LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 784
“Turns out, I was being a bit rude…” Panlong Wusheng realized he had made a complete fool of himself, his cheeks burning with embarrassment. He wanted nothing more than to turn around and return to the Holy Martial Realm for a hundred thousand years of closed-door cultivation.
Xiang Jiba, behind him, turned away, practically dying of secondhand embarrassment.
Master, I’m embarrassed for you, too!
“But even though I don’t remember who you are, I’m sincerely happy to see my old rival achieving so much today. As cultivators, we should face setbacks fearlessly and charge forward!”
Empress Fuyao switched gears, her gaze intense as she spoke earnestly.
This was truly her heartfelt sentiment!
Panlong Wusheng was dumbfounded, the impact of her words hitting him like a ton of bricks.
Even after countless years, he would remember what this woman had said to him.
“Thank you!”
Panlong Wusheng managed a relieved smile, his eyes clear and determined. “I will keep striving!”
Honestly, his feelings for Empress Fuyao were mixed with admiration and profound respect, without a trace of any ulterior motives. It felt more like being a follower; just seeing her figure from behind was already enough for him.
Despite the earlier awkwardness and embarrassment, receiving Empress Fuyao’s acknowledgment made the entire trip worthwhile!
“So, you still haven’t told me, which world do you come from as a cultivator?”
Empress Fuyao asked sternly.
After all, the person before her was a powerhouse of the Saint Ancestor Realm, a super heavyweight deserving of attention anywhere.
No matter her motive, she wanted to get clear answers.
“I am Panlong Wusheng, the ruler of the Holy Martial Realm, and I’ve come to assist the Kunlun Realm.” Panlong Wusheng introduced himself.
“I can vouch for him! Everything he said is true! I’m his disciple, and we’ve fought against the Nine Nether alien races together!” Xiang Jiba quickly stepped up to confirm.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s previous wariness faded, replaced by goodwill.
“I see, a friend then.” Ye Junlin said, his eyes glinting playfully as he approached with a smile.
“Master, that’s Ye Tian Emperor!”
Xiang Jiba quickly whispered a reminder.
Panlong Wusheng reluctantly shifted his gaze away from Empress Fuyao to this silver-haired young man with commanding presence, and a chill ran down his spine.
He could distinctly sense a destructive power hidden within the other.
“Long have I admired your great name!”
Panlong Wusheng clasped his fists and bowed respectfully.
“No need for such formalities; we’re all friends here.” Ye Junlin smiled.
“I feel ashamed—though I intended to assist the Kunlun Realm, everything unfolded unexpectedly and I ended up being of little use.”
Panlong Wusheng chuckled awkwardly, feeling complicated inside.
Who would have thought the Kunlun Realm would change so drastically, becoming a true super powerhouse of the universe? His Holy Martial Realm was now practically in the position of a servant!
Ye Junlin smiled and said, “Adding flowers to the brocade is not as good as sending timely help. Since you’re sincere, it proves your intentions. The Kunlun Realm is willing to forge a friendship with the Holy Martial Realm and move forward together.”
Upon hearing this, Panlong Wusheng felt moved and repeatedly said “Good!” three times!
Just as Ye Junlin said, Panlong Wusheng braved great risks to support the Kunlun Realm. Even if he didn’t die fighting there, on his return he would be squeezed and troubled by the Dao Lords.
So, receiving this outcome, Panlong Wusheng was overjoyed and surprised!
Talk about a huge win!
Just then, Ye Junlin noticed something and suddenly turned, coldly shouting, “Who?!”
In the sky above, a blood-soaked old man, dressed like a farmer, appeared, letting his aura be known rather than hiding it.
Empress Fuyao recognized him immediately and exclaimed, “It’s you! Elder Changsheng!”
The ancient cultivators present gasped in shock.
After all, the name Elder Changsheng was far too familiar to them!
One of the Four Absolutes of ancient Kunlun, also a legendary figure who had become a saint against all odds!
He had mysteriously vanished during a great battle, and now he appeared again!
“Fuyao…”
Seeing the familiar woman, Elder Changsheng’s eyes misted as he felt an array of emotions.
For a wanderer who had drifted through the cosmos for endless years, meeting a past comrade again was an incredibly precious thing!
“Who did this to you?!”
Seeing Elder Changsheng’s injuries, Empress Fuyao’s expression turned fierce, her eyes boiling with murderous intent. The temperature around her dropped, leaving many present shivering.
“Ah, let’s not go there.” Elder Changsheng sighed.
“You!”
Empress Fuyao was both furious and worried; she knew her old friend well, always trying to hide his troubles, leaving others anxious!
“Tell me! You came from outside; you must know!” She then turned her gaze to Panlong Wusheng and pressed.
“Here’s what happened…” Panlong Wusheng had no choice but to recount everything he had seen and heard. The crowd’s faces changed dramatically upon hearing the depths of the situation!
“Luo Wuliang, I will settle the score with him sooner or later!” Empress Fuyao gritted her teeth.
“Wrong, the root isn’t with him; he’s just a high-ranking thug at best.”
Ye Junlin said calmly.
“Ye Dao Friend, what do you mean by that?” Empress Fuyao frowned.
“The root of all this chaos comes from the Nine Nether Lord! Including this invasion of the Kunlun Realm, he is the mastermind behind it!” Ye Junlin sneered.
He still vividly remembered the time when Xiang Jiba was possessed by a mysterious force, leading to negotiations that eventually resulted in a massive conflict, where he had cast a spell to weaken his cultivation.
After careful reflection, Ye Junlin finally narrowed down his suspicions to the Nine Nether Lord!
Only a Creation Saint could have that kind of power!
A mere Saint Ancestor Realm couldn’t do such things, and the secrecy was likely due to fear of being discovered by the Divine Court’s master.
Ye Junlin had always held a skeptical view toward the Divine Court’s master, suddenly so concerned about the Kunlun Realm, suspecting he had ulterior motives.
Yet he couldn’t figure out what could possess a Creation Saint to care so much!
And why was the Nine Nether Lord so intent on opposing the Kunlun Realm? He seemed hell-bent on destroying this world!
These were all mysteries that continued to trouble Ye Junlin!
“You’re right, but we…” Empress Fuyao began before stopping short, meaning to imply that they lacked the strength.
That’s a Creation Saint!
Even the strongest at the Saint Ancestor Realm would be nothing but fodder in the eyes of a Creation Saint, not even worth a fuss, even if there were a thousand of them!
Elder Changsheng fell into silence, recalling the scene where Situ Tian, the leader of the Bright Clan, was instantly wiped out by the Divine Court master, sending a chill of bone-deep fear rushing through him.
Because if he were in that position, he would meet the same fate!
No difference!
“Perhaps it’s time to stir things up.”
A thought flashed through his mind, and a terrifying gleam shot from Ye Junlin’s eyes.
At this moment, he was resolved to confront those two manipulating beings high above, the Creation Saints, and demand answers.
For so long, he had adhered to a cautious approach, developing along a path of absolute safety. Now that he had reached the Saint Ancestor Realm with quasi-emperor-level saint intent, he saw no reason to keep being cautious.
Ye Junlin felt completely capable of stepping out boldly, facing every challenge head-on!
After all, in this world, the only things that could threaten him were those two Creation Saints pulling the strings behind the scenes!
But should they make a move against him, a third Creation Saint would spring into existence!
At that point, how could he fight two with one?
If they didn’t like it, tough luck!