Chapter 1585: Going to迎亲

"Of course, the 'Golden Body' of the Golden Body Realm is just a name. It signifies that not only is the physical body incredibly strong, but the spirit is also as hard as a diamond, impervious to water and fire. At this stage, one's power reaches a terrifying level, and they possess strong resistance to soul attacks. Even Demonic Tuners and those with Heaven's Mandate are unable to make them yield. They can directly enter a teleportation array without protection and suffer no harm, even surviving spatial fragmentation."

Xing Jiansheng continued, "The third realm of the Great Sage is 'Spontaneous Insight'! This means having an intuitive premonition of danger or unknown things. This ability is somewhat similar to that of a Diviner, but it's more practical for powerful individuals because it doesn't require tortoise shells or coins; one can sense fortune and misfortune out of thin air and discern the most suitable path for themselves. Your mother and I are at this realm. Last year, your soul lamp extinguished, but both your mother and I sensed that you were not dead, which is why we persisted in searching..."

"My soul lamp extinguished?" Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but ask, "The Zhang Clan has a soul lamp for me? When did it extinguish?"

He had read about soul lamps in books at the Saint Son Hall. They are created by extracting a wisp of a cultivator's soul and condensing it using special methods. Lit in a specific location and tended by dedicated individuals, they burn perpetually. Once extinguished, it signifies that the soul's owner has perished, their soul scattered. Major clans and powerful organizations typically use these to track the status (alive or dead) of their members who are away, allowing them to monitor their movements at all times.

He had a soul lamp... and it extinguished? What had happened?

"Your mother and I created it for you right after you were born, fearing something might happen," Xing Jiansheng said after a moment's thought. "As for when it extinguished... it was late August or early September last year!"

Zhang Xuan's eyelids twitched. Late August to early September last year was precisely when he had transmigrated. At that time, the new semester in Tianxuan Kingdom had just begun, and he, as the last-ranked student in the academy's assessment and a zero-point recipient, was utterly at a loss.

"My predecessor was possessed by me, and his soul scattered..." He understood instantly. The person he had possessed had died completely, and naturally, their soul lamp had extinguished.

"What is the fourth realm?" Fearing that something might be discerned, Zhang Xuan did not dwell on the matter and asked again.

"The fourth realm, and the pinnacle of the Great Sage, is the Immortal Realm—Master Yang's current level of power! This immortality refers not to the physical body, but to the spirit, which is incorruptible and imperishable. No external force can affect its thoughts. With a single thought, one can not only kill but even tear through space! Only by reaching this realm can one be considered a truly invincible powerhouse below the Ancient Sages!"

Xing Jiansheng sighed, "Your mother and I have always sought to reach this realm, but unfortunately... we have yet to succeed."

"'God-Imperishable Body,' 'Golden Body,' 'Spontaneous Insight,' 'Immortal'..." Zhang Xuan committed the four realms to memory.

He wasn't entirely clear on the other three realms, but he had experienced the Immortal Realm. Every action at that level possessed the power to tear through heaven and earth, as if nothing in the world could obstruct him.

If this realm was already so powerful, he couldn't imagine how much stronger an Ancient Sage would be!

"Alright, let's go!" After explaining the four realms of the Great Sage, Xing Jiansheng smiled, said no more, and led the way.

The Zhang Clan's ancestral worship ceremony was not complicated. All clan elders, along with the venerated seniors who had been in seclusion, arrived and entered the Ancestral Hall to pay their respects. A dedicated officiant then read out Zhang Xuan's identity and life story, signifying his formal return to the clan.

Zhang Xuan adhered to his role, and the ritual proceeded smoothly. Everything concluded by noon, and Zhang Xuan's name was officially added to the Zhang Clan's family register.

Next was the succession ceremony for the clan leader. The various etiquettes and rituals were intricate and complex, making everyone feel drowsy.

However, he knew that these were the "rituals" established by Master Kong. Without proper decorum, one cannot establish themselves, and this was especially true for major clans, which placed even greater emphasis on it. Without these ceremonies, the clan leader's position would lack legitimacy.

It wasn't until dark that all the ceremonies finally concluded. Zhang Xuan had successfully succeeded to the position of Zhang Clan leader, becoming the person with the highest authority in the Zhang Clan.

"Alright, the ceremony is over. Tomorrow, we'll go to the Luo Clan to welcome the bride!" Xing Jiansheng looked at his son, who was not only alive but also the clan leader with formidable strength, and felt an inexpressible satisfaction.

"Okay!" Zhang Xuan smiled slightly, surprised by how impatient his newly acknowledged parents were.

In truth, he was also afraid of delays causing complications.

"We hope Master Yang can come and be a witness!" Xing Jiansheng said with a clasped-fist salute and a smile, addressing Master Yang.

"My Senior Brother is welcoming his bride; of course, I wouldn't decline!" Master Yang said, stroking his beard.

As the second Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher in history, he naturally had to attend in person for the marriage of the Luo Clan's little princess.

The night passed without incident. Zhang Xuan did not continue cultivating; instead, he enjoyed a good night's sleep, fully restoring his energy.

At dawn, as soon as he arrived at the Zhang Clan's grand hall, he saw that everyone had gathered. Various supplies and treasures filled forty Saint Beasts, creating a sense of luxury and grandeur.

"This... isn't this a bit too grand!" Zhang Xuan was slightly taken aback.

"Our Zhang Clan leader is getting married; of course, it has to be grand. Otherwise, how can the Zhang Clan claim to be the foremost clan?" Xing Jiansheng smiled slightly, and Meng Jiansheng also smiled radiantly, unusually silent.

"How far is the Luo Clan from here?" Zhang Xuan asked curiously, looking at the forty enormous Saint Beasts laden with various treasures.

The Master Teacher Continent was vast and boundless. Traveling by Saint Beasts was very cumbersome and usually took an unknown amount of time. If the distance was too great, they could simply set up a teleportation array, provided the exact location was known.

"What, can't wait a few days? Are you so eager to see your girlfriend?" Meng Jiansheng asked, looking over.

"That's not it..." Zhang Xuan blushed, feeling a little awkward.

"It's good you're not in a hurry. The Zhang Clan and Luo Clan are not far apart. These Saint Beasts were prepared in advance and are all at the Saint 9-star level. At full speed, they can reach the destination in three days, so there's no need to rush!" Seemingly discerning his thoughts, Meng Jiansheng smiled and added, "While teleportation arrays are faster, teleporting this many resources and Saint Beasts simultaneously would cost an astronomical sum! Moreover, many items cannot withstand spatial storms! When welcoming or proposing marriage, the etiquette must be impeccable. If any issues arise, you, as the Zhang Clan leader, would lose face!"

"That's true..." Zhang Xuan nodded.

Even if the Saint Beasts were strong enough to withstand the spatial storms of a teleportation array, many of the items on their backs were not. The journey wasn't far, only three days, so there was indeed no need to use a teleportation array.

There was no need to rush the journey.

"Alright, let's depart!" With everyone gathered and nothing left to prepare, Xing Jiansheng let out a loud cry. Numerous Saint Beasts soared into the sky. Zhang Xuan and the others entered the foremost Saint Beast, and the Zhang Clan's wedding procession immediately set off grandly, speeding towards the Luo Clan.