After the Empress left, Loulan Xue still stood there and stared at her back. They hadn't seen each other for years. Did she just come to scold her and then leave?
"Loulan, don't think too much. It's not like what you think." Ye Futian looked at Loulan Xue. "The Empress isn't as heartless as you think. She did this for your sake."
Loulan Xue was stunned. Her silver eyes looked at Ye Futian. For her sake?
"I've been ordering you around all these years and I'm used to it. It's been hard on you. If you want to leave one day, don't think about me." Ye Futian sighed and turned to walk back.
The Empress was a smart person. He'd experienced it back then. How could he not see through her intentions?
She wanted him to feel guilty towards Loulan Xue and treat her well. The Empress must have thought this through and hoped that Loulan Xue would continue to travel with him. To Loulan Xue, she could indeed see a wider world. Now, her plane was almost catching up to the Empress.
How could the Empress not understand this? That was why she wanted to let go completely and let Loulan Xue fly with him. But she was worried that Loulan Xue would be wronged, so she vented on him.
Loulan Xue looked at Ye Futian's back and quickly understood. Looking at her mother's departing figure, she sighed inwardly. Perhaps she'd disappointed her mother?
Ye Futian returned to the foot of the Holy Zhi Palace. As the strong cultivators from the nine Holy Roads entered, Ye Futian came to Zhuge Mingyue's side.
"Futian, Jieyu, accompany me to watch the assessment battles today," Zhuge Mingyue said softly and looked forward. Zhuge Mingyue said softly as she looked ahead. The assessment battles would take a few days to end. Today was just the beginning.
Ye Futian's eyes narrowed. Second Senior Sister almost never called his name.
There seemed to be something wrong with Second Senior Sister today.
"Second Senior Sister, is something on your mind?" Ye Futian asked.
Zhuge Mingyue turned to Ye Futian. "What are you thinking about? What could be on your mind?"
"Really?" Ye Futian didn't believe her.
Zhuge Mingyue glared at him.
Ye Futian looked away and then back. "Second Senior Sister, if you have something on your mind, you can tell me and Jieyu. we'll share it with you."
Zhuge Mingyue reached out and patted Ye Futian's head. She smiled gently and said, "Work hard on your cultivation, little one. Try to enter the Sage Plane as soon as possible."
"Yes, I will." Ye Futian nodded. "For the past three years, I have not left the Holy Zhi Palace at all. I have been cultivating all the time. Three years ago, I was down below. Three years later, I am sitting here with my sister watching the Holy Zhi Palace's selection. I believe that it will not be many years before my name will be on the Barren Sky Ranking. Not for fame, but to prove something."
Zhuge Mingyue smiled at Ye Futian. She naturally understood what Ye Futian was referring to. Bai Luli had not been in the Sage Plane for long, and he had already made it to tenth place on the Barren Sky Ranking.
Gu Dongliu had once fought with him and lost.
Furthermore, Bai Luli had an inexplicable relationship with her.
Ye Futian wanted to prove something to the world.
"Senior Sister naturally believes in you." Zhuge Mingyue smiled warmly. "You're 25 years old this year, right? I still remember the year you stepped into the Cottage. You were still an 18-year-old boy, very cute."
Ye Futian was speechless.
So Second Senior Sister had thought that he was cute when she first saw him?
"Yes, I'm 25 now, Senior Sister. I only awakened my Life Spirit when I was 15 and began my path of cultivation. It has been ten years since then. Although I am only a Grade Four Noble, if I get serious, I can at least enter the top three of the Holy Zhi Palace's Law Rank. If I break through to the upper Noble Plane, no one in the Holy Zhi Palace's Noble Plane would dare say that they can beat me." Ye Futian looked forward and spoke with great confidence.
Zhuge Mingyue looked at his handsome side profile, and the smile in her eyes became even brighter.
She naturally understood that Ye Futian was not showing off to her. He just wanted to say something to her.
"It seems that little brother has really grown up," Zhuge Mingyue said softly. Three years had passed in the blink of an eye. She could feel that Ye Futian had grown up.
The 18-year-old boy who had walked into the Cottage all those years ago had already matured.
"There is a poem that says, 'If life is only as long as we first met', it is also good to watch you grow bit by bit." Zhuge Mingyue rubbed Ye Futian's head again. Ye Futian felt the gentleness and faint pampering in her hands and was speechless. She had already said that he had grown up, so why was she still treating him like a child?
Did he not care about his reputation?
"Senior Sister, who is the most popular in this year's Holy Zhi Palace Battle?" Ye Futian looked at the examination area that had already begun. There were still tens of thousands of people there, and most of them would be kicked out.
"There are a few major forces in Zhongzhou City. Every generation of their younger generations has outstanding figures, and it is the same this time. Among them, the Ximen Clan and Leiting each have an extremely outstanding person, and they are highly regarded. Besides that, Yan Jiu of Sword Saint Villa, whom you defeated last time, has a younger sister whose talent is even more outstanding than Yan Jiu's. Now that she is here, the Zhuge Clan and White Cloud City naturally have powerful figures as well." Zhuge Mingyue smiled and said, "However, no matter how talented this year's batch is, it is impossible for them to surpass the previous batch."
"Of course." Ye Futian smiled and said, "Senior Sister, why don't you look at who was in the previous batch?"
Zhuge Mingyue smiled and looked at Ye Futian beside her with pride.
Zhuge Mingyue only watched for a day before leaving. Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu stayed by her side the entire time. Ye Futian could keenly feel that Zhuge Mingyue had something on her mind. He had said many things to her, and some of them were very arrogant, but Zhuge Mingyue should have understood his intentions.
Ye Futian still watched the subsequent battles of the Holy Zhi Palace because Long Ling 'er was there, as well as Long Mu and Gu Yunxi.
Long Mu had indeed improved greatly in the past three years. Perhaps it was because of Ye Futian's stimulation, Long Ling 'er had already displayed shocking talent as a Dragon Master even though she was only 18 years old. Her talent was even more outstanding than Long Mu's.
This year's Holy Zhi Palace battles were also exciting. Although there were no dark horses like Ye Futian and Yu Sheng who made it all the way to the end, many geniuses still displayed shocking talent.
Ximen Gu from the Ximen Clan took first place in the battles. Second place was Yan Qingwu from the Sword Saint Villa, Yan Jiu's sister. Her swordsmanship was exquisite, like a flying dragon. She had integrated the Nine Swords of the Celestials into her own understanding. Third place was a genius from the Zhongzhou City's Thunder Courtyard. In the previous batch, no one from the Ximen Clan or the Thunder Courtyard had entered the top ten. This time, they could hold their heads high.
Ximen Gu entered the Holy Sage Pavilion, and Yan Qingwu entered the Sword Palace. The Sword Demon did not accept Yan Jiu three years ago, but Yan Qingwu had impressed the Sword Demon.
After the strong cultivators on the sky stairwell announced the end of the battles, the vast space was in an uproar. Some were happy, while others were sad.
Ye Futian walked down and stood beside Chen Yuan's group. His eyes fell on Long Ling 'er, who smiled and said, "Brother Futian, how did I do?"
"Well, to be accepted by the Daozang Palace as an exception, it seems that Ling 'er has grown up." Ye Futian rubbed Long Ling 'er's head. She was only in the Upper Arcana Plane at the age of 18, but Sage Daozang had personally made an exception to let her cultivate in the Daozang Palace. It was obviously because of Long Ling' er's amazing talent as an aerial sorcerer.
Moreover, Sage Daozang knew Long Yitian. Long Yitian had walked out of the Divine Sky City in the Barren State's Eastern Region and was on the Barren Sky Ranking. He was extremely talented and dazzling, like a shooting star. From Long Ling 'er, he seemed to see the rise of another Dragon Master.
"Of course." Long Ling 'er was a bit proud. Chen Yuan and Madame Long were also very happy. They had thought that Long Ling' er had come to join in the fun, but they did not expect the girl to be accepted by the Daozang Palace as an exception. This was indeed a big surprise.
"Long Mu, you did well." Ye Futian smiled at Long Mu. Long Mu had also entered one of the Thousand Holy Islands to cultivate, so he could be considered to have entered the Holy Zhi Palace.
"I'll chase after you." Long Mu looked at Ye Futian. The person he had once looked down on had become his motivation, especially when he saw Ye Futian obtain first place in the Law Battle three years ago. He was deeply stimulated and cultivated crazily.
"Then you have to work hard," Ye Futian said with a smile. Some of the grudges from the past had been forgotten.
Madame Long smiled at the juniors. Her smile was as beautiful as when she was young. Seeing the juniors like this, she was obviously happy. Long Mu had finally grown up. She hoped that in the future, he could be like her brother Long Yitian and become a good man with an indomitable spirit.
"Do you want to go back with me or enter the palace directly?" Madame Long asked.
"I won't go back. Mother, tell Father that I didn't let him down this time, right?" Long Ling 'er said with a smile.
"Alright." Madame Long nodded. "All these years, your father has been strict with you for your own good. Now that you and Long Mu have entered the Holy Zhi Palace, you must cultivate well."
"I will," Long Ling 'er said. "Mother, don't worry. Brother Futian and Sister Jieyu are here, right?"
"Futian, please take care of this girl," Madame Long said to Ye Futian.
"Madame, don't worry. I won't let Ling 'er be wronged," Ye Futian said.
"I naturally don't worry about you. Alright, you can go now," Madame Long said with a smile. Ye Futian nodded, then looked at Gu Yunxi and said, "Yunxi, don't be disappointed. You can still cultivate well in the Starry School."
"Yes, I will." Gu Yunxi nodded. However, how could she not be disappointed? She had already tried so hard but still couldn't do it.
"Chief Chen, Madame, I'm going now." Ye Futian said goodbye to everyone and then stepped into the Holy Zhi Palace with Long Ling 'er.
Not only them, but many people also didn't go back and directly entered the palace.
With Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu leading the way, there was no need for the gatekeepers of the Holy Zhi Palace to lead the way. The group flew in the air in the Holy Zhi Palace. Ye Futian said, "Ling 'er, let me show you around the Holy Zhi Palace."
"Okay." Long Ling 'er's eyes lit up, filled with curiosity and excitement.
Ye Futian brought her around the law power area of the palace. Long Ling 'er looked down and said, "Where is that? It doesn't seem to be a cultivation area. Many people are there."
"That's the Law Battle area. Some disciples agreed to hold the Law Battles there. Many people are there for the Law Rank. You newcomers are probably more interested," Ye Futian said with a smile.
"Law Rank?" Long Ling 'er was interested and said, "Brother, I want to go take a look."
"Okay." Ye Futian smiled and the group landed in front of the Law Rank. Long Ling 'er rushed to the front and shouted, "Brother Futian, you're tenth on the Law Rank."
Many people turned to look at Ye Futian. The older disciples looked at him. He was a disciple of the Law Rank. In fact, he had been here for more than two years. If he fought now, he would definitely continue to advance.
Many newcomers also looked at Ye Futian. Was this the first person in the Law Battle last time?
"You're Ye Futian?" At that moment, a sharp gaze looked at Ye Futian. Ye Futian looked at the other party. It was a beautiful girl dressed in clean clothes. She exuded a sharp aura from head to toe and had a unique sense of beauty.
Second in the Law Battle, Yan Qingwu, Yan Jiu's sister.
"Yes." Ye Futian smiled and nodded.
"Back then, my brother returned in dire straits because of you. One day, I'll fight you," Yan Qingwu said.
"I'll be waiting," Ye Futian smiled and said. He did not mind. His mentality now was naturally different from three years ago.
"First in the Law Battle last time?" A figure stood in front of the Law Rank with his back to Ye Futian. He said in a low voice, "Unfortunately, I'm not in the same year as you."
Many people looked at the person who spoke. It was Ximen Gu, first in the Law Battle this time.
Was this a newcomer challenging a senior?
Ye Futian looked at him. What a proud guy, but he did not mind. The first in the Law Battle was, of course, proud.
"If we were in the same year, first in the Law Battle would have nothing to do with you," Long Long'er said.
Ximen Gu turned and looked at Ye Futian, then at Long Long'er. He smiled and said, "You're Long Long'er, right?"
"Yes." Long Long'er looked at Ximen Gu. She did not like the look in his eyes.
"Look who's first in the Law Rank," Ximen Gu said. Ximen Gu asked. Long Long'er took a look and saw that the name at the top of the Law Rank was Ximen Hanjiang.
"My brother entered the Holy Zhi Palace six years ago and took first in the Law Battle. I entered this year and took first in the Law Battle." Ximen Gu smiled and then walked away. He said, "If you're in a hurry to get on my good side, you can come find me."
"You …" Long Long'er looked at Ximen Gu's back and her expression changed.
Ye Futian looked at the Law Rank. Ximen Hanjiang had strong competitors. Being able to take first in the Law Rank meant that he was naturally talented.
Two people had taken first in the Law Battle from the Ximen Clan. No wonder he was so arrogant.
"Wait," Ye Futian said in a low voice. Ximen Gu stopped and turned to look at Ye Futian. "What is it?"
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