One Hundred Years of Solitude

This time, before Li Hao could refuse, Su Zhenyuan ordered the Personal Guards outside the hall to summon his three daughters.

The Four Little Phoenixes of the Su Clan, besides Su Muqing, include three other women, all of whom are exceptionally Heavenly Talent and have an extremely high reputation on Gusu Emperor Star. They are favored and loved by other powerful clans, all of whom want to form Marriage Alliance with them.

In the Martial Arts Arena of the Su Clan Inner Courtyard.

After Su Muqing invited Su Qiyu, the atmosphere among the many Su Clan members present was enthusiastic. The Immortal King Elder saw what the Su Clan members were thinking and asked Su Muqing to go on stage and show off her skills, which could also be regarded as a demonstration for the Su Clan members.

Su Muqing did not refuse and went on stage with Su Wanqing for a brief Sparring.

Although it was a brief exchange, the Movement Method and immortal Immortal Arts they displayed, along with the Terminal Realm power they revealed, greatly shocked the many Su Clan disciples below the stage, making them admire them even more.

"This child, Muqing, once she enters the Original True World, will likely reach the Immortal King Realm in no time."

The old Immortal King stroked his beard and chuckled, his eyes filled with pride and joy. After all, hundreds of years ago, the girl before him had also been learning martial arts in this Martial Arts Arena. He had personally taught her then, and she had an amazing comprehension and mastered the skills very quickly, becoming far ahead of the competition in just a few months.

In a way, he was also half a mentor to the other party.

"Um."

Su Qiyu nodded, but when he heard the words "Original True World," his eyes flickered slightly. He wouldn't miss this opportunity either.

"Wanqing is a rare child, but unfortunately, compared to Muqing, she is still somewhat lacking. The fact that my Su Clan was able to give birth to Muqing can be considered a testament to the condensation of our family's fortune."

The old Immortal King glanced at Su Wanqing with extremely gentle eyes. If it weren't for the existence of the excessively Prodigy Su Muqing, Su Wanqing would definitely be an extremely dazzling pearl in the Su Clan.

Unfortunately, since ancient times, when the Mingyue appears, all the stars pale in comparison; only the sun and the moon can rival its brilliance.

As the two women stepped down from the stage, the old Immortal King's smile broadened even further. Su Muqing prepared to bid them farewell when suddenly, a ripple of energy emanated from the distant Void.

Immediately afterwards, a figure Descent upon the place with extraordinary Domain Power, deliberately emitting only a slight fluctuation to avoid startling the two young ladies.

"Miss Wanqing, the Family Head requests your presence at the Bright Emperor Hall."

The Personal Guards of the Bright Emperor Hall spoke respectfully.

Seeing the Personal Guards that only their father could command, Su Muqing and Su Wanqing were both taken aback. Their father had left earlier, supposedly to handle an important matter; had he already returned?

"What does Father want with me?"

Su Wanqing asked in confusion, glancing at Su Muqing beside her.

If Father has something important to discuss upon his return, he should consult Su Muqing first.

The Bright Emperor Hall Personal Guards, with a gentle expression, had watched these two young ladies grow up since they were children. These two pearls were beloved by everyone in the Su Clan. He said softly:

"I heard they were discussing your marriage."

"Marriage?"

Su Wanqing froze, standing there stunned.

Su Muqing raised an eyebrow slightly. She hadn't expected that her father would arrange a marriage for her younger sister, Wanqing, right after she got engaged to the man from the Lin Clan. Was the situation at the Border Pass really that urgent?

"Miss Wanqing, please."

The Personal Guards of the Bright Emperor Hall said respectfully.

Su Wanqing snapped out of her daze, a hint of resistance flashing in her eyes. But she didn't say anything, knowing that since her father had summoned her, she had to Past no matter what.

Moreover, she understood from a young age that although being born into the Su Clan family meant enjoying countless Cultivation Resources and wealth, it also meant being subject to the sacrifices of the Marriage Alliance within the powerful clan.

"I see."

Su Wanqing's eyes dimmed, and she seemed somewhat dejected. She responded with a single sentence.

Su Muqing knew her younger sister well. She had always been gentle and submissive. Although she was a famous Heavenly Prodigy on Gusu Emperor Star, who would have thought that she was so easy to get along with, gentle and soft, or even weak?

I'll go with you.

She immediately grabbed Su Wanqing's wrist, her Deity and sharp, "If you don't like it, just tell me, and I'll plead with Father for you!"

Hearing her thoughtful words, Su Wanqing's eyes showed a touch of emotion, and she nodded.

The Personal Guards the Bright Emperor Hall slightly opened their mouths, but seeing Su Muqing's sharp gaze, they ultimately said nothing. They enveloped the two of them in their World Domain, nodded slightly to the Immortal King Elder and Su Qiyu beside them, and then Bieli.

Meanwhile, Personal Guards from the Bright Emperor Hall also went to the other two courtyards.

Bright Emperor Hall.

Li Hao, Su Zhenyuan, and Madam Su Qingmei, stayed here.

When summoned by his Personal Guards, Su Zhenyuan asked Li Hao many questions, such as where he had lived before, what kind of Cultivation Method he was best at, and which major Great Dao Origin he cultivated.

Li Hao selectively answered questions, but did not reveal anything about his own cultivation methods or Cultivation Method.

Su Zhenyuan did not force him, after all, the young Heavenly Talent in front of him was exceptionally talented, and his Future apprenticeship under the Emperor Lord was related to his cultivation and path, which was a secret, and keeping it a secret was normal.

He offered Li Hao a seat and ordered tea to be served. In the slightly dull and awkward atmosphere, the atmosphere in the hall was broken as the Personal Guards returned, and it became more relaxed and cheerful.

"Daughter greets Father."

Two figures entered the hall and bowed to Su Zhenyuan and his mother above them. Their gazes then quickly swept over the young man sitting to the side.

When they saw the boy's appearance, both women were stunned, and surprise appeared in their eyes.

Isn't this the lecherous rogue who stopped them earlier?

"Muqing, what brings you here?"

When Madam Su Qingmei saw that Su Muqing had also arrived, her expression changed slightly. She subconsciously glanced at Li Hao sitting opposite her, only to see that the young man's gaze was fixed on her own daughter Su Muqing. Her face immediately turned ugly and somewhat gloomy, with anger and annoyance in her eyes.

Su Muqing withdrew her gaze from Li Hao out of the corner of her eye, her mind racing. Was this the ideal husband her parents had found for her younger sister Wanqing? Their taste was terrible!

Her voice unconsciously turned cold as she said, "I've come here on behalf of my younger sister to see which Heavenly Prodigy will come to propose marriage to Wanqing."

As he spoke, he straightened up, turned his head, and stared at the young man with eyes like swords.

But as she looked directly at him, she saw the boy staring blankly at her, and her expression changed, becoming somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.

Su Wanqing also noticed this scene, but she didn't feel anything. Instead, a hint of curiosity and doubt appeared in her eyes. Although she was gentle by nature, she was also very perceptive. The young man's affection for Sister Muqing was undisguised, and he was clearly deeply in love. She was afraid that his proposal to his parents to marry her might just be a way to get closer to Sister Muqing.

She wasn't Anger about it, after all, she had experienced this kind of thing since she was a child. Some people who were pursuing Sister Muqing didn't dare to face her directly, so they would try to find out her preferences through other Sisters.

Su Zhenyuan also noticed Li Hao's gaze, and couldn't help but cough lightly, saying:

"Xiaohao, this is my daughter, Su Wanqing. She currently Soul Lifespan of 670 years, is at the Immortal Lord Realm Fifth Layer, and possesses the rare Nether Blood Physique, making her nearly invincible among those of the same realm."

He spoke softly as he introduced them, but noticed that the boy's gaze never wavered; he was fixed on Su Muqing.

Moreover, that look in her eyes was definitely not from their first meeting; it carried some indescribable emotion. He couldn't help but be stunned, glancing at Su Muqing with suspicion. Could it be that these two had interacted before?

"What are you looking at? How dare you be so rude in front of my sister! Look at me again and I'll gouge your eyes out."

Seeing Li Hao's blatant lack of restraint, Su Muqing couldn't help but feel embarrassed and annoyed.

Li Hao snapped out of his reverie. The moon-blue dress, fluttering in the gentle breeze of the hall, seemed to have leaped from beside the Tea Stall, making a light, cheerful sound on that summer day.

"My name is Ying Xiaoxiao. Ying means 'Born of Destiny circumstances,' and Xiao means 'carefree.' What's your name?"

As time flows by, that voice, seemingly carried from the Years, comes through the same face and almost identical attire of the girl before me. Her lips are moving, as if she is recounting words from the past.

Li Hao couldn't help but whisper:

You may call me Haotian.

It's as if the echo resonates through the Years, the same response as that first meeting.

Su Muqing froze, and so did the others around her. Su Muqing, enraged, laughed coldly and said, "Who asked your name? I don't care what your name is, Haotian or Haodi! If you stare at me again, I'll gouge your eyes out, you believe me!"

As he spoke, he exuded the aura of the Sixth Layer of Immortal Lord Realm, and a stream of colorful light appeared on his forehead, as if Time and Space were being reversed.

Such power was enough to leave even ordinary Immortal Lord Realm Seventh Layer speechless with awe.

Li Hao also regained consciousness and saw those angry eyes. He was quickly drawn to the Spacetime Origin power emanating from the other person's brow.

He felt a slight tremor in his heart. That dense power of the Time Origin... Sure enough, he hadn't mistaken the person. The other person was indeed the Reincarnated Body of Shi Miao. He would awaken his memories along with Shi Miao, and at that time, he should also awaken his memories related to Ying Xiaoxiao's life!

Seeing that the boy was still unrepentant, Su Muqing was completely enraged and was about to explode, but Su Zhenyuan raised his hand and suppressed her power, forcing it all back into her body.

He gave his daughter a reassuring look, then said to Li Hao:

"Xiaohao, I know you want to marry Muqing, but she's already Betrothal. Why are you doing this?"

Upon hearing his words, Su Muqing's eyes widened as she looked at her father in disbelief. Then, realizing what he meant, she glared angrily at the young man.

Who is this person who dares to propose marriage to me at the Su Clan? And my father is being so tactful. Anyone else would have been annihilated with a single blow!

Beside her, Su Wanqing's curiosity was even stronger. At this moment, as the main person being summoned, she actually had a detached and curious attitude, like someone just watching the drama unfold.

Li Hao snapped out of his daze and was about to speak when the Aura of two Personal Guards approached from outside, along with the Aura of a woman.

"Daughter greets Father."

A snow-white, luminous figure stepped onto the Lotus Pedestal and entered the hall, bowing gently.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her shoulders as she bent over, releasing a fragrant aroma that drifted through the air.

Su Zhenyuan, as if to offer a rescue, immediately said to Li Hao, "Xiaohao, this is my second daughter, Su Wanxue, with Soul Lifespan of 820 years and Immortal Lord Realm Seventh Layer!"

Su Wanxue raised her eyes in confusion, her gaze shifting to Li Hao beside her. She saw that the young man was also looking at her, but his eyes did not show the same amazement as the other Heavenly Prodigy Heir. Instead, they seemed somewhat numb and calm, and he shook his head slightly.

"Family Head, please grant my request."

Li Hao stood up and said in a low voice.

Su Zhenyuan's lips trembled slightly; he was both angry and speechless.

Then, he looked at the Personal Guards who had returned empty-handed and vented his anger. "Where is Wanyi?"

"Miss Wanyi is currently cultivating at her Master's Sect elsewhere and has not yet returned."

The Personal Guards hurriedly lowered his head, trembling slightly despite being Immortal King Realm.

Su Zhenyuan fell silent. Of his four daughters, his eldest daughter, Su Wanyi, was the most beautiful, but her Heavenly Talent was slightly inferior to that of Su Muqing.

However, if this young man is truly obsessed with appearance, he probably wouldn't be so insistent. After all, he is Immortal Deity; if he can't even let go of his appearance, how can he possibly cultivate?

"Father, what's going on?"

Su Wanxue asked curiously, glancing at her two younger sisters to inquire about the situation.

Su Muqing immediately transmitted her voice, briefly recounting the events, but embellishing the story to describe how despicable the young man before her was.

Su Wanxue was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but sized up Li Hao, wondering who this man was who had actually made her father back down to such an extent.

"Young man, don't be so arrogant. Do you really think that having the Emperor Lord behind you means you can threaten the Su Clan?!"

Beside her, Su Qingmei spoke with anger and Chill in her eyes.

Li Hao glanced at her, then bowed his head, cupped his hands, and said, "Madam, this junior only wishes to stay by Su Muqing's side. I hope Madam will grant my request."

"Snort!"

Su Qingmei couldn't help but sneer.

Su Zhenyuan fell silent, his smile vanishing, and the hall fell into a deathly silence, the air seeming to grow extremely heavy.

Su Muqing was about to speak, but seeing her father's somber expression, she quickly held back.

If you truly insist on doing so...

After a long silence, Su Zhenyuan finally spoke, his eyes as black as stars as he stared at Li Hao. At this moment, he was no longer the refined and gentle man he had been before; instead, he exuded an extremely domineering aura, with an Emperor's Might emanating from him.

"I can give you a chance, but whether you seize it is up to you. If you fail, the Betrothal will be null and void, and it won't be considered that my Su Clan has broken the promise of our ancestors. What do you say?"

Li Hao's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath. He knew that this might be his only chance.

After all, this Betrothal was merely a gift from the Dao Source Immortal Emperor. The only reason I was standing here was because of this gift. Apart from that, I was nothing in front of the behemoth that was the Su Clan.

What opportunity?

Li Hao asked in a deep voice.

Su Zhenyuan said slowly, "Muqing has a verbal Betrothal with the Lin Clan's Emperor Son, but the betrothal hasn't been formalized yet. If you can change Muqing's mind and gain her approval, then I will allow you to be together!"

He had barely finished speaking when Su Muqing, who was standing nearby, hurriedly said:

"Impossible! I could never be interested in him, not even in my wildest dreams!"

Su Zhenyuan's eyes narrowed, and a heavy pressure emanated from him, causing Su Muqing's expression to change drastically, turning her face pale, and she dared not utter another word.

She knew that her father loved them dearly, but some of his ideas were unchangeable; he was a man of his word and vehemently abhorred anyone who disobeyed him.

Beside her, Su Qingmei's expression also changed slightly, but seeing Su Muqing's reaction, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the young man with undisguised sarcasm in her eyes.

Li Hao also heard Su Muqing's words. Although he knew that Su Muqing at this moment was neither Ying Xiaoxiao nor Shi Miao from the Past and Future, for some reason, he still felt a little heartache from those words.

However, he quickly regained his composure, his thoughts racing, and then said:

"Time limit may apply."

"Ten years."

Su Zhenyuan said.

Li Hao's expression changed slightly. He slowly but firmly shook his head and said, "Too little."

The other person traded their life for his, and ten short years of companionship was far too little.

"Um?"

Su Zhenyuan frowned.

Li Hao remained silent for a long time before saying, "One hundred years! For these one hundred years, I need to have the same rights as Miss Su. She cannot drive me away from her side!"

You're dreaming!

Su Muqing's face flushed red with anger, and she couldn't help but turn to look at her father.

Su Zhenyuan fell silent, and the hall fell silent. Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue stared wide-eyed at their father in astonishment. He hadn't refuted them on the spot? Could it be that their father really...

Su Qingmei's expression also changed, turning somewhat unpleasant, and she clenched her hands tightly.

"Okay, I promise."

As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense and suffocating, Su Zhenyuan spoke.

"Father!"

Su Muqing's face drained of color; she was incredulous.