The reason several people had gathered today in the Reception Hall, and why among the various kings only Jiu You herself was present, was because several days earlier the Great Heavenlaw Domain had already received news that members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan would be coming to visit today.
Of course, the so called visit was merely an excuse. Both sides knew perfectly well the real reason for their arrival. It was all because of Jiu You.
The matter of the bloodline link between Jiu You and Liu Bai was not a secret. Mandala and the Three Emperors could easily see it, and they also understood exactly what this meant for the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.
"Do not worry. Although the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan is powerful, my Great Heavenlaw Domain is not something to be bullied. They will not dare act recklessly right under my nose," Mandala said after glancing at Jiu You.
Although she usually liked teasing this little sparrow, at moments like this, Mandala was extremely reliable.
Jiu You nodded with some gratitude. At this moment, her impression of Mandala had improved greatly.
"It is fortunate that that guy is not here right now. Otherwise today would be even more troublesome…" At this moment, Jiu You felt extremely relieved that Liu Bai had gone out and not yet returned. If the clan elders were to see him, they would likely forcefully sever the bloodline link between the two of them.
Just as this thought crossed her mind, Jiu You expression suddenly tightened and she raised her head. She saw that at the distant horizon, a streak of light suddenly swept over like lightning. In just a few breaths, it transformed into a gigantic purple bird with twin wings entwined in lightning, arriving amid howling gales.
The purple giant bird hovered above the great hall. Soon after, several figures descended from the sky and landed directly on the open ground before Mandala and the others.
"Hehe, this old man is Tian Que. Elder of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. Today we disturb your domain, and I hope the Great Domain Lord will not take offense," an aged laughing voice sounded as the figures appeared.
At the same time, Nine Nether Palace.
After returning to the Great Heavenlaw Domain, Liu Bai wasted no time and rushed back here. He had originally intended to give Jiu You a surprise, but unexpectedly found that she was not present.
His spiritual sense swept out and he saw that Tang Bing was currently inside the palace, buried in processing official affairs with scrolls covering the table. Liu Bai flashed and appeared right beside her.
"Little Bing'er."
The sudden voice startled Tang Bing badly.
"You really walk without making any sound at all," Tang Bing said angrily. Having encountered two hands off shopkeepers, she was now so busy every day that her feet barely touched the ground, while the two of them were nowhere to be seen most of the time.
"I did not walk in," Liu Bai muttered inwardly before asking aloud, "Where is Jiu You?"
Tang Bing did not even raise her head and replied directly, "She said there was something important to discuss with the Domain Lord and went out early this morning."
Liu Bai eyelid twitched and a bad premonition rose in his heart.
"Could it be that this girl recognized Mandala and wants to reclaim her pride?"
That thought was a bit too outrageous, so Liu Bai quickly dismissed it. Just then, Tang Bing voice sounded again.
"It seems there are guests. She should have gone to the Reception Hall…"
Before she finished speaking, Liu Bai was already gone. Tang Bing lifted her head and upon seeing this scene, she was so angry that her liver ached.
"Damn it. From now on, you two can handle everything yourselves."
No one paid attention to Tang Bing outburst. At this moment, Liu Bai was already heading toward the Reception Hall. However, halfway there, he saw the purple giant bird in the sky. His heart jolted and his footsteps unconsciously came to a halt.
"That is a Nine Nether Sparrow. Did people from the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan arrive?"
But the timing did not seem right. There were still more than half a year before Dragon Phoenix Haven opened, and the Grand Hunting Battle had not even passed yet. By the timeline, the Divine Beast Origin arc should be much further in the future.
Of course, the arrival of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan did not necessarily have to be related to the Divine Beast Origin. Another possibility was that the clan had learned about the bloodline link between Jiu You and himself and had come to hold him accountable.
Thinking of this possibility, Liu Bai frowned slightly.
However, he was not overly worried. Judging only by his current cultivation, he was indeed nothing in front of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. But his cultivation speed combined with his talent in arrays meant that even those heavenly geniuses nurtured by the ancient races of the Great Thousand World would not dare claim they could surpass him. As long as the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan people were not completely unreasonable, they would likely not do anything to him.
With that thought, Liu Bai moved again and continued toward the Reception Hall.
On the other side, Elder Tian Que gaze carefully examined Jiu You, who was dressed in a black skirt. Within his aged eyes, sharp light seemed to burst forth.
He scanned Jiu You from top to bottom. In the next instant, a delighted smile bloomed across his old face.
"As expected of a Nine Netherworld Sparrow. You little girl truly awakened this bloodline. You really are the one with the finest bloodline our clan has seen in thousands of years."
The evolution of Nine Nether Sparrows had multiple branches such as Nine Nether Flame Sparrow and Nine Nether Ice Sparrow. Among them, Nine Netherworld Sparrow was the rarest.
This was because evolving into a Nine Netherworld Sparrow meant possessing the Undying Bird bloodline. If one encountered sufficient fortune in the future, it was possible to truly evolve into an Undying Bird. That was a genuine super divine beast, and even among super divine beasts, it ranked as a top tier mutated super divine beast.
Over these thousand years, Jiu You was the only member of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan capable of evolving into a Nine Netherworld Sparrow.
Taking a deep breath, Jiu You forced a smile at Elder Tian Que and said, "Thank you, Elder, for coming to guide me back. I am already prepared, so we can return to the clan directly."
While Liu Bai was not present, she needed to hurry and take these people away. Otherwise, if they truly met face to face, the situation would become very difficult to resolve.
As soon as her words fell, a handsome young man stepped out from behind Elder Tian Que. With a slight smile, he said, "Princess Jiu You, there is no rush to return. We actually have another matter to attend to during this visit."
"Who are you?" When facing others, Jiu You was far less polite. Cold light flickered in her eyes as she spoke in an icy tone.
"My name is Liu Qing. I am an enforcer of the clan Law Enforcement Hall," the handsome young man replied calmly, still smiling.
"Liu Qing?" Jiu You beautiful eyes narrowed. She found the name somewhat familiar. It seemed that back when she left the Nine Nether Clan, this person had already been an outstanding figure among the younger generation. She had not expected him to now become an enforcer of the Law Enforcement Hall. His advancement speed was indeed not slow.
"Hehe, little Jiu You, do not make things difficult for this brat Liu Qing…"
Elder Tian Que chuckled softly. Then his originally clouded eyes gradually became sharp.
"You are the one with the most outstanding bloodline our clan has seen in a thousand years. Your life tablet has always been kept within the ancestral shrine. However some time ago we discovered that your life tablet had developed a trace of impurity. That is a sign of bloodline contamination. That is why this old man has come this time. I wish to clarify this matter."
Jiu You face turned slightly pale and her expression became unnatural. Still she took a deep breath and said, "At that time I was heavily injured while undergoing the Divine Tribulation. I was even forced to use the nirvana power within my bloodline. As my cultivation continues to grow stronger in the future these impurities will naturally be erased."
Elder Tian Que frowned upon hearing this. The explanation was indeed reasonable. However in the end he still shook his head and said calmly, "If I had not seen you in person your words might have convinced this old man. But the moment I laid eyes on you I already understood that you have formed a bloodline link with another. So there is no need for you to conceal it. And rest assured. In this world if anyone dares to force a bloodline link upon you my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will fight them to the death."
"So all you need to do is tell this old man who that bloodline linked individual is."
Jiu You clenched her silver teeth tightly. Her jade like hands also clenched into fists. Her delicate face looked extremely unpleasant.
Just as she was about to brazenly refuse a completely unexpected voice suddenly disrupted her thoughts.
"Is it really that hard to say who your bloodline linked partner is Jiu You? Why make things so difficult for yourself. Could it be that I embarrass you so much that I cannot even be acknowledged?"
As the voice sounded a handsome young man strode forward. Ignoring the people of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan entirely he went straight to Jiu You side. Then he respectfully bowed toward Mandala and the Three Emperors.
Among everyone present only Mandala and Elder Tian Que had already noticed Liu Bai. However neither of them spoke in advance and instead waited quietly for him to appear.
Jiu You stared at Liu Bai standing beside her and smiling at her with a stunned expression. She quickly came back to her senses and said angrily, "You bastard. Why did you have to come now of all times? Why did you show up at this moment?"
"Huh? Am I here at the wrong time? I think this timing is just right," Liu Bai said while pretending to be confused.
"You… you are really trying to anger me to death." At this moment Jiu You truly wished she could strangle this infuriating fellow on the spot.
Do you really have no awareness at all. Who do you think caused that suffocating atmosphere just now?
The way the two of them interacted caused Elder Tian Que expression to change slightly. His eyes narrowed as he began carefully examining Liu Bai.
As for Liu Qing his expression had already completely darkened.
"Youngster. Do you know who you are standing before?"
The sudden voice interrupted their exchange. A terrifying pressure swept over them causing Liu Bai to instantly feel boundless pressure weighing down on his body. Even his bones began to emit sounds of strain.
Yet faced with such overwhelming pressure Liu Bai merely frowned slightly. Then vast spiritual energy surged from his body as he chose to confront it head on without retreating in the slightest.
"Hm?"
Elder Tian Que frowned faintly. He had not expected Liu Bai to be this unyielding.
Jiu You panicked immediately and shouted sharply, "Elder Tian Que stop!"
Unfortunately in the face of a Earth Sovereign she had no way to stop him.
At the critical moment Mandala made her move.
Elder Tian Que felt an overwhelming pressure suddenly envelop him completely dissolving all of his imposing force.
"To act within my Great Heavenlaw Domain. Are you not placing me too little in your eyes?"
Mandala voice carried a trace of anger. Leaving aside how important Liu Bai was to her alone the fact that someone dared to recklessly threaten her people on her own territory was something she absolutely could not tolerate as the Domain Lord.
Elder Tian Que gaze shifted repeatedly. In the end his wind swollen robes gradually settled down and the terrifying pressure emanating from his body slowly dissipated.
He was uncertain whether Mandala would truly clash with him for the sake of this young man. However judging from her aura this Great Heavenlaw Domain Lord cultivation was likely slightly stronger than his own.
Although relying on his divine beast body he believed he could suppress her victory would not come easily.
"Domain Lord Mandala. This matter is of extreme importance to my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. I hope the Domain Lord can show regard for our clan and hand this person over to this old man. My Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will surely remember this kindness."
"Impossible."
Mandala reply was equally decisive.
"Liu Bai is a member of my Great Heavenlaw Domain and has rendered outstanding service to it. Anyone who dares touch him within the Great Heavenlaw Domain is declaring hostility toward my Great Heavenlaw Domain."
At this moment Jiu You also stepped forward and said sharply, "No one is allowed to touch him. I say so. If anyone dares then in the future I will settle every single account."
The moment these words were spoken all members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan present changed expressions drastically.
These words were extremely serious.
Jiu You identity was already extraordinary. Now she was the only Nine Netherworld Sparrow and the sole existence within the clan with the potential to evolve into a super divine beast. Her status was destined to be extremely special.
The clan might not allow her to act recklessly but if she truly bore hatred even an elder of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan would be unable to endure the consequences.
"Little Jiu You. Are you trying to turn against this old man?" Elder Tian Que said calmly.
Jiu You expression stiffened. That earlier statement had been spoken in a moment of anger and she already regretted it after saying it.
After all she had grown up under the care of Elder Tian Que and the others and had never experienced those disgusting political struggles. She still held deep respect for him.
Taking a deep breath Jiu You steadied herself and said calmly, "I do not mean that. But I also hope Elder Tian Que will not force me."
Elder Tian Que looked deeply at Jiu You and understood. This young man position in her heart was already extremely high and there were even feelings between them.
And precisely because of this the matter became even more troublesome.
As the only one in the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan with the qualifications to evolve into a super divine beast how could the clan possibly allow her to be with an ordinary human.
At this moment Liu Bai suddenly reached out and stopped Jiu You who was radiating icy aura. He gently patted her shoulder and said with a light smile, "Jiu You do not be so angry. I think Elder Tian Que simply does not understand me yet. If he truly understood me I believe he would not make things difficult for us."
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