Chapter 183: Liu Tianming! Xi Men Tianjian! Immortal Half Dream!

Chapter 183: Liu Tianming! Xi Men Tianjian! Immortal Half Dream!

In the hidden mini-world, the Liu Family.

As the 500th birthday of the family head, Liu Tianming, approached, all the Liu family members were busy.

The beautiful landscape was adorned with crimson brocade, and azure skies were encircled by phoenixes.

From the Liu Family's reception hall to the entrance of the mini-world, both sides of this vast area were filled with prepared banquet tables and chairs.

Within a mini-world, the holder of the World Seal was above all, and their word was law.

For the birthday celebration, Liu Tianming had spent countless efforts, and the depletion of various resources had reached a terrifying extent.

However, this also stirred dissatisfaction among many of the Liu Family's elders.

In the Liu Family's grand hall, led by Liu Hongyun, numerous elders gazed at Liu Tianming on the main seat, appearing as if they wanted to speak but hesitated.

"Family Head."

After a while, Liu Hongyun clenched his teeth, stood up, and said, "Isn't the birthday celebration a bit too extravagant?"

"In just half a year, the resources our Liu Family has accumulated are almost depleted."

"It's just a birthday celebration, why go to such lengths?"

Five hundred years was not considered a significant birthday, especially since Liu Tianming was a Near-Emperor.

This birthday banquet was not that important, whether held or not.

However, considering the arrival of the Golden Age, it was time for hidden clans to emerge.

The Liu Family could take the lead, using the birthday celebration as a pretext, inviting guests from all directions, and announcing their emergence to the world.

Over the years, the Liu Family had been weak for generations, and they could use this birthday celebration to gain some reputation and establish connections with powerful individuals, which would be a joyous occasion.

Initially, they had discussed everything with Liu Tianming, and the details were all settled.

But half a year ago, with the death of Liu Sheng, Liu Tianming's temperament drastically changed.

Every day, his expression was as gloomy as water, and his personality became cruel. He not only overturned the previously agreed-upon birthday plans but also went crazy, transforming this small world.

Moreover, the Liu Family had only planned to hold a modest birthday banquet.

However, to their surprise, Liu Tianming suddenly sent out numerous invitations.

Whether related or not, from the Five Domains and Ten Kingdoms, to hidden clans, everyone was notified.

The current Liu Family elders dared not imagine how many people would show up.

The budgeted expenses were breached repeatedly, reaching a point where they could no longer bear it.

Helpless, even though Liu Tianming was the family head, the elders initiated an impeachment, hoping to reduce the scale of the banquet.

"Resources exhausted?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianming, sitting on the main seat with a gloomy expression, spoke without emotion:

"What use do resources have for the Liu Family now? Who can they cultivate anymore?"

"Sheng'er is dead, and the Liu Family's hope is gone. Whether our clan can even exist in this lifetime is uncertain."

"What use are those resources now?"

No one knew the extent of the impact Sheng'er's death had on Liu Tianming.

Sheng'er was the Liu Family's great hope, the one they had high expectations for to lead the clan towards a brighter future on the Path of the Emperor.

But as soon as the Golden Age arrived, Sheng'er died?

The clan had been weak for generations, and the quality of its members varied. Now, their only hope was completely extinguished.

Liu Tianming went crazy.

He wanted to unleash the most insane revenge!

"Family Head, although Sheng'er is gone, and we are heartbroken, we must also look towards the future."

An elder of the Liu Family spoke with a heavy heart, "If the Liu Family cannot rise in this lifetime, then we'll wait for the next!"

"As long as the mini-world remains, the Liu Family's foundation stands. But if resources are exhausted, how will the clan's disciples cultivate in the future?"

Liu Hongyun and the other elders nodded in agreement.

However, upon hearing this, a disdainful smile appeared on Liu Tianming's lips.

"The next lifetime?"

"There won't be a next lifetime. Sheng'er is dead, and I have found a new path for the Liu Family."

As his words fell, Liu Tianming seemed reluctant to elaborate further. With a cold gaze, he looked at Liu Hongyun and asked, "Continue sending out the invitations. Don't consider the depletion of resources. Invite as many people as possible, the more, the better."

"Once the birthday celebration is over, those resources will be of no use to the Liu Family."

Liu Hongyun and the other elders wanted to speak but hesitated, just as they were about to say something.

But suddenly—

"Bad news, a major issue for the family head!"

As the atmosphere grew tense, a Liu Family disciple rushed into the hall, looking flustered.

Before he could even speak—

Boom!

A terrifying malevolent aura filled with violence descended, and the disciple suddenly exploded on the spot, blood splattering everywhere.

"Go and find out what happened."

Liu Tianming didn't even glance at the dead disciple as he spoke with a gloomy tone.

Liu Hongyun and the other elders looked at Liu Tianming, whose mood changed like the weather, and they felt a chill down their spines.

In the past six months, Liu Tianming had already killed seven or eight people.

And they were all members of the Liu Family!

This ruthless side of him made the elders, who were initially prepared to impeach him, feel fearful.

No one spoke, and an elder turned and left. After a while, he returned with a solemn expression.

"Jiuling Wu's injuries have recovered."

"And he has even broken through to the Near-Emperor Peak!"

Although the Liu Family had secluded themselves from the world, they still had their own informants in the Five Domains.

Furthermore, the entrance to their hidden mini-world was not far from the Southern Domain.

The immense phenomenon of Jiuling Wu's breakthrough soon spread to this place.

This news caused the complexions of many elders present to change slightly.

Back then, Jiuling Wu had caused great trouble for the Liu Family, forcing them to summon an Imperial Armament to repel the enemy.

Now that Jiuling Wu's injuries had healed and his cultivation had improved even further, it would be even more difficult to defeat him if he came to kill again.

"Hehe, he's made quite the breakthrough."

Liu Tianming suddenly laughed, his eyes filled with tangible killing intent, "This will make the killing all the more enjoyable!"

"Family Head, if we summon the Imperial Armament this time, can we kill him?"

Liu Hongyun frowned and asked.

They had wanted to settle this matter once and for all, but it wasn't that they didn't want to kill him; it was that they couldn't.

Jiuling Wu's physical defense was simply too terrifying.

"Hehe, as long as he comes, he will die!"

Liu Tianming's eyes revealed a sinister look, "I've already found him a perfect opponent!"

After speaking, he turned to Liu Hongyun, "Are you sure that Su Changqing will come?"

As for Jiuling Wu and Su Changqing, the two culprits who had killed his son, this time he would not let either of them off the hook!

"He will definitely come!"

Liu Hongyun nodded confidently, "With Jiuling Wu's arrogance, he will definitely bring Su Changqing, retracing the path his disciple took back then."

"I've already made arrangements. At that time, not only the Liu Family's disciples but also any fellow disciples who come to the birthday banquet can take action!"

As he spoke, a cold smile appeared on his face, "The hidden clans are interconnected. When they see people from the Five Domains knocking on their door, how can those talented individuals hold back?"

"It's likely that we won't even need to take action ourselves; those hidden celestial talents will be enough to tear that boy apart a thousand times over!"

Half a month later, at the birthday banquet, the Liu Family had invited the forces of the hidden clans.

This was the first grand gathering since the Golden Age had arrived, and those hidden celestial talents would definitely not miss it.

Su Changqing was very strong, but as long as he dared to come, he would undoubtedly die!

"Good, hehe, the more young people, the better."

Liu Tianming lowered his head, letting out a strange, deep laugh,

"Sheng'er is dead, yet those celestial talents live so freely, hehehehe..."

...

In the Eastern Domain, on Sword God Mountain.

Ximen Langge, dressed in white, sat cross-legged at the mountain peak, holding an ancient book in his hand, his eyes showing confusion.

"I've gone through the records of all the famous powers in the Recent Age, but why is there no mention of the Sword Emperor Sect?"

Ever since he had witnessed that astonishing sword strike from Er Niu, Ximen Langge had been investigating the Sword Emperor Sect's background for a long time.

He couldn't believe that there was a sword cultivation legacy in this world that was even stronger than the Heaven Sword Immortal Mansion. That majestic and noble aura of a sword emperor had deeply captivated him at first sight.

He wanted to know the origins of the Sword Emperor Sect, and he would do whatever it took to obtain the complete legacy.

However, after going through the records of all the famous powers in the Recent Age, there was not a trace of the Sword Emperor Sect to be found.

"Could it be..."

Ximen Langge's eyes flashed, and he muttered to himself, "In the Ancient Age..."

"Second Brother, still pondering the Sword Emperor Sect?"

A burst of laughter suddenly rang out, interrupting Ximen Langge's deep thoughts.

He looked up and saw a young man riding a sword in the distance, turning and approaching him.

Flying was strictly forbidden on Sword God Mountain, and this sight attracted the angry glares of many disciples and elders below.

"Little brother, this isn't an immortal mansion; you should be more discreet in your actions."

Seeing the visitor, Ximen Langge smiled helplessly and said.

"Pfft, they're just some country bumpkins from the Five Domains, and they dare to provoke our Heaven Sword Immortal Mansion?"

Ximen Qingjun glanced disdainfully at the crowd below and then nonchalantly turned to Ximen Langge and smiled, "Second Brother, stop overthinking it. If you really want that legacy, just capture Su Mingyu alive."

"That's right, our Heaven Sword Immortal Mansion is the pinnacle of the sword path. Why are you looking for other legacies?"

Ximen Langge shook his head and smiled, "You just haven't seen it yet."

"One sword unsheathed, ten thousand swords bow, the emperor's might revealed, and the sword heart mourns."

"Such a formidable might..."

Recalling that astonishing sword strike from earlier, Ximen Langge couldn't help but exclaim, "Even the Heaven Sword is inferior."

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

Ximen Qingjun's face was filled with disbelief as he muttered.

"Hehe, wait until I find the complete Sword Emperor legacy, and I'll show it to you."

Ximen Langge smiled and then said, "So, are you tired of the Eastern Domain and want to return to the immortal mansion?"

"How could I? This Five Domains is so much fun, and killing is even legal."

After speaking, Ximen Qingjun took out an invitation and said,

"The head of the Liu Family is celebrating his birthday and has sent an invitation. I came to ask Second Brother if you're going."

"The Liu Family?" Ximen Langge pondered for a moment and then shook his head,

"Although the Liu Family has been declining for generations, they still have an Imperial Armament to back them up. It's only right to give them face and send someone."

As he spoke, he looked at Qingjun and smiled, "I won't be going, as I still need to keep an eye on Su Mingyu."

"Go and have some fun. It's the first grand gathering of the Golden Age, and I'm sure many Celestial Talents will be there."

Upon hearing about the grand event, Xi Men Qingjun's eyes lit up, and he burst into laughter, saying, "In that case, I must go and see what kind of people these Celestial Talents are."

"Second brother, wait for me at Sword God Mountain. I'll be back in a few days."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xi Men Qingjun was already gone, eagerly riding his sword.

Xi Men Langge, seeing this, smiled lightly and shook his head. Soon after, he saw two bulls appear at the foot of Sword God Mountain.

His smile faded slightly, and he murmured, "My patience is wearing thin. If even the Ancient Age couldn't find any traces of the Sword Emperor Sect, then..."

"I guess it's up to you."

...

In a hidden mini-world, at the Immortal Spirit Sect.

As one of the top hidden powers, the Immortal Spirit Sect had received the Liu family's invitation early on.

However, no one paid much attention to the seemingly insignificant Liu family's invitation.

With the birthday banquet just a few days away, Xian Fu was finally reminded of this matter.

"Meng'er, come here."

Soon after Xian Fu's message, Xian Banmeng arrived at the main hall.

The young girl was clad in a purple gown, her fragrant shoulders slightly exposed, and her eyes shone with a mix of playfulness and joy, like a spring breeze carrying a thousand charms.

She swayed gracefully as she walked, resembling a delicate willow in the wind, each step exuding an innate allure.

"Mother, is this about the Liu family's birthday banquet?"

Xian Banmeng approached the bed and skillfully helped Xian Fu massage her legs, her soft voice making her mother melt.

"Yes," Xian Fu replied casually. "The Liu family is not worth mentioning, but we should still give some face to the Imperial Armament."

As she spoke, she glanced at the stunning girl beside her and smiled, "I didn't want you to go, but since it's the first grand gathering of the Golden Age, many Celestial Talents will likely attend."

"You can choose a young man there, and I'll help you propose marriage."

Xian Banmeng paused in her leg massage, then nodded with a normal expression and smiled, "I will definitely find a suitable husband."

Her words were natural, but Xian Fu could sense a hint of reluctance.

She slowly stood up, gently caressing the girl's long hair, "Meng'er, I know you don't want to marry so soon, but your body..."

"I won't force you. I've always wanted you to find a husband you truly love."

"But time waits for no one. If we delay any further, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold on."

Xian Banmeng tilted her head slightly, her exquisite face revealing a smile as she said with ease, "Don't worry, Mother. Are you afraid that no one will want your daughter?"

Xian Fu shook her head at the girl's words.

In her youth, she had been a Celestial Talent herself, her beauty captivating heroes and kingdoms.

But Xian Banmeng's beauty surpassed hers by a wide margin.

Even she, as a woman, would sometimes find herself slightly dazed by Xian Banmeng's appearance.

If Xian Banmeng were to choose a husband, no man in the world could resist such a beauty.

"Okay, okay, I know Meng'er's capabilities."

Xian Fu affectionately combed the girl's long hair, cautioning her, "When you go out this time, you'll surely attract a lot of male attention, but don't let anyone deceive you."

"Those scoundrels are experts at manipulating women. This is your first time out, so be extra careful..."

Xian Fu's voice kept ringing in her ears, but the girl's gaze was fixed on the window, lost in thought, seemingly deep in her memories.

"Mother, why did you name me Banmeng? It sounds so unpleasant."

The young girl, with her already astonishing beauty, pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Hehe, Meng'er's body is injured, she needs another half of her dream to complete herself," the woman said softly with a smile.

"Another half of her dream? What is that?"

"That is... your future husband."

...

"Enchanting Immortal Body."

"If it's an Immortal Body, why does it have such a flaw?"

"If it's an Immortal Body, why must a man complete it?"

Xian Banmeng looked at herself in the mirror, her dreamlike face now carrying a hint of sorrow.

Her talent was exceptional, possessing the Heavenly Born Immortal Body, the Enchanting Immortal Body, which was even more terrifying than the Holy Body or the Divine Body.

Those with this physique were always female and inevitably possessed breathtaking beauty.

But the heavens were fair; they granted you unparalleled talent and beauty, but there had to be a flaw.

This flaw was that the Enchanting Immortal Body was too powerful, so much so that even the woman herself couldn't bear the allure it generated.

If the woman didn't engage in intimacy before the age of twenty-five to balance her Yin essence with the Immortal Body, she would be forever lost.

Once a woman released her Yin essence, the power of the Enchanting Immortal Body would diminish significantly, while the man who obtained her Yin essence would experience a surge in cultivation.

According to ancient records, women with the Enchanting Immortal Body were considered the top choice for Daoist companions.

"It seems I have no choice."

Xian Banmeng smiled self-pityingly, slowly extending her slender, fair hand, and gently clasped it,

"Banmeng. Then, who will hold the other half of my dream?"

(End of Chapter)

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