While Yuan waited for the Patriarch of the Asura Clan to finish with his business, he recalled Tian Xians past with them.

After avenging Xiu Meis death, Tian Xian did not stop his rampage. Since the Celestial Emperor was the true reason behind Xiu Meis assassination, he swore that he would not stop until he killed the Celestial Emperor.

Aware of Tian Xians desire for his life, the Celestial Emperor had no choice but to dispatch the Asura Clanhis strongest allies at the timeto confront him.

Before the Asura Clan betrayed the Celestial Emperor and joined Tian Xians side, they were the most powerful family in the Divine Heavens with influence that surpassed even the Celestial Family.

However, as powerful as they were, they still obeyed the Celestial Emperor. While most people swore their loyay to the Celestial Emperor out of fear or desire, the Asura Clan assisted the Celestial Emperor mostly because their ancestor, their first Patriarch, Xiao Xin, was a close friend of the Celestial Emperor.

At the Celestial Emperors orders, the Asura Clan sent elite warriors to deal with Tian Xian, but alas, not even they were able to stop Tian Xian. If anything, it ignited his fury and onslaught even further.

When even their most seasoned warriors failed to ha Tian Xians rampage, Xiao Xin commanded his son, Xiao Cangming, and his daughter-in-law, Fei Zhener, to confront him.

Xiao Cangming and Fei Zhener were the most powerful in the Asura Clan, only slightly weaker than Xiao Xin himself individually. Together, not only were they stronger than Xiao Xin, but they would even be able to give the Celestial Emperor a fair fight.

With such a powerful combo going after Tian Xian, everyone figured that it was only a matter of time before Tian Xian took his last breath.

Yet, after Xiao Cangming and Fei Zhener finally clashed with Tian Xian, the outcome sent ripples of shock throughout the entire cuivation world.

Not only did they fail to defeat Tian Xian, but the battle also claimed the life of Fei Zhener. Her death struck Xiao Cangming especially hard, as he had opposed his fathers decision to aid the Celestial Emperor from the start, and he had never wanted Fei Zhener to be involved.

Many expected Xiao Cangming to pursue Tian Xianthe murderer of his wifejust as Tian Xian had once hunted Supreme General Mo for slaying Xiu Mei. Yet, to everyones shock, Xiao Cangming turned his fury and blade not toward Tian Xian, but toward his own father, Xiao Xin.

After killing his own father, Xiao Cangming turned his attention to the Celestial Emperor, who was baffled and enraged by this betrayal.

After a series of fateful encounters, Tian Xian and the Asura Clan eventually began working together. Naturally, their relationship was strained at firstafter all, Tian Xian had slain Fei Zhener. Yet, as time passed and their cooperation deepened, the hostility between them slowly began to fade.

In time, Xiao Cangming came to forgive Tian Xian completely. However, Xiao Cangming had two daughters with Fei Zhener, and they still hated Tian Xian even after their father forgave him. Ahough they, too, would eventually come to forgive Tian Xian, it would take much longer, especially the youngest daughter.

A few days after Yuan began delving into Tian Xians memories, Xiao Cangmingwho had been calmly cuivating atop the lakesuddenly opened his eyes and unleashed a deafening roar that shook the entire world. Snapping out of his trance, Yuan quickly assessed the scene: Xiao Cangming, once serene, now writhed in agony, veins bulging across his face and body.

Meilin, is this normal?! Yuan turned to look at her for answers.

Yes, its normal, she calmly responded. Hell be done in a few minutes.

Witnessing her calmnesseven nonchalance, Yuan quickly calmed down, and he continued to analyze Xiao Cangmings state.

As time passed, blood started bleeding from Xiao Cangmings eyes, nose, and ears. He looks poisoned, but it cannot be something that simple A curse, perhaps? Yuan tried figuring out Xiao Cangmings condition but came up empty-handed.

A few minutes later, Xiao Cangming slowly calmed down, just as Xiao Meilin said.

After splashing his face with the cool water below, Xiao Cangming rose from the pond in a single motion, landing before Yuan with effortless grace.

Thank you for waiting, my lord. How long has it been since we last met?

Im not sure, since I have yet to restore all of my memories, Yuan shrugged.

Is that so Well, the last time you visited, you were called Tian Yi.

Tian Yi? The Immortal Monarch? Yuan was surprised to learn that hed visited the Asura Clan as the Immortal Monarch.

That was several eras agoat least a hundred million years.

In that case, its definitely been a while. Anyway, lets return to my residence first. We have a lot to talk about, after all.

Alright.

Yuan followed Xiao Cangming back to the Asura Clans residence.

As Yuan, Xiao Cangming, and Xiao Meilin entered the room, Xiao Chen escorted Mu Xuelian to the guest room to relax.

Once they were seated, Xiao Cangming looked at Yuan and asked, Where do we begin?

Why dont we start with your condition? Are you poisoned? Cursed? Even though Xiao Meilin has managed to reach the peak of God Ascension, you, on the other hand Yuan said.

Unlike Xiao Meilin, Xiao Cangmings cuivation was only at the first level of God Ascensionfar weaker than before he entered the Primordial Realm. Rather than advancing, his cuivation had actually regressed.

My condition is neither poison nor a curse. Its something akin to an illness, said Xiao Cangming.

What? Yuan raised his eyebrows in a puzzled manner. An illness? I dont recall you ever being sick.

Well, it started after your last visit. More specifically, after I started growing the Spirit Tree, he explained.

The Spirit Tree? You grew it? I thought it was something that originated from the Primordial Realm.

Xiao Cangming shook his head and said, No, it was entrusted to me by Tian Yiby you during your last visit.

What?! Yuan exclaimed at this revelation.