Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled

Chapter 514 - 510: Return to the Lower Realm, New Troubles

"What did you just say?"

As soon as Zhang Tianyu’s purpose was articulated, he heard the gatekeeper Divine Guard begin to explain, "Clan Leader Zhang, there’s no need to trouble yourself further. Goddess Qingxue and His Majesty the Divine King aren’t interested in these hollow titles."

Zhang Tianyu, dumbfounded, opened his mouth, seemingly trying to say something, but was once again interrupted by the Divine Guard.

"Don’t bother with these futile efforts."

Zhang Tianyu seemed to detect a hint of something unsaid. He discreetly took out two pieces of Top Grade Divine Crystal from his Storage Ring and slipped them into the Divine Guard’s hand.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened, Mr. Divine Guard?"

"As you know, the Zhang Family has always been the most loyal followers of the Divine King. Never before has the Divine King refused my audience outright multiple times."

The Divine Guard pinched the Divine Crystal in his palm, appearing hesitant. After a moment’s pause, he spoke softly.

"The Divine Maiden has given the legacy Cultivation Technique to His Majesty the Divine King. It is likely that His Majesty will be in seclusion for a considerable amount of time, studying the new technique."

Zhang Tianyu’s body trembled, as he had not expected Li Qingxue to hand over such a precious inheritance.

He estimated that soon all the families would start causing trouble for the Zhang Family. If the Divine King were unwilling to protect them, Zhang Tianyu couldn’t even imagine what kind of fate would await the Zhang Family.

However, he quickly thought of something else, "What about the Divine Maiden?"

"Is it possible the Divine Maiden is also in seclusion?"

The Divine Guard accepted the two pieces of Divine Crystal, his expression slightly troubled, as if uncertain whether he should divulge such sensitive information.

Zhang Tianyu inwardly cursed this greedy vampire, but still maintained a smile as he handed over two more pieces of Top Grade Divine Crystal to the Divine Guard.

The Divine Guard rubbed them briefly, revealing a satisfied smile, "The Divine Maiden is not in seclusion; she has gone out to travel."

Zhang Tianyu felt as if the sky was falling. He stammered, "But, but the Divine Maiden hasn’t left the Divine Maiden Hall at all."

The Divine Guard looked at Zhang Tianyu suspiciously, not quite understanding how he knew the Divine Maiden hadn’t left the Divine Maiden Hall.

Zhang Tianyu realized he had slipped up and hurriedly put on a smile, trying to salvage the situation, "What I mean is, the Divine Maiden just returned to the Divine Domain not long ago, she doesn’t know anyone, where could she possibly go?"

Zhang Tianyu was genuinely frustrated, having spent four pieces of Top Grade Divine Crystal only to get the worst result.

Nevertheless, if he could find out where Li Qingxue had gone, then maybe...

The Divine Guard did not pursue further suspicion, merely shrugged slightly, "I don’t really know where exactly she went either."

"After all, this is a private matter of the Divine Maiden, but I’ve heard that Goddess Qingxue befriended the Divine Maidens of several other Divine Domains while in the Lower Realm."

"Perhaps she’s gone to visit friends in other Divine Domains."

Zhang Tianyu felt a wave of darkness close over him; if she were still in the Celestial Sword Divine Domain, no matter where she hid, it would merely waste some time and resources.

But the Divine Guard had said Goddess Qingxue had already left the Celestial Sword Divine Domain and might have gone to any other Divine Domain.

This turned all of Zhang Tianyu’s plans to nothing, with no way to continue.

The Divine Guard looked at Zhang Tianyu, who appeared somewhat odd, and gently patted his shoulder, "Clan Leader Zhang, are you okay?"

Zhang Tianyu snapped back to his senses, a somewhat awkward smile appearing on his face.

"I’m sorry, I was lost in thought..."

"You know, with the Zhang Family currently..."

He stopped halfway through his attempt to persuade the Divine Guard to inform him of updates, but reconsidered, knowing the Divine King was in seclusion, and the Divine Maiden had left the Divine Domain.

Even if he succeeded in swaying the Divine Guard, it would be like a drop in the bucket for the Zhang Family, who might no longer exist by the time the Divine King ended his seclusion.

So he did not continue, instead saying with a grim expression, "I’m sorry, I think I should take my leave now."

After speaking, he did not wait for the Divine Guard’s response and turned to leave immediately.

As for what actions the Zhang Family might take next, Xia Feng had already returned to the Great Xia with Xia Tianming and Li Qingxue via the Dream Realm Pearl.

Their destination was, of course, his estate in the Great Xia Imperial Capital.

This return was so hurried that he didn’t even get a chance to notify Xia Naiwen or Huang Xiaoqian in advance.

But these were trivial matters. Xia Feng thought of how his silent return would surely be a pleasant surprise for his family elders.

However, as soon as they emerged from the Dream Realm Pearl, they sensed that something was not quite right around them.

Xia Feng had previously had Xia Naiwen bring back a substantial amount of Top Grade Divine Marrow, and now the Great Xia Empire was brimming with Divine Power.

In fact, because all nine Divine Veins converged in the Imperial Capital, the Divine Power in the entire Imperial Capital was even more concentrated than in the Celestial Sword Divine Domain.

The unsettling part was that as soon as Xia Feng emerged, he noticed that outside the Imperial Capital, a large number of Martial Gods were gathered, the leader of whom had a Cultivation of the Sixth Grade Celestial God Realm.

But the previous lineage of Emperor Xia he had with him did not advance this quickly.

Moreover, there were not so many Martial Gods in the entire Great Xia.

Xia Feng immediately sensed something amiss, quickly rushing out from his estate to appear outside the protective boundary of the Imperial Capital.

The leader on the opposite side couldn’t see through Xia Feng and Li Qingxue’s Cultivation, but felt they were quite young, thus assuming they were merely ordinary juniors not yet in the Martial God Realm.

Conversely, the leader easily saw through Xia Tianming’s First Grade Celestial God Cultivation, displaying a disdainful sneer.

"Is this your Xia Family’s secret weapon?"

"Just a mere First Grade Celestial God Realm cultivator. Before me, he’s nothing but a clown. I only need to move my finger slightly to destroy all of you."

Upon seeing Xia Feng and the other two, Xia Naiwen was initially startled, but quickly recovered and broke into a delighted smile.

"Father, Feng’Er, and Qingxue, how did you return?"

Xia Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at those outside, "The Secret Realm inheritance has ended. Qingxue and I received the blessing of the Celestial Sword Divine King, so I brought Qingxue back."

"Luckily we returned in time, otherwise I wouldn’t know what these people planned to do in the Great Xia."

Xia Feng appeared without any concealment, and nearly all the Great Xia soldiers witnessed the triumphant return of the invincible Great Xia War God.

The fear of facing so many Martial Gods and even Celestial Gods vanished the moment they saw Xia Feng, as if seeing a pillar of reassurance on their side.

Xia Feng turned to look at Xia Naiwen, softly asking, "Father, what exactly has been happening?"

Xia Naiwen paused, then began explaining with a hint of helplessness.