Shang Ling Wan's face darkened as she looked at He Tian. He was looking at her too, his gaze filled with feverish excitement.
Shang Ling Wan frowned, her eyes full of sorrow. Of course she knew what kind of man He Tian was. If she married him, her life would be over. But if she refused, Elder He wouldn't let her off. Whether she could protect the Shang Ling Family depended on Elder He's favor.
The more she thought about it, the more sorrowful and helpless she felt. In the end, she closed her eyes. "All right."
Elder He smiled even more broadly.
He Tian was so excited he nearly lost control and carried Shang Ling Wan away right then and there. Marrying a family head—how thrilling!
Suddenly, the sky trembled. Visible shock waves swept across the area, bearing down on the entire Shang Ling Family. In an instant, every cultivator within the family lost control of the star energy in their bodies. Some tried to force it under control and nearly suffered a backlash that made them spit blood.
Everyone turned deathly pale, feeling as though the heavens were collapsing and the earth splitting apart.
Shang Ling Wan felt boundless terror descend upon her. Her fingers went white as she instinctively looked toward Elder He, only to find him staring outside with the same fear in his eyes.
But in the blink of an eye, the oppressive force vanished.
Shang Ling Wan was drenched in sweat and gasping for breath.
Elder He let out a breath of relief and unclenched his fist. "Everyone, don't worry. A powerhouse at the Star Envoy Level was just passing by. Someone like that wouldn't trouble the Shang Ling Family."
Hearing this, everyone finally relaxed.
"You're He Yu?" a voice suddenly asked. Everyone was