Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 538 - 538 557 Discussing Affairs at Lingxiao

538: Chapter 557: Discussing Affairs at Lingxiao 538: Chapter 557: Discussing Affairs at Lingxiao Om!

Space congealed, time stood still, Zhen Yuanzi stomped his foot and slowly turned his head to look behind him, his voice slightly calm as he said, “Do you think Nuwa noticed something?”

Om!

A speck of Chaos Light was born in the void, and the Daoist in blue, his body shielded by Immortal Light, quietly appeared beside Zhen Yuanzi.

“Among the six Saints, Nuwa is the weakest, and you and I have lived far longer than she.

Even if she harbors doubts, she can only take things step by step; what we should be most cautious of is Laozi Li Er, the most troublesome person in the Three Realms,” the Daoist in blue said calmly.

“Hong Jun has transformed, the Saints slumber in the Nine Heavens, and each of us Quasi-Saints has our own schemes.

Let’s see who will be the ultimate victor,” Zhen Yuanzi smiled softly, yet as his eyes shifted, the very world around seemed to freeze.

…

A shocking news spread from Nuwa Palace, rattling the Three Realms to their very core.

A Saint’s Dharma Decree was cast down upon the Three Realms, stirring not only the Heavenly Court but also the Earth Immortal Realm and even Yama’s Underworld.

Nuwa decreed with clear intent that a century later, the Nuwa Palace would seek a husband for the Nine Heavenly Fairy, and whoever stood out at this grand event, be they Immortal, Demon, or Ghost, could claim to be the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden’s spouse.

When this news spread throughout the Three Realms, it immediately caused an uproar among all creatures, for such an event of recruiting a sage son-in-law had never occurred since the establishment of Nuwa Palace.

After all, Nuwa Palace was a Saint’s domain, and all beneath a Saint were but ants, with neither her disciples nor palace maids having any need to marry.

Although the creatures of the Three Realms did not understand why the Saint Nuwa would issue such a Dharma Decree, the news nevertheless exploded across the realms, tempting many Heavenly Great Divine Power beings to give it a try.

Not to mention that the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden was Nuwa’s only disciple, nor the fact that she leaned on such a mighty support as a Saint, but simply the incomparable beauty of the Nine Heavenly Fairy, on par with the Guanghan Fairy, made many a Heavenly Power rush to her like moths to a flame.

The desire for beauty is universal, and not everyone is as cold and heartless towards women as Ye Xuan; admirers of the Nine Heavenly Fairy were not as numerous as carps crossing the river, but they were certainly not few.

To marry the Nine Heavenly Fairy was a dream so sweet that it could awaken smiling those Heavenly Great Divine Power beings even from their cultivation.

A marriage proposal from Nuwa Palace was an unprecedented event, and it set the realms of Heaven, Earth, and man utterly astir, with countless Heavenly Great Divine Power beings coming forth from seclusion, preparing to attend this grand event at Nuwa Palace after a century.

From Yama’s Underworld, Ghost Emperor set out, Heavenly Demon Kings emerged into the world, and even Ancient Great Divine Power beings stepped out from their Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands; the most alarming part was the rumor that a Quasi-Saint had made a thundering statement, determined to claim the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden at all costs.

The Three Realms were abuzz, filled with discussions, with just a marriage proposal decree from a Saint stirring Quasi-Saints to emerge, something beyond anyone’s imagination.

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Thirty-Three Layered Heaven.

Auspicious qi in thousands of streams, Immortal Islands stretched on and on, with Immortal Light scattering across the skies and Immortal Cranes soaring amid the clouds, along with a multitude of Immortals shuttling to and fro, occasionally crossed by patrols of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Dou Niu Palace, Lingxiao Palace.

Ye Xuan sat high on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, with the group of immortals from the Heavenly Court standing to both sides below him, as a heavy and oppressive atmosphere spread throughout the entire Lingxiao Palace.

The Saint’s Dharma Decree was known to Heaven and Earth, and naturally, the group of immortals of the Heavenly Court couldn’t be unaware of it; however, in today’s Lingxiao Palace assembly, when Ye Xuan announced that in a hundred years he would proceed to Nuwa Palace to marry the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, all the immortals were extremely solemn.

It was known that Nuwa Palace’s call for a suitor was no small matter, and those who could attend such an event were by no means ordinary, were they?

Rumors even had it that a Quasi-Saint had emerged, who had already stated his intention to marry the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden.

Although Ye Xuan was revered as the Three Realms Emperor and had the support of Heavenly Sect Master like a towering tree, facing the Daluo Peaks and that extremely terrifying Quasi-Saint, he could only come back in defeat, losing the face of Ye Tian, the Heavenly Emperor.

Yet no one among the group of immortals dared to advise against it, for everyone knew Ye Xuan’s domineering nature; if anyone dared to stand up and refute Ye Xuan, it would simply be a suicidal act.

“Heavenly Emperor, there are still a hundred years until the grand event, and your servant wishes to go to Biyou Palace to borrow the Four Immortal Slaying Swords.

When you attend with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, even a Quasi-Saint would have to retreat three feet,” said Shen Gongbao, his brow deeply furrowed, yet stepping forward from the crowd, because Ye Xuan’s fate was tied to the rise of Jie Sect.

If Ye Xuan faced a crushing defeat at Nuwa Palace, it would also affect the ascendancy of Jie Sect.

The Heavenly Court was in its initial establishment, Chan Sect had not yet been annihilated, with Western Lingshan still present, and Yama’s Underworld not under control; all these were matters that Ye Xuan needed to address.

Yet now Ye Xuan was intent on marrying the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, which was an extremely troublesome affair, but Shen Gongbao also understood that the Heavenly Court still lacked a Queen Mother, and indeed only the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden was worthy of the Queen Mother’s position.

In the upcoming event at Nuwa Palace, there were bound to be numerous figures who had reached the Daluo Third Water Dividing Ridge, and there were rumors of Quasi-Saints holding their Daoist Skill session.

Although Ye Xuan was the Heavenly Emperor with combat power that defied heaven, facing these figures would be extremely dangerous.

As a disciple of Jie Sect, Shen Gongbao was even consecrated by the Heavenly Sect Master as Ye Xuan’s Protector; it was his duty to ensure Ye Xuan’s safety.

If Ye Xuan really went to Nuwa Palace, only the Four Immortal Slaying Swords could enable him to reap great victories.

The Four Immortal Slaying Swords, the most powerful weapon under the Heavenly Dao, were not merely talked about, but possessed world-shattering divine might that could annihilate gods and demons alike.

In that year when the Heavenly Sect Master arranged the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to face the four Great Saints alone, though he eventually retreated to Biyou Palace, from this one could see just how terrifying the Four Immortal Slaying Swords were.

If Ye Xuan had the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, he wouldn’t even need to set up the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to stand on invincible ground.

“Shen Gongbao is right.

If the Heavenly Emperor truly wishes to proceed to Nuwa Palace in a hundred years, he must possess the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, otherwise your servants will never agree to you participating in this grand event,” said Golden Spirit Saint Mother, bowing deeply to Ye Xuan.

Following the statements of these two, the twenty-four Patrol Angels, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, the Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Stars, the Earthly Fiend Seventy-Two Stars, and even the group of immortals from the Heavenly Court all voiced their agreement in succession.

“You need not persuade me further; your emperor’s mind is already made up,” Ye Xuan declared from the Heavenly Emperor throne, bringing silence to the entire Lingxiao Palace.

Thump—Thump—Thump.

Ye Xuan tapped the Emperor’s desk with his fingers, emitting a rhythmic sound, his expression serene and unfathomable, leaving the group of immortals unsure of what he was thinking.

What everyone didn’t know was that Ye Xuan had his own thoughts.

He also knew that Shen Gongbao and others weren’t defying him but sincerely considering his well-being.

The Four Immortal Slaying Swords, the most deadly weapon under the Heavenly Dao and also a Spiritual Treasure of the Heavenly Sect Master—Ye Xuan certainly knew that if he borrowed the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, he could successfully marry the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden.

But that was a favor Ye Xuan could not repay!

When Saints borrow treasures, karma follows.

In this world, there is no love without reason, nor hate without cause.

If Ye Xuan indeed borrowed the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, then he would owe a great favor to the Heavenly Sect Master.