Chapter 1326: The Huang Family

The two sons followed disciple Huang Yan and left; their figures vanished in Longshe Shan, Qinglong Daoren's Spiritual Sense settled on them, watching them all the way as they left the Mangshan Mountain Range, then withdrew the Spiritual Sense. Outside was the Huang Family's territory; before departing, Huang Yan informed the Huang Family members, who had already been waiting outside.

The Huang Family's territory is naturally guarded by Huang Family members; this area does not allow anyone else to enter. As for those cultivator bandits, they dare not come in—if one enters, they are killed, and the Huang Family will wipe them out entirely.

Regarding those loose cultivators, those who bring disaster to cultivators, the Huang Family never shows leniency. Since Huang Yan and his group returned safely, Chen Chuyang was relieved; at least the two sons' place of residence is secure, and in the ensuing battles, with the Huang Family's escort, there will be no problem.

"Are you letting them go just like that?" Xinran Zhanglao couldn't help but worry.

"Weren't you always on their side? They could leave Longshe Shan thanks to your help. What, you can't bear for them to leave?" Qinglong Daoren retorted.

Xinran Zhanglao helped them depart; now that they have left, Xinran Zhanglao is instead worried—this is not her usual style.

Tianlian Zhenren, standing nearby, saw them off and warned: "The outside is dangerous; you should stay alert. The two of them are fairly strong, and those loose cultivators out there are not weak either. Those cultivators will stop at nothing to kill, and the three of you are too young to understand their methods."

Having spent several years outside, Tianlian Zhenren knows the dangers there all too well. This place is not even the outermost region of Tianwai; rather, it's one of the weakest provinces, Cangzhou, which lies on Tianwai's fringe. Its strength is not the strongest, but among the lowest.

Even so, the danger level of this place far exceeds what Tianlian Zhenren can tolerate. Although the cultivation conditions in Tianwai are excellent, the risks are higher; danger can strike at any time, and a single slip means death.

She finally understood why so many go to Tianwai yet none return to that world—not because they choose not to, but because they died long ago, either perishing at the first gate, the Void Crossing, where they were hunted by members of many sects and treated as food.

After breaking through the first gate, there are several more stages, each capable of crushing a person; how could those people survive under such intense pressure?

Their cultivation, strength, even tactics, and the techniques and divine abilities they practice are all inferior to others.

Being crushed from all sides, by the time they adapt to Tianwai's combat environment, they may already be dead.

"No need to worry; the two aren't weak—compared to you, they're much stronger," Qinglong Daoren glanced at Tianlian Zhenren. Though his two sons have just entered the True Destiny Realm, their strength is not inferior to Tianlian Zhenren's.

Moreover, in a life‑or‑death duel, Chen Chuyang doesn't think Tianlian Zhenren could survive.

"Are the two really that formidable?" Tianlian Zhenren doubted heavily.

Xinran Zhanglao, standing nearby, said: "On this point, Qinglong Daoist is not wrong; Qi Haoyang and Chen Qinglian's strength is not weak—in fact, it's quite strong."

"Their combat experience, fighting power, and tactics are all not lacking."

"If you fight them, you, Tianlian Zhenren, will definitely be the one who dies in the end."

Tianlian Zhenren: "……"

These two truly look down on her.

"You two, stop looking down on people. Over the years I've improved a lot; I'm not the same as I was back then," Tianlian Zhenren, unwilling to be outdone, drew her sword, determined to prove herself.

Qinglong Daoren nodded at Xinran Zhanglao; Xinran Zhanglao was speechless, left with no choice but to fight Tianlian Zhenren.

The battle began quickly and ended just as fast; in fewer than ten moves, Tianlian Zhenren lost, collapsing to the ground with a blank, stunned expression.

She gazed at the sky, the mist‑shrouded heavens offering nothing to see.

A one‑second kill—this was because Xinran Zhanglao felt sorry for her and deliberately held back.

"I told you long ago, you're improving, they're improving too—only they advance faster. Tianlian Zhenren, over these years you've indeed risen greatly; your strength has changed dramatically, but they're not lacking either."

"We've also been advancing these years, and compared to you, we're even more outstanding."

Qinglong Daoren walked over and looked down at her.

Tianlian Zhenren rose helplessly, glanced at Xinran Zhanglao, and asked, "What cultivation level are you, exactly?"

Xinran Zhanglao answered calmly, "True Destiny Realm, Sixth Heaven; that's only a little higher than you."

Tianlian Zhenren: "……"

She became withdrawn.

As for Qinglong Daoren's strength, there's even less to say.

At this moment, she believed what they had said; even after countless life‑and‑death experiences, she still…

Huang Family.

Huang Wufeng and Huang Wuheng tested the two's strength and warmly entertained them.

They acted extremely delighted; they welcomed the two immensely.

Especially upon learning that both are at the True Destiny Realm, they were even happier, wishing they could have them join the Huang Family as disciples.

Their ages are similar to Huang Yan's—no, actually younger than Huang Yan. Moreover, their innate potential is no less than Huang Yan's; in terms of strength, they even surpass Huang Yan. Remember, Huang Yan is the Huang Family's prodigy and its Family Head; both of these are Huang Yan's sons.

Their status is far from simple. After the Huang Family traded with Qinglong Daoren, their overall strength rose quickly. Naturally, they understand what these two joining the Huang Family signifies—it means Qinglong Daoren respects the Huang Family and wants to help it rise.

This is a golden opportunity for the Huang Family; it cannot be forsaken.

"Esteemed nephews, please don't be formal; consider the Huang Family as your own home. Whatever you need, just tell us—anything the Huang Family has can be provided for you," Huang Wuheng welcomed warmly, as if wanting to treat them like his own sons.

He adored these two children even more than seeing his own son.

Huang Yan is their clan head and also their grandson; they trust him greatly, both in his character and his judgment of people.

"You two will live next door to Yan'er; if anything, just tell Yan'er, and he'll arrange it for you," Huang Wufeng leaned over, whispering, "If you need women, the Huang Family has plenty of outstanding maidens; we guarantee you'll be satisfied."

These two are both promising talents; if we can forge a relationship with them and arrange a marriage, that would be ideal.

Inter‑family marriages are commonplace; many families' women are largely used as marital assets.

If they favor them and bear children for them, that would be the best.

The bloodlines of Chen Qinglian and Qi Haoyang are excellent, so any children they bear will also be outstanding.

"Cough, cough." Huang Yan immediately coughed, stopping the second elder from continuing.

"Haha, just a joke; please don't be offended," Huang Wufeng patted his head, apologetically chuckling.

As for his words, they were certainly true; he merely expressed them in a joking tone.