Back to the world of Sentinels and Guides…
At the temple of Ancient Phoenix.
Ye Xiajie is still currently in his deep slumber but inside his soul domain, a huge water mirror appeared out of nowhere. It was playing some films that show familiar faces. He could even see a younger version of himself in it. This seems to be the memories of the past from his younger brother, Gui Xiajun's perspective.
Everything in the soul domain is under his control, Ye Xiajie only needs to think of something and it would appear. A single-seater couch appeared in thin air beside it was a small table full of wine and salty snacks. He took a seat and watched their recording in the mirror. Ever since his younger brother gave him a copy of his memories, he suddenly lost consciousness and woke up in his Soul domain.
In the mirror, the familiar scenery of varying world genres can be found in the territory of Vearth. Vearth is the highest tier world created by the Origin God, Shen Siwang. Among all the worlds he has created, he likes Vearth the most. After marrying the current God of Life and Death, Mo Baojun, this world becomes their home. So when Mo Baojun launched the Main core for God and Nether Systems, he had chosen this world for it.
There is a space station for portals that allows one to enter either system. In that area, tons of restaurants and stalls from different kinds of worlds gathered. There are ordinary fast-food chains in the modern world. Futuristic restaurants that sell nutrient drinks, even an ancient version that serves Imperial cuisine. Everything is available in Vearth as most high-ranked Deities, Gods and even Immortals live in this place.
The minimum cultivation stage needed to buy a permanent household in Vearth is Godking and above. Those who had lower cultivation can only live here in their rented durations. The qi in Vearth is pure and abundant which is why most cultivators wanted to live in this world. Sadly, the restrictions to own your house are too high for ordinary gods to reach. Thus Vearth is treated as a high-class cultivation spot for those coming from lower realms.
The Mo Family Mansion was built in this place. This is their territory which they control. This is why the Hei Clan wanted to migrate here suddenly even though they are connected by marriage. The strongest Clan is only Hei Jue and his father. This father and son can move to Vearth anytime they want but their clan elders and descendants hold them back. They were too greedy and wanted to be brought with them here. But the Mo Clan doesn't agree to it.
At this time, Ye Xiajie and Gui Xiajun had just escaped from their galaxy. They were able to enter Vearth and temporarily found a job in the God and Nether System. Ye Xiajie was hired as a staff in the Nether System, he had to meet Hei Sian yet this time and hasn't become his disciple yet. Meanwhile, he is at the registration portal for the God System waiting for their turn to enter the Gid System. He was about to accompany his younger brother to enter the God System for the first time.
While waiting for their turn, they've decided to roam around the entertainment area which is full of stalls to pass their time. They were enjoying the moment of peace after escaping that hated clan. They didn't forget to disguise their black eyes or hair as having both would let the others know that they are from that hated Ye Gui race.
Once someone learns that they are from the Ye Gui, they will get hunted by those strong Cultivators.
Gui Xiajun was happily browsing at the stalls while carrying countless junk food in his hands. There are cotton candies, candied haws, grilled squid, crepes, a box of pizza and donuts, etc. He looks like a foodie glutton holding that much food in his hands.
"Big brother, look over there. There are some cafes!" excitedly said Gui Xiajun.
Ye Xiajie looked at the snacks in his younger brother's embrace and commented, "I don't think the cafe would allow you inside. Look for a table outside and will buy you the drink you want."
When he said this his face remained cold faced yet his eyes were a bit mellowed at his foolish brother's sight. He was thankful that his younger brother's bloodline isn't pure like his or he would be forced to do things he shouldn't be doing. At the young age of 10, his father had tasked him with some assassination missions and more. Because of this, he had full control over his emotion and remained devoid of expression.
"Americano. Iced, big brother," said Gui Xiajun. Despite his childish smile fully contrasting the bitterness of his chosen drink.
"You love eating sweets and junk food but you don't drink beverages with sugar. Sigh~" said Ye Xiajie.
Gui Xiajun pouted and murmured, "At least I don't drink and eat things that are tasteless like my brother's."
"Brat~ do you still want your drink?" asked Ye Xiajie with a menacing aura around him. But the young one had thick skin and nodded his head fearlessly while flashing a huge grin.
Tsk! "Stay here," said Ye Xiajie as he headed into the cafe to buy some drinks.
Gui Xiajun stayed outside obediently. While waiting for his elder brother to come out when someone bumps on him. This person seems to be the same age as his elder brother but with a more kind yet stern demeanor. This person was An Liang.
"Sorry I wasn't looking… In front?!!!!" said An Liang as he saw Gui Xiajun on four limbs at the ground staring at his crepe that flew out his hands and something he had accidentally stepped on when An Liang bumps on him accidentally.
Gui Xiajun raised his head and glared at the person who made him lose his food with a few bitter tears at the corner of his eyes. There is obvious blame in those light brown eyes of the young man. An Liang felt guilty and helped the boy up.
"S-Sorry… I-I'll buy you a new one." said An Liang. "But first I need to check the next schedule for portal opening to the Nether System. Or else I won't have enough money for this week."
Gui Xiajun who has successfully pulled up pats away the dust on his knees and palms. Then spoke to the annoying person who wasted his food. He forgave the latter even though he promised to replace the food.
"No need to worry, brother. No scheduled portals are leading to the Nether System today. Only the God System's portal will be opened. It should be opening soon." said Gui Xiajun.
The young man watches as the elder brother before checking his communicator to look at today's date and see that the time and date on his gadget is a day ahead.
"I really shouldn't have bought this useless thing," murmured An Liang while angry at his communicator. Then he smiled amiably at the youngster who informed him about the correct date for today. "Thank you for informing me. Let's go buy your crepe now."
"Let's wait for my elder brother. He went to the cafe to buy me some drinks. He should be coming out now… Oh~ there he is… Big brother, I'm here!" said Gui Xiajun at the distant Ye Xiajie that came out of the cafe holding two drinks in his hands.
When An Liang saw Ye Xiajie's face, he was a bit stunned and recognized Ye Xiajie's face.
"Hm~ he looks familiar? Ah! Isn't he that genius one who had reached Peak Stage Mythical God Class Cultivator! The best among the newly hired employees in our Nether System! Ye Xiajie!" exclaimed An Liang.
Gui Xiajun was startled when he heard his brother's name from this person. "You work for the Nether System?"
"Yes. I was the one who processed the newly hired approved batch of staff for the Nether System. Amazing~ never expected the cream of the crops among the newbies. My Master's husband wanted to meet your brother. He caught the God of Punishment's eyes so your brother is really good. By the way, my name is An Liang, a disciple of the God of Judgement."
"Xiajun. Actually, I've also wanted to try working for Nether System but I'm still so young, and instead of planning to work in the God System for a few hundreds of years before transferring."
An Liang observes the youngster's eyes and temperament only when he saw the clearness within those eyes that he realized why the boy failed to be accepted in the Nether System. But An Liang didn't pour cold water on the boy's excitement though he knew that he still wouldn't be accepted unless he matured enough that he wouldn't be moved by his emotions.
"Un! Try your best next time." said An Liang.
But when An Liang met the cold and sharp eyes of Ye Xiajie he flinched for a moment and chuckled.
"Haha~ indeed the right person caught that person's eye too. Your big brother is indeed… Amazing~" whispered An Liang to Gui Xiajun beside him then he used a professional smile as he introduced himself formally to the deadpan-faced Ye Xiajie in front of him. "Nice meeting you, Ye Xiajie. I am An Liang someone who works in the Nether System."
Ye Xiajie's straight face remains unmoved as he just glances at An Liang and nods his head once. Then pass the iced Americano drink to his younger brother.
"Carry it yourself. The portal to the God System is about to open," said Ye Xiajie to his brother.
"Thank you, Big Brother." Then the boy looked at An Liang once again and said, "Brother An you still owe me a crepe. After buying it, you can go ahead and do what you plan to do."
An Liang said, "Of course, I will buy your crepe. But now I don't seem to have anything on the schedule for today. Are you going to register for work today, Xiajun?"
"Yes, big brother will accompany me."
"Why did I show you guys the way? I'm free anyway." An Liang asked.
Gui Xiajun wanted to agree to it but still looked to his elder brother for the final decision. Once he saw his brother nod his head once, he knew that he had agreed to it.
"Okay, Brother An. Please be our guide!" said Gui Xiajun.
Suddenly they heard a commotion near the portal to the God System, the three hurried into the portal station and thought that the portal had been opened ahead of time. But who would have thought they would be blocked by lots of people and saw them standing at two sides leaving an open area in the middle.
Some patrolling guards blocked the people and made sure that the center was open.
"Stay at the side! Don't block the way!"
"We will capture you if you make sudden movements!"
"The Venerable Young Lord Hei is about to return!!!"
"Fuck! Did you hear that!? It's Young Lord Hei!"
"Shit! I'm so lucky! To think I will see the Youngest Celestial God in history!"
"Is he that amazing?"
"Of course, Dumbass! Don't you know how strong a Celestial is!? They are rare. Even rarer than phoenixes and dragons. In the three realms, there are only 100 of them and Young Lord Hei is the youngest yet the strongest among them!"
"Isn't he a Mo!? Then that's normal!"
"True~ he is a pureblood with the purest bloodline of Mo. No wonder he is monstrous."
An Liang and the brothers heard the conversation in the crowd and learned that someone amazing is coming back to Vearth. But unlike An Liang who was excited, the brothers have a different reaction. The elder one remained cold and expressionless while the young one turned a bit pale like he was sick.
"Are you okay, Xiajun? Do you want to go to the hospital? You suddenly look pale." asked An Liang worriedly.
"I-I'm alright. I overate a bit," said Gui Xiajun who secretly wanted to hide behind his elder brother. "I-Is it really Young Lord Hei? They ranked first on Executioner ranking in God System. The God of Destruction, Hei Anjing?"
"Must be… Else they wouldn't make such an elaborate road for him. I heard that he hates crowds and noise. No wonder the patrolling guards had arrived."
Ye Xiajie pats his younger brother's head and says, "I'm here. Don't worry…" only when he got his brother's comfort that the anxiety in his heart had settled.
"Um~"
A sudden silence spreads in the area. Obviously, the person they admire and fear at the same time has appeared.
An Liang whispered, "He's here. Lower your heads and don't meet his eyes. Else you might regret it."
The figure of Hei Anjing in his god form comes out of the activated portal. He was wearing a pure white robe with black inner clothing. On his back is a huge black scythe. His long light brown hair glows under the sun like silk and those argent irises were filled with an iciness that could freeze anyone who meets it.
The moment Hei Anjing's figure appeared, almost everyone had placed their hand above their chest and lowered their heads. This shows reverence towards such a strong individual but among them, only Ye Xiajie had forgotten to lower his head. He was left in awe when he saw the flawless and exquisite visage of the young man walking towards him.
The black and white orbs clash at that moment and the stillness of the area depends. Hei Anjing stared at Ye Xiajie without saying a single word like Ye Xiajie's face; he had no expression on his overly refined features. He walked gracefully with majestic aura and elegance at each step and stopped in front of Ye Xiajie for a moment.
At this time, Ye Xiajie had to change the color of his original obsidian hair to silver but his black eyes remain.
Hei Anjing, who was silent by nature, spoke to him and said, "Your eyes… are beautiful."
GASPED!!!
Everyone who heard Hei Anjing speak gasped but they immediately covered their mouths to prevent another sound from coming out. They were now looking at Ye Xiajie in disbelief as if they couldn't believe that someone of Young Lord Hei's caliber spoke a word of compliment to a stranger.
Meanwhile, Ye Xiajie accepted the comment for the gorgeous person and said, "Winter and blood."
The others didn't understand but Hei Anjing did. He was talking about the scent on him at this moment. Then something shocking rendered everyone speechless. They heard the emotionless Young Lord of Vearth lightly laugh as he walked away.
Chuckles~
This is the first time someone heard and witnessed the God of Destruction smile. It left everyone flabbergasted, including the one who caused it.. This was the first meeting between Hei Anjing and Ye Xiajie at Vearth.
