Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 318: Chapter 318 Saint Heir Long Xingchen

Ye Qingchen and his three companions stepped out of the Teleportation Array, their hearts still racing. Breathing in the fresh air of the Northern Region, a stark contrast to the icy, gloomy atmosphere of the Demon Region, the four of them finally felt some measure of relief.

”We can’t rest yet,” Ye Qingchen said with concern, stopping Liang Fei, who was about to consume a Spirit Pill. ”Those Demon Kings have been tailing us and might discover this Teleportation Array. We’ll be in serious trouble if they catch up.”

Xiao Xiao shook her head. ”Young Master, you don’t need to worry. The Demon Domain Envoy is guarding the Teleportation Array, so even if the Demon Kings come, they won’t be able to cause much trouble. You were severely injured protecting us. You should take a Spirit Pill immediately to avoid any lasting aftereffects.”

Xiao Xiao naturally knew the secrets of the Demon Region better than Ye Qingchen, so her words put him at ease. He took out a Spirit Pill and began to heal his injuries. The four of them consumed their pills, and their wounds started healing at a visible pace.

An hour later, feeling almost fully recovered, they decided to head back. Just then, a figure in green approached them at an incredible speed. In an instant, the figure was before them. Ye Qingchen’s eyes narrowed. The newcomer’s strength was at least at the third level of the Martial King Realm, if not higher.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Liang Fei’s face lit up with joy. ”Left Protector, are you here to get me?”

The newcomer was indeed the Left Protector of Thunder Valley, who had been ordered to bring Liang Fei back.

”Young Sect Master, the Sect Master and his wife have been terribly worried since your disappearance. Thank goodness you’re safe and sound. Please, hurry back with me!” the Left Protector said, offering Liang Fei a respectful bow.

This greatly lifted the spirits of the long-frustrated Liang Fei, who then turned to Xiao Xiao and boasted, ”Little Girl Xiaoxiao, the Left Protector here is a pillar of Thunder Valley, a man of unfathomable strength. And I am the Young Sect Master of Thunder Valley. If you join us, I promise my father will use the entire sect’s resources to cultivate you.”

Xiao Xiao pursed her lips. This Liang Fei still hasn’t given up. She couldn’t be bothered to argue and chose to remain silent.

Seeing her silence, Liang Fei assumed she was hesitating and quickly pressed on. ”Little Girl Xiaoxiao, rest assured, I am destined to be the Sect Master of Thunder Valley. If you come with me, I am willing to give the position of Sect Master to you! What do you say?”

Liang Fei’s words made the Left Protector’s mouth twitch. He’s not even the Sect Master yet and he’s already giving the position away? However, to save Liang Fei some face, he said nothing.

Xiao Xiao simply rolled her eyes. Not only is this guy a lecher, but he’s also a master of making empty promises!

Just as Liang Fei was preparing to up the ante to sway Xiao Xiao, a figure appeared before her at near-teleportation speed. The newcomer had a face as handsome as jade and a majestic stature. Most importantly, his aura was so incredibly powerful that it made even the Left Protector seem as insignificant as a speck of dust in the ocean, swaying in the wind.

Liang Fei was fuming. To be interrupted at the climax of my big moment... who wouldn’t be pissed off? Moreover, the newcomer carried himself with an extraordinary air, his gaze fixed on Xiao Xiao, completely ignoring him—the Young Sect Master of Thunder Valley.

Liang Fei’s tone turned icy. ”And who might you be? Let me tell you, Little Girl Xiaoxiao is about to join our Thunder Valley. I’d advise you not to make things difficult for her.”

The newcomer finally deigned to notice Liang Fei and the others. He turned to look at Liang Fei with a faint, mocking smile. ”I am Long Xingchen, the Saint Heir of Wuji Immortal Palace. Did you just say that Junior Sister Xiao Xiao is joining your Thunder Valley? Thunder Valley? What kind of sect is that? Is it even comparable to my Wuji Immortal Palace, a nine-star sect?”

Hearing Long Xingchen’s words, the Left Protector paled and immediately dropped to one knee. ”Saint Heir, please forgive us! My young master is young and reckless, with an unguarded tongue. He has offended you. I beg the Saint Heir not to lower yourself to his level.”

Long Xingchen spared the Left Protector a single glance before turning his attention back to Xiao Xiao without a word. In his eyes, the so-called Thunder Valley wasn’t worth a second thought.

Seeing that Long Xingchen was not pursuing the matter, the Left Protector stood up, still shaken. He pulled Liang Fei aside and whispered urgently, ”Young Master, Wuji Immortal Palace is a nine-star sect! He is their Saint Heir, a position of extraordinary status. On top of that, despite his youth, his Cultivation is unfathomable. By my estimation, he must at least be at the Peak of the Martial King Realm!”

”What? A nine-star sect? The Peak of the Martial King Realm?” Liang Fei couldn’t help but gulp, his shock not due to Long Xingchen’s power, but because of Xiao Xiao.

Since Long Xingchen addressed Xiao Xiao as Junior Sister, she must also be from Wuji Immortal Palace. Furthermore, for the Saint Heir himself to personally come and greet her meant her status in the sect was anything but simple. As he recalled his earlier attempts to entice her, Liang Fei’s face burned with humiliation. The title of Thunder Valley’s Sect Master, which I’m so proud of, is probably worthless in her eyes!

Long Xingchen’s smile was gentle, like a warm spring breeze. ”Junior Sister Xiao Xiao,” he said softly, ”it’s been a hard journey for you. Let’s hurry back to Wuji Immortal Palace so the Palace Master won’t worry.”

Xiao Xiao, however, was clearly unhappy to see Long Xingchen and seemed to dislike the so-called Saint Heir. Hearing his words, she replied coldly, ”Why didn’t Senior Brother Ling Xiaoyu come to get me? Why trouble the Saint Heir to come personally?”

Long Xingchen was accustomed to her attitude, so he didn’t get angry and explained patiently, ”Junior Sister Xiao Xiao may not be aware, but our granduncle, who we thought had fallen, has suddenly returned. Senior Brother Ling Xiaoyu and the others are escorting him back to Wuji Immortal Palace. The Palace Master knew you didn’t return with them and was worried, so he specifically sent me to bring you back.”

Xiao Xiao pouted. No matter how he explains it, this is just another excuse for him to get close to me.

However, the Palace Master had summoned her, so she had no choice but to return. She said to Long Xingchen, ”Saint Heir, I’ll go back with you. But first, I have to say goodbye to my Young Master.”

Long Xingchen’s expression tightened for a moment before he composed himself. He had always known that Xiao Xiao had a ’Young Master’ she constantly thought about. In fact, he had once considered this legendary Young Master to be his greatest rival in his pursuit of her.

Now that she mentioned him, Long Xingchen finally took notice of Ye Qingchen standing beside her. As he looked at him, his expression shifted from wariness to surprise, and finally to blatant disdain. Just a cultivator at the fifth level of the Martial Spirit Realm. In Long Xingchen’s eyes, he was pathetically weak.

Long Xingchen sneered and shook his head, amused at his own prior concerns. So this is the so-called ’Young Master.’ He’s nothing special at all. A person like him isn’t worthy of being my rival! It’s a classic case of the name being greater than the person. This Ye Qingchen is just pitifully weak!