It must be said, at this moment, the Lord of Time was somewhat bewildered!
This was Young Master Ye, wasn’t it?
Before arriving, he had wondered who could be disrupting time and space. After all, he would be the first to know if someone tampered with time. Upon seeing Ye Xuan, it all made sense.
Because Ye Xuan possessed the law he had gifted him, Ye Xuan’s manipulation of time was essentially permitted, so the Law of Time didn’t alert him.
But that wasn’t the point.
The point was, this was Young Master Ye!
Kill Young Master Ye?
Was the Master of Law out of his mind?
Seeing the Lord of Time frozen in place, the struggling Master of Law roared from afar, “Lord of Time, what are you waiting for?”
The Lord of Time shot him a cold glance. “What are you yelling about? Do I know you? Master of Law, we’re not mates!”
The Master of Law’s eyes widened, utterly confused. “You…”
The Lord of Time snapped, “You what? Don’t talk to me—I don’t know you!”
Master of Law: “…”
At that moment, the distant space-time split open, and a massive character for “Dao” flashed out from the rift.
*Boom!*
In an instant, the surrounding starry sky churned and boiled!
The Law of the Dao!
Ye Xuan’s pupils shrank. He spun around, clasped his hands, and slashed forward fiercely.
*Slash!*
A sword qi burst from his palms.
*Boom!*
The sword light shattered, and Ye Xuan was forced back.
In the distance, the sword lights around the Master of Law vanished, allowing him to break free.
Ye Xuan stopped, his face darkening. Damn it, another one breaking the rules of fair combat!
In the distance, the split in space-time widened, and an old man stepped out slowly. He wore a long black robe, his hair and beard white, his gaze sharp as a blade.
The Master of the Dao!
Another supreme figure of the Southern Region, the strongest of the four masters, controlling seventy percent of the world’s Dao laws!
The Master of the Dao looked at Ye Xuan, his gaze icy.
At that moment, the Lord of Time hurried to Ye Xuan’s side. “Young… Young Master Ye, are you alright?”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Lord of Time and said, “You’re not going to team up with them against me, are you?”
The Lord of Time shook his head frantically. “I’m not close to them, really not close!”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then said, “Senior, don’t do this. I don’t rely on my sister anymore!”
The Lord of Time glanced at Ye Xuan, thinking, *Yeah, right, I believe you!*
From afar, the Master of Law roared, “Lord of Time, what’s your deal?”
The Lord of Time gave him a cold look. “What’s my deal? What’s it to you?”
The Master of Law glared. “He’s disrupting time and space. Are you blind?”
The Lord of Time snapped, “You say he’s disrupting time, so he is?”
The Master of Law faltered, then said, “He just manipulated the past and future—everyone saw it!”
The Lord of Time replied expressionlessly, “I didn’t see it.”
Master of Law: “…”
The Lord of Time added, “Even if he did, so what? Who says time can’t be manipulated?”
The Master of Law stared at him. “You made that rule!”
The Lord of Time barked, “From now on, that rule doesn’t apply to Young Master Ye! He can manipulate time however he wants, as long as it makes him happy!”
Everyone: “…”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The Master of Law glared at the Lord of Time, his face twisted. “Is there something wrong with your head?”
The Lord of Time ignored him and turned to Ye Xuan with a slight smile. “Young Master Ye, shall we go to the Time Divine Court?”
Ye Xuan glanced at the distant Masters of Law and Dao. “Won’t that cause you trouble?”
The Lord of Time shook his head quickly. “No trouble, no trouble at all!”
The Master of the Dao suddenly spoke, “Kungfu, I’m a bit puzzled.”
The Lord of Time turned to him. “Master of the Dao, this seems to have nothing to do with you. Why get involved?”
The Master of the Dao smiled. “You know, law and Dao are one family.”
The Lord of Time fell silent.
The Master of the Dao continued, “Kungfu, we may not be close friends, but we have some history. Stay out of this—can you do that?”
The Lord of Time shook his head. “No.”
The Master of the Dao’s eyes narrowed. “Care to explain?”
The Lord of Time said calmly, “I could explain, but you wouldn’t believe me, so why bother? One thing: I’ll always stand with Young Master Ye!”
Everyone: “…”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then said, “Senior, I don’t rely on my sister anymore!”
The Lord of Time nodded. “I understand, I understand.”
Ye Xuan: “…”
From afar, the Master of Law, furious, was about to act, but the Master of the Dao stopped him, sensing something was off.
The Master of the Dao glanced at Ye Xuan and said, “Let’s go.”
With that, he turned and left.
The Master of Law hesitated, then followed.
After they left, the Lord of Time turned to Ye Xuan. “Young Master Ye, come with me to the Time Divine Court!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Senior, I won’t go to the Time Divine Court. I don’t want to cause you trouble.”
The Lord of Time frowned, displeased. “Young Master Ye, what’s that supposed to mean? Talking like we’re strangers!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The Lord of Time continued, “Don’t worry, Young Master Ye. Whether it’s the Master of Law or the Master of the Dao, the Time Divine Court will face them with you! We’ll live and die with you!”
Ye Xuan was speechless.
In the past, he’d have been thrilled, but now he thought deeper.
He was a lone swordsman, needing no one’s support!
With that in mind, Ye Xuan smiled. “I appreciate your kindness, senior, but I won’t go to the Time Divine Court.”
The Lord of Time hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, the Masters of Law and Dao are not to be underestimated, especially the Master of the Dao. His strength surpasses even mine, and now they’re allied…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “I understand your kindness, senior. But I really won’t go to the Time Divine Court. I have my own path to follow. Senior, until we meet again!”
With that, he clasped his fists, mounted his sword, and vanished into the horizon in an instant.
Having finally rebuilt his resolve, he didn’t want to fall back into being a “backed prince”!
In place, the Lord of Time stood silent for a long while before saying, “Someone!”
An old man appeared behind him.
The Lord of Time looked to the horizon. “Recall all the powerhouses of the Divine Court and keep tabs on Young Master Ye’s movements!”
The old man hesitated, then said, “Lord, didn’t Young Master Ye say he doesn’t need our help?”
The Lord of Time snapped, “Fool! He’s just too shy to say it. Deep down, he wants our help, got it?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The old man opened his mouth but said nothing.
The Lord of Time continued, “Anyway, I’m betting on Young Master Ye’s side!”
Old man: “…”
…
Ye Xuan’s slaying of the Lord of the Five Elements in Yedu City spread rapidly across the Xuanguan Universe.
His name swept through the universe like wildfire.
…
Qianji City.
In the city lord’s mansion, Qian Mu sat in the great hall, silent.
Before him stood an old man.
After a long silence, the old man asked, “My lord, shall we seek revenge?”
Qian Mu shook his head.
The old man hesitated, about to speak.
Qian Mu said softly, “That youth could kill the Lord of the Five Elements, so he could kill me. And I’ve heard the Lord of Time calls him ‘Young Master Ye,’ even opposing the Masters of Dao and Law for him…”
He shook his head slightly. “His strength is among the world’s best, and his background must be terrifying beyond our imagination. If we seek revenge, Qianji City will cease to exist!”
The old man fell silent.
Qian Mu walked to the door, looking to the distant horizon. “The great Dao is like a thousand sails racing, a hundred boats vying. On this path, countless cultivators compete, and the brave prevail. If that youth were weak with no backing, he’d have died the day he clashed with my son.”
He shook his head again. “When the Pavilion Master told me killing my son was helping Qianji City, I thought she was mocking me. Now, I see she was right—she was indeed helping us.”
With that, he turned back into the hall, suddenly looking much older.
The old man sighed softly.
…
Atop a certain mountain peak, the Masters of Dao and Law stood side by side.
The Master of Law’s face was grim.
His battle with Ye Xuan was his disgrace!
The Master of the Dao suddenly said, “You wanted to kill him not for the Lord of the Five Elements, but for the two Heavenly Veins he possesses, correct?”
The Master of Law was candid. “Yes!” He looked at the Master of the Dao. “Maybe not two, but three! And I know he has the Heaven-Burying Sword Case and a terrifying divine sword, plus hundreds of billions of Star God Veins!”
The Master of the Dao fell silent.
He didn’t care about the Heaven-Burying Sword Case, but the divine sword piqued his interest. His greatest desire, however, was for the Heavenly Veins!
With three, he could reach the legendary Contemplation Realm!
That was what he cared about most!
After a moment, the Master of the Dao said softly, “That youth is not simple.”
The Master of Law replied expressionlessly, “So what? He has two, maybe three Heavenly Veins. Kill him, and we can claim them. With three Veins united, we can change our destinies!”
The Master of the Dao remained silent.
The Master of Law added, “The Lord of Time supports that youth, likely for the Veins as well. If he gets all three, the Southern Region’s master won’t be you, but him!”
The Master of the Dao’s brows furrowed.
Cultivating the Dao was about invincibility, longevity, and desire.
Wanting invincibility and longevity was itself a desire!
The Dao wasn’t about asceticism—it was about fulfilling inner needs.
After a moment, the Master of the Dao said, “Let’s plan carefully.”
The Master of Law’s lips curled slightly.
He knew no one could resist the allure of three Heavenly Veins.
…
Atop another mountain peak, Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, the Qingxuan Sword floating quietly beside him.
The Small Tower suddenly spoke, “Little Master, why reject the Lord of Time? I think you could ally with him to face…”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the Small Tower appeared in his hand.
Looking at it, he sighed softly. “Half my flamboyance back then was thanks to you!”
He shook his head. “Small Tower, you’ve led me astray! Today, I’ll destroy you to solidify my resolve! Farewell, Small Tower!”
With that, he raised the Qingxuan Sword toward the Small Tower.
Small Tower: “…”
