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In the Sky Nation, within the Felder Family territory.
Taro Felder, the head of the family, was sitting in the main seat of his office, gazing forward with obvious delight. Standing before him was Entini, the Grand Elder of the Felder Family.
Of course, Taro's pleasure wasn't from seeing Entini, but rather from the black-haired girl slung over his shoulder.
That commoner from the earth whom he'd been thinking about for so long.
Previously, due to Kenzou, Taro had been hesitant to use the violent methods he typically employed with other women to forcibly bring her to the Sky Nation. But now that Kenzou had been devoured by the Abyssal Demons, he no longer had any concerns.
With a relaxed expression, Taro simply admired her, sensing the mesmerizing dark attribute magic power within Mina's body.
With this girl, the Felder Family would surely cultivate an unprecedented, most powerful heir!
"Mina, welcome to the Sky Nation," Taro said to himself.
He knew perfectly well that the black-haired girl couldn't hear his words; he was merely thinking aloud.
Then, Taro curiously turned his gaze toward Entini, noticing the blood marks on his face. Taro's brow furrowed slightly.
"What happened to your face? And why is Mina unconscious?"
"Sigh….."
Hearing this, Entini sighed helplessly and lowered his head in shame.
"About my face, I'm embarrassed to say, it was scratched by Mina."
"By her? A mere Lv6?"
"Yes. After I told the girl about bringing her parents to the Sky Nation and about Baim going to capture her sister, she suddenly went crazy. Though I eventually knocked her unconscious, she scratched my face during the struggle."
As he spoke, Entini slightly turned his head and cast a cold glance at Mina.
If this commoner weren't somewhat useful, Entini would have already destroyed her spiritual veins and thrown her to the magical beasts.
"I see, hehe..."
Taro laughed coldly, then looked at Entini with a serious expression.
"Such wild behavior won't be acceptable in the future. She'll be my future granddaughter-in-law, so she must master proper etiquette. I'll leave her etiquette training and related adjustments to you."
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Entini blinked in confusion.
The relevant taming and training, Entini could understand.
But etiquette? And granddaughter-in-law?
"Lord Taro, are you serious? You want this commoner to marry the Young Master? Wasn't the original plan just to use her as a breeding vessel? And what about the existing engagement with the Batani family?"
"It'll be voided, of course."
"What? Isn't that too hasty? Is it worth it?"
"This is Lord Yaohuaba's intention."
"Lord Yaohuaba?"
Upon hearing this name, Entini was stunned, his brown eyes filled with confusion.
"Why would Lord Yaohuaba want this?"
"During our investigation, didn't we discover that the Holy Maiden's daughter, Miss Mengxi, was living in that house? She might have some unusual relationship with Mina. If Miss Mengxi investigates later, and the kidnapping to the earth is exposed, we'll be in a disadvantageous position."
"That's true."
"Therefore, Lord Yaohuaba's idea is to make it look like they're in love and preparing to marry. This way, we can legitimately keep Mina and her parents in the estate—it's tradition, after all. And that young lady won't dare say much about it."
"I see."
Nodding, the doubt in Entini's eyes gradually faded.
"Oh, right."
"Yes, Family Head?"
"Notify Larkett to return quickly. He should prepare for a ceremony."
Taro's tone was serious, carrying an undeniable authority.
"Yes, Family Head. May I ask what ceremony we're preparing for?"
"A discipleship ceremony. Lord Yaohuaba plans to take Larkett as his disciple."
"What?! That's... that's wonderful news!"
Instantly, Entini exclaimed in excitement, his brown eyes filled with joy and excitement. His entire body even began to tremble with emotion.
It was well known that Yaohuaba was a famous Lv9 powerhouse from the Sword Spirit Clan, and the Sword Spirit Clan was one of the twelve supreme races of the Alliance. Once the Young Master became Yaohuaba's disciple, it would mean their Felder Family's relationship with the Sword Spirit Clan would advance further! Their position in the Sky Nation would become unprecedentedly secure!
"Hahaha, Young Master Larkett actually attracted the attention of Saint Yaohuaba?! That's amazing!"
"Is it amazing..."
"What's wrong, Family Head?"
"Nothing."
After a calm reply, Taro placed his hands behind his back and slowly turned to look out the window.
As the family head, Taro had his own considerations.
Regarding his grandson being accepted as Yaohuaba's disciple, Taro didn't feel much joy, but rather a trace of doubt. After all, his grandson was actually a failure and shouldn't be worthy of becoming Yaohuaba's disciple.
So what was his purpose in doing this?
Yaohuaba surely wouldn't make meaningless decisions.
—"As a disciple, I can rightfully invite those people to come."—
Recalling what Yaohuaba had said to him earlier, Taro's brow furrowed tightly.
Indeed, was he planning to use a disciple's wedding as a pretext to invite strong experts from various races to the ceremony?
But what was the purpose of doing this?
Taro narrowed his eyes, his expression filled with confusion.
Enough, no need to think too much about it. That lord must have his own considerations.
As long as we can obtain a suitable heir, that's enough.
——
Meanwhile, at the Thirteenth Barrier Rift in the eastern region,
In the chaotic, pitch-black stellar realm, thousands of cosmic warships were arranged in order, floating there. They emitted dazzling light, like an insurmountable giant barrier, guarding the edge of the Source Star Universe's eastern region. Opposite this great army was a space rift as vast as a black hole. n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
And on the other side of this rift were countless, chilling Abyssal Demons.
The fleet's mission was clear: to confront the Abyssal Demons and repel those bloodthirsty monsters from the outer domain when they began to invade!
Across the rift, two terrifying auras were intensely opposing each other, with a suffocating pressure permeating the stellar realm.
At that moment, on the main cannon barrel of the flagship Proud Blood,
A handsome silver-haired man stood with his hands in his pockets. He wore a silver coat that fluttered in the shockwaves coming from the rift, outlining his tall, straight figure. His silver hair shimmered with a faint luster, forming a mysterious and unique image with his deep blue eye. His facial features were distinct, with a handsome face exuding a cold aura. A black eye patch covered his left eye, adding a touch of mystery.
Though he had an appearance similar to humans, the gill-like structures on the sides of his face revealed his unusual nature.
Being able to disregard the terrifying pressure from the rift while calmly standing on the cannon tower also demonstrated the man's formidable strength.
The man's name was Luolang, a Lv9 powerhouse from the Abyss Clan and the allied forces commander appointed by the Holy Maiden to guard the rift.
Like the previous days, Luolang was quietly observing the Abyssal Demon horde beyond the rift, alert to every movement of these monsters.
Although these creatures had been strangely floating on the other side of the rift with no sign of attack, Luolang didn't dare show the slightest carelessness.
After all, he was facing Abyssal Demons, the most terrifying creatures in this world.
Just as Luolang was vigilantly observing as usual, this Lv9 powerhouse suddenly frowned.
"Hmm? What's that?!"
As Luolang frowned, a spiritual power communication from the command room suddenly entered his mind.
—"Lord Luolang!!! The Abyssal Demon horde is moving!!! They seem to be starting an attack! Please order us to open fire!!!!"—
The communication was filled with gravity and an indescribable trembling.
Even battle-hardened allied soldiers couldn't help feeling panicked when facing the countless Abyssal Demons beyond the rift.
However, compared to the nervous deputy officer, Luolang was clearly more rational and directly stopped the deputy's thoughts.
"Don't act rashly, wait a moment!"
"Lord Luolang!!"
"Those monsters don't look like they're attacking. Don't attack first; rash attacks will provoke their counterattack."
"Hmm? What are you saying?"
"..."
Without immediately answering the deputy's question, Luolang narrowed his eyes as if to verify his guess. Using the monstrous observation abilities of a Lv9 powerhouse, he looked through the rift at the fearsome Abyssal Demon horde on the other side.
Indeed, those previously motionless Abyssal Demons were now moving, but... it didn't look like an attack. It was more like they were chasing something. Or as if they were being guided by something.
Hmm?
What is that?
