Chapter 131

Chapter 131: The Mother Tower!

Looking at the crowd in the hall, all worked up and agitated, Nan Yuan’s face remained expressionless, but deep inside he felt nothing but bitterness.

Because he had never managed to contact the founding ancestor of the Ancient Civilization at all!

He had tried many times, but received no response whatsoever, not even the slightest.

Moreover, when he brought this matter up to the ancestors at the ancestral grounds, nearly eighty percent of the ancestral souls were against him leading the Ancient Civilization into war against the Guanxuan Universe.

That was the Guanxuan Universe, after all!

This universe below had seen so many civilization eras since its birth, yet not a single one had ever made it into the real world.

The Guanxuan Universe was the only one!

And the Guanxuan Sword Master’s strength was now unfathomably deep — going to war against the Guanxuan Universe, wasn’t that just asking to die?

Some ancestors even suggested handing Ye Tianming over right now, to exchange for peace with the Guanxuan Academy.

Of course, the Ancient Civilization was still his, Nan Yuan’s, to command, and he could make any decision he wished — though it was also a great gamble.

Even so, he was still willing to bet everything on it. But to steady the hearts of his people, he had told a lie.

The moment Ye Tianming stepped outside, he saw Nan Tianqi. Today she was dressed in a flowing snow-white gown, spotless and pristine, her long hair draped over her shoulders, her face breathtakingly beautiful, and she was smiling warmly at him.

Ye Tianming smiled and said, “Miss Qi.”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “Follow me.”

With that, she turned and walked away.

Ye Tianming followed.

Along the way, Nan Tianqi suddenly said, “After you entered that special secret realm, I…we were all very worried about you.”

Ye Tianming said, “I’m sorry, things were urgent at the time and there was no other way, so…”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “It’s fine. Tell me about the secret realm? I’m very curious.”

Ye Tianming nodded. “Alright.”

With that, he gave a general account of what had happened inside the secret realm — though he left certain things out, such as what had happened with Zhantai Zhan.

After hearing it all, Nan Tianqi was visibly shaken. “Are you saying you obtained the Heavenly Dao inheritance of the real world?”

Ye Tianming nodded. “Yes.”

Nan Tianqi stared at Ye Tianming, her expression grave beyond measure. “Do you have any idea what would happen if this got out?”

Ye Tianming said, “A lot of people would probably come after me.”

Nan Tianqi said, “You haven’t told anyone else, have you?”

Ye Tianming shook his head. “No, only you.”

A faint smile suddenly crossed Nan Tianqi’s face, and then she turned serious. “You cannot breathe a word of this for now, because it involves the real world above. You’re still weak, and if those above find out you carry the Heavenly Dao inheritance, it will surely draw the covetous eyes of powerful individuals — some might even try to take it by force.”

Ye Tianming nodded. “Understood.”

A flicker of complex emotion passed through Nan Tianqi’s eyes. “It may not be long before the Ancient Civilization becomes a burden to you.”

Ye Tianming said earnestly, “Miss Qi, the help you and the Ancient Civilization have given me — I will never forget it, not in a thousand lifetimes.”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “You will go very, very far in the future.”

Ye Tianming raised his head and gazed into the distance, saying softly, “I’ve never thought about the future.”

Nan Tianqi fell silent.

She understood perfectly what Ye Tianming meant. After all, his enemy right now was Yang Jia, and behind Yang Jia stood not only the entire Guanxuan Academy and the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, but also the Yang family.

What kind of existence was the Yang family?

It was a terrifying clan capable of going toe-to-toe with the real world!

Nan Tianqi said, “This time, our Ancient Civilization will stand by your side.”

Ye Tianming turned to look at Nan Tianqi and said softly, “Miss Qi, you don’t have to do this for me. It’s not worth it.”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “We think it is.”

Ye Tianming shook his head. “I have nothing to offer in return.”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “Besides us, the Hundred Clans Era will also stand on your side this time.”

Ye Tianming was a little puzzled. “The Hundred Clans Era?”

Nan Tianqi nodded. “Over this period of time, we’ve been in negotiations with the Hundred Clans Era, and in the end, they chose to stand with you — because they don’t want Yang Jia of the Guanxuan Universe to win either. The moment Yang Jia wins, there’s no doubt the Guanxuan Universe will seize the opportunity to wage war across the entire universe, and ultimately unify every universe and civilization beneath the real world.”

Ye Tianming’s brow furrowed.

Nan Tianqi continued, “If it were the Guanxuan Academy under the Guanxuan Sword Master’s rule from a thousand years ago, honestly, joining the Guanxuan Academy wouldn’t be out of the question for anyone. But the Guanxuan Universe of today is riddled with powerful clans and sects, all consumed by greed — there is absolutely no way we could ever join them.”

Ye Tianming said, “What about the other universe civilizations?”

Nan Tianqi said, “Negotiations are still ongoing. The Chaotic Ancient Era is inclined to join, but still hesitating. As for the Third Era…”

At this point, her expression darkened.

Ye Tianming asked, “What is it?”

Nan Tianqi said, “The Third Era — the Past Sect…the Past Sect has always sided with the Guanxuan Academy.”

Ye Tianming said, “The Past Sect — are they very strong?”

Nan Tianqi said, “Extremely strong. The Past Sect rarely appears in the Guanxuan Universe, but their combat power may be on par with the Sword Sect.”

Ye Tianming fell silent. He knew how terrifying the Sword Sect’s strength was — there was no other word for it.

Nan Tianqi turned to look at Ye Tianming and smiled. “Actually, don’t worry too much. This universal grand tournament is being held in front of the entire universe. I simply don’t believe the Guanxuan Academy can throw all shame aside and pull the same tricks as last time.”

Ye Tianming said earnestly, “Miss Qi, do you believe I’ll win?”

Nan Tianqi looked at him. “I will support you no matter what — win or lose.”

Ye Tianming said softly, “Thank you.”

Nan Tianqi turned her head away, and after a moment she said, “The opportunity of this Hundred Clans Trial is rare. It will surely be of great benefit to you.”

Ye Tianming nodded. “Alright.”

He said no more thanks. A great kindness needs no words of gratitude — all these debts of grace, he, Ye Tianming, would remember each and every one, including the help and goodwill of the Transcendent Civilization before. As long as he lived, he would repay them all, one by one.

Nan Tianqi suddenly turned around and took out a storage ring, handing it to Ye Tianming.

Ye Tianming was a little puzzled. “This is…?”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “I know you’ve cultivated the Star Dao Art. Inside are ten thousand Star Core Crystals. I hope they’ll be of help to you.”

Star Core Crystals!

Ye Tianming was stunned. He had heard that guy Mu Yong mention them before — they were extraordinarily precious. Back in the day, the entire Star Civilization had gone bankrupt because of these very Star Core Crystals.

Ten thousand Star Core Crystals!

This was undeniably a staggering fortune.

Ye Tianming instinctively moved to refuse, but Nan Tianqi said, “If you’re worried about owing me a favor, then consider it a loan.”

Ye Tianming shook his head. “Miss Qi, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that I’ve already received so much from all of you…”

Nan Tianqi smiled and said, “We’re not that noble either. Helping you now is also an investment. We’re hoping you’ll make it big someday — and when that time comes, we’ll be expecting a return.”

A flicker of complex emotion passed through Ye Tianming’s eyes, and he sighed inwardly, “Tower Ancestor, I truly have no way to repay you.”

The Little Tower said, “Offer yourself.”

Ye Tianming was instantly startled. “Tower Ancestor…this…this…”

The Little Tower said, “Oh right, you still have feelings for that Miss Nan Lingzhao, don’t you? That’s fine. Just marry them both.”

Ye Tianming said earnestly, “Tower Ancestor…how can you say that? How can one person marry two women? That…isn’t that a bit much?”

The Little Tower said, “Isn’t it perfectly normal for one teapot to come with a dozen teacups?”

Ye Tianming: “???”

The Little Tower said, “Kid, don’t overthink it. That’s just how this world works. For a man with real power, taking multiple wives is perfectly normal. Some do it openly, some do it quietly…simply put, as long as you have enough strength, you can disregard things like morality and law — no wait, you can directly set the morality and law yourself!”

Ye Tianming asked, “Tower Ancestor, do you have a wife?”

The Little Tower: “???”

Ye Tianming grinned. “If not, I’ll find one for you someday.”

The Little Tower said in a low voice, “I am a tower.”

Ye Tianming said, “Then I’ll find you a female tower.”

The Little Tower: “……”

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from not far away. “Are you two done catching up?”

Ye Tianming and Nan Tianqi turned to look. Standing nearby was a young woman — none other than Nan Tianqing.

Nan Tianqing smiled and said, “We should set off for the Hundred Clans Era.”

Nan Tianqi said, “You two go ahead!”

Nan Tianqing looked at Nan Tianqi. “What’s wrong?”

Nan Tianqi said, “I still have some things to take care of.”

Nan Tianqing smiled and said, “Qi Jie, are you really comfortable letting him go with me?”

Nan Tianqi glanced at Ye Tianming and said with a laugh, “If you’ve got what it takes to make him fall for you, I’ll be impressed.”

With that, she gave a wave of her hand, turned around, and disappeared into the distance.

Ye Tianming: “……”

A moment later, Ye Tianming and Nan Tianqing set off for the Hundred Clans Era.

Along the way, Nan Tianqing suddenly asked, “Young Master Ye, do you have no feelings for my sister?”

Ye Tianming turned to look at Nan Tianqing. “Why do you ask?”

Nan Tianqing smiled and said, “No reason, just asking.”

Ye Tianming said softly, “What right do I have to like anyone?”

Nan Tianqing said, “You mean the matter of your family’s vendetta?”

Ye Tianming nodded.

Nan Tianqing said, “Young Master Ye, you don’t understand women.”

Ye Tianming looked at Nan Tianqing. Nan Tianqing smiled and said, “When a woman truly likes you, she is willing to bear everything alongside you — provided, of course, that she truly likes you.”

Ye Tianming said, “Miss Qing, you don’t understand men.”

Nan Tianqing turned to look at Ye Tianming. Ye Tianming said, “When a man truly likes a woman, he won’t let her suffer alongside him.”

Nan Tianqing was taken aback.

Ye Tianming added, “Besides, my Tower Ancestor is such a powerful existence and even he doesn’t bother with women. What right do I have to talk about romance? I need to focus on cultivating and follow my Tower Ancestor’s example!”

The Little Tower: “……”

Nan Tianqing said, “What if your Tower Ancestor just can’t find anyone?”

The Little Tower: “???”