“We have no grudges between us. I’m only after the Chen family. If Elder Gao doesn’t want to be used as a tool for killing, then he should return to the Xuan Yang Sect as soon as possible.” Ye Xingchen stared at Gao Tairan and said, “Even if you lose face, it’s better than being sold out and ending up with no trace of your body.”
Gao Tairan was silent for a moment, then suddenly clasped his hands and said, "I understand. I will report my injury and return to Xuan Yang Sect immediately. I will no longer interfere in the affairs of the Chen family."
"Old Gao is a wise man." Ye Xingchen gave a thumbs up.
"Kid, you don't need to flatter me like that. If you weren't so strong, I definitely wouldn't have just left like this." Gao Tairan said coldly, "I'm not strong enough myself, and I'm not confident that I can beat the two of you. Otherwise, even if I was used as a pawn by the Chen family, I would have killed you both."
"So Old Gao is pragmatic," Ye Xingchen sighed. "There aren't many pragmatic people left in this world."
"If I were not pragmatic, why do you think I deserve to live to such an old age?" Gao Tairan did not shy away from the question: "I have cultivated for many years and it is not easy to reach this point. Although I have no hope of becoming a saint in this life, I do not want to risk my life to stand up for others."
"But kid, I have a piece of advice for you."
"Elder Gao, please speak." Ye Xingchen nodded: "I am all ears."
“Chen Wuliang’s relationship with the Xuan Yang Sect is extraordinary, and our sect leader is already at the level of a half-saint.” Gao Tairan said, “Although your battle with the Chen family did not damage the foundation of the Xuan Yang Sect, it has angered the sect leader.”
"Even if this matter is over, you will still be the Xuan Yang Sect's number one enemy. Be careful."
"Thank you for your advice, Elder Gao. With your advice, if I ever clash with the Xuan Yang Sect in the future, Elder Gao will be able to remain unscathed." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly.
"That's too small a word, but what a big mouth you're talking about." Gao Tairan's expression changed slightly.
Ye Xingchen had already understood what the other party meant; it seemed that they had long anticipated a life-or-death struggle with the Xuan Yang Sect.
Moreover, this guy is very confident. What makes him think that he can single-handedly become the leader of the Xuan Yang Sect, the top martial arts sect?
"Whether I'm being arrogant or not, Elder Gao will naturally find out in time." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly: "How about I also give Elder Gao some advice?"
"Go ahead," Gao Tairan said, not angry at Ye Xingchen's advice given him because of his age.
He now regards Ye Xingchen as someone of his own generation, after all, this young man entered the Celestial Realm in his early twenties, and his future is immeasurable.
"Elder Gao's strength is at the second level of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, but his lifespan has reached its limit," Ye Xingchen said. "If Elder Gao cannot break through to the Half-Step Saint Realm in another five years, he will probably have to enter reincarnation again."
Gao Tairan's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Ye Xingchen with an incredulous expression.
At fifty, one is supposed to know one's destiny. He had already lived to be nearly a hundred years old. In fact, he had already known through some means that his lifespan would end in five years.
It would be impossible for him to break through two realms and reach the half-step Saint realm in the past five years.
His time was up, and he could only die, or cultivate the Reverse Movement Technique like Chen Wuliang.
However, those who practice the Reverse Life Technique ultimately fall into the Mahayana state of mind. Although they gain an extra 60 years of lifespan after reversing their birth, they basically have no hope of becoming saints.
He was nothing more than barely surviving in this world, but Ye Xingchen's mention of his impending death struck a chord deep within him.
"Of course I know what you're saying." Gao Tairan sighed slightly. "But this is my fate, so what can I do? I'm not confident I can break through to the Saint Realm in five years."
"I advise Elder Gao not to cultivate the Reverse Life Technique." Ye Xingchen shook his head: "Because throughout history, there have been many people who have tried to cultivate this technique because they were about to reach the Saint Realm."
"But this method goes against the will of Heaven, so after being reborn in reverse, it does nothing except add fifty or sixty years to one's lifespan."
"Rather than lingering in this world, it's better to live a glorious life. If you're lucky, you might be able to reincarnate with memories of your past life," Ye Xingchen said. "If you gain momentum then, it will be an opportunity."
Gao Tairan was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a complicated expression: "I've remembered what you said. We'll see about it later. Goodbye."
Ye Xingchen's words had a profound impact on Gao Tairan. Several years later, Ye Xingchen clashed with the Xuan Yang Sect and stormed the sect with his sword. Blood flowed like a river, but Gao Tairan was the only survivor.
After the Xuan Yang Sect was destroyed, he wandered around and waited for his death at the top of Zhongnan Mountain.
However, he never practiced the Reverse Life Technique of his sect until his death. But when he was reborn, he retained the memories of his previous life and used them to rise to power. Of course, these are all stories for later.
Watching Gao Tairan's departing figure, Ye Xingchen smiled slightly and said, "It seems this old man is quite sensible."
"He himself said that the reason he has survived until now is not because of anything else, but because he is pragmatic." Su Ruochu said, "He can't beat us, and he doesn't want to be a pawn in someone else's hands. Going back to the sect should be his best choice."
"I think a conflict between me and the Xuan Yang Sect is bound to break out sooner or later," Ye Xingchen said. "That day may come very soon."
“It’s okay, no matter what the future holds, I’ll be with you.” Su Ruochu smiled faintly, “But right now we need to find out where Chen Zhengyi is.”
“He has nowhere to hide,” Ye Xingchen said. “This guy is now completely isolated; there’s not a single person he can trust around him.”
"But he was one of the Five Tiger Generals after all, so it's possible that we have some personal relationship. Now we just have to see if he'll resort to desperate measures."
"What do we do next?" Su Ruochu couldn't help but ask.
"First, wait for Chen Wuliang to come to us. Second, try every means to find Chen Zhengyi," Ye Xingchen said after thinking for a moment.
"Leave the task of finding Chen Zhengyi to me." Just then, Bai Zilin, who had been standing to the side, stepped forward.
She didn't want to get close, after all, she was jealous when she saw Su Ruochu and Ye Xingchen hugging each other last time.
Women are like that; once they've chosen a man, they'll devote themselves to him wholeheartedly.
Bai Zilin's current thought is simple: she doesn't want to be a useless woman by Ye Xingchen's side.
"You?" Ye Xingchen shook his head: "These things have nothing to do with you. Don't drag me into this."
"I could clearly help you, so why won't you accept?" Bai Zilin was getting a little angry.
“Miss Bai,” Ye Xingchen said patiently, “I recommended you to Xuanyu Pavilion so that you would have something to do and wouldn’t bother me every other day.”
"Since you're in that position, you should do your job properly; otherwise, Xuan Yu Pavilion won't tolerate idlers."
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