History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

by 八月飞鹰, Ba Yue Fei Ying, August Eagle

  However, the ruthless Ancient Devil had already chased after them. The horrifying Devilish qi instantly tore through the Starry River’s fabrics, causing the river waters to turn turbid.

  Fortunately, the two had already made some preparations beforehand.

  Feng Yunsheng slashed her saber against her enemy, while Yan Zhaoge dragged her other hand along. After separating a water screen, the two dove within.

  The Ancient Devil intended to lock away the spatial transformation of the Starry River Tributary. However, Feng Yunsheng continuously slashed her saber nine times, causing the myriad of Daos to shatter apart, which cleansed the Ancient Devil off his Devilish qi.

  In only an instant, the two had already disappeared.

  Within the Starry River Tributary, space was convoluted. Any path might lead to anywhere. After entering a spatial pathway, the two instantly teleported far away.

  Feng Yunsheng even slashed behind her, which slashed apart the spatial pathway leading to their location. It prevented the Ancient Devil from following after them immediately.

  Then, the dark blue devilish flames within her eyes instantly turned dim and dispersed. All of her power was retracted to its maximum.

  Yan Zhaoge took the lead and quickly shifted through spaces. After traversing through the boundaries of the void folding against each other, they finally left the previous battlefield.

  They weren’t able to distinguish their current location.

  Of course, with this, the Ancient Devil would find it hard to track them down as well.

  “We should be fine for the time being.” Feng Yunsheng let out a sigh of relief, “As expected, a Grand Heavenly level Ancient Devil is truly remarkable. Luckily, he wasn’t the Wood Devil or the Heart Devil.”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled and said, “If your opponent is incapable of taking you down quickly, he wouldn’t think of fighting against you for long as well. Otherwise, if other Grand Heavenly Immortals arrived, things would still be difficult for him. After all, the Nine Underworlds are still the public enemy.”

  “The remains of the Bright Connection Emperor?” Feng Yunsheng asked.

  “Here.” Yan Zhaoge opened his palm, and jade green radiances circulated.

  He whispered, “Let’s go; let’s bring the Bright Connection Emperor back home.”

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1407 - Canghua Tree Duo

  After escaping from the Starry River Tributary, and getting rid of their pursuer, Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng attempted to confirm their coordinates and return to the Awakened Sky Cosmos.

  When they returned to the Awakened Sky Cosmos, returned to the Sky beyond Skies, and reached the Broad Creed mountain range, jade green radiances skyrocketed from the Northern part of the mountain range. It caused the skies to be dyed in green.

  The two went towards where the green radiances were shining.

  It was a valley.

  The Dao universe’s World beyond Worlds’ Kunlun Mountain’s Bright Connection Valley of the past was also brought away by Yan Zhaoge. Currently, it was located by the Sky beyond Skies’ Broad Creed mountain range.

  That was the Bright Connection Emperor – Hu Yuexin’s residence in the past.

  At the moment, a towering divine tree was already placed within the valley. Its leaves were luxuriant, and it’s white flowers were waving about. Jade green brilliance surged from its tree branches. It was the origins of the green radiances that skyrocketed from the valley.

  It was a much larger Canghua Divine Tree, left behind by the Exalted Wood Luminary – Shao Junhuang in the past.

  Besides, there was a cenotaph aside. It belonged to Hu Yuexin’s disciple and Xue Chuqing’s master.

  By the surroundings of the Divine Tree, within the valley, someone resided within.

  Yan Zhaoge didn’t conceal his presence, which allowed the person living here to notice him immediately. She came out of her residence, looked towards the two people descending from the sky, and bowed with a smile, “Welcome back to the Sky beyond Skies, young master, and young lady.”

  She was the “Jade Crane” Su Yun who lived in the Floating Life World in the past.

  In the past, although she had yet to achieve the cultivation of a Martial Saint, the Broad Creed Mountain had sufficient treasures to receive part of the Floating Life World’s Snow Crane Sect through the sky wounds, hence allowing them to reside by the Sky beyond Skies.

  The environment here was exceptional, and the spirit qi was in abundance. Naturally, it far surpassed a lower realm like the Floating Life World.

  It was also convenient for Xue Chuqing to interact with Su Yun and the others.

  This place could also be considered as Xue Chuqing’s private cave manor within the Sky beyond Skies, as she had inherited Shao Junhuang and Hu Yuexin’s inheritance.

  Although Xue Chuqing was in a good relationship with those of the Broad Creed Mountain, she didn’t belong to the Broad Creed Sect after all. When Yan Di wasn’t around, she would mostly return to reside by the Bright Connection Valley and quietly await Yan Di’s return.

  However, due to Yan Zhaoge leaving the Sky beyond Skies, Xue Chuqing had to look after the formation and the Pill Hall for him. Thus, she temporarily remained by the Broad Creed Mountain.

  To take care of the Canghua Divine Tree by the Bright Connection Valley, as well as the matters regarding Xue Chuqing’s master’s cenotaph, Su Yun had been keeping herself busy.

  To Xue Chuqing, rather than a master and servant’s relation, her relationship with Su Yun would be considered more towards that between sisters, or even master and disciple.

  However, Su Yun had always abided by etiquette. Even when facing Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, she still referred to them as “young master” and “young lady.”

  “Aunt Yun, you have worked hard these days.” After the two descended, they both greeted Su Yun. Then, they looked towards the Snow Crane Sect’s disciples that came to the Sky beyond Skies, like Shen Rong and the others, “You’ve all worked hard as well.”

  Shen Rong and the others quickly replied courteously. Su Yun looked towards Yan Zhaoge, “If the young master is here, that means the Bright Connection Emperor…”

  “That’s right.” Yan Zhaoge let out a soft sigh and opened his palm.

  Within his palm, a clump of jade green brilliance appeared as well. It shone together with the towering Canghua Divine Tree in front of them.

  Then, another tree glittering with jade green luster flew out from Yan Zhaoge’s palm, which instantly grew into a vast, towering tree.

  Yan Zhaoge carefully tidied it up and placed the second Canghua Divine Tree within the Bright Connection Valley.

  The two towering divine trees stood together with a certain amount of distance in between.

  The Canghua Divine Tree left behind by Shao Junhuang was almost twice as large as the one left behind by Hu Yuexin.

  The two divine trees stood together. As if they resonated with each other, the jade green luster on their surface became even more eye-grabbing. The luster reflected the surroundings of the entire valley’s land and skies; the whole place was dyed with a shade of green.

  Facing that towering divine tree, the second divine tree’s tree leaves moved without any wind blowing. Only the sound of leaves rustling could be heard.

  Yan Zhaoge, Feng Yunsheng, Su Yun, and the others quietly stood below the tree.

  “Today, I’ll have to depart first. I sincerely wish that you’re still alive. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to witness that scene anymore.”

  Hu Yuexin’s last prayers were to pray that Shao Junhuang could safely return. Yet thinking back to how Shao Junhuang had perished earlier than her, a sense of sorrow appeared within Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng’s hearts.

  Looking at the two Canghua Divine Trees, Yan Zhaoge silently strode forward.

  As he raised his hand, a vast black iron wheel appeared.

  As the iron wheels rotated, radiances appeared by the holes on the surface.
They were neither bright nor dark and seemed to be shrouded in mists.

  As the radiance intertwined with dimness and radiance came in contact with the Canghua Divine Tree’s shorter variant, numerous dim blue flowers bloomed by the divine tree without any warning, which hung by the tree branches.

  No winds were blowing by the valley. However, the white and blue flowers by the two Canghua Divine Trees swayed simultaneously, as if some soundless melody was playing.

  Yan Zhaoge remained silent and bowed towards the two divine trees.

  Then, Feng Yunsheng and the others behind him did the same.

  “Senior, you’re the same as Senior Shao and the Dim Connection Emperor. You’ve all done your best for our Daoism.” Yan Zhaoge looked towards the Canghua Divine Tree left behind by Hu Yuexin, and softly said, “People like the Di, Connection Emperor or you shouldn’t be clinging onto the mindset of being together, right?”

  “Please allow me to continue using this Dim Radiant Wheel for a while longer. It shall witness the decline of the heretics, evil demons, as well as the flourishing of our orthodox Daoism together with my peers.”

  “Allow me to personally dispose of those heretics that besieged the Dim Radiant Emperor. Then, I shall return it here and allow it to accompany you at all times.”

  Yan Zhaoge waved his hand. The Dim Radiant Wheel trembled for a while and returned to Yan Zhaoge’s hand.

  The leaves of the Canghua Divine Tree swayed lightly as if it was signaling a silent farewell.

  “Aunt Yun, I’ll still have to burden you a little. However, my mother would be returning very soon. I’ll go replace her position in the Broad Creed Mountain,” said Yan Zhaoge as he turned his head and looked towards Su Yun.

  Su Yun replied, “Please rest assured, young master.”

  Yan Zhaoge nodded. After saying goodbye to the Snow Crane Sect crowd, he left the Bright Connection Valley along with Feng Yunsheng.

  They only saw the Canghua Divine Trees shining against each other by the valley as they looked back. It was both quiet and peaceful.

  “Mother’s master had never pushed open the Immortal Door before. After perishing, she wouldn’t turn into a Canghua Tree. When she perished at the hands of Daoist Oneheaven in the past, no remains were left behind. As such, mother could only build a cenotaph using the item belonging to her master.” Yan Zhaoge looked at the tree for a while and let out a sigh, “If not, there would’ve been three Canghua Trees here.”

  “Let’s go and report it to my mother.”

  The two returned to the Broad Creed Mountain. Yan Zhaoge presided by the Pill Hall once again, allowing Xue Chuqing to move around freely.

  After listening to Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng’s narration, Xue Chuqing’s expression turned dim. However, her emotions remained calm, “The wishes of my Great Grand Master, my Grand Master, and my master had been granted. In the end, this allowed me to be together with my husband, and you, Zhaoge.”

  “Their sacrifice wouldn’t go to waste. The future that they looked forward to would eventually arrive one day,” said Yan Zhaoge.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1408 - Surprise

  “I’ve never doubted that as well. Only, I’m not sure if I’ll live long enough to witness that day.” Xue Chuqing smiled.

  She stood up and bid farewell to Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, “Zhaoge, since you’ve returned, I’ll leave this place up to you. I’ll pray for my Grand Master in the Bright Connection Valley.”

  Compared to Shao Junhuang and Hu Yuexin, Xue Chuqing was much closer to her master.

  As such, even though she looked sad, she still seemed calm enough.

  However, now that Hu Yuexin’s remains had finally returned from the void’s outskirts, she would naturally have to pray for Hu Yuexin. After all, there was still the bond of grand master and grand disciple.

  Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng bid farewell to Xue Chuqing, who was leaving the mountain. Looking at her disappearing silhouette, Feng Yunsheng sighed, “The Exalted Wood Luminary lineage had been passed down to only one person throughout each generation. Yet, each of them perished one after another. Fortunately, such a tragedy doesn’t happen anymore during your mother’s generation.”

  “Our predecessors perished one after another for this to happen. However, that’s still not enough. This is merely the start,” said Yan Zhaoge slowly.

  A hint of sternness flashed in his eyes, “In the past, my mother had also been living dangerously. If it wasn’t for my father and I remaining cautious the entire time, as well as the assistance of the Jade Capital Crag’s senior apprentice-brother Nie, senior apprentice-brother Wang and the others, who knows what would’ve happened.”

  Feng Yunsheng had already heard about the details of the matters regarding the Earth Exalt – Wang Zhengcheng’s plan to capture cranes from Yan Zhaoge.

  “Wang Zhengcheng, Daoist Oneheaven, and the Black-clothed Brocade Emperor were the main threats. There were also Chen Qianhua and the Heavenly Emperor among the key figures.” She frowned, “If it weren’t for Chen Qianhua using the Origin Heavenly Scripture, Wang Zhengcheng and the others wouldn’t have located her so easily. We haven’t even settled our grudges against him, yet he came to incite more problems with us.”

  Yan Zhaoge said coldly, “If he ever falls into my hands, I’ll let him know how a living hell feels like.”

  “After that day, that person had been hiding. With the Origin Heavenly Scripture in his possession, it’ll be hard for us to locate him.”

  “When we first entered the Pill Hall, he attempted to interfere with us. Sadly, I was busy dealing with that Awakened Sky hall spirit during that time. Otherwise, today’s matters wouldn’t have occurred.”

  Yan Zhaoge pouted, “This person is truly slick. This time, his original body didn’t even enter the Starry River Tributary. Otherwise, I would’ve killed him off on the spot.”

  “You’ve knocked him down from the Immortal Realm and inflicted his body full of Dao wounds. Even if he were to cultivate once again, he would face an absurd amount of difficulties, and could very possibly perish by the Immortal Mortal Tribulation,” said Feng Yunsheng.

  “I’m merely giving him a lesson and taking some interests.” Yan Zhaoge jeered.

  After contemplating for a while, Feng Yunsheng said, “Even though Li Xingba summoned the Nine Underworlds’ Ancient Devil, he might still be related to Chen Qianhua. As you’ve said previously, he had entered the Nine Underworlds before.”

  “Do you think he…”

  As Feng Yunsheng spoke, she looked towards Yan Zhaoge with hesitation.

  “It’s possible, but I’m not certain as well.” Yan Zhaoge could tell what she meant. He then nodded and said, “That person doesn’t care whether he succumbed into the path of devils or not.”

  After a short pause, Yan Zhaoge seemed to have remembered something, “When others succumb to the path of devils, it’s mostly due to how deep their stubbornness or malicious intentions are. After surpassing a certain boundary, only would it transform into Devilish intent. Ultimately, with the Nine Underworlds Devilish qi intertwining together with the intentions, only would they transform into Evil Devils.”

  “Rather than succumbing to the path of devils, Chen Qianhua was already a devil among humans himself.”

  Yan Zhaoge narrowed his eyes, “Even though he never succumbed, he doesn’t mind working together with the Devils. Even the Nine Underworlds wouldn’t treat him like a normal person. To him, turning into a devil was merely a ritual.”

  “However, the instant he succumbed to the path of devils, it could tend to his wounds and assist him in challenging the Immortal Mortal Tribulation,” said Feng Yunsheng.

  Yan Zhaoge looked up towards the sky, “I’ll find a chance to kill him off.”

  He looked back towards Feng Yunsheng, “How long more can you suppress yourself?”

  “If nothing out of the ordinary happens, I can continue suppressing myself up to a thousand years.” Feng Yu
nsheng said, “As long as I don’t clash against a Grand Heavenly level opponent.”

  Yan Zhaoge smacked his lips, “I can tell that we would meet at least one in the future.”

  Feng Yunsheng nodded, “There’s the Exalted Water Luminary, Senior Chu, Little Jun, and his mother.”

  “Other than them causing you troubles this time, the Nine Underworlds had been far too quiet for the past few years.” Yan Zhaoge lightly rubbed his temples, “As the heretics fought against each other, and the Demon Race fought against the Western Pure Lands, it released both our Daoism and the Nine Underworlds from the shackles.”

  He turned his head to look at Feng Yunsheng, “When I think about it, the Ancient Devil that came to trouble us in the Starry River Tributary might not be seeking to contribute to the Nine Underworlds. Rather, he’s merely probing us.”

  “Probing…” Feng Yunsheng mumbled.

  They were both probing Feng Yunsheng and probing the reaction of other factions’ bigwig experts.

  “After acquiring the results, they might retreat, or possibly…” Feng Yunsheng looked towards Yan Zhaoge, “Make a grand move?”

  Yan Zhaoge nodded lightly, “From the looks of it now, the latter seems much more possible.”

  Feng Yunsheng’s expression turned serious. However, she wasn’t worried about herself, “The Exalted Water Luminary…”

  “Let’s be patient.” Yan Zhaoge said softly, “With danger comes opportunities. This could possibly be an opportunity to solve the problems. It all depends on whether we can take hold of that opportunity or not.”

  Feng Yunsheng said, “It’s a pity that we’re unaware of Senior Chu’s whereabouts. Otherwise, we could’ve chosen our place of action. The Starry River Tributary was considered a decent place, as you’re able to do as you will.”

  “Let’s just go with the flow.” Yan Zhaoge smiled and said, “It’s their fault for having such bad luck. Rather, it made things easier for me.”

  As he talked, Yan Zhaoge took out a dark yellow pearl and held it by his hand. It was Li Xingba’s previous treasure – the Earth Splitting Pearl.