Chapter 263 - I Am an Elder of Azure Heaven Sword Sea

"How about another fifty spirit stones?"　　Li Yue asked weakly.　　Chen Xia shook his head; he couldn't explain it further because he had forgotten the specifics.　　Li Yue's expression dimmed, but she continued after a moment of recollection.　　"Later on, Aunt Li Yang grew stronger and stronger in battle, subduing all the surrounding sects. She didn't just fight the younger generation; even the elders were not spared."　　"She somewhat embodied the principle of impartiality," Chen Xia commented.　　"I admire Aunt Li Yang so much. I also wanted to challenge the elder cultivators, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't beat them. Many of those elders were at the peak Mountain Moving realm, using troublesome divine abilities."　　Li Yue sounded somewhat frustrated.　　"People grow wiser with age. It's true; when your combat power isn't absolutely superior, you usually get tricked by the old ones," Chen Xia nodded in agreement, having rich experience in battling older cultivators, including the old immortals of Lesser Heaven, the elders of Heavenly Sword Sea, and the Fourth Law Elder.　　Li Yue nodded as well and continued, "Afterward, Aunt Li Yang became the top figure in the entire region, standing as an absolute genius, even earning the title of Great Emperor Seed."　　"Then Aunt Li Yang received an invitation..."　　At this point, Li Yue's eyes lit up as she continued.　　"She joined the number one sect in the entire star domain at that time—Heavenly Sword Sea!"　　"That's enough, no need to go on," Chen Xia interrupted calmly, already knowing the rest of the story.　　But Li Yue couldn't stop, her eyebrows raised in excitement as she continued.　　"After joining Heavenly Sword Sea, Aunt Li Yang quickly stood out among the supreme species, even securing a spot among the Fourteen Sons of Heaven."　　"Then she started defeating the Fourteen Sons of Heaven with kicks and punches, challenging the Supreme Elders, becoming the top figure among the young generation. Just as she was about to take another step forward, unfortunately, the entire Heavenly Sword Sea perished."　　Chen Xia opened his mouth but said nothing for a while before giving her a thumbs up.　　"You have a first-class storytelling ability, without any technique, just pure emotion."　　"Eh?" Li Yue's mouth slightly opened, puzzled. "How do you know I made it up?"　　Chen Xia shook his head and frankly said, "Because I was an elder of Heavenly Sword Sea."　　Indeed, he was the Fourth Law Elder.　　"Ah... Ah?!" Li Yue reacted a moment later, very surprised. "But... weren't you the Lord of Dead Star Domain?"　　"If Heavenly Sword Sea perished, can't I find another job?" Chen Xia retorted.　　"Yes, yes... but are you really?" Li Yue was still doubtful.　　"Believe it or not, it doesn't matter to me," Chen Xia replied casually.　　Li Yue regained some spirit, a hint of red appearing on her pale face due to her injuries, and asked,　　"Do you... do you know Aunt Li Yang?"　　"Yes." Chen Xia nodded. He not only knew her but had borrowed ten thousand spirit stones from her, which was the connection he mentioned.　　Without this connection, Chen Xia wouldn't have saved Li Yue.　　The girl who admired Li Yang was saved because of Li Yang.　　It felt like a destined connection, though Chen Xia couldn't quite put his finger on it.　　Li Yue's excitement showed as she asked, "What was Aunt Li Yang like back then in Heavenly Sword Sea? Was she powerful?"　　"Haven't you already made up the whole story?" Chen Xia asked curiously.　　Li Yue smiled sheepishly, her brows furrowing. "I only knew she became one of the Fourteen Sons of Heaven, but not much else. But I'm really interested and hope you could tell me more."　　Chen Xia paused for a moment, then nodded with a light laugh.　　"She was indeed a genius. Not exactly kicking and punching everyone, but close enough. She was very powerful and truly the top figure among the young generation."　　He wasn't telling the whole truth.　　With Heavenly Sword Sea already perished, did it need so much honesty?　　Everyone has their own image of Heavenly Sword Sea.　　Let the best Heavenly Sword Sea remain in this girl's heart.　　Chen Xia thought.　　Li Yue shook her head, looking at Chen Xia with doubt. "Are you really an elder of Heavenly Sword Sea? You say I made up stories, but aren't you making them up too?"　　Chen Xia countered, "Isn't that right?"　　"Of course not," Li Yue shook her head. "Others might not know, but I do. This story was told by Aunt Li Yang herself."　　"The one who kicked the Fourteen Sons of Heaven and punched the Supreme Elders wasn't Aunt Li Yang, but someone named Chen Xia."　　Chen Xia was momentarily stunned, not responding.　　Li Yue continued, "Aunt Li Yang said this Chen Xia might have died along with Heavenly Sword Sea."　　"At that time, Aunt Li Yang sighed, saying such a genius shouldn't die like that, should walk the path of emperors."　　"So why did you change the story earlier?" Chen Xia asked.　　"Hehe, since he's dead anyway, why not add it to Aunt Li Yang's story?" Li Yue laughed lightly.　　"You understand addition and subtraction well," Chen Xia praised.　　Li Yue laughed again, continuing, "Aunt Li Yang spoke highly of this Chen Xia. How did she put it?"　　She recalled and said, "Supreme genius, sincere heart!"　　"Apart from praising his combat power, Aunt Li Yang also admired his mindset."　　"At that time, Aunt Li Yang said she never expected Chen Xia to have such a sincere heart, willing to die for Heavenly Sword Sea, staying until the end without fleeing."　　"This kind of sincerity, only Chen Xia among the Fourteen Sons of Heaven had. It was something Aunt Li Yang truly couldn't achieve."　　After finishing, Li Yue noticed the black-clad figure in front of her had gone silent, and asked worriedly,　　"Are you... okay?"　　Chen Xia shook his head and sighed.　　"Indeed, words can be sharper than knives."　　Sincere heart?　　Nonsense. Did he not want to run?　　He couldn't escape; if he could, he would have long fled. Waiting to die with Heavenly Sword Sea wasn't his choice.　　Chen Xia finally shook his head again. "Stay here and heal. Once you're better, leave on your own. Don't go deeper into the Dead Star Domain; there are mischievous spirits inside that could harm you."　　Li Yue nodded, thanking him hurriedly.　　Chen Xia didn't stay any longer, turning and being pulled away by black mist into the deepest part of the Dead Star Domain.　　Southern Star Domain.　　An elderly man rushed with a group of cultivators, arriving at the vast gate of a sect situated amidst the star river. However, they were stopped by a guard who questioned them suspiciously.　　"Why are so many cultivators here? Are you planning to attack Bright Star River Sect?!"　　The leading elderly cultivator hastily explained, "We are cultivators of the Li family and wish to see Li Yang."　　The guard scoffed, "Elder Li Yang has clearly stated she won't receive anyone from the Li family. Go back."　　The elderly man was frantic. "This time is different, there's a major issue, a big issue."　　"It's none of your business. Go back," the guard responded coldly, aware of the conflict between Elder Li Yang and the Li family.　　Desperate, the elderly man knelt down, crying out.　　"Li Yang, Li Yang, please save Yue! She's being hunted by seven major sects and we don't know where she is. Please save her, please!"　　He was about to bow repeatedly.　　But suddenly, a gust of wind rose beside him.　　A woman in golden robes stood before him, her heroic brows furrowed, her expression slightly grim, and she said in a low voice.　　"Go!"