Purple Empyrean Holy Lord: Junior Brother Jiang Chen Was the Greatest Mystery

"Martial Uncle Jiang of Clear Void Peak?"

Two dazzling rays of light burst from Xia Yuwei's eyes. Petals swirled around her as she exclaimed, "The Martial Uncle Jiang who killed the Hundred Refinements Devil God's projection with a single punch?"

Mu Qingyan nodded repeatedly, admiration sparkling in her clear eyes as she said brightly, "That's right, him! That punch of Martial Uncle Jiang's spread the fame of our Purple Firmament Holy Land. One battle shook the world, and now his name resounds throughout the Eastern Wilderness!"

Xia Yuwei's eyes grew brighter and brighter, her purple dress fluttering without wind. "Martial Uncle Jiang usually cultivates in seclusion on Clear Void Peak, never revealing his true depths, yet he could kill a devil god's projection with one punch. His strength is enough to rival the holy lords of the great holy lands!"

"Rumor in the holy land has it that Martial Uncle Jiang also took in an ancient desolate sacred body who broke the curse of heaven and earth!"

"If Fairy Yu really is in our Purple Firmament Holy Land, she most likely belongs to Martial Uncle Jiang's Clear Void Peak lineage!"

The more Xia Yuwei spoke, the more excited she became. Feeling that her guess was almost certainly correct, she continued asking, "Senior Sister Mu, is there any more detailed information about that Junior Sister 'Yuyao' of Clear Void Peak?"

"Wait a moment! I'll ask Grandpa for it!"

Mu Qingyan replied.

A moment later, light flickered near Mu Qingyan, and the power of heaven and earth gathered, forming a towering figure with a vast presence. His long hair draped over his shoulders, his entire body was shrouded in hazy divine light, and myriad worlds arose and perished in his eyes.

It was none other than the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord.

"Grandpa!"

Mu Qingyan called out joyfully, her red dress dancing like a sprite amid flames.

Xia Yuwei bowed in greeting. "Disciple Xia Yuwei pays her respects to the Holy Lord!"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord nodded slightly, his gaze settling on Mu Qingyan's face as a faint smile touched his lips. "Qingyan, you just asked for the Purple Firmament Holy Land's disciple register, and now you want detailed information on Clear Void Peak's eldest disciple. Just what are you up to?"

Mu Qingyan and Xia Yuwei exchanged a glance, light rippling through their eyes, and got straight to the point. "Grandpa, we suspect that Fairy Yu, who towered over countless sword prodigies in the Sword Ruins of Creation, is very likely Clear Void Peak's eldest disciple!"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord's expression changed slightly. Two brilliant purple rays burst from his eyes, and he abruptly waved his hand. The three figures vanished from where they stood.

The next moment, the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord had brought Mu Qingyan and Xia Yuwei into the Purple Ultimate Hall atop the main peak of Purple Firmament.

"Hum!"

A faint hum issued from the entire Purple Ultimate Hall. Profound formation patterns of different colors lit up throughout the hall in succession, while runes resembling dragons and phoenixes flashed through the void from time to time, cutting off the sensing of heavenly secrets and blocking divine sense probes.

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord said solemnly, "Qingyan, this is not something to joke about lightly! What gave rise to your suspicions?"

Xia Yuwei immediately recounted in detail everything that had happened after she encountered Han Yuyao.

Leaving the Purple Firmament Holy Land, heading toward the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty, possessing unimaginably profound attainments in the sword, showing restraint against a true disciple of the Purple Firmament Holy Land like herself, giving her name as Han Yuyao...

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord stood with his hands behind his back, brilliant purple light flashing in his eyes as he said gravely, "Several months ago, at the holy land's disciple recruitment ceremony, this girl had an innate deficiency when Junior Brother Jiang Chen accepted her as his disciple. That matches the Seventh Princess of the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty, whose supreme sword bone was dug out!"

"In just a few months, this girl remedied her innate deficiency, opened her Wheel Sea, established her Life Palace, condensed her True Spirit, and easily slew the Ice Scorpion King to complete her trial mission!"

"That Han Yuyao of the Sword Ruins of Creation left behind the Chaos Sword Sea in the Mortal Realm Sword Ruins, but did not enter the King Realm Sword Ruins. Presumably, her actual cultivation has yet to break through to the Marquis Realm, which also matches this girl's cultivation."

"Since Han Yuyao comes from the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty, she probably hasn't left the Black-Yellow Great World, or even the Eastern Wilderness!"

"Yuyao... Fairy Yu... Han Yuyao..."

"Innate deficiency... supreme sword bone dug out..."

"Leaving the Purple Firmament Holy Land... sword pointed at the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty..."

"Junior Brother Jiang Chen's disciple..."

The light in the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord's eyes grew ever more intense, and he declared decisively, "There's no mistake! Han Yuyao is Junior Brother Jiang Chen's eldest disciple!"

After saying this, even the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord himself was startled.

Was a sword prodigy like Han Yuyao, who towered over all ages, really in our Purple Firmament Holy Land?

Xia Yuwei and Mu Qingyan were both shaken to their cores. Although they had been the first to suspect it, hearing the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord personally confirm it still left them profoundly stunned.

"The Clear Void Peak lineage only has two disciples in total: a sword prodigy who towers over all ages, and an ancient desolate sacred body who broke the curse!"

"This lineage truly is terrifying!"

"I have to say, Martial Uncle Jiang really does have eyes like blazing torches!"

Mu Qingyan spoke brightly, her eyes filled with admiration.

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord's expression shifted slightly as he sighed in wonder. "Han Yuyao's supreme bone was dug out, and Ye Hao had difficulty opening his Wheel Sea. Both underwent rebirth and transformation only after becoming Jiang Chen's disciples. Junior Brother Jiang Chen is the greatest mystery!"

"Moreover, Clear Void Peak's mountain-protecting formation is unfathomable. Even the Sea of Clouds Myriad Phenomena Grand Formation falls far short of it!"

"Junior Brother Jiang Chen harbors countless secrets. With him staying in the Purple Firmament Holy Land, our holy land is certain to flourish!"

After hearing the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord's words, Mu Qingyan and Xia Yuwei were both dumbfounded.

Han Yuyao's supreme sword physique undergoing rebirth, and Ye Hao's ancient desolate sacred body breaking the curse of heaven and earth-both were actually connected to Clear Void Peak's master?

Clear Void Peak's formation was even stronger than the Purple Firmament Holy Land's mountain-protecting formation. Could it be a Quasi-Emperor-level formation, or perhaps an Emperor-level formation?

Only now did they realize that such a true dragon actually dwelled within the Purple Firmament Holy Land!

Flame patterns flowed around Mu Qingyan, and light flickered in her eyes as she asked eagerly, "Then can I go become his disciple?"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord's face grew stern, and he said solemnly, "Absolutely not!"

"For a hundred years, Junior Brother Jiang Chen attended every disciple recruitment ceremony in the Purple Firmament Holy Land, yet never accepted a disciple. Now, both disciples he has accepted are so astonishingly gifted!"

"That means ordinary prodigies cannot catch his eye at all!"

"You must never rashly disturb him!"

At this point, the Purple Empyrean Holy Lord added another warning. "Keep your knowledge of Han Yuyao's lineage to yourselves! Unless Junior Brother Jiang Chen makes his position known, you must never mention it to anyone else!"

Mu Qingyan and Xia Yuwei both nodded solemnly. As though remembering something, Mu Qingyan asked, "Grandpa, Junior Sister Yuyao is heading to the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty, and she's bound to face danger at every turn! Since her aptitude is so heaven-defying, should we ask a supreme elder to protect her?"

"No need!"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord shook his head decisively and said gravely, "Junior Brother Jiang Chen is probably tempering his disciple, so there's no need for us to meddle! Since Junior Brother Jiang Chen dared to let her leave the mountain, he should be able to ensure her safety!"

Mu Qingyan's eyes rolled mischievously as she voiced her own idea. "Grandpa, I want to follow Junior Sister Yuyao!"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord paused, somewhat surprised. "Your grandfather is a holy lord. What cultivation resources could you possibly lack? Han Yuyao wants revenge against the Cold Moon Holy Maiden, and her journey is certain to be fraught with difficulties. Are you sure you want to follow her?"

"I'm absolutely sure! I have a feeling that by following Junior Sister Yuyao, I'll go further on the path of the sword!" Mu Qingyan replied, a trace of determination flashing through her lively eyes.

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord gave her a long look, then nodded. "You've grown up. You can make decisions about your own life now! Grandpa respects your choice! But the Divine Spirit ruins in the Chaotic Cloud Sea are about to emerge. Aren't you planning to go?"

Mu Qingyan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and said casually, "With so many prodigies eyeing the Divine Spirit ruins, I won't join the crowd! Following Junior Sister Yuyao might bring me even greater gains!"

"As long as you've made up your mind! Tell your parents, and then you can leave the mountain!"

The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord nodded.

Although opportunities lay everywhere in the Divine Spirit ruins, they also held many unknown dangers. He did not want his precious granddaughter to risk herself either.

Comparatively speaking, following Han Yuyao was actually somewhat safer.

If she truly encountered a formidable enemy she could not contend with, this old face of his should still carry some weight.

Mu Qingyan and Xia Yuwei left the Purple Ultimate Hall together. The Purple Empyrean Holy Lord looked toward Clear Void Peak and murmured, "Perhaps I should pay Junior Brother Jiang Chen a visit in person!"