Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

The Saint Child of the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land married the future Sect Leader of the Dao Sect. In this way, the Dao Sect might completely fall into the hands of the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land in the future.

Their methods are far more sophisticated than Double-Headed Mountain.

She merely pondered for a moment and then said, "As long as the two Peak Masters feel it’s appropriate, Nianxue naturally agrees to the marriage alliance. However, I am not the strongest, inheriting the Dao Sect would be unsuitable both emotionally and logically. I hope the two Peak Masters will consider this carefully."

The marriage alliance might not be without benefits. Indeed, the Dao Sect could catch a breath and resolve the current crisis. However, she also doesn’t want to later

Gu Canye shook his head: "No, life decisions should be made by oneself. Although you are part of the Dao Sect, you must not sacrifice yourself for the Dao Sect. If we force our disciples for the sake of some benefits, how would our Dao Sect differ from the Demon Dao?"

"We originally had no say in this matter, but Fellow Daoist Tan personally arrived. She is your mother and brought up this matter, saying she wants you to marry over there... That’s why we called you over to ask for your opinion. You don’t need to consider Xiang Yuntian’s and my views."

Li Nianxue instinctively looked at Tan Qingxue, only then realizing that all of this was Tan Qingxue’s handiwork?

Tan Qingxue looked at Li Nianxue and said lightly, "Marrying into the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land is only beneficial for you. I am your mother and wouldn’t harm you."

But Xiang Yuntian suddenly spoke, "The Saint Child who wants to marry you is named Dao Qian. You must have heard of him; this person has refined many female cultivators and has a notorious reputation. If he marries you, he probably has other intentions. You must consider carefully, as long as you do not agree, no one can force you!"

"You are a disciple of our Dao Sect. If anything happens, the sect will protect you. Even though she is your mother, she is ultimately still an outsider!"

He was clearly confrontational, staring at Tan Qingxue, Zhu Changyan, and others, and said, "Since the founding of the Dao Sect, we have never let our disciples suffer such grievances!"

In fact, when the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land made this request, Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye had already directly refused!

Only because Tan Qingxue spoke, although she had defected from the Dao Sect, after all, she is Li Nianxue’s mother. Bringing up Li Nianxue’s lifelong matters as a mother was reasonable, so Xiang Yuntian and others called Li Nianxue over.

Upon Xiang Yuntian’s remarks, Zhu Changyan and others showed displeasure in their eyes.

Dao Qian’s reputation is bad, but Xiang Yuntian speaking so bluntly inevitably gave them no face!

Tan Qingxue merely looked at Li Nianxue and said softly, "You are a smart person, make the correct choice."

Li Nianxue hung her head in silence. She knew that if she agreed, Dao Mountain would obtain temporary peace, at least enough to safely wait for the opening of this Space-Time Secret Realm...

If she refused, the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land might be even more terrifying than Double-Headed Mountain, and the downfall of the Dao Sect might truly be today...

She was unafraid of death; everyone in the Dao Sect was unafraid of death because they all shared a belief: the Dao Sect’s Supreme, the only true disciple of the Purple Fairy, Li An, was still in the world. As long as he was alive, the Dao Sect had hope.

Yet she knew, Li An was still within the mountain, and he was seriously injured. If something were to happen, Li An might also die here...

As for Dao Qian? She certainly knew, the cultivation technique he practiced was the renowned "Great Yin Yang Skill" in the Saint Realm. It is said that this skill was derived from Demon Skill by a Daluo Golden Immortal, so cultivators often become lustful, and if they are a bit brutal, they might cause their Dao companions to fall to achieve themselves...

If she married over, her situation would definitely be extremely difficult.

But she didn’t consider this; she was only weighing how to better benefit Dao Mountain at this moment.

"The Celestial Pearl Sacred Land wants to use me to annex Dao Mountain, in which case, everything in Dao Mountain, including those twenty spots, would naturally belong to the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land... but what if I were to die before the wedding?"

A thought flashed through her mind, and she felt clarity in her heart, without any more hesitation, nodded, and said, "Nianxue is willing to marry into the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land!"

Her words were calm, without a hint of hesitation or fear.

Tan Qingxue slightly nodded, Zhu Changyan also stroked his beard and smiled, yet Xiang Yuntian frowned, saying, "No, these words do not come from her heart!"

Li Nianxue knew that if she said it was for the Dao Sect, Xiang Yuntian and others would definitely stop her. She smiled slightly and said, "Peak Master Xiang, my father passed away early, and now only my mother remains as my family in this world. It’s natural to follow a parent’s order in such matters. Since she is in the Celestial Pearl Sacred Land, after I go over, it could be considered a mother-daughter reunion."

Xiang Yuntian furrowed his brow deeply, while Gu Canye sighed softly, saying, "Very well, very well--"

He stood up, looked at Zhu Changyan and others, and said, "Fellow Daoists, since Nianxue has agreed, we naturally have nothing more to say about this marriage. Furthermore, Nianxue’s cultivation is pure, her character excellent, and she can also serve as the Saintess of our Dao Sect, being a future successor is not inappropriate."

Zhu Changyan and others revealed satisfied expressions.

Gu Canye then cupped his hands and said, "For such an important matter, our Dao Sect must hold a ceremony and report to our Supreme, so we will not keep everyone long."

Zhu Changyan immediately asked, "Your Dao Sect still has a living Supreme? Could it be Li An?... Has he returned?!"

There was significant concern in his words. In the Saint Realm, who does not know that Li An was the true disciple of the Purple Fairy. If such an important figure were to return, it would also be a significant event!

Gu Canye shook his head, pointing to the empty seat above, and said, "The Supreme has not arrived, but must be respected."

Zhu Changyan felt relieved, nodded, "Alright, in that case, we will take our leave."

"The betrothal gifts will be sent later, and the engagement ceremony shall proceed."