History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474
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Meanwhile, one of the Roving Jade Heaven’s two Sovereigns, the Profound Sovereign Gao Qingxuan who was also the wife of the Dragon Spring Emperor and the great-grandmother of Gao Qing whom Yan Zhaoge had once met, was precisely the senior apprentice-sister of Yan Di’s mother, the late Sword Emperor Di Qinglian.
Thinking of the legend of how eldest apprentice-brother had married little apprentice-sister and how little apprentice-brother had married eldest apprentice-sister, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di smiled inwardly as they felt rather admiring of this.
Unlike the Sword Sovereign Yue Zhenbei who was often away from the World beyond Worlds, the Profound Sovereign and the Dragon Spring Emperor generally resided in the Roving Jade Heavens.
The two of them clearly knew of the arrangements that Yan Xingtang and his wife had made that year.
Therefore, after discovering that Yan Di had appeared in the World beyond Worlds, they had been paying attention to them in secret, even having sent the Immortal Trapping Sword Manual over back then and helped out them father and son along with Broad Creed Mountain greatly.
It was just that as the Heaven Emperor had come to attack Broad Creed Mountain at their opening ceremony this time, it was inconvenient for them to openly lend their assistance.
The World beyond Worlds and the Roving Jade Heavens did not share a harmonious relationship. Were they to act, it would easily cause the World beyond Worlds to be united against a common external foe, placing Broad Creed Mountain in even more dire straits.
Still, the Dragon Spring Emperor and his wife had had no need to worry with the Sword Sovereign around.
The Southwestern Exalt Bai Tao, though, had discreetly hinted that he hoped Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di would avoid associating with the Roving Jade Heavens as much as possible.
“Even if we do not mention the pre-existing ties between us, we must still thank senior apprentice-uncle Long for the Immortal Trapping Sword Manual from back then,” Yan Di said, “As he and his wife have been thinking greatly for us, we should find a chance to pay a visit to the Roving Jade Heavens and thank them sometime. As for anything else, we can talk about that afterwards.”
Yan Zhaoge said, “You’re right. That’s exactly how it is.”
While things were tense between the World beyond Worlds and the Roving Jade Heavens, it was still not at the point that they were bitter, irreconcilable enemies.
That one descendant of the Dragon Spring Emperor could conceal his identity and reside in the World beyond Worlds at any one time was proof of this.
“It is not easy for you to move about with how you have to lead the sect,” Yan Zhaoge said after thinking for a moment, “Whereas I am comparatively freer. I will find a way to contact those of the Roving Jade Heavens, then go take a look. The Shadow Mountain Sword King did also take care of us quite a bit that year.”
It was not that it was absolutely forbidden to travel from one side to the other. Still, this had to be done with the utmost discretion.
Yan Di nodded, “Yes, just keep that in mind.”
……
In the central Jun Heaven Territory, atop Kunlun Mountain’s Southern High Peak’s Qilin Cliff, an old man was currently gazing calmly in the direction of the southeast.
He was none other than the Earth Exalt, Wang Zhengcheng.
He nodded slightly, saying slowly, “Off you go then.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1053: Head of the Ten Exalts
HSSB1053: Head of the Ten Exalts
Behind Wang Zhengcheng, a man in brownish-yellow garb replied, “Yes, Master.”
He paused momentarily before venturing, “Still, this disciple fears that he may already have lost his courage after what happened in the battle at the Royal Reed Sea.”
“First not speaking of how powerful Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di are, even if they were perfectly average, there is still the Sword Sovereign to consider…”
Wang Zhengcheng did not take offence at his disciple’s doubts, “This might not be the case for those unrelated parties, but he will definitely be concerned.”
“The disciple of the Bright Connection Emperor, the Master of that Snow Crane Xue Chuqing, perished at his hands back then. While the Yan father and son and the Sword Sovereign are not aware of this, that Snow Crane herself is.”
“What exists between them now is merely a conflict. Still, when the Snow Crane reunites with her family, this would have become death enmity then.”
Wang Zhengcheng sighed, “While it was also by accident that he killed her back then, a conclusion must eventually be reached to the matter. There is no way for him to not guard against them.”
The man in brownish-yellow garb realised, “So it was actually like this.”
Wang Zhengcheng said, “Off you go then.”
“He is a cautious person and surely knows not to let news of this get out. It is just that whether we can successfully intercept that Snow Crane before she meets with the Yan father and son must still depend on how much preparations we have made and also what comes to pass.”
“Yes, Master. This disciple will set off now,” The other party bowed and took his leave.
Wang Zhengcheng simply continued gazing towards the southeast as he sighed emotionally after a time, “And these two just had to be related…”
No one could know if he was referring to the relationship of Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di with the Sword Sovereign or that between they and Xue Chuqing.
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Southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, Extreme Southern Lands, Duckweed Sea.
While this place was filled with azure waves, the surface of the sea was deathly still as there were no ripples in the slightest.
The surface of the sea was full of floating duckweed, causing it to resemble a moist land of greenery.
A figure flew across the air above the sea.
The newcomer had handsome features with a smile that constantly hung at the corners of his lips, making him feel amiable as he gave off a feeling like a refreshing spring breeze.
He had a refined, elegant bearing as there seemed to be no fault that could be found from his manner at all.
This was none other than the Earthly Young Master, Chen Kunhua.
While attending Broad Creed Mountain’s opening ceremony, he had not done anything in the least, merely having silently spectated everything that had happened just like any other guest.
After the opening ceremony had ended, he had taken his leave with most of the others, showing no abnormalities whatsoever.
Those who understood the enmity between Yan Zhaoge and Xia Guang and Three Foot Mountain as well as the relationship between Chen Kunhua and Three Foot Mountain only felt this to be slightly inconceivable.
Some also believed that the Earthly Young Master had been intimidated by Broad Creed Mountain’s powerful might. As a result, even if he had been planning something at first, he had dared not act recklessly in the end.
After all, while Chen Kunhua was also a famed expert of the World beyond Worlds’ younger generation, his strength was inferior to that of those Exalts, much less the Heaven Emperor.
Even these bigwigs had been repelled at Broad Creed Mountain, with the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen having lost his life there too. It was only natural that Chen Kunhua had maintained his silence. Anything else would simply have been pointless.
Perhaps there might still have been a chance if his elder brother, the Upper Exalt Chen Qianhua, had come.
Still, with the appearances of the Female Emperor as well as Nie Jingshen’s group as the Yan family’s relationship with the Sword Sovereign had been revealed, everyone felt that the eventual result was probably still something that could not have been changed even if the Upper Exalt had arrived.
The Earthly Young Master himself already stood absolutely no chance.
Some even thought that he was probably considering how to get closer to Broad Creed Mountain, improving his relationship with them.
Therefore, they felt that how norma
lly he had behaved during the opening ceremony was perfectly natural.
Yet, after the opening ceremony had ended, Chen Kunhua who had looked like he was normal before had become slightly abnormal.
He did not return north to the central Jun Heaven Territory as he instead headed south, arriving in the region of the Duckweed Sea in the southern domain of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.
The floating duckweed down below was something that even Chen Kunhua dared not step on lightly with his cultivation base of the eighth level of the Martial Saint realm.
Even if the feather of a goose fell onto the water of the Duckweed Sea, it would instantly sink as the same applied for tiny particles like dust too.
Chen Kunhua sped along till a massive isle appeared before him as only then did he descend.
This was the location of the headquarters of a peak sect of the Duckweed Sea that was known as Overgrown Jade Island. Their Chief was an eighth level Martial Saint as he could be considered a major figure of the entire southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.
Overgrown Jade Island had numerous disciples and as many experts as there were clouds. While it was located within the Duckweed Sea, it had never lost its vigilance as it possessed strong defences despite its peaceful and harmonious appearance.
It was just that this clearly meant nothing at all to Chen Kunhua.
As he journeyed, it was like the martial practitioners of Overgrown Jade Island could not see him, being totally unable to sense his presence at all.
If those who were familiar with the situation of the Duckweed Sea saw this, they would gradually come to find it strange.
The most powerful experts that could be seen were only Seeing Divinity Martial Saints right now, with the true leaders of the sect, their three Immortal Bridge Martial Saints, nowhere to be seen.
Chen Kunhua did not find this to be any strange at all as he passed through the courtyard, arriving at the back mountain of Overgrown Jade Island.
This was the location where the peak experts of Overgrown Jade Island entered secluded cultivation. Chen Kunhua opened the door to a sealed cave manor with practised familiarity, entering within.
It was just that after having entered, Chen Kunhua no longer appeared so laid-back as he instead drew himself to his most vigilant, alert state.
He was going to meet a certain person next.
If he could choose, Chen Kunhua was actually not very willing at all to interact with that person, even though they had grown up together, even though a major part of his glory and ease in the World beyond Worlds these past years could be attributed to him.
Chen Kunhua would still keep a respectful distance away from that person nevertheless.
Still, it was necessary to meet him this time.
Entering the depths of the cave manor, lewd sounds could instantly be heard from within.
Chen Kunhua was not unfamiliar with these noises as he recognised them as originating from acts that occurred between men and women.
Passing through the corridor and arriving at the chamber in the depths of the cave manor, light appeared before Chen Kunhua’s eyes.
A stone table and stone chair were arranged simply within the chamber.
Still, besides these, there was a conspicuous object which was clearly not of this place, instead having been brought in from outside. It was a wooden armchair that was a symbol of seniority.
A man rested lazily in the wooden armchair, leaning back against it with a lackadaisical look on his face which expressed that there was nothing which might be able to catch his interest at all.
He looked no older than twenty on the outside as he was dressed completely in purple.
His features somewhat resembled that of the Earthly Young Master Chen Kunhua.
This was none other than the World beyond Worlds’ current number one Martial Saint, the Upper Exalt Chen Qianhua.
Still, this Heavenly Young Master who was at the head of the Ten Exalts looked rather ludicrous and sloppy.
While his features were handsome too, they were less radiant than that of his younger brother, Chen Kunhua.
It was just that the brilliant Earthly Young Master was just standing obediently by the side, completely servile at this moment.
Those lewd, bewitching noises were still resounding endlessly even now.
They came from next door.
Listening carefully, one would discover that be they male or female, amidst their extreme pleasure, within these voices were also mixed despondence, pain and even fury.
The purple-clothed youth ignored this completely as he finally turned to look at his brother, asking him lazily, “You’re back?”
He looked down at people when speaking to them as it was as if the whole world owed him money.
Chen Kunhua earnestly answered, “Yes, elder brother.”
“Wait a moment. I am nearly done with things here. If this still does not go well, I also cannot be bothered to try finding ninth level Martial Saints to continue it with,” The purple-clothed youth waved a hand.
Chen Kunhua bowed slightly and stood silently by the side, waiting along with him.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1054: Because I find it interesting
HSSB1054: Because I find it interesting
The intense emotions from next door finally descended from their peak.
The purple-clothed youth who sat in the armchair finally seemed to slightly have the mood for something as he got up and walked towards the stone chamber next door.
Chen Kunhua was expressionless as he followed after him.
Things were all messed up inside as it was still not over yet.
The male side was a middle-aged man with rather authoritative-looking features. It was just that his face was full of defeat and despondence at this moment.
If the martial practitioners of Overgrown Jade Island were to see him now, they would probably be shocked.
This middle-aged man was clearly none other than the Chief of their Overgrown Jade Island.
He was a mid Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, a local hegemon of the Duckweed Sea.
Yet, he was like a wooden puppet at this moment as his body was totally no longer his to control.
As Chen Qianhua and his brother entered, endless fury surged within his dazed eyes, yet he was totally helpless.
Looking at the woman there, he was filled with even more embarrassment and maddening fury.
That woman clearly looked like she had been forced and unwilling too. Still, her appearance was different from that of ordinary people.
While she had a graceful body which evoked one’s fantasies, red blood-light streaked across her purple skin, forming brilliant yet strange demonic patterns which would shake the minds of others.
Within her eyes, no white or pupils could be seen.
It was completely pitch black within her eye sockets.
Yet, these eyes birthed a strange, demonic charm which drew one within, hard pressed to extricate themselves from it.
She exuded an extreme intent of seductiveness from her entire body which no normal woman would be able to achieve.
She was clearly not attempting any such actions as she seemed filled more with a sharp, evil air from the outside. Yet, endless, wild lasciviousness could be sensed from her.
This allure seemed to directly take effect on one’s soul as it would be difficult for anyone to stabilise their minds even if they were trying to control themselves.
Seeing this woman, the Earthly Young Master Chen Kunhua sighed inwardly, “Nine Underworld True Devils truly possess some special characteristics!”
The face of the Chief of Overgrown Jade Island was pale and deathly ashen at this moment as he felt so embarrassed and furious he wished he were dead.
This woman was, shockingly, a devil from the Nine Underworlds!
Also, it was an extremely powerful Nine Underworlds True Devil.
Not relying on its powers of bewitchment, it would still possess sufficie
nt strength to battle an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint!
The devils of the Nine Underworlds were of various shapes and sizes, possessing myriad variations.
There were those who evoked restlessness and madness in others and those who bewitched others too.
This female devil could bewilder the minds of others, wresting away their essential qi with their lives being drained away in an instant as they mated.
It was just that this female devil clearly appeared furious as well at this moment.
Amidst that bewitching aura, the sinister, vicious intent of chaos and icy coldness grew increasingly prominent as it virtually totally suppressed her seductive appearance, revealing how unstable her mental state currently was.
During that earlier union, her power had been suppressed as she had been unable to wrest away the essence and qi of the man across from her.
She had only been able to helplessly tolerate it as they had mated just like an ordinary husband and wife, having had to bear the life essence of the man in the end.
Simply thinking of this, the Chief of Overgrown Jade Island too wished that a rift could open in the ground and swallow him up.
A martial practitioner like him who cultivated in qi and refined their essence would be able to consciously keep from leaving behind their bloodline if they did not wish to do so.
Yet, he had been unable to control himself just now as he had only been able to helplessly see himself get wasted in the end.
This had wholly been due to that purple-clothed youth!
Chen Qianhua totally ignored the gaze of the Chief of Overgrown Jade Island which seemed as though flames were about to shoot out from it as he instead looked towards that female devil.
The other party’s power of bewitchment seemed not to exist for him at all as after glancing over at her a few times, he regained that totally bored, lackadaisical look, “She’s not pregnant.”
“It looks like the union between man and devil cannot produce any offspring.”
His younger brother, Chen Kunhua, sighed, “Elder brother, didn’t you already try this with those two other Immortal Bridge Martial Saints of Overgrown Jade Island earlier?”