Chapter 952
Guidance
Like other prominent families, the Duan family had an extremely strict hierarchy within its clan.
For a Celestial King to defy a Celestial Emperor is an absolute act of disobedience.
Although Duan Yeming was strong, he was nothing more than a slightly larger ant in front of Duan Shenfeng, who was at the Third Tribulation Immortal Emperor Realm.
Duan Xuanyu immediately stood in front of Duan Yeming, and the same momentum shot towards Duan Shenfeng.
The two forces canceled each other out, without even causing a ripple.
However, Lin Xiao had already sensed an extremely intense collision, the power of which could instantly annihilate an ordinary Immortal King.
"Duan Xuanyu, what are you doing? Duan Yeming has no respect for His Majesty. Am I not allowed to punish him?!"
Duan Shenfeng looked at Duan Xuanyu with eyes full of dissatisfaction.
Duan Xuanyu responded with a smile:
"Shenfeng, this must be a misunderstanding. Ye Ming has been poisoned for over a thousand years and has only just been cured. His mind is still a bit unclear. Besides, Emperor Feng, you are a magnanimous person, so please don't hold it against a junior. Ye Ming, why don't you come up here and apologize to Emperor Feng?!"
Duan Xuanyu practically roared his last words at Duan Yeming.
Duan Shenfeng and the others couldn't help but chuckle at Duan Xuanyu's behavior.
We're all old foxes who've lived for millions of years; how could we not know what they're up to?
It seems like she's blaming Duan Yeming, but it's actually just her protecting her own.
Duan Yeming naturally knew that the Jade Emperor was doing this for his own good. He was originally from a collateral branch of the family, and after being poisoned by the Hell Lotus a thousand years ago, he was no longer the same as before. If he were to confront someone like Feng Huang now, it would be like an old man hanging himself, no different from courting death!
"Ye Ming has lost his composure; I hope Your Majesty will forgive him!"
Duan Yeming lowered his head to Feng Huang. He was now under someone else's roof and had no choice but to bow his head.
Duan Shenfeng looked down at Duan Yeming without saying a word, while Duan Yeming kept his head down, and the scene instantly fell into a stalemate.
The atmosphere became extremely awkward.
Finally, Duan Shenfeng spoke up coldly:
"Tianxi and Wuxue's wedding is in fifteen days. Let's have a few drinks then."
After Duan Shenfeng finished speaking, he stopped looking at Duan Yeming, put his hands behind his back, and left.
Wu Tianxi walked straight up to Duan Yeming.
"Duan Yeming, you cultivated in our Xuanming Immortal Sect for a period of time, right? It is said that during your year there, you were invincible among those of the same realm in the entire Xuanming Immortal Sect. But that was because I was not there at the time. Now that I am back, you should step aside."
Wu Tianxi's aloof demeanor did not anger Duan Yeming.
Having experienced more than a thousand years of decline, Duan Yeming's mindset has long been refined to perfection.
Wu Tianxi had only taken a few steps when he suddenly turned back to look at Duan Yeming.
"Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you, for a cultivator like me who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years, romantic love is basically non-existent. As for why I became Daoist partners with Duan Wuxue, it's not just because Duan Wuxue is indeed beautiful, but more importantly, her special constitution is very auspicious for her husband. I think that's a huge advantage, hahaha~"
Wu Tianxi laughed heartily and left the scene.
Upon hearing this, Duan Yeming clenched his hands tightly together. Currently, only news about Duan Wuxue could affect Duan Yeming's mindset.
"Ye Ming, take it easy. There's nothing we can do. Wu Tianxi's father is the Sword Emperor, one of the nine golden-robed elders of the Xuanming Immortal Sect. His strength is unfathomable. Even our ancestor has to give him some leeway. In fact, our ancestor also approves of him and Wu Xue becoming Daoist partners. As you know, the entire Xuanming Immortal Domain is not very peaceful right now."
Duan Xuanyu looked at Duan Yeming with deep emotion, knowing that Duan Yeming loved Duan Wuxue deeply, but could only reach out and pat Duan Yeming on the shoulder.
"Brother, it's alright. There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why fixate on just one? Besides, with your talent, advancing to the Immortal Emperor realm as soon as possible is the most important thing!"
Duan Changsheng also came up and patted Duan Yeming on the shoulder.
Duan Yeming smiled, but the smile appeared somewhat desolate and painful.
"Alright, Elder Yu, Changsheng, I understand what you mean. I just want some peace and quiet right now." After Duan Yeming finished speaking, he beckoned Lin Xiao to walk with him in another direction.
Duan Xuanyu and Duan Changsheng looked at each other, and in the end, they could only manage a bitter smile.
As Lin Xiao was a guest brought by Duan Yeming, naturally only Duan Yeming could make arrangements for him personally.
"Lin Xiao, what do you think I should do?"
Duan Yeming suddenly asked.
Lin Xiao did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but instead asked Lin Xuan inside the Eight Immortal Tower.
"Elder Xuan, what would you do if you were in his shoes?"
Lin Xuan fell silent. What had he done?
When I encounter this kind of situation, I seem to just confront it head-on, but that's only if I'm strong enough.
"If I were younger, I would tell you without hesitation that I would take her back. But after experiencing more, my mindset has changed. If I don't have the strength, even if I try to take her back, it's not much different from humiliating myself. Preserving my life is the most important thing. If I lose my life, then everything is lost."
Lin Xiao nodded slightly, then looked at Duan Yeming.
“I have an acquaintance who once answered this question for me. He said that when he was young, he would definitely try to win back the woman he loved, but after experiencing more, he now believes that protecting one's life is the most important thing.”
Duan Yeming was slightly taken aback and looked at Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao looked at Duan Yeming and suddenly smiled.
"I'm a young man, and in my opinion right now, damn it, my woman has to be mine!"
That sounds a bit childish, but it's very sincere.
Lin Xiao put himself in Duan Yeming's shoes. If Yu'er were taken away by someone else, he would definitely do everything in his power to win her back.
"Hahaha~"
Duan Yeming suddenly burst into laughter.
"Well said! Well said!"
"Lin Xiao, your words are very persuasive. I feel like I've instantly become a hundred thousand years younger, and my mindset has become younger too. It's true, according to you, I should definitely take Wu Xue back!"
Duan Yeming's eyes were extremely sharp.
"Ahem, kid, you seem to have forgotten to ask Duan Yeming whether he actually knows Duan Wuxue, or is it just unrequited love on Duan Yeming's part?"
Lin Xuan's words stunned Lin Xiao, who seemed to have never considered this question from the beginning.
"Brother Duan, if I may ask, do you know this Senior Duan Wuxue?"
Duan Yeming looked at Lin Xiao with amusement.
"I know her."
Lin Xiao's face darkened. Just acquaintances? Then why did you go and steal that stuff?
"Hahaha." Duan Yeming laughed again and took out a jar of fine wine from his cave.
"I've known her since we were little, and I can feel her feelings for me!" (End of Chapter)