Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 712: Mind-Sealing Technique
"After that, there wasn’t much to say. I returned to Moon Veil Sect, and after our sect secured a foothold in Northern Liang Country, I sneaked into Yue Country to look for you once more. But the news I received was terrible. I only knew that you seemed to have been hunted again by the Ghost Spirit Sect, but the details were unclear. Soon after, I was discovered by the people of the demonic path and had to return to the Nine Nations Alliance. Since then, there was no word from you, and I thought you had most likely perished. Your inner demon gradually faded away. Later, by some luck, I successfully formed my nascent soul and smoothly became an elder of Moon Veil Sect, all the way until now," Nangong Wan said calmly.
Han Li listened to Nangong Wan’s slow narration, his expression changing several times. This woman had done so much for him back then, yet he had been completely unaware. Looking at Nangong Wan, his gaze was filled with a trace of warmth.
"Then what about Wei Lichen?" After a moment, Han Li couldn’t help but ask.
"Wei Lichen! A few years ago during a trip, I accidentally met an elder from Huayi Sect. I didn’t like that person. He was almost a typical hypocrite—graceful on the surface but full of debauchery behind the scenes. I heard he had seven or eight female disciples. Also, I heard whispers that he secretly practiced some Yin-Yang energy cultivation techniques. When he proposed to me, I was pretty sure he had no good intentions. So when he first asked, I rejected him outright," Nangong Wan said with a cold sneer.
"Rejected him? Then how did it end up like this?" Han Li looked puzzled.
Nangong Wan didn’t answer directly but suddenly asked, "Do you know about the three great nascent soul cultivators of Tian Nan?"
"Of course. The righteous and demonic factions each have one cultivator who has reached the late nascent soul stage and is just one step away from the transformation spirit realm. Otherwise, the major forces wouldn’t have maintained balance for so long. As for our Nine Nations Alliance, we have a mid-nascent soul stage couple skilled in joint techniques. Together, they can barely resist a late nascent soul cultivator. Why? Does Wei Lichen have something to do with one of them?" Han Li’s face darkened, an uneasy premonition rising in his heart.
"Exactly. Wei Lichen’s great uncle is Wei Wuya, one of the three great cultivators. Wei Wuya is the grand elder of the Nine Nations Alliance and practices a rare poisonous cultivation technique. With a single gesture, he can silently take a person’s life. His magical abilities far surpass what ordinary cultivators can imagine," Nangong Wan whispered, intertwining her delicate jade-like fingers, a bitter smile appearing on her face.
"Could it be that Wei Wuya personally made things difficult for you?" Han Li’s mouth twitched, a murderous gleam flashing in his eyes.
"Not exactly. But Wei Wuya did intervene. Do you know that the current senior elder of Moon Veil Sect isn’t the one from before? It’s now a senior sister from the past. Although her cultivation base is quite high, she is very ambitious and often clashes with me. Even though another elder tries to mediate, our relationship is terrible!" Nangong Wan said angrily.
Han Li’s face darkened, sensing he had reached a crucial point.
Sure enough, Nangong Wan bit her lip and continued, "After I rejected Wei Lichen’s proposal multiple times, I don’t know how, but Wei Lichen managed to persuade Wei Wuya to approach my senior sister. Though I don’t know what they talked about, just half a year later, during the reincarnation phase of my Pure Maiden Reincarnation Skill, she suddenly seized me and forced me to marry Wei Lichen."
"Does your senior sister have a screw loose? Using such methods against a fellow nascent soul cultivator?" Han Li was stunned and found it hard to believe.
"You’re right! I never expected her to be so crazy. But Wei Wuya’s conditions were indeed hard for her to refuse. Later, I learned that if Moon Veil Sect agreed to this marriage, it would allow the sect—and even the six factions—to expand outside Northern Liang Country. Moreover, Wei Lichen was willing to leave Huayi Sect after marrying me and join Moon Veil Sect. With such a double benefit, it’s no wonder she used every means. She even announced my agreement to dual cultivation with Wei Lichen before I consented and planned a celebration to make it a done deal. Even if I wanted to back out then, it would be impossible," Nangong Wan sneered.