After a long while,
the Radiant Flames retracted, the golden lotus closed, and Xu Mang slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze was clear, his Divine Soul stable, no longer showing the weakness from before.
But deep within, a nearly imperceptible Soul Seal mark had quietly appeared, like the gaze of a deity, capable of turning him to ash at any moment.
His expression was normal, yet in a corner of his heart, a feeling he had never experienced before emerged.
Awe.
Even... loyalty!?
“Divine Son Jiang saved me?”
Xu Mang tentatively spoke, his voice still slightly hoarse.
“You're tough,” Jiang Ye said dismissively.
“Thank you, Divine Son, for this rebirth. I, Xu Mang, will engrave it in my heart.”
Xu Mang bowed and clasped his fists, his voice sincere, but his demeanor lacked the pride and aloofness of the past.
He didn't know why he reacted this way; he only felt as if a heavy stone had been pressed upon a part of his heart, giving him a natural reverence for Jiang Ye.
“You are fine now, you can go back,” Jiang Ye said calmly, “The Jiang Clan Holy Land is not a place for outsiders to linger.”
Xu Mang paused at these words, then finally bowed his head in silence, not daring to ask more, and left the Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool with Jiang Yuliang.
Outside the Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool, Xu Tairan was still hesitating, his expression anxious.
A moment later, the pool gate reopened.
Xu Mang walked out slowly, his aura stable, looking vibrant and completely different from his previous state, where he was almost consumed by Devilish Qi.
The Xu Family members all gathered around, filled with surprise and shock.
“Mang'er!”
“You... you're alright!?”
“This... this Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool truly has miraculous effects!”
Xu Tairan's eyes were filled with shock, and for a moment, he was overwhelmed with emotions, feeling a sincere sense of gratitude towards Jiang Ye.
He carefully sensed Xu Mang's aura and found that the strange Devilish Qi was completely gone.
Not only that, Xu Mang's vitality was even stronger than before his injury, as if he had undergone a baptism of complete transformation!
“This... this is simply incredible!” an Xu Family Elder whispered, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Devilish Qi entering the body, especially under the influence of the Emperor Weapon Blood Fiend Cauldron, was impossible to eradicate through ordinary means. Even if a Great Emperor were present, they could only barely suppress it.
But now, Xu Mang was completely healed, without even a trace of Devilish Qi remaining!
“Could the Jiang Clan's Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool also have the miraculous effect of purifying Devilish Qi?” a guest couldn't help but exclaim, his voice filled with unconcealed greed and fervor.
If this were true, then the Jiang Clan's Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool would be of immeasurable value!
In the Myriad Domains of the Heavens,
there were countless Cultivators whose Dao foundations were unstable due to early Cultivation of Demonic Techniques, or who were even afflicted by Devilish Qi backlash.
If the Jiang Clan's Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool could truly purify Devilish Qi, its immense value would be enough to make powerhouses from all domains flock to the Jiang Clan's mountain gate, willing to pay any price for a cure!
The Jiang Clan actually possessed such Heaven-Defying heritage!?
“Thank you for the Jiang Clan's assistance!”
“The Xu Family will remember this kindness today!”
Jiang Ye did not answer, merely glancing faintly, his gaze devoid of emotional fluctuations.
Xu Mang was already under his control, and the Xu Family would also feel grateful to the Jiang Clan because of this.
【Ding! Master has drastically altered the original plot, Protagonist of Destiny Xu Qiye's Luck value has decreased by 4000 points!】
【Villain Value + 4000!】
【Ding! The System has detected the Protagonist of Destiny... Xu Qiye!】
【Name: Xu Qiye (41)】
【Realm: King Sealing Realm Eighth Level】
【Physique: Supreme Bone (Nirvana)】
【Remaining Luck Value: 50000 / 32000】
Jiang Ye's expression shifted slightly, a faint, almost imperceptible cold light flashing in his eyes.
“Xu Qiye, King Sealing Realm Eighth Level, Supreme Bone Nirvana... Heh, he even dared to come to the Jiang Clan himself?”
Just as the Xu Family members were immersed in joy and gratitude, a clear voice broke the commotion in front of the mountain gate.
“Divine Son Jiang!”
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see a group of people arriving from afar in a floating immortal carriage.
Immortal light shone brightly, Dao rhyme circulated, and leading them was the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty's Second Princess, Shen Luowan.
Her dark hair cascaded like a waterfall, her skin was fairer than snow, her eyes sparkled like cold stars, and her temperament was ethereal and noble, like a goddess who had descended from the Nine Heavens to the mortal world.
Beside her, a composed young man quietly followed, his gaze like a deep pool, subtly hinting at sharpness, observing everything around him without a change in expression.
It was Xu Qiye.
He appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, his heart was quite uneasy.
“The Second Princess is usually as cold as frost, indifferent to everyone, yet now she's actively visiting Jiang Ye?”
Then he looked at Jiang Ye.
His figure was tall and perfect, his aura leisurely yet not lacking in power, his beauty unparalleled. His golden hair resembled flowing sunset clouds, and his eyes contained divine radiance. His entire being exuded a charm that made it difficult for people to look away.
Xu Qiye felt a slight dullness in his heart, a hint of frustration rising.
The Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty was his backing, his reliance for years of dormant and accumulating strength. It absolutely could not form an alliance with the Jiang Clan, especially not with Jiang Ye!
He liked Shen Luowan because she appreciated his talent and had shown him kindness. She was his only backing and the only woman he truly acknowledged deep in his heart.
He had long considered Shen Luowan his exclusive possession.
If the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty truly formed a marriage alliance with the Jiang Clan, he would not be willing!
After much thought recently, Xu Qiye increasingly realized that
whenever Jiang Ye appeared, his plans would encounter flaws, as if they were naturally opposed, even without any animosity.
Was this Jiang Ye somehow destined to be his enemy?
“I absolutely cannot let this happen!” Xu Qiye thought to himself.
Shen Luowan moved with light steps, each one seemingly treading upon the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, her graceful figure swaying like a secluded orchid.
She approached Jiang Ye, gently raised her jade hand, and gave a slight bow, her voice clear and melodious, yet carrying a natural sense of detachment.
“Second Princess Shen Luowan of the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty has come to visit Divine Son Jiang, to wish the Divine Son's Coming-of-Age Ceremony Perfection.”
As her gaze shifted, she subtly observed Jiang Ye.
Although deep down, she was touched by Jiang Ye's astonishingly handsome face, she would never show it in the slightest.
Jiang Ye's golden eyes flickered slightly, and a perfectly appropriate smile curved on his lips.
This Shen Luowan was also a female protagonist, Xu Qiye's paramour.
After a brief pause in his gaze, he secretly sighed that the Protagonist of Destiny indeed had good taste.
This corner must be dug up.
The Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty was also a top-tier Immortal Dynasty, and it couldn't be Xu Qiye's backing!
Jiang Ye raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, his demeanor composed and casual, and said to Shen Luowan, “Second Princess, you have traveled a long way; I am honored. Please!”
With that, he led Shen Luowan directly towards the Divine Son Palace.
At this moment,
Xu Tairan's eyes flickered, and he had already made a decision.
He gave Xu Manman, who was beside him, a meaningful look, while countless thoughts surged in his mind.
The Jiang Clan's Sacred Spirit Heavenly Pool... could it truly purify Devilish Qi?
Such a Supreme Treasure was difficult for even direct descendants of the clan to enter.
Jiang Ye's action was equivalent to assisting the Xu Family with a core Opportunity... The Xu Family itself would find it extremely difficult to do something like this.
Since Jiang Ye had shown such goodwill, why not go with the flow?
Furthermore, if Xu Manman could truly form a marriage alliance with Jiang Ye, it might be an enormous stroke of Luck.
Xu Manman understood, stepped forward, and bowed gracefully to Jiang Ye: “Divine Son's great kindness, the Xu Family is endlessly grateful.”
“However, recently, incidents have frequently occurred within the Xu Family, and Manman has several uncertainties in her heart. Your Highness, Divine Son, would you be willing to discuss them with this humble girl?”
Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, his gaze lightly sweeping over her and Shen Luowan, then suddenly said with a smile, “Since both of you have such elegant interests, why not join me in the palace for a tea discussion?”