Chapter 26: The Head of the Yue Family in Fear, Ye Wushang is Terrifying.
It turned out that when the news of Ye Wushang spread to the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, even many of the major powers were taken by surprise.
In the remote areas of the Great Xia, an unparalleled sword cultivator had quietly emerged, and his power was terrifying.
At this moment, the struggle for the throne of the Crown Prince was at a crucial stage.
According to the tradition of the throne succession, no cultivator above the Purple Mansion realm was allowed to intervene unless it was necessary.
After all, each Purple Mansion cultivator was not only rare but also extraordinarily powerful, capable of causing immense destruction. If they were allowed to act freely, the overall strength of the Great Xia Dynasty could drop several levels.
Without the interference of Purple Mansion cultivators, the Grand Masters of the Heavenly Phenomenon realm became the most sought-after figures in the battle for the throne.
Almost every victorious Crown Prince would eventually gain the support of the royal family. With the royal family’s backing, other powers’ Purple Mansion cultivators would not dare to intervene.
At this point, every Heavenly Phenomenon cultivator became a coveted target, especially someone as terrifying as Ye Wushang, a sword cultivator capable of slaying a Half-Step Purple Mansion cultivator in the First Heaven of the Heavenly Phenomenon realm.
Although the Elder of the Slaughter Sea Sword Sect had greatly diminished in power due to old age, his combat abilities were still formidable.
The fact that Ye Wushang had been able to accomplish this feat demonstrated just how terrifying he was.
The various Crown Princes had already begun to make overtures to the Ye family, though because of Ye Wushang’s actions, the Ye family had never publicly taken a stance.
Clearly, they did not want to get involved in the struggle for the throne. However, even so, the Crown Princes were still trying to court the Ye family.
As for the head of the Yue Family, Ye Wushang had already guessed his purpose for coming.
It was nothing more than an attempt to win over the Fourteenth Prince, whom the Yue Family supported.
Listening to the conditions that Yue Hai presented, Ye Wushang smiled faintly in his heart, not taking them seriously. While the terms were better than those offered by the other Crown Princes, Ye Wushang had no interest in them.
To put it bluntly, Ye Wushang had no interest whatsoever in this so-called Crown Prince struggle.
If he had time, he’d rather be playing poker with Yue Rushuang and Zhao Qingge.
Even if the new king took the throne and sought revenge later, Ye Wushang wouldn’t hesitate to switch to another dynasty.
“Thank you for your kindness, Yue Family Head, but the Ye family is too small and has no intention of getting involved in the Crown Prince’s struggle. I appreciate the Fourteenth Prince’s offer, but if there is nothing else, please take your leave,” Ye Wushang said with no interest in the conversation.
Hearing Ye Wushang’s indifferent reply, even Yue Hai couldn’t help but feel anger stir in him.
“Ye Family Head, I must speak frankly. In the Great Xia Dynasty, if you can’t break free from the dynasty’s constraints, it would be unwise to go against the rules!” Yue Hai said, his tone carrying a hidden threat.
“Even if you don’t take a side now, once the new king ascends the throne, aren’t you worried about the consequences? In the Great Xia, the royal family is not someone you can afford to offend!”
Upon hearing these words, which appeared to be advice but were veiled threats, Ye Wushang’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Yue Family Head, are you speaking on behalf of the Fourteenth Prince, or are you teaching me how to act?” Ye Wushang asked coldly.
At this, the atmosphere turned cold.
Yue Hai, however, was unyielding and stared directly at Ye Wushang with his thick eyebrows furrowed, his gaze not retreating in the slightest.
Ye Wushang was strong, but the Yue family was no pushover. In terms of overall strength, the Yue family was even stronger than the Slaughter Sea Sword Sect.
Furthermore, Yue Hai had been a genius in his youth, and now, as a Half-Step Purple Mansion cultivator, his power was not something the elder of the Slaughter Sea Sword Sect could compare with.
Once he broke through to the Purple Mansion realm, the Yue family would grow even stronger. Entering the royal capital, gaining influence in the heart of the Great Xia Dynasty, and obtaining some degree of power in the royal court was not out of the question.
With all these factors in mind, Yue Hai, enraged by Ye Wushang’s attitude, no longer tried to hide his anger.
Seeing Yue Hai challenge him, Ye Wushang’s lips curled into a sneer.
Without any hesitation, he raised his gaze and looked at Yue Hai.
In that instant, Yue Hai felt as though his entire body was being torn apart, his scalp tingling with discomfort. Ye Wushang’s eyes felt like the gaze of a primeval beast, and he instinctively felt that any movement could lead to a deadly strike from Ye Wushang.
Not believing it, Yue Hai attempted to resist.
However, just as he did so, a sword mark suddenly flashed in Ye Wushang’s eyes.
Before he had time to react, Yue Hai’s body trembled, and in the next moment, his gaze faltered, his face turned pale, and a streak of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.
But at this moment, he didn’t care about his injuries. Instead, he stared at Ye Wushang with wide eyes, unable to believe what had just happened.
He couldn’t comprehend how Ye Wushang could be so terrifying.
When the sword mark appeared, Yue Hai felt as though death was right on his doorstep.
Staring at Ye Wushang’s cold, unblinking eyes, Yue Hai felt as though his breath was being choked. He did not doubt that if he weren’t Yue Ruo Shuang’s elder, he would already be dead.
At this moment, he could not help but regret deeply.
What had happened to him? How had he dared to provoke such a terrifying genius!?
Meanwhile, outside, the middle-aged man who had been accompanying Mu Xiyao suddenly paused, his gaze turning toward Ye Wushang. He mumbled to himself, “Interesting. In such a small place, there hides a giant dragon. Three layers of sword intent—this isn’t something simple!”
Three layers of sword intent were extremely rare, even in places like Cangyuan Ancient City. From Mu Xiyao’s cultivation of the Purple Mansion realm with only two layers of sword intent, it was clear just how extraordinary Ye Wushang’s abilities were.
Back inside, after a long silence, Yue Hai was the first to break it.
He immediately changed his attitude and bowed respectfully, saying, “Today, I acted on my own will. I hope Ye Family Head can forgive me.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Wushang’s tense expression relaxed a little. After all, Yue Hai was Yue Rushuang’s elder. Unless Yue Rushuang severed ties with the Yue family, there was no benefit in turning this into an open confrontation.
Moreover, Yue Rushuang’s mother was still within the Yue family.
Thinking of this, Ye Wushang nodded and said, “No harm done. It seems the Yue Family Head is not quite in the right state today. Perhaps we can discuss this another time?”
This was another way of rejecting Yue Hai, but now, Yue Hai dared not show any anger.
He quickly nodded, and both parties fell into silence once again.
Not long after, someone from the Yue family came to summon them, and the two of them made their way to the main hall.