A man in armor stood about ten meters away from Ye Guan.

Ye Guan frowned. The man was unfamiliar to him.

Just then, the Multiverse Emperor suddenly appeared beside Ye Guan.

He stared at the armored man and exclaimed, "Ruan Cang!"

Ye Guan looked at the Multiverse Emperor.

The Multiverse Emperor explained in a deep voice, "He is from the Genesis Daoist Temple."

The Genesis Daoist Temple!

Ye Guan was startled, and he looked at Ruan Cang. "What is it?"

Ruan Cang glanced at the Multiverse Emperor, and then he looked at Ye Guan.

"I received orders to kill you."

Ye Guan's eyes narrowed into slits. "Were you sent by the Creation God?"

"Yes."

"I have no grudge against him; why would he want to kill me?" Ye Guan asked with a frown.

"A sword once entered the Genesis Daoist Temple and offended the might of the Creation God."

Ye Guan was slightly taken aback. Then, he replied, "I suggest you go after the owner of that sword instead. I can provide you with the exact location."

Ruan Cang looked at Ye Guan for a moment before saying, "Young Master Ye, I can't defeat the owner of that sword."

Ye Guan's expression darkened, realizing what Ruan Cang meant. "So you're here to target me instead."

"Yes."

Ye Guan was speechless.

The Multiverse Emperor suddenly said, "Ruan Cang, you don't look like you are here to kill Young Master Ye."

Ruan Cang fell silent. He wasn't really here to kill anyone, as he knew the horrors of that sword's owner. Even if he killed Ye Guan, he still wouldn't be able to withstand the revenge of the sword's owner.

Ye Guan looked at Ruan Cang and asked, "Why did you come here, then?"

"Young Master Ye, to be honest, I don't wish to become your enemy. But now, I have been ordered to kill you. If I don't do it, I will not be able to report to the Creation God.

" However, I know very well that I cannot kill you with my strength, so I came to discuss with you to see if there is any way we can have the best of both worlds."

Upon hearing this, Ye Guan and the Multiverse Emperor were both a little surprised. They didn't expect that Ruan Cang would come here to discuss countermeasures.

They looked at each other in astonishment.

The Multiverse Emperor said in a deep voice, "Ruan Cang, you're kidding us, right?"

"Multiverse Emperor, why would I do that?" Ruan Cang asked seriously.

The Multiverse Emperor turned to look at Ye Guan.

He thought for a moment and then said, "What do you have in mind?"

Ruan Cang shook his head. "I have no idea. Right now, all I know is that Divine Attendant Pei is coming to kill you. There's not much to worry about for now, but she'll inevitably intervene. When that happens…"

Ruan Cang's face grew solemn. He had to admit that he was feeling quite frustrated.

Damn it, Divine Attendant Pei actually sent me to kill someone? Does she really think highly of me? Does she not know that I'm just a guard?

Ye Guan thought for a moment and remarked, "Senior Ruan, how about this? Can you delay her arrival?"

"Delay her arrival?"

"Yes. My cultivation base is currently sealed. I need some time."

Ruan Cang fell silent.

Just then, the Multiverse Emperor suddenly spoke up, "Ruan Cang, you will have a future by following Young Master Ye."

Ruan Cang glanced at Ye Guan and remarked, "I just want to ensure my survival."

Following Ye Guan? The owner of that sword was indeed powerful, but the Genesis Daoist Temple was also incredibly fearsome! He truly had no intention of offending the two sides!

The Multiverse Emperor understood Ruan Cang's dilemma and added, "Ruan Cang, I don't think you can avoid offending both sides. You came to Young Master Ye to discuss a solution. If the Genesis Daoist Temple finds out, do you think they'll let you off? You have to make a choice now."

Ruan Cang fell silent, and his face became increasingly grim.

The Multiverse Emperor urged, "Ruan Cang, make your choice."

Ruan Cang shook his head. "I can't delay her arrival. Divine Attendant Pei is an Ancient Sovereign. Deceiving her is impossible."

The Multiverse Emperor frowned.

"How about this?" asked Ye Guan. "Tell her that I have a top-tier expert with me. Tell her that they're so strong that you can't do anything against me. Let her come personally to deal with the top-tier expert on my side."

"The owner of the sword?" Ruan Cang asked.

Ye Guan shook his head and took out a portrait.

It was none other than Empress Fan.

The Multiverse Emperor froze.

Ruan Cang spoke in a deep voice, "Empress Fan!"

"You know her?" Ye Guan was somewhat surprised.

"I've encountered her before. She's the reason I didn't show up earlier…"

At this point, Ruan Cang looked at Ye Guan and continued, "Young Master Ye, are you trying to frame her?"

"I'm not framing her. She is my close and dear friend. If you don't believe me, ask the Multiverse Emperor."

Ruan Cang turned to look at the Multiverse Emperor.

After a brief hesitation, the Multiverse Emperor nodded. "Yes, yes."

Ruan Cang thought for a moment, then said, "Alright. If Divine Attendant Pei appears again, I'll tell her that. But Young Master Ye, you're already on the death list of the Genesis Daoist Temple. You must be extremely careful, as other people will surely come and kill you."

"Are you talking about the Creation God's followers?" Ye Guan asked.

"Yes."

"Thank you for the warning."

"Farewell." Ruan Cang nodded and disappeared.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Guan returned to his original position.

He saw Yang Yian staring at him anxiously with her eyes full of concern.

Meanwhile, Zang Gang was holding a dagger, and her eyes were shining in a red hue.

When Ye Guan reappeared, Yang Yian quickly grabbed his hand and asked, "What happened?!"

Ye Guan smiled and replied, "Nothing, I just went to meet a friend."

A friend? Yang Yian immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced at Ye Guan and gently said, "Next time, don't disappear without saying a word. It's scary!"

Ye Guan nodded, "Alright."

Yang Yian then pulled Ye Guan to sit down. She took out an ancient book and smiled, saying, "Let's read. There are many things I don't understand here."

"Sure!"

Just then, Yang Yian remembered something and turned to Zang Gang. "Zang Gang, do you not have anything to do?"

Zang Gang glanced at her and replied, "I'm not busy."

Yang Yian hesitated for a moment before asking, "Then, would you like to read with us?"

"Sure!" Zang Gang replied.

With that, she sat on Ye Guan's left.

Looking at the two girls, Ye Guan shook his head and smiled.

Just like that, he decided to teach them how to read.

He wasn't in a rush to leave the Divine Ruins. He stayed and helped Yang Yian manage the place.

The major factions of the Divine Ruins had already submitted to her command. They weren't comparable to the Genesis Daoist Temple, but they were among the top forces in the entire Guanxuan Universe.

This time, Ye Guan didn't send people from the Guanxuan Universe to take over the place. Instead, he left everything to Yang Yian and the Multiverse Emperor.

The Guanxuan Universe still lacked the strength to manage this place effectively. If he were to send people from the Guanxuan Universe here, the locals would be dissatisfied.

Things would surely become problematic by then.

Thus, Ye Guan decided to keep the region under temporary control, with all authority coming from his command. For now, it wouldn't be integrated into the Guanxuan Academy.

Ye Guan also noticed that Yang Yian had made great progress, both in her cultivation and personal abilities. He had to admit that the Multiverse Emperor was quite capable.

Under his guidance, her cultivation base soared, and her administrative skills improved rapidly as well. A lot of it was thanks to his help and strict teaching.

Zang Gang's cultivation also rapidly improved. She spent every day in the tiny pagoda, training under Ye Guan and Little Pagoda. However, they found that she wasn't interested in anything else except for Head Snatcher.

In addition to that, Ye Guan noticed that she developed an interest in head-butting and was practicing headbutts every day.

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

In his spare time, Ye Guan would study the Supreme Law Seal. The seal contained the Guanxuan Laws.

As long as he brought it back to the Guanxuan Universe and vigorously promoted the practice of the Guanxuan Laws, not only would it greatly reduce crime and lawlessness in the Guanxuan Universe, but his strength would also increase substantially.

The power of faith!

Of course, his ultimate path would still be the Sword Dao, but he could transform the power of faith into a power that he could make use of using his Sword Dao.

The power of faith—Sword Order!

In fact, these two weren't actually in conflict.

Ye Guan's future path in the Sword Dao had already been set.

Every day, he studied the Guanxuan Laws.

One day, he frowned and said,

"Master Pagoda, I feel these laws are still a little undeveloped."

"How so?"

Little Pagoda replied.

"Some of these laws feel too rigid."

"That's normal. There can never be perfect laws in this world. Ultimately, it depends on the one who enforces them."

Ye Guan nodded slightly.

"When we return, we'll have to discuss them thoroughly with everyone. These laws need constant refinement."

Just then, Ye Guan recalled something and frowned.

"Master Pagoda, my cultivation base still hasn't recovered."

It had been half a month since he arrived in Divine Ruins, but his cultivation base remained sealed. This was strange!

Little Pagoda was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I think your mission isn't over yet."

Ye Guan frowned.

"Those on the Abandoned Continent have already been moved away…"

"That's probably not the main objective."

"What do you mean?"

"What I meant is that you likely haven't encountered the main objective yet, which is why your aunt has yet to appear."

"The main objective?"

"Yes, the objective that your aunt and your father ordered you to do. How could it be completed so easily? And hadn't your aunt said that your father still owes someone a favor?"

Little Pagoda continued,

"Also, wasn't it agreed that you wouldn't rely on anyone? However, you ended up relying on your sister…"

Ye Guan remained silent for a moment. Then, he sighed.

"Master Pagoda, someone at the bottom can't possibly rise to the heavens without backers and connections. The world is too grim and dark of a place for anyone to do that."

"But your grandfather did that on his own,"

Little Pagoda replied.

Ye Guan straightened up. "Who is my grandfather? Someone like him could only appear once every several million years. How could I possibly compare to him?"

Boom!

Just then, a beam of sword energy pierced Ye Guan's head, instantly restoring his cultivation—no, his cultivation base skyrocketed as well.

Little Pagoda was stunned.

Damn, this brat really knows how to flatter someone!

Just then, a sword light pierced Ye Guan's head, sealing his cultivation base.

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Hm?

" Sword Master Qingshan's voice echoed somewhere in the vast expanse.

A cold voice echoed in response. "Dissatisfied?"

The voice belonged to none other than Ye Guan's plain-skirt aunt!