On the Other Side — The Longevity Ling Family
After several days of rest, Ling Tianxuan had completely stabilized the surging cultivation he had gained.
Today was the day he would accompany the Family Elders to the Yue Family to finalize the wedding date.
Dressed in a solemn multicoloured black Dao robe, Ling Tianxuan stepped into the Ling Family's main hall with calm, dignified bearing.
At this time, aside from his father, several Elders were already present.
"Tianxuan, you're here! Come quickly, we're discussing what betrothal gifts to prepare for the Yue Family," Ling Zhenhai said with a faint smile.
Several Elders nodded in agreement.
"Tianxuan, what betrothal gifts should our Ling Family prepare for this trip to the Yue Family?" an Elder asked.
They wished to hear his opinion, as he had personally chosen to continue the engagement with Yue Qianxue of the Yue Family.
According to the legacy of their continent, it was up to the groom-to-be to decide what kind of betrothal gifts would be presented. The more generous they were, the more importance the Family placed upon the marriage.
Just as Ling Tianxuan was about to reply, a luminous selection panel appeared before his eyes.
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Ding! Detecting the Host's current experience. Heaven's Mandate Choice triggered!
Choice One: The Yue Family's goddess is nothing more than a cripple. This Divine Son's decision to continue the engagement is already an act of mercy. One Spirit Stone as a betrothal gift is enough!
Reward: Saint Weapon — Heaven-Cracking Whip!
Choice Two: Although the Yue Family's goddess cannot cultivate, she is still This Divine Son's fiancée. She shall be married into the Ling Family with the highest standard of betrothal gifts!
Reward: Divine Weapon — Undying Heavenly Blade (Replica)!
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Ling Tianxuan glanced at the two choices only once before selecting the second without the slightest hesitation.
He looked toward his father and the gathered Elders, his voice firm and steady.
"Father, Elders, Yue Qianxue is the woman I, Ling Tianxuan, have decided to marry. Since she is my fiancée, she shall naturally be welcomed into the Ling Family with the highest standard of betrothal gifts!"
The Elders exchanged glances.
They could see the sincerity in his eyes.
Originally, they had thought his refusal to break off the engagement was merely a momentary sentiment. But now, there was no doubt — his resolve was unwavering.
And when a man like Ling Tianxuan made a decision, no one dared question it.
He possessed Emperor's Fall Double Pupils and had awakened the Sun Yang Body — two supreme Physiques that destined him for the path of a future Great Emperor.
"Good!" an Elder laughed. "Tianxuan is absolutely right! Yue Qianxue is the future wife of our Ling Family's Divine Son. If we were stingy simply because she cannot cultivate, wouldn't that make our Ling Family appear petty to the world?"
"Leave the betrothal gifts to us!" another Elder declared. "Millions of top-grade Spirit Stones, Primordial Divine Gold, three Saint Weapons, Heaven-and-Earth Treasures, supreme medicinal pills — we will prepare them all!"
Ling Tianxuan smiled faintly and cupped his hands.
"Tianxuan thanks the Elders."
"Hahaha! Child, we are family. No need for such formality."
As the decision was finalized, another chime echoed within his mind.
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Ding! Host has completed Choice Two!
Reward obtained: Divine Weapon — Undying Heavenly Blade (Replica)!
Forged as a replica of the Emperor Weapon, the Undying Heavenly Blade, it was created from countless Primordial Divine Crystals. A wisp of the Undying Heavenly Emperor's Imperial Dao Qi was infused during its forging, granting it boundless power and tyrannical sharpness.
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Ling Tianxuan observed the blade resting in his system space. Its surface shimmered with cold, profound radiance, exuding a pressure that made even the void tremble.
"A fine blade..." he mused inwardly. "Its aura resonates perfectly with my Indestructible Nine Blades technique. When I wield this, its power will surely soar!"
Meanwhile, the Elders departed to prepare the betrothal gifts, while Ling Tianxuan remained in the hall, calm and composed.
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Eastern Desolation Dao Domain — Primordial Divine Sect
Within this vast domain, the Primordial Divine Sect stood as a formidable power, second only to the four great Emperor Families.
At this moment, in the Sect's grand council hall, a group of Elders gathered in heated discussion.
"Sect Master! The Eternal Life Yue Family has declined! It is said that Yue Qianxue, who is engaged to the Ling Family's Divine Son, lost all her cultivation three years ago!"
"Would an ascendant Emperor Family truly allow their Divine Son to marry a useless woman who cannot cultivate?"
"Without the protection of the Ling Family, this is our chance! Our opportunity to eradicate the Yue Family and wash away our ancient humiliation!"
Excitement burned in their eyes.
Long ago, the Primordial Divine Sect had nearly been annihilated by the Yue Family. Only by preserving their legacy through hidden prodigy seeds had they survived.
Now the balance had shifted.
The Sect Master, a handsome young man with cold eyes and calm demeanor, spoke indifferently.
"If we act now, can you wipe out the Yue Family in one decisive strike?"
The Elders straightened instantly.
"Rest assured, Sect Master! Within three days, the entire Yue Family will be reduced to dust!"
The Sect Master pondered briefly, then nodded.
"Granted."
That single word ignited their battle intent like wildfire.
"We will not disappoint you!"
As the Elders departed, the entire Primordial Divine Sect stirred into frenzied preparation. Disciples sharpened weapons, gathered resources, and mobilized forces — a storm was coming.
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Yue Family — A Quiet Courtyard
In a peaceful pavilion bathed in Spiritual Qi and Dao rhyme, a woman of peerless beauty sat silently, her gaze distant and lifeless.
Butterflies alighted on her shoulder, yet she did not react.
Suddenly, her eyes trembled. A flicker of brilliance flashed through her pupils.
She stood up abruptly, looking around in confusion.
"Where is this?" she murmured.
"Wasn't I just fighting the Outer Realm Evil Demons?"
Her breath faltered as familiarity slowly returned.
"This is... the Yue Family?"
A trace of disbelief surfaced in her expression.
"Have I returned to... a thousand years ago... before my family was destroyed by the Primordial Divine Sect?"
Her fingers tightened slowly.
A new destiny had quietly begun to turn.