Peerless God Emperor

"Let's go as well." Qing Yu said to Qin Xuan.    

"Alright." Qin Xuan slightly nodded, and then looked at Qing Yu and said: "Get ready."    

"Prepare what?" Qing Yu was startled, and did not understand what she meant.    

"Do you want me to search the entire world for someone?" Qin Xuan rolled his eyes at Qing Yu, causing Qing Yu's face to immediately fall. The corners of his mouth curled into a bitter smile, as he once again wanted to do the hard work …    

How sad.    

But since his own soul was in Qin Xuan's hands, he could only let it take control.    

Qing Yu took a step forwards, as a tyrannical aura burst forth from him. His body transformed into a blue divine bird, spiralling through the air. His wings flapped in the air, creating a buzzing sound.    

"That's more like it." Qin Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction, he then jumped up on Qing Yu's back and left the place together with the bird.    

...    

The Tianhuang City was the leader of the eight great cities in the wastelands, and was also the most core area of the entire wasteland.    

It was because the Tianhuang City was the place where the Wasteland Lord lived.    

This current Wasteland Lord was rumored to have the surname Ouyang, but very few people knew the specific name, but no one knew of the title, Wasteland Lord Taishang.    

Every single Wasteland Lord would have a title, which meant that there was a new era in the wastelands. And the title of the current Wasteland Lord was just the beginning.    

During this period of time, the Tianhuang City was bustling with noise and excitement compared to usual. Many people had come from outside, and most of them were young.    

"Three months ago, Mayor Xi Men Yuan held a Groom Search Competition for his daughter Ximen Bingyue at Sunset Solitary Smoke City. However, for some unknown reason, the competition was cancelled midway. Ximen Guyan said that the competition was postponed to three months before he personally presided over the competition."    

"Someone said that Ximen Guyan had descended upon the Tianhuang City three days ago. I believe that it is because of this matter."    

"Countless youths have come to admire his reputation, not only to marry Ximen Bingyue, but to also witness the honor of Ximen Guyan. After all, in the entire Tianxuan Nine Domains, there are very few people who are as famous as him."    

"…"    

The crowd's discussions rose and fell, there were people discussing in many corners of the Tianhuang City, it was obvious that they were extremely concerned about this matter.    

In the center of Tianhuang City, in a prosperous restaurant.    

A simple clothed middle-aged man was sitting on the second floor near the window. His black hair was slightly loose and draped over his shoulders. However, there was not a single trace of sloppiness in it. Instead, it gave off a transcendent aura.    

At this moment, the gazes of the crowd in the inn were all riveted onto this young man, with traces of reverence and reverence in their eyes.    

This middle-aged man was Ximen Guyan.    

At this moment, a young figure entered the restaurant. This young man was dressed in ordinary clothes, yet he was handsome. His eyes were deep and focused, and his aura was reserved. Simple clothes couldn't hide his outstanding temperament.    

The young man inclined his head and glanced at the middle-aged figure by the window. After which, he stepped out and entered the restaurant.    

The instant the youth entered the restaurant, the expressions of everyone in the restaurant froze. Why was he here?    

The young man immediately walked to the second floor, came to the window, and cupped his hands towards Ximen Guyan: "Greetings, senior."    

Ximen Guyan laughed, then said to the young man: "Your Master is mustering too many people, how can I, how can I disturb him?"    

"Master appreciates senior's talent, so he asked me to come over and say a few words to senior. If you have time, you might as well come over to him. We can exchange views on martial arts."    

Ximen Guyan waved his hand, and said: "Your Master is too courteous, I am just a mere independent cultivator, I am not worth him paying so much attention to. I have to trouble you to go back and tell your Master, I only want to borrow him for a few days, after everything is done, I will leave immediately, and will not stop."    

After the young man heard these words, his gaze tensed up, and a strange look flashed past his eyes, as he said to Ximen Guyan: "Senior, you should keep these words to yourself and tell my Master."    

"You're still as blunt as ever." Ximen Guyan glanced at the youth helplessly, and there was even a tinge of envy in his eyes. It would be great if his unfilial disciple could be half as steady as this brat.    

If Qin Xuan, who was far away from Demon Domain, heard this, he would probably vomit blood.    

"Master also asked me to inform Senior that if there is anything you need, you can immediately send someone to pass the message to him." The young man continued with a respectful tone.    

"I understand. You can go now." Ximen Guyan nodded, after that he continued drinking, ignoring the young man.    

That young man stood there for a moment before turning and leaving the inn. Shock could be seen on the faces of the crowd, as though they couldn't believe what they just witnessed.    

His name was Ji Xuan, and he was a top genius of the Tianhuang City, and even the entire wastelands. He was the head of the thirteen asura sons, and the Titled Earth Asura.    

However, what was most revering was his other identity, the only direct disciple of the Wasteland Lord.    

What kind of person was the Wasteland Lord? In the entire Tianxuan Nine Domains, there were only a handful of people at the very top, and as his only direct disciple, it was obvious just how noble Ji Xuan's status was.    

Just now, Ji Xuan had personally come to visit Ximen Guyan. As the two of them were chatting, Ji Xuan mentioned many times that Wasteland Lord wanted to meet Ximen Guyan.    

Although Ximen Guyan was powerful, he was still incomparable to the Wasteland Lord. Then Wasteland Lord saying that and he could verify the martial path was not his real goal, what exactly did this mean?    

Ximen Guyan did not agree to Ji Xuan's request, but instead tactfully refused. Their two people's conversation seemed to be just a small chat, but it gave rise to countless of fanciful thoughts in many people's hearts, as they tried to guess all kinds of possibilities.    

In the beginning, almost everyone associated this with the Groom Search Competition a few days later. Perhaps, Wasteland Lord wanted to make a marriage alliance with Ximen Guyan and let Ji Xuan marry him, which was why he made Ji Xuan come to visit him.    

However, this possibility was quickly rejected for three reasons.    

Firstly, regardless of identity, background, or innate strength, Ji Xuan had far surpassed Ximen Bingyue. Although Ximen Bingyue's origin was already very noble, it was still incomparable to Ji Xuan.    

Secondly, if Wasteland Lord truly wished to marry Ximen Guyan, he only needed to follow Ximen Guyan's rules and let Ji Xuan participate in the competition.    

In the younger generation of the entire wasteland region, who could be Ji Xuan's match?    

Thirdly, three months ago, Ximen Guyan held the Groom Search Competition, but at that time, he did not appear.    

Since it couldn't be a marriage, then what was the meaning of sending Ji Xuan to meet Ximen Guyan in person?    

It was very obvious that no one would be able to answer the questions in everyone's hearts. It was impossible for Ji Xuan to do so, and even more so, no one would be able to do so.    

The central region had a simple yet imposing ancient fortress, this fortress was extremely tall, reaching into the clouds, as though it was connected to heaven and earth.    

Many people came and went in front of the castle. However, every time they passed the castle, they couldn't help but pause for a moment. Their eyes were full of piety, as if they were worshipping a god.    

This ancient castle was the place where the Wasteland Lord lived, the Heavenly Fort.    

At this time, at the top of the Heavenly Stronghold, in a magnificent and imposing ancient hall, a resplendent light was shining. It was extremely dazzling.    

A slender figure sat atop the throne. This person wore a long, dark brown robe that reached to his waist. His face was fair, and his facial features were extremely exquisite.    

If that scene was seen by others, they would likely be extremely shocked. There was actually such a person within such a grand palace that was out of place.    

"Master." A youth below called out to the figure on the throne.    

This youth was Ji Xuan who just returned from a restaurant. At this time, he called the figure on the throne as Master and his identity was already revealed.    

"He still won't come?" Wasteland Lord looked at Ji Xuan and asked slowly.    

"Yes." Ji Xuan nodded.    

When Wasteland Lord heard this answer, his face did not reveal the slightest bit of anger. Instead, it was very calm, as if this result was normal.    

After a long while, the Wasteland Lord suddenly started laughing: "This is his style, he would rather die than bend, his temper is casual, he basically isn't bound by the mortal world, if not he wouldn't be called a zither madman."    

Everyone knew that it was zither saint Ling Luori, Zither Demons Ximen Guyan. The two of them were peerless in their generation and the zither technique was crowned as the Sky Profound Realm. However, very few people knew that Ximen Guyan had another nickname: Zither Madman.    

Just as the name suggested, a madman that was proficient in the zither technique would easily guess that Ximen Guyan would do many crazy things when he was young, and that was why he was named as a madman.    

"Did the Master have a relationship with him back then?" Ji Xuan's eyes flashed, and suddenly asked curiously.    

As the only direct disciple of the Wasteland Lord, he naturally knew that the Wasteland Lord was someone of the same generation as Ximen Guyan. However, at that time, the Wasteland Lord was a bit stronger.    

"At that time, he displayed his extraordinary skills, but unfortunately, he was too arrogant, too eccentric, and offended many enemies. Many people kept away from him, and only Ling Luori considered him a close friend." The Wasteland Lord laughed.    

Ji Xuan did not interrupt the Wasteland Lord as he quietly listened. This was a secret that was rarely known, only the heaven's pride level experts of that era knew about it.    

"This time, he is going to hold the Groom Search Competition in the Tianhuang City. He must be using my power to attract more heaven's pride experts. He is choosing the most outstanding person from among them." Although he stayed in the ancient fortress and rarely showed himself, he seemed to be able to see through everything and easily saw through Ximen Guyan's intentions.    

"Then what does Master mean by this?" Ji Xuan asked tentatively.    

"Let him be. This guy has never played cards according to common sense. Even I might not be able to see through his true thoughts. I can only guess a little." Wasteland Lord said.    

Ji Xuan lightly nodded his head, bade farewell to the Wasteland Lord, and turned to leave the ancient hall.