The treasure of the Master of the Great Dao Brush!
It had to be said, Ye Xuan was deeply tempted. Without much thought, he glanced around and then turned to leave.
Soon, Ye Xuan arrived at the Guanxuan Mountain Range. This was the same mountain range he had chosen before, and now, over a thousand grand palaces stood upon it. As long as the money was there, anything could be accomplished. The moment the Guanxuan Academy was established, it became the most powerful force in the Rebellious Chaos Land, boasting eleven ancient giants within its ranks. Such a lineup was undeniably terrifying.
Inside the academy, Ye Xuan sat in front of a stone step, a statue standing not far ahead—his own statue. Beside him was An You.
Suddenly, Ye Xuan said, “Add another statue.”
An You looked at him, and Ye Xuan said softly, “Add a statue of Xiao Guan.”
Qin Guan.
An You quickly replied, “Understood.”
Ye Xuan added, “For all the academies.”
An You respectfully said, “I’ll arrange it.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. Without Qin Guan’s strong support, the Guanxuan Academy could never have grown to its current state.
At that moment, Ye Xuan called out, “Tian Chen.”
Tian Chen immediately appeared. Ye Xuan opened his palm, revealing a seal, and looked at Tian Chen. “Are you willing to guard this realm for me?”
The seal, imbued with the power of laws, wasn’t particularly significant to Ye Xuan, whose human sword intent and bloodline power far surpassed such forces. But for Tian Chen, this seal could elevate him to the heavens, truly changing his fate.
Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Tian Chen trembled with excitement. “Young Master Ye…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “You’ve been with me for some time. I think you’re decent. If you’re willing, you can guard this realm for me, maintaining its peace and order.”
Tian Chen immediately bowed deeply. “I’m willing.”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the seal floated slowly to Tian Chen. “You’re currently at the Ancient Giant Realm. If you get the chance, aim for the No-Path Realm. I’ve already spoken to the Heavenly Dao here; it will assist you when the time comes.”
Tian Chen froze, then said excitedly, “Young Master Ye… I…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “I have no other demands. I just want to establish an academy and create a new order.”
Tian Chen declared, “I will follow you to the death.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “Go and merge with the seal.”
Tian Chen bowed respectfully and retreated.
Ye Xuan lay back on the stone steps, legs crossed, lost in thought. At that moment, a woman appeared—Fei Yu.
Seeing her, Ye Xuan stood up and smiled. “Teacher Fei Yu, what brings you here?”
Fei Yu smiled. “Just checking on you.”
Ye Xuan grinned. “Sit.”
Fei Yu nodded and sat with him on the stone steps. She looked at him and said, “We already know your identity and background.”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “I figured as much.”
Fei Yu met his gaze. “What’s your stance toward Galaxy Academy?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Rest assured, I have no hostility toward you.”
Fei Yu sighed in relief. “That’s good.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Interested in joining my Guanxuan Academy?”
Fei Yu froze, then asked, “Are you serious?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes.”
Fei Yu considered it, then shook her head. “I don’t want to leave Galaxy Academy.”
Ye Xuan laughed. “Fair enough.”
Fei Yu glanced at him and said, “You’ve unified the Rebellious Chaos Land?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes.”
Fei Yu’s expression grew complex. The Rebellious Chaos Land was a place even Galaxy Academy avoided provoking, yet Ye Xuan had unified it in such a short time. His strength was far more terrifying than she had imagined. What a prodigy.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Honestly, I’d love for you to join my academy and help me.”
He opened his palm, and a storage ring appeared before Fei Yu, containing fifty thousand law crystals. Seeing the ring, Fei Yu’s expression shifted. She knew the value of these crystals—items even ancient giants couldn’t resist.
Ye Xuan looked at her. “Join my academy?”
Fei Yu hesitated, then said, “This puts me in a difficult spot.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Alright, I won’t force you.” As he moved to take back the ring, Fei Yu suddenly grabbed it, looking at him. “I was only hesitant for a moment. Not anymore.”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Fei Yu pocketed the ring, sighing softly. “It’s all for survival.”
Ye Xuan laughed. “I’ll have someone help you advance to the Dao Knowledge Realm.”
Fei Yu looked up at him. “Really?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Fei Yu said solemnly, “If that’s true, I’m yours from now on.”
“Huh?” Ye Xuan froze.
Fei Yu’s face flushed slightly, and she quickly corrected herself. “I mean, I’ll be part of the academy.”
Ye Xuan was speechless.
Fei Yu smiled. “I’ll go back to tie up loose ends and report here.”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Fei Yu turned and left.
After she departed, Ye Xuan took a deep breath and smiled. “Time to return to Qing City and take a look.”
Qing City. It had been a long time since he’d been back.
Acting on the thought, Ye Xuan activated the Qingxuan Sword and vanished. When he reappeared, he was in Qing City, which had undergone drastic changes. The former Canglan Academy had been renamed Guanxuan Academy.
Standing at the city gate, Ye Xuan looked at the familiar entrance, a slight smile on his lips. That familiar feeling.
He walked into the city, where vendors lined both sides of the streets, the air filled with the lively bustle of daily life. Looking at the streets, memories flooded back.
Ye Ling. Thinking of his sister, a warm smile spread across Ye Xuan’s face. Those days, though tough, held happiness too. Back then, his ambition was simple: to live a peaceful life with his sister. But fate had other plans.
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. He stopped suddenly, his gaze falling on a spot not far away—the place where he had first met An Lanxiu. The woman he fell for at first sight. The daughter of Duke An.
Thinking of her, a smile touched Ye Xuan’s lips. He continued walking, and after a while, he stopped again, now standing before a mansion.
Ye Mansion.
The gates were dilapidated, the surrounding walls overgrown with weeds, the entire place exuding desolation. Looking at the mansion, Ye Xuan’s eyes flickered with complex emotions. Though he no longer had ties to the Ye Clan, he had lived here for so long.
At that moment, the gate creaked open, and an elderly man slowly emerged. Seeing Ye Xuan, the old man’s expression turned wary, but his brows soon furrowed. His eyes widened, and he stammered, “You… you…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “May I come in and sit?”
The old man hurriedly said, “Yes… yes.” He fumbled to open the gate, trembling as he said, “Young… Young Master…”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly and walked inside. The once-glorious Ye Mansion was now in ruins, its courtyard even more desolate than the exterior.
“Grandpa!” A young girl, about seven or eight, ran over, her long braid swinging and a short sword in her hand. Despite her age, her gaze was resolute, her face carrying a maturity beyond her years.
Seeing Ye Xuan, she froze, then asked warily, “Grandpa, who is he?”
The old man quickly said, “Yu’er, this is Young Master Ye Xuan.”
Ye Yu froze, then exclaimed, “You’re Young Master Ye Xuan?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “You’re called Ye Yu?”
She nodded. “Yes.”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then turned to the old man. “How many people are left in the Ye Clan now?”
The old man smiled bitterly. “Less than a few dozen.”
Ye Xuan frowned. “So few?”
The old man nodded. “After you left, Young Master, we were targeted by other forces. Over time, more and more clan members left for better prospects. Those who remain are the old, weak, sick, and disabled…”
He knelt slowly, trembling. “Young Master, all the wrongs, all the mistakes, were the Ye Clan’s fault.”
Ye Xuan remained silent.
The old man pulled Ye Yu forward, saying urgently, “Yu’er, kneel.”
But Ye Yu refused.
Seeing this, the old man grew angry. “Yu’er, kneel now!”
He knew that Ye Xuan, as he was now, could change Ye Yu’s fate. Otherwise, it would be nearly impossible for her to rise. The Ye Clan could barely provide her with cultivation resources, let alone enough food.
Ye Yu looked at Ye Xuan but still didn’t kneel.
As the old man opened his mouth to speak, Ye Xuan crouched before Ye Yu, eyeing the sword in her hand. He smiled. “You want to be a sword cultivator?”
Ye Yu nodded.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Why?”
Ye Yu met his gaze. “To revive the Ye Clan.”
Ye Xuan paused, then smiled faintly. “Come with me.”
He took her hand and walked away. Ye Yu turned to the old man, her eyes filled with reluctance, but she didn’t stop. She knew that stopping meant a lifetime of obscurity.
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and a storage ring floated to the old man. “I’m taking this child.”
The old man knelt, trembling. “Thank you, Young Master Ye Xuan.”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly and led Ye Yu out of the Ye Mansion.
On the street, Ye Yu held his hand, looking up at him. “Grandpa said you were driven out by the clan.”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Ye Yu asked, “Do you hate the clan?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I used to.”
Ye Yu asked, “And now?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Not anymore.”
Ye Yu was curious. “Why not?”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “You’ll understand one day.”
Ye Yu said softly, “I understand. Without love, there’s no hate. The Ye Clan is part of your past, so it doesn’t matter whether you hate them or not.”
Ye Xuan turned to her, shocked.
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