Chapter 477: Father and Son

"What happened?" Emperor Ye asked.

He was sitting at a huge table in casual clothes.

In front of him was a huge pile of paper, most of them with the Imperial Seal.

Ye Tian Yun was surprised to see the scene.

'He must be very busy….'

He took a deep breath and said, "Father, I visited the Great Ling Clan today."

"Oh," Emperor Ye nodded, "Anything important happened there?"

Ye Tian Yun pursed his lips and asked, "Father, do you know why the Great Ling is acting like this? From what I know about Heavenly King Ling, I am sure he isn't someone to act like this."

Emperor Ye paused and raised his head towards Ye Tian Yun.

After a few moments of silence, he said, "Son, I am sure your father-in-law must have his own reasons. Anyway, we're not at a loss, are we? This engagement was my proposal, and now that they have not only agreed, but they are also announcing it, isn't that a good thing?"

"Oh wait... Don't tell me you don't like that Ling Clan girl."

Ye Tian Yun lowered his head, "Father, why did you not discuss this engagement with me?"

Emperor Ye narrowed his eyes at Ye Tian Yun, "Did I need your permission to arrange this marriage?"

Ye Tian Yun clenched his teeth but didn't say anything.

Emperor Ye closed his eyes and shook his head, "Son, I am doing this for your own good. There are a lot of things that you don't know. Have I ever asked anything from you? Never. Just take this as my request. This marriage… must happen."

Ye Tian Yun raised his head, "Father, is that girl the only option?"

Emperor Ye shook his head, "Of course not. But she's the most ideal. And don't worry, I have looked into all possible candidates for you, and she stood out the most."

Ye Tian Yun gulped.

He wasn't sure what to say.

'What should I do?'

'I have to try at least….'

Ye Tian Yun took a deep breath and asked, "Father, you have said that you're doing this for me… can you at least tell me about the threat? I want to know about the danger."

Emperor Ye frowned, "Son… sometimes, being ignorant about some things is the best option. Do you think I would get anything to hide from you? I wish I could tell you, but that will only put you in grave danger."

Ye Tian Yun frowned.

His father's words were no different from what Wang Yao had said to him some time ago.

Seeing his expression, Emperor Ye let out a sigh and said, "Son, for now, just focus on increasing your cultivation realm."

Ye Tian Yun sighed.

'I couldn't….'

"I will take my leave, Father."

With that said, he turned and headed for the exit.

"Wait."

Emperor Ye called out.

"Yes, Father." Ye Tian Yun said as he turned around.

"Son, I am very proud of you," Emperor Ye smiled, "You have reached the Core Formation Realm at just fifteen years of age. How could I not feel proud? But the cultivation you have… is still not enough. One day, when I tell you about the real enemies, you will know that the current you is nothing but an insignificant ant in front of them."

"That is why you need to focus on getting more powerful. You already have one Token and one Emblem. I want you to get all of them. I want you to become a genuine Heavenly Emperor."

"This…" Ye Tian Yun was shocked upon hearing Emperor Ye's words.

'Not only he knows about my cultivation realm… he also knows about the Token Of Fate!'

"No need to be so alarmed," Emperor Ye smiled, "I only want the best for you. If you were still in the Qi Stabilization Realm today, I might not have even had this conversation with you. But your talent surpassed my expectations."

Ye Tian Yun let out a wry smile.

'Wasn't my cultivation in the Qi Stabilization Realm at this age in my previous life? Is that why he never talked like this to me?'

"Son," Emperor Ye said, "I have conquered the Middle Heavens, and this place will be yours to rule once you become the Heavenly Emperor. But let me tell you one thing - the Heavenly Emperor is someone who rules the Heavens. Above the Middle Heavens are the Upper Heavens."

Emperor Ye narrowed his eyes as he continued, "Your real journey will begin in the Upper Heavens. What you currently face is nothing but a small warm-up."

Ye Tian Yun gulped.

"Father, do you know who my current enemy is?"

Emperor Ye smiled, "How could I know everything? I can only wish you luck and give my blessings."

Ye Tian Yun pursed his lips and said, "Father, my current enemy is my cousin Wang Yao."

Emperor Ye shrugged, "Defeat him then."

Ye Tian Yun nodded, "I will."

"Good," Emperor Ye nodded, "Conviction and confidence are the first steps of success."

Suddenly he frowned and looked at the table in front of him.

"Son," Without raising his head, he continued to ask, "Do you wish to go to the Upper Heavens right now?"

"What?" Ye Tian Yun was shocked by the sudden proposal, but he denied, "I am sorry, Father, but there are still many things to do."

Emperor Ye nodded, "Nevermind. I just asked on a whim. For now, focus on getting to the Saint Realm."

"If you can reach that realm, I will tell you some interesting stories. Most of them will make you doubt yourself, but all of them will be life-changing for you."

Ye Tian Yun nodded, and then gathering his courage, he asked, "Father, before I leave, I just want to ask two things, is there really no other choice? I don't want to go forward with this engagement."

Emperor Ye stared at him for a long time and then shook his head, "I see… sigh, Son, wait for some days. I will try to look for another alternative. But if I can't, then you will have no other choice."

Ye Tian Yun nodded.