by Feng Yise
Just as they were talking, a few people were cl.u.s.tered around a young man as they walked over.
Jian Hongxiao's brows furrowed and he said, "You're … Jian Yun?"
"Tsk tsk, truly hard on you, for Elder Hongxiao to actually remember this, this disappointing brat. However … I really admire your courage, to actually still have the face to come back!" Jian Yun said with a mocking look on his face.
Jian Hongxiao's brows furrowed, seemingly not willing to say anymore. He said to Ye Yuan and Jian Chen, "Let's go!"
But Jian Yun extended his hand to block and said cheerfully, "Don't go! Come, come, come, everybody come take a look. You all probably don't recognize this person, right? Let me introduce him to everybody. This old man is the former Stellar Hall's elder, Jian Hongxiao!"
With him saying so, it immediately drew many people to surround and watch.
Hearing the two words 'Stellar Hall', everyone's faces revealed extremely surprised expressions.
Even Jian Chen also trembled all over, looking at Jian Hongxiao in great astoundment, as if it was his first time knowing him.
"M-Master, you … you were actually once a Stellar Hall elder? Why have you never told me before?" Jian Chen said with an excited look.
Jian Hongxiao's expression was very unnatural and did not answer Jian Chen.
Ye Yuan had a blank look, not knowing what special aspect this Stellar Hall had, to actually be able to cause such a big stir.
"Stellar Hall elder? This … This is a joke, right? How can a Celestial Deity Realm old man possibly be a Stellar Hall elder?"
"Jian Hongxiao, this name seems to be rather familiar!"
"It's a little familiar, but can't remember where I've heard it before."
...
Jian Yun looked at everyone's reaction with a broad smile on his face.
"Heh, speaking of Elder Hongxiao, that was once a great figure who was at the peak of popularity at one time in the Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital! Augury and astronomy, viewing aura and observing people, there was nothing he couldn't do. People gave the title 'Seer Nebula.' Rumors had it that the Stellar Hall would be managed by him in the future!"
Jian Yun spoke freely and boldly as if speaking on a subject with great familiarity. But the expression on his face was full of disdain.
He was naturally not doing so in order to flatter Jian Hongxiao.
Sure enough, the vacantness in people's eyes gradually dissipated. They finally recalled who this person was.
"Seer Nebula! He's actually Seer Nebula!"
"Turns out that he's that Seer Nebula who used a forbidden art and killed his brother and several dozen Stellar Hall disciples!"
"How can this kind of person still have the face to live in this world? Why doesn't he go and die?"
...
Jian Yun's words seemed to have thoroughly ignited everyone's memories.
Jian Hongxiao's name, the people who knew were not many. But Seer Nebula seemed to be extremely famous in Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital.
Except, the current Jian Hongxiao seemed to have become a rat crossing the street.
For some time, countless cursing sounds drifted over, floating into Jian Hongxiao's ears.
The wild elation in Jian Chen's heart instantly became awkwardness. He looked at Jian Hongxiao in disbelief as he muttered, "M-Master, is what they said true?"
Jian Yun smiled and said, "Haha, you take a look at everyone's reactions and you'll know whether it's real or not. Back then, your master disregarded his brother's objections and activated a forbidden art, wanting to forcefully go against the heavens and change fate. In the end, it triggered the All-encompassing Armillary Sphere. The 36 Stellar Hall disciples in charge of the All-encompassing Armillary Sphere were instantly s.u.c.k.e.d dry! This incident, could it be that he has never told you before?"
Jian Chen looked at Jian Hongxiao in disbelief. His so many years of hard work, wanting to break through to the True God Realm, it was because he wanted to join the Stellar Hall.
But, arriving at Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital, he discovered that his own master was actually the Stellar Hall's sinner!
Chapter 1958 - Ouch, My Eyes!
"Master, is what he said true or not?" Jian Chen bellowed.
In a blink of an eye, Jian Hongxiao's noble image in his heart collapsed, making him unable to accept it.
Looking at those countless spittles, he was even ashamed to be associated with Jian Hongxiao.
Jian Hongxiao gazed at the blue sky, seemingly recalling the past, appearing melancholic.
Finally, he nodded slowly and said with a sigh, "What he said was right. Master … is the Stellar Hall's sinner!"
Jian Chen looked at Jian Hongxiao rather disbelievingly. It was as if it was his first time knowing him.
"Why? Why have you never told me before?!" Jian Chen roared.
Jian Yun laughed by the side and said, "If he were to tell you, would you still be willing to acknowledge him as your master? This kind of person, huhu, isn't fit to have disciples at all! Also, you, kid, being associated with this kind of person, your lifespan will reduce!"
In the second half of the sentence, he said it to Ye Yuan.
When Ye Yuan heard that, he also had a look of disgust on his face and moved a few steps toward Jian Yun's side, as if very disgusted with Jian Hongxiao.
"What this brother said is right. I was also deceived by him. That's why I would follow him to Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital. Actually, I just wanted to find someone to take a look at my fate, but he's not suitable to do it now," Ye Yuan said with a smile.
When Jian Hongxiao heard this, a hint of a rueful smile appeared on his face.
At present, even Ye Yuan had left him.
He also did not expect that the moment he entered the city, he would have his unsavory history exposed by people.
Under such circ.u.mstances, he could not explain it away even with a hundred mouths.
Of course, he did not want to explain anything either.
Jian Yun laughed loudly when he heard that and said, "He's a bereaved dog, how could he still have this skill? Want to look at your destiny, you naturally have to find the Stellar Hall!"
Ye Yuan said embarrassedly when he heard that, "Sigh, little brother, I, am only from a small place, how could I have the connections to know the Stellar Hall's masters?"
"Heh, you have eyes but fail to see, right? My family's young master is precisely a disciple of the Stellar Hall, augury and astronomy, he's skilled in all."
"Our young master is the Stellar Hall's rising star. He is an existence who might become a Stellar Hall's elder in the future!"
By the side, someone immediately started lauding to the skies.
Even Jian Hongxiao also revealed a look of surprise as he said, "You actually entered the Stellar Hall?"
Jian Yun had a pleased look and said with a spurious smile, "Are you very disappointed? Back then, you kept prating on about how I'll achieve nothing and was a piece of garbage. Now? This young master, I, have already become a Stellar Hall's disciple, but you became a dog who lost its home!"
Jian Yun's face was triumphantly jaunty, full of the delight of having slapped faces.
In reality, he understood what was the deal with him being a Stellar Hall disciple.
Without a powerful father, it was impossible for him to enter the Stellar Hall.
This play today was also arranged by his father, making him block here and humiliate Jian Hongxiao.
His father, Jian Hao, was presently a Stellar Hall elder with an awe-inspiring reputation.
When performing divination a few days ago, he happened to divine that Jian Hongxiao would be returning within the next few days. So he arranged for his son to wait here.
Many years ago, Jian Hongxiao prophesied more than once, saying that Jian Yun would never amount to much.
Coming to slap Jian Hongxiao's face, he was naturally delighted to the extreme.
Ye Yuan said
in surprise when he heard that, "So that's how it is! Then this little brother really had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai!"
As he said, Ye Yuan even gave a bow toward Jian Yun.
Jian Hongxiao's brows furrowed slightly, not knowing what medicine Ye Yuan was selling in his gourd.
He still thought that Ye Yuan was intentionally finding an excuse to draw a clean line with him just now. He could understand this. But Ye Yuan's style right now was very unlike him!
Jian Yun had a smug look as he said with a smile, "Huhu, forget it, you following this old fellow, it's also normal that you're inexperienced and ignorant. This young master, I, am in a good mood today and will take a look at your destiny."
Ye Yuan was delighted when he heard that and said with clasped hands, "Then thank you very much, Young Master Jian Yun!"Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click #!_51305398522659481 for visiting.
Jian Yun also had the intention of showing off. Circulating his cultivation method, he cast the aura viewing art on Ye Yuan.
"Ouch, my eyes! My eyes can't see anything anymore! My eyes are blind!"
Suddenly, he felt a stabbing pain in his eyes like it was being burned. He was already unable to open his eyes anymore.
Jian Yun fell to the ground in agony and started rolling on the ground non-stop.
The surrounding onlookers turned pale with fright. How could they still care about Jian Hongxiao, all of them were looking toward Jian Yun in curiosity one by one.
Jian Hongxiao looked at Ye Yuan dumbfounded with his mouth agape, not expecting that he actually played this act.
And this Jian Yun actually really foolishly cast the aura viewing art on Ye Yuan.
Wasn't this looking for abuse?
Forget about him right now, even if he was at his prime, he also would not dare to cast the aura viewing art on Ye Yuan!
"Senior, let's go!" Ye Yuan smiled at Jian Hongxiao and said.
Jian Hongxiao had a moved look, he knew that Ye Yuan was deliberately causing a disturbance, diverting those people's attention, letting them successfully get away.
Jian Hongxiao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he was interrupted by Ye Yuan. He said, "This place isn't the place to speak, talk again later."
The two people moved, but Jian Chen was still standing on the spot in a daze.
Jian Hongxiao heaved a sigh and turned around and left.
Smack!
Jian Chen's shoulder was patted by Ye Yuan, making him jump.
"Sometimes, what the eyes see might not be real. But at times, what the eyes see is the most authentic. Therefore, don't use eyes to see, use the heart to feel. Think about it, how Senior treated you these few years!"
Finished talking, Ye Yuan slowly left.
Jian Chen's entire body trembled, his gaze revealing a complicated look. Finally, he still gritted his teeth and followed after.
...
Before the bed, an old man was currently diagnosing Jian Yun's pulse. His brows were tightly locked.
"Master Bu Chen, I beg you, you must save me! I can't become a blind person!" Jian Yun wailed.
"Shut up! Don't disturb Master's pulse-reading!" Jian Hao said in a solemn voice.
Jian Yun indeed did not dare to wail anymore, shutting his mouth sensibly.
After a long time, Bu Chen slowly got up and shook his head slightly.
Jian Hao was startled inwardly, hurriedly going up to ask, "Brother Bu Chen, how is it?"
Bu Chen shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this pair of eyes are crippled!"
Jian Hao's heart thumped and he said, "How … can this be? Yun-er only used the aura viewing art a little and his eyes are crippled?"
Bu Chen said, "This is Heavenly Dao backlash. Furthermore, it's extremely strong. With this old man's strength, I'm powerless to turn the tables."
Jian Hao said in shock, "How can it be? You're the person with the strongest alchemy strength in the city, if even you're helpless, then … then … oh, right, since it's Heavenly Dao backlash, can the Bright Moon Purple Cloud Pill save him?"
Bu Chen shook his head and said, "With this old man's judgment, I'm afraid that the Bright Moon Purple Cloud Pill is powerless to turn the tables too. Unless … one can refine the Six Veins Stellar Pill!"
Jian Hao took several steps back in the row when he heard that, saying absent-mindedly, "This … How is this possible? Just taking one look and the Heavenly Dao backlash would be so severe?"
Jian Hao regretted it until his intestines turned green now. He only wanted to let his son go and humiliate Jian Hongxiao, making him beat a retreat in the face of difficulties.
Who would have thought that he actually harmed his own son to become a blind person!
This level of Heavenly Dao backlash was akin to bone-festering maggots. Even if a new pair of eyes were swapped in, it was to no avail too. This problem was the hardest to deal with.
Members of the Jian Family feared this level of Heavenly Dao backlash the most.
It was just that Jian Hao could not understand even after cudgeling his brain. Why would it cause such severe consequences with just having one glance?
Chapter 1959 - The City Lord Wants to See Him
"Thank you, Ye Yuan," Jian Hongxiao looked at Ye Yuan and said
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Senior, don't your Jian Family revere the Profound Secrets Pavilion as supreme? What's this Stellar Hall?"
Actually, Ye Yuan did not figure out just what was the Stellar Hall until now too.
Jian Hongxiao said, "The Stellar Hall is where the core of the Profound Secrets Pavilion lies. Those able to enter it are all one-in-ten-thousand powerhouses, having outstanding strength in the Dao of Divination. And the Stellar Hall's elders, there are only a total of eight. Only the strongest ones can assume the post."
Ye Yuan nodded slightly, roughly understanding in his heart.
Although the Heavenspan World was big, the great imperial capitals that the Jian Family occupied were not their own. Those able to enter the Stellar Hall were all elites among elites, having outstanding talent in the Dao of Divination.
No wonder Jian Hongxiao back then gave him an unfathomable feeling.
Even if his cultivation realm fell drastically, his divination arts were still unfathomable. It was far from what those in the same rank could compare to.
"A Stellar Hall, only great imperial capitals have it. Furthermore, in each Stellar Hall, there's a peak empyrean spirit treasure, the All-encompassing Armillary Sphere. The Stellar Hall's responsibility is to borrow the All-encompassing Armillary Sphere to deduce Heavenly Dao. Each Stellar Hall elder manages one aspect of the All-encompassing Armillary Sphere, their responsibilities being enormous," Jian Hongxiao continued saying.
Ye Yuan nodded his head and said, "So that's how it is! That Jian Yun has a grudge with you?"
Jian Hongxiao smiled bitterly and said, "Jian Yun's father, Jian Hao, was always suppressed by me back then. Because there can only be eight Stellar Hall elders, so he was never able to become an elder. As for that Jian Yun, I had once divined for him before and said that he'll never amount to much. So this father and son pair have always had some resentment towards me."
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's not resentment that simple. That Jian Hao should be afraid of you snatching his position of elder, right?"
Jian Hongxiao nodded and said, "With Jian Yun's skill, he can't divine my return. Most likely, this matter has Jian Hao's hand involved. But with this play, Jian Yun will likely really become a cripple."
As these two people chatted, Jian Chen at one side wanted to speak but swallowed the words back.
Ye Yuan suddenly changed the topic and said, "Senior, the urgent matter on hand is that we'd better think of a way to get the pill formula fast."
Jian Hongxiao said in surprise, "You still want to refine pills for me?"
Ye Yuan could not help laughing as he said, "Look at what you're
saying, if not for the sake of refining pills, what did I come to Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital with you for?"
"B-But you're also aware, I'm the Stellar Hall's sinner!" Jian Hongxiao said.
He even thought that through this incident, Ye Yuan probably would not refine pills for him anymore at all.
After all, his unsavory past was exposed by people.
He did not expect that Ye Yuan actually still insisted on refining pills for him.
But Ye Yuan gave Jian Chen a glance and said smilingly, "So what? You're the senior that I, Ye Yuan, acknowledged, and you are a friend of mine. You showed kindness to me, Ye Yuan. The rest has nothing to do with me! Even if you become enemies with the world, this pill … I'm refining for sure!"
Jian Hongxiao and Jian Chen's faces changed greatly when they heard that.
They did not expect that Ye Yuan was actually so loyal to friends.
Jian Hongxiao was even more touched in his heart, tears already running down his old face.
When you stand opposite of everyone in the world and someone stood on your side with a firm determination, that sensation could not be described using words.
Actually, about this matter, Ye Yuan had his own judgment. Most likely, Jian Hongxiao had some painful topic. It was just that it was hard for him to say it out.
Walking all the way to this point, Ye Yuan was no longer some ignorant person anymore. He still had some confidence in discerning people.
Jian Hongxiao did not seem to be someone who had utter disregard for human life when doing things and facing people, and also did not have too much sinister air.
Activating a forbidden art likely had other reasons.
Furthermore, this Extreme Luck Great Imperial Capital's city lord still saved Jian Hongxiao's life with the Bright Moon Purple Cloud Pill in the end. This also affirmed Ye Yuan's idea from the side-view.
If Jian Hongxiao really activated the forbidden art for his own selfish reasons, that Empyrean powerhouses most likely would not have done that.
"Don't you want to know what in the world happened back then?" Jian Hongxiao asked.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, "If you're willing to say, you'd naturally tell me. If you're not willing to say, why would I need to go and pick at your scar?"