History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474
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“As a woman, Fu Ting too is righteous and aboveboard as she will surely not take advantage of us,” Yan Zhaoge was not surprised by this.
As Fu Ting resided within the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud beneath its protection, she would naturally be able to analyse the principles within.
While it would be extremely difficult for her to deduce the profundities of the Taiyi Fist of Grand Simplicity like Yan Zhaoge had, as a most orthodox martial practitioner of the Grand Clear lineage and bearing all the other Four Grands, Fu Ting would naturally have benefited from it through her shocking talent and comprehension abilities.
Even if Yan Zhaoge’s and Yan Di’s aid was ignored, Fu Ting could not remain unmoved just based on how she had come to analyse the principles of Grand Simplicity from this.
Without having obtained the Brocade Emperor’s approval, Fu Ting had decisively taken the initiative to have an exchange of supreme martial arts with Broad Creed Mountain.
Ingenious Flying Peak’s lineage only lacked the Taiyi Fist of Grand Simplicity of the Grand Cosmos Five Manifestations.
Now that there was a chance to obtain it, they would naturally try to do so whatever the cost.
The rational Brocade Emperor prior to cultivation deviation would have done the same too.
“I have already been helped by your sect this time. Now that I am also seeking the Taiyi Fist, I hope that you and your father do not take offence,” Seeing Yan Zhaoge, Fu Ting said apologetically, “The Taiyi Fist is just too important to our Ingenious Flying Peak.”
Yan Zhaoge waved his hand dismissively, “Our sect has benefited as well. This is merely an exchange of martial arts; there is no need to take it to heart, Miss Fu.”
He paused for a moment before continuing, “Your father, yes, I’m referring to the white-clothed one of course-I too hope that this Brocade Emperor will be able to emerge victorious.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1127: History’s Most Exaggerated Exalt’s cave manor
HSSB1127: History’s Most Exaggerated Exalt’s cave manor
“Fu Ting is endlessly grateful for these sentiments and also your assistance, Fellow Daoist Yan.”
Fu Ting now frowned, “It is just that others of the World beyond Worlds might not have similar sentiments.”
She had clearly realised that the other peak experts of the World beyond Worlds might not support the white-clothed Brocade Emperor.
In terms of potential, it would surely be better for them if they supported the black-clothed Brocade Emperor who ultimately could potentially become a Sovereign.
As for the future path of the white-clothed Brocade Emperor, even he himself had no clue regarding this right now.
While an Emperor being indebted to someone was valuable, a Sovereign’s favour was on a different level from it altogether.
“Most will choose to remain neutral and simply watch,” Yan Zhaoge shrugged, “Those who will find trouble are generally those for whom there were already pre-existing tensions.”
“Chen Qianhua excluded, of course.”
He glanced at Meng Wan beside them, “Right, the two of you should talk. I will talk with my father for a bit.”
Fu Ting and Meng Wan looked at each other now as both their gazes were complex to the extreme.
Still, the two of them were both calm, understanding people as Yan Zhaoge did not worry that either would make things difficult for the other if the two of them were left alone.
Perhaps having no words for each other might be the most likely situation?
Whatever the case, it would be no good for Yan Zhaoge to interfere in this.
Instead, if these two sisters of a different mother were left alone, face to face, that might actually be beneficial for them.
The Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud resembled a blooming lotus flower as Yan Zhaoge leapt out from within it, arriving before Yan Di.
“From the Brocade Emperor acting against me in the Nine Underworlds, I can confirm that my guess was right,” Yan Zhaoge said as he looked at Yan Di, “In having switched to the unfeeling dao, if he wishes to improve his cultivation base, he will have to refine your Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud.”
He had attempted to do Yan Zhaoge harm in the Nine Underworlds so as to clip Yan Di’s wings, ultimately sweeping his path free of obstacles.
“So he would find trouble for me whether or not I protect his daughters?” Yan Di’s expression did not change upon hearing this as he simply nodded calmly.
Yan Zhaoge said, “The black and white-clothed Brocade Emperors are restricting each other now, thereby buying us some time.”
“The best-case scenario is naturally the white-clothed Brocade Emperor emerging victorious. Still, their whereabouts are unclear now as our methods are limited too. We can only wait and see in this.”
“Instead, we will have to guard against people aside from the black-clothed Brocade Emperor potentially seeking to do Fu Ting and Meng Wan harm.”
Yan Zhaoge narrated his experiences in the Nine Underworlds as well as his stay in the Roving Jade Heavens afterwards to Yan Di.
“After we are finished with our matters on hand, it seems that we should find time for a trip to the Roving Jade Heavens,” Yan Di said with a faraway look on his face.
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, he said, “Regarding junior apprentice-niece Feng’s matter, you can ask about it when the Concealed Sovereign has left seclusion or when senior apprentice-brother Yue returns. They may be able to provide more information on the Exalted Rahu Luminary that will aid us in looking for junior apprentice-niece Feng.”
Yan Zhaoge nodded quietly.
Actually, there was someone of the World beyond Worlds whom he could ask right now.
The Earth Exalt Wang Zhengcheng had also personally interacted with the Exalted Rahu Luminary in the past.
Still, this old man was clearly not so easy to deal with as trying to obtain information from him was risky and inadvisable.
After returning to the World beyond Worlds, the Encompassing Emperor should have informed Wang Zhengcheng on the current situation was there was also no need for Yan Zhaoge to do so.
Rather than hoping for Wang Zhengcheng to help him, Yan Zhaoge would do better to wait patiently for the Concealed Sovereign to leave seclusion or for the Sword Sovereign to return from extradimensional space.
Of course, acquiring this information was merely all that he could and might actually not help much.
Feng Yunsheng ultimately only had she herself to rely on as others would have no way of assisting her even if they wanted to.
While Yan Zhaoge was fully aware of this, he was not willing to do nothing as he just hoped that there was something he could ultimately think of which would help.
“Right, what are your thoughts regarding the matter of the Grand Longevity Banner?” Yan Di suddenly asked.
Yan Zhaoge pondered for a time before replying, “According to Chen Qianhua, this treasure was obtained by him from someone else as he did not personally wrest it away from mother’s lineage.”
“While he is a very ludicrous person, I am more inclined to believe his words on the matter. It is just a pity that he is in hiding now and we also have no way of learning who exactly he obtained the Grand Longevity Banner from.”
“Still…” Yan Zhaoge’s gaze flickered, “The most possible candidates can be narrowed down.”
Yan Di said slowly, “The Eastern Exalt, the Western Exalt, the Northwestern Exalt and the Earth Exalt.”
The eastern Vast Heaven Territory, the Western Turtle Heaven Territory, the Northwestern Dim Heaven Territory and the central Jun Heaven Territory.
This were the four major districts in which the descendants of Hu Yuexin’s lineage were fugitives beyond a doubt.
“Let us observe gradually and see. I wonder where mother is now?” Yan Zhaoge lightly rubbed his temples, “Whatever the case, though, mother will surely be overjoyed when she learns that we have managed to successfully regain the Gr
and Longevity Banner.”
Yan Di sighed too, a rare sight for this heroic figure.
Father and son exchanged glances, both feeling rather helpless.
In the words of shameless self-praise, the Yan Family’s men were heroes.
Still, the wives of the Yan Family really caused one worry too…
As the battle between Nie Jingshen and Chen Qianhua came to an end and Chen Qianhua personally went to Red Lotus Cliff to express his apologies, the waves which had previously shaken the World beyond Worlds finally subsided.
Yan Zhaoge remained in the south for a time and handled some matters. After taking his leave of Yan Di and his fellow disciples, he set off back for the central Jun Heaven Territory.
Still, there was an important place he had to stop by along the way. He had to pay a visit to the newly appointed Southern Exalt, Nie Jingshen.
“Many thanks for your assistance this time, senior apprentice-brother Nie,” Yan Zhaoge said emotionally.
Nie Jingshen had not founded a lineage or done anything on a grand scale. He had entered the south with just his sword to accompany him. At the northernmost border of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory, right in the Region of Thousand Lakes, he had casually found a place and settled down.
Such a blatant move left all those in the know with an urge to roll their eyes.
Only those who knew of it would understand that Nie Jingshen was the Southern Exalt.
Others who were unaware of this might think that he was guarding the northern gates for the southern Blazing Heaven Territory!
Although the cultivation environment of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory was far from comparable to Kunlun Mountain, there were blessed lands which were not that much worse.
Phoenix Ritual Mountain where Wutong Slope had been that year had been a renowned Sacred Ground of abundant spiritual qi.
Still, Nie Jingshen had not chosen any such location at all. With no followers or disciples, he had simply come to reside in a tiny hut atop a small island in the Region of Thousand Lakes, cultivating there in solitude.
He completely left the affairs of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory alone.
He was clearly leaving this space for Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain to develop.
This was a strange and wondrous scene indeed, unmatched in all history. This was very possibly the most simple and crude dao arena of the Southern Exalt in the history of the World beyond Worlds.
It was simple and crude to an exaggerated extent.
Nie Jingshen might also be the Southern Exalt with the weakest influence and power base in the history of the World beyond Worlds.
Yet, he might also be the most powerful Southern Exalt in history in terms of his martial prowess.
“We of Broad Creed Mountain all understand your grace, senior apprentice-brother Nie. You really do not have to remain stationed here in the Region of Thousand Lakes,” Yan Zhaoge advised, “This place’s spiritual qi is much too inferior to that at Kunlun Mountain and is not beneficial for your cultivation.”
No sign of the coldness that had surfaced with Chen Qianhua was visible now as Nie Jingshen smiled, “No matter. While Kunlun Mountain’s environment is great, it is too peaceful and easy. There is also a need for me to go to a tougher environment to sharpen and temper my sword every once in a while.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1128: The spectacular Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion
HSSB1128: The spectacular Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion
Even as Yan Zhaoge felt grateful to Nie Jingshen, he also persuaded him to choose a better cultivation environment to reside in.
“It’s fine. My aspirations do not lie in this area in the first place,” Nie Jingshen ended up consoling Yan Zhaoge instead.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge accepted in and reminded as he suddenly remembered something, “Right, senior apprentice-brother Nie, while Chen Qianhua is currently hiding away to recuperate from his wounds, you must be careful. It is also possible that he could target you and find trouble for you.”
“Let him come if he wants,” Nie Jingshen said mildly, “To be honest, while the chances of beating him are only fifty-fifty for me, such an opponent would be beneficial for me tempering my sword.”
“No, senior apprentice-brother Nie. You misunderstand.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled wryly, “I am not saying that Chen Qianhua might come seeking vengeance on you. Rather than that, he may find trouble for you to fulfil his ludicrous notions of fun.”
Chen Qianhua had relatively deep attainments in the Origin Heavenly Scripture.
As a result, he could understand the past and futures of most people in this world with but a single glance.
Of course, it was impossible for him to be passively omniscient. He had to confirm his target before projecting the relevant information.
Still, so long as he was willing to, those whose cultivation bases were not superior to his could seldom hold on to their secrets.
Under such circumstances, the few exceptions would naturally draw Chen Qianhua’s attention.
Besides Yan Zhaoge, Yan Di could also not be analysed as he bore the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud.
And now, another person had appeared.
Nie Jingshen with his Earlier Heaven Nascent Form.
With Nie Jingshen having wrecked Chen Qianhua’s plan to assume the seat of Southern Exalt, Chen Qianhua would feel unhappy about it.
Still, this did not mean that his mind would be full of thoughts on taking revenge on Nie Jingshen as a result.
Instead, it would be the fact that he could not see through Nie Jingshen who bore the Earlier Heaven Nascent Form which was more likely to garner Chen Qianhua’s interest.
If this was someone irrelevant to himself, Yan Zhaoge would certainly be happy to shift the aggro off himself. Still, as Nie Jingshen was his close ally and friend, it was necessary for him to remind him of this.
“That is to say that he will act elsewhere rather than seeking vengeance through pure battle?” Nie Jingshen understood.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, “Chen Qianhua loves to compete with others as he derives infinite joy from it. Of course, this is referring to those he is interested in.”
“Still, even as he loves to compete with others, he does not love to battle. Despite his outstanding martial abilities, clashing with others is only a means for him to derive his pleasure. As for combat itself, he does not have a preference for it.”
Hearing Yan Zhaoge’s words, Nie Jingshen looked thoughtful, “No wonder I felt like he is different from typical martial practitioners.”
They continued to chat, with Yan Zhaoge soon mentioning the Grand Longevity Banner to which Nie Jingshen shook his head, “I have no idea who Upper Chen obtained this treasure from.”
He suddenly thought of something as he hurriedly said, “Right, the Venus Sword still exists.”
The Venus Sword had belonged to the Exalted Gold Luminary Yan Xingtang that year, being his weapon for the Nine Luminaries theme.
It was uncontestably the number one Sacred Artifact sword of the World beyond Worlds, having once been acclaimed alongside treasures like the Extreme Yang Seal that corresponded to the sun, the Extreme Yin Crown that corresponded to the moon and the Grand Longevity Banner that corresponded to Jupiter.
Yan Xingtang had passed this sword on to his disciple afterwards, this being the current Sword Sovereign Yue Zhenbei.
Yue Zhenbei had already long since ceased to use Sacred Artifacts due to his cultivation base. In remembrance of his late Master, though, he carried this sword along with him wherever he went.
“The Venus Sword is definitely meant to be passed down to senior apprentice-uncle Yan. Still, since senior apprentice-uncle Yan does not use swords, it will probably be passed down to you,” Nie Jingshen said, “Still, this will have to wait until Master returns from extradimensional space.”
Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, “Since grandfather passed it down to senior apprentice-uncl
e Yue, it would still be better for it to remain with the lineage of Jade Capital Crag. In fact, it seems most suited for you, senior apprentice-brother Nie.”
“If it’s me, there’s no need,” Nie Jingshen shook his head, “Ever since I started cultivating in the sword, I have been forging my own swords. While the Venus Sword is good, I still prefer forging swords personally for myself.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “This actually corresponds with the preference of another expert in the sword I know.”
Nie Jingshen gazed over questioningly as he heard this.
“The third son of the Profound Sovereign and the Dragon Spring Emperor of the Roving Jade Heavens, Long Xueji,” Yan Zhaoge said, “You may be more familiar with another name of his. Formerly the Little Sword God, Qian Xueji.”
Nie Jingshen nodded, “I hope that I too will have a chance to take a look at the Roving Jade Heavens in the future.”
Yan Zhaoge raised his brows.
That would really require a rare, appropriate opportunity.
In the era when the apprentice-brothers Yan Xingtang and Long Xingquan had suppressed the Roving Jade Heavens with their swords, the relationship between the World beyond Worlds had still been pretty good and not as strained as it was now. Thus, this had been more of exchanging pointers.
With how things were between the two sides now as both were antagonistic towards each other, if Nie Jingshen were to emulate the actions of his Grand Master Yan Xingtang, it would be no different from a proclamation of war.
Just a single spark might ignite the two massive barrels of gunpowder.
There were only the Yan father and son who could freely visit the Roving Jade Heavens considering their unique identities.
After conversing with Nie Jingshen, Yan Zhaoge left the southern Blazing Heaven Territory, arriving in the central Jun Heaven Territory.
He did not immediately return to Kunlun Mountain as he instead first headed east, arriving in the Cloud Consecutive Mountain Range in the eastern region of the central Jun Heaven Territory.
That was where Wind Thunder Manor was located.
On Yan Zhaoge’s arrival, the Lord of Wind Thunder Manor, Heng Xianda, personally came out to greet him.