Chapter 1728: Interception

After Ye Yuan left, a middle-aged man walked into Jian Hongxiao's humble abode.

Seeing Jian Hongxiao's condition, the middle-aged man's expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward to support him.

If Ye Yuan were here, he would recognize that this middle-aged man was one of the seven Heavenly God experts who had appeared that day.

His name was Jian Chen, the most trusted disciple of Jian Hongxiao.

"Master, you... are you alright?" Jian Chen asked with concern.

Jian Hongxiao waved his hand and said, "This old bones of mine won't die just yet. But I didn't expect the backlash from Heaven's Dao this time to be so powerful!"

Jian Chen said indignantly, "Master, was it worth it?"

Jian Hongxiao glanced at him and smiled, "After I came to Jiguang, I had long given up hope and planned to spend my remaining years here. Who would have thought that before this Baizhan Arena, I cast a divination, and things actually took a turn."

Jian Chen's expression changed, "Could it be that this turn of events lies with that young man?"

Jian Hongxiao smiled, "Although I cannot calculate Ye Yuan's fate, I can deduce my own destiny. The hexagram showed a turning point in my affairs, but when I tried to delve deeper, my fate was obscured by Heaven's Dao. Linking these two things together, doesn't it all point to Ye Yuan?"

Jian Chen was shocked and said in disbelief, "Master, that young man is only at the early Divine Lord realm. If you wait for him, how many years will that take? Besides, you are now severely weakened, your lifespan greatly diminished. Can you... can you hold on until that day?"

It must be known that Jian Hongxiao, having suffered the backlash of Heaven's Dao, had already lost much of his lifespan and his cultivation level had plummeted.

This time, for Ye Yuan's sake, he was again severely injured, his vitality greatly depleted, and his lifespan further reduced.

At this rate, Jian Chen feared that his master might not last until that day.

Jian Hongxiao laughed, "Heh heh, both you and I are descendants of the Ancestor; how can we doubt our own destiny? Man proposes, Heaven disposes. I will just do my best, and leave the rest to the heavens."

Jian Chen fell silent, unable to refute his master's words.

As a member of the Jian family, one should follow the will of Heaven.

Since a turning point had been seen, one should go all out.

It seemed that his master's cultivation was indeed far deeper than his own!

After a moment of silence, Jian Chen said, "Master, I have received news. Xiahou Wenjian of Ningbei Imperial City has already set out with three Heavenly God experts on the way to Jiguang Imperial City. Ningbei Imperial City is a high-level imperial city, not weak in strength! What... what should we do?"

Jian Hongxiao showed no surprise and said calmly, "Go and handle it. Offending a mere Ningbei Imperial City is no big deal."

Jian Hongxiao spoke casually, as if he didn't care about Ningbei Imperial City at all.

...

After bidding farewell to Jian Zhentao, Ye Yuan, accompanied by Ning Tianping, left Jiguang Imperial City to the east and sped toward the Demon God Domain.

The Demon God Domain lay in the far west; crossing the Demon God Mountain Range led to the gathering place of the demon race.

That place was called the Demon God Domain.

The Demon God Domain was a land of chaos, where the strong reigned and the weak were prey.

Perhaps Bai Guang had gone to the Demon God Domain to temper himself.

But unexpectedly, he had put himself in danger.

Ye Yuan silently prayed in his heart, hoping that Bai Guang would be safe.

Over the years, he and Bai Guang had become as close as brothers.

In terms of affection, it was no less than that with Yue Mengli.

"Rest assured, sir. Brother Bai is blessed by heaven; nothing will happen to him," Ning Tianping consoled him.

Ye Yuan nodded and said solemnly, "This journey alone will take decades! Given Bai Guang's strength back then, it would take him at least three hundred years to reach the Demon God Domain. He simply couldn't make it back to Tianying in time. That kid never took the five-hundred-year agreement to heart. It infuriates me!"

Ning Tianping smiled bitterly, "Sir, you really can't blame Brother Bai. You don't know how much pressure there is being by your side. Take me, for example. Back then, I broke through to the third level of the Divine Lord realm in one go, far surpassing you. But now, in just a few years, you can destroy me with one move! Although I always believed you wouldn't stay behind others, I never expected this day to come so quickly!"

In the past, Ning Tianping had somewhat failed to understand the thoughts of Bai Guang and the others.

But now, he fully understood.

Sir, he is simply a pervert!

When one day you really have to follow him around carrying tea and pouring water, that's when the blow comes.

Although Ye Yuan had no such intention at all.

Boom!

Suddenly, the Purple Extreme Palace shook violently. Ye Yuan and Ning Tianping felt as if a heavy object had struck their chests, and they spat out a large mouthful of blood.

Little beast, come out quickly and die! Otherwise, I will shake you to death right now!

A deep voice came from outside.

Ye Yuan and Ning Tianping exchanged a glance, both shocked: "A Divine Realm powerhouse!"

And not an ordinary Divine Realm powerhouse!

Ye Yuan put away the Purple Extreme Palace and revealed his form.

Outside, four figures blocked the way.

"Uncle Xiahou, it's him! He killed Brother Yun! Uncle Xiahou, Brother Yun died so miserably, you must avenge him!"

The speaker was Jiang Mengqing.

Hearing this, Ye Yuan immediately understood who this Divine Realm powerhouse was.

Xiahou Wenjian stared coldly at Ye Yuan, as if looking at a dead man.

"Little beast, on the arena you dared to kill my son! Today, I will extract your living soul and refine it for ten thousand years before Yun'er's spirit tablet!" Xiahou Wenjian roared angrily.

Ye Yuan looked at him and said calmly, "In arena combat, life and death are determined by fate. Moreover, Xiahou Yun was incited by others and tried to harm me; he deserved to die!"

"Shut up!"

Xiahou Wenjian bellowed in fury, his voice carrying immense world power.

Pfft!

Pfft!

Ye Yuan and Ning Tianping felt as if struck by lightning, spitting out blood.

With just a single sound, they were rendered powerless to resist.

Too strong!

This Xiahou Wenjian was at least a mid-stage Divine Realm powerhouse.

The strength of such an expert was beyond imagination.

Xiahou Wenjian sneered, "Little beast, how can your worthless life compare to my son's? If he wanted to kill you, you should have stretched out your neck and let him!"

In Xiahou Wenjian's eyes, his son's life was more important than heaven.

Xiahou Yun had extremely high talent and was enough to inherit his position.

This time, he sent Xiahou Yun to gain the recognition of the Aurora Imperial City.

Who knew he would never return.

Jiang Mengqing also said venomously, "Two little bastards! How can your lives compare to Brother Yun's? Today, I will avenge Brother Yun!"

With that, Jiang Mengqing raised her long sword and charged at Ye Yuan.

How could Ye Yuan let her have her way? Just as he was about to counterattack, suddenly an extremely powerful world power descended, suppressing him completely, unable to move!

Ye Yuan's expression changed, golden light radiated from his body, and the blue patterns operated to their fullest.

Ding!

Jiang Mengqing's sword struck as if hitting refined iron, numbing her arm from the shock.

"Brother Xiahou, Ye Yuan is a distinguished guest of our Aurora Imperial City. Please show mercy and let him go."

At this moment, a figure slowly appeared and spoke to Xiahou Wenjian.