Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 297 - 297 296 Ye Xuan's Thoughts

297: Chapter 296 Ye Xuan’s Thoughts 297: Chapter 296 Ye Xuan’s Thoughts The Grand Tutor’s expression subtly changed, and only then did he remember that Ye Xuan was the Emperor Dongji, and although his Cultivation was not that of a Daluo Golden Immortal, within the Heavenly Court, he was a supreme existence.

“Very well, the offense against the hierarchy by the two Immortal Officials is not unforgivable, and the Emperor Dongji’s decision to execute them is also beyond reproach.

Let this matter pass.”

Although the Jade Emperor wished nothing more than to strike Ye Xuan down, an Emperor is still an Emperor and cannot be disrespected at will; this is also the law of the Heavenly Court.

If everyone were to offend their superiors, what would his position as the Jade Emperor amount to?

“Emperor Dongji, you are not in the Lower Realm subduing demons.

What business brings you back to the Heavenly Court?” the Jade Emperor asked with grand formalism.

Hearing the Jade Emperor’s words, Ye Xuan let out a slight smile and directly stated his purpose for returning to the Heavenly Court.

“The South Sea Dragon King’s Cloud Formation and Rainfall abilities are extremely impressive.

This time, I have returned to the Heavenly Court hoping that the Jade Emperor would allow the South Sea Dragon King to lend me his assistance.”

“The South Sea Dragon King?”

The Jade Emperor’s expression stiffened, his eyes gradually narrowing as he looked at Ye Xuan, a flicker of confusion crossing his gaze.

“The South Sea Dragon King has violated the heavenly laws and is a bearer of sin.

Perhaps, Emperor Dongji, you could choose someone else.

I can issue a Dharma Decree for the East Sea Dragon King to help you eliminate the demons of Huaguo Mountain,” the Jade Emperor suggested.

“While the East Sea Dragon King’s Cloud Formation and Rainfall abilities are also extremely impressive, he is inherently a Water Dragon.

On the other hand, the South Sea Dragon King possesses the Leaving Fire Divine Ability, which is of great use to me.

I ask the Jade Emperor to grant this request,” Ye Xuan explained smoothly.

The Jade Emperor hesitated over Ye Xuan’s request, but before he could decide, Zhao Gongming and others spoke up in favor, making it difficult for him to refuse Ye Xuan’s plea.

After all, the Jade Emperor had only granted Ye Xuan thirty thousand Heavenly Soldiers.

If he could not even fulfill such a simple request, it would be painfully obvious that he was being unfair to Ye Xuan, which would surely provoke criticism.

What the Jade Emperor did not know was that the Purple Dragon King was the Crown Prince of the South Sea Dragon Palace.

After all, he governed the entire Three Realms.

With seventy-two Demon Kings in Huaguo Mountain, he couldn’t possibly verify each one’s identity.

Had the Jade Emperor known that the Purple Dragon King was the former Crown Prince of the South Sea Dragon Palace, he would have never agreed to Ye Xuan’s request.

Some might ask how Ye Xuan knew of the connection between the Purple Dragon King and the South Sea Dragon King.

The story is a long one and will be explained in due course.

The Jade Emperor issued the Token, and Immortal Officials took it to the Lower Realm’s South Sea.

After a full seven days had passed, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals brought in a ragged old man into the Lingxiao Palace, who immediately knelt and kowtowed before the Jade Emperor.

“The minor dragon, Ao Lie, from the Lower Realm, greets the Great Jade Emperor.”

Ao Lie, with fiery hair and his body bound by Immortal Iron Chains, with his dragon horns somewhat cracked, was teary-eyed as he kowtowed before the Jade Emperor.

“Ao Lie, you once violated the heavenly laws, and should have suffered for countless lifetimes in the South Sea Sea Eye, but His Majesty, with a heart as vast as Heaven, has decreed you serve under Emperor Dongji to redeem yourself.

Express your gratitude to His Majesty at once,” Gold Star Taibai said with an affected tone.

“I give thanks to His Majesty,” Ao Lie said, tears streaming as he continued to kowtow to the Jade Emperor.

“Emperor Dongji, the man you requested has been brought.

I hope you will return in triumph soon.”

The Jade Emperor spoke with authority, then rose from his seat and left the Lingxiao Palace, without ever glancing at Ao Lie, while the Group of Immortals also departed, not lingering for a moment longer.

“Ao Lie, this is the Emperor Dongji.

If it weren’t for the Emperor speaking on your behalf, you would still be suppressed at the South Sea Sea Eye.

Hurry and thank the Emperor for his great kindness,” Zhao Gongming said softly.

The South Sea Dragon King Ao Lie did not know who Emperor Dongji was, nor had he ever heard of such a figure in the Heavenly Court, but he was not foolish; he quickly kowtowed to Ye Xuan, expressing his gratitude for rescuing him from misery.

“You come with me.”

Ye Xuan gave Ao Lie a deep look, mounted the auspicious clouds, and left Lingxiao Palace, while Ao Lie dared not delay and followed Ye Xuan, disappearing from Lingxiao Palace.

…

In the Earth Immortal Realm, on Luoyun Mountain, within the East Pole Palace.

The excitement showed on the face of the Purple Dragon King, Ao Qing, who paced back and forth inside the East Pole Palace.

Ye Xuan had sent a message yesterday saying that today he would reunite father and son.

Ao Qing had been waiting here early but had not yet seen Ye Xuan return.

Hum!

Suddenly, a streak of Immortal Light passed by, and the figures of Ye Xuan and the East Sea Dragon King appeared abruptly in the East Pole Palace.

When Ao Qing saw the East Sea Dragon King, his fists clenched, and tears could not stop streaming from his eyes; he even suddenly fell to his knees before the East Sea Dragon King.

“Father, your son has caused you to suffer!”

Ao Qing kept kowtowing, which moved the East Sea Dragon King to tears.

He helped Ao Qing up, his voice trembling as he spoke, “It is all thanks to Emperor Dongji’s assistance, otherwise, there would have been no chance for you and me to see each other again.”

“Emperor, thank you!”

Ao Qing bowed deeply to Ye Xuan, his eyes filled with great gratitude.

It was obvious that he would forever remember Ye Xuan’s help in rescuing his father.

Watching the reunion of Ao Qing and his father, Ye Xuan smiled slightly and said, “You and your father have just reunited, so I will not keep you any longer.

In a few days, we can get together and celebrate over wine.”

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Ao Qing was taken aback, a hint of bitterness crossing his eyes.

He knew what Ye Xuan wanted him to do, which was the condition of their exchange.

“Emperor, I shall take my leave first, and in a few days, I will surely come to pay you a visit.” Ao Qing bowed deeply to Ye Xuan once more and then left the East Pole Palace with his father.

Inside the East Pole Palace.

As Ao Qing and his father departed, the smile on Ye Xuan’s face gradually faded, and an aura of grim coldness enveloped him.

“Emperor, I am puzzled.

Why did you directly help him rescue the East Sea Dragon King and allow them to reunite now?

Are you not afraid that Ao Qing will break his promise and grow fat on it?” Zhao Gongming emerged from the shadows, his face expressing concern.

Zhao Gongming had reason to be anxious about this matter.

Ye Xuan could have used the East Sea Dragon King as a bargaining chip, manipulating Ao Qing to his advantage, but by reuniting father and son, he had seemingly lost his leverage over Ao Qing.

If Ao Qing reneged, wouldn’t Ye Xuan be left without both the lady and his soldiers?

Hearing Zhao Gongming’s worried words, Ye Xuan gave a sly smile and said, “I let them reunite to show that I, the Emperor, act in an open and upright manner and to demonstrate my sincerity.

As for how Ao Qing decides, that will be up to him.”

“Emperor, I must remind you.

Although you have helped Ao Qing rescue the East Sea Dragon King, and he is indeed profoundly grateful to you, getting him to betray Bai Hong is likely beyond him.”

Zhao Gongming’s expression turned serious as he continued, “Years ago, when Ao Qing was being chased by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, he fled all the way to Huaguo Mountain.

It was Bai Hong who killed all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and took him in at Huaguo Mountain, nurturing him like a father and teacher, enabling him to reach the Luotian Mystic Immortal Realm within just a few hundred thousand years.”

“Bai Hong’s favor towards him is heavier than the sky.

I am absolutely certain that Ao Qing will never betray Bai Hong.”