"Hmm, very well," the Immortal Elder nodded, bowed, and said, "Let's part here, we'll meet again in the Snow Territory."

Wang Xiaoqiang also bowed and said, "Let's part here, we'll meet again in the Snow Territory..."

At that moment, Wang Xiaoqiang and Guan Qingsi said goodbye to their fellow immortals one by one. The Immortal Elder took several immortals and flew towards the west to the Snow Territory, while Wang Xiaoqiang and Guan Qingsi flew towards the Yellow Dragon Empire.

"Little Qiang, will you participate in the demon hunting in the Snow Territory?" Guan Qingsi asked while flying.

"Of course," Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "After I settle your family, I'll head to the Snow Territory."

"Where do you plan to settle my family?" Guan Qingsi asked curiously.

"Don't worry, I will definitely arrange for them to be in a place that is both safe and prosperous, ensuring they have a happy life," Wang Xiaoqiang said as he embraced Guan Qingsi's waist and flew towards the Immortal River.

This evening.

Wang Xiaoqiang and Guan Qingsi arrived at the Immortal River.

Guan Qingsi looked at the river below, seeing that it was extraordinarily wide, several hundred miles across, like an ocean stretching east to west, extremely long, boundless.

Above the river, a faint mist floated, ethereal like immortal qi.

Every hundred meters along the riverbank stood a monument, inscribed with the words — Immortal River.

"Immortal River?" Guan Qingsi said with slight surprise, "Little Qiang, why did you bring me to the Immortal River?"

Wang Xiaoqiang did not answer; he had a special fondness for this river, similar to the feeling he had for his hometown outside the Shibalih River in Sanmiao Village on Earth, a sense of familiarity, as if returning home.

At this moment, 10,000 Five Elements Spirit Springs burst out from his body, swirled in five colors, forming a series of characters:

The Supreme Ancestor of the Immortal River has arrived, all Immortal River Mystic Soldier members, come out of the river to welcome him!

As these characters formed, a loud rumble was heard from the river below, and a black serpent leaped out from the Immortal River; this serpent was the Immortal River Mystic Serpent.

Since Wang Xiaoqiang left the Immortal River, it had been guarded by the Immortal River Mystic Serpent. The Immortal River Mystic Serpent, along with the Aquatic Dark Soldiers, had loyally protected the Immortal River.

With Wang Xiaoqiang's sudden arrival, the Five Elements Spirit Spring issued a call to all mystic soldiers in the Immortal River.

The Immortal River Mystic Serpent sensed it, and in its excitement immediately leaped out of the water, speaking in human tongue, loudly saying "The Ancestor has returned to the Immortal River, why haven't you mystic soldiers come out to greet him!"

The voice spread like thunder, resonating with loud echoes, causing the waters of the Immortal River to churn.

Boom!

Boom boom!

Boom boom boom!

Boom boom boom boom boom...

...

Across hundreds of miles of the Immortal River, waves split and scattered, forming whirlpools or tall water pillars several meters high.

From within the whirlpools and atop the water pillars emerged numerous aquatic creatures, some human-shaped fish several tens of meters large, human-shaped shrimp over a hundred meters long, upright river turtles resembling humans, serpent-like creatures as long as several hundred meters like the Mystic Serpent, frogs as large as small houses, and mussels that resembled small boats...

These aquatic beings all stood firm on the waves, bowing and prostrating towards Wang Xiaoqiang in the sky, speaking in unison, "We, the Immortal River Mystic Soldiers, kneel to welcome the Supreme Ancestor of the Immortal River, may the Ancestor unify the Immortal Realm, command the immortals, and remain undefeated for all eternity!"

At this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang standing in the sky was like a marshal commanding countless troops.

Majestic, mighty, imposing, revered...

Standing beside Wang Xiaoqiang, Guan Qingsi was overwhelmed by the scene, feeling a surge of boldness arising from her heart, charging straight to her mind, her blood boiling.

With a gesture from Wang Xiaoqiang, the 10,000 Spirit Springs forming characters dissolved in a thunderous rush, diving into the Immortal River. As they entered the water, they instantly generated the Five Element Spiritual Energy, nourishing the waters of the Immortal River.

The million-strong aquatic clan below witnessed this, thrilled, and shouted joyously, "The Ancestor is wise! The Ancestor is benevolent! Long live the Ancestor!"

"Alright, you may rise!" Wang Xiaoqiang used his power to amplify his voice, which echoed mightily, and the aquatic mystic soldiers below responded with gratitude.

Wang Xiaoqiang gave some instructions to the Immortal River Mystic Serpent and then jumped into the Immortal River with Guan Qingsi.

Guan Qingsi already understood everything and did not ask further questions; she felt as though she was dreaming as Wang Xiaoqiang led her deep underwater, eventually seeing a massive palace beneath the water. It was magnificently grand, sparkling like crystal, a treasure palace indeed. The door to the palace was inscribed with the words — Crystal Palace.

Guan Qingsi was mesmerized by the Crystal Palace; it was the most extravagant palace she had ever seen, grandly splendid, with pavilion towers, halls, and courtyards, with tall towers above and small bridges below, like an imperial palace, like a garden, a perfect spot for leisure and rest.

Along the winding corridors, groups of graceful and beautiful women moved back and forth, carrying fruit platters, fine wine, and dishes...

Guan Qingsi was absorbed in admiration as Wang Xiaoqiang guided her into the Crystal Hall.

In the Crystal Hall, maids in two rows stood aside as they entered, clearing a path paved with crystal, brilliantly dazzling, resembling a starlit avenue.

At the end of the crystal path was a throne, cast from gold, topped with a cushion, richly magnificent and luxurious.

Wang Xiaoqiang led Guan Qingsi, walking with the bearing of a dragon and tiger, and moved towards the golden throne, sitting upon it.

The Immortal River Mystic Serpent followed them in and shouted, "Serve wine and dishes to welcome and cleanse the Ancestor's dust!"

At once, groups of stunning women floated in like butterflies, carrying trays of exquisite dishes and fine wine, offering them at a table before the two.

Plates of exquisite dishes, trays of fresh fruits, and wine were laid on the table.

The Immortal River Mystic Serpent said, "Come, let there be singing and dancing to entertain the Ancestor."

After the words were spoken, a group of beautifully dressed women stepped in, moving with Lotus Steps, singing and dancing.

Before dining, with a thought, Wang Xiaoqiang released Guan Qingsi's mother, her siblings, and Mingyan's family of three.

These six people appeared, bewildered and amazed to find themselves in an underwater palace; Wang Xiaoqiang explained it to them, and they realized they were now in the Crystal Palace within the Immortal River. Wang Xiaoqiang invited them to sit and enjoy the food and wine together.

"The Immortal River is my domain, I am the Lord of the Immortal River; from now on, you will live in the Immortal River, which is safe and prosperous, much better than life outside. What do you think?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked the six.

Mingyan's family naturally had no objections; being together was already the greatest fortune, living together was a blessing accumulated over lifetimes. The family of three had no cultivation base, vulnerable in the Immortal Realm, henceforth relying on Wang Xiaoqiang for survival; wherever Wang Xiaoqiang arranged for them to live, there they would stay.

Guan Qingsi's mother and her siblings looked to Guan Qingsi, seeking her opinion, and Guan Qingsi said, "Mother, you should live here with my brother and sister. Since Little Qiang chose this place, it must be very safe..."

At this point, Guan Qingsi's mother could no longer resist, so she nodded in agreement. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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