Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable-Chapter 201: Nowhere in the World to Go?

"Elder, what... what in the world happened?"

Ouyang Ruoxue didn’t try to stop her this time. A strong sense of dread pulsed in her heart.

It was enough to leave her deeply unsettled.

’Could it be... Ye Tianling... that villain... has he... has he returned to the Dragon Race to take revenge on the Elder...? Or perhaps... is that villain in danger?’

As Ouyang Ruoxue thought this, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ouyang Qinglian’s face.

Although Ouyang Qinglian was old, she had once been exceptionally beautiful and captivating. But now, she looked haggard and withered, her face aged and sallow, as if in the grip of a terminal illness.

Ouyang Ruoxue’s heart ached at the sight, but she had always known that her elder would never abandon her dignity and act so subserviently.

"Ruoxue, this time, after Long Fengyang learned everything about what happened between you and Ye Tianling, he launched a full investigation into Ye Tianling and confirmed his true identity..."

Ouyang Qinglian recounted the events, piece by piece.

Soon, Ouyang Ruoxue learned of Ye Tianling’s current fate: his bones stripped and flesh cut, his Dragon Blood drained, his Dragon Vein and Dragon Soul destroyed, and turned completely into a mortal.

Ouyang Ruoxue felt as if she’d been run through with a sword. After silently listening to it all, she couldn’t hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"PFFT—"

The bright red blood sprayed into the air, forming a mist that congealed without scattering.

"Ruoxue—"

Ouyang Qinglian’s eyes trembled, her body trembled, and her voice trembled even more.

But she said nothing more.

"Elder, I’m fine. So now... is there anywhere in this world that can take him in? Does he still have his Returning Butterfly Cocoon Technique? He should be able to use the Returning Butterfly Cocoon Technique to survive this, right...? Can we let him into our Returning Butterfly Sacred Land to cultivate?"

Ouyang Ruoxue lightly bit her pearly-white teeth as a mist clouded her eyes.

She had thought that seeing Ye Tianling fallen so low would bring her a sense of relief; at least she wouldn’t have to kill him herself.

But in reality, that wasn’t the case at all.

Especially during her recent period of secluded, hard cultivation, she had constantly recalled those ten-odd days of intimacy—those shameful yet indescribable days of Yin Yang Harmony...

In truth, her heart had already changed.

Besides, hadn’t her own Master encouraged her to seek out Ye Tianling for... Yin Yang Harmony before this?

Ouyang Qinglian sighed deeply and shook her head. "Forget about me. I, Ouyang Qinglian, have neither the standing nor the seniority to defy the will of the Cyan Dragon Emperor. Even the Saint Master of our Returning Butterfly Sacred Land has to show the Dragon Emperor some deference. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Since the Dragon Emperor has expelled and crippled Ye Tianling, if we were to take him in, wouldn’t that be trampling on the dignity of the Dragon Race?

"What’s more, I didn’t know back then that as someone with a Double Void Body, he can never step into the Void Realm in his entire life. No wonder you were with him for over ten days and didn’t conceive a child. It turns out he truly has a useless, void constitution."

Every word from Ouyang Qinglian was like a sword, stabbing viciously into Ouyang Ruoxue’s heart.

Her heart ached so much she could barely breathe, and it was all for Ye Tianling.

She realized that she had come to care a great deal for that great demon.

His every frown and smile, whether he was being playful or cruel and cold, tugged at her heart, causing her to fall for him, to lose herself in him.

"Then what is your meaning, Elder?"

Ouyang Ruoxue’s tone turned a few shades colder.

"From now on, forget him completely. That man is now without hope. He will fall to the very bottom of this world, while you are destined to become the supreme Saintess Returning Butterfly..."

Ouyang Qinglian said with a sigh, her face filled with regret.

"Elder, I wish to leave the mountain to train for a while, to seek my Supreme Dao."

Ouyang Ruoxue’s gaze had also grown cold.

"Don’t go out anytime soon, and don’t even think about finding Ye Tianling for Yin Yang Harmony. Even if you let him completely absorb you, you can’t save him. Furthermore, the Saint Master of the Returning Butterfly Sacred Land has already reached an agreement with the Cyan Dragon Saint Master: the Dragon Race’s Child of Celestial Mandate, Long Cangqian—the one formerly known as Ye Cangqian—will engage in Dual Cultivation with you to cultivate the supreme path of Yin Yang Harmony.

"He can satisfy you more than Ye Tianling ever could, and he can allow your Talent to undergo a double transformation!

"In order to resist the chaos of the Celestial Demon Blood Domain and to activate the supreme Divine Child Talent of the Child of Celestial Mandate... you are not to go anywhere.

"I have failed you, so I can only imprison you here."

As Ouyang Qinglian spoke, she rose to her feet. Although her vitality seemed withered, her Sword Ancestor Realm was still far beyond what Ouyang Ruoxue could challenge with her Sword Void Five Transformations Realm.

With that one sentence, the last shred of affection Ouyang Ruoxue held for her master completely shattered.

...

「Land of the Celestial Desolate Forbidden Array.」

Ye Tianling worked together with Little Mink Xue’Xue to open some of the shackles of the Celestial Desolate Forbidden Array, releasing Wan Xuegui and Que Xinyan.

"Master."

"Master."

After the two emerged, their eyes immediately fell upon Ye Tianling.

The sheer worry in their eyes, their anxious and urgent gazes, deeply moved Ye Tianling.

His now more powerful Soul Talent also allowed him to almost instantly perceive the genuine emotion in their hearts.

"It’s alright. Tianmo has returned to the Dragon Race, so you don’t need to worry."

Ye Tianling replied, forcing a smile.

Que Xinyan and Wan Xuegui didn’t think too deeply about it. After all, in their eyes, Long Tianmo was a princess of the Cyan Dragon Race and the Third Saintess. Her power was heaven-defying, and she was known to be willful and capricious. It was perfectly normal for her to come and go without a trace, leaving without a word of farewell.

Seeing that Ye Tianling was perfectly fine, they naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master, what exactly happened? Why do I feel like you’ve changed somehow?"

"Yeah, you seem more handsome, colder, and stronger... What’s going on? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?"

Que Xinyan and Wan Xuegui both showed a hint of confusion.

"You’ll find out what happened soon enough. For now, I have two things to say. Just listen carefully."

Ye Tianling said with a grave expression.

"Master, please speak."

Wan Xuegui and Que Xinyan immediately bowed and responded respectfully.

"First, the Land of the Celestial Desolate Forbidden Array can be used to enter the Celestial Dragon Sword Tomb. I’ve more or less figured out the method, but I can’t go now. I need to break through to the Sword Spirit Realm first."

"Second, as for that big score you wanted to pull—the Mechanical Ancient Tomb in the Wanlun Ancient Land and the Kunwu Cave at the Cang Mountain Sword Pavilion—I’m afraid I won’t have time to participate. So, for now, we’ll part ways. Xuegui, while you’re at it, find Ancient Fairy and pass my legacy on to her."

Ye Tianling’s voice was indifferent, his expression serious.

Wan Xuegui and Que Xinyan exchanged a glance, their expressions gradually turning grave.

"Master, you..."

"Just do as I say."

"Then where are you going to break through to the Sword Spirit Realm, Master? How about Forbidden Moon Mountain?"

"No need. I’m going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave. You don’t need to follow."

"Master, are you going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave to complete the trial for the Ten Thousand Swords Sacred Land and join them?"

"No, this has nothing to do with the Ten Thousand Swords Sacred Land’s trial anymore. I expect... we’ll be lone cultivators from now on. We won’t be joining any faction."

Ye Tianling thought about how Long Fengyang was preparing to announce this to the world and already foresaw the outcome.

’By now, the news has probably spread across the entire world, hasn’t it?’

’Have I, Ye Tianling, now become a laughingstock, a cripple mocked by all?’

’Condemned by all?’

’Despised by the masses?’

’That was likely the truth of it.’

’Now, if the news spreads that I, a member of the Dragon Race, have had my Dragon Blood drained and my Dragon Soul annihilated, how many factions in this world would still have a place for me?’

’And when the truth of Long Tianxiao’s death comes to light, how many new grudges and massacres will follow?’

’Better to leave on my own terms now than to suffer that humiliation later.’

After explaining these matters, Ye Tianling directly used Sword Control, executing the Kunpeng Carefree Travel body technique and transforming into a streak of blood-red light as he departed.

Que Xinyan and Wan Xuegui exchanged a look. They didn’t follow, but instead fell into deep thought.

"From what Master said, something big must have happened. Let’s go gather some information first. This Land of the Celestial Desolate Forbidden Array may lead to the Celestial Dragon Sword Tomb and hold a supreme opportunity, but Master is more important!"

Que Xinyan said with a grave expression.

"Yes, let’s investigate together!"

Wan Xuegui immediately agreed.

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