Chapter 136: Meeting the Ancestor Again

At that moment, the energy surrounding Yao Ye’s demon core transformed into a beam of light and shot into the lifeless figure. Color gradually returned to its eyes, and it lowered its head to look at Yao Ye.

“Your unworthy descendant, Yao Ye, pays his respects to the Ancestor!”

Struggling to withstand the oppressive force, Yao Ye bent his body. The figure revealed a benevolent smile, and the overwhelming pressure vanished without a trace.

“You managed to break through the seal by relying on your own strength rather than mine. This fills me with great comfort. Ask whatever questions you have. I am merely a remnant of a soul, and there is not much I know.”

“Ancestor, would you tell me your name? What happened back then?”

“I was the first clan leader of the Sky Demon Wolf Clan—Yao Huanchen. In those days, our branch of the Sky Demon Wolves fought desperately to halt the advance of the demon race. Unfortunately, we failed. As we neared death, a celestial being descended from the heavens and helped us withdraw from the battlefield.”

Yao Ye was startled. “A celestial being? Why didn’t she help us defeat the demons?”

“Alas, that celestial being was gravely wounded when she rescued us. After leading us away, she used her tremendous cultivation to divine a path forward for us. And you are the hope of this continent.”

“That celestial being was as beautiful as an immortal from the heavens, an extraordinary woman. After leaving behind a mirror, she said that she was going to follow someone, and then she disappeared without a trace.”

Whenever he mentioned that celestial being, Yao Huanchen’s eyes revealed a look of longing. With a sigh, he continued,

“Before she left, she entrusted me with the treasured mirror she had used and asked me to pass it on to you. She said that one day it would encounter its master, and when that happened, the mirror would certainly react. You must remember this.”

“Yes!”

“The treasured mirror is at the center of the altar. Very well. You still have many hardships ahead of you. Let me help you one more time.”

Yao Huanchen’s remnant soul transformed into a beam of light and shot into Yao Ye’s mind. His voice echoed within.

“Work hard to absorb and refine it. Do not disappoint the care I have shown you.”

Tears streamed down Yao Ye’s face as he sat cross-legged and devoted all his strength to absorbing the spiritual power. As the spiritual power was absorbed by the world within his demon core, that world gradually became more vibrant.

Yao Ye entered the world within his demon core and watched it expand without end. The land, once covered entirely by desert, slowly gained color, while the entire world filled with a strange and wondrous energy.

Once the absorption was complete, Yao Ye slowly opened his eyes. He went to the center of the altar and found the treasured mirror. After letting out a soft sigh, he put it away.

Yao Ye walked out of the altar and looked up at the stars filling the sky. He sighed, and Yao Shan hurried over.

“Clan Leader, everything has been prepared. Please come with me.”

Yao Ye nodded and followed Yao Shan into the main hall. He frowned deeply and spoke in a low voice.

“Grandfather Yao Shan, there are some matters I need to think through carefully. Please arrange a quiet place for me.”

Peng Yu and A Li looked at Yao Ye in confusion. Seeing how heavily troubled he was, they restrained their curiosity.

After entering a small room, Yao Ye impatiently called out to Elder Cauldron.

“Elder Cauldron, come out quickly. There is something I need to ask you!”

“Yao Ye, what is it? Wait—what is this?”

Elder Cauldron materialized, took out the treasured mirror stored inside the Creation Cauldron, and gently stroked it.

“Elder Cauldron, we can discuss the mirror later. I have encountered a problem and need your help.”

Elder Cauldron gazed deeply at the mirror before putting it away. “What is it? Tell me.”

“After my demon core occupied my spiritual sea, I could no longer sense the existence of my spiritual sea. Yet my spiritual power has undergone a qualitative transformation. I do not even know what realm I am currently in, but my strength is far greater than before.”

After hearing Yao Ye’s account, Elder Cauldron immediately began examining him. “This… Yao Ye, you are defying the heavens. Your demon core has actually formed the rudimentary shape of a world. As for your realm, even I cannot make sense of it.”

Yao Ye nodded in disappointment. “Very well. We will discuss it another time.”

Elder Cauldron took out the treasured mirror again and asked, “Yao Ye, tell me honestly. How did you obtain it?”

“My ancestor gave it to me. He said that a celestial woman had entrusted it to him, telling him that one day I would meet the mirror’s master. I only need to hand it over to her when that happens. What is it, Elder Cauldron?”

“Could the celestial being you mentioned have been a woman?”

“According to my ancestor’s description, she was an extraordinarily beautiful woman.”

“I never expected that even she…” Elder Cauldron sighed. “Forget it.”

He put away the treasured mirror and vanished before Yao Ye. Yao Ye could only shake his head helplessly.

At that moment, Yao Ye had no idea that the death of the Third Master, Wan Qing, had plunged the entire Carefree City into chaos.

After staying there for several days, Yao Ye left the Sky Demon Wolf Clan with Peng Yu. Peng Yu hummed a little tune, repeatedly glancing at Yao Ye.

“If you have something to say, say it. If you need to relieve yourself, go do it. Stop staring at me like that!”

“Hehe, Big Brother, I really never imagined that you would actually be a member of the legendary Sky Demon Wolf Clan.”

Yao Ye stopped and said sternly, “Peng Yu, never mention this again. Otherwise, both of us will be in danger.”

“Don’t worry, Big Brother. I understand.”

At that moment, the sound of fighting came from the forest. Yao Ye and Peng Yu exchanged a glance before hurrying over and silently observing the battle in the distance.

Several young men were struggling desperately, on the verge of losing their lives. Just then, the people surrounding them suddenly ceased their attacks.

“Fang Yan, Fang Yu, I advise you to know your place. Lead your men and submit to the Wan Family. Otherwise, this day next year will be the anniversary of your deaths.”

“Hmph! If you want to kill us, then do it. As for making my brothers submit to you, keep dreaming!”

“Very well. Kill them!”

Seeing this, Yao Ye sneered. “The Wan Family. What a coincidence.”

He drew Bloodweeper and shot forward. Arriving before Fang Yan and Fang Yu, he thrust his sword through an enemy who was charging at them. The leader hurriedly ordered his men to stop.

“Whoever you are, I advise you not to interfere in the affairs of the Wan Family. Be careful, or I will kill you as well. Get lost!”

Yao Ye casually dug at his ear. “The people of the Wan Family are still as reckless as ever. It seems Wan Qing’s death did not teach you enough of a lesson.”

Hearing Yao Ye’s words and seeing his unfamiliar face, the leader did not even dare make another threat. He led his men away in all directions.

“Fang Yan and Fang Yu thank our benefactor for saving us!”

“There is no need for such ceremony. Why is the Wan Family hunting you?”

“You may not know this, benefactor, but the Wan Family has gone too far. They were the ones who destroyed our Fang Family. Recently, they have been arresting innocent people on a massive scale, so we gathered a group of people who could no longer tolerate their actions and began opposing them wherever possible.”

Yao Ye’s thoughts began to stir. “Your actions were too reckless. What will you do next?”

“As long as we return to the city, the Wan Family will not dare do anything to us. After all, the Wan Family and the Shangguan Family are currently locked in fierce conflict, and they do not wish to provoke us as well.”

“Benefactor, I assume you are also planning to enter the city. Why not stay with us for a while? It would allow us to express our gratitude for saving our lives.”

“Very well. My brother and I were heading into the city anyway, and we have nowhere to stay. We will trouble you, then.”

Yao Ye and Peng Yu followed the brothers Fang Yan and Fang Yu toward Carefree City. Along the way, Yao Ye kept turning matters over in his mind, a sharp glint shining in his eyes.