The Legend of Futian - Chapter 300

Chapter 300: See You Off

 

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The Nandou Clan was filled with guests who were chatting and laughing casually. The grand banquet had drawn most of the famous clans and families in Donghai City. Nandou Tai sat high at the front and felt extremely prestigious.

The people who could sit close to Nandou Tai were all power holders of Donghai City, such as the Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, the new chief of the East Sea Prefecture, Lord Luo, and the like.

“Brother Nandou, congratulations on the breakthrough. After His Majesty attacks Cangye, and the situation in the Hundred Lands changes, His Majesty will very likely become the king of the Hundred Lands. At that time, perhaps you will have the chance to become the king of a region as well,” Lord Luo said suddenly, smiling.

“Lord Luo, you are too polite. I will still need you to compliment me in front of His Majesty,” Nandou Tai said, smiling.

“That’s for sure. A noble has emerged in Donghai City and everyone has come to congratulate you. I believe that among the people present now, there are many distinguished ones and also many talented juniors. Using this opportunity, I think that we can ask these juniors to give a performance to liven the atmosphere of the banquet,” Lord Luo said. A few years ago during his birthday banquet, there were also juniors who performed to complement the joyful atmosphere. However, Ye Futian appeared at that time and surprised the entire banquet with his ‘Melody of the White Feathers’. Then, he defeated Zhou Mu and almost caused Lord Luo to be unable to find a way out of the awkward situation. Luckily, he interfered secretly and the atmosphere of the banquet was ultimately not affected. At the moment, there were so many juniors present. Their performances must be very remarkable.

“Alright. I also want to see for myself the young talents of Donghai City nowadays. If there is anyone with an outstanding performance, I will surely reward the person heavily,” Nandou Tai said with a smile on his face. He recalled the junior Hua Jieyu of his Nandou Clan. She was so outstanding, and the Nandou Clan had also prepared to use a lot of resources to cultivate her. However, unfortunately, she wanted to be with Ye Futian. Although her talents were exceptional and she had entered a powerful force now, Luo Junlin claimed that he was going to kill Ye Futian and this may affect her.

Then, various young talents walked up to perform one after the other. Zhou Mu also performed. His drawing was becoming more and more fantastic. Mu Hong also asked his children to perform. Mu Yunqing and Mu Yunni made an amazing performance as well.

“Xiyue, don’t you want to display your skills?” Lord Luo said, looking at Lin Xiyue. Lin Xiyue’s eyes sparkled, after which she shook her head gently and said, “Lord, I am only mediocre and will not go up to show my inadequacies.”

“Brother Lin, Xiyue is becoming more and more humble.” Smiling, Lord Luo looked at Lin Xiyue’s father and said, “Now, the girl is becoming more beautiful and she is at her prettiest age. Does she have a lover already?”

“Lord Luo, she is focused on cultivation only and does not think about love issues,” Lin Xiyue’s father said, smiling. Clearly, he knew about his daughter’s thoughts. She already had a person in her heart, but it was destined to be impossible. That person was destined to be in a different world from his daughter; he had told his daughter about this before. Despite that, however, Lin Xiyue would probably not be interested in the talents of Donghai City.

“Haha, I think that the disciple of the Art Saint, Zhou Mu, is not bad. They two also know each other. Brother Art Saint and Brother Lin, what do you think?” After drinking a few glasses of alcohol, Lord Luo started to match them randomly.

Zhou Mu looked at Lin Xiyue who was indeed very beautiful. Of course, she was still not as good-looking as the girl whom he once liked. In the past, he always wanted to chase Hua Jieyu, but the events that had happened afterward had made him more realistic.

He and Hua Jieyu were not from the same kind of world.

That time, his master failed to chase Nandou Wenyin. On the other hand, he did not even have the rights to chase her. Her boyfriend was destined to be his unbeatable rival. Therefore, he was not resistant towards Lin Xiyue at the moment.

“Lord, I do not have such a thought at the moment,” Lin Xiyue rejected. Lord Luo was stunned, after which he smiled and said, “I was being too gossipy.”

“Lord Luo, it’s only because she is still immature. When she grows up, she will know your good intentions.” The words from Lin Xiyue’s father were very euphemistic. Lord Luo smiled and nodded.

Among the crowd, Shu Yuyan looked at the scene quietly. She was the princess of the Shu Family, a large clan in Donghai City, and had been cultivating in the School of the Emperor Star. In the past, her relationship with Hua Jieyu was extremely well. She did not like the banquet today, because she did not like how the people of the Nandou Clan behaved. However, her father wanted to bring her here so she had no other choices.

I wonder how Jieyu is doing right now.

Suddenly, a group of cultivators ran in fast from the outside of the Nandou Clan. They rushed here from Donghai Academy to inform their leader. They hurried into the Nandou Clan and were about to inform everyone present. However, at the same time, another group of cultivators also arrived outside the Nandou Clan. They were, of course, Ye Futian and his team who had departed later. Despite that, their speed was much faster and therefore the two groups arrived almost simultaneously.

Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu, and the rest stood outside the Nandou Clan. This noble house still looked very stylish. When Ye Futian first came here, Hua Fengliu was the one who brought him in. That time, Ye Futian said that one day, the Nandou Clan would beg Hua Fengliu to go in. However, at the moment, he no longer needed the Nandou Clan to beg them, because that would be useless anyway.

When the guards saw them, they looked extremely astonished.

Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu, Nandou Wenyin, Hua Fengliu. The many charming faces that appeared before them made them panic.

A long rod appeared in Ye Futian’s hand—the Five Element Rod.

The rod expanded continuously and a brilliant light flew on it. Looking at the gates of this noble house, Ye Futian’s body started spinning forward. Then, he lifted the rod and smashed it down fiercely. Following a loud bang, the gates were struck open. He walked forward and stepped into the Nandou Clan.

The loud noise spread into the Nandou Clan. At the banquet, the eyes of many sparkled as they looked at the outside. Nandou Tai asked coldly, “What is happening?” Just as he finished speaking, a group of people rushed in hurriedly. They found the Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, Yan Shao, and shouted urgently, “Headmaster, Ye Futian, Yi Xiang, and they…are all back!”

Boom. Yan Shao immediately stood up. Many people’s hands which were holding wine glasses froze in the air.

After they recovered from the surprise, they looked outside again. That loud bang… In the distance, a group of people walked into the Nandou Clan through the gates. Ye Futian was walking in front with the Five Element Rod in his hand. Nandou Wenyin and Hua Jieyu were behind him. They also did not expect to enter the Nandou Clan in such a way.

“Stop.” A few guards walked forward, attempting to stop Ye Futian and his team from advancing further. However, countless vines swept towards them and they could not escape at all. Immediately, their bodies were lifted and smashed onto the ground forcefully.

“Dharma.” The people from the Nandou Clan were shocked. Ye Futian was already at the Dharma Plane.

Still, there were brave guards who walked forward. However, with no exception, they were all blown backward. Ye Futian and his team continued to move forward, walking towards the banquet step by step.

The banquet was very grand and spread out over a long distance. When Ye Futian reached one end of the banquet, he was still quite far away from Nandou Tai. Nevertheless, Nandou Tai could already see them.

The people on the banquet stepped back one after another as they watched Ye Futian and his team walk forward. The enthusiastic atmosphere just now had totally vanished at the moment. Eventually, Ye Futian moved closer and closer to the front of the banquet.

Lin Xiyue stared at the handsome figure and a strange expression appeared in her eyes. Is he finally back? Recently, there were many rumors claiming that Luo Junlin would kill Ye Futian and destroy Cangye. She did not believe them.

Zhou Mu naturally saw Ye Futian as well and his face turned pale. Ye Futian was destined to be his unbeatable rival. Since Ye Futian stepped into Donghai City, his situation became very bleak.

The Art Saint looked at Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyin and sighed in his heart.

Yan Shao’s face darkened. These people actually broke in just like this.

Nandou Wenshan stood up and happiness erupted from his eyes. His sister was finally back.

Nandou Tai was still sitting there and stared coldly at Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu.

“Very lively. Just like the other day.” Ye Futian smiled, but it was a sneer. He recalled that during the year-end of that particular year, the Nandou Clan was also very lively. Many people were here, including Minister Hua and Xia Feng, the former chief of the East Sea Prefecture.

Today, everything was just like that day.

The place fell into a deafening silence. Everyone looked at Ye Futian and his team. They just broke into the place like this and nobody knew where they obtained the courage to do so.

“I heard that you have entered the Noble Plane and set a banquet here. Congratulations,” Ye Futian said, smiling at Nandou Tai. Nandou Tai’s eyes sparkled. Ye Futian knew that he was already a noble, and still dared to enter like this. He looked at Yi Xiang, and then at the nine figures at the back. Who were these nine people?

“That day, my grandmaster played a piece of music here. Today, I will also play one.” Ye Futian smiled and continued, “To see you off.”

Nandou Tai stood up and his expression turned extremely cold.

See him off?

“Take him down,” Nandou Tai said. Immediately, Nandou Ku stomped on the ground and flew towards Ye Futian. He bent his hands, which were glittering with a sharp, golden light just like the claws of an eagle, and struck towards Ye Futian.

Feeling his aura, Hua Fengliu and the rest did not respond at all.

With the Five Element Rod in his hand, an appalling might erupted directly from Ye Futian’s body. He stomped on the ground and looked as imposing as the furious thunder. A terrifying power converged on his body and then he struck the rod forward. The strike seemed to have gathered all the powers from the heaven and the earth.

“Seventh-level Dharma Plane.” Everyone was astonished. In merely two years’ time, Ye Futian was already in the Seventh-level Dharma Plane. More frighteningly, the strike brought with it the powers of wind and thunder.

The rod filled the entire sky and seemed to be shattering the earth itself. Bang… Nandou Ku gave out a miserable cry. The bones in his hand cracked and he was blown backward directly. He held his right arm with his left hand in pain and his face was as pale as a sheet.

He was in the Arcana Plane. Even though it was only the Lower Arcana Plane, he was still a strong cultivator in the East Sea Prefecture. However, he could not even take a single hit from Ye Futian.

At this very moment, Nandou Ku recalled the scene when he first saw Ye Futian. That day, Hua Fengliu told him that he would eventually remember Ye Futian’s name. At that time, he turned his nose up at it. However, what about now?

“Uncle.” Ye Futian turned his head and looked at Nandou Wenshan. Nandou Wenshan stared at Ye Futian and emotions filled his heart. The previous juvenile was already so strong at the moment.

“Futian, Wenyin, Jieyu,” Nandou Wenshan shouted.

“Brother, everything is over now,” Nandou Wenyin said softly. From her tone, Nandou Wenshan could feel a very strong confidence.

He smiled. Was everything really over?

“Uncle, are you willing to become the emperor of the Nandou Nation?” Ye Futian asked.

Right after he finished speaking, everyone’s look froze!

Chapter 301: Debt Collection

Ye Futian asked Nandou Wenshan if he was willing to become the emperor of the Nandou Nation.

Since when was the emperor of the Nandou Nation determined by Ye Futian?

Even Nandou Tai, who had already become a noble, did not dare to have such thoughts.

Apart from Emperor Luo, there were also cultivators from the Royal Xuan Temple who were brought here by Luo Junlin.

The Nandou Nation might even become the king of the Hundred Lands. Yet, Ye Futian asked Nandou Wenshan so casually…

“How dare you.” Lord Luo stood up. Pointing at Ye Futian, he said coldly, “Boastful fanatic.”

Ye Futian glanced at him and said, “That time in the Luo Palace when I was battling with Zhou Mu, was it you or the Art Saint who intervened secretly?” At that time, he did not dare to ask.

However, at the moment he obviously no longer cared about it.

“I don’t understand what you are saying,” Lord Luo said coldly.

“I’ll settle that with you later.” Ye Futian glanced at him and continued to look at Nandou Wenshan. “Uncle, Nandou Tai’s immediate relatives will no longer exist after today. I will not let any of those who participated in the event two years ago off.

As long as you agree, after I settle all the issues, you will control the Nandou Nation. The Nation Clan after the clean-up will very likely still be the king of the Nandou Nation.” Ye Futian would certainly not eliminate the entire Nandou Clan. After all, Hua Jieyu, as well as his masteress and uncle, was part of the Nandou royal family in the first place.

“Brother, this is the unfulfilled wish of our ancestors. You should take it,” Nandou Wenyin also said.

The conversation between the two caused the faces of all the people around to turn serious.

If Ye Futian was only being arrogant, then how about Nandou Wenyin?

“Alright,” Nandou Wenshan nodded.

He was part of the royal family in the first place, so of course, he would be willing to control the Nandou Nation.

Furthermore, he also knew that Nandou Tai was already planning to deal with him.

Over the two years, he had been watched all the time.

After Nandou Tai entered the Noble Plane, he would occasionally glance at Nandou Wenshan with a murderous look.

“Uncle, that time you and masteress were both present. Help me to identify all the people who participated in the event that year,” Ye Futian said.

“No problem.” Nandou Wenshan nodded again. Of course, he knew that Ye Futian would definitely not let those people off. That day was really tragic for him.

Back then, he was only in the Glory Plane and broke into the Nandou Clan alone.

He displayed his unparalleled talents in an attempt to obtain support from the Nandou Clan, but Nandou Tai rejected it.

Then, Minister Hua and Nandou Tai gave the order to kill him. That time, Ye Futian was only a juvenile. How sad.

On that day, Hua Jieyu was forced to stab herself with a sharp blade. In order to be with Ye Futian, she almost committed suicide.

On that day, Elder Qin played “A Chaotic Nation” here with his own life. When the music finally stopped, he also vanished, being forced to death.

On that day, Yi Xiang, Ye Futian, and Hua Fengliu were all chased and almost died together. If they were not lucky, they would not have escaped alive.

Now Ye Futian had returned.

How could he possibly let those people off? Ye Futian would surely kill Minister Hua, Nandou Tai, the Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, and the like. The clean-up of the Nandou Clan was inevitable.

“Where did you get that confidence?” Nandou Tai stood up. His noble-level might spread out and a terrifying noble will pressured towards Ye Futian. He wanted to see why Ye Futian was so confident.

“Silver Snow Guards,” Ye Futian shouted.

“Yes.” The nine cultivators walked forward and stopped behind Ye Futian. Immediately, nine noble auras erupted simultaneously. In just an instant, a bone-penetrating coldness engulfed the entire place.

“Nobles.” Everyone was terror-stricken. The nine armored cultivators at the back who were dressed like guards were actually all nobles.

Nandou Tai’s face turned very pale and the aura around him withered immediately. Although he was already a noble, each of the nine people before him was stronger than himself in terms of will and might.

How could he even win this? His body trembled slightly as he stared firmly at Ye Futian.

No… He was not resigned to his fate. He had just entered the Noble Plane, which was the level of an emperor.

“Disable Nandou Tai and Yan Shao first. I want them alive,” Ye Futian said again. Then, some light shone.

He sat down cross-legged and his Guqin Spirit appeared. He put his fingers on the guqin and stroked the strings. A sharp noise spread out and even caused space to vibrate.

Many of the people present were also guests at the Nandou Clan two years ago. Immediately, they knew what Ye Futian was going to play.

It was the amazing piece that Elder Qin had played two years ago: “A Chaotic Nation.”

“I will use this piece of music to see you off,” Ye Futian said. By “seeing them off” he was referring to disabling or killing them.

Hua Jieyu walked up to Ye Futian and sat down beside him, looking quietly at him as he played the guqin.

The jingling music spread out and increased in volume continuously as if he would never give in to fate and was fighting back.

The scene two years ago appeared vividly in his mind.

His grandmaster came here on a crane and told him that he would teach Ye Futian one last piece of music.

Even at that moment, his grandmaster was still so gentle and kindly.

The nine nobles walked out in the music. Nandou Wenshan and Nandou Wenyin went beside them.

“Everyone, please cooperate and stay where you are,” Yi Xiang said, scanning the crowd present. Everyone’s heart trembled fiercely, and nobody dared to move.

Today, Ye Futian was here to collect his debt. He was here to collect what they owed him two years ago.

The sharp music was ear-piercing. Many people from the Nandou Clan felt fear after listening to the music, including Nandou Tai. He looked at the nobles walking towards him and then at Nandou Wenyin, after which he said, “Wenyin, how have I been treating you?”

Nandou Wenyin glanced at him coldly and said, “That time, you destroyed my life. Although I hated you, I still chose to stay in the Nandou Clan, because my surname is Nandou.

Nevertheless, I do not wish that my daughter will follow in my path.

However, you wanted to control Jieyu’s life again. I said that I would betroth Jieyu to Futian. What did you do?

“Ye Futian came alone to the Nandou Clan, wanting to redeem everything at all costs. You still had a choice at that time.

If you chose to support him back then, you would have become the king of the Nandou Nation. However, what did you choose?

“Kill. You wanted to kill Ye Futian, and almost forced Jieyu to death. It is unforgivable,” Nandou Wenyin said coldly. “Disable him.”

“Wenyin, I’m your uncle…” Nandou Tai watched as the aura from the nine nobles engulfed his body, and the frightening coldness froze everything.

He was overpowered by their noble wills and their levels, and could not resist the domineering will at all. The difference was simply too big.

He felt that he could hardly move. His body was about to be frozen and his will extinguished.

“No, I am a noble.” Nandou Tai trembled. He was not resigned to his fate.

The tingling music reached his ears and sounded so ear-piercing. At this very moment, Nandou Tai recalled the day when Elder Qin played “A Chaotic Nation.” He recalled the unbending young man two years ago who was so outstanding.

However, he still did not choose Ye Futian, because he thought that killing Ye Futian in order to spare all later trouble was much easier.

However, how about now?

The cold spear stabbed Nandou Tai’s body slowly, nailing him against the throne. Against several high-level nobles, he could not resist at all. Following a muffled humph, Nandou Tai’s pale face was filled with pain, regret, and fear.

Ye Futian said that the Nandou Clan would still exist. Nandou Wenshan would become the emperor and control the Nandou Nation. That was the position that he had longed for.

He thought that after entering the Noble Plane, he would become the emperor.

It seemed like a pleasant dream.

He smiled drearily. If he had decided to support Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu back then, would the Nandou Nation be his?

“Leader.” Looking at Nandou Tai who was nailed onto the throne, the faces of all the people from the Nandou Clan turned pale and were filled with terror. Yan Shao was even more frightened.

He knew clearly that while Ye Futian might spare the others, he would certainly not be able to run away.

Buzz. Yan Shao’s body flashed out in an attempt to escape. However, a noble stepped forward.

Ice filled the entire sky and froze his body directly.

The entire region of space was frozen and Yan Shao turned into an ice statue.

The noble walked forward and punched the ice statue.

The ice crushed and Yan Shao spat out a mouthful of blood. He fell down from the sky, feeling as if all his organs had been destroyed.

In just a short while, Nandou Tai, the leader of the Nandou Clan, and Yan Shao, the Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, were disabled.

Apart from the music, the whole place was in a complete silence. The banquet seemed to be so ironic at the moment.

Today, all the powerful people from Donghai City came here to congratulate Nandou Tai’s breakthrough into the Noble Plane.

However, they were actually here to see him get disabled.

Fear filled the face of Lord Luo. He looked at the scene in horror and his face turned pale. Apart from him, Mu Hong also felt extremely scared at the moment.

That time, Hua Fengliu and Ye Futian came to him and wanted him to take in Ye Futian as his disciple.

He rejected it and his daughter mocked them. Later, his children had some conflicts with Ye Futian.

However, the young man whom he had rejected taking in as a disciple was no weaker than him at the moment.

He defeated Nandou Ku instantly with just one strike. His background was even more frightening; he could let nine nobles listen to his orders.

How pathetic.

The person whom he rejected as a disciple and mocked in his heart that time was so strong now that he could not even resolve things.

Lin Xiyue stared at Ye Futian who was playing the guqin and looked very lost. He was becoming more and more outstanding.

That time on the Tingfeng Banquet, he was already brilliant enough.

However, after one year, he had become a legend.

Lin Xiyue’s father looked at his daughter and sighed in his heart. This girl is going down deeper and deeper.

In the future, how can anyone else interest her?

Shu Yuyan looked at Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu. She recalled Hua Jieyu’s look when she was thinking about Ye Futian back then in the School of the Emperor Star; like a girl in love.

That time, Shu Yuyan laughed at Hua Jieyu.

Now that she looked at the two again, they were really a golden couple; a match made in heaven.

Perhaps only they would look harmonious when they were together.

I really do bless them.

The music continued and its volume increased rapidly. Around Ye Futian, miserable cries broke out constantly.

Nandou Wenshan and Nandou Wenyin had brought the nine nobles and started the clean-up.

Those who participated in the battle two years ago were all killed.

Those who participated in the event but not the battle were all permanently disabled.

Chapter 302: A True Man

 

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

A vigorous cleansing began in the Nandou Clan. Today, all the important figures in Donghai City were present. They were all testy as if they were sitting on needles. One could imagine how they felt inside. The music was still loud and strong, melding perfectly into the scene. The world seemed to be unsettled.

Not only did Ye Futian want to cleanse the Nandou Clan, but he also wanted to kill Emperor Luo and replace him with Nandou Wenshan. The latter was the king of Nandou. So what if his cultivation wasn’t enough?

Nandou Tai was nailed to his seat. Seeing everything happen, his heart was in pain. Ye Futian kept playing quietly, not even looking at him. Now, Nandou Tai understood that he was definitely going to die. He looked at how Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu matched each other.

Actually, Nandou Tai had wanted to bless them before but he wasn’t that powerful. When he saw how extraordinary Ye Futian was and Emperor Luo’s decree arrived with Minister Hua, he could only try to kill Ye Futian. What would have happened if he believed Ye Futian would gamble everything?

That day, Elder Qin and Yi Xiang successfully helped them escape. If the Nandou Clan’s power was added to that, they could definitely succeed. At that time, he might have accomplished his goal of sitting onto the Nandou Nation’s throne.

But now, it was all just a dream.

He closed his eyes, the music entering his ears. His heart was already filled with despair.

Yan Shao was the same. Disabled of his cultivation, he stared at Ye Futian with hatred. Back then, Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu had studied at the Donghai Academy. Hua Jieyu had been at the School of the Emperor Star too but now they were at this level.

“Let us two fight,” Hua Fengliu said to the Art Saint.

“Alright.” The Art Saint nodded. His battle with the Guqin Devil would continue.

The two controlled themselves from being affected by Ye Futian’s music and started fighting. One played music while the other painted. The cacophonous music painted a chaotic image. Zhou Mu was lost without his youthful charisma. His old opponent was way out of his league now. He couldn’t even gaze up at Ye Futian while on his tiptoes.

After a long while, the Guqin Devil and Art Saint’s fight came to an end. This time, Hua Fengliu disabled the Art Saint’s life spirit. He thrummed the instrument strings lightly and then stopped. Looking up at his old opponent, he said, “You should know how you defeated me back then. I know it’s not your fault. The School of the Emperor Star wanted you to win, so you did. Teacher couldn’t do anything and always felt guilty, even sacrificing himself for my daughter and student.”

The Art Saint chuckled dryly. Of course he knew—had always known. This was why he never felt joy or bragged about defeating Hua Fengliu. It hadn’t been a glorious fight but had become a classic battle that everyone in the Donghai City knew about.

The surrounding people were shocked. They didn’t know the fight from back then had been rigged. Hua Fengliu had never talked about it publicly or explained anything. Everyone thought he had lost. Now that he defeated the Art Saint, he revealed the truth.

Finally, Ye Futian’s music stopped. The cruel pressure gradually lifted. The Nandou Clan was in ruins. Many strong cultivators of the School of the Emperor Star had suffered as well.

“Uncle, the Nandou Clan will be yours,” Ye Futian said. “Take these two to Donghai Academy.” With that, he turned to walk away. There were many familiar faces here today but he wasn’t in the mood.

The group returned to the Donghai Academy with Nandou Tai and Yan Shao. The School of the Emperor Star, sealed with ice now, was magnificent. It looked like a miraculous scene. The disciples of the academy were all grouped there, looking at the ice mountain and the statue of the old man playing the guqin at the peak. Many people didn’t know who he was. They’d only heard from others that this was a senior who played “A Chaotic Nation” two years ago, sacrificing himself to save Ye Futian.

“They’re back.” The crowd came to life. Ye Futian’s group returned powerfully in the air with Nandou Tai and Yan Shao captured. Many people trembled at the sight.

Nandou Tai was now a Noble. Yan Shao was the controller of the Donghai Academy. These two could be said to be the most powerful of Donghai City. Now, they were being taken to the School of the Emperor Star as if they were nothing. After that, they were forced to kneel before Elder Qin’s statue.

“Ye Futian, just hurry up. Elder Qin is my senior brother, after all. Your master, Hua Fengliu, calls me Uncle-Master too,” Yan Shao said fearfully. He was afraid now. Not only was he about to die, but Ye Futian also wanted him to kneel before Elder Qin forever. Even death couldn’t atone for his sins. He would be spit upon for eternity.

Ye Futian ignored him. Did he only know of their relationship now? After Grandmaster had died, his body had been burned and bones buried in the courtyard. No one cared for him and weeds abounded, turning it into an abandoned land. When did Yan Shao ever think of his senior brother? His people had killed his senior brother.

“Grandmaster, the Luo family and Minister Hua will kneel here to repent after this.” Looking at the statue, he said coldly, “Seal them.”

The Silver Snow Guard nodded. Horribly cold aura descended upon the two. The extreme ice spell fell onto Nandou Tai and Yan Shao.

“No…” Nandou Tai and Yan Shao trembled in fear but to no avail. They quickly became two ice statues, kneeling before the other statue to repent.

Ye Futian stared at the statues for a long while without speaking. Returning to Donghai City this time, he’d resolved some matters. Now, only Luo Junlin and his father and Minister Hua were left. They were the true masterminds.

“Senior Yi, who will take care of Donghai Academy?” Ye Futian asked.

“I will,” Yi Xiang said. “I’ll stay here.” He’d seen the world but discovered that one’s talent was truly destined. He was old and had reached his limit. He planned on staying here and teaching the younger generation. Hopefully, greedy forces like the School of the Emperor Star wouldn’t appear anymore.

Schools were places of education. It was the place to contribute to the later generations. He was willing to stay here and contribute his own strength.

Ye Futian froze. Tang Lan and Yu Sheng walked up, calling, “Master.”

“Father.” Yi Qingxuan’s eyes froze too.

Yi Xiang chuckled. “What? I’m old and can’t mess around with you all. Yu Sheng, I’m handing Qingxuan to you. My life is worth it because I can have such an extraordinary disciple.”

“Are you crazy?” Ye Futian said, staring at him. “What are you thinking? How can you improve in a small place like Donghai City?”

Yi Xiang glared at him. “What do you know? Donghai City is a small place. That’s why I must stay. I’ve learned much these two years and can open up the minds of many youths here so they won’t be restricted to this small world. They should have a wider of view of their life. Plus, with your example, I can brag forever here to motivate the youngsters.”

Ye Futian was speechless. He knew how Yi Xiang was. Since he’d decided, no one could change his mind.

“Then, come find us when you’re tired of it all.” Ye Futian didn’t try persuading him anymore.

“Alright, you dare say this now that you’re independent. Just don’t act like you don’t know me in the future,” Yi Xiang said, shooting him a look.

“How could I?” Ye Futian rolled his eyes.

Yi Xiang turned and stepped forward. Countless eyes below the School of the Emperor Star fell upon him. He gazed down at the crowd and said, “I am Yi Xiang, headmaster of the School of the Finance Star. I’ve decided to return to Donghai Academy.”

“Headmaster Yi.”

“Headmaster.”

Many of the old members of the School of the Finance Star were excited. Was their headmaster really returning under these circumstances?

“I know that you all have many questions about what happened today. Some are furious too,” Yi Xiang said to everyone. “Two years ago, my disciple, Ye Futian, fell in love with Hua Jieyu, a disciple of the School of the Emperor Star. I’m sure you have heard how talented they were at that time.

“Later, Minister Hua forced the School of the Emperor Star onto the other schools because of his relationship with the school. He wanted to control the entire academy. Ye Futian and I left. Then, Emperor Luo released a decree to make Ye Futian the crown prince’s servant and Hua Jieyu, the crown princess. The evilness should go without saying. Who can bear it?

“The Nandou Clan and headmaster of Emperor Star worked together for power and ambition. They wouldn’t care about some measly youths. We fought back and for this, Elder Qin even played his last piece and died. I was wounded as we escaped. Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu almost died but thankfully, survived and escaped. I’m sure you’ve heard of what happened afterward.

“Ye Futian and Yu Sheng returned during the Tingfeng Banquet of Nandou Nation. Who in Nandou can be compared to them? The later events proved this as well. No one in the Hundred Lands can be compared to Ye Futian, let alone in Nandou only.

“Now, Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu have become disciples of top forces in the Eastern Barren Territory. These two had been so close to being killed by Nandou and the School of the Emperor Star. How can an academy like this call itself an academy?” Yi Xiang asked.

“I’m back, not because I want the power. Ye Futian and Yu Sheng are both like my disciples. I cultivated with them in the Eastern Barren Territory. The benefits compared to the Donghai Academy should go without saying. However, Donghai Academy is my home. Half of my life was spent here. I hope to see it flourish, I hope to see it grow, I hope to see a new Donghai Academy.

“Therefore, I will stay.” Right now, Yi Xiang was full of just. All the disciples were silent. After that, a voice said, “Greetings to Headmaster Yi.”

“Greetings to Headmaster Yi,” more people said. The voices shook the sky.

The world was just and just people would win hearts. The disciples of the Donghai Academy were young but they still knew right from wrong. Headmaster Yi Xiang of the School of the Finance Star had given up his status and risked his life to bring Ye Futian into the Nandou Clan and fight against injustice. Now, Ye Futian was successful. Yi Xiang could live comfortably but he gave it up and returned to Donghai to educate the later generations.

Yi Xiang was a true man!

Chapter 303: Zhe Song

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Nandou Wenshan would rectify the Nandou Clan; Yi Xiang would reorganize the Donghai Academy; Nandou Tai, the one that everyone congratulated when he entered the Noble Plane, was dead; Yan Shao, the headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, was dead. They had turned into ice statues to kneel before Elder Qin.

Lord Luo and the Art Saint had been disabled. Many strong cultivators of the Nandou Clan and schools of the Donghai Academy were killed or disabled.

All of this had happened in one day. The entire city was in upheaval. Nothing this big had happened in Donghai City before. The last big event was probably when Emperor Luo’s decree arrived at Donghai two years ago. What happened yesterday was a continuation from two years ago.

Ye Futian’s name rang throughout the city once again.

Countless years ago, people heard of Ye Futian’s name because he was the Qin Devil’s disciple and had defeated Zhou Mu, the disciple of the Art Saint. Since then, their hearts trembled whenever they heard his name.

After the emperor personally sent out a decree, Ye Futian had refused and escaped.

At the Tingfeng Banquet, everyone learned about Ye Futian’s staff and dharma and Yu Sheng’s roar. After that, the rumors about him were from the faraway Cangye Kingdom. Apparently, he had been accepted as a disciple by a top disciple from somewhere very far away.

Now, he was back, bringing Nobles with him. His one word killed Nandou Tai, who had entered the Noble Plane, and Yan Shao, headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star. He said he wanted Hua Jieyu’s uncle, Nandou Wenshan, to be the Nandou Clan’s leader.

Right now, he was in the abandoned Guqin Gardens. His grandmaster’s matter had always pressed down on his heart. Now, it was resolved. His uncle and Yi Xiang would take care of the Nandou Clan and Donghai Academy too.

A breeze blew past the Guqin Gardens. The group sat in the courtyard with a heartwarming atmosphere.

“Master, Masteress, let’s live here for a few days. Then we’ll go directly to the Nandou Nation and resolve that,” Ye Futian said. Donghai City was part of the Nandou Nation, after all. He wouldn’t return to Cangye until he took care of Emperor Luo.

“Alright.” Hua Fengliu and the others wanted to stay a few days too.

“There’s something I don’t understand,” Ye Futian said. “How did Han Mo, vice headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, and Xia Feng, chief of the East Sea Prefecture, die?” Yi Xiang didn’t know about this either and he’d investigated.

None of them had killed Xia Feng and Han Mo. According to Yi Xiang, they’d gone after them.

“It is indeed strange.” Hua Fengliu didn’t know.

Ye Futian gazed at the swaying willows outside the courtyard. He thought of the old man who swept the garden and understood something. But he didn’t understand why the man didn’t appear at the Nandou Clan if he’d always been there.

Would Godfather really not reveal himself if he wasn’t in mortal danger? Did Han Mo and Xia Feng die because they’d really threatened his life?

If Godfather had done it, then where was he now? Was he still watching Ye Futian?

The next day, Nandou Wenshan came to the Guqin Gardens to tell them about the Nandou Clan. The first steps had been completed. With the Silver Snow Guards’ help, he now held all the authority in the clan. Those elders weren’t stupid. If they followed Nandou Wenshan, it meant they would have Ye Futian behind them. Ye Futian could also help the Nandou Clan retake the Nandou Nation. How could they not support Nandou Wenshan? After all, Nandou Wenshan was a direct descendant of royalty.

Other than Nandou Wenshan, Shu Yuyan also came. She chatted with Hua Jieyu and teased Ye Futian.

Lin Xiyue came too. She said that she would go to the imperial city right now. She wanted to witness the fight between Ye Futian and Luo Junlin. She would cheer Ye Futian on.

…

The promised date was finally here. Today was the day of the final battle. Today, Nandou Nation’s Imperial City was filled with strong cultivators. According to the citizens of the city, many mysterious cultivators would arrive. They were extraordinary and terrifyingly powerful. Those people would most likely come from somewhere far away. Rumor said that they were super forces from the Eastern Barren Territory.

Ever since Ye Futian broke into the Nandou palace to take Ye Lingxi and Ye Danchen away, there were all sorts of rumors in the palace.

Some said that the Yunchu Nation emperor that had taken them to the Nandou palace had submitted to the Nandou Nation. But Ye Futian was back with a force at the same level as Luo Junlin’s Royal Xuan Temple. Therefore, the emperor of Yunchu was forced to hand them over.

This was also why Ye Futian and Luo Junlin would fight.

Emperor Luo announced publicly that Luo Junlin would kill Ye Futian and end everything. He seemed to be very confident in Luo Junlin.

The people of the Imperial City all believed him. After all, Luo Junlin was the Legendary crown prince. He had double life spirits. Not only that, his cultivation plane was higher than Ye Futian.

No matter how talented Ye Futian was, he couldn’t catch up. Ye Futian had probably been forced to accept this battle. However, there were also whispers that Ye Futian had entered the Nandou palace, killed the six emperors, and taken the people away. Many scoffed at this though.

How could he kill six Nobles?

However, many high-status people knew this was true. The regular citizens wouldn’t know what happened in another kingdom but the emperors of the Hundred Lands obviously knew.

Today, many strong cultivators descended in the cities surrounding the Nandou palace, including those from the Eastern Barren Territory. Everyone was discussing who would win. There was a roofless wine shop near the palace. It was filled with people because the Cangye Kingdom had arrived.

The Kunpeng landed with Emperor Ye. Ye Futian wasn’t here yet so they waited.

“That’s Ye Wuchen,” someone said, looking at a youth amongst them. Ye Wuchen had become quite famous in the Imperial City due to the Tingfeng Banquet.

Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu had extraordinary qualities too. Everyone started discussing that these people were most likely from the Eastern Barren Territory.

At this time, a group came from the distance. They stood out from the crowd with sharp auras. Everyone had an ancient sword.

The crowd moved aside subconsciously, letting them through. After arriving, they glanced at Ye Wuchen.

The leader had cold eyes. He was Zhe Song, pride of the Fuyun Sword Clan’s first summit. Li Daoyun was his junior brother and had asked him many questions before. He often helped Li Daoyun.

But after Li Daoyun accepted Ye Wuchen’s challenge and was killed, the first summit couldn’t say anything.

However, Ye Wuchen acted on his own accord and was very close to Ye Futian from the Cottage. Zhe Song had warned him before but Ye Wuchen ignored him. Everyone knew about the rivalry between the Fuyun Sword Clan and Cottage though. In addition, the girl Li Daoyun had liked, Liu Chenyu, was now very close to Ye Wuchen.

They were sitting together right now. Under these circumstances, the first summit obviously was upset with Ye Wuchen.

“You came from the Cangye Kingdom. Are these your family?” Zhe Song asked Ye Wuchen.

“Is there a problem?” Ye Wuchen looked up at him. Zhe Song was a swordsman from the first summit. Ye Wuchen was from the seventh summit. Of course, he couldn’t compare to Zhe Song’s cultivation. He’d been a swordsman for many years and was known as number one of their generation.

“The Fuyun Sword Clan is a sacred place for swordsmanship in the Eastern Barren Territory. I don’t wish to see it used in a place like the Hundred Lands as a weapon to fulfill one’s personal greed,” Zhe Song said. “I can’t control Ye Futian but the Fuyun Sword Clan cannot be disgraced like this.”

Ye Wuchen’s gaze was sharp as he looked to Zhe Song. He naturally never thought to use the Fuyun Sword Clan’s strength to bring Cangye to power.

Ye Futian hadn’t done so either. He’d always wanted to resolve the Nandou problem with his own means and never used the Cottage’s name. However, the assassination in Chaoge City told them all that even if he didn’t, the others might. Xirou and Luo Junlin were examples.

For more than one year, the Nandou Nation had used the Royal Xuan Temple to threaten Cnagye. If Ye Futian hadn’t become known in the Ancient Barren World, what would have happened?

After that, Xirou and Luo Junlin still didn’t give up. They tried to kill Ye Futian, which was why he challenged Luo Junlin now.

Zhe Song’s words had double meanings. He was warning Ye Wuchen while also mocking Ye Futian.

He looked down on Ye Futian for taking advantage of his position.

“If it has nothing to do with you, you naturally can show off your character and make yourself seem proud and upright.” Ye Wuchen chuckled but didn’t say anything else. Zhe Song wasn’t Ye Futian. His family hadn’t been threatened. He was a bystander so he could act like this.

“Fake,” Liu Feiyang muttered. He’d personally seen Xirou bring people to Cangye. At that time, the Cangye Kingdom had felt such despair. If he and Ye Futian hadn’t arrived, what would have been the consequences? This didn’t happen to Zhe Song so what right did he have to judge?

Zhe Song gazed at them. Beside him, Qi Ao said, “I would like to see what would happen if Ye Futian lost this time.”

“He won’t.” Ye Wuchen was obviously more confident in Ye Futian than others.

“A Seventh-level Dharma Plane against the Arcana Plane,” Zhe Song said indifferently. “Luo Junlin of the Royal Xuan Temple isn’t that much of a failure.”

Everyone’s hearts trembled. This group seemed to come from the domineering Fuyun Sword Clan. Ye Wuchen was cultivating there too.

“That’s what I think.” At that time, another voice spoke. Another group arrived and everyone moved to the side. The two at the front were very stunning. The young man had a powerful aura and the woman had unparalleled beauty.

She was like a fairy. Everyone’s eyes focused on her, sighing inwardly at how beautiful she was.

Chapter 304: You Can Try Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

 

It was Qin Li and Chu Yaoyao.

After Ye Futian left the Moon Clan, Qin Li became much prouder. He went to the Moon Clan with gifts and Chu Yaoyao’s master, Yan Feihong, was already swayed. Xiao Yueju’s attitude when Ye Futian went to the Moon Clan directly led to this. Yan Feihong agreed to Qin Li’s marriage with Chu Yaoyao and allowed the latter to cultivate at the Dongqin Academy for a while.

This news caused a ripple throughout the Eastern Barren Territory. People wondered if the Moon Clan would ally with the Qin Dynasty.

Qin Li and Chu Yaoyao walked over now, gazing at Zhe Song, Ye Wuchen, and the others. Chuckling, Qin Li said, “Luo Junlin isn’t the best of the Eastern Barren Territory but he is still a genius from the Royal Xuan Temple and He Yulu’s personal disciple. With such an advantage in plane, there is no reason he will fail.”

Emperor Ye and Ye Lingxi frowned. These people were clearly all from top forces of the Eastern Barren Territory like Ye Futian. Otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to make such comments. But from their tone, there wasn’t much chance for Ye Futian to win.

“You also thought this when Ye Futian challenged Qian Shanmu outside the Dongqin Academy,” Ye Wuchen said calmly without looking at Qin Li. The man had said many things, judging Ye Futian many times. He was humiliated every time but never learned his lesson.

Of course, Ye Wuchen knew that they were enemies so Qin Li naturally wished for Ye Futian to lose.

Qin Li didn’t mind Ye Wuchen’s jab. Smiling, he said, “Ye Wuchen, people would think you’re a disciple of the Cottage.”

“It’s so lively here.” There was a chuckle. The strong cultivators of the Ji Family from the Ancient Barren World had come. Others descended from the sky. The Qin Dynasty and Donghua Clan were here. Qian Shanmu and Qin Mengruo appeared together, causing many gasps.

Chu Yaoyao was already beautiful. Qin Mengruo was another beauty but in a different style. The building instantly became filled with talents and beauties. Even more terrifying, the strong cultivators behind these people were probably Nobles.

The restaurant not far from the palace instantly became so lively. All the strong cultivators from the Eastern Barren Territory grouped here.

When the people around the palace heard about this, they rushed over to witness this scene. Emperor Luo also came with Minister Hua.

Arriving, Emperor Luo gazed at everyone and greeted them. “You all have come from a faraway place. As the leader of the Nandou Nation, I must fulfill my duties as a host. This place is very crude. Please follow me to the Nandou palace.” Though he was an emperor, he still had to lower himself before these people.

“Sure.” Qin Li smiled and nodded. His attitude surprised many people. Was this person against Ye Futian? Everyone now knew about Ye Futian’s relationship with Emperor Luo. If he acted closely with Emperor Luo, what would Ye Futian think?

Qian Shanmu and Qin Mengruo obviously cooperated with Qin Li. Many walked over to Emperor Luo, making him look powerful. The spectators were confused. It seemed that Ye Futian wasn’t well-off in the Eastern Barren Territory. Otherwise, why wouldn’t these people care about his feelings?

“Senior Brother, shall we?” Qi Ao asked Zhe Song.

Seeing this, Emperor Ye furrowed his brows. He wasn’t familiar with the powers of the Eastern Barren Territory and didn’t know what was happening.

“Didn’t he say he won’t get involved in the Hundred Lands?” Ye Lingxi asked softly.

What did Zhe Song say earlier? He didn’t want Ye Wuchen’s sword to be used in the Hundred Lands.

Even though her voice was soft, Qi Ao still heard her. His eyes flashed and turned to her. “Is it your place to speak?” The first summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan had always disliked Ye Wuchen. Now, a girl beside him had comments too?

Ye Wuchen arched an eyebrow. He could tell that Qi Ao was targeting him. Otherwise, he had no reason to humiliate Ye Lingxi. He stood, sword intent wrapping around him.

“What, you want to fight me?” Qi Ao looked at him.

The surrounding people all stopped, looking intrigued. Was this an inner fight of the Fuyun Sword Clan?

“Wuchen.” Emperor Ye placed a hand on his shoulder, telling him to stop. He knew that they were all disciples of the Fuyun Sword Clan. He didn’t want to make Ye Wuchen’s life in the clan difficult because of this.

Ye Wuchen’s expression was cold while Qi Ao looked at him with a smile. Ye Lingxi said, “It’s alright.”

“Let’s go,” Zhe Song said. Qi Ao chuckled and the first summit of the Fuyun Sword Clan left, following Emperor Luo.

Qin Li, Chu Yaoyao, Qian Shanmu, Qin Mengruo, and many others followed as well. The Ji Family smiled and went to join them.

The people around them looked at Emperor Ye and whispered. Many followed Emperor Luo away. The crowd here thinned. Just then, a group of strong cultivators arrived in the sky. It was Ye Futian’s group.

In the sky, Ye Futian was going straight to the Nandou palace. When he was about to arrive, he saw the huge Kunpeng below and the group heading towards the palace. His eyes flashed.

“Down,” Ye Futian said. They went to the restaurant.

Sensing something, many people looked up to see Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu, and the others.

“Ye Futian.” Many were surprised. Sadly, those people had just left. Otherwise, there would be a show to watch. But with so many disciples of top forces here, probably nothing will happen.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Futian asked, sensing the odd atmosphere. He looked to the distance and seemed to see Qin Li, Chu Yaoyao, and the others.

“Those guys are so arrogant,” Liu Feiyang scoffed. He quickly recounted what happened.

Ye Futian’s eyes flashed. He wasn’t surprised at Qin Li. That guy was always here and Ye Futian started disliking him more and more. However, the conflict between Fuyun’s first summit and Ye Wuchen seemed more glaring. Otherwise, Zhe Song and Qi Ao wouldn’t act like that.

“Uncle Ye, did the imperial advisor come?” Ye Futian asked Emperor Ye.

“Yes, he is at the inn.” Emperor Ye nodded.

“Good. Take him to the palace. Uncle Ye, I’ll go now,” Ye Futian said. His body flashed and the group headed towards the palace. Nandou Wenshan and many of the Nandou Clan came as well.

The group whooshed past. In the front, Emperor Luo’s group was powerful too. Those following him looked back and saw Ye Futian’s group in the air. Their expressions changed.

Emperor Luo stopped and turned too. Seeing the people, his eyes turned cold. He knew what had happened in Donghai City but could do nothing. Now, Ye Futian brought the Nandou Clan over. What did this signify?

“Ye Futian.” Qin Li and the others looked up. The people behind them were intrigued. Was he finally here? These people had been invited by Emperor Luo into the palace. Ye Futian must be upset now. They didn’t care though.

While everyone looked up, Ye Futian acted as if he didn’t see them. He passed right above their heads. At that moment, the smiles of Qin Li and the others froze as they watched the people go past without looking at them.

This was different from what they had imagined.

“What is he doing?” Qi Ao furrowed his brows, upset. Ye Futian had gone right past their heads.

Ye Futian continued forward. Before the Nandou palace, the guards all moved aside when they saw him. Soon after, Ye Futian stood in the empty space before the palace. Emperor Luo and the others arrived, staring coldly at him. So many strong cultivators were gathered; they all stared at Ye Futian.

“Lock the palace. Do not let anyone in,” Ye Futian said.

“Yes.” The nine Nobles nodded and spread outside the palace.

The crowd was shocked. Qin Li and the other powerful figures were about to enter the palace with Emperor Luo but Ye Futian stood there and ordered to lock the palace. What did he mean? Was he going directly against the top forces? Many people had sharp gazes. Was Ye Futian really that powerful to do this?

The Qin Dynasty, Donghua Clan, and Fuyun Sword Clan frowned. Qin Li sneered and said, “Ye Futian, Emperor Luo invited us into the Nandou palace as guests. What are you doing?”

“Today is my battle with Luo Junlin to resolve matters of the Nandou Nation but you are with Luo. What are you doing?” Ye Futian asked in reply.

“Do I need your permission to stand with someone?” Qi Ao asked. He thought the people of the Cottage needed to mind their own business.

“From this moment on, the Nandou palace no longer belongs to the Luo family. It is returned to the Nandou Clan. My uncle is the descendant of the Nandou Nation’s royalty and will inherit this palace. From now on, no one is allowed to step foot inside.”

“Just with them?” Qi Ao gazed at the Nobles around Ye Futian.

“No…” Ye Futian stared at Qi Ao and said coldly and proudly, “Because I am a disciple of the Cottage.”

Qi Ao’s eyes hardened. Those from the Eastern Barren Territory understood the weight of those words. Ye Futian’s meaning was clear. If the other forces would get involved, then it was no longer Ye Futian’s personal matter. He would use his identity as a Cottage disciple.

“Disciple of the Cottage!” The people of Nandou didn’t understand. They were curious as to what the Cottage was.

“What if I want to go in?” Zhe Song looked at Ye Futian. As a swordsman of the Fuyun Sword Clan’s first summit, he also had his pride.

“You can try,” someone in the crowd said. A few people walked out. The one at the front was a handsome scholar in a pure white robe!

Comments (10) LEMON LEMON Please mass release.. i want to see futian cripple junlin and his father.. and humiliated qin gang as well :v

shifu shifu Dammit! Im suffering from intense blue balls with these cliffies! Mass release please!

Chanyeol Chanyeol Try. The sooner the you die, the quicker we can move on with the story.

Chapter 305: Eye For Eye

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

It was Gu Dongliu from the Cottage.

Behind him were Xue Ye and Luo Fan.

The three Nobles of the Cottage had appeared in Nandou Nation. Gu Dongliu had come personally.

Zhe Song stared at Gu Dongliu. This man had defeated Lu Nantian at the Dongqin Academy. No one could defeat him except those legendary figures of each top force. Since Gu Dongliu was here, everything was settled. Qin Li and the others all shut up.

Ever since that fight, Gu Dongliu’s status in the Eastern Barren Territory was undisputable.

The people of the Nandou Nation looked at the newcomer, wondering who he was. The palace instantly silenced with his arrival. Even those from the top forces didn’t dare talk back to him.

“Third Senior Brother.” Ye Futian smiled at Gu Dongliu. He knew how significant it was for Gu Dongliu to come personally and felt warm inside.

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes flashed. Ye Futian’s senior brothers had arrived.

“Today is the fight between my junior brother and the Nandou Nation. Anyone from the Eastern Barren Territory who interferes will become the Cottage’s enemy.” Gazing at everyone, Gu Dongliu continued calmly, “Next, you can just watch.” His calm voice was filled with indescribable dominance. The top forces of the Eastern Barren Territory were only allowed to watch.

The people of Nandou were all shaken. Ye Futian’s senior brother seemed to be more powerful than all of them. Had they thought incorrectly earlier?

“The Cottage wants to be in charge of even us?” Qin Li asked. The Fuyun Sword Clan agreed with his question and looked to Gu Dongliu.

Gu Dongliu gazed at him. “Yes.” His reply was only one word.

Qin Li’s smile froze while everyone else looked at Gu Dongliu. The Cottage’s style was so familiar.

The atmosphere tensed. Qin Li didn’t continue. He was the grandson of Emperor Qin but he wasn’t at the same level as Gu Dongliu. His father would be more suitable.

At this moment, a group of figures arrived inside the palace. It was the strong cultivators of the Royal Xuan Temple and Luo Junlin. After He Yulu brought them over, he guarded Luo Junlin as he cultivated. He disliked Luo Junlin greatly now but he still hoped Luo Junlin could kill Ye Futian.

He gazed at Gu Dongliu. Had the third disciple of the Cottage come? If it wasn’t the Cottage, Ye Futian wouldn’t force Xirou to die. It was also because of the Cottage that he couldn’t even avenge for his daughter’s death.

Ye Futian and Luo Junlin both went into the air. More and more people gathered over. There were countless strong cultivators now.

“Royal Xuan Temple, step back,” Gu Dongliu said coldly, gazing at the people around Luo Junlin.

He Yulu’s eyes flashed and hardened. “I will watch here,” he said.

“Step back!” Gu Dongliu repeated, his tone colder.

He Yulu’s anger flared. The others from the Royal Xuan Temple were also furious.

“My Second Senior Sister is gentle and kind so only one person died at Chaoge. My Third Senior Brother isn’t so easy,” Luo Fan said coldly from the back. The Royal Xuan Temple dared to protect the person who tried to kill his junior brother? If it had been Gu Dongliu instead of Zhuge Hui at that time, things would have been different.

They weren’t familiar with First Senior Brother, the Sword Saint, but they obviously knew Zhuge Hui and Gu Dongliu’s personalities. Both were obedient to the teacher but Zhuge Hui was a woman, after all. She was naturally softer. Gu Dongliu was more overbearing.

The surrounding people all looked at Luo Fan. Since when was their second disciple gentle and kind? That woman had smashed the gate of the Dongqin College when she arrived and threatened to stop the battles.

The Royal Xuan Temple all looked uncomfortable. He Yulu waved his hand. “I’m sure the Cottage will keep their promise.”

Ye Futian and Luo Junlin had promised that whoever lost would die. The Cottage could change this rule so he was afraid.

He took the Royal Xuan Temple back, stepping out of the range. The space was empty and ready for Ye Futian and Luo Junlin.

“Will your people retreat too?” Luo Junlin asked Ye Futian.

“Don’t worry. I need to finish some things.” Ye Futian chuckled and looked to Emperor Ye’s side. “Imperial Advisor,” he called. A man walked out from beside Emperor Ye. When he saw Emperor Luo, his eyes hardened. It was Mo He, the imperial sorcerer of Nandou.

What’s going on? Many of the Nandou Nation were confused.

Mo He shot into the air and went to Ye Futian. He was blind but very sensitive. Facing the people of the Nandou Nation, he said, “I am Mo He, the imperial sorcerer of the old royal family of Nandou.” This caused everyone’s eyes to focus on him. He was from the old royalty and had been the imperial sorcerer.

“Luo Tianyi was once the guard of Emperor Nandou,” Mo He said calmly. “That year, His Majesty, Luo Tianyi, and I entered the Ancient Barren World together. Luo Tianyi sneakily killed His Majesty and blinded my eyes. He stole His Majesty’s fate and entered the Noble Plane. He claimed to be emperor and stole the throne.”

Emperor Luo’s face was livid. “Nonsense,” he uttered.

“Senior, please go back,” Ye Futian said to the imperial advisor. Looking at Emperor Luo, he continued, “We can worry over the validity of that later. But what about Donghai City?”

“I conferred a title upon you but you refused. What can I say?” Emperor Luo said.

“Good. It seemed that you ‘blessed’ me,” Ye Futian said, smiling. “In that case, I will bless you too. After you die, you can kneel before my grandmaster and repent for eternity.”

“You…” Emperor Luo’s expression was ugly. Ye Futian hadn’t even fought with Luo Junlin yet but wanted to kill him?

“Take him down,” Ye Futian ordered coldly. Silver Snow Guards instantly stepped forward to Emperor Luo. A horrible iciness descended. Thinking of how the other six emperors had died, Emperor Luo trembled.

He reacted quickly too. He shot into the sky, wanting to transform into lightning and escape. But then, a figure shot up too, standing right before Emperor Luo. It was an icy girl. She looked at Emperor Luo and he felt coldness seep in from head to toe. Then he turned to ice, transforming into a statue in the air.

The girl grabbed in the air and brought Emperor Luo’s ice body to Ye Futian. A group of Nobles appeared behind her. They all had terrifying auras. The Silver Snow Guards froze, surprised at her appearance. The sudden changes came too quickly. In only one moment, Emperor Luo was captured and defenseless.

The woman who had captured Emperor Luo bowed to Ye Futian. “I am Lan. Greetings to the Son.”

“Greetings to the Son,” the other Nobles said, also bowing. Ye Futian was surprised. They called him the Son so they must be sent by the Empress.

That woman had sent such a strong force here.

“Ye Futian.” Luo Junlin’s aura was going wild as he glared at Ye Futian. They hadn’t even started but Ye Futian already acted?

“You’re breaking the rules.” He Yulu frowned.

Ye Futian glanced at Luo Junlin and said to He Yulu, “Luo Junlin is a disciple of the Royal Xuan Temple so I followed the rules of the Eastern Barren Territory to challenge him. Whoever dies will lose. My grudge with the Nandou Nation is another matter.”

With that, he looked to Emperor Luo. The man’s eyes were filled with fury as he glared at Ye Futian.

Ye Futian didn’t care. “Do you feel hopeless?” he asked. He had dreamed that Luo Junlin could defeat Ye Futian and he could continue to rule. It was just a dream. Even if Ye Futian lost, it would have nothing to do with Emperor Luo. Ye Futian would treat him how he’d treated Ye Futian before.

“Disable him,” Ye Futian ordered.

“Yes.” Lan nodded. She hit Emperor Luo’s body with her palm. At that moment, horrible icy intent ate into Emperor Luo’s body. He yelled as the coldness entered his bone marrow. He shook with deep, deep fear.

He was an emperor but was now being disabled. Even now, he couldn’t accept this.

He was the leader of Nandou; he was an emperor.

Countless eyes fell on him in confusion and shock.

Was the emperor of the Nandou Nation really being disabled just like this? The battle hadn’t even started yet but Ye Futian had disabled an emperor. No one had thought of this, including Emperor Luo.

“No…” He could feel the coldness damaging his organs. His brows were covered in white frost. Feeling the loss of power, he was in despair. At this moment, he thought of a scene from before. He was writing a decree in his library. At that time, he had been an emperor that ruled over the land.

Now, the situation was flipped. Ye Futian didn’t give him any chance at all.

“Him too.” Ye Futian pointed at Minister Hua, who was completely dazed. He knew his fate when he saw Emperor Luo disabled; he didn’t even dare to escape. If he tried, Ye Futian would notice him.

With a plop, he fell onto his knees. He was at the peak of the Arcana Plane and shouldn’t be so cowardly. But seeing Emperor Luo disabled right before him, he was completely shaken.

Fear won over his pride.

“I was just following orders. Please forgive me,” Minister Hua begged on his knees.

Ye Futian stood in the air, looking down coldly. Following orders? It was a laughable excuse.

Without any mercy, Minister Hua was disabled just like Emperor Luo. Of course they were in despair.

Ye Futian had experienced that despair before. When Xia Feng, chief of the East Sea Prefecture, had announced the decree, it was like being struck by lightning. No one could imagine how hopeless he had felt.

Now, it was payback. An eye for an eye!