Chapter 220: Ye Xiao’s End

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The six emperors all left. Ye Futian gave them some time to process everything and announce their submission to Cangye.

Now, Cangye Kingdom’s threat no longer existed. Ye Futian had also accomplished his goal for going to the Ancient Barren World. He didn’t plan on dealing with Emperor Luo just now. Even if Liu Feiyang was willing to help, Xirou, with her feelings for Luo Junlin, would definitely get involved. Angering her would be a risk for Cangye. Emperor Luo was no longer a threat to Ye Futian and Cangye so Emperor Luo and Luo Junlin would just have to wait. The following days must be torture for them.

The lords and high officials that had come gradually left. Even after leaving, it took a long while before they were calm again. Everything that had happened today was like a dream. It was too shocking. The Cangye Kingdom had grouped all the strongest of the Eastern Barren Territory in one day. The people felt that their kingdom had created a miracle.

Countless years later, these young men and women would probably become people they worshipped.

The banquet was no longer as lively as before; they were all still shocked. Even Emperor Ye felt like he’d been dreaming.

“Futian,” he suddenly said, “you gave me a lot of pressure.”

The Cangye Kingdom was now the hero. The power brought by everything that had happened today was mainly because Ye Futian’s group had joined the Eastern Barren Territory. He personally could not intimidate any of the emperors. Though happy about Cangye’s status, he was also anxious.

“Your Majesty, you covered the Nandou palace with sword aura for me. This should be nothing to you.” Ye Futian chuckled and called the Black Wind Eagle over. It had a bag on it. Ye Futian opened the bag and dumped out swords, staffs, guqins, and powerful ritual implements.

“Your Majesty, this sword is for you,” Ye Futian said, pulling out a sword. Then he gave Hua Fengliu a small stone statue. “Master, please hold onto this. Your Majesty and senior Yi Xiang, if you’d like to comprehend noble fate, you can cultivate with my master.

“This ritual implement clothing is for Masteress.

“This is for senior Yi, this is for Aunt Tang…”

Everyone watched with wide eyes as Ye Futian gave away all the precious items. They felt the items and were deeply shocked.

Noble ritual implements.

“This stone statue…” Hua Fengliu was even more shocked. He could feel that the small statue contained incredible noble intent. Thinking of how Ye Futian had put casually put all these things on the Black Wind Eagle’s back, their hearts all convulsed. This guy was such a b*stard.

“Futian, where are these from?” Emperor Ye asked.

“Some I got by myself and others were given by people.” Ye Futian smiled sweetly and scratched his head. When the Empress told him to choose some treasures from the Loulan palace in the Ancient Barren World, he’d only chosen some to give as gifts. He’d even left the flame scepter behind and chose something else. He was a good guy…

Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu were speechless at this. They didn’t care about the noble ritual implements but Ye Futian had gotten the statue at the Mirror Mountain Stone Wall. He’d given it so easily to his teacher. What did this mean? It was priceless and attractive even to top forces. But for Ye Futian, he seemed to feel nothing.

It made sense though. He had a Full Attribute noble fate. He didn’t need to worry about comprehending noble intent. He didn’t need it…

Capricious! Too capricious!

“Wait until I learn some cool techniques after cultivating in the Eastern Barren Territory. Your Majesty, you’ll be so powerful you can sweep all of the Hundred Lands. You don’t need to feel stressed.” Ye Futian grinned brightly at Emperor Ye.

Seeing that bright and pure smile, Emperor Ye felt warm inside. For some reason, the image of their first meeting at the Fenghua Banquet suddenly arose in his mind. At that time, Ye Futian and Yu Sheng had been extremely confident and powerful.

He remembered how, after it ended, Yu Sheng said that he was a nice guy. Emperor Ye had been so tickled. Afterward, he felt from their requests that they valued relationships. That was why he was willing to declare war on Emperor Luo for Ye Futian.

Now, this guy was only in the Dharma Plane, but he already worked to help rid Cangye of threats. The joking and frivolous guy was actually so pure inside.

A strange thought flashed past Emperor Ye’s mind. It would be so perfect if Ye Futian was his son. Thinking of his own children, his mood dropped. He gazed around and asked coldly, “Where’s Ye Xiao?”

The people looked around but couldn’t find him.

“Find him,” Emperor Ye ordered. The guards left instantly. Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi met eyes. When their brother had returned to Cangye, he’d said bad things about Ye Futian to their father. Emperor Ye would definitely have thoughts after seeing how Ye Futian treated Cangye.

“Futian, did Ye Xiao do anything to you in the Ancient Barren World?” Emperor Ye asked. Back then, Ye Xiao had reported something but he didn’t know the specifics.

“Your Majesty, they’re just small things. It’s already in the past,” Ye Futian said, not minding. He would help Emperor Ye improve and Cangye would always be Emperor Ye’s. He didn’t care about Ye Xiao. He didn’t have to do anything to Ye Xiao regarding those things since he was Emperor Ye’s son, after all.

“There’s something else. When Emperor Luo came to force me to hand the people over, Ye Xiao went to the imperial advisor’s mountain and brought them over,” Emperor Ye said. He didn’t keep it a secret. Ye Xiao’s matter must be resolved.

Ye Futian’s pupils constricted. He looked at Hua Fengliu and Yi Xiang.

“Your Majesty, we came voluntarily. Please don’t worry about it,” Hua Fengliu said to Emperor Ye. He didn’t want to make a scene. Not only did Emperor Ye help Ye Futian, he’d also accepted Hua Jieyu as his goddaughter and protected them all.

“Since you’re all protecting him, I’ll punish him myself.” Emperor Ye sighed inwardly. Both Ye Futian and Hua Fengliu felt indebted to him and were unwilling to punish Ye Xiao. However, his son’s actions chilled him.

After a while, Ye Xiao came over, trembling. He’d realized something was wrong when the various forces of the Eastern Barren Territory arrived and didn’t dare to stay. He was worried Ye Futian’s group would notice him. But unexpectedly, he couldn’t escape. They’d thought of him so quickly.

“Father.” Ye Xiao saw Emperor Ye’s dark face and got a bad feeling.

“Kneel,” Emperor Ye ordered coldly. Ye Xiao’s face turned white as he knelt down. “Is there anything you’d like to say?”

“Father.” Hearing Emperor Ye’s words, Ye Xiao’s heart quivered. “I don’t understand.”

“In that case, there’s no need for you to understand. From now on, Ye Xiao shall be reduced to a commoner and never step foot in the palace again.” Emperor Ye’s eyes were cold. Everyone’s hearts trembled. Ye Xiao had had his status revoked. He wasn’t even a prince anymore, let alone anywhere close to the throne.

Ye Xiao’s face was ghastly pale. Glaring at Ye Futian, he said, “Father, you’d rather trust an outsider than me. I can’t accept it.”

“Idiotic and stubborn.” Emperor Ye waved his hand. A terrifying current blasted against Ye Xiao, making him fly back. Emperor Ye uttered coldly, “Get out.”

Ye Futian had tried to help Ye Xiao but he thought that Ye Futian had complained about him.

Ye Xiao coughed, blood trickling from his lips. Dazed, he walked out with strong resentment in his eyes. He’d been the closest to the throne but now, he would lose everything.

“Find everyone who returned to the palace with Ye Xiao,” Emperor Ye ordered. Ye Xiao was only a prince but they were willing to lie to the crown with him. It was unacceptable.

“Yes.” The guard bowed and left. Ye Futian watched this without doing anything. He didn’t mind what happened at the Ancient Barren World but since this involved his teacher, he couldn’t allow it.

Ye Xiao had his mind set on the crown but now, he would lose everything.

“Futian, if you think this isn’t enough, you can do whatever you want,” Emperor Ye said.

“Your Majesty, this has already passed,” Ye Futian said.

“Alright. It has passed.” Emperor Ye nodded.

“Thank you for this,” Ye Futian said to Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu. He really owed them this time.

“It’s nothing. I plan on staying for a few days. Is that alright?” Liu Feiyang chuckled.

“It’s almost the end of the year. You’re not going back?” Ye Futian asked, a bit shocked.

“The others will but Chenyu and I plan on spending the New Years here. At the start of the next year, we can have the Kunpeng escort you all to the Eastern Barren Territory,” Liu Feiyang said with a smile. Since he’d already escorted them here, he would take them back too.

“What about the Liu Kingdom?”

“It’s no problem. After all, this involves Chenyu’s future,” Liu Feiyang said teasingly.

Beside them, Liu Chenyu was speechless. It felt like she’d been sold out.

“Yes, relationships must be nurtured.” Ye Futian totally agreed with Liu Feiyang and nodded seriously. “You must stay.”

“I’m leaving.” Ye Wuchen was done.

“Wuchen, the princess is staying. How can you leave?” Ye Futian asked. “Lord Ye, what do you think?”

“Yes,” Lord Ye said, nodding. “Wuchen, why don’t you stay in the palace? Take the princess around when you have time.”

“Correct.” Emperor Ye nodded too. Thus, Ye Wuchen was forced to stay.

Now, Cangye Kingdom’s crisis was finally over. However, the shockwaves created by the event were still festering. What had happened would first spread throughout the imperial city. Then it would spread throughout the Cangye Kingdom to the Nandou Nation’s imperial city and out. Then there would be another huge news in the Hundred Lands. Yunchu, Yan, and the other major kingdoms would submit to Cangye!

Chapter 221: The Sky of an 18-Year-Old

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Days passed by one after another. Over these days, the Imperial Palace of the Cangye Kingdom had been very lively and occasionally, the emperors in the Hundred Lands would come to pay a visit.

The six kingdoms had announced that they would submit and the formation of the Cangye Dynasty was already inevitable. Moreover, nobody dared to team up and deal with the Cangye Kingdom: Ye Futian, Yu Sheng and the other two were already disciples of the top forces in the Eastern Barren Territory at the moment. Under this general trend, the rise of the Cangye Kingdom was already unstoppable and everyone could only adapt to the trend.

Before anyone realized it, the end of the 10001st year of the Divine Prefecture Calendar had approached and the year was almost over.

In the last night of the year, the Imperial Palace of the Cangye Kingdom was ablaze with lights. An annual banquet had been arranged in the Emperor’s Palace.

Emperor Ye, the queen, the princes, and princesses, as well as Ye Futian and his team, Liu Feiyang and Liu Chenyu, were all present, making the place seem particularly lively.

“Come, let us drink together.” At the moment, Emperor Ye proposed a toast. Everyone else smiled and raised their glasses, after which they drank the alcohol in their glasses together.

“I do not know why but I always feel that many things have happened this year. It’s almost like many years have passed and the year seems pretty long,” Emperor Ye smiled as he said. “Maybe it’s because I am getting old and hence sentimental.”

“I feel the same as well,” Hua Fengliu nodded and said. “Although I didn’t do much this year, I seem to have gone through a lot.”

“Master, you have recovered from your injury, and also married Aunt Tang. How can you say that you have not done much,” Ye Futian chipped in as he smiled.

“Right. Mainly, I have seen you undergo a lot.” Hua Fengliu sighed.

“Maybe that’s true.” Ye Futian smiled. Indeed, he had such a feeling.

In the year, he had experienced many major events. He escaped from the Donghai City to the Cangye Kingdom, participated in the Fenghua Banquet and then visited the Tingfeng Banquet. Next, Luo Junlin entered the Royal Xuan Temple and the Ancient Barren World opened. He fought in the Ancient Barren World and finally returned.

Everything had happened in merely one year. He felt like he had experienced too much.

“The things in the world are really unpredictable,” Yi Xiang also said emotionally. “Just before the end of last year, I was still planning to send Ye Futian, Yu Sheng and the rest to the Nandou Nation Imperial City to take part in the Tingfeng Banquet once the year passed. However, everything changed after that. Luckily, it’s all over now. Futian has not let us down.”

Hua Fengliu nodded. Near the end of the previous year, they were caught in a disaster and were almost doomed eternally.

“It’s so rare to get a compliment from you,” Ye Futian said, smiling. It was indeed not easy to receive praise from Yi Xiang.

“Don’t be complacent. Emperor Luo is still alive, and Luo Junlin will also continue to cultivate in the Royal Xuan Temple. It’s not all over yet. Don’t forget what Elder Qin had done for you. You have to get revenge yourself in the future,” Yi Xiang said suddenly with a serious tone. He had to give Ye Futian a heavy blow as young people tend to get complacent easily. He clearly knew that Ye Futian’s talents were unparalleled, but precisely because he was so gifted, he must not be impetuous.

Ye Futian would always need a strong motivation to work.

“I understand.” Ye Futian nodded in a serious manner. Thinking about his grandmaster, his happy demeanor also disappeared.

Emperor Luo, Minister Hua, the Nandou Clan and the Donghai Academy were all responsible for killing his grandmaster. He had not taken his revenge yet but would remember them for the moment.

The news about the Cangye Kingdom would probably be passed to the Donghai City. I wonder how the “important people” in the Nandou Clan and the Donghai Academy will feel now? Can they still feel as superior as they have in the past?

“Father, let’s not talk about this today,” Yi Qingxuan said.

“Alright, let’s not.” Yi Xiang nodded. “How about we talk about you and Yu Sheng.”

“What nonsense are you talking about.” Yi Qingxuan blushed slightly. Yi Xiang started to laugh immediately.

“Time really passes fast. In the blink of an eye, you are already eighteen.” Smiling, Hua Fengliu looked at the young man in front of him. He could still vividly recall the events in the Qingzhou Academy in those days. In such a short period of time, they had already grown up.

An 18-year-old is no longer considered a juvenile. They would embark on a whole new part of their lives.

“I’m already 18. Father-in-law, when can I marry Jieyu?” Ye Futian said, smiling.

Everyone looked at him with a laugh. Nandou Wenyin said softly, “At that time, in the Nandou Clan, I have promised to betroth her to you. She’s already yours, so why the hurry?”

“Err…” Ye Futian blinked. Then smiling, he looked at Hua Jieyu and nodded in a serious manner. “Masteress, you are right.”

“Mother.” Seeing Ye Futian’s sly smile, Hua Jieyu looked at her mother uncontrollably. Which mother would betray her daughter like this?

Everyone at the banquet stared at Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu. The 18-year-old Ye Futian was already extraordinarily handsome and looked distinguished and suave, while Hua Jieyu was slim and graceful. As compared to the immature her in the city of Qingzhou when she was fifteen or sixteen, the 18-year-old Hua Jieyu was already a disastrously charming lady. She had perfectly inherited the looks of Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyin, and her body was overflowing with the purity and beauty of youth.

The scene of the two sitting together was like a drawing presented in front of everyone. They all blessed the two silently and hoped that the two could remain so throughout their lives.

The annual banquet ended in warmth and harmony. Ye Futian and the other young people planned to go out for a walk. The year-end Cangye Kingdom Imperial City was extremely bustling and even more lively than the city of Qingzhou they had been to.

“Danchen, Lingxi, where shall we go and play?” Ye Futian asked Ye Danchen and the rest as they walked along the bustling streets of the Cangye City.

“Do you want to take a tour around the lake?” Ye Lingxi smiled and asked back.

“Okay.” Ye Futian nodded.

“I will bring you to the Cangye Lake.” Ye Lingxi smiled and then led the way. After a while, they arrived in front of the Cangye Lake.

Under the night sky, the lights were luminous and the fireworks brilliant. Cruise ships sailed in the lake in an endless stream, making the scene extremely magnificent.

“Should I go and find a cruise ship?” Ye Danchen asked.

“You can go and help them find one. I want to appreciate the lake scenery with Jieyu here,” Ye Futian said as he smiled.

“You want to enjoy each other’s company.” Liu Feiyang smiled. “Seems like I am somewhat unnecessary here. Wuchen, help me to take care of Chenyu. I will go back first.” After speaking, he actually turned around and really left.

“Then you just play here. I will take a walk around with Lingxi.” Ye Danchen looked at Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu with a smile on his face. Then, the two left the place together.

“We will take a tour around the lake.” Yi Qingxuan pulled Yu Sheng along and left.

Ye Futian looked at Ye Wuchen and Liu Chenyu with a smile. He just kept staring at the two in silence.

“We will just take a walk around?” Liu Chenyu opened her eyes wide at Ye Futian and then spoke to Ye Wuchen.

“Alright.” Ye Wuchen nodded and the two also left.

Only Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu were left beside the Cangye Lake. Of course, there were many visitors around them. Occasionally, some people would stare at the two, as the qualities and looks of the two were indeed extraordinary.

There were also a few people who could recognize Ye Futian, which caused them to be shocked. This is the person who changed the situation of the Hundred Lands and gathered the people from all the top forces in the Eastern Barren Territory.

“Why do I feel that you have a conspiracy?” Hua Jieyu stared at Ye Futian.

“Isn’t this scene familiar?” Ye Futian said, smiling.

“Yeah.” Hua Jieyu nodded. During that time in the city of Qingzhou, the scene was somewhat similar. It was just that the Cangye Kingdom was even more lively.

Ye Futian extended his arm and grabbed Hua Jieyu’s hand. Gazing at the scenery in front, he smiled brightly. “I miss it so much. Do you want to reveal your feelings to me again?”

Hua Jieyu blinked. Then, she blushed slightly and wanted to withdraw her hand from Ye Futian.

Ye Futian did not let her go. He grabbed her hand firmly and turned his head, looking at the beautiful face in front.

Hua Jieyu opened her eyes wide at him in anger, after which she turned her head away and gave a soft humph. Her face was, however, filled with shyness. The blush on her face was very captivating.

Ye Futian was flirting with her on purpose.

That time at the Qingzhou Lake, she held Ye Futian’s hand actively and confirmed her love relationship with him.

“Why is my fox always so attractive? Whenever I see you, my heartbeat will accelerate uncontrollably,” Ye Futian said in a gentle voice. Hua Jieyu stared at him without blinking as her face turned even redder. What’s wrong with this guy today?

“Did you do something bad?” Hua Jieyu blinked and asked in a suspicious tone.

Ye Futian’s face turned black and he said, “What bad things can I do?”

“In the Eastern Barren Territory when I am not beside you, do you plan to do bad things?” Hua Jieyu asked as she smiled.

“You are the only one in my eyes,” Ye Futian said in all seriousness.

“Humph.” Hua Jieyu gave a lovable humph and turned her head away, but some happiness appeared in her eyes and her heart was filled with sweetness. Even if Ye Futian was only speaking honeyed words, she would still be willing to be deceived.

“Close your eyes,” Ye Futian said again. Hua Jieyu looked at him and said in a shy tone, “What do you want?”

Ye Futian extended his hands and embraced her slim waist gently while his head moved closer to her gradually.

Hua Jieyu’s heart pulsed and a charming blush appeared on her face. She closed her eyes slowly and raised her head slightly. The lights shone upon her gorgeous face and even time itself seemed to be stunned.

Ye Futian’s heart raced. Hugging Hua Jieyu in his arms, he kissed on her rosy lips. Even time seemed to have stopped at the moment.

At this instant, above the Cangye Lake, countless fireworks ascended into the air and bloomed in the sky.

Everyone lifted their heads and stared into the sky, gazing at the gorgeously blooming fireworks which filled the entire sky, producing a magnificent sight.

“So beautiful!” Countless people exclaimed as they asked themselves why the blooming of the fireworks was so neat and brilliant.

On a small road beside the lake, Liu Chenyu and Ye Wuchen were strolling. Suddenly, they raised their heads to look at the sky and their footsteps stopped uncontrollably.

“So nice,” Liu Chenyu muttered to herself. Even her heart trembled because of this.

Ye Wuchen looked at the fireworks, and then lowered his head to gaze at Liu Chenyu. Under the fireworks, Liu Chenyu was actually so charming at the moment.

Having felt something, Liu Chenyu withdrew her gaze and realized that Ye Wuchen was looking at her. Her heartbeat actually started to accelerate helplessly.

In the Cangye Lake, Yu Sheng and Yi Qingxuan who were on a cruise ship raised their heads to look at the dazzling fireworks in the sky. Yi Qingxuan leaned into Yu Sheng’s arms gently and wished that time could remain at this instant forever.

Hua Jieyu opened her eyes slowly, and Ye Futian was still kissing her lips. The stunning fireworks all over the sky seemed to have bloomed just for her.

In this situation, she actually closed her eyes once again. A charmingly bright smile appeared on her face.

Time seemed to have paused.

The scene turned into eternity at the moment!