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Ming Xiu had absolutely not anticipated that Yan Ye had harbored another plan, and by the time he realized it, all three of them had grown up. Another year passed, and when Yan Ye arrived in the Western Wilderness, Ming Xiu rushed over. By that time, with the help of Xi Feng, he had already formed a heaven-sent blood contract with Huang Jiu.
Seeing Yan Ye standing alone beneath the Joyful Union Tree, looking sorrowful, Ming Xiu knew that Yan Ye must have learned of his marriage contract with Huang Jiu. He said to Yan Ye with a sense of superiority, "You still have a chance, I don't mind competing with you fairly, if one day, Little Ninth prefers you, I am willing to step down."
That single sentence had inspired Yan Ye to strive for over a thousand years. On the battlefield, facing opposing armies countless times, Yanmo Heavenly Clan had suffered devastating defeats in order not to harm Huang Jiu, allowing the Spirit God Clan to steadily expand their territory.