Qin Guan was truly exasperated at this moment.
She naturally recognised the little girl and the small demon beast Xue Yi mentioned.
Weren’t they Er Ya and Xiao Bai?
And who was their backer?
The Green-Shirted Sword Master!
Going after Er Ya and Xiao Bai?
That was Yang Bofu’s untouchable reverse scale!
If anything happened to those two, Yang Bofu would probably flatten the entire Milky Way Galaxy!
Big shot, that wasn’t even the scariest part!
The scariest thing was that the Milky Way Alliance was hunting the Plain-Skirted Lady!
That walking bug of the mortal realm—could they afford to provoke her?
Could they?
Absolutely not!
Qin Guan was on the verge of despair.
What if that big shot casually asked, “Which direction is the Milky Way Galaxy…?”
Could the Master of the Dao Pen withstand a single slash from her?
Qin Guan’s head throbbed.
At this moment, Xue Yi suddenly looked at Qin Guan. “Does Pavilion Master Qin know these three?”
Qin Guan thought for a moment, then said, “Can you still call back all your people?”
Xue Yi frowned. “Why?”
Qin Guan said seriously, “We’re all from the same place, so let me give you a heads-up. Those three are absolutely untouchable!”
Xue Yi said gravely, “Pavilion Master Qin, you know them?”
Qin Guan nodded. “I do.”
Xue Yi glanced at her, then said, “Pavilion Master Qin, they’ve offended our Milky Way Galaxy. This crime cannot be forgiven!”
Qin Guan shook her head slightly. “You know nothing of their strength.”
Xue Yi laughed. “Pavilion Master Qin, since you haven’t joined our Milky Way Alliance, you might not fully understand our power.”
He smiled faintly. “Every transmigrator has their own cheat, don’t they?”
Qin Guan was speechless.
A cheat?
Could a cheat handle that woman?
Qin Guan wanted to say more, but Xue Yi suddenly continued, “Pavilion Master Qin, soon our Milky Way Alliance will unify the mortal realm. Join us now, and both of you will be founding members. As for Guanhua Academy, we can allow you to keep it, provided you submit to us. Of course, that’s only if you join now. Think it over.”
With that, he stood and left.
In front of Qin Guan, Dan Chen said gravely, “They’re probably planning something big.”
Qin Guan shook her head. “They’re courting death.”
Dan Chen looked at Qin Guan, who smiled and said, “Don’t worry about these things. Focus on refining pills and developing your craft. As for external matters, Little Xuan and I will handle them.”
Dan Chen nodded.
She genuinely didn’t want to deal with these issues. Her focus was solely on refining pills.
Qin Guan suddenly asked, “After you refine pills, do you keep them for yourself or sell them?”
Dan Chen thought for a moment, then said, “I’m part of the academy now, and I have a responsibility to its growth. I plan to keep some of my pills for the academy’s students to use in their cultivation and sell the rest to generate funds for the academy’s development.”
Qin Guan smiled. “With your support, our financial income will greatly increase. If you have any needs, just let me or Little Xuan know.”
Dan Chen nodded. “Alright.”
Qin Guan added, “One more thing. Do you know who the head of our academy’s Literature Department is?”
Dan Chen shook her head.
Qin Guan said earnestly, “It’s Miss Qingqiu. She’s a wonderful person, very easy to get along with, and incredibly capable, especially in cultivation. Since you’re also cultivating, you can definitely consult her if you have any questions. She’s truly exceptional.”
Dan Chen nodded. “Got it.”
Qin Guan smiled. “Alright, you get back to work. I’ve got things to handle too.”
With that, she stood and left.
Dan Chen watched Qin Guan’s retreating figure and murmured, “Could she be the female lead?”
…
At Fan Sect.
On this day, the sect’s elders and Sect Leader gathered.
The Fan Sect Leader, Mo He, who was usually in seclusion, had emerged for some unknown reason and immediately summoned all the elders.
Mo He glanced at the crowd and said, “Recall all disciples stationed outside.”
The elders were stunned. One of them hurriedly asked, “Sect Leader, why?”
Mo He said softly, “The Milky Way Alliance is likely planning something big.”
The elders’ faces grew grim.
Mo He stood. “I’m heading to Great Wei.”
With that, he vanished.
In Great Wei, inside the imperial palace.
Three people were in the hall: Mo He, who had just arrived, Princess Wei Lan of Great Wei, and the current Emperor of Great Wei, Wei Yuan.
Wei Yuan looked aged, his hair white, his face etched with wrinkles.
Mo He glanced at Wei Lan and smiled. “Old man, are you planning to let this girl take over Great Wei?”
Wei Lan remained calm, but her hand trembled slightly in her sleeve.
Wei Yuan’s expression was steady. “Great Wei will be inherited by the capable.”
The capable.
Mo He smiled and changed the topic. “You must have sensed those mysterious auras.”
Wei Yuan nodded.
Mo He smiled. “Then I’ll be blunt. The sudden appearance of several ancient titans in our mortal realm is far from normal. From what I know, those titans come from the Milky Way Galaxy.”
The Milky Way Galaxy.
Wei Yuan remained silent.
Mo He continued, “Outsiders always have ulterior motives. The Milky Way Galaxy’s goal has always been clear: to dominate our universe. And to do that, Fan Sect and Great Wei are their primary targets. So, old man, shall we join forces? Your call.”
He looked at Wei Yuan.
After a long silence, Wei Yuan asked, “Are you certain they’re making a move?”
Mo He nodded. “Absolutely certain.”
Wei Yuan frowned. “Ancient titans can’t act directly outside. Even ten of them wouldn’t make a difference.”
Mo He smiled. “I know that, but these titans brought people below the Dao Knowledge realm. While they can’t act themselves, they can prevent us old-timers from doing so. Moreover, their goal this time is likely to stop us from entering the Void Land. They want to wipe us out completely.”
Wei Yuan’s brows furrowed deeply.
Mo He smiled. “Great Wei can’t stay out of this. If Fan Sect falls, you’re next…”
Wei Yuan remained calm.
Seeing this, Mo He frowned, sensing something was off.
Realising something, his expression changed, and he moved to leave. But then, Wei Yuan suddenly laughed. “Sect Leader Mo, it’s too late.”
As his words fell, a man slowly walked into the hall.
Seeing him, Mo He’s face darkened.
The leader of the Milky Way Alliance, Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing smiled. “Sect Leader Mo, you seem surprised.”
Mo He’s expression was cold as he turned to Wei Yuan. “Why?”
Wei Yuan’s face was calm. “Sect Leader Mo, I forgot to mention. My daughter is betrothed to Lin Tian, the young leader of the Milky Way Alliance. They’ll wed in a month.”
An alliance through marriage.
Below, Wei Lan’s expression remained calm, without a ripple.
Mo He looked at Wei Yuan and laughed. “Forming an alliance with a tiger.”
Wei Yuan shook his head. “Sect Leader Mo, if not with a tiger, then with a wolf?”
Mo He laughed heartily. “I truly didn’t expect you two had already colluded. What a surprise.”
He glanced at them both and smiled. “Do you think I came unprepared?”
At his words, Xiao Qing and Wei Yuan frowned.
Mo He turned to the side and smiled. “Elder Ma, come out.”
An elder slowly walked out.
Seeing him, Xiao Qing’s brows furrowed. “Star River Domain!”
Star River Domain.
Elder Ma stepped forward, glanced at the two, and said calmly, “My Star River Sect has allied with Fan Sect to advance and retreat together.”
Xiao Qing suddenly laughed. “Sect Leader Mo, I must say, this move of yours truly surprised me. I didn’t expect you’d already teamed up with Star River Sect.”
Mo He said calmly, “Mutual surprises.”
Xiao Qing looked at him. “Unfortunately, it’s useless unless Star River Sect can bring all their powerhouses to the mortal realm.”
Elder Ma suddenly chuckled. “Isn’t that a simple matter?”
At that moment, Wei Lan suddenly said, “I just received news. Over ten thousand top powerhouses have entered Fan Sect.”
Xiao Qing and Wei Yuan’s brows furrowed.
Wei Yuan spoke. “I’m curious. Star River Sect never meddles in mortal realm affairs. Why are they helping Fan Sect this time?”
Mo He smiled. “As of today, Fan Sect will merge into Star River Sect.”
Merge.
Wei Yuan’s eyes narrowed.
Merge.
This meant Fan Sect was giving up its sovereignty to join Star River Sect as a member.
Wei Yuan looked at Mo He. “You’re really willing to let go.”
Mo He smiled. “A new platform might bring better prospects.”
He glanced at them both. “If it’s a fight, let’s all go down together.”
Elder Ma also glanced at them. “My Star River Sect will see it through to the end.”
With that, the two left.
In the hall, Xiao Qing and Wei Yuan fell silent.
Star River Sect’s involvement had caught them off guard, completely disrupting their plans.
Xiao Qing suddenly said, “We’ll discuss this further.”
With that, he turned and left.
Only Wei Lan and Wei Yuan remained in the hall.
Wei Yuan looked at Wei Lan. “Girl, do you resent being made to marry Lin Tian?”
Wei Lan’s expression was calm. “No resentment.”
Wei Yuan watched her, saying nothing.
Wei Lan said, “I am a daughter of Great Wei. For Great Wei, let alone marriage, even death is acceptable.”
Wei Yuan sighed softly, a trace of complexity and regret in his eyes.
What a pity she was born a daughter.
Moments later, Wei Lan left the hall. Outside, a man in white slowly approached her. He looked at her, silent.
Wei Lan said nothing either, walking into the distance.
The man in white suddenly spoke. “Marrying Lin Tian—was that His Majesty’s decision or yours?”
Wei Lan stopped. “Does it matter?”
The man in white nodded. “It matters.”
Wei Lan was silent for a moment, then said, “I bear responsibilities.”
The man in white stepped closer, looking her in the eyes. “Would you abandon everything and leave with me?”
Wei Lan looked at him, silent for a moment, then laughed. “Bai Yi, do you know what a woman needs most?”
Bai Yi was silent.
Wei Lan said softly, “A woman needs a man with strength. Love? That’s fleeting and unreliable. A man may say he loves you today, and maybe he means it in this moment, but tomorrow? In the future? I don’t believe in love. I believe in reality. You say you love me? Don’t just say it—show me something tangible.”
She sneered. “In this world, young women are swayed by a few sweet words, only to end up heartbroken. Nine out of ten are let down. The stupidest thing a woman can do is bet her future on a man. I don’t trust men, and I won’t trust you.”
Bai Yi looked at her. “So, all my years of devotion are nothing to you?”
Wei Lan shook her head. “Your abilities can’t match my ambitions. With you, I can already see the end.”
She glanced at him. “Forget everything else—could you even get past my father and the royal clan? Do you have the courage to walk into that hall right now, face my father, and say Lin Tian isn’t worthy of me, that you, Bai Yi, will marry me? Do you dare?”
Bai Yi’s face grew grim.
Wei Lan shook her head again. “With you, I’d have to bear all the difficulties myself in the end.”
She took out a storage ring and placed it in Bai Yi’s hand. “Without strength, don’t aim for a high match.”
With that, she turned and left.
