Seeing the clan leader indulging in grand fantasies, the elder quickly said, “Clan Leader, we likely can’t control Di Zhuang’s feelings!”
Di Yuan replied calmly, “Of course I know. But we can assist. For instance, building goodwill with that boy creates an opportunity for them. If we make an enemy of him, there’s no chance for her and him.”
He sighed softly, “As elders, we must consider the next generation. Sometimes, we can’t burn bridges. If we do, we leave no room for the young ones to mend things.”
With that, he turned and left.
The elder: “…”
…
In the Ancient Divine Clan, Ye Xuan sat cross-legged in his room, eyes closed. Before him was a sword—not the one his father gave him, but one formed from his sword intent.
His sword intent had broken through!
He hadn’t expected it, especially not reaching demi-god level!
It was quite a surprise!
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the sword intent blade landed in it. He closed his eyes again, sensing the sword intent.
Within his Human Realm Sword Intent, he felt the Power of the Human Realm!
Before, he hadn’t known how to advance this intent or power. Now, he was starting to understand.
A transformation of the heart!
Each time his mindset evolved, his sword intent and Human Realm Power grew stronger!
Of course, his words to Gu Ran weren’t for the sake of breaking through—they came from genuine conviction.
His academy’s vision needed to expand, to do more for ordinary people.
Ye Xuan refocused, looking at the sword in his hand. For now, he was itching to spar with Di Zhuang again!
A thrilling, all-out fight!
Just then, the Ancient Divine Clan leader appeared in his room.
Ye Xuan blinked, “You enter rooms without knocking?”
She looked at him, “It’s time for you to teach.”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Teach?”
She said flatly, “Five million cosmic veins for half a month. Just one lesson?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
She added, “Go teach.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “After last time, have Gu Xin and the others changed?”
She nodded, “They’re less brash, more reserved and steady.”
Ye Xuan grinned, “That’s enough.”
She looked at him, “You can keep teaching! Especially about that *Divine Path Codex* you showed me. You could discuss it.”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “I’m not interested anymore.”
He stood and walked out.
She called after him, “Don’t you want the five million cosmic veins?”
Ye Xuan waved dismissively, “Do as you please!”
With that, he vanished into the distance.
Her brows furrowed.
…
Ye Xuan arrived at the training field, now restored with its barrier. Over a hundred Ancient Divine Clan disciples were training. Seeing him, they stood, still wary.
This was the guy who nearly killed Gu Xin!
Ye Xuan glanced at them, smiling, “Keep training. I’m just here to test a new sword move I’ve comprehended.”
They watched him silently, not daring to speak.
Ye Xuan closed his eyes. Suddenly, hundreds of swords formed from sword intent appeared around him!
Sensing this intent, the disciples’ faces paled. The oppressive aura felt like it could crush them, terrifyingly intense.
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the hundreds of swords merged into beams of light, converging in his hand. He swung his sword.
*Swish!*
He sheathed it and turned to leave.
Behind him, the training field began to fracture and dissolve!
The disciples retreated hastily, fleeing the field as it was completely erased!
Stunned, they turned to Ye Xuan, who walked away slowly, calmly, his robes fluttering without wind.
One disciple trembled, “Did he just come here to show off?”
The crowd: “…”
Elsewhere, the clan leader intercepted Ye Xuan, “You destroyed the training field!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Not on purpose.”
She stared at him, then said, “I’m taking you somewhere.”
Curious, Ye Xuan asked, “Where?”
She replied, “The Immortal Treasure Realm!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Immortal Treasure Realm?”
She nodded, “A world created by Qin Guan, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s leader. It’s very prosperous. I’m going to bid on something, and you’re coming with me.”
Ye Xuan hesitated, “Can I not go?”
She looked at him, “No.”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why?”
She said flatly, “If I’m not here, no one in the clan can handle you. I’m worried you’ll cause chaos.”
With a wave of her right hand, she and Ye Xuan vanished.
Ye Xuan: “…”
She was genuinely concerned. Without her, who could control Ye Xuan?
No one!
Plus, she’d noticed he was cunning. Left unchecked, who knew what he’d do to the Ancient Divine Clan by the time she returned?
Better to take him along!
…
At the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, Di Yuan arrived to gather information on Ye Xuan. The best place was the Pavilion, not just for its vast intelligence network but because Ye Xuan was their super VIP!
In a room, Pavilion President Xu Tian received Di Yuan.
Di Yuan smiled, “Brother Xu, I’ll be direct. I want all the information you have on Young Master Ye!”
Xu Tian smiled, “Can’t do that.”
Di Yuan frowned, “Why not?”
Xu Tian chuckled, “I’m not authorized to disclose Young Master Ye’s background to you.”
Di Yuan’s eyes narrowed, “What background?”
Xu Tian rubbed his thumb and forefinger together, “Ten million cosmic veins.”
Di Yuan’s face darkened, “Brother Xu, talking money between us hurts our bond!”
Xu Tian smiled, “Brother Di, I’m a businessman. Even with brothers, accounts are settled clearly.”
Di Yuan laughed, “Fair enough.”
He opened his palm, and a storage ring flew to Xu Tian.
Xu Tian pocketed it with a grin, “He’s a friend of our Pavilion Master.”
Di Yuan pressed, “Go on.”
Xu Tian blinked, “That’s it.”
Di Yuan stared, “Brother Xu, that’s a bit much.”
Xu Tian gave a wry smile, “Brother Di, it’s not greed. His true background—I don’t dare reveal it. It’s too terrifying, and I don’t want to get tangled in that karma.”
Di Yuan frowned, “You don’t dare say?”
Di Yuan placed another storage ring before Xu Tian, containing twenty million cosmic veins!
Xu Tian snatched it, saying, “Yang Clan.”
Di Yuan said gravely, “Never heard of it.”
Xu Tian glanced at him, “A terrifying force beyond our comprehension. He’s the Young Master of the Yang Clan.”
He looked outside, murmuring, “Brother Di, this world is vast. Forget us mere demi-gods—even true ancient gods, or primordial gods, are ants to some.”
Di Yuan was silent, then smiled, “Thanks, Brother Xu!”
He stood to leave but paused, adding, “Brother Xu, come to the wedding!”
Xu Tian frowned, “What wedding?”
Di Yuan grinned, “To be honest, after my daughter sparred with Young Master Ye at the Ancient Divine Clan, they hit it off. Their mutual respect turned into mutual affection… I came to learn about my future son-in-law. You must come to the wedding!”
He turned to leave.
Xu Tian blinked, then called, “Brother Di, is that true?”
Di Yuan, feigning displeasure, “Would I joke about my daughter’s honor?”
He kept walking, deliberately not flying.
Xu Tian grabbed him, shoving the two storage rings back, “Brother Di, I was just joking earlier. You’re right—talking money between brothers hurts feelings!”
Di Yuan said gravely, “Brother Xu… I know you’re a businessman. I get it. Rest assured, the thirty million cosmic veins you took today stays between us. I won’t tell my future son-in-law!”
Xu Tian shook his head, forcing the rings back, “Brother Di, I can’t take your money. Taking a brother’s money—am I even human?”
After some back-and-forth, Di Yuan kept the rings and left.
After he left, an elder appeared behind Xu Tian, saying gravely, “President, don’t fully trust that old fox!”
Xu Tian’s expression was calm, “I know. But I can’t afford to gamble. From what I know, Young Master Ye is a bit of a romantic. As for him and Di Zhuang… what if, just what if, they end up together? If I kept this guy’s money, wouldn’t I be burning bridges?”
The elder: “…”
In a spacetime tunnel, Ye Xuan and the clan leader walked side by side.
Today, she wore a black long dress, her hair loosely draped, her face bare of makeup—clean, but cold.
Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “Can you tell me about the Immortal Treasure Realm?”
She nodded slightly, “You know Qin Guan, right?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
She glanced at him, “There’s an academy in the Immortal Treasure Realm called Huaxia Academy. You love reading, don’t you? I hear it’s a scholarly place. You could exchange ideas there.”
Huaxia Academy!
Ye Xuan nodded, “Then I must pay it a visit!”
…
