“Miss Fu, we should be on our way as well,” After seeing Lin Hanhua off and meeting with the Southeastern Exalt, Yan Zhaoge ceased in his thoughts and said to Fu Ting.
Fu Ting nodded, “Young Master Yan, Chief Yan, please.”
After taking their leave of the Southeastern Exalt and exiting Golden Court Mountain, Fu Ting took out a Shadow Shrinking Pouch.
She retrieved a large amount of treasures from the Shadow Shrinking Pouch, quickly setting up a formation amidst space.
While the formation did not look complex, it was rather profound and abstruse as it contained unique principles.
With the formation as a basis, a simple yet majestic altar was established.
Fu Ting ascended the altar, simultaneously extending her palms, one placed before her while the other clapped down on the altar.
A pillar of light was instantly emitted from the peak of the altar, shooting up into the skies.
A hole was opened up in the skies up above by this light pillar which led over to extradimensional space that seemed boundless and without end.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di followed Fu Ting and the other Ingenious Flying Peak martial practitioners in entering that pillar of light, thereby heading to extradimensional space.
Guided by the light pillar, their figures seemed to have merged as one with the light as they instantly traversed countless layers of space.
At this moment, time seemed to have no significance as it resembled an instant whilst also eternity.
When the chaotic phenomena had vanished before the eyes of Yan Zhaoge and the others and light re-emerged, they saw a place which resembled a grand immortal realm before them.
There were no other special characteristics about this place apart from the fact that it was entirely composed of the pure, primordial qis of yin and yang.
The qis of yin and yang were independently separated into bright and dim as they unceasingly circled amidst space.
Gazing far off into the distance, at the centre of this space where the twin qis of black and white intermingled, there existed an ancient, rustic palace.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both thought, “That should be the Minor No Hatred dao arena of the Brocade Emperor’s.”
As Fu Ting and the others guided the two over, this was immediately detected over at the Minor No Hatred dao arena.
The door of the palace opened, someone emerging who first bowed to Fu Ting, “Senior apprentice-aunt Fu.”
This was a disciple from Ingenious Flying Peak who cultivated at the Minor No Hatred dao arena, being a generation younger than Fu Ting whilst actually also much older.
Being acquainted with him, Fu Ting immediately said, “These two are Chief Yan Yan Di as well as Young Master Yan, Yan Zhaoge of Broad Creed Mountain of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory’s Royal Reed Sea. They have come to the dao arena at father’s invitation.”
That Ingenious Flying Peak disciple hurriedly greeted Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di as well as the other Ingenious Flying Peak disciples who had come alongside Fu Ting.
Still, after the greeting, glancing at Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, the other party then secretly sent to Fu Ting via sound transmission, “Senior apprentice-aunt, Grand Master is not in right now.”
Fu Ting was surprised, “How can that be? It was father who told me to bring them here. Could it be that he has returned to Kunlun Mountain in the World beyond Worlds due to some urgent matters?”
That Ingenious Flying Peak disciple forced a smile, “Grand Master actually only just left not long ago. I am not clear of the specifics too. Still, he did leave behind a letter for you, senior apprentice-aunt.”
“Make arrangements for our two guests,” Fu Ting frowned slightly, “Where is the letter? Bring it to me.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 897: The missing Brocade Emperor
HSSB897: The missing Brocade Emperor
In the past, there had also been outstanding experts of the younger generation of whom word had spread into the Brocade Emperor’s ears. Out of curiosity, in an appreciation of talent, the Brocade Emperor would want to see for himself what kind of genius figures they were.
If he had a good impression of them, he might even give them a few pointers in the martial dao.
This time, however, Fu Ting could be certain that it was for official rather than personal matters that her father had instructed her to invite Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di over.
If Fu Ting were to guess the reason, perhaps this was related to the Extreme Yang Seal, Extreme Yin Crown and Dim Radiant Wheel?
Under such circumstances, since the Brocade Emperor had arranged for a meeting at the Minor No Hatred dao arena, there was no reason for him to have suddenly left.
While the Brocade Emperor was generally more carefree in his handling of matters, it was not to the extent that he would overlook guests whom he had personally invited.
Since he had urgent matters on hand, it would be very normal for him to ask his guests to wait a bit before he met them.
Still, having already vanished completely right upon their arrival at the Minor No Hatred dao arena, this could be considered abnormal.
Hearing that her father had left a letter for her, Fu Ting did not relax as a result.
The existence of a letter precisely indicated that the Brocade Emperor would not be returning within a short period of time.
She asked her fellow disciples to see to the guests before entering the depths of the palace.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged looks, detecting that things were rather abnormal.
“We’ll wait and see,” Yan Di said calmly.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, appearing very casual and at ease as he was not worried at all, instead starting to analyse the principles of the martial arts that he cultivated in.
Just having entered the world of the Minor No Hatred dao arena, he discovered that the qis of yin and yang there were completely separated as they were wholly distinct entities. Yet, they flowed endlessly on as they were connected seamlessly to each other.
It truly was the ideal land for those who cultivated in the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture or martial arts of the Grand Ultimate Manifestation, Taiji.
Perhaps the spiritual qi environment was more abundant and miraculous over at the World beyond Worlds’ Kunlun Mountain’s Ingenious Flying Peak. Yet, this dao arena was clearly better for disciples of the Brocade Emperor who cultivated in martial arts of Taiji.
Cultivating here, Yan Zhaoge felt as though some new variations could be born in the Taiji Yin Yang Palm that he used.
Glancing at Yan Zhaoge, Yan Di could not help but smile, “You sure know how to make good use of your time.”
He too entered the meditative position, inhaling and exhaling the qis of yin and yang as he further analysed the profundities of the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture.
On seeing their composed attitudes, the Ingenious Flying Peak disciples in charge of taking care of them could not help but click their tongues in wonder.
Still, this wait lasted for a very long time.
In terms of treatment of their guests, they already appeared to have been impolite.
While it would actually not truly be considered very arrogant for someone of the Brocade Emperor’s status to give such treatment to two martial practitioners who had yet to even ascend the Immortal Bridge, Yan Zhaoge felt that this Emperor had no reason to do so.
Even if it was for the Profound Sky Purple Gold Furnace as he was certain that it was in Yan Zhaoge’s possession, he could simply move openly. There would be no need at all for him to drop Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di here and forget all about them.
“Could something urgent have come up?” Yan Zhaoge’s first thought was that the Heaven Emperor and the Southern Exalt were up to something again.
He suppressed the various guesses within his mind, calming down as he continued to sit peacefully.
Yan Di’s voice now resounded by his ear, “Has something happened again in the southeastern Yang Heaven Ter
ritory?”
Yan Di had guessed the same as well.
Yan Zhaoge answered, “This cannot be said for sure now. Logically speaking, I feel that it should not be the case.”
“The World beyond Worlds’ highest powers are the Three Sovereigns Five Emperors, Exalts of Ten Territories. Still, unlike the Exalts who generally guard the World beyond Worlds, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors actually seem to spend comparatively less time here.”
“Even when they do remain here, most of their time is spent in secluded cultivation,” Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, “In their remaining time, they are actually active in extradimensional space.”
The Great Calamity had caused the great thousand worlds of the universe to be disintegrated into countless worlds and infinite spaces.
With that, many unknown existences as well as vast, limitless reaches had been created.
Sufficient strength as well as a great deal of effort was required in order to investigate all this.
Other than that, the existence of the Buddhist worlds might also restrict the time and attention of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Also, there was still the Nine Underworlds that could never ever be underestimated or overlooked.
Thus, the Earthly Sovereign included, the peak existences of the World beyond Worlds, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, often had to leave the World beyond Worlds.
A few years ago, the Brocade Emperor had been in extradimensional space.
He had only specifically hurried back recently to help out his old friend, the Southeastern Exalt.
Fortunately, he had managed to make it in time.
Since the Brocade Emperor was back, the Heaven Emperor and the Southern Exalt naturally had to lower their flags and cease the drumbeats of war.
Generally speaking, battles at the level of the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors and Ten Exalts would not occur lightly.
It would be like what Yan Zhaoge had previously witnessed back then, where the Northeastern Exalt and Eastern Exalt had entered a standoff yet had not truly gone to blows.
Meanwhile, while the Southeastern Exalt and the Southern Exalt had indeed clashed, they would not enter a battle of life and death unless there was really no choice.
It had been many long years since a battle between Emperors had last occurred.
Upon the Brocade Emperor’s return from extradimensional space, the Heaven Emperor had simply retreated.
If the two of the them had really started battling, another Emperor or even one of the Three Sovereigns could have been alerted, coming out to mediate.
The Heaven Emperor had only suppressed the Southeastern Exalt with his aura beforehand, not having actually resorted to force.
Most of the time, conflicts amongst peak figures of the World beyond Worlds occurred behind the scenes, with both sides trying to win supporters before an agreement was finally reached between them, to be enforced tacitly.
The battles amongst the weaker martial practitioners were more intense but controllable while peak experts would seldom truly end up battling.
There were still powerful external enemies outside the World beyond Worlds.
Having suffered a great blow to its vitality during the Great Calamity, Daoism was gradually recovering as it finally seemed like it was thriving just as it had in the past.
The rulers of the current World beyond Worlds as led by the Earthly Sovereign all treasured this current state of affairs greatly.
Unless the Brocade Emperor left the World beyond Worlds again or the Heaven Emperor secured new, powerful reinforcements, the Heaven Emperor would not be acting again.
As Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di were discussing matters, Fu Ting reappeared.
Seeing Fu Ting’s expression, while she seemed rather apologetic, she was not solemn or worrying.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di were able to rest assured with this as they knew that things were not serious.
“My father has left due to some urgent matters and will be unable to return very quickly. Any slights were really unintentional. I must ask you two not to take any offense from this,” Fu Ting apologised.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both said that it was fine.
Fu Ting elaborated, “Father has not gone far from the World beyond Worlds this time. There will not be any problems over at the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory in the short term. You two have no need to worry about this.”
Yan Di nodded, “It is fine if we wait. Still, I wonder when the Brocade Emperor will be able to return?”
Fu Ting smiled wryly, “I too cannot be certain. I can only ask you two to stay here for a few days.”
“Of course, there is no problem if you want to leave. Still, I hope that you can wait a bit more for my father.”
Exchanging glances, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both nodded slightly, the latter saying, “No matter. The Brocade Emperor has probably been caught up in something urgent. As long as there are no major disturbances for our sect over at the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, it is fine even if we stay for a few days longer. It is just that we will be troubling you.”
Fu Ting smiled, “Chief Yan is too polite.”
With a disciple of Ingenious Myriad Peak temporarily residing at Broad Creed Mountain and Yan Zhaoge not present, even if people had designs on the Dim Radiant Wheel, it would not be easy for them to move lightly.
Having nothing else to do, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di simply stayed on in the Minor Ho Hatred dao arena for a while.
While they did not interact deeply here, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di gained a greater understanding of Grand Clear lineage martial arts from the conversations between Fu Ting and the other Ingenious Flying Peak martial practitioners.
It was just that they waited for a whole week yet were still unable to meet the Brocade Emperor.
Chaoter 898: Drawn into an unrelated conflict
HSSB898: Drawn into an unrelated conflict
A week later, the Brocade Emperor had still not arrived. Someone else did instead.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di had originally been in the midst of cultivation when Fu Ting arrived.
Fu Ting’s expression was somewhat awkward, but on her face could be seen more of solemnity.
“My father has still not returned. Please do not take offence,” Fu Ting said, “There are some things here at the Minor No Hatred dao arena that make it such that it may not be convenient for the two of you to continue staying here right now.”
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged looks.
The first thought in their minds was-could it be that the Heaven Emperor had actually invited one of the Three Sovereigns to make a move, with the Brocade Emperor being hard pressed to resist it as he was forced into making a complete retreat?
Or could it be that the problematic Dim Radiant Wheel in Yan Zhaoge’s hands had caused problems so quickly, with Ingenious Flying Peak actually wanting to send him and his father away of their own accord?
Fu Ting clearly knew that this was an inappropriate action. However, there seemed to be something which was hard for her to voice out.
She took out a brocade box, handing it to Yan Di, “My father left behind a message that if he did not return, the two of you should quickly leave. Please accept this treasure as a token of our apologies.”
“The current situation is unique. It is that it isn’t convenient for this place to continue having guests. Please understand this.”
Receiving the brocade box, Yan Di was not in a rush to open it as he said calmly, “We father and son have been imposing on you these past few days. We both understand that the Brocade Emperor is occupied by something. Still, please allow this Yan to ask-is this matter related to the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory?”
Fu Ting sighed, “Chief Yan worries too much. This matter is unrelated to the Heaven Emperor, the Southeastern Exalt, the Southern Exalt and the embryonic Immortal Artifact of Young Master Yan’s.”
“My father is indeed away over some matter. Still, that is a private a
ffair, and the matter that will be happening at this dao arena is another affair as well, also being unrelated to the two of you. It is just that it will not be convenient for us to continue hosting the two of you.”
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both felt curious.
If this was not related to the matter of the Heaven Emperor and the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, also being unrelated to the Dim Radiant Wheel, things here really appeared strange.
“It sounds like a calamity is about to befall the Minor No Hatred dao arena. It is out of good intentions that Ingenious Flying Peak is asking us to leave. They do not want to drag us down?”
Yan Zhaoge was somewhat taken aback.
Since Fu Ting was unwilling to speak more on this, however, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di could not very well press her about it.
The other party might have good intentions, also having acted appropriately as host. Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di could only abide by their host’s plans.
The two of them accompanied Fu Ting in walking out of the palace.
Passing through the front hall of the palace, they saw a bunch of people standing there.
Some of them were Ingenious Flying Peak disciples, while others did not seem like descendants of the Brocade Emperor’s lineage.
Looking carefully at them, Yan Zhaoge saw that they actually weren’t humans. While in human garb, they actually had the heads of dragons!
They were shockingly of the dragon race!
In terms of the cultivation realms of human martial practitioners, these experts of the dragon race were shockingly all of the Immortal Bridge stage.
All of them had abundant strength and great spirits with their innate qi and blood being much more powerful than that of humans.
As they breathed, the authority of dragons overflowed as other lifeforms would feel an urge to bow down before them.
It was just that they had all intentionally retracted their authoritative auras as visitors of the Minor No Hatred dao arena as was only polite.
What Yan Zhaoge took more notice of was the fact that these three experts of the dragon race all clearly seemed very ill at ease at this moment as they appeared frantic and restless.
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