Chapter 1577: Message Reaches the Luo Family

The Luo Clan.

"Brother, please let me out. I'll come right back after I save him..." a girl pleaded, her face full of entreaty, before a massive seal.

The girl had lustrous black hair and a complexion so delicate it seemed a single touch could mar it. Her beauty was flawless, indescribable, like a celestial fairy descending from the heavens, truly beyond words. Standing before her was a young man around thirty years old, none other than Luo Xuanqing.

"Just drop the idea. The reason I was allowed to use the fastest teleportation array to return to the clan was precisely because I feared you might act rashly..." Looking at his sister's pleading eyes, Luo Xuanqing felt a pang of sympathy, but ultimately shook his head. "This calamity is one he brought upon himself. If he can overcome it, then I believe he truly has the ability to marry you. If he can't... don't worry, the Master Teacher Pavilion will act with discretion. At most, he'll face severe punishment; there shouldn't be any danger to his life!"

"That's good..." Hearing her brother's words, the girl breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as his life isn't in danger, with his abilities, I'm sure he can overcome this crisis!"

"Oh, you... I really don't know what kind of spell that boy cast on you!" Seeing his sister's infatuated expression, Luo Xuanqing couldn't help but shake his head.

He had known Zhang Xuan for a long time and understood his background. Although Zhang Xuan possessed some skills, he shouldn't have any means to resist a colossal entity like the Master Teacher Pavilion. In Luo Xuanqing's view, even if Zhang Xuan's life wasn't in danger this time, he would certainly suffer greatly! He truly couldn't understand why his sister had so much faith in him.

"It's not a spell; it's because I believe in him..." the girl said.

"What good is belief? You know the clan's resolve, and you understand the vast implications. You are definitely marrying that young genius from the Zhang Clan. There's no possibility with him!" Not knowing how to dissuade her, Luo Xuanqing sighed, filled with gloom. The deeper his sister's feelings for this fellow became, the greater her disappointment would be. This was because the decisions of the Zhang and Luo clans involved the Master Teacher Pavilion, the Inherited Celestial Talisman, and the Spring and Autumn Codex. They could not be swayed or altered by personal emotions.

"I know... I also understand that it's impossible for me to be with him. But as long as I know he's safe and sound, that's enough..." The girl said softly, resting her chin in her hands as she sat there, her eyes filled with deep affection.

"You... oh!" Luo Xuanqing wanted to scold his sister, but seeing her expression, he ultimately stopped. She had always been lonely since childhood, and it was hard for her to finally find someone she liked... Even if they couldn't truly be together, having a brief moment of happiness was good.

"Young Master, Little Princess..." As he was grieving for his sister, a hurried shout rang out, followed by a figure rushing towards them.

"Elder Cheng Xin, what's the situation?" Recognizing the figure, Luo Xuanqing's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked. It was none other than Luo Chengxin, the Luo Clan expert who had threatened Zhang Xuan back in Qingyuan City. At this moment, he was thoroughly excited, his face flushed red. He seemed to have heard some news that he could barely believe.

"Young Master asked me to inquire about the situation with the Empire Alliance. I just received news... Master Teacher Zhang was discovered by many Master Teacher Pavilion experts. There was no escape, and he was about to be captured, but then... his many students appeared!" Luo Chengxin quickly explained.

"His students? Are you referring to Wang Ying and the others?" The little princess, still behind the seal, quickly looked over.

"Yes, first came the Hall Master of the Poison Hall, then a colossal Soul Oracle, and the President of the Spirit Awakener Guild..." Luo Chengxin recounted the news sentence by sentence, swallowing nervously as he spoke, his expression as if he had seen a ghost. Although he had just read the report once, repeating it now still made it hard to believe.

"You're telling me this brat... his former students are now the Hall Master of the Poison Hall, the President of the Spirit Awakener Guild, the Hall Master of the Combat Master Hall, and the Clan Head of the Yuan Clan..." Luo Xuanqing's eyes widened. Each of these major powers was no weaker than the Luo Clan... and these extremely powerful figures, who commanded their own territories, were all his students? Wasn't he himself only at the Void Reaching realm? How could he have taught such formidable students?

"Indeed, not only that, but the two Sword Saints, Zhang Jiaxing and Meng, also arrived..." Luo Chengxin continued, "They fought a great battle with him, and after Sword Saint Xing conceded, he said... he said..."

"Said what?" Seeing him stammer and unable to speak, Luo Xuanqing frowned.

"He said... Master Teacher Zhang is actually... his son, who is also... that young genius who has never appeared before!" Luo Chengxin said through gritted teeth. When he first saw this news, he was afraid it was a mistake and checked it seven or eight times. Yet, even now, speaking it aloud felt incredibly surreal, almost unbelievable. The little princess had finally found someone she liked, and he had assumed they would inevitably be forced apart. He never would have imagined that the person she liked was... the very one she was betrothed to!

"What did you say?" Luo Xuanqing was stunned.

The little princess, still behind the seal, also stiffened, her voice trembling: "You're saying... Master Teacher Zhang is the young genius?"

"Yes, I specifically confirmed this news multiple times; there's absolutely no mistake! It's said that the Grand Elder, upon learning of this, has already rushed back. Unless something unexpected happens, this news will soon spread throughout the entire clan..." Luo Chengxin nodded, brimming with excitement. He was the little princess's old servant, having cared for her since childhood and knowing her temperament well. It was out of concern that he had secretly gone to find Zhang Xuan, intending to teach him a lesson. Now, knowing that the little princess and Zhang Xuan could truly be together, his excitement was no less than that of the two before him.

"This... this guy is actually the young genius!" Luo Xuanqing couldn't help but punch the air, too excited to speak. He had originally detested the young genius destined to marry his sister. Now, with Zhang Xuan revealed to be that very person, he inexplicably accepted it, even feeling overjoyed. His dislike stemmed from fearing his sister wouldn't like him. But now, with her heart already given and his affection equally deep, it was truly a match made in heaven. As her brother, he could only be happy; there was no longer any reason to be angry.

"Master Teacher Zhang..." With the news confirmed, knowing that her beloved was indeed the one she was betrothed to, all the little princess's worries and inner turmoil of the past days vanished. She could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her cheeks. With the engagement, they could be together openly, without any more fears.

"He... what was his reaction to finding out he's the young genius of the Zhang Clan?" Suddenly remembering something, she couldn't help but look over, her eyes filled with tension.

"Of course, he was overjoyed! It seems he even made an agreement with the Grand Elder that as soon as he returns to the Zhang Clan and acknowledges his ancestors, he will immediately come to propose!" Luo Chengxin said.

"Come to propose?" Her hands clenched into fists, the little princess's flawless, fair face instantly flushed crimson with shyness, but her bright eyes sparkled with deep anticipation. "I'll be waiting..."