Sunset Clouds Domain.

This was a vast territory controlled by the Eternal Divine Ji Clan. Origin Divine Mountain, where the Ji Clan resided, was located within Sunset Clouds Domain. Flying Cloud City was one of the thousands of large ancient cities in that domain.

Buzz!

The ancient teleportation array in the center of the city rippled, and Lin Xun's tall and imposing figure emerged from it. He looked around and saw that there were many intertwined city streets that were bustling with activity and teeming with people.

Lin Xun's aura was concealed, so he didn't attract much attention. Starting from Flying Cloud City, I can probably reach Origin Divine Mountain where the Ji Clan resides in less than half a day...

Lin Xun strolled leisurely through the streets, his mind rapidly processing information about the Eternal Divine Ji Clan. As one of the twelve Eternal Divine Clans, the Ji Clan currently had three Eternals at the Law Transcendence level in residence. They were Ji Xiaoyun, Ji He, and Ji Beifeng, who all lived in seclusion on Origin Divine Mountain. They rarely appeared in public.

The current Ji Clan’s clan leader was named Ji Wangtu, and he was a man of deep character and great ambition. He was also the father of Ji Xi and Ji Shanhai. Besides Ji Wangtu, the Ji Clan boasted numerous other Immortals. In terms of foundation and power, it was easily ranked among the top five of the twelve Eternal Divine Clans.

Therefore, the Yang Clan's foundation was slightly inferior to that of the Ji Clan. However, in Lin Xun's eyes now, neither the Yang Clan, the Ji Clan, nor the other Eternal Divine Clans posed much of a threat.

I wonder how Xi is doing now...

Lin Xun couldn't help but recall Xi's elegant and peerless figure, remembering the scenes from his youth starting from when they first met until their parting in the Kunlun Dominion. In those years, she was his guide, pointing him in the right direction and sheltering him from the storms of life.

Just thinking about it filled him with immense comfort and warmth. Back then, he had roamed the world alone, enduring countless trials and tribulations, but thankfully, Xi accompanied him every step of the way, ensuring he never felt truly alone.

Later, in the Kunlun Dominion, Xi, who had embarked on the Immortal Path, was taken away by Jun Fenglie, an expert from her clan. From then on, Lin Xun never saw Xi again. Since then, he often thought of her, until he finally learned about Xi's background when he met Ji Shanhai in the Ten Directions Demon Realm.

He finally understood that such a peerless woman, once renowned throughout the Ninth Heaven Domain, had actually been subjected to such a tortuous and arduous fate.

Long ago, Xi's talent, background, elegance, and appearance...all surpassed those of her peers in the Ji Clan, making her the most outstanding among them all. In fact, she was considered to be a woman who was qualified to inherit the position of clan leader.

Her name had resounded throughout the Ninth Heaven Domain! Perhaps it was precisely because she was so dazzling that she had suffered from so many hardships.

The root of the problem lay in the marriage proposals from the other Eternal Divine Clans. At that time, countless divine sons hoped to marry Xi. Even the powerful experts of those clans personally intervened, vying fiercely for her hand.

This matter caused a sensation throughout the Ninth Heaven Domain, becoming common knowledge. However, no one knew that this event also caused a serious division within the Ji Clan.

Some hoped she would marry out, thus forging an alliance with an Eternal Divine Clan and further consolidating the Ji Clan's position.

Others opposed this, accusing the elders who wanted her sent off to be married of ulterior motives, claiming they wanted to expel her from the clan so that others could seize the position of clan leader.

Even among the clansmen who wanted to marry her off, conflicts arose. Some hoped she would marry into the Eternal Divine Ye Clan, some into the Jue Clan, and some into the Taihao Clan...

This led to fierce arguments and endless disputes. The most tragic aspect was that, from beginning to end, no one asked her opinion. Everyone, under the guise of considering her best interests, imposed their own will and ideas on her.

If these events hadn't occurred, Xi would still be the brightest star, the pride of the entire clan. However, after these events, she was nothing more than a pawn in the eyes of others, manipulated for the sake of the so-called clan's overall interests.

Later, Xi left the clan on her own. Unfortunately, her departure enraged the entire clan. From that moment on, her name became taboo within the Ji Clan.

Ji Shanhai had told Lin Xun about all of these occurrences.

Even now, he felt an immense surge of resentment and anger. How dazzling must Xi have been back then? Despite that, such an unparalleled woman was reduced to a pawn in a storm, her fate beyond her control, manipulated at will! How heartbroken and disappointed must she have been to resolutely leave her own clan?

Tragically, her departure only earned her the clan's angry accusations and their disappointment in her! How laughable! Countless years had passed, yet her name still remained taboo in the Ji Clan, so it was rarely mentioned. In fact, many old fogies still harbored resentment towards her!

"This time, I will avenge you!"

Lin Xun took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil within him. Years ago, he had promised Ji Shanhai that one day he would set foot in the Ninth Heaven Domain and rescue Xi from her imprisonment. Now, it was time for him to fulfill his promise.

Suddenly, a murmur of conversation caught his attention, pulling him from his reverie.

"Tomorrow, the Taihao Clan's wedding procession will arrive at Origin Divine Mountain. It's said that the leader of the procession is an Eternal Stage ancestor of the Taihao Clan!"

"I've heard that too. A few days ago, the Ji Clan sent out invitations far and wide, making arrangements for this wedding ceremony. It's foreseeable that the relationship between the Ji Clan and the Taihao Clan will advance even further from now on."

"Speaking of which, Lady Ji Xi was once renowned throughout the Ninth Heaven Domain, hailed as the number one goddess among the twelve Eternal Divine Clans. Her beauty and talent were unparalleled, and she is now a peerless existence on the Immortal path."

"Taihao Zhi is no less impressive. He’s the Taihao Clan's number one divine son and possesses heaven-defying talent. He is now a perfect Transcendence Stage cultivator. Sooner or later he will ascend to become the Taihao Clan's next leader."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed deep within Lin Xun's eyes. A marriage alliance?

He suddenly remembered that Ji Shanhai had said years ago that unless Xi agreed to marry Taihao Zhi of the Taihao Clan, she would spend her entire life in confinement. Now, it seemed to have already become a done deal. Tomorrow, the Taihao Clan's wedding procession was going to arrive at Origin Divine Mountain!

If Xi has made this decision herself, out of her own free will, then I won't act rashly. But if not, don't blame me for being impolite. Lin Xun's dark eyes grew even colder. The Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, which was nurtured within his body, sensed his killing intent and pulsed. The truth would be revealed once he saw her in person!

Thinking of this, Lin Xun didn't hesitate any longer. With a single step, his figure vanished from the city, shifting through the void, as it sped towards Origin Divine Mountain. Along the way, he saw many cultivators, in groups, clearly from different factions, but all heading towards Origin Divine City.

Judging from their conversations, they were all going to visit and celebrate with the Eternal Divine Ji and Taihao Clans.

"The marriage alliance between the Ji and Taihao Clans truly brings out a tremendous force. Ordinary people really wouldn’t be able to stop this. Unfortunately, this time I, Lin Xun, have come..." Lin Xun murmured to himself.

He teleported with all his might, his figure disappearing like a streak of light in a flash. The journey that would normally take half a day was completed in just two hours. Soon, he could see Origin Divine Mountain.

This mountain was over thirty thousand miles in circumference. The sky above it was filled with purple chaos qi, and countless auspicious rays of light descended, bathing the entire mountain in its sacred glory. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

When Lin Xun arrived, the area near the mountain gate was already bustling with activity, filled with countless figures. Regardless of age or gender, everyone present was imposing and elegantly dressed, clearly of considerable status. However, upon entering the mountain gate, they all respectfully presented their invitations. None dared to act recklessly.

Tomorrow was the Ji Clan’s joyous occasion, so guests arrived in droves to offer their congratulations. Powerful figures from all directions constantly appeared in an endless stream. This demonstrated the immense prestige of the Ji Clan, an Eternal Divine Clan.

However, only those with invitations were allowed to bring their relatives and friends into Origin Divine Mountain. Otherwise, they would be immediately blocked by the Divine Rank law that covered the entire territory.

Lin Xun frowned slightly.

"Never mind, I'll find out Xi's whereabouts first before making a decision." Lin Xun took a deep breath, suppressing an impulse to directly charge in.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait." Seeing a figure approaching from afar, Lin Xun remained calm as he stepped forward.

He had approached an elderly man with flowing hair and beard, possessing an air of otherworldly grace. This man had reached the Nirvana Spirit Stage, making him a top-tier figure even in the Ninth Heaven Domain.

Seeing Lin Xun blocking his way, the old man frowned. "Young man, why do you obstruct my path?"

Lin Xun slightly cupped his hands. "I would like to ask you to grant me the favor of letting me enter the Ji Clan."

The old man's eyes flashed with disdain. "So you don't have an invitation, yet you think you can sneak into the Ji Clan's banquet? Young man, these invitations aren't something just anyone can obtain. I spent nearly nine thousand years painstakingly establishing a connection with the Ji Clan, and only now can I enter this gate with dignity. Who do you think you are, trying to sneak in?"

His words were filled with pride and contempt, and he was being utterly impolite. With that, the old man turned to leave.

Lin Xun pressed down on his shoulder, laughing, "Considering I still need your invitation, I'll overlook your previous disrespect. Now, you lead the way, let's go."

At this moment, the old man, a Nirvana Spirit Immortal, was drenched in cold sweat, his face ashen. All of his previous arrogance and disdain had evaporated.

Lin Xun's seemingly casual hand on his shoulder had actually restrained his cultivation, like a sword pressed against his throat. It was as if any resistance would instantly kill him!

He didn't bother wiping the cold sweat constantly sliding down his forehead, his voice trembling as he stammered, "Senior... this... this is the territory of the Ji Clan. If trouble arises here... the consequences will be severe."