Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 228 - 225 Preparation to Depart

Chapter 228: Chapter 225 Preparation to Depart

The black "worm" that attempted to invade Mu Yan’s brain was sucked out by Ye Xuan, who drew it through Mu Yan’s lips and into his own mouth.

Slap!

However, the next moment Ye Xuan’s face was met with a slap, and five finger marks swiftly emerged.

Pfft!

Ye Xuan spat out a mouthful of black smoke, then his hand swiftly clenched, revealing a worm-like curse mark on his palm, which was quickly devoured and extinguished by a surging flame.

Seeing this, Mu Yan realized she had misjudged Ye Xuan; he had only wanted to extract the residual curse mark. She had thought...

"I’m sorry..."

Mu Yan’s face turned red, seeing the five red finger marks on Ye Xuan’s face, and a hint of apology surfaced on her pretty face.

"It’s okay, I was abrupt."

Ye Xuan, somewhat frustrated, rubbed his right cheek, which had been slapped last time by Ling Qianxue. He hadn’t expected to be hit again so soon. Recently, it seemed the frequency of being slapped by women was a bit high.

"It was sudden, I had no choice. If the Soul-devouring Curse had invaded your brain, the consequences would have been unimaginable. But now the curse mark is completely resolved, you can be at ease now," Ye Xuan explained.

"Mhm."

Mu Yan nodded, also showing a look of relief on her face. The Soul-devouring Curse was like a time bomb placed on her, and now that the threat was removed, it undoubtedly meant that she could finally free herself from the shackles of the Black Demon Sect and regain her freedom.

"Here is the Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl, I’m giving it back to you."

After some thought, Mu Yan took out the Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl and handed it back to Ye Xuan.

"Why, you don’t want to use it anymore?" Ye Xuan was surprised. The Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl was of no use to him, and if she needed it, he had no objection to giving it to her.

"I don’t need it anymore. From now on, I don’t want to have any connection with the Black Demon Sect." Mu Yan tossed the Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl to Ye Xuan, then casually commented, apparently prepared to completely change her ways and no longer engage in the conflicts of the Tiannan region.

"Okay, I’ll give it back to you later then. Once I return to Heavenly Martial Hall and clarify things with the Hall Master and the others, I will set off for the Chaotic Sea Domain. We’ll meet at the port in the north where we will depart by sea."

Ye Xuan put away the Yin Spirit Ghost Pearl. Now in the Tiannan Region, there was nothing left worth his attachment, continuing to stay here for cultivation was obviously inappropriate. Now that he had reached the realm of Second Grade Martial Sect, it was time to leave.

"Then I will wait for you."

Mu Yan gave a deep nod.

Hearing the words "wait for you", Ye Xuan’s gaze shifted slightly, and he nodded his head just as he was about to leave, when Mu Yan suddenly stopped him, "Wait a moment."

She took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Ye Xuan’s right cheek. Her creamy skin pressed against his face made Ye Xuan feel somewhat uneasy.

"Alright, I’m leaving."

Ye Xuan caught Mu Yan’s smooth jade hand, let it go, and she quickly withdrew it back, nodding her head quickly. Ye Xuan, without saying much, turned and left for Heavenly Martial Hall.

"What’s wrong with me?"

After Ye Xuan had left, Mu Yan touched her somewhat burning cheek, feeling her heart beat faster while she had been wiping his face. Could it be that she really liked Ye Xuan, that she had developed feelings for him?

But even if that was the case, what could she do? Now that she was free, since she liked him, she should bravely say it out loud. She could see that there was still an unclear relationship between Ye Xuan and Ling Qianxue, but they hadn’t developed into anything too intimate. In such a situation, why couldn’t she step ahead of Ling Qianxue; it wasn’t sure she didn’t stand a chance.

Having finally freed herself from the control of the Black Demon Sect, she should pursue her own life.

However, just as she seemed to have made some sort of decision, a sudden intense disturbance came from the mountain forest behind her. The next moment, a dark swarm burst forth from within the forest, indeed a horde of black bats with sharp fangs and beaks.

Her pretty face suddenly changed, and Mu Yan immediately drew out her whip laced with True Qi and lashed it out, splitting the dense group of bats into two. However, the number of bats was still too many, and soon, she was completely surrounded.

Just as Mu Yan’s expression darkened, planning to forcefully break out, the bats dispersed, and a figure landed before her.

This figure, dressed in an odd robe half-white and half-black attire, stood nearly two meters tall, extremely tall and straight, emanating a strange, chilling vibration.

"It’s you..."

At the moment Mu Yan saw the figure appear, her pretty face turned pale as if she had seen something extremely terrifying, and uncontrollably, she stepped backward.

"What, are you surprised to see your master?"

The mysterious figure lifted his head, revealing a fierce mask that concealed his true face. However, from his tone of voice, one could clearly sense a chilling intent.

"I must admire that kid’s capabilities, he actually managed to break my Soul-devouring Curse. It’s true, even the Netherworld Corpse King died at that kid’s hands, Ye Xuan really cannot be measured by ordinary standards," the mysterious figure seemed to ponder for a moment before lifting his head again, "But do you think that by breaking the Soul-devouring Curse, you can escape my control?"

"Also, don’t forget, when you were fallen and played with in the secular world, trapped in a desperate situation, who saved you and molded you into what you are now? And now you actually commit such an ungrateful act," the mysterious figure’s tone grew colder.

"I..."

Mu Yan’s pretty face grew pale, a hint of pain flashed across her features, and then she unexpectedly knelt down, "Please spare me, I don’t want to go back..."

"Impossible!"

The mysterious figure’s shape blurred and when he reappeared, he was right in front of Mu Yan, his hand clasping her neck and lifting her up, "Even the Netherworld Corpse King fell because of your betrayal, killing you now would be too easy on you, you must first accomplish a task for me before you die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the mysterious figure’s other hand shot out, and within the palm, it seemed as if black and white energies merged and condensed, then suddenly pressed onto the top of Mu Yan’s head. These black and white energies swiftly surged into her mind.

As the black and white energies pulsed, Mu Yan’s expression also became contorted with struggle, but under this forceful infusion, the light in her eyes rapidly dimmed, turning dull, and her body stopped struggling.

Rapidly extending black and white patterns spread, the mysterious figure’s hand that grasped Mu Yan’s neck slowly released, and at this moment, Mu Yan’s eyes quickly became empty. Then, a strange light suddenly emerged from them.

"Master." Mu Yan kneeled before the mysterious figure, her expression somewhat wooden.

"Come back with me first."

A cold light flashed in the mysterious figure’s eyes, and then with a wave of his hand, the surrounding bats quickly enveloped both figures, and then they disappeared in the midst of the forest.

The forest reverted to silence, as if nothing had happened.

...

Heavenly Martial Hall.

Ye Xuan was not yet aware of what had transpired after he left; he himself had returned to the Heavenly Martial Hall, where he explained the situation to Ling Jingtian, who initially was somewhat unwilling to let Ye Xuan leave, seeing Ye Xuan’s potential now beyond even Ling Qianxue. The Chaotic Sea Domain, while offering more room for development, was too dangerous.

However, this was Ye Xuan’s own decision, and Ling Jingtian, along with Murong Yun and others knew that persuading him was futile, and Ye Xuan’s travel to the Chaotic Sea Domain might not necessarily be a bad thing. With Ye Xuan’s talent and capabilities, if he could make a name for himself there in the future, their Heavenly Martial Hall might also benefit from his light.

People strive for higher places, and nobody wants to stay confined in the Tiannan Region forever; any Martial Artist seeking strength would deeply desire the Chaotic Sea Domain.

Ultimately, although there were some twists and turns, Ling Jingtian and others agreed. After the bloody battle in the Blood Marsh previously, the Black Demon Sect had been greatly weakened and couldn’t stir up much trouble for a while.

After bidding farewell to Ling Jingtian and the senior figures of the Heavenly Martial Hall, Ye Xuan and others like Leng Ruofeng and Lu Yan took their leave. Initially shocked by Ye Xuan’s decision to go to the Chaotic Sea Domain, they soon turned to envy and encouragement; the Chaotic Sea Domain was indeed a place that young strong figures should aim for.

"Ye Xuan, you go ahead to the Chaotic Sea Domain and wait. Before long, when I think I’m qualified to venture there, I will come to find you," Leng Ruofeng looked at Ye Xuan with some admiration. He remembered how, at the beginning, Ye Xuan was just a new disciple who had looked up to him and Ling Qianxue, but now, surprisingly, had surpassed him.

"Yes, Ye Xuan, once you’re in the Chaotic Sea Domain, be sure to make a name for us, elevate the prestige of our Heavenly Martial Hall." Xiang Qing also patted Ye Xuan’s shoulder, echoing the sentiment.

"Rest assured."

Ye Xuan merely responded with a smile; he had seen many big storms, but the Chaotic Sea Domain was a challenging place for many disciples of the Heavenly Martial Hall.

"Brother Ye, you must take good care of yourself in the future," Tang Xiaoyan said, her eyes slightly reddening, unwilling to let go.

"I will. Keep cultivating, and when I come back next time, I’ll have to test you properly."

Ye Xuan stroked Tang Xiaoyan’s black hair before looking around, his brows furrowing slightly, "By the way, where’s Senior Sister Ling?"

"I don’t know, haven’t seen her since this morning," Tang Xiaoyan also looked around, then shook her head.

"Is that so?"

A thought flashed through Ye Xuan’s mind, the image of that pretty snow-white figure emerging...