182: Chapter 182 The Elegant and Proud Goddess! After Being Captured…

Zhou Liangan's expression froze slightly upon hearing this, a trace of imperceptible astonishment flashing through his eyes, which were as deep as a cold pool.

He had originally thought Xuanyuan Qianqian was just teasing, but he hadn't expected her to say something like that.

Seeing this, Xuanyuan Qianqian burst into laughter; her silver-bell-like laughter was crisp and pleasant, instantly dispelling the heavy atmosphere around them.

Her lively, beautiful eyes curved into lovely crescents, and her lips curled slightly upward, revealing two shallow dimples that made her look exceptionally charming and moving.

"Just kidding! Don't take it seriously!" She waved her hand, her tone light and casual, as if that sentence just now really had been just a casual remark.

Zhou Liangan collected himself and swept a meaningful glance over Xuanyuan Qianqian's exquisite and beautiful face, his gaze lingering for a moment on her slightly flushed earlobes, before he spoke unhurriedly: "Young Miss Qianqian, if that is truly the condition, I might actually consider it."

As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly, staring straight at Xuanyuan Qianqian with a playful arc on his lips.

His deep eyes seemed to have a magical quality, causing Xuanyuan Qianqian's heartbeat to involuntarily quicken a few beats.

Xuanyuan Qianqian felt somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze and subconsciously turned her face away, but she quickly turned back, her beautiful eyes also staring straight at Zhou Liangan as she let out a chuckle, refusing to be outdone.

She tidied the loose hair by her ear and said unhurriedly: "If you can achieve a decent ranking in the Human Councilor Tournament this time, this Young Miss will give you a chance to pursue me."

Her tone carried a touch of pride and confidence, as if obtaining her favor would be a massive honor for Zhou Liangan.

Fu Bo, standing to the side, merely smiled and shook his head upon hearing this, a trace of imperceptible disdain flashing through his murky, aged eyes.

He stood behind Xuanyuan Qianqian like a silent mountain, shielding her behind him without making a sound.

Having spent his entire life in the Xuanyuan Family, Fu Bo had seen plenty of such things.

A Loose Cultivator like Zhou Liangan, with no background or backing, no matter how high his talent or how strong his power, could never become a son-in-law of the Xuanyuan Star Domain.

Marriages in great aristocratic families always emphasized social standing and the union of strong forces.

Even if Zhou Liangan achieved a decent ranking in the Human Councilor Tournament, he would still have no chance whatsoever.

A son-in-law of the Xuanyuan Family must be someone who could bring huge benefits to the Xuanyuan Family, not some mysterious Loose Cultivator whose roots and bottom line were unknown.

However, Fu Bo did not say these words out loud.

He was just a servant and had no right to dictate or criticize the Young Miss's decisions.

Moreover, in his view, it was simply impossible for Zhou Liangan to achieve any good results in the Human Councilor Tournament.

The Human Councilor Tournament gathered the top Prodigies of the entire Human Race, including many descendants of ancient families that had been passed down for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years.

As a Loose Cultivator, no matter how capable Zhou Liangan was, how powerful could he really be?

Zhou Liangan seemed to see through Fu Bo's thoughts, but he only smiled and did not expose him.

He had always disdained the rules of these so-called great aristocratic families.

In his view, strength was the foundation of everything.

As long as one had sufficient strength, any rule could be broken, and any barrier could be crossed.

He did not continue this topic but changed the subject, saying indifferently: "I wonder when Young Miss Qianqian plans to comprehend the Reincarnation Qi."

Upon hearing the four words "Reincarnation Qi," a gleam of excitement immediately appeared in Xuanyuan Qianqian's eyes.

She had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Reincarnation Qi was one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the Universe; legend had it that one who mastered the Power of Reincarnation could transcend life and death and achieve eternal life.

She smiled and said: "Let's do it now! Let's go to my villa! With Fu Bo here to protect us both, there shouldn't be any problems."

Zhou Liangan nodded, having no objections.

Afterward, the three of them left the arena together.

After they left, the arena became completely boisterous.

The news of Zhou Liangan killing Patriarch Ye Cangxuan of the Ye Family, a Nirvana Realm Tier 3, while only at Enlightenment Realm Tier 1, spread like wildfire, covering the entire Tianxuan Star in less than an afternoon.

"What? What did you say? Ye Cangxuan is dead? Killed by a kid at Enlightenment Realm Tier 1?"

"How is this possible! Ye Cangxuan is a powerhouse at Nirvana Realm Tier 3! There is an entire major Realm gap between Enlightenment Realm Tier 1 and Nirvana Realm Tier 3!"

"It's true! I was at the scene! I saw it with my own eyes! That kid named Zhou Liangan used less than three moves to blast Ye Cangxuan into ashes!"

"Less than three moves? My god! This is too terrifying! What kind of background does he have?"

For a time, this mysterious Prodigy, Zhou Liangan, became the subject of fervent discussion among the people.

Whether on the streets or in major restaurants and teahouses, people were discussing his affairs everywhere.

Everyone was speculating about Zhou Liangan's true identity and who his master was.

Some said he was a descendant of some ancient hidden Sect, and this time he had emerged to gain experience.

Some said he was the Reincarnation of some fallen Great Emperor, which was why he possessed such terrifying strength.

Others said he was a monster that had walked out of a Forbidden Ground in the depths of the Universe, carrying unknown secrets.

All kinds of speculations emerged one after another, becoming more and more fantastical as they spread.

Some people had even started placing bets on how far Zhou Liangan would go in the Human Councilor Tournament.

As for the protagonist of the event, Zhou Liangan himself was completely unaware of this matter.

At this moment, he was traveling with Xuanyuan Qianqian in a luxurious hovering flying car, heading to her private villa.

The hovering flying car traveled smoothly over Tianxuan Star, and through the transparent windows, one could see the bustling city scene below.

Skyscraper after skyscraper rose into the clouds, various strangely shaped aircraft shuttled between the buildings, and the streets were filled with heavy traffic and people coming and going, a scene of prosperity.

Tianxuan Star was one of the most prosperous planets in the Transit Star Region.

It gathered elites and powerhouses from every Star Domain of the Human Race.

Xuanyuan Qianqian's villa was located in the top-tier wealthy district of Tianxuan Star—Lingxiao Mountain.

It was nestled against mountains and water, with beautiful scenery, fresh air, and was far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Those who could live here were either wealthy or noble; every one of them was a big shot who could make Tianxuan Star tremble just by stamping their feet.

The hovering flying car landed slowly at the main gate.

The gate was forged from rare Star Iron, engraved with exquisite patterns, and emitted a faint metallic luster.

On both sides of the gate stood two guards in black uniforms; their postures were upright, their eyes sharp, and they exuded an impressive Aura—they were actually both powerhouses of the Enlightenment Realm.

Seeing the hovering flying car approaching, the two guards immediately bowed respectfully and then opened the gate.

The hovering flying car drove into the villa, moving forward along a winding stone path.

Both sides of the road were planted with various rare flowers, grasses, and trees, and the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance.

From time to time, one could see some uniquely shaped pavilions and towers dotted among the green trees and red flowers, appearing exceptionally elegant.

Zhou Liangan sat in the car, observing everything around him without changing his expression.

He could clearly feel that the entire villa was shrouded in an extremely sophisticated defensive Formation.

The Rank of this Formation was very high; even a powerhouse at the Peak of the Nirvana Realm would likely not be able to break through the Formation here.

"It seems the Xuanyuan Family truly lives up to its reputation; even just a private villa has such powerful defensive strength." Zhou Liangan thought to himself.

Soon, the hovering flying car stopped in front of a magnificent villa.

This villa was built entirely of white marble, with an elegant and imposing design, full of aristocratic atmosphere.

There was a huge garden in front of the villa, and in the garden was a crystal-clear swimming pool, with a few lounge chairs and parasols placed beside it.

The three of them got out of the car, and Xuanyuan Qianqian enthusiastically took Zhou Liangan's hand, smiling as she said: "Come, let me take you inside to see."

Her small hand was soft and delicate, with an excellent tactile feel.

Zhou Liangan let her pull him, his face expressionless, but he was on high alert in his heart. He always felt that things were not that simple.

Why would Xuanyuan Qianqian believe him so easily?

Why did she insist on comprehending the Reincarnation Qi in her villa?

Could there be some conspiracy behind this?

However, he did not show it.

He wanted to see what tricks Xuanyuan Qianqian was trying to play.

Stepping into the villa, a faint, fresh fragrance rushed toward them.

The interior of the villa was extremely luxurious, with smooth marble floors, and a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, emitting a brilliant light.

Priceless famous paintings hung on the walls, and various exquisite antiques and artworks were placed in the corners.

A set of leather sofas was placed in the living room, and fresh fruit and expensive tea were placed on the coffee table.

The whole space was spacious and bright, giving a feeling of comfort and luxury.

"Sit wherever you like." Xuanyuan Qianqian let go of Zhou Liangan's hand and said with a smile, "I'll go pour you some tea."

Zhou Liangan shook his head and said: "No need for the trouble, let's get down to business first."

He didn't want to stay here for long, always feeling that everything here seemed strange.

Upon hearing this, a trace of imperceptible light flashed in Xuanyuan Qianqian's eyes, but she quickly masked it.

She smiled and said: "Very well, then let's go to the comprehension room now."

Having said that, she turned and walked toward the depths of the villa. Zhou Liangan and Fu Bo followed behind her.

Passing through a long corridor, they arrived at the backyard of the villa.

There was an independent small house in the backyard, which looked unremarkable, but Zhou Liangan could feel that the energy fluctuations around this small house were exceptionally strong.

Xuanyuan Qianqian pushed open the door of the small house and led Zhou Liangan inside.

The room inside was very empty, without any unnecessary furnishings.

In the very center, there was a huge Formation.

The Formation was inscribed with a dark red material, covered with complex and incomprehensible runes, and emitted an eerie Aura. In the center of the Formation, there was a high platform as tall as a person.

Xuanyuan Qianqian smiled and pointed to the high platform not far away, saying in a coquettish voice: "You just need to sit on that high platform and release the Reincarnation Qi. I will circulate my Cultivation Technique on the side to absorb your Reincarnation Qi for comprehension. With Fu Bo outside to protect us, no one will come to disturb us."

Her face wore a charming smile, her beautiful eyes shimmering, and she looked at Zhou Liangan with a beaming smile, her eyes full of expectation.

However, looking at the Formation in front of him, Zhou Liangan slowly curled his lips into a cold sneer.

He snorted coldly, turned his head, and swept a cold gaze across Xuanyuan Qianqian, saying unhurriedly: "This Formation is quite interesting! However, in my opinion, this Formation is not used to deduce Reincarnation Qi, but rather to extract Reincarnation Qi directly from a person's body for storage. Am I right?"

His tone was extremely certain, without the slightest doubt.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Xuanyuan Qianqian's face stiffened slightly.

She clearly had not expected that Zhou Liangan would be able to see through this Formation.

However, she quickly regained her composure. On that exquisite and stunningly beautiful face, a charming smile still curled at her lips. Her beautiful eyes looked at Zhou Liangan with a smile, and she said unhurriedly: "Not bad! You actually have some experience! You even recognize my Xuanyuan Family's Spirit-Locking Origin-Extraction Formation."

Her tone carried a hint of surprise, but it was filled more with disdain and mockery.

Upon hearing this, the chill in Zhou Liangan's eyes deepened.

He turned his head, swept a cold, gloomy gaze across Xuanyuan Qianqian, and said coldly: "It is rare for me to be kind once! Yet you do not cherish it."

He had originally genuinely wanted to help Xuanyuan Qianqian comprehend Reincarnation Qi; after all, this was a transaction between them.

But he never expected that Xuanyuan Qianqian would be so vicious, actually wanting to use the Spirit-Locking Origin-Extraction Formation to extract all the Reincarnation Qi from his body.

Once the Reincarnation Qi was extracted, not only would his cultivation be completely destroyed, but he would also become a cripple, wishing for death.

Upon hearing this, a disdainful smile curled at Xuanyuan Qianqian's lips. She crossed her arms, looked down at Zhou Liangan from a superior position, and said with a contemptuous tone: "For a Loose Cultivator like you with no status and no background, being able to become this Young Miss's nourishment is your honor."

In her view, a Loose Cultivator like Zhou Liangan was just like weeds on the roadside, not worth pitying even if he died.

Being chosen by her to become nourishment for increasing her strength was already a massive stroke of good fortune for Zhou Liangan.

"Do you know? I paid a great price to retrieve this Spirit-Locking Origin-Extraction Formation from the Family's treasure vault," Xuanyuan Qianqian continued, her tone carrying a hint of smugness. "This Formation was passed down from the ancient era and is specifically used to extract a Cultivator's Origin power. As long as you sit on that high platform, even if you are a powerhouse of the Nirvana Realm, don't even think about escaping."

She paused, looked at Zhou Liangan, and a cruel smile appeared on her face: "Originally, I wanted to let you live a little longer and wait until you released all the Reincarnation Qi before making a move. Since you have already discovered it, there is no need to continue acting. It's quite boring."

After speaking, she turned her head to look at Uncle Fu standing at the doorway and said coldly: "Uncle Fu! Do it!"

Upon hearing this, a kindly smile appeared on Uncle Fu's face, but to Zhou Liangan, this smile looked incredibly hideous.

He slowly took a step forward, and his cultivation of the sixth level of the Nirvana Realm was released without reservation.

In an instant, a terrifying Aura erupted from Uncle Fu's body, sweeping through the entire room like a raging sea.

The air in the room seemed to have solidified, and the heavy pressure made it almost impossible for Zhou Liangan to breathe.

Uncle Fu's hair and beard danced without wind, his Aura surged all around him, and the surrounding space began to slightly distort.

He looked at Zhou Liangan and said in a flat tone: "Little friend! If you enter this Formation yourself, perhaps if the Young Miss is in a good mood, she might spare your life. If you continue to be so stubborn, then you will only have a dead end."

Although his tone was flat, it was filled with an undeniable threat.

In his view, although Zhou Liangan could kill the third-stage Nirvana Realm Patriarch Ye Cangxuan, before him, a powerhouse of the sixth level of the Nirvana Realm, he was simply vulnerable to a single blow.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liangan sneered and shook his head. He looked at Uncle Fu, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery: "Truly, there is a path to Heaven that you do not take! There is no gate to Hell, yet you come seeking it yourselves! Since that is the case, then you old fool can just go die."

His voice was not loud, but it was filled with cold killing intent.

After speaking, he turned his head and swept a fiery gaze across Xuanyuan Qianqian. That look was like a hungry wolf seeing prey, filled with greed and possessiveness.

He said word by word: "Bitch! Rest assured, I will not let you be released so easily. I will make you taste all the suffering in this world and make you pay the most painful price for what you have done today."

As soon as these words left Zhou Liangan, Xuanyuan Qianqian was instantly enraged.

She had grown up so much, and never before had anyone dared to speak to her like this, let alone call her a "bitch."

Her exquisite face became distorted with anger, and her eyes were filled with malice and killing intent.

"Uncle Fu! Kill him for me! I want him torn into ten thousand pieces!" Xuanyuan Qianqian screamed hysterically.

Upon hearing this, a fierce look flashed in Uncle Fu's eyes.

He stopped talking nonsense, his Aura suddenly surged, and then he lunged fiercely towards Zhou Liangan.

His speed was as fast as lightning, and he arrived in front of Zhou Liangan in an instant.

His withered palm gathered immense energy, carrying the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, and slammed fiercely towards the top of Zhou Liangan's head.

This palm strike contained all of Uncle Fu's life-long cultivation; he clearly wanted a one-hit kill to completely eliminate Zhou Liangan.

Facing this thunderous strike from Uncle Fu, Zhou Liangan appeared exceptionally calm.

He stood where he was, motionless, as if he hadn't seen Uncle Fu's attack at all.

Just at the moment when Uncle Fu's palm was about to strike Zhou Liangan, a purple-gold light suddenly flashed in Zhou Liangan's eyes.

"Reincarnation!"

He let out a low shout, and a terrifying Power of Reincarnation erupted from his body.

This power was several times stronger than it had been just now at the arena.

In an instant, the entire room was enveloped in purple-gold light.

Time seemed to have frozen at this moment; Uncle Fu's palm stopped in mid-air, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

He felt an irresistible force acting upon him, and his body began to recoil uncontrollably.

The energy within his body drained away madly like a tide, and his cultivation was actually dropping at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"This... what is this power?" Uncle Fu screamed in terror, his eyes filled with fear and despair.

He had lived for such a long age, and this was the first time he had encountered such a bizarre, such a terrifying power.

This power seemed capable of devouring everything and destroying everything; even his Soul was trembling.

Zhou Liangan slowly raised his head, those deep eyes now turned purple-gold. He looked at the terrified Uncle Fu, and a cold smile curled at the corners of his mouth: "I said it before, you old fool, you deserve to die!"

Before the words had faded, he suddenly stepped forward and threw a punch.

"Baji Fist!"

"No!"

Uncle Fu let out a desperate scream. He wanted to dodge, but found that his body was firmly imprisoned by that terrifying Power of Reincarnation, unable to move even a single bit.

He could only watch helplessly as that fist, carrying the Aura of destruction, drew closer and closer.

"Boom!"

A heaven-shaking, earth-shattering loud noise came.

Zhou Liangan's fist smashed fiercely into Uncle Fu's chest.

Uncle Fu's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the wall behind him.

The wall collapsed instantly, and gravel splashed everywhere.

Uncle Fu crawled out from the ruins; his chest was sunken, and blood sprayed continuously from his mouth.

His Aura became incredibly weak, and his eyes began to lose focus.

He looked at Zhou Liangan, his eyes filled with unwillingness and regret.

He regretted underestimating Zhou Liangan too much; he regretted not making a move sooner.

If he had known earlier that Zhou Liangan was so terrifying, he would never have let the Young Miss set her sights on him.

Unfortunately, it was too late to say anything now.

Zhou Liangan walked towards Uncle Fu step by step; with every step, the ground would tremble slightly. He looked at the dying Uncle Fu and said coldly: "Old fool, do you have any last words?"

Uncle Fu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but only spat out a large mouthful of blood.

Using his last bit of strength, he turned his head to look at Xuanyuan Qianqian, his eyes filled with worry and reluctance.

"Young Miss... run..."

After saying these words, Uncle Fu's head tilted to the side, and he completely lost his life.

His body turned into specks of starlight and dissipated into the air.

A generation of powerhouse of the sixth level of the Nirvana Realm had thus fallen.

After dealing with Uncle Fu, Zhou Liangan slowly turned around and looked with a cold gaze at Xuanyuan Qianqian, who was standing to the side, already scared pale.

Xuanyuan Qianqian looked at Zhou Liangan, her body trembling uncontrollably.

She never expected that Uncle Fu would be killed by Zhou Liangan so easily.

That was a powerhouse of the sixth level of the Nirvana Realm!

In the entire Tianxuan Star, he could be considered a top-tier existence.

She had originally thought that with Uncle Fu present, dealing with Zhou Liangan would be as easy as turning over one's hand.

But now, Uncle Fu was dead, and only she was left alone.

She looked at Zhou Liangan's cold eyes, her heart filled with fear.

She finally realized what a terrifying existence she had provoked.

"You... don't come over..." Xuanyuan Qianqian said with a trembling voice while backing away, "I am the Young Miss of the Xuanyuan Family. If you dare to touch me, my grandfather will not let you off! The Xuanyuan Family will not let you off either!"

She tried to use the prestige of the Xuanyuan Family to scare Zhou Liangan.

However, Zhou Liangan acted as if he hadn't heard her, still walking towards her step by step.

His face had no expression, but those cold eyes made Xuanyuan Qianqian feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

"The Xuanyuan Family?" Zhou Liangan sneered, his tone filled with disdain. "Do you think I would be afraid? Don't mention that you are just a little Young Miss of the Xuanyuan Family; even if the head of the Xuanyuan Family came, no one could save you today!"

He paused, looked at Xuanyuan Qianqian, who was trembling all over from fear, and continued: "Just now you said that me being able to become your nourishment is my honor. Now, I want to see what benefits you can bring me."

After speaking, he suddenly accelerated and arrived in front of Xuanyuan Qianqian in an instant.

Xuanyuan Qianqian screamed and turned to run. But in Zhou Liangan's eyes, her speed was as slow as a snail.

Zhou Liangan reached out his hand and grabbed Xuanyuan Qianqian's wrist.

His hand was like an iron pincer, tightly gripping Xuanyuan Qianqian's wrist, making her unable to break free even a little bit.

"Ah! Let go of me! Let go of me!" Xuanyuan Qianqian struggled desperately, screaming, "Zhou Liangan, you bastard! If you dare to touch me, I will definitely make you die a horrible death!"

The smile on Zhou Liangan's face turned even colder. He exerted force suddenly, pulling Xuanyuan Qianqian into his embrace...