Chapter 30 - 29 Post-Crisis

30: Chapter 29 Post-Crisis 30 -29 Post-Crisis At the Lie Tian Dao Grounds, Jiang Jing had already dispatched people to handle the aftermath. However, her face did not show much joy; instead, it was filled with worry. “Eight Elders died, six of them, one Supreme Elder died, the Chief Disciple died, nine protectors died, one Hall Master died, and also a Saint Heir of Luotian Sacred Land, Zhao Yulong…” The deaths of these people would add insult to injury for the Emperor Immortal Sect. Having barely survived the oppression from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect that occurred once every three years, they now had to face both internal and external troubles, truly a dire sight. Zhou Youwei stayed by Jiang Jing’s side, waiting for Ye Xuan to return. Lu Chengde and Wu Jingshan were also present. In comparison, the thoughts of Lu Chengde and Wu Jingshan were much simpler. The fact that Ye Xuan had killed so many people deeply shocked them, earning their increased respect. When Qiu Wenhan returned with Ye Xuan, several of them went up to meet him. “Sir!” Wu Jingshan respectfully said. “Did the old ancestor make things difficult for you?” Zhou Youwei asked with concern upon seeing Qiu Wenhan’s grim expression as she looked towards Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan shook his head slightly and said with a smile, “What qualifications do those old fellows have to trouble me? I was eliminating threats for the Emperor Immortal Sect.” Zhou Youwei couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Qiu Wenhan weirdly said, “Brother Ye’s words are indeed correct. The old ancestor didn’t trouble him. Not only that, but he even planned to bestow the ‘Heavenly God Fierce Fire Scripture’ and a Domineering Body Pill as rewards, which unfortunately, Brother Ye declined.” “What?!” both Jiang Jing and Zhou Youwei were astonished. The Heavenly God Fierce Fire Scripture and the Domineering Body Pill were extremely limited resources of the Emperor Immortal Sect, the Domineering Body Pill not to mention had been preserved for a long time and the Heavenly God Fierce Fire Scripture, only three ancestors and the Sect Master cultivated it within the entire sect. Ye Xuan had actually declined? “Are you aware of the importance of these two items?” Zhou Youwei couldn’t help asking. “Of course.” Ye Xuan nodded. “Then why did you decline?” Zhou Youwei truly didn’t understand. Sёarch* The ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “He left both items for you,” Qiu Wenhan said, giving Ye Xuan a strange look. “What?” Zhou Youwei was startled. Jiang Jing was also somewhat stunned, looking at Ye Xuan. “That cultivation technique doesn’t suit me,” Ye Xuan said plainly. “Doesn’t suit…” Even Jiang Jing couldn’t handle it, her expression becoming bizarre. It seemed Ye Xuan truly cared for his own daughter, even giving up the qualification to cultivate a Great Emperor Immortal Technique. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll head to the Scripture Pavilion,” Ye Xuan said. “Wait a moment.” Jiang Jing stopped Ye Xuan and composed herself, her expression solemn, “Ye Xuan, although your actions have resolved a crisis for the sect and rid us of many disasters, which should be a cause for celebration, Zhao Yulong has died!” “No matter what, Zhao Yulong was the Saint Heir of the Luotian Sacred Land. Now that he’s dead on Emperor Immortal Sect grounds, Luotian Sacred Land will undoubtedly cause trouble and might even lead to conflict between the two sects!” “I’ve thought about it, maybe you should withdraw from the sect for a while, to avoid the limelight.” “Of course, this would only be a declaration to the public and not an actual withdrawal from the sect,” Jiang Jing explained to Ye Xuan. The faces of those present had turned solemn as they looked toward Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan spoke calmly, “Even if I leave the Sect, the Luotian Sacred Land will definitely not let matters rest. You don’t need to make things so complicated—when the people from Luotian Sacred Land arrive, just hand me over to them.” “No way!” At that moment, everyone in attendance spoke in unison, surprisingly in agreement. “We absolutely cannot hand you over,” Jiang Jing said firmly, shaking her head. Ye Xuan gave a slight smile and said, “Since that’s the case, we only have to kill the people from Luotian Sacred Land when they come. After all, even if you hand me over, they wouldn’t easily stop there.” His words immediately brought bitter smiles to everyone’s faces. Qiu Wenhan said, “The strength of Luotian Sacred Land far surpasses our Emperor Immortal Sect, plus the Saint Master of Luotian Sacred Land comes from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, and has the colossal Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect backing them. They are fearless. If we really kill their envoy, I fear it would be the end for our Emperor Immortal Sect.” Ye Xuan smiled faintly and said, “Zhao Yulong was slain by me, and the Emperor Immortal Sect and Luotian Sacred Land have essentially torn all pretenses apart. These concerns are useless now.” “Our Sect has greatly weakened. If Luotian Sacred Land sends troops to attack, I fear we won’t stand a chance,” sighed Wu Jingshan. Ye Xuan shook his head and said, “I don’t believe that Luotian Sacred Land doesn’t have a few enemies. If they had enemies, they wouldn’t dare be so ostentatious, otherwise, it would only give other enemies the chance to kick them when they’re down.” “So, when the time comes, there definitely won’t be many from Luotian Sacred Land arriving. Since you all don’t wish to hand me over, then prepare to face the enemy.” Everyone appeared contemplative, and after a moment, Qiu Wenhan nodded and said, “Indeed, as Young Brother Ye has said, Luotian Sacred Land has many enemies, they definitely won’t dare to invade in great numbers.” Jiang Jing bitterly smiled and said, “Even so, we might not be able to hold off the invaders. Now our Sect’s strength is greatly diminished, our combat-ready forces can be counted on one hand. Three ancestral figures are unable to appear, two Supreme Elders are not within the Sect, and the Sect Master is alone outside and hasn’t returned. I’m afraid we won’t even be able to defend against Luotian Sacred Land’s attack when it comes.” “Speaking of which, what on earth did my father-in-law go to do? I remember he’s been away from the Sect for the better part of a year,” Ye Xuan couldn’t help but look at Jiang Jing. Jiang Jing’s face turned somewhat pale as she spoke bitterly, “You’ve seen the situation of the Emperor Immortal Sect. The Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect comes every three years to demand resources, wanting to drain our Sect of its value. The Sect Master, as a Sect leader, has been visiting friends far and wide to secure new resources for our Sect.” “This is also why, when you and Youwei decided to marry back then, I was so hostile towards you…” As she spoke, Jiang Jing looked at Ye Xuan, “I’m not telling you this hoping for your forgiveness. I just want you to understand our Sect’s current predicament.” Ye Xuan nodded slightly and said, “So that’s how it is.” It seems his father-in-law is also a man of hard fate. The position of Sect Master of the Emperor Immortal Sect is truly not an easy one to sit in. After all, the Emperor Immortal Sect is not the overwhelming Great Emperor Immortal Sect of yore but a small power that is squeezed by the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect every three years and constantly faces suppression from other sects. Though the Emperor Immortal Sect controls Lie Tian Upper Country and is hailed as the number one cultivation spot of the Lie Tian Upper Country, it’s only because the Emperor Immortal Sect and the Lie Tian Upper Country are inherently tied, being of the same kin. The Lie Tian Academy in the territory of the Lie Tian Upper Country likely surpasses the Emperor Immortal Sect by far in terms of overall strength. In the Lie Tian Upper Country, the first choice for cultivation sites is definitely the Lie Tian Academy, and only if the Academy rejects them would they turn to the Emperor Immortal Sect. It’s only because the Emperor Immortal Sect has Zhou Youwei and Leng Yifan, two great geniuses, that it isn’t seen as a joke. “I’ll make a trip to the Scripture Pavilion first. When people from Luotian Sacred Land arrive, I’ll think of a way to deal with them. If worst comes to worst, I’ll ask the Lie Tian Great Emperor for help, maybe the Ancestor Temple will reveal a divine miracle again,” Ye Xuan said. Ye Xuan was not flustered but spoke casually and calmly. Just a Luotian Sacred Land after all. Since he daringly slew Zhao Yulong, he naturally expected the subsequent consequences. He, the Undying Night Emperor, would hardly fear a Luotian Sacred Land.