Chapter 1240
by fanqienovelChapter 1240: Hatred, the Anger of a Chess Piece
While Xu Fan and Zhang Weiyun were living as an ordinary couple, fishing on the sea,
Zhang Weiyun suddenly received a message.
“Husband, Senior Sister just sent word; our Master has returned with serious injuries. I want to go see him,” Zhang Weiyun said.
“Serious injuries? At your Master’s level, it’s rare for even a Sage to harm him.”
“No time to waste, you should go quickly,” Xu Fan said, gently brushing his fingers over Zhang Weiyun’s forehead.
Instantly, their cultivation was restored.
At the same time, a teleportation portal made of holy light appeared before Zhang Weiyun.
“Go ahead; let me know if you need anything,” Xu Fan said.
Zhang Weiyun nodded and stepped into the holy light portal with a worried expression.
“Well, back to being alone again,” Xu Fan said, glancing at the seafood they had caught from the ocean.
“Grape, head back to the sect and prepare these for me.”
A teleportation formation enveloped Xu Fan and whisked him back to the Hidden Spirit Sect.
Just as Xu Fan was about to relax on a lounge chair, a powerful aura descended upon the Wood Origin Immortal Realm.
“Sky Night Immortal Emperor, here to chase after my good brother, no doubt,” Xu Fan mused, sensing the overwhelming presence.
At that moment, a handsome man dressed in black appeared outside the Hidden Spirit Sect.
“Sky Night Immortal Emperor seeks an audience with the Grand Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect.”
“Grape, to the guest hall.”
“As you command, Master.”
In the guest hall, Xu Fan looked at the black-clad Sky Night Immortal Emperor and said, “What brings the Sky Night Immortal Emperor to my Wood Origin Immortal Realm?”
A quasi-saint level puppet entered, carrying a pot of tea of the wide road.
The Sky Night Immortal Emperor glanced at the quasi-saint puppet and replied, “There is a mortal enemy of mine in this realm, and I have come to capture him.”
“I wished to avoid any misunderstandings with your sect, so I came to inform you personally.”
The Sky Night Immortal Emperor spoke with great politeness; he had heard of the Grand Elder’s strength and background and knew better than to provoke him.
“Sky Night Immortal Emperor, may I ask who warrants your personal attention?” Xu Fan asked, feigning curiosity.
“A residual soul who betrayed my good brother.”
“I wouldn’t hesitate to kill him a thousand times over.”
Even as an Immortal Emperor, his expression darkened with deep hatred at the mention of this foe.
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; the cycle of karma never ends.”
“When you act, Immortal Emperor, please ensure no harm comes to others of the human race,” Xu Fan said, taking a sip of tea.
“Understood. Thank you, Grand Elder Xu, for allowing me to seek my revenge in your Immortal Realm.”
After finishing his tea, the Sky Night Immortal Emperor took his leave.
Xu Fan watched the direction where the Sky Night Immortal Emperor had departed, feeling a pang of regret for the Immortal Emperor.
“After my Big Brother takes down this big boss, it should be the end, right?” Xu Fan mused.
“Grape, keep a close eye on the Sky Night Immortal Emperor’s movements.”
“Understood, Master,” Grape responded promptly.
Meanwhile, in a remote Immortal Realm of the human race,
the withdrawal of other races had left the human population unusually sparse.
Outside a fairy city, within a vast mountain range, loomed the towering image of a giant sword,
marking the newly established Celestial Sword Sect.
At that moment, Ye Xiaoyao frowned as he surveyed the latest batch of recruits.
“The talent of these disciples…” he muttered, his brow furrowed.
“Sect Leader, the more promising disciples from the Wood Origin Immortal Realm have already been claimed by other sects and factions.”
“Currently, human territory covers half of the Wood Origin Immortal Realm, much of it still undeveloped.”
“It’s a time when those sects and factions are in need of people, so all the promising talents across the Immortal Realm have been snatched up,” explained a Golden Immortal elder in charge of recruitment.
“If this realm isn’t yielding results, then we’ll recruit from other Immortal Realms.”
“The first batch of disciples for the Celestial Sword Sect in this realm will become the backbone of our sect in the future. With such mediocre talent, how can we hope to elevate our sect?” Ye Xiaoyao declared firmly.
“Understood, Sect Leader. I will seek out more qualified disciples in other Immortal Realms,” the Golden Immortal elder assured.
Just then, Ye Xiaoyao sensed a terrifying aura that left a deep impression on him.
“Kid, this aura likely means his true form has descended into this realm.”
“Forget everything else, run! Get out of here now!” Old Sword urged urgently in Ye Xiaoyao’s mind.
With a wave of his hand, Ye Xiaoyao gathered the entire sect into the space of the celestial tool.
He then transformed into a burly, bearded man, exuding a fierce aura as he flew toward the giant city.
As soon as Ye Xiaoyao arrived at the fairy city,
a horrifying aura instantly enveloped the entire city.
A man in a black robe descended slowly from the sky.
Upon landing, he took a step toward Ye Xiaoyao.
“Big Brother, I told you we’d meet again,” a voice laced with hatred echoed.
Ye Xiaoyao felt the crushing weight of immense spiritual pressure, rendering him immobile.
“My dear Big Brother of the Celestial Sword, I must know why you would push me, your closest brother, to the brink of death over a Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure.”
The Sky Night Immortal Emperor advanced steadily toward Ye Xiaoyao.
“Back then, you were the Immortal Emperor, and I was a Sage, ruling over the surrounding Immortal Realms.”
“The Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure is valuable, but isn’t a brother who fought by your side and shared life and death with you just as precious?”
“A Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure—I can’t comprehend it!”
The Sky Night Immortal Emperor’s gaze was filled with hatred as he stared at Ye Xiaoyao.
If not for his desire to uncover the truth, Ye Xiaoyao doubted he’d still be standing here.
A spectral figure appeared beside Ye Xiaoyao, gazing at the Sky Night Immortal Emperor with a complex expression.
“That Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure is crucial to me. If you won’t give it to me, then killing you to claim it is justified.”
“I had planned to use that treasure to explore the mysteries of chaotic power in a hidden realm.”
“I intended to resurrect you after achieving the status of a chaotic saint.”
“But who could have guessed you’d rise from the Cycle of Rebirth, like the chosen hero of a tale?”
“You’ve already killed me once, and the Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure is now in your hands.”
“Why do you still harbor such deep hatred for me, pursuing me so relentlessly?” Old Sword questioned.
“Haha, back then I considered you family. You said you wouldn’t deny me the Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure,” the Sky Night Immortal Emperor retorted angrily.
“Don’t act so noble. If I had truly demanded it, would you have given it to me willingly?” Old Sword shot back.
“Regardless, if you had insisted, I would have eventually given you the Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure.”
“As for my hatred, you’ve always been cold-hearted. From the moment I began to rise, you started plotting, playing your grand game.”
“My relentless pursuit of you is simply the fury of a pawn!” The Sky Night Immortal Emperor said, casting a glance at Ye Xiaoyao, his eyes tinged with a hint of pity.