Is that it?
After saying this, Ye Xuan turned and left.
The old man wasn’t in the Cosmic Heart Realm, only the Fate Mysterious Realm. But the Second Clan clearly didn’t know that, in Ye Xuan’s eyes, the Fate Mysterious Realm was now as insignificant as an ant.
Soon, Ye Xuan vanished into the boundless starry horizon.
This time, his destination was the Ancient Cosmos.
…
In the starry sky, Ye Xuan rode his Qingxuan Sword.
Atop the sword, he gazed around, marveling at the dazzling galaxies and universes along the way, their beauty breathtaking.
Ye Xuan suddenly chuckled. “The universe is so vast—exploring it isn’t bad at all!”
Small Tower said, “Young Master, do you think you can stay this cool for more than three days?”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
*The Three-Day Rule!*
He shook his head with a smile and transformed into a streak of sword light, vanishing at the universe’s edge.
**Ancient Cosmos.**
About half a month later, Ye Xuan arrived in the Ancient Cosmos.
It must be said, the Ancient Cosmos was incredibly far from the Prime Universe. Even riding the Qingxuan Sword, it took him half a month! For an ordinary person, even a Fate Mysterious Realm expert, it would take months!
Upon entering the Ancient Cosmos, Ye Xuan didn’t immediately seek out the Second Clan. For him, it was more important to first understand the Ancient Cosmos and the Second Clan’s strength.
As soon as he entered, he sensed several extremely powerful yet subtle auras!
He knew those were Cosmic Heart Realm experts!
The Ancient Cosmos had Cosmic Heart Realm experts, but they were likely few. Such powerhouses couldn’t be common! In theory, it shouldn’t be a case of Cosmic Heart experts being as plentiful as dogs.
Of course, Ye Xuan couldn’t be certain. This world could be absurd at times, especially when it came to cultivation realms…
Just then, the space-time ahead shattered, and a young man burst out from it. Seeing Ye Xuan, the young man paused, a ferocious glint flashing in his eyes as his right hand slowly clenched.
At that moment, the space behind the young man cracked open, and a man in a black robe stepped out!
The black-robed man’s gaze locked onto Ye Xuan. “Are you with him?”
The young man blinked, then looked at Ye Xuan. “You’re not with him?”
Clearly, both had mistaken Ye Xuan for the other’s ally.
Ye Xuan glanced at them and smiled. “Carry on!”
With that, he turned to leave.
The young man suddenly called out, “Wait!”
Ye Xuan turned back. “Something up?”
The young man hesitated, then spread his palm. A storage ring floated toward Ye Xuan. “Take this to the Immortal Clan, and you’ll gain a tremendous opportunity!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the ring and shook his head.
The young man’s eyes narrowed. “One hundred star veins!”
Ye Xuan still shook his head and turned to leave.
Unknown grudges—he had no interest in getting involved.
Just then, the distant sky split open, and an old man slowly stepped out.
Seeing him, the young man behind Ye Xuan was overjoyed. “Elder Yunxiao!”
The black-robed man’s face darkened, as his reinforcements hadn’t arrived.
Suddenly, the young man looked at Ye Xuan. “Elder Yunxiao, stop him!”
At that, the elder named Yunxiao pressed his right hand toward Ye Xuan, turning the space around him into a cage.
Ye Xuan remained calm and turned to the young man. The young man glanced at the black-robed man. “Elder Yunxiao, it’s not wise to clash with the Divine Sect directly yet, so…”
He made a throat-slitting gesture.
Clearly, they wanted to kill the black-robed man but didn’t want it traced back to them, so they planned to silence Ye Xuan as well!
Ye Xuan frowned. “Are you out of your mind?”
The young man looked at Ye Xuan. “Feel innocent? Sure, you are. But who told you to see something you shouldn’t?”
Ye Xuan’s head ached. “I really don’t want to get involved in your mess. Can you not drag me into this?”
The young man stared at Ye Xuan. “No.”
*Slash!*
The young man’s throat split open, blood spraying out!
Elder Yunxiao and the black-robed man’s faces changed instantly!
Ye Xuan stared at the young man. “Feel innocent? I don’t think you’re innocent at all.”
The young man clutched his throat, glaring at Ye Xuan. “I’m from the Immortal Clan…”
Ye Xuan snapped, “Shut up! I hate people who can’t fight and just throw out their backing! No principles at all!”
With that, a sword sliced off the young man’s head, blood shooting skyward, gruesomely vivid.
Elder Yunxiao stared at Ye Xuan, eyes full of horror. “Who… who are you?!”
Ye Xuan glanced at Yunxiao, and with a thought, the elder’s head flew off.
Instant kill!
The black-robed man nearby was dumbfounded.
What kind of god had he stumbled upon?
Ye Xuan spread his palm, and the young man’s storage ring flew to him. Inside was only a map.
A map?
Ye Xuan frowned and looked at the black-robed man. “What’s this map?”
The black-robed man glanced at Ye Xuan but stayed silent.
Ye Xuan smiled. “I don’t usually ask twice.”
The black-robed man said gravely, “A map to the God-King’s Ruins!”
**God-King’s Ruins!**
Ye Xuan nodded after a moment. “Got it. This map now belongs to the Second Clan. Any objections?”
The black-robed man looked at Ye Xuan and shook his head. His heart was reeling with shock.
How did the Second Clan know about the map?
This man’s presence here wasn’t a coincidence—it was planned!
Ye Xuan turned and left, vanishing into the horizon in a blink.
Not long after, an old man appeared at the scene. He looked at the black-robed man, Li Feng, and said gravely, “Li Feng, where’s the map?”
Li Feng replied, “Taken by someone from the Second Clan!”
**Second Clan!**
The old man frowned. “How did the Second Clan know about the map?”
Li Feng shook his head. “I don’t know! He just killed someone from the Immortal Clan…”
The old man said gravely, “Killed someone from the Immortal Clan too…”
He looked at Li Feng. “And didn’t kill you?”
Li Feng nodded.
The old man was silent for a moment, then said, “He’s trying to frame the Second Clan!”
Li Feng looked at him. “Why do you say that?”
The old man said expressionlessly, “If he was really from the Second Clan, do you think you’d still be alive? He spared you to pin this on them!”
Li Feng was silent for a moment, then asked, “What now?”
The old man said calmly, “Just watch quietly.”
He glanced into the starry depths. “Someone’s trying to target the Second Clan… Interesting! But they’re underestimating the Second Clan and Immortal Clan’s intelligence. They won’t fall for it!”
…
Elsewhere, in the starry sky, Ye Xuan stopped. He took out the map from the storage ring and studied it, only to realize he couldn’t understand it!
He was completely unfamiliar with the Ancient Cosmos, and the map’s location was clearly within it.
Small Tower suddenly said, “Young Master, will they go trouble the Second Clan?”
Ye Xuan laughed. “If they do, I profit big time. If they don’t, I lose nothing! Right?”
Small Tower was silent for a moment, then said, “Brilliant!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily and vanished from the spot.
An hour later, Ye Xuan had a basic understanding of the Ancient Cosmos.
It had four major powers: the Immortal Clan, the Divine Sect, the Second Clan, and the Monk Sect.
Besides these, there was once another power—the Ancient Temple Clan, whose ancestor was the pioneer of this universe.
Unfortunately, the Ancient Temple Clan declined and was eventually wiped out by the four clans. It had vanished entirely.
Just then, Ye Xuan turned around. Not far away, a woman approached slowly. She wore a white gown, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, and held a silver longsword.
Ye Xuan looked at her. “Second Clan?”
The woman shook her head.
Ye Xuan frowned. “Then you are?”
The woman said softly, “Young Master Ye, the Second Clan has already detected your arrival. Moreover, they know the map is in your hands. Your attempt to sow discord was useless!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “No effect? Doesn’t matter! I’m curious, miss—how do you know me? This is my first time in the Ancient Cosmos, isn’t it?”
The woman replied, “Not long ago, a genius girl from the Second Clan fell. Her name was Second Immortal, a key figure they nurtured. But she was arrogant and overconfident, leaving the Ancient Cosmos for the Prime Universe without permission. She never returned. Clearly, someone in the Prime Universe killed her! The Prime Universe is a lower-tier universe compared to the Ancient Cosmos, yet someone there could kill her… Don’t you think that would pique our curiosity?”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “Makes sense! So, miss, what’s your business with me?”
The woman stepped closer. “Young Master Ye, you can’t face the Second Clan alone, especially now that you’ve killed someone from the Immortal Clan. If the two clans join forces, you have no chance of survival!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “And?”
The woman looked at him. “Work with us!”
Ye Xuan asked, “Who are you?”
The woman said, “You’ll find out in time!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile and turned to leave.
The woman frowned. “What?”
Ye Xuan didn’t respond.
Suddenly, an old man blocked his path, glaring at him. “We’re offering you a chance—don’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit…”
Before he finished, a sword pierced his throat.
*Slash!*
Blood sprayed from the back of the old man’s neck.
Ye Xuan looked at the terrified old man and smiled. “Speak to me with respect, got it?”
He turned to the woman nearby. “Do you think I’m weak?”
The woman: “…”
