189: Chapter 189 The Glory of the Han Family, the Appearance of the Overlord Martial God

Back at the Magic City Han Family, just as Martial God Han Qingcang returned to the courtyard, Han Tianlin and a group of Elders hurried up to meet him. They knelt in unison and said in loud, clear voices:

"Father, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Martial God!"

"Congratulations, Old Ancestor, on your Breakthrough to Martial God!"

Their eyes were filled with irrepressible excitement and thrill.

How many years had it been?

The Han Family had finally become a Martial God Family, becoming one of the top existences in the Great Xia Alliance.

From this day forth, the Han Family would no longer be an existence that any force could treat with contempt.

Martial God Han Qingcang raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted everyone up.

"Rise."

His voice was calm, revealing no joy or anger, as his gaze swept over everyone present.

Han Tianxiang was being supported as he stood behind the crowd. His Face was still pale, and there were bloodstains on the clothes over his chest, but his back was now straight, and his eyes were full of satisfaction.

"Tianxiang, how are your injuries?"

Martial God Han Qingcang looked at him, raised his hand, and sent a sliver of silver-purple life force into his body.

Han Tianxiang's whole body shuddered. The hidden injuries inside his body healed at a visible speed, his complexion returned to a ruddy glow, and his Aura stabilized.

"Thank you, Father."

Han Tianxiang clasped his hands, his eyes full of gratitude.

Martial God Han Qingcang nodded and looked outside the courtyard.

He had already sensed that powerhouses from various forces in Modu were currently flying toward the Han Family.

Nangong Old Ancestor Nangong Aotian landed first, followed by Nangong Qingyun and several Elders. He strode in front of Martial God Han Qingcang and bowed deeply with clasped hands.

"Nangong Aotian congratulates Brother Han on your Breakthrough to Martial God."

His attitude was extremely respectful, devoid of the previous demeanor of equals.

Martial God Han Qingcang glanced at him and smiled faintly: "Brother Nangong is too polite."

Nangong Old Ancestor Nangong Aotian felt relieved, quickly took out a jade box from his storage ring, and presented it with both hands.

"A small congratulatory gift, not much, but I hope Brother Han will accept it."

Martial God Han Qingcang took it and opened it to see a golden Lingzhi, emitting a rich spiritual glow. It was actually a High Grade Earth Rank Golden Marrow Lingzhi.

For a Martial Saint cultivating the Metal Rule, this was a priceless treasure.

Martial God Han Qingcang nodded and accepted the jade box.

"Brother Nangong, you are too thoughtful."

Nangong Old Ancestor Nangong Aotian's smile deepened, and he retreated to the side.

Ye Qingtian followed closely behind, clasping his hands in a salute: "Ye Qingtian congratulates Senior Han on your Breakthrough to Martial God."

His form of address had changed from "Brother Han" to "Senior Han"; a difference of one word, yet a world of difference.

Martial God Han Qingcang glanced at him and smiled faintly: "Brother Ye, you are too polite. We have known each other for many years; you may still call me Brother Han."

"Then I shall respectfully obey. Brother Han, this is my congratulatory gift, a small token of my appreciation, please do not refuse!"

Ye Qingtian smiled, bowed again, and presented a storage ring.

"Mm, Brother Ye, you are thoughtful."

Martial God Han Qingcang accepted it and swept it with his Divine Thought. One billion High-Grade Spirit Stones. Not bad.

Gu Jiuxiao bit the bullet and flew over, forcing a smile onto his Face as he clasped his hands: "Gu Jiuxiao congratulates Senior Han on your Breakthrough to Martial God."

His voice trembled slightly, and a flash of awkwardness appeared in his eyes.

"Old Ghost Gu, the matter of the annulled engagement is in the past. Our two families do not have any major grievances, so you do not need to worry about me coming to settle scores with you. I, Martial God Han Qingcang, am not so petty."

Martial God Han Qingcang saw through his thoughts and said with a faint smile.

"Yes, yes, yes. Senior Han is magnanimous; it was I who judged a gentleman's heart with a petty man's measure."

"Gu Qingcheng failing to see Tianxiong's worth shows she is blind and lacks the fortune."

Gu Jiuxiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded repeatedly.

He couldn't help but grumble inwardly: "It would be strange if I weren't worried. The Li Family was just wiped out by you, not even a chicken or dog left alive. Who wouldn't be worried in my position?"

But he dared not say it aloud. He presented a storage ring containing two billion High-Grade Spirit Stones, double what the Ye Family had given.

Martial God Han Qingcang was not polite and accepted it directly. If he didn't accept it, he reckoned this old fellow wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

Seeing this, Gu Jiuxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Han, congratulations."

Wei Changan and Vice Principal Ouyang Hai also clasped their hands and smiled, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

They had known Martial God Han Qingcang for decades; now Martial God Han Qingcang had reached the Martial God Realm, while they were still lingering at the Peak Martial Saint Realm.

The three exchanged a few pleasantries, and then Wei Changan and Vice Principal Ouyang Hai took their leave.

They knew that the Han Family would surely be crowded with guests today, so it was inconvenient to stay long.

Sure enough, as soon as they left, representatives from various major families and forces in Modu swarmed in.

The City Guard Commander Jiang Feng arrived, Supervision Bureau Director Huo Zhenhua arrived, and the Vice Presidents and Elders of the Martial Arts Alliance Association all came as well.

Even many powerhouses from nearby base cities and Chen Beishan, the guarding general of Ten Thousand Monster Ridge Pass, sent congratulatory gifts.

For a time, the Han Family was filled with guests, becoming the biggest focus of Modu Base City.

The news of Martial God Han Qingcang of the Magic City Han Family breaking through to the Martial God Realm swept through the entire Great Xia Alliance like a hurricane.

In just half a day, the news had spread to all major base cities.

Jinling, Wuchang, Kyoto... the top forces in every large base city were discussing this name.

Martial God Han Qingcang.

An veteran powerhouse who had been stuck at the Peak Martial Saint Realm for decades, had an Epiphany, and reached the Martial God Realm. Moreover, on the very day of his Breakthrough, he used thunderous means to annihilate the Li Family, one of the five major families of Modu.

Those forces with old grievances against the Han Family hurriedly reined in their sharpness, fearing they would become the next Li Family.

And those forces with friendly relations with the Han Family sent people to offer congratulations, preparing generous gifts in an attempt to deepen their relationship.

The Han Family was crowded with guests, and representatives from forces coming to offer congratulations arrived in an endless stream.

Han Tianlin and the Elders of the Han Family entertained the powerhouses who came to offer congratulations, their smiles never fading.

Today was the most glorious moment for the Han Family in hundreds of years.

Just then— "Boom!"

Above Modu Base City, the Void Realm suddenly shattered.

A terrifying pressure descended from the sky, crushing down as if the heavens were collapsing.

The world changed color.

The originally clear sky instantly darkened, and dark clouds gathered from all directions, blotting out the sun.

Within the dark clouds, golden light surged wildly, like countless sharp swords weaving through the clouds.

An Aura, even more violent than when Martial God Han Qingcang had his Breakthrough, poured out from the torn Void Realm.

"Dare to hurt my son? Martial God Han Qingcang, come out and die!"

A roar exploded like thunder, shaking the entire Modu Base City.

Under this pressure, the Han Family's defensive Formation groaned under the unbearable strain. The spiritual runes flashed wildly, covered in cracks, and in the next second, it shattered with a boom.

The guests in the courtyard who had come to offer congratulations turned pale and retreated in succession; many had their legs go weak and collapsed directly onto the ground.

"Martial God Batian! It's Martial God Batian!"

"He actually came in person!"

"Martial God Han is finished. He just reached the Martial God Realm; how could he possibly be a match for Martial God Batian?"

Discussions arose everywhere; no one was optimistic about Martial God Han Qingcang.

Martial God Batian, Huang Batian, had reached the Martial God Realm decades ago and was a top powerhouse who had long been famous.

Before reaching the Martial God Realm, he was already a Prodigy who was invincible among his peers.

Now, having been in the Martial God Realm for decades, his strength was unfathomable.

And what about Martial God Han Qingcang?

He had just reached the Martial God Realm; he probably hadn't even stabilized his Realm yet.

This duel had no suspense at all.

Huang Lifeng violently pushed away the two subordinates supporting him and stood up. Looking at the figure shrouded in golden light in the sky, a flash of wild joy crossed his eyes.

"Father! You have finally come!"

His voice was hoarse with irrepressible excitement. He looked toward the Han Family, his eyes filled with malice.

"Martial God Han Qingcang, you are just a newly ascended Martial God, and you dared to hurt me? Today, I will see how you die!"

In the Gu Family, Gu Qingcheng looked at the figure in the sky, a flash of anticipation in her eyes.

Her son, Li Weifeng, was dead; the Li Family was annihilated. All of this was caused by Martial God Han Qingcang.

She hated the Han Family, hated Martial God Han Qingcang, and wished that Martial God Han Qingcang would die at the hands of Martial God Huang Batian immediately.

Those forces with old grievances against the Han Family, and those who were jealous of the Han Family's rise, were all secretly anticipating this moment.

They dared not openly support Martial God Huang Batian, but in their hearts, they were silently praying—praying for Martial God Han Qingcang to die.

Han Tianlin's Face was pale, his fists clenched tight, his knuckles white.

He looked up at the golden figure in the sky, a deep sense of powerlessness welling up in his heart.

Martial God Batian had actually come in person. Was his father a match for him?

Han Tianxiang and the Han Family Elders were equally pale; the satisfaction and excitement from just a moment ago had vanished completely.

Martial God Han Qingcang walked out from the back courtyard of the Han Family, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked up at the golden figure in the sky.

The Aura on his body surged, isolating Martial God Huang Batian's powerful Aura.

"Martial God Huang Batian."

His voice was calm, without any fear, "Your son bullied my Han Family and insulted my descendants. I merely administered a slight punishment; I have already given you enough Face."

He had been stuck at the Peak Martial Saint Realm for many years, so naturally, he understood something about the Martial God Realm: every time one fused a Rule, their strength increased by one level.

How difficult was it to comprehend one more Rule to Perfection?

Not to mention simultaneously fusing a Rule Seed.

Others were not like him, possessing the "Ten Thousand Dao Scripture" that could smelt ten thousand Daos.

Although Martial God Huang Batian had reached the Martial God Realm for decades, he was now only a One-Star Martial God. He did not take him seriously.