Speaking of which, Qin Hao was also somewhat frustrated.

When he was reborn, he had hoped to quickly improve his cultivation and return to the Heavenly Realm without encountering too many troubles. However, one trouble after another seemed to find its way to him.

The crisis of the Saints had not yet been resolved, and now, out of nowhere, he had acquired a mysterious fiancée, the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land.

"Xuan Tian, oh Xuan Tian, you really know how to bring trouble to your master."

Being inexplicably dragged into trouble by his disciple, Qin Hao couldn't help but feel exasperated.

The so-called Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land was considered a beauty beyond compare in the eyes of ordinary people, like a celestial fairy, captivating the entire Great Wilderness Domain.

But in the eyes of the Heavenly Emperor, who had seen countless beauties and even the consorts of the imperial harem, not to mention the ordinary celestial maidens, who were all stunning and graceful, how could they compare to such worldly allure?

Seeing Qin Hao's cold tone and intimidating gaze, the Grand Elder quickly stepped forward to placate him, "Son of the Saint, calm down. The marriage alliance with the Luminous Saint Land is a tradition set by our Xuan Tian Ancestor and the Luminous Ancestor..."

Duan Changsheng also spoke slowly, "Of course, the matter of marriage alliance also concerns the Saint's lifelong happiness, so the Saint can make the decision."

However, Qin Hao waved his hand directly and said solemnly, "Since it is a rule set by the ancestors of both sects, we cannot tarnish the reputation of the Xuan Tian Sect. You have endured enough, yielding and retreating time and time again, only to be bullied by others. What's the point of talking about a marriage alliance?"

"Can't the Sect Master see that the Luminous Saint Land is trying to seize the Xuan Tian Key by force?"

"Rubbish!"

Gu Zao shouted, forcefully arguing, "My Luminous Saint Land has always been upright and honest. Such actions are for the sake of preserving the inheritance of the Xuan Tian Sect. Otherwise, if the Violet Sky Saint Master were to personally seize the Xuan Tian Key, the entire sect would be destroyed."

"If it weren't for the kindness and justice of the Saint Master, and considering the past relationship, why would my Luminous Saint Land want to offend the Violet Sky Saint Master?"

Gu Zao's impassioned speech sounded persuasive.

But Qin Hao's eyes were sharp, and with a single glance, he saw through the other party's ulterior motives.

"Hehe, the Xuan Tian Key has been passed down by the ancestors of the Xuan Tian Sect for generations, and even the high-level elders of the sect are unaware of it. How did the Violet Sky Saint Master learn about it? Isn't it because someone deliberately leaked the information?"

With this statement, Duan Changsheng and others suddenly awakened.

Although the existence of the Xuan Tian Key had always been top secret, there were no secrets in the world.

And the most likely candidates to know about this top-secret were undoubtedly the Luminous Saint Land.

"First, they leaked the information to the Violet Sky Saint Master, using his authority to pressure us, forcing the Xuan Tian Sect to submit and hand over the Xuan Tian Key. Then, they would use the inheritance in the Emperor's Dao Field to strengthen themselves, step by step, erode the Xuan Tian Sect and even the entire Great Wilderness Domain, and dominate the world..."

At that time, whether the Luminous Saint Land married the Saintess or not, it would be up to them to decide. The Xuan Tian Sect would have no choice but to swallow their pride.

The elders of the Xuan Tian Sect dared not think further about what would happen next.

Now, they could almost conclude that from the beginning, the Luminous Saint Land had no intention of marrying off the Saintess. Gu Zao's eloquence was just an excuse to achieve their goals.

"Well, well, the Luminous Saint Land is quite cunning!"

Even Duan Changsheng was genuinely angered this time. Although he had understood that the Luminous Saint Land was up to no good, he had not seen the conspiracy behind this series of events.

Now it seemed that the decline of the Xuan Tian Sect to this extent and the Yuan Shen Dao injury he had suffered... everything was related to the Luminous Saint Land.

This was simply betraying the master and destroying the ancestors!

"No wonder the Son of the Saint is so angry. He suppressed Gu Zao as soon as he arrived because he had already seen their ambitious schemes!"

Originally, the elders of the sect thought that Qin Hao was just a hot-headed youth who couldn't tolerate insults. Now it seemed that they had underestimated the dignity and insight of the Son of the Saint, and they couldn't help but admire him even more.

In fact, they didn't know that what Qin Hao valued most was the Xuan Tian Key. Suppressing the arrogance of the Luminous Saint Land was just a side effect of his actions.

"Master Duan, don't be influenced by him. My Luminous Saint Land has no intention of seizing anything by force."

Exposed by Qin Hao, Gu Zao became flustered, but being an old fox, he put on a show of sincerity.

"The Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land is a genius, extraordinary and talented, destined to be a future powerhouse of the Saint Dao. She is not someone who can be matched by mediocre people who only know how to boast. If it weren't for the sake of mutual cooperation, why would she agree to marry off the Saintess?"

"Hmph!"

Qin Hao snorted disdainfully, taking a step forward. The power of the Boundless Xuan Formation was once again enhanced, pressing Gu Zao to the point of spitting blood.

He looked down at Gu Zao, sneering, "The Luminous Saint Land is too arrogant. With the protection of the Heavenly Emperor and the fortune bestowed upon me, how could I not be wise and valiant? Soon, I will lead the Xuan Tian Sect back to its peak! Even if that so-called Saintess of yours throws herself at me, I might not even consider her, yet you still have the nerve to ask for a dowry?"

Pfft!

With these words, the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect couldn't help bursting into laughter.

Even Xiao Zhan, who was always stern and cold, couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

Although their Saint possessed extraordinary talent, such reckless and arrogant self-praise... was it really appropriate?

Moreover, the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land was indeed renowned for her beauty and talent, even attracting the attention of countless young talents in the nearby Hongwu Domain, who considered her a goddess.

If it weren't for their advanced age, they might not be able to resist pursuing her.

Only Duan Changsheng and the Grand Elder exchanged a glance, their faces showing a bitter smile.

Only they knew that Qin Hao's true concern was the Xuan Tian Key, and his arrogant display just now, although somewhat excessive, was also a form of provocation.

Qin Hao had just displayed his arrogance, and now it was time to reel it in.

"Hehe, the Son of the Saint really knows how to boast! But I bet you're just all talk. Once it comes down to a real fight, your true colors will show! Without the help of the Boundless Xuan Formation, you're nothing. The Saintess could defeat you with a single finger!"

"Enough."

With a sigh, Duan Changsheng's expression became solemn, as if he had made a significant decision.

"Gu Zao, our sect can hand over the Xuan Tian Key to the Luminous Saint Land, but there is one condition."

This statement immediately silenced the crowd.

The elders of the Xuan Tian Sect were stunned, and they hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade, "Master, this cannot be! The Xuan Tian Key was left by our ancestors and is the last inheritance and hope of our Xuan Tian Sect. We cannot give it to others!"

However, Duan Changsheng shook his head, holding onto the last vestige of pride.

"We have only one condition: when the Great Wilderness Secret Realm opens, give the Xuan Tian Sect some slots, allowing the Saint to enter the Great Emperor's Dao Field to cultivate. That's all!"

Gu Zao was stunned because this condition seemed too simple for the Luminous Saint Land. He even thought he had misheard.

The elders of the Xuan Tian Sect were also stunned. They finally understood Duan Changsheng's painstaking efforts.

The Xuan Tian Key was no longer defensible, and with the sect being targeted by two major powers, they wondered if their sect could survive with its current strength.

Only Duan Changsheng and the Grand Elder exchanged a glance, showing a bitter smile.

They knew that Qin Hao had obtained the inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor, so his claims of being blessed by the Heavenly Emperor and having extraordinary fortune were not exaggerated, just slightly arrogant.

But they also understood that he was just a young man full of youthful vigor.

Qin Hao, on the other hand, watched Duan Changsheng, feeling a slight tremor in his heart.

Duan Changsheng, as the Sect Master, truly had great courage!

And Duan Changsheng's trust in him, creating favorable conditions for his cultivation at great cost, also moved him slightly.

"The Xuan Tian Sect is not bad, with the integrity and courage inherited from the young Xuan Tian."

Qin Hao smiled faintly in his heart. It was time to wrap things up.

"Hehe, our sect's treasures cannot be handed over to others. So, if it's just a comparison with the so-called Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land, this Son of the Saint agrees."