"You are … Renhuang Ye?"
Ji Tianxing was stunned. He looked at the green-robed elder in disbelief. His eyes were filled with excitement.
He had heard of Renhuang Ye's name and legendary deeds when he was in the Ancient Star Realm.
The thousand-year-old tomb under Dragon Mountain was the cenotaph that Renhuang Ye had built for Kenshin.
A thousand years ago, Renhuang Ye was the top genius of the Tianchen Domain.
However, in the past few hundred years, Renhuang Ye had disappeared without a trace. There was no more news about him.
Ji Tianxing had always thought that Renhuang Ye had died or left the Tianxuan Continent.
He had never imagined that he would see this legendary figure from a thousand years ago in the vast Mang Gu Mountain Range with his own eyes!
For a moment, he couldn't believe that this was true. He looked Renhuang Ye up and down several times before he gradually came back to his senses.
Then, he suddenly remembered something else.
Before he left the Imperial Residence, he had paid a visit to the Imperial Residence Lord.
The Imperial Residence Lord had told him that if he wanted to deal with the demons, he would need the help of Kenshin's four followers.
The Imperial Residence Lord had only revealed the four words "Ancient Leaf Xiaoshui" about the four followers.
In the past six months, he had pondered the meaning of these four words many times.
In the end, he came to a conclusion. These four words represented the four followers. It was very likely that they were one of the words in their names or titles.
There was another possibility. These four words represented the surnames of the four followers.
Now that he had seen Renhuang Ye, he was even more certain of his guess.
Renhuang Ye was the "Ye" in "Ancient Leaf Xiaoshui".
Thinking of this, Ji Tianxing had a plan in mind.
He followed Renhuang Ye out of the secret chamber and went to sit in the main hall. They chatted while drinking tea.
"Senior Renhuang Ye, you were also a genius powerhouse whose name shook the world. Why did you disappear without a trace for hundreds of years?"
Renhuang Ye stroked his beard and said indifferently, "When I was young and full of vigor, I diligently practiced martial arts in order to make a name for myself and shake the world.
But after a hundred years, they became accustomed to the vicissitudes of the world and lost their drive. They only want to climb to the peak of martial arts, fight against the heavens, and explore a wider world. "
Ji Tianxing vaguely understood his feelings. He nodded and said, "So, you don't care about the affairs of the world and live in seclusion in this paradise for hundreds of years?"
Emperor Ye nodded slightly and said, "That's right! This place was located in the depths of the Mang Gu Mountain Range. For hundreds of years, very few people had set foot here, so no one would disturb this old man's peace.
Moreover, this Boundless World is a paradise left behind from the ancient times. It's the most suitable place to cultivate the body and mind, nurture the soul, and comprehend the Grand Dao of heaven and earth. "
Ji Tianxing could tell that Emperor Ye had lived in seclusion in the Boundless World for several hundred years. His state of mind had long been as calm as water.
Fame, wealth, women, love, and enmity in the mortal world were probably unable to arouse his interest anymore.
His only wish now was to comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and break through the shackles of the Essence Soul realm.
After being silent for a moment, Ji Tianxing said in a solemn tone, "Senior Emperor Ye, although I know that you've already stopped caring about the affairs of the world for several hundred years and only wanted to live in seclusion here and cultivate the Martial Way.
But the situation in the present Profound Sky Continent is becoming more and more tense and critical.
A thousand years ago, Kenshin suppressed the Ancient Fiend Emperor in the Tianchen Region. But just two years ago, the Fiend Emperor broke through the seal and reappeared in the world.
After the Fiend Emperor returned to the Northern Desert, the Fiend Race changed their previous decadent and dispirited aura and became ambitious once more, madly invading the human race, the demon race, and the water race.
Moreover, the curse that had always existed in the Fiend Race's bloodline was also resolved and removed.
The present Fiend Race, without the shackles of the bloodline curse, developed and strengthened even more rapidly. Their forces were currently skyrocketing wildly.
Not long after, the Fiend Race will surely sweep across the world, bringing bloody slaughter and disaster to the various races of the continent. "
Ji Tianxing told Emperor Ye the situation in the Profound Sky Continent and the Fiend Race in full detail.
After Emperor Ye finished listening, only then did he know that the situation in the outside world had actually undergone so many changes.
However, he had not paid attention to worldly affairs for hundreds of years, and his heart had long been as still as water.
Even when he heard this news, he only sighed with emotion and did not have much of a reaction.
Ji Tianxing looked at Emperor Ye with a solemn expression and said in a solemn tone, "Senior Emperor Ye, you also know that I have a blood feud with the Fiend Race that is absolutely irreconcilable.
Moreover, I have inherited the Kenshin bloodline and legacy, and vowed to exterminate the Fiend Race, protect my family, friends, and the people of the human race, and return the Profound Sky Continent to a bright and clear universe.
But with my own strength, it is simply impossible to accomplish this great task, so I would like to ask you to come out of retirement and lend me a hand! "
Finished speaking, Ji Tianxing stood up and bowed deeply to Emperor Ye.
Emperor Ye also hurriedly got up and stretched out both hands to help him up. He shook his head repeatedly and said, "Tianxing, this cannot be done. Quickly get up, this old man cannot accept such a great bow from you!"
Ji Tianxing frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Senior Emperor Ye, do you … not agree?"
Emperor Ye revealed a difficult expression and sighed. He said earnestly, "Tianxing, do you know why this old man has been living in seclusion here and has not appeared in the world for hundreds of years?"
"Why?" Ji Tianxing asked.
Emperor Ye stroked his beard and looked at the sea of clouds outside the main hall. He said slowly, "Other than going into seclusion to comprehend the Great Dao, this old man is also waiting for someone."
"Waiting for someone?" Ji Tianxing frowned and asked doubtfully, "May I ask who you are waiting for?"
"An old friend. Let's not talk about this matter." Emperor Ye waved his hand and sighed deeply. "As for your request, please forgive this old man for not being able to agree to it for the time being, and for not being able to come out of retirement to help you.
For thousands of years, all the major races, kingdoms, and forces on the continent have risen and fallen.
Things will move in the opposite direction when they reach an extreme. This is the principle of heaven and earth, the Dao of Yin and Yang. All prosperity and decline are determined by the will of heaven.
This old man is just a speck of sand in the world, mediocre and ordinary. I am not like you, a dragon among men who can stir up the world and change the situation of the continent.
Even if this old man were to come out of retirement to help you now, it would be useless. I would not be able to change anything, and I would not be able to affect the situation of the world. "
Hearing Emperor Ye's words, the light of hope in Ji Tianxing's eyes immediately dimmed.
He thought to himself, 'It seems that Emperor Ye's mentality has indeed aged after living in seclusion for hundreds of years. He seems to have seen through the mundane world.
Now, he only wants to live in seclusion in the Boundless World and break through the shackles of the Primordial Soul Realm. He wants to guard this paradise and wait for his old friend to return. '
At this moment, Emperor Ye saw his gloomy expression and said to him, "However, Tianxing, don't worry. When your strength is strong enough and you truly need help, this old man will naturally come out of retirement and lend you a helping hand. This old man believes that day will not be too far away. "
Ji Tianxing was slightly relieved. He bowed to Emperor Ye and cupped his hands. "If that is the case, then I will first thank Senior Emperor Ye.
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