Chapter Thirty-Nine: This Person Is Far Too Pretentious

Three days after the little beggar left, catastrophe befell the divine capital. In the chaos of war, the little girl’s parents perished, and her whereabouts became unknown. Ten years later, the mistress of Sky City—the first Empress of the Wilds—rose to prominence, astonishing the world.

With a single green lotus, she intimidated both past and present, subduing the Wilds so thoroughly that none dared oppose her. Her name ascended to the pinnacle of the age, and she claimed the imperial throne. Yet no one knew the origins of this legendary Empress; even fewer realized that her rise was entwined with an unknown little beggar.

“Is it truly you?” Yue Chan’s gaze brimmed with emotion, her eyes melancholy as she looked down upon a tavern below, thoughts in turmoil. For years, she had searched for the beggar from her youth. If not for that map he gave her, she would never have achieved such greatness. Over the years, seeking him became her sole spiritual anchor.

But she only knew his name: Ye Qiu. Nothing more. No matter how she searched, she could not find him. Unexpectedly, today she encountered someone with the same name—could it be the one she sought?

Inside the tavern, Ye Qiu stood slack-jawed after witnessing the utter destruction of the Dark Demon Gods, completely bewildered.

“Are they… all dead?” Cao He, equally stunned, murmured, “Seems so?”

“Damn, we’re incredible! We actually killed Demon Gods?” Ye Qiu leapt up in excitement, suddenly feeling capable of anything. Damn, I’m really this awesome? Why bother keeping a low profile—time to show off…

“Senior, divine might descended and swept away the darkness with overwhelming force. We are in awe…” Daoist Fufeng walked up, thrilled, inwardly rejoicing that he had sided with the right person.

Even the Empress couldn’t handle these foes, but Ye Qiu slew them all with a single sword—he was the true Sword Immortal.

Tian Zhong said from the heart, “Three million Sword Immortals in the heavens, but all must bow before me! Such grandeur is awe-inspiring.”

“To witness your action is like tasting fine wine—unforgettable. I admire you, truly, deeply admire you…”

In that moment, everyone approached with genuine praise, grinning from ear to ear.

Ye Qiu felt a bit embarrassed by their admiration.

Is it really me?

Could it be true? Am I really that amazing?

So excited, so thrilled.

Who could have thought—I’m actually this incredible?

“Heh, three million Sword Immortals in the heavens, but all must bow before me? Not bad, not bad, another brilliant compliment to collect.”

Damn, that line is too cool! From today on, it’s mine. I’ll use it every chance I get, it’ll scare people silly…

Ye Qiu was delighted—besides basking in praise, he had acquired a remarkable phrase.

He knew very well he’d done virtually nothing. Cao He operated the mechanism; Ye Qiu merely invented it, making him little more than a weapons maker. He just happened to build a powerful weapon, nothing more.

“Ahem, let’s keep it low-key! Just a few insignificant pests, hardly worth mentioning…”

Ye Qiu felt inwardly elated, but outwardly remained calm and indifferent, as if these enemies were beneath his notice.

Such style, Cao He couldn’t help but call him a professional!

“So over-the-top, truly a king of showmanship. If I didn’t know him so well, I’d almost believe it myself…”

All these years, how did I never notice he was so good at this?

Upon hearing Ye Qiu’s words, Fufeng and the others rolled their eyes.

Those eighteen Demon Gods—were merely insignificant pests in your eyes?

Please, have some humanity! If they’re pests, what are we—less than pests? That’s outrageous…

Everyone was momentarily speechless, but the most aggrieved was the Swallowing Sky Sparrow.

Damn, when you fought them, you went all out, but when you fought me, it was just a casual tap—how could you look down on me like that?

Too much, saying things like this makes me feel invisible—please, just treat me like a person…

The Swallowing Sky Sparrow was frustrated; when Ye Qiu fought it, he hadn’t even used his righteous aura, but against the eighteen Demon Gods, he had.

Isn’t that belittling? I don’t even qualify for a proper attack?

Ye Qiu had no idea. He didn’t even know what righteous aura meant; it had triggered unintentionally, and he was oblivious to it.

Furthermore, Ye Qiu had no clue how to wield such power—it was entirely passive, activated by boasting, with no warning…

“Senior, the Demon Gods have been slain, but those outside are still waiting—will you greet them?”

Daoist Fufeng suddenly spoke.

Ye Qiu looked out—sure enough, nearly everyone was gaping at the tavern, faces pale with shock.

Clearly, Ye Qiu’s sword had stunned them all.

“Oh… time for my moment of glory again? Damn, this is too satisfying!” Ye Qiu laughed inwardly, outwardly composed. He glanced around and said coolly, “Little Red, let’s go!”

“Chirp…”

The Swallowing Sky Sparrow let out a cry, body expanding. Ye Qiu leapt onto its back.

“A fierce beast I just tamed—finally useful! Riding the Swallowing Sky Sparrow for my entrance, the style is unmatched…”

Ye Qiu was excited. At such a grand occasion, walking out would be embarrassing; riding the Sparrow was far more imposing.

But Ye Qiu seemed to have forgotten one thing.

Damn, I’m afraid of heights! Fly lower!

For the first time in his life, soaring so high, Ye Qiu was flustered, hands flailing. Riding the Sparrow was impressive, but he had no experience, standing upright on its back as they ascended to the ninth heavens.

His face turned pale from fright!

He couldn’t fly—if he fell, he’d be flattened.

The Swallowing Sky Sparrow felt aggrieved; sometimes it truly didn’t understand what went on in its master’s mind.

It was cooperating so well—what an entrance! Yet he still cursed it?

Afraid of heights? What a joke! The invincible great one, afraid of heights?

Still showing off?

Even now, he keeps up the act?

Despite its frustration, the Sparrow maintained balance, not wanting to upset Ye Qiu and get beaten.

High in the sky, the Swallowing Sky Sparrow soared, a blaze lighting up the heavens, stunning everyone with the sudden spectacle.

“Isn’t that the Swallowing Sky Sparrow? My god, it’s alive?”

“Look at the person on its back…”

“Wow… Senior has tamed the Swallowing Sky Sparrow, a beast so proud and fierce—is it possible? How did he do it?”

Everyone was baffled, deeply shaken.

If Ye Qiu heard them, he’d surely reply: “Taming fierce beasts is easy—just provide food and shelter!”

Though, the food in question was certainly not ordinary fare…