Chapter 1873

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　　Shi Yuying smiled and said, “There is an elder in the Spirit Sword Pavilion named Bu Baiyi. Bu Baiyi was once married and has several sons in the Spirit Sword Pavilion, but his first wife has already passed away.”
　　”Back then, after Bu Baiyi helped Xu Ziyin seize control of the Spirit Sword Pavilion, he left the Tianyuan Continent to travel. It”s said he visited the Lingyun Continent further north and also went to the West Wind Continent.”
　　”And on the West Wind Continent, he met a woman.”
　　”This woman, named Huo Rumeng, was quite beautiful and charming. For some reason, she took a liking to Bu Baiyi at first sight, even though Bu Baiyi was over a thousand years older than her.”
　　The Star-Plucking Realm has a lifespan of nearly ten thousand years.
　　Being over a thousand years older isn’t really that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.
　　In reality, for those at the Rushing Saint Realm level—whether in the Houtian or Xiantian Saint Realm—a martial artist’s lifespan won’t increase further. Ten thousand years is the limit.
　　Only by breaking through the Rushing Saint Realm and becoming a Sage of Heaven and Earth can one continue to make breakthroughs in lifespan.
　　Shi Yuying continued, “At that time, Bu Baiyi at least appeared to be an uncle, while Huo Rumeng was a young woman in the prime of her youth. The two were deeply in love, and Huo Rumeng even gave birth to a pair of twins—a boy and a girl—for Bu Baiyi.”
　　”This Huo Rumeng is the only daughter of Huo Shengtian, the current old valley master of Huoyun Valley.”
　　”Huo Shengtian can be considered as having a daughter late in life, and he doted on Huo Rumeng very much. Her elder brothers also cherished her dearly. Bu Baiyi becoming Huo Shengtian’s son-in-law was like a second spring in his life.”
　　Upon hearing this, Cao Yuntian immediately understood.
　　”So, this Bu Baiyi is essentially a live-in son-in-law, huh？”
　　Another Cao family expert at the Virtual Soul Saint Realm standing beside Cao Yuntian couldn’t help but chuckle and say.
　　Hearing this, Shi Yuying laughed and said, “Cao Deyun, you shouldn”t speak so carelessly. If Bu Baiyi hears it, he might not get angry, but his wife would probably skin you alive！”
　　Cao Deyun laughed heartily, unbothered.
　　Shi Yuying then added, “But that”s just a one-sided view. In reality, Bu Baiyi is now at the mid-stage of the Virtual Soul Saint Realm, with considerable strength and a sharp mind. Old Valley Master Huo Shengtian is very pleased with him, and his brothers-in-law also quite like him.”
　　”Most importantly, he and his wife raised an outstanding pair of children.”
　　Outstanding children？
　　Shi Yuying couldn’t help but laugh： “Huo Rumeng gave birth to a pair of twins for him, named Bu Ningqin and Bu Ziqian. These siblings possess extraordinary talent. Since birth, their martial arts potential has been so remarkable that even the old valley master Huo Shengtian felt unqualified to teach them, hence sending the siblings away from the Western Breeze Continent. As for where they went exactly, no one knows.”
　　Hearing this, Cao Yuntian couldn’t help but say： “So, our cooperation with the Spirit Sword Pavilion isn’t focused on Xu Ziyin and Xu Mingxiu, but rather on this Bu Baiyi！”
　　Shi Yuying nodded with a smile.
　　A pair of children with limitless potential.
　　He himself is also a mid-stage Void Soul Saint Realm expert.
　　His wife is the beloved daughter of the old valley master of the Flaming Cloud Valley.
　　The influence of Bu Baiyi alone is truly immense.
　　”Gaining the martial support of the Spirit Sword Pavilion doesn’t significantly boost our three families’ plans against the Huang family.”
　　”But if we could secure the assistance of the Flaming Cloud Valley, that would be an entirely different matter！”
　　Under the heavens, continents are divided into three tiers.
　　In low-tier continents, the highest-level figures are at the Star-Plucking Transformation Realm.
　　In mid-tier continents, the highest-level figures reach the Postnatal Saint Realm of the Sage-Entering Heaven Realm.
　　In high-tier continents, the highest-level combat power is represented by great figures at the Innate Saint Realm of the Sage-Entering Heaven Realm.
　　Although both the Heavenly Radiance Continent and the Western Breeze Continent are mid-tier continents.
　　Even among mid-tier continents, there are disparities.
　　The number of Houtian Saint Realm martial artists, whether they are at the Virtual Soul Saint Realm, True Soul Saint Realm, or Refining Soul Saint Realm！
　　These are all different.
　　In this aspect, the West Wind Continent surpasses the Tianhuang Continent.
　　Seeing that the group had finished their discussion, Shu Fengtian said, “Let’s go. The Sacred Heaven Sect is advancing aggressively, and this time, the Spirit Sword Pavilion might not be able to handle it！”
　　”Mm.”
　　”Alright.”
　　The six powerful Innate Saint Realm experts all prepared to set off.
　　But　just　then.
　　Amidst the vast mountains, surges of formidable auras suddenly erupted.
　　Then, a white eagle descended from the clouds, landing atop a towering peak, facing the three great families from a distance.
　　”Good, I arrived just in time—you haven’t left yet.”
　　Standing atop the white eagle, a middle-aged man clasped his hands behind his back, exhaled, and smiled, “Otherwise, I’d have to chase after you.”
　　At the sight of the newcomer, Shu Fengtian, Cao Yuntian, Shi Yuying, and the others present all wore expressions of shock and confusion.
　　The newcomer was none other than Pei Mingkun, head of the Pei Family—one of the six great families of the Tianhuang Continent aside from the Huang Family！”
　　Pei Mingkun is the eldest son of the Pei family’s old patriarch, Pei Yongchang. However, in recent years, as Pei Yongchang is about to step down, Pei Mingkun has been appearing more and more frequently in the public eye.
　　”Brother Mingkun, what brings you here？” Shu Fengtian said with a chuckle.
　　On the current Tianhuang Continent, the conflict between the three great families—the Cao, Shi, and Shu families—and the imperial Huang family, along with the Ji and Huo families, is already no secret.
　　The Pei family has always remained neutral. Despite repeated attempts by the Huang family to win them over, they have failed. Of course, the three great families have also tried to recruit them, but the Pei family paid no heed.
　　Yet, for the three great families, this is actually a good thing.
　　They would be more than happy for the Pei family to remain neutral indefinitely. Once they finish dealing with the imperial family, the Huo and Ji families, and the three great families have time to recuperate, there will be plenty of time to deal with the Pei family later.
　　But now, what does Pei Mingkun’s appearance here signify？
　　Pei Mingkun looked at Shu Fengtian and the others, smiling as he said, “I”m here to deliver a message from the old man.”
　　A message？
　　The group listened quietly.
　　Pei Mingkun cleared his throat and said, “On our Tianhuang Continent, with the imperial family included, the seven great families have coexisted uneasily for a long time. Now that our internal issues remain unresolved, the Cao, Shi, and Shu families should refrain from meddling in affairs on other continents.”
　　”In this vast world, matters between continents have always been handled by their own people. It’s never good to meddle in others’ affairs without reason. I kindly request the three major families not to leave Tianhuang Continent.”
　　After Pei Mingkun finished speaking, he looked at the group with a faint smile.
　　But upon hearing this, the several Saint Heaven Realm experts present exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with shock.
　　What does this mean？
　　Is the Pei family stepping in to stop them from aiding the Spirit Sword Pavilion？
　　Shu Fengtian frowned and said displeasedly, ‘Brother Mingkun, what… is the meaning of this？’
　　Pei Mingkun sighed helplessly, ‘The old master asked me to relay this message. I’m just the messenger—I haven’t fully grasped the meaning myself yet.’
　　”What’s there not to understand？” Cao Deyun of the Cao family stepped forward, his voice icy. “The Pei family used to stay neutral, but now… you’re stopping us from helping the Spirit Sword Pavilion. Isn’t it because you fear that once the Spirit Sword Pavilion unifies Tianyuan Continent, they’ll turn around and aid our three families？”
　　Cao Deyun glared at Pei Mingkun and sneered, “So the Pei family is no longer neutral? Now you”re siding with the imperial Huang family?”