Chapter 57

Chapter 57: The Yang Family Gives Me Face!

 

In the sky, two men walked out from the split space.

These two men were familiar to Ye Tianming, they were Li Zheng from the Li family and Gu Qi from the Bi’an Civilization whom he had met earlier at the Transcendent Sacred Land.

Seeing the two of them, Ye Tianming was somewhat surprised.

The two came before Ye Tianming and his companions. Li Zheng smiled and said, “Brother Ye, we meet again.”

Ye Tianming was a bit surprised, “Brother Li, Brother Gu, you two?”

Li Zheng said, “Sister Zhao sent us to pick you up.”

Nan Ling Zhao!

Ye Tianming felt warmth in his heart, “Then I’ll trouble you both.”

Li Zheng smiled, “Let’s go!”

As he was about to leave, suddenly, he looked at Mu Guanchen standing nearby. He hesitated, then asked, “Are you Elder Mu?”

Mu Guanchen smiled, “You are a descendant of the Li family?”

Li Zheng nodded, “Yes.”

Mu Guanchen nodded slightly without saying anything more.

Ye Tianming was curious, how did Brother Li know his teacher?

Li Zheng’s expression was complex, but he didn’t say much. The group left the academy and headed toward the Guanxuan Realm.

On the way.

Ye Tianming walked beside Li Zheng, “Brother Li, you know my teacher?”

Li Zheng nodded slightly, “Elder Mu once had a… with one of our clan elders. Sigh, it’s all in the past now.”

As he spoke, he looked at Ye Tianming, “You don’t seem to know much about your teacher.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Indeed, I don’t know much.”

Li Zheng said, “Your teacher was incredibly exceptional in his day, unmatched throughout the entire Guanxuan Universe, no, the entire universe. He passed the Guanxuan Path at just ten years old, and by twelve, he had entered the Inner Cabinet, becoming the youngest cabinet member in history. But later, for unknown reasons, he suddenly dispersed all his cultivation and resigned from his position in the Inner Cabinet…”

“What!”

Ye Tianming was shocked, “My teacher dispersed all his cultivation?”

Li Zheng nodded slightly, “Yes, originally he was engaged to my aunt, but because of this action, it directly led to him and my aunt… Sigh, over the past century, almost everyone has forgotten about him.”

Ye Tianming was filled with confusion. Why would his teacher disperse his cultivation?

Li Zheng suddenly said, “I heard that Xiao Bei from the Xiao family is dead.”

As he spoke, he turned to look at Ye Tianming, “The information we received is that Xiao Bei had visited the Guanxuan Academy in the Central Divine Continent.”

Ye Tianming said, “I killed him.”

Li Zheng smiled, showing no surprise.

Gu Qi suddenly asked, “Brother Ye, are you at the Peak Achievement realm now?”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Yes.”

Gu Qi stared at him, “But as far as I know, that Xiao Bei was at the Time Immortal realm.”

Ye Tianming said, “I did kill him.”

Gu Qi said, “I’m not doubting you, I just think… this is a bit too outrageous.”

Li Zheng also nodded, “It is indeed outrageous.”

A Peak Achievement realm cultivator killing someone at the Time Immortal realm, is this something a human could accomplish?

Too outrageous.

Gu Qi said, “The Xiao family won’t let you off.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I know.”

Gu Qi smiled, “Brother Ye, you don’t need to worry too much. Although the Xiao family has influence, they can’t cover the entire sky of the Guanxuan Universe with one hand.”

Ye Tianming glanced at the two of them and smiled, “Brother Li, Brother Gu, are you also here to participate in the Guanxuan Debate Competition?”

“You think too highly of me.”

Gu Qi shook his head repeatedly, “Although I’ve read a few books, I’m not qualified to participate in such a debate competition.”

Li Zheng also said, “Neither of us excels in this area. From our alliance, only Lady Nan Ling Zhao will be participating. She represents us.”

Nan Ling Zhao!

An exceptionally beautiful face appeared in Ye Tianming’s mind, and a smile involuntarily formed at the corners of his mouth.

Li Zheng suddenly said, “I heard there’s also a special guest participating in this debate competition.”

Ye Tianming looked at Li Zheng, somewhat puzzled, “A special guest?”

Li Zheng nodded, “Their identity is extremely mysterious, even my Li family couldn’t find any information.”

As he spoke, he looked at Gu Qi, who shook his head, “If your Li family couldn’t find out, obviously my Gu family wouldn’t be able to either.”

Li Zheng said, “I’ve received news that the Inner Cabinet and the Literary Academy’s stance is that the first place must remain in our Guanxuan Universe.”

Ye Tianming was curious, “That mysterious guest isn’t from the Guanxuan Universe?”

Li Zheng shook his head, “No. When the Guanxuan Sword Master joined forces with the various eras to resist the True World, with the Sword Master’s strength at that time, he could have completely incorporated all the eras into the Guanxuan Universe. But for some reason, the Sword Master didn’t do so. Therefore, the various eras are now independent and have no connection with the Guanxuan Universe.”

Gu Qi said, “Not only is there no connection, but the relationship between the various eras and the Guanxuan Universe hasn’t been very good in recent years, especially among the younger generation. Conflicts occur frequently. They can’t stand our Guanxuan Universe, and we can’t stand them. So, every Universe Competition is fought very fiercely.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I understand.”

Li Zheng said, “This time, the genius from the Third Era and that mysterious genius coming to our place, claiming it’s for exchange, are actually here for the Guanxuan Debate Competition. If they win first place, our Guanxuan Universe will truly lose face.”

Gu Qi smiled, “This is considered a literary competition, which has nothing to do with us. It’s a matter for the Literary Academy and those scholars. Those scholars are usually so arrogant, treating us like commoners. If they can’t secure first place this time, I’ll follow them around and mock them every day.”

Li Zheng shook his head with a smile, “Brother Gu, you shouldn’t think like that. If they lose, it’s not just their face that’s lost, but the face of our entire Guanxuan Universe.”

Gu Qi said, “That’s true. Damn, if we lose on our home turf, those guys outside will laugh us to death.”

Li Zheng nodded, “This concerns the reputation of our Guanxuan Universe, so the Academy is paying special attention this time. Not only have they greatly increased the prize for first place, but they’ve also sent Song Zhishu, the youngest cabinet member in the history of the Inner Cabinet, and An Yan from the White Robe Cabinet.”

Ye Tianming immediately became curious, “An Yan?”

Li Zheng smiled, “He’s from Qingzhou. Brother Ye, do you know him?”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Yes, I do.”

Li Zheng said, “Your friend is quite extraordinary. During the recent Guanxuan Examination, he crushed everyone with his absolute advantage as the top scorer, and then was promoted two ranks directly to become a member of the White Robe Cabinet… Brother Ye, you might not know about the White Robe Cabinet. It’s the young master’s personal secretariat and think tank. Although they don’t have real power, they can influence many matters in the Guanxuan Academy and are important candidates for future Inner Cabinet members.”

Ye Tianming smiled, “Well done, An Yan.”

Li Zheng said, “Besides, all the personal disciples of the various academy masters, as long as they are scholars, will participate this time. In short, we cannot let outsiders take the first place title, especially during this period when the young master is about to come of age and take personal control. If such a thing happens at this time, it would be extremely unfavorable for the young master.”

Speaking of this, his face became somewhat gloomy, “The sudden desire of the Third Era and that mysterious person to participate in this debate competition may also be because of the young master’s impending assumption of power.”

As they talked, they arrived at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.

Because of Li Zheng and Gu Qi’s presence, the people at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion did not give Ye Tianming, who had been blacklisted, any trouble.

Two hours later, the group arrived at the Guanxuan Realm.

As soon as he entered the Guanxuan Realm, Ye Tianming sensed its difference. The spiritual energy here was very abundant, far beyond comparison with Qingzhou and the Central Divine Continent.

Song Shi suddenly said, “Little one, you and your senior sister follow them to stay at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion first. I’m going to meet an old friend.”

Ye Tianming said, “Alright.”

Song Shi looked at Li Zheng, who smiled and said, “Elder, rest assured, my Li family’s people are secretly protecting them. We won’t let the Xiao family cause trouble.”

Song Shi nodded, “Thank you.”

After speaking, he turned and disappeared.

Li Zheng said, “Let’s go to the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.”

Soon, the group arrived at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, which stood nearly ten thousand zhang tall, reaching into the starry sky, and was the most magnificent building in the entire Guanxuan City. Nineteen of its floors were residential levels.

Li Zheng and Gu Qi led Ye Tianming and Fu Cang to the nineteenth floor. Walking along the corridor, looking out from the windows, they could see floating clouds, which was quite spectacular.

Ye Tianming had never seen such a sight before and was amazed.

Li Zheng smiled, “I’ve heard that the ‘Milky Way Room’ on the top floor is truly spectacular. Not only can you see the brilliant stars, but there’s also an artificial grand Dao meteor shower, which is incredibly beautiful.”

Ye Tianming asked, “Can we go see it?”

Li Zheng shook his head, “No.”

Ye Tianming asked, “Why not?”

Li Zheng smiled, “Brother Ye, you don’t know, but the ‘Milky Way Room’ is the most special place in the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, reserved specifically for their pavilion master. It can be said that apart from their founder Pavilion Master Qin, the Guanxuan Sword Master, and the young master, no one else is qualified to enter, although they basically never come… but the Immortal Treasure Pavilion will always keep it reserved.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I understand. This is about status. Once you reach a certain status, you naturally have certain privileges. Although you might not care about these privileges, they will continue to exist because of your status.”

Gu Qi said solemnly, “Brother Ye, you must be careful with your words here. I don’t mean anything else, but in this place, sometimes a single comment can bring trouble upon yourself.”

Li Zheng, however, said, “Brother Gu, our Guanxuan Universe is still open-minded, not to that extent. Of course, being cautious doesn’t hurt.”

After speaking, he looked at Ye Tianming and Fu Cang, smiling, “Brother Ye, Miss Fu, these two rooms are yours. Rest here tonight, and we’ll come to take you to the Academy the day after tomorrow.”

Ye Tianming smiled, “Thank you for your trouble.”

Li Zheng said, “Don’t mention it.”

After Li Zheng and Gu Chen left, Ye Tianming turned to look at Fu Cang, who stared at him without speaking.

Ye Tianming asked, “Are you hungry?”

Fu Cang nodded.

Ye Tianming said, “You rest first, I’ll go buy you something to eat.”

Fu Cang nodded again, then turned and entered her room.

Ye Tianming went to find food for Fu Cang. He turned to look at the sea of clouds outside and said softly, “I wonder how much it costs to stay here for one night…”

Li Zheng and his companions had paid, but he knew that staying here for one night would definitely not be cheap.

Ye Tianming looked up. Above the sea of clouds was the starry sky. The view from the top floor must be even more spectacular.

Little Tower suddenly said, “Curious about the view from the top floor?”

Ye Tianming nodded.

Little Tower said, “Tower Ancestor will take you to see it someday.”

Ye Tianming was greatly shocked, “Tower Ancestor, that’s the top floor, only the founder of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and her family can enter.”

Little Tower said, “It’s just a room…”

After a pause, it added, “The Yang family should still give me this small favor.”

Ye Tianming hesitated, then asked, “What if they don’t give it, and not only refuse but also want to beat us up?”

Little Tower: “……”