Chapter 242: Display of Power
"Hmm? The Will of Reincarnation?"
Hearing this term, the eyes of the middle-aged woman showed a flicker of excitement. Although she had already comprehended life and death, she had not yet touched upon reincarnation. If she could obtain this Will of Reincarnation, it might help her break through to the Reincarnation Realm. Even if she couldn't break through, it would still increase her power significantly. To her, this Will of Reincarnation was an extraordinary gift.
At this moment, even Ling Qingzhu widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at Xiao Tian. She had never expected him to bring such a grand gift for a marriage proposal.
Xiao Tian winked at Ling Qingzhu and then asked the middle-aged woman, "Senior, is this acceptable?"
"This is indeed a valuable item!" The middle-aged woman nodded, then said, "You should know that Qingzhu is the next successor of the Nine Heavens Supreme Palace. She cannot marry outside the sect. If you are sincere, you should join our Nine Heavens Supreme Palace."
Xiao Tian frowned slightly and said, "Senior, you know I am already a member of Dao Sect."
"Then leave Dao Sect!" the middle-aged woman said indifferently.
"Senior, that is a bit too much to ask!" Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed slightly. "I have learned valuable skills at Dao Sect, and the Sect Master has supported me in times of danger. How can I betray them so easily?"
"That is your problem," the middle-aged woman replied.
Xiao Tian said, "Senior, I do not intend for Qingzhu to leave her sect. She can remain here as the successor of the Nine Heavens Supreme Palace."
The middle-aged woman frowned and said, "So, you aim to take over our Nine Heavens Supreme Palace?"
"To be honest, I have no interest in your Nine Heavens Supreme Palace," Xiao Tian said calmly.
What a joke! With his power, why would he care about a sect with only one Semi-Saint?
"Arrogant!" the middle-aged woman snorted coldly.
Xiao Tian spoke confidently, "I am simply stating facts."
With that, he unleashed his full aura. As his aura spread, an extremely terrifying pressure fell upon the middle-aged woman. This power was so overwhelming that even though she was a Reincarnation Realm expert, she felt a chill.
"Re... Reincarnation Realm?" She looked at Xiao Tian, stunned.
She couldn't believe that the young man who had once relied on secret techniques and the Desolate Ancient Sutra to contend with the Reincarnation Realm had, in less than two years, reached a level she could only dream of.
The Reincarnation Realm was a top-tier level on the Tianxuan Continent. It made sense that someone of this level wouldn't care about the Nine Heavens Supreme Palace.
Xiao Tian's eyes flashed with lightning, and he looked at the middle-aged woman with authority, asking, "Senior, do you agree?"
The gaze sent a shiver down the middle-aged woman's spine, reminding her of how she felt facing powerful experts when she was still a novice.
"I agree. I agree," she quickly responded.
Any remaining pride she had was shattered. Xiao Tian's cultivation speed was simply monstrous, and such a person was indeed a match for Qingzhu.
Seeing her agreement, Xiao Tian retracted his aura. In this world where might makes right, power speaks volumes. Xiao Tian had tolerated the middle-aged woman's attitude out of respect for Ling Qingzhu. If she weren't Ling Qingzhu's master, he would have slapped her long ago.
"Senior, this Will of Reincarnation is for you," Xiao Tian said, tossing the orb of light to the middle-aged woman before walking towards Ling Qingzhu.
Taking her delicate hand, he said, "Qingzhu, I've fulfilled the promise I made back then."
"Ahem!" The middle-aged woman cleared her throat and said, "Xiao Tian, let's head into the Nine Heavens Supreme Palace to discuss your and Qingzhu's marriage."
Hearing her master's words, Ling Qingzhu's beautiful face turned a charming shade of red.
"It's not urgent," Xiao Tian said.
"Hmm?" Both the middle-aged woman and Ling Qingzhu looked at Xiao Tian in confusion.
"It's not that I don't want to marry, but a great calamity is approaching. We must prioritize improving our cultivation," Xiao Tian explained. "You must know about the ancient demonic invasion a thousand years ago. The strongest of that time, the Symbol Ancestor, sacrificed himself to seal the Demon Emperor and locked this world. However..."
He continued, "However, there are still many powerful demons in this world, with dozens at the Reincarnation Realm. Recently, I, along with the Azure Dragon King Qingzhi and the Flame God Hall's leader Moro, killed three Reincarnation Realm Demon Kings and six Transmigration Realm Demon Generals, but that was just a fraction of their power.
Now, these demons are organized and infiltrating various major forces. You've seen the Yuan Gate—it was practically a demon lair. With such powerful enemies, I intend to focus on cultivation and plan to eradicate these demons before considering marriage."
"That makes sense," the middle-aged woman nodded.
As the head of a great sect, she knew of the demons and their sinister nature. If someone like Xiao Tian said a calamity was near, it must be imminent. Dealing with the impending disaster was indeed the priority.
Xiao Tian turned to Ling Qingzhu, "So, I came to give you some things to help you increase your strength."
"Thank you," the middle-aged woman quickly expressed her gratitude.
"Alright, I've delivered the items, so I'll be leaving now," Xiao Tian said, hugging Ling Qingzhu before disappearing.
When he reappeared, he was at Dao Sect. His first stop was to find Ying Xuanzi.
"Master!"
Ying Xuanzi looked at Xiao Tian deeply and said, "You call me master after taking my daughter?"
"Father-in-law!" Xiao Tian immediately corrected himself.
"Haha!" Ying Xuanzi laughed, pleased with his son-in-law.
"What brings you here?" Ying Xuanzi asked.
Xiao Tian took out two orbs of light and handed them over, "Father-in-law, I obtained the Will of Reincarnation and wish to give them to you and the Grand Elder."
"What, you acquired the Will of Reincarnation?" Ying Xuanzi was astonished, even with his composure.
He said, "You should use it yourself!"
"I've already broken through," Xiao Tian said, releasing a bit of his aura.
"Wow!" Ying Xuanzi was utterly shocked.
He knew Xiao Tian's cultivation speed was fast, but he had underestimated him.
Taking a deep breath, Ying Xuanzi said, "In that case, I won't refuse."
After Xiao Tian left, the Grand Elder appeared.
"Your daughter is the Ice Master, and your son-in-law is outstanding," the Grand Elder commented.
Ying Xuanzi smiled, "With them, Dao Sect will surely flourish in the future."
Then he said to the Grand Elder, "We each have a Will of Reincarnation. Let's see if we can break through to the Reincarnation Realm!"
(End of Chapter)
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