Sage of Humanity-Chapter 738 - 736: A Timely Rain After a Long Drought

Killing Lu Ye was to eliminate a hidden danger, getting his hands on the Dragon Throne would provide him the capital to protect himself; otherwise, once the news of Lu Ye's death by his hands spread, he wouldn't be able to get past the obstacle of the Three Great Overlord Sects.

The prestige of the Dragon Throne had already deeply ingrained itself in people's hearts; that earth-shattering strike was a height unattainable in a lifetime of cultivation for cultivators in the Soaring Dragon World.

Thus, even if the peril of the Dragon Throne was broadcast along with the news of Lu Ye's severe injuries, it still couldn't stop some people's covetous views.

Xiong Tieshan was one such case, and so was this batch of cultivators he tangled with.

With the Dragon Throne in hand, it's not to say they could command the Three Great Overlord Sects, but at least within the expanse of the Soaring Dragon World, it was unlikely again that anyone would dare threaten their safety.

"You want it?" Under the night sky, Lu Ye's eyelids slightly lowered, his voice also deepened, and immediately he flicked his finger, "Take it yourself!"

With that flick of his finger, it was a blood-red ray of light that emerged.

The light spun and landed in front of Xiong Tieshan, hissing as it embedded into the ground, exposing only the topmost part.

Dragon Spine Saber!

Xiong Tieshan was somewhat dumbfounded, never expecting Lu Ye to react like this; his stance suggested an attitude of 'if you want it, here it is.'

For a moment, Xiong Tieshan was filled with doubt and suspicion, unsure of what Lu Ye was truly plotting.

On the contrary, the people he brought with him, many had eyes blazing with fervor staring at the huge saber hilt exposed on the ground.

The Dragon Spine Saber, used in tandem with the Dragon King Armor, which stood three Zhang high; the Dragon Spine Saber was also one Zhang six Chi long, just the hilt alone was over three Chi—definitely not something ordinary cultivators could swing with their physical bodies.

So while their hearts burned with desire, no one rashly moved forward to touch it.

Who knew if there was deceit hidden within.

"Ye Liu, what are you trying to do?" Xiong Tieshan ground his teeth and questioned sharply, his tone hiding a trace of fear.

Lu Ye slowly shook his head, his face displaying a look of disappointment, "Being cautious is not wrong, but someone like you, wavering and looking around all the time, even with high cultivation, cannot ascend to the grand hall of elegance!"

Xiong Tieshan was left somewhat agitated and angered, about to retort, but Ye Liuli, following Lu Ye's gesture, pushed the wheelchair and slowly moved forward.

One with depleted Origin, severely injured and near dying, the other intact, robust and healthy; yet as the wheelchair drew closer, Xiong Tieshan stepped back.

Finally, in front of the Dragon Spine Saber, Lu Ye reached out and gripped the hilt; a hint of abnormal crimson passed over his face, and under the watchful eyes of all, he drew the blood-like long saber from the ground.

"I gave it to you, yet you dare not take it. Why trouble yourself in seeking me?"

From the time Lu Ye decided to take Ye Liuli northward for medical treatment, he had abandoned plans to seek vengeance against the God's Will Sect; firstly, he was not truly Ye Liu, and secondly, it was Ye Liuli's wish, for she feared her only Brother Ye Liu might meet misfortune in the process of revenge.

For Ye Liuli at that time, whether revenge was taken or not was no longer important as long as Brother Ye Liu was by her side.

Hence, Lu Ye never had the intention to trouble Xiong Tieshan; if he hadn't appeared before him today, Lu Ye might not even have noticed him.

"Thank you, senior," Lu Ye softly said, stowing away the Dragon Spine Saber.

"What are you talking about?" Xiong Tieshan, hearing this inexplicable phrase, couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest.

"Young friend, proceed on your way. I'll handle the rest,"

A voice, causing Xiong Tieshan and his companions' faces to drastically change, suddenly erupted, and following the sound, a figure abruptly burst into the scene.

The man was clad in a scholar's headgear and a cyan robe, appearing as a scholar, yet his posture was as straight as a sword, and his eyes as sharp as a blade. Between the opening and closing of his eyes, there flickered a glint of sword light.

"Yuen Changcun!"

Xiong Tieshan's complexion drastically altered, and the other cultivators with him also exhibited expressions of fear, as all looked around, feeling icy in their hearts and bodies.

For Yuen Changcun had not come alone; from all directions, shadows had unknowingly gathered around.

They had originally surrounded Lu Ye, but now they themselves were encircled.

With their abilities, logically, such an event should not have occurred, but when Lu Ye drew the Dragon Spine Saber and casually tossed it out, their minds were completely drawn to it, making their perception of the outside world extremely weak.

It was at that moment that Yuen Changcun's men took advantage of their distraction.

"Is this a trap?" Xiong Tieshan clearly misunderstood; he thought Lu Ye had not hesitated to leave Medicine Valley, using himself as bait to draw out those harboring malicious intents.

Little did he know, ever since his time at Medicine Valley, numerous powerful individuals from the Three Great Overlord Sects had secretly guarded him outside his thatched cottage, because Huang Liang deeply understood the unpredictability of human nature, knowing that even a Savior like Lu Ye, in the face of the enormous temptation of the Dragon Throne, might still attract those with ill intentions.

Throughout Medicine Valley, many cultivators had come and gone, but the area surrounding the thatched cottage had only been accessed by few who were qualified.

It appeared Lu Ye had stealthily left Medicine Valley, but actually, with his severe injuries, relying on Yiyi and Ye Liuli's tactics, how could he have escaped the notice of people like Huang Liang?

No one stopped him because it was unnecessary.

A dying Savior, whose last wish was just to see the great landscapes he had protected with his life, who could stop him? Who would have the heart to stop him!

But the secret protection provided by the Three Great Overlord Sects for Lu Ye had never slackened, and Yuen Changcun, the Dean of Haoran Academy, had personally followed him in secret.

All this, they thought Lu Ye was unaware of.

But in fact, Lu Ye had seen through it all long ago.

Under the night sky, the wheelchair gradually moved farther and farther away, soon swallowed by the darkness, and throughout, Xiong Tieshan and the others did not dare to make any rash moves.

Although he was also of the Cloud River Level 9, in front of a top expert like Yuen Changcun, there was simply no comparison.

"A trap?" Yuen Changcun said coldly, "You think too highly of yourselves!"

With a light wave of his hand, he uttered words colder than the chilling wind: "Kill!"

Sword light erupted in all directions, crisscrossing and shattering the peace of the small island, blood instantly pervaded the air.

"How ignorant the world is!"

Yuen Changcun's heart was filled with melancholy, it had been only a few days since the Soaring Dragon World had recovered from the brink of extinction. Yet faced with Lu Ye, a Savior, not only were people ungrateful, but some even dared to plot against him, despite his position as Dean of the Haoran Academy. He truly could not understand how there could be such ungrateful people in this world.

Fortunately, such scheming individuals were few, and thanks to this opportunity, they had been completely eradicated. There should be no one daring to target Lu Ye anymore.

Looking in the direction of Lu Ye's departure, Yuen Changcun sighed. He hoped that in the few remaining days, this young friend could live in peace.

Leaving Tyrannical Saber Villa, they set off towards Huayan Mountain.

This was where Lu Ye had first entered this domain.

And it was perhaps by a curious twist of fate, that it would also be where it ended.

Huayan Mountain had Wangyang Peak, the highest peak of the Huayan Mountain Range. From halfway up the mountain, clouds and mist swirled, and the sea of clouds churned.

At the top of the peak, they stopped and looked towards the east.

The rising sun emerged, casting its radiant light.

Sitting in the wheelchair, Lu Ye squinted at the vibrant new sun, filled with some regrets and reminiscences.

Yiyi clearly also sensed something, squatting by Lu Ye's side, her little face resting against his hand, without fear, without sorrow, just quietly gazing at Lu Ye, as if to imprint his face forever into the depths of her soul.

She and Amber were bound to Lu Ye by life or death; if Lu Ye died, they could not live alone.

"Liuli," Lu Ye called out softly.

The girl beside him choked in response.

"Brother Ye Liu can only walk with you this far; you must continue the rest on your own."

Ye Liuli turned her head silently, her face already drenched in tears.

Parting at life and death is always the most heartbreaking, no matter when or where.

She shook her head repeatedly, seemingly unable to accept this cruel reality.

Just as Lu Ye was about to speak words of comfort, Liuli had already crouched down, grasping one of his hands, "Brother Ye Liu, I'm so grateful to have had you by my side all this time, Brother Ye Liu, I've been waiting for you for many years, and I'm almost unable to hold on anymore..."

His face astonished upon hearing these incomprehensible words, but immediately his astonishment turned into shock.

"You…"

Yiyi also sensed something, straightening her upper body, staring stunned at Ye Liuli, and nearby, Amber also widened his eyes.

In those profound tiger eyes, reflected a body that was glowing!

It was as if her entire being had ignited, yet the flames engulfing her entire body didn't feel unpleasant at all, but rather very warm.

The flame spread, enveloping Lu Ye completely.

The next moment, Lu Ye's eyes filled with disbelief, as an incredibly gentle force flowed from Ye Liuli's palm into his body, rapidly replenishing his Origin that had been depleted by using the Dragon Throne.

It was like a drought meeting sweet rain, or like an old tree sprouting new branches.

Lu Ye could clearly sense an inexplicable, transformative change occurring in his body.

In these past days, his appearance had gradually aged, despite being barely twenty, anyone who didn't know him might think he was in his forties or fifties.

Even his hair had turned completely white.

But now, the traces of years on his face were rapidly disappearing, and the white hair was also turning back to black. He was like the new sun rising above the sea of clouds, becoming vibrant once again.

Yiyi covered her mouth with her hand, completely clueless about what was happening.

Lu Ye himself did not understand; he had never known that Ye Liuli had such abilities.

And as that mysterious power flowed from Ye Liuli's body into his, Lu Ye suddenly felt an indescribable closeness to this domain, and he had a faint Insight.

"Liuli, what are you doing?" Lu Ye asked in astonishment.

While the changes occurring to him were highly desirable, he could feel that Ye Liuli had paid a very heavy, perhaps even devastating, price.

His Origin was depleted, and even the Little Miracle Healer was at a loss; how could Ye Liuli possibly replenish it? The scene unfolding before him was simply inexplicable.