Chapter 1720

Facing Xu Jie's sweeping gaze, the anger in the eyes of the Imperial Palace's Inner Disciples was like a volcanic eruption.

Each of them wished they could devour someone, yet they all held back.

Under the pressure of that leading Shī xiōng, the Imperial Palace disciples actually all bowed their heads and apologized to Xu Jie and the others.

Senior Shī xiōng, this mistake is ours in the Imperial Palace; I hope you, senior Shī xiōng, will overlook our petty faults and give us a chance to correct it.

Regardless of their inner willingness or thoughts, on the surface the Imperial Palace disciples' conduct left nothing to fault.

Each of their attitudes was indeed good.

Seeing this, Xu Jie and the others' eyes flashed with a hint of dejection, while the Imperial Palace Old Ancestor on the high platform also looked toward Yun Xiantai, gritting his teeth as he asked.

Enough already.

As for that, Yun Xiantai, though unwilling, could say no more.

But the more the Imperial Palace endured this humiliation, the less confident Yun Xiantai felt inside.

That they could even tolerate this shows the Imperial Palace's killing intent toward Ye Zhangqing.

For the greater good, to force Ye Zhangqing onto the Immortal Ascension Path, being able to reach this extent, the Imperial Palace's killing intent toward Ye Zhangqing seems truly intense to the extreme.

Beside them, the God Clan Old Ancestor, the previous generation's Goddess, and the Heaven Clan Old Ancestor—these three ancient beings, though silent, made their meaning clear.

The Imperial Palace having done this much is about enough.

The Eternal Night Old Ancestor and the Nether Clan Old Ancestor also signaled with their eyes to Yun Xiantai.

Nowadays, for the sake of the greater good, nobody can pierce this thin veneer; it's the same for anyone.

Yun Xiantai also understands this reasoning, so after the Imperial Palace disciples have gone this far, Yun Xiantai can only resign helplessly.

The Imperial Palace disciples left without looking back, and the Imperial Palace Old Ancestor on the high platform likewise did not linger a moment longer.

Xu Jie and company's action merely disgusted the Imperial Palace, ultimately changing nothing.

In the Canteen's rear courtyard, these past days the Canteen doors have been tightly shut.

But this time, many disciples had no complaints at all, although they were all starving; everyone knew Ye Zhangqing was preparing to enter the Immortal Ascension Path.

Therefore, even though the Canteen doors were shut tight each day, many disciples uttered not a single complaint.

They only hoped Ye Zhangqing would return safely.

On the rear courtyard's Tǎng yǐ, Ye Zhangqing lacked the tension everyone imagined; instead, attended by Bai Hua Xianzi and her four maids, plus White Fairy, he leaned back on the Tǎng yǐ like a landlord.

That was: when thirsty, someone brought water; when hungry, someone peeled spirit fruit—truly a case of clothes coming to hand and food to mouth.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing like this, Bai Hua Xianzi gave him an annoyed look and said.

"Husband, can't you be a bit more serious? This Immortal Ascension Path is no joke; we can't accompany you."

"I am being serious."

Ye Zhangqing ate the spirit fruit Bai Hua Xianzi offered in one bite, closed his eyes, and replied.

Seeing this, Bai Hua Xianzi, displeased, pinched Ye Zhangqing's waist flesh.

A pang of pain made Ye Zhangqing helplessly open his eyes, see the worried looks of the several women, helplessly sit upright, and wryly smile.

"Since this matter is already settled, worrying or not changes nothing."

"That's how it is, but husband, you should still take it seriously."

"I've been serious enough; these past few days I've gathered how many life-saving items."

From the day he decided to enter the Immortal Ascension Path, throughout Dao Yi Shengdi, including Yongye, the Nether Clan, from the Old Ancestors down to the Emperor Sovereign experts.

Ye Zhangqing's Space Ring's treasures are already about to overflow.

Yun Xiantai, Qi Xiong, and Hong Zun practically wished they could empty the treasury of Dao Yi Shengdi themselves.

Although the Eternal Night Old Ancestor and the Nether Clan Old Ancestor didn't say it outright, their meaning was the same.

Ye Zhangqing also felt helpless about this; with so many life-saving items, could they possibly be used up?

Yet they don't give him a chance to refuse.

Hearing this, Bai Hua Xianzi and the other women also knew these things; upon hearing his words, they opened their mouths but didn't know what to say for a moment.

It really seems there's nothing more to prepare, yet the worry in their hearts cannot be dispelled.

Seeing the women speechless, Ye Zhangqing smiled and said.

"Alright, haven't I said it? Among my peers, I fear no one."

"No matter what schemes the Imperial Palace's old dog has, those who would act are only a few."

"Whether it's Qing Shen Ji or Tian Xing, I fear neither; even if they both attack, don't I still have Luo Jiuyou and Hei Lin to assist me?"

"Rest easy, it's fine."

"Do you still not believe in my strength?"

Seeing Ye Zhangqing ask this, Bai Hua Xianzi and the women nodded and replied.

"We don't doubt you, husband; we just can't help worrying, after all, this time you have no one beside you to look after you."

"Luo Jiuyou and Hei Lin, although they've assured us repeatedly, after all they're not our own; how can we feel at ease?"

"Alright, even if Luo Jiuyou and Hei Lin are unreliable, husband I alone am sufficient to cope."

"Actually, what we should really worry about is the danger inherent in the Immortal Ascension Path itself."

Ye Zhangqing had lost count of how many times he'd comforted Bai Hua Xianzi and the women like this.

After finally soothing them, that night Ye Zhangqing unusually took the initiative to cook several tables of dishes, inviting Yun Xiantai, Hong Zun, Xu Jie, as well as Luo Jiuyou, Hei Lin, including the Eternal Night Old Ancestor and the Nether Clan Old Ancestor.

When all those close people were summoned to the Canteen, everyone gathered for a good meal.

Tomorrow is the day set for entering the Immortal Ascension Path.

Early tomorrow morning, Ye Zhangqing and company will first enter the Xianmen, then, under the leadership of A Cheng and other Heavenly Pride from the Place of Exile, proceed to the Immortal Ascension Path.

This is the final night in Dao Yi Shengdi.

This time the dishes were abundantly plentiful; the tables laden with food could barely hold it all.

And while the crowd ate food and drank wine, Yun Xiantai, Hong Zun and the others also didn't say anything more, only saying one sentence.

You brat, you must come back alive.

Don't worry.

In response, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded.

After the banquet, the crowd dispersed one after another, and Ye Zhangqing also went back to rest with Bai Hua Xianzi and the other women.

Early the next morning, outside Xianmen, many old ancestors, together with Ye Zhangqing and several top prodigies, gathered here.

Looking at the Heavenly Gate before them, the God Clan Old Ancestor said expressionlessly.

You have worked hard this time; the path to immortality is perilous, so be careful all the way.

The God Clan and the Heavenly Clan have always only cared about the Immortal Realm; nothing else matters.

So, for the God Clan Old Ancestor, joining forces with the Human Emperor Palace Old Ancestor was merely a matter of convenience.

Moreover, it was also the Human Emperor Palace Old Ancestor who offered conditions he could not refuse, even willing to part with the Human Race's fortune—who could refuse that?

But in the God Clan Old Ancestor's heart, what mattered most was the Immortal Realm's method of longevity; this was the primary goal, and nothing else could compare, to be relied upon later.