Chapter 20: Second Disciple Ye Chen!!

Lu Xuan, why bother hiding your cultivation? Everyone knows you are at the Qi Refining stage.

Lu Xuan: "……"

Old Ancestor Cangxuan smiled faintly and shook his head.

A moment of silence.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan sighed softly, "Your master, Sage Qingxuan, has great expectations of you. Do you know that?"

Lu Xuan nodded, involuntarily recalling some past events.

His master, Sage Qingxuan, could be said to have worried himself sick for the original owner.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan also said, "The Sect Leader previously told me about you in my presence; I have no demands of you."

"I only hope you do not interfere with Ji Fuyao's cultivation. Can you do that?"

Lu Xuan thought, he originally taught by doing nothing.

He did nothing.

There's nothing to speak of as interference.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan chuckled, "I heard Fuyao cooked for you?"

Lu Xuan said, "A few times."

Old Ancestor Cangxuan nodded slightly, "It seems you and she share some affinity. The Way of Heaven and Earth has its own decrees in the dark; perhaps Ji Fuyao should become your disciple."

Lu Xuan nodded, half-understanding.

At that moment, a spirit fish took the bait.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan then released the spirit fish back into the small river.

"If I'm not mistaken, Ji Fuyao likely has some connection to the Fuyao Dynasty that was destroyed three thousand years ago."

Old Ancestor Cangxuan said leisurely.

Lu Xuan said, "Fuyao never told me about this."

Old Ancestor Cangxuan's gaze was deep, "Three thousand years ago, the Heavenly Net Hall launched a campaign, destroying the Fuyao Dynasty; in one night, the dynasty collapsed and the Fuyao Empress fell. Since then, three thousand years have passed with no news of the Fuyao Dynasty."

Lu Xuan frowned slightly, "Heavenly Net Hall?"

Old Ancestor Cangxuan nodded, "The Heavenly Net Hall is infamous in Nan Huang; every target they set their sights on meets destruction."

Lu Xuan asked, "How does the strength of the Heavenly Net Hall compare to that of the Grand Dao Sect?"

Old Ancestor Cangxuan said, "If it were three thousand years ago, naturally it would be inferior to the Grand Dao Sect, but over these three thousand years the Heavenly Net Hall has grown considerably stronger."

Lu Xuan froze for a moment.

That is to say, the Heavenly Net Hall now has the strength to fight the Grand Dao Sect in a battle!

Lu Xuan asked, "If the Heavenly Net Hall learned of Fuyao's existence, wouldn't that be extremely dangerous?"

Old Ancestor Cangxuan chuckled, "If our Grand Dao Sect cannot even protect its own disciples, how can we stand firm in Nan Huang?"

However, he did not tell Lu Xuan that the person before him was merely a quasi-emperor avatar.

The Grand Dao Sect has many experts at the Emperor Realm, the vast majority of whom are in secluded slumber.

Even if the Heavenly Net Hall's main hall and all its branches launch a full-scale assault, the Grand Dao Sect would feel no fear whatsoever!

Over this thousand-year span, it has fallen to him and Elder Mu to protect the sect, which is more than enough to handle Nan Huang's minor troubles.

The Grand Dao Sect is far more than it appears on the surface!

This is merely because the great era has not yet arrived, and the Grand Dao Sect has always remained aloof, not participating in Nan Huang's power struggles, so there is no need for so many Emperor Realm ancestors to emerge.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan continued, "Lu Xuan, rest assured, our Grand Dao Sect will never abandon any disciple!"

Lu Xuan nodded.

He understood the Old Ancestor's attitude toward Empress Fuyao.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan looked at Lu Xuan, "Extend your hand."

Lu Xuan blinked in surprise.

Is the Old Ancestor going to investigate his background?

However, due to the system, his cultivation has long been concealed.

As long as he does not reveal it, no one can detect it.

Thinking of this.

Lu Xuan extended his right hand.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan sent out a thread of divine sense, which shot into Lu Xuan's palm.

After a moment.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan shook his head slightly, "Your aptitude is still this poor. No wonder you haven't been able to enter the Xuan Scholar realm after all these years."

"Poor aptitude is only part of the reason; laziness is the main cause."

Lu Xuan's face twitched.

Old Ancestor Cangxuan said, "Alright. There's nothing else. I simply feel that as Fuyao's master, I should inform you of the sect's stance on her."

Lu Xuan said, "Thank you, Old Ancestor."

Old Ancestor Cangxuan nodded, "From now on in the Grand Dao Sect, you may do as you wish; no need for any reservations."

Lu Xuan froze for a moment.

What does that mean?

Old Ancestor Cangxuan laughed, "Anyway, as a mere Qi Refining cultivator you can't stir up any trouble; now that you are Fuyao's master, you should also exercise some of the authority of a peak lord."

Lu Xuan nodded and said, "Thank you, Old Ancestor."

Not long after.

The Sect Leader descended once again.

Cangxuan Old Ancestor lightly flicked his sleeve and said, "Take Lu Xuan back. From now on, don't restrain him."

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor lightly flicked his sleeve, "Take Lu Xuan back. From now on, do not restrain Lu Xuan."

Check: lightly flicked his sleeve, take Lu Xuan back, from now on do not restrain Lu Xuan.

We must keep tone. Use "lightly flicked his sleeve". Good.

The sect leader hesitated slightly, nodded and said, "All right, Old Ancestor, I understand."

Translation: The Sect Leader hesitated slightly, nodded, and said, "All right, Old Ancestor, I understand."

Note: hesitated slightly, nodded and said, "All right, Old Ancestor, I understand."

Soon, the sect leader sent Lu Xuan back to Qingxuan Peak and returned to the Old Ancestor's side.

Translation: Soon, the Sect Leader sent Lu Xuan back to Xuan Qing Feng, then returned to the Old Ancestor's side.

Note: Qingxuan Peak, returned to the Old Ancestor's side.

The sect leader asked curiously.

Translation: The Sect Leader asked curiously.

"Old Ancestor, what oddities can be detected from Lu Xuan?"

Translation: "Old Ancestor, what strange things can be found on Lu Xuan's body?"

Cangxuan Old Ancestor shook his head and said, "No, he's still a good-for-nothing."

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor shook his head, "No, he's still a good-for-nothing."

The sect leader couldn't help but chuckle, "I don't even know why Lu Xuan is hiding his cultivation."

Translation: The Sect Leader couldn't help but wonder, "I don't know why Lu Xuan is hiding his cultivation."

Cangxuan Old Ancestor didn't want to dwell on it, saying, "Let him go."

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor didn't want to think more, "Let him be."

At that moment.

Translation: At this moment.

The voice-transmitting jade slip in the sect leader's bosom trembled.

Translation: The Sect Leader's sound-transmitting jade slip in his bosom trembled.

He took out the voice-transmitting jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.

Translation: He took out the sound-transmitting jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.

A hurried voice came through, "Sect Leader, Ji Fuyao... we lost them."

Translation: A hurried voice transmitted, "Sect Leader, Ji Fuyao... we lost her."

The sect leader frowned slightly and said, "You're a Saint Realm and a Xuan Sect cultivator—how could you lose them?"

Translation: The Sect Leader frowned slightly, "You're a Saint Realm and a Profound Sect Realm, how could you lose her?"

This time, after learning that Ji Fuyao would go out on a mission, he specially dispatched a Xuan Saint Realm elder to secretly protect her.

Translation: This time, upon learning that Ji Fuyao would go out on a mission, he specially sent a Profound Saint Realm Elder to secretly protect her.

But who would have thought they actually lost them?

Translation: But who would have thought they actually lost her?

That voice fell silent.

Translation: That voice was somewhat silent.

Cangxuan Old Ancestor said lightly, "Forget it, let Ji Fuyao go. She's not as simple as she appears."

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor lightly said, "Forget it, let Ji Fuyao go. She's not as simple as we see."

The sect leader put away the voice-transmitting jade slip, and doubts arose in his heart.

Translation: The Sect Leader put away the sound-transmitting jade slip, and doubt arose in his heart.

"The empress of the Fuyao Dynasty, known as the Fuyao Empress, proved her rule through the Way of Spiritual Fire!"

Translation: "The Empress of the Fuyao Dynasty, known as the Fuyao Empress, proved her emperorship through the Way of Spiritual Fire!"

"Ji Fuyao's name is eerily similar to hers, and she also has a spiritual fire physique—what exactly is their relationship?"

Translation: "Ji Fuyao's name and she are really too alike; she also has a Spiritual Fire Physique—what exactly is their relationship..."

Cangxuan Old Ancestor said, "From now on, give Fuyao more freedom; she knows what she needs to do."

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor said, "From now on, regarding Fuyao, give her more freedom. She knows what she needs to do."

The sect leader nodded and said, "Good."

Translation: The Sect Leader nodded, "Good."

……

Translation: ……

Qingxuan Peak.

Translation: Xuan Qing Feng.

Lu Xuan made a quick preparation and then went down the mountain.

Translation: Lu Xuan made a brief preparation, then went down the mountain.

He couldn't wait to go to the Ye family in Qingcheng to see his second disciple, Ye Chen.

Translation: He couldn't wait to go to the Qingcheng Ye Family to see his second disciple, Ye Chen.

Lu Xuan headed straight to the Dao Sect's teleportation array.

Translation: Lu Xuan directly headed to the Grand Dao Sect's teleportation array.

Seeing Lu Xuan appear, many elders and disciples were somewhat shocked.

Translation: Seeing Lu Xuan appear, many elders and disciples were somewhat shocked.

Lu Xuan actually wants to go out?

Translation: Lu Xuan actually wants to go out?

That's absurd.

Translation: Absurd.

What can he accomplish leaving the Dao Sect at just the Qi Refining stage?

Translation: What can a Qi Refining Realm cultivator do leaving the Grand Dao Sect?

This is truly unprecedented!

Translation: Truly unprecedented!

Everyone felt very shocked.

Translation: Everyone felt very shocked.

Someone informed the sect leader of this.

Translation: Someone told the Sect Leader about this.

The sect leader waved his hand and said, "Let him go."

Translation: The Sect Leader waved his hand, "Let him go."

Cangxuan Old Ancestor already said that, so there's no need to restrain Lu Xuan anymore.

Translation: Azure Profound Old Ancestor already said it, no need to restrain Lu Xuan anymore.

As for Lu Xuan's safety?

Translation: As for Lu Xuan's safety?

He isn't worried at all.

Translation: He isn't worried at all.

This kid is very timid, but he carries all the wealth of the Qingxuan Saint—talismans, powerful puppets—so he can face a Xuan Saint without issue.

Translation: This kid is very timid, but he possesses all the wealth of the Xuan Qing Holy Person—talismans, powerful puppets—facing a Profound Saint is no problem.

Thus, Lu Xuan's departure from the Dao Sect merely stirred up a small ripple.

Translation: Thus, Lu Xuan leaving the Grand Dao Sect merely stirred up a small ripple.

Then no one paid attention anymore.

Translation: Then no one paid attention anymore.

This is Lu Xuan's first time using a teleportation array.

Translation: This was Lu Xuan's first time riding a teleportation array.

He felt some dizziness.

Translation: He felt some dizziness.

Terrifying spatial power constantly shifted and flowed, making Lu Xuan feel extremely eerie.

Translation: Terrifying spatial power constantly shifted, making Lu Xuan feel extremely mysterious.

He felt a slight excitement, eager to see his second disciple Ye Chen as soon as possible.

Translation: His mood was slightly excited, eager to see his second disciple Ye Chen as soon as possible.

Although they had never met, he had already caught a familiar scent on Ye Chen's body.

Translation: Although they had never met, he had already caught a familiar scent from Ye Chen's body.

"Ye Chen, quickly come into your master's bowl."

Translation: "Ye Chen, hurry into your master's bowl."

……

Translation: ……

Several days later.

Translation: Several days later.

Ji Fuyao transferred through several teleportation arrays and finally arrived at the city nearest to the Black Flame Mountain Range, Luo Shui City.

Translation: Ji Fuyao transferred through several teleportation arrays and finally reached the city nearest to the Black Flame Mountain Range, Luoshui City.

Along the way, she sensed that a Xuan Saint was secretly following her.

Translation: Along the way, she sensed a Profound Saint secretly following her.

She guessed it was likely an elder of the Dao Sect.

Translation: She guessed it was likely an elder of the Grand Dao Sect.

Most likely, the sect leader, worried about her safety, sent a Saint to protect her.

Translation: Most likely, the Sect Leader, worried about her safety, sent a Saint to protect her.

But this time she needs to go to the Black Flame Mountain Range to meet with the imperial dragon guards, so she cannot be exposed.

Translation: But this time she needs to go to the Black Flame Mountain Range to meet up with the Dynasty Dragon Guard, so naturally she cannot be exposed.

Therefore, Ji Fuyao secretly activated a secret technique to shake off that Dao Sect Saint.

Translation: Therefore, Ji Fuyao secretly activated a secret technique to shake off that Grand Dao Sect Saint.

Over several days, she merely rested briefly, then rushed nonstop toward the Black Flame Mountain Range.

Translation: After several days, she merely rested briefly, then rushed nonstop to the Black Flame Mountain Range.

However, even while resting, she did not forget to cultivate.

Translation: However, while resting, she also did not forget to cultivate.

"I wonder how my master is doing now?"

Translation: "I wonder how my master is doing now?"

Ji Fuyao murmured.

Translation: Ji Fuyao murmured.

She walked through Luoshui City, heading out of the city.

Here, cultivators are numerous, coming and going, endless.

It is, however, somewhat prosperous.

These cultivators all reek of the bloody scent of spirit beasts; it seems most of them are people who often hunt spirit beasts in the Blackflame Mountain Range.

In Luoshui City, as soon as Ji Fuyao appeared, she was like a star in the night sky, instantly attracting the attention of many.

I have never seen such an extraordinarily beautiful woman!

She, in a single Huo Se Chang Qun, fluttered up; her visage was stunningly gorgeous, the skirt swaying outlined perfect proud curves; her tender, fair skin was like congealed fat, her long jade legs like jade pillars, enough to bewitch all beings, yet in her eyes there was a transcendent, icy coldness toward the mortal world.

Secretly.

A scarred man probed Ji Fuyao, discovering she had no guardian behind her; a gleam flashed in his eyes, he licked his lips and said, "This Profound Ancestor Realm woman is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen! I haven't had a woman in a long time—she'll do."

Another bearded burly man sneered, looking at Ji Fuyao's perfect back, "This woman clearly lacks experience! To come to such a perilous place as the Blackflame Mountain Range and dare to come alone?"

Someone sneered, "These genius monsters of the great powers have never seen any life-and-death danger; they think Nan Huang is too wonderful."

Soon.

Ji Fuyao stepped out of Luoshui City and headed toward the Blackflame Mountain Range.

She had already activated the Fuyao Order.

The leaders of the Dragon Guards of the two great dynasties, Wang Man and Qing Yan, had already responded.

"Your Majesty the Empress, we will come to meet you immediately!"

At the entrance to the Blackflame Mountain Range, there is a trading bazaar.

Here, cultivators are numerous; many cultivators trade the spoils they have gathered from the Blackflame Mountain Range.

As Ji Fuyao walked by, her Huo Se Chang Qun was like a blazing spirit fire, a faint divine radiance flowing over her, like a divine lotus just beginning to bloom, like stepping out of a painting, utterly out of place among the countless blade‑licking cultivators of the Blackflame Mountain Range.

In an instant, countless gazes were drawn to her.

What a beautiful woman!

Soon, several men walked over to Ji Fuyao, gleam flashing in their eyes, "Miss, this is your first time entering the Blackflame Mountain Range, right? It's very dangerous here; why not team up with us?"

Ji Fuyao directly ignored them, walking straight past the men.

Seeing this, the men became angry.

A mid‑Profound Ancestor Realm cultivator, alone, dares to be so presumptuous!

Thinking of this.

Several men rushed over, lust flashing in their eyes, wanting to forcibly team up with Ji Fuyao, "Miss, if you don't speak, we'll take it as consent."

Hearing this, the surrounding cultivators let out a faint sigh.

What a pity for this miss.

These men are from the Black Wolf Mercenary Group!

Once they set their sights on you, you will surely suffer misfortune.

Probably they will rape then kill, rape again then kill again; the outcome will be utterly miserable.

Suddenly.

Ji Fuyao's slender jade hand extended, a hint of disgust appearing on her face.

"Chi!"

A terrifying spirit fire suddenly surged forth like a storm, sweeping toward the several men and instantly enveloping them.

Instantly, the several men let out miserable cries.

"No..."

"You despicable person..."

In the span of a breath, the several men were burned to ashes.

Instant kill!

Ji Fuyao didn't even look back, stepping straight into the entrance of the Blackflame Mountain Range.

Seeing this, the trading bazaar fell into deadly silence.

Everyone stared in shock at Ji Fuyao's back.

Terrifying!

Also a Profound Ancestor Realm cultivator, this woman killed those troublemaking men with an instant blow!

And she didn't even blink!

Meanwhile, not far away, several cultivators who had followed out of Luoshui City came to a stop.

Having witnessed the scene, some chose to retreat.

But others scoffed.

The scarred man, with a ferocious face, looked at the retreating person and said in a fierce voice, "Good-for-nothing! No matter how strong this woman is, she's only Profound Ancestor Realm; we are Profound Venerable Realm!"

"As the saying goes, to die beneath a peony flower, even as a ghost one is charming; such an exquisite beauty, miss this village and there'll be no such shop."

Saying this, he glanced at a nearby stall, tossed out a spatial ring, "Give me ten Profound Tier Dragon-Attracting Pills! I want to fight for three days and three nights!"

Hearing this, the stall owner took out a bottle of pills and said with a smile, "Once you take this Dragon-Attracting Pill, you won't be able to stop the sexual act; you're blessed! I see your point between the eyebrows is blood-red and your vital energy and blood are vigorous—are you about to break through to the Profound Sage?"

The scarred man laughed loudly, "Not bad! Today my right eyelid twitches—surely something good will happen; now this woman has descended, it's a heavenly gift sent to me, truly double blessings. Today I will definitely make her see blood!"

The voice fell!

Someone was slightly startled; they recognized this scarred man, a notorious lecher of the Blackflame Mountain Range—over the years who knows how many women have suffered horribly at his hands.

After a moment.

The scarred man, with a few men, quietly followed behind Ji Fuyao, licking his lips, lust flashing in his eyes, muttering to himself.

"I love tough women the most! It's only fun to push them down!"

……