The Shu Clan members all turned their attention towards Adam, their faces curious and expectant."It's called 'Dragon and Phoenix,' he said. "It's a dish made of two different kinds of meat, usually chicken and shrimp, cooked with vegetables and spices. The chicken represents the Phoenix, while the shrimp represents the Dragon, symbolizing balance and harmony between two powerful forces."The Shu Clan members looked intrigued."That sounds fascinating," Bei Yanyan said with a smile. "We would love to try it."They spent the next several hours immersed in a detailed discussion about every aspect of the upcoming wedding. The guest list was the first topic of conversation, with each name meticulously reviewed and considered. They debated the relative merits of different types of invitations. Shu Meiyin's family shared their insights, offering suggestions for seating arrangements that would honor both family ties and friendships.Next, they moved on to the decorations. Adam was surprised
[Ding!][Congratulations, you have completed a secret mission: making Shu Meiyin happy. You have earned 250 million Supreme Points and five Heavenly Bloodline Transformation Pills.]As the notification from the Supreme System echoed in his mind, Adam was momentarily stunned. The magnitude of the reward was beyond anything he had imagined. Five Heavenly Bloodline Transformation Pills alone were worth hundreds of millions of Supreme Points, and the sheer volume of Supreme Points he had received was staggering. Processing this unexpected windfall, Adam felt a profound sense of relief and satisfaction. His efforts to make Shu Meiyin happy had not only succeeded but had also brought him considerable resources that could aid him in his journey.Shu Meiyin, who had been lost in her own thoughts, noticed the sudden surprise on Adam's face."What's wrong?" she asked, her brow furrowing with concern as she tried to read his expression.Adam shook his head, a small smile playing at the corners o
"As a member of the Shu Clan," Shu Meiyin explained, "I am only allowed to enter the Celestial Sanctuary twice in my life. I've already used one of those opportunities when I trained to break through to the Divine Transformation Realm. The elders grant this privilege sparingly to ensure that our clan members don't become overly reliant on the sanctuary and neglect their own inner growth and external challenges. I’ve always known that my second entry would need to be a strategic decision, used at the most critical juncture in my cultivation journey."Adam was taken aback by this revelation. "So you have one chance left. That’s a heavy decision."Shu Meiyin nodded thoughtfully before continuing, “Another reason for this restriction is to ensure that the sanctuary's energy remains undiminished, allowing each clan member who enters to receive its full benefits. The Celestial Sanctuary is a finite resource, and the Shu Clan must manage it wisely to maintain its potency for generations to c
Shu Meiyin nodded. She knew that Adam, as a newly-appointed sect leader, had many responsibilities to fulfill. The Tiandi Sect was once a powerful and influential force in the cultivation world, but it had fallen into decline and ruin. Adam's task was to revive it, to breathe life back into its shattered remains and restore its former glory.After they parted ways, Adam set out on his journey, his destination the distant planet where the ruins of the Tiandi Sect lay. But as he journeyed through space, his sensors detected a strange energy signature emanating from a nearby planet. It piqued his curiosity, and he decided to investigate.As Adam broke through the upper layers of the planet's atmosphere, he peered out at an alien world that was unlike any he had seen before. The landscape was stark and lifeless, stretching out in every direction like an endless desert. There were no plants, no animals, not even a hint of water. The ground was covered in a fine, gray dust that swirled into
Adam hesitated, torn between the desire for greater power and the fear of losing everything he had gained. The darkness within the energy source continued to grow, its grip on Adam tightening with each passing moment. He knew that the Supreme System's warning was true, but in the end, he chose to continue, driven by his desperate desire for greater power.As the darkness consumed him, Adam's mind raced with thoughts of the consequences of his actions. He knew that he had made a terrible mistake, but it was too late to turn back now.Suddenly, Adam was gripped by a blinding pain, as if his body was being torn apart. He cried out in agony, but it was drowned out by the rising power of the energy source.The darkness within the energy source exploded outward, unleashing an otherworldly force that engulfed the entire planet. Adam felt himself lifted off his feet, soaring through the air as the energy ripped through everything in its path.For what felt like an endless span of time, there
At the same time...The Shu Clan Residence was a shadow of its former glory. Once a grand and bustling place, it now teetered on the brink of collapse. The proud history of the Shu Clan seemed a distant memory, as the very walls of their residence lay shattered and in ruins. Amidst this decay, even the mightiest member of the clan, Immortal Shu, known as Shu Nantian, was on the verge of losing his life. Shu Nantian, who had reached the peak stage of the Immortal Transformation Realm, was now facing the greatest peril he had ever encountered. His once formidable presence had waned, replaced by an aura of fragility.Inside the hall of the Shu Clan residence, the scene was somber. In the center of the hall, Shu Nantian sat cross-legged, his posture firm yet betraying his weakened state. Behind him, an ancient silhouette flickered faintly, an ethereal figure striving to infuse him with vital energy. Despite these efforts, Shu Nantian's life force was dwindling rapidly. His complexion w
"Meiyin...!""Father, forgive me," Shu Meiyin said with determination. She turned her gaze towards a beautiful woman whose appearance was capable of bringing down the kingdom."Sister Fuyao, if there's a chance, I'll send you away from here," Shu Meiyin spoke softly, her voice filled with a mix of determination and sorrow.Jiang Fuyao smiled, a bittersweet expression on her face, and gently shook her head. She had arrived at the Shu Clan exactly three days after Adam had departed, and she was utterly astonished to find the residence besieged when she and her grandfather arrived. The once serene and majestic Shu Clan was now a scene of chaos and conflict, with cultivators clashing in a desperate struggle.Back then, her grandfather had brought her to the Shu Clan with the intention of arranging a match between her and Adam. As a prominent descendant of the Jiang Clan, Jiang Fuyao was acutely aware of her role in the political machinations of the clans. Marriages were often used to soli
The might of the lotus storm was too overwhelming. The peak-stage Divine Transformation realm expert, despite his strength, found himself ensnared in its lethal embrace. There was no chance to muster a defense or orchestrate an escape. The spatial storm that raged within the lotus tore at his essence, rending flesh and spirit with merciless ferocity.His screams of torment echoed through the rapidly disintegrating void. Each cry was a desperate, futile plea for salvation that would never come. Gradually, the horrifying sounds of his suffering began to fade, eclipsed by the relentless roar of the spatial tempest. Soon, even the echoes of his anguish were swallowed by the void, leaving only silence.The group of experts felt a chill run down their spines. They knew instantly that retreat was their only option. The sheer power that had just been demonstrated was beyond anything they had anticipated. They had heard the legends, but witnessing the might of Immortal Jiang firsthand was an e