Lu Yin felt a headache coming on. "I swear that I didn't know about this before. How about this? I'll try my best to refuse."
Xia Taili rubbed his eyes and stubbornly said, "I don't believe you."
Lu Yin pursed his lips, not knowing how to communicate.
Xia Taili stared at Lu Yin and said, "Listen carefully. If you really dare to marry me, I'll castrate you. I'll go back and practice my blade. The Xia family specializes in blade techniques." He then snorted and leaped away from the Crouching Dragon Lake.
Lu Yin's face twitched as a chill ran down his spine. He suddenly thought of Progenitor Chen, who had been manifested by the Prime Clear's Three Yang Ancestral Qi. That blade technique, that ghostly light, and that ability to switch between illusion and reality were enough to send chills down one's spine.
If Xia Taili already knew about the marriage, would the Frigid Immortal Sect know about it as well?
No matter how much the White Dragon Clan and the Divine Martial Plane tried to hide the news, they might not be able to hide it from the Frigid Immortal Sect and the Wang family!
He really did not want to have a marriage alliance, and he hoped that these two clans would cause some trouble. It would be best if he could not even become a disciple.
After the Divine Martial Plane, the Wang family of the Four Cardinal Scales arrived as well. The Wang family's grand elder, Wang Si, had arrived with her granddaughter, Wang Yun.
When Wang Si arrived, Ni Huang personally welcomed her. Both of them were Half-Ancestors, and logically speaking, Wang Si's seniority was lower than Ni Huang's. However, Wang Si's status was special, so no one was surprised that Ni Huang personally welcomed her.
The next day, the head of the Nong family, Nong Ya, arrived with Nong Lie. Not long after, the stooped elder of the Liu family, Liu Song, arrived as well.
Liu Song's arrival also attracted Ni Huang's attention, and she personally welcomed him.
A Mister Tang had come to Yi Xian Academy. He wasn't a Half Martial Ancestor, but his reputation wasn't inferior to a Half Martial Ancestor because he was one of the few who had cultivated his domain to the Empty God Realm. His arrival attracted Qing Chen's attention.
"It's been many years since we last met, but you're still as elegant as ever." Mister Tang immediately bowed when he saw Qing Chen.
Qing Chen smiled. "Mister Tang, you haven't changed either. Is that old tree from the academy still here?
I still remember when we drank wine under that tree... "
Mister Tang sighed. "There was a great change back then. The academy was affected, and the old tree was burned down."
Qing Chen was helpless. "What a pity. Back then, when we drank under the tree, there was a different taste."
Mister Tang was carefree. "If senior is willing, you can personally plant one in the academy. When the little tree grows up, you and I can drink under the tree. It'll be quite enjoyable."
"Haha, it's settled then." Qing Chen laughed.
"Of course."
"Mr. Tang, you are one of the few experts who have cultivated your domain to the Empty God Realm. I wonder if you would be interested in giving some pointers to a junior?
That junior cultivated his domain to the Spirit Transformation Realm, but he couldn't advance any further. "Qing Chen changed the topic.
Mister Tang's eyes flashed. "Senior, may I know who this junior is?"
"Long Qi," Qing Chen said.
Mister Tang was astonished. "I've heard that Long Seven is highly regarded by Senior, and that he was able to become the Governor's disciple because of Senior's recommendation. Now that you've spoken up for him, Senior must really think highly of him."
Qing Chen nodded and earnestly said, "Putting aside his identity, Long Seven captured Redback without any fear of offending the Four Way Scales. He also saved tens of millions of people at the back of the battlefield, repaired the sourcebox array, and attracted the attention of the Twelve Marquises. This child is the most talented person I've ever met." He then looked at Mister Tang. "I know that Yi Xian Academy doesn't like to teach people from the Four Way Scales, but this Long Seven is different."
Mister Tang smiled. "Junior naturally knows that someone who is valued by the Governor and accepted as a disciple is important. After Long Seven pays his respects to the ancestors, if there's time, I'll be willing to give him some pointers. Of course, he can also go to Yi Xian Academy."
"Alright, then it's settled." Qing Chen smiled.
Mister Tang smiled in agreement.
Qing Chen really did think highly of Lu Yin, especially after the Governor had confirmed that Lu Yin had been accepted as a disciple. Qing Chen had treated Lu Yin like a junior, and he could also see that Lu Yin disliked the Four Way Scales from the bottom of his heart. This had completely dispelled his worries about Lu Yin's identity, which had led to the scene just now. Otherwise, no matter how much Qing Chen admired Lu Yin, he would not have been able to pull strings for him.
He always had a feeling that Lu Yin would bring changes to this part of the universe in the future.
Countless people from the Middle Realm and the Top Realm had gathered at Dragon Mountain. Even some cultivators who were not qualified to set foot on Dragon Mountain were now unexpectedly given the opportunity to enter.
The White Dragon Clan wanted to use Lu Yin to gain some face, and Long Ke wanted to use Lu Yin to stabilize his position as the main bloodline. He spared no effort in creating momentum, and this was the biggest event in the Starry Sky of Trees.
No less than twenty Light Emissaries had come, and there were even a few Half-Martial Ancestors among them.
When Lu Yin heard the news, he could not help but guess that the experts gathered at Dragon Mountain could definitely fight against the entire Fifth Mainland, and they might not necessarily be at a disadvantage.
The ten days of ancestral worship drew closer and closer, and the Frigid Immortal Sect finally arrived.
The Frigid Immortal Sect's Sect Master, Bai Teng, Elder Xi Zi, and Elder Shi had come.
Many people on Dragon Mountain were shocked when they heard that Elder Shi had come. It was not that Elder Shi was very powerful, but rather that Elder Shi kept his promise.
Elder Shi's name was Shi Xin, and he was a First Origin Tribulation cultivator. He had been stuck at the First Origin Tribulation for a very long time. It was not that he could not break through to the Second Origin Tribulation, but that he did not want to.
"Back then, Shi Xin used his unparalleled heroic spirit to cultivate his battle qi to the Warring States level, and he used that to break through to the Star Emissary level. His fame was just as great as that of the Seven Heroes. Unfortunately, he failed to challenge the Seven Heroes, so he kept his promise and never broke through to the Origin Tribulation level. Even after the Seven Heroes disappeared, Shi Xin didn't break his promise. The Frigid Immortal Sect's sect master even ordered him to break through, but he still didn't.
When the people around him heard this, some of them admired him, while others mocked him.
"Even though he's only at the First Origin Tribulation, no one in the Starry Sky of Trees is a match for him. The Frigid Immortal Sect's Junior Ancestor, Bai Shaohong, challenged Emissaries, and even defeated Emissaries at the First Origin Tribulation. However, he would never challenge Shi Xin, because he's invincible at the First Origin Tribulation," someone else said.
"The Warring States Realm is really rare. There are very few people who cultivate battle force, and those who can cultivate battle force to the Warring States Realm are even rarer."
"What a pity. A peerless genius died with the Seven Heroes."
"By the way, who defeated him back then?"
"I heard it was the Seventh."
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As soon as the people from the Frigid Immortal Sect arrived at Dragon Mountain, they sent away Long Ke from the White Dragon Clan and went to Divine Martial Heaven.
"Princess Tai Li, please tell us what you saw in the Meditative Ruins," said Bai Teng and Elder Xi Zi. They looked at Xia Tai Li as if they wouldn't leave if she didn't tell them.
Next to Xia Tai Li was Xia Xing.
"How many times do I have to tell you that you should ask questions after coming out of the Ruler World? What else can you do apart from asking questions?
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Xia Tai Li was furious. She was already in a bad mood, and now that Bai Teng was interrogating her, she exploded.
Bai Teng was furious and looked at Xia Xing. "Old Xia, is this how you teach people in Divine Martial Heaven?"
Before Xia Xing could say anything, Xia Tai Li jumped up and bared her teeth. "Don't try to take advantage of your seniority. I won't say anything else."
"You!" Bai Teng was furious.
Elder Xi Zi felt a headache coming on. He had heard of Xia Tai Li's reputation, and he knew that he couldn't force her. He quickly pulled Bai Teng back and said to Xia Xing, "Patriarch Xia, please forgive us. Shaohong's death isn't just a loss to the Frigid Immortal Sect, it's also a loss to the Starry Sky of the Trees of Trees. He had a high chance of becoming a Progenitor in the future.
"The Progenitor Realm is the greatest barrier protecting this part of the universe."
Xia Xing nodded. "You're right, Elder, but Tai Li already told us everything she knew. She didn't miss a single detail, from when she arrived in the Meditative Ruins to when she came out. You won't be able to get anything out of her."
Elder Xi Zi glanced at Xia Tai Li, who snorted in response. If she wasn't happy, others wouldn't have it easy either.
Elder Xi Zi's gaze swept past Xia Tai Li and landed on a young man standing in the corner. He had been there since they arrived, and he had a respectful expression on his face. An ordinary disciple would have left long ago, but he didn't.
"May I know who the disciple Patriarch Xia brought is?
Have I heard of him? "Elder Xi Zi asked the young man in the corner.
The young man met Elder Xi Zi's gaze and smiled faintly before bowing. "Luo Zhong greets the Frigid Immortal Sect."
Xia Xing replied, "He's a new disciple of Divine Martial Heaven. His talent isn't bad, so I brought him along to train him. He hasn't traveled much, so I don't think you've heard of him before."
Xia Tai Li rolled his eyes. "That's not necessarily true. These old fellows probably know as much about Divine Martial Heaven as you do, Father."
Xia Xing growled, "Tai Li, don't be rude."
Elder Xi Zi didn't get angry. Bai Teng waved his hand. "No manners." He then left.
Elder Xi Zi exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving as well.
Xia Xing looked at Bai Teng's back with disdain. This person was just a puppet that he had supported, so he wasn't worth paying attention to.
Xia Tai Li had angered the people from the Frigid Immortal Sect into leaving, and he felt much better. He glanced behind him. "Luo Zhong, let's go. Spar with me."
"Yes, Princess." Luo Zhong's expression was calm, and there was a hint of a smile on his face that made others feel comfortable. He was a steady person, and there was no lack of stubbornness in his respectful demeanor. His cultivation talent was also extremely high, which was why he had been able to rise up from Divine Martial Heaven in a short year under Xia Xing's guidance.
As he followed Xia Tai Li out, Luo Zhong suddenly looked in the direction of Crouching Dragon Lake and thought to himself, Brother Lu, we meet again.
After the Frigid Immortal Sect left Divine Martial Heaven, they went to find the Nong family, but Nong Sanniang wasn't there. Only Nong Lie and Nong Ya were there, so they left in displeasure. They wanted to look for Lu Yin, but they were stopped by the White Dragon Tribe.
Lu Yin quietly waited on an island in Crouching Dragon Lake. Ten days quickly passed, and the sky distorted as endless light shone from Dragon Mountain, the entire Top Realm. The Day of Ancestral Worship.
Ancestral worship at Dragon Mountain was a major event, and it could illuminate at least one of the four regions of the Top Realm.
On this day, Lu Yin changed into the White Dragon Tribe's unique ancestral worship attire and solemnly stepped onto the Ancestral Dragon Altar at the center of Dragon Mountain.