**Ye Xuan’s Encounter and the Mysterious Xuan City**
Ye Xuan, no fool, could clearly discern the identity of Ye Qingqing. How could she treat him so kindly if she weren’t Qing’er? Moreover, he had realized something else: Qing’er had once guided him in his cultivation.
This time, however, he chose not to reveal her identity.
After gazing at the horizon for a long time, Ye Xuan turned to the old monk with a smile, “Senior, interested in relocating for a new venture?”
The old monk hesitated, then said, “I prefer tranquility.”
Ye Xuan replied, “I’ll offer two billion upfront, plus three million Dao Crystals annually.”
The old monk paused, then clasped his hands, “It’s time to enter the world for some practice.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Indeed.”
He opened his palm, and a storage ring floated toward the monk.
The monk glanced inside, his eyes twitching at the sight of two billion Dao Crystals.
Clasping his hands again, he bowed slightly, “Thank you.”
Ye Xuan pointed, sending a wisp of white light into the monk’s brow, “That’s the address.”
The monk nodded, “I’ll head there now.”
With that, he vanished into the starry sky.
Ye Xuan surveyed his surroundings. The place was serene, almost too serene.
He preferred a bit more liveliness.
Shaking off his thoughts, Ye Xuan turned and left.
…
In a certain starry expanse, Ye Qingqing watched Ye Xuan below until he departed.
Beside her stood a black-robed elder.
The elder spoke softly, “Sect Leader…”
Ye Qingqing closed her eyes slowly, “From this moment, Ye Xuan is the Sect Leader of the Xuanqing Sect. If anyone in the sect objects, kill them.”
The elder nodded, “Understood.”
Ye Qingqing turned to the horizon, her expression suddenly turning ferocious. With a swift slash of her sword, she tore open the space before her.
“Past Sect…”
Muttering, she transformed into a streak of sword light and entered the rift, which quickly sealed shut.
The black-robed elder lingered briefly before departing.
…
After his physical body’s breakthrough, Ye Xuan decided to head to the world Qing’er had shown him.
Now, even Ancient Dao Realm experts couldn’t harm him.
He had the confidence.
He had risen.
Just then, a black-robed elder appeared before him, bowing respectfully.
Ye Xuan asked, “Your Sect Leader sent you?”
The elder nodded, “From today, you are the Sect Leader of the Xuanqing Sect.”
Ye Xuan paused, then said, “I’ll send people to establish an academy in the Chaotic Heaven Domain. Coordinate with them.”
The elder nodded, “Understood.”
Ye Xuan gave a slight nod, “That’s all.”
The elder asked, “Where is the Sect Leader headed?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “A very distant place.”
Understanding, the elder said, “I’ll await your people in the Chaotic Heaven Domain.”
He then quietly withdrew.
Ye Xuan paused, then rode his sword, vanishing into the starry sky.
…
In an unknown star region, three figures walked slowly.
The leader was Wubian Zhu (Boundless Lord).
Monk Wu suddenly spoke, “Wubian, since leaving the Chaotic Heaven Domain, we’ve crossed hundreds of star regions.”
Wubian replied calmly, “What are you getting at?”
Monk Wu hesitated, “We’re far enough now that we shouldn’t run into anyone connected to Young Master Ye.”
Wubian glanced at him, “Are you saying I’m avoiding him?”
Monk Wu quickly shook his head, “No, no! That’s not what I meant!”
Wubian sneered and fell silent.
Monk Wu: “…”
Just then, Shenming (Divinity) spoke, “Look!”
Monk Wu looked ahead. Thousands of meters away, a river floated in the starry sky.
Monk Wu frowned, “What’s that?”
He turned to Wubian.
Wubian said indifferently, “I don’t know.”
Monk Wu: “…”
Monk Wu hesitated, then asked, “Wubian, as we venture deeper into the cosmos, is it still as safe as before?”
In the past, Wubian was invincible.
But as they approached the cosmic depths, Monk Wu grew worried.
Could Wubian still be invincible?
If not, one misstep could mean annihilation.
Wubian glanced at him, “You’re worried I’m not as invincible as before, right?”
Monk Wu shook his head frantically, “I didn’t mean that!”
Wubian sneered, “Relax. Follow me, and even if I’m not invincible, no one will dare bully us.”
Monk Wu nodded eagerly, “Yes, yes!”
Just then, a shadowy figure appeared ahead, addressing them, “Halt.”
Wubian glanced at the figure, “What is this place?”
The figure solidified into a middle-aged man.
The man looked at Wubian, “The Nether River.”
Wubian frowned, “Never heard of it.”
The man asked, “Where are you from?”
Wubian replied, “A faraway place you’ve probably never heard of.”
The man stared at Wubian, “Turn back.”
Wubian was puzzled, “We can’t pass through?”
The man nodded, “Correct.”
Wubian pressed, “Why not?”
The man’s brow furrowed, “Why so many questions?”
Wubian opened his right hand and clenched it.
Boom!
A terrifying force enveloped the man, whose face changed drastically, “You…”
Wubian remained calm, “Can we talk properly now?”
The man’s expression grew grave, “I was rude earlier. Please don’t take offense.”
Wubian asked, “We’d like to take a look inside. Is that allowed?”
The man hesitated, then said, “Yes. Follow me.”
He turned and led the way.
Wubian glanced at Monk Wu, “Don’t doubt my strength again. Thanks.”
He followed the man.
Monk Wu gave an awkward smile and hurried after them.
The trio followed the man to an ancient city. Wubian looked at the gate, where three large characters read: **Xuan City**.
His face darkened.
Damn it!
Another city linked to Ye Xuan’s sister?
Monk Wu and Shenming’s expressions also turned odd.
Shenming suddenly asked, “May I ask, is the city lord male or female?”
The man glanced at Shenming, puzzled, “Why do you ask?”
Shenming smiled, “Just curious.”
The man chuckled, “Female.”
At that, Wubian and the others’ faces grew stranger.
Female!
Damn it!
Could it be another of Ye Xuan’s sisters?
The man asked, “What’s wrong?”
Wubian shook his head, “Nothing. Let’s enter.”
The man nodded, “Alright.”
He led them into the city.
Wubian said, “Relax, it can’t be that coincidental. I refuse to believe Ye Xuan’s sisters are scattered across the multiverse!”
Monk Wu and Shenming nodded.
What were the odds?
Inside, they found Xuan City bustling, with strong cultivators everywhere.
The man brought them to a grand hall, saying, “The city lord is away. The deputy lord will receive you soon.”
He then withdrew.
Shortly after, a refined-looking woman entered, smiling at the trio, “Welcome to Xuan City.”
Wubian sized her up, then asked, “Where’s your city lord?”
She smiled, “The city lord is away and hasn’t returned.”
Wubian thought, then asked, “Do you know Ye Xuan?”
The woman paused, then said, “Who’s Ye Xuan?”
Wubian chuckled, “A shameless guy.”
The woman shook her head with a smile, “Don’t know him.”
Wubian nodded, “Got it.”
She looked at them, “You’ve come from very far?”
Wubian nodded, “Yes.”
She smiled, “Where are you headed?”
Wubian replied, “The Ancient Divine Cosmos.”
Her eyes narrowed, “You know of the Ancient Divine Cosmos?”
Wubian laughed, “It’s nothing special.”
She paused, then said, “Our city lord also went to the Ancient Divine Cosmos and hasn’t returned. If you wish to meet her, you can wait here.”
Wubian shook his head, “No need. As long as you don’t know Ye Xuan, we’re fine.”
He turned to Monk Wu and Shenming, “Let’s go.”
They nodded and followed him out.
The woman watched them leave without stopping them.
Outside the hall, Monk Wu asked, “Wubian, what’s the Ancient Divine Cosmos?”
Wubian said calmly, “An ancient place that once challenged the Master of the Great Dao Pen.”
Monk Wu pressed, “And then?”
Wubian shrugged, “Their wrist got broken.”
Monk Wu: “…”
Wubian sighed softly, “A tragic place. They thought they could stand against the Master of the Great Dao Pen. How could they possibly win?”
Just then, Monk Wu pointed, “Look at that!”
They turned to see a statue of a woman in the distance.
Wubian noticed a sword and a wine gourd hanging at her waist.
He said softly, “That must be Xuan City’s lord.”
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