Chapter 2727: Wonderful Fairy Music

Zhen!

Ye Chen plucked the zither strings, and a melodious tune began to resonate. The "Awakening Chapter" of the "Jiu You Xian Qu" was as enchanting as ever.

In Yao Chi's vacant eyes, a glimmer of divine light appeared, and her wooden expression gained a touch of human emotion. The puppet-like aura faded away bit by bit, accompanied by the graceful melody.

"This guy is way more reliable than Long Jie."

Seeing Yao Chi's consciousness gradually returning, Nan Ming Yu Shu smiled and glanced at Ye Chen.

"It's all about mutual affection!"

Liu Ru Yan smiled gently. In their previous life, when Ye Chen was in a daze, she had also played the "Jiu You Xian Qu" for him. Unfortunately, the version she learned was incomplete. Each time she played, Ye Chen would awaken briefly, only to fall back into confusion when the music stopped. Perhaps it was that faint melody that sparked their destined connection.

"From zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting to deception and trickery, he's skilled at everything!"

Chu Ling sighed with admiration, casting a sidelong glance at the young master Ye. He had his eyes half-closed, playing with effortless ease, his aura reaching new heights of refinement. It made others itch to try it themselves. As for the "Awakening Chapter" of the "Jiu You Xian Qu," she had played it before too, sending it across the boundary between the human and nether realms to help Ye Chen regain his senses.

Chu Xuan Er was another who knew this immortal melody well.

In the past, the "Jiu You Xian Qu" that Liu Ru Yan played had been passed down from her. But the true, authentic version came from the Donghua Empress, who created it before attaining the Dao, showcasing her remarkable talent.

The soaring zither music echoed through Mount Heng and throughout Great Chu.

That night, countless people found themselves in a trance, all because of the profound nature of the melody. It seemed to possess a magical power that swept away the gloom in their hearts, leaving all who heard it with clear minds. Some exceptional individuals even gained a spark of insight from the music, achieving breakthroughs on the spot. The immortal melody created by the Donghua Empress had become the most wonderful symphony for this vast land and all living beings.

"This tune is pretty good."

"It's from a supreme being, so how could it be ordinary? It's been passed down through the ages."

"We should find time to learn it."

At the base of Jade Maiden Peak and outside Heng Yue Sect, crowds had gathered, staying up late into the night just to listen to the zither. After all these years, no one had realized that Great Chu's tenth emperor was also a refined scholar. His zither skills were truly impeccable.

"See that? Now that's what mutual affection looks like."

The Little Ape Emperor, who had wandered into Great Chu, said meaningfully. Kui Niu, Nan Di, and Zhong Huang were there too, and upon hearing this, they couldn't help but glance at Long Jie. He was indeed more reliable than you.

"If I had met Yao Chi first, who knows what might have happened."

Long Jie spoke with a sense of regret. He and Ye Chen perfectly illustrated an ancient truth: those closest to the water get the moon first. He had already lost at the starting line in their previous life.

His words drew eye rolls from the crowd, especially from the Spirit Clan goddess, who reached around to his back and pinched him hard. He had promised to let it go, so why was he still thinking about someone else's wife?

"You monkey, you cow, and you little serpent—think you can take a beating?"

Shura Tian Zun suddenly appeared out of nowhere, striding arrogantly with his shirt off, itching for a fight everywhere he went. He wasn't just arrogant in name; his personality matched it, carrying an air of dominance wherever he went.

The Little Ape Emperor turned his head, Kui Niu did the same, and Long Jie followed suit. They all stroked their chins, sizing up the Tian Zun. The "three" he referred to were clearly them. This was obviously him looking for trouble.

"He's incredibly strong—strong beyond measure."

Zhong Huang murmured, and Nan Di, Xi Zun, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with wariness. The overwhelming aura rushing toward them felt as heavy as a mountain, making it hard to breathe.

"The three of us aren't up for a beating."

Kui Niu and his companions coughed awkwardly in unison. They weren't fools. Someone like Shura Tian Zun? Forget one-on-one—even if they all ganged up, he could take them all down single-handedly. He was just too overpowering.

"What a letdown." Tian Zun shook his head.

"So arrogant? Why don't you pick a fight with my seventh brother? He'd knock you flat."

"Your seventh brother—who's that?"

"Ye Chen."

"This one has business to attend to. I'll take my leave first."

Tian Zun backed off without hesitation, leaving those words behind as he turned and walked away. He'd fight anyone except Ye Chen—that guy was a beast. He still remembered the battle in the heavenly realm, where Ye Chen had beaten him senseless.

The crowd watched him go, their eyes full of meaning. No one knew where this guy had come from. When had the heavens gained another youthful emperor-level figure? And yet, they were completely unaware of it.

Still, with his level of arrogance, the human realm was bound to get lively. Who knew how many people he'd thrash? Anyone below emperor level didn't even need to step up—his mere presence could blind them with its intensity.

When they looked back toward Jade Maiden Peak, it was already enveloped in phenomena.

These were manifestations of the Dao, a chaotic haze where all things were evolving.

More people gathered—some to listen to the music, others to witness the phenomena. Everyone knew that Yao Chi had passed her tribulation and returned from it, living up to her reputation as a youthful empress.

"Three years of tribulation, and it produced two Quasi-Emperor peaks."

Tian Lao and Di Lao sighed and clicked their tongues, standing outside the Tianxuan Gate and gazing toward Heng Yue Sect.

"In this era of changes in the emperor's path, us old-timers feel so awkward."

The Quasi-Emperors shook their heads and chuckled. Times were changing, and the younger generation was formidable.

Just look—Ye Chen's family was full of talents, especially Ye Chen and Ji Ning Shuang, who stood out the most. One with the Huang Gu Sheng Ti, the other with the Yao Chi Xian Ti; one cultivating the Chaos Dao, the other the Myriad Things Dao. Both youthful emperors, they had fought through their tribulations all the way to Quasi-Emperor peak.

Now, they had surpassed the older generation. The rise of the new era signaled the end of the old. People had to accept it—their time was already history.

The zither music from Jade Maiden Peak faded away at some point, and the dazed Ji Ning Shuang fully regained her senses. Bathed in the starlight and moonlight, she was pure and flawless, like a fairy from a dream, both real and illusory.

"Welcome back."

Ye Chen smiled warmly.

Yao Chi smiled dreamily. After a dream spanning thousands of years, nothing felt warmer than home.

Under the moonlight on Jade Maiden Peak, no one disturbed them—not even Xiong Er and the others, who had become surprisingly well-behaved.

In the morning, the gentle sunlight bathed the earth.

Ye Chen got up early, tied on an apron, and headed to the stove to prepare breakfast for his wife and children.

The scene was as heartwarming as ever.

While it was peaceful here, the outside world was buzzing with activity.

Looking up at the stars, shadows could be seen everywhere. Talents from the nether realm and the heavenly realm had finally arranged their fights: Immortals against Yama Kings, Nether Generals against Immortal Lords. What was supposed to be sparring turned into fierce battles.

"So full of vitality—it warms my heart."

The Ming Emperor sat on Ming Boundary Mountain, watching with great interest. From time to time, he glanced up at Dao Zu. He was observing, and Hong Jun was doing the same. With the two emperors separated by barriers and unable to spar themselves, Lao Jun and the Yama Kings were making up for it, fighting in their stead.

This turmoil lasted for three months.

However, the battles didn't die down—in fact, they intensified. Both the heavenly and nether realms had talents, and so did the various heavens. Restless individuals were everywhere. At first, they were just spectators, but soon they joined in. What started as fights between two realms turned into a free-for-all across three realms.

It wasn't just the elders fighting—the younger generations from the three realms were at it too. Almost every star domain had challengers, with crowds of onlookers cheering on. This sparring-style training was incredibly lively.

Three days later, the five youthful emperors from the forbidden zones emerged to discuss the Dao with the Chaos Body.

In the end, all five were beaten.

Nine days later, the five youthful emperors had recovered and ventured out again.

Once more, they were all thrashed.

Heaven and earth could attest—they had originally planned to go to Heng Yue to exchange insights with Ye Chen and Yao Chi. But as soon as they left the Xuan Huang Continent, they were intercepted by someone named Kuang. The clever ones among them were pummeled on the spot. When they returned to the forbidden zone, they were all clutching their waists, limping along.

And that Kuang guy was still loitering outside the forbidden zone, shirtless with his divine blade in hand, strutting arrogantly as he made his way from Great Chu to Xuan Huang, picking fights along the route.

"Awkward."

Everyone in the Xuan Huang Forbidden Zone, from the heavenly kings down to the lowliest soldiers, had that word written on their faces. What was the point? It was tough enough for the youthful emperors to go out, and each time they did, they got beaten.

The five youthful emperors were the most disheartened of all, not daring to step out again.

The Ming Emperor and heavenly emperors watched with delight, loving to see the forbidden zone humbled. Seeing the five heavenly kings with their darkened faces was especially satisfying. Your people don't seem to measure up—they don't take beatings well at all!

Keep in mind, the Huang Gu Sheng Ti and Yao Chi Xian Ti hadn't even made a move yet. If they joined the fights, your talents would get thrashed even more. Even among youthful emperors, there were levels of strength.

"The Tongtian Jiaozhu has made a move, challenging the Wu Tian Jian Zun."

"I heard an old Immortal Venerable from the heavenly realm was beaten by the Sheng Zun—who knows if it's true."

"The Tai Shang Laojun seems pretty fired up—he chased the Chu Jiang Wang for over eight million li."

"The Qin Guang Wang isn't holding back either—he hammered Jiang Taigong all the way."

The fighting frenzy was as massive as ever, spreading across the entire starry sky. More and more were getting involved, with spectacles everywhere. Talents from the three realms had gathered in the human realm, each refusing to back down. A single disagreement led to immediate clashes, turning the various heavens into utter chaos.

Boom! Rumbling!

Amid the starry excitement, Great Chu was lively too, with thunderous booms never ceasing.

The thunder came from Dan City, manifesting as Dan Thunder phenomena.

Indeed, alchemists were dueling—some from the heavenly realm, some from the nether realm, and some from the human realm, like those from Dan Zong or the old Kunlun Daoist. Each was exceptionally skilled, and the alchemists from the nether and heavenly realms were no slouches either, with countless masters in the alchemy field.

This contest dragged on for nine months before gradually winding down. People from all three realms had finally settled down, battered and bruised. The alchemists had exhausted their materials too.

After fighting and competing to their hearts' content, the talents finally sat down to discuss serious matters.

On a certain night, powerhouses from the three realms gathered, centering on Xuan Huang, the Various Heavens Gate, and the You Ming Continent. They divided the vast domains of the various heavens into three major territories. Each side dispatched numerous experts, with teams patrolling the stars one after another—to search for the Hong Huang and guard against the Tian Mo.

The next day dawned bright.

Ye Chen had prepared breakfast early. Who would have thought that the once restless tenth emperor of Great Chu hadn't left home once in nine months? The outside world was so chaotic, yet he hadn't gone out to watch. Then again, with a half-step great accomplishment Saint Body, his sights were set high—he was invincible below the emperor level.

"Oh, having breakfast?"

Just as the women set out the bowls and chopsticks, Shura Tian Zun showed up, striding in with the wind, full of arrogance. Since leaving the Various Heavens Gate that day, he had thrashed countless experts, living up to his wild reputation.

"Dong Shen, right? Got some free time? Let's spar."

Tian Zun ignored Ye Chen and looked straight at Ji Ning Shuang. During his time in the stars, besides Great Chu's tenth emperor, the name he'd heard most was Dong Shen Yao Chi. He heard she had visited their universe and even met his good buddy Zhao Yun. As fellow youthful emperors, they had to test each other.