Chapter 598: Chapter 598: Going to Snatch the Bride
"Him? Impossible, he can't be a match for Qing Si!" Zhong Shan's heart sank.
Bing Xuan was indeed not a match for Bei Qing Si. Bei Qing Si's strength was unparalleled, with the bloodline of an immortal and the formidable power that came with it. Over the years, Zhong Shan had learned about Bei Qing Si's ancestor.
This ancestor, who appeared thirty thousand years ago, was a female immortal with an unmatched mastery of ice. She was known as the strongest person in the world, not in a specific field, but in overall strength. She was invincible, unmatched by anyone.
This woman did not possess a celestial title, nor did she join a holy land or a heavenly dynasty. She was a solitary cultivator whose ordinary cultivation speed led her to become the strongest in the world.
When the heavenly might descended, bringing thick clouds and flashing lightning, the impending powerful tribulation was frozen by this woman.
Freezing thunderclouds? Freezing a heavenly tribulation?
It was too terrifying! Her strength was overwhelming. No one in the world could challenge her, making her an unrivaled figure.
With such power, she altered her mortal fate, achieving an immortal destiny.
Once she attained immortality, she left behind descendants and exited this realm, leaving behind an ancient legend.
Among her descendants, a person would emerge every few generations, activating the bloodline's inherited powers.
Typically, the descendants of ordinary immortals would have their bloodline inheritance activated every few generations.
However, the Bei clan had never seen such an activation, or it had never occurred.
The powerful Bei clan gradually integrated into the Longevity World until a few hundred years ago, when a remarkably powerful figure emerged—Bei Qing Si's father, Bei Qing Feng.
Bei Qing Feng was a genius, an absolute genius, proficient in various fields such as moral cultivation, feng shui, and officialdom. Despite the difficulties of mastering three systems simultaneously, which hindered focused growth, he persevered.
Bei Qing Feng's goal was not to master these systems deeply but to unlock the bloodline inheritance of the Bei clan.
He succeeded! In the end, Bei Qing Feng unlocked the bloodline inheritance, but the cost was immense—over three hundred family members sacrificed themselves for Bei Qing Si to activate her bloodline inheritance.
What a tragic decision it was to use the lives of his entire family to activate a single bloodline inheritance?
No one knew what Bei Qing Feng was thinking. At least Zhong Shan couldn't understand it initially. Maybe there was a deeper meaning. Nonetheless, Bei Qing Si's bloodline inheritance was successfully activated.
Strong! Very strong!
From Bei Qing Si's past feat of freezing three thousand miles, Zhong Shan could sense her immense strength!
While Bing Xuan was strong, he was definitely not a match for Bei Qing Si. Her bloodline inheritance was not something ordinary people could overcome.
Could Bing Xuan force Bei Qing Si?
"It's the Water lineage of the Longevity World!" Bai Qingyan said.
"Oh? One of the six lineages of the Longevity World, the Water lineage?" Zhong Shan's eyes turned cold.
The Water lineage was precisely the lineage Bei Qing Si had joined upon entering the Longevity World. This lineage was forcing Bei Qing Si to marry Bing Xuan?
Bing Xuan Zhenjun? Had Bing Xuan reached the Emperor Extreme Realm?
Zhong Shan's thoughts raced. He recalled the blue-haired, devilishly handsome man he had encountered before. This was the same man who had been persistently pursuing Bei Qing Si while she called him uncle. This situation was complex and fraught with danger. It was clear that Zhong Shan needed to act swiftly.
"Prepare to depart immediately!" Zhong Shan commanded, his eyes flashing with determination.
Zhong Shan's followers sprang into action, aware of the urgency and gravity of the situation. This was not just a rescue mission; it was a confrontation with one of the most powerful lineages in the Longevity World.
The sky over Sky Wolf Island darkened as the forces of Da An began to mobilize. Zhong Shan, leading his elite team, prepared for the journey that would determine the fate of Bei Qing Si and challenge the authority of the Water lineage.
"Qing Si, hold on. I'm coming," Zhong Shan muttered, his resolve as firm as iron.
"Oh?" Zhong Shan looked at Bai Qingyan in surprise.
"My cousin is wielding an heirloom left by our clan's immortal ancestor. Only those at the Heavenly Extreme Realm can approach her briefly. No one else can get close," Bai Qingyan explained.
"Oh? Then how did she...?" Zhong Shan frowned.
"Jing Xue Shen ambushed my cousin initially, and only afterward did she take out the immortal heirloom. But then Jing Xue Shen sought help from the Realm Lord, Shen Ya Daojun, who dispatched Nu Qinghui Daojun to assist the Water lineage," Bai Qingyan said.
Jing Xue Shen? Shen Ya Daojun? Nu Qinghui Daojun?
Zhong Shan took a deep breath.
"In the Longevity World, our Bei clan is not highly regarded and has even suffered abuse from some powerful figures. It was only after my cousin arrived that our situation improved. She has even saved my life twice. I know it's almost impossible for you to rescue her, but please, at least fulfill her wish and see her one last time," Bai Qingyan pleaded.
"No!" Zhong Shan's voice was cold.
"You...!" Bai Qingyan was furious.
"I won't settle for just seeing her one last time. I will rescue her! And those who harmed Qing Si will pay with their lives!" Zhong Shan's voice was icy.
"You?" Bai Qingyan was stunned.
"Return to the Longevity World and bring the entire Bei clan out. From now on, Da An will be your home," Zhong Shan said firmly.
"Uh?" Bai Qingyan was taken aback.
Seeing Zhong Shan's resolute expression, Bai Qingyan took a deep breath and said, "Your confidence is infectious. I will report to the clan leader truthfully and try my best to persuade him. But the final decision rests with him."
"Understood," Zhong Shan nodded.
"How much time do we have?" Zhong Shan asked.
"The wedding will be held in Ice Seal City in four months. The procession escorting my cousin is currently en route. I hope you make it in time," Bai Qingyan said.
"Alright. You should go," Zhong Shan nodded.
Bai Qingyan nodded and quickly flew away, heading towards the Longevity World to deliver Zhong Shan's message to the Bei clan leader.
Once Bai Qingyan left, Zhong Shan turned to Bao'er, who was pouting.
"How many lovers do you have?" Bao'er asked with a hint of resentment.
Zhong Shan broke into a sweat.
"Only Qing Si! I told you before, didn't I?" Zhong Shan immediately tried to comfort her.
"Who knows?" Bao'er said with a tone of jealousy.
"I think you're turning into a little jealous wife," Zhong Shan teased, pinching Bao'er's nose playfully.
"Hmph!" Bao'er snorted.
The next day, after handling all the important affairs of the court, Zhong Shan summoned a figure in a black robe.
Skeleton King, Wang Ku!
Due to his unique body, Wang Ku was not involved in the preparations for the empire's promotion. However, for the upcoming journey to the Ice Seal Empire, Wang Ku's presence was essential due to the overwhelming forces involved.
"Let's go!" Zhong Shan ordered.
"Yes!" Wang Ku nodded.