Chapter 954: with translation of chapter title

Others didn't know, but she was very clear what crushing this pearl meant.

This pearl was specially made by the Ling Family for Ling Qiye; once it shatters, the Ling Family will immediately sense it, locate him, and dispatch many strong ones at once.

"Yun Zhonghe, hurry! Take me away! Leave now!"

Qiqi turned to look at Yun Zhonghe, her face anxious.

"Leave?" Ling Qiye swayed as he stood up, "Too late."

This is the Wànlíng Xuégōng, the core region of the Spirit Realm; the Ling and Lu Families are also in the core region, not far from the Wànlíng Xuégōng; upon receiving the signal, the Ling Family will immediately send many experts; even if Yun Zhonghe is the Nirvana Emperor, he absolutely cannot escape!

Qiqi quickly reacted, the light in her eyes instantly extinguished.

Almost immediately after Ling Qiye crushed that pearl, several strong auras rushed from all corners of Wànlíng Chéng.

"Young master."

Several people bowed low before Ling Qiye, full of respect.

"It's President Sun of the Wan Dao Chamber of Commerce!"

"And the head of the Feng Chun Pavilion!"

"The manager of the Lin Feng Wine House!"

……

Those present quickly recognized their identities; none were lacking great fame in Wànlíng Chéng.

They were all Ling Family members stationed in Wànlíng Chéng; the leader, an old man, was an Emperor of the Infinite, while the other six were at the Human Emperor realm.

"As expected of the Ling Family, their industry and connections spread throughout the Spirit Realm; even in Wànlíng Chéng they have deep penetration!"

Someone clicked their tongue in admiration.

After these few figures arrived, every so often another batch came; within an hour, dozens arrived, all experts, among them three mighty Emperors alone!

The Ling Family members kept arriving endlessly; these were only the forces the Ling Family had placed outside; if the clan's own experts came, their strength would be even more terrifying.

Qiqi watched those arriving, her eyes filled with despair.

They simply cannot escape!

These are only the Ling Family; if her father learned of her news, the Lu Clan would also come; with the two families joining forces, who in the Spirit Realm could resist?

Indeed, the chasm between her and Yun Zhonghe is probably impossible to cross in this lifetime!

"Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Yun Zhonghe seemed to sense Qiqi's fright and softly comforted her.

Qiqi shook her head; at this moment, comforted by Yun Zhonghe, she miraculously no longer felt fear.

"Ah He, if I'm with you, would you fear death?"

Qiqi asked.

Yun Zhonghe hardly hesitated, shook his head, "Not afraid."

"Ah He, sorry, I shouldn't have fled back then..." If she had known the outcome was already destined, she should have stayed by Yun Zhonghe's side and walked the final journey of life with him.

Yun Zhonghe held Qiqi tighter; Qiqi pressed her face against his chest, her expression gradually softening.

"Ah He, the words I just said to you were against my heart, because I didn't want you to die, but now it seems it no longer matters."

Qiqi lifted her gaze to Yun Zhonghe, "As long as I can be with you, I will have no regrets in this life."

Yun Zhonghe gave a gentle smile, yet a hint of resolve flickered in his eyes.

"Qiqi, I won't let anything happen to you..." he silently said in his heart.

Although the Nirvana Emperor's battle had ended, no one left, for they knew the true show was about to begin.

Ye Qingran took in this scene, narrowed her eyes, and a cold glint flickered.

"Mother, they're bullying my great-uncle!"

"Don't worry, whoever dares to bully your great-uncle, Mother will make them pay a heavy price!" Ye Qingran said coldly.

The Ling Family is relying on its great power to bully her great-uncle, who is weak and isolated; do they really think the Yun Family has no one?

"Qiqi, is this your choice?"

Ling Qiye's voice came from behind Qiqi; her back stiffened, she turned and looked at Ling Qiye.

At this moment, the fear in her eyes faded.

Before, she feared Ling Qiye, but now she looks upon life and death lightly; what is there to fear?

"Ling Qiye, my choice has always been clear. I never liked you, from childhood to adulthood. I don't want to marry you, not at all!"

The more she thought, the angrier she became; Qiqi raised her voice, "Damn this arranged marriage! I've had enough! Even if I die, I won't marry you!"

The sky gradually darkened; the Ling Family's arrivals grew more numerous, already exceeding a hundred.

They formed a circle, surrounding Yun Zhonghe and Qiqi in the center, eyes gleaming like tigers.

"Young master, let me execute this sinner, how about that?"

A man with Emperor-level cultivation spoke.

Ling Qiye slightly shook his head, "Not urgent."

As his words fell, several extremely overbearing auras came from afar; Ling Qiye's brows rose, and the smile at his lips deepened.

Wan Qizifeng frowned, looking toward the direction the aura came from, surprise flashing in his eyes.

"This is..."

Soon, several figures descended.

Leading them were two middle-aged men bearing the noble dignity of emperors.

"Brother Lu."

"Brother Ling."

The two smiled and exchanged a greeting.

Seeing the newcomer, many people present showed shocked expressions.

The man in a purple robe, slender and unfathomable, though his bearing was astonishing, few people knew him.

As for the other man…

"Domain Lord!"

The burly man wearing a blue robe, square-faced, was none other than the Domain Master of the Spiritual Realm, Lu Hongwei!

"Wanqi Gōngzhǎng, I hope you've been well!"

Lu Hongwei immediately looked toward Wanqi Zifeng, smiling and clasping his fists.

"Domain Lord, your esteemed arrival brings glory to this humble dwelling!"

Wanqi Zifeng came forward to greet him, smiling as he spoke.

"Wanqi Gōngzhǎng," the Ling Family Head said, nodding with a smile.

"What wind blew the head of our Spiritual Realm's number one family, the Ling Family Head, here?"

"My unworthy son has caused a bit of trouble at the Wànlíng Xuégōng, bringing inconvenience to Wanqi Gōngzhǎng." The Ling Family Head said lightly, his tone tinged with a hint of shame.

Wanqi Zifeng glanced at Ling Qiye, saying, "Your son is outstanding; if he is interested in our Wànlíng Xuégōng, we would welcome him wholeheartedly."

"What's the hidden meaning? Why sneak into the Wànlíng Xuégōng?"

The Ling Family Head gave a light smile, paid no heed, and gestured to Ling Qiye, "Ling Qiye, come over and see Wanqi Gōngzhǎng!"

Ling Qiye walked over with a smile, graceful and exquisite bearing, neither humble nor arrogant, "Ling Qiye greets Wanqi Gōngzhǎng."

Wanqi Zifeng said nothing, merely nodding.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Hongwei finally looked toward Qiqi, and upon seeing her embracing a man, his face darkened severely, even a flash of killing intent appearing in his eyes.

"Qiqi, come here!"

Qiqi had already been stunned the moment she saw Lu Hongwei.

Although she had anticipated her father's appearance, seeing him in person was still different.

After all, he was her biological father, whom she hadn't seen for several years.

"Ah He, my father has arrived…"

Yun Zhonghe assessed Lu Hongwei from afar, nodding in acknowledgment, but Lu Hongwei did not respond, a dark glint flickering in his eyes.

Qiqi walked toward Lu Hongwei, pursing her lips, "... Father."

"I'll settle accounts with you later!" Lu Hongwei snorted coldly at the approaching Qiqi, then ignored her.

Qiqi bit her lower lip, her heart aching.

After not seeing each other for years, his attitude toward her remained as cold as ever.

The Ling Family Head glanced at Yun Zhonghe, a killing intent flashing in his eyes before disappearing.

"Someone, seize this person who harmed the Ling Family heir!"

At the Ling Family Head's command, five figures shot out, all of them surprisingly Nirvana Emperors!