Chapter 493: Who Is Prettier?
The white-robed old man had submitted.
Ye Guan truly knew how to adapt to circumstances. He knew it was impossible to establish a brand-new order by himself. He needed the support of the Great Daoist Brush Master, his aunts, and other strong individuals.
The Great Daoist Brush Master was helping him out of faith, while his aunts were supporting him out of kinship.
What about others? Were they going to help him out of love? Impossible!
It was all about profits! If Ye Guan wanted others to help him, he would need to offer them enough profits.
It was just like how founding emperors had to offer their followers noble titles and lands when establishing their empire. Otherwise, no one would help them.
Ye Guan didn't think much about it. The white-robed old man's lifespan was running out, and if he decided to help Ye Guan establish a brand-new order, Ye Guan would help him extend his lifespan.
What if the white-robed old man had chosen not to submit? Ye Guan had never believed that the white-robed old man would refuse to submit, and it was all because he knew that the white-robed old man wouldn’t dare to do so!
The white-robed old man was thrilled. Compared to the Past Clan, he preferred to stand on Ye Guan's side, and it was all because he had once met Ye Guan's grandfather!
It happened not too long ago.
Two swordsmen had come here, and they asked him to make a move with all his might.
The white-robed old man obliged, and that was it...
The two swordsmen left after the bout, but Sword Master Qingshan turned around and took out a portrait. It was a portrait of his grandson, and the young man in the portrait was none other than Ye Guan.
That was why he refused to agree to the Past Clan’s request when the latter had asked him to kill Ye Guan. Ye Guan had two relatives strong enough to make him feel despair, so why would he dare to make a move against Ye Guan?
However, the white-robed old man didn't immediately jump on Ye Guan's ship, afraid that Ye Guan was the type of person who only knew how to bark. In addition, the white-robed old man had his own interest to ensure.
I can help you establish a brand-new order, but I want to know what’s in it for me.
Ye Guan said, “Senior, the Abandoned Heaven Realm has been blockaded by a massive group of Time Reversers. A fierce battle might erupt later. To be honest, my chances of winning are low, so I want you to think carefully before making a decision."
The white-robed old man smiled. “If a fight breaks out later, I'll do everything I can.”
One had to invest if one wanted to earn profits...
Ye Guan stared deeply at the white-robed old man and said, “All right.”
With that, Ye Guan and Ye Qingqing left the great hall.
Ye Guan looked up at the blue sky. The clouds up above painted a peaceful and quiet scenery, but a huge storm was brewing—this was the calm before the storm.
Ye Guan dared not underestimate the Time Reversers. After all, they were supreme elites in their own eras. Ye Guan believed that the reason he managed to repel the group of Time Reversers he had encountered not too long ago was the fact that those Time Reversers were like headless dragons.
They each had their own ulterior motives and were unwilling to go all-out, afraid of dying for someone else's sake.
If they had united and fought fearlessly, Ye Guan reckoned that he would have lost against them, even under the Mad Demon Bloodline's powerful enhancement.
The mysterious figure in black[1] was also quite powerful. Ye Guan was convinced that he was strong enough to lead the Time Reversers, which meant that those Time Reversers would unite soon.
In other words, an unprecedentedly difficult battle was nigh.
Ye Guan turned to look at Ye Qingqing.
Ye Qingqing was clad in a black dress, and her gaze was icy but clear. She was an extraordinary beauty, but she emitted a cold aura that made people hesitate about the idea of approaching her.
Unlike his plain-skirt aunt, who emitted an air of superiority, Ye Qingqing seemed more cold and irritable rather than aloof and proud.
Ye Qingqing suddenly looked at Ye Guan.
“What are you looking at?” Ye Qingqing asked.
Ye Qingqing wasn't mad, as evidenced by her calm gaze.
However, Ye Guan felt uneasy for some reason. In the end, Ye Guan smiled and candidly replied, “Aunt, you’re really pretty...”
Ye Qingqing stared intently at Ye Guan and asked, “Between me and your plain-skirt aunt, who's prettier? You better not say that the two of us are both pretty.”
Ye Guan's smile froze on his lips. Fuck! I'm not ballsy enough to answer that question!
Ye Qingqing placed her thumb on the hilt of her sword and raised an eyebrow.
“Answer me, or I’ll beat you up.”
Ye Guan’s face darkened. Her temper is outrageous.
To make matters worse, Ye Guan could feel that Ye Qingqing wasn't joking. She would really beat him up if he refused to reply!
Damn it, my cursed mouth. I really dug my own grave this time.
Ye Qingqing lifted her thumb lightly, unsheathing her sword by an inch.
A burst of sword energy erupted from the cold sheen of Ye Qingqing's blade.
Ye Guan’s expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, “Aunt Qingqing and Plain-Skirt Aunt are both extraordinary beauties. I am not good enough to determine who is prettier between the two of you, so... Aunt Qingqing, you should ask Father instead.
"He’s knowledgeable and experienced, so he can definitely answer your question.”
Little Pagoda: “...”
Ye Qingqing stared quietly at Ye Guan. Her gaze remained calm, akin to a deep pool of water with nary any ripples. After a while, Ye Qingqing retracted her gaze and calmly said, “Your father would surely choose her.”
“Why?” Ye Guan asked, puzzled.
Ye Qingqing’s gaze suddenly turned a little cold. “She's the most important person in your father’s heart.”
Ye Guan made a sidelong glance at Ye Qingqing and went silent. He knew that it wasn't his place to probe for answers. He would surely get in trouble if he were to attempt to probe.
Just then, Ye Qingqing turned to look at Ye Guan.
Ye Guan's eyelids twitched, and he flinched slightly.
Clearly, he was afraid of his aunt with an outrageous temper.
"You should go ahead first,” Ye Qingqing urged.
Ye Guan frowned and looked up, asking, “Are they about to start fighting?”
“I'll carve open a path for you in the Time River, so you should go ahead first.”
Ye Guan shook his head.
Ye Qingqing frowned slightly and stared intently at Ye Guan.
“Leave!” Ye Qingqing said decisively. Her tone of voice made it clear that there wasn't any room for discussion.
Ye Guan met Ye Qingqing's gaze and replied firmly, “No!”
Anger flashed through Ye Qingqing's eyes as she said, “What can you even do if you stay here? You're only going to hold me back, so hurry up and leave.”
Ye Guan shook his head again.
Ye Qingqing’s expression turned cold. “Leave, or I'm going to abandon you here."
A surge of anger rose in Ye Guan’s heart, and he instinctively wanted to say something along the lines of, “Fine, do whatever you want, but Ye Guan realized that Ye Qingqing didn't owe him anything at all, even though she was his aunt.
Ye Qingqing had saved him as well, and her life-saving grace was a huge favor in itself that Ye Guan couldn't take for granted.
Ye Guan’s anger dissipated. He walked up to her and said earnestly, “Aunt, if I were truly too weak, I wouldn't stay here to hold you back. However, I’m confident that I can be of some help to you.”
Ye Qingqing stared coldly at Ye Guan, but she didn't say anything in response.
Ye Guan tugged at her sleeve and said, “Let’s fight them together, Aunt. If we win, that’s great. If I die in action, it's fine. I'm not going to have any regrets. Please stop being angry at me, please?”
Ye Qingqing stared deeply at Ye Guan for a while before looking away. She remained quiet, but the coldness in her eyes had faded significantly.
Boom!
A spacetime rift manifested, and powerful auras poured out like a deluge from the spacetime rift, enveloping the entire Abandoned Heaven Realm.
The Time Reversers were here!
Ye Guan looked up and saw six hundred supreme elites.
The Heaven Sovereign and the Earth Sovereign stood at the helm of the group.
Ye Qingqing suddenly said, “It's not too late yet. You can still leave.”
“I'm going to fight alongside you until death do us part,” Ye Guan said.
Ye Qingqing stared at Ye Guan for a while before erupting into laughter. “Good! All right, just like you said—we’ll fight until death do us part!”
Ye Qingqing's figure trembled a little as she transformed into a ray of sword light that soared to the sky and headed straight for the Heaven Sovereign and the Earth Sovereign!
Ye Qingqing was going to fight both leaders by herself. The radiant sword light in her hands shone brilliantly, seemingly capable of sundering both the heavens and the earth!
The Heaven Sovereign's eyes narrowed. “The both of us will suppress that woman. The rest of you, go and kill Ye Guan. The clan leader can resurrect you with a supreme divine spell, so don't worry about dying in battle.”
The Time Reversers were delighted. They didn't doubt the Heaven Sovereign's words, as his clan leader was indeed capable of resurrection!
The Time Reversers threw all caution to the wind and transformed into streaks of light that flew toward Ye Guan.
The entire Abandoned Heaven Realm seemed to turn illusory beneath the combined power of everyone else.
Ye Guan's eyes narrowed into slits as he stared at the oncoming Time Reversers.
Ye Guan was about to make a move, but a loud voice echoed behind him.
“Abandoned Heaven Divine Array!”
Boom!
Thousands of light pillars shot up to the sky from the thousands of palaces nearby. The white-robed old man's voice echoed behind Ye Guan, saying, “Young Lord Ye, let me lend you a hand!”
Ye Guan laughed out loud and shouted, “Thank you!”
Ye Guan wasted no time, transforming into a ray of sword light and heading straight toward the Time Reversers. Ye Guan's figure erupted into a crimson and golden radiant light as he activated both of his bloodlines.
Ye Guan took a stance with his sword and slashed out—Heavenrend with four Space Overlaps.
Boom!
The spacetime in front of Ye Guan collapsed, turning pitch-black.
The Time Reversers' fleshy bodies and souls were annihilated. Those who were a bit fortunate were still blasted away by the shockwave of Ye Guan’s sword strike!
However, more powerful auras surged toward Ye Guan like a tidal wave.
Ye Guan’s eyes turned bloodshot, and he revealed a fierce expression. He had no plans of backing down despite the overwhelming numbers of his enemies.
Ye Guan's figure trembled, and he transformed into a crimson ray of sword light before charging forward. He was going to confront them head-on! His sword destroyed everything in its path—he was unstoppable!
BOOM!
A deafening explosion echoed as the Time Reversers were blasted away. However, a glimmer of cold light flashed behind Ye Guan just then.
Ye Guan whipped around and slashed out with his sword.
The air let out a shrill cry as Ye Guan's sword light tore it apart.
Boom!
The sword light shattered, and Ye Guan was sent flying hundreds of kilometers away. When Ye Guan came to a halt, he looked up to find a white-robed middle-aged man wielding a saber.
The Time Reversers recognized the white-robed middle-aged man, and he was none other than Diyi Lou—the youngest supreme elite of the Diyi Clan!
Diyi Lou gripped the hilt of his saber and glared at Ye Guan in the distance, emitting an overwhelming saber intent.
Blood trickled down the corner of Ye Guan's lips as he stared at Diyi Lou.
Rumble!
A spacetime rift manifested on Diyi Lou's right, and a middle-aged man in a long robe stepped out.
Diyi Feng—ranked sixth in the Diyi Clan and was also known as the Sixth Elder.
Two supreme elites of the Diyi Clan were here!
“Sixth Brother, let me fight him by myself!” Diyi Lou exclaimed.
Diyi Feng glared coldly at Diyi Lou and said, “Why fight him alone when we can gang up on him? Everyone, attack him together!”
Diyi Feng didn't even wait for Diyi Lou's reply as he charged forward. The other Time Reversers charged forward as well, following Diyi Feng's lead.
1. Refers to Earth Sovereign ☜
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