Chapter 1399: The Tian Du Men

Two identical versions of oneself are truly ridiculous, both absurd and laughable.

The two lock eyes and smile at each other.

This feeling is extremely strange, and also makes one feel very uneasy.

Chen Chuyang waved his hand, and the figure before him dispersed, reverting to a single drop of fresh blood. That drop immediately merged into the earth below, hidden somewhere. Chen Chuyang said contentedly, "The Dripping Blood Rebirth divine technique is now completed; after so many years I have finally comprehended a great divine technique. Perfecting a great divine technique fully is truly something else."

"If I improve upon the existing foundation, it will be much easier and smoother. It seems I'll need to seek various divine techniques to refine, then use them as a basis to extrapolate my own body; compared with starting from scratch, I can't imagine how many times faster it will be."

"Once this great divine technique is finished, my life‑preserving divine technique is also complete; I need to leave traces of blood in various places as a precaution."

"Qinglong Daoren also needs to cultivate this great divine technique, so his safety can be guaranteed."

However, this is not absolute safety; some powerful beings could still locate his blood and thus destroy everything. Tianwai's divine techniques are even more bizarre, hard to defend against, so caution is paramount.

Chen Chuyang must not become arrogant; he knows that beyond Tianwai there is higher heaven, and beyond men there are greater people. He must be careful at all times and never underestimate the other side; many have capsized in the gutter, and Chen Chuyang does not wish to be one of them.

Steady and methodical, he expands and strengthens himself step by step; he remembers the Nine-Character Policy clearly: build high walls, stock abundant grain, and slowly claim kingship.

Each step requires caution, using a small world as the foundation and continuously expanding outward.

Act according to the plan; do not be impatient, impulsive, nor assume oneself to be powerful.

"Tianwai, perhaps I'll need to go there sometime," Chen Chuyang muttered, lowering his head. The refinement of the Dripping Blood Rebirth great divine technique means he no longer fears being slain by a powerful being in Tianwai.

Even if killed, he can be reborn, only needing a little time to recover.

He also misses Elder Xinran; last time he was one step short of completing that step, and this time, he insists on taking that step.

Moreover, during this period he hasn't properly spent time with his wives.

Thinking of this, Chen Chuyang immediately left the sect, directly found his two wives, Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen, and had them carried away together. Both are his good wives, so they should be rewarded together, without distinction.

The two women were speechless at Chen Chuyang's actions; after a few attempts at resistance, they ceased resisting.

Tianwai, Cangzhou.

The Huang Family welcomed a guest, a person of relatively high status; the entire Huang Family dared not look down on him, greeting and treating him with respect.

Huang Yan personally greeted him, but dared not… be lax with the honored guest.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang arrived, saw Huang Yan, and recognized him at first glance.

Naturally she also knew he was a disciple of Qinglong Daoren, instantly understanding many things. She did not make a big show, but nodded at Huang Yan, announcing some orders and regulations from Tian Du Men, and immediately admonished the Huang Family.

After Huang Wuheng and Huang Wufeng left, in the main hall only Huang Yan and Holy Maiden Bai Hang remained. Bai Hang Holy Maiden spoke: "The Faction's intention is clear; I hope your Huang Family will not repeat past mistakes, do not forget the rules, and especially do not cross the bottom line."

"Huang Yan, you are a disciple of that person; your actions represent him, so I hope you won't bring disgrace upon yourself."

Huang Yan clasped his hands and said, "Holy Maiden Bai Hang, rest assured. Huang Yan knows what to do; the Huang Family guarantees loyalty to Tian Du Men and will never have any connection with Mangshan Demon Palace."

Bai Hang Holy Maiden nodded, "With your words, this Holy Maiden is reassured and can report back to the Faction."

Then she glanced around, lowered her voice, and whispered, "Huang Yan, you'd better control the Huang Family and prevent this situation. The Faction sent me here to give you a chance; I hope you seize it."

"Otherwise, the next visitor won't be me, but someone else."

Other people won't be as easy to talk to.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang says this because they are acquaintances; with another family, she wouldn't even bother with them.

She only says so much out of respect for Qinglong Daoren.

Tian Du Men would not speak like this without cause, nor send her directly; next time, it will be her master who arrives, and he will come brandishing a sword.

Huang Yan's expression hardened, and he nodded, "I know what to do now."

"Thank you, Holy Maiden, for the guidance."

He clasped his hands in thanks; Huang Yan is clever and naturally understands that Holy Maiden Bai Hang's words carry hidden meaning.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden waved her hand, "We're both acquaintances, so no need for all these formalities."

"In short, you must keep the Huang Family under control, prevent some people from undermining its unity, and also prevent them from damaging the relationship between Tian Du Men and the Huang Family."

After saying that, Holy Maiden Bai Hang turned and left.

Leaving Huang Yan standing in the living room, his complexion shifted several times, but he decided to seek the Second and Third Grandfathers to explain the situation. Third Grandfather Huang Wufeng immediately responded, "Yan'er, rest assured; I'll handle this matter, and I guarantee it will be dealt with cleanly."

Huang Wufeng said gravely, "This matter concerns the family's survival; no one may collude with the Monster Race."

"They already have a path to death; given that, we cannot indulge them. Third brother, kill them all."

"This matter must be answered to Tian Du Men."

Tian Du Men spoke up; this time they are left to handle it themselves. Next time, Tian Du Men will intervene, and then it won't be so easy to negotiate.

"I know what to do now," Huang Wufeng said gravely, nodding. This matter can be either great or small.

It must be dealt with seriously.

That night, unrest flared again within the Huang Family; cries of agony echoed until the latter half of the night, when they ceased.

Three days later, a portion of the Huang Family was gone; no one knew what had transpired inside, only that many had died.

Those people were all connected to the Monster Race, colluding with them against their own kin; such individuals cannot remain.

Another five days passed.

Huang Yan led his party to the Bai Family to propose marriage, taking Bai Menglong as his bride.

Bai Longyue personally received them; the alliance between the two families involved important figures from each side, so it was naturally grand.

With Bai Longyue's approval, the Huang–Bai alliance began to unfold.

On that day, after everything was finalized.

Three days later, the celebration was held.

Both the Huang and Bai families need a joyous event to break through the sorrow of war; this wedding is enormous.

The celebration belongs to the Huang Family and is also a great joy for Huang Yan.

From then on, the Huang and Bai families are completely bound together.

Chen Qinglian and Qi Haoyang did not intervene, but stood aside, watching the spirited Huang Yan, and remarked, "Junior Brother Huang Yan shines like the midday sun, becoming ever more steady."

"Indeed, from now on Junior Brother Huang Yan is a true man," Qi Haoyang said with a smile, looking at Chen Qinglian.

Chen Qinglian immediately jumped up: "Brother, what does that mean? I'm also a real man."

"Is that so?" Qi Haoyang said with a smile: "I remember you haven't been with a woman yet, so you probably don't know a woman's taste, right? As for the women of the Huang Family, you haven't been with any of them. Second brother, you wouldn't be?"

He lowered his head and glanced over.

Chen Qinglian hurriedly explained: "Brother, don't defame me; I'm a real man, genuine as a brand‑new one."