Inside the Yan King Mansion.

The departing Wei Wuya and his companions, led by the mansion servants, soon arrived in the backyard. After the servants left, Beiming Xue chuckled lightly:

"Seeing King Yan again feels like a lifetime ago; his aura is even more terrifying than that of our master. I fear he's not far from the Sixth Realm Immortal, is he?"

Wei Wuya nodded in agreement:

"After the battle at Goddess Palace, our master lamented that King Yan's power was on par with Ye Xiangnan of Martial Emperor City, second only to Xiang Qianqiu. He is a notable presence below the Sixth Realm.

This level has already surpassed our master, and he's only half a step away from the Sixth Realm. Once he reaches the Immortal Realm, there will be a divide between us and him."

"It's truly unbelievable that such an extraordinary man exists in the human world, reaching the pinnacle of Jianghu in just a few years."

"If King Yan swallows up the Central Plains and the world submits to him, he will become the emperor of the Central Plains. Jianghu won't be able to contain such a True Dragon Son of Heaven. Our master has said King Yan has the talent of Grand Ancestor Chu!"

The silent Chi Tian Demon Lord Song Zhilun echoed:

"That is why the Hall Master is so persistent in submitting to King Yan. He is akin to Grand Ancestor Chu of a thousand years ago, blessed by Heaven, and possesses great Qi Fortune. He cannot be opposed.

Looking back at the forces that have opposed Chen Yuan over the years, almost none have ended well. Although the Heavenly Demon Hall has Immortal Sect heritage, it cannot compete with such existence.

That's why previously, when Xiang Qianqiu asked our hall's Immortal Patriarch to join in an ambush against Chen Yuan, the Hall Master refused, claiming the Patriarch was in seclusion.

In truth, it was because he did not want to generate too much enmity with Chen Yuan.

As expected, in the battle at Goddess Palace, Chen Yuan's great backers revealed themselves. Among them was a genuine Earth Immortal, whom even our Heavenly Demon Hall Patriarch couldn't match.

Each one is a Great Divine Power wielder!"

"Truly terrifying!"

Wei Wuya sighed lightly.

Wei Jinfeng's son, Wei Wuque, once said something very accurate. Living in the same era as Chen Yuan is both their greatest fortune and their greatest misfortune.

Looking at the previous Hidden Dragon List talents, they were all crushed by Chen Yuan. Now they are directly excluded from being ranked alongside him, because Chen Yuan's present rivals are the top three of the Heavenly List, above the Sixth Realm, and are Immortals!

"Saintess."

Song Zhilun suddenly stopped, his gaze heavy as he looked at her, causing Beiming Xue to feel a bit odd. She instinctively smiled and asked, "Why does Uncle Song suddenly look so serious?"

The Saint Heir and Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Hall are disciples of the Hall Master, while the four Demon Lords watched them grow up as seniors. She is as close as mother and daughter with the Chi Lian Demon Venerable.

Her relationship with the other Demon Lords isn't bad either, and normally they address each other in such a manner to show closeness.

"Do you know why the Hall Master brought you here this time?"

Beiming Xue furrowed her brows: 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Wasn't it to witness King Yan's grace?"

"Haha, of course not. King Yan's grace is known across the world. Why would it require personal observation?" Song Zhilun shook his head.

"Then why?"

Beiming Xue suddenly felt something ominous.

"These words should not be mine to say, but the master, having watched you grow up, finds it hard to say himself. He asked me to speak. This time, bringing you here is for a marriage alliance."

Song Zhilun turned around, folded his hands behind his back, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Marriage alliance?"

"Marriage alliance!"

The former voice was Wei Wuya's; he frowned, inwardly disliking such matters. That the mighty Heavenly Demon Hall would need a Saintess for a marriage alliance was simply laughable!

But realizing the other party was Chen Yuan, he swallowed his words.

It wasn't because of his indifferent relationship with Beiming Xue, but rather an understanding of the current situation of the Heavenly Demon Hall, and he somewhat guessed the intentions of the Hall Master.

The latter was Beiming Xue. Although she had deduced it from Song Zhilun's previous words, she still held a sliver of hope.

Thinking the Heavenly Demon Hall, being an Immortal Sect, had no precedent for marriage alliances. But when Song Zhilun spoke, she knew it was difficult to change.

It wasn't that she disliked Chen Yuan. In fact, considering this time, she had only met with Chen Yuan twice, and her understanding of him was all from Jianghu rumors.

She neither hated him nor could she say she liked him.

She was no lovesick woman; she wanted to become as strong as Feng Jiuge.

"Must it be a marriage alliance?"

Beiming Xue was silent for a moment, attempting to negotiate.

"The Hall Master does not wish for you to refuse. The current world situation is clear. East Sea Martial Emperor City's Ye Xiangnan and Chen Yuan have formed an covert alliance, will likely support his ascension.

Liangzhou Wei Jinfeng and his son are strong, but their alliance with Wudang Mountain is weak, merely sharing the same goal of guarding the Central Plains frontier.

Apart from the Buddhists, Chen Yuan is most likely to become the eventual victor.

Historically, Buddhists and demons do not coexist. The Buddhist teachings and the Heavenly Demon Hall are incompatible; if the Buddhists win, the Heavenly Demon Hall's future will be bleak, forcing support of Chen Yuan's ascent.

However... Chen Yuan's momentum is already established, and the Heavenly Demon Hall is supporting now, merely adding to the glory, not helping in desperate need. The Hall Master wants more benefits.

It requires some sacrifice, and hopefully... you understand."

Song Zhilun's tone remained calm.

Beiming Xue took a deep breath, nodded, and bowed: