Qin Yang led the way, and the high-level members of various sects followed suit.

On one side, Qin Yutang’s face was extremely ugly, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He was completely unaware of the situation in the Demon’s Lair.

Becoming Dao Companions with Bai Xixue was an order from her father, Qin Yang. In addition, since Bai Xixue was once Chen Qingyuan’s confidante, Qin Yutang was very willing to pursue her, and spared no effort to do so.

Qin Yutang had originally planned to have a good chat with Chen Qingyuan after the marriage ceremony, and say a few unpleasant words to him, which would surely make him feel happy.

However, things took an unexpected turn, leaving Qin Yutang somewhat confused.

Bai Xixue was also at a loss, standing in the center of the Eastern Joy Palace crowd, looking silly and seemingly not yet clear about the specific situation.

“Senior Brother Yan, let’s go and take a look.”

Chen Qingyuan, dressed in a green robe, didn’t want to miss the opportunity to watch the excitement, so he pulled Yan Minghai along with the others.

“Later, you must not wander around. You must stay by Senior Brother’s side.”

Yan Minghai was very worried about Chen Qingyuan’s safety. He had originally wanted to send Chen Qingyuan to the warship, but he couldn’t resist Chen Qingyuan’s stubbornness, so he had to nod in agreement.

“Don’t worry!” Chen Qingyuan would definitely not wander around. This was not the Mystic Azure Sect, and he needed to be cautious.

Qin Yang removed one prohibition after another, leading everyone to the forbidden area behind the mountain, a dense forest teeming with life.

At first, some core elders wanted to argue with Qin Yang, saying that they couldn’t take people from various sects to the Demon’s Lair. However, after Qin Yang’s reasoned argument, the informed elders lost their temper and had to agree.

If a solution to the Demon’s Lair was not found now, once it erupted, the Heavenly Jade Sect would be in danger. At that time, not only would the Heavenly Jade Sect be in trouble, but it would also affect the entire Flow Star Domain.

After passing through the dense forest, thousands of people arrived at a desolate plain.

Deep in the plain, there was an abyss with a diameter of about ten thousand meters, and the position of the cave entrance was shimmering with complex demonic patterns and principles, emitting dense demonic energy from the depths of the abyss.

The Demon’s Lair was located at the bottom of the abyss, right at the core of the Heavenly Jade Sect’s underground location.

Because the Heavenly Jade Sect had set up multiple barriers around the abyss, the demonic energy was not allowed to spread out.

“Such a large Demon’s Lair!”

“Where does it lead? Is it connected to the Demon Realm?”

“If the Demon’s Lair erupts, the Heavenly Jade Sect will harm the entire Flow Star Domain. Damn it!”

“Sect Master Qin, why didn’t you inform us of the appearance of the Demon’s Lair at the first time? Now that the situation in the Demon’s Lair has taken shape, if it erupts, the consequences will be endless.”

The elders of various sects began to question, their faces dark.

Listening to the reprimands of the crowd, Qin Yang did not get angry and remained calm. He had long been prepared for this day.

When everyone finished scolding, Qin Yang spoke, “Fellow Daoists, this is indeed a mistake on the part of the Heavenly Jade Sect, and we are willing to accept the punishment. However, please go back and discuss with your sects, and together find a solution to the problem of the Demon’s Lair. You should be very clear that if the Demon’s Lair erupts, it will affect every part of the Flow Star Domain, and even other star domains, and no one can stay out of it.”

“Sect Master Qin, this is a disaster caused by your Heavenly Jade Sect. Why should we be responsible for it?”

Someone angrily questioned.

“The Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to take out half of the treasure trove’s heritage and give it to each sect.” Qin Yang rose into the air and stood high, speaking loudly to the crowd, “Once this matter is resolved, the Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to bear the responsibility of the heroes of the world.”

Then, Qin Yang looked in the direction of the Eastern Joy Palace crowd, “Master Du, if the Eastern Joy Palace is willing to continue to ally with the Heavenly Jade Sect, the other half of the heritage will be offered as well.”

Although Qin Yang felt a pang in his heart, he had to do this. If the Demon’s Lair erupted, the Heavenly Jade Sect would be the first to be destroyed.

For the future of the Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yang could only set aside his pride, exhaust the sect’s heritage, and thus gain the assistance of the various sects.

“The Eastern Joy Palace is not fortunate enough to ally with the Heavenly Jade Sect. I think we’ll pass!”

Du Ruosheng decisively refused, unwilling to gamble with the future of the Eastern Joy Palace.

“Master Du, won’t you consider it?”

Qin Yang tried to persuade her.

In response, Du Ruosheng just looked coldly and did not answer.

Seeing this, Qin Yang understood Du Ruosheng’s determination and did not insist any further.

Then, Qin Yang said some grandiose words, asking the guests to take the news back to their respective sects and come up with a solution to the problem of the Demon’s Lair as soon as possible.

“What a mess!”

“Making us clean up after the Heavenly Jade Sect, it’s really annoying. It’s a serious matter, we need to go back and discuss a solution quickly.”

“Let’s go!”

After a while of arguing, the crowd left in anger.

Before leaving, the Heavenly Jade Sect returned all the gifts. Since the two sects were not going to be allied, there was no need to continue the celebration.

“Sorry, everyone.”

It seemed that they didn’t want to offend the various sects and wanted to gain the assistance of all the sects. The elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect apologized to each sect one by one, in stark contrast to their initial arrogance.

On the way back, Chen Qingyuan met the people from the Eastern Joy Palace at the entrance of the Heavenly Jade Sect.

“Master Du.”

Yan Minghai, with a slightly lower status, clasped his fists in salute.

“Elder Yan.” Du Ruosheng nodded in return, her expression indifferent, and no one could tell what she was thinking.

After exchanging greetings, Du Ruosheng’s gaze fell on Chen Qingyuan.

After taking a deep look at Chen Qingyuan, Du Ruosheng didn’t see anything strange and sighed lightly in her heart. A Heaven’s Pride had become a useless person, what a pity.

“Here.”An Elder returned the gift from the Mystic Azure Sect and left in a dejected manner.

Chen Qingyuan looked at the White Umbrella in his hand, his expression slightly odd, and muttered to himself, “Although the gift was returned, it wasn’t because of me. The first agreement should be considered fulfilled, right?”

The people from Eastern Joy Palace couldn’t help but notice the conspicuous White Umbrella. Previously, the Heavenly Jade Sect didn’t want to cause too much of a stir, so many were unaware of Chen Qingyuan’s gift of the White Umbrella.

At this moment, numerous pairs of eyes converged on Chen Qingyuan, whispering among themselves.

“Chen Qingyuan, your gift is quite clever indeed!” Du Ruosheng said with an expressionless face.

“It’s just a coincidence.” Facing the leader of Eastern Joy Palace, Chen Qingyuan was not restrained, remaining calm and composed.

“As far as I know, you’re not someone without magnanimity.”

Du Ruosheng stood more than ten meters away from Chen Qingyuan, speaking softly.

The Elders standing behind wore ugly expressions; this marriage alliance had turned into a joke, leaving them without any dignity!

Bai Xixue, dressed in a red gown, glanced at Chen Qingyuan from the corner of her eye, feeling a mix of shame, embarrassment, and helplessness. Bai Xixue had no say in whether the Sect would enter into a marriage alliance.

If possible, Bai Xixue would rather go through with the marriage to avoid being pointed at and losing face.

Soon, Bai Xixue convinced herself, slowly lifting her head, her eyes showing a change. She had chosen this path, and there was no turning back. From now on, she would still be a cultivator with immense talent, while Chen Qingyuan at most had a lifespan of a hundred years.

Any trace of guilt in her heart had vanished at this moment.

“It’s nothing personal, Master Du, don’t overthink it.”

Chen Qingyuan smiled faintly and slowly put away the White Umbrella.

“You managed to come out of Sky Abyss alive, quite lucky. Can you share what happened inside?”

Du Ruosheng was very interested in Sky Abyss.

As soon as these words were spoken, many heard them, stopped in their tracks, and their gazes towards Chen Qingyuan turned unfriendly.