In place, Bai Yi looked at the storage ring in his hand, falling into silence.
After a long, long time, he gave a self-mocking smile.
He turned and left!
…
Elsewhere.
Wei Lan walked to a riverside, where an old man appeared beside her.
The old man said, “Young Master Bai Yi has left!”
Wei Lan said softly, “I know!”
The old man hesitated, then said, “Girl, your words were too harsh!”
Wei Lan’s expression was calm. “I had to make him see reality!”
The old man sighed softly.
Wei Lan gave a faint smile. “Of course, I’ve seen reality too! I must admit, I’m a little disappointed!”
The old man looked at Wei Lan. “Disappointed?”
Wei Lan smiled. “I told him to go speak to my father. Did Third Uncle think I was joking with him? No, I was serious, but he didn’t have the courage to go! He lacked the courage to resist! In front of my vast family, he had no courage to fight back at all!”
The old man said gravely, “What if he had gone to speak?”
Wei Lan slowly closed her eyes. “Then I would truly believe he loves me… because if someone truly loves another, they can give everything for them. Let alone a single word, even their life!”
The old man fell silent.
Wei Lan continued, “Love, it often sounds beautiful, but in the face of reality, it’s usually fragile!”
She looked at the fish swimming in the lake and said softly, “These fish are trapped here, without freedom. And aren’t we the same? This boundless universe is the pond, and all living beings are the fish!”
The old man glanced at Wei Lan, sighing softly. “Girl, you’ve borne too much!”
Wei Lan smiled, then said, “What’s been going on with that Young Master Ye lately?”
The old man shook his head. “From what I know, after returning from the secret realm, he’s been cultivating in seclusion and hasn’t come out yet…”
Wei Lan said softly, “Still in seclusion…”
The old man said, “You’re very curious about him!”
Wei Lan was silent for a moment, then said, “After today, the mortal world will be divided between two powers, and this Guanxuan Academy might just be the one to break the stalemate…”
With that, she stood and left. “To Guanxuan Academy!”
…
Guanxuan Academy.
On this day, Ye Xuan emerged from seclusion!
With Tian Chen’s help, he had fully absorbed Tian Chen’s inheritance, but it wasn’t enough!
The accumulation was insufficient!
This bit of accumulation wasn’t enough to reach the legendary No-Dao Realm!
However, it wasn’t without gains. After receiving Tian Chen’s inheritance, Ye Xuan’s strength had greatly increased!
Now, he looked much more weathered.
At the academy gate, Ye Xuan gazed into the distance. Though only a few days had passed, he felt as if a lifetime had gone by!
Cultivation knows no time!
When immersed in cultivation, it’s easy to lose track of the passing years!
Tian Chen stood beside Ye Xuan. After spending this time with him, he respected Ye Xuan even more!
This Young Master Ye was truly a cheater!
Too outrageous!
Playing like this, the entire universe would belong to Ye Xuan in the future!
It’s worth mentioning that he could no longer defeat Ye Xuan!
At that moment, a woman suddenly appeared before Ye Xuan. It was Dan Chen!
Seeing Ye Xuan, Dan Chen smiled slightly. “Out of seclusion?”
Ye Xuan nodded, smiling. “Yes! How have you been at the academy?”
Dan Chen smiled. “Very good! I like the atmosphere here!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “That’s good!”
Dan Chen hesitated, then said, “I’ve recruited a lot of pill-refining cultivators. You don’t mind, do you?”
Ye Xuan asked, “How many?”
Dan Chen said seriously, “Over a hundred thousand!”
Ye Xuan was stunned.
Dan Chen gave a wry smile. “A bit too many, huh?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “You didn’t just recruit anyone, did you?”
Dan Chen quickly said, “No, no! I followed the academy’s rules. I only recruited those with good character!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Then there’s no problem at all!”
Hearing this, Dan Chen felt relieved, then smiled. “A gift for you!”
She took out a white jade bottle and handed it to Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan was curious. “What’s this?”
Dan Chen smiled. “A newly refined pill, for healing injuries. As long as the soul isn’t damaged, any injury can heal on its own!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Thank you!”
Dan Chen smiled. “No need to be polite! I’ll get back to work!”
With that, she turned and left!
Ye Xuan looked at the pill in his hand, falling silent.
A healing pill!
At that moment, he thought of the Immortal Bloodline!
Besides the Mad Demon Bloodline, he also had the Immortal Bloodline! However, as his strength grew, the Immortal Bloodline’s abilities had become less effective, so he had neglected it!
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan suddenly activated the Immortal Bloodline!
He decided to enhance this Immortal Bloodline!
Because enhancing the Immortal Bloodline would also benefit the Immortal Emperor Clan!
He hadn’t forgotten about the Immortal Emperor Clan.
Ye Xuan began forcibly enhancing the Immortal Bloodline!
With his current strength, he could absolutely do it. As for the Mad Demon Bloodline, he couldn’t enhance it for now!
The Mad Demon Bloodline was a bit abnormal, not easy to improve!
About half an hour later, a terrifying bloodline aura suddenly erupted from Ye Xuan’s body!
Bloodline breakthrough!
In the Nine-Dimensional Universe, the Immortal Emperor Clan.
At that moment, the bloodlines of everyone in the Immortal Emperor Clan trembled!
In a certain hall, Dongli Jing suddenly looked up. She stepped outside the hall, gazing into the depths of the starry sky. After a long, long time, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes!
She knew Ye Xuan was helping the Immortal Emperor Clan!
By elevating the Immortal Bloodline, the benefits to the Immortal Emperor Clan were immense!
Back then, she had gone against all opposition to help Ye Xuan, never expecting it would bring such great benefits to the Immortal Emperor Clan.
Everything is cause and effect!
…
At the academy, after enhancing the Immortal Bloodline, Ye Xuan was somewhat surprised. He found that after improving the Immortal Bloodline, its self-healing ability had greatly increased!
This was, of course, a huge benefit to him!
An unexpected joy!
Ye Xuan smiled, very pleased!
At that moment, a woman approached from the side. It was Princess Wei Lan of Great Wei!
Wei Lan walked up to Ye Xuan and smiled. “Young Master Ye, out of seclusion?”
Ye Xuan collected his thoughts, looked at Wei Lan, and smiled. “So it’s Princess Lan!”
Wei Lan smiled. “Young Master Ye, can we have a chat?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Of course!”
Wei Lan nodded, and the two walked to the side!
Tian Chen tactfully stepped aside!
Elsewhere, Wei Lan suddenly said, “Brother Ye, do you know what’s happened recently?”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “Just came out of seclusion. I don’t know yet!”
Wei Lan glanced at Ye Xuan, then recounted everything that had happened recently!
After she finished, Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “So, the mortal world is about to face a storm!”
Wei Lan nodded. “This is the calm before the storm!”
Ye Xuan nodded, saying nothing more.
Wei Lan suddenly looked at Ye Xuan. “Young Master Ye, if Guanxuan Academy gets caught in the conflict, which side will you choose to help?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Guanxuan Academy won’t get involved in your disputes!”
Wei Lan looked at Ye Xuan. “What if it gets involved?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “It won’t!”
Wei Lan smiled faintly. “I mean, what if it’s passively dragged in?”
Ye Xuan gave a light smile. “If I get involved, it means the conflict is over!”
Wei Lan was stunned.
Ye Xuan glanced at her, then smiled. “Princess Lan, all my life, those who oppose me have only two outcomes: surrender or die!”
With that, he walked into the distance!
Wei Lan was silent for a long while before following him, saying, “Young Master Ye, your confidence surprises me!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “When I tell the truth, few believe me! If you don’t believe me, I understand!”
Wei Lan smiled. “I believe you!”
Ye Xuan turned to look at Wei Lan, who smiled. “Young Master Ye, can I ask you a question?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Ask away!”
Wei Lan said, “Our first encounter was in that starry sky, right?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes!”
Wei Lan said, “I think I overlooked you back then. What were your thoughts at the time?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Wei Lan, what do you think I would’ve thought?”
Wei Lan was stunned.
Soon, she gave a self-mocking smile.
All this time, she thought Ye Xuan might hold a grudge over what happened back then, but now she realised he hadn’t taken her seriously at all!
He hadn’t even considered her worth noticing!
Wei Lan sighed softly, then said, “I was being presumptuous!”
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Miss Wei Lan, you said you’re engaged to Lin Tian of the Galactic Alliance?”
Wei Lan looked at Ye Xuan and nodded. “Yes!”
Ye Xuan smiled, saying nothing more.
Clearly, the Galactic Alliance and Great Wei were now closely allied!
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly!
As Wei Lan said, in this conflict, Guanxuan Academy couldn’t stay uninvolved!
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan looked at Wei Lan and said, “Your Highness Lan, since we’ve known each other, in my heart, you’re a very intelligent woman. But this time, why are you being so foolish?”
Wei Lan was stunned.
Ye Xuan continued, “Haven’t you noticed? You’ve become a sacrificial pawn!”
Wei Lan remained silent.
Ye Xuan said, “Your ambitions are great. You surely want to seize all of Great Wei. But your father is now making you marry. Can’t you see his intentions? He’s directly sacrificing you! Think about it. If he truly wanted you to inherit Great Wei, why would he let you marry someone else? Once you marry into the Galactic Alliance, will you be valued? Obviously not. A married daughter is like spilled water. By then, your father will push you out of the power centre!”
Wei Lan was still silent.
Ye Xuan continued, “What’s your best choice? Don’t marry. Stay in Great Wei. Only then do you have a chance to inherit it!”
Wei Lan looked at Ye Xuan. “Young Master Ye, you should know that sometimes, people have no control还不, choice!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Will Lin Tian help you inherit Great Wei?”
Wei Lan shook her head.
Ye Xuan suddenly pointed to himself. “I will!”
Wei Lan was stunned, looking at him. “You?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “As long as you’re willing to join Guanxuan Academy, I’ll help you!”
Wei Lan looked at Ye Xuan. “If I join Guanxuan Academy, will Great Wei become part of it in the future?”
Straight to the point!
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Lan, your vision is too narrow! Too narrow!”
He pointed to the distant starry sky. “Your gaze is limited to the mortal world, but mine is on the boundless universe. A mere Great Wei—what’s that?”
Wei Lan glanced at Ye Xuan. “Are you trying to fool me?”
Ye Xuan raised the Great Dao Pen at his waist. “Do you recognise this?”
Wei Lan stared at the Great Dao Pen for a long moment, her eyes suddenly narrowing. “The Great Dao Pen!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Let me tell you a secret. The master of the Great Dao Pen has already chosen me to take charge of this boundless universe! From now on, the fate of all beings will be written by me!”
Great Dao Pen: “…”
