The System Granted Me Invincibility, Setting Me on the Path to Becoming the Heavenly Emperor

22: The Choice of Sacred TreeThe place where the Shen Family was located was called Yan City. Previously, this area was within the sphere of influence of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, but with the destruction of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, this area had become a masterless land.

Naturally, the Shenmu Holy Land coveted the territory of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, but besides them, two other super-first-class forces were also eyeing it.

Everyone in Yan City knew that Jiang Qingmu, the Saint of the Shenmu Holy Land, and several Elders were heading to the Shen Family.

Everyone was waiting to see the show, wondering if the Shen Family would compromise or refuse. If they refused, a battle would be inevitable.

However, the major forces in Yan City waited for a long time without hearing any sounds of fighting, nor did they see anyone from the Shenmu Holy Land come out.

Had the Shen Family already agreed to the marriage alliance with the Shenmu Holy Land?

The major forces in Yan City were all worried. If the Shen Family formed an alliance with the Shenmu Holy Land, it would not be a good thing for them.

Yet, no one knew what was happening inside the Shen Family.

The moment Jiang Qingmu was killed, a deep, booming voice echoed from the Void Realm: ”How bold! To dare kill the Saint of my Shenmu Holy Land!”

The Dao voice rolled and resounded throughout Yan City, and a powerful pressure descended.

An Immortal Emperor!

This was an Immortal Emperor of the Shenmu Holy Land. Even though he was still within the Holy Land, his voice had reached Yan City.

Not only the Shen Family, but everyone in Yan City heard it. The pressure carried within the Immortal Emperor’s voice filled the people of Yan City with terror.

The Saint of the Shenmu Holy Land was killed?

Who could be so bold?

Jiang Qingmu had been heading toward the Shen Family earlier. Could it be the Shen Family...? The major forces in Yan City were both pleasantly surprised and somewhat worried. They were glad the Shen Family had offended a colossus like the Shenmu Holy Land, but they also feared the Holy Land’s wrath would affect the entire city.

Inside the Shen Family.

A Divine Thought swept through arrogantly, and the Dao voice shouted again: ”Who killed the Saint!”

Qin Gelan narrowed his eyes, then spat out a single word: ”Scram!”

”How bold, to dare... Oh, alright then...” That Immortal Emperor had intended to vent his rage, but once his Divine Thought saw it was Qin Gelan, he immediately shut up.

He didn’t even care about Jiang Qingmu’s death anymore and withdrew immediately.

”He... he just left?”

”An Immortal Emperor was actually shouted away?”

”Does the Shen Family have someone that even an Immortal Emperor fears?”

In Yan City, everyone watched this scene in shock. The Immortal Emperor, who had been so imposing just a moment ago, came and went in a flash.

Everyone was curious about who the sacred figure inside the Shen Family was that could shout back an Immortal Emperor.

Dong Jinyan gave a bitter smile. That was his Holy Land’s Holy Lord, Feng Xiao. It seemed the Holy Lord had already recognized Qin Gelan.

”You should be glad you didn’t act. Go back and tell your Holy Lord that I killed Jiang Qingmu. If he has the guts, come to the Qin Family for revenge. Let me confirm it for you so you don’t get it wrong: Qin Family, Qin Gelan.” Qin Gelan said indifferently, then glanced at Shen Lang: ”Also, the Shen Family is under my protection. Understand?”

Dong Jinyan nodded hurriedly and breathed a sigh of relief. He had survived. He glanced at Shen Lang, feeling somewhat envious of the Shen Family.

With Qin Gelan protecting them, from now on, even super-first-class forces wouldn’t dare touch the Shen Family.

With a Supreme backing Qin Gelan, the Shen Family had essentially clung to a giant tree... Time passed slowly, and three days later, Qin Gelan finally set off for the Hall of Gods.

Meanwhile, inside the Shenmu Holy Land.

Feng Xiao still had lingering fears. When his Divine Thought saw Qin Gelan earlier, he had been frightened into a shiver. Everyone in the entire Divine Continent knew that this hothead was the one person you must never provoke.

The reason he could recognize Qin Gelan was because he had witnessed the destruction of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land with his own eyes.

Qin Gelan acted with complete disregard for consequences. If you provoked him, with his methods, he would likely slaughter everyone without leaving even a chicken or a dog alive. The Heavenly Evolution Holy Land was a prime example.

The key was that there was nothing anyone could do to him; he had a Supreme backing him up.

Wait! Why was Qin Gelan at the Shen Family? And Jiang Qingmu died at the Shen Family too. Could it be...? Thinking this, Feng Xiao suddenly felt something was wrong. Just then, Dong Jinyan returned to the Shenmu Holy Land.

Feng Xiao quickly summoned Dong Jinyan to see him. Finally, Dong Jinyan told Feng Xiao everything that had happened at the Shen Family.

After hearing Dong Jinyan’s report, Feng Xiao’s vision went dark, and he suddenly flew into a rage: ”You bastards! Why did you go and provoke Qin Gelan for no reason?!”

Then, Feng Xiao caught the key point: the Shen Family was under Qin Gelan’s protection. This meant that the relationship between the Shen Family and Qin Gelan was unusual.

”Let’s go, follow me to the Shen Family.” Feng Xiao didn’t want to delay for a second. If Qin Gelan personally came to their door, it would be too late.

”To the Shen Family?” Dong Jinyan was confused.

”If we don’t go to the Shen Family to apologize now, are we going to wait for Qin Gelan to come knocking?” Feng Xiao roared. These people had caused such a mess, and he had to be the one to clean it up.

Dong Jinyan knew he was in the wrong and lowered his head, not daring to say a word... Subsequently, Feng Xiao brought a group of Elders and various precious treasures to the Shen Family.

When Shen Lang saw Feng Xiao’s arrival, he was initially a bit worried, thinking Feng Xiao had come to avenge Jiang Qingmu. Qin Gelan had just left, and they couldn’t handle an Immortal Emperor.

If an Immortal Emperor wanted to destroy the Shen Family, it would only take a single palm strike.

But Feng Xiao’s attitude left Shen Lang wide-eyed in shock.

”Haha, Brother Shen. Previously, that Rebellious Disciple Jiang Qingmu relied on the reputation of my Shenmu Holy Land to offend you. Now, Jiang Qingmu is no longer a Disciple of my Shenmu Holy Land. I hope Brother Shen won’t take it to heart.”

Feng Xiao was all smiles, calling him ”Brother Shen” repeatedly, as if they were long-time friends, without any of the airs of an Immortal Emperor.

Seeing Feng Xiao’s attitude, how could Shen Lang not understand? He was afraid of Qin Gelan settling scores later. He immediately cupped his hands and said, ”Holy Lord, you are too kind. This matter is settled. Young Master Qin was only targeting Jiang Qingmu alone.”

Feng Xiao could be so gentle with him because of Qin Gelan’s reputation. Otherwise, how could an Immortal Emperor show such an attitude toward a mere Immortal Venerable? If Shen Lang didn’t understand his own weight, he would be no different from a fool.

”Calling me Holy Lord makes us sound like strangers, Brother Shen. If you don’t mind, you can call me ’Old Brother’.” Feng Xiao laughed, feeling much more relieved.

But just in case, he handed Shen Lang a Storage Ring and said solemnly: ”Brother Shen, this is truly compensation for the Shen Family. That Rebellious Disciple caused losses to the Shen Family, and it’s only right for the Shenmu Holy Land to compensate. I hope you will definitely accept it.”

Shen Lang held the Storage Ring, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded as he accepted it.

Seeing Shen Lang accept the apology gift, Feng Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Even if only for the sake of his attitude and gift today, Qin Gelan probably wouldn’t make things difficult for the Shenmu Holy Land.

Feng Xiao calculated in his heart. Shen Lang’s wife had passed away long ago. If he could arrange a marriage for Shen Lang with someone from the Shenmu Holy Land, perhaps the Holy Land could use the Shen Family’s connection to get close to Qin Gelan.

Thinking this, he suddenly felt that Jiang Qingmu’s death was worth it. He was just a Saint; if he was gone, they could just train another one.

If they could get close to Qin Gelan, then if the Shenmu Holy Land faced any danger in the future, wouldn’t Qin Gelan step in? He had a Supreme as his background.

Feng Xiao held Shen Lang’s hand and said with a smile, ”I heard that Brother Shen’s wife passed away many years ago. Have you ever thought about remarrying?”

”The women of my Shenmu Holy Land are all as beautiful as flowers. How about I set something up for you, Old Brother?”

The group of Elders who followed from the Shenmu Holy Land immediately understood and chimed in... ”That’s right, several of our Elders in the Shenmu Holy Land are also as beautiful as flowers.”

”And those female Disciples; if Patriarch Shen takes a fancy to them, old or young, all are fine.”

”Haha, and that Elder Lin still possesses great charm and has the appearance of someone who brings prosperity to her husband. Coincidentally, Elder Lin’s husband died a hundred years ago. She would be a perfect match for Patriarch Shen.”

Hearing this, Feng Xiao’s forehead was covered in black lines, and his face turned sour. What kind of nonsense was this...? ”Get the hell out of here, all of you!”