Ancient Godly Monarch - Chapter 658

Chapter 658: Welcoming An Arrival

“Big Bro Chu Mang, Fan Le and Ouyang were separated from you very early on?” Qin Wentian recalled their companions. Chu Mang nodded and spoke, “Back then we split from each other after we left the Royal Sacred Region. However, they agreed to meet in the Unmatched Realm, so if we head over there, we should be able to find them.”

“Mhm, very soon, I will be holding my wedding with Qingcheng. If those fellows dare to not show up, I won’t spare them.” Qin Wentian laughed. He first returned with Qingcheng to Chu, but he would still need to make a trip to Grand Xia. Firstly, it was to invite his brothers to his wedding. Secondly, there was also another matter which he needed to settle.

“If they dare to not show up at your wedding, I will be the first not to spare them.” Chu Mang laughed happily. Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng were going to get married soon? What a happy occasion. Back then when he heard Qin Wentian barged up the Pill Emperor Hall alone, those companions of his all felt extremely agonized in their hearts. Luckily, everything was now over. The Pill Emperor Hall was nothing to Qin Wentian now. He was a disciple of the Battle Sword Sect, and the foster-son of the Human Emperor of ancient Ye. Just a single statement from him could cause the entire Pill Emperor Hall to vanish into nothingness.

Chu Mang had left the Royal Sacred Region for quite some time, he didn’t know that Qin Wentian had already left the Battle Sword Sect in order to prevent the Battle Sword Sect from being implicated because of the conflict between him and the Royal Sacred Sect. After all, the Battle Sword Sect was one of the nine great sects that were subordinate to the Royal Sacred Sect.

The new comers were invited in to be seated and after they exchanged conversational greetings, Qin Wentian stared at Chu Wuwei as he asked, “What’s going on with the Greencloud Imperial Empire?”

As he spoke, he glanced at Ling Yue. Ling Yue was someone from the Greencloud Pavilion, she should know of some things as well.

“I went to the Mo Residence this morning and wanted to consult with you on some things. The Greencloud Imperial Empire is naturally a power formed by the Greencloud Pavilion. Their purpose is to gather the ten countries under them together, and forming into one huge empire. They were very strict with regards to their methods of control and I don’t have the ability to change any of their decisions.” Chu Wuwei replied.

Ling Yue nodded in agreement.

“Ling Yue, is this the intention of old man Greencloud?” Qin Wentian inquired. Ling Yue started and glanced at Qin Wentian. But right now, she could accept the fact that Qin Wentian was acquainted with old man Greencloud. After all, with the strength he showed earlier, his cultivation base should be at a very high level. It was very possible that he had interactions with the upper echelons of the Greencloud Pavilion before.

“Old man Greencloud left the Greencloud Pavilion long ago. After the Nine Mystical Palace was destroyed, the second Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant of our Greencloud Pavilion was born. He claimed himself as the master and was truly powerful. He engaged old man Greencloud in a battle for the rights of control of the Greencloud Pavilion. At the end…old man Greencloud was defeated. Hence, he could only choose to leave Greencloud Pavilion and roam the world.

“Two Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants in one sect, shouldn’t that add to the power of Greencloud Pavilion instead? Why would there be an internal conflict?” Qin Wentian asked bewilderedly. Back then, the Great Solar Chen Clan was so powerful simply because they had three ascendants. The existence of a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant in Grand Xia was extraordinary, they could become the leaders of a transcendent power.

“The Greencloud Sovereign is powerful and ambitious. His relationship with old man Greencloud wasn’t harmonious and wanted absolute control over the sect. For those who disagree with him, although he wouldn’t go as far as to injure or kill them, he shunted them to a branch of Greencloud Pavilion where they would receive no power nor benefits. Gongyang Hong and Qian Mengyu were the ones who objected to the forming of Greencloud Imperial Empire back then and now…they no longer have any authority in the Greencloud Pavilion.

Qin Wentian’s brows twitched. Seems like the strength of this new ascendant was very formidable. He was someone who had an extremely strong desire to be in control.

Although old man Greencloud became an ascendant long before the Greencloud Sovereign, at the lower levels, how powerful someone is in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm wasn’t determined by the amount of time they have broken through to Celestial Phenomenon. In the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, the difference in the constellation condensed may lead to a very vast disparity in strength.

“The status of the branch I’m in has already weakened. Those in the upper echelons hope that I can marry someone from Misty Peak, thereby improving the relationship between the two transcendent powers. In fact, these marriage alliance happened several times. It was precisely because of this matter that I decided to travel about to ease my heart.” Ling Yue lowered her head and spoke. In fact, her branch in Greencloud Pavilion had an extraordinary status but now because of the rise of the new Greencloud Sovereign, they had to listen to his orders.”

“I see.” Qin Wentian nodded his head. He smiled at Ling Yue as he continued, “Ling Yue, don’t go back to Greencloud Pavilion temporarily. Just stay and have fun in Chu, allowing Mo Feng to accompany you. Your family members will understand in the future.”

When Ling Yue heard Qin Wentian’s words, she felt a sense of strangeness. But noting the concern in his eyes, she didn’t reject it. Qin Wentian was surely suggesting for her own good, and hence, she nodded, “Okay.”

Chu Wuwei didn’t continue on with the Greencloud Imperial Empire conversation. Since Qin Wentian already knew about this, the Greencloud Imperial Empire would cease being a problem.

And as they chatted on, there were some others who arrived at the inn. Many major powers in Chu all personally came by to pay a visit and among them, Mu Rou’s clan and experts from the Divine Weapon Pavilion which Qin Wentian was acquainted with in the past all showed up. However, the vice president An Liuyan didn’t show up, she must have already left Chu.

Of those who arrived, only Mu Rou’s father was invited up to their room. The others all watched from outside but didn’t dare to have any thoughts. Even the Emperor of Chu, Chu Wuwei, had personally paid a visit. How would they have any temper even if they are left waiting outside?

However, at this moment, when a few others arrived, Qin Wentian personally went out to welcome them. Staring at these silhouettes, Qin Wentian dipped into a bow, “Old Gu, Senior Ren, teacher Mustang. Wentian was still planning to drop by the Emperor Star Academy to pay my respects to you all later.”

Ever since Qin Wentian returned to the Royal Capital from the Sky Harmony City, he and Mo Qingcheng always had a thought to return to the Emperor Star Academy. It was just because Mo Yu that little lass dragged them over here, and hence, it resulted in those of the Emperor Star Academy taking the initiative and came over here instead.

“Haha Wentian, you don’t need to be so polite with us old fellows.” Ren Qianxing walked up in a hurry and stopped Qin Wentian from bowing. He had heard of Qin Wentian’s exploits from Mustang, flipping the entire Grand Xia topsy turvy. If based on their current strength, he would still have to refer to Qin Wentian as his senior.

“Little brat, what did you call me?” Old Gu sat atop a demonic beast and crossed his arms before his chest as he narrowed his eyes at Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian laughed as he bowed again, “Wentian greets grandfather.”

“HAHAHA. Good, good!” Old Gu also came forward and supported Qin Wentian up, he had a face filled with smile.

“Grandfather, Qingcheng originally planned to visit you before this. Is your body still well?” Mo Qingcheng passed Little Xin`er to Mo Yu and walked up and hugged Old Gu’s arms, as though returning back to the times of her youth.

“Teacher, are you doing fine?” Qin Wentian smiled at Mustang.

“How can I not be fine? However for your senior sister Luo Huan, she’s still outside getting busy about your matter.” Mustang laughed.

“I will go fetch senior sis back to Chu in a few days time.” Qin Wentian smiled. “I’m getting married to Qingcheng soon. Teacher, you are my elder and must definitely be one of the witnesses for our marriage okay?”

“Okay, I, this bag of old bones, am still fit and moving. Of course I will be one of the witnesses.” Mustang happily nodded his head. His most outstanding student has finally brought the most beautiful woman in Chu home. Old Gu was the maternal grandfather of Mo Qingcheng!

“Hmph.” Old Gu coughed, causing Mustang to smile awkwardly. “Teacher…”

“Useless fellow, you are the teacher of Qin Wentian. This time, consider it advantageous to you, on the day of the wedding you shall be ranked equally with me.” Old Gu joked as everyone laughed uproariously. The relationship between these people of three generations was truly heartwarming.

The elegant rooms in the inn were completely full, everyone crowded around Qin Wentian and asked about his experience. The atmosphere was joyous and harmonious and the people only departed after a long while.

Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng returned together to the Mo Residence. Mo Feng even ‘abducted’ Ling Yue back as a guest and those of the Mo Clan were naturally happy to see that.

The next day, Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng were both helping Little Xiner, Mo Feng, Mo Yu and Ling Yue to change their constitution. Because of her age, Little Xiner was the most adaptable. With both Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng present, they estimated that this little doll would be able to start condensing constellations from the 3rd Heavenly Layer at the age of ten.

Another day passed… Qin Chuan brought people of the Qin Residence and headed towards the Mo Residence in the Royal Capital. They prepared an extremely luxurious bridal gift with the effort of their entire clan. Although this gift couldn’t be compared to the wealth of Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng, it represented the well intentions of Qin Chuan and the entire Qin Clan. They tried their best to make this wedding as perfect as possible.

The Mo Clan naturally was happy to accept and immediately began preparations for a grand banquet. The aristocratic clans of Chu all appeared one after another to congratulate them as the two clans negotiated and settled on a date for the marriage.

For this matter, the Royal Capital made an announcement to the entire country that there would be a grand banquet on the date of Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng’s wedding to entertain the people who showed up. At the same time, the Royal Capital will also send out their full force to maintain law and order, controlling the number of people who enters the Royal Capital.

The entire Chu Country was in an uproar, a countless number of people instantly headed towards the Chu Capital when they heard of Qin Wentian’s name, wanting to see how grand the wedding would be. To think that it could actually make the Emperor announce to the entire country that the banquet to entertain the guests would be held at all locations in the Royal Capital.

When the news of the wedding was announced, Qin Wentian also personally penned invitations and summoned many speed-type astral warbeasts to deliver to his closest acquaintances throughout the Royal Sacred Region. Right now, the demonic beasts Qin Wentian could summon were all peak-tier Heavenly Dipper Sovereign astral warbeasts. With vast amounts of astral energy in their bodies, it could sustain them for the distance between Chu and the Royal Sacred Region, and it wouldn’t take too long for them to deliver the wedding invitations.

As they were soon to be husband and wife, it was justifiable for Qin Wentian to stay together with Mo Qingcheng. Throughout these days, with little Xin`er in their embrace, they acted like ordinary people touring the Chu Royal Capital, enjoying the delights of the mortal world.

Until one fine day, in the air space above the Chu’s Royal Palace, a row of figures descended in an overwhelming manner. Nine powerful Heavenly Dipper demonic beasts pulled along a dragon carriage and the silhouette within the carriage exuded an incomparably tyrannical aura. He had a crown on his head and was none other than the Emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire. The instant these people arrived, a thunderous commotion shook the entire Royal Palace. The auras exuding from the experts from the Greencloud Pavilion were extremely terrifying as one among them shouted out, “Subject Chu Wuwei, why are you still tarrying, come forth to welcome his Majesty?”

This voice rumbled and the sound waves spread over an area of ten miles, causing many to incline their head staring in the direction of the Royal Palace. The Emperor of Greencloud Imperial Empire truly did arrived within seven days!

Chapter 659: Slayed With A Single Sword Strike

The Emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire was personally appointed by the Greencloud Sovereign. He commands ten countries and enjoys immense authority. It’s obvious that he’s an avid supporter of the Greencloud Sovereign, and as an elder he has quite a high status in the Greencloud Pavilion.

Right now, he was in control of ten countries and wielded enormous power. As the lord of this area he collected the resources from the countries under him. He even married several women from the ten countries and was living a carefree life like an immortal. He was bold and decisive, fully prepared to merge all ten countries into one, removing each of their names. Only when he truly succeeded in that would he become a hegemon of an area.

Before this, he was also quite relaxed in the Greencloud Pavilion. Because of his old age, his talent had long ago burned out and his cultivation base stagnated at the seventh level of Heavenly Dipper. In the Greencloud Pavilion, he would always be suppressed by others.

But now, he finally flew up high in the skies like a bird. However, he never would have imagined that there would be someone in a small country like Chu that would be so unbridledly arrogant. Even issuing a summons for him to be here within seven days or he has no need to come here any longer.

As the emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire, with the transcendent power Greencloud Pavilion at his back, he truly wanted to see who in the world dared to be so brazen.

“Subject Chu Wuwei, quickly come and welcome his Majesty!” A loud voice shook the entire royal palace akin to huge waves that wanted to lift the Royal Capital up.

Within the royal palace, a row of figures stepped forth and a moment later, several people appeared. Chu Mang stood protectively near Chu Wuwei as they advanced forward, only to see Chu Wuwei’s gaze was on the Emperor of Greencloud Imperial Empire as he spoke, “Chu Wuwei respectfully welcomes your Majesty.”

The Imperial Emperor was still seated within his dragon carriage. His eyes gleamed with sharpness as he stared at Chu Wuwei. Beside him, an expert clad in silver white armor announced from an imperial decree, “On his Majesty’s orders, the subjects of Chu are simply too brazen and arrogant. From today onwards, this country shall no longer be known as the Chu Country but the Chu Prefecture instead. The Greencloud Imperial Empire will personally govern this prefecture. Chu Wuwei, return with us to the empire; naturally there will be someone else sent by us to take charge of this place.”

As the decree was read out, an uproar rose in the royal palace. Many were struck with fear as their countenances underwent a drastic change.

The Greencloud Imperial Empire was formally absorbing Chu in such a domineering and ferocious manner.

“Your Majesty, although my Chu Country is a subordinate to the Greencloud Imperial Empire, we are still an independent country. For this command, please forgive us for not being able to obey this.” Chu Wuwei calmly replied.

“IMPUDENT!” That expert roared, exuding a fearsome aura. Chu Mang stepped out, standing in front of Chu Wuwei as his countenance turned ice-cold. His aura too erupted out, radiating a tyrannical intent.

“Your strength isn’t bad, to think that there would be someone in Chu with such a cultivation base. No wonder you dared to be so arrogant.” The Imperial Emperor walked out of the dragon carriage. He was clad in imperial robes with a crown on his head, exuding a mighty pressure. His gaze swept past the royal palace as he laughed, “From today onwards, the males in here will be sent away to serve their penance and the females shall be sent into my palace and distributed among our loyal troops.”

Those in the royal palace all felt great shock in their hearts as the faces of the females all turned as white as paper. To think that the Imperial Emperor would be so ruthless, treating them as items to be distributed. He simply didn’t view them as humans.

Overbearing, and tyrannical. The iron-blooded methods of the Imperial Emperor shook the entire Chu Country and caused the other feudal countries under them to not have any courage to even think about rebelling. The power of the Greencloud Imperial Empire could dominate everything, and as for those who dared to rebel, they would surely not have a good ending.

“What a vast country, this place truly isn’t bad at all. I heard that the females of Chu are all really pretty, I wonder if this is true or not.” The Imperial Emperor softly spoke, his countenance radiating a majesty that made it so that others didn’t dare to resist.

Chu Mang’s aura erupted violently and he prepared to fight. However at this moment, he heard a thunderous rumble akin to a terrifying storm gushing over from the distance, containing an extremely fearsome might within.

“The reason I told you to get here in seven days is for you to repent, and not for you to strut around showing off your pathetic military strength.”

As the sound of this voice faded, a terrifying sword qi vortex manifested in the air. The crowd stared in the distance as terror painted their countenances. After that, they only saw a King Sword producing a mighty storm that swept up the winds and clouds. Above Chu, the sky changed as sword qi ravaged the entire area, tearing apart the dome of heaven, even powerful enough to destroy the void.

The King Sword was gigantic and had the power to suppress and destroy everything. It slashed out straight towards the Imperial Emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire.

“Your Majesty be careful!” The countenances of those from the Greencloud Imperial Empire all drastically changed. Even the Imperial Emperor himself was shocked badly. The power of this sword might was simply irresistable.

“No matter what, I’m the Imperial Emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire under the orders of the Greencloud Sovereign. Do you dare to be so unbridled?” The Imperial Emperor howled. The gigantic sword tore through the air as the experts of the Greencloud Imperial Empire dashed ahead to block. However, as the sword whistled past, their bodies were all lacerated apart as showers of blood sprinkled in the air.

The countenance of the Imperial Emperor grew extremely ugly to behold. With a thunderous rumble, the gigantic sword descended. The might contained within was so great that it felt as though the heavens were crumbling. This sword was none other than Qin Wentian’s astral nova.

The aura of the Imperial Emperor surged up into the skies as he released his own astral nova. However, the King Sword annihilated everything as it swept passed. Great terror painted his countenance as he tried to flee. However, he only saw the King Sword directly pressing down on him. Slashing sounds rang out as his body was directly torn apart. Not even his bones remained.

“BOOM!” A violent boom shook this space as the King Sword impaled the ground. Those experts from the Greencloud Imperial Empire sensed the sword might and after personally witnessed the scene of the Imperial Emperor dying, their bodies couldn’t help but to tremble violently as their expressions were akin to dead ashes.

A single sword strike had actually slain the Imperial Emperor of Greencloud Imperial Empire.

Below, those from the Chu Royal Palace were all standing there dumbstruck, they felt as though everything they witnessed was a dream.

When the Imperial Emperor arrived, how dominant and arrogant was he? Just a single sentence changed the Chu Country to Chu Prefecture, wanting to send the males in the palace for penance and the females to be distributed around like goods. His presumptuous attitude was simply unrivalled in this world.

But in the blink of an eye, he was slain by a single sword strike. He didn’t even have the chance to counterattack. Trying to use the name of the Greencloud Sovereign to suppress others? Yet the person who killed him didn’t even care, he directly killed him with no mercy.

There were many people outside the royal palace who turned their gazes over. And when they saw this scene, a raging wave of awe and shock rose up in their hearts.

The Imperial Emperor, the Emperor of the Greencloud Imperial Empire, who had power over ten countries. Wasn’t he very strong?

But…he was killed by a single sword strike.

From afar, a white-robed figure walked over. This person exuded a faint demonic aura and by staring into his deep eyes, one could feel themselves getting lost within. This young man seemed to be below thirty years of age and it was precisely him who killed the Imperial Emperor.

“Is he the Qin Wentian that wanted the Imperial Emperor to show up within seven days?”

“Ten years ago he was the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet. Now, he returned with the number one beauty in Chu, Mo Qingcheng, and has plans to get married here in his homeland. The Chu Emperor even announced that the entire Royal Capital would be the place for their banquet.

“If I didn’t remember wrongly, he should only be twenty-eight this year. Returning to his hometown in glory, setting their wedding back here in Chu. How amazing is it that he slayed the Imperial Emperor with a single sword simply because the Imperial Emperor was brazen enough to come here in arrogance?”

Each of the spectators had different thoughts as they were all deeply moved. Right now, the gigantic sword whistled through the air again, causing the experts from the Greencloud Imperial Empire to shiver. However, he didn’t kill them; his King Sword astral nova returned to his body, yet this simple movement already caused all of them to shake in fear.

“Go back and inform the Greencloud Sovereign that I, Qin Wentian, will hold my grand wedding here in Chu. Tell him to show up when the time comes and attend it.” Qin Wentian stared at these people as he emotionlessly spoke. In the past when he transformed into a primordial great roc and assaulted the Nine Mystical Palace with Fairy Qingmei and old man Greencloud, although he didn’t reveal his identity, those of the upper echelons in the Greencloud Pavilion all knew that the great roc was him. This Imperial Emperor wasn’t that high up in the ranks of Greencloud Pavilion, but the Greencloud Sovereign would definitely know of this matter. He believed that as long as these experts brought the news back, the Greencloud Sovereign would know who he was.

Different expressions flashed on the faces of everyone, yet a tsunami-like wave rocked their hearts. Could it be that this young man didn’t even fear the Greencloud Sovereign? If not, why would he directly kill the Imperial Emperor and even dared to tell the Greencloud Sovereign to show up by the time of his wedding?

“Roger.” The experts replied as they departed swiftly one by one. They came here in full arrogance, yet when they departed they were like dogs of a defeated family. The Imperial Emperor was slain by a single sword strike, how ridiculous was this? What was sad was that before this, they were even announcing a decree wanting to change the Chu Country to Chu Prefecture. Now that they thought back to it, this matter was simply a joke.

Chu Wuwei serenely watched everything that happened, yet his heart was rocked by waves of amazement as well. From Chu Mang, he learnt the situation of Qin Wentian in the outside world, but when he saw with his own eyes how domineering this past top-ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet was, he felt as though he was in a dream. Not only him, everyone in the Royal Capital felt a sense of surrealism even now.

Qin Wentian nodded his head to Chu Mang and the rest before turning around and departing. To him, the killing of the Imperial Emperor was just an insignificant matter.

The death of the Imperial Emperor should be sufficient to let the Greencloud Sovereign and the master of Misty Peak know that he, Qin Wentian, has returned to Chu.

The event in the royal palace instantly caused an uproar in the entire Chu Country. Once again, Qin Wentian’s name resounded out, causing great waves. Countless people were all discussing about him with excited, animated expression on their faces.

The Mo Residence, Qin Residence, Emperor Star Academy, and the various powers after hearing this news, felt their hearts shaking and it was a long time before they regain their calmness again. Right now, how powerful was Qin Wentian exactly? He didn’t even fear a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant like the Greencloud Sovereign and told him to show up at his wedding?

However, a few days later when Gongyang Hong and a few others from the Greencloud Pavilion stopped by Chu to pay a visit, Qin Wentian had already departed from Chu.

In the vast space of Grand Xia, a figure in white was riding on a flying sword, whistling through the air. This white-robed figure stared down at the scenery below him as the shine of memories shone in his eyes. Chu was his home land, but Grand Xia was the place where he matured. He stepped into Grand Xia at the age of eighteen and grew up into a man here. There were simply too many events and memories.

Right now, he returned to this vast land once again. This time, the purpose of him returning was to settle everything he had to settle in Chu and Grand Xia.

The Grand Xia today, the various transcendent powers were similarly segregated into different regions. Other than the Great Solar Chen Clan and the Nine Mystical Palace of yesteryear, the other transcendent powers were as strong as ever. Despite the Pill Emperor Hall facing such a savage storm back then, they have recovered to their former state of power because of the return of Jun Yu. Using his status as a disciple of the Royal Sacred Sect, the Pill Emperor Hall began recruiting elite disciples once more, restoring their strength. Right now, they were still one of the transcendent powers ranked at the top.

As for the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in the Azure Continent, their development these few years wasn’t bad. Their only regret was that Ouyang Kuangsheng, one of their most elite juniors of the younger generation, was on bad terms with his clan. However, this was considered a small matter and not many paid attention to it.

At the same time in Grand Xia Empire, there were currents moving in the dark. Rumors stated that the Azure Factions under the Azure Emperor Di Cang, was preparing to make their move, wanting to be restored to their former glory. There were now two branches of the Azure Emperor Palace, one in the light and one in the dark!

Chapter 660: Convene

The Unmatched Realm in the Azure Continent was just like before, not meddling in affairs of the external world. The various geniuses of Grand Xia would head to the Unmatched Realm to cultivate and if they passed the test, they could become disciples of the Unmatched Realm.

Today, an uninvited guest turned up in the Unmatched Realm. Several elite disciples turned their gazes towards the newcomer as an expression of curiosity appeared on their faces. Although this man was young, he exuded an extraordinary aura. He didn’t seem to be a junior who was here to seek guidance and his cultivation base shouldn’t be weak either.

“You’ve come.” At this moment, a figure appeared. It was none other than the expert who tested Qin Wentian back then in the past. Right now, he couldn’t help but to feel how deep Qin Wentian became, he couldn’t see through him at all and this involuntarily caused his heart to feel extremely shocked.

“Senior, you knew that I would return?” Qin Wentian curiously inquired.

“Now, is there even any need for you to refer to me as senior?” That person shook his head as he continued, “They are all waiting for you.”

“They?” Qin Wentian started. The tester turned and spoke, “Follow me.”

Qin Wentian nodded and followed after him as they arrived at one of the mountain peaks of the thirty-six mountains.

Over there, numerous silhouettes appeared and as Qin Wentian saw them, he couldn’t help but to be stunned.

Fan Le, Yun Mengyi, Qin Zheng, and Mu Feng, all of them were actually here. However, Ouyang Kuangsheng whose home was in the Azure Continent actually wasn’t present? This fact caused Qin Wentian to feel a sense of anomaly. His friends all had their own plans when they left the Royal Sacred Region, but right now seeing that they were all gathered here in the Unmatched Realm, something must have happened.

“Boss, you are finally back. If you still didn’t appear soon, we wouldn’t know what to do.” Fatty Fan Le seemed to be extremely troubled as a rare look of worry painted his countenance.

“What happened?” Qin Wentian’s body landed on the mountain peak as he asked.

“The son-of-a-bitch Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.” Fan Le cursed. “Back then I’m already very unhappy about them, breaking faith and betraying the alliance because of the appearance of Jun Yu. Now, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan already has three Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants and was stronger compared to the past. They are getting more and more overbearing and now, they even wish to ally themselves with the Jiang Clan, joining forces to reign supreme over Grand Xia. Their ambitions truly aren’t small indeed.”

“The relationship between the Jiang Clan and Ouyang Aristocrat Clan has always been good, it’s only natural that they wants to ally with each other. Let alone, Ouyang Kuangsheng also has an marriage engagement with Jiang Ting, it isn’t strange that after the Great Solar Chen Clan is destroyed, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan wished to rise up.” Qin Wentian spoke.

“It isn’t strange at all. But back then, because that old Ouyang Ancestor betrayed the alliance, it lead to a conflict between Ouyang Kuangsheng and his clan members. The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had long removed Kuangsheng’s name from the list of potential leaders. This time around, the conflict between him and his clan intensified after he returned and Kuangsheng ended up fighting against one of the core geniuses which the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was currently nurturing. He defeated and injured his opponent and angered the Ouyang Clan so much that his name was considered forever removed from their family registry. He is no longer a part of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.”

Fan Le spoke in a rage.

“What happened then?” Qin Wentian’s eyes flashed with sharpness.

“Qin Zheng, you continue the story.” Fan Le who was fuming by now, glanced at Qin Zheng who stood at the side. Qin Zheng then continued, “The person defeated by Ouyang Kuangsheng is named Ouyang Zicheng. This person is a Heaven Chosen that’s currently being nurtured by the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. His level of cultivation is at the sixth level of Heavenly Dipper and after Ouyang Kuangsheng left Grand Xia to roam the Royal Sacred Region, he had been pestering Jiang Ting constantly, keen on pursuing her.”

Qin Wentian’s countenance changed slightly. He understood in his heart that Ouyang Kuangsheng’s personality was flamboyant and carefree, he isn’t someone who lusts after power. He also disdains the authority of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, and the reason he was back wasn’t because he coveted status or power. His only reason was simply because he loved Jiang Ting. Years ago before he left, he once said that as long as Jiang Ting’s heart for him doesn’t change, he would marry her, making her his wife when he returned to Grand Xia.

But now, this Ouyang Zicheng kept pestering Jiang Ting, how could Ouyang Kuangsheng not be riled up given his temperament.

In addition, Qin Wentian had also already guessed that the pursuing of Jiang Ting by Ouyang Zicheng might not simply be his idea alone. This must be the intent of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Just like how they hoped in the past Ouyang Kuangsheng would be together with Jiang Ting, since right now Ouyang Kuangsheng couldn’t be controlled, they wanted to get another person to replace him and enter a marriage with Jiang Ting, forming a marriage alliance.

Indeed, Fan Le continued raging, “These few days, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan announced that there would be a wedding between Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting. The marriage date is set nine days from now and they even invited the various powers of the Azure Continent as witnesses.”

As he heard this, Qin Wentian’s eyes flickered with a cold light. No wonder Fan Le and the others would gather in this place. So it was because of Ouyang Kuangsheng’s matter. However, with their current strength, they were still powerless to change anything in front of a transcendent power.

“Ouyang must have gone mad from this news. Where is he now?” Qin Wentian asked again.

Back then when he fell in love with Mo Qingcheng, Ouyang Kuangsheng was already together with Jiang Ting. This relationship lasted over ten years, Jiang Ting was definitely deeply in love with Ouyang Kuangsheng too. If this marriage with Ouyang Zicheng was something Jiang Ting was willing to go through with, Ouyang Kuangsheng would have voluntarily given her up and roamed the ends of the world. Evidently, Jiang Ting was forced into this, and Ouyang Kuangsheng might even be imprisoned to force Jiang Ting to accept this marriage.

The purpose of this marriage is to indicate the same intent by the two transcendent powers, their desire to rule over Grand Xia. It isn’t important to them whether Jiang Ting was willing or not. Although she has an extraordinary status in the Jiang Clan, she wasn’t a successor candidate. Hence, her destiny was to be sacrificed for the bigger picture.

“Currently imprisoned by the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.” Qin Zheng spoke.

“What should we do?” Fan Le glanced at Qin Wentian as he asked.

The coldness flickering in Qin Wentian’s eyes intensified. He initially thought that the first battle he would have after returning to Grand Xia would be at the Pill Emperor Hall. But now, it seems that the situation in Grand Xia was changing. Let the location of his first battle be in the Azure Continent then.

“Wait for me in the Unmatched Realm, I need to make a trip outside.” Qin Wentian stared at his friends. There were still nine days of time, it should be sufficient.

His silhouette then flickered as he directly disappeared, gone with the wind. This speed of his departure caused Fan Le and the rest to be stunned as they speechlessly exchanged glances with each other.

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Two days later, in a forest within the Spirit Continent, there was a little city situated there. Although it seemed to be a small city, there would frequently be many demonic beasts taking off and landing there.

Qin Wentian’s heart flashed with bewilderment as he stared at this small city. Seems like this was a secret fort Fairy Qingmei constructed as the commanding grounds for the Azure Emperor Palace. This ‘Azure Emperor Palace’ was naturally formed by those Azure Factions which chose to followed Qin Wentian back then.

“Who are you?” Even before Qin Wentian landed, several maidens appeared in that small city. They were all veiled and was extremely mysterious, encircling Qin Wentian within them.

“I am Qin Wentian.” Qin Wentian spoke and as the sound of his voice faded, the gazes of the maidens all froze. Hesitation flickered in their eyes as they stared at this young man.

“You’ve returned.” A voice rang out from the air. After which, Qin Wentian noticed an alluring figure appearing before him. Even after so long, Fairy Qingmei was still as beautiful as ever.

“Why are you girls not greeting the palace lord yet?” Fairy Qingmei stated to these maidens.

“Your subordinates greet the palace lord.” The various maidens all bowed.

“Mhm.” Qin Wentian nodded slightly. At this instant, Qin Wentian discovered that the killing intent radiating from the people below all instantly vanished completely. After which, numerous figures appeared, they stood on the ground and stared at the young man in the air. Has the legendary young man from before finally returned?

“We greet the palace lord.” Everyone present bowed low. Qin Wentian swept his gaze to the people below as a smile lit up his face. The strength of these people in front of him wasn’t bad, they were much stronger compared to back then when he left Grand Xia.

Among the crowd, a woman in a red-dress with a sexy figure and elegant features was currently flashing a charming smile at him.

“Everyone just go busy yourself with your own matters, there’s no need to bother yourselves with me.” Qin Wentian spoke in a faint voice as he descended next to the figure in the red-dress. He then gently laughed, “Senior sis, have you been well all these years?”

“How well could I have been? I’m trapped here, tormented by the duties you heaped on me.” Luo Huan giggled, her charming eyes like silk, causing others to be mesmerized.

Qin Wentian stared at the alluring figure of Luo Huan, her curvaceous figure exuded boundless charm as he involuntarily laughed, “Senior sis, your figure is still so good, I can’t tell where you lost weight.”

“Hehehe.” Luo Huan walked out as she helped Qin Wentian straightened his collar. Her ruby red lips curled up slightly as she breathed, “Your glib tongue is as powerful as ever, but you seem to have grown even more handsome. Tell me honestly did you think about me often?”

“Senior sis, stop enticing me…” Qin Wentian bitterly smiled. Luo Huan flashed an even more charming smile, “What does it matter? Your little girlfriend isn’t present anyway. You can do whatever you want to me, senior sis won’t blame you.”

Qin Wentian’s face was filled with black lines when he heard that, and upon seeing his awkward expression Luo Huan then retreated a few steps, releasing him.

“Didn’t Qing`er come back with you?” Fairy Qingmei asked. Qin Wentian’s countenance dimmed slightly when he heard that question, he didn’t know how to answer her.

“Qinger has always been very elusive, if she doesn't wish to see me, it’s very difficult for me to contact her." Qin Wentian smiled bitterly. Fairy Qingmei understood Qinger the most. She also knew that Qing`er has an extraordinary background, and when she heard Qin Wentian’s reply, her eyes flashed with a strange gleam and she didn’t continue with the topic. She then asked again, “Is the purpose of your return now to reunite Grand Xia?”

“It has been so long, and it’s about time to fulfil senior Azure Emperor’s wish.” Qin Wentian nodded as he continued, “Senior Qingmei, I want the first battle to be in the Azure Continent. All the experts of my Azure Emperor Palace has to convene in the Azure Continent within six days and meet with me in the Unmatched Realm. Can this be done?”

“Six days? No problem.” Fairy Qingmei nodded, her deep eyes flashing with a smile as she inquired, “Want to call the Mystic Moon Hall along?”

“If the Mystic Moon Hall is willing to, they can join us.” Qin Wentian nodded lightly.

“Then, are you staying here or returning first to the Azure Continent?” Fairy Qingmei continued, “Those from the White Deer Institute and the Punishment Branch under Old Xing are not far away. There are many among them who missed you and wish to see you.”

“Right, then I will stay here for one more day.” Qin Wentian nodded as Fairy Qingmei smiled and commanded, “Go and arrange a room for palace lord to rest.”

“Fairy Qingmei, is there really a need to? He can just stay with me.” Luo Huan teased.

“Cough cough…” Qin Wentian’s face was filled with black lines.

“What I mean is staying in the same court yard. Junior brother, what are you think about?” Luo Huan’s charming eyes flashed with laughter, giggling as she stared at Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian instantly fled in a hurry, only his senior sister Luo Huan would be able to bully him like this…

In comparison, Bailu Yi was much more obedient, she was as pure and beautiful as ever. Her large eyes widened in joy after she met Qin Wentian and happily chatted with him, even occasionally consulting him on divine inscriptions. After chatting for two hours, Qin Wentian sent Bailu Yi back. Maybe, it was because Bailu Yi didn’t know what else to talk about or maybe, it was because that pure innocent eyes of Bailu Yi would occasionally flash with a light that made Qin Wentian at a loss of what to do whenever she gazed in his direction!

Chapter 661: Frog In The Well

There were fire beacons in all directions of the Azure Continent of Grand Xia, as experts from different locations all gathered.

The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in the Azure Continent was going to have a marriage engagement with the Jiang Clan of the Wind Continent. Other than inviting the various powers in the Azure Continent, they had also sent out invitation to the other transcendent powers in Grand Xia, hoping that they would grace this wedding with their presence.

For the marriage this time around, the hidden meaning was obvious to all. On the surface, this was a wedding between Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting. But the deeper meaning behind it was that this marriage was an alliance. It indicated that the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan were determined to advance or retreat together.

Right now, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had three Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants while the Jiang Clan had two. The instant they entered into an alliance through marriage, it would mean that they would have a total of five ascendants. That and in addition to the foundation of the two clans, they would instantly leap up the ranks and became the strongest power in Grand Xia, sweeping everything blocking them away.

To Grand Xia, this was undoubtedly a violent storm. Hence, there were many that chose to show up, congregating in the Azure Continent.

In the Azure Continent, there are five transcendent powers: Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, Azure Emperor Palace, Mystic Maiden Palace, Multidirectional Windthunder Sect, and Sword Extinction Sect.

Back then, when Qin Wentian was in the Unmatched Realm, he had encounters with the chosen from the five transcendent powers and even confronted quite a few of them before.

After staying a day in the forest, Qin Wentian returned back to the Unmatched Realm in the Azure Continent, paying a visit to the Unmatched Elders.

The elders in the Unmatched Realm had quite a good relationship with him, yet they still preserved their principles of not interfering in matters of the outside world. Even the crafty old man who had ‘almost killed’ him was there, and to his shock, Qin Wentian discovered that this old man was actually a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant who chose to remain inside the Unmatched Realm. No wonder the status of the Unmatched Realm was comparable to transcendent powers. In here, there were so many experts, yet they had no ambitions to rule unchallenged in the world, preferring to live in seclusion instead.

Today, Qin Wentian brought Fan Le and Old Xing to the Mystic Maiden Palace as guests.

Old Xing was the person in charge of the punishment branch of the Azure Emperor Palace and right now, his cultivation base had already broken through to the Celestial Phenomenon level. He and Fairy Qingmei were the pillars of Qin Wentian’s Azure Emperor Palace.

Fan Le and the little princess of the Mystic Maiden Palace had already confirmed their relationship back then. Now, Xuan Xin had grown a lot and her status was extraordinary. She easily led Qin Wentian and the others into a great hall where there were many female experts waiting. The gazes of the experts all landed onto Qin Wentian and Old Xing. Old Xing closed his eyes appearing like a harmless old man but everyone could feel the faint sense of formless pressure exuding from him.

There was a very high possibility that this old man was a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant.

Naturally, Qin Wentian was still the person who attracted the most attention. Back then, this person stirred up such a violent storm in Grand Xia, splitting the Pill Emperor Hall into two before suddenly vanishing completely for a few years. Now that he’s back, the smile on that carefree face of his made it so that he was even more unfathomable than before.

The past top ranker of the Heavenly Fate Rankings, the young man who split the Pill Emperor Hall into two. Now, what level has his cultivation base reached?

Outside the great hall, a row of figures walked over. It was unknown what the age of the female in the lead was. On the surface, she looked to be around thirty and had hints of matureness to her beauty, exuding a refined and elegant feeling. This was none other than the Palace Mistress of the Mystic Maiden Palace.

The Palace Mistress of the Mystic Maiden Palace walked to the main seat in the great hall and sat down, her eyes riveted on the old man who stood there with his eyes close as a flash of sharpness flashed within. “Is this Old Xing who’s in charge of the punishment in the Azure Emperor Palace?”

“Palace Mistress has good judgement abilities.” Old Xing opened his eyes as a terrifying pressure swept over the great hall, causing the maidens of the Mystic Maiden Palace to feel their bodies stiffening.

The sharpness in the eyes of the Palace Mistress grew even more pronounced. After which, she shifted her gaze to Qin Wentian and asked with a smile, “I’ve long heard about you a few years ago. You are indeed a hero of the younger generation. What is your purpose in coming here this time around?”

“To gift an opportunity to your sect.” Qin Wentian smiled in response. The experts beside the Palace Mistress all coldly laughed, “Although the Azure Factions might be reunited once again, aren’t your words a little too big by saying that you wished to gift an opportunity to us?”

The Palace Mistress merely smiled, as she remained silent.

“The meaning behind the marriage between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan is obvious even without pointing it out. Even before this alliance, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan can already be considered one of the stronger transcendent powers in the Azure Continent. And after their alliance, I don’t even need to hint at what they are planning to do. Through all these years, I Qin have roamed many places and seen a lot of things. The two other grand empires, that of Grand Zhou and Grand Shang are in a flourishing state and any major powers from there could easily destroy Grand Xia if they willed it. However, our Grand Xia was termed as a place of desolation, so weak that none of them is even willing to come. Even the subjects of Grand Shang, the Si Clan, dares to occupy our Grand Xia’s Royal Palace and those few clan members they have here isn’t their complete strength. This is how desolate the others feel Grand Xia is.”

Qin Wentian slowly continued, “Grand Xia is deficient in innate techniques and cultivation resources. All our talented experts exited and chose to roam the world. If those experts remaining in this land of desolation still want to work against each other, proclaiming themselves king, it would only be a matter of time before Grand Xia is completely destroyed.”

“What big words.” That female who spoke earlier snorted. She glared at Qin Wentian and continued, “Merely a junior yet you even dared to be so arrogant? Where are your manners? Who do you think you are?”

When the Palace Mistress and the experts from the Mystical Maiden Sect arrived at the great hall, Qin Wentian was just completely silent, sitting there. He didn’t even stand up to indicate his respect. This point was something that made them very unhappy. Old Xing was an Ascendant as well as a senior, hence his actions were understandable but as for Qin Wentian, although his name shook Grand Xia, wasn’t his attitude a little too brazen? Could it be that he treated himself as the same level as their Palace Mistress?

“Palace Lord of the Azure Emperor Palace, Qin Wentian.” Qin Wentian softly replied, turning his gaze onto the female who spoke. He then coldly added, “When I’m conversing with the Palace Mistress, when did it ever become your turn to interrupt our conversation?”

“Impudent!” That female berated. “The real Azure Emperor Palace is still in the Azure Continent. I supposed, your fake title of Palace Lord is something that you proclaimed yourself.”

As the sound of her voice faded, a terrifying aura exuded from Old Xing. He stepped out slowly as a stifling pressure bore down on the maiden who spoke. His palms abruptly blasted out, showing no mercy at all.

The Palace Mistress of the Mystic Maiden Palace waved her hand as a beam of cold light flashed, blasting into the palm imprint and shattering it into nothingness.

“Old Xing!” Qin Wentian shouted. Old Xing retreated to his side as though nothing out of the ordinary has happened.

“We are your guests, and I have no wish to overwhelm you as our hosts.” Qin Wentian continued in a faint voice, “It’s only that the horizons of the experts of the Mystic Maiden Palace are limited, truly disappointing. Just take it that I’ve made a wasted trip here.”

After speaking he stood up only to hear the Palace Mistress inquiring, “You haven’t completed what you want to say earlier. What is this opportunity you intend to gift my sect?”

“I wish to end the disunity and chaos in Grand Xia, uniting all under one banner, controlling Grand Xia with a few factions of power. If Palace Mistress is agreeable, you can become one of those with authority.” Qin Wentain stared straight at the Palace Mistress as he spoke.

The eyes of the Palace Mistress flashed with sharpness, although she was already prepared in her heart, she hadn’t expected the magnitude of absurdness in Qin Wentian’s words. That female expert who spoke earlier icily laughed, “Completely overestimating yourself. Palace Mistress, although this young man has extraordinary talent, he has already lost himself in arrogance. He doesn’t know how high the heavens nor how vast the world is.”

“I’ll choose to wait and see instead.” After a moment of consideration, the Palace Mistress smiled. She truly wanted to see how Qin Wentian would be able to unite Grand Xia.

“Sorry for the disturbance today then.” Qin Wentian smiled in response as he turned and prepared to exit the grand hall. It was all because of the relationship between Fan Le and Xuan Xin did he chose to come here today. Since the other party didn’t trust him, nothing more needed to be said.

“Palace Mistress, this brat is too arrogant. Are we going to allow him to leave simply like this?” That female expert spoke once more upon noting that Qin Wentian was preparing to leave.

When Qin Wentian heard her words, his eyes flashed with an extreme sharpness. He abruptly turned about and took a step out, manifesting a terrifying aura that gushed forth with overwhelming might. Both of his eyes bored into the female expert who spoke and in an instant, his opponent was brought into a reality that resembled a boundlessly vast purgatory hell.

“FROG IN THE WELL!” A booming voice akin to a bolt of thunder reverberated through the space. Her body was flung through the air as a huge pressure ruthlessly slammed into her, knocking her to the ground as she coughed out a mouthful of blood, her countenance turning as pale as a sheet of paper.

When she raised her head again, what remained of Qin Wentian was only the view of a departing back. The hearts of the experts in the great hall were all pounding rapidly as four words resounded through their minds.

FROG IN THE WELL!

These four words that were said to that female expert… weren’t they also being said to the entire Mystic Maiden Palace?

The cultivation base of that female expert was at the ninth level of Heavenly Dipper. However, Qin Wentian could send her flying just by standing in his original spot. What was laughable was that she even arrogantly stated that Qin Wentian didn’t have any manners. The young man whose name shook Grand Xia long ago has long already grown to such a state where it was inconceivable for her to imagine. The purpose of his return this time around was to unite Grand Xia under a single banner.

“Palace Mistress.” The experts in the hall all turned their gaze onto her only to see the Palace Mistress didn’t issue any command to capture Qin Wentian. Her gaze then shift onto Xuan Xin as questioned, “Did Fan Le tell you about the things Qin Wentian experienced when he was roaming the outside world?”

“A little.” Xuan Xin nodded her head.

“Summarize it for me.” The Palace Mistress continued.

“Fan Le said that they went to a place named the Sacred Royal Region. The Royal Sacred Sect is the hegemon of that entire region, and there are countless supreme powers that could trample Grand Xia with a single foot if they so wished it. He met Qin Wentian again in a tempering exercise in the Immortal Martial Realm. The various geniuses of the Royal Sacred Region gathered and stepped into that realm, contending against each other for the rankings. Qin Wentian obtained the position of the top ranker and he is even a disciple of the Battle Sword Sect, one of the nine great sects directly under the Royal Sacred Sect. Not only that, he is also the foster son of the emperor of an ancient country. I’m not very sure what tier of power that ancient country belongs to; but at the very least, it should be many times stronger compared to our sect.” Xuan Xin tugged on her sleeves as she spoke, she hadn’t expected that there would be a conflict between her sect and Qin Wentian.

The heart of the Palace Mistress trembled violently when she heard these words and she felt her body going stone cold. Only after a long moment did she sigh. She knew that it was highly probable that their Mystic Maiden Palace has just lost a very good opportunity and in the future, their sect would no longer have any speaking authority in the future Grand Xia.

“Xuan Xin, why didn’t you tell me this earlier?” The Palace Mistress of the Mystic Maiden Palace sighed once again.

“I don’t even have a clear understanding, and you didn’t ask me about it…” Xuan Xin spoke in a low voice, her words causing the Palace Mistress to smile bitterly as she shook her head and continued, “Xuan Xin, treat Fan Le better in the future. Quickly go chase after them.”

“Oh.” Xuan Xin nodded as she exited the great hall.

Qin Wentian didn’t really care much about this matter. If the Mystic Maiden Palace trusted him, he would allow them to become one of the pillars of Grand Xia. Since they refused to, it didn’t really matter to him as well.

On the surface, the various powers gathering in the Azure Continent was because of the wedding between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan. However, currents in the dark were flowing as well. Qin Wentian’s subordinates also arrived in the Azure Continent, gathering together!

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Translator Note: The crafty old man who ‘almost killed’ Qin Wentian can be found in AGM 322.

Chapter 662: Return In A Domineering Fashion

In the Azure Continent, the morning rays of the sun were filled with vitality as its golden light cascaded over the great earth.

Today, the Azure Continent was exceptionally lively. There were streams of people all about, gathering in different locations. And in a certain location, that was precisely where the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was located.

Today, was the date of marriage between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan. The Heaven Chosen of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan is going to be marrying Jiang Ting from the Jiang Clan. Hence, both powers issued out invitations to guests in all directions.

The vibrantly red carpet was paved on the ground from afar right towards the ancient castle of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, forming a pathway right to the entrance. Guards littered the pathway on both sides as experts from the various powers descended one after another, stepping onto the vast pathway, following the red carpet all the way.

“Congratulations. The wedding between Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting is a perfect pairing, akin to a string of pearl and jade, a match made in heaven!” Outside the ancient castle, the important characters of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clans were personally stationed there to welcome guests. Unending streams of people came back, flashing their invitations. Only those who were invited were granted access. For those who stopped by but had no invitations, they could only watch from outside the castle.

“The experts from the Extinction Sword Sect are here, they are all exuding a sword qi and the person in the lead is actually their Grand Elder, Jian Sang, one of the thirty-six Starlords of Grand Xia, proficient in bizarre swordplay and is also known as the Swordking. He’s extremely powerful.” Someone among them recognized this expert as his words caused the hearts of others to shudder. Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants were all hegemons of their own transcendent powers and it wasn’t appropriate for them to show their faces. Hence, they sent their most important personnel to attend the wedding today.

“The experts from the Multidirectional Windthunder Sect also arrived.”

“The experts from the Azure Emperor Palace are here as well. Seems like experts from our very own Azure Continent were the first to arrive.”

The crowd stared at those silhouettes who entered the castle as they mused in their hearts. There was a flight of steps within the entrance that segregated the guests into tiers.

Those with no invitations were outside the castle, and were at the lowest level. The space there was also the largest.

Moving upwards, past the nine flight of steps, there was another level. The people here all belonged to major powers such as ordinary members of the transcendent powers and aristocratic clans.

Moving upwards once again, the seats there were limited. For those who could enter there, they were the core disciples of transcendent powers and they were attended to by important characters of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. And above them, was the stage that was going to be used for the grand wedding. These people situated at the highest level were the nearest to the stage.

The layers of steps, from outside to within the castle, the segregation was extremely clear. No matter where spectators were at, other than the distance, it wouldn’t affect them from seeing the marriage. In addition to the fact that cultivators have perfect eyesight and could see very far. This little bit of distance wasn’t anything to them. It could be said that the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan sitting arrangement was done perfectly.

“The representatives of the transcendent powers of the other continents of Grand Xia have arrived.”

“So many people, although they each have different intentions, they still appear to be very polite on the surface.” The crowd speculated and at this very moment, a young looking silhouette could be seen slowly walking over. This was a young man robed in white and he looked exceptionally young. He stepped onto the red carpet pathway and advanced all the way to the entrance of the castle as he handed over his invitation.

The person in charge of accepting the invitation didn’t even glance at it. The old man’s eyes directly bored into the white-robed young man, staring at him in a harsh manner.

“It’s actually him?” The heart of the old man trembled. Qin Wentian once came to the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan before. However in the past, he was still very weak, and there was even conflict between him and Ouyang Ting, causing a wave of commotion in their clan. Hence, many people in the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had seen Qin Wentian before. Although the aura of Qin Wentian now had changed, the old man could still recognized him with a single glance.

“Is there a problem with my invitation?” Qin Wentian asked with a smile. The invitation in his hand was obtained from the Mystic Moon Hall.

“What are you doing here?” The old man glared at Qin Wentian, wanting to see through him. He knew very well how good the relationship between Qin Wentian and Ouyang Kuangsheng was. Back then, Ouyang Kuangsheng directly fell out with Ouyang Ting because of Qin Wentian; and now, the marriage between their clan and the Jiang Clan, although the bride was Jiang Ting, the groom wasn’t Ouyang Kuangsheng. It was clear as day what Qin Wentian’s purpose was for coming here.

Not only that, this man vanished from Grand Xia for a few years. Now that he has returned, no one knew what terrifying storm would he bring about. After all, he was the person who split the Pill Emperor Hall in twain and destroyed the Great Solar Chen Clan.

“Naturally I’m here because I wish to congratulate the couple.” Qin Wentian smiled. The others beside him all had unfriendly expressions in their eyes and they were none other than Fan Le and the rest.

“Please enter then.” The countenance of the old man flashed sharply as he stretched his hand out in invitation. Qin Wentian stepped out as a guide behind the old man led them all the way to the top level. When they arrived, cold looks instantly riveted onto Qin Wentian and there were even more than a few who stood up, glaring fiercely at him.

Such a scene caused many who hadn’t seen Qin Wentian before to feel extremely bewildered in their hearts. They silently speculated among themselves who this young man was that he could actually cause such an uproar. Even high up characters in transcendent powers wouldn’t be able to cause such an uproar right.

“He seems to be Qin Wentian, I saw the Heavenly Fate Ranking Battle when he was participating before.”

“Yes, he is Qin Wentian. I’ve seen him before!” Someone let out an exclamation, his words instantly causing great shock to those present.

It was Qin Wentian, the young man whose exploits bordered on legendary has finally returned to Grand Xia.

Back then, he transformed into a primordial great roc and worked together with Fairy Qingmei and other allies to war against the Great Solar Chen Clan. He unleashed a supreme sword technique, killing the strongest ascendant of the Great Solar Chen Clan while he himself suffered grievous injuries, almost to the point of being dead. However, the result of that battle was that all three ascendants of the Great Solar Chen clan fell. Their name was removed from the transcendent powers while Qin Wentian’s name resounded famously throughout Grand Xia.

And now, this legendary young man has actually returned.

“Interesting, Ouyang Kuangsheng and Qin Wentian are as close as real brothers. The conflict between Ouyang Kuangsheng and his clan members was precisely because of Qin Wentian, he chose to ignore the edicts of his clan and fought together with Qin Wentian using the seven slaughters puppet formation. Now that the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan has grown so strong, wanting Ouyang Zicheng to marry Ouyang Kuangsheng’s girlfriend Jiang Ting, it’s truly interesting to see Qin Wentian coming here right now.”

“Not only that, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan agreed to form an alliance with Qin Wentian to deal with the Great Solar Chen Clan. In the end, because of Jun Yu’s appearance, they broke the oath and bowed out of the alliance. This was what led to Qin Wentian choosing to use that self-damaging sword technique. Now, Qin Wentian has finally returned.”

Many of those guests who knew the history all had expressions of interest on their faces. And as expected, right now, the gazes of many experts all coldly landed onto Qin Wentian, they were at a loss of what to do.

“Mhm, what’s wrong? You don’t welcome me?” Qin Wentian’s gaze roamed the crowd. There were several people radiating enmity as they stared at him. For example, experts from the Multidirectional Thunderwind Sect, Extinction Sword Sect, and Wang Clan all had their own falling out with Qin Wentian before. No matter were their conflicts in the Azure Continent, Sword Reverence City, or Ginkou, Qin Wentian had simply offended too many powers, killing their Heaven Chosen. Let alone now, it was already not a secret that Qin Wentian is the successor of the Azure Emperor. Back then in the past, the Azure Emperor had many enemies.

This was also partly the reason why Qin Wentian vanished without trace back then. It was also the reason why Fairy Qingmei chose to remain hiding in the shadows. Within Grand Xia, there were simply too many people who wished to kill Qin Wentian. Also, the arts and techniques Qin Wentian knew might be at the immortal-level, this was already a sufficient reason for countless people who wanted his life.

“Those who came here today are our guests, please be seated.” An expert of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan smiled.

“Isn’t the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan too courteous to him? This person killed the disciples of many transcendent powers in the past, his hands are stained with blood. How can we allow him to stay here?” At this moment, a voice rang out. The person who spoke radiated an incomparable feeling of sharpness and was none other than an expert of Wang Clan from the War Continent. Back then, Qin Wentian controlled the reunited Azure Faction in order to prevent Hua Clan from sending reinforcements. They launched an attack on the Wang Clan, killing many of their experts. In addition to the grudge formed at the Sword Reverence City, the hatred between Qin Wentian and them was extremely deep.

“Wang Zhan from the Wang Clan, he is extremely powerful and one of the thirty-six Starlords. He even has a title called War King, and has unparalleled strength. Also, he wasn’t that old and his potential wasn’t fully tapped out yet. He has a very high chance of stepping into the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.” The crowd murmured.

Qin Wentian glanced at him as an uninhibited cold laughter flashed in his eyes. He then mocked, “The people from the Wang Clan? Seems like you are not fearful enough after I killed so many of you back then. To think that you actually still dared to bark so loudly in front of me.”

“RUMBLE!” Wang Zhan stood up, radiating a towering battle intent as his aura swept over the area. The will of a true intent gushed forth. As one of the thirty-six Starlords of Grand Xia, he naturally had already comprehended a type of true intent. Although Qin Wentian had reunited the Azure Faction, how dare a junior like him speak so arrogantly in front of his face?

Wang Zhan surveyed the crowd. Other than Fan Le and the others, there were no other experts who came with Qin Wentian. Killing intent flashed in his eyes as he coldly spoke, “Brat don’t be so brazen. Although your fame is great, if you continue being so arrogant towards this seat, killing you is as simple as killing an animal to me.”

Qin Wentian’s face flashed with sarcasm as he faintly spoke, “Oh? Why don’t you try it and see?”

“Since you wish to court your own death, I shall grant it to you.” Wang Zhan icily replied. After which, he slowly stepped out as the sharpness gushing from him towered up into the heavens. A cold light flashed as a saber intent chopped out with enough power to cleave apart everything.

The experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan naturally wouldn’t stop this. They might as well take this opportunity to gauge Qin Wentian’s strength.

“Bzz!” A surge of violent sharpness rocked this space, causing everyone to step back. They only saw Wang Zhan rushing towards Qin Wentian. A cold light flashed by in the air, the edge of a blade descending from heaven, so powerful that even the world would be torn asunder.

The saber light descended yet Qin Wentian didn’t even move at all. The eyes of the crowd flashed with sharpness, was Qin Wentian truly courting death?

However at this moment, they only saw a resplendent light circulating around Qin Wentian’s palms. He casually lifted his palm and pushed it upwards. As the saber light slashed down, it appeared as though Qin Wentian’s palms would be cleaved apart. However, under the shocked gazes of the crowd, his palms directly blocked that beam of light as he stood unmoving from his original spot, allowing the terrifying destructive energy of the saber light to ravage his palms.

“Ninth level of Heavenly Dipper.” The countenances of many experts stiffened. Qin Wentian’s speed of improvement was actually this fast?

At this moment, Qin Wentian’s palms wavered. A terrifying force erupted out as the beam of saber light exploded into pieces. A gigantic palm imprint grabbed Wang Zhan’s throat and lifted him up into the air. Qin Wentian’s gaze shifted over, staring at him as he coldly spoke, “What a useless piece of trash.”

As the sound of his voice faded, his palm crushed down. Just like this, one of the thirty-six Starlords with the title War King, died without even being able to withstand a single strike.

Staring at Wang Zhan’s corpse, everyone felt their heart shaking. How powerful was Qin Wentian now?

After a few years, Qin Wentian returned in a domineering fashion.

At this moment, Qin Wentian’s gaze shifted onto the experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan as he asked in an emotionless tone. “I heard that my brother Ouyang Kuangsheng is imprisoned by the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Is there such a thing?”

Chapter 663: Reason for Return

Qin Wentian’s gaze swept over the experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, his deep dark eyes containing threads of sword qi, as though just he could pierce through all their eyes just by matching gazes with them. Wherever his gaze shifted to, those of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan actually didn’t dare to match their gaze with him.

One of the thirty-six Starlords was actually killed. A character at the peak of Heavenly Dipper in Grand Xia was nothing but a joke in front of this genius.

Not only that, Qin Wentian now, wasn’t even thirty years of age.

“Qin Wentian, are you here to congratulate us or here to make trouble?” A host of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan stared at Qin Wentian as he coldly spoke. Today was the day of marriage between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan. Never in their wildest dreams would they have expected that Qin Wentian would return and show up here.

“You have not answered my question.” The coldness in Qin Wentian’s eyes deepened to another level, flashing with a demonic gleam. This actually caused the host to break out in cold sweat, it was as though he could feel a sword intent piercing through his heart.

“This is a matter of my Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, when has it become your turn to interfere in this?” That person coldly replied after a moment of silence. Although Qin Wentian was very powerful, his cultivation base was after all only at the peak of Heavenly Dipper. Right now, they were still strong enough to suppress him, how could they allow him to be so impudent?

When Qin Wentian heard these words, the coldness from him grew even more pronounced. He took a step out accompanied by a booming noise that directly shook the hearts of the crowd. The expression of the host turned cold as well as he stared at Qin Wentian.

“They are the matters of my brother, yet you tell me it’s not my place to interfere?” Qin Wentian spat out. Stretching his palms, a gigantic palm imprint that seemed capable of seizing the stars and plucking the moon shone resplendently, radiating a fearsome might as it blasted out. The aura of that host from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan instantly erupted out explosively as lightning crackled around him. However, the might generated by the palm imprint was simply too crushing, and it suppressed everything with a thunderous boom. it shattered the attack of his opponent and lifted him up into the air.

“Go find someone who has enough authority to speak to me.” With a wave of his hand, that person was tossed through the air, slamming down ruthlessly on the ground as he coughed out blood. Such a scene caused everyone present to feel a chill in their hearts. Qin Wentian had only gone missing for just a few years. Yet now that he returned, he was more arrogant than ever and his strength was many times stronger compared to before.

“IMPUDENT!” In the air, bolts of electricity flashed through the air. After which, an expert slowly walked over through the air. This person was clad in a violet robe and exuded an imposing aura akin to dragons and tigers. Every step he took caused an overwhelming might to permeate the air. A screen of lightning then covered the sky, flickering and flashing unceasingly.

“It’s Ouyang Mutian, one of the three Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.” The hearts of the crowd trembled slightly when they saw this person approaching. In Grand Xia, Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants stood at the peak and were seen extremely rarely. If it wasn’t for Qin Wentian being so arrogant today, Ouyang Mutian wouldn’t have appeared. He would have chosen to watch the scene play out from the shadows instead.

Ouyang Mutian’s entire body was bathing amidst a storm of lightning and thunder. He stood in the sky, staring down at Qin Wentian disdainfully as he icily commented, “Qin Wentian, I won’t hold you accountable for the matters today. You can leave now.”

Qin Wentian inclined his head staring at his opponent as his lips curled up in a mocking smile, “Hand over Ouyang Kuangsheng.”

Four words, even when facing off against an ascendant, he was still as domineering as ever.

As Qin Wentian’s voice faded, a wave of destructive energy gushed over. The crowd turned their heads only to see an old man on the red carpet pathway, walking over. Each and every step he took filled the hearts of the crowd with an incredible pressure.

“Yet another Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant?” Expressions of shock filled the faces of the crowd. The person who came was none other than Old Xing. He stood at a location not far behind Qin Wentian as his eyes bored into Ouyang Mutian who was standing in the air.

“Do you think that you alone is sufficient?” Ouyang Mutian glanced at Old Xing, his voice as cold as frost.

A light laughter rang out in the air. Outside the castle, another figure soared through the air. This figure was alluringly beautiful and exuded so much charm that it could even cause one to be lost in that mesmerizing eyes of hers. Fairy Qingmei has also arrived!

“Is this sufficient now?” Qin Wentian coldly inquired. The countenance of Ouyang Mutian flickered incessantly, staring at Qin Wentian. Although this young man was a junior, he dared not underestimate him. Other than having grand achievements like splitting apart the Pill Emperor Hall and the destruction of the Great Solar Chen Clan, Ouyang Mutian also knew that the annihilation of the Nine Mystical Palace was done by the forces under Qin Wentian’s control.

“Qin Wentian, I can hand Ouyang Kuangsheng to you. But you cannot make any more trouble for our Ouyang Aristocrat Clan after that. This is the day of a grand wedding.” Ouyang Mutian stared at Qin Wentian, his words causing great waves to rise in the hearts of people. Ouyang Mutian had actually chosen to compromise.

“I’ve said it before. The purpose of me coming here today was to congratulate the Ouyang Clan.” Qin Wentian smiled.

“Fine, let’s hope you can keep your words. If not don’t blame my Ouyang Aristocrat Clan for not showing you respect.” Ouyang Mutian spoke as he turned and departed.

Right now, Ouyang Kuangsheng was no longer as important to the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. It’s fine that they hand him over to Qin Wentian, they only hoped that no more incidents would happen on this day of the grand wedding. This was already Ouyang Mutian taking a step back. He took a step back because of Qin Wentian.

Many people had expressions of fascination on their faces. Right now in Grand Xia, there weren’t many that could make the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan compromise. Yet, the young man in front of them was one such character that could do so.

An instant later, Ouyang Mutian returned. Right now, Ouyang Kuangsheng’s robes were torn and tattered and his hair was completely disheveled. He looked extremely haggard and the aura emanating from him constantly fluctuated. How could Ouyang Kuangsheng have allowed himself to be freely imprisoned by his clan? He would naturally have resisted and the result of the resistance was obvious without words…

Qin Wentian’s eyes gleamed with coldness. Ouyang Mutian released Ouyang Kuangsheng as he icily spoke, “I will hand him over to you.”

Ouyang Kuangsheng slowly ambled his way towards Qin Wentian and the others. The carefree air with an intense sense of pride which he once exuded was completely gone. He stared at Qin Wentian and spoke, “Jiang Ting was coerced by them. If I leave with you all just like this, I wouldn’t be able to face my consciousness for all eternity.”

“Sit.” Qin Wentian patted his shoulder and didn’t say anything more. When the crowd saw Qin Wentian moving forward, they all retreated, opening a path for him. Instantly, the seats that were filled before emptied as Qin Wentian and his companions sat down.

Seeing such a scene caused the coldness in Ouyang Mutian’s eyes to grow even more pronounced. He flicked his sleeves and too, sat down on the highest level. Today if Qin Wentian still refused to stop his nonsense, then he truly wanted to see how capable Qin Wentian was to be this brazen in their territory.”

The number of visitors increased, yet the atmosphere was strangely silent. Several gazes were all riveted onto Qin Wentian and his companions.

Today, Qin Wentian brought along Old Xing and Fairy Qingmei, a total of two ascendants. Were they simply here to rescue Ouyang Kuangsheng?

From afar, in the depths of Ouyang Aristocrat Clan’s castle, a bell rang out. After which several figures appeared near the bell in response to the summons. The two in the middle were dressed in wedding attire and was none other than Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting. On both sides of them, there were people from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan, escorting them as they arrived at the stage.

Jiang Ting evidently noticed Ouyang Kuangsheng and Qin Wentian. Her eyes instantly turned red as they sparkled with tears. Qin Wentian has rescued Ouyang Kuangsheng…and as long as he is safe, she didn’t mind what would happen to her next. With the power of the two transcendent powers, this marriage was as good as settled. Qin Wentian alone simply didn’t have sufficient power to stop it. She could only choose to compromise.

However right at this instant, Jiang Ting actually saw Qin Wentian flashing a radiant smile at her. Not only that, it was a smile filled with confidence.

After which, the crowd only saw Qin Wentian standing up as he pulled Ouyang Kuangsheng along with him. Fan Le and the others stood up as well, walking behind Ouyang Kuangsheng. An extremely luxurious-looking groom attire appeared and Qin Wentian and Fan Le spoke to the dumbfounded Ouyang Kuangsheng, “Go on, change into it.”

Even before Ouyang Kuangsheng came to his senses, Fan Le and Qin Wentian each took one of his arms and helped him into the suit.

Such a scene caused the experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to all turn ashen. It seems that in the end, Qin Wentian’s purpose here was to cause trouble.

“Don’t think I truly don’t dare to kill you.” Ouyang Mutian stood up, as purple-colored streaks of lightning flashed in the skies. However, Qin Wentian didn’t even glance at him. He directly pulled Ouyang Kuangsheng onto the stage while Fairy Qingmei and Old Xing walked on the left and right side of him. Nobody dared to obstruct their passage.

Right now, the experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan all stood up as terrifying auras blasted out from them, gushing towards Qin Wentian. They all stepped up onto the stage as well, standing behind Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting. Qin Wentian didn’t seemed to be bothered by their actions and directly pulled Ouyang Kuangsheng forward until he came face to face with Jiang Ting.

“Today is the grand wedding of my brother Ouyang Kuangsheng and his fiancee Jiang Ting. Naturally the purpose of my visit is to congratulate them.” Qin Wentian slowly spoke, his actions causing astonishment and shock to everyone present.

The grand wedding of Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting?

Today, was the wedding date for Ouyang Zicheng and Jiang Ting. Was Qin Wentian planning to just forcibly change the groom?

Above the Ouyang Castle, a fearsome aura towered up into the heavens. After which, a group of figures flew over. The person in the lead was none other than the old ancestor of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan which Qin Wentian was familiar with. Right now, the gaze of the Ouyang Ancestor was as cold as a block of ten-thousand year ice.

At the same instant, numerous powerful auras also erupted forth, gushing over. Those experts that hid themselves in the shadows earlier all appeared. All of them were terrifying experts at the Heavenly Dipper Realm.

“Qin Wentian hereby thanks everyone for showing up for my brother’s grand wedding. However, there’s still something we must settle first before the wedding can proceed. Hence, I humbly beseech the crowd to retreat some more first.” Qin Wentian clasped his hands behind his back as he spoke. A moment later, the guests at the banquet all retreated a certain distance away as great waves rocked their hearts. So many experts, were these the forces under Qin Wentian’s control?

“Mystic Moon Hall, these are actually experts from the Mystic Moon Hall and of the Azure Factions that were under the Azure Emperor in the past. To think that they had all already chosen to submit to Qin Wentian.”

“The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan also have many experts, a total of five Ascendants from their side actually appeared at the same time.”

“There are quite alot of Ascendants on Qin Wentian’s side as well. Fairy Qingmei, Old Xing, the sect leader and the black-robed matriarch of the Mystic Moon Hall. A total of four Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants and their overall power didn’t lose out to their opponents by much. This is an obvious case of kidnapping the bride, simply too brazen.”

The hearts of everyone present shook, and even those spectating from outside were badly shocked. Today was supposed to be a grand occasion, a marriage alliance between two transcendent powers, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan. Who would have imagined that there would be a case of bride kidnapping?

“Truly crazy. This is what brothers are for. Bringing experts to storm the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan for the sake of their relationship!” Countless people exclaimed in wonder. The experts of both sides faced off against each other, fully prepared for confrontation. Any spark now would ignite the situation.

Ouyang Kuangsheng clenched his fist tightly as warm currents flowed in his heart. He only saw Qin Wentian patting him on his shoulder, as though telling him not to worry too much. Didn’t Ouyang Kuangsheng lead his men to Chu to help him in the past? Between brothers, there was no need to say too much.

“Ouyang. Today, do you dare to marry Jiang Ting?” Qin Wentian turned to Ouyang Kuangsheng as he asked.

“Why would I not dare?” Ouyang Kuangsheng let out a heartfelt laughter, his gaze fixed onto that beautiful silhouette standing beside Ouyang Zicheng.

“Jiang Ting, are you willing to marry Ouyang Kuangsheng? As long as you are willing, today shall be the date of your grand wedding.” Qin Wentian inquired as he faced Jiang Ting.

“Mhm.” Jiang Ting’s eyes overflowed with tears as she repeatedly nodded her head. Right now, she didn’t care about anything else. With her answer, Ouyang Zicheng’s countenance turned ashen; but nobody could be bothered with him right now.

“QIN WENTIAN!” The frosty voice of the Ouyang Ancestor boomed out. Too arrogant, Qin Wentian was simply too arrogant. He had lived for so many years and had never met someone as brazen as him before. If it wasn’t for the state of his heart being so resolute, he would have already vomited blood from his anger.

What did Qin Wentian take this place as? He actually dared to do such a thing in front of all the guests of Grand Xia!

Chapter 664: Unexcelled In This World

When Qin Wentian heard the bellow of the Ouyang Ancestor, he continued in an icy voice, “Old fool, what do you want to say?”

RUMBLE!~

The aura exuding from the Ouyang Ancestor towered up into the skies. Qin Wentian was a junior, yet he actually dared to refer to him as an old fool?

“You went overboard. Leave here now with Ouyang Kuangsheng, and I will forget about this matter.” The Ouyang Ancestor coldly stated. Even when forced to such a state, he was still unwilling to war with Qin Wentian. This young man survived even when facing against the Great Solar Chen Clan and Jun Yu of Pill Emperor Hall back then. Even if the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had more advantages in comparison, he would still never underestimate Qin Wentian.

“You will forget about this matter?” Qin Wentian coldly laughed. “Back then when you betrayed our alliance your clan members still continued cultivating the nine ultimate arts, have you already forgotten that? I won’t calculate that debt for now. But now, you even imprisoned my brother and forced his beloved to marry Ouyang Zicheng and you still have the gall to tell me that you will forget about this matter?”

“What do you want to do then?” The Ouyang Ancestor coldly replied.

“Firstly, apologize for your actions back then. Secondly, bow out of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, never interfering in its matters again. Everything that has got to do with the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan will be controlled by Ouyang Kuangsheng. Thirdly, the wedding today can continue, but the candidates will be my brother Ouyang Kuangsheng and his fiancee Jiang Ting instead.” Qin Wentian’s eyes bore into the Ouyang Ancestor as he emotionlessly spoke.

“IMPUDENT!” The Ouyang Ancestor trembled violently upon hearing such audacious words. His aura gushed forth menacing as he spoke, “Qin Wentian, I’ve already given you sufficient face. If you still remain so recalcitrant, don’t blame me for shredding all cordiality.”

“Cordiality?” Qin Wentian laughed. It was more true that this old fool feared him. Talking about cordiality, how laughable.

“I will give you one more chance. Do you agree to my conditions or not?” Qin Wentian’s voice resounded throughout the sky, even more overbearing compared to the old ancestor, jolting the hearts of the crowd badly.

RUMBLE~~!

Lightning and fire interweaved. The old ancestor of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was truly enraged.

Qin Wentian already knew the answer. His gaze shifted past, staring at the two ascendants of the Jiang Clan. Today was the date of the wedding alliance, both ascendants of the Jiang Clan have arrived and they had no choice but to show themselves upon seeing how the scene was playing out.

“I, Qin Wentian, is a friend of Jiang Ting. I won’t pursue what happened in the past, but since Jiang Ting and Ouyang Kuangsheng are truly in love with each other, I don’t wish to hurt them. Hence, today shall be still a day of happiness, the day of their wedding. I hope the two of you will consider carefully. Either you choose to sacrifice Jiang Ting’s happiness and support that Ouyang old fool, forming an alliance with him or allow Jiang Ting to marry Ouyang Kuangsheng, forming an alliance with I, Qin Wentian.”

Qin Wentian faced the two Ascendants of the Jiang Clan as he spoke, the moment his sentence rang out, an uproar affected the entire crowd. Qin Wentian’s words were too enticing.

He wanted to make the Jiang Clan choose, to ally themselves with the Ouyang Ancestor or with him, Qin Wentian.

If based on the current scenario, leaving aside the Jiang Clan, the forces Qin Wentian brought with him wasn’t inferior to the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in the slightest, and had four ascendants under him. As long as the Jiang Clan chose Qin Wentian, their alliance would have a total of six ascendants, facing off against the three ascendants from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.

Should they choose the scenario that would result in five ascendants vs four, or six vs three? This choice was simply too simple, so simple that it caused chills to bloom in the hearts of the Ouyang Ancestor. Just a single sentence from Qin Wentian caused him to perspire cold sweat, and feeling an emotion that resembled fear. If the Jiang Clan chose Qin Wentian, what would the consequences be?

The two ascendants of the Jiang Clan were also stunned by Qin Wentian’s words as possibilities spun in their minds.

The reason why they wanted to form an alliance with the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was naturally because of benefits. What could Qin Wentian give them?

“Ouyang Kuangsheng is my brother, Jiang Ting is my friend. As long as the Jiang Clan agrees, I guarantee that in Grand Xia, there would definitely be an era of radiance for the Jiang Clan. However if you all choose to side with the old fool today, this means that you all have once again chosen to forsake Jiang Ting. If that’s the case, I will hereby ignore the connection Jiang Ting has with the Jiang Clan and from now onwards, the Jiang Clan shall be my enemy.”

“Brother Jiang, this brat is trying to sow discord between us, don’t trust him.” The Ouyang Ancestor turned his gaze onto one of them as he spoke.

“How laughable. Do I even need to sow discord? Aren’t you overestimating yourself a little too much?” Qin Wentian’s eyes swept across the experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Jiang Clan as he coldly added. “Those who are not involved in this better leave now. As for the others who remain, kill with no mercy.”

As the sound of his voice faded, a baleful killing intent engulfed the area.

“Boasting shamelessly, since this brat wishes to court his own death, KILL HIM!” A towering lightning might gushed out from Ouyang Mutian as his constellation appeared in the air. It shone resplendently, and in the midst of that constellation, numerous sharp swords formed of lightning sparkling with violet light manifested.

Qin Wentian kept forcing their hands, actually daring to be so arrogant on this important date. How could the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan still be able to tolerate him?

“Qin Wentian, do you really want me to kill you?” The countenance of the Ouyang Ancestor flashed with cold light as palpable, incomparably terrifying killing intent filled the air.

Three powerful Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants all released their auras, causing even the sky to change color as it was enveloped by their constellations.

The two ascendants from the Jiang Clan furrowed their brows, with such short notice, they didn’t know how to choose.

“Fairy Qingmei and Sect Leader, I would have to trouble the two of you to kill that Ouyang old fool.” Qin Wentian commanded. Fairy Qingmei and the sect leader of the Mystic Moon Hall nodded their heads as they stepped out with a look of murder in their eyes, moving towards the Ouyang Ancestor.

Qin Wentian wanted the two of them to gang up on the Ouyang Ancestor.

“Hmph.” The second ascendant of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan stepped out, wanting to obstruct Fairy Qingmei and the sect leader of the Mystic Moon Hall. However at this moment, the Matriarch of the Mystic Moon Hall also stepped forth, as a beam of nether light whistled through the air.

“Old Xing, aid senior Matriarch and kill that Ouyang ascendant together.” Qin Wentian instructed.

“Roger.” Old Xing nodded as he joined forces with the Matriarch, dealing with the second ascendant of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.

“Has he gone crazy?” The hearts of the crowd trembled. Qin Wentian chose to divide his forces, ganging up two on one against the ascendants of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. But has he forgotten that the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan still had one more ascendant? There was still Ouyang Mutian! Also, the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan had yet to make their choice in this matter, what if they chose to act against him instead? Did Qin Wentian truly wish to court death?

“Up till now, I still believed that even the two seniors from the Jiang Clan didn’t wish to help me, they wouldn’t act and interfere in this matter today. At the very least, by not moving against me, we would still have a chance to become friends.” At the moment of the ascendants from the Jiang Clan’s hesitation, Qin Wentian’s voice rang out once more. Seeing the deep eyes of Qin Wentian sparkling with an overwhelming confidence, even these two ascendants felt trepidation in their hearts. But then again if Qin Wentian wasn’t confident, how would he dare to act so brazen in front of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan today?

In addition to that, that sentence of Qin Wentian opened up one more choice for the Jiang Clan. As long as they don’t interfere today, Qin Wentian wouldn’t treat them as his enemies.

“Since you wish to court death so much, I shall grant it to you.” Ouyang Mutian soared up into the skies, standing above Qin Wentian as resplendent light from his constellation enveloped this space. It felt like a heavy dark cloud that could rain down any moment, annihilating everything in all directions.

“Zong Yi, Bing Yuchan, Grand Elder Bailu. I shall leave this place to you guys.” Qin Wentian spoke. After which, he stepped out as he soared into the skies. In his hands, a blood-colored halberd could be seen. This was none other than the Scarlet Demon Halberd.

A terrifying bloodline power rose up to the heavens as a storm of demonic qi spiralled around Qin Wentian. He transformed into an incomparably fiend-like appearance as brilliant runic lights circulated around him continuously, as he looked unexcelled in this world.

“What does he want to do?” Seeing Qin Wentian soaring up into the sky towards Ouyang Mutian, another shocking wave of realization rumbled the hearts of the crowd.

Qin Wentian wants to fight against a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant?

Fighting the Celestial Phenomenon Realm while at the Heavenly Dipper Realm?

Even Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting felt their hearts clenching. At this instant, Qin Wentian’s aura had already climbed to the strongest possible state in the realm of Heavenly Dipper. The power of his bloodline wanted to push his aura up some more yet it was blocked by an invisible barrier. There was no way around it, this was the barrier separating Heavenly Dipper from Celestial Phenomenon.

Right now, Qin Wentian’s aura was truly at the very peak of Heavenly Dipper, and just standing in the space where he stood at caused those at the upper-level of Heavenly Dipper feel a crushing pressure. To their knowledge, the disparity between the characters which they have seen before, who was at the peak of Heavenly Dipper, was simply too vast in comparison to Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian was completely on a different level.

“I’m courting death? But do you think you are enough to kill me?” The scarlet demon halberd in Qin Wentian’s hands pointed straight at Ouyang Mutian. As he radiated a supreme arrogance. It was as though he was the overlord of all demons, ruling over everything in this world.

“Bzz!” Ouyang Mutian continued soaring up into the skies. His hand propped up his constellation as the swords of lightning started to spin in a vortex, creating a terrifying violent storm. “I really want to see how someone at Heavenly Dipper can fight against a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant.”

Qin Wentian continued soaring up as well, right now the aura exuding from him had finally stabilized, resembling a multitude of demons.

“DIE!” Ouyang Mutian finally made his move. Both his eyes shot out terrifying thunderbolts and as the sound of his voice rang out, the constellation that enveloped this space blasted out beams of sword light formed from destructive lightning, all aiming for Qin Wentian.

This was Ouyang Mutian’s constellation, the Lightning Sword Constellation. It contained the destructive might from both the true intent of Sword and true intent of Lightning.

Qin Wentian brandished the scarlet demon halberd and remained motionless, allowing the beams of sword light formed from destructive lightning to slam into him. And just when everyone thought that Qin Wentian was dead, they discovered to their overwhelming shock that Qin Wentian was still standing tall and proud amidst the storm of destruction. Resplendent particles of light circulated his entire body, resembling a suit of armor. Despite the power of the lightning sword beams, they couldn’t break through his defense and injure him.

“What a weak constellation.” Qin Wentian glanced at the constellation enveloping this space. No wonder his seniors all told him that the disparity of strength between Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants could be very vast even if both were on the same level.

As a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant, Ouyang Mutian was a character that stood at the peak of Grand Xia. However to Qin Wentian, the constellation which Ouyang Mutian had formed was so pathetically weak that its power couldn’t even stand up to those buried immortals whose cultivation bases had been restricted to the peak of Heavenly Dipper.

Qin Wentian’s soft voice caused the countenance of Ouyang Mutian to turn pale as he felt a bout of unprecedented humiliation. As a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant, he actually failed to penetrate Qin Wentian’s defense?

“If I were you, I would rather not step into Celestial Phenomenon. What is the point of condensing such a weak constellation? Even after breaking through to Celestial Phenomenon, you would only be stepped on by others. Truly pathetic.” Qin Wentian’s emotionless voice was like thunder ringing out in a clear sky, deeply shocking the hearts of everyone present. The two ascendants from the Jiang Clan were no exception.

They thought that after stepping into Celestial Phenomenon, they would stand at the peak, becoming the masters of Grand Xia. However, not only did a single sentence of Qin Wentian collapse Ouyang Mutian’s self confidence, it also deflated their arrogance.

Is this the Qin Wentian who has returned? That demon-level character who once caused storms of such turbulence to rock the entire Grand Xia? He manifested a halo of incomparably blinding light, the brilliance of it even surpassing that of the constellations as he returned to Grand Xia!

Chapter 665: Killing Celestial Phenomenon

A Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant has to first comprehend the true intents of their Mandates before re-infusing their astral novas back into their astral souls, allowing their astral souls to undergo an evolution while integrating the true intents they comprehended within. Only then would a celestial phenomenon be condensed, manifesting a constellation.

This also indicated that for Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants, their constellations by themselves already contain the characteristics of their astral souls in addition to the true intents which they used to create it. Hence, for some Ascendants who had unique astral souls and a very high understanding of their true intents, their constellation would be able to sweep across everything, annihilating all opponents effortlessly.

Constellations were actually formed from the fusion of astral souls and true intents and hence, there are naturally a myriad of constellations. For example attack-type constellations, defensive-type constellations, control-type constellations… Ouyang Mutian’s constellation contained the true intent of lightning within and was an attack-type constellation. But even so, the direct attacks by his constellation had no way to break through Qin Wentian’s defense.

Qin Wentian was someone who experienced the combat strength of those buried immortals. He could be very clear that if the cultivation bases of those buried immortals were at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm instead, they don’t even need to personally attack. Just by sending their constellation out would already be sufficient for them to dominate everything.

Naturally, the reason why Qin Wentian felt that Ouyang Mutian’s constellation was pathetically weak was because his horizons were simply too wide. After all, Grand Xia was termed a place of desolation by the experts of the Royal Sacred Region. Even someone who just stepped into Celestial Phenomenon was able to become a leader of a transcendent power. And after several hundreds or thousands of years, they found it hard to take another step forward. Simply being able to breakthrough to Celestial Phenomenon was already considered an incredibly amazing feat. It wasn’t practical to hope that they would have many different kinds of constellation or a unique and extremely powerful one. For characters like that, they had all left Grand Xia long ago for better places.

The constellation which Ouyang Mutian condensed could be considered one of the simplest kind of constellation with the true intent of lightning within. His attack power could already be considered very strong but was still unable to harm Qin Wentian because Qin Wentian’s defense was simply too terrifying. He is someone who cultivates the Fiend Transformation Art and has long tempered his body to a level of toughness equivalent to demonic beasts. In addition to his powerful bloodline, as well as using the bone powder of the Sky Demon Oracle Bone to refine his body, even without using astral energy for protection his defense was already at an unimaginable level.

Also when facing against Ouyang Mutian’s attacks, his body shimmered with terrifying astral energy as well as protection from his Illusory Demonforce. Ouyang Mutian is dreaming if he thought that the mere attacks from his constellation would be able to injure Qin Wentian.

However, the rush of impact this scene created was simply enormous. An expert at the peak of Heavenly Dipper could actually fight back in such a tyrannical manner when facing a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant? This toppled everything they once knew, or could it be that Qin Wentian has already broken through to Celestial Phenomenon? It wouldn’t be that he wants to sweep over all the ascendants from transcendent powers based on his strength alone right.

Many of those who came to the wedding today were all representatives of the various transcendent powers in Grand Xia. For example: the Wang Clan from the War Continent, also the Star-Seizing Manor from the Moon Continent, and the Azure Emperor Palace from the Azure Continent. They all felt their hearts shivering from a chill.

As for the experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, at this moment they seemed as though they had forgotten that they were supposed to be fighting against the forces Qin Wentian brought here. They were all staring at the battle in the air in a dumbfounded manner. They understood that the result today wouldn’t be determined by their fight but by the victory of the three grand battles currently being fought separately in the air instead.

Initially they still thought that they would have the advantage, five Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants fighting against four. However, just a few sentences from Qin Wentian twisted the situation around. Using two versus one tactics to lock down their ascendants for a better chance at victory. But even so, they still believed that Ouyang Mutian would be able to finish Qin Wentian off very quickly and would be able to help his fellow ascendants. However, Qin Wentian’s strength was simply inconceivable, actually causing them to feel chills corroding into their bodies.

Did the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan even still have an advantage?

And upon seeing Qin Wentian’s strength, the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan had already decided not to interfere. Nobody would wish to become enemies with such a character like Qin Wentian if they could become friends.

Now, the only hope of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan lies with Ouyang Mutian. They could only hope that he was strong enough to kill Qin Wentian.

Ouyang Mutian’s countenance turned ashen. He stretched both his arms out as electricity shot out from his palms, augmenting the power of his constellation.

“DIE!” Ouyang Mutian icily shouted. Instantly, the destructive lightning sword beams slashed down once again, this time around with even greater strength and magnificence.

Bzz!

The particles of light circulating around Qin Wentian’s body suddenly blazed with radiance. He had comprehended four kinds of true intent and was even already at the fusion stage of true intents. He wasn’t in any disadvantage even when facing off against Ouyang Mutian.

Numerous lightning sword beams blasted downwards, unceasingly piercing towards Qin Wentian while radiating a shocking destructive strength. The collision of his attacks against the glow enveloping Qin Wentian caused the crowd to shake as shockwaves rumbled in the air. However, Qin Wentian was still standing there in a stable manner, he wanted to use this opportunity to test out what level has his defense reached after he stepped into the peak of Heavenly Dipper.

“How weak.” Qin Wentian’s eyes bored into Ouyang Mutian’s as he faintly commented. “I can ignore the fact that your Ouyang Aristocrat Clan betrayed our alliance back then, and even gave you all an opportunity today. Yet sadly, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan simply doesn’t know how to appreciate kindness. Since all of you are so confident in your absolute strength, I, Qin Wentian, shall show you what is absolute strength.”

As the sound of his voice rang out, Qin Wentian dashed forward.

Ouyang Mutian’s countenance turned green. With an intention of his will, his constellation flared up as it shrank in size, transforming into a Celestial Phenomena that appeared behind his back. An endless amount of energy gushed into his body as the lightning in his palms solidified, transforming into a corporeal, purple-colored lightning sword that stabbed forth with overwhelming might towards Qin Wentian.

He really wanted to see exactly how powerful this young man at the peak of Heavenly Dipper was exactly.

In the blink of an eye, Qin Wentian’s silhouette appeared in front of him. Ouyang Mutian only saw the scarlet demon halberd of Qin Wentian piercing forth and in that instant, the entire battlefield seemed to transform into a world within a dreamscape. Ouyang Mutian felt his consciousness forcibly being pulled into the world manifested by the halberd. And in this world, every halberd strike Qin Wentian lashed out seemed as though it could tear apart the heavens. His halberd shimmered in and out of existence but that destructive energy was even stronger than ever, so terrifying that it caused Ouyang Mutian’s hair to stand on their ends.

“KILL!” Ouyang Mutian roared in rage. He had no other choice, he could only choose a frontal collision.

The solidified lightning collided against the scarlet demon halberd. And in that instant, Ouyang Mutian only felt his entire perspective blurring, as though he couldn’t see this world clearly. The divine weapon in Qin Wentian’s hands was a fifth-ranked one and even contained dreamforce when it unleashes attacks, able to drag his opponent into a dreamscape.

“ARGHH!” Ouyang Mutian roared, his entire body was cloaked in lightning, appearing akin to a Lightning Divinity. Terrifying thunderbolts violently rained down from the skies unceasingly as the crowd hurriedly retreated, as they witnessed huge fissures being formed across the earth created from the explosive impact of the thunderbolts when they slammed onto the ground.

However, even with such a fearsome attack, Ouyang Mutian still failed to block the scarlet demon halberd from advancing. The crowd only saw the lightning and thunder being repressed as Qin Wentian’s halberd blasted into Ouyang Mutian with crushing might. At that instant, Ouyang Mutian felt despair, he also felt the beckoning of the death god. Every part of his body was invaded by a fearsome destructive power that wanted to crush him from within.

At this moment, the despair painted on his face was exceptionally clear under the shine of the glow emanated from his lightning. Yet, it was extremely horrifying to look at.

“It seems like I have overestimated you.” These were the last words Ouyang Mutian heard. As the sound of this voice faded, Ouyang Mutian’s entire body directly imploded, transforming into nothingness as he vanished in mid-air completely as though he had never existed before.

At the instant where Ouyang Mutian’s body imploded, the hearts of the crowd were all pounding violently, including the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan.

This young man who returned in a domineering fashion defeated the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in a supreme, unparalleled arrogant manner. At the peak of Heavenly Dipper, his incomparably powerful combat strength overwhelmed the Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, slaying Ouyang Mutian.

Not only that, it didn’t seem to be Qin Wentian’s strongest state. That sentence of his of overestimating Ouyang Mutian indicated that to Qin Wentian, Ouyang Mutian was an opponent that couldn’t be classified on the same level as him. In that case, exactly how powerful was Qin Wentian if he was in his strongest state?

At this moment, the bewildered and badly shocked hearts of people were filled with questions. How strong was Qin Wentian exactly..?

The faces of experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan were akin to dead ashes. Today was supposed to be the day of marriage between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan and should be the start of their alliance which would dominate Grand Xia. All of them were in high spirits and filled with confidence. Yet, never in the wildest dreams would they have imagined that even before the ceremony started, that dream which they had of conquering Grand Xia had already burst like a bubble. The doomsday of their Ouyang Aristocrat Clan arrived instead.

The other two ascendants of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan were still in combat. When they discovered the death of Ouyang Mutian, their hearts violently trembled as despair set in. They suddenly discovered that Qin Wentian did offer them hope earlier, yet he was rejected by them.

And right now, despair and desperation slowly began to corrode their hearts.

The old Matriarch and Old Xing were encircling a newly ascended Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Given the number of years the old Matriarch has already been in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm and in addition to the support and cooperation of Old Xing, the two of them were already sufficient to overwhelm their opponent. After glancing in their direction, Qin Wentian’s silhouette flickered as he dashed towards the battle between Fairy Qingmei, sect leader of the Mystic Moon Hall and the Ouyang Ancestor.

“Qin Wentian, why must you be so ruthless?” The Ouyang Ancestor’s countenance turned pale.

“Are you kidding with me? In the past, you were the one who betrayed our alliance and now, you were also the one who forced the fiancee of my brother to marry Ouyang Zicheng, imprisoning Ouyang Kuangsheng. If I didn’t show up today, would you have killed my brother to rid yourself of all future roots of trouble?” Qin Wentian sarcastically mocked. As the sound of his voice faded, the crowd all let out calls of exclamation. On the other side of the battle field, the punishment staff of Old Xing had shattered the head of the newly ascended Ascendant of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. At this moment, both he and the old Matriarch were heading over as well.

Right now, it was no longer two vs one. It was five vs one instead.

“The death of two ascendants? The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan is finished.” At this moment, this thought flashed through the minds of everyone present while the faces of experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan were all pale from the realization. They stared at the battle in the air before shifting their gazes onto Ouyang Kuangsheng.

It was because of him that Qin Wentian slaughtered his way here. Right now, they were all filled with an intense sense of regret. If the old Ancestor had not treated Ouyang Kuangsheng in such a way, and the marriage today was between Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting, Qin Wentian would definitely not be creating trouble but would be congratulating them instead. What a wonderful ending that would be? Ouyang Kuangsheng was originally also a Heaven Chosen from their Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. It was just that there was conflict between him and the old Ancestor, leading to much unhappiness which in the end.

“Kuangsheng, please help to persuade Qin Wentian… Tell him to stop this, we’ve regretted our actions.” An expert from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan pleaded to Ouyang Kuangsheng.

When Ouyang Kuangsheng heard these words, great waves rumbled his heart. He clenched his fist tightly and stared at the silhouettes in the air. Today, if it wasn’t for his brother Qin Wentian coming here in such a domineering fashion, would his clan members beg for peace? Most probably, he could only watch on helplessly as Jiang Ting was forced into a marriage against her will. And just like what Qin Wentian had said, the Ouyang Ancestor might have even killed him to prevent all future roots of trouble.

And now…the experts of his clan actually told him to persuade Qin Wentian to stop? IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE?!

Chapter 666: Persisting Storm

Ouyang Kuangsheng was already disillusioned and had seen through the Ouyang Ancestor. Back then when the Ouyang Ancestor betrayed the alliance, there was already conflict between them. And after that conflict, the Ouyang Ancestor had never looked straight at him again before as the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan started to ostracise him. For his parents as well as those who had blood relations to him, they were all removed of authority and became insignificant characters in the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Even the brother of his own grandfather had treated them coldly, wanting nothing to do with them.

This, in addition to them wanting to force Jiang Ting to marry Ouyang Zicheng and even imprisoning him? When has the people of his clan ever stepped up for him before? Only after Qin Wentian came by, resulting in the death of their two ascendants did these people began to panic.

“Do you all truly regret your actions?” Ouyang Kuangsheng mocked.

“Kuangsheng, the blood in your veins is still the blood of our Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Could it be that you are willing to watch our clan fall from the peak and head towards death and destruction?” That person implored, the change in situation caused him to be very heartbroken. Even though he hated Qin Wentian, he could only choose to beg Ouyang Kuangsheng at this moment. How old was Qin Wentian? He was of the same generation as Ouyang Kuangsheng yet he was already strong enough to kill Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants. Wanting the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to get revenge on Qin Wentian? That is nothing but a fool’s dream.

“When all of you imprisoned me, did anyone ever remember that in the veins of I, Ouyang Kuangsheng, also flows the blood of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan?” Ouyang Kuangsheng sarcastically laughed. The words of his clan members were too hypocritical.

“Don’t need to beg Ouyang Kuangsheng. This old fool will definitely die today.” Qin Wentian’s voice rang out, causing the hearts of everyone to shiver. When they lifted their heads and stared in the air, the Ouyang Ancestor was completely encircled. Although his strength wasn’t bad, he was still in imminent danger and had just suffered a heavy blow from the sect leader of the Mystic Moon Hall. Fresh blood leaked out from the corners of his mouth as his countenance turned pale white.

“Qin Wentian, I’m willing to compromise and allow Ouyang Kuangsheng to marry Jiang Ting. The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan shall ally ourselves with you and the position of the clan leader will be passed down to Ouyang Kuangsheng.” The Ouyang Ancestor frantically stated but as the sound of his voice faded, the attacks of both Fairy Qingmei and Old Xing slammed into him.

“Too late. At this moment, what qualifications does your Ouyang Aristocrat Clan have to join my alliance?” Qin Wentian emotionlessly continued, “DIE!.”

As the sound of his voice faded, a terrifying Grand Nihility Palm Imprint abruptly blasted out with enough power to seize the stars and pluck down the moon, slamming towards the Ouyang Ancestor.

The Ouyang Ancestor lifted his palms up to block, similarly slamming out with rage. The palm imprint of Qin Wentian was broken yet the how fast were the attacks from the other Ascendants? The attacks from the four of them continously landed, ravaging the Ouyang Ancestor badly.

“Kuangsheng!” The experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan all stared at Ouyang Kuangsheng only to find not a hint of hesitation marred his face. He was calmly watching the battle in the air and would remain calm all the way until the Ouyang Ancestor was dead.

When the corpse of the Ouyang Ancestor fell from the air, the entire space was filled with silence.

Today, the transcendent power, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan with three powerful ascendants had all fallen together, their scenario was exactly like the Great Solar Chen Clan back then.

The only difference was that back then, the Great Solar Chen Clan forced Qin Wentian to use all methods at his disposal even suffering grievous injuries to himself to accomplish that. But today, Qin Wentian’s destruction of the three ascendants of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan seemed so effortless to the crowd. There was no suspense at all from the beginning to the end.

It has finally concluded, the death of three ascendants meant that from now onwards, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was finished.

This marriage alliance has became nothing but a joke.

Qin Wentian led his four ascendants onto the wedding stage, his fiend-like eyes regarding the experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Wherever his eyes passed by, nobody dared to match gazes with him.

“Get lost.” Qin Wentian’s gaze swept over everyone before he shifted his gaze onto Ouyang Zicheng. Ouyang Zicheng trembled violently, today was supposed to be the day of his grand wedding, a day that was filled with glory for him. Yet from the start till the end, he was only like a puppet, a casual spectator. Until right now as that lofty pair of eyes stared straight at him, telling he, who was the groom today to scram. Such a humiliation shook him to his core, fanning the flames of his anger.

“ARGHHHHHH!” A low-sounding roar erupted from his mouth as his killing intent gushed out. He dashed towards Jiang Ting who stood at his side. He wanted to destroy this woman, the woman of Ouyang Kuangsheng.

“OUYANG ZICHENG!” A voice erupted with anger. After which, a palm strike directly slammed onto his back, causing him to spit out blood as he collapsed onto the ground devoid of all strength. When he turned his head, he discovered that the person who attacked him was an elder of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. A heavy mockery flashed through his eyes before Ouyang Zicheng closed his eyes forever.

How sad, Qin Wentian led his forces and killed the three ascendants of their Ouyang Aristocrat Clan yet no one dared to resist at all. This was reality, the winner was the king while the losers are all vilified. Strength is supreme.

Since the three ascendants of their clan were already dead, the elders of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had no wish to witness the entire annihilation of their clan.

Qin Wentian stared at the elder who killed Ouyang Zicheng and didn’t say anything. That elder, however spoke, “The Ouyang Aristocrat Clan is willing to follow Ouyang Kuangsheng, he shall be our clan leader.”

“It’s a fact that our ancestor was in the wrong and had made trouble for Ouyang Kuangsheng. These are the truthful opinions of all of us.” The others of their clan all nodded their head. What else could they do? Take revenge against Qin Wentian and all die together?

Qin Wentian didn’t express his attitude. He turned his gaze onto Ouyang Kuangsheng and spoke, “Kuangsheng, before I came, I already stated that the reason of me coming here today is to congratulate you and Jiang Ting. In addition to that, I want to invite both of you to my wedding. As to how you want to handle the matter of your clan, just do as your heart desires.”

“You and Mo Qingcheng are soon to be married?” Ouyang Kuangsheng started.

“Yeah.” Qin Wentian smiled and nodded. Upon hearing the name of Mo Qingcheng, the hearts of everyone present trembled again. Back then, the pride of the Pill Emperor Hall, it was precisely because of her that Qin Wentian split the Pill Emperor Hall into two. She was actually still alive? And now, they were even going to be married? The Pill Emperor Hall is going to face misfortune soon.

“Amazing!” Ouyang Kuangsheng hammered a punch at Qin Wentian. Jiang Ting also walked over, holding onto Ouyang Kuangsheng’s hand as she smiled, “Wentian, thank you for helping us today.”

“Oi Jiang Ting, don’t say that. I still want you to help out in my wedding as Qingcheng’s bridesmaid.” Qin Wentian laughed.

“Okay! I will do that then, deference is no substitute for obedience.” Jiang Ting sweetly smiled. She was truly grateful to Qin Wentian. Just a single sentence from Qin Wentian prevented her Jiang Clan from being swept up within this storm.

At this moment, the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan felt joy in their hearts upon noting how close the relationship Jiang Ting had with Qin Wentian. The rush of impact to their hearts was also exceedingly great when they personally witnessed the fall of three ascendants. These were characters on the same tier as them, and the Ouyang Ancestor was even stronger in comparison. Right now, they no longer treated Qin Wentian as an ordinary junior. To this young man, Grand Xia was simply too small for him.

Ouyang Kuangsheng turned, facing the experts from his clan. A hint of resolution flashed through his eyes, it was apparent that he already had a decision in mind.

“For the position of the clan leader of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, I won’t assume it.” A single sentence from Ouyang Kuangsheng instantly caused the hearts of his clan members to clench as their countenances turned somewhat unsightly to behold. However, they only heard Ouyang Kuangsheng continue saying, “What all of you said was right. The blood in my veins flows with the blood of our Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. I don’t wish to pursue the matters in the past of how the clan treated me. Today, since all three of the ascendants are already dead, I don’t wish for anyone to harbor hatred in their hearts. Let all grudges end from henceforth, and for those who are still alive, no matter how you treated me in the past, I, Ouyang Kuangsheng will forgive and forget. As for the position of the clan leader, I want to leave it to my grandfather.”

Although Ouyang Kuangsheng still felt an air of vengeance in his heart, he understood that no matter if it was for his grandparents, or parents, they had no way to completely sever their relationship with the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan. Although he hated many in his clan, there were also quite a few who treated him well. These people were the reason that led to his decision not to let the entire Ouyang Aristocrat Clan be decimated today.

However, he wouldn’t be so naive as to believe that everything was settled. Power determined everything and power had to be held alone. He had already experienced the coldness of reality earlier and from now onwards the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan will continue existing with the might from his brother Qin Wentian but the authority and power would all be in the hands of his closest kin. For this point, he was incomparably determined. He won’t pursue those who mistreated him before, but washing their hands of authority and power was only to be expected.

“Good. Seeing that you have made your decision, we too feel gratified in our hearts.” The experts of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan heaved a sigh of relief. After experiencing the rollercoaster ride of life’s ups and downs, their state of heart had already transformed. Right now, they only hoped that Ouyang Kuangsheng who had such a good relationship with Qin Wentian would be able to lead them to glory in this era. And as for the hatred and grudges of the past, burying all of them was the best choice.

“Clean up the mess. Kuangsheng, how about proceeding with your wedding with Jiang Ting? What does the two seniors of the Jiang Clan think of this?”

“Naturally.” The two ascendants of the Jiang Clan nodded their heads. “Being able to see Jiang Ting’s happiness, also makes us happy in our hearts.”

“Hypocrites.” Everyone cursed in their hearts yet none dared to speak it out. Right now, Qin Wentian turned his gaze onto everyone present as he smiled, “Taking advantage of my brother’s Ouyang Kuangsheng’s wedding today, I wish to announce a piece of news as well. I, Qin Wentian, am the leader of the Azure Faction, the true palace lord of the Azure Emperor Palace. And in that case, there’s no longer a need for the Azure Emperor Palace of the Azure Continent to continue existing. You either submit, or you vanish. All of you can return now and spread the news to your sect. Make your decision fast.”

The hearts of the crowd trembled, after the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan fell from the list of transcendent powers, was the name of the Azure Emperor Palace of the Azure Continent was soon going to be removed as well? Replacing them would be the hidden Azure Factions under the Azure Emperor back then, with all glory reinstated.

Upon hearing Qin Wentian’s words, Fairy Qingmei’s eyes flickered with a smile while Old Xing trembled with emotions. Has this day finally arrived? Qin Wentian controlling the Azure Emperor Palace, he has not only reinstated the glory of the Azure Emperor back then but has even further surpassed it.

Re-establishing the Azure Emperor Palace was only the first step. All of them knew that Qin Wentian’s target was the reunification of Grand Xia!

Regarding this point, those from the Mystical Maiden Sect knew as well. Sadly, they could only sigh in their hearts. Since they have already missed the opportunity, there would no longer be another.

“There’s one more thing. If there are people from the Pill Emperor Hall present today, please return and relay this back to your sect. I once said that I would level the Pill Emperor Hall to the ground one day. The Pill Emperor Hall can slowly wait for my arrival.” Qin Wentian’s voice rang out in the air, causing yet another burst of commotion among the crowd. Was the name of the Pill Emperor Hall about to be removed from the list of transcendent powers as well?

This young man who just returned, what kind of violent storm would he stir up in the Grand Xia Empire?!