Chapter 1529: Chapter 1512: The Silhouette Leaving

Liu Yiyi!

This unfamiliar yet familiar name was like a bolt of lightning, directly exploding a memory that had been sealed in Xiao Ye’s mind.

The image of a cold and heartless woman surfaced in his mind.

Back then in Xiao Family Village, it was precisely this woman’s heartlessness that spurred him to strive hard in his cultivation, all for the sake of one day reclaiming his dignity and not being looked down upon by this woman.

As he cultivated over the years, step by step reaching his current height, those past grudges seemed as fleeting as smoke, not worth mentioning at all.

That woman was merely a stepping stone on his martial path.

However, upon hearing this name again at this moment, his expression turned peculiar.

After the Dynasty Battle ended that year, he returned to the Yulan Domain once, and they never met again. He only heard that she had become silent and focused on martial arts, as if atoning for her sins.

He hadn’t heard any news about Liu Yiyi for so many years.

Now... how did she come to the Central State of the True Spirit Continent, and even to the Three Alliances Domain?

"Ye Zi, what’s wrong?"

"This woman also comes from Yulan Domain of the Endless Sea, do you know her?" Prince Donghuang asked curiously upon seeing Xiao Ye’s movements stop and his expression turn strange.

Although it was late, many young martial artists had arrived in Black Rock City upon hearing the news, and the recruitment of disciples and members was still ongoing.

Currently, in front of the Wuji Sect’s steward stood a woman in purple clothing. Her posture was graceful, her skin like snow, and she was beautiful.

"I do know her."

"She is an old acquaintance."

Xiao Ye’s expression remained calm as he nodded and said.

"Since she is an old acquaintance, let me go say hello and have our Wuji Sect’s steward allow her direct entry into the sect," Prince Donghuang said with a smile, preparing to fly over, but was stopped by Xiao Ye.

"There’s no need for that. Whether she can enter our Wuji Sect depends on her own talent; we shouldn’t interfere. Let’s go back now," Xiao Ye said lightly.

With his current status and position, he naturally had no interest in entangling with the past issues between him and Liu Yiyi, treating her as a stranger was enough. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Hearing Xiao Ye’s words, Prince Donghuang was momentarily stunned, not quite comprehending, but he didn’t ask further and followed Xiao Ye out of the pavilion.

At this moment, the plaza in Black Rock City was buzzing with martial artists, their eyes filled with shock focused on that graceful figure.

"Endless Sea, Yulan Domain? I remember that’s the hometown of Master Xiao Ye!"

"That’s right, Master Xiao Ye did emerge from the martial-arts-lagging Yulan Domain in the Endless Sea."

"Could this woman have some connection with Master Xiao Ye?"

"Haha, Master Xiao Ye’s fame is widespread, naturally, everyone wants to connect with him. A few days ago, a guy claiming to be Master Xiao Ye’s old friend was bragging everywhere."

"That’s true; Master Xiao Ye’s brilliance is overwhelming, who wouldn’t want to be associated with him? This woman looks beautiful, who knew she would say anything to enter the Wuji Sect?"

...

Many martial artists were talking lively, even the Wuji Sect steward managing the scene cast ambiguous glances at Liu Yiyi.

Could this woman really be an acquaintance of their Master?

If so, how should they handle it?

Faced with the crowd’s gazes, Liu Yiyi’s lips curved into a bitter smile.

She merely stated that she was from the Endless Sea, yet it caused such a stir, making her the target of criticism. Had that young man’s influence truly become so terrifying?

Finally, an older steward came forward to test Liu Yiyi.

Since she wanted to join the Wuji Sect and become a disciple, everything would proceed according to the rules, leaving no room for complaints.

From martial arts talent, age, to cultivation, nothing was omitted.

"King-level cultivation? Although her martial arts talent is average, reaching such a realm at this age is quite extraordinary."

Witnessing Liu Yiyi’s cultivation, the stewards at the scene were visibly amazed.

The backwardness of martial arts in the Endless Sea was well-known.

If Liu Yiyi truly hailed from the Endless Sea, reaching such a level of cultivation was indeed remarkable.

"Your martial arts talent is average, but considering the strength of your cultivation, your determination must be strong, so we’ll admit you as an exception," the older steward said, which made Liu Yiyi breathe a sigh of relief, a hint of a smile appearing on her pretty face.

Finally passed...

"Lords, I have a question. May I see your Wuji Sect’s Master?" Liu Yiyi hesitantly stepped forward and asked.

Wow!

Liu Yiyi’s voice spread, causing another stir in the crowd.

This woman had passed the test and even took the initiative to request an audience with Master Xiao Ye of the Wuji Sect. Perhaps she truly did know him.

"What existence is our Master?"

"You are now just a small disciple of our Wuji Sect and don’t have the qualification to meet the Master. Work hard." A steward said, making Liu Yiyi’s expression stiffen.

Indeed!

Over the years, she had endured countless hardships from the Endless Sea to the real True Spirit Continent. Although she obtained some good opportunities, her cultivation grew rapidly.

But that young man, so incredibly outstanding, had already made a name for himself across the True Spirit Continent’s Five Great States, founding a sect and becoming a legend, standing at the pinnacle of this realm and revered by all martial artists.

She didn’t even have the qualifications to look up to him anymore; how could she hope to meet him?

Maybe she was being foolishly wishful.

"I thought that in my lifetime, just quietly admiring you from afar would be enough."

"But now I’ve not only come to the Central State, but seemingly against my will, even seeking entry into the Wuji Sect, perhaps to ease the deepening guilt I’ve felt over the years..."

Liu Yiyi’s face turned bleak as she prepared to leave, her gaze unintentionally swept toward a certain direction in Black Rock City, suddenly capturing a departing, tall silhouette.

That figure was long gone from its once youthful appearance, now towering and god-like.

"Xiao... Xiao Ye!"

"Is that you!"

Liu Yiyi’s delicate body was suddenly struck as if by lightning, unable to suppress her outcry.

Yet under her watchful gaze, that tall figure showed no sign of stopping, disappearing directly into the light of the transmission array, leaving her desolate with reddened eyes.

Liu Yiyi’s outcry once again stirred up the plaza.

"Master Xiao Ye is here?"

"No way, where is Master Xiao Ye?"

"Master Xiao Ye is such an existence that if he doesn’t want you to notice, even if he stands right in front of you, you wouldn’t know."

"Could it be that Master Xiao Ye has been watching us all along?"

...

The young martial artists on the plaza were all buzzing with excitement.