It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 320: The Ye Family Ancestor

The name Ye Qingxin was unfamiliar to most cultivators in the Nine Realms, but within the Forbidden Zone and the Ye family, it held great significance.

She was the only member of the Ye family to have ascended to the Heavenly Court.

Ascending to the Heavenly Court wasn’t simply a matter of reaching the Dao Integration Realm. It required a perfect convergence of timing, location, and fate, a rare occurrence.

For example, although the immortal path had descended upon the Nine Realms, the time wasn’t right. Even if one ascended the path, they wouldn’t be able to enter the Heavenly Court.

This Ye family ancestor had been a powerful cultivator even before the Forbidden Zone became independent. Her luck was extraordinary, and shortly after achieving Dao Integration, the immortal path appeared, and she successfully ascended.

However, her departure had been hasty. There were still matters in the Nine Realms she hadn’t resolved.

One of these matters was the Ye family.

At that time, the Ye family was already in decline.

But the immortal path was a rare opportunity, one that might not appear again for several lifetimes. Ultimately, Ye Qingxin chose to ascend.

After two lifetimes, the immortal path reappeared, and she seized this opportunity, sending a wisp of her consciousness down to the Nine Realms, only to find that the Ye family had declined even further.

A member of the Ye family was being bullied by a mere playboy, and the Forbidden Zone hadn’t intervened.

After all, the Ye family and the Forbidden Zone shared the same ancestry.

Ye Qingxin walked through the plaza on the southern bank, looking at the Ascension Stage in the distance, where disciples were sparring and competing.

However, no one noticed her presence. Her figure was ethereal, her beautiful face filled with a hint of nostalgia. Even as a wisp of consciousness, her extraordinary beauty was still evident.

“The world has changed in ten thousand years, dynasties have risen and fallen, but the Two Polarities Sect still stands, watching over the mortal realm,” Ye Qingxin murmured, her voice filled with longing. “Is the Sect Master still the same?”

Ye Yu, who was following respectfully behind her, replied, “Yes, Ancestor. The Sect Master hasn’t changed.”

He looked at the beautiful woman, his eyes filled with respect, but a closer look revealed a hint of admiration.

Although she was a Ye family ancestor, cultivators didn’t care about age. After all, Ye Qingxin had ascended to the Heavenly Court and achieved immortality. As long as the Heavenly Court existed, she would live on.

And her beauty, although not fully visible, was even more alluring because of its ethereal quality.

Even Mu Zhi’an wouldn’t have guessed that the Ye family ancestor was still alive and had returned to the Nine Realms!

Ye Yu wouldn’t let go of such a powerful backer. “Do you know the Sect Master, Ancestor?” he asked.

Ye Qingxin chuckled softly. “Of course.”

“Before I even achieved Dao Integration, Shang Yanfei was already a renowned Empress. And Ling Long, whom you all know, was raised by her. When I ascended to the Heavenly Court, she could have ascended too, but she chose not to.”

Ye Yu was shocked. The Sect Master had achieved Dao Integration even earlier than his ancestor?

“Could it be that she didn’t want to abandon the Two Polarities Sect?” Ye Yu guessed.

Ye Qingxin shook her head and chuckled. “If we could understand her thoughts, she wouldn’t be Shang Yanfei.”

She paused, then continued, “You said Mu Zhi’an is a wicked person. Why didn’t Ye Ning stop him, knowing his character?”

Ye Ning was the current Master of the Forbidden Zone, one of the few Dao Integration experts in the Nine Realms, and Ye Lingxuan’s father.

“The Forbidden Zone initially opposed Lingxuan’s relationship with Mu Zhi’an, but he had Ling Long’s backing. It caused quite a commotion in the sect,” Ye Yu said, his voice filled with resentment.

At that time, many disciples had speculated about why Ling Long had intervened, but no one had guessed the true reason.

However, Ye Yu knew that she had likely spoken up on Mu Zhi’an’s behalf, asking for the Forbidden Zone’s approval of their relationship.

After all, Ling Long, for some unknown reason, had been swayed by Mu Zhi’an and was now residing in the Garden of Heavenly Harmony. Many had suffered because of this.

Ye Qingxin’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

Lin Ling was naive and innocent. If Mu Zhi’an had somehow won her favor… and she had spoken up on his behalf, Ye Ning might have given her face.

However, there was still something that didn’t make sense.

Even with Ling Long’s support, if Mu Zhi’an was truly a greedy and lecherous man, as this Ye family descendant claimed, Ye Ning wouldn’t have allowed his daughter to be with him.

It seemed Ye Yu had exaggerated things. Mu Zhi’an wasn’t as incompetent as he made him out to be.

However, even so, he had still caused discord, stolen another man’s fiancée, and deceived two young ladies from the Ye family.

“What about your fiancée?” Ye Qingxin asked, glancing at Ye Yu.

Her figure was tall and alluring, her long legs shapely and smooth. Although she was concealing her aura, she exuded an air of arrogance and authority.

Ye Yu, captivated by her beauty, seemed to be in a daze.

He snapped out of it when she spoke, noticing her calm gaze, and his face flushed as he quickly looked away.

Then, his expression hardened, and he recounted how Bai Ruoxi had broken off their engagement.

However, Ye Qingxin’s expression remained unchanged. “Marriage shouldn’t be decided by parents. If Bai Ruoxi didn’t love you, it’s normal for her to break off the engagement and pursue her own happiness,” she said calmly.

“She was just deceived by Mu Zhi’an! If she truly wanted to break off the engagement, why didn’t she do it earlier? Why did she wait until after meeting him?” Ye Yu retorted, his voice filled with indignation.

However, Ye Qingxin clearly sided with Bai Ruoxi. “It’s in the past. Focus on improving yourself, and you’ll find a better Dao Companion in the future,” she said, her tone like an elder lecturing a younger generation.

She paused, then continued, “As for whether that beauty from Tianxuan City was truly deceived by Mu Zhi’an… I’ll observe them tomorrow and decide.”

“If Mu Zhi’an truly manipulated your fiancée and stole her from you… I’ll seek justice for you.”

Ye Yu’s eyes lit up with excitement, and he bowed respectfully. “Thank you, Ancestor!”

As he lowered his head, his gaze lingered on Ye Qingxin’s red and white robes, which accentuated her alluring figure.

To be intimate with such a woman, even if it meant dying immediately afterwards, would be worth it.

Unfortunately, she was a Ye family ancestor. Despite his desire, he didn’t dare to have any disrespectful thoughts. He bit his tongue, suppressing his emotions.

“Those two girls from the Ye family are currently in the Jade Glass Palace, right? If you want, I can take you to see them,” Ye Qingxin said.

Ye Yu’s heart stirred, but after a moment of thought, he replied calmly, “It’s the Ascension Ceremony. Lingxuan must be cultivating. We can visit them tomorrow.”

Although he was tempted, it was late at night, and most cultivators were meditating. Disturbing Qian’er and Lingxuan now would only annoy them.

After all, they had an important match tomorrow.

Ye Qingxin pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. “Alright. Then I’ll observe this Mu Zhi’an tomorrow and see what he’s truly like.”

Suddenly, as if sensing something, she looked up towards a distant bridge.

A beautiful woman with brown hair was standing there, looking in their direction.

It was Ye Siyu, also a descendant of the Forbidden Zone.

Noticing their gaze, Ye Siyu’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, then she smiled sweetly.

Ye Qingxin also looked at her, a faint smile appearing on her face. “I have some matters to attend to. You should head back,” she said.

…

After Ye Yu left, Ye Qingxin took a step forward and, in the next instant, appeared on the bridge.

She looked at Ye Siyu’s beautiful face, her amber eyes filled with a hint of nostalgia. “Siyu, I didn’t expect you to break free from your seal in this lifetime.”

Ye Siyu smiled faintly. “My brother-in-law performed a divination. This is a golden age, an era of great opportunities. If we want to achieve Dao Integration, this is the best time.”

“Honestly, I was a bit skeptical.”

She paused, looking at the woman who had descended from the Heavenly Court. “But seeing you now, I know he was right. You’re even more beautiful than before, Sister Qingxin.”

Ye Qingxin looked at her with affection in her eyes. “You’re still as sweet-talking as ever.”

Ye Siyu had been sealed within a formation and had only recently broken free. She had known Ye Qingxin in the past, although their relationship had been more like that of younger and older sisters.

They weren’t blood-related, but the Forbidden Zone’s Master had become sworn sisters with Ye Qingxin, so she naturally cared for his younger sister.

“I thought you had ascended to the Heavenly Court, Sister Qingxin. Why are you here?” Ye Siyu asked curiously, her eyes, adorned with a faint plum blossom pattern, sparkling.

Ye Qingxin chuckled. “The immortal path rarely appears. My true body is still in the Heavenly Court, but I sent a wisp of my consciousness down to see how the Ye family is doing.”

Her eyes turned cold. “It’s a good thing I came down. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known that someone dares to bully the Ye family now. And your brother-in-law is just watching, ignoring our past connection… Hmph. I’ll have words with him when I see him.”

Ye Siyu’s eyes widened slightly. “Who are you referring to, Sister? Who’s bullying the Ye family?”

Ye Qingxin shook her head. “It’s nothing, just a junior. I’ll observe him during the Ascension Ceremony tomorrow and see what gives him the audacity to bully my descendants.”

“How’s your sister?” she quickly changed the subject.

Is she talking about… him…? Ye Siyu smiled faintly. “She’s fine. Her complexion has improved since achieving Soul Transformation.”

However, her mind seemed to be elsewhere.

After chatting with Ye Qingxin for a while, Ye Siyu excused herself. As she watched Ye Qingxin leave, her eyes flickered, and she immediately flew towards the Jade Glass Palace on her sword.

This isn’t good… This Ye family ancestor was a ruthless woman, even her brother-in-law feared her, and she was clearly on the Ye family’s side.

He was Lingxuan’s sweetheart. I have to warn him…

…

Meanwhile.

Ye Yu walked back to his residence, his mood exceptionally good, his steps light.

He was overjoyed, thinking: Ancestor’s arrival is truly timely…

If he could use this opportunity to expose Mu Zhi’an’s true nature to Lingxuan, he could repair their relationship.

He had been foolish in the past, neglecting his two beautiful younger sisters and focusing solely on his cultivation, only to regret it after Mu Zhi’an ‘stole’ them from him.

Fortunately, it wasn’t too late. With this Ye family ancestor’s help, he could still salvage the situation…

Even Mu Zhi’an wouldn’t have guessed that the appearance of the immortal path would be his downfall, would he?

This wasn’t a coincidence, but fate.

His great luck had brought his ancestor down from the Heavenly Court, and this had sealed Mu Zhi’an’s fate!

And then, Lingxuan and Qian’er would return to the Ye family, calling him ‘Brother Ye Yu’ once more…

Ye Yu’s fists clenched tightly, a cold smile curving his lips.

…

Dexin Courtyard.

Bright red lanterns illuminated the path, adding warmth to the cold winter night.

“Brother Mu…”

A soft, seductive voice came from within the room. Ye Lingxuan’s arms were wrapped around Mu Zhi’an’s neck, a sweet smile on her face.

She had abandoned her usual elegance and composure, her eyes filled with warmth and affection as she snuggled against him.

Ye Qian’s hands gently embraced his waist as she leaned against him, her eyes filled with love.

Although she had been content with just watching her sister and Brother Mu being intimate… this wasn’t bad either.

After all, she could now see up close how her sister was being… ‘bullied’ by Brother Mu.

“Don’t call me Brother Mu. You should be saying: Mu Lang, you were so amazing earlier~” Mu Zhi’an said, yawning lazily.

“I could never say that…” Ye Lingxuan nuzzled his arm like a kitten. “And if I call you Mu Lang, Sister Ruoxi will be angry.”

Lingxuan will probably die of embarrassment when she remembers this later… Mu Zhi’an thought, amused.

Clearly, she had abandoned her usual reserved demeanor, but once she calmed down, she would be mortified by her own behavior.

Mu Zhi’an turned to look at the beautiful young lady, her face flushed with a mature allure, and said gently, “Qian’er, if you’re tired, you should take some Essence Replenishing Pills.”

Ye Qian shook her head gently, her beautiful eyes fixed on him. “I’m fine. I’ll recover before the matches begin tomorrow,” she whispered.

She pressed her soft body against his, her face buried in his back, and murmured, “And… I want to enjoy this feeling a little longer.”

Ye Lingxuan sat up, looking at her sister with a playful smile. “So you’re not satisfied yet, Qian’er? You want more…?”

Ye Qian blushed and glared at her sister. “What are you talking about, Sister?!”

Ye Lingxuan’s eyes twinkled mischievously, and she was about to tease her further when—

A green lotus suddenly bloomed behind Ye Qian, and she lunged forward, tackling Ye Lingxuan onto the bed.

Mu Zhi’an watched them playfully, a smile on his face, when Ye Qian suddenly turned to him. “Brother Mu, I’ll hold her down for you—”

“Qian’er, whose side are you on?!” Ye Lingxuan exclaimed, the Desolate Time Lock swirling around her as she tried to bind Ye Qian’s wrists.

“Eek! Stop it, Sister! Help me, Brother Mu—!”

The sisters’ playful banter filled the room.

…

After about half an hour, Mu Zhi’an lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling, a contented sigh escaping his lips.

The two beauties beside him seemed to have fallen asleep, their bodies nestled against his.

However, even so, Mu Zhi’an remained unmoved, his mind focused as he opened his personal interface.

He had sensed a reaction from his interface while he was… cultivating with the Ye sisters earlier, but he had been too preoccupied to check it.

He saw a faint golden glow emanating from the ‘Heaven’s Chosen Female Lead’ box.

And at the bottom of the ‘Character Role’ section, a new ‘Luck’ stat had appeared.

It was currently at 85.

This must be the same as the luck measured by the testing stele, but more detailed… Mu Zhi’an thought, understanding.

But what was the golden glow on the ‘Character Role’ box?

It hadn’t been there before…

My interface didn’t react when I returned with Lingxuan. It only changed after we… cultivated… Perhaps this is what Yuanluo meant. By being intimate with Lingxuan and Qian’er, I indirectly weakened Ye Yu’s luck, which then transferred to me?

Yuanluo had said she was the new Heavenly Dao, on his side.

And the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Realms had chosen Ye Yu.

By suppressing Ye Yu, he was indirectly weakening the current Heavenly Dao.

And once Ye Yu’s luck was completely gone, the current Heavenly Dao would be at its weakest.

Then, Yuanluo would be able to replace it and become the new Heavenly Dao.

“This is too easy. Both Lingxuan and Qian’er are devoted to me, and Ruoxi is also on my side… As long as I defeat Ye Yu in the Ascension Ceremony and weaken his luck…”

Mu Zhi’an, enjoying the warmth of the sisters’ embrace, looked at his personal interface, his mind racing.

After about fifteen minutes, he suddenly sensed a figure moving outside the room.

He turned his head slightly, his eyes filled with suspicion.

Dexin Courtyard was protected by a formation. No one could enter without permission.

It must be someone they knew…?

Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, then quietly got out of bed.

Two beautiful dresses, one purple and one light blue, hung on the clothes rack, and his black robe was casually tossed aside.

He picked up his robe, got dressed, carefully covered the sisters with the blanket, and silently left the room.