Becoming a saint!
This was the Nether River Patriarch's greatest dream. Nothing could compare to becoming a saint, even if it meant risking the future of the Nether Blood Sea.
What happened next was very simple. The Nether River Patriarch joined the Celestial Court and became the fifth Demi-Saint. He quietly opened a door that led to the Nether Blood Sea where the Asura Tribe resided.
Ye Xuan made it very clear to the Nether River Patriarch that the Primordial Violet Vapor would only be lent to him and not given to him. If the Nether River Patriarch couldn't become a saint, then the Primordial Violet Vapor would have to be returned to Ye Xuan.
The Nether River Patriarch agreed without hesitation. Regardless of whether he could become a saint or not, the Primordial Violet Vapor would be useless to him in the future.
Becoming a saint was naturally good, but if he couldn't, then the Primordial Violet Vapor would be useless to him as well.
Since then, the Nether River Patriarch went into seclusion in the Celestial Court. Before he went into seclusion, he issued a decree to the Nether Blood Sea. No one knew that the Nether Blood Sea had joined the Celestial Court.
Bullfighting Palace, on the imperial couch.
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Ye Xuan was also a man who had left the Celestial Court tens of thousands of years ago. Now that he had settled down a little, he naturally did some unspeakable things with the Empyrean Fairy.
It was deep into the night and the candlelight flickered.
The Empyrean Fairy's face was flushed as if she had fallen asleep. Her face was full of happiness, but there was a hint of fatigue between her brows.
At this moment, Ye Xuan rose from the imperial couch and casually put on his black robe. He then strolled off the bed and walked out of the Bullfighting Palace.
The moon hung high in the night sky, dotted with stars. A cool breeze blew past, stirring up waves. The stars scattered their silver splendor, making the entire Bullfighting Palace untainted by a speck of dust. It gave people a feeling of unparalleled beauty.
Ye Xuan stood alone under the stars of the heavens. He raised his head to look at the sky, his eyes drifting about. The hair that hung behind his head rippled in the breeze, and his entire body emitted a heavy aura.
"Heavenly Cycle Star Formation!"
Ye Xuan muttered to himself. His calm expression gradually turned serious as he began to mumble.
In front of the Nether River Patriarch, Ye Xuan appeared very strong and confident. It was only in the dead of the night when he was alone that his heavy emotions were exposed.
Just as the Nether River Patriarch had said, the Ancient Demon Court was extremely powerful. It was not something that the Celestial Court could resist. When the Myriad Demon Conference began, they would definitely attack the Celestial Court.
Whether it was for the Primordial Violet Qi or for the Ancient Demon Court, the two Celestial Emperors of the Demon Race would never tolerate the existence of Ye Xuan and the Celestial Court.
The Celestial Court had five Demi-Saints. Each of them had extraordinary battle prowess. However, the Ancient Demon Court had two Celestial Emperors and dozens of Demi-Saints. There was also the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation, which was the most terrifying.
As the saying goes, one can know the whole leopard from a single spot. Back then, Ye Xuan had seen Chiyou summon the Twelve Divine Fiends Capital Formation. With just a glance, Ye Xuan knew that this formation was extremely terrifying. It was not something that he could resist.
Although the Massive Heavenly Cycle Stars Formation could not compare to the Massive Twelve Divine Wraith Formation, the Massive Heavenly Cycle Stars Formation was known as one of the Three Ultimate Formations of the Heavens and Earth.
Donghuang Taiyi was a huge problem. Moreover, he had the Donghuang Bell and was in an invincible position. If he activated the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation, how could the Celestial Court resist?
"If you don't want to be weaker than others, you have to have the same means to resist. However, how can the Celestial Court resist the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation of the Ancient Demon Court?" Ye Xuan frowned. He was stumped by this problem.
Preparing for a rainy day and anticipating the enemy's moves had always been Ye Xuan's principle. If he did not make sufficient preparations, he would have died many times over.
Hoping that the Nether River Patriarch would become a Saint?
This was not realistic. Although Ye Xuan had lent the Primordial Violet Qi to him, Ye Xuan did not expect the Nether River Patriarch to become a Saint at all.
If one could become a Saint by obtaining the Primordial Violet Qi, there would be no such thing as the Destined Saint.
Thud, thud, thud.
A series of light footsteps came from behind Ye Xuan. This also brought Ye Xuan back to reality. He did not need to look to know who it was.
"Are you worried about the Ancient Demon Court?"
The Empyrean Fairy walked behind Ye Xuan and gently draped a coat over Ye Xuan. A look of guilt flashed across her eyes.
"I'm sorry. I've begged Master before, but she …!"
As Nüwa's disciple, how could the Empyrean Fairy not know the pressure Ye Xuan was under? She had secretly gone to see Nüwa, but Nüwa refused to see her. Clearly, it was impossible for her to agree to the Empyrean Fairy's request.
The Ancient Demon Court wanted to destroy the Celestial Court and Ye Xuan. This was a matter that was set in stone. How could the Empyrean Fairy sit by and do nothing? However, she was too powerless. Nüwa did not even meet her once.
"That Saint Nüwa supports the Ancient Demon Court. This is indeed a great pressure for me. However, Saints are not allowed to take action. This is also a rule set by Hongjun back then. What I'm really worried about is the Ancient Demon Court's Heavenly Cycle Star Formation," Ye Xuan said in a low voice.
Looking at Ye Xuan's slightly bleak back, the Empyrean Fairy's expression was bitter. Naturally, she knew how terrifying the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation was. When this formation was activated, billions of starlight would fall. Even Saints would be wary of it. How could the 33 layers of the Celestial Court resist it?
"Husband, if you really want to resist this formation, you have to beg Tongtian. Only the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation can be fearless of the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation. It can also help the Celestial Court survive this calamity," the Empyrean Fairy said softly.
"Ha!"
Ye Xuan suddenly turned his head. The corners of his mouth curled into a self-deprecating smile. He slowly shook his head at the Empyrean Fairy and said, "If this method really works, I would have borrowed the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation long ago. However, I have already drawn a clear line with Tongtian. The immortals of the Jie Sect have all left. If I pay him a visit, it will only make me a laughingstock in the Three Realms.
"Moreover, even if I shamelessly beg him, Tongtian may not be willing to be involved in this conflict of the Three Realms."
Ye Xuan spoke tirelessly. He understood the situation very clearly. When the immortals of the Jie Sect expressed goodwill to the Ancient Demon Court, this also indirectly represented Tongtian's attitude.
"But husband, you must know that in this world, only the Twelve Divine Fiends Formation and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation can resist the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation. Otherwise, no Quasi-Saint can survive this formation," the Empyrean Fairy said with a trembling voice, her face pale.
In the past, Nüwa had taught her. She had once heard Nüwa mention these three great formations. It could be said that it was extremely difficult to break them. Even the Saints had given them such high praise. This also proved how terrifying these three great formations were.
Upon hearing the Empyrean Fairy's words, Ye Xuan frowned. How could he not know how terrifying the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation was? However, he really had no other choice now.
"The Celestial Court's foundation is too weak. The so-called Heavenly Protection Formation is just a bluff. If the Celestial Court also had an Eternal Killing Formation comparable to the Shamans and Demons, how could we have fallen into such a situation?" Ye Xuan said with a self-deprecating smile.
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