Published: February 26, 2025
“Rest assured, I won't speak of it.” Dao Qing Grandmaster said, “It’s hard to believe; I never expected that members of the Immortal Ancient Divine Race are still alive.”
After the shock, Dao Qing Grandmaster pondered, “You just mentioned Xiao Zhang, stating that his ability to surpass levels is unmatched, and even my senior brother's understanding of the four arts is not as good as his. What do you mean by this?”
After hearing this, Dao Qing Grandmaster's heart surged with waves of shock; he never imagined that Tan Yun would be a prodigy among prodigies!
“Impressive, truly impressive.” Dao Qing Grandmaster praised repeatedly, “Seventh Princess has an eye for talent, managing to have such a defiant person become her personal attendant.”
“Uncle Master, could you promise me one thing?” Dao Kun asked.
“Speak, what is it?”
Dao Kun replied, “Right now, Yun'er is in the Western Continent Ancestral Dynasty, unfamiliar with the area. If he encounters difficulties he cannot overcome, I hope you can assist him more.”
“Rest assured, that's only natural.” Dao Qing Grandmaster said, “Xiao Zhang has grasped my senior brother's Four Arts Insights and Four Arts Secret Classic; he is practically half of my senior brother’s disciple, so I will naturally protect him.”
“Moreover, he belongs to the Immortal Ancient Divine Race, I will further ensure his safety!”
……
The next morning.
Dao Kun respectfully escorted Dao Qing Grandmaster out of the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace…
That day, as night fell, the great offering of the Western Continent Ancestral Dynasty, Helian Mengde, arrived at the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace.
In the Four Arts Star Domain, Dominion Star, Reception Hall.
Inside the grand hall, Palace Master Fang Zixi, Vice Palace Master Chu Xiaotian, Vice Palace Master Nine-headed Ancestor Dragon, and Helian Mengde were seated at the banquet, conversing joyfully.
“I greatly admire Palace Master Fang.” Helian Mengde laughed, “You managed to persuade Brother Chu to come out of seclusion and become the vice palace master of your esteemed palace.”
“With Brother Chu here, the power of the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace will surely grow stronger!”
Though Helian Mengde smiled on the surface, he felt quite serious inside.
Without showing his expression, he transmitted a message to Nine-headed Ancestor Dragon, “Second Brother, what's the situation? How did Fang Zixi manage to persuade Chu Xiaotian? At first, when the Western Continent Emperor wanted to invite him out, he rejected without a second thought.”
Upon hearing this, Nine-headed Ancestor Dragon transmitted back, “Elder Brother, there's something you might not know. Chu Xiaotian and Fang Zixi’s father had a deep friendship. Before Fang Zixi's father passed away, he entrusted her to Chu Xiaotian. If she encounters any difficulties, he will surely help her.”
“Elder Brother, Fang Zixi must have sensed that I am on the side of the Western Continent Emperor, which is why she invited Chu Xiaotian.”
“Now I understand. Alright, I got it.” Helian Mengde transmitted, “For now, let’s hold our ground. The Emperor has a new strategy that achieves two objectives with one arrow.”
At the same time that the sworn brothers were secretly transmitting messages, Fang Zixi smiled and said, “Great Offering, have you brought good news for this palace master?”
“Yes, indeed good news.” Helian Mengde took a sip of fine wine and said with a smile, “Our Emperor agrees to grant your palace disciples a slot to enter the Heaven Devouring Divine Tomb.”
“That's excellent!” Fang Zixi's face lit up with joy.
“However…” Helian Mengde continued, “Our Emperor has one condition, which is beneficial for both our dynasty and your palace.”
Fang Zixi lightly parted her red lips, “Great Offering, please speak.”
Helian Mengde stated, “Palace Master, our Emperor has long harbored feelings for you. The condition he proposed is to form a marriage alliance.”