### Chapter 130: Master, the Pressure Is Definitely Through the Roof!
Ye Xi finally got a good look at the newcomer and let out a sigh of relief deep down. He knew this overwhelming pressure was mighty, but it wasn’t life-threatening. Just whether he would end up getting a beating was still up in the air.
His face returned to normal as he gazed at the figure shrouded in a soft glow, the light shifting with her movements.
Chu Shanyue, dressed in an extravagant gown, approached with delicate steps, her expression calm as she stared at Ye Xi.
In a cool, icy voice, she stated, “The cultivation method you practice is somewhat similar to his.”
The ‘he’ she referred to was someone Ye Xi knew all too well. No need to elaborate on that.
Ye Xi chuckled nervously, giving her a slight bow. “I’m Nicholas Ye Xi, disciple of the Eternal Emperor!”
Realizing he might have gone a touch overboard, he quickly added, “Also known as the Desolate Heaven Emperor among practitioners in the Celestial Mansions.”
With no time for fluff, he was well aware of this woman’s terrifying prowess—he had seen it first-hand. Even Lin Feng had decided that discretion was the better part of valor with an ancient Holy Maiden like her around…
How was he supposed to handle this?
Chu Shanyue’s expression softened a bit. She asked, “Where is he now?”
“Um…”
Ye Xi’s face turned slightly awkward as he hesitated, then admitted, “The Celestial Mansion has returned, and Master said he had urgent matters to attend to. I’m not clear on his exact whereabouts!”
His greatest fear had come to pass. He had pondered this very issue in his mind, but nothing was coming to him. It seemed like he was never going to escape it.
“Really?”
Chu Shanyue frowned, her gaze on Ye Xi sharpening. She then extended her delicate hand and pointed at him.
Behind her, the Great Dao wheel spun, and a beam of celestial light descended, engulfing Ye Xi in a mysterious wave of power.
Ye Xi’s heart raced.
He channeled his energy, attempting to counter the pressure, but it felt like he had become a fish caught on a hook, slowly suspended in the air, unable to break free no matter how much he thrashed about.
The sheer force of that suppression left him stunned.
He had thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Chu Shanyue, he would still be able to put up a fight. But now!
It was clear he had vastly underestimated the horror of this Master’s Wife!
At that moment, Zhuang Hongyi, sensing trouble, looked alarmed and was about to take action when Ye Xi quickly shot her a warning glance.
With Zhuang Hongyi’s level of power, jumping in would be utterly pointless and would only complicate matters further.
Feeling desperate, Ye Xi blurted out, “Master’s Wife, spare me!”
At this, a flicker of emotion crossed Chu Shanyue’s eyes, and her movement came to a halt.
She had initially been ready to give Ye Xi a lesson, but now she decided to give him another chance. “So, where is your Master?”
Ye Xi had to force himself to answer, “I swear, I truly don’t know! He mentioned something of utmost urgency and just had to leave. Master has always been unpredictable…”
“And he also said that with the Celestial Mansion’s return, you’d most likely show up too, promising that if anything happened, Master’s Wife would sort it out—no one would dare bully me!”
Chu Shanyue stared at him blankly for a moment, then fell silent for a while before softly saying, “Did he really say that?”
“Of course, he did!” Ye Xi wiped the sweat from his brow, thinking that maybe, just maybe, this strategy was working. He continued quickly, “He also said that you protect your own fiercely, so as long as you’re back, he can rest easy leaving.”
Another period of silence settled in.
On the hillside, the gentle breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soft whispering sound.
Chu Shanyue maintained her stoic expression, but Ye Xi noticed a hint of joy flickering in her tranquil gaze.
Aha!
In the next moment, the celestial light enveloping him quietly dissipated.
“Wow!” Ye Xi was back on solid ground and gratefully exclaimed, “Master’s Wife is truly beautiful and kind! Master wasn’t wrong at all!”
Nearby, Hua Hongyi’s mouth twitched, her eyes widening as if she were meeting Ye Xi for the first time.
A smirk crept onto her lips, clearly amused as she realized how much Ye Xi enjoyed playing this role.
Chu Shanyue: “…”
Her expression shifted slightly, silently lamenting that for some reason, that guy was just shameless when it came to taking on disciples.
“What else did your Master say?” Chu Shanyue asked after a moment’s pause.
Ye Xi’s brain raced as he thought quickly, “He also said that with you back, you’d definitely help us out of our predicament so the Celestial Mansion practitioners wouldn’t snatch everything away!”
“With your power, Master’s Wife, protecting us is a breeze!”
Hua Hongyi’s eyes lit up at that. Chu Shanyue’s power was something that even the practitioners from the Celestial Mansions feared. Even Ye Xi could barely stand against her!
If they could rally her to support the Nine States’ Celestial Alliance, it would serve as a huge morale boost, relieving a great deal of pressure from the Alliance and keeping the Celestial Mansions at bay.
Hua Hongyi couldn’t help but think, “I have to admit, Ye Xi played that beautifully!”
She looked at Ye Xi with a glint of intrigue in her eyes.
Chu Shanyue remained silent, deeply observing Ye Xi for a moment before slowly turning away.
Her voice, cold as ice, rang out, “Until he returns, if you’re in danger, I will take action!”
With those words, Chu Shanyue’s figure slowly began to blur, step by step vanishing into the void cloaked in celestial light.
And just like that, she disappeared completely!
The world around them fell back into silence, with blue skies, white clouds, and the sounds of nature resuming.
Hua Hongyi’s gaze was fervently fixed on the spot where she had vanished, softly murmuring, “So this is the power of a true immortal?”
The exchanges among the Celestial Mansions and Nine States had increased due to resource conflicts, and many pieces of information had also been shared.
Over time, the entire Nine States cultivation community had come to know of Chu Shanyue’s origins. She stepped out from an ancient Cave Heaven after who knows how many years of sleep, awakened by the Desolate Heaven Emperor…
Her mysterious background, immense power, and stunning beauty had made her the most talked-about topic among Nine States cultivators during tea breaks.
However, aside from a single display of force on that notorious day to deter any Celestial Mansion practitioners from snatching the journal, she had kept a low profile since.
Ye Xi, on the other hand, wore a delighted grin, feeling as if a massive weight had finally lifted from his chest. With Chu Shanyue’s promise, he suddenly felt more confident!
“Whew!”
Ye Xi took a long, deep breath, gazing into the distance with determination, saying solemnly, “Masters, don’t worry! As long as I’m here in the Nine States, nothing will go wrong!”
Then he added, worry creeping back in, “But Master and the other Masters bear responsibilities and pressures that far exceed mine!”
“What a pity—I’m just not strong enough!”
“If I were powerful enough, I could help share more of Master’s burden!”
Hua Hongyi stepped beside him, comforting him, “You’re already doing wonderfully! The Eternal Emperor would definitely be proud of you!”
Ye Xi sighed, remaining silent.
Suddenly, the sky brightened intensely, the temperature around them plummeting instantly.
What was once a clear sky turned into a heavy snowfall.
Cold!
A crippling chill swept through the air, enveloping Ye Xi and Hua Hongyi, making them feel as if they had plunged into a frozen abyss.
