Chapter 161: Yun Tianya's Shock!

You should know that since the Gu Sun Family added a Great Vehicle cultivator, its overall strength compared to his Yun Family is only stronger, not weaker, yet it was nonetheless destroyed by the youth before him.

This is such a terrifying thing!

Moreover, both his Yun Family and the Gu Sun Family have Quasi-Emperors; you should know, even his ancestors wouldn't claim they could destroy the Gu Sun Family, after all, a battle between two Quasi-Emperors can devastate heaven and earth.

But still, it was destroyed by this youth.

And he said it so calmly, which caused raging waves to surge in Yun Tianya's heart!

Ah, this, this…

Yun Tianya didn't even realize his speech was stuttering.

Go collect the Gu Sun Family's resources; this counts as a task I, as Yun Yun's Guardian Daoist, have done. I set a seal there; remember to bring Yun Yun, you can't break that seal.

Alright, okay, senior.

Yun Tianya finished speaking, bowed, and when he rose, he suddenly found that Ye Chen had already vanished before him.

This senior is truly mysterious, not even revealing his name; however, since he is Yun Yun's Guardian Daoist, asking Yun Yun would reveal it, yet no one knows how Yun Yun came to know such a strong person and let him become her Guardian Daoist.

Yun Tianya said as he walked out of the secret chamber.

When he learns that the one he considered a strong figure was, decades ago, only a Golden Core cultivator, he doesn't know what he'll feel.

Soon, Yun Tianya arrived before Yun Yun, and upon seeing her, his smile nearly blossomed.

Yun Yun, you're here.

Yun Yun, seeing Yun Tianya approach with a beaming smile, though puzzled, out of courtesy she greeted him: "I have met Elder Tianya, but I wonder what Elder Tianya seeks from a junior?"

Yun Yun asked, she knew that marrying her to the Esteemed Founder was Yun Tianya's idea; though it was out of helplessness, she bore no grudge against Yun Tianya, yet the grievance in her heart could not dissipate.

So her tone when speaking to Yun Tianya revealed a hint of coldness.

Yun Tianya heard the coldness in Yun Yun's tone, but he did not blame her; if this happened to him, he could not be without a bit of resentment.

Now that Yun Yun can still call him "Elder", he is already quite content.

Although this is not his true desire, sacrificing one to ensure the survival of the whole clan, he knows what he must do.

If it happened again, he would still do the same.

Yun Yun, do you have a Guardian Daoist?

Yun Yun, upon hearing Yun Tianya suddenly ask about her Guardian Daoist, immediately frowned and asked, "Yes, what about it? If you intend to harm him, I will firmly refuse to tell you anything about him."

Yun Yun's tone was very resolute.

Ye Chen, hidden in the shadows, heard Yun Yun's words, instantly covered his face, admiring Yun Yun's quick wit.

I can already slay a Quasi-Emperor; Yun Tianya is merely a Great Vehicle cultivator, what threat could he pose to me?

Ye Chen bitterly smiled to himself.

Those who care about you may sometimes forget your deeds and instead worry about your safety.

Hun Yan spoke up at this moment.

And after Hun Yan finished speaking, Ye Chen fell silent.

He stared wordlessly at Yun Yun and Yun Tianya.

At this moment, Yun Tianya quickly gestured and said, "It's not like that; you've misunderstood. Your Guardian Daoist previously approached me, saying he wanted us to obtain the Gu Sun Family's cultivation resources.

…and we couldn't get in; we need you to go so we can obtain those resources, which is why we came to find you."

What!? He went to find you? When?

Yun Yun asked excitedly, not understanding why Ye Chen didn't come to her but went to Yun Tianya.

Perhaps Yun Yun didn't know that Ye Chen dislikes the moment of separation; although he knows they'll have a chance to reunite later, he simply dislikes it.

This is the fundamental reason Ye Chen went to Yun Tianya instead of Yun Yun.

It was just not long ago.

Yun Tianya replied truthfully.

Now Yun Yun has such a powerful Guardian Daoist, and with her own talent not lacking, Yun Tianya has already listed her as a key cultivation target of the Yun Family.

I see…

Yun Yun whispered, her tone revealing a hint of loneliness.

Did he say anything else to you?

Yun Yun asked unwillingly.

No.

After hearing Yun Tianya's words, Yun Yun fell silent.

And as an unbreakable steel straight man, Ye Chen at this moment did not notice Yun Yun's complex expression.

Hun Yan kept rolling his eyes at Ye Chen's brow.

By the way, Yun Yun, I still don't know your Guardian Daoist's name.

Yun Yun, hearing Yun Tianya's words, slowly lifted her head and replied:

His name is Ye Chen.

Ye Chen? When did such a strong figure appear in this world again?

Yun Tianya was puzzled, suddenly feeling abandoned by the ages.

It's normal not to know, because decades ago he was only a Golden Core cultivator.

Yun Yun finished speaking and walked toward the doorway, while Yun Tianya, after hearing her words, was petrified on the spot.

Decades ago he was only a Golden Core cultivator; decades later he grew into a great power, such a terrifying rate of growth left Yun Tianya only feeling horror.

So after Yun Yun's words, he couldn't react for a long while.

But at the same time, he was also very grateful, for Ye Chen had never shown any hostility toward the Yun Family from start to finish.

That is what made him most pleased.

And at this moment, Yun Yun, who had reached the doorway, suddenly noticed that Yun Tianya was not moving; she turned around and asked Yun Tianya, "Elder Tianya, aren't we supposed to go get the Gu Sun Family's cultivation resources? Why haven't we left yet?"

"Huh? Oh, here we go!"

When Yun Tianya finished speaking, he walked toward Yun Yun, and Ye Chen, who was in the shadows, saw this and slowly slipped into the void, leaving the place.

……

"Things are gradually falling into place. After the Yun Family incorporates the Gu Sun Family's resources, the overall strength will increase at a rapid pace."

"And those families that bear ill will toward the Yun Family, upon learning that Yun Yun has a protector capable of slaying a Quasi‑Emperor even at the Great Vehicle stage, will likely not dare act rashly."

Ye Chen thought to himself.

"Then what will you do next? Walk the Xingkong Immortal Path? Seek the chance to become an immortal?"

"I want to first find my parents, and my sister. After so many years, I still don't know how they are now."

Ye Chen said, his voice full of worry.

Since parting from Earth, nearly ninety years have passed. Ninety years, for mortals, is almost a sea of change.

But for cultivators, it's merely a blink of an eye.

"I suppose they must be old by now."

"Probably not. With Huang Yun present, your parents will be safe, their lifespans extended. For her, once a peak powerhouse, it's effortless."

Hun Yan said, and after Hun Yan finished speaking, Ye Chen's worried heart relaxed considerably.

"Go check the Xingkong Ancient Road. Your sister's tremendous talent, after these years, is at least at the God Transformation stage, enough to tread the Xingkong Immortal Path. It wouldn't hurt to look; you might encounter something."

After Hun Yan finished, Ye Chen's eyes suddenly flashed with light.

"Alright, I'll follow your suggestion!"

Ye Chen replied, his tone very excited, and his form swiftly surged toward the stars.