Chapter 161 Not Again...

Stop pretending! You are none other than the so-called Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor! Sister Spider roared angrily, her eyes filled with indignation.

Only now did Ye Kun learn that the true name of the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor was Yuan Hao!

This was a detail missing from the historical records.

I am who I am. No one sent me here; I just entered to take the academy dean's assessment. You guys are overthinking it. In truth, Ye Kun felt that the three fierce beasts were quite alright—actually quite amusing—and he had just lost control of himself for a moment.

He could tolerate being called a baldy by his wife, but whenever anyone else used that word, his fists simply refused to listen.

Sister Spider clearly did not believe Ye Kun, as her demonic beast aura suddenly erupted: Bullshit! In all these years, no one taking the dean's assessment has been as vicious as you! They've all been complete trash. Speak! Were you sent by that scumbag Yuan Hao to assassinate our teacher?!

It's a misunderstanding! Ye Kun certainly did not want to take the blame for someone else—after all, he was already used to taking the blame for his younger brother.

Misunderstanding my foot! Sister Spider, look at me! My face is ruined!!! Brother Ant was seen slowly walking over while supporting Little Pegasus, who was missing three fangs.

The missing teeth happened to be the three front incisors, causing him to lisp noticeably as he spoke.

How tragic...

His esteemed Pegasus was originally so cold and aloof, but now that his front teeth were gone, how was he supposed to maintain that aloof demeanor? Wasn't this pure bullying towards Little Pegasus?

Sister Spider, this guy was definitely sent by Yuan Hao! If not, may Yuan Hao's entire family be wiped out! Brother Ant swore an oath so vicious that even Ye Kun had to admire him.

Ye Kun was puzzled and asked curiously, Why are you all so convinced that I was sent by the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor? Who is his teacher anyway? Why would he want to kill his own teacher? Even if you want to pin this on me, you should at least provide a decent reason.

Little Pegasus said with his lisping speech, Sister Spider, that little scumbag Yuan Hao is extremely cunning, so anyone he trains must be just as bad!

Sister Spider, let's all three attack together! We will definitely be able to cut down this little scumbag! Brother Ant roared angrily and actually stood up! A terrifying aura instantly surged toward them, and his six legs actually began to expand. Were those huge, thick fists supposed to be a joke?

Ye Kun realized that no matter how he explained, it was useless; they simply would not believe him. Why were they so dead set on this?

Right now, Ye Kun had no desire to fight them anymore—this kind of fight was simply not worth it.

Just as Ye Kun was feeling helpless, an ancient voice echoed through the vast abyss.

Enough...

This voice was deep and profound, just like a grandfather reprimanding his grandson. This must be what they called imposing dignity without anger.

Ye Kun looked around in all directions searching for the source of the sound, but he could not tell where it came from.

However, the three fierce beasts lowered their massive bodies and called out respectfully, Teacher.

Teacher??? Ye Kun was utterly confused.

Suddenly!

A powerful green glow blossomed before Ye Kun's eyes, illuminating the entire abyss, yet the depths remained bottomless.

Ye Kun raised his head slightly, squinting through the gaps in his fingers, and saw that directly above him, a heart made of tree roots was emitting a green radiance, while green grass grew all along the roots, exuding vibrant vitality.

Could this be the Ancient Ginseng Tree???

The Ancient Ginseng Tree was the teacher of the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor?

Wait... he had previously heard Dao Dezi mention that the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor had cultivated here.

But why would the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor seal his own teacher deep underground? It was simply baffling.

To be honest, Brother Kun had read quite a few books about the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor. The spirit of striving tirelessly in cultivation constantly swirled in Ye Kun's mind, and he too wished he could cultivate like the Prime Sovereign Sword Emperor, breaking through on the edge of life and death to annihilate enemies.

But Brother Kun truly couldn't do it...

The heavens had already stripped Brother Kun of the opportunity to cultivate.

Mashter! That thur guy Yuan Hao thet the dog to harm meee! Little Pegasus had a severe lisp; even the Ancient Ginseng Tree couldn't quite catch what he said.

Teacher, this brat beat up Little Pegasus and knocked out his teeth, so he must have been sent by Yuan Hao, Brother Ant said respectfully.

Ye Kun had to hand it to them—their method of passing judgment was far too sloppy.

Looking at that massive, glowing green root-heart, Ye Kun couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. His dad was right after all: only by leaving home does one broaden their horizons.

Young man, you are exceptional. The Ancient Ginseng Tree emitted an ancient and heavy voice.

Ye Kun was completely at a loss as to why these high-and-mighty figures always felt the need to flatter him, starting right off the bat with you are exceptional.

Wait! Could it be that it wanted to pass on its cultivation as well?

Safeguarding the peace of the Profound Moon Continent was now apparently going to be entrusted to Brother Kun.

Oh no, please don't...

Teacher, he was sent by that dog-scumbag Yuan Hao! Don't fall for Yuan Hao's tricks again! Sister Spider strongly advised, remembering how the teacher had trusted Yuan Hao back then and consequently ended up in such a state.

The Ancient Ginseng Tree calmly replied, He is not.

Although it was just three simple words, it carried the Ancient Ginseng Tree's unwavering firmness and trust.

Teacher!

The three fierce beasts let out a plea. Back then, you used that exact same tone, but what did it get you in return? Have you forgotten, Teacher...?

That Yuan Hao was simply a traitor who betrayed his master and destroyed his ancestors.

Alright, the moment this young man entered the city, I was already aware of it. The Ancient Ginseng Tree's words took Ye Kun aback. No way—he had only just arrived in Ankang Prefecture, and already he was on their radar?

Could it be?!

Did it know about everything discussed right next to the outhouse?!

As if knowing what Ye Kun was thinking, the Ancient Ginseng Tree said with a hint of a smile, I know everything that happens in Ankang Prefecture.

Never had he expected to have an eavesdropper right beneath his feet.

Still, since his cover was blown, it wasn't a big deal anymore.

It simply exposed his relationship with Dong Ci and Da Ci, as well as the fact that he was the mastermind.

Ye Kun, you need not worry. From you, I sense a long-lost aura.

The Ancient Ginseng Tree's words left Ye Kun somewhat bewildered. Big shots really were big shots; they always said only half of what they meant, leaving you to guess the rest.

Are they doing well? Time flies, and it has been quite a while. The Ancient Ginseng Tree's words seemed tinged with a trace of nostalgia. The stronger one became, the fewer true confidants remained, and those surrounding them usually acted out of self-interest.

Ye Kun finally caught on: it was evidently referring to the All-Evil Heavenly Venerate and the Compassionate Sea Heavenly Venerate.

Ye Kun cupped his fists and said, Both Heavenly Venerates have already passed away.

Upon hearing this, the Ancient Ginseng Tree fell silent.

A sudden jolt went through Ye Kun's heart. Could it be that it was missing old friends and wanted to join them in the afterlife?

And then it would say: Young man, I see you are exceptionally talented, so I will pass on my cultivation to you and help me take care of these three fierce beasts.

If that happened, Brother Kun would become powerful once again, and he would even acquire three fierce beasts as his underlings and bodyguards.

As expected, whenever Brother Kun took a leap, it was a signal that he was about to grow stronger. For goodness' sake, nobody should ever let Brother Kun leap again; every time Brother Kun leaped, he grew stronger.

Right now, however, Ye Kun was pondering whether he should accept or refuse the cultivation transfer if it actually happened.

Drawing on his past lessons, Ye Kun decided he couldn't just use any old excuse; he needed one that the other party couldn't possibly refute.

Brother Kun truly marched bravely forward on the path of refusing to grow stronger.

Who could possibly understand the pain of Brother Kun? Perhaps this was simply the loneliness of being invincible~