Li Chenshuang's Plan

Xianling Qi had never liked Xianling Nan from the very beginning. In his eyes, this woman was nothing but a little lunatic.

Relying on the clan leader's favor, Xianling Nan never showed any respect for her elders.

That was why Xianling Qi thought that after everything was over, he would drive her out and not allow her to stay in the White Stone Clan any longer.

But since Xianling Nan was a fellow clan member, he couldn't openly kick her out. That was why he considered marrying her off to Xu Mu.

This way, he could send Xianling Nan away while also making Xu Mu owe him a favor, since he was giving him a wife.

Now, however, Xianling Qi was starting to have second thoughts about letting Xianling Nan marry Xu Mu.

There was no other reason—it was simply because this Xu Mu was too talented.

A ninth-level array master. Someone of this caliber, and so young at that, would be treated as an honored guest wherever he went.

Especially since Xu Mu was still young. If given time, he could take another step forward and become a Heavenly Dao-level array master. Then, as Xu Mu's woman, Xianling Nan's status would directly tower above the entire White Stone Clan.

Xianling Nan also drew in a sharp breath, a smile spreading across her face as she stared straight at Xu Mu.

An array master who could carve ninth-level formations. A alchemist who could refine eighth-grade pills.

On top of that, he also understood medicine and was incredibly powerful.

She couldn't believe how such a versatile person could exist.

Pang Xun was also filled with disbelief. With a genius like this in Yanhuang, what right did they, the foreign clans, have to challenge them?

Chen Xuan looked calm. He had long known that Xu Mu was an array master, so carving a ninth-level formation should be a piece of cake for him.

After all, he himself understood some formations. It only made sense that Xu Mu was stronger than him.

"Xu Mu, what kind of ninth-level formation are you planning to carve? Ordinary offensive formations probably won't hold them back. Over at the Lao Clan, there's also the Shao Clan, and their leader Shao Tian is well-versed in formations. I hear he has already become a seventh-level array master."

Xianling Qi asked seriously.

This matter was too important. If they truly had a formation capable of trapping their enemies, this battle might end very quickly.

"Ninth-level illusion formation—the Dream Weave Soul Array. The only illusion formation I've mastered is this one."

As Xu Mu spoke, he walked toward the ruins in the distance.

"What? The Dream Weave Soul Array?"

Upon hearing this, Pang Xun's face showed a trace of fear.

"You know about it?"

Xianling Nan looked at Pang Xun with confusion.

This is a top-tier illusion array that can make people sink into their own dreams. Back then, my father and I were caught in it. My father abandoned me because of this formation.

Pang Xun explained quietly. "But that was a long time ago."

Hearing this, everyone around fell into solemn silence.

Xianling Qi, in particular, knew that Pang Xun's father back then was a fifth-level expert.

He was Xianling Cui's right-hand man and the one who helped him seize the position of clan leader.

If even such an expert had been trapped, it spoke volumes about the power of this formation.

While they were chatting, Xu Mu had already entered the ruins with the group.

Xianling Qi and Pang Xun took out spirit stones from their space rings. Xu Mu also gestured for them to guard the entrance of the ruins and not disturb him during this time.

After everyone left, Xu Mu entered a state of secondary focus and began carving the formation.

The carving of a top-tier formation was influenced by many factors, the most important being area and duration.

A larger area meant more time; a longer duration meant more time.

Other factors were negligible for Xu Mu.

For ordinary people, there was also the factor of familiarity with carving the formation, but Xu Mu had complete mastery. He could carve it perfectly even with his eyes closed.

For this formation, in order to save time, he reduced the duration to about a week.

As for the area, it was roughly the size of his own villa. Anyway, the experts were only a few in number, and since the formation could bend space, the actual internal area could be made even larger.

This way, it would save more time.

...

Chen Xuan and the others had already left the ruins. Xianling Qi took the initiative to stop Chen Xuan.

"Brother Chen Xuan, which sect does this Xu Mu come from? Who is his master? How does he manage to master so many skills?"

Hearing this question, everyone nearby pricked up their ears.

They were all extremely curious about Xu Mu. This man was too mysterious.

"He comes from the Righteous Yet Heretical Sect. As for his master, he's an old senior. I don't know the exact name. You can guess for yourselves. Think about how powerful his master must be to raise a disciple of Xu Mu's caliber."

Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Everyone around fell into contemplation. It was true—Xu Mu was incredibly strong.

Didn't that just prove how terrifying his master was?

"Brother Chen Xuan, how about I betroth Xiao Nan to you? Since you saved our lives, and we have no other way to repay you."

Xianling Qi suddenly spoke.

He had already made up his mind. Xiao Nan could not marry Xu Mu.

Xu Mu was too powerful, and behind him stood a top-tier expert. If Xiao Nan married Xu Mu, even if he eventually became the clan leader, wouldn't she still be able to walk all over him?

He felt that marrying her off to Chen Xuan was a better option. First, Chen Xuan was also powerful, which would be a fair arrangement for Xiao Nan.

"Senior, have you forgotten? I like men."

Chen Xuan said with a smile. "Besides, I can see that Sister Nan has already set her heart on someone else."

Xianling Nan looked coldly at Xianling Qi. "I have my own plans. My marriage is my own business, and I'll decide it myself."

"Aren't I just doing this for your own good?"

"Uncle Qi, there's no one else here. I think we should speak frankly. Neither of us is foolish, so why beat around the bush?"

Xianling Nan said bluntly. "You're just afraid that I'll affect your position in the future, and you're eager to get rid of me."

Xianling Qi immediately shook his head. "Xiao Nan, I never thought that way."

"Whether you thought it or not, only you know. I'll make it clear to you now. After I avenge the clan leader, I will voluntarily step down as Saintess. How about that?"

If it were before, Xianling Nan would never have given up this position.

On the surface, the Saintess was a mascot, but as long as a person was powerful, she became a totem.

She had originally wanted to work hard to develop the White Stone Clan and eventually launch an attack on the outside world.

But ever since she learned from Xianling Qi that she was just a pawn of the clan leader, she no longer planned to do so.

Instead of putting all her effort into developing the entire White Stone Clan, it was better to focus on developing herself.

"Xiao Nan, I never thought that way. But if you want to leave and train on your own, I'll certainly agree."

Xianling Qi couldn't wait for Xianling Nan to leave, but as an elder, he naturally had to say some polite words.

Li Chenshuang looked back at the entrance to the ruins. She could also see that Xianling Nan liked Xu Mu.

And with how generous Xu Mu was, if Xianling Nan became Xu Mu's woman, her future would be limitless.

She was thinking about how she could seize Xu Mu. Did she have to become Xu Mu's woman too?

Li Chenshuang was confident in herself. She felt that compared to Xianling Nan, she had her own advantages.