Currently, a large number of the Yu Clan’s higher-ups were gathered at the Yu Clan’s main hall. Some Di Clan members were also gathered there. Today was the day the Di Clan was here with their betrothal gifts to officially propose marriage. The wedding would be held next month.
Seated on the Yu Clan’s main seat was a man who looked about 30 years old. He looked handsome and valiant, emanating the aura of a majestic ruler. He was clad in a dark-red robe with a cornelian ring adorning his finger. The ring glowed red, making it seem as if a phoenix was hiding within his palm.
That man was Yu Bufan, the Yu Clan’s current patriarch. He was a God Realm expert and enjoyed high prestige in the clan. In fact, he was known as the wisest patriarch the clan had ever had.
Yu Bufan’s ambitions were why the Yu Clan had recently grown rapidly. His ambitions were also why he had agreed to the alliance with the Di Clan. Together, they would conquer and split the entire Western Desert among themselves.
The leader of the Di Clan’s group was an old man. To be precise, he was a eunuch of the Di Clan. His high-pitch voice and feminine gestures were somewhat unbearable, but none of the people present dared to laugh at him. The old man was, after all, also a terrifying God Realm expert.
“Yu patriarch, the Di Clan hereby presents to you five stalks of god-grade herbs, a hundred stalks of saint-grade herbs, and ten million saint crystals as our betrothal gift,” said the old eunuch pridefully, showing no deference toward Yu Bufan.
“Eunuch Dong, that seems to be somewhat off from what the Di Clan promised previously?” asked Yu Bufan somewhat unhappily.
“Haha, don’t worry, Yu patriarch. We will naturally fulfill all the promises after the marriage is completed,” said the eunuch.
“That wasn’t our agreement,” said Yu Bufan. “If you don’t show enough sincerity, I won’t mind canceling this marriage.”
“You’re too uptight, Yu patriarch,” said the eunuch as he took out a storage ring and handed it over. “Here, the betrothal gifts are inside. Half of what we promised is inside. As for the other half, we will hand it over after the wedding.”
“That’s more like it,” said Yu Bufan with a satisfied smile.
Meanwhile, a large number of people had gathered at the Yu Clan’s martial field. A battle was ongoing in the ring. As the crowd watched the battle, amazed gasps sounded out every now and then.
“That Di Mie is truly amazing. It has only been a few years since he left his seclusion, yet he already has the combat strength of a late-stage Heaven Battling Realm cultivator. Not one of our Saints below 200 years old is his match.”
“Yeah. Even the holy son, Yu Ziyang, is not his match. That fellow is truly worthy of being the prince the Di Clan had nurtured with all their strength. Perhaps he is an old monster reincarnated.”
“Probably only that little clan uncle who’s been in seclusion for 100 years can be his match.”
“Will the little clan uncle really show himself? I thought he wouldn’t show himself before he became a Great Saint.”
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In the ring, Di Mie swept his gaze over the crowd with a surging battle intent and said, “Any other challenger?”
After his trip to the Saintforce Realm, Di Mie’s strength had increased considerably. He was now a fifth-stage Heaven Battling Realm cultivator. For someone at his age, his cultivation level could be considered among the highest of his peers. Of course, his talent had played a great role in his cultivation speed. However, there was no denying that the Di Clan’s efforts had also been greatly helpful for him.
Meanwhile, Yu Ziyang, who had just been defeated by Di Mie, returned to Yu Caidie with his head hanging low and said, “Sorry, sister. I can’t help you.”
Yu Ziyang was now a peak first-stage Heaven Battling Realm cultivator, but the gap between him and Di Mie was too big. Even if he was strong enough to punch above his class, he still wasn’t Di Mie’s match.
He had challenged Di Mie because he wanted to see if he could do anything to help his sister. Yu Caidie was still as beautiful as ever. Her face was so beautiful it was flawless. At present, her cultivation had been sealed. A look of worry covered her face.
She was unwilling to get married to any man other than the overlord. No matter how strong and perfect the other man might be, she did not care. Unfortunately, her strength was not enough for her to resist her clan. She could only hope for a miracle to appear. Otherwise, she would rather die than complete this marriage.
“You tried your best. Don’t blame yourself,” said Yu Caidie. “If you really want to help me, think of a way for me to escape.”
“I would have long done that if I really could,” said Yu Ziyang helplessly. “Do you think Xiang Shaoyun will come?”
“If the overlord heard of this marriage, he would definitely come. However, I don’t want him to come,” said Yu Caidie as a gentle look covered her face.
At this time, Di Mie approached her with a prideful look on his face and said, “Caidie, you saw my strength. I am more than worthy of you.”
“Dream on. I won’t be your wife even if I have to die,” replied Yu Caidie unyieldingly.
A look of anger covered Di Mie’s face. With a frown, he said, “Just which part of me is incomparable to Xiang Shaoyun? Is he really worth your devotion?”
“My love with him had been determined in our previous lives. Someone like you won’t understand it,” said Yu Caidie. “You better have this marriage canceled, or you’ll regret it.”
“Hehe, do you know what I love to do the most?” Di Mie sneered. “I love to conquer. The more you dislike me, the more I will enjoy conquering you.”
“How shameless,” said Yu Ziyang resentfully.
Di Mie looked at Yu Ziyang with contempt before he looked at the crowd and asked, “Is this the best the Yu Clan’s current generation has to offer?”
All the Yu Clan members had unsightly expressions. As the Western Desert’s number one clan, when had they ever suffered such humiliation? Unfortunately, all their Saints below 200 years old had been defeated by Di Mie. As for those beyond 200 years old, it would be too humiliating for them to personally move against a youngster. Because of that, the Yu Clan members were extremely sullen.
At this time, a young man with two guards by his side appeared. The Yu Clan members were overjoyed to see him. In their clan, this young man was probably the only one from the younger generation who could match or even defeat Di Mie.
The young man had a refined temperament and a gentle look on his face. His genial expression gave everyone a warm feeling. Just as he was about to issue Di Mie a challenge, a loud explosion erupted outside the inner courtyard, alarming everyone present.
Boom!
