When Ye Yang asked this question, Zhang Tianhe, Zhao Yun, Wang Lie, and others were all stunned, standing there in silence with ashen faces, their True Qi surging within them, emotions running high.
"What exactly happened?"
Ye Yang clenched his fists and said in a low voice, "During the time I was unconscious, what on earth happened? Don't hide it from me. I know the situation must be very serious. The eight Divine-level Experts in the Divine Guardian Array have already spread out in various corners, and many gods have appeared in the Heavenly Realm. It can't be good. Speak up, what is the specific situation?"
Wang Lie knelt on one knee with his long knife in hand and said, "Qi King, please forgive us for our negligence. Mid-Level Deity Gale has appeared in Qi State and has challenged hundreds of strong opponents within three days, killing them all. He has taken in a group of bandits who came to Linzi City to challenge us. We were no match for him, and thousands of elite Soldiers were killed by Gale. In desperation, I led fifty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights into the Azure Cloud Mountain Range and abandoned the defense of Linzi City."
"What? You abandoned Linzi?"
Ye Yang was furious. He landed swiftly and kicked Wang Lie's shoulder, shouting angrily, "Wang Lie, what use are you? Do you not know that my family is in Linzi City? Ye Beichi, my Second Uncle, my younger brother Ye Shuang, and Peng Yue'er along with all our family members are in Linzi City. All our hard-earned possessions are there! How could you abandon the city without a fight?"
Wang Lie's face turned red with guilt as he suddenly drew a Short Dagger from his waist and stabbed it heavily into his Heart Vein, whispering through tears, "I have let down my Lord's trust. Knowing I can never face my Lord again, I wish to end my life here. I only hope my Lord can recover lost ground and save the people from peril!"
"Thud!"
Blood splattered as Wang Lie let out a pained groan and continued to stab himself but was stopped by Ye Yang grabbing his wrist.
Ye Yang knelt on the ground with one hand tightly gripping Wang Lie's shoulder, his eyes filled with sorrow as he said slowly, "Brother, I know Mid-Level Deity Gale is very strong—indeed very strong—which is why you retreated from Linzi City. I understand you did your best. If you die like this, it would be akin to cowardice. I want you to live on and lead the Vermilion Bird Knights with me to reclaim our lost territory!"
Wang Lie's tears flowed freely as he nodded repeatedly. "Thank you for your mercy, my Lord!"
Ye Yang slowly stood up and said, "I want to know how Second Uncle and Ye Shuang are doing. Also, what about Yan Yao... will she be in danger in Yan land?"
Zhang Tianhe replied, "Two days ago we received news that Princess Yan Yao was captured by Gale and taken to Linzi City along with Beichu, Ye Shuang, and Clan Leader Peng Yue'er; they are being held at the Fire God Altar. Fortunately, Gale has lofty ambitions; he wants to win people's hearts before seizing power over the world. Therefore, he hasn't harmed them yet. However, Gale has taken control of Linzi City and has killed all the city guards while promoting his own trusted subordinates—mere incompetent fools. Within half a month, there will surely be widespread discontent throughout Qi State. Though Gale possesses deep cultivation skills, he lacks compassion for the people; how could he possibly be a ruler who brings peace and stability?"
"Yan Yao is not dead, that's good..."
Ye Yang smiled and raised his hand to touch the Azure Soul Sword behind him, only to find it empty. He asked in surprise, "Where is my Azure Soul Sword?"
Elder Qingxuan said, "Zi Yu, do not panic. I have taken the Azure Soul Sword."
"Master, what do you need the Azure Soul Sword for?"
"Nothing much."
Azure Xuan smiled slightly and said, "I sensed something from the Azure Soul Sword. Zi Yu, is there a sword soul guarding it?"
"Oh, it's Grandpa Qin..." Ye Yang murmured, then nodded, "Yes, one of my close relatives has already passed away. His seven souls have merged into the sword soul within the Azure Soul Sword, which is why this Azure Soul Sword is comparable to an Earth Divine Weapon!"
"That's right."
Azure Xuan continued, "The power of this sword soul is very profound. In fact, this person had already cultivated to the Celestial Realm in Soul State. However, in order to forge this sword, he sealed his own power and became the guardian sword soul. Now that chaos reigns across the land and Divine Descent is upon us, I think you should comprehend how to unleash the sword soul's power and reforge this Azure Soul Sword!"
"Reforge the Azure Soul Sword?"
Ye Yang was slightly startled and said, "Master, the materials for the Azure Soul Sword are already extremely precious and rare in this world. If we want to reforge it, we will definitely need even better materials for the forging. But in reality, we do not have such materials."
"No."
Azure Xuan slowly shook his head and said, "We do."
"We have? What is it?"
"It's the rusty Iron Sword behind you!"
"You mean... the Haotian Sword?" Ye Yang suddenly laughed, "This broken sword has been with me for years, yet I can't even draw it from its sheath. It's nothing but a piece of scrap iron; what is there to talk about forging?"
A gleam appeared in Azure Xuan's eyes as he smiled, "Zi Yu, you don't understand. In the hands of an ordinary person, this Haotian Sword is indeed just Common Iron, but in the hands of a god, this Haotian Sword becomes a rare treasure. I can sense that the Divine Power contained within the Haotian Sword is vast, like a divine artifact from the depths of the Mysterious Universe. Even I cannot fully comprehend it. If you can refine this Haotian Sword and merge it with the Azure Soul Sword, releasing the sword spirit's Divine Power, then the newly forged sword will be an unparalleled Divine Weapon, one that even the likes of the Azure Dragon Halberd and Crimson Sky Sword cannot contend with!"
As he spoke, Azure Xuan paused, looking at Ye Yang with great anticipation, "More importantly, if you can reforge this sword, during the forging process, your Bloodline, bones, and Spirit Rank will also undergo a rebirth. Once the divine sword is forged, Zi Yu, your power will at least reach the initial stage of the Celestial Realm!"
"What?" Ye Yang opened his mouth wide, "I... I can also Ascend to Godhood!"
"Yes, reforge the Haotian Sword!"
"Alright!"
Ye Yang clenched his fist and suddenly asked, "Tianhe, do we have any news from the direction of Serene Gate or Azure Scale Mountain?"
Zhang Tianhe replied, "Serene Gate has been captured. Master Foxyue was severely injured and fled north. The disciples like Yun Xiaoxi have been forced to hide deep underground and cannot see the light of day. The situation at Azure Scale Mountain is still safe; it's remote and hasn't been affected by this Gods' Chaos."
"Serene Gate has been captured..."
Ye Yang murmured to himself before suddenly raising his fist and saying, "No! I must go save Xiaoxi!"
As he spoke, he was about to take off when Azure Xuan shouted loudly, "Zi Yu, don't be reckless! Is this really the time for romantic feelings? With your current strength, you might not even be able to defeat someone at Starry Sky Level Three. How can you hope to confront a being who is a god? Do you want to die here?"
Ye Yang exclaimed in shock, "What? I can't even withstand Starry Sky Level Three?"
"That's right!"
The Flying Scythe General added, "Young Master, you have suffered severe injuries from Meng Xiong, and your Heart Vein is damaged. Even the Dragon Pool cannot heal it; the trauma is very serious and has greatly diminished your strength. Therefore, the priority is not revenge but to focus on your cultivation. Once you ascend to godhood, it won't be too late to discuss revenge. Listen to the elder's advice: first, refine and reforge the Haotian Sword and Azure Soul Sword, then go rescue Yun Xiaoxi. That girl Yun Xiaoxi is clever and resourceful; she will surely be fine."
Azure Xuan nodded in agreement, "My injuries are severe, but I will recover in at most a month. Once I am healed, I will personally go to Serene Gate. Although I may not be able to defeat that Initial Deity, rescuing Yun Xiaoxi and bringing her back to Hidden Dragon Hall should not be a problem. Zi Yu, you must trust me!"
Ye Yang sighed in resignation, "Alright then, I will enter seclusion immediately to reforge the Haotian Sword with the Divine Dragon Cauldron!"
"No!"
Azure Xuan immediately stopped him, saying, "Although the Divine Dragon Cauldron is an extraordinary treasure, it may not be able to melt the Divine Iron of the Haotian Sword. Zi Yu, if you want to forge the Haotian Sword, you must find another location—one with intense elemental energy—only then can you hope to forge this unparalleled Divine Weapon!"
"A special place?" Ye Yang was astonished. "Where can I reforge the Haotian Sword?"
Azure Xuan took a deep breath and replied, "In the lava fields of Hell of the Ghost Realm, Pure Yang Purgatory!"
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