MTL NOVEL Chapter 525: Xuantian Palace
Hearing what Ao Hongchen said, Ye Ling nodded in agreement. That's more like it; only this old lecher could make picking up chicks sound so noble.
"Spill it. Who's woman did you seduce this time that's got you running to me now?"
Ye Ling nodded, wondering which family's woman this old geezer had harassed now.
Ao Hongchen chuckled and settled himself into a nearby chair, picking up Ye Ling's teacup and gulping down a big mouthful before wiping his mouth and giving a mysterious smile.
"Guess what? The woman I picked up is none other than a female Guardian of the Mo Yun Sect, hehe."
As Ao Hongchen grinned, Ye Ling suddenly stood up, his gaze turned icy, staring hard at Ao Hongchen, "You old bastard, have you come to take vengeance for your mistress, plotting against me?"
"Come on, what are you talking about? Sit down; you're freaking me out, making it seem like I'm the villain here."
"Let me tell you, I was in the middle of an intimate moment with her when she suddenly received a message from the Sect, saying that a young man riding a big white dog had infiltrated the Sect and everyone needed to return immediately."
"Hehe, I figured it had to be you. See how smart I am? I thought to myself that I can't keep bothering you, right?"
"So, I helped you by slitting her throat with a knife, hehe, sent her and her Sect on the road to the underworld. She should be thanking me."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ling nodded in approval, "You old coot sure are ruthless, letting her die during a joyous time. Alright, you're still somewhat human."
"Hehe, of course, we were a couple for a few nights, so I let her die a worthy death."
Not only did Ao Hongchen's old face not turn red from shame, it even bore a hint of pride. Ye Ling looked at Ao Hongchen and despised him fiercely. This old geezer was truly heartless.
Just then, Shen Tianhao walked in with a grave expression and was taken aback when he saw Ao Hongchen, "Brother Hongchen, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, him? He's my lackey for the next hundred years. Don't be surprised, Grandpa. If you have any grievances, just direct them at him. If he even dares to whimper, I'll dismantle his bones."
Ye Ling quickly waved his hands, and Ao Hongchen glared at Ye Ling through gritted teeth, "You scoundrel, I'll gut you!"
Ao Hongchen knew Shen Tianhao, and they were quite good acquaintances, so Shen Tianhao didn't hide anything from him, "Ye Ling, there's trouble."
"Trouble? Are you telling me those Mo Yun Sect remnants have come back to kill us, and Xiao Bai, isn't he on guard outside?" Ye Ling sprang to his feet.
At these words, Ao Hongchen also stood up quickly, his killing intent flaring, rubbing his hands together eagerly, "Tsk tsk, perfect timing. Saves us the trouble of hunting them down. Let me go slaughter one."
Shen Tianhao waved his hand, "No, it's not that. Right now, led by the Xuanling Sect, the Nine Great Sects are mustering an army, marching against the Shen Family to besiege us and demand an explanation!"
"The Nine Great Sects? Hah, they think they're attacking the Bright Summit or something. What explanation are they demanding?"
Ye Ling sneered. Just another bunch of bullshitters. Good riddance if they showed up, saving him the hassle later on.
"They say that Ye Ling, as a Guardian, is excessively brutal, bloodbathing the Mo Yun Sect without provocation, claiming you're unworthy of wielding the Guardian Seal, and they've even forcibly dragged both Master Qingyun and Master Qingsong into this."
Shen Tianhao's face was a touch more serious, but Ye Ling just let out a cold laugh, a murderous intent already flickering in his eyes. These assholes were really pushing him to start a massacre.
"So what if they come? Let them come. If one comes, kill one, if two come, kill a pair!"
Ao Hongchen sneered menacingly; he wasn't someone to be trifled with. If he could slay his own woman for merely suggesting to slit his throat, what's more a bunch of aggressive foes who, in his eyes, were no different from lambs to the slaughter?
"It's not that we fear them coming, but the crux of the matter is that the real patriarch of the Fu Family has returned from the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves, and he is a true Divine Infant Realm powerhouse!"
"What's more crucial is that the Fu Family's patriarch is also an Elder of the Xuantian Palace from within the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves. Such a force almost stands at the pinnacle of this world, and they are not to be provoked."
Ye Ling froze for a moment. Divine Infant Realm powerhouses, Xuantian Palace, what kind of force were they?
Shen Tianhao, realizing that Ye Ling was unaware, slowly explained: "Within the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves, the lords of the thirty-six caves are not the top existences."
"Within the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves, there is a force called Xuantian Palace, which is the sect created by the formidable being who initially created the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves."
"In that sect, each one of them is an old monster who does not emerge in the world, not unlike the significance of the Divines Hall in the West."
"These people all stand at an absolute pinnacle. Unless the world were to end, trivial matters such as national conflicts and their rise and fall have nothing to do with them."
"Most elders in the Martial World who have entered the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves have joined the Xuantian Palace, and Xuanling Sect is Xuantian Palace's representative in the Martial World."
"The status of Xuanling Sect is transcendent. It doesn't vie for supremacy, but not a single person dares to provoke it, including the Mo Yun Sect, which didn't dare to show the slightest disrespect."
Hearing this, Ye Ling's expression also turned serious. He had already heard from the Grandmasters Qingyunzi and Qingsongzi that the world was not merely as simple as it seemed on the surface.
The Divines Hall, the Egyptian mummies, the ancestors of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves are all still alive; thus, it can be said that the real powerhouses have not yet made their appearance in the world.
Moreover, the Divine Infant Realm powerhouses from Xuantian Palace are definitely not the same as Orochi; they are absolutely terrifying old antiques who have existed for who knows how many years.
Ye Ling took a deep breath, smirked coldly, and a murderous look appeared in his eyes: "Hongchen, immediately take Yue Xin and Wudao with Shenfeng and go back to the secular world. Tell Xiao Hei to be on high alert and to kill anyone suspicious on the spot!"
"Xiao Bai and I will wait for them here; I want to see just how arrogant these guys really are."
"Xuantian Palace? Heh, I don't know which high and mighty figure they think they are, but I do know that the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves owe Huaxia thirty-six dragon veins, and it's time for them to repay that debt!"
As he said this, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Ye Ling's body, causing everyone present to shudder.
Ao Hongchen was about to say something, but Ye Ling immediately gestured with his hand: "You staying here would just be a burden. If it really comes down to Xuantian Palace stepping in, I fear only I, Xiao Hei, and Xiao Bai could handle it."
"Besides, Xiao Hei must protect our family in the secular world at all costs; there can't be any slip-ups."
"That leaves only me and Xiao Bai, but no matter, it's better with fewer people. We can stir up some trouble; I really want to see what kind of divine skills these damn old farts have up their sleeves!"
Ye Ling grinned fiercely. Shen Yuexin, who was by his side, heard everything and knew that she couldn't persuade Ye Ling, so she could only nod her head and urged him to be extremely careful.
Shenfeng and Ye Wudao also quickly came over, clearly, they had heard about the situation too.