The Ancestral Pagoda has been restored!
Although its power has weakened, its quality has improved.
Zhou Yi's artifact-forging skills were actually superior to the ancestors of the Ancient Buddha Clan?
Is he even human?
Just how many abilities does he possess?
Is there anything he can't do?
"Now, regarding my marriage with Qing'er…"
Retracting the Universe Ring, Zhou Yi swept his gaze across the crowd and said:
"Who opposes? Who approves?"
Xuan Guang, Mo Tong, and the others dared not meet Zhou Yi's gaze. They all lowered their heads, not even thinking of opposing him now.
Zhou Yi was an absolute monster.
Too terrifying.
He had single-handedly overpowered their entire Ancient Buddha Clan!
Was he even human?
"The Maha Ancient Clan and Maha Tian won't let this go easily. You deal with it yourself!"
Futu Xuan shot Zhou Yi a deep look, left behind this remark, and departed with the Ancestral Pagoda in hand, his silhouette bleak and lonely.
Seeing this, Xuan Guang, Mo Tong, and the others immediately followed suit.
Since even the Grand Elder had left, they dared not remain.
But one thing was certain—Qing's lineage was now rising to prominence.
With someone as powerful as Zhou Yi backing them, who would dare provoke them in the future?
Very soon—
Out of nearly twenty Heavenly Supremes, more than ten had left, leaving only the few from Qing Mai's lineage behind.
"Qing Mai's Qing Tian greets the Heavenly Sovereign!"
The one who spoke was an elderly man with graying hair—the strongest member of Qing Mai's lineage, an Immortal-Grade Heavenly Supreme.
However, compared to Xuan Guang and Mo Tong, the leaders of Xuan and Mo lineage respectively, Qing Tian appeared far weaker.
The first two were like forces of nature, their presence overwhelming.
Qing Tian, on the other hand, was like the setting sun, exuding a sense of decline.
The path to Saint-Grade required only the most fearless and dauntless individuals to push forward. The fact that Qing Tian had lost that edge meant he was unlikely to ever step into the Saint-Grade level.
No wonder Qing Yanjing's lineage had been suppressed by the Xuan and Mo lineage.
After all, in a world where the strong reign supreme—
Strength was everything.
Behind Qing Tian stood two more Heavenly Supremes—Qing Yun and Qing Xuan. Both were merely at the early stages of Spirit-Grade Heavenly Supreme.
However, while Qing Xuan still had potential, Qing Yun had already reached his limits.
Qing Xuan was Qing Yan Jing's elder sister.
"No need for formalities."
Zhou Yi took out three third-grade pills and handed them to the trio. "A small gift—it should help you all progress further."
Qing Tian hesitated for a moment but ultimately accepted the offering.
"Many thanks, Heavenly Sovereign!"
Qing Xuan's beautiful eyes curiously studied Zhou Yi. The elegant and refined Zhou Yi before her seemed completely different from the domineering and invincible Zhou Yi who had just left their rigid and stubborn Great Elder speechless.
With the Ancestral Pagoda restored, they held no grudges against Zhou Yi. Instead, they felt relieved and vindicated.
From now on, they would no longer be oppressed by the other two lineages.
Soon after—
Qing Tian led Zhou Yi to the Qing lineage's domain to host a welcoming banquet.
Meanwhile—
Xuan Guang, Mo Tong, and the other Heavenly Supreme Elders gathered around Futu Xuan.
"Grand Elder, is it true that the Ancestral Pagoda has been restored?" Xuan Guang asked worriedly. After all, it was their clan's ultimate foundation.
"It's restored, and even of a higher grade than before!"
Futu Xuan's deep voice resonated.
Upon hearing this, everyone was even more shocked, their reverence for Zhou Yi growing immensely.
They all understood—
A broken treasure was difficult to restore.
Once shattered, even if repaired, it could never be the same as the original.
Yet Zhou Yi not only restored it—
He made it even better?
Terrifying.
"Xuan Guang, this is all your fault. No matter what, the Heavenly Sovereign is a Saint-Grade powerhouse. Even the Grand Elder hadn't spoken, yet you jumped out to provoke him! If not for you, the Grand Elder wouldn't have turned against him so quickly, and none of this mess would have happened!"
Mo Tong pointed at Xuan Guang and scolded him:
"And earlier, it was you who wanted to use Maha Tian to deal with the Heavenly Sovereign. He must have heard that, which is why you got slapped in the face later…"
"Oh? So now it's all my fault?"
Xuan Guang was furious. Were they really pinning everything on him?
"Enough!"
Futu Xuan roared, his eyes sharp as lightning. "Both of you, return to seclusion immediately! Do not come out until you break through!"
Seeing the Grand Elder's wrath, the two dared not argue and hastily retreated—essentially placed under house arrest.
The other Heavenly Supreme Elders bowed their heads in silence, too afraid to speak.
"Our Ancient Buddha Clan's Saintess is to be married. We must not allow our clan to be belittled!"
"Her dowry must be prepared with the highest standards!"
Futu Xuan waved his hand at the remaining elders. "Go and make the necessary arrangements!"
"Yes, Grand Elder!"
The Heavenly Supreme Elders quickly departed, fully aware that the Grand Elder had now acknowledged Qing Yanjing's marriage.
They were not surprised.
After all—
Zhou Yi was too strong.
His strength was comparable to the Nine Emperors of ancient times.
He might not surpass the strongest among them—the Immortal Emperor—but he was certainly on par with the Heavenly Emperor and the other eight.
A powerhouse like him—
Despite the previous tensions, their conflict wasn't some deep-seated grudge, merely a minor dispute.
Qing Yanjing's marriage to Zhou Yi was ultimately a good thing.
Their Ancient Buddha Clan would now have a powerful ally.
As for Maha Tian?
After witnessing Zhou Yi shatter their Ancestral Pagoda in a single strike, they no longer cared.
Though Zhou Yi had become the ruler of Skylaw Continent and inherited the Heavenly Emperor's legacy, many still believed he was merely a lucky upstart.
The Ancient Buddha Clan had thought so too—
And they paid a humiliating price for it.
Now, even in Zhou Yi's presence, they had to lower their heads.
If the Maha Ancient Clan sought trouble with him, they would only end up as stepping stones, allowing Zhou Yi to climb higher and reach the peak of the Great Thousand World!
Very soon—
The Ancient Buddha Clan bustled with activity, adorned with lanterns and banners, celebrating with boundless joy.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yi enjoyed a leisurely time in their clan.
Even the Heavenly Supreme elders, who would normally command great authority, treated him with utmost respect and deference.
"Heavenly Sovereign, how did you meet my sister?"
Qing Xuan rested her fair chin on her delicate hand, gazing at Zhou Yi with curious, enigmatic eyes.
Heavenly Sovereign is so handsome!
Dominant and ruthless to his enemies, yet gentle and refined to his own.
A true blend of iron and tenderness.
No wonder her sister loved him so much.
"I met Qing'er on the Hundred Spirit Continent…"
Zhou Yi said with a smile, "At the time, she was injured and unable to move, while spirit beasts surrounded her, eyeing her hungrily!"
"Wow! So, does that mean the Heavenly Sovereign descended from the skies, heroically saved the beauty, and she fell in love at first sight, offering herself to you?"
Qing Xuan's exquisitely beautiful face lit up with excitement, her bright smile filled with anticipation.
"Not exactly love at first sight—our feelings developed over time."
Zhou Yi grinned. "Let me tell you, there was even a young man at the Spiritual Wheel Realm nearby. He fell for Qing'er at first sight too!"
"I can see future destinies. If I hadn't appeared, that young man would have rushed over, carried Qing'er on his back, and risked everything to break through the encirclement of spirit beasts. Eventually, he would have moved Qing'er's heart, and they would have ended up together!"
"Guess what happened in the end?"
Qing Xuan's eyes sparkled with interest. She furrowed her brows in thought for a moment, then laughed. "The elders definitely wouldn't have allowed it. In the end, my little sister would have been brought back!"
"Did that young man, like the Heavenly Sovereign, resolve to become stronger, eventually reaching the Saint-Grade Heavenly Supreme Realm and storming into the Ancient Buddha Clan to rescue my sister?"
"You're overthinking it. That young man had mediocre talent. Even after twenty years, he would have barely reached the Divine Soul Realm. Forget rescuing anyone—he wouldn't have even been able to set foot on the Buddha Continent."
Zhou Yi chuckled. The Hundred Spirit Continent was incredibly far from the Buddha Continent. A weakling at the Divine Soul Realm wouldn't just fail to reach the Buddha Continent—he'd struggle even to leave the Hundred Spirit Continent.
"Then what happened in the end?"
Qing Xuan asked curiously.
She didn't actually believe Zhou Yi could see the future, so she treated it as just another story.
"Your guess was mostly right, but the one who became stronger and rescued Qing'er wasn't that young man—it was their son."
"Their son even surpassed the Immortal Emperor, becoming the strongest being in the Great Thousand World!"
"Heavenly Sovereign, you must be joking!"
Qing Xuan laughed. Qing Yanjing was a genius of the Eight Divine Veins, so her descendants wouldn't be weak. But that young man's talent was too poor—he would only drag their bloodline down.
And yet, that kind of person surpassed the Immortal Emperor?
What a joke.
Since ancient times, who had ever surpassed the Immortal Emperor?
"I'm not joking."
Zhou Yi looked into Qing Xuan's eyes. "Let me tell you—when I held Qing Yanjing in my arms and flew into the sky, preparing to leave, that young man chased after me, shouting:"
"'Stop! Let go of that girl!'"
"Qing'er's heart wavered when she saw him. If I hadn't decisively intervened, they definitely would have ended up together!"
"That amazing? But their difference in strength was way too great."
Qing Xuan tilted her head, finding it hard to understand. Qing Yanjing was a Heavenly Supreme, while the other guy was just a measly Spiritual Wheel Realm weakling.
"That's why Qing'er was very wary of me back then—let alone falling in love at first sight!"
Zhou Yi chuckled.
"Good thing I had a special skill that let me win her over!"
"What special skill?"
Qing Xuan was curious.
"Zhou Yi!"
Before he could answer, an angry shout rang out from behind.
Qing Yanjing stormed over, fuming, and twisted Zhou Yi's waist hard.
Special skill?
She really wanted to crack that "special skill" of his.
This guy was at it again, trying to charm her sister.
She knew Zhou Yi's personality all too well.
From the Hundred Spirit Continent to here…
Along the way, he had already "conquered" Jiu You, Liu Baihua, Hu Meizi, Mandala, and Huo Mei'er.
This guy saw a beauty and just had to make a move.
That thing of his was never at peace for even a moment.
If she hadn't been keeping an eye on him these past few days…
Her sister would've already fallen into his clutches.
"Damn!"
Zhou Yi cursed inwardly. I was just about to show off my special skill to your sister, and you had to interrupt?
Just wait and see how I'll deal with you!
"Qing'er, you missed me again, didn't you?"
Zhou Yi scooped her up effortlessly and strode toward the bedroom.
"Let me go!"
"You bastard—mmph…"
Zhou Yi lowered his head and captured her soft, red lips, silencing her protests.
Qing Xuan watched them disappear with sparkling eyes.
Of course, she knew Zhou Yi had his sights set on her too.
Women are sensitive—most of the time, they just pretend not to notice.
She had a very good impression of Zhou Yi.
But he was her brother-in-law.
She couldn't betray her sister, Qing Yanjing.
So…
She chose not to take the initiative,
not to refuse,
but to let things take their course.
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