The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1893 - 1890: Battle at the Mountain Summit

Affirmative.

Upon the solitary mountaintop, the majority who initially intended to confront Ye Xuan simply overlooked him.

Indeed, when the selection for the very first challenger commenced, Ye Xuan was conspicuously omitted.

However, such commonality of thought did not extend to all present.

Hua Ming, hailing from the Hua Tian Prefecture, and Liu Yuanchen, a scion of the Liu Family by the Red Sun River.

These two, it was evident, harbored no intention of allowing Ye Xuan to remain unaddressed.

Following deliberation with their respective patriarchs, both resolved to personally confront Ye Xuan.

Throughout their arduous half-year sojourn on the Emperor Road, while they had not yet ascended to the Great Saint Realm, they had unequivocally attained the realm of the Invincible Great Sage.

An aura of invincibility had already been forged within them.

And now, Ye Xuan was poised to serve as the ultimate whetstone for their sharpening.

"Cease your lingering, commence the fray! Every successive victory promises a more bountiful reward."

Ye Xuan's voice resonated softly as Jiang Ya, Qiao Xinyu, and their companions clustered near him.

"Cousin, exercise utmost caution,"

Jiang Ya offered as a word of caution.

Each individual selected their adversary.

Ye Xuan, however, remained stationary, anticipating an approach.

He remained indifferent to the identity of his opponent.

He would face whomever dared to issue a challenge.

"Ye Xuan!"

Ultimately, Hua Ming initiated the conflict. He strode towards Ye Xuan, his gaze ice-cold, and proclaimed with stern resolve: "You laid waste to my Hua Tian Prefecture; today, I, Hua Ming, shall ensure your demise upon this very ground."

Ye Xuan emitted a languid yawn.

A grimace contorted Hua Ming's features. This individual remained as impertinently arrogant as ever!

Observing from a distance, Zong Jianli and Yuan Fei could only incline their heads in a gesture of resignation.

While the multitude underestimated Ye Xuan, these two alone grasped the unfathomable depth of Ye Xuan's prowess.

It was conceivable that even an adept in the Fifth or Sixth Layer of the Great Saint Realm might prove insufficient against him.

Furthermore, cultivators of such advanced tiers were exceedingly rare within the Greater Xuanhuang World and typically disdained the path of the Emperor Road.

They held near certainty that, absent any unforeseen calamities, the pinnacle duel upon the Xuanhuang Emperor Road would undoubtedly culminate in Ye Xuan's triumphant ascension to the foremost position!

"Esteemed peer, I extend the challenge."

Zong Jianli did not remain idle. He proactively approached the Great Saint Realm expert representing Hua Tian Prefecture.

The representative from Hua Tian Prefecture, upon witnessing Zong Jianli's advance, experienced a subtle shift in his demeanor, offering a wry smile as he reluctantly accepted the engagement.

Upon this imposing summit of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road, the concept of refusing a direct challenge was nonexistent.

Gu Changge had directed his attention towards a remarkably perilous Reincarnator.

This Reincarnator, widely presumed to be the reincarnation of an exceptionally potent being from the Eighth Layer of the Great Saint Realm, possessed formidable capabilities.

Yet, faced with Gu Changge's explicit challenge, the Reincarnator adopted a distinctly grave comportment.

Thus, a contest devoid of any conventional constraints was officially set in motion.

Within the assembled throng, Qi Long, identified as the reincarnation of the Mountain Suppressing Great Saint, opted for a discreet approach, refraining from immediate action.

Having traversed the Emperor Road previously, he possessed intimate knowledge of the prevailing combat protocols at its apex.

During an ongoing duel between two combatants, no external interference was permissible.

Only upon the declaration of a victor could one attempt a clandestine assault.

On a prior occasion, he had attempted such a strategic ambush, only to encounter unexpected resistance and be violently expelled from the Emperor Road's summit, narrowly escaping demise.

This time, he was determined to meticulously choose his moment.

"Fellow cultivator, shall we engage in combat?"

However, just as Qi Long was meticulously formulating his next move, an unforeseen challenger emerged, targeting him directly.

Qi Long's gaze settled upon Duan Qingcang, who now stood before him, his lips twitching involuntarily.

An intense desire to decline surged within him, yet the sacred rules governing the Emperor Road's zenith rendered any challenge impervious to refusal.

Moreover, refusal carried the inherent risk of treacherous backstabbing while attempting to defend oneself; conversely, accepting the challenge ensured the Emperor Road's sanctified power would provide protection, permitting no harm from anyone other than the designated adversary.

Why, of all individuals, must it be a prodigy of Duan Qingcang's caliber!

Qi Long inwardly lamented; he harbored the greatest apprehension towards these exceptionally gifted individuals, deeming them extraordinarily vexing.

Their arsenal of hidden strategies seemed inexhaustible.

Engaging them in combat was an exercise in sheer exasperation.

Yet, he found himself with no recourse; refusal would equate to a decisive loss.

As the myriad duels unfolded across the landscape,

the mountain's crest reverberated with a cacophony akin to celestial thunder.

A Divine Stele, subtly concealed between the tangible and the ethereal, materialized, meticulously inscribing the names of all who successfully ascended the Xuanhuang Emperor Road's pinnacle.

Furthermore, adjacent to each name, it diligently logged their accumulated victories and defeats.

Currently occupying the premier position was that enigmatic Nine-Life Reincarnator from the Reincarnation Emperor Road!

His given appellation was none other than Emperor Reincarnation!

This formidable individual had consecutively challenged and triumphed over five preceding combatants.

Following in close proximity was an individual whose presence came as a considerable surprise.

Wu Ting!

Holding the thirteenth rank on the Mystic Yellow List, he was a peerless prodigy originating from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect.

Wu Ting had also achieved five consecutive victories; however, the caliber of his adversaries had not quite matched those faced by Emperor Reincarnation, thus, he provisionally held the second position.

At this precise juncture.

Ye Xuan found himself the direct target of Hua Ming's challenge.

To Ye Xuan, this particular adversary registered as little more than an insignificant gnat.

He pondered the whereabouts of the Snow Storage atop the Xuanhuang Emperor Road's summit, which should have manifested by now but remained elusive. It was quite perplexing.

"Ye Xuan, prepare to meet your end!" Hua Ming's fury surged as Ye Xuan blatantly disregarded him. His mana pulsed, billowing his blood-red robe.

Boom!

In that instant, the heavens and earth seemed to hold only Ye Xuan and Hua Ming. This was the Emperor Road's peak Forbidden Power, restricting each clash to allow only the two combatants to harm each other, whether in a sparring match or a life-or-death trial. External interference was strictly prohibited.

Following the conclusion of a battle, the Emperor Road's Forbidden Power would replenish the fighters, preparing them for subsequent encounters. However, a different scenario also existed: if one were fatally struck by their opponent, the Forbidden Power would not intervene.

Consequently, stealthy assaults were typically feasible only after a duel, during the period when the Emperor Road's Forbidden Power was aiding the victors in their recovery. Sneak attacks were usually uncommon on the Emperor Road's summit, though not entirely impossible, especially with individuals like Qi Long, the Mountain Suppressing Great Saint.

"Blood Swinging Eight Desolates!" Hua Ming bellowed with malice, his eyes blazing with hostility. Immeasurable mana erupted instantly.

Simultaneously, Hua Ming's Dao underwent an evolution, manifesting a vast, blood-colored world. Ye Xuan was swiftly drawn into its confines. This was the Unyielding World that Hua Ming had solidified using his Blood Dao after ascending to the Invincible Great Sage Realm.

Within this dominion, Hua Ming stood as the paramount invincible entity, while Ye Xuan's own Dao would face direct suppression, relegating his power to its absolute nadir. Battles between Invincible Great Sages often hinged on who could overcome the opponent within their respective Unyielding Worlds. The initial manifestation of an Unyielding World conferred an absolute strategic edge.

At this moment, Hua Ming clearly held the advantage. Ye Xuan appeared to be caught off guard, already ensnared within this formidable world.

"Perish!" Witnessing this, Hua Ming wasted no time, unleashing a sweeping gesture of his massive hand.

Rumble!

An endless torrent of blood coalesced into countless armaments, aiming to overwhelm Ye Xuan. Hua Ming projected an image of the universe's sovereign, seemingly capable of commanding and transforming all with a mere flick of his wrist. These weapons possessed tangible form, manifesting at Hua Ming's will!

Boom boom boom————

Innumerable Divine Weapons rained down upon Ye Xuan, engulfing his figure. Yet, as these Divine Weapons neared him, they inexplicably veered away. Those that managed to strike directly were pulverized into dust. Ye Xuan casually snapped his fingers.