Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 309 People like you and me have never been free.
The Tianheng Mountains have always been a purgatory of thunder.

The ceaseless thunder tore through the sky, and purple lightning rolled like a raging dragon in the clouds. Yet, at this moment, this territory dominated by violent lightning was filled with an eerie sense of incongruity.

At the summit of the mountain, red lanterns hang high, colorful ribbons flutter, and guests from all directions gather.

Representatives from the Gu and Lei clans, dressed in fine clothes, greeted each other with beaming smiles, deliberately creating a joyous atmosphere.

However, this artificial liveliness ultimately falls short compared to the oppressive thunder that crisscrosses the sky.

High above, the portal to the Thunder Realm opened wide, and a spatial staircase adorned entirely with bright red silk stretched out from the portal like a blood-stained rainbow, extending straight towards the top of the Tianheng Mountain Range.

The crimson color was particularly striking in the dim thunderstorm, like a blood-red shackle stretching across the void, linking the fates of the two ancient Lei clans together.

At the plaza atop the mountain, powerful members of the Gulei and Gulei clans stood in all directions, their eyes sharp as eagles, vigilantly scanning every corner.

An old man sat quietly in the void, an ancient longsword resting flat on his lap. He exuded a chilling sword aura, like a guardian deity who commands respect without anger.

In the center of the venue, a bright red sedan chair sat quietly. The chair was meticulously carved from millennia-old warm jade and inlaid with countless pearls and gemstones. Its intricate patterns exuded luxury.

But this jade, which should be warm and smooth, would probably feel unusually cold to the touch.

Inside the sedan chair, the stunningly beautiful figure that had once amazed countless people sat quietly.

Xiao Xun'er wore a heavy red headscarf, obscuring her stunningly beautiful face. Her once bright and sparkling eyes were now dull and lifeless.

"Xun'er..."

Around the red sedan chair stood Gu Yao, Gu Qingyang, and other top geniuses of the younger generation of the ancient clan. They were dressed in magnificent robes; these so-called prodigies had now been reduced to being sedan chair bearers.

The ancient demon's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was filled with resentment: "Xun'er is really going to marry that Lei Dong? I can't accept it! Absolutely not!"

Gu Qingyang sighed heavily, his expression extremely complicated: "Alright, this is the clan leader's decision, and neither you nor I can change it."

"But why?! Why must Xun'er marry that guy? Just for the sake of the so-called family survival, is her life to be sacrificed?" Gu Yao suddenly turned around and roared at Gu Qingyang.

Gu Qingyang's expression changed slightly, and he subconsciously looked around warily. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he lowered his voice and said, "Don't say anything more!"
If your words reach the clan chief's ears, you're finished!

Gu Yao froze, his teeth clenched, but his tightly clenched fists finally fell limply to his sides.

"Brother Qingyang, Brother Guyao... thank you for accompanying Xun'er on this final journey..."

A weak voice slowly drifted out from inside the sedan chair.

A hint of joy flashed in Gu Yao's eyes, and he quickly leaned over the sedan window, his voice urgent: "Xun'er, you're finally willing to speak!"

Don't worry, we'll definitely find a way to get you out of here. We absolutely won't let you marry that guy Lei Dong!

“Brother Gu Yao, I know your feelings.”

Inside the sedan chair, Xiao Xun'er gently shook her head, her delicate hands clenching tightly in her sleeves: "Things have come to this, Father's mind is made up, how can you and I sway his will?"

At this moment, how she wished she really had the surname Xiao, and was just an ordinary girl in Wutan City, instead of the surname Gu... a surname that carried endless glory and also bore heavy shackles.

However, she knew that a person's birth never made sense. As the possessor of the divine bloodline of an ancient clan, her fate was sealed from the moment she was born; her life was nothing more than a pawn on the chessboard of family interests.

Xiao Xun'er had long been prepared to die, only wanting to end this absurd fate.

However, her father had already placed numerous restrictions within her body, making even the desire to die a luxury...

…………

At this moment, unlike the outside world, the Thunder Palace at the core of the Thunder Realm presents a completely different scene.

Inside the main hall, the lights were brilliant and the golden light was dazzling. The glazed jade pillars supported the majestic dome, and the hall was filled with delicacies and fine wines, their fragrance filling the air.

The high-ranking elders of the Lei Clan and the Gu Clan gathered here, toasting and chatting in a harmonious atmosphere, as if they were truly celebrating a marriage made in heaven.

Gu Yuan sat in the guest seat next to the main seat. His originally pale and weak face now had a sickly rosy glow.

He held up his wine glass and smiled at Lei Ying beside him, saying, "Brother Lei, from now on, our two clans are in-laws. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

"Haha, Brother Gu is joking!"

Lei Ying's eyes were full of undisguised laughter as he said, "Our two clans joining forces to resist the storms of this chaotic world is the best choice. How can you talk about taking care of us?"

Gu Yuan laughed along, "My ancient realm is shattered, and I have nowhere to go. The dilapidated Xiao realm is even less capable of setting up the Ancient Emperor's Grand Array to defend against external enemies. From now on, I can only rely on Brother Lei to take me in."

"It's nothing, it's all nothing!"

Lei Ying laughed heartily: "My Lei Realm has a vast territory, and it's more than enough to give your ancient clans a place to stay."

Seeing this, the elders also raised their glasses in agreement. Amidst the clinking of glasses and the lively atmosphere in the hall, only a young man dressed in a bright red wedding robe stood alone in a corner.
After greeting Gu Yuan, Lei Ying frowned upon seeing the young man's expression and quickly walked over to him. His face darkened instantly: "At this point, what are you still doing, throwing a tantrum?"
"Family should always come first. Don't you understand this principle yet?"

Gu Xun'er is stunningly beautiful, one of the most beautiful women on the continent. Marrying you would not be a bad thing for her.

If you truly dislike her, then treat her as a means of procreation. Once she bears children, you can later take a few concubines who suit your taste. What is there to complain about?

"But……"

Lei Dong raised his head, his expression full of resentment. He really disliked this kind of arranged marriage where he was forced to marry without any freedom!
"Nothing but!"

Lei Ying's expression hardened, and his voice suddenly lowered: "Why do you think I agreed to this marriage?"

Even if Gu Xun'er's bloodline is completely destroyed, her innate talent is still there. If you marry her, it is very likely that you will give birth to a descendant with divine bloodline for my Lei Clan!

This is of utmost importance! Don't let my painstaking efforts go to waste!

Lei Dong shuddered, his resentment gradually replaced by bitterness, and he lowered his head heavily: "Okay, I understand."

Lei Dong's face showed bitterness. He looked up in the direction of the entrance to the Thunder Realm, as if he could see the woman in the red sedan chair.

Gu Xun'er, don't blame me, I had no choice... People like us, with our backgrounds, have never been free!
(End of this chapter)