Chapter 532: Chapter 532: You’re Just an Outsider
The woman’s voice was melodious, yet laced with hostility.
That cold, arrogant, and superior air made Ye Tianling feel a little repulsed.
At that moment, Ye Tianling ignored the woman. Instead, he released his crimson Soul Power and brought out Ancient Fairy.
Now that Cultivators from Sumeru Mountain had appeared, this place was clearly safe.
"Master, these are members of Sumeru Mountain’s Fox Race, not the Jade Fox Race. Their bloodline is a bit lower than mine."
Ancient Fairy also heard the questioning tone and immediately transmitted her voice to Ye Tianling.
Ye Tianling nodded slightly, then cast a casual glance into the distance.
It wasn’t just one Female Cultivator, but a group of nine—three men and six women.
Each of them possessed a unique charm, making them exceptionally eye-catching.
The men among these Cultivators were exceptionally handsome, while the women were movingly beautiful—gorgeous yet aloof, possessing the unique, natural, and transcendent air of the Elf Race.
The woman in the lead, dressed in a light purple gauze skirt, was at the Sword Void Five Transformations Perfection Realm, with a Battle Power approaching seven.
"I’m talking to you. Didn’t you hear me?"
The woman spoke again, her elegant brows furrowing as her tone grew several shades colder.
However, when her gaze swept over and fell upon Ancient Fairy’s face, her delicate body suddenly trembled. An expression of utter shock and uncertainty appeared on her face.
"Y-y-you... You’re the Jade Fox Goddess...? The Jade Fox Goddess who was lost to the outside world?"
The woman’s voice trembled slightly.
Ancient Fairy shot the woman a cold glance. "That’s right, I am Ancient Fairy. The Divine Master already sent word for me to return, and now I have! The one beside me is my Master, the Celestial Secret Divine Son, Ye Tianling. I was unable to comprehend the Netherworld Life and Death Path, and it was only with my Master’s help that I had an epiphany! So? Do you have a problem with that?"
"This..."
Ancient Fairy’s domineering presence left the nine Fox Race Cultivators completely stunned.
But for a ’Goddess’, being domineering and arrogant was only to be expected.
Instead of getting angry, these incredibly arrogant Fox Race Cultivators immediately bowed in salute. With utmost respect, they said, "Goddess, you... you’ve finally returned! We’ll report this at once. The Divine Master will be overjoyed to hear the news!"
As the lead woman spoke, a hint of excitement couldn’t help but appear on her beautiful face.
The other Cultivators, however, watched Ye Tianling with complicated expressions. Their gazes were still hostile, but they kept it hidden.
"Yes, I’m back. My Master and I will go see the Divine Master now. Lead the way."
Ancient Fairy said, her voice heavy.
Her expression was cold, as she could sense her kinsmen’s unfriendliness toward her Master.
’The Fox Race was indeed extremely wary of Foreign Races—it was an instinct, a trait passed down through their lineage. But that absolutely could not apply to her Master!’
This was a line she would not allow to be crossed.
"But... Goddess, outsiders are not permitted on our Sumeru Mountain—"
However, Ancient Fairy immediately cut her off. "What do you mean, ’outsider’? Make it clear! My Master is *my* Master, he is absolutely not an outsider! Without my Master, I wouldn’t be who I am today! Without my Master, I would have died long ago!
"I don’t want to ever hear words like that again! Understand?"
Ancient Fairy’s tone darkened. The aura of her Sword Void Seven Transformation Realm and her Near Nine Forbidden Battle Power erupted forth. The power of her Jade Fox Bloodline even manifested directly, causing the nine Fox Race Cultivators to fall silent, trembling in fear.
Although many of the Cultivators still glared at Ye Tianling with hostility, they all endured it in silence.
"Y-yes... Goddess. We... we understand."
Though the lead woman was extremely reluctant and even came to resent Ye Tianling over this, she could only endure it in silence.
In every aspect, from bloodline to Battle Power, she was simply far too inferior.
"Fairy, there’s no need for this," Ye Tianling said. "Sumeru Mountain has its own rules. Now that you’re here and have met your people, you’re safe. It’s time for your Master to leave."
’Ye Tianling was very pleased. He wouldn’t distance himself from Ancient Fairy over something like this.’
’Ancient Fairy was one thing, Sumeru Mountain was another.’
"Master, please come with me to see the Divine Master! Sumeru Mountain’s heritage is the most ancient. In the distant past, it was home to peerless experts who transcended the Venerable Realm. They must have a way to break the Venerable Soul Curse!"
A pleading look appeared in Ancient Fairy’s eyes.
’How could she just abandon her Master after finally reaching the safety of Sumeru Mountain?’
’Whether there was a way or not, she had to give it her all and try.’
’Ye Tianling took a long, deep look at Ancient Fairy. The young woman had truly grown up—even if she sometimes deliberately acted innocent and naive in his presence.’
’But that was only because she knew he liked it.’
’If he didn’t, she never would.’
"Alright, I’ll meet your Divine Master then."
Ye Tianling agreed.
’He knew that if he refused, Ancient Fairy might not even stay on Sumeru Mountain.’
’It was because, in Ancient Fairy’s heart, he was more important than Sumeru Mountain.’
"Lead the way."
A glimmer of excitement finally appeared in Ancient Fairy’s eyes. Only then did she issue the command to the nine Fox Race Cultivators.
The suppression from her bloodline and the transcendent might of her aura left the nine Fox Race Cultivators with no will to resist.
...
Along the way, Ye Tianling and Ancient Fairy encountered a dozen more people from the Fox Race. Among them was another member of the Jade Fox Race, a remarkably handsome Male Cultivator named Gu Shouxian.
Ye Tianling took note of him because he was at the Early Stage of Sword Void Seven Transformations, his Battle Power was also Near Nine Forbidden, and his aura was profound and ancient, as if he had just awakened from a long-lost era.
Ye Tianling’s Soul Talent assessed Gu Shouxian’s information. At the same time, he could faintly glimpse Gu Shouxian’s terrifying future.
It was a crimson flash of light, like a Blood River surging to the heavens before vanishing in an instant.
The strange phenomenon occurred so suddenly that when Ye Tianling tried to look again, he could see nothing at all.
"Sister, Elder Changyi is waiting for you up ahead."
Upon seeing Ancient Fairy, a glimmer of familial affection shone in Gu Shouxian’s eyes, and his tone became quite gentle.
When he spoke, his voice was pleasant and natural. His aura was very similar to that of Gleyun, whom Ye Tianling had met before—possessing the same natural Transcendence, the same profound mystery.
"Elder Changyi?"
Ancient Fairy was stunned for a moment, then she seemed to drift into a memory.
After a long moment, she finally nodded. "So, all of you managed to pull through back then. Is Elder Changyi... doing well?"
A smile in his eyes, Gu Shouxian replied softly, "He’s doing very well. Back then, after our energy sources were depleted, a sudden change occurred. Energy from the Celestial Evil Race began to encroach upon us, but the Jade Fox Race’s Charm inheritance mutated. It allowed us to directly convert the Evil Spirit Energy of the Celestial Evil Race into a completely new source of replenishment. As a result, not only did we all survive, but we’ve become even stronger than before."
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