Deep in Duan Tongtian's eyes, a trace of reminiscence surfaced. He said, "When I was young, I was obsessed with cultivation. Qing'er always supported me. To become stronger, I challenged people everywhere, including members of the Xia Family. Later, by a twist of fate, I entered a Secret Realm belonging to the Void Sky Race to search for treasure. I obtained a fortune and was able to advance to the Void Refinement Stage."
"The cultivator who fought me for the treasures may have spread rumors. Because of that, the Xia Family went after Qing'er and her two children. By the time I returned home, the family was gone. I charged into the Xia Family alone and killed every cultivator there. Xue Li had also disappeared. When I finally found her, she no longer recognized me. Fortunately, she's living well now. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known how to answer to her mother."
As he spoke of his true feelings, Duan Tongtian's eyes reddened, tears glimmering in them.
"Xue Li is my daughter-in-law. She has done a great deal for our Wang Family, and we'll treat her well. You can rest assured. In-law, where do you plan to undergo the Grand Heavenly Tribulation? I'll protect you during it."
Wang Changsheng's tone was sincere. He had already intended to protect Duan Tongtian during his tribulation.
When High-Level Cultivators underwent the Grand Heavenly Tribulation, their relatives, sect elders, or other seniors would usually protect them. After surviving the Grand Heavenly Tribulation, a High-Level Cultivator would be extremely weak. Without a High-Level Cultivator guarding them, they would be in trouble if they encountered powerful enemies or high-level Demon Beasts.
For the sake of safety, some high-level Rogue Cultivators often sought out secluded places to undergo the Grand Heavenly Tribulation. If they were lucky, they would