Sword Pool Victory

"Um?"

Hearing the sudden whooshing sound, Su Muqing's eyes shifted slightly, a hint of coldness appearing in her clear gaze. How dare someone from the Su Clan appear so offensively? She gathered her Immortal Power and looked at the figure that Descent before her with incredible Movement Method.

Their eyes met; one pair of eyes was slightly red and filled with excitement, while the other pair remained cold and indifferent, with a slight frown.

"Ying Xiaoxiao..."

Li Hao gazed at the woman before him. Her face was so similar, or rather, exactly the same, including her Teal-Blue Garment. It was as if time had reversed, as if she had never left and had never changed.

Who are you?

Beside her, a surprised voice rang out. It was another girl, two years younger than Su Muqing, whose eyes held a Wenrou calmness, and whose pretty face was full of astonishment.

Her eyebrows and eyes only bear a slight resemblance to Su Muqing's, and she is also a stunningly beautiful woman.

Li Hao snapped out of his daze and looked into the other person's rejecting and indifferent eyes. He immediately understood what Ying Xiaoxiao meant by "not yet awakened," just like when he first met Ying Xiaoxiao, she had also not yet awakened her Shi Miao Primordial Spirit memories.

His eyes held a complex expression. Controlling his thoughts, he said, "My name is Haotian. May I ask your... how should I address you?"

Meeting an acquaintance for the first time, yet not recognizing their name, is quite a unique experience.

Hearing this utterly ordinary attempt at conversation, Su Muqing's eyes grew even colder. Her gaze swept over the path of Immortal Power the other person had taken from, indicating that they came from the Small Annex Garden and were simply an ordinary visitor.

She said coldly, "Since you are a guest, you should stay quietly in the courtyard."

Having said that, he flicked his sleeve and was about to walk away.

Having finally gotten to see her, Li Hao wasn't about to let her leave so easily, and said repeatedly, "Please tell me your name."

Su Muqing's face was icy cold. This man had come to chat her up, pretended not to know her name, and now he was pestering her relentlessly. Such tactics were extremely low-class compared to the many suitors she had encountered. She said coldly:

"How dare you! Guards, expel him from the Su Clan!"

The girl beside him hesitated upon hearing this, but after glancing at Li Hao, she ultimately refrained from speaking. She simply shook her head at Li Hao, seemingly expressing a hint of regret.

Li Hao stared blankly at the icy face, lost in thought. Only when he heard the whooshing sound from the Void and Descent arrival of a Ninth Level of Immortal Lord Realm guard did he snap out of his Descent. He fixed his gaze on the other man and said:

Please tell me your name.

"Who did this brat come from, daring to offend Miss Su? Get lost!"

The guard's gaze swept over Su Muqing, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes. Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Anger immediately surfaced on his face, and his entire body erupted with the Aura of the Ninth Level of Immortal Lord Realm.

He could tell that Li Hao's cultivation level was only at the First Level of Immortal Lord Realm, which he could suppress with a wave of his hand. It was a rare opportunity to show off in front of Miss Su, and perhaps he could leave a few impressions on those beautiful eyes.

Faced with this imposing aura, Li Hao did not back down. Instead, he unleashed a burst of Immortal Power to resist it. The Dao Source Immortal Seal circulated, though it was not revealed. However, the perfectly unified Aura of the Great Dao allowed him to withstand the guard's pressure.

Upon seeing the imposing aura displayed by Li Hao, Su Muqing, the girl beside her, and the guards all showed surprise in their eyes. They had not expected that First Level of Immortal Lord Realm could possess such power.

"Wow, that's amazing! It has the aura of at least Immortal Lord Realm Fourth Layer..."

The girl beside her looked surprised; there was no doubt that the young man before her was also a Heavenly Prodigy of the Human Race.

However, such Heavenly Prodigy, who possessed the ability to overcome adversity even at the Immortal Lord Realm, had done such a thing, which made her feel somewhat regretful.

Su Muqing raised an eyebrow, the coldness in her eyes softening slightly. At that moment, a figure caught up – it was the Steward of the Sea Moon Hall. He had been terrified to see Li Hao blocking the way for Su Muqing and Miss Su Wanqing, and rushed over in a panic, grabbing Li Hao's arm and hurriedly apologizing:

"Ladies, he is a new guest and doesn't know the rules. Please don't take offense."

Su Muqing glanced at Li Hao and saw that he was staring straight at her with a strange and complex emotion in his eyes. A ripple of emotion stirred in her heart, and she had a strange feeling, but she didn't think about it. She waved her hand and said:

"Never mind."

After saying that, he turned to the girl beside him and said, "Wanqing, let's go see Older Brother Qiyu and the others."

As he spoke, his figure suddenly blurred, instantly teleporting past Li Hao and disappearing into the distance.

Su Wanqing glanced at Li Hao, then followed him, and the two women disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Li Hao wanted to give chase, but the guard suddenly became imposing, blocking Li Hao way and saying coldly:

"It's rare for Miss Su to forgive you, don't seek your own death."

Li Hao stopped, staring at the two disappearing figures with a complex expression. He knew he had lost control of his emotions and shouldn't have acted so impulsively.

He looked at the Steward beside him and asked, "Are they Miss Su Clan?"

You really don't know?

The Steward was stunned. In Gusu Emperor Star, there were actually people who didn't recognize Miss Su.

The guard beside her also raised an eyebrow. Now that Miss Su had left, there was no need for her to put on an act in front of them.

As a fellow man, how could he not know some pickup lines? But a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes; this method was rather low-level.

Seeing Li Hao shake his head, the Steward, regardless of whether he was genuinely unaware or feigning ignorance, whispered, "The one who pardoned you is Miss Su Muqing, the True Phoenix of our Su Clan in this generation. Heavenly Talent is unparalleled, and everyone on Gusu Emperor Star knows her. She is the cream of the crop among the younger generation. Apart from the Emperor Son of the Lin Clan, there are probably no more than three people who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Miss Su."

Beside her was her half-sister, Su Wanqing, one of the Four Little Phoenixes of the Su Clan.

"The Four Little Phoenixes?"

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly as he thought of the noblewoman and the four daughters that Madam Su had mentioned.

The whispers and murmurs he had overheard outside the mansion suddenly resurfaced in his mind. His pupils constricted. The woman they were talking about—was she really her?

Li Hao's expression changed, and he immediately said to the Steward, "I want to see Madam Su."

The Steward was taken aback and couldn't help but say, "This..."

"Please inform her that I need to see Madam Su!"

Li Hao said earnestly.

"I can only inform Miss Yaoqin on your behalf. As for whether Madam Su is willing to see you..."

The Steward smiled wryly. If he weren't in charge of Li Hao's daily life, he wouldn't have shown up at all. But if Li Hao caused trouble, it would definitely be blamed on him.

The guard beside him sneered, then turned and left without lingering.

Upon returning to the Sea Moon Hall, the Steward informed Yaoqin on Li Hao's behalf, Li Hao waited anxiously, feeling as if he were sitting on pins and needles.

On the other side, in the Su Clan Inner Courtyard, in the Zhurong Garden.

There is a Martial Arts Arena here, a Class-Earth Martial Arts Arena that only members of the Su Clan can use. There is an elder at the Immortal King Realm sitting nearby, guiding the Su Clan members in their cultivation.

At this moment, many figures had gathered Martial Arts Arena, creating quite a lively scene. Inside the arena, within the Sealing Array Barrier, two figures were engaged in fierce combat, accompanied by shouts and cheers from outside.

Before long, the two figures were evenly matched, with neither able to gain the upper hand.

If the fight continues, we'll have to use our trump cards; it will be a fight to the death.

"Fang Xiu is truly amazing. As expected of the main family, he is Second Level of Immortal Lord Realm, yet he was able to fight against Yunshan, Third Level Realm."

"That's right. The master's cultivation Cultivation Method are different from ours. Unless one can achieve great merit, one cannot access them."

"Now that it's a draw, I wonder who Eldest Brother Qiyu will choose as his bodyguard."

Outside the arena, the crowd whispered amongst themselves, their eyes frequently drawn to a young man standing beside the Immortal King Realm elder.

The young man was tall and slender, dressed in a moon-white long robe, with a calm yet gentle gaze, exuding a refined and scholarly air.

"Brother Qiyu is already close to the Perfection of Immortal Lord Realm. If we can become his bodyguard, we will definitely have the opportunity to learn higher Immortal Dao Divine Ability and Immortal Body Movement Method."

Many people looked on with envy. Although they were all members of the Su Clan, their statuses were different. Being able to follow the master, even as a personal servant, was an excellent opportunity and not something to be ashamed of.

After all, their concubines were still servants in front of the mistress, and there was a difference in their status.

"Qiyu, what do you think of that Yunshan?"

The old man, Immortal King Realm, smiled and turned to look at the young man beside him.

The opponent is the most outstanding member of the younger generation of the Su Clan. He is older than the Four Little Phoenixes and his cultivation level is naturally higher, but in terms of Heavenly Talent, he is somewhat inferior.

For some reason, in this generation of the Su Clan, all the Heavenly Talent Prodigy individuals are women.

Before the young man could answer, two long rainbows streaked down from the sky. The moon-blue color was due to the fluttering of her clothes, and strange phenomena appeared around her, as if osmanthus blossoms were falling. These were the natural phenomena that influenced the Heaven and Earth as the young woman cultivated her Great Dao.

The murmurs in the room immediately ceased, and many eyes focused on them. When they saw the two figures clearly, they all fell silent.

After a long pause, exclamations and excited discussions erupted.

"It's Miss Su Muqing! She actually came!"

"And Su Wanqing, no wonder they're Sisters, they're both so beautiful."

What are they doing here? Do they want to Sparring with us and test our cultivation levels?

Many members of the Su Clan became excited. The two in front of them were the Four Little Phoenixes of the Su Clan, whose cultivation Peerless in the Same Realm. They were rarely seen and were considered celebrities throughout the entire Gusu Emperor Star.

"Muqing."

Su Qiyu's eyes brightened when he saw his two younger sisters.

The elder at the Immortal King Realm beside him, with a kind smile on his face, said, "What brings you here?"

The two women nodded to the old man as a greeting, and then Su Muqing said directly, "Brother Qiyu, I've come to invite you to participate in the Sword Pool Victory six years from now. Would you be willing?"

"Sword Pool Victory?"

Su Qiyu's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile appeared on his face. He said, "If I haven't reached the Immortal King Realm by then, I'm willing to go and see how the other Lineage are doing. But if I'm fortunate enough to break through to the Immortal King, then I won't be able to participate."

It's a bit unfair to have someone at the Immortal King Realm participate.

Su Muqing understood this principle and nodded, saying, "Of course, so... you agree?"

"Since Sister Su has spoken, how could I dare disobey?"

Su Qiyu smiled.

Upon hearing this, Su Muqing's coldness softened considerably, and she nodded.

Meanwhile, Yaoqin arrived at the Sea Moon Hall.

What do you want?

Upon seeing Li Hao, Yaoqin frowned and then asked, "I just heard that you almost offended Miss Su, is that true?"

Li Hao hadn't expected the Su Clan to be so quick with their Intelligence. They knew about even the smallest incident immediately. No wonder they were the ones who followed that noblewoman.

"I want to see Madam Su."

Li Hao said.

Yaoqin frowned and said, "Madam Su is very busy. You can't just see her whenever you want. You'll have to wait for her summons."

I want to see him now.

Thinking of the discussions he had overheard outside the mansion, Li Hao's tone became somewhat impatient.

Yaoqin's face darkened slightly. No one living in the Small Annex Garden dared to speak to her like that, but the young man before her had a special status. Remembering the madam's favor, she took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and said coldly:

"I'll go and report it. Until then, you stay here and wait patiently."

After saying that, he turned and disappeared without giving Li Hao a chance to speak.

Inside the deep courtyard of the Su Clan.

A burly figure appeared silently, as if stepping out of Time and Space, without disturbing anyone.

But as soon as he arrived at the Main Hall, he saw the noblewoman sitting there waiting. Her clothes, as luxurious as Liuli Golden Thread, combined with her stunning beauty, made her breathtakingly beautiful.

"Madam, have you been waiting here all this time?"

The deep gaze of Su Zhenyuan, the head of the Su family, softened instantly as he asked softly.

Madam Su looked at her husband and sensed that his restrained Aura was somewhat disordered. Her expression changed slightly, and she stood up and said:

"So, did you fail?"

A hint of helplessness and pain flashed in Su Zhenyuan's eyes. He sighed, shook his head, and said, "I was too impatient."

Looking at the few gray hairs at her temples, Madam Su's eyes showed a hint of tenderness. She said gently, "It's alright. Don't always take everything on yourself. There are still Fourth Brother..."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhenyuan shook his head and said, "My eldest brother has passed away. As the second son, I have taken over his duties and am also the head of the clan. How can I shrink behind them?"

Seeing his stubbornness again, Madam Su knew she couldn't change him on this point, so she changed the subject, saying:

"You're back just in time; I need your advice on something."

Upon hearing his wife's words, Su Zhenyuan's eyes narrowed slightly. "What is it?"

Seeing her husband's solemn expression, Madam Su knew he was worried about those matters again, and shook her head, saying, "It's a matter concerning a junior. A junior has come to our door with an ancestral Betrothal."

As she spoke, she took out the ancient scroll in her hand and handed it to her husband.

As the scroll opened, Golden Thread burst forth like Myriad Daos Divine Radiance, revealing characters for "Emperor" that embodied the essence of the Great Dao.

Su Zhenyuan quickly scanned the area, a look of surprise in his eyes. He said, "When I inherited the clan position, I heard my father mention this before. Our ancestors had arranged a marriage, Future one day they might come to our Su Clan to propose. I never expected it to actually happen."

His eyes lit up with joy and a smile as he said, "This is wonderful news! It just so happens that Muqing is also getting married. This is double happiness!"

Upon hearing his words, Madam Su couldn't help but roll her eyes at her husband. While he was undoubtedly a brilliant strategist in commanding the battle against demons and intimidating other Demon clans, he was utterly heartless when it came to matters of the heart.

"Husband, do you really want to agree? Our family has four daughters, Heavenly Talent a talent that's one in a million. Are you really willing to let them marry off?"

Madam Su said irritably.

Su Zhenyuan laughed and said, "A daughter is like a tree that cannot be kept at home. She will have to get married sooner or later. Can you tie her down for life? Besides, the marriage arranged by our ancestor is with Emperor Lord. So even if the person who comes to propose is not of the Emperor Lord's Bloodline, he is at least his Personal Disciple. Such a talented person is a top-notch match."