"Whoa, it's Zhang Hao, the Holy Son! He's really here!!"
"Born with the Holy Sun Physique, possessing the potential of a Saint King, and now his cultivation has reached the ninth level of the Cave Heaven realm. I didn't expect him to join the Ghost Fiend Secret Realm expedition."
"So what if he has the potential of a Saint King?"
"A prodigy like Zhang Hao is surely aiming for the potential to become a Great Emperor!"
"Huh, why is Zhang Hao heading that way? Isn't that Su Qingyue from Jade Maiden Peak? Could the rumors be true?!"
"…"
As the extraordinary figure appeared in the void and landed directly in front of Su Qingyue in the square, a commotion erupted among the disciples.
Half a year ago.
After Su Qingyue joined Fuyou Sacred Land and became a disciple of Jade Maiden Peak.
Zhang Hao, the Holy Son, had visited Jade Maiden Peak multiple times, and it was clear to anyone with eyes that he was smitten with Su Qingyue, the favored daughter of the heavens.
Unfortunately.
After joining Jade Maiden Peak, Su Qingyue went into seclusion and refused to see anyone, leaving Zhang Hao to face closed doors several times.
Rumors then spread that Zhang Hao liked Su Qingyue and even intended to propose.
However, due to Jade Maiden Peak's evasions and Zhang Hao's seclusion to cultivate his physical body, the matter was temporarily shelved.
Unexpectedly, after two months of seclusion, Zhang Hao came straight to find her upon emerging.
It seems he still can't forget Su Qingyue.
"Junior Sister Qingyue, you've finally come out of seclusion. Are you going to participate in the Ghost Fiend Secret Realm this time? Why don't we team up?"
Ignoring the crowd's chatter, Zhang Hao approached Su Qingyue and spoke with an extraordinary demeanor.
This made Su Qingyue's brows furrow slightly.
"No need."
"Senior Brother should find someone else."
Without any hesitation, Su Qingyue refused.
However, Zhang Hao wasn't surprised, merely smiling slightly as he asked.
"Is it because of Xiao Ming?"
"I heard he's not only the recently risen prodigy of Fuyou Sacred Land but also your childhood sweetheart, and you two have a marriage contract?"
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At this point.
Zhang Hao's gaze flickered, a hint of unwillingness and even deep jealousy flashing in his eyes.
Recently.
Two Saint King realm experts clashed within the sacred land, and the destructive energy waves had even awakened him from seclusion.
After coming out.
He learned that two prodigies even more formidable than himself had suddenly emerged in this generation of Fuyou Sacred Land.
Each with the potential of an Emperor.
And the male among them turned out to be the fiancé of the woman he admired, making Zhang Hao feel as if he had swallowed something unpleasant.
However.
Considering the Fuyou Sacred Master's reminder and his own status, Zhang Hao didn't seek trouble with Xiao Ming.
After all.
Xiao Ming was currently at the peak of his fame.
Not only was he valued by his master, the Fuyou Sacred Master, but he had also become a disciple of the one at Moonwatch Peak.
Although not a Holy Son of Fuyou Sacred Land, his status was no less than Zhang Hao's.
Seeking trouble with him now would only ruin his own future!
Unless…
A very good opportunity presented itself.
"Xiao Ming has already left the Xiao family, and although our marriage contract is nominal, in my heart, he has always been my fiancé."
Su Qingyue nodded, succinctly stating the facts.
And fearing Zhang Hao might use Xiao Ming's departure from the Xiao family as leverage, she added a statement to clarify her stance.
"That really is a pity."
"You were born with the Taiyin Sacred Spirit Vein, and I with the Holy Sun Physique. Taiyin and Holy Sun are a match made in heaven, yet it seems fate has other plans."
Zhang Hao replied with a face full of regret, still speaking with utmost courtesy, like a refined gentleman.
"Fate is destined…"
"With Senior Brother Zhang Hao's talent and abilities, I'm sure you'll find someone more suitable."
Hearing Zhang Hao's lament, Su Qingyue remained unmoved, responding with a somewhat perfunctory reply.
Beside her, Yun Ling.
Listening to their conversation, she felt she could almost dig a grand palace into the ground with her toes.
She really wanted to tell Zhang Hao…
If you want to win over this love-struck girl, you should go practice with some demoness from the Devil Sect first.
But considering Zhang Hao's status and not wanting to add to Su Qingyue's troubles, she kept her mouth shut.
Just as the atmosphere grew a bit awkward, two figures approached from afar, causing the square's atmosphere to boil.
"Holy crap, it's Xiao Ming and Feng Xianhuang, they've finally shown up."
"Senior Brother Zhang Hao is interested in Su Qingyue, while Xiao Ming is always with Feng Xianhuang. If they each pair up, it would be a match made in heaven…"
"Like hell it is, a match made in your dreams."
"You're just messing up the pairings, what do you mean Su Qingyue and Zhang Hao are a pair? She's clearly Senior Brother Xiao Ming's fiancée!"
"If you dare mess around, I'll crush you with my butt."
"I wonder who's stronger between Zhang Hao and Xiao Ming. If they were to fight, we'd have quite the spectacle… no, we'd have a real-life lesson to observe."
"…"
Seeing Xiao Ming and Feng Xianhuang appear, the disciples were all excited, hoping for something to happen.
After all.
In the sacred land, cultivation is tedious, and excitement is something to be watched.
Things like senior brothers sleeping with junior brothers, junior brothers with the master's wife, and the master's wife cheating with a senior uncle happen from time to time, and it's a great joy in life.
"Someone's trying to steal your fiancée, aren't you going to go down and keep an eye on things…"
Glancing below, Feng Xianhuang saw Zhang Hao and Su Qingyue standing together and teased Xiao Ming beside her.
This left Xiao Ming speechless.
He didn't expect this Empress to have such a cold sense of humor.
"That depends on whether he has the ability…"
Xiao Ming said indifferently, his figure landing in front of Su Qingyue and the others.
"Brother Xiao Ming, please take care of me during the expedition to the Ghost Fiend Secret Realm."
Seeing Xiao Ming and Feng Xianhuang, Su Qingyue greeted them and couldn't help but tease.
"Spirit Sea realm ninth level?"
Sensing Su Qingyue's current cultivation, Xiao Ming showed a hint of surprise.
He didn't expect that in just a few days.
Su Qingyue's cultivation could reach the ninth level of the Spirit Sea realm, with such a terrifying blood and energy fluctuation, her physical body might have reached the Cave Heaven realm.
Though he didn't know the specifics, it was an impressive progress.
It seems Ling Ruoxuan must have invested heavily in Su Qingyue, the Peak Master of Jade Maiden Peak truly has a generous heart, and he should thank her properly if given the chance.
"Are you Xiao Ming?"
While Xiao Ming was lost in thought, Zhang Hao sized him up and spoke in a calm voice.
"No wonder Junior Sister Qingyue likes you, your aura makes me feel threatened."
"If there's a chance in the future, we should spar."
With that.
Before Xiao Ming could respond, Zhang Hao turned and left.
Returning to the area where the previous generation of disciples resided, causing Xiao Ming's eyes to narrow slightly.
He thought this Holy Son Zhang Hao would cause trouble for him in public.
Unexpectedly, the other party was so composed, truly not a simple character.
"Once inside the Ghost Fiend Secret Realm, be wary of him."
"This guy… isn't as kind as he appears, he's already set his sights on you and your fiancée."
Watching Zhang Hao's departing figure, Feng Xianhuang transmitted to Xiao Ming.
This made Xiao Ming's eyes sharpen, immediately looking at Feng Xianhuang.
But before he could ask, a voice echoed above.
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