Chapter 1224: Awesome

Come on, come on, let’s divide the spoils!

After wiping out the nine Zhun Sheng from Ji Yang Zong, Ye Chen and Man Xiong squatted on the edge of the virtual sky to split their loot.

Over at the Murong family’s immortal mountain, pairs of eyes were wide with shock. Where did these two beasts come from? Those were nine Zhun Sheng, taken out just like that—did they come out of the womb with some kind of cheat code?

Well then!

Once they finished dividing the spoils, Ye Chen and Man Xiong headed back to the Murong family’s immortal mountain.

Back in the garden, everyone’s gaze toward the two had changed. They’d seen fierce fighters before, but never ones this fierce.

The three Zhun Sheng from the Murong family had arrived, and not just them—all the old-timers from the Murong family were there too, surrounding Ye Chen and Man Xiong in layers, staring at them like they were some kind of spectacle.

“You’re pretty impressive, you know!” Man Man glanced at Man Xiong, her tone much gentler than before.

“Ah, after fighting for so long, no one’s even offered me a drink of water.” Man Xiong grinned.

“Here, have some.” Man Man waved her hand and produced over a dozen spirit fruits, then shot him a quick side-eye.

“This is great.” Man Xiong smiled shamelessly, without a hint of embarrassment.

“Miss, could I have a word with you in private?” Ye Chen turned to the woman in white.

“This way, Dao You.” The woman in white hurriedly replied, leading Ye Chen toward the inner courtyard. Along the way, she couldn’t help stealing glances at him, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. The scene from earlier was too bloody and overwhelming; she still hadn’t fully processed it. An emperor-level cultivator, strong beyond measure!

The two walked one after the other into the inner courtyard of the garden.

As soon as they entered, the woman in white bowed to Ye Chen. “Thank you so much for your help today, Dao You. The Murong family is deeply grateful. This immense favor will never be forgotten.”

“We’re like family, so no need to be so formal.”

“Family?”

“To help you reclaim your true self.” Ye Chen smiled and flicked out a beam of immortal light, which sank into the woman in white’s forehead.

Then, he turned away, touching his nose with an odd expression, as if recalling an awkward memory from the past. It involved an icy lake and a woman bathing, which he had stumbled upon by sheer bad luck.

Uh!

The woman in white was already clutching her head and groaning softly, her body trembling with a hint of pain.

As the immortal light merged with her, memories from her past life began to unlock, and ancient scenes flooded back in an instant, turning her dazed eyes clear once more.

It wasn’t until some time later that her trembling stopped. She had recalled her past and her true name: Su Xin Er.

You...!

Su Xin Er stared at Ye Chen in front of her, as if he were a figure from a dream.

“Welcome back!” Ye Chen said with a laugh, his voice carrying a mix of weariness and tears.

A hundred years!

Su Xin Er couldn’t hold back her emotions. She stepped forward and boldly wrapped her arms around him, pressing her cheek against his chest and greedily listening to his heartbeat. Her fingers intertwined tightly, holding on with all her strength, while tears welled up in her eyes, soaking his clothes.

Ye Chen smiled and didn’t pull away. This was a hug from someone from his homeland, nothing more than that.

Soon, Su Xin Er released him and lowered her head, her jade-like hands twisting her robe. A faint blush crossed her cheeks as she remembered her past life, including that very first, rather steamy encounter with Ye Chen. Indeed, he had seen everything.

Ye Chen cleared his throat awkwardly.

Aunt?

The awkward atmosphere was broken by a call from outside.

Hearing this, Su Xin Er quickly wiped away her tears and smiled to herself with her head down.

Man Man and the others had arrived, including that guy Man Xiong, and they were holding hands as they entered. Ye Chen stared in surprise. How had this happened so fast? They’d only been apart a short while, and now they were a couple? That was quick.

Niu Bi Bu!

Man Xiong straightened his collar and even smoothed his hair with a self-satisfied air.

Niu Bi!

Ye Chen stroked his chin, and a strange thought popped into his head. He wondered what expression Man Xiong would have if he hugged Su Xin Er right now. You’re wooing the niece, and I’m wooing the aunt—what a jump in seniority that would be. You’d have to call me uncle.

Of course, that was just a fleeting idea.

The three Zhun Sheng from the Murong family had also arrived, their faces etched with anxiety and worry.

Ye Chen chuckled. “Esteemed predecessors, does Ji Yang Zong have cultivators at the Sheng level?”

“Just as you said, young friend.” One of the Murong family’s Zhun Sheng replied hastily. “We came here to urge you to leave quickly. With the nine Zhun Sheng destroyed, Ji Yang Zong will likely send more. The Murong family plans to relocate tonight and flee this star domain for safety.”

“Don’t go! We’re not afraid of them.” Man Xiong jumped in. “It’s just one Sheng, right?”

“Not one, but... three.”

“One or three doesn’t make much difference. We’ve got a Sheng Wang on our side.”

“Sheng Wang?” The three Zhun Sheng from the Murong family were so startled they nearly lost their balance. The words “Sheng Wang” hit them like thunder, making their minds buzz. That was a level above Sheng— a true powerhouse!

“My old man is a Sheng Wang.” Man Xiong grinned.

“Why didn’t you mention that before?” Man Man looked at him in shock.

“You never asked!” Man Xiong shrugged. “Besides, every time I came, you all beat me black and blue. Good thing I’m tough, and my old man has a good temper.”

“So you’re the son of a Sheng Wang. The Murong family has been terribly rude in the past.” The three Zhun Sheng bowed quickly, wiping away cold sweat as they spoke. The son of a Sheng Wang, and they’d beaten him more than once—it felt like they’d escorted the entire Murong family through the gates of hell and back.

“We’re all family here.” Man Xiong chuckled and sidled closer to Man Man.

“Who’s family with you?” Man Man shot him a glare.

“Look at you, getting shy.”

“Family indeed.” The three Zhun Sheng were thrilled, excited about forming ties with a Sheng Wang. What was there to fear from Ji Yang Zong now?

“Stop wasting time—go get your old man.” Ye Chen kicked Man Xiong lightly. “Ji Yang Zong could attack any moment.”

“Got it!” Man Xiong didn’t dawdle and vanished in an instant. After he left, the three Zhun Sheng hurried out as well. With a Sheng Wang on their side, there was no need to fear Ji Yang Zong, and the Murong family wouldn’t have to flee.

Now, only Ye Chen and Su Xin Er remained in the garden, and the atmosphere grew awkward again. The more it lingered, the more those memories of the past—and that steamy scene—kept flooding back, impossible to stop.

“Sit down; I’ll help refine your bloodline.” Ye Chen finally broke the silence.

“Thank you, Sheng Zhu.” Su Xin Er smiled gently and quickly sat down cross-legged.

“Just call me Ye Chen.” Ye Chen summoned immortal fire and heavenly thunder, releasing his sacred body essence as well.

“What about the others from Da Chu...?” Su Xin Er looked at Ye Chen, hesitating.

“I’ve found some; the rest are still being searched for.” Ye Chen smiled and sent a beam of immortal light into her forehead. The light contained many memories—things she wanted to know, like about the Su family, the reincarnated people from Da Chu, and some of his own experiences in the myriad realms of Zhutian.

Of course, there were some things Ye Chen wouldn’t tell her, such as the hundred years in the space black hole.

Tears shimmered in Su Xin Er’s eyes again. A hundred years had passed, from past life to present, and those memories were like treasures to her.

This was an ancient star burning with flames, incredibly dazzling and larger than Wang Gu Star.

This was Ji Yang Star, and Ji Yang Zong was located here, ruling over this ancient star.

In the grand hall of Ji Yang Zong, the atmosphere was oppressively heavy. Shards of broken Yuan Shen jade tablets lay on the ground—those belonging to the nine Zhun Sheng sent to the Murong family, now all destroyed.

Does the Murong family have a Sheng?

Many people stared, all harboring the same suspicion.

Seeking death!

The three Sheng of Ji Yang Zong set out together, heading straight for a distant stretch of starry sky.

Behind them, a vast crowd followed, their killing intent rolling like thunder, making the stars tremble.