Just as the cavalry was about to reach Ye Xuan, a bizarre scene unfolded.
The riders froze in place, as if petrified. In the same instant, one arm from each of them sliced off and flew into the air!
Blood sprayed everywhere in a grisly torrent!
The crowd recoiled in horror!
Guan Jing stared at Ye Xuan, trembling uncontrollably!
The shop owner was equally terrified, cold sweat streaming down his face.
Wu Ling’er stood petrified.
Ye Xuan turned to the stunned Wu Clan youth. “You want to wipe out my whole family?”
The youth glared back. “Who the hell are you?!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Know why I haven’t killed you?”
The youth thrust out his palm, and a Wu Clan token shot skyward.
Calling for backup!
Ye Xuan shook his head with a chuckle. “You really don’t recognize me?”
The youth squinted at him. After a moment, his brow furrowed—why did he seem familiar?
Then, the distant sky quaked. An elder stepped through the air!
A Wu Clan powerhouse!
Seeing him, the youth’s face lit up. “Great Elder!”
The Wu Clan Great Elder!
Landing in the chaos, the elder’s face darkened at the sight of the maimed cavalry. He turned to Ye Xuan—and froze, struck dumb as if by lightning!
The youth opened his mouth, but the elder whirled and slapped him.
*Smack!*
Before everyone’s eyes, the youth’s body shattered into nothingness!
The crowd was dumbfounded!
What was happening?
Guan Jing glanced at Ye Xuan, realization dawning. His pupils shrank, and his trembling intensified. He crushed a transmission talisman!
The shop owner, too, caught on, smashing a talisman to alert his superiors…
Onlookers followed suit, shattering talismans in a frenzy!
Within moments, Five-Dimensional City erupted. Countless powerful auras surged from all corners, racing toward one spot!
—
**Five-Dimensional Hall**
Guan Yin, mid-task, dropped a scroll. Her pupils constricted. She crushed the scroll, stood, and strode out.
The hall’s occupants blinked, confused—until messages hit them. They abandoned their duties and bolted outside.
*That man was back!*
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**Wu Clan**
Amu, handling affairs, paused. She snapped her head up and vanished from her hall.
Soon, countless Wu Clan elites soared into the sky, speeding toward the same destination…
—
**Elsewhere**
In a courtyard, Ye Zhiming set down an ancient tome. After a quiet moment, she smiled softly. “You’re back…”
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**The Street**
The youth, his body obliterated by the elder’s slap, gaped in disbelief. “Great Elder…”
“Shut up! Kneel!” the elder roared.
“Kneel?” The youth faltered. “W-Why…?”
“Kneel, or I’ll beat you to death!” the elder thundered.
The youth quaked. Wu Ling’er rushed to him, yanking him down. She knelt too, pressing her forehead to the ground, shaking in terror.
She’d figured out Ye Xuan’s identity!
The maimed Wu Clan warriors knelt too, followed by the surrounding crowd!
*The Guardian Deity of the Five-Dimensional Universe!*
The elder approached Ye Xuan, about to kneel, but a force held him up.
Ye Xuan grinned. “Great Elder, long time no see!”
The elder gave a bitter smile. “Lord Wu Attendant, I never imagined meeting like this. I… I’m ashamed!”
*Wu Attendant!*
The youth finally understood!
He stared at Ye Xuan, mind blank.
*Wu Attendant!*
The High Priestess’s attendant—the Wu Clan’s attendant!
The Wu Clan owed its prestige to this man!
The strongest Wu Attendant in their history!
His status outranked even the clan leader and High Priestess!
Ye Xuan said softly, “I’m a little disappointed.”
*Disappointed!*
The elder’s heart jolted. He tried to kneel again, but Ye Xuan stopped him.
Ye Xuan smiled. “These issues aren’t just the Wu Clan’s. We’ll fix them slowly.”
The elder nodded quickly. “Yes!”
A woman appeared before Ye Xuan—Guan Yin!
She rolled her eyes at him. “You actually came back!”
He’d been gone *far* too long!
Ye Xuan laughed. “The Five-Dimensional Universe has changed a lot!”
He glanced at the Alliance powerhouses behind her. “You’ve all done well!”
They bowed respectfully…
Many had never met Ye Xuan—some were new to the Alliance—but none lacked reverence!
Then, the High Priestess arrived with the Wu Clan elites. Seeing Ye Xuan, they knelt. “Greetings, Wu Attendant!”
*Wu Attendant!*
Ye Xuan smiled at Amu. “My High Priestess!”
Amu approached, smiling back. “You’re back?”
He nodded.
She glanced at the maimed Wu warriors, silent for a moment. “I’ll handle this.”
She’d learned the full story en route!
Ye Xuan eyed the Wu fighters and grinned. “The Five-Dimensional Universe is better than before, but there are issues. They’re not big ones, though, right?”
Amu laughed. “Of course not!”
Ye Xuan chuckled. “Let’s move somewhere else.”
The street was now a sea of people!
Guan Yin smirked. “Not gonna greet everyone?”
Ye Xuan laughed and floated up. In the air, he saw the entire city staring at him!
*Ye Xuan! The Guardian Deity!*
To some, he was a stranger—he’d been gone too long!
He grinned. “Hello, everyone!”
All eyes locked on him.
He thought for a moment, then opened his palm and waved. Countless Heavenly Extreme Crystals rained down!
*Heavenly Extreme Crystals!*
Useless to him now, but he had billions stored. He tossed out a hundred million!
As the crowd snatched them up, the city exploded in cheers!
To Ye Xuan, they were trivial—but to the Five-Dimensional Universe, they were priceless treasures!
People dropped to their knees. “Thank you, Alliance Leader Ye!”
Their voices roared like thunder, shaking the skies!
Ye Xuan smiled, descending. With a wave, he and the group vanished.
They reappeared in the Five-Dimensional Hall.
The hall filled with the Alliance’s mightiest and most influential figures.
Ye Xuan scanned them and smiled. “Earlier on the street, there was a little unpleasantness. Not a big deal, but it revealed some tensions. I’m sure you’re all aware.”
He paused, then continued, “Where there are people, there are conflicts—especially in our Five-Dimensional Universe, a big family with many races. Total unity’s impossible.”
The room listened silently.
Each person represented a faction or clan.
Ye Xuan went on, “How to fix it? That’s up to you. I’m just pointing it out.”
Amu and Guan Yin shot him exasperated looks.
*This guy’s too good at dodging responsibility!*
He grinned. “I brought gifts this time!”
He opened his palm, and dozens of storage rings appeared.
Eyes gleamed—the crystals earlier had already stirred envy.
Ye Xuan smiled. “These rings hold legacies and more Heavenly Extreme Crystals—enough to boost you and your factions. How much? Enough to transform the Five-Dimensional Universe’s strength.”
The room buzzed with excitement!
He added, “I don’t crave power or managing things. But I’ll always be this universe’s Alliance Leader! My ask is simple: I want it to thrive. No one—no one—can disrupt its unity.”
He looked at Amu. “Not even the Wu Clan!”
He knew his ties had made the Wu Clan special—and some of its members arrogant.
Amu nodded. “The Wu Clan will change.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Tell the young ones to look outward. The universe is vast—everyone should too!”
Someone piped up, “Leader Ye, how strong are you now?”
All eyes turned to him, curious.
He laughed heartily. “Don’t ask—just know I’m invincible! Haha!”
The room: “…”
