200: Chapter 200 A Manifestation Before the Public (1)

"Young Master, you must be from an outside clan, right? Since you caught my red ball, you should have become my husband. However, I am aware of my own unsightly appearance, and you are an outsider who already seems to have a Dao Companion. If you are unwilling, please return the red ball to me; I will not blame you."

Bing Qianqian's eyes were like clear lake water, fixed intently on Cao Yang. Her voice was like a melodious tune, enchanting those who heard it.

The surrounding people, who had been dejected, seemed to be injected with new vitality upon hearing Bing Qianqian's words. Their eyes once again shone with the light of hope.

They prayed silently in their hearts, hoping Cao Yang would return the red ball to the Clan Chief's daughter. If he did, they would have a chance to leap through the dragon gate.

Thus, they crowded around, eagerly waiting for that moment to arrive.

Cao Yang also gazed into Bing Qianqian's eyes. A faint smile played on his lips as he responded softly, "From the first moment I saw you, I felt a sense of destiny between us. I didn't expect to catch your red ball. As long as you don't mind that I am an outsider, I will naturally take responsibility for you."

Then, Cao Yang added with a firm tone, "Furthermore, I, Cao Yang, am the dignified Lord of the Heavenly Court. How could I be such a shallow person who judges others by their looks?"

Confidence and determination flickered in his gaze, making it impossible for others not to be moved.

"What? He said he is the Lord of the Heavenly Court? Is that true?" an Ice Clan beauty asked with a look of disbelief, her voice filled with shock.

Her beautiful face became even more moving due to her surprise, but at this moment, it was dominated by doubt and shock.

"It must be true. Who would dare to impersonate that existence? Wouldn't that be inviting disaster upon their own clan?" an Ice Clan youth said with a firm tone.

His eyes revealed his reverence and fear for the Lord of the Heavenly Court, believing that no one would dare to assume such an identity.

"Correct, correct. Even if he isn't that Great One, he must be an important figure closely related to him. Otherwise, how could he know that Great One's name?" an old man in the Divine Venerable realm beside the youth chimed in.

His expression was solemn, and his eyes sparkled with thought, as if he were pondering the true identity of this mysterious person who had suddenly appeared.

The surrounding crowd began to discuss fervently, their voices noisy and heated.

Some looked at Cao Yang with eyes full of awe, as if facing a deity; some were filled with curiosity, wanting to probe the true strength and background of this man claiming to be the Lord of the Heavenly Court; others were filled with admiration, silently hoping to gain the attention of this powerful existence.

However, most people only stole a glance at Cao Yang before quickly averting their eyes, not daring to look at him for long.

Only those Ice Clan girls with lower cultivation bases looked at Cao Yang with worshipful expressions, their gazes unable to turn away for a long time, as if drawn in by his charm.

"Young Master... are you, are you really that existence?" Bing Qianqian's voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of uncertainty and nervousness.

Complex emotions flickered in her beautiful eyes—both doubt regarding Cao Yang's identity and a sense of expectation and trust toward him.

Seeing Bing Qianqian so flustered she could barely speak properly, Cao Yang thought to himself: She doesn't look like a great Devil Head at all. The System couldn't be trying to scare me, could it?

Cao Yang maintained his smile, his face radiating confidence and composure as he replied firmly, "I am indeed the Lord of the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor, named Cao Yang!"

Hearing such a certain reply from Cao Yang, a wave of panic surged in Bing Qianqian's heart. Her gaze became dazed and helpless, and she stood frozen in place, not knowing how to handle the situation.

Just then, a middle-aged Divine Venerable closest to Cao Yang suddenly knelt. With a solemn and respectful expression, he shouted loudly, "Junior Bing Dazhu pays respects to the World Lord!"

Following his lead, the others also followed suit, kneeling and shouting in unison, "We pay our respects to the World Lord!"

For a moment, the entire scene was filled with a sense of reverence toward Cao Yang.

However, before Cao Yang could respond, over a hundred God Emperor experts suddenly flew out from the castle on the high platform. Like a powerful force, they quickly arrived before Cao Yang.

Leading them was a middle-aged man with a white beard, exuding an aura of majesty and solemnity. When they flew to within ten meters of Cao Yang, they all knelt down together in perfect unison, without the slightest chaos.

The Ice Clan Chief, Bing Jiuchou, kept his head low and said in a steady voice, "Ice Clan Chief Bing Jiuchou, along with the Ice Clan Elders, pays respects to the World Lord. We did not know the World Lord was visiting our humble clan. My daughter was ignorant and has offended you; I hope the World Lord can forgive her."

After speaking, he pressed his forehead firmly against the ground to show his respect.

At the same time, he secretly sent a voice transmission to his daughter, Bing Qianqian: "Qianqian, why haven't you knelt yet? Hurry and beg the World Lord for mercy."

"We pay our respects to the World Lord!" the other Elders echoed.

Looking at the dazed Bing Qianqian, who was about to pull her maidservant down to kneel, Cao Yang quickly reached out to stop her. "Since you are already my wife, there is no need for such grand formalities."

Then, he looked at the others and said gently, "All of you may rise; there is no need for excessive ceremony. I am merely traveling through the Divine Realm with my Dao Companion and happened to pass by your Ice Clan."

Upon hearing this, Clan Chief Bing Jiuchou and the others finally stood up.

"I wish the World Lord and his lady a pleasant stay in the Ice Clan. If the World Lord has any needs, please inform Jiuchou at any time; I will certainly do my best to satisfy them," Bing Jiuchou said, stepping closer with a fawning expression.

"Mhm."

"Then, World Lord, regarding the matter of my daughter offending you..." Bing Jiuchou spoke somewhat hesitantly.

"I have already said it. Since Qianqian and I share a destiny, I will naturally marry her as my Dao Companion and treat her well."

Hearing these words, a flash of joy crossed Bing Jiuchou's eyes. Not only him, but even the Elders behind him were secretly delighted.

Bing Jiuchou said with a worried look, "To be favored by the World Lord is the blessing of many lifetimes for Qianqian. It's just that the World Lord might not know—not only is Qianqian's appearance unsightly, but she is also unable to Cultivate."

He feared that once Cao Yang saw his daughter's true face, he would be enraged and act against her.

After all, it was difficult for a woman who could not Cultivate and had an unsightly appearance to gain the favor of a powerful expert.

However, Cao Yang comforted him, "I know. Qianqian is like this because a super expert from outside the Divine Realm placed a curse on her."

Hearing this, both Bing Jiuchou and Bing Qianqian widened their eyes, feeling extremely shocked.

Finding that Cao Yang was not aloof like other experts but was instead easygoing, Bing Qianqian was no longer afraid and couldn't help but instinctively ask, "Young Master, I have never offended anyone since I was a child. How could it be a super expert from outside the Divine Realm?"

Bing Jiuchou was also puzzled. Although he had enemies and had offended many people, they were all within the Divine Realm. He had no interaction with super experts from outside the Divine Realm.

"I'm not clear on the specifics either. But don't worry—anyone who dares to curse my woman, no matter how strong they are, is looking for death!" Cao Yang said domineeringly. After speaking, he gave Bing Qianqian a reassuring look.

His words were filled with confidence and majesty, as if they could destroy any enemy.

Hearing these words, a warm current surged in Bing Qianqian's heart, and her gratitude toward Cao Yang was beyond words.

"Thank you, Young Master," Bing Qianqian said softly, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.

However, strangely enough, despite Cao Yang being so domineering and powerful, Bing Qianqian found that she did not feel a sense of worship deep within her heart.

She stole a glance at her surroundings and saw many Ice Clan girls with high cultivation bases gazing at Cao Yang with worshipful eyes.

Their gazes revealed their reverence and admiration for Cao Yang, as if he were the hero of their hearts.

But Bing Qianqian was different from them; her heart was exceptionally calm, without the slightest feeling of excitement or thrill.

Cao Yang keenly noticed Bing Qianqian's abnormality. Looking at her calm expression, he thought to himself: As expected, the Reincarnation of a Source Emperor expert is indeed different.

Perhaps Bing Qianqian's experiences in her past life made her instinctively accustomed to such scenes, no longer easily influenced by the outside world.

However, for Cao Yang, he didn't care whether Bing Qianqian felt a sense of worship.

What he cared about was how to protect her and keep her from harm. Regardless of the difficulties or challenges, he would stand before her without hesitation to guard her safety.

After all, he was someone with an Invincible System; a successful conquest was only a matter of time!

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