Chapter 2242: Negotiations

Chapter 2242: A Good Discussion

Qi Yue was gone, and Ye Chen finally closed his eyes, unable to help but feel a pang of grief for his second life. That single word, "Yun Er," held so much weariness and sorrow. What was the point of ruling the world or conquering the land? In the end, he couldn't escape the relentless passage of time, dying before he reached thirty, leaving behind his empress and a world full of regrets as he stepped into the next reincarnation.

Fortunately, while time was merciless, reincarnation was kind, allowing him to reunite with his former wife after eight lifetimes.

Ah!

Ye Chen sighed, slowly stood up, and carried the two little ones into the room.

Afterward, he summoned the Bai Yu Long Yi. Under the moonlight, it appeared even more radiant and pure, enveloped in Dao essence and faintly scented with a woman's fragrance. In a daze, it almost seemed as if he could see a dreamlike woman resting upon the dragon chair.

Buzz!

The Xuan Yuan Jian, suspended in the void, trembled with a buzz at the appearance of the Bai Yu Long Yi.

Buzz!

The emperor weapon Yu Ruyi did the same, trembling even more violently than the Xuan Yuan Jian, with emperor essence cascading down. It looked as though it was excited and eager, desperate to descend from the void.

Ye Chen wasn't surprised by this. He had long known the Bai Yu Long Yi was no ordinary object. Though not an ultimate Dao emperor weapon, it seemed more profound than typical emperor artifacts. He had imagined its owner many times but still had no answers.

Clearing his thoughts, he sat cross-legged on the dragon chair, quietly contemplating the Dao.

It had to be said, this Bai Yu Long Yi was far more mysterious than the Wu Dao Stone in Tian Xu. Its innate Dao essence surrounded him like an elusive presence, constantly revealing profound truths and truly connecting to the Great Dao. Sitting on it, his entire mind wandered in the Dao, listening to the heavenly sounds of the Great Dao—a quality the Wu Dao Stone lacked.

The night passed without incident, and dawn arrived in the blink of an eye.

In the morning, gentle light enveloped Heng Yue, adding a touch of serenity to this immortal realm.

Today, Heng Yue was unusually quiet. From elders to disciples, everyone was in seclusion, studying emperor Dao immortal techniques. Even those who usually caused trouble were now serious.

Hee hee hee!

In contrast to the outer world's calm, Yu Nu Feng was full of life. The childish laughter of Ye Fan and Yang Lan rang out—they had woken up early and were playing on the Bai Yu Long Yi.

Strangely, the Bai Yu Long Yi showed no resistance, letting them frolic freely. This left Ye Chen feeling quite awkward. He recalled how, back in the day, he had nearly lost his life just to sit on it, yet these two kids were completely fine. The comparison was embarrassing.

Buzz!

As he watched, the two emperor weapons trembled again, for someone had arrived at Yu Nu Feng.

Ye Chen opened his eyes and looked toward the entrance. Two figures in black robes came into view, their faces hidden, like ghosts under the moonlight even in broad daylight. The fact that they could make the two emperor weapons buzz in unison meant they were peak Quasi-Emperors.

At the sight, Ye Chen's eyes lit up. He dropped everything and hurried over.

These visitors were no ordinary people; they were from the forbidden zones—Tian Zhu and Di Mie.

"Two seniors, your presence graces Heng Yue with honor," Ye Chen said with a smile as he approached.

But as soon as he got close, Di Mie shoved him aside.

At that moment, Tian Zhu and Di Mie were staring intently at the Bai Yu Long Yi in the distance. Their expressions were incredibly complex.

"I say, how did the dragon chair from our Tian Ting end up on Yu Nu Feng?" Di Mie remarked.

"Utterly unbelievable," Tian Zhu murmured, looking utterly baffled.

"Do you two seniors recognize it?" Ye Chen asked, edging closer and eyeing them curiously.

"Come on, chat with your grandpa—where did you steal this dragon chair from?"

"Don't mess around; I found it."

"If you're not telling the truth, you're asking for a beating." Di Mie reached out, his palm inscribed with sealing secrets. For someone like Ye Chen, they needed to seal him first to have a proper talk.

Unfortunately, he had underestimated Ye Chen. Before his hand could touch him, Ye Chen vanished with a whoosh and reappeared in midair, thanks to a Reincarnation Seal he had inscribed there.

"Flying Thunder God?" Tian Zhu and Di Mie both raised their eyebrows, surprised. The Flying Thunder God Art, typically mastered only by the Silent Extinction Divine Body, was now being used by a Saint Body—truly unexpected.

"Want to learn? I can teach you," Ye Chen laughed, flashing his white teeth. "Trying to catch me? You're not quite up to it. Did you really think my Flying Thunder God is just for show?"

"You've got some real talent," Di Mie exclaimed in admiration. "You've even mastered that."

"I won't deny it—my character is top-notch," Ye Chen said, smoothing his hair.

"Why stand so high? Come down and talk," Tian Zhu glanced up.

"It's rare for you to visit, so let's discuss this peacefully. If you try anything, I might start cursing," Ye Chen said, slowly descending step by step.

However, he had underestimated Tian Zhu and Di Mie's integrity. As soon as he landed and steadied himself, the two old fellows activated their emperor weapons, merging them into his body to isolate the Reincarnation Seal and seal his powers. The whole process was done in an instant.

And just like that, the clever Ye Chen was suppressed on the spot. It was all because of his carelessness. The Flying Thunder God Art was unparalleled, but it wasn't unbreakable. Isolating the seal with emperor weapons cut off his ability to shuttle—unless he could break through the emperor barrier and reconnect.

Next, Yu Nu Feng became quite lively.

As for the commotion, you didn't need to see it; just listen to the sounds—bangs, crashes, and thuds, mixed with pig-like squeals of pain, waking many from their seclusion.

Soon, the screams faded.

When you looked again at Yu Nu Feng, the scene was quite entertaining. The young master Ye Chen was tied up like a dumpling and hung on a crooked tree, swinging back and forth like a pendulum with the wind. Ye Fan and Yang Lan watched, their eyes darting side to side in sync.

"You lunatics! You're both out of your minds!"

"Explain yourselves—today, you have to give me an explanation."

"We agreed not to fight!"

"If you can't give a good reason, I'll cross my Quasi-Emperor Tribulation right in your Tian Xu."

Ye Chen struggled fiercely, his face dark with anger. Even tied up, he wouldn't stay still, as if he'd been pumped full of adrenaline, cursing nonstop.

It was understandable—he was just minding his own business, making food for the kids, when these two old men showed up out of nowhere. They barely exchanged words before pinning him down. He'd put up with beatings from his wife, but you two coming from afar to rough him up? Have you no shame?

"Calculating with my fingers, that one's the legendary Tian Sha Gu Xing."

"Tian Sha paired with Tian Qian—how interesting."

"Look over there—on the opposite peak, there's even an Eternal Life Body."

"So many dominant bloodlines—all a family of monsters."

Tian Zhu and Di Mie ignored Ye Chen's ranting, casually chatting as they sat under the tree, each with a tobacco pipe, puffing away. Amid the swirling smoke, they seemed to be cultivating immortality while sizing up everyone in Heng Yue.

Up in the tree, Ye Chen stopped his outburst and just glared at them, his eyes burning with fury.

"Go on, why stop cursing?" Di Mie prodded him with a stick.

"Let me down first," Ye Chen snapped.

"We can let you go, but first, tell us where that Bai Yu Long Yi came from."

"I found it."

Smack!

As soon as Ye Chen spoke, Tian Zhu whipped him with a lash that targeted the primordial spirit. Even Ye Chen's tough endurance couldn't handle it—he saw stars and felt searing pain.

This time, the young master Ye Chen quieted down, his head buzzing.

"Where did the Bai Yu Long Yi come from? And what about that iron staff from before?" Di Mie asked again.

"I took it from Ling Xiao Bao Dian," Ye Chen muttered dazedly.

At those words, both Tian Zhu and Di Mie stood up abruptly, fixing their gaze on Ye Chen with deadly seriousness. "Tell us—where is Ling Xiao Bao Dian?"

"In a spatial black hole," Ye Chen replied, now clear-headed, raising an eyebrow at the two old men. From their expressions, he could tell they knew about Ling Xiao Bao Dian and likely its origins.

"No wonder we couldn't find it—it's in a black hole," Tian Zhu murmured, his brows furrowed.

"What surprises me is how this boy got into Ling Xiao Bao Dian and brought out the Qian Tian Zhu and Bai Yu Long Yi," Di Mie said, his eyes flickering.

"The restrictions there are probably worn out after so long—he could have gotten in," Tian Zhu pondered. "Or perhaps Ling Xiao Bao Dian recognized him."

The two old men continued muttering, completely ignoring Ye Chen's strange looks.

But Ye Chen was motivated. He used the Reincarnation to dissolve the suppression of the two emperor weapons inside him, then activated the Flying Thunder God through the seal in the void to escape his bindings.

"You're really something else," Di Mie tsked in amazement. "Even two emperor weapons couldn't hold you down."

"Such talent is one in a million across eternity," Tian Zhu said thoughtfully, considering suppressing Ye Chen again—otherwise, this guy would keep darting around, and who'd catch him?

"You two old fools, you hit hard," Ye Chen grumbled, rubbing his waist as he descended from the sky, his face still dark. He'd learned his lesson and wouldn't fall for it again. Try to seal me now, and I'll show you the killing power of Flying Thunder God.

With that, he sat right between Tian Zhu and Di Mie, subtly inscribing a Reincarnation Seal on each of their backs. If these two sought more trouble later, they'd taste his technique's might.

Only then did he ask, "What's the origin of Ling Xiao Bao Dian? Which force does it belong to?"

"Have you heard of Tian Ting?" Tian Zhu stroked his beard leisurely.

"Of course—what are you talking about? I'm the holy lord of Tian Ting."

"This Tian Ting is not that Tian Ting," Di Mie said with a meaningful smile.

Their words made Ye Chen's eyes narrow slightly.

Clearly, besides the Da Chu Tian Ting, there was another one.

Ye Chen was a bit confused. He knew basically all the forces in the realms, whether on the surface or hidden, from the primordial era or the myriad domains—his Tian Xuan Men had investigated them thoroughly. But he'd never heard of this Tian Ting.

Thinking of that, he quickly asked, "What's the background of this Tian Ting?"

"You're not qualified to know yet," Tian Zhu said flatly.

"When you become a great emperor, we'll give you the answer," Di Mie added.

Hearing that, Ye Chen's face, which had just eased, darkened again. Everyone knew a Saint Body couldn't become an emperor. If you don't want to say, just say so—don't feed me this nonsense.

In that instant, Ye Chen silently resolved that once he reached great accomplishment, he'd visit Tian Xu. If they wouldn't give answers, he'd beat it out of them. Keep stringing me along, and I'll turn Tian Xu upside down.

"Now, tell us—how did you die and come back to life?" Di Mie asked Ye Chen with a grin.

"When you two become emperors, I'll give you the answer," Ye Chen replied grandly, his tone deep and serious, throwing their words right back. "As if—your questions get answered when mine don't? Dream on."

"Do you know that in our era, someone like you would get beaten to death?" Tian Zhu and Di Mie both stroked their beards, tempted to hang him back on the tree.

"Do you know this is Da Chu? Keep threatening me, and you'll be crawling out," Ye Chen shot back. When it came to verbal sparring, he never backed down—look at Shi Jia Zun Zhe from Ling Shan, who got provoked into tribulation.

Tian Zhu and Di Mie took a deep breath, on the verge of spitting blood.

In the end, they held back. Why Ye Chen hadn't died and where he came from didn't matter anymore—what mattered was that he was alive, and they'd gotten the answers they wanted. As for the rest, they'd ask Tian Xuan Men—those old folks were more knowledgeable.

Seeing their reaction, Ye Chen straightened up, feeling triumphant.

Finally, Tian Zhu stood and walked toward the Bai Yu Long Yi, using his divine sense to communicate with it, essentially asking it to come with him to the Xuan Huang Forbidden Zone.

But the Bai Yu Long Yi showed no response, remaining perfectly still.

Ah!

Tian Zhu sighed and didn't force it, turning to leave.

Di Mie hurried after him. "We're just leaving like this?"

"Compared to us, the dragon chair prefers to stay with Ye Chen," Tian Zhu transmitted. "The same goes for the Qian Tian Zhu. The fact that Ye Chen could summon them proves everything."

"What about Ye Chen?"

"A favor for a favor—we came to Da Chu, so he'll come to Tian Xu someday," Tian Zhu said as he stepped into the void. "The conversation we didn't finish today will continue there."

Di Mie smiled and followed, heading straight for Tian Xuan Men.

Gazing at their retreating figures, Ye Chen's eyes grew profound. If not for Tian Zhu and Di Mie's words, he wouldn't have known there was another Tian Ting—and that one must be incredibly ancient and powerful, evident from the Ling Xiao iron staff, Ling Xiao Bao Dian, and Bai Yu Long Yi.

Moreover, he had a feeling that Tian Zhu and Di Mie likely belonged to that Tian Ting. To know only after becoming an emperor—how high was that level? It probably involved eternal secrets.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

Before long, booming sounds came from the direction of Tian Xuan Men, as if a battle was raging.

Indeed, there was a battle—more precisely, a group was chasing Tian Zhu and Di Mie. They had emperor weapons, and so did Dong Huang Tai Xin and the others, who outnumbered them and drove Tian Zhu and Di Mie from Da Chu into the starry sky.

Ye Chen stood at the peak of Yu Nu Feng, watching with a meaningful expression.

When it came to temperament, it had to be the elders of Da Chu. No matter if you were from a forbidden zone, once you were in Da Chu, don't act too arrogantly.

It was a good thing that the Nine Emperors and the Divine Generals were mostly in tribulation; otherwise, it would have been even more chaotic.