Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor
chapter-1217

"Hmm? Why are you still here?" Yan Hai asked, making Wang Qi smile wryly.

"Ancestor, I can't leave by myself," he replied. "Plus, I would like to ask the Empress …. and the Ancestors if you have any words you would like me to pass to the patriarch." "Just tell him to be careful. This world is way more dangerous than the lower dimension," Yan Hai answered with a frown. It was like she thought of something unpleasant.

"Maybe I should give him some of my Sword-Slaves for protection. No, his life can't be too comfortable. Otherwise, he'll turn into a waste." Yan Hai made her decision, so she looked at her old friend.

"Tell him we'll meet at Xu Junyao's banquet," Wu Hong replied briefly. Wang Qi's body suddenly visibly paused. "Is there a problem?"

"No, no problem," Wang Qi swiftly said. "I'll make sure he gets the news." Wu Hong scrutinized him for a few seconds but did not say anything. She waved his hand, and he disappeared from the room.

"You were actually thinking about lending him your Sword-Slaves?" Wu Hong asked. "Since when were you so…soft?" The Sword Slaves are, without a doubt, the Dao Opening Sect's greatest military power. Yan Hai gathered people across the globe with swordsmanship talent and trained them herself.

However, that's not why they are so influential or renowned despite the terrible name. Countless lineages will pay the Dao Opening Sect an excessive amount to allow their swordsman to experience the Sword-Slave Training. Additionally, whenever someone challenged Yan Hai for the Sword Dao Position, she would force that person into the Sword Slave if their strength did not meet her standard.

The Sword Path League — one of the [Thirteen Overlords] — hated and loved the Sword-Slaves. They were supposed to be the lineage with the most potent sword cultivator or army, yet all these accolades went to Yan Hai — the Sword Empress.

The Sword Slaves only listen to Yan Hai, and throughout the Dao Opening Sect's history, she has never used them to protect one of their talents. She rarely deployed them unless something significant occurred.

"It's because of something Qishan said at the end of the Ultimate Taboo," Yan Hai explained.

"Oh?"

"In some way, he predicted this kid's arrival," she continued. Wu Hong squinted her eyes. "What did he say?"

"He said he reached the end of his destiny. He brought the world to the Age of Half-Step Transcendent but went about it incorrectly, thus cutting his path forward; destiny was no longer on his side."

Yan Hai sighed, "He predicted someone else would come along to properly finish what he started. He even predicted that this person would appear in the Eternal Ascension World and that there was a tiny chance they would appear in our clan."

"You think it's him?"

"All signs showed that he's the one," Yan Hai nodded.

"Why does it feel like he accepted his fate too easily?" Wu Hong asked after a brief pause.

"That's what I said to him," Yan Hai said. "His response? Following the trend of the universe will make his life easier, so why not do it." A fierce light flashed in her eyes. "Luckily, the person who inherited his legacy is from our clan. Otherwise, we would have had a problem."

Wu Hong nodded. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. How is your injury?"

"Better now that I've returned to the Empyrean Realm and my body is more powerful," Yan Hai replied. "I think I'll enter a deep seclusion after the celebration. What about you?"

"I can feel I'm very close to returning to the Paragon Realm," Wu Hong explained. "However, as you know, this part of the injury requires time and a lot of resources to grind it slowly."

"We used to have ample time, but now…" Yan Hai looked in the distance. "Are you really not going to do anything about those people outside?"

"Them invading might not be bad," Wu Hong replied. She knew two things would happen if these foreigners broke through this world's defense. Firstly, Maitreya and Supreme Unity are forced to intervene and eliminate the threats. Second, they let things play out, and these people start rampaging into the world. If it was the second choice, she knew their primary target would be these parasites since they possessed most of the world's resources.

"How sad," Yan Hai sighed. "These people used to tremble at the near mention of our world. Now, even their scapegoats can put so much pressure on us."

"Isn't this how the world always operates? What goes up must go down." Their era was a gilded age, and now, they must return to the ground and start over if they want to wish the previous height or higher.

"All this talk is making me depressed. I'll go train," Yan Hai said, disappearing from the room. Wu Hong shook her head. She gazed in the distance before returning to her retreat.

….

"Sect master, I have good and bad news," Wang Qi said as soon as he returned.

"Oh? Tell me the bad news first."

"I think it would be wise for you to hear the good news first," Wang Qi stated, and before Wang Wei could answer, he continued. "The good news is we received gifts."

"Gifts? As in plural?"

"You'll never guess what happened: the Ancestor was there, and she also sent something."

"Ancestor? The Sword Empress?"

"Yes." Wang Qi handed the items while explaining what they were. Wang Wei's eyes lit up after learning about the Peach Tree of Wisdom. With the power of his Bodhi Tree, his Dao Comprehension Speed will drastically increase; it would even be better if he could raise the Bodhi Tree's rank.

"Tell me in detail what happened?"

"No problem." Wang Qi recounted everything he experienced from the moment he landed in Origin Seal City. A ruthless light flashed in Wang Wei's eyes after hearing the Five-Feather Phoenix's actions. Then, he immediately calmed down when he realized the phoenix was the one in trouble for making an enemy out of his future wife. Of course, he also took note of this disrespect; he'll use it when it's time to deal with her.

Wang Wei listened attentively. His heart ached when he heard her say he was not her husband, but he had already expected this. Thankfully, the Ancestors support this marriage, a win in his book.

"We already knew the Time Eater would be the most significant threat out of the eight. But for the Ancestors to say such a thing," Wang Wei muttered. He knew how powerful the intuition of swordsmen was, and for the Sword Empress, out of everyone to say that, he decided to raise Time Eater's threat to a higher level.

"Their conversation also reminded me not to have tunnel vision and focus on the larger threat — Supreme Unity." Wang Wei knew he should not underestimate the parasites, or he would suffer horrendously. However, he also needed to keep in sight of the real enemy.

Countless thoughts flashed in his mind in a short period. Then, he focused on Wang Qi: "So, what is this bad news you've been avoiding?"

"Well, the sect madam said you can have your first meeting during Xu Junyao's celebration."

"Are you serious?" Wang Wei asked with wide eyes.

"Yes."

"Shit," he swore.

"So, I was right?" Wang Qi asked.

"About what?"

"About the fact you have a secret relationship with a woman called Xu Junyao. I know she's beautiful from what people are saying, but–"

"You bastard," Wang Wei flicked his finger, releasing a small air shock that hit Wang Qi in his forehead. The thing had no power, but it was excruciating. "Don't talk nonsense."

"If…If I'm speaking nonsense…why did you react like that after hearing the news?" Wang Qi asked while in pain. "Sect master, I love and respect you wholeheartedly and would die for you. But I won't help you cheat on the sect madam."

"What a strange line to draw," Wang Wei said. "Anyway, why are you so adamant? Isn't it normal for a man to have a harem of beauty? Shouldn't a powerful and successful man like me have a harem of 3000 beauties?"

"Then, I would secretly despise you, sect master," Wang Qi replied. "How can someone claim to love someone else but divide that love into many?"

"So, you believe that someone cannot love more than one person?"

"That's right," Wang Qi nodded as he felt the pain disappear. "If you do, you don't love your companion as much as you think or say. Or worse, you do love them, but you gave in to your lustful desire, and such a person does not deserve respect."

"Your view on marriage and relationship is too black and white," Wang Wei shook his head. "However, I would love for you to meet Li Jun and say these words to his face. I'm sure Liling would love you."

Wang Qi wanted to roll his eyes; he would never say these words to the Li Clan Patriarch. He only did so with Wang Wei because that's the person he serves.

"Sect master, don't change the subject. What's your relationship with that woman?"