I Have A Sword-Chapter 1362: Who Dares Touch Young Master Ye?!

Ye Guan frowned at the Holy Throne's reaction.

The Holy Throne trembled and stammered, "Y-You... how do you know that woman?"

Ye Guan looked puzzled. "What about her?"

The Holy Throne trembled even more. "That woman—no, she's the esteemed Chief Enforcement Officer, Lord Beixin."

"Is she that terrifying?" asked Ye Guan.

The Holy Throne didn't answer, but it was shaking violently.

Ye Guan exchanged a glance with Diyi Jingzhao; the two were filled with doubt.

"Get up and explain to me properly. I know her well; she won't harm you," Ye Guan urged.

"No way!" the Holy Throne shrieked, "How could you possibly know her?"

Ye Guan replied, "She has an ark called the Other Shore Ark. The ark is with me, and she also has a tree. The tree is also with me. Here, you can feel them for yourself."

With that, he called out inwardly. "Little Soul, lend me a hand."

"Hehe." Little Soul giggled. "Master, do you want me to unlock your seal?"

Ye Guan shook his head. "No need."

Little Soul chuckled mischievously. "I get it. You're setting a trap. If you unseal yourself now, it'll draw too much attention. Better to keep a low profile and let them underestimate you while you're planning something big."

With Little Soul's help, the Holy Throne sensed the Other Shore Ark and the Tianxing Life Tree, and it immediately lost its mind. Trembling in terror, it stammered, "Y-You...! Just who are you?"

"I'm just me." Ye Guan remained calm. "Now get up and speak properly, why are you still on the ground?"

He then reached out and helped the Holy Throne up.

After a long silence, the Holy Throne muttered, "You... really know Lord Beixin that well?"

"Yes."

"If that's the case, why are you asking me about her?"

"We have a deep, unspoken connection."

The Holy Throne went numb. What the hell? Isn't this guy a Supreme Emperor? Why does he sound so suspicious?

Diyi Jingzhao glanced at Ye Guan, and the corner of her lips briefly curled into a faint smile.

The Holy Throne took a deep breath and said, "Lord Beixin... she is in the Old Lands. Back then, three civilizations had merged to create a brand-new, unified one, and they needed a ruler.

"Becoming the ruler—the Old Lands Sovereign sounds impressive, but in reality, they're just a puppet. The three civilizations are still independent; the position is just symbolic."

"So they're like the United Nations of the Milky Way," said Ye Guan.

The Holy Throne was puzzled. "United Nations?"

"Same concept as what you just mentioned. Go on."

"Apart from selecting a ruler, they also need a Chief Enforcement Officer. Unlike the puppet ruler, the Chief Enforcement Officer has actual power, and they have control over the armed forces of the three civilizations.

"The sovereign was weak, but the Chief Enforcement Officer... was absurdly strong."

"How strong?"

"According to those who have encountered her, when she went on a killing spree in the Old Lands, she slaughtered Supreme Emperors like they were mere chickens. The three civilizations had no choice but to unite against her."

Ye Guan frowned.

The Holy Throne added, "And she's from the Suiming Civilization."

Ye Guan's expression shifted. "She's from the Suiming Civilization?"

"Yes." The Holy Throne nodded. "She was the first fruit of the Life Tree."

What the... Ye Guan's face stiffened. "A... fruit?"

The Holy Throne confirmed, "Yes, she was a fruit."

Ye Guan was speechless. Why the hell is every fruit so rebellious? Fu Wu, Jing Chu, Jing An, and Yi Nian...

Back then, those fruits had fought each other to the death. It was really terrifying.

To think that even the very first fruit went rogue... Shaking off his thoughts, Ye Guan asked, "Why did she turn against them?"

"No idea," the Holy Throne replied, "After falling out with the Old Lands, the leaders of the three civilizations led countless elites to hunt her down. She turned the Old Lands upside down, leaving mountains of corpses in her wake.

"In the end, she walked away unscathed, while the three leaders suffered severe injuries."

"How often does the Old Lands send Supreme Emperor Origin Essence here?"

"Every ten thousand years."

"Ten thousand years?"

The Holy Throne's voice trembled. "M-My mistake... it's actually every one thousand years."

"Haha." Ye Guan chuckled. "That means the next shipment should be arriving soon, shouldn't it?"

The Holy Throne was startled. "How do you know that?"

"Just a guess." Ye Guan grinned. "I'll come visit you soon."

With that, he and Diyi Jingzhao turned around to leave.

Damn it! the Holy Throne wailed inwardly. Damn it! Are you going to visit me soon to talk to me or for those wisps of Supreme Emperor Origin Essence?! That guy is the devil himself! My Supreme Emperor Origin Essences are in danger.

Fortunately, the devil wasn't completely ruthless and had declared that he wouldn't take all of the essences. Otherwise, the Holy Throne would have already fled.

***

In the distance, Diyi Jingzhao suddenly said, "That throne was lying."

"Hahaha, yeah." Ye Guan chuckled. "But it's going to stay here for the Supreme Emperor Origin Essences. If it weren't for those, it would certainly leave. It's strong enough to easily leave this place."

"But it said it was waiting for its master..."

"It probably does have some attachment to its master. After all, had it not been for its master, it wouldn't have been born. However, it's smart as well. If it were to return right now, it wouldn't be valued. It's too weak.

"Even worse, it could get captured by other people. Staying here is the better option, as every thousand years, it'll obtain wisps of Supreme Emperor Origin Essence. It's a sustainable way to grow stronger."

Diyi Jingzhao glanced at him. "You must have had a rough life before."

"Why do you say that?"

"If life had been easy for you, your mind wouldn't have been this sharp."

"Hahaha!" Ye Guan burst into laughter.

"Am I wrong?"

"No, you're right."

"Your background seems extraordinary. How did you end up..." Diyi Jingzhao trailed off.

"I was left to my own devices for a long time. It wasn't too bad at first. It was tough, but it was manageable. Then, I met an insanely strong opponent, Fan Zhaodi. That's when my suffering truly began. I've fought her multiple times, and every time, she'll beat me senseless."

Just thinking about that woman gave him a headache. Even though he was a Supreme Emperor now, he was certain that she had grown stronger as well. He'd have to be careful once they crossed paths once again.

"Are you talking about the Evil Dao?" Diyi Jingzhao asked. She had done some research on Ye Guan, so she knew some bits and pieces about him.

"Yes, that's her."

"But you seem confident against her, like nothing can shake you."

"Well, that's a Supreme Emperor for you." Ye Guan smirked. "Being a Supreme Emperor has its pros."

Diyi Jingzhao unknowingly nodded. Upon realizing what he was talking about, her face turned slightly awkward.

Ye Guan chuckled. "That's power for you. In the secular world, men with wealth and authority are attractive people, even if they aren't handsome. If I weren't a Supreme Emperor, I doubt I'd catch your eye."

Diyi Jingzhao frowned slightly but said nothing.

In no time, the two arrived at the gates. Looking at the piles of white bones, Diyi Jingzhao softly said, "All for the sake of becoming a Supreme Emperor."

"They knew the danger, yet they still chose to take the gamble. If they had won, they would have stood alone at the pinnacle of the Great Dao, unrivaled in the Ten Desolate Universe."

"Like that reckless young gambler from before?"

"That guy was just a fool." Ye Guan added, "But it wasn't entirely his fault. Lady Jingzhao, that egg business of yours is highly problematic.

"The issue isn't just the low odds; it's about fairness, justice, and transparency. The probability rate should be transparent, and there are also those shills. The odds shouldn't be too low as well; there should be a dragon in every ten thousand eggs."

Diyi Jingzhao's face turned cold.

Ye Guan saw that and explained, "Lady Jingzhao, I consider you one of my own, so I've been saying what's on my mind. Don't take offense, but if you were offended, then I'll apologize."

Diyi Jingzhao's face softened. She glanced at Ye Guan and said, "It's a small matter. No need for an apology. I'll have the rules adjusted when I return."

"Sounds great." Ye Guan smiled. He understood well that no matter who he was dealing with, even the closest of people, being overly harsh would never win any favor. No one would like a crude individual.

Sometimes, a change in tone and approach could lead to an entirely different outcome. The two chatted until they arrived at the river. Just as Diyi Jingzhao was about to cross, Ye Guan held her back.

Diyi Jingzhao looked at him.

Ye Guan smiled. "We entered this place openly. Tell me, would the Supreme Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans know about what we've done?"

Diyi Jingzhao gazed at him. "I mobilized the experts of the Diyi Clan, and according to our intelligence network, the Jun Clan, the Qin Clan, and the Emperor Sword Clan have already joined forces.

"They've also contacted several other Supreme Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans. As for their final decision, we're not certain yet."

Ye Guan said, "The Divine Clan, the Dao Clan, the Yuan Clan, the Mu Clan, and the Royal Clan have all declined to join them."

Diyi Jingzhao was slightly surprised. "How do you know?"

Ye Guan smiled and then said, "Lady Jingzhao, I think the name Ten Desolate Universe sounds rather unpleasant. I'd like to change it."

Diyi Jingzhao was puzzled.

"Let's call it... Hmm, Guanxuan, the Guanxuan Universe!" Ye Guan exclaimed.

Diyi Jingzhao looked at Ye Guan, and a strange light flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Moments later, Ye Guan led Diyi Jingzhao out of the secret realm. As soon as they emerged, they were met with a vast assembly of people standing densely in the sky.

Jun Yu, Qin Hao, and Gong Shuang stood at the helm of the group.

Countless powerful cultivators stood in formation behind them.

Their clans were mobilized for this ambush.

Diyi Jingzhao's face darkened at the sight.

Ye Guan swept his gaze over the crowd and indifferently said, "Surrender now, and you may live."

His words sent a ripple of shock throughout the gathered powerhouses.

Jun Yu, standing at the front, suddenly burst out into laughter. "Pfft! Ye Guan, do you really think that you're still a Supreme Emperor? How hilarious!"

He glanced at the Path Sword in Ye Guan's hand and laughed again. "Everyone, don't be afraid! That sword is not a legendary Supreme Emperor-grade Sword. He's just trying to scare us! Hahaha—"

"Who dares to touch Young Master Ye?!" A furious roar erupted from the distance.

Swoosh!

Countless figures charged forward, and Di Ling from the Di Clan stood at the helm of them.

Everyone was stunned to see Di Ling and the Di Clan.

Di Ling immediately turned and swept his gaze across the Di Clan cultivators behind him.

"Burn your souls! All of you, burn your souls for me!" he roared and ignited his own fleshly body and soul without any hesitation!

The Di Clan cultivators were momentarily stunned, but they quickly followed suit, setting their fleshly bodies and souls ablaze...

Everyone was truly dumbfounded.

Di Ling knew full well that someone as sharp and intelligent as Ye Guan couldn't be won over with mere flattery. To earn favor and to be valued, there was only one way—prove it through one's actions.

Sometimes, one had to decisively step up and risk one's life.

Loyalty ought to be demonstrated rather than expressed through words.