Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Chapter 201 The President of the Blissful Society

The man in black robes led Shen Qingyao and the other two through one checkpoint after another.

Time passed quietly, and as evening approached, they finally reached the summit.

With each obstacle she successfully overcame, Shen Qingyao's heart sank a little lower, and worries and anxieties surged within her like a tide.

She knew that Si Jingnian's large force was very likely to be intercepted at the first checkpoint and unable to reach the top of the mountain.

In this way, they were outnumbered and outgunned, and the disparity in strength was extremely great.

The sheer power displayed by the Blissful Society is astonishing; for just the three of them, escaping unscathed is practically a pipe dream.

However, things had come to this point, and there was no way to retreat. There was only one path in front of them—to fight to the death and fight with their backs to the wall!

When they arrived at the entrance of a cave on the mountaintop, Shen Qingyao originally thought that the cave would be a cold, damp place with icy stone walls and dust flying everywhere.

To her surprise, the interior of the cave had been meticulously decorated and appeared extremely luxurious.

The cave walls are inlaid with dazzling gemstones, the floor is covered with soft and luxurious carpets, and exquisite crystal chandeliers hang overhead, making the entire cave shine.

The once cold and somewhat chaotic stone wall has now been precisely cut into a neat and orderly shape.

Each stone wall is meticulously carved with a variety of exquisite patterns. These patterns are smooth and delicate, as if they were a masterpiece created by nature and a master artist.

The ground beneath their feet was covered with square stone slabs, arranged closely together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

Upon entering this stone gate, the first thing that catches the eye is an extremely vast and expansive space—Dongting Lake. It is larger than imagined, like the interior of a magnificent palace.

In the very center of Dongting Lake stands a tall stone platform. This uniquely shaped stone platform gives people a sense of solemnity and grandeur.

Below the stone platform, hundreds of chairs were densely packed together, arranged in a neat and uniform manner, stretching as far as the eye could see.

"This place is where our Blissful Society's management and senior members usually pray and hold important meetings."

The man in black robes walked carefully inside, bowing and scraping repeatedly as he explained to Shen Qingyao beside him with utmost respect.

Shen Qingyao's expression remained calm and composed. She nodded slightly to indicate that she knew, but in reality, her heart was already in turmoil.

If such a large venue is only used by a limited number of people, then how huge must the entire Paradise Society be!

However, she knew she couldn't let others see her true emotions, so she buried all her shock and doubt deep in her heart.

The man in black robes secretly observed Shen Qingyao's reaction. He saw that she remained expressionless, and even her eyes did not show the slightest ripple. He couldn't help but believe her identity even more.

After all, someone who can remain calm and composed in the face of such a breathtaking scene is no ordinary person.

After passing through a heavy stone gate in the spacious hall, the mysterious man in black robes led Shen Qingyao and two other people along a dark, deep passage filled with a chilling atmosphere.

Before long, they arrived at a more luxuriously decorated stone chamber.

&34; "My Lord, please allow me to first take you to see our great Master. He has always been your most devout and faithful follower. If he learns that you have returned to the world, he will surely be overjoyed!" &34;

The man in the black robe said with a fawning expression.

However, Shen Qingyao remained unmoved by the words spoken by the man in black robes.

She thought to herself:

Why is this so-called president of the Bliss Society so eager to awaken her? What is his true purpose? Despite her doubts, Shen Qingyao did not voice them.

Instead, she merely nodded slightly, her expression cold and arrogant, as if nothing in front of her could arouse her interest in the slightest.

"Your Excellency, please wait here for a moment while I go in to inform the Chairman of your arrival."

After saying this, the man in the black robe bowed slightly, a hint of unease showing on his face.

After seeing Shen Qingyao nod again, he cautiously turned around and walked hesitantly toward the tightly closed stone chamber door.

Upon reaching the door, the man in the black robe took a deep breath to calm himself before gently knocking on the cold, hard iron door.

With a crisp knock on the door, the entire passageway fell into a deathly silence, with only the slightly rapid breathing of the man in black robes clearly audible.

After a long while, a deep, resonant male voice finally came from inside the stone chamber:

"come in!"

Having received permission, the man in black robes, as if granted a pardon, quickly pushed open the heavy iron door and strode into the stone chamber.

Not long after, a dull sound was heard, and the tightly closed iron door of the stone chamber was suddenly pushed open.

With that loud bang, a dark figure shot out from the door like lightning, rushing straight towards Shen Qingyao.

Upon closer inspection, the person rushing towards Shen Qingyao was actually a short but unusually obese man.

He looked quite old, probably around fifty or sixty. His face was covered in thick, fleshy muscles, making his already small features almost indistinct.

His small eyes, like those of a bloodthirsty wolf, gleamed with a fierce and cunning light, sending chills down one's spine with just a glance, while simultaneously conveying a sense that this man possessed extraordinary shrewdness and treachery.

Upon seeing this, Ruan Hongshuang and Long Jiaojiao, who were standing to the side, instantly became alert. The two reacted almost simultaneously, quickly taking a defensive stance.

However, at this moment, after thinking for a moment, Shen Qingyao slowly raised her hand to signal the two to calm down and stopped them from taking any action.

Because of her keen intuition, Shen Qingyao could clearly sense that the man rushing towards her had no intention of attacking her.

Since the other party has no malicious intent, we might as well wait and see what they intend to do.

So Shen Qingyao stood quietly in place, waiting for the man to approach.

In the blink of an eye, the man had arrived in front of Shen Qingyao, and his steps came to an abrupt halt.

He was panting heavily, but his eyes betrayed his excitement, while also subtly revealing a hidden calculation.

After catching his breath, the man asked impatiently:

"You... are you truly the legendary God of Bliss? What proof do you have to confirm your identity?"

After saying that, he stared intently at Shen Qingyao, as if trying to discern something from her expression or actions.