Chapter 625: Chapter 271: Sword Saint News, Demon Realm’s Attitude (Part 3)
"Young master, I hope you will consider the countless lives in the Endless Demon Realm and promise us that you’ll help. Representing generations to come, we kneel to express our gratitude."
Countless pleading voices echoed across the land.
At this moment, the three of them, Ye Xiaofan and his companions, realized that this bow wasn’t just a gesture of gratitude for saving their lives, but also a plea for help.
However, faced with the request from the cultivators of the Endless Demon Realm, Ye Xiaofan fell into silence. After all, he was ultimately the disciple of the Sword Saint, and their stances differed. Yet, as his gaze swept over the countless aged faces in this world, even the coldest hearts would be touched.
Ye Xiaofan slowly surveyed the scene, then glanced at the million Confucian Saints, finally letting out a sigh. Though he didn’t speak, he resignedly nodded.
The demon energy could greatly empower the World Tree, which for him was merely a matter of convenience, even a source of great benefit. But for the Demon Realm, it was an act of salvation.
Seeing that nodding figure, the ocean of people instantly erupted in cheers once again, their voices scattering the clouds, seemingly even dispersing the demon energy.
Standing among the crowd, Yunmo Xi wore a rare, bittersweet smile when he saw that nodding figure.
"Young master."
Raising his head to gaze at the endless demon realm figure high in the sky, Yunmo Xi looked at Ye Xiaofan with heartfelt emotions and approached him softly, "Young master, my father invites you, hoping you could visit the Demon Sword Sect for a gathering with our family. You’ve saved countless lives in the Demon Realm, and the elders wish to express their gratitude to you."
Ye Xiaofan silently stared at the stunning beauty before him, seeing for the first time the genuine smile on the face of a demoness.
One must say, Yunmo Xi’s smile at this moment was breathtakingly beautiful, tender as water, and even her address for Ye Xiaofan changed to ’Young master’.
In the Martial Soul Continent, younger cultivators addressing someone as ’Young master’ is the highest etiquette in the Cultivation Realm, especially when a woman calls someone ’Young master’, it’s a great honor.
Even Ye Xiaofan was slightly taken aback by this address, while Yunmo Xi smiled with sincerity and tenderness.
The invitation from the first giant of the Demon Realm and endless giant groups was an extraordinary event. Mu Xin and Mu Yan trembled with evident shock, understanding that from now on, Ye Xiaofan would likely be bound to the Demon Realm.
Ye Xiaofan also looked towards that high sky, understanding what this moment meant. It meant that Yunmo Xi’s ’hometown’ might become his strongest support, a force strong enough to make the Hundred Broken Mountain Range tremble.
A quarter of an hour later.
A scene never seen before in the Demon Realm unfolded, as countless demon giants surrounded a young figure, traversing the realm toward the Demon Sword Sect’s mountain gate.
Mu Xin and Mu Yan witnessed the boundless regions of the Demon Realm, countless cheering cultivators collectively celebrating.
On this day, the Demon Realm was jubilant, from top to bottom, celebrating wildly throughout the realm.
"Ye Xiaofan, look, everyone! The young man beside the Celestial Demon must be Ye Xiaofan."
"Ye Xiaofan, Ye Xiaofan, Ye Xiaofan—!"
Throughout the journey, the ocean of cultivators below called out, acknowledging that the reason for the demon energy’s sudden disappearance had been announced over the past month. Although not everyone might have seen Ye Xiaofan himself, the name wasn’t unfamiliar.
Everyone knew that a cultivator from the Hundred Broken Mountain Range named Ye Xiaofan saved the Demon Realm, akin to a parent who gave them new life, a hero for the ages.
Time flowed slowly.
Days passed in the blink of an eye.
On the peak of the Celestial Demon Hall in the Demon Sword Sect.
After several days of realm-wide celebration, Yunmo Baitian and many other demon giants expressed endless gratitude to Ye Xiaofan.
But at this moment, the atmosphere inside the Celestial Demon Hall was extremely heavy.
"So, you’re saying Young Master Ye absolutely cannot return to the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, the Creator Empress Inheritance is too astonishing."
"Yes, as far as I know, the Hundred Broken Mountain Range is different from the Demon Realm. There, the Saint Realm beings don’t have their lifespan threatened by demon energy, so over countless years, those nearing the end of their lifespan chose self-sealing, barely surviving, waiting for the chance to live a second life."
"And within the Empress Inheritance, it’s rumored there are secrets of nine lives. If the young master returns, those old beings may stop at nothing to seize the Empress Inheritance, along with his master’s sworn enemies and various Divine Sects and super sect enemies, many contemporary giants may seek his death. If he returns, danger is imminent."
"Humph, why fear? It’s just the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, as long as the young master stays within the Demon Realm, I see who dares step across half a foot."
After learning various matters about Ye Xiaofan from Yunmo Xi’s words, countless demon giants wished for Ye Xiaofan to cultivate within the Demon Realm. As long as he’s in the Demon Realm, even if giants from the Hundred Broken Mountain Range attack, it wouldn’t be easy to conquer this world.
However, faced with the advice from the demon giants, Ye Xiaofan expressed gratitude but remained resolute in returning to the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, setting the departure for the next day, because there reside those most important to him, the Sword Saint Dugu Nan, and his sister Ye Xiaoyue—these are what Ye Xiaofan cares about the most.
Not to mention, he now possesses the Blood Spirit Pearl and the "Godslaying Sword Technique" and wishes to return them to Dugu Nan to aid in revival.
On a morning.
The peak of the Demon Sword Peak.
"Must you return?" Yunmo Xi gazed at Ye Xiaofan standing at the peak, looking towards the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, her emotions low.
After only a few days of interactions, the foremost demoness of the Demon Realm’s feelings towards Ye Xiaofan had undergone a dramatic change the moment countless demon cultivators lifted him up. This wasn’t just because he inadvertently saved the entire Demon Realm, but also Yunmo Cang, granting her and her grandfather another three hundred years together.
At this moment, Yunmo Xi couldn’t articulate her feelings towards Ye Xiaofan, perhaps it was gratitude towards a savior, or maybe there were other emotions mixed in.
Nevertheless, both the events within the Hundred Sects Battle Domain and those in the Demon Realm, especially his relentless pursuit of Yunmo Wentuo for Jiang Changqing, left a deep impression on Yunmo Xi.
Right now, Yunmo Xi didn’t quite understand why she sincerely didn’t wish for Ye Xiaofan to return. No one knew better than those who returned from the Hundred Sects Battle Domain how perilous it was for the Sword Saint’s heir.
Moreover, now that the world knows of the Creator Empress Inheritance, this threat is unprecedentedly terrifying.
Seeing Ye Xiaofan unresponsive, Yunmo Xi’s beautiful eyes revealed a hint of loneliness, understanding his answer.
"Don’t worry, if you truly wish to return, Father and the others won’t ignore it. You’re now our beacon of hope. If you were to die, the Demon Realm would slowly follow suit into extinction."
After Yunmo Xi spoke, both remained silent. Too much had occurred in recent days, and neither was prepared.
For a moment, the Demon Sword Peak fell silent.
Suddenly, the silence was shattered by a figure coming to break the serenity.
"Young Hall Master, Young Master Ye, something bad has happened, something major!"
A cultivator from the Demon Sword Sect hurriedly landed before them.
Yunmo Xi and Ye Xiaofan couldn’t help but turn, hearing the anxious voice.
"Mo Zhuang, what happened? Why are you so flustered?" Yunmo Xi frowned slightly.
The cultivator named Mo Zhuang hesitated to answer right away, showing a worried look at Ye Xiaofan.
Seeing this, Ye Xiaofan paused, thinking he was an inconvenience, and bowed slightly, "I shall take my leave."
However, as he turned, Mo Zhuang hurriedly exclaimed, "Young master, you’ve misunderstood. Mo Zhuang doesn’t wish for you to leave; it’s just that this matter also concerns you, Mo Zhuang is simply...too afraid to say."
"Mo Zhuang, what happened? Stop hesitating! Speak up, Young Master Ye is one of us now." Yunmo Xi’s brows knitted slightly.
His breath catching, Mo Zhuang anxiously replied, "It concerns Young Master Ye’s master."
Boom—!!!
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaofan trembled, suddenly raising his eyes, which sparked with endless shock.
Evidently, news of the Sword Saint’s current predicament had reached the Demon Realm, even to the Demon Sword Sect.
