The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor-Chapter 1702 - 1699: Reunion with the Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor

Chapter 1702: Chapter 1699: Reunion with the Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor

Finally, Ye Xuan didn’t drink with the Great Emperor of Nine Universes, but went to the courtyard at the end of North Street.

He remembered this courtyard was once the residence of Zhang Qingfeng, the acting Heavenly Master on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Arriving at the courtyard, he could see all of its structure at a glance.

The courtyard was small, resembling those in the countryside of the mortal world.

Zhang Qingfeng had stayed here since entering Empty Ancient City for ninety thousand years.

Later, Ye Xuan came and took Zhang Qingfeng away; now he had returned to Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Yet this courtyard remained uninhabited.

Even the Mysterious Battle Saber Emperor, despite his formidable strength, didn’t qualify for this residence.

Logically, the remaining strength of Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor was insufficient to dwell here.

But for some reason, he still resided here.

Ye Xuan saw the figure bent over planting vegetables in the yard, feeling a bit strange.

Has this guy changed his nature, starting to grow vegetables?

Ye Xuan pushed open the gate and walked into the yard.

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor seemed aware, put down what he was doing, and walked over.

He still bore terrifying scars, left by a single sword from Ye Xuan that once split him in two.

They brought him endless torment and anguish.

However, at present, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor appeared calm, looking at Ye Xuan, said, "You’re here."

Ye Xuan glanced around but didn’t find the two remaining Emperor Generals of Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor, asking, "Where are they?"

With a downcast expression, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor sat on a small stool nearby, took out a chessboard, and spread it out, "Want to have a battle?"

Ye Xuan didn’t refuse, sitting opposite Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor.

They began placing their pieces slowly.

Soon, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor was left without a piece, utterly defeated.

After losing, he sighed, didn’t clean up the board, but looked up and gazed at Ye Xuan.

Staring at this enemy hated to the bone, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor’s expression was incredibly complex.

"They’ve all left, before leaving, they secured this courtyard for me."

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor did not refer to himself as this seat or as this Emperor but rather as I.

"They chose the wrong person." Ye Xuan stated bluntly.

The two Emperor Generals of Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor were loyal, never leaving his side even after death.

But in the end, they met such a fate.

Hearing this, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor smiled and said, "Though you’re my lifelong enemy, capable of anything, I must refute you on this. They might be my Emperor Generals, but they’re also my brothers."

"What is brotherhood? It’s fighting side by side, never retreating unto death."

"I’m glad to have such brothers."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan said nothing; he didn’t want to comment further.

The life of Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor was indeed extremely glorious.

That includes his brothers, naturally sharing in endless glory.

But Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor’s mistake was targeting Ye Xuan.

That decision resulted in them being unable to complete their glorious imperial deeds and leave a resplendent imperial name in ancient history.

"Seems you’ve let go."

Ye Xuan smiled slightly.

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor sighed deeply, gazing at Ye Xuan and said, "What good is not letting go, being imprisoned by you for three days last time, I realized many things."

"Tell me."

Ye Xuan said softly.

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor spoke leisurely, "I’ve lived this life never capable of avenging you, and it started because of me; it will end because of me."

"Besides, my life ended the moment I entered Empty Ancient City."

"Dead is dead, there’s no need for hatred towards you anymore, only tormenting myself and my brothers."

"They’re gone, gained relief, the remaining agony I’ll repay alone."

"..."

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor no longer resented Ye Xuan but found him a confidant, speaking at length.

Ye Xuan played the listener, hearing Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor recount the past.

It was a distant Ancient Era; Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor, in his youth, hailed from Longevity Family, advancing triumphantly, creating glory, undefeatable on the Emperor Road.

Yet when contending for Tian Ming, he nearly fell, ultimately resorting to a sneak attack, securing the Emperor title.

Due to this, his Emperor title wasn’t so splendid.

And because of this, after becoming Emperor, he targeted Ye Xuan, hoping to elevate his Great Emperor status through Ye Xuan’s name.

Their end, naturally, was extremely tragic.

Along with his Longevity Family, which thus declined.

"I don’t quite understand, how have you lived so long?"

Finally, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor posed a question to Ye Xuan, "To my knowledge, a Great Emperor’s lifespan is tied to Tian Ming. When Tian Ming declines, so does the Great Emperor’s time for death. You haven’t shouldered Tian Ming, so how are you still alive?"

"Is it merely the so-called reincarnation?"

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor wondered, "Even if reincarnation, it’s limited. I’ve read ancient texts; some Great Emperors reincarnated nine times, but their accomplishments decreased, becoming less of themselves, and by the tenth time, entirely another being."

Why are reincarnators called failures?

Looked down upon because of this reason.

Even if a Great Emperor reincarnator goes through reincarnation, they might retain memories of past lives but are invisibly suppressed.

In certain ways, going through the Underworld’s Six Paths of Reincarnation becomes anew, taking a different path, viewing different sights.

According to ancient records, proactive reincarnators achieve less the second life, falling short of the first.

This is just many fearing death, choosing a second life for longevity.

But regardless, it’s limited; living nine lives, a tenth isn’t possible.

Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor knew Ye Xuan was an existence long before Ancient Times, yet three great eras have passed since, much more than ten lifetimes, why is Ye Xuan still living?

Ye Xuan gazed at Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor, calmly said, "You don’t understand what the Undying Night Emperor truly means."

"But I can grant you a chance to witness a myth."

"No need to hasten your active demise, Empty Ancient City ensures survival, future changes will allow you to live differently."

"Then I’ll show you what the Undying Night Emperor truly is."

There was a gleam of light in Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor’s eyes, but it quickly dimmed, "Afraid my strength will have dwindled to the mortal stage by then."

Unlike others like the Great Emperor of Nine Universes, Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor’s status consistently declined, severely injured by Ye Xuan’s sword back then...

Ye Xuan snapped his fingers.

Boom——

In the next moment, the black aura on Heavenly Termination Ancient Emperor’s scar slowly flew towards Ye Xuan.

That was...

Immortal Profound Power.