After passing through layers of cosmic barriers, Ye Xuan and Her Highness Qi finally entered the Left Realm.
In the starry sky, Ye Xuan glanced around, softly saying, “This is the Left Realm?”
Her Highness Qi smiled, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan asked, “Your Highness Qi, you said the Master of the Great Dao Pen brought you here?”
Her Highness Qi nodded, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan looked at her, “You can’t contact him either?”
Her Highness Qi shook her head, “No. Not even the Dao Master can.”
Ye Xuan smiled, then said, “Shall we go straight to Daomen?”
Her Highness Qi looked at him, “Your call.”
Ye Xuan said, “Let’s not waste time then, let’s meet this Dao Master.”
Her Highness Qi smiled, “Alright.”
On the way to Daomen, Her Highness Qi suddenly asked, “Are you ready?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You seem to already know the outcome.”
Her Highness Qi nodded, “There won’t be any surprises.”
Ye Xuan glanced at her, “And the final outcome?”
Her Highness Qi shook her head, “Young Master Ye, you need to adjust your mindset.”
Ye Xuan was puzzled.
Her Highness Qi smiled, “You must understand, you’re coming to Daomen not just to seek justice for TianYuan Sect, but to give Daomen a chance. Remember, you’re giving them a chance to reform. Them fighting you? What could they possibly use to fight you? You’re here to reason with them, that’s giving them face, that’s mercy, that’s a gift.”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “Being with you makes me feel like I’m getting carried away.”
Her Highness Qi laughed, “You have the capital for it.”
Ye Xuan shook his head, smiling.
This woman was too good at flattery.
But he had to admit, her words were pleasing.
As they spoke, they arrived at Daomen.
Daomen was situated atop a solitary mountain, with only a few grand halls. Upon their arrival, an old man appeared before them.
Seeing Her Highness Qi, he was slightly stunned, then said, “You… Miss Qi?”
Her Highness Qi smiled, “Elder Li, it’s been a while.”
Elder Li shook his head, smiling, “It really is you. Where have you been all these years?”
Her Highness Qi smiled, “I went back home.”
Elder Li nodded slightly, glanced at Ye Xuan, and asked, “And this is?”
Her Highness Qi smiled, “A friend from my hometown.”
She looked up at the mountain peak, “Elder Li, is the Dao Master here?”
Elder Li smiled, “The Dao Master is still in seclusion.”
Her Highness Qi said, “Ask him to come out.”
Elder Li was stunned.
Her Highness Qi said, “Tell him the Dean of Guanxuan Academy is here, and he should come greet him personally.”
With that, she led Ye Xuan up the mountain.
Behind them, Elder Li was dumbfounded.
Guanxuan Academy?
Never heard of it.
Meanwhile, Her Highness Qi had brought Ye Xuan to the mountain’s peak.
Thanks to her presence, no one stopped them along the way.
She led Ye Xuan straight to the Dao Hall, which was empty.
Her Highness Qi smiled, “Let’s wait.”
She sat to one side.
Ye Xuan sat beside her, glancing at her, “Aren’t we being too arrogant?”
Her Highness Qi looked at him, “Young Master Ye, do you think we’re arrogant?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Very arrogant.”
Her Highness Qi laughed, “Young Master Ye, I can tell you’ve read many books. You often prefer to treat people kindly, which isn’t wrong. But do you really think kindness and mercy can govern the entire universe?”
Ye Xuan frowned.
Her Highness Qi looked at him, “I grew up in a royal family, I’ve seen more darkness than you. Young Master Ye, you’re lucky, with peerless powerhouses behind you, you’ve never faced true despair, that utter powerlessness. Like the fall of my Ming Empire, I watched my family and nation perish before my eyes, yet I could do nothing. Can you understand that feeling?”
Ye Xuan was silent.
Her Highness Qi continued, “There’s nothing wrong with mercy, but it depends on the person and the situation. I brought you to Daomen and had you confront them directly, not to make you arrogant, but because I know this is how it will end. If you don’t believe me, try reasoning with Daomen later, see if they’ll talk. They won’t. The outcome will still be a fight. Young Master Ye, you wield a sword, you should understand the importance of essence. A smart person sees the essence of things. You should be more direct.”
More direct.
Ye Xuan shook his head, smiling, “You’re teaching me how to be a person.”
Her Highness Qi looked at him, “I’m not teaching you how to be a person, I’m showing you the scope of your power and responsibility. You have this status and ability, but not the matching mindset. That’s not a good thing, but it’s not bad either, because you won’t act recklessly. What you lack is balance, and that’s something you need to find yourself.”
Ye Xuan was silent.
At that moment, a middle-aged man walked in slowly.
Her Highness Qi smiled, “Dao Master.”
Ye Xuan looked at the man, who glanced at him, “The Chosen One.”
He saw through Ye Xuan’s identity in an instant.
Ye Xuan smiled, “Yes.”
The Dao Master nodded slightly, then said, “Miss Qi brought you to my Daomen, I assume for a reason. Speak.”
Ye Xuan looked at him, “The matter of TianYuan Sect, are you aware of it, Dao Master?”
TianYuan Sect.
The Dao Master’s brows furrowed.
Her Highness Qi then recounted the TianYuan Sect incident.
After listening, the Dao Master sat to one side, looking at Ye Xuan, “Young Master Ye, you’re here to seek justice for TianYuan Sect?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Yes.”
The Dao Master looked at him, silent.
Ye Xuan smiled, “This Daoya violated Daomen’s order. How do you plan to handle it, Dao Master?”
The Dao Master chuckled, “Young Master Ye, this is an internal matter of Daomen.”
Ye Xuan looked at him, “Do you know what I do?”
The Dao Master smiled, “I’d like to hear about it.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I’m a rebel.”
The Dao Master was stunned.
Ye Xuan stared at him, “This time, I’m not here to play fair. You can give me an answer now. If you don’t, that’s fine, I’ll find someone else to talk to you. My family’s full of negotiation experts, each better than the last.”
The Dao Master smiled, “Young Master Ye has a lot of confidence.”
Ye Xuan laughed, “I have many backers, I’m always torn about which one to call. Quite a hassle.”
He suddenly stood, “I think we’re wasting time. Dao Master, do you want a one-on-one or a group fight? I’m fine with either.”
The Dao Master looked at Ye Xuan, silent.
Her Highness Qi tugged at Ye Xuan’s sleeve, “You’re being too arrogant.”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Didn’t you tell me to be arrogant?”
Her Highness Qi was silent.
I told you to be a bit arrogant, not this arrogant.
You’re acting like you’re bullying Daomen.
The Dao Master suddenly looked at Her Highness Qi, “What’s your stance?”
Before she could speak, Ye Xuan smiled, “We’re obviously on the same side.”
Her Highness Qi looked at Ye Xuan, who laughed, “Dao Master, don’t waste time. One-on-one or group fight, just say it. If it’s one-on-one, I’ll call someone to fight you fairly. If it’s a group fight, no problem, my people can take on your entire Daomen.”
The Dao Master stared at Ye Xuan, “Honestly, I’ve never seen someone as arrogant as you.”
Ye Xuan said, “Honestly, in my family, I’m the low-key one. Really.”
The Dao Master looked deeply at Ye Xuan, then at Her Highness Qi, “What do you want?”
Her Highness Qi thought for a moment, then said, “Kill Daoya, and Daomen’s crisis can be resolved.”
The Dao Master chuckled, “Just because of an outsider’s word?”
Her Highness Qi sighed softly, “Dao Master, you know my character. If I dare bring him here, and he dares come, that already says a lot. Kill Ascendancy to Daomen, kill Daoya, and Daomen’s crisis can be delayed for at least a thousand years. If you don’t, trust me, it won’t be long before Daomen ceases to exist.”
The Dao Master was silent.
Her Highness Qi’s words demanded his serious consideration.
Because he knew her abilities.
But to kill Daoya just like that? Impossible.
The Dao Master suddenly looked at Ye Xuan, “Young Master Ye, you want justice for TianYuan Sect, I’ll give you that chance. I’ll arrange a duel between you and Daoya. If you win, you can kill him and settle the old grudge. If you lose, the matter is closed. How about it?”
Ye Xuan was about to speak when Her Highness Qi suddenly said, “No.”
Ye Xuan looked at her, and she smiled, “It’s not that I don’t trust you, Young Master Ye, but you must understand, this isn’t something to negotiate.”
Ye Xuan looked at the Dao Master, who suddenly laughed, “It seems Young Master Ye is determined to bully my Daomen. Honestly, since its founding by the Master, my Left Realm Daomen has never been bullied. I know you’re the Chosen One, with a remarkable background, but I’m curious, how will you destroy Daomen single-handedly?”
Ye Xuan looked at him, “I’ll give you one last chance.”
The Dao Master stared back, “No need, thank you.”
Ye Xuan nodded, opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared in his hand.
He was now straightforward, calling for help instead of wasting words.
The Qingxuan Sword began to tremble slightly.
But moments later, Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed.
No one came.
Ye Xuan was stunned.
Where were they?
Her Highness Qi stepped beside him, “Where are they?”
Ye Xuan blinked, then said, “I don’t know.”
Her Highness Qi frowned, “Did they get lost?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “That’s unlikely.”
Her Highness Qi’s brows furrowed, “So what’s your plan?”
Ye Xuan looked at her, “If we run now, is it too late?”
Her Highness Qi was silent for a moment, then said, “Can you tell him you don’t even know me?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Somewhere, a woman in a white dress watched Ye Xuan from afar, a faint smile on her face.
I’m not coming out.
Let’s see how anxious you get.
