Chapter 1864: He Is My Student

Emperor Chen Yong’s injuries were severe; not only was his foundation destroyed, but his soul was also beginning to dissipate. He had no intention of continuing to live, and never dreamed that the Young Master would bestow such a precious opportunity upon him, allowing him to save someone else! If his previous acknowledgment of the Young Master was due to the Spirit God, he was now truly convinced and impressed. Although this Young Master sometimes acted unreliably and disregarded rules, as a person, he had his own principles and would never give up, no matter how difficult the circumstances. Perhaps this was his true charisma, the real reason why countless disciples and beast companions willingly followed him, regretting nothing even unto death.

“Teacher…” Liu Yang clenched his fist. Putting himself in Zhang Xuan’s shoes, he knew he would never have so easily given up an opportunity granted by a divine being to save someone else. This was why his teacher was truly worthy of such profound admiration.

“It is my good fortune to have such a master!” Ancient Sage Huoxu’s eyes reddened. As a Saint Beast, his greatest fear was entrusting himself to the wrong person—a master who would abandon their beast companion for their own life. Yet, throughout their journey, his master had not only refrained from doing so but had also considered his well-being at every turn. Serving such a person, even dying for him, would be a willing sacrifice! Similar thoughts appeared in Ancient Sage Moling’s mind. Everyone present looked at the scene before them, each with their own complex emotions.

“Young Master, I am beyond saving. There’s no need to waste this opportunity on me…” Emperor Chen Yong’s body trembled as he struggled to shake his head. He knew the immense value and effect a divine being’s intervention held for cultivators, and his dying body was not worth wasting such a chance.

“Whether it’s a waste or not is for me to decide!” Zhang Xuan looked up at the figure in the sky. “Well? Since the Spirit God instructed you to help me, you’re not going to tell me you can’t fulfill my very first request, are you?”

“He…” The figure looked down at Emperor Chen Yong, frowning. “Are you sure this is your request?”

“Yes!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

“Very well…” The figure paused. “His life force is severely damaged. In this world, which is lacking in power, it’s almost impossible for him to survive, unless… he is taken back to the Firmament! However, the spatial barrier is solid, and for me to take a person across, I would also be subject to a backlash from the rules… How about this: I can take his soul and find a way to heal it, but there’s nothing I can do for his physical body!”

“His soul is fine too!” Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. As a Soul Oracle, he knew that as long as the soul remained, life persisted. At most, it would just take some effort to cleanse and refine a new physical body.

“Alright,” the figure said no more. With a gentle grasp of her jade-like hand, Emperor Chen Yong, who had been sitting motionless, tilted his head and ceased breathing. His soul immediately appeared in her palm, sealed by a special power.

Boom! Having done this, the figure slowly ascended towards the light, her form growing fainter and fainter, as if she could break through the spatial barrier and vanish from this world at any moment. Suddenly, she stopped, her head slightly tilted. “I finally understand why the Spirit God is so fond of you… However, finding her will be fraught with countless difficulties and obstacles. I hope you can persevere…” With that, she grew even fainter, then vanished with a pop, leaving no trace.

“I will…” Zhang Xuan clenched his fists as he watched the figure disappear.

The light dispersed, and the ritual concluded. Zhang Xuan stood in place, a sense of loss washing over him. Although he still hadn’t received precise news about Luo Ruoxi this time, he now understood that truly being with her would be extremely difficult. The first step was to achieve a breakthrough and shatter the void! Only by reaching that realm would he have a chance to enter a higher world, the Firmament, and find the one he loved.

“Master…”“Guild Leader!” Ancient Sage Huoxu and Ancient Sage Moling approached. Zhang Xuan turned his head.

“The three great emperors of the Fey Tribe have all perished. Now, the entire imperial clan is leaderless. Although Liu Yang has been recognized as Emperor Yong, his cultivation and experience are vastly insufficient. I think perhaps we should…” Ancient Sage Moling’s eyes flashed with killing intent. The Soul Oracles had endured hardships and lay in wait within the Fey Tribe, their greatest desire being its destruction. Now, the opportune moment had finally arrived. With the Guild Leader’s strength and prestige, replacing them with a single command would be as easy as flipping a hand!

Without answering them, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly. “Liu Yang!”

Liu Yang stepped forward, his knees softening as he knelt. “Your disciple Liu Yang greets his esteemed Teacher!”

“Disciple? Esteemed Teacher?” The two Ancient Sages exchanged glances, both stunned. When had the Young Master (Guild Leader) taken this newly appointed Emperor Chen Yong as his disciple?

“I am my esteemed Teacher’s direct disciple. I formally became his student over a year ago…” Liu Yang smiled faintly as the cultivation art within his body returned to normal, the aura of slaughter vanished from him, and his height gradually decreased, quickly reverting to his original appearance.

“You… you’re human?” Ancient Sage Moling’s eyes widened.

“Yes!” Liu Yang nodded. There were no outsiders here, so there was no need to hide it any longer. Ancient Sage Moling and Ancient Sage Huoxu were both dumbfounded. Emperor Chen Yong had been so cautious and painstakingly searched for a successor, only for that successor to turn out to be the Guild Leader’s (Master’s) student. Didn’t this mean that the Fey Tribe had already fallen into their hands without even needing to fight for it?

“Alright, Liu Yang is my direct disciple, and he has just been confirmed as Emperor Yong. There will certainly be many voices of opposition. The two of you will assist him. Within a month, suppress the rebellion, unify the Fey Tribe, and establish him as the sole Emperor of the Fey!” Zhang Xuan instructed, saying no more. Although Emperor Ling and Emperor Xing were dead, they still had many subordinates, and there were numerous kings in various regions who also needed to be unified. Liu Yang had only just received the inheritance and his foundation was shallow, so he naturally needed the support of these two. With them by his side, no one in the Fey Tribe would be able to resist. It was only a matter of time before Liu Yang became the true Emperor of the Fey, controlling the entire realm.

“Master (Guild Leader), rest assured, we will fully assist him and help suppress the rebellion!” Ancient Sage Moling and Ancient Sage Huoxu nodded simultaneously.

“Go,” Zhang Xuan waved his hand. “I need to enter seclusion for a period. Once you have quelled the unrest and truly taken control of the Fey Tribe, you can come find me here!” Everyone nodded simultaneously. Bringing together the forces of the three emperors would undoubtedly be challenging. However, with the prestige of having slain a “divine being” and Emperor Chen Yong’s dying entrustment, Liu Yang’s success would not be difficult.

Watching them leave, Zhang Xuan remained quietly in place for an unknown period. Then, with a flicker of his body, he entered the folded space. Now that he had free time, he would see if he could refine the “divine being’s” corpse into a Soulless Golden Statue! Additionally, he would refine the leg and foot bones for Vicious and find a way to help him develop muscles. He would also carefully study and observe this process himself, striving to reach that realm as soon as possible and thus shatter the void!