The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor-Chapter 853 - 850: Life is Like a Chess Game

"Hong Xiao, hand the Luotian Drum to Young Master Ye," the old man said solemnly.

Yu Hongxiao’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

The old man glanced at Yu Hongxiao.

Yu Hongxiao bowed and said, "Yu Hongxiao obeys the directive of the Ancient Ancestor."

"Take the Blood Sun." Ye Xuan tossed the Blood Sun to Yu Hongxiao.

However, the old man reached out to stop it, returning the Blood Sun to Ye Xuan, bowing as he said, "Today, Young Master Ye guided us through a perilous situation, allowing my Dragon Burying Court to survive a calamity. I believe in Young Master Ye’s character."

"Next time I return to the Southern Domain, I will return the Luotian Drum." Ye Xuan didn’t say much else and took back the Blood Sun.

Yu Hongxiao had already retreated.

Ye Xuan’s expression gradually turned cold. He glanced at the old man and said, "Don’t wait until the End of Dharma Era is completely over to take action; otherwise, your Dragon Burying Court will have to pay a huge price."

The old man looked solemn, sighing as he said, "I am aware of the seriousness of the situation, but how should I convey this to Lu Li..."

Ye Xuan withdrew his gaze and said flatly, "Just say it as it is. She belongs to the Ancient Rakshasa Sect, and is also the chosen successor of that Ancient Ancestor. Bringing her back to the Dragon Burying Court does not make her one of your own, naïve..."

The old man remained silent, filled with bitterness.

Ye Xuan looked up at the myriad stars in the darkness, as if talking to himself, "Wait, because all heavens and myriads of worlds are bound for a great upheaval."

The old man suddenly looked at Ye Xuan, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Ye Xuan smiled faintly, knowing that how much this old fellow could understand depended entirely on his insight.

The time won’t be long.

There is no other reason.

Simply because the layout of the Undying Night Emperor is slowly starting to unfold.

Who knows how many forces will be uprooted, their families affected...

"Ancient Ancestor, the Luotian Drum has been retrieved."

Before long, Yu Hongxiao reappeared, bringing along the Luotian Drum.

This was a drum resembling an ancient war drum, with only a single drumstick.

It bore the mottled marks of time, appearing ordinary, but it was actually the Great Emperor Immortal Weapon of the Dragon Burying Court, possessing the supreme Emperor’s Might!

Its energy was far more terrifying than even the Blood Sun and the Six Emperors Locking Yang Map.

"Young Master Ye, please accept this," the old man took the Luotian Drum and solemnly handed it to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan accepted both items without speaking further and turned to leave.

"Please wait, Young Master Ye!" Yu Hongxiao suddenly called out.

"What is the matter?" Ye Xuan stopped and replied calmly.

"The opportunity of the Great Emperor..." Yu Hongxiao began slowly.

"That thing will take at least a year; why worry," Ye Xuan interrupted Yu Hongxiao bluntly.

"Eh?!"

Ye Xuan’s words caused both Yu Hongxiao and the old man to be stunned.

How did Ye Xuan know this time frame?!

Ye Xuan proceeded on his way, leaving behind a gentle remark: "In the arts of mountain, medicine, fate, physiognomy, and divination, don’t think your Dragon Burying Court is the only one with such knowledge..."

This statement left Yu Hongxiao and the Dragon Burying Court’s ancient ancestor shocked on the spot.

However, Ye Xuan would not care about how the two of them reacted.

The primary reason for his visit to the Dragon Burying Court was to borrow the Luotian Drum.

As for the Great Emperor’s opportunity, as he said, it would take at least a year, and discussing it now was essentially meaningless.

This is why, upon leaving the Star Temple, he told Zhou Youwei to just listen casually and not take it to heart.

As for Lu Li...

Her identity was especially complex.

Whether it be the Ancient Rakshasa Sect or the Primordial Hall.

They were not forces from the Daozhou Land.

They hailed from the Nine States Land, from the Hong State Land!

Throughout history, the most formidable state in the Nine States, often referred to as the strongest continent in the Xuanhuang Great World.

In the Xuanhuang Great World, besides the Nine States Land, there existed other continents.

However, the Nine States Land was acknowledged as the strongest, and the other continents revered the Nine States.

And the Nine States revered the Hong State.

The Ancient Rakshasa Sect and Primordial Hall, both ancient overlords of the Hong State Land, had existed for an incalculable amount of time.

Especially the Primordial Hall...

And Lu Li’s identity involved both the Ancient Rakshasa Sect and the Primordial Hall.

Of course, he wouldn’t interfere with the grievances between the Dragon Burying Court and the Ancient Rakshasa Sect.

In his words, it was simple: your grievances are your own, but if you think you can secretly bring the future successor of the Ancient Rakshasa Sect to the Dragon Burying Court and treat her as one of your own to deal with the Ancient Rakshasa Sect in the future, it’s not feasible.

Because many are paying attention to Lu Li.

From the moment Lu Li appeared before Ye Xuan, he could see everything, but he chose not to reveal it.

Using the excuse to borrow the Luotian Drum, Ye Xuan pointed out the interests and consequences involved, allowing the Dragon Burying Court to decide for themselves.

In short, if they continued, there would be no good outcome for the Dragon Burying Court.

The Dragon Burying Court was indeed ancient, even more mysterious than the Sword Tomb.

But that was only in the eyes of others; in the eyes of Ye Xuan, the Dragon Burying Court was like a naked woman, holding no secrets for him.

If you were a newly emerging sect, perhaps Ye Xuan wouldn’t necessarily know you well.

But the older a sect was, the better Ye Xuan understood it.

Leaving the back hall, instead of going to the Star Temple, Ye Xuan went to an abandoned ancient site of the Dragon Burying Court.

This place had a Luotian Star Plate.

However, the Luotian Star Plate had lost its luster, devoid of divinity.

Currently, no one in the Dragon Burying Court likely knew that this Luotian Star Plate was the foundation of their sect’s establishment.

What did Luotian signify?

It meant all heavens and earths!

The founding patriarch of the Dragon Burying Court once used this Luotian Star Plate to deduce the future and past of all heavens and myriads of worlds, ultimately saying many things that infuriated the people of the time, which led to a consortium of Emperors attacking.

But that attack mysteriously concluded for unknown reasons.

However, that deduction also destroyed the foundation of the Luotian Star Plate, which, after excessive use by the disciples of the Dragon Burying Court, eventually lost its spiritual essence completely.

Ye Xuan gazed at the Luotian Star Plate, whispering, "The things you deduced in the past, many believed in their hearts, yet refused to accept, and you...so what did you gain?"

"In the end, it led to your tragic death under the tribulation..."

Saying this, Ye Xuan circled around the Luotian Star Plate, brushing his right hand over it.

"Life is as fleeting as morning dew, dissolving away; people chase answers amidst their rush."

"Fate rises and falls like the sea; the labyrinthine lines in the palm are endless."

"A long sword sings a lament in the night; time, like a mottled bronze mirror enduring the years."

"Meteoric fires knock upon the gates of the earth; years and stars engrave the wheel of time and experience."

"Interweaving strategies across the world; who can comprehend that life is like chess..."

"All heavens and myriads of worlds, vast living beings, all are but mere chess pieces."

"Including... me!"

Ye Xuan stopped, withdrew his right hand, his eyes clear, and turned to leave.

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