So That's How It Is

“Hmm?” Luo Feng’s eyes lit up. It seemed there was indeed a reason why Yin Xue Marquis Ji Tianzang was preventing Ji Qing and Big Brother Hong from being together. “Sit!” Yin Xue Marquis gestured to a side. Luo Feng nodded and sat down. “Ji Qing,” Yin Xue Marquis said, pouring himself a drink as he sat down. “This child is the most outstanding descendant of my Ji Clan in billions of years. The first time I met her, I only spoke a few words, but from our conversation, I was pleasantly surprised to discover her extraordinary qualities.” Luo Feng listened silently. “She is a genius, an unparalleled genius of my Ji Clan,” Yin Xue Marquis said with a smile. “She follows the path of a Spirit Reader Illusionist.” “Illusionist?” Luo Feng raised an eyebrow. The fact that only Illusion Demon Jialaixi stood out in the previous Genius Battle showed just how difficult it was for an Illusionist to achieve anything significant! “Indeed, a very talented Illusionist, which is why she was absorbed into the core of the Universe Mercenary Alliance,” Yin Xue Marquis smiled. “You should understand that anyone who achieves astonishing success as an Illusionist must possess a profound understanding of human nature.” Luo Feng nodded. Becoming a powerful Illusionist required extremely high standards. One must have a deep understanding of human nature, desires, and so on! “A genius like Ji Qing, who sees human nature and desires so clearly, doesn’t need me to worry about her at all,” Yin Xue Marquis chuckled. “I’m very confident in her actions! And in the universe... it’s perfectly normal for powerful individuals to have thousands of partners. A strong man can have countless women, and a strong woman can have countless men. Given my personality, even if Ji Qing had ten million men, let alone being mutually fond of Hong, I wouldn’t care too much.” Luo Feng looked at Yin Xue Marquis with confusion. What did he mean by that? If he didn't care, why was he preventing Ji Qing and Hong from being together? “It’s not me who’s preventing Ji Qing and Hong,” Yin Xue Marquis said, looking solemnly at Luo Feng. “It’s her teacher—Illusionary Spirit King!” “Her teacher?” Luo Feng was startled. “Illusionary Spirit King, is it, is it that great being from the Demon Killer Clan—Illusionary Spirit King?” “Yes.” Yin Xue Marquis nodded gravely. Luo Feng’s heart sank instantly. While receiving guidance from his teacher, Zhenyan King, Luo Feng had heard him mention some extremely formidable individuals. Tian Yu King was one, and Illusionary Spirit King was another. Illusionary Spirit King was a member of the Universe Mercenary Alliance faction, an extremely terrifying King-level Immortal. Although she had only cleared the nineteenth level of the Sky-Reaching Bridge, seemingly a tier lower than Zhenyan King and Tian Yu King in terms of cosmic law comprehension, she was an incredibly enigmatic Illusionist... Therefore, among King-level Immortals, Illusionary Spirit King was considered one of the most terrifying existences. Once attacked by her, one could unknowingly become lost in an illusion and die. And what was most formidable were her servants—She controlled 81 Immortal servants, 79 of whom were Marquis-level, and two were King-level Immortals! This level of control far surpassed that of Huyan Bo, the master of Yunmo Star. When Luo Feng heard these stories, he was utterly shocked... It was truly incredible, 81 Immortal servants under her control? And two of them King-level? One must know that his own teacher, Zhenyan King, despite teaching so many disciples, had only managed to cultivate one King-level Immortal disciple. “Illusionary Spirit King holds an incredibly esteemed position,” Luo Feng frowned. “Even if Ji Qing is her disciple, she shouldn’t need to interfere so broadly, right? Does becoming her disciple mean one can’t fall in love?” “It truly is.” Yin Xue Marquis shook his head and sighed, “Luo Feng, I wonder if you’ve ever gathered information on Illusionary Spirit King’s disciples. Illusionary Spirit King has a total of 19 disciples, 7 men and 12 women. Some of these 19 disciples have lived for extremely long periods, even over billions of years. Yet, they all share one common trait—” “A common trait?” Luo Feng grew even more puzzled. “None of the nineteen have partners!” Yin Xue Marquis stated gravely. “Hmm?” Luo Feng was startled. In the vast universe, even if one were completely disillusioned with women (or men), they might still encounter someone they cherished. So, it was very strange that none of the nineteen disciples had partners. “When Illusionary Spirit King learned about Ji Qing and Hong through some channel, she immediately became furious and came directly to question me,” Yin Xue Marquis said solemnly. “She asked... if Qingqing had engaged in any acts of love or desire. Based on my aura perception, I could sense that Qingqing’s life aura was still pure and she hadn’t engaged in such acts. Only then did Illusionary Spirit King’s anger subside, and she strictly ordered me... to prevent anything between Qingqing and Hong, otherwise, she would have no choice but to expel Qingqing and no longer consider her her disciple.” Luo Feng suddenly understood. Yin Xue Marquis looked at Luo Feng and sighed softly, “You should understand why I’m preventing it now. It’s not me who wants to stop them, but Illusionary Spirit King. Having an unparalleled genius isn’t enough; they must also have a good teacher. How could I, after my Ji Clan has produced this most outstanding genius in countless years, stand by and watch her be expelled by Illusionary Spirit King?” Luo Feng nodded. Yin Xue Marquis’s reasoning was easy to understand. Being able to become a disciple of a great being was an extremely rare opportunity. For example, out of 1000 participants in his Genius Battle, fewer than 10 were ultimately accepted as disciples by King-level Immortals... let alone becoming a disciple of one of the absolute peak existences among King-level Immortals; that truly required immense fortune. “How can this be? Illusionary Spirit King is just taking disciples; is it necessary to interfere with their romantic lives?” Luo Feng frowned. “I don’t know the reason,” Yin Xue Marquis shook his head. “I only know that... Illusionary Spirit King does not permit her disciples to have romantic relationships, otherwise, they will be expelled!” “This...” Luo Feng became troubled. What should be done now? Illusionary Spirit King! This was an existence very close in power to Tian Yu King and Zhenyan King. Luo Feng’s gaze swept around. The Immortals in the hall, each holding high positions in the Ganwu Universe Nation, yet none of them were King-level Immortals. And among Illusionary Spirit King’s Immortal servants, there were two King-level Immortals! Illusionary Spirit King could completely disregard everyone present. “My status is completely useless before Illusionary Spirit King. Even my teacher... at most, he could make Illusionary Spirit King treat him as an equal, but he couldn’t make her yield,” Luo Feng thought to himself. Zhenyan King and Illusionary Spirit King, one, their strengths were similar, and two, they belonged to different factions. Illusionary Spirit King had no reason to submit to Zhenyan King. “Yin Xue Marquis, is there any way?” Luo Feng looked at Yin Xue Marquis. “I have no way,” Yin Xue Marquis shook his head. “Illusionary Spirit King wouldn’t even put me in her eyes.” Luo Feng’s brows furrowed tightly. “If your teacher, Zhenyan King, were to step forward, there might be a sliver of a chance,” Yin Xue Marquis suddenly said. Luo Feng glanced at Yin Xue Marquis; he didn’t want his teacher to get involved in such a matter. “I’ve told you the detailed reason. I can’t do anything else, but I must tell you—Qingqing being able to become Illusionary Spirit King’s disciple is an opportunity one couldn’t even beg for. I absolutely will not allow her to be expelled,” Yin Xue Marquis said, looking at Luo Feng. ...In the main hall of the banquet. The great beings of the Ganwu Universe Nation were conversing in twos and threes, and in a corner of the banquet hall... Hong, Bu Sheka, Luo, and Dilun stood together. “I wonder how the third brother’s discussion is going,” Hong said, looking into the distance where Luo Feng and Yin Xue Marquis were conversing. “Don’t rush.” The white-haired Luo smiled, “His Highness Luo Feng has a special status, and he has the support of the three giants of the Ganwu Branch behind him. Even that Yin Xue Marquis... has to show respect to His Highness Luo Feng.” “He can disrespect me, but he wouldn’t dare disrespect Luo Feng,” the tall, thin man Bu Sheka, whose head was covered in bumps, also smiled. “Hmph!” The bald man in black robes, Dilun, snorted lightly, “Most of the Immortals in this banquet hall have many Immortal subordinates, but none of them dare to disrespect His Highness.” Hong nodded slightly, watching Luo Feng and Yin Xue Marquis in the distance. A moment later—Luo Feng and Yin Xue Marquis finished their conversation, finally turning directly and walking towards Hong. “Third brother,” Hong greeted him. “Big Brother,” Luo Feng approached, his expression complex. Seeing Luo Feng’s expression, Hong immediately felt a bad premonition. “What’s wrong?” Hong asked in a low voice. “Big Brother,” Luo Feng also found it difficult to speak. “It’s like this, the one truly preventing you and Ji Qing isn’t Yin Xue Marquis, but Illusionary Spirit King. And this Illusionary Spirit King...” Luo Feng described it in detail, also explaining Illusionary Spirit King’s terrifying nature. Bu Sheka, Luo, and Dilun also stood by, listening. “That’s how it is,” Luo Feng said, looking at Hong. “Illusionary Spirit King is behind this,” Bu Sheka’s expression changed. “This Illusionary Spirit King is extremely troublesome,” Dilun frowned. “Even if my teacher were to step forward, it probably wouldn’t be useful. Unless my grand-teacher were to intervene... that might have some effect.” The white-haired Luo frowned, looking at Hong, and said in a low voice, “Disciple... since Illusionary Spirit King is the obstacle, and all of Illusionary Spirit King’s disciples are single, it’s destined that Illusionary Spirit King will absolutely not easily change her rules. In my opinion... you should give up!” Hong stood there silently. “Give up, why bother with one woman?” Bu Sheka also advised. “Once you see through it, it’s nothing.” “Some things can be given up, but some must be held onto,” Hong said with a faint smile, looking at Luo and Bu Sheka. “Teacher, Senior Bu Sheka... I will absolutely not give up easily.” “Third brother,” Hong looked at Luo Feng. “Anything you need me to do, just say the word,” Luo Feng said, looking at his Big Brother. “This time, I truly troubled you. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t even know the reason,” Hong said with a shake of his head and a smile. “They probably wouldn’t bother explaining the reason to me. I have one thing I need your help with now, and this will be the last thing.” “Big Brother, just say it directly. We came from Earth together; we are brothers through life and death. No need for formalities,” Luo Feng said, looking at Hong. “I want to...” Hong looked at Luo Feng. “Meet Illusionary Spirit King once!” Luo Feng, Dilun, Bu Sheka, and Luo were all startled.