Chapter 821 Immortal Descends (2)
With the backing of their ancestor, the Cao family became extremely arrogant, as if they themselves had ascended to immortality. They distributed invitation letters everywhere, fearing that no one would know. The Cultivation Continent was once again greatly shaken, as no one in the Cultivation World had successfully ascended in thousands of years. Who wouldn’t want to witness the demeanor of an immortal? Thus, for a time, streets and alleys were filled with rumors about the Cao family’s immortal ancestor, even overshadowing Qi Huang.
Qi Huang was busy transforming Yin Star and did not expect to hear this bad news.
“The Immortal Realm is so vast, how did the Cao family manage to contact their immortal ancestor?”
Qi Huang was perplexed. She had no time to monitor the Cao family due to the transformation of Yin Star.
“That’s not important. The most important thing is that they went to such great lengths to contact that immortal ancestor, and it must be with ulterior motives,”
Cheng Hong Ling speculated.
“Aren’t they still planning to target us? Even an idiot could see that.”
Qi Huang replied without thinking.
“The crucial point is that they’ve made this matter known to everyone. It’s likely they not only want to target us but also want to suppress the Immortal Alliance and dominate the entire Cultivation World. They’re trying to get rich too quickly.”
Cheng Hong Ling added.
“Get rich? I’ll make sure they fail to steal the chicken and end up losing the rice. They’ll starve to death.”
Qi Huang sneered.
“Are you sure you can handle the Cao family’s immortal? What if their strength has reached the Human Immortal realm or above? Although he himself cannot enter the Cultivation World, he can use his spiritual sense to suppress us. While we are protected by Heaven-Concealing Water and need not fear, what about our relatives and friends? What if he uses them as a threat…”
Cheng Hong Ling’s pretty face showed worry as she spoke. Although they had some Heaven-Concealing Water, it wasn’t enough for so many people.
“Don’t worry. No matter how strong he is, he’ll have to act through the spatial rift. By then, I’ll make him draw his sword and gaze around in confusion.”
Qi Huang said confidently, reassuring her.
“Are you suggesting that we remove the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet in advance so they can’t create a spatial rift?”
Cheng Hong Ling’s eyes lit up.
“Yes, but given our special status now, removing the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet without evidence will only damage the reputation of the Dao Alliance. It’s like killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of our own. So, I need to get proof with the Recording Mirror first.”
Qi Huang revealed her plan.
Seeing her lover so calm and composed, Cheng Hong Ling’s heavy burden was lifted.
Qi Huang then headed towards Zhongzhou and lingered near the Cao family’s territory, preparing to record evidence of their crimes. Once obtained, she would immediately remove the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet.
The reason Qi Huang didn’t act covertly was that the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet was much stronger than the others, and she couldn’t possibly do it without anyone noticing.
That evening, Cao Meng once again discussed the subsequent arrangements with Cao Yin through blood sacrifice.
“Ancestor, you are an immortal reappearing in the world. This is an unprecedented major event. I have already instructed the Cao family to spread the word of your arrival. On the first of next month, people from the entire Cultivation Continent will come to behold your majestic presence.”
Cao Meng reported.
“Very well. It’s not easy for this immortal to descend. This way, it can greatly deter those petty individuals and consolidate the Cao family’s hegemonic position in the Cultivation World.”
Cao Yin agreed and then asked, “By the way, grandson, have you figured out how to create a spatial rift for me to appear?”
“Ancestor, I only have the strength of the third level of the Heavenly Punishment Realm. I’m afraid I’m not capable of doing it myself. I can only rely on the Immortal Tablet you left behind.”
Cao Meng replied somewhat embarrassedly.
“It’s alright. I left the Immortal Tablet to serve the Cao family anyway.”
Cao Yin seemed very magnanimous.
Cao Meng breathed a long sigh and then added, “However, there is still a problem. The spatial rift created by the Immortal Tablet cannot be very large, so it won’t last for two days. But the wedding needs time to prepare. I don’t know if we can wait until Cheng Hong Ling comes to marry into the family. If not, we’ll just have a simple ceremony.”
“Don’t worry. Although my own strength has reached the level of a Master Immortal, my two weakest clones are at the peak of the Heavenly Punishment Realm. I can let them enter the Cultivation World to help you maintain the spatial rift until my grandson Cao Yang enters the bridal chamber with that girl.”
Cao Yin reassured him.
“That’s great, thank you, Ancestor.”
Cao Meng was delighted.
“It’s nothing. Marriage is the most important event in life. My descendant, Cao Yin, must not be married off carelessly.”
Cao Yin said firmly and then asked, “When do you plan to engrave that girl’s name on the Immortal Tablet?”
“On the first of next month. At that time, I want everyone to know that the Cao family is the overlord of the Cultivation Continent.”
Cao Meng said excitedly, a trace of abnormal redness appearing on his pale cheeks.
“By the way, have you considered one thing? An immortal’s spiritual sense can cover the entire Lishui Star. If that little demon girl’s spiritual sense truly reaches the Human Immortal realm, your plan might have been known to her long ago.”
Cao Yin reminded him.
“No way? Every time I discuss this matter with my family, I set up a spiritual sense shield. Even if her spiritual sense is strong, she would have to break through the shield to investigate us.”
Cao Meng replied with some uncertainty.
“Can you and your family guarantee that you won’t leak anything? What about other clan members? Are you the only ones who intend to forcefully marry that girl?”
Cao Yin asked with doubt.
“Uh…”
Cao Meng’s expression became awkward.
“What’s wrong?”
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Cao Meng hesitated to speak.
“Don’t beat around the bush. Speak directly if you have something to say.”
Cao Yin said impatiently.
“Ancestor, your grandson is unfilial.
I have something to hide from you. That girl once killed one of our Cao family members named Cao Hong.”
Cao Meng confessed haltingly.
“What? So you intend for your grandson to marry an enemy of the Cao family? Why didn’t you say so earlier?”
Cao Yin’s voice suddenly rose.
“Ancestor, please forgive me. I chose to conceal this because I feared you would object to this matter. Whether my grandson can marry that girl is crucial to the future of the Cao family, and I really didn’t want to take the risk.”
Cao Meng explained meekly.
Cao Yin’s breathing became heavier, and after a long while, he said coldly, “To be honest, with my temper, if an ordinary person killed my descendant, I would definitely chop off their head and make them pay a heavy price for hiding it…”
Hearing this, Cao Meng didn’t even dare to breathe.
Cao Yin paused here before changing his tone: “However, in handling this matter, I have to admit you are right. A small omission can spoil a great plan. If the Cao family can marry such a daughter-in-law, sacrificing one clan member is worth it. At most, she can have more descendants for the Cao family in the future.”
“Ancestor is wise!”
Cao Meng said as if he had received a great pardon, and then added, “However, the current problem is that the Cao Hong lineage is not willing to let this matter go, so I can only claim that I am contacting you for revenge, and dare not say it is to marry that girl.”
“Don’t worry about this. With me here, they won’t be able to make much of a splash.”
Cao Yin made a promise and then asked, “However, whether it’s a forced marriage or revenge, once she knows about it, she’ll have reason to retaliate against the Cao family. What if she removes the Immortal Tablet I left behind in advance? What will you rely on to break through the spatial barrier then?”
“She shouldn’t. Our Cao family has not made any public announcement about this matter yet. As the Alliance Leader of the Dao Alliance, she has to act according to the rules. If she goes and removes the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet without evidence, it will only damage the Dao Alliance’s reputation.”
Cao Meng steadied himself and explained as if comforting himself. However, his expression suddenly changed the next moment: “No, she still has the Recording Mirror.”
“Recording Mirror? I remember that thing can record images. If she secretly records your conversation as evidence, she can openly remove the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet, and then everything will be ruined.”
Cao Yin’s expression became increasingly solemn.
“What should we do? Her cultivation is too high. I don’t know if she has ever been to the Cao family, nor do I know if she has recorded our conversation.”
Cao Meng panicked.
“Don’t worry, listen to me. First, tomorrow, you will tell your clan members to give up their revenge and publicly issue a notice apologizing to that Cheng Hong Ling, saying that the Cao family was wrong before and will never make the same mistake again.”
Cao Yin instructed first.
“Ancestor has a brilliant plan! As long as our Cao family shows weakness, even if she secretly filmed us before, it will be invalid.”
Cao Meng was overjoyed, but then he hesitated again: “But what if Cao Kun’s lineage disagrees?”
“Tell them it’s my decision. Anyone who dares to object will be kicked out of the Cao family.”
Cao Yin said impatiently and then instructed, “Secondly, from now on, your family can only communicate through mind transmission when discussing this matter, not by speaking, understand?”
“Yes, sir!”
Cao Meng eagerly accepted the order.
Qi Huang withdrew her spiritual sense, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. Since the other party was communicating through telepathy, she had no idea what they discussed and could only continue observing.
To her surprise, the next day, Cao Meng summoned the clan members and, in front of everyone, announced that he would give up his revenge.
“Why?”
Cao Kun retorted excitedly, and his lineage also erupted in an instant.
