The shattered Spirit Boat, carrying a dense scent of blood and Devilish Qi, tore through the Void Realm, swaying unsteadily.
It finally descended upon the border region of the Longevity Jiang Clan.
This sudden anomaly instantly alarmed the powerful cultivators of the Jiang Clan stationed at the border, and also drew the attention of the various guests who had arrived at the Jiang Clan to attend Jiang Ye's coming-of-age ceremony.
In front of the magnificent Jiang Clan mountain gate.
Immortal birds soared, Auspicious Beasts galloped, presenting a scene of peace and celebration.
However, this scorched and broken Spirit Boat instantly shattered all the tranquility.
"Look! What is that?"
"It's the Xu Family's Spirit Boat! Oh my god, how could it be in such a sorry state?"
"How did it become like this? Scorched and broken, with monstrous Devilish Qi, it looks like it was attacked by someone from the Demonic Path..."
"Who dares to ambush the Xu Family?! That is an Ancient Dao Lineage!"
A flurry of discussions erupted, shaking the Void Realm.
Important figures from various forces stepped out of their respective carriages, turning their gaze towards the riddled Spirit Boat.
When they clearly saw the remaining blood-colored array patterns on the Spirit Boat, and Xu Mang's appearance, covered in Devilish Qi and with a weakened aura, they were all shocked.
An Ancient Family, an ancient Legacy that stands at the Peak of the Myriad Domains of the Heavens, its travel carriage was actually ambushed and attacked by someone from the Demonic Path?
Simply audacious!
"What kind of Devil Head has the Ancient Xu Family provoked? To be so bold as to lay hands on such an Immortal Legacy!"
An Elder exclaimed, his eyes filled with horror.
The Xu Family, an Immortal Clan that has stood for eons, actually encountered a heavy attack from the Demonic Path on their way to the Jiang Clan!
Inside the Spirit Boat.
A figure emerged, stooped and ancient, yet with a vast Divine Soul.
Xu Tairan supported the blood-stained Xu Mang, his gaze as deep as the sea, falling upon the majestic Jiang Clan mountain gate in the distance, his expression complex.
"It's Senior Brother Xu Mang's Spirit Boat!"
A Xu Family disciple cried out in surprise, his voice filled with disbelief.
And within the Jiang Clan mountain gate, a group of Xu Family members had already arrived earlier.
They had originally come as an entourage.
They were an envoy preparing to offer supplementary gifts and explanations for Xu Yang's previous "improper conduct," and to attend the Divine Son's coming-of-age ceremony.
Originally, Xu Qing of the second sequence was leading the team.
But after another incident occurred with Xu Qing.
Now, Xu Manman of the third sequence is temporarily presiding over the overall situation of the envoy, welcoming guests with several Elders and Stewards.
At this moment, seeing Xu Mang covered in demonic blood and with a weakened aura, everyone quickly rushed forward to meet him.
"Xu Mang! You... how could you be injured to this extent?"
Xu Manman, in a green dress with a cold and beautiful jade-like face, was a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Xu Family.
Her visit to the Jiang Clan this time also had a deeper meaning.
The high-ranking members of the Xu Clan were hesitant and undecided, but rumors spread that they seemed to intend to marry her into the Jiang Clan.
But in reality, they were also waiting for a better offer.
Xu Manman also knew.
Although Empress Su Hongye did not explicitly state it, she seemed to be intentionally selecting Saintesses and Divine Maidens from the Various Great Dao Lineages to choose a suitable partner for Jiang Ye.
For this Divine Son's coming-of-age ceremony, many famous Saintesses and Divine Maidens from various Dao Lineages had already arrived at the Jiang Clan.
Each one was exceptionally beautiful, and the competition in the shadows was fierce.
"Grand Elder, what happened to Senior Brother Xu Mang?"
Xu Manman asked. Although she and Xu Mang were not born of the same mother, as fellow Prodigies of the Xu Family, their relationship was close.
The clan was currently in a turbulent period, and Xu Mang was the future hope of the Xu Family; nothing must happen to him!
Seeing this, Xu Tairan merely nodded slightly, his face still grim.
He knew this was not the time for pleasantries; the most urgent task was to treat Xu Mang.
"We were ambushed and attacked by Demonic Path cultivators at the Jiang Clan border. Where are the Jiang Clan Stewards?" Xu Tairan's voice was loud, carrying a hint of undisguised exhaustion and anxiety, resonating in all directions.
Several Jiang Clan Stewards rushed to greet them, not daring to be negligent, yet unable to hide the surprise in their eyes.
The news quickly spread to the Divine Son Palace like wildfire.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow slightly, a playful curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He knew that You Sha had succeeded.
He stepped out of the Divine Son Palace and headed to the guest reception hall.
When he saw Xu Mang, entangled by Devilish Qi and with a weakened aura, a hint of imperceptible satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"Injured to this extent?"
"Alright, this time I'll be a good person..."
In an instant.
Everyone's gaze was drawn to the figure who stepped out of the Divine Son Palace.
He had a tall and slender physique, a black robe with Dragon patterns gently fluttering in the wind, surrounded by immortal light and flowing Dao rhyme, like a banished immortal descending to the mortal realm.
The young man's face was exquisitely handsome, with eyebrows like painted ink, eyes like bright stars, and a faint smile on his lips, as if he transcended all worldly affairs.
His golden eyes were deep and vast, like a sea of stars; merely meeting his gaze made one's heart flutter.
Hearing about him was not as good as seeing him!
Before this, the Saintesses and Divine Maidens from the Various Great Dao Lineages in the Myriad Domains of the Heavens had heard of the peerless demeanor of Jiang Ye, Divine Son of the Jiang Clan.
Many Dao Lineages even intended to form a marriage alliance with the Jiang Clan, sending their most outstanding Divine Maidens, subtly hoping to forge a good relationship with this Divine Son of the Jiang Clan.
The Xu Family was no exception.
Xu Manman's visit this time, in addition to handling clan affairs, also had this consideration.
Xu Manman's beautiful eyes trembled slightly, and she was momentarily lost in thought.
She had heard countless rumors about the Divine Son of the Jiang Clan, knowing his exceptional appearance and Heaven-Defying talent.
But truly seeing him at this moment, she still couldn't help but feel her heart stir.
She had met countless Prodigies, but none could compare to Jiang Ye.
That transcendent temperament, that naturally formed immortal grace, it was as if all the beauty in this world had converged upon him.
The surrounding guests also showed expressions of admiration.
They had wanted to meet Jiang Ye before, but due to the sheer number of people, Jiang Ye found it troublesome and did not receive anyone.
Now that Jiang Ye appeared, he naturally attracted all eyes.
He glanced at the broken Spirit Boat, then swept his gaze over Xu Mang and Xu Tairan, his tone calm: "What happened here?"
Xu Tairan stepped forward with cupped hands, his voice hoarse and weary, with a hint of pleading: "Divine Son Jiang, we hurried here from the Xu Family, but on the way, we were ambushed and attacked by Demonic Path villains!"
"That villain was powerful, and he even held a small bronze cauldron in his hand. The cauldron contained monstrous Devilish Qi and a strange curse power. From its appearance, it should be the Blood Fiend Cauldron, the Emperor Weapon of the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor..."
"Even this old man, caught off guard, failed to capture him!"
He paused, his voice filled with entreaty: "Xu Mang is severely wounded, Devilish Qi has entered his body, and his Dao foundation is damaged. I implore Divine Son Jiang, for the sake of the friendship between our two clans, to lend a hand and help heal Xu Mang and suppress the Devilish Qi!"
"Afterward, my Ancient Xu Family will surely offer a generous reward!"
Upon hearing this, everyone around gasped.
"Blood Fiend Cauldron?!"
"That is... something left behind by the Bloodthirsty Demon Emperor back then!"
"The Demonic Path has been stirring recently; could it be related to Shen Lian again?"
Emperor Weapon!
That villain actually possessed an Emperor Weapon!
No wonder even a Quasi-Emperor couldn't capture him!
Everyone's gaze turned to Jiang Ye.
They also wanted to see how this Divine Son of the Jiang Clan would respond to the Xu Family's plea for help.
Jiang Ye looked at Xu Mang upon hearing this, then smiled faintly: "Brother Xu Mang's injuries, though seemingly shocking, are actually just superficial wounds. While such injuries might be difficult to heal for ordinary disciples, for Longevity Immortal Clans like us, they are nothing more than trifles."
His words were an understatement.
Jiang Ye's tone shifted, taking on a hint of solemnity: "However, the trouble lies in the Devilish Qi entering the body. This Devilish Qi is strange and difficult to deal with, eroding the Origin. If not cleared in time, it may affect his Dao path."
Xu Tairan knew full well that this was not the Devilish Qi of an ordinary person.
His heart tightened; he naturally understood the deeper meaning in Jiang Ye's words.
That Devilish Qi was indeed extraordinary.
Even if he could suppress it, he would find it difficult to completely expel it.
