Chapter 1303: Awaiting the Decisive Battle

Emperor Xia thought that perhaps the Grand Emperor had been in seclusion for so long that his personality had changed.

In the past he handled affairs with thoroughness and would not be so careless in his considerations, nor covet others' cultivation resources.

Although he was also very dissatisfied with Ye Liuyun's actions, now that Ye Liuyun possessed the strength to lose his temper, there was nothing he could do.

The trouble caused by the Grand Emperor, he also has to carry that pot.

From any angle, the Imperial Family cannot now fall out with Ye Liuyun.

Therefore Emperor Xia would absolutely not let the Grand Emperor deal with Ye Liuyun.

After Ye Liuyun's side cleared the Xiao family, he did not linger, immediately led his troops away and returned to Yi Cheng together with Qin Peng.

Afterwards, the Teleportation Arrays across the lands were fully reactivated, and everything returned to normal.

It was not until then that the news spread.

"So Ye Liuyun went to the imperial capital not to attack the Imperial Family, but to eradicate the Xiao family."

"It is said that Minister Xiao Yuhong, the Minister of War, secretly moved troops against Ye Liuyun, which is why he suffered Ye Liuyun's retaliation! He got what he deserved!"

"Ye Liuyun has become arrogant; dissatisfied with the dynasty's decisions, he dares to lead troops to threaten them!"

Some people who don't know the truth have all kinds of guesses.

Those major powers naturally can also investigate the truth.

They neither praised nor condemned the Imperial Family's and Ye Liuyun's actions, treating them as just a minor episode.

Afterwards, the Imperial Family and Ye Liuyun each continued doing what they were supposed to, as if nothing had happened.

After staying in Yi Cheng for two days, Ye Liuyun returned to the battlefield. The Imperial Family made no move.

But everyone knows that both sides inevitably developed a rift in their hearts.

Emperor Xia understood the root cause best. He simply regarded Ye Liuyun's outburst without excessive blame, and instead sent some supplies to Ye Liuyun's large army.

Ye Liuyun also realized that Emperor Xia gave him a small concession to let him stop dwelling on the matter.

The quarrel is over, the anger has faded, and he can only let it be.

Xia Tianqiong, after a thorough investigation, found that several subtle clues all pointed to the Grand Emperor.

She also informed Ye Liuyun and Zhuge Feiyu of this matter.

But the few of them could not think of a reason, even suspecting that someone deliberately steered the clues toward the Grand Emperor.

"Fine, if we can't find it, let's not waste energy!" Ye Liuyun finally also demanded to abandon the investigation.

If Emperor Xia sincerely wishes to protect that person, even if they discover the truth, they cannot move him.

He believes that after this incident, Emperor Xia will look after that person well.

After Ye Liuyun returned to the battlefield with Qin Peng, those Leaders who had not come to reinforce him initially also came one after another to explain to Ye Liuyun.

Now they all know that Ye Liuyun is a ruthless man, daring to lead troops to besiege the imperial capital; who knows if he will retaliate against them on the battlefield?

By then it would not be a small loss but a risk of total annihilation of the army.

Ye Liuyun understood their concerns and had Qin Peng tell them not to worry; he can still distinguish friend from foe.

At least before the Foreign Tribe is eliminated, Ye Liuyun will not deliberately set them up.

With Ye Liuyun's promise, those Leaders finally relaxed.

But they also know that Ye Liuyun's promise is limited to fighting the Foreign Tribe.

Whoever provokes Ye Liuyun again in the future will have to pay the price.

They are not worried that Ye Liuyun staying on the battlefield will attract the Underworld God. In any case, when the Underworld God gets angry, it only acts against the Foreign Tribe, which is beneficial to them and has no downside.

In fact, they hope the Underworld God comes, so they can seize the chance to eradicate more of the Foreign Tribe's armies.

After the Underworld God arrived last time, the Foreign Tribe's army retreated again, giving them a lot of advantage.

The city where Ye Liuyun and Qin Peng were stationed also shifted forward again, so it wouldn't be too far from the various armies, making supply transport more convenient.

Now all the armies are preparing for the final great counterattack.

Ye Liuyun also wants to see what kind of Trump Card Emperor Xia will finally play against the Foreign Tribe.

During this period, he also devoted himself to cultivation.

In less than two months, Ye Liuyun's realm advanced again, breaking through to the Earth Sovereign Fifth Layer.

This breakthrough was smoother than the previous one.

Although it required a lot of energy, the speed was much easier than breaking through the early Earth Sovereign stage.

He estimates that breaking through to the Earth Sovereign Sixth Layer won't be too hard, but advancing from the Sixth to the Seventh Layer may slow down again.

In the Life-and-Death Realm, each breakthrough, regardless of the layer, represents a huge leap in strength.

After the breakthrough, Ye Liuyun felt his power increase.

Now, when he strikes with a single palm, he can split mountains and cut rivers; there's little difference from the great powers he envied when he first started cultivating.

Yet now he feels nothing, and even thinks his strength is insufficient.

"The stronger one's power, the broader one's perspective. I guess that's why everyone keeps striving to improve," Ye Liuyun said casually to Liang Xue.

"Indeed! Think back to how low our realms were when we first went exploring!" Liang Xue recalled their early adventures together.

Liang Xue's current realm has reached the Creation Eight Layers. He estimates that soon he will also ascend to the Earth Sovereign realm.

"Your recent breakthroughs have been swift!" Ye Liuyun praised.

"Of course, I have a body attuned to spiritual energy! My cultivation will only get faster from now on!" Liang Xue said proudly.

Ye Liuyun smiled as well.

The faster those around him improve and the stronger they become, the more at ease he will be when he eventually goes to the Divine Realm.

However, Ye Liuyun didn't voice such distinctions, not wanting to affect his companions' moods now.

Only Feng Wanru truly understands Ye Liuyun, which is why she pushes herself to improve, hoping to keep pace with him.

Feng Wanru's realm has now risen to Di Zun First Rank.

She and Ye Tiandao, every day either cultivated or went into battle.

Even Ye Tiandao's realm has risen to the Ninth Level of Creation.

The two of them have lately not received the benefits of Xuan Kong Shi, yet their progress remains rapid, inseparable from their desperate cultivation.

Now that Ye Liuyun has returned, he immediately lets them cultivate inside Xuan Kong Shi, so they can advance faster.

After a short while, Long Nv's realm finally broke through to Di Zun First Rank, and Lei Ming also immediately followed, breaking through to Earth Sovereign Fifth Rank.

Ye Liuyun, seeing their diligent cultivation, felt very pleased. When Lei Ming broke through his realm, he even treated them to a barbecue so they could relax.

Emperor Xia, during this period, has also kept an eye on the Grand Emperor, guarding against him provoking Ye Liuyun again.

Consequently, Ye Liuyun's side has remained peaceful.