Immortal of the Ages

The flying talisman was written in delicate script.

「There's a small issue with dominating the Heavenly Deity Stellar River region. Your presence is needed. We're gathered around the Parent Flag right now.」

"Quite proactive," Yun Xiao remarked with a sigh, before he soared into the skies with his Sovereign Sword, leaving the icy tundra behind.

No sooner had Yun Xiao left the area than he entered a roaring blizzard, where he immediately noticed the dramatic increase in power of the Extreme Yin Star Barrier. What was once a fragile formation had now transformed into a fortress of steel, still growing stronger.

Looking up, Yun Xiao saw Carefree Windy Clouds had risen to the first rank on the Grand Assembly Rankings. Their score had reached over 200 points, overwhelmingly crushing all competition. As he watched, the number continued to grow visibly, reflecting the efficiency of his followers.

With 555 sects in the Heavenly Deity Stellar River region, achieving a score of 555 would indeed be unprecedented!

Yun Xiao gracefully flew back to the Star Nexus. Looking into the distance, Feng Yao was still deep in her cultivation, likely attempting to break through to the Fourth Baptism Realm.

Hai Qing and the others were vigilantly guarding her. Meanwhile, the tasks of conquest were currently managed by Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei, who indeed had a knack for this, plus, with no way out, they were fully committed. Yun Xiao trusted them completely.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Yun Xiao!"

They had devised a new way to address him, bending their knees slightly and squatting to show respect as they showcased their curves.

"What's the trouble?" Yun Xiao asked, deliberately ignoring the plunging necklines.

"It's like this..." Shi Feifei began in a peevish tone, "The other Taiyi Sourcecores are fine. But we're encountering problems with the Ancestral Star guarded by Zu Wei's brother and sister-in-law, Zu Xi and Mu Xihe.

"Zu Xi is in the Late stage of the Fifth Baptism Realm. He was once acknowledged as the strongest in the Heavenly Deity Stellar River region. It seems he's refusing to listen to Zu Wei. He has rallied the Northmaple Sword Sect, Myriad Sigil Mystic Sea, and Canaan Cathedral—all Heavenly Deity Alliance sects—to face you in a decisive battle."

"Zu Xi and Mu Xihe..." Yun Xiao mused.

The Northmaple Sword Sect, Myriad Sigil Mystic Sea, and Canaan Cathedral were the last remaining sects of the Heavenly Deity Alliance. All the others had already appeared before Yun Xiao.

Before the rise of the Southern Divine Dragon Realm, sects like the Heavenly Devil Divine Altar, Thunderflame God Star, and Grieving Spirit Valley were more inclined to align with the Elysian Immortal Palace.

Meanwhile, the Northmaple Sword Sect, Myriad Sigil Mystic Sea, and Canaan Cathedral, along with the Nine Yin Soul Sea, were more orthodox sects that tended to support the Ancestral Land.

With the Southern Divine Dragon Realm, Heavenly Devil Divine Altar, Elysian Immortal Palace, Thunderflame God Star, and Grieving Spirit Valley all defeated by Yun Xiao, it was surprising that the Ancestral Land's faction still had the courage to resist.

"The disciples of those three Heavenly Deity Alliance sects have already voluntarily given up on their own Taiyi Sourcecores, and are bunkering down on the Ancestral Star. Their intent to resist is very clear," Shen Nanyin said with a snort.

Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei's allegiances might have shifted. But their nature hadn't changed. In the past, they looked down on others while relying on the men of the Dragon Devil Clan. Now, relying on Yun Xiao, their disdain for others remained unabated.

However, Yun Xiao wasn't too bothered. Clearly, when looking down on others, what was important wasn't the looking down part. It was that the target of this disdain was the enemy and not him!

"Alright, got it. I'll make a trip there," Yun Xiao nodded.

Si Ji had woken up some time ago. Although Yu Ji had been cultivated, Si Ji was undoubtedly quicker. Yun Xiao was just looking for an excuse to get away for a while.

"Are you going alone again? Just by yourself?" Shen Nanyin asked sweetly.

Her now childlike demeanor contrasted sharply with her initial mockery of Yun Xiao's lack of courage; as hard as she was then, she was equally soft now.

"What else? Everyone is busy! I’m enough by myself," Yun Xiao responded.

"We're not busy! We'll come with you! Even if we can't help in a fight, we can assist you, take care of you, and add to your presence," Shi Feifei hurriedly said, looking pitifully at Yun Xiao, her face begging.

Indeed, having two towering beauties as bodyguards, each over nine feet tall, was like a ten-year-old child stepping out with two mothers. It would quite the commanding sight.

"If we stay here, we're also worried about those two eunuchs, Long Hao and Long Kun, launching a sneak attack," Shen Nanyin said, biting her lip.

"What a bother!" Yun Xiao waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, follow along then."

He had a purpose in bringing them. When the opponents saw the two Young Dragon Consorts utterly devoted to him... everything would be understood without words.

Those who should be afraid would be afraid.

Just as Yun Xiao was about to set off, Shen Nanyin added, "Aren’t you forgetting someone?"

"Who?" Yun Xiao asked.

Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei simultaneously hinted mischievously, "The little white rabbit."

Without their reminder, Yun Xiao would have indeed forgotten her.

Surprised to see her not bound and yet not fleeing, Yun Xiao commented, "She’s not restrained, and still she hasn’t run away?"

Shen Nanyin bit her lip and said, "You don’t understand women. You've tainted her honor, and without a proper resolution, how could she possibly leave?"

"Don’t talk nonsense, I haven’t done anything," Yun Xiao retorted.

"The meat's already in the wolf’s mouth; it's only a matter of time before it gets devoured," Shi Feifei added with a suggestive smile.

"Nonsense."

Leaving them standing, Yun Xiao approached the figure in the pink dress sitting alone on the cliff. Soon, he was behind the young girl, who was gazing blankly ahead, her face streaked with tears, her eyes swollen from crying.

Aware of his presence, she didn't look at him but choked out, "When do you plan to have our wedding?"

"Ah?" Yun Xiao was taken aback.

Hearing his response, Yun Lingchen looked up at him with a face full of grievance and tearfully said, "I know you are fickle-hearted, admired by many women. But I come from a prominent family of the Elysian Immortal Palace. I don't care how many others you’re entangled with, I just want a respectable wedding to give my parents and my clan an explanation! Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Yun Xiao asked, feeling a headache coming on.

Determination in her eyes, she bit her lip and said earnestly, "Otherwise, I'll die here on the Extreme Yin Star."

Yun Xiao couldn’t help but burst into laughter, then said, "Alright, stop it. Let me be honest with you, I haven’t touched you. You're still pure as a lotus flower. If you don't believe me, go home and have your mother check. Moreover, everyone in the Million Starlight Palace can testify for me."

Hearing this, Yun Lingchen looked at him in utter despair and said mournfully, "You really are such a heartless person! How can you treat a girl like this, aren’t you afraid of divine retribution?"

Yun Xiao was silent, gritting his teeth for a while before reluctantly saying, "Alright then, what do you want me to say to make you believe I haven’t touched you?"

"Stop talking, I won’t believe anything you say! I know what kind of despicable person you are, and if there’s evil to be done, how could you possibly abstain?" Yun Lingchen said softly, continuously shaking her head, her fists clenched, her face a picture of heartbreak and confusion.

"Alright then! I promise you!" Yun Xiao declared.

"Promise what?" she asked.

"The wedding, of course," Yun Xiao leaned in, pinched her cheek, and shaped her mouth into a round pout, then continued, "With so many people from the Million Starlight Palace as witnesses, I promise you, as long as you don’t back out, after the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects, I'll go to the Elysian Immortal Palace to formally ask for your hand in marriage. Otherwise, I'm not a man. Is that acceptable?"

"Really?" Yun Lingchen's eyes, clouded with gloom and struggle, slowly began to clear.

He had sworn as a man; it must be true!

"A man's word is his bond," Yun Xiao declared.

Anyway, since he hadn't done what was accused, once she went out and learned the truth from the onlookers, she would surely change her mind.

"Alright, at least you have a conscience," Yun Lingchen, shifting from tears to laughter, looked quite charming.

"Okay, you should go now! Return to your Taiyi Sourcecore. Zhao Canglan and the others are worried about your safety. I promised him that once he handed over the Parent Flag, I would let you go," Yun Xiao said.

Yun Lingchen no longer insisted. She needed to quickly get out and reassure everyone, so she stood up, patted the dust off herself, and kept her head down, avoiding Yun Xiao’s gaze.

"Hold on." Suddenly, Yun Xiao patted her shoulder, saying, "Since we are destined to be husband and wife, do me a favor."

"What is it?" Yun Lingchen, now somewhat relaxed, looked up with wide, round eyes.

"Tell your father not to oppose me. Keep a low profile. If Gong Tianjian wants to die, let her. The Elysian Immortal Palace can preserve itself by acting wisely," Yun Xiao instructed.

"You... you’re too arrogant. I may want a wedding, but I can't guarantee my father won’t tear you to pieces!" Yun Lingchen bit her lip.

"No worries, just relay the message; that’s all you need to do. Your father is smarter than you. He knows what to do," Yun Xiao replied.

"Hmph!" Yun Lingchen no longer wanted to engage with him.

He was too arrogant! It was one thing for him to dominate among the younger generation, but to dare threaten elders and superiors?

"Just a reminder, the strongest person in my family isn’t my father; it’s my grandfather! He’s a Boundless Immortal! Him being furious is actually an understatement. I wanted a wedding partly to give you a chance to live, you know?" Yun Lingchen said.

"You’re quite kind-hearted," Yun Xiao chuckled, then added, "You know, I quite like your Elysian Immortal Palace."

"Why is that?" she asked.

"Because of the sect’s name! Elysian, Yun Xiao… it sounds like it belongs to me... Tell them to be careful. The little princess’s consort is about to rise to power," Yun Xiao said whimsically.

"You, you... are hopeless!"

Thinking about her future, married to such an arrogantly presumptuous man because of a supposed loss of chastity, she couldn't help but lament her fate.

With a heavy heart and a troubled look, she wobbled away, leaving the Extreme Yin Star.

"I've finally sent her off!" Yun Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, called over Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei, the two stunning beauties from a distance, and declared, "Let's set off! Last stop, the Ancestral Star!"

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