Chapter 625 - 624: Arrogant?

Chapter 625: Chapter 624: Arrogant?

After coming to an agreement, Ren De called his grandson back over and began to introduce Yi Tianyun.

"This is the Celestial Cloud Emperor, your future Young Master..."

Before Ren De could even finish, Ren Xiaoyao, overcome with excitement, yelled out.

"You’re the Celestial Cloud Emperor!?" Ren Xiaoyao exclaimed. "You look so young, just like the rumors say! So young, you must be a reincarnated expert! I’ve heard all about your deeds. They’re incredible! You single-handedly destroyed the World Dragon Empire, and you even killed all of their Five Kings!"

"It’s so thrilling just thinking about it! Those Spirit King Stage experts, with their unattainable cultivation levels—all of them fell to you! I admire you so much. I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time, to see what you really look like. I never thought you’d be this young!"

He was beside himself with excitement, clearly idolizing Yi Tianyun and viewing him as a role model.

"Xiaoyao, mind your manners!" Ren De grunted sternly.

Ren Xiaoyao finally suppressed his excitement, but his eyes were filled with anticipation. He had so much more he wanted to say, but he swallowed his words under his grandfather’s stern gaze.

"Understood, Grandfather. Greetings, Young Master... Huh, Young Master? Does that mean you’re a descendant of Lord Creator of Heaven? That’s amazing! I never expected such a connection. For it all to link up like this, it must be fate!"

He started getting excited all over again, as if he hadn’t spoken to another person in ages.

"Xiaoyao!" Ren De’s anger flared, and his voice rose as he rebuked him. Ren Xiaoyao immediately deflated, not daring to say another word.

"It’s fine. This is just what it’s like to be young. I understand," Yi Tianyun said with a smile.

"But..." Ren De shook his head helplessly. ’This is highly disrespectful. Receiving the legacy of the Creation Celestial Divine King makes him our Young Master.’

Even as the eldest, he had to remain utterly deferential. Now that he knew Yi Tianyun was also the Celestial Cloud Emperor, his reverence grew even deeper. A Young Master with true power commanded even greater respect.

They then chatted for a while, finalizing the general arrangements. When Ren Xiaoyao learned they were preparing to go to the Celestial Cloud Empire, he was so happy he looked ready to jump for joy.

They were only able to go out once in a very long while, and Ren Xiaoyao had never been to a major city in any empire. Thus, the name "Xiaoyao," meaning "Carefree," didn’t really suit him. Having to stay here all the time was truly difficult for him.

But this was the mission of a Guardian: to remain here, generation after generation, unable to go anywhere else.

But now that the Young Master had spoken, things were different. A command from Yi Tianyun was equivalent to a command from the Creation Celestial Divine King himself, and it could change the old rules.

Seeing his grandson so happy, Ren De also revealed a pleased expression. How could he not want his own family to go out and see the world?

He actually let them go out from time to time, but for the most part, they obediently chose to stay and guard this place.

They had been raised with these values since childhood and cultivated the Martial Arts of the Creation Celestial Divine King, so they were quite willing to stay. After all, serving the Divine King was a matter of great honor.

But what if the Creation Celestial Divine King were to return? That would be a serious matter. If they had remained here faithfully, they would surely receive a great reward. If they hadn’t, well, they would be in deep trouble.

This was the bond that kept them here all this time.

Now that Yi Tianyun had given his permission, Ren De could finally relax his stance. Otherwise, he never would have dared to leave. If the Creation Celestial Divine King were to return one day, it would be one thing if he wasn’t angry, but if he flew into a rage, their entire family would be annihilated.

"I still have some things to attend to. This is my token. Take it to the Celestial Cloud Imperial City, and someone will naturally guide you from there." Yi Tianyun materialized a token and handed it to them.

"Yes, Young Master." Ren De respectfully accepted the token.

After giving his instructions, Yi Tianyun left without lingering. They could make their own way there; he wouldn’t escort them. Besides, they wanted to wait for Ren De’s son to return before they left.

He immediately flew nonstop toward the passage to the Netherworld to find the other Guardian. Once he found both Guardians and made them his National Guardian Gods, then as long as a Saint King Stage expert didn’t show up personally, there would be nothing to fear!

With that, he could be completely at ease about the Mortal Realm. No one would dare challenge the authority of his Celestial Cloud Empire.

After flying at top speed, he soon arrived at the passage to the Netherworld. When he got there, he found that nothing had changed; the environment was as harsh as ever.

’There are still quite a few people who want to go to the Netherworld...’

Yi Tianyun returned to the bank of the Nether River, where many Cultivators were cutting down trees. Just like the first time he came, they were all felling lumber to build boats.

"Hey, young man, are you heading to the Netherworld? We’re a bit short-handed right now. Interested in joining us?" a handsome man said with a smile as he walked over, inviting him to their group.

"Another young one. He must have a death wish. This is the Nether River, not some little stream..."

"Whatever. That guy’s out there tricking people into joining again. Who knows how many more will end up as cannon fodder."

...

The nearby Cultivators shook their heads. Seeing that the newcomer was so young, none of them wanted him to join their groups. They would only let someone join if they had a higher cultivation level and looked more mature.

"Young man, I’d advise you to turn back. The dangers of the passage to the Netherworld are beyond what you can imagine." At this moment, a plain-looking woman in her thirties came forward, frowning as she tried to dissuade him.

"You meddling bitch! If you don’t want him, then don’t ruin my business!" the handsome man beside them snapped.

"Liu De, can you try to have some decency for a change? I don’t see anything good coming from going with you!" Ding Qing’s gaze turned cold as she said in a low voice, "Anyone can tell his cultivation isn’t very high. Going to the Netherworld with that level of strength is just suicide, isn’t it?"

"He can do what he wants. Is it any of your business?" Liu De snorted coldly.

"I just don’t like the look of you. What about it?" Ding Qing rolled up her sleeves as if she was about to fight Liu De.

Liu De frowned and was about to speak when Yi Tianyun cut in, "There’s no need. I won’t be joining anyone’s group. However," he said, looking at the woman, "I find you quite agreeable. I can give you a ride."

Yi Tianyun smiled faintly. This Ding Qing was plain-looking, but she was a good person, even trying to warn a stranger.

"Give us a ride? This... How would you do that?" Ding Qing was stunned, as was everyone else. What did he mean by that?

"I’ll take you to the entrance of the Netherworld passage. It’s on my way," Yi Tianyun said calmly.

As soon as he said this, the entire area fell silent. Then, Liu De pointed at him and burst into laughter. "Is this kid an idiot? Does he think he’s crossing some little stream back home, that he can just take people across whenever he feels like it? This is absolutely hilarious!"

The others also started laughing, looking at Yi Tianyun as if he were a complete fool.

Forget them; even Ding Qing was at a loss for words. She felt a bit awkward. ’Is Yi Tianyun being a little arrogant?’