Big shot!
Not only did Wu Qing think Ye Xuan was a big shot, but even Xue Linglong and the others assumed the same!
How could someone at the Divine Body Realm become the Temple Master of the Heavenly Soul Temple?
It didn’t make sense!
At that moment, Zang Man’er suddenly piped up, “Ye Temple Master, didn’t you just say the upheaval in the Heavenly Soul Temple was your doing?”
Ye Xuan replied with a helpless shrug, “I was bluffing!”
Zang Man’er stared at him for a long while before giving a thumbs-up. “You’re something else!”
The Great Wilderness Elder abruptly asked, “Young Master Ye, why would the Great Heavenly Venerable honor you as Temple Master?”
Ye Xuan answered, “They wanted a puppet!”
The elder fixed his gaze on him. “A puppet for what?”
Ye Xuan explained, “The Heavenly Soul Temple went through a upheaval, right? They’re scared whoever did it might come back for more trouble. If that happens, they’ll shove me out front to take the hit.”
The elder stared intently. “Who attacked the Heavenly Soul Temple?”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “I don’t know!”
The elder pressed further, but Ye Xuan gave a wry smile, “Seniors, I’m just Divine Body Realm! What could I possibly know?”
Divine Body Realm!
The room collectively groaned inwardly.
Wu Qing let out a quiet sigh, “Young Master Ye, you should head back then!”
Ye Xuan nodded eagerly, “Sure!”
With that, he turned to leave.
He’d already scoped the place out. Later, he could sneak back, slip into the secret realm, and swipe all the treasures and crystal mines—wouldn’t that be sweet?
But just then, Zang Man’er called out, “Wait!”
Ye Xuan paused and turned to her. She grinned, “Young Master Ye, since you’re already here, why not stay?”
Ye Xuan shook his head repeatedly, “Miss Man’er, staying here is way too dangerous for me! Plus, I can’t help you at all—I’d better go!”
As he tried to bolt, a mysterious pressure suddenly pinned him in place.
Ye Xuan rubbed his temples and looked at Zang Man’er, “Miss Man’er, what’s this about?”
She strolled up to him, smiling, “Just stay! Stick with me!”
Ye Xuan frowned, puzzled, “Why?”
Zang Man’er winked, “If you want to leave, you can. Beat me first—win, and you’re free to go anytime!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Just then, Ku Pu spoke up, “Everyone, I’ve got an idea!”
All eyes turned to him. He said gravely, “Individually, breaking the twenty-sixth spacetime is nearly impossible. Even if we could, no one would want to—it’d mean exhausting ourselves completely, leaving us vulnerable. So, my suggestion is simple: we team up to crack it. If we’re weakened, we’re weakened together. What do you think?”
The group exchanged glances. After a moment, they nodded—no objections.
Ku Pu smiled, “Since there’s no issue, let’s get started!”
He glanced at Ye Xuan, “Young Master Ye, you…”
Before Ye Xuan could respond, Zang Man’er cut in with a laugh, “He’s with me!”
Ku Pu glanced at her, chuckling, “As you wish!”
Zang Man’er turned to Ye Xuan, her lips curling into a sly, eerie smile.
Ye Xuan was speechless. Why’s this woman latched onto me?
The group headed toward the distant spacetime, and Ye Xuan naturally tagged along.
Though the twenty-sixth spacetime was formidable, under Zang Man’er and the others’ combined effort, it began to give way. After about half an hour, they broke through, reaching the twenty-seventh spacetime!
This twenty-seventh layer was bizarre—like it was made of water. As they stepped in, the spacetime rippled, and Wu Qing and the others’ faces paled. The pressure surged dozens of times over!
Ye Xuan stayed outside, but his expression grew heavy. This spacetime’s pressure was terrifying—easily enough to erase a Life Awareness Realm expert!
Yet, to his shock, Zang Man’er and the others withstood it!
These people weren’t ordinary Life Awareness cultivators—they were exceptional!
Suddenly, Zang Man’er and the others’ faces changed in unison!
Danger!
Lethal danger!
As Life Awareness experts, they could sense it coming!
Without hesitation, they retreated frantically, aiming to escape the spacetime! They were fast—but not fast enough!
The spacetime morphed into a massive vortex, sucking them in before they could react.
Ye Xuan stood aside, dumbfounded!
Where’d they get pulled to?
He hesitated. This place was weird!
Sure, he had the Qingxuan Sword and his mysterious spacetime, but strictly speaking, his strength didn’t match Zang Man’er’s crew. If someone ambushed him here, he’d be in deep trouble!
After a moment’s silence, he drew the Qingxuan Sword and muttered, “Qing’er, protect me!”
With that, he strode forward!
Screw it!
No point in chickening out now!
He didn’t notice that after he spoke, a faint sword gleam flickered at the tip of the Qingxuan Sword—too quick for him to catch!
Entering the mysterious spacetime, Ye Xuan spread his palm. The Qingxuan Sword quivered, and the watery spacetime parted like a curtain.
Ye Xuan smirked coldly, about to press on, when he spun around. Not far off, a woman was staring at him!
It was Xue Linglong!
She was shrouded in a layer of icy vapor that shielded her.
She just looked at him. Ye Xuan scratched his head awkwardly, “Miss Xue, you’re here too!”
Xue Linglong said coolly, “So, Young Master Ye’s been hiding his true strength!”
Ye Xuan paused, then grinned, “Since you’ve caught me, no point in pretending! Truth is, I’m the greatest sword immortal in the mortal realm!”
Xue Linglong frowned, “The greatest *cheap* immortal?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “No, *sword* immortal!”
Xue Linglong: “…”
He turned to walk off, but she called, “Young Master Ye!”
He turned back, smiling, “Miss Linglong, something up?”
She hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, I can’t move. Can you take me with you?”
“Can’t move?”
Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow, sizing her up before chuckling, “Miss Xue Linglong, that doesn’t feel right. First, I don’t really like you. Second, I’m here for treasure—why’d I bring you along to split it?”
Xue Linglong said gravely, “Young Master Ye, this is a conspiracy!”
Ye Xuan’s brow creased again, “A conspiracy?”
She nodded, “Wu Qing’s plot! He’s using this place’s unique nature to trap Zang Man’er and the others. His real target isn’t the relic—it’s our families’ Saint Veins and top-grade crystal mines outside!”
Ye Xuan’s voice deepened, “You’re saying the relic’s fake?”
She shook her head, “No, it’s real. But this place isn’t something he can access. The spacetimes ahead get stronger—only the twelve original Life Awareness experts from back then could get through!”
Ye Xuan asked, “The twelve who first reached Life Awareness?”
She nodded, “Yes!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily, stepping up to her. In an instant, the mysterious spacetime pressure around him vanished.
Xue Linglong’s eyes widened in disbelief, “This…”
Ye Xuan grinned, “Miss Linglong, today I’ll open your eyes—show you what a real powerhouse is! Let’s go!”
He turned and strode off.
After a moment’s hesitation, Xue Linglong hurried after him!
Ye Xuan led her forward, passing through each spacetime effortlessly!
Xue Linglong was utterly stunned!
Who is this guy?
He’s ignoring these spacetimes like they’re nothing!
They reached the palace—a modest structure exuding ancient aura, clearly steeped in history.
Xue Linglong murmured, “Young Master Ye…”
He smiled, “Miss Linglong, wondering how I’m bypassing these spacetimes?”
She nodded.
Ye Xuan grinned, “Miss Linglong, do you think you’re already at the top of this universe?”
She frowned, “What do you mean?”
He extended his right hand, “Take my hand—I’ll show you something!”
She glanced at him, hesitating. *Is he trying to take advantage of me?
But then she scolded herself—A powerhouse like him wouldn’t stoop to that!
Without overthinking, she grasped his hand with her delicate fingers. Instantly, the spacetime around them warped, and in her astonished gaze, they plunged into the spacetime abyss of his mysterious dimension.
The moment they entered, Xue Linglong’s face paled!
Terror!
This spacetime was at least a hundred times more horrifying than the twenty-seventh layer!
She instinctively gripped Ye Xuan’s hand tighter, knowing that if he let go, she’d die here!
Even her protective treasure might not save her!
Ye Xuan promptly pulled her out, glancing at her shocked expression with a smile, “Miss Linglong, what do you think?”
After a long pause, she said, “Senior Ye… that spacetime just now… what was it?”
Ye Xuan blinked, “Want to know more about it?”
She hesitated, then nodded.
He grinned, “How about this—become my disciple, and I’ll teach you!”
Disciple!
Xue Linglong froze.
