Who Let Him Cultivate?!

Chapter 618 - 617: Senior Brother Lu and I Both Worship Under Heavenly Venerate Dou

Zhu Tian’s moods were turbulent and he found himself speechless.

Although he now preens in his glory, unifying the Demon Territory and establishing the Demon Nation.

In Ancient Times, he wasn’t like this. There were many stronger than him back then. Not to mention the Human race, even within the Demon Race there were Dragons, Phoenixes, Qiongqis, and others more powerful than him.

When it comes to the hidden secrets of Ancient Times, Jiang Lianyi knew far more than he did.

What Zhu Tian paid attention to was the Heavenly Court, while the audience noted the phrase "if not for my being the wife of the Qilin Immortal".

Two from the Di Jiang Clan whispered among themselves, "Who is the Qilin Immortal?"

"Are you stupid? It’s obviously a Demon Immortal!"

The academic circles had long conjectured that the Demon Immortal was the Qilin Immortal but never found concrete evidence. Today, through a conversation between two great demons, the true identity of the Demon Immortal was solidified.

The two from the Di Jiang Clan were shocked, they exchanged looks, held their breaths, and realized the gravity of the issue as their voices went out of control.

"Elder Jiang Lianyi is the wife of the Qilin Immortal?!"

This was earth-shattering news!

That the Qilin Immortal was married was one thing, but his wife was none other than his rival Jiang Lianyi?

It was known to all that Jiang Lianyi lost to the Qilin Immortal and was deprived of her chance to become an Immortal. Hence, everyone thought they were rivals, but once the Qilin Immortal ascended, past rivals were no longer a threat and old grudges were dropped.

But no one expected the Qilin Immortal to let go of grudges so thoroughly that they ended up as husband and wife!

Those who had secretly plotted against the Phoenix Tribe paled in an instant. If Jiang Lianyi’s return made them abandon their covetous plans for the Phoenix Tribe’s treasures, then knowing Jiang Lianyi’s ties with the Qilin Immortal made them worry about being held accountable.

It used to be said that Jiang Lianyi was not invincible and that the Qilin Immortal was above her.

Now who would dare to say that?

The Jiang Lianyi of today represents the will of the Qilin Immortal, which is the sky for the Demon Race!

"Then, about the legitimacy of the Demon Nation..."

If Jiang Lianyi does not acknowledge the Demon Nation, even if it successfully establishes itself, its reputation would be tarnished.

Perhaps many within the Demon Race would curse the Ancient Ancestor in secret, something the Ancient Ancestor could not tolerate.

They say that Great Powers of Cultivation view mortals as ants—yet that’s merely a metaphor. If they truly regarded mortals as ants, would they care what mortals think?

All beings with sentient intelligence, no matter the differences in strength or status, cannot be so disconnected as to be indifferent to insults from those of lower status.

"Jiang Lianyi and the Qilin Immortal are husband and wife?" Shi Huagu couldn’t understand. He remembered that in Ancient Times, the Heavenly Venerate Dou was the master of the Ancient Heavenly Court and was opposed to the Four Ancient Immortals. So how did the Qilin Immortal’s wife end up working for the Heavenly Court?

Mu Baiyi, on the other hand, had deeper considerations. He gently shook his head, signaling Shi Huagu not to think too simplistically.

"The affairs of Ancient Times are intricate and complex, filled with too many unknowns. Take the current situation, who says a marriage signifies closeness?"

"They could have had a conflict, differing ideologies, and Jiang Lianyi defected to the Heavenly Court. Why couldn’t that be possible?"

"Or maybe Jiang Lianyi was originally from the Heavenly Court, and only later married the Qilin Immortal."

"There’s another possibility." Mu Baiyi paused before the third possibility, fear creeping into his voice.

Fear for the terrifying might of an Immortal as suggested by his third guess.

Shi Huagu pressed, "Master?"

Mu Baiyi shook his head, forcing himself to not dwell on it too much, and continued, "There’s a chance, that to an Immortal, only another Immortal is considered a rival. Whether in the Qi Cultivation Stage or a Semi-Immortal, in the eyes of an Immortal, there’s no difference. To the Four Ancient Immortals, where Jiang Lianyi is or which faction she joins is insignificant!"

Arrogance!

That was the impression of the Four Ancient Immortals that Shi Huagu formed after hearing the Master’s speculations.

But considering the enigmatic power of Immortals, he felt that the Master’s speculations were not without reason.

"Do you still remember Young Sect Master Lu saying that only because he might become an Immortal did the Four Ancient Immortals suppress him?"

"Right, he did say something like that."

"Can we then infer that because Jiang Lianyi couldn’t become an Immortal, the Four Ancient Immortals didn’t care about her whereabouts?"

They exchanged glances, feeling they were gradually touching upon the truth.

"I neglected the affairs of the Heavenly Court. Would you mind resting at the Imperial Palace for a moment? After I preside over the ceremony, we can catch up," Zhu Tian suggested casually.

Jiang Lianyi chuckled lightly, and her expression suddenly turned cold, "Zhu Tian, you think to use the power of the Dao Fruit Outline to control the members of my tribe, as if I’m unaware of it?"

"And the matter of the Heavenly Court, you think a light and careless oversight can just be glossed over?"

Jiang Lianyi pointed at Lu Yang, her voice cold, "He is my Senior Brother, and when a Senior Brother is insulted, how can I, as his Junior Sister, sit idly by!"

...

"Pfft—cough cough..."

The Grand Elder sprayed out a mouthful of tea, nearly choking himself to death.

He was leisurely sipping tea, taking pleasure in watching these inexperienced fools reveal their shocked expressions. He felt incredibly satisfied.

Until he heard Jiang Lianyi call Lu Yang her Senior Brother.

His face filled with shock as he looked up at the Heavenly Altar, what kind of backstory are you all setting up for the Heavenly Court?

"Senior Brother?!"

Everyone’s pupils shook, and each sentence from Jiang Lianyi revealed an ancient secret, each more shocking than the last.

Jiang Lianyi and Young Master Lu were actually in a Senior Brother-Junior Sister relationship?

"He is your Senior Brother?!"

Zhu Tian was completely befuddled, How have I never seen this person in the Ancient Times?

Jiang Lianyi’s lips curved into a cold smile, "Just because you haven’t seen him doesn’t mean anything. The Four Ancient Immortals have all met him!"

True, the Four Ancient Immortals had all encountered Lu Yang through the time channel, though they only saw a silhouette and couldn’t make out his face.

"Lu Yang and I both have sworn allegiance under Heavenly Venerate Dou, so naturally, we are in a Senior Brother-Junior Sister relationship!"

Lu Yang: "..."

Elder Lianyi, I know you can’t stand seeing Elder Zhu Tian bully the Phoenix Tribe, and you want to fight him, but can you not drag me into this?

"So we can’t settle this peacefully?" Zhu Tian’s face also darkened. As a Semi-Immortal, to not be given face by Jiang Lianyi, what, did she think he was afraid of her?

He was just unwilling to stir up trouble, but that did not mean he was afraid of her!

Thirty thousand years had passed, and he was no longer the same person he had been!

"Where are my Ten Generals!"

Zhu Tian bellowed fiercely.

"Here!"

Ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons stepped forward in unison, releasing their oppressive aura freely. The sky and earth changed color, and their momentum was terrifying.

As the foremost individual beneath the Semi-Immortals and with the addition of ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons, his lineup was practically invincible under the Semi-Immortals. He refused to believe that he couldn’t take down Jiang Lianyi!

If he could defeat Jiang Lianyi, he could naturally control her with perfect justification.

Then, the issue of legitimacy, combat power, establishing authority—all his problems would be resolved at once.

Jiang Lianyi, you brought this upon yourself!

Faced with such a terrifying array, Jiang Lianyi gently laughed, unfazed.

"Indeed, ten at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage plus you attacking together, even Ao Ling would not be your match."

"It’s just a pity that your opponent is me."

Although Jiang Lianyi was smiling, there wasn’t a hint of mirth in her eyes, "Zhu Tian, have you forgotten something?"

"Both of us possess the outline of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit, and our battle isn’t about who has more people or who holds the advantage."

Zhu Tian’s pupils contracted sharply, a foreboding feeling enveloping his heart.

All they saw was Jiang Lianyi raising her hand and snapping her fingers lightly.

Click.

The imprints controlling the ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons disappeared.