Chapter 1817: Chapter 1816: Obtaining the Zhanlu Sword and Returning to the Mortal World

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Ye Tianchen and the man with the sword on his back initially pursued the purpose of the Hidden World for only one reason: the man wanted to find the long-lost Martial Arts Divine Skill, while Ye Tianchen wanted to pursue the "Dream Demon Killing Skill" to find out who secretly poisoned his parents!

In the journey to the Hidden World, it seems that neither Ye Tianchen nor the man with the sword on his back was able to fulfill their wishes. The man did not obtain the long-lost Martial Arts Divine Skill, and Ye Tianchen did not find the person capable of wielding the "Dream Demon Killing Skill." However, this trip was not in vain; at least Ye Tianchen obtained the Zhanlu Sword, one of the ten ancient Divine Swords, which was a tremendous gain for him. As the man with the sword put it, Ye Tianchen is still a savior, having saved the ordinary people of the Mortal World.

Of course, these ordinary mortals in the Mortal World will never know what hardships they would have suffered had it not been for Ye Tianchen!

It’s a straightforward truth; if the Pusuo Sect Leader of Indian Solomon, the Clan Leader of the Zeus Family in Greece, the Pharaoh of Egypt, and the Pope of the Vatican—these four ruthless old figures—weren’t dead, they would certainly launch a third world war. It would be a bloodstorm sweeping the entire Mortal World, and no one would be spared. Many would perish, and countless would face the agony of losing loved ones.

So, if Roma Vulcan were not dead and successfully obtained the Zhanlu Sword, would ordinary people in the Mortal World have a good life? Certainly not! That’s why the man with the sword said Ye Tianchen is a savior, which is actually no exaggeration!

However, for Ye Tianchen, he never thought that much nor ever thought of becoming a savior; he merely acted according to his own ideas, in ways he felt were right!

"Old brother, this is simply too big a title. Savior—those three words are too weighty for anyone!" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but shake his head and say.

"Heh, brother, perhaps the words ’savior’ aren’t extraordinary in the Earth’s Mortal World, but what about the entire Martial Arts World?" the man with the sword laughed as he spoke.

"Old brother, that’s something I really don’t get!" Ye Tianchen asked in confusion.

"Brother, I mean to say that, given your kind nature, if the entire Martial Arts World falls into an era of dark chaos, you’ll undoubtedly do your utmost to become the savior!" the man with the sword looked seriously at Ye Tianchen as he spoke.

"No way, old brother, I’m not that great or noble, becoming the savior of the entire Martial Arts World seems like too great a responsibility!" Ye Tianchen shook his head and said.

"I have a premonition, and I believe you may one day reach that point!" the man with the sword affirmed. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Before Ye Tianchen could react, the man with the sword had already flown into the air, making Ye Tianchen ask in surprise: "Old brother, where are you going? Not returning with me to the Mortal World?"

"Brother, I came to the Mortal World just to find the Hidden World, and entering the Hidden World only to seek the long-lost Martial Arts Divine Power. Since it seems impossible now, I should leave. Returning to the Mortal World doesn’t mean much!" the man with the sword said.

"No way old brother, isn’t there plenty of indulgence to enjoy in this Mortal World? Don’t you want to stay a bit longer?" Ye Tianchen asked with a mischievous smile.

"Hah, do you really think I’m the type easily tempted and led astray? I, too, have lofty martial arts ambitions. Farewell, until we meet again!" the man with the sword waved at Ye Tianchen as he left.

"Since that’s the case, then well, let’s hope we meet again soon!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

The man with the sword glanced at Ye Tianchen, thought for a moment, and said: "Brother Ye, you are a good person, but there’s something I want to remind you!"

"Old brother, what’s the matter?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask, rarely seeing the man with the sword so serious.

"The Martial Arts World is about to fall into chaos; this is something all of us martial arts practitioners can sense. Earth will soon break out of its isolated state and enter the sight of everyone in the Martial Arts World. And Earth, being a place with many cultivation secrets, is certain to attract powerful beings who will come to uncover its mysteries. In this chaos, no one will be spared, so... don’t force things too much!" the man with the sword told Ye Tianchen earnestly.

"Old brother, rest assured I understand this. I will do my best." Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"It’s best if you understand. I fear that with your nature, you won’t know when to give up and will miss out on the opportunity to reach higher and further!" the man with the sword said worriedly.

"Thank you for the reminder, old brother!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"Alright, I’m off. It seems within ten years, Earth will become the focus for all beings in the Martial Arts World, and we will meet soon. Also, let me tell you, Liu Rumei is good to you and has great talent; if she walks the path of cultivation, she might become a generation’s female prodigy and is a good Taoist couple for you!" the man with the sword said with a smile and then disappeared into the sky.

Ye Tianchen watched the man with the sword leave and couldn’t help but frown; the words spoken by the man before leaving were truly something he had to ponder. He knew the man with the sword was thinking of his well-being, and the message was clear: the Martial Arts World is going into turmoil, Earth, isolated for years, can’t escape this disaster—all beings in the Martial Arts World will not transcend this chaos. Only the strong, those who keep fighting and strive for victory, will be spared; the rest who survive are among the lucky, and those who perish, a foreseen fate!

However, Ye Tianchen has too many concerns: his family in the Mortal World, friends in the three Ancient Martial Worlds—these are people he wishes to protect. But two fists can’t defeat four hands; even if Ye Tianchen grows stronger, can he protect everyone? Can he really do it?

In truth, it’s not hard to foresee that when the true chaos of the Martial Arts World begins, Ye Tianchen will face, besides his own destiny, the need to fight and strive, to carve out his path and seek those rare opportunities for transcendence, and concurrently protect his kin. It’s truly challenging; inevitably several will die in the calamities. For someone like Ye Tianchen, who cherishes family and friends, can he accept it? Will he go mad? Will he become possessed? And to what extent?

Only valuing principles, not people; whoever insults my kin, must pay with their life. This is Ye Tianchen’s character and his sentiment for protecting family and friends. If that unavoidable day comes, and even heaven dares to do such, Ye Tianchen might shatter the sky in vengeance!

After pondering for a while, Ye Tianchen stood on the peak of Mount Everest and couldn’t help but smile lightly and say:

"The path of the Martial Artist is one of constant striving; as long as I’m alive, I’ll try my best to protect my family and friends!"

Ye Tianchen also disappeared from the peak of Mount Everest, using the Divine Movement Skill along the way, traveling swiftly towards the Huaxia Capital in the Mortal World. Throughout his journey, Ye Tianchen kept pondering: what to do next? He hadn’t found the person who secretly harmed his parents, the one wielding the Dream Demon Killing Skill, and there wasn’t much left for him to do in the Mortal World. Was it time to tell his parents everything?

Indeed, Ye Tianchen had been conflicted and anxious, unsure of how to tell his parents these matters. If he disclosed everything about the Martial Arts World to them, could they accept it? More importantly, what decisions would they make—continue in the Mortal World, or follow Ye Tianchen into the Ancient Martial World?

For Ye Tianchen, he naturally hoped his parents would follow him into the Ancient Martial World, maybe even let them and his sister take the path of cultivation, for only then could they accompany him longer.

Throughout history, countless who’ve reached the Martial Arts Peak lived unhappily; they were unhappy and lonely, for upon reaching such a realm, they naturally live longer than ordinary people and martial artists. Time obliterates everything; those reaching the Martial Arts Peak can live longer, yet their loved ones can’t, and perish before them. Even at such heights, they lack divine skills to let their kin live alongside them.

One at the Martial Arts Peak faces eternal loneliness, looking back at the shifting world; not only losing family and friends but also no past enemies remain. At that time, even if undefeated, what does it matter? Nothing is left behind besides loneliness and solitude—such is the lament of those in the Emperor Realm!

But in Ye Tianchen’s heart, he has already decided: not only will he become an unmatched figure in the Emperor Realm, he will go to the Emperor Peak, surpass past emperors. Moreover, he will never allow the eternal loneliness of the emperor to happen to him; no matter what, he will strive to let his loved ones live as long as he does. This is his heartfelt thought and silent vow!

"No matter what, on my path, I will do my utmost to protect family and friends; they are important to me. Otherwise, what good is it becoming the Supreme Strong? I must succeed!" Ye Tianchen silently vowed in his heart. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian at qidian.com to cast recommendation and monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)