Chapter 18: The Betrothal of Power

As Wei Xian processed the revelation of his mother's tragic fate, Guardian Yunshan took a deep breath before delivering yet another piece of life-altering news.

"There is one more thing, Young Lord. Your fate was not only shaped by your mother's sacrifice but also by your grandfather, the Primordial Ansestor. Long before your birth, he arranged a union between you and the daughter of the Ancient Tang family– Tang Yuechan."

Wei Xian's gaze darkened with contemplation. He had always known that powerful families arranged marriages for the sake of strengthening their bloodlines, but this revelation caught him off guard.

The Primodel Family stood at the pinnacle of the Upper Realm, their strength unmatched across countless eons. But the Ancient Tang Family, second only to them, was no ordinary lineage. Their bloodline carried an unfathomable mastery over Celestial Phoneix Flame, an art feared by even the most revered cultivators.

A Pact Forged in Ancient Times

For thousands of years, the Primodel and Tang families had been bound by a shared destiny, their unity ensuring the balance of power in the Upper Realm. It was not uncommon for these two great houses to solidify their alliance through marriage.

Now, that tradition rested upon Wei Xian and Tang Yuechan, the esteemed daughter of the Tang Family.

"Your grandfather arranged this marriage as a symbol of our eternal alliance,"Yunshan continued. "Tang Yuechan is not only your fiancée, but she is also one of the most talented prodigies of the Tang bloodline. Her mastery over Phoenix Flames is unparalleled among her peers. With her as your partner, you will not only gain a formidable ally, but the very forces of the Upper Relam will be unable to challenge your rise."

Wei Xian clenched his fists.

His path had always been one of self-determination, of forging his own destiny through sheer will and power. To be bound by an arrangement made before he was even born unsettled him. However, he could not ignore the strategic value of this union—nor could he disregard the possibility that Tang Yuechan, too, carried burdens of her own.

"What kind of person is Tang Yuechan?"Wei Xian finally asked, his voice calm but firm.

Guardian Yunshan smiled faintly.

"She is... unique. Her talent is undeniable,and she is known for her unyielding spirit. But she is also a mystery. Some say she follows her family's wishes without question, while others claim she walks her own path in defiance of fate. What I do know is this:she is not weak, and she will not tolerate weakness in her partner."

Wei Xian exhaled, his resolve strengthening.

If this was his fate, then he would face it head-on.

But even as he accepted the reality of his betrothal, his promise remained the same—before anything else, he would grow strong enough to rescue his mother from the clutches of the Wang Family. No alliance, no marriage, no cosmic order would take precedence over that vow.

Next Steps— Immortal Dao Palace Awaits

His father's words echoed in his mind: "For now, hide your forbidden arts and cultivate your bloodline. The Immortal Dao Palace is your next destination."

Wei Xian would not resist the path laid before him. He would embrace it, not because fate demanded it, but because it was the best way to achieve his own goals.

The Immortal Dao Palace would be the proving ground where he would refine his newfound strength. It would be where he honed his powers, expanded his influence, and tested the limits of his destiny.

And there, among the heirs of the strongest families in the Upper Realm, he would finally meet Tang Yuechan, the woman fate had bound him to.