Chapter 124: Chapter 124

Chapter 124: Marriage Candidate: Mu Xiyao’s Master

Just as Ye Wushang was about to enter seclusion, a piece of news made him halt his plans.

Because this person he had no choice but to meet.

Stepping into the Ye Clan’s grand reception hall, Ye Wushang immediately caught sight of a woman standing ahead. She was tall and slender, her presence commanding and imposing. Her brows carried a sharpness like sword intent, exuding a pressure that made one’s heart tremble.

Though she appeared young, her demeanor was dignified and regal an aura that tolerated no disrespect, awe-inspiring to behold.

[Ding! Detected a potential marriage candidate. Would you like to view her details?]

Hearing that voice, Ye Wushang froze for a moment, then his expression turned slightly strange.

He hadn’t expected the system to be this brazen; it even classified this woman as a potential marriage partner.

Because this woman was none other than one of the few survivors who had escaped the Blood Night Monarch’s massacre of Cangyuan Ancient City.

And she bore another identity: Mu Xiyao’s master.

Her name was Tantai Wan’er, a gentle-sounding name that sharply contrasted with her aura.

Judging by the pressure she exuded, she had already broken through to the Yin-Yang Realm and attained the Sealed Emperor Stage. Moreover, her cultivation wasn’t shallow; she must have obtained some extraordinary fortune.

Logically speaking, since she was Mu Xiyao’s master, Ye Wushang shouldn’t disregard seniority and pry into her secrets—

especially since she was now listed as a potential marriage candidate.

Yet deep within Ye Wushang’s heart, that beastly instinct unique to men stirred restlessly. Unable to resist, he activated his Eye of Fate.

As expected of Mu Xiyao’s master, such extraordinary talent was truly befitting.

Moreover, the opportunity she’d gained must have been terrifying; it was no ordinary stroke of luck.

Before the fall of Cangyuan Ancient City, she had only reached the Great Perfection of the King Realm.

And now, barely ten years later, she was already a Sixth Heaven Yin-Yang Emperor. The sheer magnitude of her fortune was unimaginable.

But that wasn’t all—Ye Wushang could sense that her sword intent had reached Seventh Layer Perfection, only a step away from the Eighth Layer.

Furthermore, her aura was perfectly integrated, without the slightest leak of clear evidence that she had cultivated a King-grade technique to Great Perfection before switching to an Emperor-grade technique, in which she had already achieved profound mastery.

Judging by all these signs, Tantai Wan’er’s cultivation base was extremely high, terrifyingly so.

Below the Divine Sealing Realm, even if she couldn’t win outright, she could easily escape unscathed.

As Ye Wushang stared at her, Tantai Wan’er’s delicate brows knitted slightly, her expression showing clear displeasure.

“You are Ye Wushang?” she asked, her tone stiff and her manner utterly unceremonious.

Seeing this, Ye Wushang didn’t take offense. He understood that since she had come to see him, she must have already investigated his relationship with Mu Xiyao.

After all, I messed with her disciple. How could she not be angry? Even though I couldn’t justify that, Ye Wushang thought to himself.

So, without a hint of resentment, he replied calmly, “That’s right it’s me.”

The child in Xiyao’s womb, is it yours?”

“It’s mine,” Ye Wushang answered straightforwardly, as if honestly submitting to interrogation.

Upon hearing his reply, Tantai Wan’er’s brows furrowed sharply, anger flaring in her eyes.

A vast surge of sword intent erupted skyward, pressing down on Ye Wushang like a collapsing mountain.

Clearly, she was furious and had lost control of her temper.

Feeling that crushing pressure approaching, Ye Wushang’s brows tightened slightly.

He had underestimated Tantai Wan’er’s strength; she was a Sixth Heaven Emperor, a full major realm above him.

If he didn’t resist, he would surely suffer a loss or even injury.

Thinking this, he no longer hesitated. His aura flared, an overwhelming energy soaring skyward and piercing through the clouds.

A terrifying blade light burst forth, its chill cutting through the air. It instantly shattered Tantai Wan’er’s oppressive sword aura cleanly and completely.

Her expression shifted in shock as she looked at Ye Wushang, eyes filled with surprise.

In that instant of lost control, she already regretted her outburst.

Whatever the nature of Ye Wushang’s relationship with Mu Xiyao, he was still her disciple’s man.

If she hurt him impulsively, how would Xiyao view her in the future?

But before she could dwell on that thought, Ye Wushang displayed power that left her truly astonished.

With just a casual burst of blade intent, he had cut apart her sword pressure.

She was a Sixth Heaven Yin-Yang Emperor, while he was only at King Realm Great Perfection!

At that moment, she recalled the rumors circulating throughout Tianluo Daozhou.

That Ye Wushang was the greatest King Realm genius in all of history, the invincible prodigy who had slain two Demon Emperors.

At first, she had doubted such claims. A King killing Emperors? Impossible pure fantasy.

But witnessing Ye Wushang’s strength firsthand, she now realized the legends hadn’t exaggerated in the slightest.

Such a monstrous man… no wonder my disciple fell for him even bearing his child, she thought.

For just a brief instant, as she gazed at Ye Wushang’s handsome face and that unmatched aura of dominance, even her own heart wavered slightly.

Yet Ye Wushang, having dispersed her sword intent, didn’t get angry. His expression remained calm and steady as ever.

He understood she hadn’t truly meant to attack him; she had simply lost control of her aura.

Seeing his composure, Tantai Wan’er’s irritation softened considerably. His calm demeanor made it difficult for her to stay angry.

She asked stiffly, “Tell me where is Xiyao now?”

Hearing that, a trace of sorrow and guilt flickered in Ye Wushang’s eyes.

“To tell the truth, I’ve been searching for her all this time. I scoured all of Tianluo Daozhou but found no trace of her. I even issued a massive bounty in the name of the Ye Clan’s patriarch, yet there hasn’t been the slightest clue.”

Hearing this, much of Tantai Wan’er’s anger dissipated.

She was aware of the message Ye Wushang had spread.

Anyone who provided information about Mu Xiyao could obtain an Emperor-grade cultivation technique or martial art.

Anyone who could reveal her precise location Ye Wushang would personally owe them a favor, even if it meant massacring a city or annihilating a nation.

And that promise was lifelong and unconditional.

Moreover, the condition Ye Wushang offered was valid for life. Many powerful factions were moved by it and dispatched their elite members to search for news of Mu Xiyao.

After all, while Ye Wushang’s current cultivation was still low, his talent was monstrous, his potential terrifying.

He might not be of much use to them now, but what about when he broke through to the Deification Realm or even the Divine Realm?

At that point, they could leverage his strength to establish their influence in other regions, taking root and rising to prominence.

For the ancient clans and sacred lands of Tianluo Daozhou, expanding into other domains meant seizing vast territory. But that would inevitably lead to conflict with local powers.

And if those locals had Divine Realm cultivators, they wouldn’t stand a chance.

That’s why, despite knowing Tianluo Daozhou’s spiritual energy was thin and the chances of breaking through to the Divine Realm were low, they still chose to stay.

Because territory was limited. Without overwhelming strength, any outsider would be crushed before they could gain a foothold.

And even if they managed to enter, once they suffered heavy losses, returning would be no easy feat. Local powers wouldn’t let them recover in peace.

Every sacred land and ancient clan had hidden enemies, just waiting for them to falter—ready to strike the moment they showed weakness.

Even Ye Wushang knew that wolves and tigers lurked around the Ye Clan. If the clan ever declined, those predators would pounce and tear them apart.

After learning of the condition Ye Wushang had offered, Dantai Wan’er finally let go of her anger. Her gaze toward him softened considerably.

“To be honest,” she said, “I’ve searched for Xiyao many times since leaving seclusion. But like you, I found not a single trace. That’s why I had no choice but to come ask you.”

Ye Wushang nodded in understanding. “Logically, after all these years, if she were still alive, she should’ve come back to find me. I’d apologize however she wanted to let her hit me, scold me, anything to vent her anger. But I just can’t understand why won’t she bring the child back to the Ye Clan?”

Hearing this, Dantai Wan’er’s expression shifted with a trace of shock.

In the Eternal World, male dominance was still deeply rooted.

A prodigy like Ye Wushang, head of his clan, should be the kind of man whose word was law  his authority unquestionable.

Yet here he was, telling an outsider that he’d let Mu Xiyao beat and scold him if it would ease her heart.

It revealed the unique charm of this man.

No wonder Mu Xiyao fell for him. No wonder so many peerless beauties surrounded him.

For the first time, Dantai Wan’er felt the distinct allure that only Ye Wushang possessed.

She paused in silence, then finally spoke.

“If I’m not mistaken, that demon lord likely planted a unique demonic tracking mark on her. It forces her to remain in specific places. If she leaves, the demon lord would sense it. That’s probably why she hasn’t come to find you. She’s afraid afraid of bringing disaster to you and the Ye Clan.”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but defend her disciple.

Ye Wushang nodded in agreement. “I’ve had similar thoughts. That’s why I focused my search on such places but still found nothing.”

There were many places across Tianluo Daozhou that could block tracking dozens in each domain.

Even Ye Wushang couldn’t search them all. The dangers within were unpredictable.

These places were so chaotic that even Deification-level cultivators might not make it out alive.

They followed no rules. Power was everything. They were self-contained worlds that fiercely rejected outsiders.

Seeing that Ye Wushang had no leads, Dantai Wan’er didn’t linger.

“If there’s nothing here, I’ll take my leave. If you hear anything, I hope you’ll inform me immediately. I’m worried about her too.”

“Of course. Allow me to see you off.”

Their meeting had been surprisingly cordial.

As he escorted her to the door, Ye Wushang watched her leave her flawless figure and tall, graceful frame making him click his tongue in admiration.

These master and disciple… one’s more stunning than the other.

If I could press them both down at once what a feeling that would be.

For a moment, Ye Wushang’s thoughts drifted.

Then he slapped himself across the face.

You haven’t even found Mu Xiyao yet, and you’re already lusting after her master? You beast!

Shaking off the stray thoughts, he returned to his room and began his next round of cultivation.

He had to grow much stronger. Only then could he search for Mu Xiyao more effectively.

And so, he entered the Time-Space Fortress and began his seclusion.

This time, no one disturbed him.

And this time his seclusion lasted a full five years.