Six Realms Immortal Emperor

Xu Jingtian is now among the top three in the entire Dongfang Prefecture martial arts competition. Unless the patriarch and the elders speak up, this is a foregone conclusion. They are just waiting for Dongfang Siyu to return so they can go to the Brahma Sect, which everyone envies.

But it was very late when all the disciples who had followed the chase returned one after another, and they still hadn't heard any news of Dongfang Siyu. The disciples all looked dejected; it seemed their chances of catching up with the gray-robed man were slim.

Seeing this, Xu Jingtian, who was busy taking care of the person, felt a dark cloud hanging over his heart. He really hoped that Dongfang Siyu would return safely.

"How is it? Where is your young lady? Why hasn't she returned?" Dongfang Shanzhan, who had been waiting for news, was restless and immediately asked as he looked at them.

Everyone looked at each other, remaining silent and not daring to answer.

Dongfang Shanzhan was furious. "What's wrong? Are you all mute? Situ Yong, you speak!"

A young man clad in armor stepped forward from among the guards and said tremblingly, "Master... we chased him for dozens of miles... we crossed two mountains and forded three rivers along the way..."

Dongfang Shanzhan's face turned pale upon hearing this, and he interrupted him, saying, "Get to the point!"

"Yes!" The young man trembled with fear and said, "Young Miss's immortal sect is ethereal, we couldn't catch up in the end, we...we lost her!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingtian's heart skipped a beat.

"Hmph! You lost them?" Dongfang Shanzhan roared, and the young man was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly.

"I've been raising an army for a thousand days to use it for one, but what use are you guys to me?" Dongfang Shanzhan clenched his iron fists, making a cracking sound, and pointed at the young man, saying, "Situ Yong, aren't you good at tracking? A master tracker, and you actually lost track of someone?"

Xu Jingtian felt a chill run down his spine as he watched from the side. He had heard that Situ Yong's family had been masters of tracking for generations, and even he couldn't find anyone. Could something have happened to Dongfang Siyu?

"Keep searching! Don't come back until you find it!" Dongfang Shanzhan roared, yelling at his disciples, "What are you all standing there for? Get out of here, you bunch of useless trash!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" The guards nodded obsequiously, hurriedly retreating and scrambling out of the mansion.

"The young lady is back!"

Good news didn't arrive until the early hours of the next morning from the Dongfang residence, and Xu Jingtian rushed out of his room.

Before the imposing gates of the mansion, the Eastern disciples stood in neat rows on both sides, like stars surrounding the moon, surrounding the patriarch and several elders. They strode out of the mansion, a sight never before seen.

Xu Jingtian's gaze, however, bypassed the crowd and landed on the woman in pink at the front. She appeared pure and elegant, standing out from the crowd, unlike any ordinary woman, exuding a refined and graceful aura.

As the woman in pink walked along, everyone, including the family head and the elders, paled in comparison, deeply attracted by her unique charm.

Is this Dongfang Siyu?

This was the first time Xu Jingtian had seen her in years, and he was incredibly excited. He knew that this was the young lady, Dongfang Siyu, who was also an inner disciple of the Brahma Sect.

He had originally thought that the young lady who could force the gray-clad man to retreat with a single word must be domineering, cold, and fierce, making her impossible to look at. However, he never expected her to be so fresh, elegant, and ethereal, giving people a sense of ease and tranquility.

Could this be the unique temperament of those who cultivate in the immortal sects?

Over here, Dongfang Siyu was no ordinary person; she was far more astute than the family head, Dongfang Shanzhan. As if sensing something, she looked over with her beautiful eyes and glanced at Xu Jingtian from a distance, across the crowd.

Xu Jingtian was utterly shocked. With just a casual glance, he had caught Dongfang Siyu's attention. No wonder even a highly skilled person like the man in gray could be discovered by her despite his concealment. Realizing this, he quickly lowered his head.

"Yu'er, how are you? Are you hurt?" Dongfang Shanzhan hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern.

Dongfang Siyu smiled sweetly and replied gently, "Thank you for your concern, Father. I am fine. His cultivation level is nothing to fear. If I hadn't been worried about Father's safety, I would never have let him escape so easily."

Then he walked to Dongfang Shanzhan's side, took his arm, and walked into the mansion, showing no airs of a cultivator whatsoever.

The Eastern disciples who were watching nearby were all mesmerized, especially by the beauty's smile just now, which was so captivating that they wished they could follow her immediately.

Dongfang Shanzhan was overjoyed to hear his beloved daughter's words. As they walked, he said, "That would be best. We haven't seen each other for many years. This time, Yu'er, you must stay at our manor for a few more days."

Dongfang Siyu said with a hint of apology, "I feel very guilty for not being able to take care of you by your side these past few years. I have never forgotten the ancestral teachings of the Dongfang family and have always been thinking about how to bring glory to our family and strengthen our Dongfang clan. Now that I have become an inner disciple of the Brahma Sect, the sect has granted me three outer disciple slots, so I rushed back as soon as possible."

Dongfang Shanzhan said with delight, "I have already selected three disciples for Yu'er. They are outstanding experts among the younger generation of the family and can go to the Brahma Sect with Yu'er at any time."

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Father! But the time to return to the manor is tight, and the journey has been delayed. The sect rules are strict, so we must set off back with them today!" Dongfang Siyu apologized again.

Facing his daughter, Dongfang Shanzhan was very understanding: "Yu'er, there's no need for this. There's plenty of time in the future, and the sect's affairs are of utmost importance. After all, the Brahma Sect is one of the seven major cultivation sects. Yu'er, just take them there. The strength of our Dongfang family depends on you, the younger generation."

Then, addressing Dongfang Sile and the others in the crowd, he said, "You three, come here quickly and greet the young lady."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingtian stepped out from behind the crowd and, together with Dongfang Sile and Dongfang Sixing, bowed to Dongfang Siyu.

Dongfang Shanzhan nodded in satisfaction and instructed them, "The three of you are very fortunate. This time, you will be accompanying Miss to the Brahma Sect for cultivation. You must obey Miss's instructions in everything you do, and seek her guidance in your cultivation!"

"Yes!" Xu Jingtian and the other two replied in unison.

Seeing Xu Jingtian dressed as a servant, Dongfang Siyu pointed at him and asked, "And who is this?"

Dongfang Shanzhan explained with a smile, "Oh, this is our family's young stable boy, named Xu Jingtian. He learned a lot about horse breeding from his deceased father, and he's raised our horses to be plump and strong. He's usually honest and well-behaved, but I don't know where he learned such excellent martial arts skills. This time, he actually managed to defeat your brother Dongfang Sifeng and get third place in the competition. You really can't judge a book by its cover!"

"Is that so?" Dongfang Siyu said casually, then fell into deep thought, a bitter smile playing on her lips. Fate was truly cruel. Her brother, Dongfang Sifeng, had gone through so much trouble to obtain a single pill from her, only to be defeated by him. Could this all be destiny, that Dongfang Sifeng was destined never to become a disciple of the Brahma Sect?

The man in front of me, Xu Jingtian, used to be a horse breeder; I seem to remember him a little.

"Father, everything is available at the Brahma Sect. We don't need to prepare anything. Just get the horses ready, and we'll be on our way."

Dongfang Shanzhan immediately gave the order, and soon the best horses, as well as food and silver for the journey, were prepared for them.

"Set off!"

At Dongfang Shanzhan's command, hundreds of horses set off together, escorting Dongfang Siyu and her entourage all the way to the outside of Guangting Fort.

Starting from Guangting Fort, the four of them traveled in groups of three, with Dongfang Siyu leading the way and Xu Jingtian and the other two following closely behind, trailing a foot behind as a sign of respect.

"Giddy up! Giddy up!"

The four traveled day and night, enduring wind and rain, and continued their journey towards the Brahma Sect without stopping.

The horses she rode were the best in the Dongfang family, capable of traveling a thousand miles a day. But Dongfang Siyu's horse was undoubtedly the best. She kept urging it on until it was so tired that it was foaming at the mouth, and only then did she order it to rest.

Xu Jingtian was busy and overworked all day long, so he didn't feel too tired. This was tough on Dongfang Sile and Dongfang Sixing, but they dared not speak out because of Dongfang Siyu's expression.

So, the task of tending the horses naturally fell to Xu Jingtian. That was his forte, something Dongfang Sile and Dongfang Sixing certainly couldn't do. However, Xu Jingtian was quite happy with it.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was resting, Xu Jingtian would stay far away from the crowd and lead his horse to graze.

This way, he could still secretly practice martial arts. The gray-clad man taught him the Misty Wave Illusionary Movement Technique, which he had not yet fully mastered and needed to practice diligently.