Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1410 'Uncle'
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In the southern land, a double gold alliance was formed.

This once bustling market town, the most prosperous place in the cultivation world, is now a desolate wasteland.

Whether they were originally cultivators of the Twin Gold Alliance or cultivators who came to trade, they had all fled in a frenzy, leaving only the spiritual peaks and pavilions on the outskirts, which still appeared otherworldly and ethereal.

As time goes by.

The boundless dark realm of ghosts that shrouded the world in the center of heaven and earth gradually began to return to calm.

A strong wind blew by, and the large swath of black ghostly mist slowly dissipated.

The valley where the Twin Gold Alliance's main camp was located has been restored to the light of day, but it no longer possesses its former splendor. Everywhere there are broken walls and ruins, filled with a deathly silence and gloom, like a ghost cave.

In the slowly dissipating ghostly mist.

A colossal figure and a young man in black robes slowly appeared.

"Why target the Ming family?"

A slight smile appeared in Li Xuan's eyes.

Before the Ming family patriarch finally perished, he still asked the final question that had been lingering in his heart.

It's estimated that the Ming family patriarch would never have imagined that the cause of the Ming family's eventual destruction would be an action by two Golden Core cultivators from the Twin Gold Alliance.

That seemingly insignificant action completely changed the landscape of the cultivation world.

Of course, the plan to destroy the Ming family was Li Xuan's own decision. If it was just about revenge, then destroying the Twin Gold Alliance would have been enough.

At this moment.

A faint blue light drifted over.

"At least he did something for me!"

Li Xuan couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Although his strength has improved rapidly over the years, it still pales in comparison to the original.

More often than not, he needs the support of the main body.

Now that Hei Ming has entered the late stage of the fourth tier, he is qualified to begin assisting the main body in handling some matters.

"This treasure is the key to the rise of the Ming family. It is also a water-based treasure, and it may even be of some help to me!"

Thinking of the explosive power of the Heart of Heavenly Lake, Li Xuan's smile widened.

If it weren't for the blessing of this treasure, the Ming family patriarch wouldn't have been able to hold out until now; he would have perished at the hands of Hei Ming long ago.

"Are you alright?"

Li Xuan looked at Hei Ming standing to the side.

Although he and Hei Ming paid a price in this battle, they ultimately managed to kill the Ming family patriarch.

Protected by the ancient demon's body, his injuries were not serious.

"In reply to Master, it's just that the soul is slightly damaged. Once the old man's soul is completely refined, not only will the injuries be healed, but it will also allow for further advancement!"

Hei Ming grinned, his eyes filled with excitement.

Although this battle was the first time it had joined forces with its master to kill a late-stage Nascent Soul expert, it understood one thing very well: this was just the beginning.

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan nodded.

This is actually why Hei Ming only launched his soul attack at the last moment.

Battles at the soul level are even more dangerous. If the Ming family patriarch has other hidden trump cards, it could easily lead to severe damage to the Black Nether Soul. Even if he is born with a powerful soul, he still needs to act with caution.

As for the demonic soul attack launched by Li Xuan himself, it was not a true attack on the soul. Instead, it was a demonic soul that connected with the Great Dao of Demons, forcibly reflecting the demonic nature to erode the opponent's soul. Even if the opponent neutralized it, it would not cause a backlash against him.

"In that case, there's no need for excessive self-cultivation!"

A deep smile appeared in Li Xuan's eyes: "The Yin Corpse Sect is about to openly emerge. Such a momentous event is bound to cause a new round of chaos in this world, and this is also our next opportunity!"

As long as Hei Ming's injuries are not serious, he doesn't need to worry about the next steps.

As an outsider, he didn't need to worry about the rules and order of this place.

Anything that can strengthen him or the power of the Dark Underworld will become his target.

With his current abilities and the strength of the Black Netherworld, he can remain safe and sound as long as he doesn't deliberately provoke the four top powers.

"Let's leave first. After all, there haven't been any traces of demonic cultivators in Luo Nan yet, but I expect they'll be here soon."
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Yunhuan Immortal City.

The once bustling trading market is now deserted.

Not only did cultivators from outside dare not come here to trade, but countless families, shops, and forces within the Immortal City also fled.

In an instant, the entire Yunhuan Immortal City showed a trend of rapid decline and decay.

at the same time.

Amid this bizarre situation, a force called Linghai Pavilion is rapidly expanding, quickly swallowing up the empty territories left behind by the fleeing shops of various merchant guilds.

Lakeside Residence.

"aunt!"

A young and beautiful woman in a red dress walked briskly into the courtyard in the center of the spirit lake.

"Right now, Linghai Pavilion has taken over all the core areas left behind by those merchant guild shops, just as Aunt instructed!"

A hint of worry flickered across Shan Nuan's young and beautiful fair face.

Although in the previous battle, my aunt displayed great power by killing one of the leaders of the Double Gold Alliance with a single blow, and also reached a peace agreement with the Ming family on the surface, it was ultimately just a superficial agreement.

As the overlords of the cultivation world in this realm, the ambitions of the Ming family of the Tianhu Mountains are well-known. They certainly won't give up easily and may launch another offensive at any time.

The reason why those family-owned businesses and shops chose to relocate and flee is precisely because they were worried about this.

At this moment, Shan Lingyi, dressed in a pure white dress, walked out of the attic.

"The Spirit Sea Pavilion has finally got a chance to soar to new heights!"

A slight smile appeared on Shan Lingyi's lips.

From then on, almost the entire Yunhuan Immortal City belonged to the Linghai Pavilion, a stroke of good fortune.

For the merchants' associations, reputation is of utmost importance. Even if she has the strength to control Yunhuan Immortal City, it is not easy for her to forcibly seize the shop territories that used to belong to the various merchants' associations. This time, however, the shops of the various merchants' associations voluntarily withdrew, so Linghai Pavilion can be said to have taken control of the entire Yunhuan Immortal City in a reasonable manner.

"But if it's the Ming family..."

Shan Nuan was about to say something, but in the end, she swallowed the words of advice she wanted to give.

With her knowledge and meticulous mind, how could her aunt not have thought of what she was talking about?

"Is Nuan Nuan worried that the Ming family will launch another sneak attack?"

Shan Lingyi chuckled softly.

“Not only is Nuan Nuan worried, but the elders and stewards of the Spirit Sea Pavilion are also very worried about this matter!” Shan Nuan nodded.

"Not anymore!"

Shan Lingyi gently shook her head, a sense of joy welling up in her heart.

Not long ago, she received a message from her husband that the Twin Gold Alliance and the Ming family had been wiped out, and the late-stage Nascent Soul expert of the Ming family, who was stationed in the Tianhu Mountains, had also completely perished.

Whether it was the direct culprit behind his brother's premature death—the Double Gold Alliance—or the Ming family of the Tianhu Mountains behind them, they had already been buried with his brother.

"If my brother could know this news, I believe he would have no regrets!" The death of a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was about to pass away peacefully, and the fact that a powerful Nascent Soul force that was famous throughout the region, as well as a top Nascent Soul force that was in charge of a region's cultivation world, could be buried with him, such treatment is probably unprecedented even in the entire Taiyuan Realm cultivation world.

Shan Nuan, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain her curiosity and took the initiative to ask, "Why isn't Aunt worried about the Twin Gold Alliance's retaliation?"

"You should know that the Twin Gold Alliance was secretly supported by the Ming family; they represent the interests of the Ming family!"

Upon hearing this, Shan Lingyi chuckled, a hint of mockery in her eyes, and said, "The Twin Gold Alliance has powerful backers, but doesn't your aunt have one too?"

"Is there a powerful figure behind my aunt?"

Shan Nuan seemed to have thought of something, her beautiful eyes widened, and then she looked very excited: "Could it be that my uncle has also come to the Taiyuan Realm?"

At that moment, a mysterious name quickly surfaced in her mind - Qingxuan.

From a young age, she had heard countless rumors about that person from her father.

It wasn't until later, when she began cultivating and participating in the management of the Spirit Sea Pavilion, that she truly understood what the two characters 'Qingxuan' represented.

That was an unimaginable being who single-handedly overpowered the strongest prodigy among the five peak forces that ruled this world, and who seized the greatest opportunity of the Taiyuan Realm from the face of the five peak forces.

Even today, the illustrious name of Qingxuan Zhenjun remains deeply etched in the legends of Taiyuan Realm.

Moreover, according to his father, he and his aunt were able to escape their struggles at the bottom of the cultivation world precisely because they followed that person.

My aunt has gone from a low-level Qi Refining cultivator to a high-ranking Nascent Soul True Lord.

Thinking of this, Shan Nuan's eyes filled with boundless longing and admiration.

Who wouldn't want to witness the splendor of such a being firsthand?

Moreover, my father once said that the being in question wasn't much older than him.

"aunt!"

Shan Nuan quickly stepped forward and nestled beside Shan Lingyi as she had when they were children, asking in a slightly coquettish tone, "What level is that uncle... no... that sir at now?"

Long before her father passed away, he had already given her his instructions.

If I ever meet that being, I must not be impolite.

The term "uncle" is merely a mortal title, completely unsuitable for the cultivation world, not to mention the vast difference between the two.

Even her father was only able to be called a young master because of her aunt, let alone her.

Upon hearing this, Shan Lingyi chuckled lightly: "Why doesn't Nuan Nuan address him as uncle?"

"But my father had previously instructed me not to be impolite."

Before Shan Nuan could continue explaining, Shan Lingyi spoke gently again, "Perhaps my husband prefers the title 'uncle'."

In contrast, she knew her husband very well; he never cared much about social etiquette or hierarchy.

He doesn't even care about those grand and prestigious titles that resound throughout the world, so why would he care about the title of a mere adult?

She also had her own selfish motives.

If Nuannuan addresses her husband as her uncle, it might bring her closer to him and bring her unexpected surprises.

"Alright! Then I'll address you as uncle!"

Shan Nuan's face was full of excitement.

The thought that the renowned Qingxuan Zhenjun was her family filled her with even greater excitement.

"My husband has now entered the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm!"

Shan Lingyi then gave her answer.

"Later stage of Nascent Soul!"

Shan Nuan, who had been quite excited, froze in place.

Even though she has not yet reached the Golden Core realm, her understanding of the cultivation world is no less than that of other Golden Core cultivators because of her control over the Spirit Sea Pavilion.

Those at the late Nascent Soul stage are revered as great beings.

Such beings possess terrifying abilities to alter the world with every gesture, and can decide the life and death of countless beings in the blink of an eye.

The reason why the Ming family was able to become the overlord of this cultivation world was that they had a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator behind them.

"But! But didn't Father say that the other one isn't much older than him?"

The unimaginable shock left Shan Nuan unable to break free from her dazed state for a moment.

She found it hard to understand how someone not much older than her father could have become a powerful late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who looked down upon all living beings.

At this moment, Shan Lingyi smiled without saying a word.

To be honest, when she first heard the news, her shock was exactly the same as that of Shan Nuan in front of her.

You should know that when she left the Star Sea, her husband was only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. But in just forty or fifty years, he has become a powerful figure at the late-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

She wouldn't have believed it if her husband hadn't delivered the news himself.

As if she had thought of something, a happy smile appeared in Shan Lingyi's eyes.

How could outsiders possibly understand the extraordinary nature of my husband's behavior?

Since returning to the Southern Moon Sea, every step my husband takes has caused countless tremors in that vast world of cultivation.

At this moment.

The tokens on the two women flashed simultaneously.

"Could it be news about the Twin Gold Alliance and the Ming family?!"

Shan Lingyi instantly guessed the reason, and a hint of curiosity appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Although her husband told her about the destruction of the Twin Gold Alliance and the Ming family, he did not specify how the Ming family and the Twin Gold Alliance were destroyed. After all, according to her husband, he had not yet returned to Luonan Kingdom.

"The Twin Gold Alliance was besieged by demonic cultivators and annihilated. The elders and patriarch of the Ming family who came to their aid also perished at the hands of the demonic cultivators."

Shan Nuan, who had just managed to calm herself down, was once again shaken by this sudden information and stood there stunned.

"The Twin Gold Alliance is gone?"

"Not only is the Twin Gold Alliance gone, but the Ming family is gone too."

Shan Nuan subconsciously looked at Shan Lingyi: "Aunt, it seems that Uncle doesn't need to take action himself!"

Shan Lingyi smiled and nodded without saying anything.

She naturally understood that the downfall of the Ming family and the Double Gold Alliance was orchestrated by her husband.

Although she was surprised by the news, she didn't find it unbelievable.

After all, her husband had a confidante who was the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, not to mention this matter.

After a while.

Shan Nuan, who was overwhelmed by a series of great good news, managed to regain her composure.

At this moment, she seemed to have found a new interest and began to constantly fawn over Shan Lingyi.

"Aunt, how did you and your uncle meet?"

"Was that uncle of mine a legendary chosen one from the very beginning?"

(End of this chapter)