I Have A Sword

Upon leaving Qing City, Ye Guan and Nalan Jia returned to the Main Guanxuan Academy.

In a small courtyard, Ye Guan and Nalan Jia were leaning on their recliners. Nalan Jia appeared breathtakingly beautiful in her light red dress.

Nalan Jia was in the middle of telling Ye Guan about the Guanxuan Academy's breakthroughs during his absence.

Initially, Ye Guan had intended to take a hands-off approach, but Nalan Jia was no longer going to let him have his way.

After all, Qin Guan had instructed her that even though Ye Guan didn't have to handle the day-to-day affairs of the Academy, he had to be aware of every significant event so he'd remain informed about the Academy's situation.

Qin Guan knew that Ye Guan couldn't be and should not be bogged down by trivial matters.

However, Ye Guan had already become an important figure in the Academy, and his presence alone ensured its stability.

The Academy's businesses had matured and had become capable of operating independently, but someone still had to be in charge of making major decisions and dictating the overall direction of the Academy.

Qin Guan was the person in charge, and she wanted Ye Guan to take on her role.

Ye Guan knew his mother's intentions as well, so he paid close attention to Nalan Jia's words as he leaned deeper into his recliner.

However, his expression grew increasingly grave as he listened to Nalan Jia.

It turned out that the Guanxuan Academy had unknowingly gained control of thousands of worlds and star fields.

In other words, every single place that he had visited so far was already a part of the Guanxuan Universe.

Furthermore, Qin Guan had started implementing the Guanxuan Law throughout all of them, which meant that the Guanxuan Law was slowly becoming a universal law.

Ye Guan revealed deep concern at the idea. Once the Guanxuan Law became a universal law, many issues could arise. After all, corrupted people could take advantage of the law for the sake of their vested interests, which meant that the Guanxuan Law would become an oppressive force against the weak, and Ye Guan's order would become a cruel and oppressive order. Ye Guan realized the gravity of the situation just then, and he turned to look at Nalan Jia.

Nalan Jia seemed to have seen through his concerns. "We have a massive team, and they are continuously making adjustments to the Guanxuan Law. We also made special versions of the law for some of the unique worlds out there."

Ye Guan replied, "There must be quite a few issues with the implementation, am I right?"

"Yes," said Nalan Jia with a nod.

Ye Guan shook his head with a sigh. It seemed that establishing a new order wasn't something he could accomplish by himself. It required more than just strength.

After all, even the Yang Family had to rely on two generations of experts to build its current foundation.

"Another issue is the emergence of factions in the Academy," said Nalan Jia.

"Factions?" Ye Guan asked.

Nalan Jia nodded.

Ye Guan urged, "Tell me more."

Nalan Jia hesitated.

Ye Guan smiled and asked, "Does the Nalan Clan count as a faction?"

Nalan Jia nodded slightly and explained, "Yes, and there are roughly four factions: the Nalan Clan faction, the Ancient Heavenly Dragon Clan faction, the True Universe faction, and the faction formed by those from the Time River. The smaller groups are also gathering to create their own faction."

A hint of worry flashed in Nalan Jia's eyes as she added, "Mother once said that even though the Guanxuan Academy appears to be united right now, it is rife with internal strife. Once the Yang Family loses control over them, the Academy would implode, causing widespread chaos throughout the vast expanse."

"I knew this would happen. I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly."

"The core issue is establishing a new order. This is our Yang Family's goal, but not all factions share the same objective as us. Their aim is to earn more profits beneath our brand-new order."

"I expected that"

"We are doing our best to balance these factions and strive for fair distribution of profits. Unfortunately, it is impossible to achieve true equilibrium, even if the Guanxuan Law is fully implemented. It's not going to address the issue concerning the Universe Tribulation as well. I asked Mother about these issues, and she said that you'll handle them. We're husband and wife, and while I may not question you about everything, it doesn't mean that I'm not curious at all."

Ye Guan gently squeezed her hand and smiled. "It's not that I'm hiding things from you; it's just that there's no point talking about them right now."

"Okay," Nalan Jia said with a nod.

Ye Guan stared into the depths of the starry sky and muttered, "Universe Tribulation…"

Sister Zhen... Ye Guan suddenly thought of the woman suppressing the Universe Tribulation.

The Universe Tribulation of the True Universe had become extremely terrifying, as it had been suppressed many times since it appeared.

Evil Dao! Ye Guan closed his eyes. He knew that he didn't have much time left.

"When are you going to leave?" Nalan Jia asked, knowing that Ye Guan was soon going to leave.

Ye Guan turned to look at her and said, "I'll stay with you for a bit longer."

Nalan Jia did not refuse, nodding slightly. "Alright."

Ye Guan stayed at the Academy for another half a month, and he didn't cultivate at all. He spent every waking hour alongside Nalan Jia and his nights sleeping by her side…

Eventually, Ye Guan had to leave, and Nalan Jia saw him out. She looked up at the starry sky, staring at the distant sword light.

Nalan Jia was quiet for a long time. Since she got married to Ye Guan, the past half a month was the longest time they had ever spent together. If she were given a choice, she'd choose to be an ordinary couple with Ye Guan, and it was all because she didn't really have any craving for power and authority. However, Nalan Jia knew that Ye Guan's identity meant that it was impossible for him to live a normal life. Nalan Jia's role as his wife was to support him as best she could.

Just then, Nalan Jia seemed to have recalled something, and she looked down at her slightly swollen abdomen.

She broke out into a grin and said, "By the time your father returns, it should be about time for you to come into this world."

***

Ye Guan left the Guanxuan Universe and visited the Ancient Heavenly Dragon Clan.

After taking Ao Qianqian with him, he headed straight for the True Universe.

A woman was sitting in the True God Hall, reviewing some documents. She was wearing a light blue dress, and her swollen belly told everyone that she was pregnant.

The woman was none other than Cishu.

Cishu sensed something and looked up to find Ye Guan standing at the entrance of the True God Hall.

Cishu smiled and said, "You're back."

Ye Guan walked into the hall, and everyone else in the hall quickly excused themselves upon seeing him.

In addition to being the ruler of the Guanxuan Universe, Ye Guan had also become the ruler of the True Universe.

Ye Guan walked up to Cishu and said, "Walk with me."

"Alright," Cishu said with a nod.

With that, the two left the True God Hall together.

"Tell me more about what you went through outside," Cishu said.

"Curious?" Ye Guan asked.

Cishu nodded.

"Actually, there's not much to say," said Ye Guan.

Cishu glared at him.

Ye Guan laughed heartily and then recounted what he had gone through during his absence.

Once he was done, Cishu couldn't help but remark, "I had no idea that the vast expanse is that vast. To think that there are so many civilizations out there, and they are all unknown to us."

"Yeah," said Ye Guan with a nod. "I was surprised, too."

"Are you planning to continue exploring the vast expanse?" Cishu asked.

Ye Guan nodded.

Cishu wanted to say something, but she hesitated.

Ye Guan grabbed her hand and said, "I know what you want to say. Since the Guanxuan Universe has already grown so large, it's about time for me to settle down and stabilize the Academy. Is that what you're thinking?"

Cishu nodded and explained, "The Academy and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion already have control over the known worlds and star fields. The Guanxuan Committee is no longer that stable, and there are many issues with it."

"I know, but I still want to explore and see more of the vast expanse."

"You're right. You wouldn't be of much help staying at the Academy, anyway."

"That's quite a statement."

"Don't you always give your job to others?"

"Apparently, the True Universe has its own faction in the Academy. Is that true?"

"It was inevitable. It's not just the True Universe. Many factions have been forming in the Academy, and they've formed an alliance, using any means to join the Guanxuan Committee to obtain more influence.

"You need to pay attention to that issue, as you have to resolve it during your generation."

"Don't worry; I'm not going to leave that issue to my son."

I'm not going to do to my son what my father did to me...

Cishu nodded slightly. The Guanxuan Academy today was far from what it used to be. Even Ye Guan would find it difficult to handle such an issue, so his son would definitely have a harder time.

Ye Guan asked, "Where's Cirou?"

"So you still remember me, huh?" A voice echoed from behind.

Ye Guan turned to see a woman standing not too far away from him.

The woman was dressed in a light yellow gown and was exuding a gentle and elegant aura.

She was none other than Cirou.

"How can I possibly forget you?" Ye Guan said, extending his left hand toward her.

Cirou cast an indifferent glance at his hand and said, "Fat chance."

Ye Guan laughed out loud before asking, "Where's Cijing?"

"Cijing went to cultivate somewhere, and no one knows where she is right now."

"She went to cultivate somewhere?"

"It's been a while since she disappeared."

Ye Guan immediately felt worried about Cijing.

Cishu smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry, Sister Zhen gave her quite a few treasures, and ordinary cultivators can't possibly harm her."

Sister Zhen... The three of them went silent upon being reminded of Cizhen.

"Let's pay Sister Zhen a visit," Ye Guan suggested.

"All right," Cirou and Cishu replied at the same time.

"Let's go."

With that, all three of them disappeared into thin air.

Ye Guan wasn't just going to visit Sister Zhen, but he was going to confront the Evil Dao as well!

With the help of the Qingxuan Sword, Ye Guan was confident that he could take her down!