At the spiritual脉泉眼.
Chen Jiuyang sat cross-legged on a large rock, madly absorbing spiritual energy to nourish his physical body. Within his nascent soul, eighty-one laws had already formed.
"From the Nascent Soul stage to the Divine Transformation stage is the materialization of laws. Upon reaching the Divine Transformation stage, one can begin to utilize Dharma Manifestation divine abilities, which are based on the laws one has mastered..."
"The transition from Divine Transformation to Void Returning is the complete refinement of Dharma Manifestation divine abilities to perfection, solidifying one law. Upon reaching the Dao Integration stage, one completely refines the laws, returning to simplicity and contemplating the origin of the Great Dao."
"Of course... this is the path taken by ordinary people..."
"I already possess eighty-one laws at the Golden Core stage..."
"My combat power is extremely strong, but it also requires me to absorb and assimilate more spiritual energy to advance my cultivation."
"As my cultivation realm increases, the time required for secluded cultivation may become even longer..."
"At this rate, I will likely need to cultivate in seclusion for a year to reach the Divine Transformation stage."
His progress was already astonishing. Possessing eighty-one laws, it would take him a year to advance from the Nascent Soul to the Divine Transformation stage.
However, Chen Jiuyang felt it was still too slow.
Divine Transformation, Void Returning, Dao Integration, Tribulation Crossing, Mahayana, Loose Immortal, Mystic Immortal, Golden Immortal, Grand Unity, Immortal Lord, Immortal King, Immortal Emperor.
So many realms still awaited him.
Therefore, Chen Jiuyang felt this pace of cultivation was still too slow.
"But as long as I cultivate discreetly and low-key, it should be fine..."
The rooster crowed, signaling the dawn.
Chen Jiuyang ended his cultivation. The eighty-one laws within his nascent soul stood like heavenly pillars in his sea of consciousness. "My current combat power is sufficient to contend with cultivators in the Void Returning stage, fighting them without falling behind."
"In that case, Meteor Immortal Cliff is truly a good place. I can advance my cultivation without attracting heavenly tribulations, and no one will know when I break through."
He had spent a year and a half in Meteor Immortal Cliff without contacting Princess Shile.
Chen Jiuyang left the spiritual脉泉眼, intending to set up concealment formations in the vicinity, utilizing a trace of the 'Formation' law.
The number of powerful beings who had perished in Meteor Immortal Cliff far exceeded Chen Jiuyang's imagination. Almost all-encompassing laws could be found there.
After having breakfast with his parents, Chen Jiuyang drove towards Fengcheng.
Currently, aside from places like Qingzhu Village where only his family resided, most densely populated areas across the country were likely experiencing upheaval and change, with dragons and snakes rising and the wind and clouds shifting.
Moreover, Fang Bahua had mentioned that the Yao family was eyeing immortal cultivation techniques.
It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, why the rush?
His Yao Zixuan was still with the Yao family.
Once his cultivation reached the Divine Transformation stage, he would be able to utilize 'Boundary Crossing' to travel effortlessly between Qingzhu Village and Fengcheng.
"Although there is currently a surge of activity, as long as Yan Huang has not disrupted the human king system, the overall environment remains peaceful. With the existence of sealed kings, sealed marquises, and sword bearers... no major storms can be stirred."
He had sent messages to the girls yesterday, but what darkened his expression was that a year and a half ago, he had asked King Yan to act as a matchmaker for him and Qiu Yihan, which had informed the Qiu family.
With King Yan acting as a matchmaker, the Qiu family still dared to force Qiu Yihan into a marriage alliance with someone else, truly courting death.
The first thing he needed to do today was to bring Qiu Yihan away from the Qiu family. He owed this person a great deal.
Chen Jiuyang called Fang Bahua and asked, "Uncle Fang, where is Yihan now?"
"Young Master, Madam Qiu is currently at home."
"Understood. Use your status as a sealed marquis to immediately call the Qiu family. Say you wish to pay a visit, and bring some men with you. Today, I will take Yihan away from the Qiu family," Chen Jiuyang instructed.
"Yes, Young Master." Fang Bahua replied.
...
The Qiu Family.
With the great world's revival, the Qiu family's assets, worth hundreds of billions, were, like the Yao family's, seeking cultivation techniques to make their clan even more powerful.
Qiu Yihan had been born with a constitution that was said to bring misfortune to her mother, causing Qiu Hongtu to lose his beloved wife. He had never particularly liked Qiu Yihan, his daughter, but no matter how much he disliked her, she was still his daughter.
The Qiu family was not under his sole control; it was managed by Qiu Yihan's grandfather. Only Qiu Yihan's grandfather doted on her a little, occasionally inviting her to dine with him.
Qiu Yihan, due to her Heavenly Charm Sacred Body, had been called a jinx by those around her, and thus stopped attending school early. She studied at home, learning painting, dancing, and playing the piano to pass the time.
As a young woman of marriageable age, a year ago, Qiu Yihan's grandfather met a trusted subordinate of King Yan, who proposed marriage. This made Qiu Yihan's grandfather very happy, though he had not yet met the prospective groom.
During this past year and more, Qiu Hongtu had wanted to marry off Qiu Yihan. After all, he had more than just Qiu Yihan as his child. Marrying her off could bring some benefits, however small.
Qiu Yihan, like her mother, was exceptionally beautiful, possessing a pure yet alluring charm.
It was only due to the intervention of Old Master Qiu that Qiu Yihan had not been betrothed for the past year and a half.
"Master, Marquis Fenghua has come to visit..." a servant reported.
Marquis Fenghua? The person who was enfeoffed as a marquis a year and a half ago, but I have never met him. Why is he visiting the Qiu family?
Old Master Qiu pondered, "Invite him in to see me."
Since the other party was formally visiting, there was no ill intent, and he could be met.
Not long after, Fang Bahua entered with a group of men.
Fang Bahua cupped his fists and said, "Old Master Qiu."
Old Master Qiu showed a slight surprise and also cupped his fists in return, "Marquis Fenghua."
"May I ask the reason for Marquis Fenghua's visit to my Qiu family today?"
"Congratulations, Old Master Qiu," Fang Bahua replied with a smile.
"What good news is there?" Old Master Qiu asked, bewildered.
"Old Master Qiu, have you forgotten about King Yan's proposal of marriage?" Fang Bahua said with a smile. "My young master is here today to formally call upon you and take Young Madam Qiu Yihan away."
Old Master Qiu finally understood, and his expression changed. "Who is your young master?"
Fang Bahua smiled and said, "You will know when you meet him later."
Old Master Qiu's heart trembled. To have King Yan act as a matchmaker and to have a sealed marquis as a subordinate, what kind of background and fortune did he possess to be so formidable?
It seemed he had gambled correctly. A year and a half ago, King Yan had sent his confidant, and there had been no further news since, making him suspect it was a sham.
However, King Yan's aircraft, confidant, and token could not be faked.
No one would dare to impersonate him.
Now that he was about to meet the person himself, he wanted to see who it was.
Not long after, Chen Jiuyang arrived at the Qiu family.
Seeing the dignified and upright Chen Jiuyang, Old Master Qiu breathed a sigh of relief. He had expected a disabled or ugly person.
Chen Jiuyang sat down, looked at Old Master Qiu, and asked, "I wish to marry Yihan as my wife. What betrothal gifts should I offer?"
"Old Master, please name your price."