The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 2160 - 2157: The Crux of the Problem

Heitian Yucheng let out a sinister laugh, "If you’re truly worried, you can strike directly to kill, but that would cause dissatisfaction among others. Besides, the little fellow from the Jin clan with them is a promising talent."

Upon hearing this, Guming Feixuan pondered for a moment and said, "Let’s observe the situation with these two first. If things go wrong, we’ll eliminate them. After all, the grand plan is paramount, and a small disturbance is better than a big one."

Heitian Yucheng did not say anything further.

As a Fifth Layer Reverse Origin Great Saint of the Black Sky Clan, he possesses immense power and also holds the bloodline legacy of the Black Sky Clan, the Dao of causality.

Though he was unsure why these two ’Demon Race’ youngsters could detect issues in the Thousand Sword Valley, he could discern that their threat level was low.

The causal connection was minor too, which was why he hadn’t rushed to act.

Guming Feixuan was naturally aware of Heitian Yucheng’s prowess, so when he saw Heitian Yucheng remain silent, he didn’t speak further, though he stayed vigilant, keeping an eye on Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei.

"Brother Ye, Miss Zhou, this Sword Qi can be directly absorbed and refined!"

At that moment, not far from Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei, Jinque suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils showing a hint of shock.

He had just attempted to sense that Flood Dragon Sword Qi, only to unexpectedly absorb the force entirely.

Moreover, the power of the Sword Qi, once absorbed into his body, provided him with a substantial boost!

Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei were originally observing the situation below Thousand Sword Valley. Upon hearing Jinque, they exchanged glances and then focused on Jinque.

Ye Xuan flew to Jinque’s side and took hold of his right hand.

"What’s wrong, Brother Ye?"

Jinque was startled by Ye Xuan, but trusting Ye Xuan, he didn’t resist and instead looked at Ye Xuan in confusion.

Ye Xuan did not speak, trying to channel Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power into Jinque’s body.

Jinque suddenly felt a warm sensation, extremely comfortable.

In the blink of an eye.

The Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power, under Ye Xuan’s control, circulated a Grand Circulation within Jinque’s body and then quietly vanished.

Ye Xuan let go of Jinque, his eyes calm, but he pondered inwardly.

Indeed, this Flood Dragon Sword Qi can be absorbed.

It appears to have been tampered with.

The Flood Dragon Sword Qi absorbed by Jinque wasn’t large, yet even so, it contained a trace of Origin Power of Dou Tian Divine Domain.

Ye Xuan was very familiar with that power.

For some reason, Ye Xuan felt unsettled.

Thus, he used the Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power to circulate within Jinque’s body and directly absorbed and refined that trace of Origin Power.

But precisely because of this, he felt the difference in this Origin Power compared to those he encountered before.

The Origin Power was indeed Origin Power, but clearly different from the membrane he encountered in the Desolate Realm from those of Dou Tian Divine Domain.

The Origin Power possessed by the beings of Dou Tian Divine Domain is granted by the King of Dou Tian.

Even beings like the Nine Netherworld Phoenix and Ghost Land are the same.

Different Kings of Dou Tian bestow Origin Power that inherently differs.

But this difference is unlike now.

Now, the difference is akin to hierarchical levels.

If the previous disparity in Origin Power was like water and fire, differing in attributes but both belonging to the Five Elements.

Then now it’s between the source water and water.

The source water naturally comes from Dou Tian Divine Domain, while what Jinque absorbed is water.

Both are water, but once the source water is cut off, the water naturally dries up.

It can be strangled.

When interacting with the Black Sky Ancient Nether clan before, Ye Xuan didn’t detect this because he didn’t directly use Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power to make contact.

Now, with direct contact, he instantly sensed it.

"Brother Ye, what’s the situation?"

Jinque was a bit baffled by Ye Xuan’s actions, but could clearly see Ye Xuan’s unusual expression, whispering, "Is there a problem with this Sword Qi?"

"If there’s a problem, let’s not absorb it."

Ye Xuan, upon hearing, refocused and nodded, "Let’s refrain from absorbing it for now and head back to Immortal Mountain on the Crossing Sky Tortoise."

Jinque nodded in agreement but discreetly communicated to Ye Xuan, "Brother Ye, although we don’t know your purpose here, please be extremely cautious. Those two fellows have their eyes on us."

Ye Xuan couldn’t help but smile slightly, glancing at Jinque.

Jinque gave him a knowing look.

Ye Xuan smiled with a hint of amusement, saying, "Understood, you head back first."

Notably, Jinque’s perception was very keen; he had evidently detected something amiss.

Jinque was momentarily surprised, "Shall we go together?"

Ye Xuan shook his head, "I’ll take another look."

Jinque pondered briefly, saying, "Then be careful."

After speaking, Jinque returned to his room on his own.

Along the way, the two experts from Black Sky Ancient Netherworld intensely watched Jinque, their eyes unfriendly.

They had naturally overheard the conversation between those two fellows, surprised that this kid indeed discovered something amiss.

But what does discovery matter?

The Sword Qi here isn’t free from influence just by not absorbing it.

At present.

All but Ye Xuan and the other two sensed the power of Flood Dragon Sword Qi.

Even the cultivators from various clans on Immortal Mountain’s Crossing Sky Tortoise felt the amplification force and chose to absorb that power.

"Youwei."

Ye Xuan returned to Zhou Youwei’s side.

Zhou Youwei asked, "Husband, did you discover anything?"

Ye Xuan nodded slightly, "It’s the issue below. There’s Origin Power of Dou Tian Divine Domain, but with some fundamental differences."

Zhou Youwei looked at the terrifying Flood Dragon Sword Qi clinging to Thousand Sword Valley, softly saying, "How about... I absorb this Sword Qi?"

Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then agreed, "Alright, I’ll protect you."

He would naturally absorb as well, but the force he absorbs would be directly refined by the Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power.

Such Origin Power is like nourishment for Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power.

So, no matter how much he absorbs, its fundamental cause isn’t revealed.

If Youwei were to absorb, there wouldn’t be much of an issue.

Soon.

Zhou Youwei began absorbing the Flood Dragon Sword Qi.

Meanwhile, on Immortal Mountain’s Crossing Sky Tortoise, Heitian Yucheng and Guming Feixuan, observing the scene, shared a knowing smile.

No one can resist the temptation of such power.

Although the preliminary behavior of these two fellows was unexpected, in the end, they could not escape the fate of being tempted.

Back on Immortal Mountain’s Crossing Sky Tortoise, Jinque was keenly watching Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei. Seeing Zhou Youwei also absorbing the Flood Dragon Sword Qi, he was somewhat concerned.