coobybook Chapter 199 Clan's Broken Engagement
Chapter 199 Clan's Broken Engagement
All the women looked at Li Lan, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely heavy.
After a moment's thought, Li Lan said, "The guidance is difficult and has not yet been successful."
An ambiguous answer.
"Is it that it hasn't succeeded yet, or is this path blocked?"
Fire Spirit of the Vermilion Bird Clan, with a fiery temper, glared coldly at Li Lan.
Li Lan said calmly, "The method of guidance is not easy to begin with, and success is not achieved overnight. This path still needs to be explored."
Li Lan naturally couldn't tell them about reincarnation, vengeful spirits, and the like.
"explore?"
Fairy Tianxia smiled slightly and didn't ask Li Lan any further questions. She simply looked at Zhuiyue and said, "Sister, I'll take my leave now."
He turned and left.
The other celestial maidens also left at this moment.
Do you know what this means?
Princess Zhuiyue looked at Li Lan with a solemn expression.
Li Lan understood, of course.
Failure means he is about to lose everything!
This also means that those beings in the Origin Realm may return to the path of parasitic mutation, the Celestial Court will once again gain power, and all the forbidden races, human forces, and others will reunite under the Celestial Court.
Before this, Li Lan would indeed have had concerns, because in the past, there was only one path in the Immortal Realm—war!
In Li Lan's view, alienation is a dead end, or even worse than a dead end.
If war is to be fought, all forces that can be united must be united. After all, he and a few others, such as the Sun Moon Cult and the Sword Sect, are completely unable to contend with the Gray Mist.
The various forbidden clans, human clans, and other powerful forces possess extraordinary resources and are worth striving to win over.
But times have changed, and the situation has changed.
Firstly, through the changing attitudes of various clans towards the Sun Moon Sect and the Thousand Rivers Abyss Clan during Shangguan Xiaoxiao's wedding, Li Lan finally understood that the upper echelons of the Immortal Realm were not worth winning over or saving!
Secondly, Li Lan has mastered the cycle of reincarnation. As long as he retrieves the Bridge of Life and Death, he can perform the method of guidance and find a way for the immortals to survive.
Therefore, if the Celestial Court really returns to the path of alienation, and all the major races and human forces follow suit... in Li Lan's view, it would actually be a great thing!
It can cleanse the celestial realm.
Let those selfish and cowardly people walk the path of alienation, and when they truly become bizarre beings and merge into the gray fog, Li Lan will then use the guiding method to save the world. Wouldn't that be better?
Now, in front of Princess Zhuiyue and the others, Li Lan deliberately made them believe that the guiding method had completely failed, and that was for this reason!
Whether it's the various forbidden races or the common people of the immortal realm, they all need to make a choice: either follow the immortal court and embark on the path of alienation, or stay and prepare for a death battle.
This time, however, Li Lan will not interfere as she did before. Everyone must take responsibility for their own choices!
What exactly happened in the course of time and space?
Princess Zhuiyue asked again solemnly, "Our Sirius clan has already paid enough; it is necessary for us to know the truth!"
Li Lan sighed and said, "Throughout time and space, there are countless vengeful spirits! As long as you step onto the path of time and space, you will be pulled into the endless vengeful spirits. That is why I severed ties with you... If it weren't for the White Emperor giving me some ways to save my life, I might not have been able to come back."
Princess Zhuiyue asked, "So, is there still hope?"
"Do your best."
Li Lan shook her head.
Princess Zhuiyue looked at him with a complicated expression, but finally said, "My husband is tired, go and rest first—"
After he left, Princess Zhuiyue remained silent for a moment, then called over a maidservant and said, "Go find Lord Qisheng and tell him about this."
--She didn't just bet on Li Lan!
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After leaving Tianlang Peak, Li Lan returned to his secluded cultivation area on Baidi Peak.
"Let's find the big black dog first and retrieve the Bridge of Life and Death."
Li Lan immediately took out a jade talisman and activated it.
This jade talisman was left to him by the stone monkey Sun Wukong. If there is anything important, he can activate it, and Sun Wukong will come to meet him.
If Li Lan wants to find the big black dog, he must go to the ancestral land of the Patching Heaven Clan!
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And this moment.
"Li Lan's attempt to guide her has failed!"
The South Sea of the Celestial Realm, the Kunpeng Sea!
This is the ancestral land of the Kunpeng clan. Today, a secret message arrived, and all the high-ranking members of the Kunpeng clan gathered together.
"The method of guidance may be completely abandoned in the near future, and a trip to the Celestial Court will be necessary."
The eldest sage spoke calmly.
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"News has arrived regarding the pursuit of the moon; Li Lan has failed. Her intention is to wait a little longer. What do you all think?"
In the forbidden area of Sirius, several elders were also discussing matters.
"It's pointless. Since this method has failed, alienation is the only way out!"
"Not bad!"
Many elders spoke up.
"Let Zhuiyue take another look, but she absolutely cannot let Li Lan touch her. Li Lan cannot prove his worth, so there is no need for her to have his child!"
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"I've said it before, if the guiding method were truly effective, why would the beings in the Source Realm ignore it?"
The Xuanwu clan, an old tortoise, spoke calmly: "Don't forget the oldest legend, the Guiding Method may involve the power of the underworld, but the underworld's cycle of reincarnation has collapsed, what meaning does it have?"
"Prepare for your transformation with peace of mind!"
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The situation among various ethnic groups is unpredictable and turbulent.
Meanwhile, in the Celestial Court, the Lingxiao Palace, which had been deserted for a long time, has gradually become lively in the past few days.
"Master, I heard that Li Lan failed..."
Gu Ling reported.
"very good!"
After seeing off another group of guests from the Forbidden Clan, Xun Yuan Tianjun slammed his hand on the table in front of him and said, "The signs of the Guiding Method's failure are already apparent, and Li Lan will lose power... It's time for our Celestial Court to return to the forefront!"
After a long period of depression, a sharp light reappeared in his eyes!
"I want to see the Feather King!"
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now.
In a secluded and mysterious underground palace in a world whose location is unknown.
Inside the underground palace, Qisheng walked in and said, "Reporting to all the lords, Li Lan's guidance has failed."
The being seated upon the throne finally spoke slowly:
"The method of guidance is ultimately unworkable, so there's no need to waste any more time."
"Let Yu continue down the path of parasitism and mutation!"
Yu is the Feather King, but before these beings, the Feather King certainly couldn't be considered a king.
Qi Sheng replied, "Yes."
He withdrew.
"By the way, let's report this to Lord Yuan!"
Another being spoke.
"The White Emperor has been away from the Source Palace for many years and has already made a mistake, but she was temporarily pardoned because she found the Guide. Now that the Guide has failed, I'm afraid..."
There is a whisper.
"The matters within the Source Palace are far beyond the comprehension of people like you and me!"
Someone said indifferently.
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fairyland.
Since Li Lan's wedding, things have been unusually calm, but today, a piece of news has spread throughout the world.
"The Origin Realm has decreed that we must return to the path of alienation!"
"The method of guidance has failed!"
"Li Lan has failed; he has no hope!"
Immediately, various forbidden clans, the Daoist world, and holy lands were abuzz with discussion!
"Bring Jiu Xin back immediately! Li Lan is no longer worth our investment!"
"That's right, I heard that even the White Emperor has lost power in the Origin Realm!"
"Recall my celestial maiden!"
The various clans immediately sent orders to their respective celestial maidens in the Land of a Thousand Rivers.
Meanwhile, within the Celestial Court, the Heavenly Lord Xun Yuan immediately took action, sending people to secretly plot with the ten major clans. Soon, an even more significant piece of news spread throughout the world—
"The ten major clans have broken off their engagements and recalled their celestial maidens to remarry into the Seven Star Dao Realm, Taiyi Holy Land, and other ten major human forces. In addition, the various clans will hold a grand transformation event in the Celestial Court a year from now, at which time the Supreme Dao Immortal Emperor will personally make an appearance!"
Previously, news about the Guiding Method and the Origin Realm was only circulating among the upper echelons of the Immortal Realm. However, the news of the ten clans breaking off their engagement and the Heavenly Maiden remarrying was known to everyone, and was hotly discussed by the old, weak, women, children, and even the poorest people in the streets and alleys.
"What happened? It's only been a year, how come the ten major clans have already broken off the engagement?"
"Is that even a question? Heh, all tribes are driven by self-interest and avoid harm. A year ago, they married their daughter to Li Lan because they valued his potential. Now, it must be because he's no longer up to par!"
"Alas, just a year ago, he married the celestial maidens of ten clans. How glorious it was! He was even hailed as the most extraordinary man of our human race. Who would have thought that just a year later, he would be jilted by the ten clans, and even his own wife would have to remarry... This is simply an utter disgrace!"
"Do you think Li Lan ever got to kiss one of these beauties, haha? Could it be that these ten celestial maidens are still virgins...?"
"I heard that's true! These ten women have been testing Li Lan for the past year. Otherwise, why would top human powers like the Seven Star Dao Realm marry a second-hand woman?"
There's been all sorts of discussion, and Li Lan is once again in the eye of the storm!
Besides the attention and discussion surrounding Li Lan's private marriage, all forces, large and small, are re-examining the path of alienation!
"The path of alienation is ultimately the righteous path!"
"Although the Celestial Court has been pushing for this before, it has never publicly expressed its intention to take the path of alienation. Now, it has made a big move!"
"Yes, the ten major clans have broken off their engagement with Li Lan and remarried into other powerful human forces, openly holding a transmutation conference for marriage alliances. The Celestial Court must be absolutely certain of success... We should follow suit!"
"Immediately send someone to the Celestial Court to pay respects to Lord Xun Yuan. If we can form a marriage alliance with the Forbidden Clan at the Alienation Conference... our clan will also have a future!"
Everyone knows that Li Lan was a true advocate of war before, and the fact that he has been abandoned by the Ten Forbidden Clans is a signal!
Countless people are opportunistic, especially some forces that had previously wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Qianchuanyuan Clan but were rejected; they are now extremely smug!
"Heh, how ridiculous that the Thousand Rivers Abyss Clan dared to refuse our Holy Land's marriage proposal before..."
"We must say, we should thank the Yuan Clan for not marrying us!"
"They valued them before, but only because of the Origin Realm... The Thousand Rivers Abyss Clan really thinks they're something special. Now even their clan leader has been jilted by the ten clans! It's utterly ridiculous!"
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The world was in an uproar, and people from all directions flocked to the Celestial Court!
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And this moment.
In the Celestial Court, inside the Lingxiao Palace, Xun Yuan Tianjun looked at the visiting cards and memorials sent by various races one by one, a smile on his lips, a sense of triumph spreading through his chest, his pent-up frustration completely gone.
Even that black iron plaque that read "Xun Yuan Tianjun, a stupid dog" was taken by him and crushed to pieces!
"Li Lan has become a laughing stock. Master, should we take action against the Qianchuanyuan Clan?"
Gu Ling asked from the side, "Many people in the Forbidden Clan and the Human Clan want to take this opportunity to annihilate the Thousand River Abyss Clan."
The Thousand Rivers Abyss Clan already had a grudge against the Ancient Demon Abyss and others. Previously, the various clans dared not take action because of the White Emperor's power. However, it is said that the White Emperor has lost his voice in the Origin Realm. Naturally, the various clans want to settle their grievances and seek revenge.
"No need,"
Xun Yuan Tianjun smiled slightly and said, "The White Emperor has only lost power, not really died. After all, the Thousand River Abyss Clan is a place she once lived. If she still has feelings for this place, it would be unwise to act rashly and provoke her anger."
"Moreover, wouldn't it be better to let Li Lan live, to personally experience the pain of being jilted by the ten clans, and to witness the despair of being powerless to stop the alienation of the various clans...?"
Now it's time for him to really torment Li Lan!
Gu Ling nodded: "Disciple understands."
"By the way, take good care of Prince Yu!"
Xun Yuan Tianjun gave another instruction.
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The Celestial Court is located within a celestial palace.
"He ultimately failed."
Lin Ruoxue spoke calmly, saying, "A year ago, they were all the rage; a year later, they are the laughingstock of the world..."
She shook her head.
"Pity……"
King Yu sighed softly and said, "I thought that if the person chosen by the White Emperor could truly succeed in traversing the path of guidance, that would be a great blessing for the world..."
Lin Ruoxue asked, "Master, why are you so interested in the method of guiding others?"
"Because if the method of guidance is to be successfully completed, it means that reincarnation will reappear, and the barrier between life and death will be broken..." King Yu sighed, seemingly remembering something.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoxue was somewhat surprised and asked, "The cycle of reincarnation is repeating itself?"
Is there really such a thing as reincarnation?
"of course."
Yu Wang said, "However, that was a long, long time ago... Now, let's not talk about it. The people chosen by the White Emperor have all failed, so this path is truly impassable for anyone!"
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