The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor-Chapter 1657 - 1654: The Terrifying Curse
Ye Xuan remained silent.
The Red Lotus Karma Fire is utterly impossible to refine.
He had confirmed this long ago.
It was merely the ancient monk’s obsession that drove him to attempt its refinement.
This belief was what kept the ancient monk alive until now.
He was pondering, what exactly is this danger...
The existence that can directly threaten the Ghost Buddha Sky Cave should, logically, be impossible under the Heavenly Dao Suppression.
As long as it exists within All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, it cannot appear.
Then...
Could it be coming from beyond All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds?
Just like this Heavenly Cave... it inherently does not belong to All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.
Ye Xuan rubbed his brow, not ruling out this possibility.
The reason the Nine Netherworld Phoenix could restore its strength in the Buddha Cave is that the kind of power it needed inherently does not belong to All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.
This Heavenly Cave itself contains quite a few secrets.
Ye Xuan had investigated before the ancient monk entered this place.
Perhaps it’s also related to that battle.
Yet, within this Heavenly Cave, there are no living beings.
"Does the impending chaos relate to this?"
Ye Xuan looked at the ancient monk and asked with a frown.
As he spoke, Ye Xuan spread his hand, and the Dao Formation Pill unfurled, enveloping the two.
The ancient monk’s expression gradually became solemn.
Moments later, the ancient monk, seemingly with great difficulty, nodded.
After this action, the ancient monk appeared increasingly emaciated as if his life essence were drained, looking eerie, like a wicked ghost.
The ancient monk seemed unable to stand, choosing to sit cross-legged in the void, bowing his head to chant.
Under the protection of the Dao Formation Pill, he still faced such backlash.
Without the Dao Formation Pill’s protection, he might face the risk of demise.
Ye Xuan squinted his eyes, indeed, it was related.
The so-called impending chaos, Ye Xuan didn’t need to ask to understand what it entailed.
"Emperor Ye..."
A moment later, the ancient monk looked up at Ye Xuan.
"Hmm?!"
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
He saw blood continuously emerging from the ancient monk’s eyes.
And the blood was black.
It was not the ancient monk’s own blood!
It resembled more a terrifying curse.
"The Dao Formation Pill can’t withstand it?"
Ye Xuan grew somewhat irritable.
"I won’t live for many more days, I ask Emperor Ye, for the sake of our long-standing friendship, to take the Red Lotus Karma Fire away; whether it can be refined or not, will depend on fate."
The ancient monk smiled, once upon a time his smile was kind, but now it appeared ghastly.
Ye Xuan crouched down, extended his right hand toward the ancient monk, while the Dao Formation Pill completely covered the ancient monk, trying to reverse the terrible curse.
The ancient monk shook his head and said, "It’s not because of this; danger has arrived..."
"What?"
Ye Xuan’s pupils slightly contracted.
This means the Dao Formation Pill indeed blocked most of the curse, but the severe damage the ancient monk suffered did not come from the Dao’s curse, but rather from danger deep within the unknown?
But why did it come so suddenly?
"Didn’t you say more time was required?"
Ye Xuan’s expression fluctuated.
The ancient monk shook his head and said, "You know, although I can foresee a glimpse of the future, it is only a glimpse. I’m not adept at controlling time; otherwise, I wouldn’t be hurried to use myself to refine the Red Lotus Karma Fire."
He didn’t crave death.
But he foresaw a terrifying future, wanting to refine the Red Lotus Karma Fire before he dies.
Even knowing full well it was impossible...
"Emperor Ye, can you grant this request of mine?"
The ancient monk looked at Ye Xuan, black blood constantly seeping from his eyes, covering his face.
"Stop with this nonsense, I’ll help you suppress it."
Ye Xuan ignored the ancient monk’s words, placing his left hand on the ancient monk’s shoulder while activating the Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Technique.
In an instant, the Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power surged along Ye Xuan’s arm and entered the ancient monk’s body, unleashing an unparalleled suppressing force.
Yet entering the ancient monk’s body, Ye Xuan was jolted, he stared intently at the ancient monk.
The ancient monk closed his eyes and said softly, "Emperor Ye, in fact, I have long been empty."
Inside the ancient monk, there were no meridians, bones, or organs.
Only endless curses now swirled within.
So, even if the ancient monk resided deep within the Buddha Cave, death was still not far for him.
He had been barely holding on!
"Were you waiting for me to arrive?"
Ye Xuan’s expression was wooden, the Taichu Hongmeng Primordial Dao Power aiding the ancient monk to suppress that terrible curse.
The ancient monk closed his eyes, showing a heartfelt smile, "Back then, no one cared about right or wrong, nor did anyone speak for this old monk; but I didn’t bear any negative feelings—not since this is merely different from my Buddhist Law, and you, Emperor Ye, kept emphasizing the connection."
"In fact, this old monk understands, but things have come to this, additionally those fellows back in the day have long perished over countless years, there’s nothing worth dwelling on."
"I just hope that before dying, I can offer Emperor Ye an answer."
"That’s all."
Upon hearing these words, Ye Xuan felt uneasy inside.
Ye Xuan stared at the ancient monk coldly, "But you know the words I said were merely to make you see a glimpse of the future for me, it’s a transaction."
The ancient monk’s smile widened: "What does it matter, at least your words, Emperor Ye, never contained any deceit, that’s enough."
Ye Xuan was furious: "Then I won’t allow you to die now, I have further use for you!"
The ancient monk smiled and remained silent.
Bang!
A force erupted from the ancient monk, pushing Ye Xuan away.
Simultaneously, a Golden Bell appeared over the ancient monk, enveloping him.
Behind him, the Buddha’s light grew even more astonishing.
At this moment, the ancient monk truly took on the semblance of an ancient Buddha! 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
But sadly, this was merely a fleeting glimpse of life.
"Emperor Ye, this old monk departs!"
With a resounding voice, the ancient monk transformed into a golden Buddha light, rushing into the chaos!
Ye Xuan sat on the ground, watching the direction where the ancient monk vanished, his gaze chilling.
The ancient monk...
He was dead.
Dead forever.
In eternity, there’s once less person capable of speaking to Ye Xuan.
In this tumultuous chaos, only the flickering eerie flames remained.
The Red Lotus Karma Fire.
Ye Xuan gazed at the Red Lotus Karma Fire, his figure slowly rising.
"I’ll see what kind of monsters dare cause trouble."
Ye Xuan’s eyes returned to their typical depth, like an endless night.
Ye Xuan did not go for the Red Lotus Karma Fire, but activated the Dao Formation Pill, flying toward the direction where the ancient monk disappeared.
He understood the monk’s final intent, to take the danger away from the Ghost Buddha Sky Cave.
But in reality, since the ancient monk foresaw a glimpse of danger’s arrival, escape was inevitably impossible.
