This is the martial arts world, what are you cultivators interfering in?

Chapter 393 Three Families Sharing Food

"The Star Shooting Clan has come to propose marriage!"

The Star Shooting Clan's carriages have arrived at the Xuan Yue Clan's gate.

Upon receiving the report, the clan leader, Xuan Yue Chang Kong, was immediately alarmed. After a moment's thought, he went outside.

"The Second Prince and the Holy Son have come in person, what a great honor! Please come in!"

He extended his hand, gesturing for people to enter.

As everyone entered the main hall, besides Xuan Yue Chang Kong, many other leaders of the Xuan Yue clan also came to hear the message.

Xuan Yue Chang Kong had someone serve him spiritual tea, and then said, "With the Demon-Slaying Competition imminent, it seems that the Holy Son Luo Yan is confident of victory as he is not in seclusion for cultivation."

Shooting Star Falling Flame sipped his tea in silence, his expression calm. Beside him, a middle-aged man smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Changkong, I have come here today for the Demon-Slaying Competition."

His name was She Xing Ao, the younger brother of She Xing Qiong, the patriarch of the She Xing clan. He held a high position and great power in the She Xing clan. He put down his teacup and said, "Fellow Daoist Chang Kong, are you aware that the Ye Lan clan and the Bai family have joined forces?"

Xuan Yue Chang Kong raised an eyebrow and looked calmly at She Xing Ao.

"Fellow Daoist Changkong is aware of the matter of Ancient Demon Mountain. Once the secrets buried there are revealed, they may allow an immortal family to rise to the status of a royal family!"

She Xingao spoke up, saying, "The key to opening the secret burial within the Ancient Demon Mountain lies in the demon bones within the Celestial Master Palace. Therefore, in the Demon Slaying Competition, we can only win, we cannot lose."

"But now that the Bai family and the Yelan clan have joined forces, how can we possibly stand against them if our two families don't work together?"

He smiled and said, "Therefore, Miss Qian Tang's marriage with Luo Yan should be settled before the Demon Slaying Competition."

"In this way, our two clans can be loyal to each other and support one another. What do you think, Brother Changkong?"

Xuan Yue Chang Kong frowned, his expression darkening slightly, and said:

"According to the previous agreement, the marriage between our two families should be decided after the major events at Ancient Demon Mountain. But now we want to get married before the Demon Slaying Competition. Don't you think that's too fast?"

"Moreover, given the alliance between our two tribes, does the failure of the marriage mean we can't be loyal to each other and support one another?"

His words already carried a hint of anger.

The arrival of the Star Shooting Clan is purely a forced marriage.

She Xing Ao remained silent, but She Xing Luo Yan calmly said:

"Is it fast?"

"Our clan's marriage alliance with the Xuan Yue clan is based on past friendships. If you feel it's too fast, then we can cancel the engagement, and our clan will find another major clan to unite with."

Although he was just a junior, he had an air of superiority about him at this moment, and his words were as if he were bestowing charity!

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Xuan Yue clan in the main hall turned extremely pale.

"This is truly outrageous! What do they take our clan's celestial maiden for?"

Do you really think our race can't do without you?

"This is intolerable! Let's annul the engagement! How can my clan suffer such humiliation!"

Many people were furious, some even slamming their fists on the table and shouting:

"Shooting Star Ao, your Shooting Star clan is plotting to annex my clan through a marriage alliance. Is your intention so obvious that no one can see it? If you want to annul the engagement, then so be it!"

However, as soon as this person opened his mouth, someone nearby stopped him:

"Stop talking nonsense. This matter concerns the future and destiny of the family. How can it be decided lightly?"

"Indeed, the marriage alliance with the Star Shooting Clan is a grand plan jointly agreed upon by the families. How can it be abandoned so lightly!"

"Actually, it's only a matter of time before I marry into the Star Shooting Clan. There's nothing wrong with getting married now."

For a time, the members of the Xuan Yue clan were arguing fiercely among themselves in the hall.

Seeing this, She Xingao couldn't help but laugh. He picked up the teacup next to him and drank it calmly, as if he were enjoying a good show.

……

And this moment.

Wanfa Pavilion.

"It's finally done!"

Amidst countless lights and shadows, Gongsun Moxuan moved as nimbly as a butterfly, and those terrifying attacks failed to hit her.

Her understanding is still shallow, far from being able to truly achieve "non-aggression," but her comprehension of the concepts of "universal love" and "non-aggression" has reached a new level.

She has successfully advanced to the eighth-rank Celestial Master!

She even felt that with her current strength, she wouldn't be afraid to face a seventh-rank Celestial Master!

"The sword without a shadow lies in the absence of intention..."

On the other side, Gu Yijian was also filled with emotion. After countless failures, now, when he drew his sword, he finally felt that he had some of the charm of Li Lan's sword.

"Just what kind of monster is Boss Wu Heng...?"

After making real progress, he found Li Lan to be even more unfathomable.

With a casual gesture, he displayed such profound swordsmanship. If he were to actually make a move, who could rival him?

"The Way of Innocence... Suppresses All!"

Xuan Yue Qian Tang also opened her eyes at this moment. Her aura swirled, and a faint, illusory Heavenly Master's Crown appeared above her head.

That was the prototype of the Innocent Method.

"After years of cultivating the Tao, only today do I understand what the Tao truly is..."

She couldn't help but sigh.

Previously, she had also followed many famous masters and experts in her cultivation, and even the immortals of her family would personally guide her.

Although she gained a lot, she always felt a sense of strain, as if she was running on a road that didn't belong to her, giving it her all.

Now, she is cultivating the Wuxie Method from scratch, and she is making rapid progress every day without feeling tired at all. On the contrary, she is full of energy.

Is this what they call individualized instruction?

A slight complexity appeared in her eyes. There were countless superior traditions in the world, but what Li Lan did was to select the most suitable one for them!

Even the family patriarch couldn't do this.

Unless one's understanding and insight into the Great Dao have truly reached a state of perfection.

Li Lan, however, remained indifferent.

He paid no attention to the three men's gazes and admiration.

"Something terrible has happened, Miss!"

At that moment, a manager rushed over.

"What's wrong, Uncle Fu?"

Xuan Yue Qian Tang asked a question.

"The son of the Shooting Star Clan, Shooting Star Luo Yan, has arrived. They... they want to force you into marriage, saying that if you don't marry him immediately, the Shooting Star Clan will not cooperate with us..."

Uncle Fu looked extremely anxious: "Right now, the clan elders are arguing in the main hall!"

Xuan Yue Qian Tang's expression changed, and she immediately turned to look at Li Lan, saying, "Sir, I have to go over there—"

Li Lan's heart stirred slightly, and she said, "I'll go with you."

A look of joy flashed in Xuan Yue Qian Tang's eyes, and she felt inexplicably relieved. She said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sir!"

……

Inside the main hall of the Xuan Yue clan.

"Marrying off my daughter is acceptable!"

"Our clan's celestial maiden has a worthy match. They are so arrogant and domineering; we will not marry them!"

"Yes, our Xuan Yue clan must rely on our own efforts!"

"Hehe, self-reliance, I wonder if you, brother, might become an immortal?"

The noise was deafening; the elders of the Xuan Yue clan were making a racket like chickens and ducks.

Xuan Yue Chang Kong's face was extremely ugly. Even as the clan leader, he felt extremely difficult at this moment.

The patriarch needs to weigh the interests of the entire clan, not just be a father.

However, within the family, there are two opposing voices...

"The Xuan Yue clan is certainly lively..."

At this moment, She Xing Ao, who had been watching the show for a while, finally smiled slightly. He put down his teacup and said, "Fellow Daoist Chang Kong, as the clan leader, it is ultimately up to you to make the decision."

"I also have important matters to attend to. Whether you marry or not, just give me an answer—"

Xuan Yue Chang Kong remained silent, his face grim, and a murderous intent flickered in his eyes.

However, behind him, the elders from both factions continued to send him messages!

"Chieftain, we must consider the bigger picture!"

"Clan chief, if our clan humbles itself like this, how can we ever hold our heads high in Dongye Prefecture again?"

"Let's rescue that old patriarch from Ancient Demon Mountain first, and one day we'll have a chance to avenge this humiliation..."

It was just a decision, but he felt it was as heavy as a thousand pounds!

"Gentlemen, there's no need to argue anymore, I won't marry him—"

But at that moment, a clear and melodious female voice suddenly came from outside. For a moment, everyone in the room fell silent and turned to look outside.

A woman dressed in white walked in. She was tall and slender, like a lotus emerging from the water, beautiful and graceful, radiant and charming. She was Xuan Yue Qian Tang.

Li Lan followed behind her, his expression indifferent.

"This woman is not bad."

Even the usually arrogant Starfall Flame couldn't help but brighten up and nod approvingly, as if he were looking at prey.

"Qiantang, what did you say..."

Xuan Yue Chang Kong stood up solemnly, looking at his daughter with some doubt.

"I said, I won't get married!"

Xuan Yue Qian Tang calmly replied, "Since the Star Shooting Clan is so noble, my Xuan Yue Clan is unworthy to be associated with them—"

"This engagement is hereby dissolved!"

She was resolute and showed no hesitation.

Upon hearing this, chaos erupted in the hall.

"How could you say such a thing... Miss, please be careful with your words!"

"Miss, for the sake of our clan's honor, you must not act so impulsively!"

"Yes, miss, please think it over!"

Many people are the ones who speak up.

"Qian Tang, how could you be so ridiculous?!"

A middle-aged man slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his face grim. He said, "Hurry up and apologize to the Second Prince and Young Master Luo Yan!"

His name is Xuan Yue Changfeng, and he is Xuan Yue Qiantang's second uncle. He is also an elder in the family, and many people follow him!

“Father, you are the clan leader, and this matter should be decided by you. However, I would like to ask you to believe that regardless of whether the Star Shooting Clan exists or not, I will win the Demon Slaying Competition and obtain the Demon Bone for the Xuan Yue Clan!”

Xuan Yue Qian Tang completely ignored Xuan Yue Chang Feng, and looked at her father with unwavering determination in her eyes.

Xuan Yue Chang Kong pondered for a moment.

He knew Xuan Yue Qian Tang very well. Although she was a proud daughter of heaven and a top talent in the Celestial Master Palace, she was never willful or unruly. On the contrary, she was very sensible.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have agreed to the marriage alliance in the first place.

Since she said that... it means she has enough confidence.

He just didn't quite understand why his daughter had become so confident in just a few days.

Could it be that something happened at the Wanfa Pavilion that he doesn't know about?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Li Lan behind Xuan Yue Qian Tang.

Li Lan remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about everything happening in the arena.

Xuan Yue Chang Kong pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and immediately said:

"Second Prince, please inform Fellow Daoist Shexingqiong that since the Shexing clan is dissatisfied with this marriage, the previous engagement is hereby nullified—"

His words were firm and resounding!

In an instant, the hall fell silent.

Xuan Yue Changfeng and the others were all stunned for a moment, but then their faces all turned ugly!