Shangguan Han turned to begin organizing the various affairs of the Sacred Temple. He had just regained control and needed to assign his trusted aides to all key positions.
The two ancestors, meanwhile, remained by Ye Yunfei's side, making small talk and subtly probing to learn about his origins.
Since Ye Yunfei had activated Thousand Faces Change, no one from the Sacred Temple recognized his true identity. Moreover, these two ancestors, plagued by cultivation issues, had lived in seclusion for most of their time, detached from worldly affairs, so they had never heard of Ye Yunfei's exploits.
"Ye Yunfei, I have arranged matters for the temple. We can depart now," Shangguan Han said, approaching Ye Yunfei after a short while.
"Good. Let's go now," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young friend, are you heading to the Su Clan on some urgent business? Do you need the assistance of us two old fellows? Although we have withdrawn from the world, we still hold some weight within the Canghuang Realm," one of the ancestors suddenly asked.
"Does the Su Clan or the Luosha Sect have any Dao Molding Realm Middle Stage experts?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
"The Su Clan and the Luosha Sect are slightly weaker than our Sacred Temple. They should not have Dao Molding Realm Middle Stage experts," an ancestor replied.
"Then I won't need your help. You two should stay here and guard the Sacred Temple headquarters."
Then, Ye Yunfei took out his green Flying Boat. Along with Shangguan Han, the gray-robed elder, and the Ice Demon, he boarded it and soared into the sky.
"That young man is simply too monstrous! With mere Peak Cave Exploration Stage power, he can actually kill early-stage Dao Molding Realm masters. In all of Canghuang Realm's history, there is none before him and will likely be none after," one of the two ancestors sighed as he watched the distant flying vessel.
"Indeed. That terrifying blade technique he used to kill the Great Elder and the Second Elder actually froze time! Even I don't have much confidence in resisting it. Moreover, he saw at a glance that something is wrong with our bodies and described it with perfect accuracy. His perception is simply incredible," the other ancestor also marveled.
"For some reason, I feel that when we faced him, *he* seemed more like the senior figure. In any case, that young man is anything but simple! We can only try to befriend him, never offend him!" the first ancestor stated.
"Exactly! We must befriend him, never cross him!" the other ancestor nodded emphatically.
At the same time.
Su Star!
Su Star was the location of the Su Clan headquarters. The entire planet was the Su Clan's territory.
On the surface of Su Star stood an enormous city known as Su City. It formed the core area of the Su Clan.
Today, Su City was bursting with noise and excitement!
The city had transformed into a sea of joy. For this was the auspicious day of the marital alliance between the Su Clan and the Luosha Sect!
Just after dawn, Su City had become exceptionally busy. Members of the Su Clan took to the streets and alleys, decorating everything with lanterns and streamers, setting off fireworks, beating gongs, and drumming. The atmosphere was more lively and festive than the New Year!
Meanwhile, deep within Su City, atop a graceful mountain peak.
Inside a cultivation cave dwelling.
Su Qingluo sat cross-legged, her face slightly pale.
"Ye Yunfei, where are you now? What should I do?" she whispered to herself.
Su Qingluo had always been a calm and composed person in the face of adversity, but now, she was truly panicked!
Over this period, she had repeatedly voiced her vehement opposition to the Su Clan elders, clearly stating she would never marry Qin An. However, the Su Clan elders were also dead set on forming an alliance with the Luosha Sect and simply ignored Su Qingluo's objections.
A day ago, Su Qingluo had knocked out the dozen guards watching her and tried to slip away secretly, only to be discovered and captured by the Su Clan elders. Following that, the Su Clan elders dispatched over a dozen Dao Entry Realm experts and a large contingent of troops to completely surround her cultivation peak, sealing it tight! The Elderly Granny Six even personally acted to seal Su Qingluo's cultivation base, ensuring she had no ability left to escape.
"Qingluo, we've come to see you." Suddenly, a middle-aged couple entered Su Qingluo's cultivation cave.
Su Qingluo lifted her head to look at them, but remained silent and expressionless.
This couple was Su Qingluo's parents! Her father was Su Tianzhe, and her mother was Zhong Xin.
"Qingluo, today is your joyous occasion. Don't wear such a sullen face. How will you face others later? This will embarrass our Su Clan," Su Tianzhe frowned upon seeing his daughter's expression.
"Father, in your heart, which is more important? Me, your daughter, or the Su Clan's face?" Su Qingluo asked slowly, looking at Su Tianzhe.
"You…" Su Tianzhe's words caught in his throat.
"Qingluo, I know you're still thinking of that Ye Yunfei, but this matter has no room for reversal. Our Su Clan's alliance with the Luosha Sect has been announced throughout the Canghuang Realm. Qingluo, perhaps this is your fate. Moreover, Qin An, despite his young age, is already a Dao Entry Realm Middle Stage expert. It's said he will soon break through to the Dao Entry Realm Late Stage. And he's already been designated the next Master of Luosha. Such talent and status are worthy of you. Qingluo, forget about that Ye Yunfei," Zhong Xin stepped forward and spoke softly.
"Mother, how many times must I tell you? Back in the Tianxuan Continent, I already decided that in this life, my heart is sworn to Ye Yunfei alone! Furthermore, Qin An holds a deep hatred for Ye Yunfei. His purpose in marrying me is to take revenge on Ye Yunfei. By forcing me to marry Qin An, you are pushing me into a pit of fire. Do you understand?" Qingluo said, her swollen eyes fixed on Zhong Xin.
"Qingluo, stop behaving like a petulant child! For those born into a major clan like ours, marriage is a matter of broader priorities and must follow the family's arrangements! It's not about marrying just anyone you happen to fancy while out in the world," Su Tianzhe said angrily.
"Father, you agree with the Su Clan pushing me into a pit of fire, don't you?" Su Qingluo stared at her father. In this moment, he felt like a stranger.
"If the Su Clan elders wanted to marry you off to some man completely unworthy of you, of course I would stand up and object. But Qin An can almost be called the most monstrous genius among the entire young generation in the Canghuang Realm. With his qualifications, countless major families in the Canghuang Realm wish to marry their daughters to him! The elders have found you such an ideal match. What reason do I have to oppose? Qingluo, trust the Su Clan. They won't harm you," Su Tianzhe answered.
"Qingluo, your father is right," Zhong Xin chimed in from the side.
"Say no more. No matter how monstrous Qin An is, it has nothing to do with me. I will never marry Qin An." Su Qingluo glanced at her father and mother, then suddenly shook her head gently, no longer wanting to argue. "In this life, I only recognize one man: Ye Yunfei!"
Su Qingluo's gaze drifted out of the cave dwelling. Her expression at this moment was one of absolute resolve, as if she had made some critical decision.