Not long after, within the Demon Lord Hall of the Supreme Demon Sect.
Wuma Jianqian and Wuma Liuyun, along with two other Elder Guests who had reached the Peak God-Slaying Half-Completion, were present.
In addition to them, there were several other high-ranking members of the Supreme Demon Sect.
In the hall, Wuma Jianqian surveyed everyone and asked, "The entire Sect has been searched thoroughly; is there truly no sign of the Sect Leader and Miss Xian?"
A senior elder replied from below, "Not only are there no signs of the Sect Leader and Miss Xian, but even Master Lang has also disappeared."
"All gone?" Wuma Jianqian's brow furrowed slightly.
Wuma Liuyun said, "It seems they likely went to the Heavenly River Mansion to assist the Ye Family."
"Indeed, both the Sect Leader and Miss Xian hold deep feelings for Ye Fan, and Lang Sun Chuan is also Ye Fan's disciple. Since they have all disappeared together, it must be as you and Brother Liuyun have speculated; they surely went to the Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family," Elder Guest Zhao Tianqi remarked calmly.
Another Elder Guest, Zhou Gang, who had also reached Peak God-Slaying Half-Completion, nodded solemnly in agreement without speaking further.
However, it was clear that he strongly concurred with Wuma Liuyun and Zhao Tianqi's assessment.
Wuma Jianqian couldn't help but snort lightly, saying, "The Sect Leader's actions are simply childish. For the sake of a Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family, a dignified Sect Leader just leaves without a word."
"And he even took our Sect's Master Alchemist with him. If anything were to happen to them, wouldn't the strength of our Supreme Demon Sect be greatly diminished?"
Zhou Gang spoke in a deep voice, "The loss of a Master Alchemist would indeed be significant!"
Zhao Tianqi nodded in agreement and said, "That's right. If Qing Shengyu insists on destroying the Ye Family, it will be difficult for just the Sect Master and Lang Sun Chuan to fend off all three of them."
Wuma Liuyun looked somewhat hesitant. After a moment of contemplation, he glanced at the three individuals and tentatively suggested, "What if we lend a hand to the Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family?"
He hesitated to mention the Ye Family, but considering that Wuma Changkong was one of their own from the Wuma Clan, he felt a sense of reluctance. If something were to happen, it would be a loss for both their clan and the Supreme Demon Sect.
Upon hearing this, Wuma Jianqian cast a deep glance at Wuma Liuyun, feeling a hint of displeasure.
They had all agreed beforehand not to interfere in the matters of the Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family. Why was he bringing this up now?
However, in the great hall, aside from the four of them, there were many other elders and Guest Experts present, all high-ranking members of the Supreme Demon Sect.
Wuma Jianqian certainly wouldn’t voice his thoughts aloud. Instead, he spoke with a steady tone, "Rest assured, even if we don’t intervene, with the Sect Master and Lang Sun Chuan stationed at the Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family, I believe Qing Shengyu won't act rashly."
"That’s true," both Zhao Tianqi and Zhou Gang nodded in agreement.
In a situation where their top combatants were evenly matched, if Qing Shengyu still insisted on attacking the Ye Family, it could lead to mutual destruction.
The cost incurred would likely be unbearable even for Qing Shengyu.
Even he himself would be at risk of falling.
Hearing this, Wuma Liuyun nodded and chose not to speak further.
Wuma Jianqian then said, "Since the Sect Master has already departed, let us handle all matters within the sect for now! If any of you have issues in the future, feel free to report them. That will be all!"
"Yes."
In the grand hall, the other elders and the Guest Expert nodded in agreement before sequentially exiting the hall.
...
Not long after.
Above the Heavenly River Mansion, in the Ye Family's territory.
Suddenly, a group of powerful individuals descended.
There were nearly a hundred of them, a formidable presence.
As this overwhelming aura pressed down from afar, figures rushed out from within the Ye Family.
Most of these individuals were skilled fighters recruited by the Ye Family, including several from the Tribulation Stage, Great Accomplishment Period, and even Ascension Stage.
Even Ye Qiancheng, Ye Feng, and Ye Qingling were among the crowd, all hovering in mid-air with serious expressions, ready to confront any threat.
"May I ask which esteemed guests have come to our Heavenly River Mansion and Ye Family?" Ye Qiancheng asked in a deep voice. However, the moment he recognized who was approaching, he was taken aback and his face suddenly lit up with joy. " Lord Wuma, Miss Xian, Master Lang, it’s you!"
"Ah..."
Ye Qiancheng couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. The arrival of Wuma Changkong and the others instantly filled him with hope.
As Ye Feng and the masters behind him caught sight of Wuma Changkong, Wuma Xian'er, Lang Sun Chuan, and their companions, a hint of joy appeared on their faces.
"Master, Miss Xian, Master Lang," Ye Qingling stepped out from the crowd and approached Wuma Xian'er and the others, greeting them. "How is everything at the Sect?"
Wuma Changkong and Lang Sun Chuan both nodded gently to Ye Qingling in acknowledgment, while Wuma Xian'er replied, "Let's talk inside."
"Alright," Ye Qingling responded directly.
Ye Qiancheng quickly clasped his fists and stepped aside, saying, "Master, Miss Xian, Master Lang, please."
Wuma Changkong said nothing and simply stepped forward. Lang Sun Chuan smiled at Ye Qiancheng and said, "Please don't stand on ceremony, or else my master will surely blame me when he returns."
Ye Qiancheng was Ye Fan's father. If it weren't for the vast difference in their cultivation levels, Lang Sun Chuan would likely have shown more respect to Ye Qiancheng.
"Master, you flatter me!" Ye Qiancheng chuckled awkwardly but dared not act proudly in front of a powerhouse like Lang Sun Chuan.
Lang Sun Chuan felt helpless and didn't want to say much more. He quickly led the group toward the Ye Family's lower courtyard.
In addition to the three of them, many of those who came along were disciples of Lang Sun Chuan. A portion were also loyal disciples of Wuma Changkong from the Supreme Demon Sect; they had all volunteered to come and were relatively strong in cultivation.
Suddenly, within the Celestial Palace of the Sky, the entire celestial abode seemed to boil over with energy as a thunderous roar erupted, and violent energy surged everywhere.
At that moment, an incredibly terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Ye Fan.
He sat cross-legged, still with his eyes tightly closed.
However, the once slender figure had now transformed into one resembling an adult.
His youthful face had become as exquisite as a finely crafted jade, with a straight nose and thin lips, looking as if it had been meticulously sculpted. His appearance was striking.
If not for the long hair that fell in disarray around him, giving him a somewhat untidy look, his flawless white face would undoubtedly mark him as an extraordinary handsome man.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, another thunderous sound echoed from within Ye Fan's body.
In the next moment, the Celestial Essence within the Celestial Palace of the Sky seemed to boil over.
From Ye Fan's body, an incredibly terrifying surge of Celestial Essence erupted, swirling around him like an unending flame.
“Ninth Layer Celestial Platform... finally achieved!”
Ye Fan abruptly opened his eyes, a piercing brilliance flashing within them, sharp as two beams of sword light.
At the same time, in that instant when his cultivation reached the completion of the Ninth Layer Celestial Platform, he directly ascended from Mid Stage of Ascension to Late Stage of Ascension and then stepped into Ascendant Peak.
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