The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1888 - 1885: Whetstone

Zong Jianli let out a cold snort, his hand forming a fist while his other hand formed a palm, before he clasped them together. The very next moment, where Ye Xuan stood, the surrounding space warped and reversed. Countless scenes transformed into solid manifestations, engulfing Ye Xuan. "Dimension Twisting!" Zong Jianli bellowed coldly. This was yet another formidable technique from the Jade Cauldron Dao Technique, capable of distorting all dimensions within its range upon activation. It could even fracture the dimensional boundary, crushing beings from other space-times! Buzz──── However, a brilliant light, much like a Fierce Sun, rapidly ascended from the heart of the void. This intense, dazzling radiance spread outwards, causing Zong Jianli to squint his eyes, his heart overcome with awe. "This power..." Zong Jianli’s shock was boundless. Boom! Simultaneously, another Great Saint from Yuding Heaven, who had been observing the battle unfolding on the Primordial Emperor Road, materialized beside Zong Jianli. His expression was exceedingly serious as he stated, "This individual’s physique is very likely an Immortal Body!" Zong Jianli maintained a solemn expression and whispered, "If it is indeed an Immortal Body, then this battle holds significant weight, pertaining to our chance at becoming Quasi-Emperors." "Brother Yuan, allow me to make the first attempt. If I fail, you can take over. Should that still prove insufficient, we shall combine our strength!" Zong Jianli’s gaze gradually intensified. The middle-aged Taoist, known as Yuan Fei, nodded slightly in response. "Junior Brother, do not hold back, lest you find yourself in peril." Zong Jianli nodded. "Understood." While they conversed, within the dimension-warped space, Ye Xuan’s entire being appeared to transmute into a rising sun, unleashing the boundless Power of Intense Sun! It was a power of unparalleled rigidity and intensity, as if intending to incinerate all malevolence in existence. As Ye Xuan’s eyes flickered open and shut, infinite Taiyang Fire erupted forth. Sensing the profound transformations within his physique, Ye Xuan felt a mixture of surprise and inevitability. The Taiyang Immortal Body had just surged into the Great Success Stage. Although Ye Xuan had long perceived the profound secrets of the Taiyang Immortal Body, experiencing its arrival at the Great Success Stage personally brought forth an indescribably deep sensation. It felt as though, with a mere thought, immense solar worlds could be conjured into being. Within this transformed state, it seemed nothing could resist its burning power! Not even the Heavenly Dao! An Immortal Body, present from birth, is a precursor to being an Emperor. This is not without justification. All of this was preordained. While Ye Xuan’s Immortal Body was not naturally bestowed, it was meticulously forged through the nine most enigmatic Immortal Treasures of the world, culminating in the most exquisite Immortal Body imaginable. The power surge feedback upon entering the Great Success Stage was simply terrifying. "Such a confrontation, though somewhat tedious, ultimately serves a purpose," Ye Xuan mused with a faint smirk, speaking inwardly. Although Zong Jianli, positioned at the Third Layer of the All Things Great Saint Stage, was exceptionally formidable—sufficient to overwhelm all geniuses on the Xuanhuang Great World’s Mystic Yellow List—if Ye Xuan truly desired to subdue him, it would be remarkably straightforward. This was because Ye Xuan’s Taoist Body had nearly achieved the Great Success Stage during his time in the Endless Sea. Later, within the Great Ruins, despite the oppressive Heavenly Dao Suppression, he had forcibly attained the Great Success Stage, directly overpowering the Quasi-Emperor Chi Lei and even confronting the Great Ruins Demon Vine. Now, with the Heavenly Dao Suppression fully lifted, Ye Xuan’s Taoist Body had already entered the Great Success Stage. Effectively wielding the power of his Taoist Body would leave Zong Jianli utterly defenseless. Furthermore, one must not forget Ye Xuan’s ultimate trump card: the Invincible Emperor Soul, which had been continuously recuperating. For Ye Xuan, this so-called Emperor Road battle had always been his personal journey. All others served merely as stepping stones. Why did Zhou Ye experience absolute despair upon glimpsing the river of destiny? Because he dimly perceived, at the apex of the Emperor Road, an invincible figure defying eternity. And why does Li Feixuan harbor such fervent anticipation? Because Ye Xuan is the sovereign she has pledged her allegiance to! Moments later. Ye Xuan suppressed the immense power of his Taiyang Immortal Body, transforming it into his Void Immortal Body, becoming ephemeral and intangible. In an instant, Ye Xuan traversed the void. "Hmm?" Zong Jianli and Yuan Fei, who had been intently observing Ye Xuan’s every move, were momentarily stunned as Ye Xuan actually managed to curtail the power of his Immortal Body. "So it seems… this fellow has been using me as a whetstone all along!" Zong Jianli’s lips twitched; he was rendered speechless in that instant. He, a distinguished figure of the All Things Great Saint Stage, was being treated as a mere sharpening stone by a junior! The indignity was overwhelming! Zong Jianli let out a cold snort, rapidly weaving intricate hand seals. In mere moments, the heavens and the earth convulsed, and the cosmos transitioned into an illusory state!

Within the instant, Ye Xuan's form blurred, skillfully dodging Zong Jianli's each and every assault.

A fierce exchange of blows ensued between the two combatants.

During this intense confrontation, Ye Xuan continuously shifted between the myriad powers of his Immortal Bodies.

Seven profoundly distinct abilities of the Immortal Bodies were showcased in rapid succession.

Zong Jianli's astonishment mounted with each passing moment of the battle, compelling him eventually to fall back and permit his senior brother, Yuan Fei, to engage Ye Xuan.

Yuan Fei proved to be a more formidable opponent, already a master of the Fourth Realm of the Great Saint, the Creation Great Saint.

At this advanced stage of cultivation, a mere casual gesture could condense a Great Saint Dao Weapon.

Yuan Fei unleashed the terrifying might of a Creation Great Saint, ceaselessly launching invaluable Great Saint Dao Weapons towards Ye Xuan.

Following three arduous days and nights of relentless combat, Yuan Fei and Zong Jianli reached a consensus and decided to combine their strengths.

The ensuing clash persisted for a full two hours, after which Yuan Fei and Zong Jianli simultaneously ceased their attacks, their faces etched with wry smiles. They bowed respectfully to Ye Xuan, declaring, "Young friend, your prowess is truly unparalleled. My junior and I concede defeat."

Ye Xuan paused, his gaze falling upon the two bowing figures. He offered a slight nod, unperturbed by their surrender, stating, "Ascend."

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, Yuan Fei and Zong Jianli bowed once more in gratitude.

They understood that Ye Xuan had indeed exercised restraint and shown them mercy.

Had Ye Xuan harbored any true intention to end their lives, such a prolonged and drawn-out battle would have been entirely unnecessary.

While they possessed certain methods to avert their demise, Ye Xuan's decision to spare them granted them the invaluable opportunity to continue their journey upon the Emperor Road.

After all, regardless of the circumstances, this arduous path represented merely the initial phase of the grand Emperor Road.

If they proved incapable of traversing even the Xuanhuang Emperor Road, how could they ever hope to contend with the formidable powerhouses from other Great Worlds who also vied for the Emperor Road?

Consequently, their entire Emperor Road expedition would be brought to an abrupt and definitive end.

Therefore, their gratitude towards Ye Xuan was utterly genuine and deeply felt.

Following this exchange, the two disciples gathered the worlds that had been cultivated and evolved from their respective Dao, and proceeded to ascend the mountain.

Ye Xuan, meanwhile, returned to the Primordial Emperor Road, his gaze fixed contemplatively upon the ground.

He had triumphed over two Great Saint realm experts while possessing the strength of only the Great Sage Realm.

The Primordial Emperor Road appeared largely unchanged, its evolution of their Dao being the sole offering extended to Ye Xuan.

However, Ye Xuan sought something more profound, and he dispersed the Dao that was now within his grasp.

"Do I perhaps need to defeat a Quasi-Emperor?"

A frown creased Ye Xuan's brow.

If such a trial proved to be the reality, then his current progression was simply not feasible.

This was because the current unsealing of the Heavenly Dao Suppression was exclusively effective against the Great Saint Realm; the Quasi-Emperor Realm, however, remained fully unaffected by this restriction.