Stellar Transformation-Chapter 603 - 16 Episodes 64 - s Announcement

The dowry list contained only two items.

1: Brother Jiang Fan, this time my Zhou Family’s dowry is just a piece of information plus one promise, I am representing my son, first to inform you cost-free about one piece of news. Within a thousand years, Heavenly Venerable Mountain will descend again! I presume Brother Jiang Fan understands the implication of the ’Heavenly Venerable Mountain’s’ descent, 60 trillion years ago, the descent of Heavenly Venerable Mountain created Xiao Yao Heavenly Venerate, and this time, who will become the Heavenly Venerable? Every Divine King has a chance.

2: As for the ’promise’, it is the promise personally made by my father, Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate, once Brother Jiang Fan allows my son Zhou Xian to become Jiang Li’s husband, then my father, Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate, will promise to help you once in the fight for the Heavenly Venerable opportunity. As for when to intervene, it will be up to Brother Jiang Fan to decide.

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"Heavenly Venerable Mountain..." Jiang Fan sighed softly, yet the tragic scene from 60 trillion years ago flashed through his mind, one Divine King after another, striving for a slim chance, desperately battling for it.

One by one, Divine Kings fell.

"Should I give up this opportunity?" Jiang Fan furrowed his brow, his eyes filled with distress.

"Creak!" The side door of the study opened, familiar footsteps resonated in the room, Jiang Fan took a gentle breath, and whispered, "My lady, you have come."

The visitor was none other than Chunyu Rou, Jiang Fan’s wife.

"My lord, do not fret anymore, if you want to do it, just do it. I support you." Chunyu Rou softly caressed Jiang Fan’s long hair and spoke gently.

In front of his own wife, Jiang Fan’s thoughts were utterly unguarded.

"My lady, it has been 1.2 quadrillion years, all this time, I have always been the Northern Pole Holy Emperor. Always the Northern Pole Holy Emperor... But, I am really tired of these days, I truly want to become the Heavenly Venerate, to become the supreme Heavenly Venerate!" Jiang Fan slowly said.

Although the position of Holy Emperor is revered,

yet, when one has been the Holy Emperor from the beginning, and has occupied this position for a full 1.2 quadrillion years, he no longer feels how extraordinary the position of Holy Emperor is.

He instead looks forward to a higher status—Heavenly Venerate!

"The last time Heavenly Venerable Mountain descended, although I strived, alas, at the final moment Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate discreetly took action, all of us Eight Great Saint Emperors failed, and we ended up creating Xiao Yao Heavenly Venerate." Jiang Fan shook his head and chuckled faintly, "Heavenly Venerable Mountain is descending again, I am really looking forward to it."

Chunyu Rou picked up a golden scroll from the desk, it was Qin Yu’s dowry list.

"A first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, this Qin Yu, indeed is no ordinary person." Chunyu Rou exclaimed in admiration.

Jiang Fan glanced at the golden scroll, nodded and chuckled softly, "If it weren’t for the descent of Heavenly Venerable Mountain, this son-in-law, I would definitely choose Qin Yu. However..."

Jiang Fan shook his head, "Though a first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure is precious, I have long possessed the Clan Guardian Treasure. The Clan Guardian Treasure, which appeared at the birth of the Divine World and combined with the bloodline of our Jiang Family, is even more powerful! Even if I obtained a first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, I would give it to my younger brother or to Jiang Xing. I have no need for it myself."

Indeed, Jiang Fan didn’t need it.

The ’Luo Yu Saber’ given by Qin Yu was given by Jiang Fan to his younger brother ’Jiang Lan’. Even if he obtained another first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure, it would be for the third Divine King of Snow City.

All this would only greatly increase the power of Snow City; the impact on Jiang Fan himself was not too significant.

"Over these years, I have been working for the family, but now, I should also consider for myself. Heavenly Venerable... how desirable it is." There was a hint of yearning in Jiang Fan’s eyes.

Heavenly Venerable.

The supreme Heavenly Venerable, even Divine Kings are mere insignificants before a Heavenly Venerable. Only the Heavenly Venerable possesses the highest status.

"My lord, I worry about one thing." Chunyu Rou spoke softly.

Jiang Fan turned to look at his wife, he had never doubted his wife’s love for him, the two had nurtured each other through countless years, and their affection was deep beyond the need for words.

"This Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerable has said he will help you once, but what if after helping you, he takes action to help others, what then?" Chunyu Rou expressed her concern, her heart truly worried for her husband.

Jiang Fan’s brows furrowed slightly.

"On this, I have always had doubts at heart. However, the last time Heavenly Venerable Mountain descended, the Heavenly Venerable did not intervene until the very end, when Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate stealthily took action, changing the situation, making Xiao Yao God King the final victor, achieving the Heavenly Venerable status," Jiang Fan’s brow knitted, "But this time, will the Heavenly Venerable intervene more than once?"

Chunyu Rou also sat quietly by Jiang Fan’s side.

...

Jiang Fan and his wife, Chunyu Rou, were quietly discussing together, and with Chunyu Rou fully aware of Jiang Fan’s thoughts, their conversation was utterly unguarded.

About half a day later,

"Hm?" Jiang Fan looked up towards the center of the study, where, in the center of the room, the Northwest Saint Emperor ’Zhou Huo’ suddenly appeared.

"Brother-in-law, what brings you here?" Chunyu Rou asked with a gentle smile.

Zhou Huo wore a smile on his face and said directly, "Little Rou, I’m here to explain some matters personally to Jiang Fan, since the dowry list only briefly mentioned them, and I’m worried Jiang Fan might not completely understand."

Jiang Fan looked up at Zhou Huo, "Zhou Huo, I indeed have some doubts. I want to ask you... After the Heavenly Venerable descends on Heavenly Venerable Mountain, can they act freely?"

"Absolutely not!"

Zhou Huo said directly, "If they could act directly, then why didn’t my father act last time?"

Jiang Fan nodded slightly.

Last time, during the struggle to become a Heavenly Venerable, Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate did not take action at all. However, Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate finally did.

"Can you tell me why?" Jiang Fan asked.

Zhou Huo nodded and said, "Brother Jiang, I only recently learned of this myself. My father told me that during the last descent of Heavenly Venerable Mountain, he did not act because Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate stopped him."

"Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate?" Jiang Fan felt slightly startled inside.

That Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate could stop Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate showed that, although both were Heavenly Venerables, their statuses were different.

"Last time, Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate pursued balance and gave the opportunity to become a Heavenly Venerable to an ascender-born ’God King’. This time... Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate has already told my father that he will not act. And my father, ’Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate,’ will have one opportunity to act." Zhou Huo looked directly at Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan’s eyes lit up.

Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate, having only one opportunity to act. And now, the Zhou Family was giving this opportunity to him? This dowry indeed made it hard for Jiang Fan to remain indifferent.

"Brother Zhou Huo, are your words true?" Jiang Fan couldn’t help but ask.

"Are you worried that I’m lying?" Zhou Huo chuckled, "Brother Jiang only needs to carefully consider it. If the Heavenly Venerable could act multiple times, the competition for the opportunity to become a Heavenly Venerable would have no suspense at all."

Jiang Fan nodded as well.

Indeed.

If Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate only acted once on his behalf, it meant that he, Jiang Fan, had a thirty percent chance of becoming a Heavenly Venerable. But allowing Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate to act several times, then who became a Heavenly Venerable was completely up to Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate, wasn’t it?

"Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate would never allow such a thing to happen," Zhou Huo said with a light chuckle.

"Then why don’t you use this opportunity to aid yourself?" Jiang Fan looked at Zhou Huo.

Zhou Huo smiled faintly, "Jiang Fan, I am different from you. Currently, my Zhou Family is aloof from worldly affairs, and behind us stands my father, Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate. I can fully enjoy this peaceful life. As for becoming a Heavenly Venerable? I have no such ambition. Moreover... Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate would not allow the Zhou Family to have two Heavenly Venerables."

Jiang Fan also nodded slightly.

The real decision-makers among the three Great Venerable Sovereigns were still Piao Yu Heavenly Venerate!

"I am giving you my father’s only opportunity to act. You should know whom to choose when it’s time for the marriage proposal, right?" Zhou Huo said with a faint smile.

Jiang Fan’s brows furrowed slightly.

He recalled the words of his younger brother Jiang Lan. If he chose Zhou Xian, he feared it would truly strain the relationship with his younger brother and affect the relationship with his daughter Jiang Li as well.

"Forget it, ever since Zuo Qiumei died, my relationship with my younger brother has never truly been good. As for Li’er... forget it," Jiang Fan sighed inwardly.

He had several children; he couldn’t afford to lose this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity just for his daughter.

"Brother Zhou Huo, I know how to choose. You can go back now," Jiang Fan said indifferently.

Zhou Huo looked at Jiang Fan, trying to discern Jiang Fan’s choice through his expression, but he couldn’t tell. He could only smile faintly and say, "Then I await Brother Jiang Fan’s decision." With that, Zhou Huo disappeared from the study.

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In the blink of an eye, ten days had come, and all the Hall Masters, members of the Royal Family, and commanders of the Heavenly God Army gathered at the Northern Pole Holy Emperor Palace in Snow City.

The Northern Pole Holy Emperor Palace was incredibly noisy, and everyone was very enthusiastic.

Yet Qin Yu sat aside, unable to muster a smile. At that moment, Qin Yu felt deeply troubled, especially after receiving the news from Uncle Lan, which clearly indicated that his chances of success were only about fifty percent.

"Brother Qin Yu."

Qin Yu looked up to see Marquis Kui Yin coming over with a smile, raising his glass, "What’s wrong, Brother Qin Yu? You shouldn’t be worried, you secured two nominations. I think you will definitely win."

"Thank you for your auspicious words," Qin Yu forced a smile.

"By the way, Brother Qin Yu, what is your bridal gift? If Zhou Xian’s gift is better than yours, he still might have a chance to win," Marquis Kui Yin inquired.

"Bridal gift?" Qin Yu said with a light smile, "Isn’t it that first-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure I refined?"

"The one that caused Red Cloud Covering the Sky and brought down Spiritual Treasure Thunder?" Seeing Qin Yu’s reaction, Marquis Kui Yin burst into laughter, patting Qin Yu’s shoulder, "Brother Qin Yu, rest assured, with such an outstanding gift, no matter what, you are sure to win."

Suddenly, Qin Yu looked over Marquis Kui Yin’s shoulder.

Marquis Kui Yin also looked behind him and saw that Zhou Xian had arrived.

Zhou Xian had a hint of worry in his eyes, and his face bore only a superficial smile. After dealing with some acquaintances, he took his place and sat down.

"This doesn’t look good," Qin Yu frowned.

If Zhou Xian had no chance of winning, he would have appeared carefree or shown a grim countenance, not the worried look he had now.

As Qin Yu pondered, suddenly—

The entire hall fell silent, and Qin Yu also turned his head to see that Northwestern Saint Emperor Jiang Fan and his wife, along with Jiang Li, had entered the Holy Emperor Hall. Other Divine Kings followed suit.

Jiang Fan had a smile on his face, nodding lightly at the people around him.

The thirteen Divine Kings took their seats one by one, and this time, Jiang Li sat next to Jiang Fan and Chunyu Rou, even holding Chunyu Rou’s hand.

"Li’er," Qin Yu breathed out softly, trying to calm himself.

Jiang Li also looked towards Qin Yu, and the affection in her eyes was clearly felt by him. After the Divine Kings exchanged pleasantries among themselves, everyone settled down.

"Brother Jiang, there’s no need to waste time. Just announce it already, who have you chosen to be your son-in-law?" the Blood Demon Queen said softly.

Jiang Fan smiled and nodded, "I won’t waste any more time."

Everyone below held their breath, Zhou Xian stared intensely at Jiang Fan, and Qin Yu also held his breath, all his focus on Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan looked around at everyone and smiled, "This marriage selection has taken nearly thirty years, during which Duanmu has ascended to the Divine King’s rank, and both Qin Yu and Zhou Xian have received blessings from the Heavenly Venerable. Qin Yu even refined a First-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure. These are all joyous events. It’s an honor for me that all these events occurred during the selection. There are two candidates, Qin Yu and Zhou Xian; both are exceptional, but only one can become my son-in-law. I hope the one who doesn’t succeed will not mind too much," Jiang Fan said with a slight smile to both Zhou Xian and Qin Yu.

Qin Yu felt his heart was pounding to an alarming extent.

Jiang Fan delayed announcing the list, and this sensation truly made everyone anxious, but Qin Yu could only endure it.

"After careful consideration, I have finally decided on my choice for a son-in-law, and it is..." Jiang Fan’s face was brimming with a joyful smile.

Everyone below was silent, and the Divine Kings above listened intently.

Jiang Li stared at his father.

And Qin Yu felt time was crawling so slowly that he was almost going insane.

"It is Zhou Xian from Northwest Thunder Punishment City!" Jiang Fan exclaimed with laughter.

"Me?" Zhou Xian seemed stunned by the sudden surprise, his face soon covered in sheer joy after a moment of shock.

At this moment, Jiang Li couldn’t believe what he was seeing from his father.

"Zhou Xian? Is it Zhou Xian?" At that moment, Qin Yu felt as if he were the only person left in the world, with the echo of Jiang Fan’s final verdict still ringing in his ears.

Yes, it was a verdict.

A death sentence for him and Li’er!

"No, Father, you cannot..." Jiang Li suddenly burst out, but Jiang Fan turned to give him a cold look, and no matter how Jiang Li tried to speak, no sound came out.

At that moment, Qin Yu abruptly came to his senses.

Qin Yu’s facial muscles twitched, his chest heaving like a bellows, and his gaze fixed intently on Jiang Fan above: "You chose Zhou Xian?"

Jiang Fan gave Qin Yu a slight smile: "Qin Yu, don’t take it too personally, this..."

Don’t take it too personally?

Qin Yu truly wanted to scoff. How much had he strived for this day? For the purpose of marriage, he devoted himself to Artifact Refining and spent millions of years.

Just to marry Li’er in a fair and honest way, be it Luo Yu Saber, Zixuan Mansion, or various Spiritual Treasures, Qin Yu cared about none.

But now...

Jiang Fan, still trying to console him kindly, telling him not to mind?

How could he not mind?

"Shut up!" Qin Yu suddenly barked, causing Jiang Fan to start slightly, soon his face turning ugly, but at that moment, all the Divine Kings were watching Qin Yu in surprise.

At that moment, Qin Yu’s aura suddenly became wildly fierce, a trace of coldness on his face as he glared at Jiang Fan and Zhou Huo: "You forced me, you forced me!" Qin Yu’s gaze turned to Jiang Li.

Jiang Li also looked at Qin Yu.

The two locked eyes, understanding each other’s thoughts merely through their glances, with a smile appearing on Jiang Li’s face, and a doting smile on Qin Yu’s face as well.

"Li’er, no one can tear us apart, absolutely no one!" Qin Yu whispered.

"Qin Yu, what are you going to do!" Jiang Fan shouted angrily, already sensing that something was amiss.

"Ha ha, what am I going to do, you ask me what am I going to do? Ha ha, you tell me what am I going to do?" The sneering laughter of Qin Yu resonated throughout the entire hall, his face bearing a cold smile, and his eyes even held a hint of madness!

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That’s it for today. Because the next Chapter marks the start of volume 17, a major turning point in the story of the Divine World! Fang Qie needs some time to ponder over the content of volume 17.

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