Chapter 558: Chapter 559: The Hardship of Senior Brothers and Sisters
Liu Jinshui led the commotion, and Li Xiaobai’s face started to have trouble keeping composed. No wonder his fellow senior brothers and sisters were so cryptically silent about this seventh floor, no wonder they stayed on the ninety-ninth step, refusing to come up at all costs.

It wasn’t that there was some terrifying existence on the seventh floor, but rather, any cultivator who ascended it would need to marry Long Xue.

Seeing the excited expressions on the faces of the cultivators below, Li Xiaobai felt his scalp tingle. Whose brilliant idea was this?

At this moment, the Aolai Country cultivators, led by Beichen Shixi, were all incredibly thrilled. Within their Aolai Country, there was such an exceptional talent who could not only stand against overseas cultivators but even surpass them later on, achieving a reversal!

This was truly a moment to puff up with pride. There was no need to suffer the humiliation from foreigners anymore.

As for the matter of marrying Long Xue, although they were somewhat reluctant, it was still better than letting these overseas cultivators get there first. It was preferable for a native Aolai Country cultivator to take her as a wife.

“Hahaha, I never expected that our Aolai Country could have such talent!”

“Yes, overpowering foreign geniuses to become the first cultivator to reach the top, I could boast about such an honor for a lifetime!”

“Three years ago, Immortal Long set a rule that whoever could first reach the top of Linglong Pagoda, she would marry them. Now that a cultivator has really done it, it remains to be seen whether she will honor her promise.”

“I think it’s quite unlikely. When she set this challenge, it was because the Immortal wanted to avoid an arranged marriage by her family. For her lifelong commitment, the Old Dragon King would not stand idly by. If they really were to marry, the Old Dragon King would not easily agree.”

“True, a goddess is, after all, a goddess. She must seek a match of equal social rank. Only a young genius from a prestigious family like Young Master Situ is worthy of marrying Immortal Long.”

The cultivators were all chattering away, their gazes filled with envy as they looked at Li Xiaobai.

As the saying goes, to stand at the top and look down upon all the peaks. To stand alone at the seventh floor, looking down on many talented youths below, what a grand spirit that was.

If they could also experience such lofty ambition and passion, even death would leave no regrets.

Dongfang Mingyue also sighed, “If one could really marry Immortal Long, even dying beneath a peony flower and becoming a romantic ghost would be a worthwhile fate. This brother truly has immense fortune.”

Beichen Shixi nodded in agreement, “True, if this could really happen, the power dynamics within the Eastern Sea’s Aolai Country might be broken. It’s just unclear what attitudes the Old Dragon King and Long Xue will take.”

“Heh, this young man is not as vulgar as you all, unable to move on upon seeing a beautiful woman. He is a man of pursuit, only interested in the Universe, why would he fancy someone like Long Xue?”

“A woman would only slow down this young man’s speed in drawing his sword!”

Nangong Wan’s face was filled with displeasure, quite annoyed by the myriad of cultivators making a ruckus.

The other two exchanged glances, filled with helplessness. Could it be that Nangong Wan has taken a liking to him?

“Cough cough, you’re right…”

Below.

Long Xue’s pretty face flushed, watching the cultivator on the seventh floor with great annoyance—why was it such an unknown who stood tallest among them all?

Why wasn’t it Young Master Li who climbed up there?

Although the promise was made by her, it wasn’t certain to be fulfilled anyway. To enter the Sea Clan’s household, one must endure rigorous trials from various uncles and elders, as well as her grandfather. If her family deliberately made things difficult, it would be impossible for him to pass the trials.

Thinking of this, Long Xue steadied her spirit and said softly, “Gentlemen, calm your minds and grasp this opportunity. Follow your own insights and don’t stray from your true self.”

Her gentle voice rippled through the air, calming the minds of every cultivator present.

Everyone trembled at her words, regaining their usual composure. It could be seen that Long Xue didn’t want to make too much of a fuss over this matter. It seemed she had already made a decision.

Seventh level.

Li Xiaobai’s face was bitter, but fortunately, he was clever enough to have used the Human Skin Mask in advance. Having taken care of the matter, he brushed off his garments and left, so even Immortal Long couldn’t find him.

“Little Junior Brother, with such good fortune and opportunity, you must grasp it well. In life, the most important thing is to have a love that belongs to oneself!”

“Look at those senior experts, which one doesn’t have a history of loving and battling with a beautiful confidante?”

“If you can get the Eastern Sea’s assistance, the schemes of the Upper Realm cultivators will naturally be thwarted by a master on your behalf.”

Su Yunbing revealed a smile and said, they certainly were not idly looking for something to do, trying to meddle in Li Xiaobai’s marital affairs for fun.

The conspiracy theories of the Upper Realm cultivators, through Su Yunbing’s retelling, were already known to all the senior brothers and sisters, and the best strategy was naturally to find a protector. As long as one could withstand the first wave of attack from the unknown existence, it would buy them time to slowly understand the situation.

The best backing, naturally, would be their first choice, the Eastern Sea.

Not only to establish a good relationship with the Vice Leader but also to marry into the Old Dragon King’s underwater Dragon Palace, with several Half-step Human Immortals as top experts, they would definitely ensure Li Xiaobai’s safety.

At this moment, Li Xiaobai also understood the intentions of his senior brothers and sisters; they were worrying about him.

He originally thought they were trying to set him up, but it turned out they were actually considering his safety. It’s just a pity that their efforts seemed to have subtly missed the mark.

“Cough cough, big Senior Sister, I don’t have the habit of living off a woman, and with my cultivation speed, it won’t be long before I can confront the Old Dragon King on equal terms. As for the mysterious existence of the Upper Realm, I have never taken it seriously,” Li Xiaobai said indifferently with his hands behind his back.

“Idiot, you don’t get it. What’s wrong with finding a dao companion to increase your security? If it doesn’t work out, you can just kick her away afterwards. Once you get past the difficulties of the Upper Realm, everything else is insignificant,” Su Yunbing insisted earnestly.

Li Xiaobai’s face turned dark; such words should not be spoken by a woman, let alone a cultivator from the Kingdom of Women.

If Ling Xue’er were to know about this, he would be trapped in endless pursuit.

“Since you understand so well, why don’t you find a dao companion yourself?”

“The Eastern Sea is so vast; surely the Old Dragon King has other offspring, right?” Li Xiaobai said dryly.

But no sooner had the words left his mouth did he regret them. A dangerous aura suddenly burst forth from the big Senior Sister… That feeling… it was murderous intent!

“Hehe, Big Senior Sister lacks any feminine charm. Even with a pretty shell, you won’t be able to find a dao companion,” Second Senior Sister Ye Wushuang said with a light laugh on her face, turning a blind eye to Su Yunbing’s sky-high resentment and anger, speaking her mind.

“Dear sisters, my mind is made up, no need to say more,” Li Xiaobai said.

“My journey is the Universe, and women would only slow down the speed of my sword draw!”

Seeing Su Yunbing’s murderous gaze, Li Xiaobai felt somewhat uncomfortable, always feeling as if the two senior sisters were about to fight. He turned around and fled, heading deeper into the seventh level.

The urgent matter at hand was to get the Luminous Pearl as soon as possible.