"A mere Level 97? If Father had the time, dealing with them would be as easy as playing a game!"

Chen Fan watched Chen Jianjun's retreating figure, lost in deep thought.

Giving Chen Jianjun the [Targeted Martial Soul Evolver: Sword Type] instead of the [Super Douluo Pill] was a decision Chen Fan had carefully considered.

While the [Super Douluo Pill] could push Chen Jianjun to the level of a ninety-nine-level Limit Douluo, the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul was still too weak compared to the Clear Sky Hammer, and it also fell short when compared to the Six-Winged Angel.

This was an inherent deficiency of the Martial Soul; even if their spirit power levels were equal, it would be difficult to compensate for.

In other words.

If he had given him the [Super Douluo Pill], it would, at best, only make Chen Jianjun the weakest Peerless Douluo.

Therefore.

After much deliberation, Chen Fan decided it was better to take a gamble with the [Targeted Martial Soul Evolver: Sword Type]—who knows, maybe he could turn a bicycle into a motorcycle?

Perhaps this could cause the Seven Kill Sword to evolve, allowing it to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with, or even surpass, the others?

Once Uncle breaks through, I can directly announce a public marriage proposal!

An innate spirit power of level eight is still a bit difficult to deal with... I've been stuck at level forty-nine for nearly a year now, unable to break through.

Chen Fan calculated in his mind.

Eighteen years old and a level forty-nine Spirit Ancestor.

Such talent was truly monstrous in the world of Spirit Masters.

Yet, he knew clearly that this was essentially the limit of his personal ability; the further he progressed, the more his innate level eight spirit power would fail to keep up.

One had to remember that Feng Xiaotian, who possessed innate full spirit power in the original work, was only level forty-four at the age of twenty-four.

Chen Fan's ability to reach level forty-nine spirit power at eighteen was essentially due to the dividends of being the "strongest connection."

Basically, over eighty percent of the resources for the younger generation of the Seven Kill Sect were poured into him.

Therefore.

Chen Fan knew clearly that if he couldn't obtain immortal herbs now, it was completely unrealistic to rely on his own ability to improve.

So...

The only way to improve quickly now is to have more children and collect system rewards.

And to have more children, I must marry more women.

To marry more women, I need the support of the sect.

And the sect's support depended on Chen Jianjun's strength!

So...

Ultimately, he had to make Chen Jianjun stronger first.

As long as Chen Jianjun could evolve his Martial Soul and raise his strength to the next level, the status of the Seven Kill Sect across the entire continent would rise accordingly.

By then, with a public marriage proposal, plenty of people would come!

However.

Chen Fan didn't wait for Chen Jianjun to come out of seclusion; instead, he waited for...

An invitation?

The signature was...

"The Star Luo Empire Imperial Family?"

Chen Fan was somewhat surprised. "Does our Seven Kill Sect have any dealings with the Star Luo Empire Imperial Family?"

Although he had taken over as Sect Master, he had handled very few affairs, as most were managed by the eighteen Great Elders within the Seven Kill Sect.

After questioning a maid, Chen Fan learned that the Second Elder was responsible for external affairs.

He immediately summoned the Second Elder.

"Oh, that matter!"

The Second Elder patted his head and said somewhat awkwardly, "Sect Master, I forgot to report this to you... It was when you and the Grand Sect Master went to Spirit City; we old fellows weren't idle either!"

"When I was young, I had some connections with the Dai family of the Star Luo Imperial Family. This time, as our Seven Kill Sect re-emerged in the Spirit Master world, I thought I'd reach out and ask if they had any women of marriageable age."

"At the time, the Star Luo Imperial Family's reply was... they would have to check."

As he spoke, the Second Elder spread his hands. "Later, with you betrothing Bishop Ling Yuan and the wedding procession being attacked... I didn't pay attention to this matter anymore."

"I just didn't expect!"

"Now that you've recovered, the Star Luo Imperial Family has sent a message."

Chen Fan nodded. "Indeed, they said they have their eldest princess of the Star Luo Imperial Family who has reached the age of marriage!"

However...

He flipped through the memories in his mind; there didn't seem to be such a character in the original work?

It must be because it's still early!

I remember in the original work, the year Chen Xin broke through to level ninety-two, Chen Jianjun died in Spirit Hall and told Chen Xin the secret after level ninety-five. From then on, Chen Xin disbanded the Seven Kill Sect, and it wasn't until ten or twenty years later that he appeared in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...

"In other words, the current Star Luo royal family, even Dai Mubai's father is probably still just the Crown Prince?"

Chen Fan was lost in thought.

Beside him, the Second Elder seemed to have a sudden inspiration and slapped his thigh. "Sect Master, this is a great opportunity!"

"Hmm?"

"Although the Star Luo Empire doesn't compare to Spirit Hall, this is the bloodline of the royal Dai family; it couldn't possibly be bad!"

"Besides, given your current situation..."

He paused, lowering his voice. "More children, more blessings. More women mean more paths to take!"

Chen Fan glanced at him without saying a word.

This old thing, the Second Elder, had a mind filled with finding women for him; he was even more invested in it than Chen Fan himself.

"Fine."

Chen Fan looked at him, speechless, and nodded. "I'll just take my cousin and go take a look."

"This..."

The Second Elder was stunned and scratched his head.

With Chen Jianjun currently in seclusion, Chen Xin was the only Titled Douluo guarding the Seven Kill Sect.

Sending him out like this—wasn't it a bit... overkill?

"Enough. Xiao Fan was just ambushed; if something happens on the road again, who among you will take responsibility?"

At this moment, Chen Xin, dressed in white, walked in.

Clearly, he had heard the conversation just now.

Hearing these words, the Second Elder immediately dared not say another word.

When the wedding procession was attacked last time, Chen Fan had gone missing for a day and a night, nearly scaring them to death.

If it happened again...

He felt his old heart wouldn't be able to take it.

"Cousin, when did you arrive?"

"Just now."

Chen Xin said casually, "Father said before that I am now your protector."

"It was because you insisted on leaving me at the mountain gate last time that the incident occurred."

"From now on, no matter what you say, I won't let you go out alone."

Chen Fan rubbed his nose awkwardly.

He hadn't wanted Chen Xin to follow him to Spirit City before because he wanted to try and bewitch Bibi Dong, hadn't he?

He couldn't exactly let Chen Xin watch that scene, could he?

Soon.

After Chen Fan and Chen Xin tidied up a bit, they headed directly toward Star Luo City.

However...

The Second Elder, who had been frowning as he saw the two off at the mountain gate, watched their retreating figures as if he had realized something. His expression changed drastically, and he slapped his forehead. "Oh no!"

"My wooden head!"

Elder Shan, who was seeing them off as well, was stunned. "Second Brother, what's wrong?"

"I just remembered!"

The Second Elder said with a mournful face, "When the Grand Sect Master had just come out of seclusion, I was so happy that when I contacted the Dai family, I spoke a bit... a bit too boastfully!"

"What do you mean?"

"I... I said directly that the new Sect Master of the Seven Kill Sect was going to propose marriage..."

The Second Elder slapped his thigh in regret. "Now it's done for! The news must be spreading like wildfire in Star Luo City!"

Elder Shan looked confused. "Why is that something to worry about?"

"It's not like our Seven Kill Sect proposing marriage is something shameful."

The Second Elder looked at Elder Shan, frustrated by his lack of insight. "Are you stupid?"

"Have you forgotten what the Sect Master's intentions were when we went to Spirit City last time?"

Elder Shan was taken aback. "What?"

"We all thought the Sect Master was going to marry the Saintess of Spirit Hall, but what was the result?"

At this, Elder Shan understood, but he also felt awkward. "Then this..."

"Forget it. When the Grand Sect Master comes out of seclusion, we'll discuss it again. Let's hope it's still in time..."

Star Luo City.

Just as the Second Elder had feared, the news that the new Sect Master of the Seven Kill Sect was coming to propose to the royal family had long since spread like wildfire throughout Star Luo City.

In every street, alley, teahouse, and tavern, everyone was discussing this matter.

"Have you heard? The new Sect Master of the Seven Kill Sect is coming to marry our eldest princess!"

"The Seven Kill Sect? You mean the one that made a high-profile emergence a while back and even took away a female Cardinal from Spirit Hall?"

"That's the one! I heard their Grand Sect Master, Chen Jianjun, just broke through to level 97 as a Titled Douluo not long ago!"

"Level 97?! My god! Doesn't that make them existences on par with Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect?"

"Exactly! That's why they have the confidence to come and propose!"

"But come to think of it, what was that new Sect Master's name again?"

"I think it's Chen Fan. He's only eighteen, and I heard he's already a level 49 Soul Ancestor!"

"Eighteen and level 49? Hiss... with talent like that, could it be that Chen Jianjun taught him personally?"

"That seems unlikely, right? I've never even heard of the Seven Kill Sect before; they must be one of those reclusive sects. He probably just relied on resources to pile up his levels and has zero actual combat experience."

Similar discussions were playing out in every corner of Star Luo City.

Some were optimistic about the marriage, feeling that a strong alliance between the Seven Kill Sect and the Star Luo royal family would benefit both sides.

Others were pessimistic, feeling that the new Sect Master of the Seven Kill Sect was unworthy of the eldest princess.

Regardless, the matter had become the biggest hot topic in Star Luo City.

However, in the eyes of other factions, the situation had taken on a different flavor!

"What is the Star Luo royal family playing at? Are they trying to rope in the Seven Kill Sect?"

Inside the Clear Sky Sect.

Tang Cang, who had recently assumed the position of Young Sect Master, furrowed his brows and spoke in a deep voice.

The current Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect was still Tang Chen, but ever since Tang Cang broke through to become a Titled Douluo, Tang Chen had gradually delegated power to his son, while he himself focused on cultivating the Great Sumeru Hammer in pursuit of higher attainment and enlightenment.

"Young Sect Master, I heard that Qian Xunji gave the Seven Kill Sect a Pope Token; it seems he wants to win them over."

"A Pope Token?"

Tang Cang's brows furrowed even deeper. "That Qian Xunji really went all out, didn't he?"

After a moment of silence, he spoke again, "Tang Wei, take Xiao'er and go propose."

"A mere level 97 Titled Douluo—if Father weren't busy, dealing with them would be child's play. How dare they try to form cliques?"

Though he said this, Tang Cang was indeed wary.

Although the current Clear Sky Sect was in its most prosperous period since its founding, it was also suffering from a lack of successors.

Aside from the peerless Douluo Tang Chen at the top, the highest soul power level in the entire Clear Sky Sect was only level 94, held by the Great Elder Tang Wei. Furthermore, as Tang Chen's cousin, he was too old and had no room for further growth.

Now, with the Seven Kill Sect and Spirit Hall having intermarried, if the Seven Kill Sect were allowed to establish a marital relationship with the Star Luo royal family as well, the network formed with the Seven Kill Sect at its center would be something the Clear Sky Sect could not compare to.

Therefore...

The Seven Kill Sect must not be allowed to succeed in this marriage with the Star Luo royal family!

"Yes, Young Sect Master!"