Chapter 2197: The Truth Back Then

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

Ye Futian, Gu Dongliu, and the others returned from the Divine Prefecture. Naturally, they had many things to say to each other. This night was exceptionally quiet.

In the morning, the Heavenly Mandate Academy still maintained its beauty of tranquility. The disciples of the academy seemed to have become more energetic. Their confidence in the academy’s future was full again after witnessing the return of Ye Futian and the others. They were no longer as pessimistic as before.

The chaos of the 3,000 Realms of the Great Path left the college chief, Lord Taixuan, severely injured. Before this, the practitioners of the academy were similar to Lord Taixuan in that they were pessimistic about the academy’s stature. They did not think that the academy was able to remain forever. If they did not want to be annihilated, they would have had to dissolve themselves sooner or later so that they could remain safe.

However, Ye Futian and the others’ return was like a ray of light in the darkness. It brightened up the entire Heavenly Mandate Academy.

Perhaps they could actually sail past this chaotic time and survive through this chaotic world.

Ye Futian rested at the courtyard of Hua Fengliu’s residence the day before. In the morning, Ye Futian woke up early. He served tea and greeted each of his teachers. The firsts were Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyiin. After that, it was Qi Xuanguang and then Dou Zhan. He visited his teachers and walked around their neighborhoods while talking to his brothers.

Now, his plane level had already surpassed several of his teachers. However, these teachers aided him at different times in the past, and their kindness was something that Ye Futian would never dare forget. 20 years. He did not fulfill his duty as a student. So, it was natural that he would have to pay more attention and do more after coming back.

After serving tea and greeting his teachers, Ye Futian returned. He then went to create and refine some pills for his teachers and other people of the academy.

In terms of the situation outside the Heavenly Mandate Academy, he did not want to deal with them for now.

However, as Ye Futian prepared to create and refine pills, he found out that it was difficult to do that. The reason was that quite a number of people came looking for him.

“Brother Futian.” Ling’er was no longer the little brat back then anymore. However, her calling Ye Futian “Brother Futian” still revealed a sense of her lively youth.

Youyue Divine Palace’s Goddess Chang Xi also came back from the Divine Prefecture. She also came to visit Ye Futian. Fei Xue also came from her grandmother Shen Luoxue’s place to discuss some things with Ye Futian. In a short time, a huge crowd had formed around Ye Futian.

Ye Futian did not think that they would be so early. So, he had no choice but to set his pill-making endeavor aside for the moment.

The quiet and tranquil academy had not seen such life in a long time.

However, the calm environment was quickly disrupted. The clouds and the winds above Heavenly Mandate City swirled, and a frightening aura descended from afar and pressed against the entire city. Ever since the establishment of the Heavenly Mandate Academy inside the Heavenly Mandate City, the ancient city had gone through several major events like this before. As a result, the people in the Heavenly Mandate Academy of the current day looked up in the sky calmly as they wondered, What’s happening? Which big shot arrived?

Inside the Heavenly Mandate Academy’s different compounds, heads tilted upwards as gazes pierced through the sky and focused on the cultivators coming from other realms.

Ye Futian, who was in the middle of a conversation, frowned. He raised his head and looked into the sky. His gaze pierced through the sky, and he instantly knew who it was.

So fast!

He had just come back and did not have time to visit this person. However, these people had already been contacted. They departed and arrived early at the Heavenly Mandate Academy.

Moreover, his formation and team were the same as those from a few weeks ago; it looked extremely dangerous.

Above the swirling clouds, figures that looked like divine giants stood tall as if looking down on everyone. They specifically looked towards the Heavenly Mandate Academy.

The heart of the Heavenly Mandate Academy’s practitioners beat rapidly. It was a very familiar scene.

It was as if they had gone back in time in an instant and returned to that battle 20 years ago—the battle to kill Ye Futian, no matter what happened.

How could Ye Futian forget each and every one of those practitioners from the top factions?

The practitioner of the Shen Clan stood tall, wearing his stylish outfit. The cultivator from the Golden Divine Nation was equipped with his blindingly shiny golden gears. The unfathomable Jian Ao from Tianshen Academy and the practitioners of Tianshen Academy; the cultivator of the Solar Divine Palace who bathed in the Divine Light of the Sun, as well as the Sky Reaching School, Martial God Clan, Celestial Worthy Temple, and the School of the Emperor Star. And finally, who could forget the cultivators from the Holy Land of Taichu. Both the white robe cultivator and the Purple Robe War Emperor were present.

Apart from those big shots, powerful Renhuangs from various factions were also there. These factions did not come from one particular location. Instead, they communicated and came here all at the same time. To gather at the Heavenly Mandate Academy and descend into the Heavenly Mandate City. As such, a replica of the scene from 20 years ago emerged.

In an instant, might shook the sky, and the entire Heavenly Mandate City was put under unparalleled pressure. At that moment, even powerful Renhuangs on a high plane level felt their breathing hasten, their heart rate increase, and their blood pumping faster.

A frightening formation. In comparison, common Renhuangs were like ants. They would not even qualify to be in consideration of making that group.

These big shots were all looking at Ye Futian. They had heard about Ye Futian’s return. Several factions felt quite uneasy, especially some of the weaker factions. They also heard that Ye Futian did not only just return alive, but he had also brought a bunch of powerful figures along with him and killed the Mithraism Hierophant.

This operation was led by the Shen Clan, Tianshen Academy, as well as a few other major factions from the Central Emperor Realm. After all, they were mainly gathered in the Central Emperor Realm. No matter what, if Ye Futian did not die and managed to gather a group of powerful allies, they had to come and have a look themselves. After all, this powerful alliance was capable of killing the Mithraism Hierophant directly. He was an immense threat to each of their faction. If his target was not the Mithraism Hierophant but was one of them instead, what would have happened?

“He really is still alive.” The clan leader of the Shen Clan looked downward at Ye Futian. It felt kind of surreal. In the battle back then, one of the Shen Clan’s big shots and Great Elder Shen Ji died in battle. They suffered great losses, but at least they thought that they had got rid of Ye Futian.

However, right now, Ye Futian was in front of them. One could only imagine the emotions he was feeling.

The Golden Divine Nation’s sovereign’s gaze was also very sharp. It pierced through the sky. He wanted to kill Ye Futian directly. Two of his sons were killed by Ye Futian back then. As such, killing Ye Futian was a must. That final battle only took place because of their determination.

Everyone thought that Ye Futian had died, to the extent that none of his remains were found. However, he was very much alive, and he had returned in a much stronger form.

The college chief of Tianshen Academy, Jian Ao, stared at Ye Futian. Back then, even though his killing of Ye Futian was an injustice, after all, Ye Futian saved Jian Qingzhu before. Ye Futian was too outstanding. His existence completely dominated an entire generation. Even Jian Qingzhu did not have any hopes of raising his head. He wanted to send Jian Qingzhu to train in the Divine Prefecture, to let him have the chance to follow Princess Donghuang so that the Jian Family can return to the Divine Prefecture.

As such, he wanted to kill Ye Futian to clear the obstacles for Jian Qingzhu. He wanted Jian Qingzhu to be number one in the Original Realm.

Apart from these big shots, several faces familiar to Ye Futian also appeared, including an influential person who rivaled him back then.

They heard that Ye Futian was now stronger to the point where he could even kill a Renhuang of the ninth plane!

“I hope you are all well,” said Ye Futian while looking at the familiar figures that appeared in the sky. These people wanted to kill him and be done with it. He was also the same. If he had the strength to do so, he would kill them all without any hesitation.

“How did you do it back then?” Asked the clan leader of the Shen Clan, staring at Ye Futian. The grudge was the deepest between Ye Futian and the Shen Clan, as well as the Golden Divine Nation. The reason was from a long time ago. They suffered heavy losses in the battle against the Heavenly Mandate Academy in exchange for Ye Futian’s death. However, they now discovered that they did not actually get anything in exchange.

The Shen Clan’s clan leader’s question was also on the others’ minds. Ye Futian. Just how did he do it?

“I’ve said it before. Thank you, everyone, for opening the space passage which sent me to the Divine Prefecture to train,” said Ye Futian, laughing. “Perhaps if I had remained in the Original Realm, my cultivation wouldn’t have progressed as fast.”

Oppressive might descended from the sky. Did they make Ye Futian?

“Impossible,” said the Shen Clan’s Shan Gao while staring at Ye Futian. Then, he continued, “The attack landed on your body first before tearing a crack in the space. You were undoubtedly dead. Unless… You used the divine item to block that hit and escape your death.”

Shen Gao’s words were exactly the thoughts on the others’ minds. However, that frightening attack would even annihilate an amazingly powerful ritual implement. Only a true divine item could have truly blocked that attack.

Ye Futian… What kind of divine item did he have on him?

Gai Qiong suddenly recalled something. His pupils shrank slightly, and his face became distorted.

Even though he had some guesses, he did not dare to say them out loud.

He did not have any proof.

Even if he had any, he might not dare say it in front of everyone.

Before that battle, Princess Donghuang said that she had to be fair in terms of rewards and punishments. She first gave Ye Futian a treasure. Then, she approved the battle.

Back then, he did wonder about the prize that Princess Donghuang awarded to Ye Futian.

Now that Ye Futian had come back alive, he vaguely guessed that Princess Donghuang had awarded Ye Futian with a divine item that allowed Ye Futian to preserve his life in that battle. Recalling it again now, that huge battle seemed a little bit too intentional.

However, back then, Ye Futian really was in a desperate situation. As such, his wish of death, along with his determination to die, had not been questioned by any of them.

Now, it looked like he actually knew that he was not going to die.

Gai Qiong guessed it. Naturally, the others were not dumb. After that, Princess Donghuang invited the exceptionally talented people to follow her into the Divine Prefecture to train. Among these followers, the majority of them were practitioners from the Heavenly Mandate Academy.

It was as if Princess Donghuang had favored Ye Futian.

As they reached this conclusion, they felt saddened. They should have killed Ye Futian; however, 20 years ago, they were tricked by the princess.

Moreover, they could not really do much about it. The princess’ reward and punishment were fair and unproblematic. Ye Futian certainly deserved credit. However, even if someone were to voice it out, what could they do? Princess Donghuang’s actions back then were also not a problem.

Back then, the princess did not want Ye Futian to die!