Chapter 1821

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　　As the sounds of breaking air spread, figures dashed out from the mountains and landed on the grassland, less than a hundred zhang away from Ye Wushuang and the others.
　　”Xuantian Mansion！”
　　A voice rang out from the group.
　　”I was wondering who it was.”
　　On Xuantian Mansion’s side, Xuan Tiandi also stood up, smiling as he said, “So it’s the Second Elder of Qingyang Hall.”
　　In its early days, Qingyang Hall was the Qing family, existing as a familial entity.
　　Thus, even after all these years, though Qingyang Hall appears like a sect, the Qing family remains at its core.
　　Qingyang Hall’s leader, Qing Xuan.
　　First Elder Qing Hongbo.
　　Second Elder Qing Hongyang.
　　Third Elder Qing Mingzhong.
　　These four were also originally key figures of the Qing family’s main lineage.
　　After Xuan Tiandi greeted them, several figures from the opposing group stepped forward.
　　”Hall Leader Qing Xuan.”
　　Xuan Tiansheng also stood up at this point, cupping his hands politely as he looked at the middle-aged man leading the group.
　　”Brother Tiansheng！”
　　The middle-aged man smiled faintly, his gaze settling on Ye Wushuang beside Xuan Tiansheng, visibly pausing in surprise.
　　Ye Wushuang looked up and also spotted Qing Hongbo and Qing Yexue.
　　He had told the two of them that he possessed the three great inherited spiritual techniques of the Qingyang Hall and wished to collaborate with them, but he didn’t know what the Qingyang Hall’s current stance was.
　　The Qingxuan Hall Master, Elders Qing Hongbo and Qing Hongyang were all present. Soon, Xuan Tiansheng, Xuan Tiandi, and a few others were engaged in lively conversation with them.
　　After all, among the top forces in the Central Continent, there are always intersections between them.
　　For instance, the Qingyang Hall is located in the southwest, while the Xuantian Mansion is in the southern region near the west. The two are neighbors and maintain relatively harmonious relations.
　　Over there, the top figures were chatting.
　　Qing Yexue, along with two young men, also approached Ye Wushuang and Huang Yu.
　　”Young Master Ye, we meet again.”
　　Qing Yexue brushed back a strand of her hair, slowly sat down, and gazed at Ye Wushuang with a charming smile in her beautiful eyes.
　　Ye Wushuang nodded slightly.
　　Qing Yexue had originally been at the peak of the seventh tribulation of the Arrogant Realm. Over the past few months, she had encountered fortuitous opportunities, not only breaking through to the early stage of the Stellar Transformation Realm but also advancing further to the mid-stage.
　　But now, Qing Yexue was shocked to discover that she couldn’t discern Ye Wushuang’s aura fluctuations at all.
　　This was enough to prove… Ye Wushuang’s realm was above hers.
　　Seeing the atmosphere a bit dull, Huang Yu enthusiastically said, “I am Huang Yu, the fifth prince of the Heavenly Phoenix Empire from the Heavenly Phoenix Continent. Greetings to all.”
　　Qing Yexue nodded slightly, “Qingyang Hall, Qing Yexue.”
　　The older youth on her left smiled and said, “I am Qing Xiuyuan. Having heard from my younger sister about Young Master Ye’s life-saving grace, I came specifically to express my gratitude.”
　　”It was just a small effort.”
　　The youth on the right, however, smiled unnaturally and said, “I am Qing Wushuang.”
　　As Qing Wushuang spoke, his gaze seemed to subtly size up Ye Wushuang.
　　Back during the Void Ranking competition reported by the Tianyuan Pavilion, he had seen Ye Wushuang.
　　Of course, he was the third-place winner of the previous session, with exceptional talent, and had now reached the seventh tribulation of the Deluded Self Realm, which wasn’t slow by any means.
　　But compared to Ye Wushuang, the gap was too vast.
　　He still vividly remembered how he had suffered a setback at Ye Wushuang’s hands, and how Sheng Yangzhou of the Lingjian Pavilion had approached him, inviting him to witness how the Lingjian Pavilion would besiege Ye Wushuang.
　　Qing Wushuang did go.
　　But instead of seeing the Lingjian Pavilion besiege Ye Wushuang, he witnessed Sheng Yangzhou being slain by Ye Wushuang.
　　That night.
　　Qing Wushuang was terrified out of his wits.
　　After many days, seeing Ye Wushuang again, Qing Wushuang felt as if needles were pricking his back—it was sheer agony.
　　The group sat down on the ground one after another, while Qing Xiuyuan struck up a conversation with Ye Wushuang.
　　During the chat, Ye Wushuang learned that Qing Xiuyuan was the son of the Hall Master of Qingxuan Hall, practically the next hall master in line.
　　His talent was exceptional, and he had already reached the late stage of the Stellar Transformation Realm. He had begun handling affairs within Qingyang Hall.
　　According to Qing Xiuyuan and Qing Yexue’s accounts, along their journey, not only had Qing Yexue been ambushed by the Wuji Alliance, but Qing Xiuyuan had also been hunted by members of the Spirit Sword Pavilion.
　　The group chatted away.
　　Before long.
　　Hall Master Qingxuan arrived with a few others, looked at Ye Wushuang, and smiled, “Young Master Ye, care for a chat？”
　　”Sure！”
　　Ye Wushuang promptly stood up and walked to another spot with Hall Master Qingxuan, Qing Hongbo, and Qing Hongyang.
　　Hall Master Qingxuan looked at Ye Wushuang and inquired, “The Burning Sun Spirit Art, the Great Profound Heaven Evasion Technique, and the Clear Wind Thunder Swordplay—do you possess the original manuals, Young Master Ye？”
　　”Mhm.”
　　”How can you prove it？”
　　Hall Master Qingxuan asked with a serious expression.
　　Without wasting words, Ye Wushuang flipped his palm, and a jade slip appeared in his hand.
　　”See　for　yourself！”
　　A spirit art without its original manual, relying solely on oral formulas, cannot be mastered.
　　Low-tier spirit arts are fine, but high-tier ones must have the spiritual imprint of their creator in the original manual—this is crucial.
　　The difference between the original and the copy is… the original is like a person with a soul, while the copy is just a soulless corpse.
　　Hall Master Qingxuan carefully examined it before finally closing the jade slip and looking at Ye Wushuang again, the light in his eyes already changed.
　　Meanwhile, Xuantian Sheng, Xuantian Di, and a few others had also gathered together.
　　”When did Ye Wushuang have any interaction with Hall Master Qingxuan？” Xuantian Sheng asked in surprise.
　　Earlier, Qingxuan had exchanged pleasantries with them, clearly distracted, and now he was meeting with Ye Wushuang privately—this was obviously unusual.
　　”This guy… seems to have a lot more going on than we know！” Xuan Qingyi couldn’t help but say, “He’s… always been like this…”
　　Nearby, Xuantian Di and Muge exchanged a glance and nodded with a smile.
　　……
　　Hall Master Qingxuan’s gaze lingered on Ye Wushuang as he sighed, “If only a descendant of the Qing family had obtained the true copies of these three inherited spirit techniques, how wonderful that would be.”
　　Alas, the world doesn’t have so many ‘what ifs.’
　　”I agree！”
　　Hall Master Qingxuan declared resolutely, “Count my Qingyang Hall in on dealing with the Spirit Sword Pavilion！”
　　Ye Wushuang looked at Hall Master Qingxuan and smiled, “Lord Qingxuan, please think carefully. The Spirit Sword Pavilion… might not be acting alone. They have the backing of the Tianhuang Continent.”
　　”I know.”
　　Qingxuan laughed and said： “During this period of time, in this illusory land, I haven’t been completely ignorant of outside affairs either. The Shu family, Shi family, and Cao family of the Tianhuang Continent want to carve up the imperial family of the Tianhuang Empire, and the Spirit Sword Pavilion is involved in this…”
　　”But then again, what endeavor doesn’t come with risks？”
　　”In fact, even if you hadn’t offered the three spirit techniques in exchange for my Qingyang Palace’s support this time, I would have stepped in. Both of my daughters were attacked by people from the Spirit Sword Pavilion, which proves their ambition isn’t just to annihilate your Holy Heaven Sect and the Lin family, but also to dominate exclusively, slaughtering everyone who refuses to submit to them.”
　　Hearing this, Ye Wushuang already understood.
　　”In that case, happy cooperation.”
　　Ye Wushuang spoke up： “At the very least, I can guarantee one thing—those charging at the forefront will be people from my Holy Heaven Sect and the Lin family.”
　　”That won’t be necessary. In our cooperation, it’s mutual consent. When united, we should naturally contribute together, without distinction.”
　　After these words, Palace Master Qingxuan looked at Ye Wushuang and couldn’t help but laugh： “Young Master Ye, despite your youth, do you have someone special in your heart？”
　　Ye Wushuang froze for a moment.