The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1890 - 1887: Scenery at the Mountain Summit

Gu Changge and Xue Gu encountered each other, exchanging no more than a simple nod before parting ways.

Time continued its relentless march.

An increasing number of individuals began to arrive at the mountain's peak.

As the crowd swelled, the mirror-like summit progressively expanded, transforming from a mere lake into an boundless ocean.

Qiao Xinyu, East Desolate Wolf, Li Feixuan, Dugu Jing, and others successively made their ascent to the summit.

A quick scan revealed Ye Xuan's absence, a fact that caused considerable surprise.

Gu Changge, having arrived earlier, found his frown deepening. He found it inconceivable that Ye Xuan would perish on the Emperor Road.

After all, the Xuanhuang Emperor Road represented merely the initial phase of the greater Emperor Road challenges.

This preliminary stage typically served to filter out those merely seeking advantage in chaos, leaving behind only the truly qualified contenders for emperorship.

As Xuanhuang's preeminent aspiring emperor, Ye Xuan could not possibly fall victim in this juncture.

Gu Changge vividly recalled their encounter half a year prior, when he first embarked on the Emperor Road.

During that confrontation, Gu Changge suffered a complete and utter defeat.

He hadn't even deployed his full power before Ye Xuan vanquished him.

This outcome left Gu Changge immensely dissatisfied.

On the Taiyang Emperor Road, his relentless advance saw him cross paths with a manifestation of Ye Xuan. Yet, despite emerging victorious, he felt no sense of accomplishment.

The reason was Gu Changge's inherent knowledge: that encounter was with an illusion, not the true Ye Xuan.

The genuine Ye Xuan possessed unimaginable power, a level so profound that even the Emperor Road itself could not fully manifest him.

This truth had already been acknowledged by many.

In truth, aside from Gu Changge, the majority of those who had successfully reached the summit were actively anticipating Ye Xuan's arrival.

This expectation stemmed from their own experiences on the Emperor Road, where they had encountered similar inexplicable phenomena.

Ye Xuan's Dao proved itself too profound to be fully manifested, even within the confines of the Emperor Road.

The legend surrounding this strongest reserve emperor of Xuanhuang continued to unfold.

However, with such a significant gathering now assembled at the peak, Ye Xuan's continued absence was indeed perplexing.

Much like Gu Changge, none present doubted Ye Xuan's capacity to reach the summit.

Given his formidable strength, his arrival was considered an inevitability, merely a matter of time.

"The Heavenly Dao Suppression has been lifted, and the Great Saint Realm experts are about to arrive…"

While they waited, some of the more familiar Heaven and Earth Great Sages and True Destiny Great Sages began to whisper amongst themselves, their voices laced with apprehension.

Previously, with the Heavenly Dao Suppression still active on the Ascending Emperor Road, individuals in the Great Sage Realm held a significant advantage, allowing them to be among the first to tread the Emperor Road.

Initially, the prevailing assumption was that the Great Sage Realm cultivators would dominate the Emperor Road's competition. However, an unexpected turn of events occurred two months prior: the Heavenly Dao Suppression was lifted, signaling that any ultimate confrontation at the summit would inevitably involve those from the Great Saint Realm.

To face opponents in the Great Saint Realm while still in the Great Sage Realm? Such a prospect was bleak.

Consequently, a substantial portion of those who had managed to ascend the summit had effectively conceded any possibility of competing for the ultimate opportunities presented at the apex of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road.

In their collective estimation, the prize was already preordained, destined to be claimed by the Great Saint Realm experts.

"I wonder if Gu Changge and the others have managed to break through to the Great Saint Realm. He initially set foot on the Emperor Road when he was already at the peak of the Invincible Great Sage, and whispers even suggested that had it not been for the Heavenly Dao Suppression, he would have reached the Great Saint Realm much sooner…"

"Isn't that a given? With the Heavenly Dao Suppression gone for two months, his exceptional talent would undoubtedly have propelled him into the Great Saint Realm by now. The only uncertainty is his precise level within that realm."

These speculations circulated amongst the assembled individuals.

"It makes one wonder about Ye Xuan's current cultivation level. If he remains in the Great Sage Realm, even reaching the Invincible Great Sage stage, he would likely be completely outmatched by Gu Changge."

"Indeed, the gulf between the Great Sage Realm and the Great Saint Realm is insurmountable."

"……"

As these conversations continued, another wave of mysterious light enveloped the vicinity.

Following this, a veiled female figure, obscured by swirling mist, gradually materialized.

Her attire drew a few fleeting glances but failed to leave a lasting impression.

Beside her, Qiao Xinyu peered through the veil, observing the newcomer intently.

Similarly, Senluo Girl cast a quiet gaze upon Qiao Xinyu.

She immediately discerned that this woman, on the cusp of forming four Black Sky Blades much like herself, belonged to the Revenge Lineage. However, she was affiliated with the White Tiger Hall, whereas Senluo Girl hailed from the Black Blade Sect.

Upon this realization, Senluo Girl felt a sense of relief wash over her.

Despite her ignorance of Emperor Ye's avatar's ultimate intentions, her personal circumstances were proving far more advantageous than initially feared, not nearly as dire as she had initially supposed.

Senluo Girl refrained from acknowledging Qiao Xinyu, choosing instead to await further developments in her current position.

The outcome of Emperor Ye’s confrontation with the two Great Saints from Yuding Heaven remains shrouded in mystery.

"Senluo Girl, why the rush?"

Not long after, Jin Hai and the others arrived at the summit, their voices laced with mild complaint.

Senluo Girl paid them no mind.

"He didn’t trouble you, did he?"

Blood Child inquired, approaching Senluo Girl with a furrowed brow.

Senluo Girl turned her head slightly, casting a glance at Blood Child.

Sensing her frigid gaze, Blood Child recoiled, emitting a few dry chuckles and ceasing his questions.

Internally, Blood Child harbored a sense of displeasure.

This very sentiment had been subtly communicated to Senluo Girl once before.

The consequence was dire; he had been beaten to the brink of death.

Ever since that incident, Blood Child harbored an even greater fear of Senluo Girl.

Blood Child’s eyes held a gloomy reluctance to depart.

"By the way, you haven’t attained the Great Saint Realm yet?"

Blood Child looked toward Senluo Girl once more, his tone filled with inquisitiveness.

Nearly all of them had brushed against the threshold of the Great Saint Realm, merely a single step from true entry.

Yet, Senluo Girl appeared unchanged.

Senluo Girl showed no inclination to converse with Blood Child.

If not for Emperor Ye’s command, she would have already reached the Great Saint Realm, leaving these companions far behind.

"No issues, how about we spar later? I'll lend you a hand."

Blood Child's offer sounded quite solicitous, drawing hidden disgust from Bai Shuiyue, Jin Hai, and the others nearby.

"Do you truly wish for death?"

Senluo Girl's voice was slow and deliberate.

Blood Child was instantly riddled with goosebumps; he stepped aside, daring not to reply.

Moments ticked by, one after another.

Upon witnessing the first openly recognized Great Saint Realm expert ascend the summit, an absolute silence descended upon the peak.

An invisible, oppressive atmosphere began to permeate the surroundings.

Only Gu Changge, Xue Gu, Zhou Ye, Duan Qingcang, Tang Kui, and a select few others maintained their calm, their expressions utterly indifferent.