Chapter 2483: Forsaken by All

The Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries was afraid!

The power to control an entire realm was simply too terrifying.

Thus, he would rather not lift that lid.

Because lifting it meant having to confront it.

Just like the mortals in his small world, no matter what realm they cultivated to, they could never defeat him.

How could they possibly defeat such an existence?

Ye Yuan shook his head and said, "Sorry, but I have to do this. If I don't, I won't be able to save Li'er. Don't worry, no matter who it is, I will face them!"

The Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries smiled bitterly and said, "Face them? What will you face them with?"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Maybe I really can break through the shackles?"

The Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries trembled all over and exclaimed, "Is... is that true?"

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "I have a feeling that my realm hasn't reached its end! It's just that, for now, I haven't found a way to break through."

The Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries looked horrified and said, "How is that possible? The Five Declines of Heaven and Man is the end. How... how did you do it?"

Ye Yuan said, "Actually, Lin Chaotian guessed half right. It's true that I became powerful because of the Lesser Tongtian Mountain. But my greatest reliance isn't the Lesser Tongtian Mountain; it's a cultivation method I comprehended from it. It's this method that has brought me to where I am today. Unfortunately, your small worlds are already fixed, and you can no longer cultivate this method."

The Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries's pupils contracted, and he said, "A cultivation method that can break through shackles! Could it be... could it be that our cultivation has all been wrong?"

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "My small world wasn't opened by myself; it evolved naturally. When you cultivate to the Heavenly Man realm, your small worlds have already reached their end. But my small world hasn't fully taken shape yet. That's why I don't need to undergo the Heavenly Man Decline Tribulation."

In the heart of the Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries, a huge wave surged.

The impact of Ye Yuan's words on him was simply too strong.

His small world hadn't even taken shape yet!

The cultivation method of everyone in the Tongtian Realm was actually wrong!

Even more terrifying was that Ye Yuan had carved out a path of his own!

Such talent was simply speechless.

When others described talent, they used 'one in ten thousand.'

But Ye Yuan was the only one in the entire Tongtian Realm!

Among billions of living beings, he was the only one!

After a long time, the Heavenly Sovereign of Mysteries shook his head and smiled bitterly, "No wonder! No wonder no matter how I deduced, I couldn't see your fate. Your fate has long since jumped out of the Heavenly Dao; how could mortals deduce it? Words like 'child of unpredictability' or 'theory of luck' don't exist for you!"

As the two were talking, Jian Yunxin arrived.

"Lord Qing Sheng, Father, there's a martial artist at the Fourth Decline of Heaven and Man outside named Zhang Zhen. He says he has urgent business to see Lord Qing Sheng," Jian Yunxin said.

Ye Yuan said, "Did he say what it was about?"

Jian Yunxin shook her head and said, "No, he said it's a matter of great importance and he must see you in person."

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Let him in."

Before long, a middle-aged man in a navy-blue robe was led in by Jian Yunxin.

As soon as the man saw Ye Yuan, he knelt down and said, "This humble one, Zhang Zhen, pays respects to Lord Qing Sheng and Lord Xuan Ji!"

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Rise. What business do you have with me?"

Zhang Zhen pulled out a stone of extremely strange appearance, but as soon as the stone appeared, an aura of the Great Dao immediately filled the hall.

Xuanji the Heavenly Sovereign's pupils contracted. "Heavenly Command Token!"

Ye Yuan asked curiously, "This strange stone is the Heavenly Command Token?"

Xuanji the Heavenly Sovereign nodded. "This aura—it cannot be wrong!"

Zhang Zhen said, "This humble one has come to offer the Heavenly Command Token to Lord Qing Sage!"

Ye Yuan said in surprise, "Such a treasure, and you want to give it to me?"

Zhang Zhen nodded. "Yes!"

Ye Yuan frowned. "Can you tell me the reason?"

Zhang Zhen said, "To be honest, this humble one is a subordinate of the Life Dao Ancestor! This Heavenly Command Token was also obtained on his orders, snatched from many powerful experts!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan found it even stranger.

A subordinate of Lin Chaotian was actually giving the Heavenly Command Token to him?

Zhang Zhen continued, "But this humble one no longer wishes to fight for that shameless man! Lord Qing Sage cares for us martial artists, and your merits shake the world—I admire you deeply! Therefore, I am willing to offer this token to you! Moreover, to be honest, I still have another Heavenly Command Token in my possession, and I hope to receive Lord Qing Sage's protection and be taken into the Heavenly Realm!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan suddenly understood.

This struggle for the Dao Ancestor position was completely different from the last time.

Martial artists at the Heavenly Being Realm could only be vassals of the various Dao Ancestors.

Otherwise, they wouldn't even have a chance to enter.

Thus, whoever obtained a Heavenly Command Token would probably have to choose to join a faction.

The Nine Dao Ancestors' reputation had already soured—even their own subordinates were unwilling to follow them!

This Zhang Zhen actually wanted to seek refuge with him.

Xuanji the Heavenly Sovereign heard this and couldn't help but laugh. "Heh, the tide of popular sentiment! Lord Qing Sage's reputation as a sage has already spread throughout the Heavenly Realm! I suspect Zhang Zhen is just the beginning; more martial artists will likely come seeking your protection."

Zhang Zhen added, "Yes! Lord Qing Sage has extremely high prestige in the eyes of us martial artists! Everyone who mentions Lord Qing Sage can't help but give a thumbs up."

Hearing this, Ye Yuan was also at a loss for words.

He hadn't expected such a thing to happen.

But he shook his head and said, "You should leave. I cannot protect you."

Zhang Zhen was stunned, then his expression changed drastically. "My lord, th-this... why? Could it be... that you look down on me because of my background?"

Ye Yuan shook his head. "It has nothing to do with your background. It's just that when I enter the Heavenly Mountain, I will not participate in the struggle for the Dao Ancestor position, so naturally I cannot protect you."

Zhang Zhen's mouth fell open, his face full of disbelief. "My... my lord is not contending for the Dao Ancestor position?"

Ye Yuan nodded. "I will enter the Heavenly Mountain, but only to obtain the Tears of Life. I have no interest in the position of Dao Ancestor."

Zhang Zhen was completely speechless.

Now, the entire Heavenly Realm was going mad over the Dao Ancestor position.

Outside, for a single Heavenly Command Token, blood had already flowed like rivers.

But this big shot actually dismissed the position of Dao Ancestor!

He thought for a moment and said, "My lord, please accept this Heavenly Command Token. I only ask that you take me into the Heavenly Mountain. Once inside, I will seek my own opportunities. What do you think?"

Ye Yuan was about to refuse when Xuanji the Heavenly Sovereign said, "Lord Qing Sage, if you refuse, they can only choose the Nine Dao Ancestors. Given their nature, they will only use these people. In the end, they will likely face death and destruction. Now, besides you, no one can keep them safe. Moreover, you certainly won't let those few off—you need replacements for them to make your move, don't you?"