Chapter 1357: Why Aren't You My Brother-in-Law!

The wind whistled past his ears. Just a moment ago, he had only flown two or three meters high, but now it felt like falling from a height of several thousand meters. Not only was the speed increasing, but the spatial pressure around him was also growing stronger.

His vision blurred as he squeezed through a sesame-sized spatial distortion, and the next moment he appeared on a patch of lush green grass.

Blue sky, white clouds, lush vegetation. Taking a deep breath, the air was rich with spiritual energy, as if standing within a spirit vein, causing every cell in his body to involuntarily tremble.

"People at the eighth level of the Saint Domain really can't enter..."

The spatial distortion just now could only be entered by those with their level of strength. Once one reached the Cave Void realm, it would collapse.

After his exclamation, he looked ahead and saw Yuan Xiao and the others standing not far away, their eyes filled with confusion. Clearly, they too were shocked by the scene before them.

There were many elders in the Saint Son Hall who had a deep understanding of space, but they could only create folded spaces that resembled reality. To have such rich spiritual energy was simply unimaginable.

"The senior who left this relic installed the spirit vein of this mountain and river into the space. Otherwise, how could a treasure of the level of the Void Cauldron Gourd be nurtured!"

A voice sounded from behind.

Luo Xuanqing also followed in.

"Installing a spirit vein into a space?"

Yuan Xiao and the others were all astonished, and even Zhang Xuan found it utterly incredible.

He had seen many folded spaces, and even had one on himself. Usually, they were isolated from reality. To install a real spirit vein into a space and have it continuously generate spiritual energy... such a technique was simply a masterpiece of nature, breathtaking.

"Brother Luo, do you know which strong figure left this relic?"

He looked over with doubt.

To set up such an impressive relic, even though the Master Teacher Continent had countless strong figures over tens of thousands of years, this one would surely leave a significant mark.

"I'm not entirely sure who left it, but it should be related to the Ancient Sage Qiuwu!" Luo Xuanqing paused and said.

"Ancient Sage Qiuwu?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

"Yes. Over tens of thousands of years, besides Master Kong and my Luo family's ancestor, the only one with a profound understanding of space is this Ancient Sage Qiuwu. This place is so exquisitely arranged, and it even nurtured a treasure like the Void Cauldron Gourd that takes tens of thousands of years to grow. Other than him... I really can't think of who else it could be!"

Luo Xuanqing explained.

Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.

No wonder when he entered, he felt the spatial distortion outside could be deduced using the realms in the Book of Spatial Derivation. It turned out it was most likely left by this super strong figure.

Last time, he had a very pleasant conversation with the other's will, but unfortunately, it didn't last long. This time, if he could meet him, he would definitely seek his advice.

"The Void Cauldron Gourd is straight ahead, but there is a formation blocking it. Last time I came here, I studied it for several days but couldn't enter..."

Pointing ahead, everyone walked forward along the green grass. Sure enough, they saw a river hanging in the sky not far away, with a slender vine bearing an emerald green gourd.

It was not large and didn't look special, but suspended in the river, it caused the surrounding space to distort. It seemed that even though it was right in front of them, it couldn't be picked, as if it were not in the same world.

Everyone's eyes lit up.

They had thought there would be many dangers, but unexpectedly, this thing was so close.

"Let me take a look..."

Yuan Xiao, curious, stepped forward. Just as he was about to fly up and pick the gourd, his hair suddenly stood on end, and he quickly retreated.

But even so, it was a bit late. A breath of energy came from nowhere and in the blink of an eye struck his chest.

Bang!

Before he could react, he was sent flying backward, landing behind the others, sliding dozens of meters before stopping, his face turning pale.

If not for his strong defense and quick reaction, he would have died on the spot.

"Is this a formation?"

Everyone's pupils contracted.

Attacked before even reaching the front, it was clear that the seemingly within-reach gourd was not so easy to obtain, surrounded by various formations.

"Last time I came, I was trapped here and couldn't enter!"

Luo Xuanqing nodded.

Last time he came, relying on his understanding of space, although he advanced much deeper than Yuan Xiao, he still couldn't approach the gourd in the air. It was as if this treasure could only be viewed from afar and not touched.

"Master Zhang, can you recognize what formation this is?"

Bi Hongyin looked over.

"This is not a formation!"

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"Not a formation?"

Everyone was puzzled.

If it wasn't a formation, how could one be knocked back just by approaching?

"It's a spatial application, somewhat similar to the seal that imprisoned the Heterodox tribe. The stronger one's strength, the stronger the counterattack. If one has no cultivation, the attack ceases to exist!"

Zhang Xuan explained.

When Yuan Xiao walked over just now, he had used the Library of Heaven's Path to check. What lay before them was not a type of formation but, as he said, a spatial application.

"Suppress cultivation?"

Frowning, Luo Xuanqing glanced at the injured Yuan Xiao. "I'll give it a try."

Right or wrong, someone had to experiment. Since Yuan Xiao was injured, he had to do it himself.

Taking a deep breath, he sealed the power within his body, appearing no different from an ordinary person.

At his level of cultivation, he could hide his true qi in his dantian without any leakage, making him indistinguishable from a normal person. Moreover, the method used here was clearly a special secret technique that suppressed cultivation even more thoroughly. Without prior knowledge, even the Eye of Insight couldn't see through it.

"What a brilliant method..."

Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

He had seen many who suppressed their aura, but under a discerning eye, they would all reveal their true forms, exposed without concealment. This person before him, however, even he himself could not see through—it was terrifying.

"This is a method created by our ancestor, using the technique of creating folded space to seal power, undetectable even by divine sense!"

Seeing the shocked expressions of the crowd, Luo Xuanqing explained.

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan praised inwardly, then instructed, "Once inside, no matter what you see, you must not use your power. Otherwise, the stronger the power, the fiercer the rejection!"

This space before them was like a wooden block floating on water—the harder you pressed, the faster it bounced back, and the greater the counterforce.

Only by entering with the strength of an ordinary person would one avoid attack.

"Mm!"

Nodding, Luo Xuanqing gritted his teeth and stepped forward.

Sealing his cultivation, he indeed suffered no attack. However, after just a few steps, his face turned pale, as if he had experienced something incredible, his expression filled with fear.

"Whatever you do, don't release the seal..."

Seeing him like this, Zhang Xuan frowned.

But before he could finish his sentence, he saw his brother-in-law could no longer hold back, and true qi burst forth from his body.

Boom!

With a violent roar, just like Yuan Xiao earlier, he was sent flying backward, blood at the corners of his mouth, his face pale.

"Brother Luo..."

Hurrying over, Zhang Xuan took out a healing pill infused with Heavenly Dao true qi and handed it to him.

After taking the medicine, his injuries eased somewhat. Luo Xuanqing opened his eyes, shook his head, his face full of apology.

"I'm fine..."

"I just told you not to release your power, so why did you..."

Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had specifically said that no matter what happened, he must suppress his cultivation and not release it. Yet after only two or three breaths inside, he was thrown out...

Wasn't his temperament too unstable!

"There was an illusion inside. I saw... someone bullying my sister, so I couldn't help it!"

Luo Xuanqing looked somewhat embarrassed.

He had thought that upon entering this place, he would definitely control his power, but seeing his sister being bullied with his own eyes, he still couldn't bear it.

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.

Truly a sister-obsessed maniac—even knowing it was an illusion, he couldn't stand it.

"The little princess is far stronger than you. If she were bullied, what use would your intervention be?"

Bi Hongyin from the side curled her lips.

Yun Lianhai and the others had similar expressions.

The little princess not only had exceptional talent and outstanding personal strength but, more importantly, had refined the Still Void Pearl. With a single thought, she could seal space and easily crush even Saint Domain Ninth Layer experts. He was only at Saint Domain Seventh Layer—what use could he be?

Even if protection were needed, it would be her protecting you, right?

"My strength may be inferior to my sister's, but if anyone dares to bully her, I will risk my life to protect her!"

Luo Xuanqing's gaze was tender: "Our mother died early, and she is the only one I care about. I will never allow her to suffer injustice!"

"Is that why you hold a grudge against the Zhang family?"

Zhang Xuan looked at him.

"Yes. That so-called little genius of the Zhang family—according to public statements, his bloodline is pure and he is indeed worthy of my sister, but... he is too arrogant. Since the engagement was arranged, he hasn't shown up even once... utterly conceited. How can such a person not be infuriating?"

Not denying it, Luo Xuanqing snorted.

"That guy is indeed arrogant!"

Thinking of the man who had snatched his girlfriend, Zhang Xuan was also filled with anger and couldn't help but agree.

If he had been engaged to Luo Ruoxi, he would have come running eagerly long ago, never acting so self-important and pretentious like that guy!

"Exactly!"

Luo Xuanqing said angrily, "If I ever see him, I'll smash his head!"

"Right!"

Waving his hand grandly, Zhang Xuan declared righteously, "Count me in. If I see him, I'll beat him until he can't find his teeth!"

"This..."

Watching the two fuming with indignation, Yuan Xiao, Bi Hongyin, and the others exchanged bewildered glances, all somewhat confused.

Especially when they looked at Zhang Xuan, they were completely baffled.

Luo Xuanqing was worried about his sister's happiness...

But you, an outsider, why are you getting involved?

And getting so angry about it...

Is it worth it?

Unable to hold back, Yuan Xiao looked at him: "Ahem, Master Zhang, it seems... that little genius of the Zhang family hasn't offended you, has he?"

"I..."

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words: "I'm just indignant on behalf of... Brother Luo! A good man like Brother Luo is so angry—this guy is definitely a shameless, despicable, and vile scoundrel! As a master teacher, it is my duty to teach such a person a lesson and make him know his place!"

"This..."

The crowd exchanged glances.

Though his words seemed fine, something felt off.

Luo Xuanqing was also startled. Looking closely, he saw that Zhang Xuan was genuinely angry, not just putting on an act, and couldn't help but feel moved.

"What a good brother! Such a fine man, why isn't he my brother-in-law?"