Chapter 1673: Chapter 1673: The Emissary from Danxia Manor

The Yunhai Sect is located in the central region of the Tian’ao Realm. The sect’s territory is surrounded by lush peaks and abundant spiritual energy, making it a rare cultivation holy land.

Yunhai Sect has tens of thousands of disciples scattered across eighty-one mountain peaks. Each peak is adorned with exquisite pavilions and residences, and the entire mountain is lined with a variety of artificially cultivated mystical herbs, with delightful fragrances, chirping birds, and buzzing insects, creating an idyllic paradise.

This morning, the Yunhai Sect welcomed a special guest.

The guest was from Danxia Manor. If Fang Bai, Huo Zhenying, and Shi Xiaolian were present, they would recognize him at a glance as Zhuang Ling, the Steward of Danxia Manor.

“I wonder what brings Steward Zhuang to our sect today?”

Although Zhuang Ling was only a steward and his cultivation level was merely at Soul Severing Perfection, due to Danxia Manor’s special status in the Heaven Fiend Realm, Yunhai Sect’s Sect Master Lan Peiyu personally received him.

In Lan Peiyu’s eyes, Danxia Manor housed a Thunder Tribulation third realm expert, who was also one of the few Royal Grade Pill Masters in the Heaven Fiend Realm. Becoming friends with Danxia Manor was beneficial and harmless to the Yunhai Sect; it was quite necessary.

However, Danxia Manor and Yunhai Sect only maintained business dealings without a deep relationship. The sudden visit of Steward Zhuang from Danxia Manor was puzzling.

Zhuang Ling smiled slightly and said to Lan Peiyu, who was seated at the head, “Congratulations, Sect Master Lan. Your esteemed sect is about to receive a joyous occasion.”

Lan Peiyu frowned and asked curiously, “Oh? From where does this joy arise?”

The other high-ranking members of Yunhai Sect present exchanged glances, all filled with curiosity.

Zhuang Ling said, “Our Manor Lord He has a son named Lin Feng, who just turned thirty this year and is currently at the initial stage of the Soul Severing realm. Having heard of your sect’s disciple Shi Xiaolian, known for her extraordinary talent and peerless beauty, he wishes to propose a martial alliance with her. Manor Lord He specially sent me to speak on his behalf, hoping that Sect Master Lan would fulfill this beautiful matter.”

“This…”

Upon hearing this, Lan Peiyu exchanged a glance with the other high-ranking members of Yunhai Sect in attendance, frowning even more.

“I have heard of your Manor Lord’s son, He Linfeng. I know of his Innate Spiritual Root; he is elegant and outstanding, a phoenix among men. However… How could He Linfeng, who has never met our sect’s disciple Shi Xiaolian, think of forming a martial alliance with her?”

Lan Peiyu pondered slightly and asked curiously.

Usually, the proposal of a martial alliance comes after the meeting of two martial artists, where mutual admiration could lead to such a proposal.

For a powerful faction like Danxia Manor, the marriage of the Manor Lord’s son should be considered with utmost caution. Such a sudden proposal seems rather hasty.

Zhuang Ling gave a serene smile and said, “Sect Master Lan may not be aware, but Shi Xiaolian, along with her master, recently attended an auction in Danxia City. It was there that our Manor Lord’s son saw her, became enamored by her celestial beauty at first sight, and has never been able to forget her since…”

Huo Zhenying leading Shi Xiaolian and several junior disciples out for training was known to Lan Peiyu. Their appearance at Danxia Manor was normal, after all, it is a large city gathering millions of martial artists and many Pill Masters. Disciples from major sects usually visit there during their training.

The auction, which could attract Huo Zhenying’s participation, must have featured Royal Grade Spirit Pills. Unexpectedly, that girl Shi Xiaolian caught the attention of the Manor Lord’s son of Danxia Manor.

Lan Peiyu isn’t opposed to disciples’ romantic pursuits, but Shi Xiaolian holds a special status in Yunhai Sect, so Lan Peiyu considers matters related to her more thoroughly.

Shi Xiaolian is a rare Innate Spiritual Root in Yunhai Sect over the centuries, possessing extraordinary aptitude and high Wuxing. She comprehends Martial Arts Techniques effortlessly, endearing herself to all high-ranking members of Yunhai Sect.

Even the Supreme Elder of Yunhai Sect believes that with Shi Xiaolian’s aptitude and Wuxing, coupled with the sect’s abundant cultivation resources, she can hope to reach the Soul Severing realm within ten years, and perhaps break through to the Thunder Tribulation realm in twenty years.

If Shi Xiaolian could conquer the Thunder Tribulation realm before the age of forty, she would become the youngest Thunder Tribulation expert in the history of Yunhai Sect and the Heaven Fiend Realm, with unlimited potential.

Such a martial prodigy, how could Lan Peiyu easily let her go?

Lan Peiyu even considers passing the position of Sect Master to Shi Xiaolian in the future, allowing her to lead Yunhai Sect forward to greater glory.

Actually, even if Shi Xiaolian forms a martial alliance with someone, it wouldn’t hinder her from succeeding as Sect Master in the future.

However, Lan Peiyu is concerned that if Shi Xiaolian forms a martial alliance with another man, should their affection deepen, they might choose to live in seclusion, living as an immortal couple in some hidden place, which would be a great loss for Yunhai Sect.

Thus, unless absolutely necessary, Lan Peiyu is not willing to let Shi Xiaolian form a martial alliance with another man, or leave Yunhai Sect.

This is also the consensus among all high-ranking members of Yunhai Sect.

Therefore, upon hearing Zhuang Ling’s proposal, all Yunhai Sect high-ranking members, including Lan Peiyu, instinctively felt resistant.

Yet, Lan Peiyu couldn’t think of a good reason to refuse Zhuang Ling.

Moreover, He Linfeng, as Manor Lord He’s son, is an outstanding individual among the junior disciples, reaching the initial stage of Soul Severing realm at just over thirty, a rare martial prodigy, indeed a pride of heaven.

If He Linfeng matches with Shi Xiaolian, and if personal interests aren’t considered, Lan Peiyu feels they are indeed a heavenly match.

“Why? Does Sect Master Lan feel that the son of our Manor Lord is unworthy of your sect’s Shi Xiaolian?”

Seeing Lan Peiyu remaining silent with a frown after he spoke, the smile on Zhuang Ling’s face faded slightly, and his tone carried a hint of accusation.

In terms of overall strength, Danxia Manor may not surpass Yunhai Sect, but with multiple Pill Masters, it has a vast network and numerous friends. If a conflict arises, the martial artists aiding Danxia Manor would far exceed those supporting Yunhai Sect.

For many sects, offending Yunhai Sect may not matter, but offending Danxia Manor means losing access to their spirit pills, impacting cultivation progress, which is no small loss.

Therefore, in the Heaven Fiend Realm, unless they are sworn enemies, no one willingly provokes Danxia Manor.

As the Steward of Danxia Manor, Zhuang Ling naturally knows this advantage, so he speaks confidently, not fearing to anger Lan Peiyu.

Zhuang Ling even believes that for the Manor Lord’s son to fancy Shi Xiaolian is both Shi Xiaolian’s and Yunhai Sect’s fortune.

If Yunhai Sect could ally with Danxia Manor through marriage, their disciples’ cultivation spirit pills would receive priority supplies, an advantage that the high-ranking members of Yunhai Sect wouldn’t overlook, thus making refusal unreasonable.

Based on the foregoing, Zhuang Ling is confident about the marriage alliance between the two parties.