The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 667 - 281: The Return of Ye Qiyu _3

Ye Liuying moistened her lips before reminding:

"Once you enter the Tomb of Asura, according to the experiences of our clan members in the past, you’ll remain inside for at least a few decades to a hundred years, spending the entire 6th rank in the tomb."

"If you can endure to the end, even if you don’t become the Son of Asura, after triggering ’Authority Irrigation’, you don’t have to worry about the growth of your authority. When you leave the tomb, you will surely be at the 7th order, and your combat power will have a qualitative leap."

"Hmm, I’ve been looking for suitable candidates."

Ye Hanjun remembered this well. Unlike others, without a Taoist successor, the "Protector" could not gain any Experience Points.

"Choosing a suitable candidate is really difficult."

Ye Liuying tried to put herself in the others’ shoes, but her mind was buzzing and she couldn’t figure out a solution.

"By the time we enter the Tomb of Asura and start selecting the Third-way Child, it would definitely be too late."

"However, outside, there may be many candidates who are at the peak of the 5th rank or early in the 6th rank."

"But when considering their special authority, their reliable personality, non-hostile stance... at first glance, I can’t think of anyone who meets all the criteria."

"There’s no hurry."

Compared to Ye Liuying’s anxiety, Ye Hanjun was much calmer:

"We’ll solve the problems one by one, there’s no need to rush."

"Don’t forget, there’s a group of our clan members who are awakening from their seals."

"Among those near our age, even if we can’t find a successor, finding an old relic from thousands of years ago might yield some surprising benefits."

"That’s a good reminder..."

Ye Liuying’s eyebrows relaxed, she rubbed her chin with her round and jade-like fingers:

"Those clan members who are willing to sacrifice everything to wait for the opening of the Tomb of Asura either have extraordinary wealth or unique skills."

"Otherwise, neither the sealing nor the long-term maintenance is worth the family’s resource consumption. This is a huge expense. Those old fools won’t spare anything for the younger generation..."

"Your Highnesses, Ye Qiyu has returned, he specifically asked to see both of you."

An ethereal voice sounded, coming from below and entering their ears in a flash.

Ye Hanjun and Ye Liuying exchanged glances, their pupils constricting and their expressions changing momentarily.

"Did he say anything?"

Ye Hanjun’s lips parted slightly, and he asked softly in response.

"No."

Feng Duo’s voice sounded again, clearer than before:

"He sent a servant to deliver the message. The servant left as soon as the message was delivered, without uttering an extra word."

"Let the soldiers block the enemy, and the dirt cover the water. Let’s see what he’s up to."

Ye Liuying snorted, making sure her protective treasure was properly secured, a hint of ferocity flashed in her eyes:

"This brother of ours, known as the most brilliant genius of Ye Clan in nearly a thousand years, the Innate Prince, initially A-level authority... he’s always been awe-inspiring."

"If it weren’t for him voicing his displeasure about us, Ye Hu and Ye Min, and others wouldn’t have swarmed us. He’s the true instigator!"

"Let’s go, it’s time to meet him."

Ye Hanjun put down the instrument in his hand and jumped from the seventeenth floor to the first.

At this time, the students were still fast asleep.

Those who had woken up one by one saluted Ye Hanjun and Ye Liuying before heading to the training room to cultivate.

"Goose Immortal, GuaGua, come here."

Ye Hanjun knocked on the door of the training room and forcibly called back Goose Immortal.

Hearing the noise, GuaGua scurried out from a corner.

It shook off all the dust and dirt from its body gracefully, then cheerfully rushed into Ye Hanjun’s pocket, sticking its little head out to sneak a peek at the outside world.

"Behave yourself later, be careful not to attract attention."

Ye Hanjun tapped the little one’s head. The little one had an idea and transformed into a tadpole, shrinking its size once again.

"That’s more like it."

Ye Hanjun smiled, shoved open the villa’s big door, and was immediately engulfed by a dark, demonic aura.

"Your Highnesses, the carriage is ready, please take your seats."

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf galloped towards them, pulling behind it a giant palace.

The palace was entirely black and gold, with four giant beast heads serving as the wheels. A misty light of the dead hovered, emanating a unique, eerie aura amid the wickedness.

"Whoosh!"

The fluffy wolf tail swept by, serving as a staircase for the two to step on.

Ye Hanjun stepped up, crossing the door curtain into the palace interior, causing tiny ripples in the void.

Inside the palace, it wasn’t adorned with elaborate smithing craftsmanship, but the tables were filled with lush flower arrangements, the soft petals of which bore colorful fruits. Each blooming flower bud was steaming hot, yielding a cup of sweet and delicious flower tea with a gentle squeeze.

"This couldn’t have been sent by Uncle Feng too, could it?"

Ye Hanjun had ridden more luxurious carriages, but this one was so peculiar that it surprised him a bit.

"How are you so clever?"

Ye Liuying rolled her eyes at him, deftly picking a flower to wipe her clothes.

"At this hour, why do you think Ye Qiyu wants to see us?"

"Wouldn’t the Young Kings have already fought us on Demon Dragon Island, wouldn’t it be too much for the Young Emperor himself to come vent his anger?"

"No."

Ye Hanjun was sure about one thing:

"The reason he is displeased with us is entirely because of the ancestor’s inheritance."

"In the expedition to Demon Dragon Island, we emerged as the final victors. Precisely because of this, Ye Qi changed his view of us, and the other clan members also refrained from belittling us and began to view us as stellar young kings."

"That’s strange..."

Ye Liuying furrowed her brow, deep in thought.

Ye Hanjun took a sip of the flower tea, feeling refreshed and his mind gradually becoming ethereal.

"Your Highnesses, we’ve arrived at Tianjiang Mansion."

After a while, the Blood Moon Sky Wolf transmitted, and the two got up and descended from the carriage, one after the other.

The roaring sound of rushing water immediately filled their ears. Looking up, a river over a kilometer wide was flowing in mid-air, carrying black water.

In the middle of the river, incredibly, there was a palace standing in the midst of the turbulent water, as steady as the Needle of the Sea.