The Qi Cultivation Emperor Who Snatches Brides, do you think you're funny?

Far beyond the Jiang family's territory, in the Eastern Wilderness, lies a mysterious and unpredictable forbidden zone called the Xuanming Forbidden Zone.

This place is shrouded in a thick fog year-round. The fog seems to possess sentience, constantly churning and surging, as if guarding the secrets of this desolate place.

Upon entering this restricted area, the first thing that catches the eye is a desolate scene that exudes a strange beauty.

The ground was covered with huge, crisscrossing cracks, from which wisps of eerie blue light would occasionally seep out. The light seemed gentle, but in reality, it contained power enough to destroy everything. Once touched, even a highly skilled cultivator would be instantly corroded and reduced to nothing.

The surrounding mountains soared into the clouds, but they were not made of ordinary rocks. Instead, they were black crystals that emitted a mysterious luster, and these crystals were engraved with countless ancient and complex runes.

As the runes flickered, the power of laws flowed faintly, weaving together powerful restrictions and formations that completely isolated this area from the outside world, as if it were a cage that had been created by the heavens and earth themselves, strictly prohibiting outsiders from prying into its mysteries.

In the sky, purplish-black lightning snaked and darted about like serpents. It did not run rampant in a disorderly manner, but rather formed a vast and mysterious electric grid along a specific trajectory.

Each bolt of lightning that struck the ground created a deep crater, raising clouds of dust that were mixed with tiny, star-like lights, as if this desolate land was releasing the power it had accumulated over countless years.

Deep within this dangerous and mysterious Xuanming Forbidden Zone, an ancient palace stands silently.

The palace is made entirely of a jade that emits a cold, eerie glow. The walls are covered with lifelike murals depicting the magnificent scenes of ancient human warriors conquering the heavens and dominating the universe. Each painting seems to contain a grand and turbulent history, inspiring awe in all who behold it.

Right there in the palace, a figure suddenly appeared. He was none other than the Cloud Emperor, a former great emperor of the human race.

Tens of thousands of years ago, with his unparalleled talent and fearless courage, he overcame countless hardships and obstacles, and finally succeeded in becoming an emperor, becoming a shining star of the human race in that era, and was admired by thousands.

Now, after years of refinement, he has reached the Supreme Realm, becoming a revered figure in this Xuanming Forbidden Zone. The Cloud Emperor is tall and slender, wearing a long robe embroidered with star and cloud patterns. The robe flutters gently in the wind, as if carrying the vast aura of all the heavens and myriad realms.

He was handsome, yet possessed a detached air born of experience. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if they held the secrets of an endless galaxy. One glance was enough to captivate anyone, leaving them unable to escape.

At this moment, he stood quietly in the palace, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he had noticed the distress signals coming from the outside world.

Filled with doubt, he pondered to himself, "The Jiang family? Why would the Jiang family ask me for help? Hmph, although the Jiang family has some dealings with my Xuanming Forbidden Zone, it's nothing more than minor squabbles. Why are they calling on me so urgently now? Could it be that they've offended some extraordinary being?"

Although Emperor Yun had some doubts, he didn't care too much. In his opinion, there were not many opponents in the world who could be taken seriously. Even if the Jiang family was really in a desperate situation, with his strength, he could easily resolve it with just a little effort.

A barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his deep eyes. He subconsciously thought that the enemies the Jiang family had provoked were nothing more than overestimating fools.

"Very well, since they are so eager for help, I shall go and see. If it is just a minor trouble, I can resolve it easily so as not to bother me again in the future." Emperor Yun said softly, his voice, though not loud, resounded like a great bell in the palace, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding air.

Having said that, he slowly raised his hand and gently waved it. The space in front of him instantly distorted, forming a vortex gate that emitted a faint light.

With a swift movement, Emperor Yun stepped into the vortex and vanished from the palace in the blink of an eye.

The next moment, he appeared outside the Xuanming Forbidden Zone, releasing his powerful aura without reservation, like a surging wave sweeping in all directions.

Wherever he passed, space shattered, forming dark cracks, as if the entire world trembled and begged for mercy under his terrifying aura.

Emperor Yun raised his head slightly, his gaze piercing through layers of space, looking in the direction of the Jiang family. A faint smile appeared on his lips, a smile that was both curious about the unknown situation and absolutely confident about what was about to happen.

He took a step forward, and his figure instantly transformed into a streak of light, cutting through the sky and rushing towards the Jiang family.

Along the way, the cultivators who sensed this terrifying aura were all terrified, their faces turning pale. They fled in panic, fearing that they would be affected by this aura and meet a tragic end.

Some of the weaker families shut their doors tightly, activated all their defensive formations, and huddled inside, trembling with fear, praying that the terrible storm would pass as soon as possible.

Those members of various families and many old monsters who were originally waiting near the Jiang family to watch the confrontation between the two supreme beings also felt the terrifying aura rapidly approaching from afar, and their shock reached its peak.

"This...this aura is so powerful! Could it really be the supreme being from the forbidden zone behind the Jiang family? This is too terrifying! Just this aura of their journey makes me feel like I'm being suffocated!" A cultivator from the Zhao family said with a trembling voice, his face full of fear. He stared wide-eyed at the direction from which the aura was coming, his body uncontrollably retreating backward, yet he dared not turn around and flee, afraid of missing such an earth-shattering scene, his heart filled with contradiction and fear.

"Indeed, such strength is worthy of being called the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone! Today's scene is likely to be the most shocking sight we've ever witnessed. I just wonder what will happen when these two Supreme Beings meet. I really hope it won't affect us." An elder from the Wang family spoke with a solemn expression, wiping large beads of sweat from his forehead. His eyes were filled with deep awe, and his heart was filled with trepidation and unease about the upcoming battle.

Everyone around fell silent, not daring to utter a sound. The entire scene was filled with an extremely oppressive and tense atmosphere, with everyone staring intently at the approaching aura.

Deep within the mysterious and unpredictable Xuanming Forbidden Land, Emperor Yun's commotion naturally attracted the attention of the other supreme beings.

Inside an ancient cave dwelling, a powerful being who was also a supreme being slowly opened his eyes. His eyes seemed to hold the illusion of stars, deep and mysterious.

His aura was vast and boundless, subtly resonating with the power of this forbidden area, and his every move exuded an extraordinary and refined air.

The supreme being frowned slightly and asked, "Emperor Yun, where are you going? Judging from your posture, are you going to deal with some troublesome matter? If you need help, since we both belong to this Xuanming Forbidden Land, we can go together and help each other."

His voice echoed in the forbidden area, carrying a sense of concern. After all, as supreme beings of the forbidden zone, although they usually secluded themselves for cultivation, it was common for them to help each other when they encountered major events that required their assistance.

Emperor Yun merely smiled faintly, a smile radiating a confidence and arrogance unmatched by others. Without turning his head, he took a step forward, his figure already appearing outside the cave. He declared loudly, "Thank you for your concern, but it's nothing more than a trivial matter. I can handle it all myself. I am a supreme being; what in this world can possibly be difficult for me? Why would I need the help of others?" With that, he flicked his sleeves, transforming into a dazzling streak of light, rushing straight towards the edge of the forbidden area. Wherever he passed, the mysterious mist permeating the forbidden area parted to make way, as if daring not to hinder this confident and powerful figure.

In the blink of an eye, the Cloud Emperor had traversed a vast distance and appeared in the sky not far from the Jiang family.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, and his supreme aura was released without reservation, enveloping everything below.

The powerful aura seemed to freeze the surrounding space. When the Jiang family members sensed this familiar aura, their faces lit up with joy, as if they had seen a lifeline. The sparks of hope rekindled in their previously despairing eyes.

In the Eastern Wilderness, those holy lands and sects, who were usually transcendent beings, were also alarmed by this sudden change.

The peaceful atmosphere in each holy land was instantly shattered. Many powerful figures looked up in the direction of the Jiang family, their faces filled with shock.

"Heavens! This is the aura of a supreme being coming from the Xuanming Forbidden Land. The supreme being from that forbidden land has actually emerged. What kind of momentous event has occurred?" Inside the Tianyuan Holy Land, a white-haired elder was filled with astonishment. He almost dropped the whisk in his hand.

His eyes widened as he stared intently at the direction from which the energy was surging, his heart filled with turmoil.

It should be noted that the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone has always lived a secluded life and rarely appears in the world. His grand appearance now must indicate that a great upheaval is about to occur.

"This aura is unmistakable! It seems the Eastern Wilderness is about to undergo a major upheaval. I wonder which foolish person dared to provoke the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone to personally intervene. This is going to be quite a spectacle. I just hope it doesn't affect our Holy Land." The Sect Master of the Starry Sky Sect said with a deep frown and concern.

As he spoke, he looked at the inherited weapons placed within the sect. The divine weapons, which were usually quiet and dormant, now seemed to sense the powerful pressure, emitting bursts of buzzing sounds. The blades and sabers shimmered with light, as if echoing the power of the distant supreme being, or as if issuing a warning of the unknown situation to come.

"Hmph, no matter what, we must keep a close eye on this matter. If it really comes to a last resort, our Holy Land sects cannot sit idly by. After all, once the aftershocks of the Supreme War spread, the entire Eastern Wilderness will suffer." A core elder of the Purple Cloud Holy Land said solemnly and seriously.

His gaze was deep, and he was already considering various countermeasures. Although he knew that the power of these holy land sects might be insignificant in the face of supreme experts, he had to make preparations in advance in order to protect his foundation and heritage.

The other holy lands and sects were also in an uproar, with everyone discussing the matter, their words filled with shock and worry about this astonishing turn of events.

"It's been so many years since we've seen a Supreme Being from the Forbidden Zone appear. Today's event will likely be recorded in the annals of our Eastern Wilderness. But we wonder what the final outcome will be. What terrible trouble did the Jiang family cause to warrant the Supreme Being's intervention?"

"Never mind that, all we can do now is to do our best to defend ourselves and activate the sect's protective formations to their strongest state to prevent being affected by the aftershocks of that great battle. That would be a truly undeserved disaster."

Amidst the chaos and panic, the various holy lands and sects sprang into action, beams of light shooting into the sky as they activated powerful defensive formations. The dazzling light intertwined, enveloping the entire holy land and sect, like protective umbrellas erected in the face of the impending storm.

The Cloud Emperor remained completely unconcerned about the uproar he had caused in the Eastern Wilderness. He stood quietly in mid-air, his divine sense focused on the Jiang family below and Li Xuan not far away.

Emperor Yun suddenly froze, staring at Li Xuan's figure, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, at the Jiang family...

As the Jiang family members gazed at the familiar source of supreme pressure in the sky, their tense nerves instantly relaxed, and many showed expressions of relief and joy, as if they had survived a calamity.

"I never expected that our Jiang family would actually have a Supreme Being in charge. In such a desperate situation today, we have received such powerful assistance. It is truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune!" An elder of the Jiang family breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes filled with joy. His heart, which had been at the bottom of despair, was now filled with hope. The gloom that had shrouded his heart for so long seemed to have been dispelled in an instant, and he felt that even breathing was much easier now.

"We thought the Jiang family was doomed today, but who would have thought there would be such a turn of events? This is a Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone! With him intervening, our Jiang family might really be able to escape this annihilation." A steward-like man murmured to himself, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement. He looked towards the direction of the Cloud Emperor, who was radiating a powerful aura, his eyes filled with reverence and gratitude, as if he could already see the Jiang family continuing their glory in the Eastern Wilderness after escaping this calamity.

The Jiang family disciples around them also showed joy on their faces. When they looked at each other, they saw the same surprise and relief in each other's eyes.

They never imagined that their family had such a powerful backing. Just when they were about to be swallowed by despair, this suddenly appearing supreme being was like a beacon in the darkness, illuminating their originally gloomy path and rekindling their hope for the family's survival.

The entire Jiang family was immersed in this atmosphere of mixed joy and surprise. The original atmosphere of sorrow and despair had disappeared, replaced by a yearning for life and an expectation that Emperor Yun would lend a helping hand.

No one expected that there was a supreme being behind the Jiang family!

"Please, Your Majesty, intervene and save my Jiang family!"

Jiang Tianming, the patriarch of the Jiang family, knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.

In an instant, all the members of the Jiang family knelt on the ground, pleading loudly, "Please, Your Majesty, intervene and save our Jiang family!"

They kowtowed, looked up, and stared intently at the supreme ruler of the forbidden zone not far away, filled with excitement.

Suddenly, they froze, their expressions blank, their eyes wide, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

Suddenly, the mysterious, shrouded Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone, who had been appearing not far from the Jiang family, began to flee at an even faster speed!

get away!

Ran away? !!!
(End of this chapter)