Starting with Check-In Sacred Body of the Ancients

At this moment, in the Lin Clan's reception hall.

A young lady in a flowing-sleeved long dress sat with the grace of a maiden. Her features were exquisite, her face exceptionally beautiful, and her snow-white skin was so delicate it seemed it could be broken by a mere puff of air, tender enough that one could almost squeeze water from it. Her figure was also excellent, with well-proportioned curves. Her cloud-like black hair was tied into a bun, giving her an appearance of quiet elegance. She was precisely the current outstanding daughter of the Nalan Clan, Nalan Ruoxi.

Speaking of Nalan Ruoxi, she was a renowned heaven-gifted lady in the East Xuan Region, a goddess-level figure in the hearts of countless men. At only sixteen, she had broken through to the fifth heaven of the True Spirit Realm. In the Immortal Domain, this was naturally nothing, perhaps even considered poor. But the rules of heaven and earth in the Lower Realm were different. In the Tianxuan Continent, being able to reach the fifth heaven of the True Spirit Realm at sixteen was already an extremely monstrous genius.

"Hehe, Niece Nalan, what brings you to our Lin Clan today?" Above the main seat, a middle-aged man with a square face said with a smile. He was precisely the Lin Clan's Patriarch and Lin Feng's father, Lin Zhentian.

"Uncle Lin, it's been a while." Nalan Ruoxi's demeanor was very polite and appropriate. Even though her status was lofty as the favored daughter of a reclusive clan, her attitude at this moment was very humble, without any hint of arrogance. This also made Lin Zhentian quite satisfied. Who would have thought that the heavily injured old man he had accidentally saved back then was actually the old master of the Nalan Clan? And this act had also brought a good wife for his son. Lin Zhentian chuckled happily. Although his son was a good-for-nothing, if he could marry Nalan Ruoxi, he would still become a lofty figure. Even the entire Lin Clan would 'fly up the branch and become a phoenix,' instantly transforming into a great clan that no one in the entire East Xuan Region would dare to provoke. As for annulling the betrothal, Lin Zhentian hadn't even considered it. In his view, the Nalan Clan couldn't possibly be ungrateful.

Just as Lin Zhentian was lost in his pleasant daydreams, Lin Feng and Ziyan arrived at the door. The moment Lin Feng saw Nalan Ruoxi, an astonished gleam couldn't help but flash in his eyes. Nalan Ruoxi was very beautiful, her demeanor elegant and serene. Any man would fall in love at first sight. Even Lin Feng was no exception. However, the thought of his own 'good-for-nothing' status made Lin Feng's heart sink. He wasn't daydreaming like Lin Zhentian. A toad should have a toad's self-awareness. For him to taste this 'swan meat' would be difficult!

Seeing Lin Feng arrive, Lin Zhentian hurriedly beckoned, "You brat, come over and greet Miss Nalan." Lin Feng's expression was somber as he looked at Nalan Ruoxi. Nalan Ruoxi's beautiful eyes also turned to Lin Feng. Lin Feng had handsome features and a determined expression. Although he was a well-known 'good-for-nothing,' Nalan Ruoxi showed no contempt or disgust. "Young Master Lin." Nalan Ruoxi nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Nalan Ruoxi, what are you here for?" Lin Feng asked. "You brat, how dare you speak like that!" Lin Zhentian glared at Lin Feng. Nalan Ruoxi let out a soft sigh, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of apology as she said, "I apologize. Ruoxi has come today to annul the betrothal. Ruoxi is devoted to cultivation and truly has no thoughts of marriage at this time."

A single sentence plunged the entire hall into dead silence. The faces of all the Lin Clan members instantly turned ugly. Lin Zhentian, especially, was in disbelief. His beautiful dream had shattered.

"As expected, Nalan Ruoxi... you!" Lin Feng's brow twitched, his fists clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, bringing a piercing pain. Beside him, Ziyan's expression also turned ice-cold.

"Ruoxi is not looking down on Young Master Lin's cultivation. It's just that we are truly not suitable. As for compensation, my Nalan Clan will support the Lin Clan with all kinds of resources, everything you could need." Nalan Ruoxi's tone was calm, without any arrogance, filled with apology and guilt.

Lin Feng, however, couldn't stop himself from cursing, "Nalan Ruoxi, you despicable woman, where does this leave the face of my Lin Clan!" "Insolence!" Behind Nalan Ruoxi, an old woman barked coldly, an aura of the Void God Realm erupting from her. This aura made even Lin Zhentian's heart tremble. His cultivation was merely at the Divine Fire Realm, not yet having stepped onto the Nine Steps to Sainthood. And a mere servant from the Nalan Clan had a higher cultivation than him.

"With our young lady's noble status, there was actually no need for such trouble. She could have casually sent someone, and a single sentence would have dismissed you!" "But she still chose to personally come and apologize with a sincere attitude, and was even willing to compensate you with so many resources!" "And this is the cursing she gets in return? Truly, remote and impoverished places breed ill-mannered folk!" The old woman couldn't help but shout. She was genuinely indignant on Nalan Ruoxi's behalf.

"Granny Liu, say no more. Ruoxi is indeed in the wrong in this matter. It's understandable for Young Master Lin to curse," Nalan Ruoxi stopped her.

"Hah, what sincere attitude? It's just disdain. Don't worry, I, Lin Feng, am not worthy of a swan like you," Lin Feng sneered. "The compensation resources will be delivered. Ruoxi is truly sorry," Nalan Ruoxi said, still sincere.

"Just take the resources! My Lin Clan isn't lacking these!" Lin Zhentian's face also darkened. His dream of the clan becoming a phoenix was thoroughly shattered. Nalan Ruoxi sighed inwardly. She had no other choice.

"You despicable woman, get out! I, Lin Feng, in three years... no, one year! In just one year, I will personally ascend to the Nalan Clan and defeat you!" Lin Feng suddenly roared, unable to bear this humiliation any longer. Although Nalan Ruoxi had not uttered a single humiliating word to him from beginning to end.

"My apologies." Nalan Ruoxi gave a final slight bow and was about to leave. But at that moment, Ziyan blocked Nalan Ruoxi's path. "You..." Nalan Ruoxi was puzzled. "Underestimating Brother Lin Feng... whether it's you or the Nalan Clan behind you, you will all pay the price!" Ziyan's tone was ice-cold. Nalan Ruoxi glanced at Ziyan and left directly.

"Ah... damn it!" Lin Feng was mad with hatred and ran straight out of the hall. Although he was unwilling to admit it, he had indeed fantasized about marrying Nalan Ruoxi. After all, who wouldn't want to marry such a heaven-gifted lady? Though Lin Feng wouldn't admit it verbally, his true feelings were quite apparent. Nalan Ruoxi's rejection now had undoubtedly torn his last shred of fantasy to pieces. That was why Lin Feng was so humiliated and enraged.

Lin Feng didn't know how long he ran, finally ending up by a lakeside. He couldn't help but jump straight in, wanting to cool down, and sank directly to the bottom of the lake. And it was then, at the lake bottom, that he discovered a multi-colored, mercury-like substance. "What is this?" Lin Feng couldn't help but reach out and gently touch it. Instantly, the entire multi-colored substance drilled into Lin Feng's body. In a flash, Lin Feng felt the myriad things of the universe, all the spirits of the world, everything flashing before his eyes. The sun, moon, and stars, their movements and shifts, the changes of all things, the rules of the universe. It felt like a second, yet also like a lifetime. When Lin Feng suddenly woke up, he was already on the lake shore.

"World's Origin..." Lin Feng didn't know why, but these two words suddenly escaped his lips.

(End of Chapter)