Chapter 1103, Meeting Tai Shan

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Upon hearing Lu Ye’s words, Nian Yuexian eventually retracted her murderous intent and said lightly, “Get lost.”

 

After her life was spared, Yu Daiwei whirled around and flew away. Only when she was far away from them did she say, “Don’t forget about your promise, Lu Yi Ye!”

 

Yu Huajin’s corpse was lying on the ground as her blood stank. An anxious Lin Yue stood in front of Li Taibai while staring fixedly at Nian Yuexian.

 

Compared with the old and frail Yu Huajin, Nian Yuexian who had appeared suddenly undoubtedly made her feel more nervous.

 

She allowed Lu Ye to come to Dark Moon Forest Pass since there was a collaboration between them. Also, Li Taibai and Lu Ye could be considered friends.

 

However, that didn’t mean anyone could barge into her Pass, especially a powerful Ghost Cultivator like Nian Yuexian.

 

She could kill Yu Huajin with only one move, and she could also easily destroy Lin Yue if she wanted to. It was no wonder Lin Yue was engulfed in a sense of danger.

 

That said, she knew that Nian Yuexian probably wouldn’t kill another person. Just like how Thousand Demon Ridge intended to maintain the fragile peace between the two sides, the Grand Sky Coalition had the same sentiment.

 

“Why are you here, Senior Sister Nian?” Lu Ye asked.

 

Nian Yuexian was on good terms with Shui Yuan, and she used to be an important aide to Feng Wujiang. Therefore, even though there was a gap between their ages, it was fine for Lu Ye to call her Senior Sister, especially when he was also a Divine Ocean Realm Master.

 

Anyway, he figured it wasn’t a coincidence that Nian Yuexian showed up in this place. She must have received some news and had been tailing Yu Huajin.

 

Otherwise, she couldn’t have made a move at the right time.

 

“I happened to pass by this place,” Nian Yuexian replied lightly. Naturally, she wouldn’t tell Lu Ye the truth, for there wasn’t such a need. Now that Yu Huajin was dead, their biggest threat was no longer around. No one would try to kill Lu Ye again.

 

Lu Ye felt speechless.

 

In the courtyard of Tang Yi Feng in Grand Sky City, he was seated across from Zhao Cheng of the Sky Origin Clan as they enjoyed their tea. They had been there for hours but none of them spoke. They had consumed several pots of tea, though.

 

Suddenly, Zhao Cheng appeared sorrowful as he rose to his feet. “Brother Tang, since the matter is over, I’ll take my leave.”

 

Tang Yi Feng nodded in silence and didn’t see him off.

 

After stepping out of the house, Zhao Cheng looked up at the night sky which was full of Stars. He sighed, knowing that he could only reminisce about the love of his life from now on.

 

The outcome was inevitable, for the woman could not be dissuaded. Since Zhao Cheng couldn’t dissuade or stop the woman, he could only nip the problem in the bud. Although he was sorrowful and didn’t have the heart to do it, he had no choice but to give up on her. Considering his power and position, the interests of the Sky Origin Clan were more important than his feelings. He had to do it for the future of the Clan. He was no longer just someone’s Senior Brother.

 

He had thought about stopping her just like what he had previously done, but that would be meaningless. Moreover, Yu Huajin had no more family members left, and she was resentful. Her stubbornness was dangerous at this point.

 

In the end, she had chosen a path where there was no going back.

 

Meanwhile, Nian Yuexian left Dark Moon Forest Pass with Yu Huajin’s corpse. She didn’t say much to Lu Ye before her departure as though she had indeed only passed by this place and killed an unimportant person who had tried to harm Lu Ye.

 

Lin Yue let out a breath, finally getting the pressure off her chest.

 

Lu Ye also took his leave. Instead of using the Teleportation Ward, he directly flew away from Dark Moon Forest Pass.

 

After moving across a hundred kilometres, he saw Yu Daiwei waiting for him. Upon registering his presence, Yu Daiwei worriedly looked behind him and scanned the surroundings with her Divine Ego.

 

Lu Ye glanced at her. “What are you looking for?”

 

Yu Daiwei appeared cautious and stealthy. “Is Nian Yuexian around?”

 

“Lead the way!” Lu Ye urged impatiently.

 

Yu Daiwei pursed her lips. She knew that if Nian Yuexian was secretly following them, she wouldn’t be able to detect her presence. Therefore, it was pointless for her to scan the surroundings.

 

She sized up Lu Ye and clicked her tongue. “You’re already a Fourth-Order Divine Ocean Realm Master!”

 

She didn’t realise it previously, but when Lu Ye’s Saber Intent and Spiritual Power surged while they were in Dark Moon Forest Pass, she was surprised to discover that Lu Ye was already a Fourth-Order Divine Ocean Realm Master.

 

When Lu Ye returned to Jiu Zhou from an unknown place over a year ago, he had just ascended to the Divine Ocean Realm.

 

It only took him over a year to make it to the Fourth Order. There was no doubt his cultivation speed was ridiculously fast.

 

She suddenly realised it was because he was a Fourth-Order Master that he requested to see Tai Shan. He probably believed that he had the power to run away from Tai Shan if he fell into danger.

 

After giving it some thought, she felt that Lu Ye might indeed possess such a power. His true power was significantly greater than his Minor Realm. He was already difficult to deal with when he was a new Divine Ocean Realm Master. Now, he was much stronger than before. Even if Tai Shan made a move, he might not be able to capture Lu Ye.

 

Moreover, Tai Shan treasured him, so he probably wouldn’t want to be on bad terms with him.

 

Lu Ye was the Bearer of the Heavens’ blessing, after all. Yu Daiwei had never been envious of anyone, but that was what she felt about Lu Ye.

 

“Lead the way!” Lu Ye urged her again.

 

Just like what Yu Daiwei thought, since Lu Ye was now a Fourth-Order Divine Ocean Realm Master, he believed he had the power to run away from Tai Shan if he was in danger. That was the reason he requested to see him.

 

It was time for him to put his cards on the table.

 

Jiu Zhou was in turmoil now, and the great force that Tai Shan possessed was a potential source of instability. If he seized the chance and caused trouble, the situation in Jiu Zhou would become worse. Therefore, Lu Ye had to pacify him.

 

Also, he needed to have a discussion with Tai Shan so that he could make use of his great force.

 

He had to return to Blood Refinement Boundary eventually, and it wouldn’t be useful for him to go back alone. As such, he had to bring a lot of helpers with him. As for where he could find those helpers, the subordinates working for Tai Shan would be the best choice. They were also readily available.

 

Certainly, if it was someone else’s matter, Tai Shan would ignore it.

 

However, since this matter had something to do with Feng Wujiang, there was no way Tai Shan would be indifferent.

 

These were Lu Ye’s considerations. As for whether Tai Shan would believe him, he wasn’t worried about it as he had a way to deal with the situation. Before he left Blood Refinement Boundary, Feng Wujiang had told him many things.

 

While Yu Daiwei led the way, Lu Ye followed her closely.

 

She was vexed deep within, so she was trying to humiliate Lu Ye by flying increasingly faster, hoping that he would beg her to fly slower. Only then would she recover her dignity.

 

Much to her chagrin, regardless of how fast she flew, Lu Ye could easily catch up to her.

 

Since she couldn’t achieve her goal, she could only slow down. After all, it was energy-consuming for her to fly rapidly.

 

At the break of dawn the next day, Lu Ye finally realised something was off about the direction in which they were heading. According to the ten-point map, they were flying towards Mount Ao. Realising something, he asked, “Is Tai Shan in Mount Ao?”

 

Mount Ao was vast but sparsely populated. Besides the Crimson Blood Sect, there was only Purple Star Palace. Many Cave Mansions that belonged to independent cultivators were located on the Spirit Peaks. If Tai Shan hid in a Cave Mansion and disguised himself as an independent cultivator, no one would discover his existence.

 

Yu Daiwei replied, “The Lord has chosen that place to meet up with you. I don’t even know where he usually is, so it’s pointless for you to probe me further.”

 

It was only normal. Someone like Tai Shan couldn’t show up in front of other people. He had been hiding himself for years, so he probably had many hiding places in different parts of Jiu Zhou.

 

Upon entering the territory of Mount Ao, Lu Ye looked down and furrowed his brows.

 

Mount Ao used to be full of greenery and magnificent sights, but now, most of the Spirit Peaks were barren and void of vitality. The place had been devastated by the insectoids. Besides Mount Ao, most places in Jiu Zhou were in a similar state.

 

When they arrived at a nameless peak, Yu Daiwei retracted her Conveyance Light and flew towards it. Lu Ye followed her closely.

 

Upon landing on the peak, Lu Ye instantly saw a familiar figure. Tai Shan had been waiting for his arrival.

 

He was accompanied by a sturdy figure, but the person was supposed to be a Dao Trooper, considering how slow-witted he seemed.

 

Lu Ye couldn’t help but recall Dao Thirteen. When he returned from Blood Refinement Boundary, Dao Thirteen couldn’t tag along. Since it was energy-consuming for such a long-distance teleportation, the Heavens blocked out Dao Thirteen and made him stay in Blood Refinement Boundary.

 

“Have a seat.” Tai Shan put on a smile that was as pleasant as a spring breeze.

 

Without being overly polite, Lu Ye sat down across from him.

 

He felt immensely pressured when meeting Tai Shan for the first time. After all, he was only a Fifth-Order Real Lake Realm Master at that time, but now, he was a Fourth-Order Divine Ocean Realm Master. He had ascended to the next Major Realm during this period. Moreover, he had come across several dozen cultivators who were stronger than Tai Shan, and he had even received training from them for several months. He could be considered an experienced person now.

 

It could be said that no one in Jiu Zhou could intimidate him with their power.

 

Furthermore, Tai Shan wasn’t an overbearing person. He had always given off a friendly vibe.

 

Yu Daiwei sat down on her knees and prepared tea for them in silence.

 

“Is there anything you need to talk to me, little friend?” As the aroma of tea wafted through the air, Tai Shan glanced at him with a smile. Regardless of the reason Lu Ye needed to talk to him, he was pleased that Lu Ye had taken the initiative to contact him.

 

Their previous encounter had a lasting impression on Tai Shan, and he had a better understanding of Lu Ye’s temperament. Therefore, he knew that he couldn’t force Lu Ye to submit to him. He could only take things slow and reason with him.

 

The current situation in Jiu Zhou was a good chance for him. As long as they could solve the insectoid plague, they would make a name for themselves. When Chaos became famous enough, many people would be attracted to join them.

 

Everything was well-prepared. As soon as Lu Ye agreed to it, the third side Chaos would be born. After they got rid of the calamity, both Chaos and Lu Ye would be the saviours of Jiu Zhou. With so many people admiring them by then, they didn’t have to worry about Chaos not becoming popular.