Marrying Wives and Attaining Immortality in a Chaotic World

Chapter 376: It’s Almost Time

“Nine Heavens Divine Son, what brings you here?”

“The imperial capital has not yet manifested in the mortal realm. Your sudden intrusion… isn’t it a bit inappropriate?”

Xu Lian’s sudden appearance startled the Yin Dynasty royal family. Seventy-eight Quasi-Supreme Cultivators who had been maintaining the protective barrier around the palace were now on high alert, their gazes wary as they watched him.

At this moment, the three Supremes of the Yin Dynasty Royal Family were leading an assault against the Yu Dynasty. The imperial capital was in a vulnerable state, and any intruding powerhouses would be viewed with suspicion.

Although Xu Lian was only at the Sage Realm, no one dared to underestimate him as an ordinary Sage. Everyone knew that he had grasped the laws of the Divine Kingdom, making his true strength unpredictable. Moreover, there was the added pressure of his connections with the Time Supreme and the three newly-risen Supremes of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands-this was enough to unnerve any major faction.

Although Xu Lian was the son-in-law of the direct imperial princess of the Yin Dynasty, and thus bound by family ties, these were uncertain times when even close relationships couldn’t be fully trusted. His sudden arrival in the imperial capital at such a sensitive time set off alarm bells within the Yin Dynasty royal family.

Xu Lian smiled and said, “No need to be tense. I have no bad intentions. I’ve come to discuss something.”

One of the quasi-supreme cultivators of the Yin Dynasty asked, “What is it?”

Xu Lian repeated the same explanation he had given to the Sea Tribe Supreme.

To his surprise, the Yin Dynasty royal family agreed without much hesitation, lending him some alchemists almost immediately.

Having double in-laws really does make things easier, Xu Lian thought inwardly as he bowed deeply in gratitude. “Thank you very much.”

With a wave of his hand, he sent the borrowed alchemists back to the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land, leaving them in the care of Time Supreme for arrangements.

Then he said, “I’d like to stay in the imperial capital for a few days. Is that acceptable?”

The seventy-eight Quasi-Supreme cultivators conferred briefly before one of them replied, “Yes.”

Thus, Xu Lian appeared at the entrance of the princess’s residence.

“Husband!”

Upon hearing the news, Tantai Youxuan rushed out, her beautiful eyes filled with both joy and a hint of reproach.

Her joy stemmed from Xu Lian’s rapid growth – he was already a Sage, and whether or not he had fully mastered the laws of the Divine Kingdom remained unknown, but his strength was already unfathomable!

However, her reproach was because Xu Lian hadn’t visited her in over a century.

How could anyone resist such beauty coupled with the melancholy gaze of a neglected wife? Xu Lian scooped her up by the waist and strode into the residence with large steps.

The eight gatekeepers exchanged glances and quickly closed the gates behind them. They understood that the prince consort and the princess probably wouldn’t be leaving anytime soon.

A certain amount of tact was necessary.

This was indeed the case.

For five whole days, neither Xu Lian nor Tantai Youxuan set foot outside the palace. It wasn’t until the sixth day that they finally appeared, hand in hand, chatting and laughing as they went shopping together.

Xu Lian suddenly remembered Sister Xiya – it had been over three hundred years since he last saw her. He asked Tantai Youxuan about her.

Tantai Youxuan casually replied, “She should be arriving soon.”

Xu Lian didn’t know what to say. In the past, whenever he inquired about the Emperor of Yin Dynasty, the reply was always the same: “Soon, soon.” Clearly, their concept of time differed greatly from his own.

To him, a few centuries seemed agonizingly long.

But to others, a few centuries – or even a millennium – was considered “soon”.

Tantai Youxuan took him to a treasure pavilion that sold accessories. She picked up a jade hairpin and placed it in her thick, glossy black hair. “Does it look good?”

Xu Lian gazed at her with a smile. “Not just good-it’s stunning.”

Tantai Youxuan was overjoyed.

This was the magic of a long-awaited reunion. Even the simplest words of affection felt overwhelmingly sweet.

Xu Lian spent a few more days with her before reluctantly taking his leave.

It should be mentioned that before he left, the Yin Dynasty royal family presented him with five Metamorphosis Elixirs.

Xu Lian was naturally touched. Marrying a wealthy woman truly changes one’s life – it is like having a gold mine at home.

Of course, he understood that this was also the Yin Dynasty Royal Family’s investment in his future potential. Just like when they had given him twenty Origin Tracing Lights previously, no top-tier faction would casually part with such high-level cultivation resources as Origin Tracing Lights or Metamorphosis Elixirs. Their generosity undoubtedly carried an ulterior motive.

“If I marry a hundred wealthy women like this, could I just stop striving and become a Supreme immediately?”

Xu Lian did a quick mental calculation and came up with this auspicious and solemn number.

Just as he returned to the thirty thirdr Stage of the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land, he saw Bai Luohe, He Changfeng, and Meng Hao-three newly ascended Supremes-emerging from the thirty second Stage. Clearly, they had come to speak about something with the Time Supreme.

“Hmm, Little Xu is also here.”

He Changfeng, who didn’t carry himself with the usual airs of a Supreme, casually greeted him.

“Who is ‘Little Xu’?” Xu Lian suppressed the urge to spar with He Changfeng. Ever since his explosive growth in strength after mastering the laws of the Divine Kingdom, he felt an overwhelming desire to fight every Supreme he encountered… Truly, his ego had become inflated.

But what could he do? With such immense power, it was hard for him to stay humble.

It was like someone who had been poor all his life suddenly winning a 100 million yuan lottery. The impulse to spend money was constant – even buying a simple scallion pancake made them want to throw stacks of cash around. It was the only way they could show off their newfound wealth. It was just such a feeling.

However, if they were to engage in a serious battle, Bai Luohe, He Changfeng, and Meng Hao-these three “new” Supremes-wouldn’t stand a chance against him. With a single thought, he could force them down a realm, weakening them to the level of a Quasi-Supreme. Then, relying on his Divine Bone and Divine Body, which gave him strength comparable to a Supreme, he could easily crush them. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he could completely dominate them.

Meng Hao patted Xu Lian’s shoulder and encouraged him as a veteran: “You must work hard and strive to reach the higher levels of Sagehood as soon as possible. Master the laws of the Divine Kingdom and become someone useful to the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. The amount of cultivation resources the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands has invested in you is no small sum,” 

Bai Luohe also offered some words of encouragement.

Xu Lian could only nod and say, “I’ll do my best…”

The three didn’t say anything further and approached the place where Time Supreme was cultivating. They bowed respectfully.

Time Supreme spoke indifferently, “What is the matter?”

Xu Lian guessed that these three had come once again to advocate for an attack on the Divine Thunder Sect.

Bai Luohe spoke eloquently: “The world is now in chaos, and disorder has taken root. For the weak, turbulent times are hell, but for the strong, they are paradise. Our Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands is now at its peak strength – it is time to make our move and achieve greatness!

“I humbly request the Supreme of the Nine Heavens to issue an order and declare war on the Divine Thunder Sect!

“First, to avenge our senior brother. Second, to secure more cultivation resources for the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. Considering the Divine Thunder Sect’s deep foundation, wiping them out entirely may not be feasible, but we should at least seize a few of their exclusive cultivation resource zones.

“How else can we honor our senior brother’s tens of thousands of years of patience and perseverance? And how can we justify our current primes when we are strong and capable?”

“Strong and capable prime…” Xu Lian’s gaze turned odd as he realized that Bai Luohe, a first rank supreme, was even more boastful than him. Was he really that powerful?

He Changfeng chimed in: “We humbly request the Supreme of the Nine Heavens to issue an order and declare war on the Divine Thunder Sect!”

Meng Hao shouted a slogan as well.

Xu Lian couldn’t help but laugh. These three had clearly been stuck in the Quasi-Supreme realm for too long – they were bursting with pent-up energy. Having just stabilized their Supreme-level cultivation over the past few decades, they were itching to make their mark in the world.