by Feng Yise
"Ye Yuan forcefully deployed the Greater Confounding Formation. Currently, his essence energy and soul force are consumed greatly, and he already fell into a coma."
At this time, a gorgeous figure appeared in the sights of everybody. It was precisely Yue Mengli.
Although Yue Mengli's appearance was ugly, after coming into contact frequently, her every action had a noble grace. The Tranquil Cloud Sect disciples actually could not give birth to any disgust towards her.
"What? Ye Yuan he . . . is he alright?" Skymaple exclaimed.
Yue Mengli shook her head and said, "Ye Yuan prepared long ago. There isn't any major issue. But he probably can't meet with anyone these few days. He asks you all to settle the sect's internal affairs first. After he leaves seclusion, he'll naturally meet with you guys. Oh, right, the Purple Mansion Sect has already retreated. The Tranquil Cloud Sect is safe for the time being."
As she said, Yue Mengli was wonderstruck in her heart too.
Ye Yuan took into account virtually everything. If He Mingde personally cracked the formation at this time, without Ye Yuan's management, the grand array would simply not be able to endure.
But after witnessing Ye Yuan's bizarre means, He Mingde simply did not dare to easily attack the formation, and he actually led the Purple Mansion Sect disciples to withdraw!
This empty fort strategy was simply sung unprecedented in history, and it was unrepeatable after!
These few days, she had accompanied Ye Yuan to set up the formation constantly and also had many interactions with Ye Yuan.
Yue Mengli discovered to her shock that Ye Yuan was simply a genius!
From the day that he used the sect protecting grand array to defend the Tranquil Cloud Sect to the death, he already predicted the situation today.
Slaying two middle-stage Soul Sea Realms domineeringly before was for the sake of making He Mingde be in awe; it was to make him not dare to make any move rashly!
Such scheming strategy was simply heaven-defying!
Finished talking, Yue Mengli gave a graceful bow to everyone and left.
The Greater Confounding Formation was born from the Asura Confounding Formation. But it was much more powerful than the Lesser Confounding Formation that Ye Yuan used in the Fierce Gale World.
Just to set up this grand array, Ye Yuan used five days' time. This was even the result of making use of the profound artifact, Profound Ice Flag.
Ever since Ye Yuan exited seclusion, he would disappear for a period of time each day. It was to go in front of the gates to set up the Greater Confounding Formation!
Ye Yuan linked up the sect protecting grand array and the Greater Confounding Formation ingeniously. Moreover, the setup range was massive.
This Profound Ice Flag was really a supreme Formation Path treasure. It should be the treasure that Lu Linfeng left behind for the sect before ascending. Using it to set up the grand array was really twice the result with half the effort.
It was also precisely due to the Profound Ice Flag's assistance that Ye Yuan could complete the setup of this Greater Confounding Formation and deploy it.
The Profound Ice Flag and the Greater Confounding Formation that came from the Asura Confounding Formation were well-deserving of being supreme lower realm treasures that the Grand Yan Divine King left behind. Furthermore, matching these two items together actually had indescribable might. It could make He Mingde, an expert of such level, fell into the grand array unknowingly.
With Ye Yuan's present strength, deploying and maintaining this grand array was still too forceful.
Plus, he even forcefully used the Thousand Flowing Petals at the final juncture and severely injured Lin Chao. This caused his consumption to be even greater as well.
After Yue Mengli left, Skymaple said with Mo Yuntian, "Come, come, Yuntian. Have a good chat with me about your experiences these few months."
Mo Yuntian nodded to acknowledge and recounted the various events that happened during this period of time for Skymaple and the rest.
Only then did Skymaple and the rest know just the sort of sky-rocking incident happened in these few months.
Even though they were imprisoned in the Heavenly Sky Sect these few days, they were very perplexed the entire time. They were unaware how the Purple Mansion Sect had such strength.
Only now, hearing that there was actually an existence like the Fierce Gale World, did they come to a realization.
Hearing about how Ye Yuan actually slew three Soul Sea Realm powerhouses with the sect protecting grand array again, they were astounded until their jaws nearly fell off!
[0] Title comes from the Chinese Thirty-Six Stratagems. It means bluffing the enemy by putting on a bold front to conceal a weakly defended city.
Chapter 469 - Mysterious Visitor
"Ye Yuan prevented the entire Southern Domain's decline with his strength alone!? What a godly achievement!"
Hearing Mo Yuntian's narration, Skymaple gave a heartfelt gasp of admiration.
He knew that Ye Yuan's talent was immensely high. But he did not think that it was actually high to such an extent.
When Skymaple and they all were imprisoned by the Purple Mansion Sect, each one of them thought that the Southern Domain was completely finished.
Who knew that paths wound along mountain ridges, and things took a turn for the better. A Crystal Formation Realm Ye Yuan could actually force back the Purple Mansion Sect three times successively!
"Yeah. If not for witnessing it with my own eyes, I wouldn't dare to believe it at all." Mo Yuntian himself was overcome with emotions too.
At this time, Skymaple's face suddenly changed, and he said, "Yuntian, why . . . don't I see Tian Yu?"
His voice had yet to fade when Tian Yu suddenly appeared here and said agitatedly, "Grandpa!"
Ye Yuan blow was not heavy. Tian Yu just happened to wake up in this short while. Hearing that Ye Yuan rescued everybody, he sprinted madly all the way over here.
Seeing Skymaple, Tian Yu was unbelievably agitated and actually shed tears.
When Skymaple saw Tian Yu, tears similarly coursed down his old face.
These days, Skymaple thought that Tian Yu perished in the mystic realm, and his entire person was awfully haggard.
Now, seeing his grandson returned safe and sound, it untied the knot in his heart.
By the side, Luo Qingfeng, the sect's upper echelons, as well as the disciples, could not help tearing when they saw this scene.
This period of time, everyone's inner heart was extremely anguished.
The sect was destroyed. These people were all shouldering a tremendous psychological burden.
Right after they returned to the Tranquil Cloud Sect, they survived a calamity. They could at least guarantee that the sect's teachings would not be wiped out.
Luo Qingfeng and the rest heaved a long sigh of relief in their hearts.
After the small talk, Skymaple pulled Tian Yu over and sized him up carefully. The smile on his face gradually became astonishment.
Skymaple discovered that Tian Yu's eyes emitted radiance. Tian Yu standing there was just like a still sheathed sharp sword, seemingly vastly different from before!
"Tian Yu, you . . ." Skymaple said in surprise.
Tian Yu smiled blushingly; he could not quite blow his own trumpet. But Mo Yuntian said with a smile, "Grand Elder, Sect Master, Tian Yu has already comprehended a true intent. Our Tranquil Cloud Sect has hopes for revival!"
Skymaple and Luo Qingfeng's gaze turned intent as they looked at Tian Yu disbelievingly.
"Tian Yu, is what your Senior Apprentice Brother Mo said true?" Skymaple said in shock.
Tian Yu nodded with a smile. Skymaple and Luo Qingfeng exchanged a glance, the shock gradually becoming a pleasant surprise.
"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good! Truly, the heaven hasn't forsaken my Tranquil Cloud Sect! To think that my Tranquil Cloud Sect could beget fortune from a disaster and actually let Little Yu comprehend a true intent! Heaven has really
opened its eyes!"
Skymaple said good three times in a row. It could be seen how elated he was in his heart.
Tranquil Cloud Sect produced a junior who had comprehended a true intent. And this junior was even his lineal grandson!
"Grand Elder misspoke about this. This has nothing to do with the heaven at all. I could comprehend a true intent entirely because of Ye Yuan!" Tian Yu said with a smile.
Skymaple and the rest were stunned and could not help being curious.
Why was it Ye Yuan again?
Tian Yu recounted the incident of Ye Yuan engraving sword characters, leaving Skymaple and the rest speechless for a long time.
. . . . . .
Fierce Gale World, the depths of the Central Capital's royal palace.
A martial artist dressed in a black robe sat on the throne, while another person was prostrated before him.
If there were people here, their jaws would surely hit the ground in shock.
The exalted Wind Emperor, Zhao Tianyin, was actually kneeling in front of this man!
"Zhao Tianyin, you've really disappointed This Seat greatly!" The black-robed man's voice reverberated throughout the royal palace, giving people a very unreal sensation.
The unparalleled, overbearing Zhao Tianyin was just like an obedient kitten at this time.
Hearing the black-robed man's words, Zhao Tianyin's forehead sweat profusely as he said with profound respect and trepidation, "Lord Holy Envoy, please calm your fury! That Six Extreme Seals Grand Array is seriously too powerful. Even when the base of the formation is wrecked, it's also very hard to link the realm passageway!"
The black-robed man said with a cold smile, "How can the array formation left behind by the Grand Yan Divine King be what you, a puny little Boundless Realm, can perceive? Fortunately, his descendants were all some useless people. Or else, you all wouldn't even know how you died! But I don't want to listen to reasons. If you delay the matter, and the higher-ups lay down the blame, Shangguan Wuhui's outcome, you're aware of it!"
Hearing these words, Zhao Tianyun involuntarily shuddered, sweat dripping like rain.
"Lord Holy Envoy, please rest assured. I'll set off right away to personally make a move to link together the realm passageway. However . . ."
"Talk quickly if you have something to say! Don't mince your words!" said the black-robed man with a cold grunt.
"Yes, yes. It's like this, a woman with extremely formidable strength came from the Endless World. Subordinate . . . Subordinate isn't her match."
Zhao Tianyin recounted the events on that day falteringly. But the black-robed man fell silent after hearing it.
The black-robed man did not speak. Zhao Tianyin did not dare to interject either. He just kneeled there, waiting quietly for the black-robed man.
After a long while, the black-robed man suddenly opened his mouth to say, "You're saying that that girl knows ocular arts? She just gave you a glance, and you got controlled by her?"
"Yes. Subordinate dare not deceive Holy Envoy. There are still other people who know about that day's event."
"Okay. What you said, I got it all. I'll think of ways to resolve this matter. Everything carries on according to the original plan! If it delays again, you know the consequences! Also, you don't go and provoke the Alchemist Association. So long as they don't affect our plans, let them be," said the black-robed man with a cold grunt.
"Yes. Subordinate will definitely do all I can to accomplish the task that Holy Envoy instructed!" Zhao Tianyin said.
"Humph! I hope so! Alright, it's inappropriate for me to stay for long in this place. All the best to you!"
As he said, the black-robed man got up. A light door actually appeared in front of him.
The black-robed man stepped forward and entered, vanishing completely.
Seeing the black-robed man disappear, only then, did Zhao Tianyun heave a long sigh in relief. He discovered that it was as if he was hauled out of water, completely drenched thoroughly.
Zhao Tianyin's gaze looked towards the vacant space area. It was also uncertain what he was thinking about.
Only after a long while, did he grit his teeth and said, "Shangguan Wuhui, oh Shangguan Wuhui! You're bringing a wolf into the house here! They raised the Fierce Gale World to a middle-order small world, but we became their dogs! No way! I mustn't follow in Shangguan Wuhui's footsteps!"
The Wind Emperor was always high and lofty in front of everybody. Who would have thought that he could actually have such a side.
Furthermore, most likely, nobody would have thought that the previous Wind Emperor, Shangguan Wuhui, did not ascend to the Divine Realm. Instead, he was obliterated by this mysterious organization!
And the present Zhao Tianyin was stepping onto the same path as Shangguan Wuhui once more!
. . . . . .
Three days later, Ye Yuan finally walked out of the secret chamber. Skymaple, Luo Qingfeng, and the rest, were waiting outside since long ago.
"Grand Elder, Sect Master Luo, Hall Head Xiao, long time no see!" Seeing these people, Ye Yuan was also quite overcome with emotion.
Skymaple and the rest exchanged glances, and they actually bowed down towards Ye Yuan at the same time!
Ye Yuan hurriedly support Skymaple and said, "Grand Elder, Sect Master Luo, why are you all doing this?"
Skymaple said with a sigh, "Ye Yuan, the Tranquil Cloud Sect could only preserve our Dao teachings from being annihilated by receiving your great grace. I, Skymaple, as the Tranquil Cloud Sect's Grand Elder, nearly caused the sect to be destroyed! I really can't think of how to thank you, so I can only come here to give you a bow!"
[0] In Chapter 338, the Fierce Gale World was supposed to be a high-order small world, while the Endless World was a middle-order small world. However, the author suddenly changed it. No freaking clue. Gonna translate as it is first.
Chapter 470 - Entire Sect Moving North
Among the Southern Domain's Eight Great Sects, only the Purple Mansion Sect and the Tranquil Cloud Sect were left right now.
For the Tranquil Cloud Sect to be able to preserve their Dao teachings and preserve their sect from destruction, it could be said to be a miracle.
Ye Yuan did so many things for the sect, yet the sect practically did not seem to have anything to repay him with. This had to be said to be a very embarrassing thing.
Hence, Skymaple, Luo Qingfeng, and the rest discussed it, and finally still decided to come and give Ye Yuan a big bow, to express gratitude on behalf of the sect.
Ye Yuan said helplessly, "Grand Elder is killing Ye Yuan. I'm just a Tranquil Cloud Sect disciple. Since entering the sect, I've received the various elders' and fellow apprentices' care. How can I look on unconcernedly by the side when the sect is in trouble? This matter ends here. Grand Elder mustn't mention it again!"
Reaching the end, Ye Yuan's tone became a little heavy, and he revealed some unhappiness.
When Skymaple and the rest saw his reaction, their hearts all felt a chill.
The power emitted from Ye Yuan's body actually left them at a loss on what to do.
Only now did Skymaple suddenly discover that this young man before him had already unknowingly grown into a great towering tree, and he could shelter the sect from the wind and rain.
In the past, Ye Yuan was just an immensely talented junior disciple in their eyes. His future was bright, but his strength was a little lacking.
But seeing Ye Yuan again today, Skymaple and Luo Qingfeng discovered to their shock that the aura on Ye Yuan's body was actually not much weaker than theirs anymore.
Especially Xiao Jian and Ling Potian, their thoughts and feelings were the most profound. Because that instance just now, they actually had a palpitating feeling.
This made them realize that they could very well not be Ye Yuan's match already!
Recalling back when Ye Yuan had just entered the sect, the two of them really had a feeling like they were dreaming."Alright, alright, we won't mention it! Ye Yuan
, in your view, facing the Fierce Gale World's invasion, what should we do?"
Skymaple also realized the awkwardness and hastily switched the topic.
Ye Yuan did not reply straight away. He invited them into the hidden chamber, before saying words that astonished everyone.
"The Southern Domain can't be defended. While the realm passageway has yet to link together fully, we should take advantage and move the entire sect to the north," Ye Yuan said coolly.
"What? Move the entire sect move? But . . ." Xiao Jian was taken aback in fright by Ye Yuan's words.
The Tranquil Cloud Sect fought off the Purple Mansion Sect's great armies thrice consecutively and barely managed to guard a piece of holy land. Now, they actually had to discard it!
Although Xiao Jian and the rest's ideals were to return to the Northern Domain, they grew up in the Southern Domain after all. Suddenly hearing this news, they still felt somewhat acclimatized.
"Hall Head Xiao, don't make a fuss over nothing. Listen to Ye Yuan is going to say till the end." Luo Qingfeng was much more composed as he voiced out to reproach Xiao Jian.
Ye Yuan said with a smile, "The Tranquil Cloud Sect is already a lone island. Once there are Divine Traversing Realm experts appearing, the Tranquil Cloud Sect will be the first to bear the brunt. The Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array is only a Quasi-Tier 5 grand array. It can't withstand the attacks of a Divine Traversing Realm powerhouse."
"But . . . since that's the case, why didn't Ye Yuan you move north earlier? Why did you persist on holding fast to this land?" Luo Qingfeng opened his mouth to ask.
"Those Northern Domain's major powers most likely still don't know the Purple Mansion Sect's origin and think that the Southern Domain's great change was just the Endless World's internal affairs. The Fierce Gale World has been blocking off the news the entire time. The goal also lied here. It's already late for the Northern Domain to prepare now. If the Purple Mansion Sect rules the Southern Domain and lays down a solid foundation for the Fierce Gale World's invasion, the Northern Domain will be caught even more unprepared. At that time, with the Fierce Gale World using the Southern Domain as a springboard, the Endless World most likely wouldn't even have the strength for a single battle. Furthermore . . . Grand Elder, Sect Master Luo, and the rest of you all were still in the Purple Mansion Sect's hands. How could we move north without careful consideration?" Ye Yuan explained.