Chapter 271

Chapter 271: Uninspired Matchmaking

You You felt this misunderstanding had gone too far. Her visits to the upper realm were pure coincidence, with no intention to claim any Territory. The current mess was entirely the Immortal Realm’s own fault!

She decided to clarify.

“I’ve never wanted to unify the Immortal Realm or compete for power. Have I ever meddled in your affairs? Sure, some Heavenly Emperors fell because of me, but look—aren’t the current rulers still Heavenly Emperors? I’m no conqueror. Why would I care about unifying anything?”

The two men froze, exchanged odd glances, then nodded vigorously with exaggerated understanding.

“Yes, yes, friend—no, Master! You never intended to unify anything. *I’m* the one begging to be unified!”

“Exactly! What ill intentions could Grandpa have? Unification was just an accident!”

“With the first to Eighth Heavenly Layers united, my Ninth Heavenly Layer merely seeks to join the group. We understand, Master!”

“Old Nine’s heart is pure! This has *nothing* to do with unification!”

“Right, exactly!”

“We totally get it!”

You You: “…”

*You get nothing! I’m being serious here!*

(╯‘□′)╯┴—┴

*Ugh, hopeless!*

“Master, I truly love Hong Fei!” The Ninth Heavenly Emperor refocused on his plea, kneeling rigidly. “Grant our marriage, and I’ll do anything!”

“Wait.” You You rubbed her temples. “Forget unification. Hong Fei’s marriage isn’t mine to decide. If you like her, pursue her yourself! Don’t loop me in—I won’t speak for her.”

The Ninth Heavenly Emperor wilted. “But… elders traditionally arrange marriages…”

“Not here!” You You cut him off. Her temporary Contract with Hong Fei didn’t make her family, and even real parents shouldn’t force choices. “It’s her decision. If she agrees, fine. If not, also fine.”

The emperor slumped further. If direct courtship worked, he wouldn’t be begging for shortcuts.

“I’m not asking you to force her,” he mumbled. “Just… mention me? Nudge her to consider me?”

“You want me to play matchmaker?”

“Yes! Exactly!”

“No.”

“Why?!”

You You sighed. “Hong Fei’s a great person, but I know nothing about you beyond your title. No matchmaking without knowing someone’s character. That’s irresponsible.”

Defeated, the emperor glanced at Huan Yan and lowered his request. “Then… could you ask Hong Fei to let me enter the Seventh Heavenly Layer? Just a chance to see her! I’ll repay you richly!”

“You can’t enter the Seventh Layer?” You You turned to Huan Yan.

“Grandpa…” Huan Yan whispered, “After the Eighth Heavenly Layer caused trouble during the Ceremony, Heavenly Emperor Hong Fei banned all upper-layer Immortals—including him—from entering. Many upper-layer Immortals are now scrambling to transfer to middle or lower layers.”

You You blinked. *Why does this feel like the Immortal Realm is merging into one?!*

“I’ll ask Hong Fei for a temporary pass,” she conceded. “But she sets the rules.”

The Ninth Heavenly Emperor brightened. A pass meant he could see Hong Fei—which practically counted as marrying into the Seventh Layer!

You You contacted Hong Fei immediately, securing him a restricted-access pass. The emperor thanked her profusely, nearly bolting into the Passage back to the Immortal Realm.

“Wait!” He paused. “Senior, I heard you seek to revive the Feng Clan. There’s a relic called Momentary Retention—it resurrects souls. Rumor says it’s in Fengdu.”

You You straightened. “Where’s Fengdu?”

“The border between the Nether Realm and the Living Beings’ realm. No one knows its exact location.”

After thanking him, You You gathered Feng Rong, Yuan Papa, Rong Fu, and Rong Mu.

“Momentary Retention?” They shook their heads. “Never heard of it.”

“Let’s check Fengdu,” You You suggested.

Yuan Qi frowned. “Fengdu isn’t a place—it’s the shifting boundary of the Nether Realm. No Living Being can enter.”

“What about asking Soul Beasts?”

They agreed. You You activated a messaging talisman with spiritual energy—but it sparked and died.

The connection to the Soul Beasts… was gone.