"I knew you didn't know!"
Ying Huanhuan lifted her chin smugly and continued, as if recounting a treasured secret, "This news has already spread across the entire Eastern Xuan Region! The wedding invitations for Ling Qingzhu and Zhou Yi were sent to our Dao Sect ten days ago!"
"Zhou Yi?"
Ying Xiaoxiao frowned, pondering for a long moment but failing to recall any prodigy named Zhou Yi in the Eastern Xuan Region.
"Zhou Yi isn't some young genius," Ying Huanhuan said with a bright smile, her voice laced with mischief. "They say he comes from the Dou Qi Continent, a plane that rivals our own Tianxuan Continent in power!"
"The cultivators there don't practice martial arts. Instead, they cultivate Dou Qi, which evolves through stages like Dou Disciple, Dou Practitioner, Dou Master… all the way to Dou Saint and Dou God."
"A Dou God is said to be as powerful as Symbol Ancestor, but apparently, no one has reached that level in over a thousand years!"
"Zhou Yi is a powerhouse from the Dou Qi Continent. He even established a passage between the two worlds and has openly declared it accessible to all, with ten percent of the revenue going to the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace!"
"They say this Zhou Yi is a Dou Saint expert comparable to the Reincarnation Stage—definitely an ancient fossil! I can't believe the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace is marrying Ling Qingzhu to an old relic like that just for profit. How pathetic!"
"But wasn't she always so proud? In the end, she still had to compromise for the sake of benefits!"
Ying Xiaoxiao stood there, stunned and speechless.
She had only been in seclusion for three months.
Just three months.
And the whole world had changed.
Dou Qi Continent?
Dou God?
Zhou Yi marrying Ling Qingzhu?
"The Dou Qi Continent… This is like the calm before the storm," Ying Xiaoxiao muttered, her gaze deep and contemplative as she let out a long sigh, filled with apprehension for the future.
A plane world as strong as the Tianxuan Continent—just imagining the potential interests involved was overwhelming. It was enough to drive the major forces of the Tianxuan Continent into madness.
And the powers of the Dou Qi Continent clearly weren't weak either. While Zhou Yi seemed uninterested in invading the Tianxuan Continent for now, that didn't mean other factions wouldn't.
Moreover, this alliance between Zhou Yi and the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace might have hidden motives.
If things escalated, it could very well trigger a full-scale war between worlds.
But this time, they wouldn't be fighting otherworldly demons.
They would be fighting Dou Qi cultivators from another plane.
"How has Father reacted?"
"What else could he do? Of course, he's gathering intelligence on Zhou Yi and preparing our defenses. A year from now, we'll attend the wedding and decide our next move based on the situation."
Ying Huanhuan explained.
Ying Xiaoxiao nodded, unsurprised by this response.
"Our Dao Sect likely won't take the initiative to invade the Dou Qi Continent, but Yuan Gate has always been aggressive—they probably won't be able to resist. And the other top sects will also be watching closely."
"The true strength of the Dou Qi Continent is still unknown. Many factions will likely use this wedding as an opportunity to probe its depth. If the continent turns out to be weak, it will undoubtedly be targeted by all the major forces."
"But Zhou Yi dared to establish a passage between the two worlds and openly wed Ling Qingzhu, which means the Dou Qi Continent is definitely not to be underestimated."
"I wonder what that place is really like? And what kind of cultivation method Dou Qi is?"
Ying Huanhuan's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "And what about Zhou Yi? What if he's so old that his face is wrinkled enough to pinch lice to death? That would be hilarious! I wonder if Ling Qingzhu will be able to stomach kissing him? Hehe!"
"You… always talking nonsense. Powerhouses should not be insulted!"
"You just said Zhou Yi is supposedly a Dou Saint comparable to the Reincarnation Stage. Do you really think someone like that would look ancient and decrepit?"
Ying Xiaoxiao shot her a glare and playfully flicked her forehead with a jade-like finger.
"Big Sis, why don't we go to the Dou Qi Continent and take a look? I heard Ling Qingzhu is there right now!" Ying Huanhuan's eyes gleamed as she clung to Ying Xiaoxiao's arm.
"Don't stir up trouble! Going to the Dou Qi Continent isn't a trivial matter. What if something happens to you?"
Ying Xiaoxiao glared at her, warning, "If you even think about sneaking off, I'll have Father lock you up in the darkroom!"
"Hmph!"
Ying Huanhuan pouted and made a funny face, looking thoroughly displeased.
...
Meanwhile, at Yuan Gate.
The mountain range occupied by Yuan Gate was even more magnificent than Dao Sect's. The sect exuded grandeur and divine majesty, resembling an immortal sanctuary.
Inside the grand Yuan Gate hall, three figures sat facing each other.
One figure was clad in a purple-gold robe, his silver hair shimmering. His ancient eyes carried the weight of time, yet his skin was smooth and youthful, creating an eerie contrast.
This was Ren Yuanzi, one of the three grand sect masters of Yuan Gate.
The second figure wore a black robe, with long black hair cascading down his back. His exposed hands were pale, yet his face was as flawless as jade, and his deep eyes seemed to pierce through life and death.
The third figure was dressed in white, his skin fair and unremarkable—except for his eyes, which shimmered in black and white, exuding an aura of mystery.
They were Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi, the other two grand sect masters of Yuan Gate.
"The Dou Qi Continent… A plane world as powerful as our Tianxuan Continent. The potential benefits hidden within it are unimaginable."
Ren Yuanzi's eyes burned with ambition. "If we can seize this opportunity, advancing to the Reincarnation Stage—or even reaching the level of the Symbol Ancestor—might not be impossible!"
"But we must be cautious. Know thy enemy and know thyself; only then can we emerge victorious. We'll assess the situation during the wedding before making a move," Di Yuanzi advised.
"Regardless, we should prepare ourselves. If the opportunity presents itself, we must strike decisively—eliminate Zhou Yi and the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace!"
The three sect masters discussed, their expressions grave. An entire new continent was at stake—this matter demanded utmost caution.
It wasn't just the major sects of the Eastern Xuan Region. The emergence of the Dou Qi Continent had shaken every domain, including the Chaotic Demon Sea.
Even though the Dou Qi Continent seemed different from the otherworldly demons, it was still another world. It inspired both greed and wariness in equal measure.
Amidst this turmoil, a joyous occasion was taking place in the Zhou Manor of the Dou Qi Continent.
Queen Medusa had given birth.
She had given birth to twin daughters.
"Cai Lin, you've worked hard," Zhou Yi murmured gently as he embraced Queen Medusa's curvaceous and enchanting figure.
Cai Lin was the affectionate name Zhou Yi had given her.
After some comforting words, Zhou Yi let her rest.
But not before fleeing under her resentful gaze.
He had, after all, just finished devouring their newborn daughters' milk supply.
Daughters: Dad, you're unbelievable!
Zhou Yi returned to his chambers and checked his rewards.
Reward 1: Ten years of cultivation ×2.
Reward 2: Ten years of lifespan ×2.
Reward 3: One Saint Spirit Pill.
Reward 4: Ten Dou Saint-level Azure Luan Birds.
"Not bad at all! As expected of the Queen—this reward is truly generous!"
Zhou Yi's eyes lit up. The Saint Spirit Pill could boost his cultivation by one star in the Dou Saint realm, and the ten Dou Saint-level Azure Luan Birds not only strengthened his forces but would also leave everyone in awe when he arrived for the wedding.
Ten Azure Luans were the equivalent of ten globally limited supercars.
Taking them out for a grand entrance?
Two words—
Absolutely stunning!
Zhou Yi claimed his rewards. With twenty years' worth of cultivation added to his previous accumulation, his strength soared, breaking through to Two-Star Dou Saint.
After consuming the Saint Spirit Pill, his cultivation advanced yet again—
Three-Star Dou Saint.
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