Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 379 - 376: Master of the Black Market

After collecting Sima Xin’s corpse, Ye Xuan landed on the ground. He looked towards Zi Yuqing and others, then took a deep breath out.

Regarding Ao Wuchang, he merely glanced at him. The latter seemed to tremble a bit, but Ye Xuan made no further moves because Ao Wuchang was just a minor character, not worth taking to heart.

When the gap reached a certain extent, even if there was enmity, it would become insignificant in front of such disparity.

Boom!

However, just as he steadied himself, the ground suddenly shook, as if the entire Ancient Cave Mansion was swaying. A Transmission Array emerged amidst the collapsing grand palace.

"Let’s get out of here."

The exploration of the Ancient Cave Mansion was complete, and the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword, which suppressed the mansion, was now in Ye Xuan’s possession. Without guessing, it was clear that the Transmission Array was to send them out.

"Mhm."

Zi Yuqing nodded, then followed Ye Xuan into the Transmission Array.

Whizz!

The light of the Transmission Array suddenly flared up, enveloping everyone’s figures, and after a few flashes, all of them vanished without a trace.

...

Above the sea.

Ye Xuan and the others were transported out by the Transmission Array, including individuals like Netherworld Snake Crown Prince and Heavenly Evil King. However, the looks they gave Ye Xuan were all quite serious, and they even dared not meet his gaze.

Despite the support of powerful Fourth Grade forces behind them, Ye Xuan had just annihilated a Half-step Demon Venerable. They had no confidence that Ye Xuan would consider their backing.

"Ye Xuan, you’ve just obtained the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword; the news will probably spread quickly and attract a lot of covetous eyes. Moreover, the Half-step Demon Venerable you killed is certainly someone from a major force. Why don’t you come with me to Mountain and Sea City first to avoid the spotlight for a while?"

Zi Yuqing looked at Ye Xuan, her pretty face serious as she spoke.

"Alright."

Ye Xuan knew Zi Yuqing was sincere in her advice. Having seized the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword, he had become the biggest winner of the Undersea Ancient Cave Mansion adventure and would certainly attract many prying eyes. Furthermore, the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword was a Supreme Grade weapon, almost reaching Middle Rank, coveted not just by Half-step Demon Venerables, but by true Demon Venerables as well.

As for Sima Xin, Ye Xuan knew his identity well, so he wasn’t too worried. Sima Xin was a man of the Demon Dragon Venerable; killing him was just that, as Ye Xuan had already made an enemy of the Demon Dragon Venerable, so deepening the feud didn’t matter.

...

Mountain and Sea City, Black Market branch.

Ye Xuan was taking refuge here, as the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword’s affair had already become widely known, and many powerful individuals were searching for Ye Xuan’s whereabouts. After all, the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword was a Supreme Grade weapon. Plus, the news of Ye Xuan using it to slay a Half-step Demon Venerable had spread throughout much of the Demon Beast World. In the market, tales of the sword’s might were told with great exaggeration.

Now, not to mention Demon Venerables, even those Demon Kings were deludedly thinking about snatching the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword from Ye Xuan. With his current state as a Fifth Grade Demon King, he surely couldn’t sustain the sword’s power for long. If they brought more people, how could they be worried about not dealing with Ye Xuan?

However, with so many searching for Ye Xuan, and Ye Xuan now taking refuge in the Black Market of Mountain and Sea City, no one could find him with the Black Market’s power. Ye Xuan was as if he had disappeared from the world completely, without a single trace.

While the outside world was in an uproar, Ye Xuan was inside the Black Market’s division, completely unaware of the storm he had caused. He was now resting comfortably in a courtyard arranged for him by Zi Yuqing, calmly recuperating his body.

His consumption in the Ancient Cave Mansion battle was tremendous, but after nearly half a month of rest, Ye Xuan’s body slowly returned to normal.

After his True Qi was restored, Ye Xuan found it to be much richer than before. It wouldn’t take long before he could advance to the realm of Sixth Grade Martial Sect. The journey to the Ancient Cave Mansion had been greatly rewarding. He had obtained a vast number of Spirit Crystals, as well as the scroll of the "Netherworld Demon Blood Hidden Skill."

Of course, the greatest gain was undoubtedly the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword he now held.

This Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword was currently the highest-grade item in Ye Xuan’s possession. Of course, if he could repair the "Snow Silkworm Gloves" he wore on his hands, he would then possess two Supreme Grade treasures.

But the power of the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword was too strong, and with Ye Xuan’s current Cultivation level, it was difficult to use the sword at will.

After restoring his body, Ye Xuan began to study the scroll of the "Netherworld Demon Blood Hidden Skill."

Grasping the principles within this secret technique would require time for anyone, but Ye Xuan was exceptionally familiar with it. After all, he had even been to the World of Darkness in his previous life, let alone mastering a mere Heavenly Grade Secret Skill.

Thus, days passed by as he cultivated the secret technique.

Another half a month slipped away.

On this day, after a month’s absence, Zi Yuqing finally returned to the Black Market’s branch in Mountain and Sea City. As the daughter of the Black Market leader, she naturally couldn’t stay in one branch for long. It seemed she had finished her business and had come to find Ye Xuan.

However, this time she brought significant news from the outside world.

"You mean to say, I’ve been put on a wanted list by Sky Demon Mountain? And there’s a bounty of 8 million Xuanyuan Pills for my capture?" Ye Xuan looked at Zi Yuqing with some surprise.

"Uh-huh, by now everyone knows that Liu Xuan is Ye Xuan. With the issuance of Sky Demon Mountain’s warrant, there are even more people looking for you. You should stay put here during this period and not go outside," Zi Yuqing said solemnly, her lovely face taut with concern.

"Thank you for letting me know. It’s troublesome for you during this time, but always hiding isn’t a solution. Sooner or later, I’ll have to go out."

Ye Xuan cupped his fists in thanks to Zi Yuqing. He wasn’t particularly surprised by Sky Demon Mountain’s warrant. After all, the Demon Dragon Venerable was one of the two main controllers of Sky Demon Mountain. Putting out a warrant for him was merely a matter of saying a word. Moreover, Sima Xin had been Sky Demon Mountain’s Half-step Demon Venerable Elder but had been killed by him in the Ancient Cave Mansion. The mere accusation of killing an Elder was enough to issue a warrant against him.

A bounty of 8 million Xuanyuan Pills, they really were willing to pay.

However high the bounty, it wouldn’t force Ye Xuan to hide forever. Now that his powers had matured, he was no longer the young prodigy of the past. If the Demon Dragon Venerable wished to do something to him, it wouldn’t be easy.

"I know you’re strong, but it’s still best to be cautious in the face of a behemoth like Sky Demon Mountain," Zi Yuqing shook her head. She thought highly of Ye Xuan’s strength, but the might of Sky Demon Mountain wasn’t just superficial. As one of the two great Fifth Grade powers of the Demon Clan in the Chaotic Sea Domain, their underlying strength wasn’t something Ye Xuan could contend with.

However, Ye Xuan’s face showed no worry, and Zi Yuqing knew that some things wouldn’t be heeded by him unless seen firsthand. So she shook her head and changed the subject, "There’s another matter, someone wishes to meet you. Would you be willing?"

"Who?" Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow, a touch surprised.

"My father," Zi Yuqing stated.

"The Black Market leader?" Ye Xuan’s eyes lit up. Zi Yuqing’s father was, of course, the Black Market’s grand leader. The Black Market’s influence spanned every corner of the Demon Beast World, and in terms of breadth and impact, it stood shoulder to shoulder with formidable powers such as Sky Demon Mountain and Sea God Palace.

"Of course, I’m willing. May I know when your esteemed father plans to meet?" Ye Xuan had been staying at the Black Market’s branch for quite a long time, and a meeting with the Black Market leader was something he could hardly refuse. Moreover, the Black Market leader was a genuine First Grade Demon Venerable, with a strength not comparable to those Half-step Demon Venerables.

"He’s already here."

A smile played across Zi Yuqing’s delicate face. In the next moment, Ye Xuan sensed a new presence surrounding him, and quickly, his gaze shifted to a dark figure not far away.

Within his line of sight, a middle-aged man in a black robe seemed to appear out of thin air. If not for Ye Xuan’s exceptional soul power and sharp reactions, he might not have noticed the man’s arrival at all.

The black-robed man emitted a devouring vibe, which could swallow up all fluctuations of his presence, effectively concealing it and preventing others from detecting his arrival.

The lord of the Black Market, Zi Tianqiong.

"Quite worthy of the recent uproar and fame spreading far and wide as the number one young prodigy of the Demon Beast World," the black-robed middle-aged man’s gaze sharpened before he smiled and stepped towards Ye Xuan.

"The number one young prodigy?" Ye Xuan was taken aback, not quite catching up.

"It seems Qinger hasn’t told you, Ye Xuan. It’s said that you were already the top contender among the younger generation of Sky Demon Mountain. Adding to that, you took the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword from Prince Shen Sha, fought against two Half-step Demon Venerables, killed one of them, and ended up being wanted by Sky Demon Mountain. Now, even if you, yourself, are unaware, the powerhouses of the Demon Beast World have come to recognize you as the top talent of the Demon Beast World," Zi Tianqiong said with a mirthful tone.

"Whether I’m the top talent or not, I don’t know, but they ought to crown me as the world’s most troublesome person. The number of people causing me trouble is probably the highest throughout the Demon Beast Territory now," Ye Xuan joked as he shook his head.

From Zi Tianqiong’s demeanor, Ye Xuan didn’t sense any hostility, so his speech became more relaxed. Moreover, he trusted Zi Yuqing; he didn’t believe she would betray a friend.

Having lived two lives, Ye Xuan’s judgment of character was keen. If Zi Yuqing had ulterior motives, he would not have agreed to her proposal to take shelter at the Black Market’s branch in Mountain and Sea City in the first place.