Vermilion Phoenix Domain, Nimbus City.
The four domains of the Firmament Star were extremely vast, with tens of thousands of prefectures.
The Nimbus City of the Vermilion Phoenix Domain was located in a place called the Yellow Gale Prefecture, which was considered a large city.
There were three powerful forces in Nimbus City, namely the Shang clan, the Bai clan, and the Ancient Water Sect.
These three forces had a firm grasp on Nimbus City's economic lifeline and various cultivation resources. They were backed by sage orthodoxies as well.
However, recently, the Shang clan's side branch had been having a hard time.
In the Nimbus City's Shang clan's main hall.
Shang Long was in a meeting with a few elders with a serious expression on his face.
"Deacon Bai came to report today that the Bai clan had gone to our shop to cause trouble again, and many things were destroyed."
"Besides that, the soulstone mine in the North has also been taken over."
"If this goes on, we'll be finished."
"The Bai clan came to propose marriage again the day before yesterday."
"D * mn it, these people are so shameless. They've done so many despicable things, yet they still dare to propose marriage."
"Sigh, now that the Shang clan's main branch is in trouble, the Bai clan will take the opportunity to kick them while they're down. This is all within our expectations."
The few elders discussed among themselves, and Shang Long felt a headache coming on.
As the news of the Shang clan's heavy losses spread, the Shang clan's side branches were affected to varying degrees.
To be honest, he did not have much of a sense of belonging to the Shang clan's main branch. One could even say that he disliked them.
These people from the main branch stayed in their own territories to cultivate and enjoy their lives, leaving all the dirty work to the side branches. They even relied on their powerful strength to exploit them.
Although the main branch and the side branches were all members of the Shang clan, their statuses were worlds apart.
In the past, Shang Long even thought that if anything happened to the main branch, he would be grinning from ear to ear.
However, that was just a thought. He knew very well that although the main branch did not treat them well, they were still the Shang clan's side branches. If anything happened to the main branch, they would not have it easy either.
Sure enough, his prediction had come true in the past few days. After Chu Kuangren's incident, the Shang clan's direct line of descent had suffered a great deal of damage. The various forces that were initially wary of the Shang clan had gradually revealed their fangs and claws, wanting to take a bite out of the Shang clan for a share of the pie.
"Ai, if this continues, I'm afraid that there will no longer be a place for the Shang Clan in Cloud City." After finishing the discussion with the other elders, Shang Long sat on a chair and said with some fatigue.
Behind him, a gentle woman walked up and gently rubbed his temples. "What's wrong? Is it very difficult?"
"The Bai family is closing in on us step by step, and the Ancient Water Sect is eyeing us like a tiger watching its prey. Both of them want to divide and conquer our Shang clan!"
Shang Long sighed.
"Husband, if worse comes to worst, let's just leave Cloud City."
"Let's wait and see. I can leave, but there are still thousands of side branch disciples in Cloud City. What should we do with them?"
Shang Long was still unable to abandon so many of his clansmen.
"It's all that Chu Kuangren's fault."
At that moment, the gentle woman grumbled, "If it wasn't for Chu Kuangren turning the Shang clan upside down, the Bai family and Ancient Water Sect wouldn't have dared to attack us so recklessly."
"Shang Han took your family's ancient sword, and Chu Kuangren killed him and wreaked havoc in the Shang clan's direct line of descent. Last night, you even praised him for avenging you."
Shang Long smiled faintly.
"I didn't know that this incident would have such a huge impact. Look at how tired you are now, husband." The woman said with a pained expression.
"I'm fine."
Shang Long patted the back of the woman's hand and comforted her.
"Clan Leader, this is bad. The Bai family's people are here again. This time, the Bai family's Eldest Young Master has personally brought his people here."
At that moment, a servant walked in and said hurriedly.
Then, a handsome young man in a brocade robe walked into the great hall with a few guards behind him.
One of them was an old man who stood beside the young man. Although he did not say anything, Shang Long's expression changed when he saw him.
"Young Master Bai, what is the meaning of this?"
Shang Long frowned.
"Clan Leader Shang, I'll cut to the chase. Today, I'm here to bring Qingxue back with me for the wedding ceremony."
The young man, who was also the Young Master Bai, said.
The Shang clan's Eldest Young Mistress was well-known in Nimbus City. She was known as the Nimbus City's number one beauty, and he had been coveting her for a long time.
However, he never had the chance to do so. This time, the Shang clan had suffered an unprecedented blow, and it was his chance.
"Qingxue will not marry you. Please go back."
Shang Long said calmly.
"Clan Leader Shang, Qingxue has to leave with me even if she doesn't want to. I'm determined to bring her along today."
"Give it a try if you dare."
A woman's voice came from outside the door.
A woman in a long white dress with exquisite features and snow-white skin walked into the great hall with a cold expression.
She was the Nimbus City Shang clan's Eldest Young Mistress, Shang Qingxue.
Upon seeing her, the Young Master of the Bai family had a fiery look in his eyes. He then said, "Qingxue, I'm sure you're aware of the Shang clan's current situation. Only you can save the Shang clan now."
"As long as you come back with me and marry me, the Shang clan will form an alliance with the Bai family through marriage, and this crisis will naturally be overcome."
The Young Master of the Bai family said confidently.
It was obvious that he was determined to get his hands on Shang Qingxue.
Upon hearing his words, a hint of struggle flashed across Shang Qingxue's eyes. She had witnessed her family's difficulties for the past few days.
However, marrying the Young Master of the Bai family was definitely not what she wanted.
She knew that he was only coveting her body.
"Impossible! Even if I, Shang Long, have to fight to the death with the Bai family, I'll never sell my daughter for glory. "
Shang Long was furious. He slammed the table and stood up, glaring at the Young Master of the Bai family. "Bai Feng, get out of the Shang clan immediately!"
The Young Master of the Bai family remained unperturbed. The elderly man beside him took a step forward and said, "Today, the Young Master wants to take Shang Qingxue away. No one can stop him."
"Bai family's Grand Elder, this is the Shang clan's territory. Do you really want to fight?" Shang Long snorted.
Although he was imposing, his eyes were filled with fear.
The Bai family's Grand Elder was the strongest person in the Bai family. He was even stronger than Shang Long, and there were few in Nimbus City who could rival him.
However, this was the Shang clan after all. There were many experts here. Although the Bai family's Grand Elder was strong, it was impossible for him to fight against so many.
"Shang Long, it seems like you still don't understand the situation."
The Bai family's Grand Elder sneered.
A few Shang clan elders suddenly walked in.
"Clan Leader, please agree to this marriage."
One of the elders took a deep breath and said.
"That's right, Clan Leader, please agree to it."
"This is the only way for the Shang clan to overcome this crisis."
Looking at the few elders before him, Shang Long's face was filled with disbelief.
"What's the meaning of this!"
"Clan Leader, the situation is stronger than us. It's not advisable to fight them head-on. It's time for Lady Shang to contribute to the Shang clan."
One of the elders said calmly.
"Haha, Clan Leader Shang, look, even the elders understand this better than you. You'd better accept your fate and betroth Shang Qingxue to me. In the future, I can still call you father-in-law."
The Young Master of the Bai family laughed.
"Forced marriage? It can't be. I've encountered such a lousy plot the moment I arrived. "Just then, a voice came from outside the door.
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