I Have A Sword

After leaving the Time River, Ye Guan returned to the Devourer Civilization.

The Multiverse was shocked upon learning of the Multiverse Emperor's return. When it was further revealed that the Multiverse Emperor intended to refine the entire vast expanse into a Dao artifact related to time, the Multiverse was thrown into chaos, and panic spread everywhere.

Who was the Multiverse Emperor? In the past, he single-handedly merged countless timelines into one. It could be said that without him, the Multiverse would not exist, but the legendary figure had returned with the intent to destroy everything.

Inside a grand hall, powerful figures from the Gui Zhe Civilization and the Devourer Civilization had gathered. In addition, a few top-tier rogue cultivators were present as well.

Ruler Qi and Yama Dharmaraja were sitting at the head of the hall. Both of their expressions were grim, as not many top-tier experts had responded after they announced the Multiverse Emperor's intentions to the entire universe.

Ruler Qi turned to look at Yama Dharmaraja and asked, "Venerable Yama, what do you think?"

Just as Yama Dharmaraja was about to speak, an elderly man quickly stepped into the hall, bowed slightly, and said, "Ruler Qi, Venerable Yama, Young Master Ye has arrived."

Yama Dharmaraja hurriedly responded, "Invite him in, quick!"

As the elderly man was about to retreat, Yama Dharmaraja added hastily, "I will personally go to greet him."

Without another word, he ignored everyone's gazes and hurried outside, causing everyone to be left dumbfounded.

Even Ruler Qi was filled with surprise. Seeing their leader go out to greet the guest, the powerful figures from the Gui Zhe Civilization stood up and followed him out.

Those from the Devourer Civilization and the rogue cultivators in the hall were completely puzzled.

Who is this Young Master Ye, and why did he warrant a personal greeting from Yama Dharmaraja?

As Ye Guan approached the entrance of the grand hall, Yama Dharmaraja stepped forward to greet him, followed by a group of top-tier experts from the Gui Zhe Civilization.

With a smile, Yama Dharmaraja said, "Young Master Ye, you've returned."

Ye Guan smiled and greeted, "Senior Yama."

Yama Dharmaraja said, "Let's go inside and talk."

He then graciously stepped aside, letting Ye Guan enter first. However, Ye Guan made a polite gesture and said, "After you, Senior Yama."

Yama Dharmaraja insisted, "You first, please."

Without further hesitation, Ye Guan stepped inside, realizing that getting caught up in such formalities was a waste of time.

As he entered, the eyes of every expert in the room were drawn to him, filled with curiosity. Many didn't know him since he had just arrived in the Multiverse.

Ruler Qi slowly walked forward. Looking at Ye Guan with a smile, she asked, "You've returned?"

Ye Guan nodded. "Lady Qi, how are things on your end?"

Ruler Qi smiled and said, "Please, have a seat, and I'll introduce you to everyone."

Ye Guan nodded again and glanced around but noticed there were no available seats. Yama Dharmaraja quickly said, "Young Master Ye, you can sit here."

As he spoke, he pointed to his original seat. Seeing this, the experts in the hall exchanged glances, clearly surprised.

Ye Guan glanced at Yama Dharmaraja and immediately understood that he was trying to build his reputation.

After all, Ye Guan was completely unknown in the Multiverse. Without someone to boost his standing, no one would take his words seriously in such a setting. In a group of this caliber, the hierarchy was incredibly strict. How could a young man expect to command attention or give orders?

However, with Yama Dharmaraja's public endorsement, no one in the room would dare to underestimate him. Ye Guan smiled at Yama Dharmaraja and walked toward the seat.

Seeing Ye Guan's smile, Yama Dharmaraja also smiled, recognizing that the young man understood his intentions.

Ruler Qi, being highly perceptive, also caught onto his intentions. Once Ye Guan had seated himself, she smiled and said, "Young Master Ye, let me introduce you to a few friends who had just arrived."

She then looked at an elderly man who was dressed in an elegant purple robe. His presence was imposing and authoritative.

However, when he noticed Ruler Qi's gaze on him, he quickly stood up and clasped his hands in a polite gesture toward Ye Guan. He introduced himself, "Young Master Ye, I am Mu Ye, a rogue cultivator."

Ye Guan smiled and responded, "A pleasure to meet you."

Mu Ye nodded and sat down, but his eyes remained on Ye Guan, filled with curiosity.

Ruler Qi then turned to the middle-aged man sitting beside Mu Ye. This man was dressed in a white flowing robe and held a folding fan in his hand, giving him a scholarly and refined appearance. He quickly stood up and cupped his fist, saying, "My name is Chu Ping. It's an honor to meet you, Young Master Ye."

Ye Guan returned the gesture, clasping his hands in respect.

At that moment, a lady in a red dress, sitting next to Chu Ping, stood up. She said, "Young Master Ye, I'm Kong Han, also a rogue cultivator. You're quite the handsome young man…"

As she finished, she let out a playful laugh. Her words caused many in the hall to chuckle, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed and friendly.

After the introductions were finished, everyone returned to their seats.

Ruler Qi said, "Everyone, the time has come for the Multiverse to face life or death."

With just that one sentence, the atmosphere in the hall grew heavy once again.

Chu Ping asked, "Ruler Qi, do we know how powerful the Multiverse Emperor is?"

Ruler Qi calmly replied, "He's definitely above the Transcendent Immortal Realm. He may have already transcended the cultivation realms."

Everyone's faces darkened. The Transcendent Immortal Realm was the highest known cultivation realm in the Multiverse. Both Yama Dharmaraja and Ruler Qi were Transcendent Immortals. If the Multiverse Emperor was beyond that, how could they possibly fight him?

Suddenly, Kong Han asked, "Can we surrender?"

Surrender?

Her words drew everyone's attention to her.

Kong Han smiled and said, "Everyone, if the Multiverse Emperor is just above the Transcendent Immortal Realm, then I think we still have a chance to fight him. But if he's one of those legendary figures who have transcended the cultivation realms, then, to be blunt, we wouldn't be able to kill him, even if all of us combined forces."

Transcended the cultivation realms? The entire hall fell into silence. If the Multiverse Emperor truly had no cultivation base, then who could stand against him?

Ruler Qi turned to Ye Guan. "What do you think?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Ye Guan slowly stood up and said, "Surrendering without a fight would be disgraceful."

Everyone was stunned. Kong Han's expression turned grim.

Everyone present was among the most powerful beings in existence. If they were to choose to surrender just upon hearing the name of the Multiverse Emperor, how could they continue cultivating in the future? A damaged Dao heart would mean they might never progress again for the rest of their lives.

Ruler Qi glanced at Ye Guan, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. Ye Guan did not start by preaching about morality or righteousness to these top-tier experts. Instead, he directly appealed to their cultivation.

"Surrendering without a fight would damage their Dao hearts. They would not be able to continue cultivating if they gave up without even attempting to fight.

"After all, the key to cultivation is refining one's heart."

Ye Guan continued, "If we join forces, we can still fight. But if we don't fight, then I have to be blunt and say that once the top-tier experts from the Gui Zhe Civilization and the Devourer Civilization are wiped out, do you really think you'll still be valuable in the eyes of the Multiverse Emperor?

"Your life and death will be at his whim. Do you really want to entrust your fate to someone else?"

Everyone fell into silent contemplation. They understood what he was getting at. Right now, if they united, they could still resist the Multiverse Emperor or at least negotiate.

However, if they hesitated and allowed the experts from the Gui Zhe and Devourer Civilizations to be defeated one by one, they would have no leverage left.

Ye Guan said no more and sat down. He knew that discussing morality or righteousness with these experts was pointless. It wouldn't work. You had to speak to their interests.

Ruler Qi smiled and said, "Everyone, the Multiverse Emperor has not returned to rule over us. He's here to destroy us. Frankly speaking, in the eyes of such a powerful being, all life is as insignificant as ants. Even if we follow him, he won't care about us, and he can discard us at any moment."

Kong Han asked, "What if he really is someone who has transcended the cultivation realms?"

Ruler Qi said, "We fight. What is there to fear?"

The elites of the Devourer Civilization shouted in unison, "Fight! What is there to fear?!"

They were the top-tier experts of a Tier Six Civilization. In terms of power and status, they stood at the highest ranks of the universe. Surrender? That was not something they could bring themselves to do, especially when they represented their civilization.

The Multiverse Emperor's return was not to rule but to destroy the universe. If they did not resist and allowed him to destroy everything, his power would only grow, making him even more invincible.

Yama Dharmaraja spoke up, "Everyone, we have reached where we are today because of our civilizations and our universes. Now, the Multiverse Emperor wants to destroy all the universes and refine them into a Time Dao artifact, using billions of living beings as its spirit.

"The more powerful the refinement materials, the stronger the artifact's spirit will become. Even if we surrender, it is unlikely for us to survive Young Master Ye is correct; how can we entrust our life and death to someone else?"

Ruler Qi was about to speak when an elderly man hurried into the hall. He announced, "Ruler Qi, the Timeless Sacred Knights of the Timeless Clan have been mobilized."

The Timeless Sacred Knights!

Upon hearing the elderly man's words, everyone's faces changed.

The Timeless Sacred Knights of the Eternal Clan were the most powerful army of the Timeless Civilization.

Ruler Qi and Yama Dharmaraja exchanged glances, both not expecting the Multiverse Emperor to act so quickly.

Another figure dressed in black rushed in. He bowed deeply to Ruler Qi and said, "The entire elite force of the Timeless Clan has mobilized and is heading straight for the Devourer Civilization."

Another person rushed in and reported, "Ruler Qi, a powerful presence has appeared within our territory…"

Before he could finish, yet another person hurried in, his voice trembling as he said, "Ruler Qi… All of our Devourer Civilization's defensive arrays have been breached…"