When the four words Tantai Imperial Clan were uttered, the entire Qingyang World fell into a dead silence.
Although most Cultivators looked bewildered upon hearing the four words Tantai Imperial Clan, some of the top Experts in Qingyang World changed their expressions drastically upon hearing that name.
"Tantai Imperial Clan, could it be... that Tantai Imperial Clan?"
"It seems it should be the Tantai Imperial Clan, one of the Eight Great Emperor Clans from the legends of ancient times."
"I never expected Young Miss Qingxuan to come from such an Imperial Clan."
"No wonder even a Guardian has the cultivation of a Chaos Dao Venerable..."
Hearing some of the information around him, Chu Xiao's expression also became somewhat tense.
One of the Eight Great Emperor Clans, the Tantai Imperial Clan!
Although Chu Xiao was not yet clear about the immense power the Tantai Imperial Clan represented, he understood that to be called an Imperial Clan, it was clearly a terrifyingly powerful Family.
He finally understood now.
Why Tantai Qingxuan had never had any intimate contact with him.
Because if Chu Xiao had indeed made an intimate move towards Tantai Qingxuan, he would probably have been instantly killed by that Chaos Dao Venerable!
Thinking of this, Chu Xiao looked at the woman before him, and the tenderness returned to his eyes.
Tantai Qingxuan had always been thinking of him.
"Chu Xiao, you... won't blame me for hiding this from you, will you?" Tantai Qingxuan asked somewhat timidly.
She truly did not want to give up this best friend.
"Qingxuan, so, you were doing all of this for me." Chu Xiao smiled slightly.
The reason Tantai Qingxuan had always kept her distance from him was not because she didn't like him, but to protect him.
Thinking of this, a sense of joy filled Chu Xiao's heart.
As for what the old man said about it being a game, Chu Xiao suppressed that thought in his heart.
He believed that Tantai Qingxuan would definitely not treat their time together as a game.
Tantai Qingxuan was not that kind of frivolous, manipulative woman.
Hearing Chu Xiao's words, Tantai Qingxuan also breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
At least, Chu Xiao understood her.
Chu Xiao faced the old man, straightening his chest, neither humble nor arrogant.
"I don't know how terrifying the so-called Tantai Imperial Clan is."
"But, I am now the Lord of the Qingyang World, a Supreme Expert."
"Thirty years to the east of the river, thirty years to the west; who can know what achievements I will have in the future."
"I said I would marry Tantai Qingxuan!" Chu Xiao's words rang out, resonating through the heavens and earth.
"Just with you?" The old man named Old Ling had a scornful sneer on his face.
"The Lord of a Minor Thousand Worlds, can that make your confidence so inflated?"
"My Tantai Imperial Clan rules dozens of Major Thousand Worlds; the Lord of a mere Minor Thousand Worlds is like dust to my Imperial Clan."
"If you were the Lord of a Major Thousand Worlds, then this old man would indeed bow to you."
"As for your cultivation, the Supreme Realm is not high, but in a world like this, it is somewhat rare."
"But even so, for you to want to marry my Young Miss is nothing short of a pipe dream!" Old Ling's eyes held a hint of disdain.
Although Chu Xiao cultivating to the Supreme Realm at his age in a Minor Thousand Worlds surprised him a little, it was of no use.
For Imperial Clans, marriages generally emphasized matching social status.
If there were to be a marriage, it would be between forces of the same level.
Marrying down was impossible.
How could a dignified ancient Imperial Clan Bloodline marry down?
Chu Xiao did indeed have some cultivation talent, but his birth was too humble; even if all the forces of the Qingyang World were combined, they wouldn't make Old Ling spare him a second glance.
Nor would they catch the eye of the Tantai Imperial Clan.
Such a person could not possibly marry their Imperial Clan's Young Miss.
"Young Miss Qingxuan, the Ancient Ancestor's birthday banquet is approaching, and he is also missing you a bit." Old Ling spoke again.
Upon hearing this, Tantai Qingxuan's expression finally changed slightly.
That Ancient Ancestor was the Ancient Ancestor of their lineage, with an extraordinary status.
For both emotional and logical reasons, Tantai Qingxuan had to go to wish him a happy birthday.
"Moreover, I heard that the Fengshen Stele is about to appear; Young Miss can also go there to gain some experience first." Old Ling continued.
Tantai Qingxuan, as a Prodigy of the Tantai Imperial Clan, could not stay in this Minor Thousand Worlds forever.
In Old Ling's eyes, this was a waste of time.
Tantai Qingxuan sighed deeply and nodded slightly.
She also knew that she could not stay in the Qingyang World forever; it was simply unrealistic.
Even if she wanted to stay there, the Tantai Imperial Clan would send people to pick her up.
Seeing Tantai Qingxuan agree, Chu Xiao felt a pang of pain in his heart.
His horizons were limited.
Although he knew that beyond the Qingyang World, there were more vast worlds, he never expected Tantai Qingxuan's background to be far more terrifying than he had imagined.
The gap between them could no longer be described as merely heaven and earth.
"Young Miss, let's go." Old Ling waved his sleeve, and a star-traversing boat appeared.
Tantai Qingxuan stepped onto it.
Chu Xiao's voice came from behind her.
"Qingxuan, wait for me!"
"I promise, very soon, it won't be long, and I will come find you!" Chu Xiao's eyes were fixed, his words full of conviction.
That confidence even made Old Ling glance sideways slightly.
What confidence did this native who rose from a Minor Thousand Worlds have to possess such certainty?
Tantai Qingxuan, however, revealed a somewhat forced smile.
She knew that this was a very difficult matter.
It was not something that could be achieved by mere willpower and effort.
Many things were already predetermined from birth.
However, she still smiled and nodded at Chu Xiao.
Immediately, Tantai Qingxuan and Old Ling left the Qingyang World together.
Looking back at the gradually shrinking Qingyang World, Tantai Qingxuan's eyes still held a trace of reluctance.
Old Ling, beside her, said, "Young Miss, you've spent so many years in the Qingyang World; if you don't show some results, you might not avoid some gossip when you return to the Family..."
Upon hearing this, Tantai Qingxuan's delicate body suddenly trembled.
An aura of a Little Heavenly Venerate permeated out.
Tantai Qingxuan, as a Prodigy of the Tantai Imperial Clan, naturally possessed extraordinary strength.
The reason she had always hidden her cultivation in the Qingyang World was because she was afraid of disheartening Chu Xiao.
And as an Imperial Clan Prodigy, the cultivation of a Little Heavenly Venerate was indeed top-tier.
"Didn't Old Ling say that the Fengshen Stele has appeared? As long as I leave my name on it, that should count as an achievement, right?" Tantai Qingxuan said indifferently.
...Meanwhile, with Tantai Qingxuan's departure, the Qingyang World also returned to quiet.
No one bothered Chu Xiao; they all knew that Chu Xiao's mood was probably not very good.
After all, he had originally thought she was his woman, but it turned out she was an Imperial Clan celestial maiden who could only be admired from afar, not profaned.
Anyone would feel a sense of disparity and be unable to accept it.
However, Chu Xiao was not as dejected as everyone imagined.
In his hand, he held a gourd carved like jade.
This was the Supreme treasure he had obtained, the Qiankun Gourd, which had changed his destiny!
It was precisely because of this Supreme treasure that he was so confident that he could pursue Tantai Qingxuan's footsteps.
Because this Supreme treasure that Chu Xiao obtained was a rare treasure in the world that could influence time!