Three Women Gather, Who Knew Barbecue Could Be Eaten Like This!

In the midst of an ancient and silent mountain range.

Yuan Ruoyu and Ye Qingge, the leaders of the two greatest powers in the current Cultivation World, locked eyes, their auras clashing!

In an instant!

Both of them erupted with an incredibly powerful aura, their invisible momentum surging straight into the heavens!

Climbing higher and higher...

At this moment, it felt as if the very air had frozen solid.

The invisible, colorless aura exploded, sweeping outward like a mountain-toppling sea, whipping up a storm within the mountain range.

The collision of their auras was evenly matched; both were existences at the peak of the Mahayana Realm.

Yuan Ruoyu felt a chill in her heart, her expression turning grave.

It was said that the Empress of the Liyue Immortal Dynasty possessed peerless talent and unmatched brilliance, and seeing her today, the reputation was well-deserved.

Ye Qingge was astonished, thinking to herself, The current Holy Venerable of the Jade Pool Holy Land is truly formidable!

For a moment, both women felt as though they were riding a tiger and could not easily dismount.

Following the clash between the two leaders, the forces of the Jade Pool Holy Land and the Liyue Immortal Dynasty behind them also wore heavy expressions, prepared to go to war at any moment.

An atmosphere of slaughter descended.

The bright sky seemed to dim, casting a sense of oppression over everything.

If a full-scale war were to break out, it would be no small matter.

At this time, almost every part of the nearby mountain range had already been occupied by various sects.

Some rogue cultivators were also hiding in the wilderness.

These people were all watching the commotion here with great interest, edging slightly closer.

"Now this is going to be a good show!"

"The Jade Pool Holy Land against the Liyue Immortal Dynasty, I wonder who is stronger?"

"If they really start fighting, wouldn't the world be turned upside down?"

"Let's move further away, lest we get caught in the crossfire..."

"Haha, it's been a long time since the Cultivation World has seen a show like this, right? Yuan Ruoyu and Ye Qingge are both legendary powerhouses!"

However, a deafening sound suddenly rang out.

BOOM!

From the very mountain peak they were contending for, a heaven-shaking roar suddenly erupted.

The earth shook and the mountains swayed!

The faces of both opposing factions changed; those with lower cultivation levels stumbled, their bodies swaying unsteadily.

Ye Qingge and Yuan Ruoyu also turned their heads toward the other side at the very first moment.

At this time, a section of that mountain peak burst open.

A heaven-shaking aura erupted from within, and a terrifying pressure immediately poured down like a celestial river overflowing its banks.

Within a radius of several hundred miles, everyone's expression changed in shock.

"The pressure of a Great Emperor!"

"This aura, it's a Great Emperor!"

"Only a mighty figure in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm could possess such astonishing pressure!"

"But why would a Great Emperor be here? Could it be that they also came for the secret of Cangwu Mountain?"

"It must be; I never expected that even a Great Emperor would be stirred by this."

"However, which Great Emperor has descended?"

In the vast mountain range, countless gazes focused on this sudden turn of events.

It left everyone greatly shocked.

As for the sect masters of some super sects, after their initial shock, their expressions gradually turned ugly.

With a Great Emperor here in person, it seemed the difficulty of this struggle would be immense.

Ye Qingge's eyes gradually turned cold as a large group of guards stepped forward, with Gongyang Mu and a host of ministers shielding her in the center.

"Your Majesty, be careful!"

Gongyang Mu reminded her in a heavy tone, setting up a formation and adopting a defensive posture.

On the other side.

Yuan Ruoyu's expression was also tense, and the Great Elder and others beside her acted as if facing a formidable enemy, secretly preparing to spare no cost.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yuan Ruoyu quickly recovered and waved her hand calmly: "There is no need to panic!"

Her composed tone helped to calm the others significantly.

Just then, a fissure cracked open within the exploded mountain peak, and billowing black mist surged out.

A figure shrouded entirely in black fog shot out from within.

The black mist filled the sky, obscuring the heavens, as that hazy figure stood suspended in the void.

Peering through the black fog.

A pair of pale purple pupils scanned the mountain range below with icy indifference.

Among the mountains, everyone involuntarily held their breath, not daring to let out a single sound.

This was, after all, a Great Emperor.

At any time and in any place, one must show sufficient respect.

Finally, those pale purple pupils landed on the people from the Jade Pool Holy Land and the Liyue Immortal Dynasty.

A cold, indifferent voice rang out from within the mist: "This mountain already has an owner; all of you, get lost!"

As the words fell!

The opposing factions both breathed a sigh of relief.

Although both sides possessed formidable power, if a Great Emperor decided to strike at them, today would inevitably end in a bloodbath.

They hadn't even caught a glimpse of the opportunities within Cangwu Mountain yet, and they certainly didn't want to die here.

No one wanted that.

Yuan Ruoyu and Ye Qingge were also given a way to step down; they exchanged a glance and both let out a cold snort.

"Hmph!"

Neither of them was convinced!

Ye Qingge turned and walked back to her Imperial Chariot, ordering, "Since the Great Emperor arrived first, let us find another place!"

Yuan Ruoyu also led the disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land away.

A short while later.

Both sides set up camp within the mountain range, with disciples chopping down large trees to pitch tents.

Ye Qingge's Imperial Chariot was itself a magic treasure of astonishing power, and the space inside was like a traveling palace.

She stayed directly inside, though her guards still needed to be settled.

In the distance.

A youth in white sat beneath an ancient tree on a mountain peak.

His face was as handsome as jade, his temperament extraordinary, and he was currently sitting on a large bluestone, roasting a large piece of meat.

Ye Xi watched as Yuan Ruoyu and Ye Qingge both retreated.

"Whew..."

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and let out a heavy sigh, thinking to himself that it was fortunate they hadn't started fighting.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to eat this meat.

However, thinking back on the scene just now, Ye Xi couldn't help but offer a wry smile: "To have almost started a war the moment I arrived, what a coincidence!"

Sizzle—

At that moment, the roasting meat let out a charred sound, and Ye Xi finally snapped back to reality, hurriedly picking up the meat.

"That was close, it almost burned..."

Ye Xi's way of eating was also quite peculiar; he first took out a wooden board and placed the large chunk of roasted meat on it.

He used his hand to sprinkle on some salt and a dark, mysterious seasoning.

Then, he took out a dagger and a fork, cutting the meat into pieces one by one, using the fork to bring the morsels to his mouth.

This scene!

The few young girls who had been observing him from the shadows were greatly astonished.

They had originally been watching him because he was alone, handsome, and possessed an extraordinary temperament, which had stirred their hearts.

"Can you really eat roasted meat like that?"

"Still, eating it this way really does have a unique charm!"

"It smells so good, it looks delicious."

"I have never seen anyone eat like that before; I want to try it too..."

The girls' eyes shone as they watched Ye Xi eat the cut pieces of meat one by one, their hearts pounding.

A girl with a graceful figure and a beautiful, clear face finally couldn't hold back; she gathered her courage and flashed forward.

She wore a goose-yellow dress that revealed a hint of cleavage, and after hesitating for a moment, she imperceptibly lowered her neckline a little further.

The waves surged...

Qiao Xi blushed as she landed a few dozen paces away from Ye Xi and began to walk toward him slowly.

The closer she got, the more she realized that the youth before her was truly handsome!

However, as she drew near, she noticed that pale red blood was still oozing from the roasted meat.

This meat was clearly not cooked through.

Qiao Xi frowned and couldn't help but whisper, "Young Master, your meat isn't cooked yet; there's still blood on it. Be careful not to get an upset stomach."

Ye Xi looked up and explained, "That's not blood. It's called myoglobin, a type of... extremely valuable beast essence."

"Really?"

Qiao Xi looked at him with even more admiration, her heart racing. Not only was he handsome, but he was also so talented!

Myoglobin?

She came from an extraordinary background, yet she had never heard such a term. It sounded so profound and impressive.

Ye Xi nodded with a smile and invited her to sit down and eat together.

Qiao Xi blushed, her appetite piqued. She sat down quietly beside him, though she didn't know where to put her hands.

"May I ask for the young lady's name?"

As Ye Xi spoke, he took out a set of knives and forks as cutlery and handed them to her.

He also gave her a piece of roasted meat.

Qiao Xi was pleasantly surprised.

She took the cutlery and followed his lead, gently cutting the meat into small pieces with the knife before putting it into her mouth.

"My name is Qiao Xi, from the Qiao Clan of Yan Province."

After speaking, Qiao Xi asked softly, "And you?"

After some casual chatter, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. Between a young man and a young woman, there were always plenty of topics to discuss.

Ye Xi's expression turned solemn. He tilted his head back and said with a hint of pride, "Nicholas Ye Xi!"

"What?"

Qiao Xi's eyes widened, and the words slipped out.

She then laughed sheepishly, "What a unique surname. I've never heard of it before."

Ye Xi said triumphantly, "Right? It's one of a kind!"

It was clear that he was very satisfied with his surname.

Very proud!

Qiao Xi smiled again, not knowing how to respond.

She hurriedly changed the subject.

In the ensuing conversation, she discovered that Ye Xi was truly an oddity.

No matter what they talked about, he always came up with strange terms and viewpoints.

They were all things she had never heard of before.

He seemed a bit out of place. Qiao Xi thought for a moment: why did it feel a bit like the Great Emperor's Diary?

This only further piqued her interest...

He was simply a mysterious, enigmatic, handsome man, and she liked it.

And so, another two days passed.

More and more factions gathered in the Heavenly Mist Domain, and the place was becoming overcrowded.

The area within thousands of miles of Cangwu Mountain was almost completely surrounded by cultivators from all walks of life.

The reason everyone hadn't directly stormed Cangwu Mountain was simple.

It was primarily because that was the territory of the An Clan, protected by a grand formation.

They hoped the An Clan would voluntarily open Cangwu Mountain and lift the restrictions and seals within.

This would avoid unnecessary casualties.

Everyone naturally assumed that under these circumstances, the An Clan would never dare to oppose the cultivators of the world!

Finally.

On this day, the An Clan took action. The clan leader, An Shanyuan, arrived in the mountain range under the protection of his clansmen.

Factions from all sides caught wind of this and moved, each sending representatives to gather in one place.

They wanted to know what choice the An Clan would make...

On a vast plain, representatives from various factions surrounded the An Clan members, leaving no room for escape.

An Shanyuan stood tall and straight. After scanning the crowd, he said in a deep voice:

"I understand the feelings of everyone who has traveled from afar!"

"However, Cangwu Mountain is the resting place of my An Clan's ancestors through the generations. It is not convenient to allow everyone to enter. My apologies!"

As soon as these words were spoken, an uproar immediately broke out.