint Realm powerhouses. He intentionally suppressed his cultivation, aiming to challenge higher realms for greater rewards on the Emperor Road. While others advance, Ye Xuan remains on a Primordial Chaos Stone, anticipating epic battles against Saints and Quasi-Emperors.
A month elapsed. The Emperor Road had been accessible for four months. During the initial half of the Primordial Emperor Road, Ye Xuan remained in a cross-legged position atop the Primordial Chaos Stone, situated upon the Emperor Road. At this precise moment, a silent detonation, as if resonating within the very core of all beings across the Myriad Worlds, occurred. Subsequently, spiritual energy began to flow in reverse throughout the entirety of the Myriad Worlds. Even wild creatures dwelling in mountainous regions awakened their latent spiritual wisdom, transforming into 'demons'! Newborn infants on this particular day displayed eyes brimming with vitality, exhibiting an innate intelligence that surpassed ordinary individuals. Nevertheless, these transformations were subtle, generally eluding detection. Within the Cultivation World, however, this event triggered an unprecedented uproar! The Heavenly Dao Suppression... had been unsealed once more! Rumble! Ancient powerhouses, previously at the Great Saint Realm, unleashed their auras, shaking the very foundations of existence! Exclamations of joy echoed repeatedly. Within the Emperor Immortal Sect, similarly earth-shattering energies erupted. Apart from Hong Ba and Hou Zu, figures like Old Demon Chu, who had been left behind at the Emperor Immortal Sect by Ye Xuan, also manifested their power. Yet, compared to the others, Old Demon Chu and his companions displayed less overt excitement. They bore Ye Xuan's Soul Seal, tasked with guarding the Emperor Immortal Sect. Should Ye Xuan perish on the Emperor Road, they would face immediate demise. Consequently, there was little room for jubilation. Despite this, they recognized a crucial development: if Great Saint Realm powerhouses could now descend, individuals from their respective sects would surely arrive to their aid. With Ye Xuan absent from presiding over the Emperor Immortal Sect, and only Hong Ba and Hou Zu remaining, Old Demon Chu doubted their capacity to fend off all threats. Naturally, during this anticipated confrontation, they intended to find ways to seal themselves away. In the rear mountains of the Emperor Immortal Sect, Hong Ba and Hou Zu stood beneath the War God Banner, their expressions grim. Hong Ba, in particular, conveyed a sense of profound melancholy. "Alas..." Hong Ba sighed, his gaze distant, and softly uttered, "This day has finally arrived." Hong Ba fully understood the intentions of Old Demon Chu and the others. Initially, he had some reservations about leaving them behind, but Ye Xuan's command was absolute. Beings like Old Demon Chu, residing in the Great Saint Realm, possessed methods to circumvent the Soul Seal, even when bound by it. They could await reinforcement from their sect's powerhouses and, upon their arrival, willingly enter a dormant state to escape the Soul Seal's control. This would leave only himself and Hou Zu to face the adversaries at the Emperor Immortal Sect. Could they possibly withstand such a multitude of enemies? Although Ye Xuan had mentioned reserving contingencies, Hong Ba was unaware of their nature, leaving him with lingering worry. Little did Hong Ba realize... A supreme entity was concealed within the Emperor Immortal Sect. Hailing from the Void Sect, one of the thirteen factions within the Revenge Lineage – Dark Crow. An unparalleled existence, comparable to Qin Qi, the Blade God of the Black Blade Sect. Without the emergence of an Emperor General, no one could possibly contend with him. Furthermore, should he encounter an Emperor General such as the Spider Emperor, resistance would prove futile. Just as the Myriad Worlds plunged into chaos, an unprecedented upheaval also struck the Heavenly Domain. The Revenge Lineage revealed themselves once more, ambushing Great Saints emerging from Emperor Mu's Palace and the Empress Palace. This act provoked the fury of the Twin Emperors, who subsequently dispatched their Emperor Generals. Unbeknownst to them, this particular ambush by the Revenge Lineage involved not only their core members but also their leaders. Nangong Bai, the leader of the Black Blade Sect. Tan Xiaolu, the leader of Asura Hall. These two formidable figures directly intercepted the arriving Emperor Generals. The ensuing clash between the Emperor Generals and the sect leaders sent shockwaves throughout the Heavenly Domain! This was undeniably a confrontation second only to those involving Great Emperors themselves! Consequently, the Twin Emperors were thoroughly enraged. While the inhabitants of the Heavenly Domain anticipated the direct intervention of the Twin Emperors, they remained absent. Instead, from the renowned Bamboo Forest Cloud Sea within Emperor Mu's Heaven, a youth from the ghost clan emerged from the sea of clouds. On this day, the entire expanse of the Thirty-Three Heavens within the Heavenly Domain was struck as if by a powerful blow. Without apparent cause, this ghost clan youth, known as Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan, an unparalleled entity from the Cloud Ghost Clan of the Ghost Great World, made his appearance.
Though his bloodline was nothing special, he carved his own path on the Emperor Road by following Emperor Mu, even securing a spot among the top three of Emperor Mu’s ten great Emperor Generals.
The arrival of Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan signaled the official beginning of this conflict.
How much time had elapsed since the previous engagement?
And now, with war erupting once more, it filled observers with awe.
Moreover, this time, even a formidable Emperor General like Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan was deployed from the outset.
It was clear their intention was for a swift conclusion to the battle.
In the preceding conflict, the most powerful Emperor Generals serving the Double Emperors had remained unseen.
However, this occasion was demonstrably different.
Amidst the astonishment of the assembled crowd.
Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan’s advance came to an abrupt halt.
Mighty figures at the Great Saint level directed their Divine Senses to ascertain the situation.
What they perceived left them utterly dumbfounded.
For an individual had obstructed Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan’s path.
A cloaked figure materialized directly in front of Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan.
Clad in green robes, with a dark mask concealing their face, only a single eye was visible through the opening.
Wielding a folding fan, this person stood resolutely before Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan.
No discernible aura emanated from them, yet they effectively sealed all potential routes for Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan!
The unsettling aspect was that this potent deterrence was only palpable to Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan.
None of the probing Divine Senses could detect its presence whatsoever.
Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan regarded the man in green, his expression profoundly serious, yet devoid of fear, and inquired calmly, "And who might you be?"
The green-robed figure behind the mask made a subtle gesture, and the fan he held snapped open with suddenness.
On the side facing Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan, two characters were emblazoned upon the fan.
Star Picking.
As the green-robed man casually fanned himself, the characters on the reverse side were also revealed to Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan.
Carefree.
Upon deciphering these four characters, a myriad of thoughts raced through Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan’s mind.
Within the Heavenly Domain, those who possessed the capability to impede him and were connected to these four symbols were scarce, but it was apparent this was none of them.
Consequently, Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan was plunged into even deeper perplexity.
Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan's brow furrowed slightly, and he stated slowly, "You may as well be straightforward; I have pressing matters to attend to."
The green-robed individual finally addressed him leisurely, their voice possessing a magnetic quality, their tone exceedingly uninhibited, "Star Picking Hall of the Revenge Lineage, Carefree."
Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan’s pupils constricted sharply.
The Revenge Lineage!
This individual emerged from the ranks of the Revenge Lineage!?
Since when did the Revenge Lineage boast a Star Picking Hall?
Were not the prominent factions limited to the Black Blade Sect, Void Sect, Asura Hall, and similar organizations?
Within his heart, Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan felt overwhelmed by immense astonishment.
How many formidable powers lay concealed within the depths of the Revenge Lineage?
"No cause for perturbation; should my Revenge Lineage decide to act with true resolve, even the powerhouse backing you would be unable to intervene."
The green-robed man, identifying himself as Carefree from the Star Picking Hall, continued in a languid manner, "You erred in coming this time."
Cloud Ghost Lu Chuan managed to suppress his internal turmoil, a slow grin spreading across his features, his eyes gleaming with arrogance, "Then I shall gladly sample the prowess of you, Carefree of the Star Picking Hall!"
