CHAPTER 1053: CHAPTER 1050: TURMOIL IN THE OUTSIDE WORLD

"Senior, Youwei has a question regarding a recurring dream."

"I don’t know if senior could answer this."

Zhou Youwei’s query left the gray-robed elder a bit bewildered.

He looked at Zhou Youwei, then at Ye Xuan, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"Is that all?" The gray-robed elder’s expression was peculiar.

"Just that." Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei replied in unison.

Ye Xuan knew well that if the gray-robed elder were asked directly about Youwei’s origins, it would be impossible to get him to talk, even upon death.

Thus he chose the next best option, letting Youwei ask about the dream question.

In this way, perhaps they could get the desired answer.

"Alright, go ahead and tell me about it." The gray-robed elder finally relented.

Seeing the elder agree, Zhou Youwei’s eyes brightened, she organized her thoughts, and vividly described the peculiarities of her dream to the elder.

Not long after she started speaking, the elder’s expression turned somewhat grim.

After a while.

The gray-robed elder interrupted Zhou Youwei, seriously saying, "I’m sorry, my abilities are limited, and I’m unable to solve the mystery of this dream."

Disappointment immediately appeared on Zhou Youwei’s charming face.

Yet she remained polite, bowing and saying, "Apologies for bothering you, senior."

Ye Xuan furrowed his brows tightly, staring at the elder.

The elder looked at Ye Xuan, slightly shaking his head, indicating he was powerless.

Ye Xuan’s right hand slowly clenched into a fist.

A moment later, Ye Xuan sighed softly.

He understood that the old fellow would never speak.

Looking at the dejected Zhou Youwei beside him, Ye Xuan reached out to embrace her shoulder, whispering, "It’s okay, if needed we can investigate it ourselves later."

"Perhaps, as I once told you."

"In the future, we will understand."

Ye Xuan smiled faintly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Youwei nodded gently, softly saying, "Husband, let’s go."

"Alright."

Ye Xuan nodded.

Both stood and left.

The gray-robed elder watched the scene without speaking.

As they were about to leave the old immortal shop, the elder opened his mouth, but until they were outside, he remained silent.

The elder slumped onto the Taishi chair, somewhat dejected.

After a while, he murmured to himself, "Future destiny will be thoroughly chaotic..."

"Oh well, I should get some sleep too."

The elder chuckled self-deprecatingly, his form vanishing.

In the main hall, only the gently swaying Taishi chair was left.

No one was there.

The hanging fate old immortal of the shop disappeared.

And Ye Xuan, who walked out, took Zhou Youwei towards the courtyard where Zhang Qingfeng had been.

Having failed to obtain the desired answer, Zhou Youwei became increasingly silent.

Ye Xuan knew Zhou Youwei felt upset, so he shared amusing anecdotes to cheer her up.

After walking a stretch, due to Ye Xuan’s various amusing stories, Zhou Youwei finally laughed happily.

"Actually, it’s not so bad, at least this journey to Dao Chu Ancient Land helped me grow a lot," Zhou Youwei said softly.

Her strength increased significantly.

Apart from that, she learned about her husband’s origins.

These two things alone were enough to satisfy her.

"Speaking of which, I’m starting to miss sister and mother," Zhou Youwei sighed.

"We’ll visit them once we go back," Ye Xuan smiled faintly.

"Mm!" Zhou Youwei nodded heavily.

The two walked side by side towards Zhang Qingfeng’s courtyard.

Soon, they arrived outside the courtyard.

"Brother Xuan!"

The little Array Emperor, daydreaming in front of the courtyard, was the first to notice Ye Xuan’s arrival.

"Master, mistress."

Qiankun Ancestor appeared right away.

Yao Yueqing came from another side, softly asking, "Are you leaving?"

Ye Xuan shook his head slightly, saying, "We will sleep here tonight and set off tomorrow."

He had previously rushed to reach Empty Ancient City to inquire about matters.

Now that he had done so, there was no need to hurry.

Leaving tomorrow would not be too late.

The group decided to stay there for the night.

At night.

Empty Ancient City was pitch black.

Only the courtyard in the northern corner of the city had lanterns hanging.

The sole light in the darkness did not appear bright, even threatening to be swallowed whole by the dark.

In the night, there were no stars.

Only darkness.

It seemed like a terrifying giant beast was poised to devour everything.

Below Empty Ancient City’s walls, the Lantern Sea’s waves rhythmically crashed, resembling a villain knocking at the door in the dark night.

Meanwhile.

Significant movements occurred in Central Earth Divine Continent.

First, half a month ago, Supreme Pavilion announced its official emergence from seclusion.

The emergence of Supreme Pavilion instantly altered the power dynamics in Central Earth Divine Continent.

Previously, Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect was undoubtedly the leader in Central Earth Divine Continent.

One reason was Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect’s remarkably superior strength.

Another was that nine thousand years ago, Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect gave rise to Double Emperors who reached the ultimate pinnacle.

This was the reason Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect had been the strongest entity in Daozhou for nine thousand years.

It was acclaimed as Daozhou’s number one sect.

But the emergence of Supreme Pavilion has had a significant impact.

Though Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect’s previous turmoil had been well-hidden, there’s no insurmountable wall in the world.

Rumors had already spread in Central Earth Divine Continent.

It was said that Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect had been abandoned by the Double Emperors and was no longer favored.

It was further rumored that the Double Emperor’s subordinate stationed at Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect had clashed in a war with Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect.

In fact, this battle was the one Ye Xuan fought against Burning Sky Alligator Turtle at that time.

No one knew the specifics.

This rumor’s origin was unknown.

In any case.

Accompanying Supreme Pavilion’s emergence, Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect’s position as Daozhou’s top Dao lineage was affected.

Some said the rumor was spread by Supreme Pavilion.

But they were immediately laughed at.

What kind of existence is Supreme Pavilion?

It’s one of Daozhou’s oldest heritages, having stood firm for ages untold.

Would a colossus of this age stoop to such petty means?

Regardless, both Supreme Pavilion and Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect seemed uninterested in these rumors and focused on their own matters.

The fall of Double Emperor Mountain seemed to have been overshadowed by Dao Chu Ancient Land’s happenings, leaving few to pay attention.

Dragon Tiger Mountain, however, seemed to have some transformations and seemed inclined to close its mountain gate.

Additionally, there was another major event that shook Daozhou.

Kong Family’s young Saint Kong Liang and Xun Family’s young master Xun Ji, after leaving Dao Chu Ancient Land, proactively visited East Desolate Meng Family and engaged in Dao discussions with a Meng Family woman named Meng Chan, leading to celestial phenomena and Earth Bursting Golden Lotus.

This anomaly shocked the world, with many marveling that Confucianism would surely produce three Saints in this era.

It was believed they might become Confucian Great Emperors, adding significant fortune to Confucianism.

Meanwhile, Jiang Changbei from Beiming Sea Domain’s Ziwei Sacred Land, Xiao Rui from Tiantong Sacred Daughter, both joined Floating Mountain.

It could be overlooked if these two alone joined, but Zhu Family Princess Zhu Xiuxiu from Southern Saber Mountain in East Desolation South Domain also declared her alliance with Floating Mountain.

Additionally, Luo Xiu, a young disciple from Sun Swallowing Sect with the Shura Dominator Body, joined Floating Mountain.

The most unexpected was the Buddha child from Great Western Heaven Temple in West Desert Buddha Land also joining Floating Mountain.

Besides these apparent alliances, many others joined in secret, without public announcements.