latelenovela Chapter 2009
Chapter 2009
Some clenched their fists and gritted their teeth, while others cursed in hushed tones. But remembering Chen Xuan's previously displayed incredible fighting prowess, everyone could only suppress their resentment.
Are you kidding? The top-tier holy sons who can sweep away the eight or nine layers of forbidden techniques with a single sword strike are not even worthy of carrying Chen Xuan's shoes. How could they dare to really seek revenge against him?
As Jue Wuqing finished speaking, the seven Immortal Kings, including Yaoguang, Zifu, Jiuyou, and Yaochi, flew into the void and publicly acknowledged the decision to abolish the old furnace system. They also made a promise to completely eliminate the furnace inheritance within their sects.
At this point, those holy sons who had been hoping to achieve immortality through the blessing of the furnace and cauldron were all ashen-faced, their last shred of hope gone.
But after everything was said, Chen Xuan discovered that the eight Immortal Kings didn't mention Lu Xueqi at all.
He couldn't contain himself any longer and looked at Jue Wuqing respectfully, asking, "Sect Master, has there been any result regarding what I requested?"
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xuan's mind stirred—Xuan Yi, Han Jiuling, and the other seven people who were entangled by the chains of a celestial-grade magic weapon in the distance were instantly strangled by the chains and cried out in pain, their faces as pale as paper.
Upon seeing this, some of the eight Immortal Kings frowned, while others glared at the Holy Lord Yao Guang with hostility—clearly, none of them wanted their Holy Son to die in vain.
The Holy Lord of Yaoguang gazed into the void, his indifferent gaze falling on Chen Xuan's face, before raising his hand to make a gesture.
"Whoosh—"
A powerful force of attraction instantly enveloped the pavilion of the Yao Guang Holy Land warship, enveloping Lu Xueqi and Yun Xiaoer, who were anxiously awaiting what was to come.
The news of abolishing the old furnace system had given Lu Xueqi hope for freedom. She was looking forward to reuniting with Chen Xuan when she was suddenly enveloped by a teleportation force.
The surrounding space and time suddenly changed, and the next second, she appeared in the void, with the Holy Lord of Yao Guang standing beside her.
"Xueqi!" Upon seeing Lu Xueqi awaken, Chen Xuan immediately stepped forward, his eyes filled with worry.
"Brother Chen Xuan!" When Lu Xueqi saw Chen Xuan, she was eager to fly over, but in order to resist the fate of being a furnace cauldron, she had forcibly activated the incomplete "Wedding Dress Immortal Technique" and "Blue and White Porcelain Gathering at the Top", which caused her cultivation to be greatly damaged and her realm to plummet. At this moment, she could not even fly.
If it weren't for the Holy Lord of Yaoguang using his magic to support her, she would have already fallen into the abyss below.
"Foolish child, don't rush this matter." The Holy Lord of Yaoguang's eyes were reserved and his tone was calm. Seeing that Lu Xueqi was emotional, he immediately sent a telepathic message to comfort her, "Listen to her first, and then it's not too late to make a decision."
Regardless, when they were attacked by the Void Beast, it was this Immortal King who saved her and the remaining members of her clan. Therefore, deep down, Lu Xueqi always held a trace of respect for the Holy Lord of Yaoguang.
However, the "furnace" incident later made her more wary and resentful.
The Holy Lord of Yaoguang seemed to see through her resentment, and shook his head with a wry smile: "I know you are dissatisfied with what happened before, but I also have my own difficulties."
Although Lu Xueqi didn't understand why he suddenly said these things, the old system of furnace cauldrons was now abolished, and she had no power to take action for the time being, so she could only stand quietly in place and wait for what would happen next.
Seeing that Lu Xueqi had calmed down, the Holy Master of Yaoguang turned to look at Chen Xuan, who was anxiously standing on the arena, and slowly spoke:
"As you wish, we have abolished the old system of the Holy Maiden's furnace. From now on, Lu Xueqi will no longer be a furnace. Once this matter is settled, I will personally abolish the two furnace techniques on her body."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan frowned slightly and subconsciously looked at Jue Wuqing.
Jue Wuqing nodded slightly and moved his lips—though there was no sound, Chen Xuan understood his meaning from his lip movements: "Only if Yao Guang himself abolishes the furnace cauldron secret method of Yao Guang Holy Land can Lu Xueqi's foundation and potential for immortality be preserved to the greatest extent."
Chen Xuan fell silent.
Although he was eager to reunite with Lu Xueqi, he also understood the importance of a solid foundation in cultivation.
He couldn't force the Holy Lord of Yao Guang—if things really came to a head, with the power of a Celestial King, annihilating Lu Xueqi's soul and true spirit would be as easy as turning his hand.
In this way, even if he becomes stronger in the future and destroys the Yao Guang Holy Land, he still cannot bring Xue Qi back to life.
After some thought, he stopped speaking and simply gazed at the Holy Lord Yaoguang, waiting for what would happen next.
Seeing this, the Holy Lord of Yaoguang continued:
"I do feel guilty towards Xueqi. Now that this matter is over, I intend to take her as my only personal disciple and support her with all the resources of the Holy Land. Within a hundred years, she will not only recover the cultivation she lost, but may even reach a higher level."
"Impossible!" Chen Xuan's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply.
"How can I trust the Yao Guang Holy Land again? Who can guarantee that a second Xiao Xuan Che or a third Liu Xuan Che won't pop up in the future!"
As he spoke, Chen Xuan's gaze swept over the old woman, Xiaoyun Zhenxian, who was weak and pale on the deck of the Yaoguang warship. His tone was filled with undisguised sarcasm, "Why should I believe that you won't secretly harm Xueqi again!"
These words were tantamount to a public slap in the face, directly exposing the platitudes of the Holy Lord Yao Guang. It must be understood that once trust is broken, rebuilding it often requires a thousand times, ten thousand times, more effort.
The Holy Lord of Yao Guang's face also paled slightly. He knew that his decision back then had made him owe Lu Xueqi something, and now it would be difficult to make amends.
"Chen Xuan, I know you are unwilling to endure the hardship of searching for a Dao companion across billions of miles of starry sky." As the Holy Lord of Yao Guang finished speaking, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he slowly raised his hand.
"In that case, today, before the seven holy lands and countless young cultivators, I swear by the Heavenly Dao to make this promise to you!"
Upon hearing this, the seven Immortal Kings—Jue Wuqing, Zi Chen, the Old Woman of Jiuyou, Dao Yi Saint Lord, and others—all widened their eyes, exchanged glances, and were filled with shock.
"That shameless Yao Guang! Knowing that Chen Xuan would do anything for Lu Xueqi, they still want to disregard the dignity of the Immortal King and keep Lu Xueqi in the Yao Guang Holy Land!"
"Shameless old thief! If you had properly guided Lu Xueqi into the sect and nurtured her as your personal disciple, this shameful thing would never have happened today!"
"Alas, everyone, please be mindful of your words. With the old system of the Holy Maiden's furnace being abolished, Yao Guang has lost its greatest advantage, so it will naturally have to find another way. This little girl, Lu Xueqi, possesses an innate Yin-Yang body and has also had the opportunity to fuse with the Nine Aperture Exquisite Heart. If she is carefully nurtured, she will surely achieve the Great Dao in the future."
"Unexpectedly, Yao Guang, who always values his reputation, would one day publicly swear an oath to a junior in the Void Reversal Realm to prove his innocence. It's truly remarkable that he did so."
The seven Celestial Kings secretly cursed each other, while the cultivators of the Yao Guang Holy Land, from True Immortal elders to core disciples at the Nascent Soul Realm, all knelt down with a thud, crying out "Holy Lord!"
A subject dies when his lord is humiliated. Today, the Holy Lord Yaoguang bowed his head to Chen Xuan in public, and their hearts were filled with humiliation and resentment.
"I, Yao Guangzi, swear by the Heavenly Dao!" The voice of the Holy Lord Yao Guang resounded through the void, carrying an undeniable firmness.
"If Lu Xueqi is willing to become my disciple, I will definitely help her abolish the Furnace Cauldron Method, teach her the supernatural powers and secret techniques of the Yao Guang Holy Land, bless her with the resources of the entire Holy Land, protect her, and never restrict her freedom again! Heaven bears witness, if I break this oath, I will surely die and my true spirit will perish!"
"Whoosh—"
This vow came from the bottom of my heart, without any falsehood, and was instantly recognized by the Heavenly Dao.
A massive golden pillar of divine light descended from the void, coiling around the Holy Lord Yaoguang, radiating an aura of majesty and holiness.
Lu Xueqi stared blankly at the Holy Lord Yaoguang, her eyes filled with disbelief; Chen Xuan was also stunned—a Celestial King actually made a Heavenly Dao oath to him, a junior in the Void Reversal Realm, in public. What kind of courage did that require?
Just then, with a soft "hum", the protective array of the void arena was instantly deactivated.
The two powerful figures, Jue Wuqing and Zi Chen, moved swiftly and appeared beside Chen Xuan in the next second. Jue Wuqing's sharp gaze swept over all sides, clearly indicating that he was supporting Chen Xuan.