True Monarch Qingyun had a slight smile on her elegant face.
"This can be considered a strong alliance!"
"If we join forces, we will surely accomplish great deeds!"
Si Zhengqing, the leader, also had a slight smile in his eyes.
True Monarch Qingyun nodded slightly.
Soon after, True Monarch Qingyun mentioned Zhang Zhao, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Continent, and her words naturally contained praise.
Not long after, True Monarch Qingyun stepped out of the hall.
Inside the grand hall, several Elders of the Si Family exchanged words briefly, but one Elder of the Si Family said.
"The Great Xia Dynasty is newly established, and its national strength may not be formidable, but being valued by the Tongshan Dao Lineage, it is also quite a good choice for an alliance through marriage!"
A female Elder glanced at the screen and said to the other Elders.
"But we don’t know if our little princess is willing. Our little princess has very high standards and may not necessarily take a liking to this Crown Prince of the Eastern Continent!"
Si Zhengqing snorted lightly.
"It is not yet time for the younger generation of the Si Family to make decisions!"
The other Elders of the Si Family exchanged glances upon hearing this, each with a faint smile.
They naturally knew there were others behind the screen, and they each turned to leave.
After all the Elders of the Si Family had departed, Si Li’Er stepped out from behind the screen. She gracefully approached Si Zhengqing and after a moment, said in a deep voice.
"Father, there is something I don’t understand!"
"What don’t you understand?"
Si Zhengqing glanced at Si Li’Er, whose face showed no emotion, and there were ripples in his eyes.
"I don’t understand why Father is preparing to marry me off to a ’mortal’ from a newly emerging family. No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t benefit our Si Family!"
Although Si Li’Er appeared calm, by the end of her speech, a trace of color flashed deep in her eyes.
"Father, are you really willing to bury my path like this?"
Si Zhengqing smiled gently and glanced at Si Li’Er.
"Li’Er, it seems you still cannot suppress the changes in your state of mind!"
Si Li’Er, with a calm expression, said, "I cultivate the Heart of Stilled Water of our Si Family, not the Heart of Annihilation!"
Si Zhengqing heard the dissatisfaction in Si Li’Er’s words.
He showed no haste, gesturing for Si Li’Er to sit first, then patiently explained.
"You do not know that although Zhang Zhao, this Crown Prince of the Eastern Continent, is unremarkable, his father is quite a character, rumored to have single-handedly defeated the Celestial Demon Holy Embryo descending from the Celestial Demon Star!"
Si Li’Er glanced sideways, frowning at Liu Mei.
"True Immortal battle power? Father, while True Immortal level experts are valuable, we are one of the Saint King’s Families, our ancestor being an Ancient Saint King, a peerless existence!
Our Si Family dominates the Two Realms Region, with influence reaching even beyond the heavens. A True Immortal level expert carries significant weight, but what’s that?"
She was still somewhat unwilling; possessing a Dao Body, she too was a True Seed of the Si Family, with a vast future ahead and hope of achieving True Immortal status.
Si Li’Er didn’t understand why the Si Family would risk her, a talented True Seed, by marrying her off to an unheard-of minor power.
The Lord of the Eastern Continent, though wealthy in the East Continent, was but a corner relative to the entire East Suspended Divine Continent.
Not to mention the Zhang Family had no roots in the Outer World, unable to aid the Si Family now.
"If you knew the time of cultivation of that Lord of the Eastern Continent, you might not think so!"
Si Zhengqing’s lips curved into a smile as he met Si Li’Er’s gaze and said with a smile.
"Do you know that the Great Xia Emperor has cultivated for less than a century? Have you ever seen a cultivator in a hundred years reach such a state of Dao practice?"
Si Li’Er’s eyes widened, her expression also somewhat shocked.
Cultivating for less than a hundred years, reaching True Immortal level Dao practice and possessing True Immortal level battle power, existed only in ancient myths, unheard of in recent times.
Such a paragon of Heaven!
The resentment in Si Li’Er’s heart slowly dissipated.
If that were the case, it would be worth the Si Family marrying off a legitimate daughter.
Si Zhengqing, seeing Si Li’Er silent, gently said.
"Li’Er, since letting you marry into the Zhang Family, naturally, there’s our own planning. When has your father’s judgment ever erred, not to mention your grandfather’s tacit approval!"
Instantly, Si Li’Er raised her head, her eyes showing an unusual light.
"Father, didn’t you say grandfather is in closed-door cultivation?"
Si Zhengqing spoke blandly.
"Indeed, in seclusion, but not that I can’t come out!"
Upon hearing this, Si Li’Er was speechless.
However, she could also sense Si Zhengqing’s concerns, which involuntarily stirred some hope in her heart.
...
Yanghuang Hall
Si Zhengqing soon entered here, which is a secret place of Great Yu, where he saw the Emperor of Great Yu, also the Clan Leader of Madam Si, Emperor Yu’s seclusion area.
At this time, on the throne, Emperor Yu was surrounded by intense Emperor’s Qi and Dragon Qi, sitting majestically on the Yu Family’s throne. His expression was aged and solemn.
He resembled the old patriarch of a wealthy noble family!
Yet his whole body exuded the grandeur of Immortal Dao Law’s brilliance, along with the radiance of Divine Dao.
Not only was he a True Immortal level powerhouse, but he also seemingly held formidable Divine Dao Authority, with an intimidating Emperor’s Might around him.
Emperor Yu’s gaze fell on Si Zhengqing, and he let out a light snort from his eyes.
"Zhengqing, why didn’t you follow my decree and immediately agree to this marriage? Instead, you have come again to this Yanghuang Hall, disrupting my meditation. Do you intend to defy the decree?!"
Upon hearing this, Si Zhengqing immediately knelt down, his eyes filled with a heavy expression.
"Father Emperor, it is not that this son defies you, but this son has questions in mind!"
Emperor Yu let out a cold humph.
"What questions do you have? You are merely indulging that little girl, risking everything. Don’t you know I can strip you of your Crown Prince title at any time!"
Si Zhengqing immediately kowtowed.
"This child’s Dao Practice, Cultivation, all taught by Father Emperor. If Father Emperor wishes to punish this child, I dare not have any complaints!"
Emperor Yu’s eyes carried a sneer, glancing at the kneeling Si Zhengqing below.
"You will have no complaints, but you’re discontent. You are truly my good son!"
Upon hearing this, Si Zhengqing’s heart trembled. He took a deep breath, his eyes slightly turning, then spoke.
"This child dares not harbor resentment against Father Emperor. Father Emperor’s wisdom is beyond ordinary measure. This child, a mere mortal with limited vision, dare not question Father Emperor’s decisions!"
On the throne, Emperor Yu’s expression finally eased a lot, only casting a faint glance at Si Zhengqing.
He understood that it was likely not just Si Zhengqing; even among the whole Madam Si, many elders might have doubts at this moment.
He sighed softly and said,
"I know there are still doubts in your minds, but actually, it was the Ancestor’s decision, an order personally issued by the Ancestor!"
"Ancestor?"
Si Zhengqing’s eyes widened instantly, he lifted his head, quickly lowering his gaze again, but there was a shock in his eyes.
He knew that this Ancestor was not the Saint King Ancestor deep in the Celestial Realm, but the Second Ancestor.
Among the twelve Second Generation Ancestor Masters of Tongshan Dao Lineage, one was the Second Generation Ancestor of the Si Family.
The Second Generation Ancestor was also the biological child of the Saint King.
Emperor Yu nodded, a calm expression in his deep eyes, though there were also some ripples within them.
"The Second Ancestor has revealed the details to us!"
Si Zhengqing’s expression shifted instantly, he couldn’t help but perk up his ears.
Seeing this, Emperor Yu smiled and said,
"The Second Ancestor mentioned that the Lord of the Eastern Continent is a rare Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, with innate achievements!"
Si Zhengqing’s form slightly changed, his Dao Heart was shaking violently.
"Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart? Isn’t this the physique from myth and legend?"
Si Zhengqing had heard of such a unique Root Bone, possessed only by Ancient Saints.
With a Seven-Quartet Exquisite Heart, one is naturally close to the Dao, having aptitude comparable to Ancient Gods and Demons, and the future achievements would naturally be extraordinary.
Emperor Yu also sighed.
"Therefore, a True Immortal is simply not his limit, besides that Lord of the Eastern Continent has secrets, though the Second Ancestor kept this part sealed, only requesting us to agree to the marriage alliance!"
Pausing slightly, Emperor Yu continued,
"The Second Ancestor’s will cannot be defied by us, naturally, we have to select an Immortal Seed to pair, to not spoil the good intentions of the Second Ancestor, his elder self."
"Of course, it also aligns with the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s aim to unify the East Suspended Divine Continent. In the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s scheme, not only the Si Family, but the East Continent Zhang Family also plays a crucial role. The rise of the Zhang Family is imminent, why not do them a favor, hence I have chosen Li’Er, also giving you an opportunity!"