Chapter 26 - Undercurrents Surge

After Ye Tian left, only Shangguan Xue’er, Mu Yunlong, and others remained.

The man in purple had quietly left when Ye Tian handed him the token, taking advantage of everyone’s distraction.

Mu Yunlong looked at Ye Tian’s departing figure with a complex expression, then took away the corpse lying on the ground.

Now, only Shangguan Xue’er’s group remained.

Shangguan Xue’er watched as Ye Tian left without even saying goodbye or sparing her a glance.

To know that in Tianhe City, men who pursued her could circle the Earth several times.

Shangguan Xue’er bit her lips, just standing there quietly.

Elder Xuan saw Shangguan Xue’er’s expression.

As an experienced man, he naturally understood that the beginning of curiosity and amazement towards someone marks the beginning of love.

If it were any other man, Elder Xuan was very sure that Shangguan Xue’er’s world-toppling beauty and the power and wealth of the Shangguan Family would make any man fall for her.

But Ye Tian was like a star in the sky, unattainable.

Elder Xuan sighed and walked to Shangguan Xue’er’s side, saying, “Miss, let’s go!

Don’t think too much about it.

When we get back, the Family Head will tell you who he is, but Lin Yao, that vile man, we must not let him go.”

“Let’s go.”

After speaking, Shangguan Xue’er looked at the Cloud Mist Pearl in her hand, gripped it tightly, and placed it over her heart.

Shangguan Hong, who had been dragged to the side by Elder Xuan, was full of confusion.

He scratched his head, not knowing what had happened.

Seeing Elder Xuan and Shangguan Xue’er had left, he hurriedly shouted, “Wait for me!”

Time passed like a fleeting horse, and soon, night had passed, and dawn was approaching.

The light morning mist, like a white ribbon, wreathed itself around the faintly visible green mountains.

The pines played in the wind, springs trickled, and birds chirped, forming a melodious morning symphony.

Without the Cloud Mist Pearl, Yunwu Mountain no longer obscured the beautiful scenery before one’s eyes.

The first ray of morning sunlight shone on a carved figure, white and resembling a miniature Lin Chumo.

Originally, Ye Tian had struck yesterday mainly to save people.

Seeing the pure and beautiful Cloud Mist Pearl that closely matched Lin Chumo’s innocent and pure personality, he swiftly took one.

After returning to his dormitory, he carved the pearl into Lin Chumo’s likeness and infused it with Creation Energy.

Firstly, to protect Lin Chumo, and secondly, as a token of his affection to him.

Ye Tian held up his satisfactory masterpiece and couldn’t help but laugh.

Lin Family.

After a night of travel, Lin Yao and Mr.

Lei finally returned to the Lin Family.

Now, they were in Lin Yao’s father’s, the current Lin Family Head, Lin Ye’s study.

Seeing the two looking disheveled, Lin Ye asked curiously, “Yao’er, what happened?

Did you manage to get the Cloud Mist Pearl?”

Lin Yao replied, “Father, we barely escaped with our lives this time.

The Netherworld Hall also joined in the treasure hunt.

Luckily, we had your Sky Shattering Bomb and several scapegoats from the Shangguan Family.

Otherwise, Mr.

Lei and I might not have returned.”

While speaking, Lin Yao proudly lifted his head.

Hearing the mention of the Netherworld Hall, Lin Ye was quite frightened, his expression changing for a moment before regaining his authoritative demeanor.

“What about the Shangguan Family?

What happened?”

Lin Ye asked.

“Dad, it’s like this.” Lin Yao walked over and whispered into Lin Ye’s ear.

After finishing, Lin Yao gave a wicked smile, while Lin Ye fell into deep thought.

“The Shangguan Family and our Lin Family have long been at odds, but neither wants to make the first move.

If Xue’er were dead, it would be fine; if not, there’d be big trouble.”

Mr.

Lei then spoke up, “Family Head, I am certain they are dead.

The members of the Netherworld Hall are ruthless, and that man in purple has immense cultivation.”

“I hope so.

You two may leave now.

It’s a pity about the Cloud Mist Pearl.”

Lin Ye dismissed Lin Yao, then walked over to his chair, full of worries.

“Why do I have this bad feeling…”

Shangguan Family.

“That Lin Yao dares to be so underhanded.

I’ll deal with him later.”

Shangguan Xue’er’s father, Shangguan Xiong, slammed the table in anger.

“But Xue’er, how did you all return?

The Netherworld Hall people aren’t that merciful.”

Shangguan Xiong asked, confused.

“Dad, that man in purple was really powerful.

We thought we would definitely perish at Yunwu Mountain, but someone appeared and crushed the Netherworld Hall members effortlessly.”

Shangguan Xue’er’s eyes still held a trace of longing as she spoke.

“Oh, a mysterious person with immense cultivation appeared.

No wonder.

We underestimated this.

Such a treasure would naturally attract the attention of the Netherworld Hall.”

Shangguan Xiong sighed.

“Dad, Elder Xuan said you know that mysterious person.

Do you know who he is?”

Shangguan Xue’er asked eagerly.

Shangguan Xiong glanced at Elder Xuan, who nodded in acknowledgment.

“Do I know?

Describe his features to me; let me think.”

Shangguan Xiong smiled while looking at Shangguan Xue’er.

“He wore a purple dragon mask and spoke very coldly.

He also gave a golden token with the character ‘Divine’ on it to one of the Netherworld Hall people.

It was very beautiful.”

Shangguan Xue’er quickly finished.

“War God Token!!!!!!”

Actually, when Shangguan Xue’er described his mask features and strong cultivation, not fearing the Netherworld Hall, Shangguan Xiong had already guessed that the masked person was the Divine Martial Pavilion Master Ye Tian.

The token confirmed his assumption.

Seeing Shangguan Xiong’s reaction, Shangguan Xue’er said, “Dad, you know who he is, right?

I want to find him and thank him personally.”

Seeing Shangguan Xue’er’s impatience, eager to fly to find Ye Tian, Shangguan Xiong exchanged a complex glance with Elder Xuan.

Elder Xuan helplessly shrugged his shoulders.

“Xue’er, this person has been absent for a few years.

It’s natural that mortals don’t know him.

You may cultivate with Elder Xuan, but your experience is still too shallow.”

“With him around, it’s no wonder you could return alive.

I understand your thoughts, but Xue’er, your fate still relies on destiny.

Cultivate well, and when you pass the assessment of Divine Martial Mountain next year, you’ll be one step closer to him.

Let’s go.

Elder Xuan will stay here; I have something to discuss with him.”

Seeing Shangguan Xiong unwilling to reveal Ye Tian’s identity, Shangguan Xue’er reluctantly left with Shangguan Hong.

Now, only Elder Xuan and Shangguan Xiong remained in the hall.

Shangguan Xiong said, “Elder Xuan, you understand Xue’er’s feelings too, don’t you?

She’s probably falling for him.

Do you think it’s possible?”

“Family Head, you know he is the Divine Martial Pavilion Master.

He has been in seclusion for years.

Cultivators frequently travel to the Mortal World due to the Ancient Relics.

Now that the Pavilion Master has descended the mountain, who knows if this turmoil will cease?”

“As for Xue’er, I understand her feelings.

But the gap between them is as vast as the Pacific Ocean; the chances are very slim.

I once thought someone as outstanding as Xue’er could choose her own partner, but fate is ironic.”

“Indeed, if that person became the Shangguan Family’s son-in-law, I would probably die laughing in my dreams.”

Shangguan Xiong laughed heartily.

In the depths of an island, hidden within was a magnificent palace, albeit decorated entirely in dark themes.

“Hall Master…..”