The Clan Master Can't possibly Be A Mortal

Chapter 1037: Chapter 1037: The Token, The Wrath of the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor

Watching Sword Saint Yue Xi's concerned expression, Ye Feng rolled his eyes, finding her somewhat adorable.

She claimed she didn't have a crush on Jian Nan Yi.

Yet her words and actions distinctly resembled those of someone who's been separated from a secret crush for many years, and suddenly hears news about them, revealing both excitement and hesitance.

Ye Feng referred to this behavior as:

The feigned reserve of a girl harboring springtime affections.

"If you want to know about Jian Nan Yi, that's fine, but first tell me, would you harm him? And, do you really like him?" Ye Feng asked with a meaningful smile.

Putting down her longsword, Sword Saint Yue Xi said,

"I'm from the same Nantian Sword Sect as he is; why would I harm him? And I like... why do you ask this question?"

Her eyes widened as she spoke the last part.

Ye Feng chuckled inwardly, thinking that Sword Saint Yue Xi did indeed seem somewhat naive when it came to emotions, and then he spoke seriously,

"He's dead, with only his Sword Soul remaining."

Hearing this, Sword Saint Yue Xi trembled violently as if struck by lightning.

Although she had known about Jian Nan Yi's fall ten thousand years ago, she was still unwilling to accept it. It wasn't until she heard Ye Feng's words that Sword Saint Yue Xi could no longer contain the sorrow in her heart, and she felt a sting in her nose.

The atmosphere on the scene became heavy and oppressive.

After a long while, Sword Saint Yue Xi asked again, "You said before that only his Sword Soul remains? So, what is the condition of his Sword Soul?"

Ye Feng didn't hide anything and honestly replied,

"His Sword Soul has all of his memories and emotions, and he's in a decent state. However, he's trapped in some mysterious distant place and can't get out."

Sword Saint Yue Xi urgently said, "Take me there!"

Ye Feng hesitated, then responded,