Chapter 949: Wang Mingren Divorces His Wife

When Wang Tianfu celebrated his hundredth birthday, he invited many guests. Coincidentally, on that very day, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan successfully formed their Nascent Souls, causing extraordinary phenomena.

The heavenly phenomena were interpreted as a sign of the Wang family's impending prosperity. Guests spread this message by word of mouth, and the phrase quickly circulated throughout the Scarlet Moon Sea Region.

The phenomena were too significant; no one could believe the Wang family lacked Nascent Soul cultivators.

Before this, the Wang family only had Core Formation cultivators. Now, however, the situation was different, as Nascent Soul cultivators had emerged within the family.

The Wang family sent people to disseminate the news that they would host a Grand Nascent Soul Ceremony in three years, inviting various powers to attend.

This Grand Nascent Soul Ceremony would allow the Wang family to both display their newfound power and gauge the attitudes of other forces, killing two birds with one stone.

Jade Spring Island, the Zhou Family.

In the Jade Spring Pavilion, Zhou Shengtao and five Core Formation cultivators of the clan gathered to discuss family matters.

Decades ago, during a major war where the Hai Lan Sect and Whale Gate allied against the Zhang family, the Zhou family was ordered to attack Red Lotus Island, which was occupied by the Wang family. However, they gained no significant advantage. Later, Wang family cultivators, alongside Zhang family cultivators, attacked the Zhou family. But due to Zhou Shengtao's profound cunning, the Zhang family did not succeed.

"The Wang family now has two additional Nascent Soul cultivators. What are your thoughts on this?" Zhou Shengtao asked in a deep voice. He himself had cultivated to the ninth level of Core Formation and had attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul stage using two Nascent Soul spiritual items, but unfortunately, he had failed.

After the war, the Wang family relocated to Silver Serpent Island, directly under the Zhang family's watchful eye, leaving the Zhou family with no opportunity for revenge.

The Zhou family had once sent people to attack Red Lotus Island, an incident that could be viewed as either minor or major. Now that the Wang family had two Nascent Soul cultivators, if they were to decide one day, perhaps due to a bad mood, to settle scores with the Zhou family, the Zhou family would face serious trouble. With bad luck, the Zhou family could very well be annihilated.

The Zhou family had stood strong for over a thousand years, incredibly wealthy. Every time there was a major conflict in the Scarlet Moon Sea Region, the Zhou family would be attacked by other forces. Even in times of peace, high-level cultivators from Whale Gate would occasionally visit the Zhou family to "borrow" resources, clearly demonstrating the Zhou family's immense wealth.

Under these circumstances, the likelihood of the Wang family acting against the Zhou family was higher.

Who could guarantee that the Wang family wouldn't make a move against the Zhou family? If there were only one Nascent Soul cultivator, it might be manageable. But with two Nascent Soul cultivators, even their Rank 4 puppet beast wouldn't be enough to defend the Zhou family!

What about setting up a Rank 4 formation? No matter how powerful a formation was, it couldn't withstand continuous assaults.

"An old feud is best resolved rather than intensified. I believe we should visit them to apologize and offer generous gifts to resolve our past grievances. Of course, we would still need to ask Senior Liu from Whale Gate to mediate, as the Wang family might not agree otherwise, given that they now have two Nascent Soul cultivators."

Zhou Tianmu pondered for a moment before speaking. The two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wang family had previously engaged him in combat. Over the years, the Zhou family had been gathering intelligence on the Wang family, and it was no secret that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan possessed the highest cultivation levels within their clan.

"The gift would be too light, lacking sincerity. If it's too heavy, Senior Liu might also demand a share. My concern is that the Wang family might accept the gifts but not honor the agreement, making the gifts a waste. Once we ask Senior Liu to intervene, we would certainly need to prepare a substantial gift for him. I think it would be better to strengthen our relationship with Senior Liu and deploy two more sets of Rank 4 formations. I refuse to believe the Wang family would dare annihilate our Zhou family; after all, we are steadfast vassals of Whale Gate." A blue-robed elder in his early fifties said dismissively.

Zhou Shengtao's eyes widened, and he scolded them unceremoniously, "Nonsense! The Zhang family also stands behind the Wang family, which means our Zhou family would face four Nascent Soul cultivators. If the Wang family truly annihilated our Zhou family, would Whale Gate really engage in full-scale war with the Wang and Zhang families for our sake? When the person leaves, the tea grows cold. If our Zhou family is destroyed, will Whale Gate avenge us? To look at it from another perspective, if Whale Gate were destroyed, would we avenge them?"

"But even if the Wang family accepts the gifts, they might not necessarily uphold their promise! Who can guarantee that?"

Zhou Tianmu pondered for a moment and said, "Regardless of whether the Wang family upholds their promise, we must try. Beyond that, we need to make early preparations to secretly send some clan members to our branches in other sea regions, ensuring a path of retreat for ourselves."

"I agree."

"I agree too."

Zhou Shengtao nodded and said, "Simply sending gifts won't be enough. Tianmu is right; it's better to resolve old feuds than to deepen them. I believe we could form a marital alliance with the Wang family. If the Wang family were to destroy their in-laws, it would not bode well for their reputation."

"Marry into the Wang family? Whale Gate wouldn't agree to that, would they? This matter could be viewed as significant or insignificant."

"Blockhead, why wouldn't you tell Senior Liu that the Wang family proposed the marital alliance? Would Senior Liu blame us for that? As long as we continue to obey Whale Gate's commands, they won't hold it against us. Of course, marrying into the Wang family also leaves us with a fallback. If Whale Gate were to decline, we could switch our allegiance to the Wang family. In recent years, there haven't been major wars in various sea regions, yet major powers are all acquiring strategic resources. It's estimated that a great war will occur in the future."

Zhou Shengtao sighed lightly, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes. His lifespan was running out. He wasn't afraid of death, only of his family's destruction. The Zhou family's thousand-year legacy of standing strong was their pride, and for him, it was a heavy responsibility.

Northern Border, Fire Raven Market.

In a secluded courtyard, Wang Mingren and Chen Xiang'er sat in a stone pavilion.

"Wang Mingren, are you truly so heartless? Now that you've gained power, you're just going to cast me aside? I've never done anything to offend you, and yet you want to divorce me?" Chen Xiang'er held a letter of divorce in her hand, roaring loudly, her expression ferocious.

"If my master hadn't forced me, I wouldn't have agreed to this marriage in the first place. To be honest, you did provide me with considerable assistance, but you are petty, narrow-minded, and constantly stir up trouble for no reason. I've had enough. I believe it's better if we separate." Wang Mingren's tone was indifferent, and his expression was calm.

Chen Xiang'er grabbed Wang Mingren's shoulders, her eyes red as she pleaded, "Husband, please don't divorce me. I'll change everything you mentioned, won't that be enough? I'll listen to you in everything from now on, and I won't get jealous without reason anymore, okay?"

"We can't go back. I will marry Feng'er. Considering our time as husband and wife, please accept these items; they will aid your cultivation. I won't speak ill of you, and you can tell others that I've changed my mind; I won't deny it. This is all I can do. Please take care of yourself." Wang Mingren took out a storage bead bracelet, handed it to Chen Xiang'er, and turned to leave.

Chen Xiang'er looked maniacal, tearing the letter of divorce to shreds, and roared ferociously, "I don't acknowledge this divorce letter! If you marry her, she's a vixen! I'll make sure everyone knows about you two despicable creatures! You're disloyal, and she's seducing a married man! Neither of you is any good!"

"As you wish."

"Wang Mingren, stop right there! If you dare to leave, I promise you'll regret it! I mean what I say; if you push me too far, I'm capable of anything!" Chen Xiang'er said furiously, her face covered in tears.

Wang Mingren paid no heed, leaving without looking back.

A tremendous rumble echoed, and suddenly, heavy rain began to fall.

Chen Xiang'er collapsed onto the ground, her body soaked by the rain, her face streaked with tears.

"Why are you doing this to me? I was so good to you, I changed so much for you, why can't you see that? Is that vixen really so good? Yes, it's all that vixen who seduced you. If she hadn't seduced you, you wouldn't have left me. I want her to die a terrible death!" She had once had a family everyone envied, with a husband who possessed both talent and good looks. But all of it had been destroyed by Ximen Feng. She utterly detested Ximen Feng.