5: My rules are the rules!

As the voice echoed, a silver light instantly pierced the clouds above and descended toward the Trial Grounds.

A figure stood atop the silver light, clad in a white robe, with Spiritual Qi surging around them.

Adorning their waist was a dazzling golden plaque, further highlighting their extraordinary status.

The newcomer stood with their hands clasped behind their back, their hair and long robe fluttering in the wind. Beneath their sword-like brows, a pair of eyes held a restrained yet overwhelming might, possessing the arrogance to look down upon the world!

“The Su Family? Is that the Su Family from Guzhou Aristocratic Families?”

“That's a major Aristocratic Family in the Mortal World! They are almost comparable to the existence of major top Daoist Orthodoxies! Why would their people appear here?”

“I heard that within their Family, there are many experts capable of suppressing an entire province, and their strength is truly remarkable!”

The crowd standing on the Trial Grounds instantly erupted in gasps, all looking up.

Although they didn't recognize the newcomer, the bright golden plaque on his waist, engraved with the powerful character 'Su', already revealed his identity.

Li Haotian frowned, retracted his hand, and looked at the other party speechlessly.

He didn't expect a Cheng Yaojin to pop up unexpectedly at this crucial moment—someone was trying to interfere?

Moreover, it was obvious that since this person arrived, his gaze had not left Su Yao.

In the original owner's memory, the Su Family was a top existence among the mortal Families in Guzhou.

According to rumors, the Su Family not only possessed vast wealth and a huge lineage, but several Great Emperors had also appeared in the Family's history, making their terrifying strength something that struck fear into people's hearts.

The silver light flashed, then transformed into a Divine Sword and was put away by the newcomer, who gracefully descended.

“Su Zichen of the Su Family greets Immortal Master Xuan Qing.”

The newcomer slightly cupped his hands and spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing merely glanced at him and said in a deep voice.

“Su Family, what is the purpose of your visit to my Heavenly Profound Sect?”

That single sound contained the Laws of the Dao, as deep and resonant as a Great Bell, instantly forming a subtle sense of oppression.

Su Zichen frowned slightly, but immediately returned to normal.

He turned his head to look at Su Yao, a sneer flashing across the corner of his mouth.

“Replying to Immortal Master, this girl, Su Yao, belongs to our Su Family. Your Heavenly Profound Sect cannot take her in.”

“Oh? Who she is is your business, but I have never heard the principle that Mortal Disciples cannot enter my Daoist Sect.”

Immortal Master Xuan Qing's eyes darkened, and he coldly snorted.

The smile on Su Zichen's face did not diminish, and he immediately continued.

“If this were anyone else, that statement would be true, but this woman absolutely cannot join. She is an abandoned daughter of my Family and must never join the Heavenly Profound Sect.”

Su Zichen appeared respectful on the surface, but everyone could hear the uncompromising tone in his words.

This time, without waiting for Immortal Master Xuan Qing to speak, his eyes sharpened as he looked toward Su Yao.

“Hurry up and get back here!”

After speaking, without waiting for the crowd to react, Su Zichen rushed forward, grabbed Su Yao from the ground, and began dragging her away.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing's expression was cold, and he stood aside without saying a word.

Su Yao was greatly shocked. She had no time to resist and was forcibly dragged down the mountain.

However, right at this moment, a figure appeared, blocking the way.

“The Su Family? Is the Su Family that impressive? How dare you brazenly snatch someone right here in my Heavenly Profound Sect?”

“Who are you?”

Su Zichen looked warily at the handsome man in front of him.

Li Haotian smiled slightly and said softly.

“I am the Chief Elder of Spirit Gathering Peak of the Heavenly Profound Sect, and now also Su Yao's Master. If you want to take away my Disciple, have you asked for my permission?”

This Su Yao possesses a Divine Body, which is extremely rare. Moreover, she has already acknowledged a Master. Forget the Su Family—even if the Heavenly King Laozi himself came today, he wouldn't be allowed to take her!

Furthermore, standing behind me is almost the entire top Fighting Force of the Heavenly Profound Sect. You think you can just take Su Yao like this? Arrogant!

“You? Heh heh, based on you being a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment level, do I need your permission?”

Su Zichen squinted, sizing him up, clearly not putting Li Haotian in his eyes.

Li Haotian's expression was calm as he glared coldly at Su Zichen.

“Don't worry about my level. If you want to take away my Disciple, of course you need my permission, and you also need my Disciple's permission.”

“I say, little girl, do you agree?”

Li Haotian turned to look at Su Yao, only to find that Su Yao's face was pale, completely drained of color.

Her eyes were filled with defiance, but her entire body was trembling uncontrollably.

Clearly, this Su Zichen was terrifying to her.

Li Haotian frowned slightly and said softly.

“Don't worry, little girl. Since you are already my Disciple, if anyone in this world tries to bully you, your Master will be the first to disagree. If the sky falls, your Master will hold it up. Everything requires your consent; otherwise, no one can force you!”

Hearing Li Haotian's words, Su Yao's eyes widened, and suddenly the scene before her blurred.

Over the years, she had visited many famous mountains and great rivers, but was either turned away due to her physical defect or because the Su Family intervened, resulting in no one being willing to take her in.

She also knew deeply that although she possessed a Divine Body, the fatal flaw meant she could only be a piece of trash.

No one was willing to take in such a waste, nor was anyone willing to take on such a burden.

Therefore, every time she left sensibly, never expecting anything.

But she hadn't expected the man before her today to be so domineering.

Not only did he want to accept her, but he was also confronting the Su Family directly to protect her, which caused a huge shock in her heart.

Su Yao took a deep breath, wiped away her tears, and looked at Li Haotian, her gaze gradually becoming firm.

She struggled to stand up and shook off Su Zichen's hand.

“I already have a Master. I'm not going back with you.”

“What did you say?”

Su Zichen was stunned for a moment, and a burst of Killing Intent suddenly erupted in his eyes.

“Vicious creature, how dare you disobey the Su Family? Do you think your life is too long?”

“It is true that I am a member of the Su Family, but you must know how you treated me back then and how I have lived these past years! Starting today, I exile myself from the Su Family and will have no further connection with them. Don't come looking for me anymore!”

Li Haotian's words seemed to give Su Yao support and courage.

She no longer wanted to obey anyone's orders, nor did she want to be manipulated by anyone.

When Su Zichen heard this, he sneered relentlessly.

“No further connection? Who do you think you are? Come back to the Family and confess your sins first!”

Having said that, Su Zichen suddenly waved his right hand, and a dense surge of Spiritual Qi abruptly rose behind him.

The Spiritual Qi changed rapidly, transforming into countless tentacle-like forms, all grabbing toward Su Yao.

However, just as these tentacles were about to touch Su Yao.

Bang!

With a dull thud, space seemed to freeze.

All the tentacles suddenly stopped mid-air, and the next second, they turned into nothingness and vanished instantly.

Su Zichen was greatly startled and turned his head to look.

He saw Immortal Master Xuan Qing standing nearby, hands clasped behind his back, his expression cold.

“Immortal Master, you... what is the meaning of this?”

Su Zichen naturally knew that Xuan Qing had acted, and he was greatly shocked.

“Hmph.”

Immortal Master Xuan Qing snorted disdainfully, but then turned to look at Li Haotian.

“Haotian, are you sure you want to take in this girl? I've made the pros and cons very clear to you just now.”

“Yes, Sect Master. This girl mainly has a destiny with me. Destiny is something inexplicable.”

Li Haotian nodded with a smile. He knew that Immortal Master Xuan Qing was extremely protective of his own people and would never allow outsiders to cause trouble here.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing sighed softly. He truly didn't understand why, among the hundreds of people here, many of whom possessed exceptional talent, Li Haotian insisted on choosing a girl with a Flawed Body.

But thinking of the Supreme True Man from back then, and then looking at the current situation of Spirit Gathering Peak and Li Haotian's body.

He could only nod.

“Alright. Since the two of you share a destiny, starting today, Su Yao is a Disciple of your Spirit Gathering Peak.”

“What are you saying!”

Su Zichen was greatly alarmed and roared.

“Su Yao is a Sinner of the Su Family! Lord Su Quansheng, the Su Family Head, has given an order: whoever dares to take her in is making an enemy of my Su Family. Is your Heavenly Profound Sect trying to become enemies with my Su Family?”

Su Quansheng is the current Family Head of the Su Family, a Saint of his generation, and a terrifying existence even across the entire Heaven Domain!