There were only two items on the list of betrothal gifts.
1: Brother Jiang Fan, this time around, our Zhou Clan's betrothal gift is merely a piece of information and a promise. On behalf of my son, I will first tell you a piece of information for free. Within a thousand years, the Exalted Celestial Mountain would descend once more! I presume that Brother Jiang Fan understands the meaning behind the descent of the Exalted Celestial Mountain. Six quadrillion years ago, the descent of the Exalted Celestial created the Unfettered Exalted Celestial. However, this time around, who would become the Exalted Celestial? Every Godking had a chance.
2. As for the promise, it is a promise personally made by my father, the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial. Once Brother Jiang Fan allows my son, Zhou Xian, to become Jiang Li's husband, my father, the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial, promised Brother Jiang Fan that in the battle for the Exalted Celestial Opportunity, my father would help you once. As for when to attack, it is up to Brother Jiang Fan to decide.
…
"Exalted Celestial Mountain …" Jiang Fan sighed in a low voice. The bitter scene from six quadrillion years ago appeared in his mind. One Godking after another, for the sake of becoming an Exalted Celestial, they had all risked their lives to fight for a bit of opportunity.
One after another, Godkings fell one after another.
"Could it be that I have to give up on this opportunity?" Jiang Fan's brows were twisted together. His eyes were filled with worry.
Creak! The study's side door opened. Familiar footsteps sounded in the study. Jiang Fan slightly exhaled and said in a low voice. "Madam, you've come."
The person who came was precisely Chunyu Rou, Jiang Fan's wife.
"Husband, do not worry about it anymore. If you want to do it, then do it. I support you." Chunyu Rou gently stroked Jiang Fan's long hair and said with a soft voice.
Before his wife, Jiang Fan was completely unguarded against what he was thinking.
"Madam, it's been 120 quadrillion years. For such a long time, I've always been the Holy Emperor of the North Pole. I will forever be the Utmost North Sage Emperor … However, I have truly had enough of this sort of life. I truly wish to become an Exalted Celestial, a supreme Exalted Celestial! "Jiang Fan slowly said.
Although the position of Sage Emperor was revered.
However, when a person had been the Sage Emperor from the very start and had been in that position for a full twelve quadrillion years, he would not find the position of Sage Emperor to be anything special.
Instead, he was looking forward to an even higher position — Celestial Venerable!
"Last time when the Exalted Celestial Mountain descended, although I tried my best, at the final moment, the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial secretly acted. All of us Eight Great Sage Emperors were defeated and actually became the Unfettered Exalted Celestial." Jiang Fan shook his head and lightly smiled. "The Exalted Celestial Mountain is about to descend again. I am truly looking forward to it."
Chunyu Rou picked up a golden scroll from the table. This was Qin Yu's betrothal gift list.
"First-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure. This Qin Yu is indeed no ordinary character," Chunyu Rou praised.
Jiang Fan glanced at the golden scroll. He nodded and said with a light smile. "Had it not been for the descent of the Exalted Celestial Mountain, I would definitely have chosen Qin Yu as my son-in-law. But … "
Jiang Fan shook his head. "Although first-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasures are precious, I already possess a Clan Protection Spiritual Treasure. The Clan Guardian Spiritual Treasure appeared when the Deity World was born. Furthermore, it has fused with the bloodline of the Jiang Clan, making it even more powerful! Even if I were to obtain a first-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure, I would either give it to my second brother or Jiang Xing. I don't need it myself. "
Jiang Fan indeed did not need it.
As for the Gauze Feather Blade that Qin Yu offered, Jiang Fan gave it to his second brother, Jiang Lan. Even if he were to obtain another first-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure, he would still give it to the third Godking of the Floating Snow City.
All of this would only cause the strength of the Floating Snow City to increase greatly. As for Jiang Fan himself, it would not affect him too much.
"All these years, I have always been thinking for the sake of my clan. However now, I should also think for myself. Exalted Celestial … it is truly something that one yearns for. "Jiang Fan had a trace of hope in his eyes.
Exalted Celestial.
The supreme Exalted Celestial. Before the Exalted Celestials, Godkings could only be considered as minor characters. Only the Exalted Celestials possessed the supreme status.
"Husband, I am worried about a matter." Chunyu Rou said in a soft voice.
Jiang Fan turned around to look at his wife. Jiang Fan had never doubted the feelings between him and his wife. The two of them had helped each other in difficult times for hundreds of millions of years. The depth of their feelings was already something that did not need to be described with words.
"This Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial said that he would help you once. However, if he were to help others after helping you, what would we do then?" Chunyu Rou said worriedly. She was truly worried for her husband.
Jiang Fan slightly frowned.
"Regarding this, I have also been doubtful the entire time. However, last time when the Exalted Celestial Mountain descended, the Exalted Celestials did not help at all. Only at the very end did the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial secretly help and change the situation, allowing the Unfettered Godking to become the final victor and become an Exalted Celestial. "Jiang Fan's brows were congealed." Merely, would the Exalted Celestials help multiple times this time around? "
Chunyu Rou was also quietly accompanying Jiang Fan.
… …
Jiang Fan and Chunyu Rou were quietly chatting together. Chunyu Rou knew very well what Jiang Fan was thinking. Thus, she naturally did not have any misgivings when chatting with him.
After about half a day.
"Mn?" Jiang Fan raised his head and looked toward the center of the study room. A person suddenly appeared in the center of the study room … the Northwest Sage Emperor Zhou Huo.
"Brother-in-law, why have you come?" Chunyu Rou said with a light smile.
Zhou Huo had a smile on his face. He directly said. "Little Rou, I have come because I wish to personally explain some things to Jiang Fan. After all, I have only briefly mentioned the betrothal gifts list. I am worried that Brother Jiang Fan might not know about it."
Jiang Fan raised his head and took a glance at Zhou Huo. "Zhou Huo, I do indeed have some doubts in my heart. I wish to ask you … Exalted Celestials, after the descent of the Exalted Celestial Mountain, are they able to act as they wish? "
"Of course not!"
Zhou Huo directly said. "If they were able to act directly, then why didn't my father act last time?"
Jiang Fan slightly nodded.
Last time, when they were fighting over the opportunity to become an Exalted Celestial, the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial did not act at all. However, the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial acted in the end.
"Can you tell me the reason?" Jiang Fan asked.
Zhou Huo nodded and said. "Brother Jiang Fan, this is something that I have only found out about not long ago. My father told me … last time, when the Exalted Celestial Mountain descended, the reason why he did not act was because the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial had stopped him."
"Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial?" Jiang Fan's heart slightly jumped.
The Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial was able to stop the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial. Merely from this, one could tell that although the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial and the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial were both Exalted Celestials, there was still a difference between their statuses.
"Last time, in order to pursue balance, the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial gave the opportunity to become an Exalted Celestial to an Ascender Godking. And this time … the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial had already told my father that this time, the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial would not act. As for my father, the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial, he possessed a single opportunity to act. "Zhou Huo looked straight at Jiang Fan.
Jiang Fan's eyes shined.
The Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial actually only possessed a single opportunity to act. Furthermore, this Zhou Clan was actually giving this opportunity to him? This betrothal gift was indeed something that Jiang Fan was unable to not be tempted by.
"Brother Zhou Huo, is what you said the truth?" Jiang Fan asked.
"You're still worried that I'm lying?" Zhou Huo lightly laughed. "Brother Jiang Fan merely needs to carefully consider it. If you are able to have the Exalted Celestial act a couple more times, then there would be no suspense in the competition for the opportunity to become an Exalted Celestial."
Jiang Fan also nodded.
Indeed.
If the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial were to only act once to help him, then it could only mean that he, Jiang Fan, possessed a thirty percent chance of becoming an Exalted Celestial. However, if the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial were to act a couple more times, then wouldn't the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial have the final say as to who would become an Exalted Celestial?
"It is impossible for the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial to allow such a thing to happen." Zhou Huo lightly laughed.
"In that case, why don't you want to use this opportunity to help yourself?" Jiang Fan looked to Zhou Huo.
Zhou Huo lightly laughed. "Jiang Fan, I am different from you. Currently, our Zhou Clan has transcended worldly affairs. Behind us is my father, the Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial. I am able to enjoy this tranquil life as much as I want. As for becoming an Exalted Celestial? I do not have the extravagant hope. Furthermore … the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial would not allow two Exalted Celestials to appear in the Zhou Clan. "
Jiang Fan also slightly nodded.
Of the Three Great Exalted Celestials, the one who possessed the true authority to decide was still the Floating Feathers Exalted Celestial!
"I'll give my father's only opportunity to act to you. Brother Jiang Fan ought to know who to choose during the groom search, right? "Zhou Huo lightly smiled and said.
Jiang Fan slightly frowned.
He recalled the words of his second brother Jiang Lan. If he were to choose Zhou Xian. He feared that it would cause his relationship with his second brother to truly become stiff. Furthermore, his relationship with his daughter, Jiang Li, would also be affected.
"Forget about it. Ever since that Zuo Qiumei died, my second brother has never had a good relationship with me. As for Li Er … forget about it. "Jiang Fan sighed in his heart.
He had several children. He could not afford to lose this once in a million opportunity for the sake of his daughter.
"Brother Zhou Huo, I know what to choose. You can return now." Jiang Fan said indifferently.
Zhou Huo looked to Jiang Fan. He wanted to see through Jiang Fan's expression what Jiang Fan's choice would be. However, he was unable to. He could only lightly laugh. "In that case, I shall wait for Brother Jiang Fan's choice." After that, Zhou Huo disappeared from the study.
*****
In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. All of the Palace Masters of the Floating Snow City, the descendants of the Imperial Clan, the large captains of the Heavenly Deity Army … a group of people had gathered in the Utmost North Sage Emperor's Palace.
The Utmost North Sage Emperor's Palace was extremely noisy. Everyone was also extremely enthusiastic.
Qin Yu sat to the side. He was truly unable to smile. At this moment, Qin Yu was extremely vexed. Especially after he obtained the news from Uncle Lan, it was clear that his chances of success this time around were only fifty percent.
"Brother Qin Yu."
Qin Yu raised his head and looked over. He saw Kuiyin Hou walking over with a smile on his face while holding his cup. "Brother Qin Yu, what's wrong? Could it be that you're vexed? You've obtained two chosen candidate spots. I believe it shouldn't be a problem for you to win. "
"I'll be counting on your auspicious words." Qin Yu squeezed out a smile.
"Oh, that's right. Brother Qin Yu, what is your betrothal gift? If that Zhou Xian's betrothal gift is better than yours, then he still has a chance to win. "Kuiyin Hou asked.
"Betrothal gift?" Qin Yu lightly smiled and said. "Is it that first-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure that I crafted?"
"That Grandmist Spiritual Treasure that caused the red clouds to cover the sky and the Spiritual Treasure Lightning to descend?" Seeing Qin Yu's reaction, Kuiyin Hou immediately laughed and patted Qin Yu's shoulder. "Brother Qin Yu, you can rest assured. With how exceptional your betrothal gift is, no matter what, you'll definitely win."
Qin Yu suddenly looked behind Kuiyin Hou.
Kuiyin Hou also looked behind him. It turned out that Zhou Xian had arrived.
Zhou Xian also had a trace of worry in his eyes. However, he also had a fake smile on his face. After dealing with some acquaintances, he returned to his seat and sat down.
"The situation is bad." Qin Yu frowned.
If Zhou Xian did not have the slightest hope of winning, then Zhou Xian ought to be free and at ease or have a gloomy expression. She didn't look so distressed now.
Right when Qin Yu was pondering, suddenly …
The entire palace hall grew quiet. Qin Yu also turned around to look. He saw that the Northwest Sage Emperor Jiang Fan and his wife had brought Jiang Li into the Sage Emperor's Palace. The other Godkings also walked in after them.
Jiang Fan had a smile on his face. He smiled and nodded to the people surrounding him.
The thirteen Godkings all took their seats. This time around, Jiang Li sat beside Jiang Fan and Chunyu Rou. She was even holding hands with Chunyu Rou.
"Li Er." Qin Yu exhaled a mouthful of air. He was trying his best to calm himself down.
Jiang Li also took a glance at Qin Yu. The affection contained within her eyes was something that Qin Yu was able to clearly sense. After the Godkings finished exchanging greetings with one another, everyone sat back down.
"Brother Jiang, there's no need to waste time. You can directly announce who exactly you've chosen as your son-in-law." The Blood Demon Queen said in a low voice.
Jiang Fan smiled and nodded. "I will also not waste time."
Everyone below were holding their breaths. Zhou Xian's gaze was firmly fixed on Jiang Fan. As for Qin Yu, he was also holding his breath. All of his attention was focused on Jiang Fan.
Jiang Fan looked to everyone. He smiled and said. "This groom search has lasted close to thirty years. In the process, Duanmu had even become a Godking. Qin Yu and Zhou Xian had also both obtained bestowments from the Exalted Celestials. Qin Yu had even managed to craft a first-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure. All of these are extremely joyous matters. I am also extremely honored that all of these happened in the process of the groom search. There are two candidates, Qin Yu and Zhou Xian. Both of them are extremely outstanding. However, in the end, only a single person became my son-in-law. I hope that the person who failed would not mind it too much. "Jiang Fan lightly smiled to Zhou Xian and Qin Yu.
Qin Yu felt that his heartbeat had already reached a frightening level.
This Jiang Fan was still not announcing the name list. This sort of feeling was truly extremely anxious. However, Qin Yu could only endure it.
"After careful consideration, I have finally decided on the final candidate for my son-in-law. He is …" Jiang Fan's face was brimming with a joyous smile.
Everyone below was quiet. The various Godkings above were also carefully listening.
Jiang Li stared at her father.
As for Qin Yu, at this moment, he felt that the flow of time was truly very slow. It was so slow that he was about to go crazy.
"He is Zhou Xian from the Northwest's Thunder Punishment City!" Jiang Fan said with a loud laugh.
"Me?" Zhou Xian appeared to have been stunned by the sudden pleasant surprise. He was stunned for a moment. Then, his face was filled with ecstasy.
At this moment, Jiang Li was looking at her Imperial Father with disbelief.
"Zhou Xian? It's Zhou Xian? " At this moment, Qin Yu felt that he was the only person left in the entire world. Jiang Fan's final sentence was still resounding in his ears.
That's right, it was a sentence.
He had sentenced him and Li Er to death!
"No, Imperial Father, you cannot …" Jiang Li suddenly spoke. Jiang Fan turned around and coldly glanced at Jiang Li. No matter how Jiang Li opened her mouth, no sound came out.
At this moment, Qin Yu was abruptly woken up.
Qin Yu's facial muscles were twitching. His chest was like a bellows. Qin Yu's gaze was firmly fixed on Jiang Fan above. "You chose Zhou Xian?"
Jiang Fan displayed a smile to Qin Yu. "Qin Yu, don't mind it too much. This …"
Don't mind it too much?
Qin Yu truly wanted to sneer. For the sake of this day, he had worked extremely hard. For the sake of finding a groom, Qin Yu had worked extremely hard to research artifact crafting. He had spent several million years.
For the sake of openly marrying Li Er, the Gauze Feather Blade, the Purple Mystic Mansion … all sorts of Spiritual Treasures, Qin Yu did not care about any of them.
However, now …
This Jiang Fan was still trying to console him and tell him not to mind it?
How could he not mind it?
"Shut up!" Qin Yu suddenly shouted. This caused Jiang Fan to be slightly startled. Soon after, his expression turned ugly. However, at this moment, all of the Godkings were looking at Qin Yu in shock.
At this moment, Qin Yu's aura had suddenly turned wild and fierce. He had a trace of coldness on his face. He coldly glanced at Jiang Fan and Zhou Huo. "It is you two who forced me, forced me!" Qin Yu looked to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li also looked to Qin Yu.
The two of them stared at each other. Merely through their gazes, the two of them understood what the other was thinking. Jiang Li had a smile on her face. Qin Yu also had a pampering smile on his face.
"Li Er, no one, no one is capable of breaking me apart. Absolutely not!" Qin Yu said in a low voice.
"Qin Yu, what are you planning to do?!" Jiang Fan shouted angrily. He had already sensed that the atmosphere was amiss.
"Haha, what am I planning to do? You're asking me what I'm planning to do? Haha, what do you think I'm planning to do? " Qin Yu's voice resounded through the entire palace hall. The smile on his face was extremely cold. His eyes even contained a trace of madness!
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