Chapter 99: with translation of chapter title

A vast lake, luxuriant trees, melodious strings and bamboo, an endless stream of passersby, most of whom pause here.

Inside Miao Yu An, celestial music echoed, soft and deep, intoxicating, like music from the nine heavens, moving heartstrings, cleansing the soul.

At the lake's center, mist swirled, upon which stood a jade pavilion; above it was a crystal-clear celestial pavilion, extremely luxurious.

In the pavilion, a spotless woman played the zither with her hands, performing a heavenly melody.

By the lakeside, almost all were cultivators, including the Great Yan Holy Son, Xia Jiuyou, the Heavenly Demon Palace's young master, and others.

They all rode jade boats, surrounding that jade pavilion nearby, to view it up close—truly a lavish expenditure.

Flying directly there isn't impossible, but it's likely they'd be shot down into the water.

Miao Yu An has a bad reputation, yet they didn't hide their identities but were very ostentatious; obviously there's another secret, otherwise these people wouldn't disregard reputation and reveal their true selves.

An Miaoyi opened her voice; wonderful sound spread in all directions, even the fish in the lake leapt out, dancing to her rhythm.

"I once worried that too much beauty would harm my cultivation; entering the mountains I feared worldly affection; in the world, how can one have both? I will not fail the nameless, nor fail you."

Everyone was stunned; could he want to leave Miao Yu An, retreat into the mountains to hide from the world, wanting to jump out of this mire of Miao Yu An? As soon as he spoke, everyone was shaken; this one of the most beautiful women of Donghuang is indeed extraordinary.

"Fairy An, I understand your difficulties; I wish to hide with you in the mountains." Someone shouted that at once.

Plop! Unfortunately this show-off was an eyesore to others, who knocked him into the lake.

"Fairy An, you are pure and unsullied..."

Afterward, another person spoke, though his words were veiled, they meant much the same as the previous: a desire to retreat to the mountains and wilderness.

Plop...

As expected, that person was quickly knocked into the water; afterward several more suffered the same, just after speaking they were knocked down.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult, forget it—tonight we only discuss the Dao." An Miaoyi's voice was very melodious, as if coming from the nine heavens.

When the piece ended, everyone remained intoxicated, their feelings not yet exhausted.

An Miaoyi, like an elf under the moonlight, lightly flew upward, entering that palace complex, disappearing into a jade pavilion.

Many only then awoke from their dream, truly rushing toward the sky.

Outside the jade palace, soon a crowd gathered, all blocked by a ray of celestial light, with only a few able to follow.

This is the Gate of Dao Comprehension; without grasping a definite Dao imprint, one cannot enter at all; in the Four Extremes Secret Realm, aside from a few individuals, most are barred.

"Swish!"

A flash of light, the young master of the Heavenly Demon Palace in purple robes fluttered, his eyes' inner aura like a dragon, he stepped in calmly.

The Prince of Great Xia strode with dragon and tiger steps, dragon aura surging to the heavens, divine metal battle intent gleaming, like a heavenly emperor descending, extraordinarily valiant.

The Gate of Dao Comprehension could not stop him; it opened automatically for him, he pulled the white-clad little nun and strode inside.

The Great Yan Holy Son Xiang Yifei, sturdy and strong, rode his holy sword in a flash, entering and leaving only a trail of holy light.

A golden divine beast came charging; Jiang Yi Fei, in white robes whiter than snow, elegant and scholarly, also entered the immortal gate.

Ye Fan and Li Heishui were also among them, but both had disguised themselves to avoid being recognized.

At that moment, a blue-clad man leapt from the jade boat, walked toward the immortal gate; his bearing was also extraordinary, evidently of high status, yet few present knew him.

"Holy Son, something's wrong!"

The blue-clad man had just half his body entered the immortal gate when a sudden urgent shout interrupted him, causing a great disturbance; in this quiet moonlit night it sounded especially shrill, and everyone turned to look.

"Who is this person? He looks quite capable." Li Heishui turned his head and whispered to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan shook his head, he also didn't know: "At such a young age to be at the third level of the Four Extremes, he must be among the Holy Sons." "Fan He, how did you come?" Interrupted while going in to meet An Miaoyi, the blue-clad man's face clearly showed displeasure.

"How interesting, to ruin everyone's refined mood at this time." The young master of the Heavenly Demon Palace crossed his arms, giving an intrigued glance.

"Holy Son…our people have all been killed!"

The person called Fan He, under so many gazes, felt somewhat uneasy, but the matter was important, so he could only grit his teeth and report.

"What did you say?"

The blue-clad man stared, his displeased expression quickly replaced by anger, his face instantly darkening.

"Both Supreme Elders and the other senior elders…were suppressed and killed by the Sacred Body Dao Embryo!"

Fan He swallowed, recalling today's scene, he forced down his fear and related what had happened.

"How could it be? Both Supreme Elders are Dragon Transformation experts; how could they fall so quickly?"

Upon hearing the Sacred Body Dao Embryo, the blue-clad man's body trembled slightly; they had come precisely for this, never expecting…

"Holy Son, I dare not joke about this; the Sacred Body Dao Embryo raised a hand and suppressed the two Dragon Transformation experts; he deliberately let me go to bring back word."

Upon these words, everyone present was shocked; raising a hand to slay Dragon Transformation experts—has the Sacred Body Dao Embryo become this powerful? "Yang Zhu… I have long wished to meet such a person."

The Prince of Great Xia muttered to himself; he had long heard of Yang Zhu's deeds, and coming from the Central State, part of his reason was to befriend him.

Ye Fan and Li Heishui exchanged glances, not overly shocked; when they first entered the Holy Cliff, Yang Zhu's talent and methods were strong to what degree, they knew better than anyone.

The Black Emperor lurked among the crowd; such a place of romance he normally had no right to be, yet everyone knows he follows beside Yang Zhu.

Out of deference to the Sacred Body Dao Embryo's might, no one dared stop him, letting him slip in.

"Woof! Here I am!"

The big black dog was most perceptive, poking out a big face; from far away it sensed Yang Zhu's aura and let out a howl.

Hearing that, the cultivators present followed his gaze, staring intently at the distant horizon.

Yang Zhu stepped upon the moonlight; his black robe under the bright moon shone with dazzling divine light, as if wrapped in a layer of silver gauze, illusory and ethereal, like a deity.

Beside him, the Yaochi Holy Maiden walked alongside, graceful and slender, like a banished immortal, exuding endless divine charm; such beauty can make one's mind peaceful and tranquil.

The two walked side by side, a talented man and a beautiful woman, seemingly a destined pair of Dao companions.

At the rear, the transformed Du De followed, eyes shining, continually sizing up the place.

"Brother Yang, long time no see."

Jiang Yi Fei, gentle and refined, was the first to exit the immortal gate, quickly stepped forward and performed a courteous salute.

"It's been many days since we parted, Brother Jiang, I hope you have been well."

Jiang Yi Fei, whether it be talent or personality, suits Yang Zhu's taste, and he also always has an inexplicable fondness for him, responding with a smile.

"Yang Zhu actually knows Jiang Yi Fei."

Ye Fan muttered, he had always been wary of Jiang Yi Fei, suspecting that he was that divine-bodied person of the Jiang family, whose strength cannot be ignored.

"Brother Yang, are you also here for An Miaoyi?"

Jiang Yi Fei inquired, given his understanding of Yang Zhu, he likely would not deign to do this.

"That's not the case; I came for something else."

(End of chapter)