The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1892 - 1889: Contempt

With those words, Ye Xuan lowered his hands and took a step forward.

Buzz————

The figure vanished from sight.

Simultaneously.

Upon the mountain peak, Ye Xuan’s form descended from the heavens.

Every gaze was fixed upon Ye Xuan.

"Ye Xuan?!"

When the assembled crowd recognized Ye Xuan, they were utterly astonished.

Jin Hai and his companions, in particular, were struck with disbelief.

During their ascent of the mountain, they had witnessed Ye Xuan’s confrontation with Zong Jianli.

How could Ye Xuan emerge unscathed?

Could it be that a reconciliation had occurred between them?

Jin Hai could not fathom any other plausible explanation.

"It has been a while."

Ye Xuan offered a smile, his eyes making a circuit across the gathered individuals.

"You have finally arrived!"

Gu Changge’s eyes blazed with an intense heat as he fixed his stare upon Ye Xuan.

"Hmm?"

Gu Changge’s expression immediately soured: "Why are you still in the Great Sage Realm?!"

This was far from the Ye Xuan he had anticipated.

An entire half-year had transpired.

On the Emperor Road, fraught with infinite opportunities, how could one's cultivation progress be so sluggish?

To be candid, even with the slowest possible advancement, reaching the True Destiny Great Sage realm by breaking through two stages should have been attainable.

Yet, observing Ye Xuan now, it was evident he had made no discernible progress.

This revelation instantly extinguished Gu Changge’s fervor.

Unable to conceal his profound disappointment, Gu Changge’s potent fighting spirit evaporated instantly.

If this was the extent of Ye Xuan’s strength, he was scarcely worthy of a duel with Gu Changge.

"Still in the Great Sage Realm!?"

It was not only Gu Changge; Liu Yuanchen, Hua Ming, and the others shared in this stunned realization.

They had harbored expectations that Ye Xuan might have surged into the Great Saint Realm by now, leaving them far behind.

However, Ye Xuan had remained stagnant.

Nevertheless, despite this lack of advancement, they did not dare to underestimate him.

They had personally observed Ye Xuan’s prowess; even at the pinnacle of the Great Sage Realm, he possessed the ability to overwhelm any Invincible Great Sage.

In the absence of a Great Saint’s intervention, Ye Xuan remained the undisputed strongest!

No one dared to contest this fact.

But!

The suppression of the Heavenly Dao had been lifted; the era where Great Saints refrained from appearing was over.

Consequently, as long as Ye Xuan had not ascended to the Great Saint Realm, his invincibility was no longer absolute!

With this thought dawning upon them, Liu Yuanchen, Hua Ming, and their compatriots could not suppress a sneer.

Now, it seemed, was the opportune moment to confront and subdue Ye Xuan.

"Why is everyone staring at me?"

Ye Xuan perceived the palpable killing intent permeating the atmosphere and responded with a calm laugh.

"Cousin, those individuals all intend to cause you trouble."

Jiang Ya approached Ye Xuan’s side and whispered, "The Great Sages hailing from Hua Tian Prefecture, the Red Sun River Liu Family, the Evergreen Immortal Sect, the Purple Cloud Demon Sect, and the Yushan Ancient Sect are all set against you."

"Brother Ye, Brother Ye!"

Little King Peng of the Heavenly Wings, disregarding the multitude of watchful eyes, scurried joyfully towards Ye Xuan, enthusiastically recounting his adventures on the Wind Emperor Road.

He appeared utterly oblivious to the tense atmosphere surrounding them.

"This fool is truly dense."

Jin Baikong, Little King Peng’s long-standing rival, could not help but voice his scorn.

With so many powerful cultivators targeting Ye Xuan at this juncture, Little King Peng’s foolish dash towards him was akin to inviting his own demise.

Yet, in reality, how could Little King Peng be unaware of the perilous situation?

His conviction that Ye Xuan was destined to attain emperorship was unwavering.

Faced with numerous adversaries targeting Ye Xuan, this moment presented the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty.

Having aligned himself with Ye Xuan at a later stage, he had typically been denied significant opportunities.

By overtly declaring his allegiance now, he was sending an unequivocal message to all: Little King Peng of the Heavenly Wings stands unconditionally with Ye Xuan.

This stance held firm, irrespective of whether Ye Xuan remained at the peak of the Great Sage Realm.

Ye Xuan regarded the voluble Little King Peng and chuckled softly, "Very well, there's no need for such excessive flattery. You shall have a prominent position under my command in the future."

Little King Peng’s chatter ceased instantly, replaced by a cheeky grin, "Brother Ye, it’s a deal!"

"How long do you reckon he has left to live?"

Jin Baikong could not resist retorting.

Little King Peng shot Jin Baikong a sideways glance and stated in a low voice, "Merely for those words you uttered, I shall engage you in a life-or-death battle today!"

Boom!

In the subsequent instant, Little King Peng’s form transformed directly into his true manifestation, his immense wings unfurling to cast a vast shadow across the sky!

A pair of icy eyes gazed down upon Jin Baikong.

At this precise moment, the mountain peak seemed to expand further.

Boundless and vast, it was perfectly suited to accommodate the ensuing conflict.

"Do you presume I fear you?!"

Witnessing Little King Peng’s immediate assault, Jin Baikong snorted with disdain, his body contorting and hardening like glass, thereby deflecting Little King Peng’s explosive strike.

As their fierce battle commenced, an unseen force enveloped them, ensuring their clash proceeded without external interference.

Meanwhile, on another part of the peak.

Han Jue, accompanied by the Yuhua Mysterious Woman, sought out Jin Hai.

"I did not anticipate it would be you who arrived."

Upon seeing Han Jue, Jin Hai expressed his profound surprise.

He had previously alluded to the arrival of a child of an Emperor General but had remained unaware of their identity.

Now, encountering Han Jue, he was undeniably taken aback.

"Brother Han."

The Impermanence Sword Lord, Bai Shuiyue, and the others offered Han Jue a respectful salute with clasped hands.

Han Jue returned the gesture and promptly inquired about Ye Xuan's current situation.

Jin Hai felt a moment of awkwardness but, unafraid of Han Jue, proceeded to describe Ye Xuan's frightening capabilities.

Upon hearing the account, Han Jue gave a slight nod. He then turned his attention to Yuhua Mysterious Woman and asked in a soft tone, "What are your plans now?"

Jin Hai and the rest looked toward Yuhua Mysterious Woman, their faces etched with confusion.

Without any intent to conceal, Han Jue revealed, "This is Yuhua Mysterious Woman Yun Si, a disciple of Emperor Mu."

The revelation stunned Jin Hai and the others; they immediately clasped their hands and apologized, "We beg your pardon for our lack of decorum."

Yuhua Mysterious Woman inclined her head slightly in acknowledgment before her gaze settled upon Ye Xuan. She then spoke softly, her voice carrying a calm resolve, "Let us observe for now."

Han Jue agreed with a nod. "Very well, I shall go find my own opponent then."

With those words, Han Jue departed from Yuhua Mysterious Woman and set his sights on Xiao Zhenlong.

The initial phase of the Emperor Road's peak was not about grand displays.

It was a straightforward trial of combat.

One had to face all challengers.

Should a cultivator emerge victorious against all comers, they would attain the prestigious title of first on the Xuanhuang Emperor Road, along with its associated rewards.

Initially, Ye Xuan had been the primary target for many individuals. However, observing a lack of significant advancement in Ye Xuan's strength, numerous participants abandoned their initial intention and sought out other opponents.

Ultimately, Yuhua Mysterious Woman did not engage Ye Xuan. Instead, she directed her attention towards her former betrothed, Zhou Ye.

Her intention was to engage Zhou Ye in a final, decisive battle.

Zhou Ye noticed Yuhua Mysterious Woman's focus upon him and smirked. He did not decline her challenge.

Meanwhile, standing beside the Rakshasa Holy Daughter was a formidable young man. His aura was contained, yet a subtle dominance radiated from him, marking him as truly extraordinary.

"Are you not planning to make a move?"

The Rakshasa Holy Daughter inquired placidly.

This young man was none other than Qianjue Saint Heir, who had been expelled from the Primordial Hall six months prior.

He had since surpassed his previous limitations, ascended to greater heights, and had already set foot into the Great Saint Realm!

Qianjue Saint Heir's gaze shifted subtly, landing on the distant figure of Ye Xuan. He then spoke with indifference, "Do you see anyone who still takes him seriously at this point?"