Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Huh? Where did that little beast go?"

As Ye Donghuang stepped through the Light Gate, the scene before him changed dramatically.

Before him lay a flat expanse of land. About a hundred meters away, a lush forest began, from which the faint roars of beasts could be heard.

'That brat probably hid in the woods. Hmph. I've already memorized his aura. Escape? Impossible!'

Ye Donghuang sneered.

However, he didn't immediately go looking for Yang Xiao.

Instead, he waited for a moment.

As he waited, the Immortal Cultivators behind him surged in.

Upon stepping inside, everyone felt refreshed and invigorated.

"Such dense Heaven and Earth Primordial Power! Cultivating here for one day is probably equivalent to ten days outside."

At these words, Ye Donghuang was also taken aback.

He had been so focused on chasing Yang Xiao and trying to kill the two of them that he hadn't noticed.

But now that he sensed it...

Indeed, a Secret Realm was a Secret Realm. The Heaven and Earth Primordial Power within was truly exceptional. As a Void Immortal Level expert, Ye Donghuang could even sense something more.

Hidden within was a trace of power even more high-level than ordinary Heaven and Earth Primordial Power.

It seemed to be Divine Elemental Power.

'No wonder the Ye Family Main Lineage never lacked for True God Realm experts seven thousand years ago. With a Secret Realm like this for cultivation, even a piece of trash could probably reach the True God Realm. But now, this place belongs to me, Ye Donghuang.'

An idea formed in his mind.

Ye Donghuang glanced over the Immortal Cultivators who had followed him in.

These people were all his subordinates.

But some were trusted confidants, and some were not.

Even among his confidants, some relationships were closer than others.

Moreover, the Ye Family Main Lineage from seven thousand years ago guarded this Secret Realm extremely well, rarely allowing branch families to enter. This clearly indicated that the Divine Elemental Power within was likely limited.

Allowing all these people to cultivate here would definitely not be a good thing.

"Taixuan, you take charge of this. This place was left to us by the Ye Family ancestors, after all. Some people aren't qualified to be here; have them leave. Also, notify the elite disciples of the main branch and the family's Elders to come here. Everyone else is to stand guard outside. Understand?"

Ye Donghuang commanded.

Upon hearing this, how could Ye Taixuan not understand what his ancestor meant?

He immediately nodded.

He began to filter the crowd.

First to be driven out were the members of other clans.

Next were the disciples from branch families that weren't close to the main lineage.

After them, some of the weaker disciples from branch families were also removed.

After this process was complete, the several thousand cultivators who had originally entered were quickly reduced to less than a thousand.

Furthermore, apart from a few Direct Lineage disciples whose cultivation wasn't very high, the remaining people were at least Daoist Tier Cultivators, all holding high status and power within the Ye Race.

Excitement was written on every one of their faces.

As for those who were driven out, although they were resentful, with Ye Donghuang presiding over the situation, they didn't dare to protest.

They could only retreat back outside.

However, Ye Donghuang was unaware that this very decision of his had turned the outside into a Chaotic Scene.

At this moment, he was quite satisfied with Ye Taixuan's actions.

"Good. From now on, we'll use these standards."

After speaking, Ye Donghuang addressed the cultivators at the Daoist Tier and above: "Split into ten squads. Remember, each squad must be led by at least two Daoist Tier Nine experts. Follow me and find that brat. As for the other juniors, you may act on your own, but do not get greedy for glory. This place is still quite dangerous."

"Yes."

Immediately, aside from a small number of Direct Lineage disciples, the rest of the people split into ten squads. With nearly a hundred people in each, they began searching for Yang Xiao from all directions.

Ye Donghuang himself formed a separate squad with some of his trusted confidants.

He fully unleashed his Spiritual Sense, trying to detect Yang Xiao's aura.

However, they had no idea.

That because of the earlier delay, Yang Xiao had already reached a great canyon.

He set Yue Lingxi down.

"Lord Xiao, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Power in here is incredibly dense, and it even contains Divine Elemental Power. It's perfect for me to break my Seal. Just wait a moment. I'll be able to recover my cultivation and kill that old bastard soon."

Yue Lingxi was furious.

Clearly, being suppressed by Ye Donghuang earlier had left the proud Saintess fuming.

Especially lately.

With her cultivation sealed, she had been unable to help Yang Xiao, often even becoming a burden to him.

This greatly displeased Yue Lingxi.

Now, she could finally break the seal.

Naturally, she intended to get her revenge.

"Okay, you can handle the old bastard. But leave the others to me. My Bloodthirsty Sword needs a lot of nourishment. If I can kill all of them, it might just be able to advance to the Ultimate Grade Treasure Weapon level."

Yang Xiao said with a slight smile.

He showed no regard for their pursuers.

Instead, he felt a flicker of excitement.

Just as Yue Lingxi thought, if it weren't for her being by his side, with Yang Xiao's speed, few could have caught up to him, even before his Golden Roc True Body had its breakthrough.

If he had just kept hunting,

his Bloodthirsty Sword might have advanced much sooner.

By then, he would even be able to fight experts in the Void Immortal Realm.

"Alright, it's a deal then. Next, I will use a Divine Talisman to ask my Master to undo my Seal. Lord Xiao, will you stay here or go somewhere else?"

Yue Lingxi smiled slightly, but then her brows furrowed.

She felt uneasy. 'If Yang Xiao is here, Master will surely notice him. Master might not approve of him, which could cause trouble.'

At the same time, Yue Lingxi was also a little expectant.

'I want to introduce Yang Xiao to Master, hoping to get her approval.'

And so, indecisive, she left the choice in Yang Xiao's hands.

"Since you'll be meeting with your master, I'd better stay away for now. Besides, once your seal is broken, you'll be able to protect yourself. My Golden Roc True Body just had a breakthrough, and I'm eager to go on a big hunt. Let's part ways here for now. When you want to find me..."

Yang Xiao's aura suddenly changed.

In an instant, it transformed into a different aura, one Yue Lingxi had never sensed before.

"When the time comes, just look for this aura to find me."

Yang Xiao laughed heartily.

With a beat of the wings on his back, he flew into the sky and disappeared.

Watching him leave, Yue Lingxi felt a little disappointed.

But at the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She herself didn't know whether she wanted her master to meet Yang Xiao or not.

She shook her head.

She took out a Divine Talisman and began to activate it.

「In an instant.」

A terrifying power surged forth from the Divine Talisman.

Immediately after, a stunningly beautiful woman with an icy demeanor appeared before Yue Lingxi.

If Yang Xiao had been there, he would have been utterly shocked.

Because this woman...

was someone he recognized.

But by now, Yang Xiao had already flown far away.

He stealthily approached a squad of Immortal Cultivators who were searching for him.

A dark red light flashed in his hand.

The Bloodthirsty Sword—which had just been promoted to an Upper-Grade Treasure Weapon and had yet to be tested—appeared in his grasp.

SWISH!

Yang Xiao thrust his sword.

It pierced through the body of a Daoist Tier Three Immortal Cultivator.

The slaughter had begun!