Supreme of the Heavenly Realm

"Oh? Why have I never heard rumors about the Four Clans before?"

Ye Xuan didn't expect that there were such hidden forces within this Ancient World. These Four Clans were probably the true top forces in this Ancient World.

In comparison, places like the Martial Saint Hall and the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace were really not worth mentioning.

But thinking about it, compared to the powerhouses of the Three Demon Clan overlords, the Martial Saint Hall, Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace, and the Heavenly Tiger Association were indeed weak.

By logic, the forces of humanity shouldn't be much weaker than those of the Demon Clan.

"The people of the Four Clans live in their independent spaces. For example, the Yan Clan resides in the Fire Domain, the Ice Clan in the Ice Domain, the Thunder Clan in the Thunder Domain, and the Mu Clan in the Wood Domain. They rarely interact with the outside world. Even this time, the opening of the Netherworld Valley Ghost Cave didn't attract them." Ao Wuxu spoke with a serious expression.

"The domains of the Four Clans are already treasured lands. Although the Netherworld Ghost Cave is the second most treacherous place in the Ancient World, the probability of treasures appearing is not that high. Like what just happened to you, even if you obtained a Netherworld Artifact, it's hard to fully utilize it."

"Moreover, there's another important reason: the lands of the Four Clans are near the Sky Eye. The powerhouses of their clans often take the younger generation to the Sky Eye for training."

"The Sky Eye, unlike the Netherworld Ghost Cave, is a secret realm connected to the Heavenly Realm, where even discovering a Divine Artifact is not impossible."

"So that's how it is."

Ye Xuan nodded, realizing that this Ancient World wasn't as simple as it seemed on the surface, deeply unfathomable.

"The Sky Eye is the number one secret realm in the Ancient World. Now all the top powerhouses in the Ancient World occasionally visit the Sky Eye because so far, no spatial node connected to the Heavenly Realm has been discovered."

Kun Wanyu also spoke up.

"The Heavenly Realm..."

Mentioning the Heavenly Realm, a trace of nostalgia appeared in Ye Xuan's eyes; that place was also considered his homeland.

"It's a pity about those three Netherworld Artifacts."

Looking at the Heavenly Netherworld Blade in his hand, Ye Xuan felt some regret. Although Netherworld Artifacts had a strong backlash, once he absorbed the Ancestor Dragon's Energy, it probably wouldn't be much of an issue, though he couldn't use them for extended periods.

Yet, if used to their full potential, the power of Netherworld Artifacts wouldn't be much inferior to Divine Artifacts.

Ao Wuxu and the others, though a bit envious of Ye Xuan, had no intention of fighting over the treasures.

If it wasn't for Ye Xuan earlier, they would have difficulty getting away now. At this moment, having any evil thoughts would be ridiculously ungrateful.

"Little ghost, so you are all here. Hand over the Heavenly Emperor Netherworld Stone, and the Netherworld Artifact in your hand, and I might spare your life."

While Ye Xuan was pondering, a harsh voice suddenly echoed. The five of them turned their heads to see three men in black robes approaching, like specters.

"Ghost Emperor?"

Ye Xuan's gaze locked on the person on the far left; it was the Ghost Emperor he had encountered before.

As for the other two, Ye Xuan did not recognize them, but judging from their aura, they were undoubtedly Netherworld people.

"Netherworld people?"

Ao Wuxu and the others also had their pupils slightly contracted. These Netherworld people seemed quite strong in cultivation.

"If you want the treasure, you should see if you have the ability." Ye Xuan's gaze turned cold; the Ghost Emperor had to be dealt with.

"Heh, still so arrogant? Let me see how capable you are, boy."

The Ghost Emperor grinned, then looked at the black-robed man beside him, his expression immediately becoming respectful, "Spirit Ghost Emperor, this is the boy. The Heavenly Emperor Netherworld Stone was also snatched by him, and now, unexpectedly, the Netherworld Artifact has also fallen into his hands. This boy's luck is extraordinarily good."

"Good luck? I don't think so. If he had good luck, he wouldn't have encountered me, the Emperor."

The black-robed man grinned, revealing white teeth, adding a touch of eeriness.

"Just hand over the items, or you will die here."

The Spirit Ghost Emperor said blandly.

But the moment his words fell, an extremely violent aura suddenly burst from him, covering the entire space.

This pressure was astonishingly terrifying.

"High-level Sealing Emperor Strong Person!"

Ao Wuxu and the three others were all taken aback, their eyes shocked. This guy's cultivation reached such a level!

"And if I hand it over, do I get to live?"

Ye Xuan remained unfazed, unusually calm.

"What nonsense, of course not. It just means you would die more quickly, that's all."

The Ghost Emperor wore a mocking expression, laughing.

"You want my life, but I fear you can't afford the price."

Ye Xuan showed absolute composure, but at the same time, he sent a message to Ling Qianxue and Ao Wuxu, "You should leave first, Brother Ao, I entrust Senior Sister Ling to you."

"What are you planning?"

Ao Wuxu looked at Ye Xuan in disbelief; was he planning to take on the three Netherworld people alone?

"I won't be the first to leave."

Ling Qianxue shook her head, as she couldn't let Ye Xuan face such danger alone.

"Indeed, Ye Xuan, we won't leave you here alone. I, Ao Wuxu, won't do that." Ao Wuxu shook his head too.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan couldn't help but add a few more points of favor for Ao Wuxu; this person indeed had a sense of justice.

"Hehe, each braver than the other, aren't you? Today, I'll show you little brats the might of the Spirit Ghost Emperor!"

The black-robed man's eyes suddenly turned cold, and the aura of a high-level Sealing Emperor Strong Person was fully unleashed, creating an oppressive field.

"Die!"

The Spirit Ghost Emperor struck at Ye Xuan with an air-grabbing motion, instantly shrouding Ye Xuan in darkness, with eerie ghostly energy swirling out from the Spirit Ghost Emperor's robe, forming a sky-covering handprint.

Without another word, Ye Xuan unsheathed the Heavenly Netherworld Blade and slashed back, his palm quickly contaminated by the black energy. His flesh appeared withered, affected by the backlash of the Netherworld energy from the Heavenly Netherworld Blade.

"Heavenly Netherworld Divine Prison Slash!"

As Ye Xuan swung the blade, a huge black figure appeared behind him, sporting sharp horns, gripping a long blade. It exuded a tide-like fierce energy, as if a bloody sea rolled tumultuously behind Ye Xuan. That black figure stood in the midst of this sea, emanating immeasurable dominance.

Crack!

The blade light split the space in two, colliding heavily with the eerie white handprint, producing a deafening explosion.

Thump, thump!

In this clash, Ye Xuan was forced back hundreds of meters, a hint of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

"Hmm? You could actually withstand one of my strikes?"

The Spirit Ghost Emperor's eyes flashed with surprise, then his gaze became heated as he looked at the Heavenly Netherworld Blade in Ye Xuan's hand. To him, Ye Xuan's survival was due entirely to the power of the Heavenly Netherworld Blade.