He'd rather run than be turned into a cannon fodder for the broken engagement.

Chapter 230 Seeking Death

The King of Dongdu was sent flying several feet before he regained his footing. One of his high-level magic treasures shattered, neutralizing the combined attack.

Leng Huan said in a deep voice, "You know perfectly well what your Divine Dynasty is doing. I am Leng Huanxue from the Northern Prefecture. How dare you come here to seek death!"

As she spoke, her magic seals returned, and the King of Dongdu's expression finally changed. He channeled his spiritual power to defend himself, "Leng Huanxue of the Leng family is only at the Nascent Soul stage; it's impossible for her to break through to the Integration stage so quickly! Who exactly are you?"

It has been thoroughly investigated that there are no Nascent Soul cultivators in this Northern Prefecture!

With a burst of spiritual power, Leng Huan unleashed a blue burst of light, sending the King of Dongdu flying and shattering another of his magical artifacts.

Realizing his mistake, he was determined to flee, even abandoning the army. He had just cast a teleportation spell when Leng Huan interrupted him, forming a hand seal and saying, "Trying to escape won't be that easy!"

The next instant, the King of Dongdu felt an overwhelming gale and killing intent surge towards him. He had nowhere to dodge or escape. The biting gale swept over his entire body. His eyes widened as he stared at the suddenly enlarged ice phoenix. The chilling pressure invaded his flesh. Boom…

The King of Dongdu crashed heavily into the army, dying instantly. The army was already in chaos, turning into a slaughterhouse.

The King of Dongdu had elders at the Nascent Soul and Transformation Realm levels under his command, but they were all wiped out by Fu Xun and the other family heads.

The armored army collapsed, lost its formation, and became no different from ordinary people, turning into complete cannon fodder.

High-level cultivators naturally disdained these small fry. With a single command from Mu Rongyi, disciples from various factions plunged into the battlefield to wipe them out.

Their combined divine sense swept over a thousand miles across the Northern Prefecture, finding nothing amiss. Leng Huan glanced at Yun Du leading his younger siblings in battle, then withdrew his gaze and, along with Fu Xun, concealed themselves and returned to the Leng family.

"Valley Master, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I didn't expect these things to happen upon my return," Leng Huan said cautiously upon seeing Valley Master Shui.

"I originally intended to properly entertain our distinguished guests who have come from afar... To be honest, chaos has broken out in the Eastern Sea, and the Leng family is weak and isolated here. I would like to ask the Valley Master to take away the younger generation of the Leng family and let them go to the Northern Sea to train and grow, and also to exchange feelings with their fellow clansmen in the Valley."

She said earnestly, "Please, Valley Master, protect the younger generation of the Leng family. Once everything has calmed down, I will personally come to fetch them."

The Valley Master understood her meaning after a moment's thought. He nodded and said, "Alright. Firstly, after the clans unite, we will be clansmen. Secondly, the Holy Maiden is a great benefactor of my Holy Snow Valley. Thirdly, it will be a good opportunity for the two clansmen to exchange resources. In this way, I look forward to the Holy Maiden's return to my Holy Snow Valley."

After the Leng family head returned from the city lord's mansion, Leng Huan brought up the matter. No one in the Leng family objected. The elders and clans discussed it carefully and gave the younger generation enough travel expenses (resources) to accompany the Valley Master to the Northern Sea Continent.

Since the Divine Dynasty would not give up, Leng Huan suggested making preparations quickly and setting off in three days. The Valley Master was also anxious to return to Beiming, so Leng Huan specially invited Leng Yan and Murong Bao to take their only daughter with them on the trip.

"Thank you, Sister Xue. I never imagined that after so many decades, Yun Du has grown into a grown man, and even Yun Fei and Yun Yi are big kids now."

Leng Huan watched her wipe away tears as she spoke, somewhat speechless. "Xiao Wu, stop crying, the children are still here."

Leng Yan held her hand, feeling very reluctant, and choked up slightly, "I know, I just didn't expect that you finally came back, and before we could even have a proper chat, we have to part again. I don't know how many years it will be before we see each other again."

Leng Huan patted her back. Yun Du and his siblings watched from the side, not daring to speak. Next to them was her daughter with Murong Bao, who was four years younger than the twins and just turned 19.

She asked Leng Yan, "What's the child's name? She wasn't even born when we left."

Leng Yan pulled her daughter over and said softly, "Lan'er, this is the very powerful aunt that your mother told you about. Tell Aunt Xue your name yourself."

Aunt Xue? Leng Huan's expression almost cracked. Huh?

The girl blushed and whispered, "My name is Murong Lan. I've met Aunt Xue." Then she hid behind Leng Yan.

Leng Huan felt a shiver run through her body, then smiled at the girl. "Murong Lan, what a nice name. You weren't even born when I left Beijun. This is my gift to you. You... can just call me Aunt Leng."

Fu Xun understood Leng Huan. He secretly touched his chin. She hadn't made such a funny expression in many years. It was a very subtle change, but he could still see it.

Let the children play on their own, and Leng Huan and Leng Yan have a good chat about everyday family matters.

The next day, he sent Leng Yan's family and the other dozen or so younger members of the Leng family below the Golden Core stage away from Beijun.

Even if the Murong family was unwilling, there was nothing they could do. After all, it was an order from Leng Huan, a powerful cultivator at the Integration Stage. It was just a matter of sacrificing a young master from a collateral branch who was only at the Golden Core stage. They weren't stupid enough to make an enemy of a cultivator at the Integration Stage.

Before leaving, Leng Yan discovered that Yun Du and his siblings did not intend to leave. She asked them to go to Beiming together, but Leng Huan shook his head and told her that after asking the siblings what they thought, they all wanted to stay in Dongming.

The siblings refused to live so far away from their parents.

After seeing off the Valley Master and the others, Leng Huan received several storage artifacts from the City Lord's Mansion, which belonged to the King of Dongdu. She accepted them all.

After dealing with matters in Beijun, Leng Huan planned to return to her sect. To prevent a counterattack from the Divine Dynasty, she waited for three more months.

Unexpectedly, it was very quiet. My seclusion was undisturbed. I wonder if the Divine Dynasty received the news that the Northern County was difficult to attack, which is why they haven't made any moves.

But Leng Huan couldn't wait any longer. He spent ten days working with Fu Xun to set up a protective barrier for the Leng family.

With Yun Du and the others on board the flying ship heading east, Yun Du, holding a list of the major powers of the Eastern Sea, suddenly asked his mother, "Mother, aren't you afraid that the Divine Dynasty will make a comeback if we leave like this?"

Leng Huan rested his head on his hand with his eyes closed, actually simulating the restriction technique in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Fu Xunxian replied, "We shouldn't be afraid. The Divine Dynasty has a vast territory, and there is more than one Northern Prefecture within its borders. It's obvious that the Northern Prefecture is an impenetrable fortress, and they would rather attack other cities."

"I see." Yun Du put away the booklet and looked at his father. "This is the first time I've seen an army composed entirely of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. Something feels off."

Yun Fei also chimed in with interest: "Is there any need to say anything? Anyone with eyes can see that something's wrong."

Yun Yi sat quietly in meditation, pondering what they were discussing.

Fu Xun nodded affirmatively, "There are definitely problems. There are many ways to greatly improve the cultivation of low-level cultivators, but they all have negative effects. After all, the Divine Dynasty isn't kind enough to treat the lives of its soldiers as its own."

Yun Du was still puzzled: "Father, they've gone mad. Why would they do this?"

Fu Xun didn't answer him immediately, and Yun Fei casually fanned himself with his fan: "Perhaps there's some reason why we have to do this?"

Thinking of Nanshan City back then, Fu Xun fell into deep thought. If demonic cultivators or demons were involved, then it would be pretty much over.

There was nothing to hide, and he nodded to his two sons: "Yes."

Fu Xun got up and walked to the side of the boat, standing with his hands behind his back. His aura was contained within, but his imposing presence was still as vast as a calm sea. Yun Du and Yun Fei looked very immature in front of him.

He said slowly, "I had some doubts before, but now I am basically certain that the Divine Dynasty has been corrupted by the Demonic Sect."

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