Chapter 1961 - So What If I Can't Return?
The Sovereign's Ascension
While the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint was lecturing in the Solar Jade Palace, the Dragon Origin Great Saint was chatting with Ye Guhan at his residence. It had been a long time since they met, and Ye Guhan discovered that the Dragon Origin Great Saintâs complexion had become haggard.
This was a rare scene because the Dragon Origin Great Saint became a Saint by relying on his physique, which meant his vitality far exceeded his peers. Even if he fought for half a year, he could drag his opponent down through the exhaustion alone, which had happened before.
Ye Guhan knew that the Dragon Origin Great Saint and his master, the Radiant Sword Saint faced the attack of a powerhouse from the demonic sect for half a month, fighting and running for half a month, buying half a month for his master. Half a month later, the Radiant Sword Saint used a sword to slay that powerhouse, thus becoming famous within the Eastern Desolation.
âMartial Uncle, your complexion doesnât look well. Are you preparing to make a breakthrough to the Emperor Realm?â Ye Guhan said, chewing on the Divine Dragon Fruit.
The Dragon Origin Great Saint rolled his eyes and said, âIâm not Radiant. He can clearly make a breakthrough, but he insists on forcing himself into such a desperate strait that has nothing to do with the Emperor Realm. Iâll be fortunate if I can reach the Quasi-Emperor Realm within a hundred years, but itâs not that easy.â
âThen, what is it?â Ye Guhan asked.
Wanting to speak about this, the Dragon Origin Great Saint became excited. He raised his brow and said, âThat disciple of mine wants to fuse the two saint physiques into a divine physique. So I naturally have to find a way for him.â
Ye Guhan fell into deep thoughts and asked, âMartial Uncle, have you found a way, then?â
The Dragon Origin Great Saint sighed, âDivine physiques have been rare since ancient times, and most bearers of divine physiques are born with it. Itâs too hard to form an acquired divine physique.â
âForming an acquired divine physique is heaven-defying, to begin with. So trying to acquire one is no different from going against heaven.â Ye Guhan nodded in agreement.
âIâve finally found a way,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint said.
âWhat?!â Ye Guhanâs face was covered with shock, and he muttered, âH-How?â
The Dragon Origin Great Saint sipped the tea with a smirk rising on his lips. His haggard complexion had a wisp of superiority, and he smiled, âRadiant canât do it, right?â
âMy master really canât do it,â Ye Guhan awkwardly smiled with the corner of his lips twitching.
âHa!â The Dragon Origin Great Saint lowered his cup with a smug look on his face, fully displaying his superiority against the Radiant Sword Saintâs lineage.
This made Ye Guhan feel helpless, but he could do nothing about it, even after being looked down upon. He now knew why the Radiant Sword Saint wanted to send Lin Yun to the Heavenly Dao Sect, and his master mustâve predicted this scene.
âWhatâs the method?â Ye Guhan asked. He knew Lin Yun grasped two saint physiques, and it wouldnât be easy for him to combine them.
âI flipped through the ancient records. Not even those of the Azure Dragonâs lineage would practice the Azure Dragon Divine Physique. Most would choose another divine physique that wasnât inferior in comparison, but is easier to cultivate. Thatâs the Azure Dragon Overlord Physiqueâ¦â the Dragon Origin Great Saint said. He became a saint by relying on his physique and naturally knew more than the Azure Dragonâs lineage.
âThe Azure Dragon Overlord Physique is strong, and itâs not at all inferior to divine physiques. It might even be stronger in some factors, but itâs not a genuine divine physiqueâ¦â The Dragon Origin Great Saint briefly paused, then continued, âI just realized that the inheritance of the Azure Dragon Divine Physique is almost lost, and the books that brat gave me arenât complete. Since ancient times, no one has been able to form the Azure Dragon DIvine Physique. But before that, the Azure Dragon Divine Physique is one of the ten strongest divine physiques.â
Ye Guhan was stunned because he never expected the Azure Dragon Divine Physique to have such a huge origin.
âAs for why the inheritance is lost, that is because every time the Azure Dragon Divine Physique has been improved, the Sovereign Constellation would descend and initiate the Azure Dragon Tribulation. In general, the bearers would die before reaching the pinnacle,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint said. âCompared to that, the Azure Dragon Overlord Physique might be dangerous, but there are still people whoâve reached the pinnacle.â
âSo?â Ye Guhanâs expression became solemn.
âSo I have to find something for him. It can help him complete the Azure Dragon Divine Physique and bring him a glimmer of hope,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint said.
âWhat is it?â
âOnly deities can defy the heavens, and only deities can resist the Azure Dragon Tribulation,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint replied.
Hearing what the Dragon Origin Great Saint said, Ye Guhan instantly knew what the former wanted to look for. He immediately rose to his feet with his face changed. His tone trembled as he said, âDragon Origin Great Saint, youâ¦â
âHeâs my disciple, so whatâs wrong with me trying to find a glimmer of hope for him? You donât have to persuade me because I have made up my mind,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint smiled.
Ye Guhan became silent because he knew persuading the Dragon Origin Great Saint was futile. He sighed, âWhich god's battleground are you heading towards?â
âThe Divine Dragon Grave beyond the Eastern Seas,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint answered.
Hearing that, Ye Guhan knew that the Dragon Origin Great Saint was serious about this. He asked, âWhen are you leaving?â
âI have already prepared to go, I was just waiting for you. Since youâre here, Iâll be taking my leave now.â The Dragon Origin Great Saint hesitated and asked, âHowâs that old man doing?â
âHe canât give up that sword in his heart,â Ye Guhan said.
âI knew it.â The Dragon Origin Great Saint slapped his thigh and said, âThat old man has never considered himself beneath anyone. Since he wants to make a breakthrough to the Emperor Realm, he naturally wants to go after Yu Qingfeng.â
Who was Yu Qingfeng? He was a peerless swordsman, the Sword Emperor. He might become a Sword God if he was born in the ancient Golden Era.
âYouâve gone to the Jian Clan, right? How was it?â The Dragon Origin Great Saint asked.
âIt's not time for it to be revealed,â Ye Guhan said.
âHa.â The Dragon Origin Great Saint mocked, âTheyâre just a bunch of tortoises, thinking of not taking any risk. Yet, they call themselves the Emperor Clan. Are they even worthy?â
Ye Guhan also furrowed his brow. He didnât acknowledge what the Dragon Origin Great Saint said but didnât want to refute those words. He changed the topic, âDoes the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint know about Lin Yunâs identity?â
âMost likely not,â the Dragon Origin Great Saint smiled. âBut Iâm guessing that she managed to notice something. She looked for you, right?â
âI pretended not to be home. I donât dare to lie before her,â Ye Guhan smiled.
âHahaha!â The Dragon Origin Great Saint laughed, âThat brat is right to come to the Heavenly Dao Sect. Heâs fortunate because the Serene Dust Great Saint also has her eyes on him. Hahaha!â
âTian Xuanzi has almost recovered from his injuries,â Ye Guhan said.
âI remembered that sissy said he wants to rule the Eastern Desolation. Hahaha! Heâs only a hound of the Empress. Is he even qualified?â The Dragon Origin Great Saintâs eyes were filled with disdain, finishing his tea before leaving. He was decisive, and he wouldnât waste any time since he made up his mind.
âDragon Origin Great Saint, this tripâ¦â Ye Guhan looked at the Dragon Origin Great Saint and sobbed. He couldnât finish his sentence because this trip would be dangerous for the Dragon Origin Great Saint, with his life on the line.
âYou want to say that I might not be able to return?â The Dragon Origin Great Saint laughed, âYe Guhan, I donât like your words. Am I any weaker than that old man? Furthermore, heâs my disciple. So what if I canât return?!â
Lin Yun took out the Dragon Origin Great Saintâs medal within the Solar Jade Palace, having no idea that his master was heading towards a god's battleground.
Everyone in the palace was shocked by him, and they became nervous. After all, Ye Qingtian was too cocky. Not only did he slap a Saint Lord, but he even dared to contradict the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint. One must know that the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint was one of the Three Sword Saints within the Eastern Desolation.
In the entire Kunlun Realm, the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint was at the top of the pyramid, and they would be implicated if she became furious.
When Lin Yun finished, he stood up and wanted to leave.
âSit.â The Heavenly Jade Sword Saint said, and Lin Yun was pressed down to his seat by a sword intent. This sword intent was gentle like water, but it contained a majestic power.
âMaster, perhaps heâs not lying.â Bai Shuying might not like Ye Qingtian, but she still helped him to speak up.
âYe Qingtian, even the Dragon Origin Great Saint also doesnât dare to speak such words in front of me,â the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint said without any fluctuation in her emotions.
âIf you can say something, I wonât punish you for no reason. After all, you canât interrupt me for no reason. If everyone interrupted me, how would I continue my lecture?â The Heavenly Jade Sword Saint said, and her words easily crushed Lin Yunâs aura.
Lin Yun inwardly sighed on the mat because he knew he lost, regardless of the reasons or the sword. He had lost completely. His sword intent was dissolved, and the star in his sword sea also became dim.
Lin Yun took a deep breath and circulated the Myriad Astral Celestial Art, maintaining his composure and ensuring his star wouldnât be extinguished. When the star reignited, Lin Yun cupped his hands together, âMartial Aunt is right, and Iâm willing to accept your punishment.â
There was a hidden meaning in his words. He acknowledged that the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint was right, but he did nothing wrong, either. He would naturally accept it if she punishes him, but he wouldnât accept it willingly.
The Heavenly Jade Sword Saint smiled, âI never said I wanted to punish you. Why donât you tell me whatâs wonderful about the music? Everyoneâs listening to my lecture while youâre the only one paying attention to the music. If you canât explain it, Iâll consider you disrespectful, and it wonât be as simple as getting lost.â
Lin Yun smiled because that was easy for him. He said, âThe music is wonderful, but the person playing it is even more wonderful. The Nether Orchid Holy Maiden is a beauty like jade, and the music is like the shattering sounds of jade. Jade generally represents nobility, and her music is pure, like jade. But what made it wonderful was the Nether Orchid Holy Maiden, a peerless beauty.â
Lin Yunâs explanation stumped everyone, but the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint interrupted him, âSo youâre saying that Iâm inferior to the Nether Orchid Holy Maiden and Iâm not a beauty? Why did you ignore my lecture and only listen to the music?â
Everyoneâs faces changed, including Bai Shuying. Yuan Chen, who sat beside Ye Qingtian, also couldnât help becoming nervous.
Xiao Jingyan and others wore gloating smiles because they all knew this was a dangerous question. No matter how he answered, he would have to offend the Nether Orchid Holy Maiden or the Heavenly Jade Sword Saint.