I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1676: Chapter 1676: No Help Came, Where Are Those Two Old People? (4/4)

This mountain ridge is desolate and uninhabited, naturally untouched by man, allowing the trees to grow wildly – far taller and denser than those found elsewhere.

Trees that have lived for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years form vast canopies, intertwined with one another, seemingly forming an impenetrable barrier in the air, where even sunlight struggles to pierce through, leaving only sparse speckles of light around.

In the dark and oppressive depths of the forest, Xu Yeming, Ye Qiubai, and the First Elder all stopped in their tracks.

Hearing this, how could the First Elder not understand the implication in Xu Yeming’s words?

He turned his head back to Xu Yeming, still maintaining a faint smile, and said, ”Are you suspecting me, Nephew Xu?”

Xu Yeming did not hide his thoughts, nodding, ”Naturally, I am suspicious. After all, First Elder, you haven’t done anything to earn my trust, and I’m not naive enough to trust you just from a few words.”

The First Elder laughed softly, his head slightly lowered, his eyes revealing a barely noticeable chill, ”If I wanted to harm you just because of your identity, why would I go through such great lengths to help you all escape from the pursuit of the Xu Family and Xuanyuan Family?”

”Wouldn’t this approach make things more difficult and thankless for me? There might even be a risk of being hunted by the Xu Family and Xuanyuan Family.”

Xu Yeming spread his hands, ”This is what I don’t understand, which is why I wanted to ask you, First Elder.”

”However, according to my guess, the Fourth Elder is siding with the Xu Family and Xuanyuan Family. Although your stance, First Elder, differs from the Fourth Elder’s, you must also want something from me, right? If the Xu Family and Xuanyuan Family get there first, you wouldn’t be able to obtain what you want. Am I right?”

Yes.

This was also deduced by Senior Brother Mu combining the information provided by Xu Yeming.

Unexpectedly, the First Elder suddenly covered his face and laughed, his laughter growing more unbridled and arrogant!

So, the pretense is over, is it?

The First Elder glanced around him and muttered softly, ”Well, since we are already in the range...”

Upon hearing this, both Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming furrowed their brows, their expressions solemn.

The Green Cloud Sword instantly appeared in Ye Qiubai’s hand, his one hand gripping the hilt and the other the scabbard, ready to draw the Green Cloud Sword at any moment.

Xu Yeming was holding the Classic of Mountains and Seas in his left hand and the Desolate Spirit Pen in his other hand.

And at this moment.

The First Elder suddenly threw out a scroll, waved his hand, and the scroll unfurled!

It was an array scroll, and this formation was evidently massive. Once fully unrolled, it wrapped around the First Elder’s body a good three times.

Without any hesitation, the First Elder slammed his palm fiercely onto the center of the array scroll.

A beam of black light, as if emanating from the Nine Netherworld, burst forth!

”Sinking Heaven Dark Light Array!”

Following the First Elder’s furious shout, the scattered dark lights transformed into thick tendrils, wildly intertwining around the trio at the center.

At this moment, the last sliver of light completely disappeared.

Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming found themselves engulfed in utter darkness.

Not just any darkness - even using the Heart’s Eye, even using the power of his soul to sense their surroundings, all was pitch black!

With the snap of a finger.

Clusters of white ghostly fires began to light up around them.

The faint white flames provided at least some light source in this dark space.

The First Elder stood in front of the two, smiling, ”I didn’t expect that Nephew Xu’s intuition would be so accurate.”

Xu Yeming remained silent, but thought to himself.

Senior Brother Mu’s intuition is really accurate.

Meanwhile, Ye Qiubai took out a jade pendant.

Seeing this, the First Elder sneered, ”Don’t bother, the Sinking Heaven Dark Light Array was prepared at a great cost; even a Purple Fire Domain God couldn’t detect the aura inside the formation within a short time.”

So, above the Domain God Realm, it can be sensed, right?

Ye Qiubai put away the jade pendant, thinking to himself that contacting master shouldn’t be a problem, but now was not the time, nor was there a need for master to take action personally.

”I do wonder, when did Xu Yeming decide that I am an enemy to you all?” the First Elder asked.

Xu Yeming shrugged and said: ”I’ve always been suspicious, but I must say, First Elder, you concealed it very well in the academy without revealing any flaws.”

”Therefore, we followed the intentions of the Fourth Elder, aiming to draw out the threats lurking in the dark.”

That’s right.

Xu Yeming and the others did not confront directly but used the Heavenly Lightning Escape Talisman to create distance first, then drew out those who might still be hidden in the darkness.

This was indeed the plan Xu Yeming had proposed.

After all, if they were surrounded and attacked by both the Xu and Xuanyuan Families, it wouldn’t be convenient to make a move if there were others hidden in the shadows wanting to act against Xu Yeming.

Therefore, during the planning, Mu Fusheng suggested that they should try to keep their distance from the opponents.

As Xu Yeming spoke, the First Elder’s face grew increasingly surprised.

”The final confirmation came when the First Elder suddenly appeared here and using the reason of splitting up to hide your presence, sent Qi Wu and the others away.”

The First Elder’s face grew slightly ugly; since the opposition had noticed, it meant they were also prepared.

”Since you already realized my identity then, why did you agree to let those from the Kirin Clan leave and then followed me?”

Xu Yeming spread his hands and said, ”Didn’t I tell you? Our goal was to draw you out and get some information.”

The First Elder scoffed, ”Oh? With your strength, you thought you could extract information from me? The words of the Xu family elders are truly not mistaken—Xu Canghai’s son really did inherit his arrogance and hubris!”

”Who said we were the ones coming to extract information?” Xu Yeming’s mouth curled up in a wicked smile: ”You understand yourself that since we dared to accompany you, we must be prepared.”

Then, he suddenly yelled towards the sky: ”Senior, it’s your turn to show up!”

The First Elder’s face drastically changed, and he immediately scanned his surroundings, releasing his power of soul to the utmost!

But...

Three moments passed.

The surroundings were only filled with the soft noise of flickering pale ghostly fire, nothing else.

Xu Yeming’s expression suddenly became awkward, then he shouted in disbelief: ”Senior, stop hiding! If you don’t show up now, we’re going to get killed!”

Another five moments passed.

The tension and solemnity on the First Elder’s face gradually faded, replaced by a mocking look directed at Xu Yeming.

And Xu Yeming’s face had turned utterly dark.

Ye Qiubai also gave a helpless, bitter smile.

What has happened now?

The First Elder clenched his fists slightly, and a massive aura began to permeate this gloomy, enclosed space.

”It seems your backup can’t quite pinpoint your location, huh? Well, it’s no surprise given that it’s the Sink-Heaven Ghastly Light Formation.”

Xu Yeming looked at Ye Qiubai.

Ye Qiubai looked back at Xu Yeming.

Both seeming to ask.

What’s going on?

Where are Dean Cangxuan and the other seniors?! Didn’t we agree that they would protect us from the shadows while we carried out our actions?!

Indeed, fairy tales are all deceptive... Never trust a single word from these old sages again!

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PS: Four Chapters today. Still owe one Chapter for the 11th, plus two for the 12th, making it three new Chapters, compensating for one.

Owed: 21 Chapters