Chapter 1421: Chapter 32: There Will Be a Battle Eventually

"This is an internal matter of Great Ape Mountain."

Primordial Saint said expressionlessly: "The young ones in the clan are interested in these [Ruins], I’m naturally a protector."

Although it’s still unclear.

Why Ming San came to the [Ruins], why he encountered Xie Xuanyi...

But Primordial Saint’s first response was to safeguard the interests of Great Ape Mountain.

"Haha."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled softly.

This response was not unexpected.

The bones of Great Ape Mountain cultivators are famously hard, and Primordial Saint is a Body Tempering Martial Artist, likely unwilling to reveal any useful information even if beaten to death. But that’s okay; as long as it’s confirmed that Primordial Saint is a Protector, investigating the matter within Great Ape Mountain becomes much easier. Among the young demon cultivators with the ability to summon a Yang God, there are only so few.

Swish, swish, swish—

Xie Xuanyi waved his sleeve, and the Sword Qi that was hovering in the void instantly swept away, disappearing without a trace.

"Withdrawn?"

"Just withdrew the Sword Qi like that?"

Primordial Saint was momentarily stunned.

He thought the earlier question was just an appetizer.

Next would be Xie Xuanyi’s real beginning.

This guy should have asked some confidential questions useful to the Human Race, right?

For instance, what kind of Divine Skills have been derived from the Saint Prince’s practice of the Fighting Path, or the state of the Holy Emperor’s retreat...

Unexpectedly.

Just asked such a trivial question and ended it?

Primordial Saint confirmed with Divine Thought that the Sword Qi had been completely withdrawn and the pressure of the Life and Death Dao Domain had also dissipated.

"Just like that, you let me go?"

Primordial Saint spoke with a complex expression, unable to understand Xie Xuanyi’s actions.

Obviously a mortal enemy.

If it were him, he would choose to "beat" the opponent to death, at the very least... he wouldn’t let the opponent leave unscathed.

"Otherwise,"

Xie Xuanyi said, "If I asked you for Great Ape Mountain’s secrets, would you answer?"

"This..."

Primordial Saint was choked by these words.

Yeah.

He had certainly thought about what his response would be if Xie Xuanyi continued to question him.

Fight to the death if need be!

If it came to risking everything, losing his name, he had confidence... in making Xie Xuanyi suffer, even if he didn’t kill him!

"Even unwilling to reveal the identities of young demon cultivators within the clan."

Xie Xuanyi said with a faint mockery, "Even if I beat you to death, you probably wouldn’t divulge the Holy Emperor’s news, huh... my questions have been asked, you may leave now."

"..."

Primordial Saint remained silent, seriously gazing at the young man before him.

He didn’t utter words of gratitude like ’I owe you a favor’.

Not everyone is like Cui Zhen and the Saint Prince, acting with integrity and never owing cause and effect.

However, Primordial Saint was self-aware; he knew clearly that in today’s battle, Xie Xuanyi "showed mercy."

Nonetheless, all things should have cause and effect, have traces to follow.

Xie Xuanyi, such a killing machine, having killed Sun Erosion, didn’t kill him?

Thinking it over.

Primordial Saint could only think of one possibility.

"You let me go because of the Saint Prince?"

Primordial Saint spoke in a hoarse voice.

Xie Xuanyi’s reaction made him surprised; other Great Demons of the Holy Land would have likely fled thousands of miles away, fearing he would change his mind. This Primordial Saint, whether considered dull or clever, remained here, seeking cause and effect from Xie Xuanyi.

"I am indeed friends with the Saint Prince."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head: "But letting you go isn’t entirely on his account."

This question, not answering isn’t right; answering requires careful consideration.

After all, Xie Xuanyi couldn’t say.

He had just received the Ancestor Saint Emperor’s legacy, so he left some room for the old Holy Emperor from a thousand years ago.

Upon hearing this, Primordial Saint’s Heart Lake thumped.

Over the years.

Some bad news has been circulating persistently outside.

Concerning the Saint Prince and Xie Xuanyi.

The Saint Prince is the future leader of Great Ape Mountain and the strongest young genius in the current world. He had the chance to kill Xie Xuanyi in the Northern Border Great Wall Town Sea Platform battle but didn’t act... this matter caused a huge reaction within the clan, with many elders and tributors condemning the Saint Prince as merciful and soft-hearted.

Of course, the Saint Prince paid no heed to this.

He always had his own style of doing things, ignoring outside rumors.

But this handling caused considerable dissatisfaction within Great Ape Mountain.

A thousand-year Holy Land’s future leader, how can he befriend the Human Race, how can he be merciful and indecisive?

These disputes, along with the Saint Prince’s promotion to Yang God, were briefly suppressed but resurfaced over time. Especially during the "Falcon Wind Gorge" battle, Xie Xuanyi and Cui Zhen managed to escape, leading to intense internal debate, although the Saint Prince participated, he couldn’t stop them.

From the intelligence provided by Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

This battle intended to assassinate Cui Zhen, Xie Xuanyi appeared unexpectedly.

Hence...

Numerous elders and tributors believed the Saint Prince deliberately held back and intentionally let Xie Xuanyi escape!

The Saint Prince’s explanation for this battle was straightforward. He openly admitted he couldn’t defeat Xie Xuanyi, thus causing the failure of the Falcon Wind Gorge battle. But this explanation lacked persuasion; regarding the Saint Prince’s strength, every demon cultivator on Great Ape Mountain acknowledged it. Even those opposing elders and tributors had to admit the Saint Prince’s current strength is among the top on Great Ape Mountain.

In one-on-one battles, unrivaled in the same realm.

Even if Xie Xuanyi is stronger.

With the Saint Prince’s strength, keeping him at Falcon Wind Gorge is definitely no issue.

"Friends..."

Primordial Saint’s expression was complex, silently repeating Xie Xuanyi’s words in his Heart Lake.

He had watched the disputes of Great Ape Mountain over the years, remaining silent and refraining from giving opinions as the Mountain Guardian Venerable.

He was willing to trust the Saint Prince.

But now...

Now, having heard, seen, and personally experienced, truly shook this trust.

As a Yang God Great Cultivator.

Xie Xuanyi let him go just like that.

If it was acting for the Saint Prince’s sake, then everything made sense; the relationship between these two must be truly deep.

Regarding the outside rumors about himself and the Saint Prince.

Xie Xuanyi naturally was aware too.

Seeing Primordial Saint’s strange expression at this moment, he paused and said: "Actually, letting you go is on account of the Holy Emperor..."

"Xie Xuanyi, I may be a Martial Artist, but I’m not a fool."

Primordial Saint smiled self-mockingly: "Don’t try to fool me, or attempt to deceive me, I’ve already found my answer. About this matter, the cause and effect are so apparent, why add unnecessary details? Take a step back, why not say you and ’Ancestor Saint Emperor’ have some fate?"

"..."

Xie Xuanyi was stunned, rendered speechless.

"I’m not clear on your true relationship with the Saint Prince, my lord..."

Primordial Saint took a deep breath and said: "But I’m very clear, you two will inevitably battle in the future."