# Chapter 3135: Bestowing Xia Yu in Marriage
Zhang Ruochen's ability greatly surprised even Xue Jue War God.
Xue Jue War God said calmly, "To cultivate so many gods, how many resources would need to be consumed?"
"What? In your eyes, the Undying Blood Clan's foundation isn't deep enough? As long as you cultivate gods for me, I can provide whatever resources are needed."
The Old Clan Leader thought for a moment and said, "Xue Jue, this matter is no small thing, it's of great importance. Why don't you have a proper talk with Zhang Ruochen? If this matter is settled, the Undying Blood Clan will become his greatest backing."
"Is it up to you? The Undying Divine Temple has no small prejudice against Zhang Ruochen," Xue Jue War God said.
The Old Clan Leader was so angry he wanted to tear his hair out. If he didn't know that Xue Jue War God had been stubborn since childhood, refusing both soft and hard approaches, he would have already beaten him up thoroughly.
Damn it, his wings were truly stiff now, actually mocking the Clan Leader like this.
"In the coming era, the entire universe will be in turmoil. I won't live much longer anyway, so if I die, I die. But what about you? You are the future Clan Leader of the Undying Blood Clan. You will be responsible for the rise and fall, the survival or destruction of the Undying Blood Clan." As he spoke, the Old Clan Leader's eyes reddened, tears swirling in his sockets.
"Don't be like this. You've lived for over a million years, is this really necessary? I will discuss this matter with him," Xue Jue War God agreed.
The Old Clan Leader instantly recovered and said, "We can't let other gods detect anything unusual. I'll take Xia Yu to cross the Divine Tribulation now and return tomorrow. Haha, this is an Eon-level representative. In other eras, the entire Undying Blood Clan would be hard-pressed to produce one in ten thousand years. Yet your Blood Absolute Family has produced several in succession. In a few more eons, the Undying Blood Clan will be ruled by the Blood Absolute Family!"
Xue Jue War God knew that the old fellow wanted to personally question Xia Yu, but he didn't stop him.
First, he trusted that Xia Yu would definitely not betray Zhang Ruochen.
Second, he trusted that even if the old fellow learned Zhang Ruochen's secret, he wouldn't really do anything to Zhang Ruochen.
Third, this was a good thing for Xia Yu! The Old Clan Leader personally taking her to cross the tribulation would certainly bestow upon her divine pills that would help her succeed in crossing the tribulation.
"The old fellow has a point. Since she has become an Eon-level representative, she can only be a member of the Blood Absolute Family!" Xue Jue War God muttered to himself.
Just as he stepped out of the Divine Realm World, Zhang Ruochen sensed something and glanced in a certain direction in the void.
"What's wrong?" Xia Yu asked.
Zhang Ruochen bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Clan Leader!"
In the Hanhai Manor, even Zhang Ruochen could only detect a subtle sensation but couldn't probe the other party's aura at all. Even Xue Jue War God couldn't do that.
It could only be the Old Clan Leader.
Xia Yu was startled and quickly followed suit in bowing.
The Old Clan Leader was one of the most ancient gods of the Undying Blood Clan, a true overlord standing at the pinnacle of the universe. To Xia Yu, he was an unimaginably transcendent existence.
Seeing juniors like Zhang Ruochen and Xia Yu, the Old Clan Leader naturally wouldn't be as casual as he was with Xue Jue War God. He had to display his power to intimidate them.
The entire sky was shrouded in blood mist.
Suffocating divine might solidified space, revealing only a pair of eyes, like two blood-colored stars suspended in the nearby void.
Both Zhang Ruochen and Xia Yu couldn't breathe, as if ten thousand divine mountains were pressing down on them.
"Xia Yu, since you have achieved the foundation of an Eon-level representative, follow me to the starry sky to cross the Divine Tribulation!" The voice was vast, each word shaking the ears, displaying unfathomably deep cultivation.
By the time Zhang Ruochen's mind recovered, Xia Yu had already disappeared, and the blood mist in the sky had also dissipated.
Xue Jue War God walked out.
Zhang Ruochen's heart was filled with doubt and unease. "Grandfather, the Old Clan Leader..."
"Don't worry about the Old Clan Leader."
Xue Jue War God understood Zhang Ruochen's concern. After all, no matter who it was, being suddenly intimidated by a Clan Leader of the Hell Realm would make anyone tremble with fear and give rise to many thoughts.
Of course, this was also because Zhang Ruochen didn't know how close Xue Jue War God and the Old Clan Leader really were.
"I didn't expect the Old Clan Leader to be in the Hanhai Manor," Zhang Ruochen said, unable to shake the worry from his face.
Xue Jue War God said, "Did you use the Wuji Divine Dao to help Xia Yu further solidify her foundation?"
"Yes."
Zhang Ruochen understood what Xue Jue War God wanted to say. "Does the Old Clan Leader want me to help the Undying Blood Clan create a batch of talents with the potential to become gods?"
"Would you be willing?" Xue Jue War God asked.
Zhang Ruochen said, "For the Undying Blood Clan, naturally I am unwilling. But if it's for Grandfather, I can give it a try."
Xue Jue War God revealed a hint of a smile. "You mean, you'll wait until I become Clan Leader?"
Zhang Ruochen said, "I don't want to work for others to reap the benefits."
"Actually, now is indeed not the right time. Wait a while. When Bing Huang returns to the Undying Divine Temple, then we can proceed with this matter," Xue Jue War God said.
Zhang Ruochen could feel Xue Jue War God's admiration for Bing Huang, believing that once Bing Huang returned to the Undying Divine Temple, he could completely resolve the internal disputes of the Undying Blood Clan and truly unite the clan as one.
Xue Jue War God said, "If Xia Yu successfully crosses the Divine Tribulation this time, I intend to marry her to Xue Chen. What do you think?"
"Marry her to Xue Chen?" Zhang Ruochen said in surprise.
Xue Jue War God nodded solemnly. "Xia Yu is, after all, an Eon-level representative. As long as she doesn't go down the wrong path in the future, she will at least become a Great God. With such talent, the gods of various tribes will surely compete for her. Some great tribal leaders might even marry her themselves! As you said, how can a genius cultivated by my Blood Absolute Family be given to others to reap the benefits?"
"But why Xue Chen?" Zhang Ruochen frowned deeply.
Xue Jue War God sighed long and said, "Your uncle's death was primarily my fault, and I have always felt guilty. Xue Chen is the most talented among your uncle's descendants. Marrying Xia Yu to him will allow him to secure the position of Family Head in the future. This is also a form of compensation to your uncle."
Zhang Ruochen said, "I think once Xia Yu successfully crosses the tribulation, she will be a True God. Marrying a True God to a Great Saint—there's no such practice. She may not be grateful; instead, she might resent Grandfather."
"She won't."
Xue Jue War God showed his domineering side and snorted, "Xue Chen is my own grandson, how noble is his bloodline? As long as Xia Yu remains a god of the Undying Blood Clan, she absolutely cannot defy the will of the future Clan Leader of the Undying Blood Clan—unless she seeks death!"
Before Zhang Ruochen could speak again, Xue Jue War God strode away, waving his hand. "No need to say more. My mind is made up."
Zhang Ruochen watched Xue Jue War God leave. At this moment, Xue Jue War God finally displayed the tyranny of a great tribal leader, able to decide even a god's fate with a single word.
The sound of bronze chimes came from a palace, melodious and pleasant.
Zhang Ruochen put away his thoughts and followed the sound of the chimes to a garden full of five-colored flowers, where he saw Bai Qinger striking a set of bronze chimes. She was dressed in white, pure and otherworldly, surrounded by starlight and mist, like a cloud fairy.
The chime sounds stopped.
Zhang Ruochen asked, "When did you arrive?"
"Fisher Auntie and I came to the Fate Divine Domain to deliver a gift for your wedding to Wu Yue on behalf of Xinghuantian," Bai Qinger said, her back to Zhang Ruochen. Her slender jade fingers brushed over the chimes, her voice very cold.
Although her tone was calm, Zhang Ruochen could feel her chill.
Zhang Ruochen said, "This was a marriage bestowed by Xu Tian. I couldn't defy it."
"No need to explain! Fisher Auntie explained it clearly to me. You did it for the Hundred Clans Royal City and Xinghuantian. Besides, I don't care who you marry!" Bai Qinger said indifferently.
Zhang Ruochen walked over and said, "I will find a way to retrieve the Heavenly Venerable Gauze."
"No need! Since she has married you, how could you bear to take it from her? In the future, I'll retrieve it myself!" Bai Qinger had no worldly aura about her. With a wave of her sleeve, divine light flashed, and the bronze chimes disappeared.
She walked into the garden, never once looking directly at Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen immediately chased after her, but Bai Qinger suddenly stopped ahead. "Oh, by the way, you need to give an explanation for those Divine Maiden Towers she took from me."
Zhang Ruochen said, "I'll find a way to get them back."
"Forget it. Pretend I didn't say anything. After all, you are the master of the First Divine Maiden City. Whether it's in your wife's hands or yours, there's no difference," Bai Qinger said.
"Qinger!"
Zhang Ruochen embraced Bai Qinger from behind as she was about to leave. "Don't be angry. I knew about Wu Yue's actions. But her cultivation is too high now. If we truly fought, I was very worried about your safety. I promise you, even if she takes what belongs to you now, in the future I will make her return everything with interest."
"Do you think I'm a fool? Why would I fight her now? In what capacity would I fight her?" Bai Qinger said.
Zhang Ruochen said, "When I can protect you from harm with my own strength, I will definitely give you a status."
"Did you say the same thing to Luo Sha and Yan Zhexian? I've seen them in the Fate Divine Domain. Oh, and your daughter with Yan Zhexian too." Although Bai Qinger said this, she no longer tried to break free from Zhang Ruochen's embrace.
Admittedly, Xu Tian's sudden bestowal of marriage had indeed put Zhang Ruochen in a very passive position.
Previously, Zhang Ruochen had thought about holding a grand ceremony in Xinghuantian, marrying several women at once, which would reduce many conflicts. At worst, he could use Feng Chen Sword God's methods on them, which should be more than enough to handle the situation.
But Wu Yue's appearance had broken the balance among the women. Her cultivation was too high, her background too complex, her methods too ruthless, catching even Zhang Ruochen off guard.
In such a situation, even Feng Chen Sword God, who had passed through countless flowers, would probably flee from the marriage and wander the world.
After finally calming Bai Qinger's emotions, Zhang Ruochen went to see Xue Hou, intending to ask her to intervene and talk with Xue Jue War God again. Marrying Xia Yu to Xue Chen was ultimately inappropriate. Grandfather couldn't be allowed to act so arbitrarily.
Xia Yu was, after all, Xue Hou's disciple, so Xue Hou had a say in the matter.
(Chapter End)