Chapter 404: Marriage Alliance
The Divine King’s return triggered a powerful shockwave, with many major powers paying close attention. The entire world was watching, and it could be said that everyone’s gaze was focused on this one point.
People couldn’t remember how many years it had been since such a grand spectacle had last appeared—one person’s cultivation progress drawing worldwide attention and becoming the focus of the masses.
The various Holy Sons and Holy Maidens felt an indescribable emotion. They were all favored children of heaven, surrounded by stars wherever they went, but they could never compare to Ye Fan now, stirring up the winds of the world.
“It’s just breaking through to the Four Extremes. I succeeded five years ago.”
“With the protection of a Peerless Divine King, the treatment is indeed different. The whole world has to pay attention.”
“In my opinion, his breakthrough might not succeed. If he fails, let’s see how he handles it. That will be a huge fall.”
There were all kinds of people. Since many major powers were courting Ye Fan, naturally there were also a few who spoke sour words, pointing fingers behind his back and making veiled attacks.
The people of the Ancient Source Art Aristocratic Clan were especially resentful. With the support of a Peerless Divine King, they would never be able to obtain the Source Heaven Scroll in this lifetime, filling them with bitterness.
Ye Fan had walked his path to this day, and he certainly had no shortage of enemies. People like Li Yishui, Wu Ziming, and Li Chongtian naturally didn’t want him to advance, and they too sneered behind his back.
“Even if he succeeds in breaking through, can he fight the god-like Golden Wing Little Peng King? Can he battle the heavenly prodigy Holy Son Yao Guang?”
“That’s right. He might just get beaten to death as soon as he enters the Four Extremes.”
“Exactly. Just a peerless talent of the younger generation, nothing more.”
“I said it before—how could the peerless pearl of the Wind Clan marry a Sacred Body whose future is so uncertain?”
“The most precious princess of the Wind Clan has a heavenly disposition, peerless beauty, and what status! This marriage can never succeed.”
“The Peerless Divine King will eventually exhaust his lifespan. His condition is already very bad; he can’t protect the Sacred Body forever. The Wind Clan won’t marry off their stunning pearl.”
After learning the details, many people made such evaluations.
“Little Leaf, can this matter succeed? If you really get engaged to the Wind Clan princess, even if the Divine King meets with an accident, you won’t have to worry in the future,” Tu Fei said.
Li Heishui also nodded, considering this a rare opportunity. The world was just this realistic—before one could grow strong on their own, they had to rely on external forces.
Soon, various rumors appeared. Jiang Yun had also approached the Ji Family, but was politely refused. The Saint Lord of that clan immediately grabbed Ji Ziyue, the Little Moon of the Ji Family, and kept her protected within the clan, afraid that the Divine King would personally come forward.
There were also rumors that the White-Robed Divine King had visited the Zi Mansion Holy Land, expressing a desire to cultivate a Primordial Saint Body Dao Fetus. The Saint Lord of Zi Mansion was shocked and, though fearful, braced himself and refused.
Two days later, people from the Wind Clan appeared in the Divine City. The news leaked, causing a huge uproar.
“So you’re that Sacred Body? What makes you think you can marry my sister? In what way are you worthy of her?” A sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth sneered repeatedly.
Ye Fan hadn’t expected the Wind Clan to come so quickly, and with such hostility.
At that moment, he was in the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, and the other party had come straight to find him.
The Drunken Immortal Pavilion was situated among the clouds, forming its own space, incredibly vast, with four seasonal garden scenes: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
At this time, Ye Fan, Li Heishui, Tu Fei, and the others were in the Autumn Garden. Palaces stood in rows, gardens stretched in patches, and various fruits exuded fragrance in the deep autumn season.
“What makes you worthy of my sister?!” The purple-clad youth looked down on Ye Fan, his words extremely disrespectful, as if he didn’t consider Ye Fan worth noticing at all.
Ye Fan set down his wine glass, stood up from behind the stone table, glanced at him, and said, “You can say these words to your Saint Lord.”
“You sure are calm. Surnamed Ye, I’m warning you—don’t indulge in wishful thinking. Even if a Peerless Divine King steps forward, my sister won’t marry down to you!” The purple-clad youth’s tone was aggressive, his eyes showing contempt.
Tu Fei and Li Heishui both stood up. Black Emperor also quietly moved his steps, ready to bite. The youth’s tone was unbearable.
Ye Fan raised his hand to stop them. He didn’t get angry but instead smiled. “I have no such thoughts. But if the Wind Clan Saint Lord insists on marrying your sister to me, I can’t help it. You’re looking for the wrong person.”
The purple-clad youth was named Feng Lie. Upon hearing this, he glanced at Ye Fan contemptuously and said, “You don’t need to discuss my clan’s Saint Lord. I only want you to make a public statement that you’re not worthy of my sister!”
“A Greatly Accomplished Sacred Body can rival a Great Emperor. Isn’t your Wind Clan being too arrogant?” Tu Fei couldn’t help but speak up.
“A Greatly Accomplished Sacred Body? Do you really think he can reach that level? Don’t dream!” Feng Lie sneered repeatedly.
Li Heishui sneered coldly. “It seems the Wind Clan has spoiled you rotten. But every aristocratic family has such a brat. Let me teach you some manners on behalf of your elders.”
“You?!” The purple-clad youth Feng Lie sneered.
“How dare you!” At that moment, more than a dozen young people filed out from the nearby palace and entered the garden. Their identities were clearly extraordinary. They stood in front of Feng Lie, coldly scanning Ye Fan and Li Heishui.
The commotion here naturally alarmed many in the palaces. Many people came out and looked over.
When they recognized Ye Fan and the Wind Clan people, everyone showed strange expressions, then all surged over, instantly surrounding this garden.
Feng Lie was extremely arrogant. “My sister is a heavenly prodigy. Even the Golden Wing Little Peng King can only fight her to a draw. You’re simply not worthy of her!”
“My cousin is stunningly talented. She created a divine technique at the age of thirteen. Don’t even mention that you can’t enter the Four Extremes Secret Realm—even if you do, so what?” Another person spoke.
“Do you really think you’re Holy Son Yao Guang? Don’t indulge in wishful thinking!” A young girl also mocked.
Tu Fei clicked his tongue and muttered, “Your in-laws-to-be are no pushovers. Are they testing you, or really humiliating you? The situation doesn’t look good.”
“Little Leaf, what do we do?” Li Heishui also asked in a low voice.
Ye Fan sneered coldly. “What can we do? Those who need to be suppressed, suppress them. Those who need to be beaten, beat them!”