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Chapter 405: My Son-in-Law Has a Big Appetite
Chapter 405: My Son-in-Law Has a Big Appetite
"… Cough, cough … His name is Qi Yuan," Jiang Ruohua said, somewhat awkwardly.
After all, in this world, who didn’t know about Qi Yuan, the one who eliminated the Great Calamity?
The fact that his son-in-law shared the same name as that person was indeed quite awkward.
Wang Ling Tong, despite being a Great Venerable, felt his heart race at this moment.
He suddenly looked forward to the staircase and saw a figure in a blood-red robe slowly descending, his steps making a rhythmic sound on the stairs.
Jiang Lingsu, dressed in a simple robe, was holding onto that figure, her eyes sparkling with uncontainable joy.
All the cultivators who were drinking in the tavern stood up silently at this moment, putting down their cups.
In the tavern, the only sound heard was the soft creaking of footsteps on the wooden stairs.
Jiang Ruohua didn’t notice the cultivators standing up; he was only embarrassed by the loud footsteps Qi Yuan made on the stairs.
Sigh, it’s no wonder his son-in-law is from a small place; his manners are just as poor. Even his footsteps are so noisy.
Can’t he see how quiet it is here?
It’s a matter of manners!
He decided that when they returned to Dongtu, he would have to educate Qi Yuan properly. One shouldn’t disgrace the reputation of Dongtu cultivators when out in the world.
As the blood-red figure came into view, a face of extraordinary beauty, slightly drowsy as if still sleepy from spring fatigue, appeared. Jiang Ruohua suddenly stood up, about to question the young man who was hugging his precious daughter.
But then he saw all the cultivators bowing in unison, and the deafening sound swept through the air.
"We pay our respects to the Blood Robe Sword God, Senior!"
"Senior, who eliminated the Great Calamity, has boundless merit and should be the Emperor of the World in our Canglan Realm!"
The voices were perfectly synchronized, as if coming from a single person, powerful enough to crack stones and part clouds, echoing through the heavens.
At this moment, all the Great Venerables in the tavern called out in unison, regardless of their former status or noble backgrounds.
In front of the figure in the blood-red robe, they were all reduced to the utmost humility.
Jiang Ruohua blinked, as if doubting his own eyes and ears.
His heart felt empty, as if struck by lightning, leaving his entire body numb.
The voices of the cultivators became a ringing in his ears.
Qi Yuan… it’s really Qi Yuan?!
He was at a loss, completely unable to think.
He was in a hurry, having just threatened to punch Qi Yuan in the nasal sinus.
Now, he was in a dilemma, and could only pretend to be dead. But then… a wave of immense joy surged in his heart.
Master Dao… has risen to prominence?
Wang Ling Tong secretly glanced at Jiang Ruohua, somewhat expectant, hoping that this fellow would really…
Of course, he only dared to think about it, not even daring to consider it further.
After all, the person in front of them was the Blood Robe Sword God, who had destroyed the Three Thousand Great Tribulations!
He had thousands of Yang Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns under his command!
In the upper realms, he would surely be a Supreme Venerable!
At this moment, the drowsy Qi Yuan yawned, his eyes still heavy with fatigue.
He scanned the Great Venerables present and the seemingly distressed Jiang Ruohua, then spoke slowly.
"The title of Emperor represents responsibility, and I… am not worthy."
As the Emperor, one should bear the burden of Canglan.
Since he had already swallowed Canglan, how could he bear such a responsibility?
Therefore, I am not worthy!
All the Great Venerables present dared not speak, not even to contradict him.
After all, this was the Blood Robe Sword God, who had destroyed the Great Calamity!
His words were more powerful than any law.
Seeing this, Jiang Ruohua was certain that Qi Yuan was indeed the real Qi Yuan.
Otherwise, why would these cultivators come here… to act?
No wonder he couldn’t discern their cultivation levels; the weakest among them… were likely Great Venerables.
"Senior should be the ruler of the world!" White Fish Great Venerable bowed, the former first person of Canglan Realm, said.
The other Great Venerables echoed his words.
Now that the Great Calamity was eliminated, if the Blood Robe Sword God did not become the ruler of the world, what would become of them?
After all, in the current Canglan Realm, the celestial stars were gone, and only ten suns hung in the sky.
What lay ahead in the future?
"Although the Great Calamity has been eliminated, the imprint left by the one behind it still remains on your bodies.
That’s why I swallowed Canglan and placed it in my Purple Mansion.
If you leave my Purple Mansion, that person could destroy you with a single thought.
So… for now, you will reside in my Purple Mansion.
I’m a generous person. This time, I swallowed you without your consent, which was a bit like forced renting… so I won’t charge you rent."
Qi Yuan stretched lazily, his voice calm.
The surrounding Great Venerables exchanged glances, some looking surprised and doubtful.
At this moment, Wang Ling Tong stepped forward and said loudly, "Everything the Blood Robe Sword God, Senior, has said is true. I come from the Star Departure Realm, and our Heavenly Sovereign once said that the one behind the Great Calamity left imprints on our bodies. Our lives are at their mercy with a single thought.
Now that the Great Calamity has been eliminated, if that person learns of this, they might extinguish the imprints and harvest us!"
The other cultivators, upon hearing this, broke out in cold sweat.
The Great Calamity was already terrifying and overwhelming; the one behind it… was simply unimaginable.
All their plans and thoughts before coming here were now in vain.
White Fish Great Venerable stepped forward, his gaze determined, "Senior’s will is the will of Canglan Realm!"
At this moment, he did not mention the ruler of the world.
After all, all the sentient beings of Canglan Realm owed Qi Yuan.
"I have no interest in these things. I’m just a simple cultivator with no ambition, weak in strength, struggling to protect myself, and somewhat socially awkward and reclusive.
Ah, it's all because of this damnable social atmosphere.
If not for Heishan Sect's arrogance, the oppressiveness of Bright Palace, the audacity of Dark Sun, and the cold-heartedness of the Great Calamity, I wouldn't be so exhausted.
If it weren't for the constant criticism from netizens, why would I be so tired? All I want is to see a peaceful, friendly, and harmonious cultivation world with a positive atmosphere. It's that simple.
If it were like that, I'd be content to stay within the sect and play games all day. How wonderful!" Qi Yuan said earnestly.
He has always been socially anxious and is not suited to be a savior.
It's fine to be like that in the game, but there's no need to be like that in reality.
Upon hearing this statement, all the Great Venerables present looked at each other, some hesitant to speak.
Blood Robe Sword God's words indeed left them a bit stunned.
Jiang Lingsu looked at Eldest Senior Brother, and a smile flashed in her eyes.
Eldest Senior Brother was still the familiar Eldest Senior Brother, and his words were always uniquely eccentric.
"Rest assured, we will do our utmost to rectify the cultivation world's atmosphere!" White Fish Great Venerable spoke with determination.
The Great Venerable, who was known for his vulgar language, broke out in a cold sweat.
"We wish to create a peaceful and loving cultivation world for you!"
"Not bad, not bad." Qi Yuan casually praised, then continued, "Wait a moment, the aftermath of the battle with the Great Calamity caused many sentient beings to fall, alas, this is all my fault."
Qi Yuan sighed, knowing that the battle with the Great Calamity would inevitably have consequences, even with the Netherworld's separation of yin and yang, it was hard to avoid.
White Fish Great Venerable quickly said, "This battle's fault lies not with you!"
"This is the fault of the Great Calamity!"
No one dared to blame Qi Yuan.
Even if someone did, these Great Venerables would not let those voices reach Qi Yuan's ears.
"Fortunately, I'm as clever as I am, and had prepared in advance."
Qi Yuan, in his blood-red robe, extended his palm, and as his voice sounded, his originally languid demeanor vanished, and his aura became incredibly divine, akin to a deity sitting atop the Nine Heavens.
He still held Jiang Lingsu's arm, not letting go.
Seeing this, Jiang Ruohua felt an urge to bow down in reverence.
The other Great Venerables shared this sentiment.
The previous Blood Robe Sword God was too amiable and approachable, too much like a dream.
This solemnity was more befitting of his character.
Divine and boundless, mysterious and unfathomable, suddenly, his aura turned incredibly dark.
It was as if a door to the underworld had opened, releasing an endless stream of eerie energy.
The majestic deity spoke, his voice vast and profound, reminiscent of ancient sacrificial rituals.
"Souls, return!
"Rootless, floating aimlessly.
"Lonely, drifting like dandelion seeds.
"All my marks, return!"
As Qi Yuan's voice resounded, the world shook at that moment.
The eerie atmosphere intensified to the extreme.
It was as if the gates of the underworld had opened.
This voice spread throughout the Canglan Realm, reaching every sentient being.
"Is that the voice of Blood Robe Sword God?"
"What is he doing?"
Countless cultivators, mortals, insects, and beasts were bewildered.
All the Great Venerables, perplexed, began to investigate, and they saw nearby shattered mountains and rivers, dead mortals and cultivators, all responding to an unknown summons, returning from the dead.
"I... am still alive?"
"Wait, what's happening?"
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"Father, you're alive!"
Countless cultivators were shocked, some even showing fear.
In the Canglan Realm, all the sentient beings who had fallen in the great battle were revived at this moment.
Their bodies, whether they had become wraiths or not, instantly returned to their original state, as if nothing had happened.
At this moment, Wang Ling Tong suddenly knelt down, and Wang Ling Shan, beside him, did the same.
"Please, Blood Robe Sword God, swallow the Star Departure Realm!"
They had come here seeking Blood Robe Sword God's assistance.
After all, the Great Calamity has been extinguished, but the marks on their bodies remain.
If the one from Taohuang Palace so desired, all the sentient beings in the Star Departure Realm could perish in an instant.
Seeing that the Blood Robe Sword God did not speak, Wang Ling Tong continued, "As long as Senior Blood Robe Sword God devours the Star Departure Realm, all the cultivation techniques of the Star Departure Realm will belong to you!"
"Senior, don’t you wish for the cultivation world to have better morals? Alas, the cultivators in the Star Departure Realm have all sorts of vices, from alcoholics to those with foul mouths, and it’s up to you to uphold the cultivation morality!"
"There are other worlds with Great Calamities, where the cultivation world is in a state of oppression. Many cultivators have mental issues, and this also requires the Blood Robe Sword God to uphold the cultivation morality!"
"All the cultivation techniques of the Three Thousand Worlds will belong to Senior Blood Robe Sword God!"
"Please, Senior, devour the Three Thousand Worlds whole!"
Wang Ling Tong's voice was low and his attitude sincere.
It was clear that he had done some preparation before coming, understanding some of the Blood Robe Sword God’s personality.
Of course, he also knew that accompanying a mighty figure is like taming a tiger; rashly trying to please and flatter a powerful person might invite their displeasure.
But at this moment, he had no choice but to be bold.
The Three Thousand Worlds could be destroyed at any time.
Qi Yuan, hearing this, pondered for a moment and said, "What you say makes some sense."
The cultivation techniques were secondary.
The cultivation techniques of the Three Thousand Worlds were not as valuable as those collected by the Buddha Land.
Now, if the one from Taohuang Palace knew the outcome of the Great Calamity, they might activate the marks and harvest the Three Thousand Worlds.
Harvesting the Three Thousand Worlds would surely strengthen the one from Taohuang Palace.
Therefore, to prevent this wicked Taohuang Palace from becoming stronger, he had an obligation to devour the Three Thousand Worlds.
Most importantly, he, Qi Yuan, was a law-abiding and kind person who never killed innocents and would blink before taking a life.
So, he must devour the Three Thousand Worlds whole!
"Senior, here are the coordinates of the Star Departure Realm. We will provide the coordinates of the other Three Thousand Worlds as soon as possible!" Wang Ling Tong was immensely excited and let out a sigh of relief.
As long as the other party was willing to devour, the Three Thousand Worlds still had a chance to survive.
The black-robed man nearby, upon hearing this, felt a mix of joy, regret, and disappointment.
Because his homeland had already been devoured by the Great Calamity, leaving not a trace.
"No need. When the Great Calamity was extinguished, I already obtained all the coordinates," Qi Yuan said calmly, then looked at Wang Ling Tong, "If I devour so many worlds, what if I get diarrhea?"
Wang Ling Tong, hearing this, fell silent, unsure how to respond.
"Alright, no more talk. I’m going to devour the Three Thousand Worlds. After I’m done, I’ll take a nap to digest," Qi Yuan said, then disappeared with Jiang Lingsu, leaving behind a group of Great Venerables with stunned expressions.
"Senior Blood Robe Sword God devouring the Three Thousand Worlds… it’s hard to imagine!" White Fish Great Venerable said, his voice filled with a strange tone.
The other Great Venerables also found it hard to imagine what such a scene would look like.
"The fact that the Blood Robe Sword God emerged from the Canglan Realm is a blessing for the Canglan Realm!" one Great Venerable sighed.
With the Great Calamity resolved, they still felt as if they were in a dream.
The power of the Great Calamity was deeply understood by them; with the strength of the Canglan Realm, they could not resist it.
Yet, the Great Calamity turned out to be even more powerful than they imagined. The Three Thousand Great Calamities were enough to make all cultivators lose the will to resist.
In the end, it was still suppressed by the Blood Robe Sword God!
At this moment, Wang Ling Tong looked at Jiang Ruohua, took a deep breath, and transmitted a message, his voice tinged with flattery: "Senior, I didn’t expect that the woman beside Senior Blood Robe Sword God is actually your daughter."
Jiang Ruohua, hearing this, was initially pleased but then thought, how could you transmit a message for something like this?
You should say it out loud!
Cultivators from major regions lack insight!
Seeing the Great Venerables discussing the Blood Robe Sword God, Jiang Ruohua suddenly felt a pang of emotion, but his voice was loud: "Sigh, my son-in-law has a huge appetite. He devours the Three Thousand Worlds in one go. If he comes to visit my Jiang family, how can we possibly entertain him?"
As Jiang Ruohua’s words echoed, all the Great Venerables’ gazes turned to him, filled with shock, surprise, and reverence.
Seeing this, Jiang Ruohua felt immensely satisfied.
"My Jiang family is truly poor, sigh," Jiang Ruohua sighed again.
(End of Chapter)
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