Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 381 - 378: Discussing

Chapter 381: Chapter 378: Discussing

"You dare to come back?"

Yu Yi’s beautiful eyes flashed with surprise, but soon she became nervous. Ye Xuan was now a wanted criminal on Sky Demon Mountain. Coming back here, wasn’t he walking into a trap?

"I wouldn’t dare, but I missed you all too much and specially came back to see you," Ye Xuan said, his mouth curving into a smile that was not quite a smile.

"Slick and sly, those words of yours can only deceive a naïve girl like Little Xi."

Yu Yi knew exactly what kind of person Ye Xuan was. Even if he was extremely close to a woman, he would never risk so much just to see her once.

"I..." Little Xi’s face turned red. If Yu Yi hadn’t said that, she might have believed him.

"Alright, I did come back because there’s something I need to do. Has there been any movement inside Sky Demon Mountain recently?"

Ye Xuan’s demeanor became serious as he began to discuss the real issue at hand. Now that the Demon Dragon Venerable was not in Sky Demon Mountain, it was a good opportunity for him to act.

"Movement?"

Yu Yi furrowed her brow slightly. "As for movement, the biggest news is that you’re being hunted. Other than that, there doesn’t seem to be anything else. Oh, right, there’s one more thing. When you were declared wanted, the Night Venerate was also confined by the Demon Dragon Venerable and can’t leave her mansion."

"The Night Venerate has been confined?"

Ye Xuan was stunned, then a light flickered in his eyes. Could it be that the Demon Dragon Venerable knew his true identity? Otherwise, why confine Aunt Ye? Surely it was to prevent her from intervening secretly on his behalf.

"No, I must meet her as soon as possible to inquire about the Ice Prison."

Ye Xuan grew nervous and had a moment of clarity. No wonder Long Guihai and Sima Xin were relentlessly pursuing him. He didn’t have deep grudges with these people that would warrant a fight to the death. If they had guessed his identity, that wouldn’t be so surprising.

After all, in their eyes, he was the remnant that had not been completely eradicated in the past.

"You want to meet the Night Venerate? But she is being heavily guarded now, and Long Guihai is monitoring her every moment. If you go rashly, you will certainly be discovered," Yu Yi shook her head.

"There’s always a loophole, there surely must be an opportunity."

Ye Xuan didn’t believe Long Guihai could manage everything without a single flaw. Even with constant surveillance, considering that Aunt Ye was a Half-step Demon Venerable and with the Demon Dragon Venerable not currently in Sky Demon Mountain, Long Guihai wouldn’t have as much deterrence.

If he was careful enough, it wouldn’t be completely impossible to find an opportunity.

"There certainly is, the security these days should be much more relaxed than usual. However, you can’t go looking like this; you need to disguise yourself."

Yu Yi’s expression showed she was thinking, and then her eyes lit up. "I have it! The Night Venerate has always been close to an Elder named Elder Qianshui. I can disguise you as Elder Qianshui and send you to meet the Night Venerate. There shouldn’t be any issues."

"Elder Qianshui? Well then, we shouldn’t delay. Let’s get started now."

Ye Xuan nodded. He knew very little about Aunt Ye, which was why he had come to Skyfire Hall first. The first step was to meet Aunt Ye.

...

Disguise was not a difficult task, and in a short while, Ye Xuan was made up to look like an elderly man with white hair. From his appearance, there was no trace of any flaws.

And with Ye Xuan’s current strength, concealing his aura was not difficult either. Even a Half-step Demon Venerable wouldn’t be able to see through his cultivation level if he really wanted to hide it.

Only a Demon Venerable might be able to see through his disguise.

After Ye Xuan’s disguise was nearly complete, he promptly left Skyfire Hall and headed for Demon Dragon Peak.

As Yu Yi had said, the palace where Aunt Ye lived should have been empty, but now there were quite a few figures guarding outside, and there were also some subtle fluctuations of aura in hidden places, but none of these escaped Ye Xuan’s detection.

"Halt, who goes there?"

When Ye Xuan, disguised as "Elder Qianshui," appeared at the front of the palace, the few strong guards furrowed their brows and stopped him.

"Presumptuous! With just you few, daring to obstruct this Elder?"

Ye Xuan, now assuming the identity of Ye Mei’s friend and Elder Qianshui, a half-step Demon Venerable from Sky Demon Mountain, felt confident and fearless. Moreover, he needed to display a bit of dominance in front of these people; otherwise, it might arouse suspicion.

As soon as he finished speaking, a strong fluctuation emanated from Ye Xuan, deliberately released with a mix of bloodline pressure. Thus, instantly, a terrifying pressure fell upon those few guards, almost as if a great mountain bore down on them, turning their faces red.

"Elder, please forgive us. We are only following orders, guarding this grand hall as commanded by the Demon Dragon Young Master. We have no choice but to comply," one of the guards said, overwhelmed by Ye Xuan’s imposing pressure and immediately begging for mercy.

After all, a half-step Demon Venerable rank Elder in Sky Demon Mountain wielded the power of life and death. If the Elder decided to kill them, at most, he would face some criticism, with no real punishment; such a powerful person was not to be offended.

"You can follow the orders of that brat Long Guihai but can’t adhere to this Elder’s instructions? I am merely here to visit an old friend, and you dare to block my way. What, in your eyes, am I less significant than that young whelp, Long Guihai?"

Ye Xuan stroked his snow-white beard, and as his words fell, he released his soul power upon the guard, making the metaphorical boulder upon him feel even heavier.

"Junior dare not; we naturally would not wish to trouble you. We only hope that you won’t embarrass us. You must come out before nightfall; only then can we let you in," the Demon King guard said, sweat beading on his forehead, as he bravely spoke.

Previously, Elder Qianshui had also visited, but had not been this overbearing. This made the guard wonder, why was Elder Qianshui’s temper so much fiercer today?

"Very well. I don’t wish to trouble you either. However, the matter I am here for today must not be revealed by anyone; otherwise, be mindful of your lives."

Leaving those words behind, Ye Xuan entered the grand hall straight away. He knew that even if these few didn’t speak of his visit, the eyes hidden in the darkness would see him; his assertion was merely to keep his approach consistent.

Inside the grand hall.

Ye Xuan, familiar with the route, soon reached the deep parts of the hall where Ye Mei and another woman in palace attire were.

"Elder Qianshui?"

Ye Mei was momentarily stunned upon seeing Ye Xuan, not expecting his sudden appearance. At first glance, even she did not recognize his true identity.

"Night Venerate, I hope you are well."

Ye Xuan offered a faint smile and did not rush to reveal his identity. However, as he approached within ten meters of Ye Mei, her expression changed and she immediately demanded in a cold voice, "Something’s not right, you are not Elder Qianshui. Who are you?"

"Aunt Ye indeed has sharp eyes."

Identified so quickly, Ye Xuan was not very surprised. His disguise could only fool the guards outside, but as for Ye Mei and Elder Qianshui, who knew each other well, even their auras made the difference discernible.

Peeling off the fake beard, eyebrows, and hairpiece attached to his face, Ye Xuan’s facial muscles twitched slightly, returning to his original appearance.

"Ye Xuan? It’s you! How dare you come back at this critical moment?"

Ye Mei was taken aback upon seeing Ye Xuan’s true face, immediately surveying their surroundings with a nervous demeanor.

"Rest assured, there’s no one else here."

Ye Xuan, with his Xuan Realm Great Perfection soul power, was sure no one was eavesdropping nearby; he had confirmed this as he shed his disguise.

"What are you doing back here? Shouldn’t you leave immediately and find a safe place to hide for a while? Don’t you know what your situation is right now?"

Ye Mei somewhat reproachfully said, yet Ye Xuan could sense a hint of concern in her words.

"I know.

His expression calm, "I’ve come back to see through a task. I plan to go to the Ice Prison and rescue my mother from there."

"What?"

Ye Mei’s expression shifted abruptly, her voice turning cold, "Ridiculous! The Ice Prison isn’t a place you just enter as you please. Not to mention whether you’d even make it inside, but even if you miraculously did, the Ice Prison houses many powerful demons. How easy do you suppose it would be to rescue her from there?"

"I know you’ve had a fortuitous encounter in the Ancient Cave Mansion and obtained a powerful weapon, but inside the Ice Prison, there’s almost no spiritual energy from nature, and the environment is extremely harsh—once inside, you’ll be lucky to perform at seventy to eighty percent of your capabilities.

"Moreover, your mother has committed a grave error; the seal on her must be exceedingly complex. Even if you found her location, the real challenge is in breaking that seal. This task isn’t as easy as you think; don’t let impulse drive you to take unreasonable actions."

Ye Mei’s words carried a hint of scolding. In her view, Ye Xuan was being recklessly naive, completely devoid of a plan, almost beyond help himself, yet he talked about entering the Ice Prison to rescue someone—an utterly unrealistic and fanciful notion.