Invincible!
Yan Bei stared at Ye Xuan, as if trying to see through him.
Confidence!
A calm, effortless confidence!
This man before her was truly self-assured, and a confident man was undeniably the most charming.
Yan Bei suddenly smiled, “I hope we don’t become enemies!” Glancing around, she added, “Young Master Ye, may I stay here for a couple of days? I find the atmosphere here wonderful, and I’d like to read for a bit, not too long!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Of course.”
Yan Bei smiled, “Thank you!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “You’re welcome. Make yourself at home, I have things to attend to.” With that, he left the hall.
Inside, Yan Bei watched his departing figure, lost in thought, her mind a mystery.
…
Outside the Observing Mystery Academy, atop a mountain peak, a man gazed at the academy below—Yan Bianyue.
His expression was dark. An elder approached, bowing, “Young Lord!”
Yan Bianyue’s face remained impassive, “Any findings on his origins?”
The elder shook his head.
Yan Bianyue frowned, “Nothing?”
The elder nodded, “We only know he arrived recently and became the young lord of this declining Mysterious Sect. Beyond that, nothing.”
Yan Bianyue paused, then asked, “What about the Mysterious Sect’s origins?”
The elder shook his head, “It’s a very ordinary faction. I investigated, long ago, a Green Shirt Sword Cultivator founded it, but he left soon after and never returned. Now, Ye Xuan is called the Young Lord by the academy’s students, suggesting a connection to that sword cultivator.”
Yan Bianyue looked at the elder, “Who was this Green Shirt Sword Cultivator?”
The elder shook his head, “Unknown.”
Yan Bianyue’s brows furrowed.
The elder added, “He’s not among the top-tier powerhouses.”
Yan Bianyue fell silent.
After a moment, he asked, “Why does Ye Xuan have the *Divine Path Codex*?”
The elder said gravely, “We know it was acquired by Shen Lan, the Lord of the Cloud Realm, who has met Ye Xuan.”
Yan Bianyue’s eyes narrowed, “Is he from the Cloud Realm?”
The elder shook his head, “Unlikely, as this was Ye Xuan’s first visit to the Universe of Gods.”
Yan Bianyue closed his eyes slowly.
The elder said, “This man is extremely mysterious.”
Yan Bianyue murmured, “I know, and his background might be significant. But…” A cold smile curled his lips, “So what?”
The elder hesitated, then said, “Young Lord, we shouldn’t act against him now. His origins are unclear, we need to understand him before making a move. Acting rashly could lead to trouble.”
Yan Bianyue sneered, “Trouble? What trouble?”
The elder hesitated.
Yan Bianyue shifted, “Second Uncle, I know your concerns, but we have no choice. You saw how differently Immortal Ancient Yao treats him. If we let this continue, she’ll fall for him, and our plan to annex Immortal Ancient City will collapse.”
The elder was silent.
Yan Bianyue continued, “Besides, I’ve already crossed him. Do you think we can reconcile? He hasn’t had the chance yet, but if he does, he’ll crush our Yan City!”
The elder sighed softly.
Yan Bianyue turned to the academy, his gaze icy, “I want him dead.”
The elder looked at him, sighing inwardly with disappointment. His young lord was acting impulsively. Anyone could see Ye Xuan wasn’t ordinary, the less they knew, the more extraordinary he was.
Ye Xuan had revealed the *Divine Path Codex* and remained unscathed—why? Because no one dared touch him. If the Yan Clan acted now, it would be utterly foolish.
The elder bowed and left to report to the city lord.
Yan Bianyue smirked coldly, knowing what the elder intended, but he vanished from the spot.
Soon, he arrived at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.
In a room, he sat across from Nan Qing.
Nan Qing looked at him silently.
Yan Bianyue smiled, “President Nan Qing, given our friendship, I’ll be blunt. I want Ye Xuan dead.”
Nan Qing’s hand trembled slightly. He hesitated, then asked, “How dead?”
Yan Bianyue’s smile was cold, “As miserable as possible.”
Nan Qing was silent.
Yan Bianyue pressed, “I’m running out of time. My father might stop me from targeting Ye Xuan, so I must act quickly.” He placed a storage ring before Nan Qing, containing eight million cosmic veins.
Nan Qing asked, “What’s this, Young Master Yan?”
Yan Bianyue smiled, “I can mobilize two Knowing Mystery Realm experts, but I’m not confident. I’d like to hire two more from the Immortal Treasure Pavilion. With four, even if Ye Xuan’s hiding his strength, he’s doomed.”
Nan Qing paused, then asked, “When do you plan to act?”
Yan Bianyue’s eyes flashed coldly, “Now.”
Nan Qing took the ring, “I’ll fully cooperate.”
Yan Bianyue stood, laughing, “President Nan Qing, you’re a true friend. Let’s go!” He turned and left.
Nan Qing paused, then said, “All Knowing Mystery Realm experts, follow me!” He left, followed by nine powerful auras.
…
Observing Mystery Academy.
Ye Xuan lay on a stone slope atop the back mountain, legs crossed, right hand behind his head, left holding an ancient book, a fruit platter beside him, utterly relaxed.
Qingqiu approached, peeling a grape and offering it to him, “Little Lord Brother!”
Ye Xuan grinned, “Flattery for a favor?”
Qingqiu giggled, “I have a question for you.”
He nodded, “Ask away.”
She blinked, “I’ve reached Age Controller, but I’m facing some issues breaking through to Reincarnation Walker…”
Age Controller! Ye Xuan froze, turning to her. She blinked innocently.
He smiled after a pause, “What issues?”
Qingqiu glared at him, then stomped off.
Ye Xuan shook his head, smiling, and resumed reading, but inwardly, he was stunned. He was starting to feel like a failure compared to her freakish progress.
“Damn, she’s inhuman!” he muttered.
In the distance, Qingqiu clenched her fists, stamping her feet, “Hmph, is it so hard to praise me?”
…
Soon after Qingqiu left, Li Xue approached, bowing, “Dean!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Sit.”
She hesitated, then sat nearby, looking at him, “Dean, I want to leave the academy.”
He asked, “Worried about bringing trouble to the academy?”
She nodded.
“Is it your father causing trouble, or Immortal Ancient Yuan?” he asked.
She hesitated.
He smiled, “If it’s your father, tell him to come to me, I’ll break his legs. If it’s Immortal Ancient Yuan, I’ll cripple him.”
Li Xue froze, “Dean, aren’t you close friends with Miss Immortal Ancient Yao?”
He smiled, “That’s a separate matter.”
She looked at him, “Why protect me?”
He grinned, “You’re my student.”
“Why accept me as a student?” she asked.
He thought, then said, “When I went to the Immortal Ancient Clan, you were the only one who showed me respect.”
She said, “If you’d revealed you were giving the *Divine Path Codex*, they’d have respected you.”
He shook his head, “That respect isn’t genuine.”
Looking at her, he said, “You’re an excellent and kind girl. Immortal Ancient Yuan, that fool, doesn’t deserve you. Marriage is a woman’s lifelong matter, don’t settle. If you don’t like it, say it loud. You had no backing before, but now, I’m your greatest support. Anyone who forces you, I’ll smash their head!”
Li Xue stared at him, hands trembling.
He smiled, “Qingqiu’s the Martial Academy head. If you want to cultivate, ask her for help, though she might not know much yet. For cultivation issues, you can ask me or Elder Xian. By the way, have you read the *Divine Path Codex*?”
She lowered her head, “Can I?”
He frowned, “Of course! All academy students can. I’ll also write down my cultivation insights for everyone to read.”
She hesitated, “Dean… Young Master Ye, why are you so good to people?”
He asked, “Am I good?”
She nodded, “Very, very good, better than anyone.”
He smiled, “You haven’t seen me go crazy. When I do, I even want to kill my dad!”
Li Xue: “…”
He added, “Even when I’m not crazy, I’ve had that thought…”
Green Shirt Man: “…”
Suddenly, a terrifying aura descended, enveloping Ye Xuan and Li Xue. Her face paled, and she instinctively stepped in front of him.
Yan Bianyue and Nan Qing appeared, with eleven Knowing Mystery Realm experts behind them.
Li Xue’s face turned ashen, but she didn’t retreat.
Yan Bianyue smiled at Ye Xuan, “We meet again, Young Master Ye. Surprised?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “A bit.”
Yan Bianyue stared at him, “You know nothing of my strength. Ignorance breeds fearlessness. Now, I’ll show you despair!”
Suddenly, Nan Qing and the nine Knowing Mystery Realm experts behind him knelt before Ye Xuan, “Young Lord Ye!”
Young Lord Ye!
Yan Bianyue froze.
Ye Xuan looked at him, chuckling, “A small fry like you isn’t worth my sword. Go on, call your ancestors! I’ll beat them too!”
The crowd: “…”
Immortal Ancient Yao appeared, stunned to see Nan Qing and the nine experts kneeling before Ye Xuan.
…
