A Pretend Marriage? The Second Stage

Although Emperor Yu was expelled from the Grand One God Clan, the Grand One God Clan also relinquished its subsequent qualification to Heaven of Profound Understanding, which can be considered as giving an explanation to the many God Clan.

But Chen Ning was spared.

In response to this...

The Darkness God Clan naturally could not accept this.

In just a few days, the Darkness God Clan has sent several members to deliver an ultimatum.

They demanded that the Grand One God Clan hand over Chen Ning.

There is also a sense of threat in it.

If the Darkness God Clan, one of the Eight Great God Clans, were to declare war on the Grand One God Clan, they would be even more unable to resist after losing the powerful Emperor Yu.

Therefore.

Among the Grand One God Clan, there are also many voices supporting handing over Chen Ning.

This day.

Upon receiving the summons from the Grand One Clan Leader, Chen Ning Ding Erliang warily, "Chief, perhaps we should come along? The Grand One Clan Leader might be under pressure and actually hand you over."

After Ding Erliang finished speaking, everyone else looked at Chen Ning.

Obviously.

They also felt that this was the safest approach.

Chen Ning shook his head. "Don't worry, if Grand One Clan Leader wanted to hand me over, he wouldn't have waited until now."

Not long after.

Chen Ning arrived at the unassuming courtyard of the Grand One Clan Leader.

"Greetings, Chieftain."

Chen Ning cupped his hands in greeting.

"They're here..."

The Grand One Clan Leader looked at him with a smile and said, "You came alone? Without your helpers?"

"Didn't you only address the junior?"

Chen Ning Ningdao.

"You probably already guessed it..."

Grand One Clan Leader asked casually.

"I don't understand what you're saying."

Chen Ning chuckled.

"Alright, Wuxia hide Wuxia's and Emperor Yu's methods from you. You've already guessed that Emperor Yu and I were just putting on an act, haven't you..."

Chen Ning remained silent, but did not deny it either.

"There are many things I cannot do; I can only ask your master to do them. This is his choice."

"I understand."

"Alright, those matters are not for you to meddle in right now. What you need to consider right now is how to deal with the pressure from the Darkness God Clan."

The Grand One Clan Leader said, "Many high-ranking members of the clan want to hand you over in exchange for the peace of our clan."

"So, the pressure from the other party was too great for you to handle?"

"I can protect you, but I can't guarantee your absolute safety. My clan is still too weak... We simply can't contend with a giant like the Darkness God Clan. Besides, what I'm really worried about is that someone in the clan might try to harm you and hand you over."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning smiled wryly and said, "Looking at it this way, it seems there's no room for struggle anymore."

No, there is another way.

What road?

Grand One Clan Leader calmly said, "You shall immediately go to the Light God Clan and marry the Divine Daughter of Light."

"Oh, this..."

Chen Ning was somewhat taken aback and wondered if the Grand One Clan Leader was joking.

"The Light God Clan is also one of the Eight Great God Clans and is hostile to the Darkness God Clan. Only by going to the Light God Clan can you truly be assured of safety."

Grand One Clan Leader laughed, "In this way, the Darkness God Clan will not only be unable to touch you, but will also be unable to continue to be aggressive towards our clan."

"Senior, I am but a mortal from the lower realm. Why would the Light God Clan be willing to betroth the Divine Daughter of Light to me?"

Although the Divine Daughter of Light Ji Hongyi, had expressed her desire to become his dao companion in Heaven of Profound Understanding.

But that only represents herself at most.

The Light God Clan truly wanted Ji Hongyi to marry was Ning Gucheng of the War God Clan.

Chen Ning didn't believe he could change the mind of this giant of the Light God Clan.

But then...

A melodious voice rang out.

"Because you are the one I chose, and I am confident I can persuade the higher-ups in the clan."

Ji Hongyi hair shimmering on her shoulders, her exquisite face radiating pride.

Upon seeing her, Chen Ning was slightly taken aback.

Then, he looked at the Grand One Clan Leader.

The latter stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "As you can see, it was the Divine Daughter of Light who came forward and proposed this idea."

Chen Ning looked at Ji Hongyi and said, "You are indeed persistent, young lady. I admire you."

"Don't misunderstand, I only came to you pretending to be engaged to you. I will not marry Ning Gucheng, nor will I marry you!"

Ji Hongyi said, "What I truly want to compete for is the position of clan leader a thousand years from now, but once I marry someone else, I will lose the qualification to compete for the position."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning also felt that it made sense.

Once Ji Hongyi marries another member of the God Clan, the position of the next Clan Leader Ren will not be passed to her.

"Etc!"

Chen Ning suddenly remembered something and said, "So your confession to me in Heaven of Profound Understanding was actually an act for everyone to see!"

"Yes, I like you, and there must be a reason."

Ji Hongyi's lips parted slightly as she spoke.

Why did you choose me?

Chen Ning asked calmly.

"Because you are someone the Darkness God Clan wants, even if you don't kill Chu Tianyu, the Darkness God Clan won't let you go. You need a place that can protect you, and the Grand One God Clan can't provide that."

"Chieftain, listen to what she says! Can you tolerate this? She's showing you contempt!"

Chen Ning shouted in a provocative tone.

Grand One Clan Leader Taiyi chuckled, "I can tolerate it."

Ji Hongyi continued, "However, I didn't expect you to be able to kill Chu Tianyu. The Darkness God Clan will definitely not let this go, which is why I expressed my feelings to you in front of everyone."

"Just as you predicted, it seems I have no choice but to cooperate with you now..."

Chen Ning gave a wry smile.

But his mind was not on his conversation with Ji Hongyi at all.

It was all because a long-awaited system notification sound rang in my ears.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have unlocked the second stage of the Mythical-level main quest [Dragon-Seeking Sect 2.0]!"

"Mission Introduction: The First-Generation Sect Master once visited the Light God Clan. Please follow the route he took, collect clues, and find out the whereabouts of the First-Generation Sect Master."

Originally, Chen Ning might not have necessarily wanted to cooperate with Ji Hongyi, but because of the mission at hand, it was worthwhile for him to visit the Light God Clan.

"So, what's your decision?"

Ji Hongyi asked calmly.

"I think there's no problem with the fake marriage contract, but there's one thing I need to make clear beforehand," Chen Ning said seriously.

"Whatever your conditions are, we can discuss them."

Ji Hongyi thought Chen Ning was going to make an exorbitant demand, but she was prepared for that.

Chen Ning shook his head and said, "I only have one request: we agreed on a fake marriage. Don't let me charm you into making it real in the end. Let's make it clear beforehand, no backing out."

Upon hearing this...

Ji Hongyi rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't worry, I chose you only to get the War God Clan to give up. Once Ning Gucheng gives up, we can just find any reason to cancel the engagement."

"That's good."

Chen Ning felt relieved.

Grand One Clan Leader chuckled and said, "Very good. Since you've all agreed, let's set off immediately. You have no idea how much those old fogies have been bothering me every day, demanding I hand you over. Now, I can finally have some peace and quiet..."