558: Tianxuan Ancient City

His tone remained flat, as if he were speaking of something utterly ordinary.

It was as if that forbidden land, which made even Emperor Realm experts pale at the mention of it, was merely a stop on his journey.

"This time, I will go with you."

Yue Xuan suddenly appeared before everyone.

Her arrival surprised the group; after all, since her return, Yue Xuan had stayed within the Sea of Qi Luck and had never come out.

Her appearance this time was indeed unexpected, but the worry in everyone's hearts eased slightly.

Setting aside Yue Xuan's strength for a moment, her vast knowledge of the Primordial Era would be of even greater help to Ye Xuan.

"You've thought it through?"

Ye Xuan looked at her and asked calmly.

"No, but I know that if I continue to stay here, I will never be able to understand. Moreover, since Xuanji could do it, I should be able to as well."

Yue Xuan said indifferently.

Ye Xuan nodded slightly, granting Yue Xuan permission to accompany him.

While Yue Xuan's appearance was unexpected, her words were not without merit.

If Xuanji could integrate into the Ye family and find her own path, then perhaps Yue Xuan also needed a long journey to break through her mental barriers.

Furthermore, her understanding of many ancient secrets might truly prove useful at the Eye of Guixu.

"In 그 case, let us travel together."

Ye Xuan said, his voice calm and without a ripple.

Yue Xuan's cold face showed no extra expression; she simply nodded slightly and stood a step behind Ye Xuan, her gaze lowered, seemingly indifferent to everything around her.

Seeing that Ye Xuan's mind was made up, Tang Linglong and the others stopped trying to dissuade him.

Ning Qingxue handed Ye Xuan a Jade Slip containing details on the recent situation in Tianxuan Ancient City and the Myriad Treasures Auction, while Tang Linglong handed over a Storage Ring.

"Husband, there are things in here you might find useful, as well as some Spirit Crystals and Divine Sources for emergencies."

Tang Linglong said softly.

Ye Xuan took it, swept it with his Divine Sense, and without a word, tucked it away.

"I leave the home to you all."

He took one last look at Jiang Li; seeing that the worry in her eyes hadn't faded though she feigned composure, he gave her a reassuring nod.

In the next instant, the figures of Ye Xuan and Yue Xuan silently vanished from the alchemy room, as if they had never been there.

Only the lingering, faint pressure reminded everyone of what had just occurred... A few days later, in the Big Dipper Star Domain, Tianxuan Ancient City.

This city was not built upon a star, but suspended in the center of a vast expanse of meteorites. It was constructed from countless massive pieces of Immortal Gold and Divine Stones; the city walls were mottled and etched with the marks of time and war, ancient and weathered.

Inside the city, pavilions and palaces stood in rows, where immortal light and Devilish Qi intertwined. Crowds of people surged as Cultivators of various races moved between them; the sounds of hawking, discussion, and even occasional shouting matches were endless, making it exceptionally lively and chaotic.

Ye Xuan and Yue Xuan restrained most of their auras and stepped into the city like ordinary Cultivators.

Ye Xuan had changed into an unremarkable green Daoist robe, while Yue Xuan wore a plain white dress and a light veil over her face, revealing only a pair of eyes as cold as a wintry pool.

Walking together, though they intentionally kept a low profile, their extraordinary temperament and faint air of distinction still drew some covert glances, though no one dared provoke them easily as their depths could not be seen.

"Straight to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion?"

Yue Xuan asked via Divine Sense transmission, her voice echoing directly in Ye Xuan's Sea of Consciousness, as cold as ever.

"No rush."

Ye Xuan walked with a leisurely pace, his gaze scanning the dazzling array of shops and stalls on both sides of the street.

"Since we're here, we might as well listen for any rumors. The Myriad Treasures Auction is still two days away, and since news of the void soul crystal has spread, I imagine many people have their eyes on it."

He led Yue Xuan into a tea house that looked quite old, named the Zhigu Pavilion.

The tea house had three floors and many customers from all walks of life, making it a perfect place to gather information.

The two sat in a quiet spot by a window on the second floor and ordered a pot of Star Mist Tea.

Although this tea was not as good as enlightenment ancient tea, it was born among astral spirits and possessed a unique Spiritual Qi and a fragrant aroma.

The tea fragrance curled up, carrying a faint, clear astral energy.

Ye Xuan sipped the tea seemingly at random, but his Divine Sense quietly enveloped the entire tea house.

"Have you heard? The finale of this Myriad Treasures Auction is no ordinary item!"

"Oh? Does Fellow Daoist have some inside information?"

"Hehe, it's said there's a page of a remnant scripture that supposedly records clues to some Primordial Divine Treasury!"

"A remnant scripture? What's so special about that?"

"Tsk, you wouldn't know, would you? The material of that scripture is said to be made from the hide of a long-extinct Chaos Beast! The residual Dao charm on it is incredible; it's definitely not a fake!"

"Chaos Beast hide!"

Several low gasps rang out, clearly recognizing the value of such an item.

At another table, several Cultivators with cold auras and thick blood-red killing intent were conversing in low voices.

"News has come from the clan; we must obtain that batch of void soul crystals at any cost. They have a great use."

"Rest assured, we've brought sufficient Divine Source this time. However, I hear several major local sects of the Big Dipper are also determined to get them, and... people from the Ye family might also come."

"The Ye family? Hmph, their reach is too long! This is the Big Dipper Star Domain!"

"Quiet! That killer Ye Xuan's prestige is at its peak right now; even the Myriad Gu Ancestor fell by his hand, both body and soul extinguished! Be careful not to let your mouth cause trouble!"

At the mention of Ye Xuan and the Myriad Gu Ancestor's fate, the group at that table immediately fell silent, the atmosphere becoming somewhat oppressive.

Clearly, they were somewhat afraid of Ye Xuan's methods.

Ye Xuan's expression remained normal, as if he weren't listening to talk about himself.

Yue Xuan was even more detached, her gaze fixed on her own nose as she remained utterly indifferent to everything.

At that moment, a series of hurried footsteps came from the stairs, and three Cultivators dressed in uniform green martial attire with star patterns embroidered on their chests walked up. The leader was a middle-aged man with a cultivation at the Saint King Realm, his expression carrying a hint of arrogance and urgency.

Walking around with such a Realm here was indeed a bit low.

However, looking at their appearance, they likely came from an extraordinary background.

Their gaze swept across the second floor and finally landed on a table of Loose Cultivators next to Ye Xuan who were talking loudly.

"Fellow Daoists."

The middle-aged Cultivator stepped forward and cupped his fists, though his tone carried an air of unquestionable authority.

"I just heard you all discussing the Meteorite Ancient River and the Eye of Guixu? Do you have more detailed information? My Big Dipper Star Palace is willing to pay a high price for it."

"Big Dipper Star Palace?"

Hearing this, the expressions of those Loose Cultivators changed; they were clearly quite wary of this overlord-level power in the Big Dipper Star Domain.

One of the old men quickly stood up and said with a forced smile, "So it is a Deacon from the Star Palace. My apologies, we were just repeating hearsay and chatting idly; it shouldn't be taken seriously, shouldn't be taken seriously."

The Deacon of the Big Dipper Star Palace frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the answer, and was about to ask further.

Ye Xuan, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly put down his teacup and looked up at the Deacon of the Big Dipper Star Palace. He spoke calmly, his voice not loud, but it reached the other's ears clearly.