I am the Elder of the Sea

"Can we talk about the fifty spirit stones?" Li Yue weakly pleaded.

Chen Xia shook his head, knowing that discussing it was out of the question because he had forgotten the specifics.

Li Yue's expression dimmed, but she recollected her thoughts and continued.

"Afterward, Aunt Li Yang grew stronger with every fight, even gaining the respect of the surrounding sects. She didn't just defeat the younger generation but also the older generation."

"She had a bit of an iron fist mentality," Chen Xia commented.

"I really admire Aunt Li Yang. I also want to fight against the older generation cultivators, but no matter how hard I try, I can't defeat them. Many of those older cultivators are at the pinnacle of the Transcendent Realm, and their techniques are quite troublesome," Li Yue lamented.

"It's the result of their experience. When your combat strength isn't enough for a guaranteed victory, the old folks usually fall for it," Chen Xia nodded in agreement, as he had a deep understanding of fighting against older cultivators.

This includes but is not limited to the old immortals of Xiaotian Realm, the elders of the Sword Sea of Heaven, and the Fourth Elder of the Law.

Li Yue also nodded and continued, "Later, Aunt Li Yang became the number one in the entire surrounding area, reaching the position of an unrivaled genius. She even obtained the title of the Emperor's Seed."

"Afterward, Aunt Li Yang received an invitation..." Li Yue's eyes lit up as she continued.

"She joined the number one sect in the entire star domain at that time—the Sword Sea of Heaven!"

"Okay, you don't need to continue," Chen Xia interrupted Li Yue's narration in a calm voice. He already knew the rest of the story.

However, Li Yue couldn't stop. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she continued excitedly, "After joining the Sword Sea of Heaven, Aunt Li Yang quickly made a name for herself among the supreme beings. She even obtained a spot among the Fourteen Sons of Heaven."

"But when she started challenging the Fourteen Sons of Heaven and fighting against the Supreme Elders, she had become the number one among the younger generation of the Sword Sea of Heaven. Just when she was preparing to take another step forward, the entire Sword Sea of Heaven was destroyed."

Chen Xia opened his mouth but didn't say anything. After a long pause, he raised his thumb and said, "You are truly exceptional at storytelling. It's all emotions without any tricks."

"Huh?" Li Yue's mouth slightly opened in confusion. "How did you know I made it up?"

Chen Xia shook his head and truthfully replied, "Because I am an elder of the Sword Sea of Heaven."

He was indeed the Fourth Elder of the Law.

"Ah... Ah?!" It took Li Yue a moment to react, and she was greatly surprised and puzzled. "But... but aren't you the Lord of the Death Star?"

"The Sword Sea of Heaven was destroyed. I couldn't find another job," Chen Xia retorted.

"Okay... but are you really?" Li Yue still had doubts.

"Believe it or not, it's up to you," Chen Xia casually said. After all, he had nothing to lose.

Li Yue regained some spirit. Her pale face, marred by injuries, had a hint of rosy color, and she continued to ask, "Then... do you know Aunt Li Yang?"

"I do," Chen Xia nodded. Not only did he know her, but he also borrowed ten thousand spirit stones from Li Yang. This was the so-called acquaintance he mentioned.

If it weren't for this bit of acquaintance, Chen Xia wouldn't have saved Li Yue.

Whether it could be considered fate or not, Chen Xia couldn't say for sure.

Li Yue's expression was one of excitement as she asked again, "What was Li Yang like in the Azure Sword Sea? Was she powerful?"

"Haven't you finished making up the story?" Chen Xia asked curiously.

Li Yue smiled sheepishly and furrowed her brows lightly. "I only know that Li Yang became one of the Fourteen Sons of Heaven, but I don't know what happened afterward. However, I'm genuinely interested and I hope you can tell me."

Chen Xia fell silent for a moment, then nodded and chuckled.

"She was indeed a genius. Not quite kicking the Fourteen Sons of Heaven or punching the Elders, but close enough. She was pretty formidable and truly the number one among the younger generation."

He wasn't telling the truth.

The long-lost Azure Sword Sea didn't need so much truth anyway.

Everyone had their own Azure Sword Sea in their hearts.

Let the best Azure Sword Sea remain in this girl's heart.

That's what Chen Xia thought.

However, Li Yue shook her head and looked at Chen Xia with a questioning gaze. She asked, "Are you really the Elder of the Azure Sword Sea? You accuse me of making up stories, but aren't you doing the same?"

Chen Xia retorted, "Isn't that the case?"

"Of course not," Li Yue shook her head. "Others may not know, but I do. It wasn't Li Yang who kicked the Fourteen Sons of Heaven and punched the Elders, it was another person named Chen Xia."

Chen Xia's expression froze for a moment, and he remained silent.

Li Yue continued, "However, Li Yang said that this Chen Xia might have already perished along with the Azure Sword Sea."

"At that time, Li Yang also lamented that such a genius shouldn't have died like that but should have embarked on the path of the divine."

Chen Xia looked at Li Yue. "So, you were just changing the story earlier?"

"Hehe, since they're both dead, why not attribute it to Li Yang," Li Yue chuckled lightly.

"You're good at addition and subtraction," praised Chen Xia.

Li Yue blushed again, then continued, "Li Yang's evaluation of Chen Xia at that time, I remember it, besides marveling at his combat power, there was also his mindset."

"Li Yang said at that time that she truly didn't expect Chen Xia to have such an unwavering mindset. He willingly sacrificed himself for the Azure Sword Sea, even when the final reckoning came, he didn't escape but followed the Azure Sword Sea until the very end."

"This kind of unwavering mindset, among the Fourteen Sons of Heaven, only Chen Xia possessed it, something that Li Yang herself couldn't truly achieve."

After Li Yue finished speaking, she noticed that the dark figure in front of her remained motionless. She became worried and asked, "Are you... are you alright?"

Chen Xia shook his head and sighed.

"Indeed, words are like a swift blade."

Unwavering mindset?

Nonsense. Wasn't that because he couldn't run away?

If he could run away, he would have done so long ago. How could he wait to die with the Azure Sword Sea?

Finally, Chen Xia shook his head again. "You can heal your wounds here, and when you're better, you can leave on your own. Don't go deeper into the Death Star Region. There are some mischievous lost souls inside that could harm you."

Li Yue nodded and quickly thanked him.

Chen Xia didn't linger any longer. He turned around and was pulled away by the black mist, entering the innermost part of the Death Star Domain.

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Southern region of the Star Domain.

An elderly man led a group of cultivators in a hurry, arriving at a vast sect situated amidst the stellar rivers. However, they were stopped by a cultivator guarding the entrance, who questioned them.

"What business do you cultivators have, coming in such a large group? Are you planning to attack the White Sun Galaxy Sect?"

The leading elderly cultivator hurriedly replied, "We are cultivators from the Li Family and we request an audience with Li Yang."

The gatekeeper snorted, "Elder Li Yang has already said that he won't receive anyone from your Li Family. Go back on your own."

The elderly man became extremely anxious. "This time it's different, it's a matter of great importance!"

"I don't care what matter it is. Go back on your own," the gatekeeper said, showing no sympathy. He knew about the conflict between Elder Li Yang and the Li Family.

The elderly man was desperate and ended up kneeling down, crying out, "Li Yang, Li Yang, I beg you to save my daughter, she's being pursued by the Seven Great Sects. We have no idea where she is now. Please, I beg you, save her!"

He continued to kowtow.

But a gust of wind blew beside him.

A woman dressed in a golden robe stood before him, her brows furrowed with a stern expression. She spoke in a low voice.

"Leave!"