Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 218: Even if I die, I will not let the legitimate daughter of the Yan family marry Zhong Cang!

In the Tianhai Immortal City, within the Sihai Restaurant, there were celestial mirrors embedded inside that could clearly display the scenes of the outside battles.

As a result, the people inside the restaurant could clearly see the beginning and end of this battle.

Witnessing this battle, the people in the restaurant, just like those outside, were all stunned.

That sword that split the Mountain and Sea was astonishing to countless people and earned the admiration of numerous swordsmen.

After the shock, some people ran outside the restaurant, while others who were more sensitive to news sent their female family members upstairs.

"Zhong Cang's concubines are upstairs. Do everything possible to please them."

"But they are just concubines..."

"Shut up! It's precisely because they are concubines that we have a chance to get close to that person. His legitimate wife must be the daughter of a major sect, and we don't even have the qualifications to approach her!"

When one person achieves greatness, even the lowliest can ascend to heaven.

At this moment, Xiang Ling's situation perfectly exemplified this saying.

When Zhong Cang's sword struck down the heaven's pride, a large number of madams, young ladies, and concubines flocked to her side, complimenting her.

This kind of situation was something Xiang Ling had never experienced before.

Even when her original family was still intact, she, and even her mother, the head of the family, had never received such attention.

After all, the strongest in her original family was only at the Foundation Building stage.

But at this moment, there were countless Foundation Building madams surrounding her.

This feeling greatly satisfied her self-esteem.

What made her even happier was seeing her former rivals bowing their heads.

Because she was just a concubine, and Zhong Cang was an outsider, Xin Rou had no fear of Xiang Ling and even looked down on her as a "plaything."

But at this moment, when Zhong Cang displayed his strength that surpassed the true teachings of major sects, and had the potential to expand his influence to nearby domains in the future, Xin Rou's mood instantly became tense.

She even understood clearly that if Xiang Ling had any ill intentions towards her, she wouldn't need to take action herself. Just by spreading rumors, someone else would take care of it.

This made her face even paler.

Fortunately, Xiang Ling teased her a few times but didn't mean to make things difficult for her.

"Oh, is little sister scared? Call me sister, and maybe sister will forgive you."

"...Sister."

"Hehe, very obedient."

While suppressing her opponent and feeling pleased in her heart, Xiang Ling really intended to let her go.

The reason for this was twofold. One was that she had gained a higher position, and the minor setbacks she had encountered before were also put aside by her.

Moreover, although Xin Rou was her opponent, she was also her acquaintance. Xin Rou, who followed Zhong Cang, was infinitely glorious, but she was also getting farther and farther away from the familiar people from her childhood and youth.

She didn't want to end up in a lonely situation, so she had no intention of taking action.

Of course, these were all minor details. The most crucial reason was that she didn't want to exhaust her favor.

She knew very well that her reliance was Zhong Cang, and every time she used Zhong Cang's reputation to do something personal, it would consume her favor.

This kind of consumption was fine once or twice, but if it happened frequently, Zhong Cang would inevitably become displeased.

She didn't want to be despised and neglected, so she wouldn't casually exhaust her favor.

...

The aftermath of Zhong Cang's sword strike caused the Tianhai Immortal City to tremble first.

However, for the Yunmeng Heavenly Domain, this tremor was just a trivial matter.

His appearance affected more than just the Tianhai Immortal City.

The Tianling Sect believed that the heavens had spirits, and these spirits were not only the heavenly path but also various celestial spirits.

The philosophy of this sect was to cultivate oneself into a "celestial spirit" close to the heavens, in order to obtain the blessings of heaven and earth, and even achieve the same longevity as heaven and earth.

Because we are going with the flow, the atmosphere here is usually quite peaceful.

However, recently, due to Zhong Cang capturing Yan Chuyao and causing a great disturbance in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain, things have been a bit chaotic here since half a month ago. The discussion on how to deal with Zhong Cang has been ongoing.

Among the discussions, the faction represented by Jin Wei Perfected Being did not have the upper hand.

This is an inevitable situation. After all, most of the time, people tend to favor their own kin rather than justice.

Moreover, this is the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain, where the majority are locals. When an outsider captures one of their own and challenges the direct lineage of their sect, it is strange for them not to support their own people.

Furthermore, if Jin Wei Perfected Being had the upper hand, she wouldn't have come out alone to protect Zhong Cang with her own cultivation. Instead, she would have used the power of her sect to influence public opinion and clear Zhong Cang's bad reputation.

Of course, the Heavenly Spirit Sect has no intention of tearing their faces with the Cloud Firmament Sect. They see Zhong Cang's provocation as child's play.

Therefore, while they are prepared to deal with Zhong Cang, they only plan to send their true transmission direct disciples to teach him a lesson.

Even the Yan family has no intention of directly confronting the Cloud Firmament Sect.

Normally, it should have been the true transmission disciples of the Heavenly Spirit Sect who challenged Zhong Cang first, after all, it was their sect member who was captured.

However, due to Jin Wei Perfected Being's interference, the speed at which the true transmission disciples of the Heavenly Spirit Sect challenged Zhong Cang was delayed.

At this time, when the elders of the Yan family learned that today was the day when the true transmission disciples of the Haoyang Sect would challenge Zhong Cang, they called together some Perfected Beings and held a small banquet.

This gathering was both a social event and a wait for news from the Tianhai Immortal Market in order to respond accordingly.

Other Perfected Beings also understood his meaning. Therefore, when they were drinking and chatting, someone smiled and comforted, "Brother Yan, don't worry. I know about Qin Ru from the Qin family. He has the Nine Yang Body, with nine yang small elixir fields, and he has also comprehended the true meaning of the sun. Moreover, due to the Golden Crow Body Tempering Art, he has cultivated his physical body to the limit. Qi, body, and spirit are the three most important aspects for cultivators, and he has cultivated all of them perfectly. Under the sun, he can continuously replenish his strength. In this battle, he has an eighty percent chance of winning."

After saying this, he paused for a moment before continuing, "If Qin Ru wins, I wonder how Senior Brother plans to deal with that arrogant little guy?"

Before the Gold Core Perfected Beings who had been invited could speak, a young man who looked handsome and elegant spoke awkwardly, "Ahem, senior brothers, I think it's better to resolve conflicts rather than escalate them. If Zhong Cang loses, he will have learned his lesson, and this matter will end here..."

"Tang Hao, show some backbone. You are a Perfected Being of our Heavenly Spirit Sect, not the Cloud Firmament Sect. Do you always have to listen to Jin Wei Perfected Being? Is that reasonable?"

This remark made Tang Hao even more embarrassed.

"I don't always listen to Xiaowei. I only listen when she makes sense..."

"Does it make sense?!! Zhong Cang captured my Yan family's direct descendant, and your Xiaowei doesn't want revenge. Instead, she wants me to marry my daughter to him. Do you think that makes sense?"

The angry elder of the Yan family made Tang Hao even more lacking in confidence.

"Ahem, well, um... Zhong Cang is not weak, and it wouldn't be a loss for your daughter to marry him!"

"Is this a matter of gain or loss? This matter concerns the dignity of my Yan family. Today, I, Yan Hongyi, declare that even if I die, I will not marry my Yan family's direct descendant to Zhong Cang!"

"Bang!"

Yan Hongyi slammed the table, making his stance very clear.

This resolute tone also indicated that the Yan family was not willing to give up.

In response to this, the surrounding Perfected Beings did not get angry. Instead, they all echoed Yan Hongyi, giving him their support and preparing to stand with him.

"Brother Yan, you have great integrity!"

"That's the way it should be!"

"Our Heavenly Spirit Sect is not a soft egg to be bullied by anyone..."

After pondering for a moment, the last Perfected Being to speak took the initiative and said, "As a show of support for Brother Yan, regardless of whether Qin Ru of the Haoyang Sect wins or loses, I, from the Thunder Spirit Peak, am willing to send disciples to challenge Zhong Cang and give Brother Yan some relief."

"Count me in from the Fire Spirit Peak!"

"And me from the Cloud Stream Peak!"

The agreement of the crowd made Tang Hao open his mouth, but in the end, he sighed and remained silent.

He knew that the situation was beyond his control, and neither he nor his wife could change it.

"Alas, I can only try to protect Zhong Cang's life as much as possible..."

At this moment, while Tang Hao was sighing, a jade plaque in his arms suddenly vibrated.

Taking out the jade plaque, Tang Hao raised an eyebrow. He found that it was a message from his wife.

Subconsciously, he thought about going to answer the call next to him.

However, his action of taking out the jade pendant was seen by the elder of the Yan family next to him, who grabbed him and didn't let him leave.

"Junior Sister Jinwei is looking for you, it should be about Zhong Cang's matter. Since that's the case, why don't we all listen?"

"Ah, there's no need for that..."

"Tang Junior Brother, I think it's better for you to open the communication here... If she talks to us, she will be angry. But if you talk to Junior Sister Jinwei alone, her anger will be directed at you for not handling things well."

"..."

These words convinced Tang Hao, and after hesitating for a moment, he placed the jade pendant on the stone table and activated it.

As Perfected Beings, the jade pendants used by Tang Hao and Jinwei were of a very high level. Not only could they communicate with each other at any time, but the jade pendants also had the function of transmitting images.

Therefore, after the jade pendant was opened, the dignified face of Jinwei, the Perfected Being, appeared on the table.

At this moment, Jinwei, the Perfected Being, was very excited. As soon as the communication was connected, she exclaimed with excitement:

"Brother Hao, guess what I just saw... Hmm, why are you all here?"

"The matter you're preparing to discuss is related to us, so naturally we will be here!"

"Sister, you are already a member of the Heavenly Spirit Sect now. Why bother getting involved with an arrogant and conceited boy and getting yourself into trouble?"

"Sister Jinwei, turn back while you still can..."

Faced with everyone's persuasion, Jinwei was not angry, but rather interested. She said, "Don't you want to know the result of the battle between Zhong Cang and Qin Ru? Especially you, Yan Hongyi, I think knowing the result will change your mind."

"Impossible."

In response to Jinwei's words, Yan Hongyi didn't even think about it and refused. He even repeated what he had just said and told it to Jinwei:

"I have made it clear to my fellow senior brothers that regardless of the outcome of the battle, even if I die, I will not marry my own daughter to Zhong Cang!"

"And as for me, regardless of the outcome of the battle between Qin Ru and Zhong Cang, I am prepared to let my disciples challenge that arrogant brat."

The resolute words of the two made their stance clear and forced Jinwei, the Perfected Being, not to meddle anymore.

Of course, when they spoke, they also knew that given Jinwei's personality, she would not just let it go.

Therefore, the two Perfected Beings were prepared for Jinwei, the Perfected Being, to argue with them.

However, to their astonishment, something unexpected happened.

Faced with their forceful words, Jinwei, the Perfected Being, surprisingly chose not to argue with them. She casually nodded and said indifferently:

"Oh."

"Oh?!!"

This reaction confused everyone, and Tang Hao became a little anxious. He subconsciously asked:

"Xiaowei, you're not going to care about Zhong Cang anymore? You're not going to plan to marry the Yan family's daughter to him?"

"Well, I don't care anymore. He doesn't need me to care. As for Miaoyin..."

At this point, Jinwei, the Perfected Being, paused and turned her gaze to Yan Hongyi. She looked at him inexplicably and then said with a hint of mockery:

"Since Brother Yan is so determined, I naturally have nothing to say. It's a pity that a good marriage has been broken up. I hope Brother Yan won't regret it."

"Hmph, I don't think marrying Miaoyin to an arrogant brat is a good marriage. As for regret, I didn't have it before, and I won't have it in the future!"

"Well then... Oh, by the way, if Brother Yan wants to change his mind, it's best not to come to me. If you had agreed earlier, I would have had some confidence in arranging a marriage between the two. But now... it's as difficult as reaching the sky for Miaoyin to marry Zhong Cang."

"You!"

Thinking that Jinwei, the Perfected Being, was insulting him and the Yan family, Yan Hongyi became furious.

However, before he could vent his anger, a panicked voice came from outside.

"Master, something bad has happened!"

The sudden shout interrupted Yan Hongyi's anger and made him somewhat displeased.

"Why are you so flustered? Get out and come back in properly..."

"Master, something bad has happened."

"Master, something serious is happening!"

Before Yan Hongyi's command was fully issued, the other disciples or daoists of the Perfected Being also rushed in from outside.

Seeing their anxious expressions, the Perfected Beings understood that something had happened.

Realizing the urgency of the situation, the Perfected Beings disregarded decorum and etiquette, and began to inquire about what had happened.

In response, the disciples and daoists all recounted the outcome of the battle between Zhong Cang and Qin Ru.

Upon hearing that Zhong Cang had emerged victorious, the brows of the Perfected Beings slightly furrowed.

However, at this moment, they had not yet realized the seriousness of the situation.

One Perfected Being even rebuked the others, saying, "What's the rush? Zhong Cang won, so what's so strange about that? After all, he is the true successor of the Cloud Firmament Sect."

"That's right, although that brat is arrogant, we still acknowledge his strength. It's not surprising that he can slightly surpass Qin Ru."

Thinking that the two had fought a fierce battle before finally determining the winner, the Perfected Beings remained calm.

But then, the report from a daoist made them unable to sit still.

"Master, it's not just a slight victory. Zhong Cang defeated Qin Ru of the Haoyang Sect with just one sword!"

"?!?!"

"One sword?"

"What did you say?"

"Are you joking?"

These Perfected Beings had lived for a long time and had experienced many things.

Therefore, they were well aware of the value of the true transmission of a major sect.

It represented the pinnacle of Foundation Building in the cultivation world. While it was possible for someone to surpass the true transmission, it was impossible to defeat it with just one sword.

Even among the Gold Core Perfected Beings present, many believed that they could easily defeat Qin Ru, but they couldn't achieve a one-hit kill like Zhong Cang.

Unable to achieve it even at the Gold Core level, how could they not be shocked and unwilling to believe that Zhong Cang, at the Foundation Building level, had killed Qin Ru in one strike?

However, they may not want to believe it, but the truth would not be swayed by their will.

As more disciples reported back, their hearts grew heavier.

After a few moments, a recording stone depicting the battle between Zhong Cang and Qin Ru was transmitted over. After watching it, the Gold Core Perfected Beings fell silent.

Although they were disgusted, they couldn't deny the brilliance of Zhong Cang's sword.

When they discovered that this sword not only defeated Qin Ru but also broke through the spells of the Protector Qin Bang, they didn't know what to say.

They naturally knew that Zhong Cang was not as good as them now.

Although Zhong Cang's sword was amazing and broke through the Gold Core's spell, the spell was hastily used by the Gold Core Perfected Being.

From the footage, it was clear to everyone that Zhong Cang's sword was his strongest attack. Apart from withstanding it, they could also dodge, counterattack, and consume his energy. With the various abilities of the Gold Core, everyone present was confident that they could kill Zhong Cang.

However, these people were also well aware that they were three or four hundred years old, and they had become Gold Core for one or two hundred years, while Zhong Cang was only twenty.

To possess such strength at such a young age, his future was unimaginable.

"Perfected Being! Killing a true transmission with one strike, his talent is likely extraordinary."

This speculation made everyone's hearts chaotic.

Just as their hearts were in turmoil, a voice that seemed to be watching a play sounded in their ears.

"It is said that even if someone were to die, they would not marry their own daughter to Zhong Cang... Elder Yan, you truly have integrity, and I greatly admire it. I hope you can always maintain this integrity."

"Oh, by the way, someone also said that regardless of the outcome of the battle between Qin Ru and Zhong Cang, they will send their disciples to challenge Zhong Cang to prove the courage of the Cloud Dream Domain."

At this point, the Perfected Being Jinwei looked at the Gold Core Perfected Beings present, and the smile in her eyes grew stronger.

"I wonder which general is so brave and can come forward to let this young lady see."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Silence enveloped the Heavenly Spirit Sect at this moment.

(End of this chapter)