Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2031: 536:

With elegant poise, she radiated an overwhelming aura capable of devouring rivers and mountains, subjugating the heavens and earth.

Hovering above her head, the Star Treasure Mirror cast divine radiance in every direction, shattering all laws it touched, proclaiming her the unchallenged sovereign!

"Is this the power of the Divine Maiden Palace Master..."

Lu Changsheng comprehended that this Divine Maiden Palace Master possessed remarkable strength, far outstripping the other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Indeed, the moment the Palace Master appeared, the two Nascent Soul cultivators descending from the nine heavens to assault were instantly placed on the defensive.

Yet, those two didn't flee right away; they persisted in their fierce resistance.

"Are they providing cover for the retreat?"

In addition to the Desert Sea Crocodile God, the old man from the Ghost Ship, and the ghostly shadows, more attackers lurked among the cultivators.

If these two Nascent Soul True Lords withdrew, the remaining invading cultivators would face dire consequences.

Thus, even if retreating, these two Nascent Soul cultivators would hold out until the others escaped first.

Shen Jianjia perceived this too, yet in a clash at the Nascent Soul level, outcomes weren't decided so swiftly.

Particularly since the assailants arrived fully prepared, armed with numerous countermeasures.

After a quick assessment, Lu Changsheng and Shen Yiren swiftly returned to the Immortal City.

At that time, Penglai Immortal City activated its Fourth Rank Forbidden Grand Array at full power.

The jade-like city walls gleamed with a translucent sheen, etched with countless intricate patterns that swirled across them.

Four crystalline beams of light twisted together and pierced the skies, linking heaven and sea to form a shield of white jade-glass that encased the whole Immortal City, resembling a silvery moon suspended amid heaven and earth.

"Fourth Rank Forbidden Grand Array!"

Lu Changsheng identified that Penglai Immortal City's grand array exceeded the early Fourth Rank grand array of the Yin Ming Ghost Sect. As Shen Yiren’s spirit boat drew near, a surging qi mechanism repelled it invisibly, destabilizing the vessel.

This stemmed from the Forbidden Grand Array's power, which severed heaven and earth, sealed space, and nullified techniques!

Even Nascent Soul True Lords found themselves hindered by such a Forbidden Grand Array.

"Third Palace Master, please verify your identity!"

The cultivators guarding Penglai Immortal City spotted Shen Yiren but kept the grand array active, calling out instead.

Hearing this, Shen Yiren executed a hand seal with an incantation, employed a secret method, and tossed her identity token.

Soon after, a beam of white jade divine light erupted from the grand city gate, ushering the spirit boat onto the walls.

"This grand array is truly handy."

Lu Changsheng reflected inwardly, recognizing Penglai Immortal City as a deserving Fourth Rank Immortal City.

"Is that... the Desert Sea Crocodile God, one of the forty Star Sea Pirates!?"

As the spirit boat touched down on the city walls, a cultivator gasped at the sight of the Desert Sea Crocodile God trussed in ropes.

After all, the Star Sea Pirates were infamous for their plundering, and their forty leaders were notorious figures known to everyone.

Seeing one such as the Desert Sea Crocodile God seized by Shen Yiren left them stunned.

"What, the Desert Sea Crocodile God!"

"Third Palace Master, you captured the Desert Sea Crocodile God!"

"Damn Star Sea Pirates, how dare they provoke us on Penglai Island!"

The Dan Cultivators atop the walls clustered to inspect, gazing at Shen Yiren in shock and admiration.

Each of the forty Star Sea Pirates wielded immense power, and the Desert Sea Crocodile God, a Magic Body Dual Cultivator ranking mid-to-high, seemed impossible for Shen Yiren to capture.

Penglai Island’s cultivators knew the Goddess Palace's three Palace Masters shone in battle—especially the Great and Second—while Third Palace Master Shen Yiren focused on the Nourishing Life Technique, lacking prowess in offense or combat.

Earlier on the spirit boat, Lu Changsheng had wished to stay low-profile, so Shen Yiren offered scant details. She merely nodded faintly, citing Huang Shi’s grave wounds as cause to proceed to the Goddess Palace courtyard for treatment and rest.

...

Shortly thereafter, the Nascent Soul clash high in the firmament concluded, and the horrifying pressure faded away.

"Greetings to Tianhe True Monarch!"

"Greetings to the Great Palace Master!"

"Greetings to Shen Palace Master!"

As Shen Jianjia and Tianhe True Monarch descended, every cultivator in the Immortal City bowed in deep respect.

Some Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators knelt fully in devotion.

"Great Palace Master..."

Countless cultivators buzzed with excitement, staring at Shen Jianjia in reverence and admiration.

For many low-tier cultivators, glimpsing a Nascent Soul True Lord might take decades or a lifetime.

Moreover, she was Penglai Island's top cultivator, famed across the Starry Sky Sea!

"Hiss....."

Yet Shen Jianjia’s heavenly visage and form were veiled in stellar glow, too dazzling to behold clearly, stinging eyes and dazing minds.

A Nascent Soul True Lord towered supreme; ordinary cultivators couldn't even look upon her directly—only Core Formation breakthrough granted the right to admire this Divine Maiden Palace Master's divine allure!

"Great Palace Master..."

At once, a Goddess Palace cultivator advanced to brief Shen Jianjia on Third Palace Master Shen Yiren's ordeal.

"Hmm, I know."

Shen Jianjia naturally prioritized her sister, inquiring upon arrival and finding her safe.

Regarding the capture of the Desert Sea Crocodile God...

Though her sister could manage it, Shen Jianjia knew it unlikely her doing based on her knowledge.

Xuanmu Taoist...

She recalled the other four aboard the spirit boat then.

Without dwelling, after issuing orders, Shen Jianjia advanced gracefully, warping space around her, her matchless elegant silhouette vanishing.

Flight was banned in the Immortal City, much less spatial arts,

but as Penglai Island and Goddess Palace's ruler, her power amplified here, effortlessly ignoring bans and moving freely!

The next instant.

In the Goddess Palace courtyard, Shen Yiren sensed something, turning toward the entrance.

The door swung open, admitting a woman of heavenly poise, regal and refined, beauty beyond compare.

"Sister."

Shen Yiren called out joyfully, cheeks dimpling like an ordinary girl next door.

"Little sister..."

Shen Jianjia’s dignified elegant features warmed with a soft smile; spotting her sister’s light wounds, she approached, grasping her delicate jade wrist to probe the circumstances.

"It was Elder Xuanmu; he has a Fourth Rank Puppet, so..."

Concealing nothing from her sister, Shen Yiren relayed the full account truthfully.

"A Fourth Rank Puppet!?"

Even Shen Jianjia showed surprise at Lu Changsheng owning a Fourth Rank Puppet.

Such a treasure defied belief.

More shocking than a Dan Cultivator with a spiritual treasure.

"Indeed, thanks to Daoist Xuanmu, otherwise Nephew Huang’s life would have been in danger."

Shen Yiren gazed at her sister, aiming to highlight Lu Changsheng's merit.

Hearing this, Shen Jianjia paused briefly, then chuckled lightly: "I shall accompany you to meet Elder Xuanmu."

...

"Greetings to the Great Palace Master and Third Palace Master!"

Spotting Shen Yiren and Shen Jianjia arrive, Lu Changsheng promptly bowed in salute.

The Great Palace Master truly was breathtakingly beautiful!

Her looks, build, bearing, and allure—all peerless and supreme!

Though their second encounter, Lu Changsheng felt his heart race uncontrollably, emotions stirring within.

"Elder Xuanmu, no need for such ceremony. Today, my little sister was rash, saved by your aid..."

Shen Jianjia spoke with a warm smile, lifting her silky sleeve to summon gentle mana that lifted Lu Changsheng upright.

Lu Changsheng's pulse quickened, aware Shen Jianjia valued his Fourth Rank Puppet and Third Rank Talisman Formation, her demeanor humble and polite.

"As an Honorary Elder of the Goddess Palace, facing such peril, action was obligatory..."

Lu Changsheng offered a "helpless smile" and replied.

As he spoke, his gaze flicked unwittingly to Shen Yiren.

Such a nuance didn't escape Shen Jianjia’s sharp eyes.

Even Shen Yiren noticed, a strange bashfulness washing over her.

Why did Daoist Xuanmu show that look before her sister...

Yet even with her sister present, his eyes lingered on her... This thought brought Shen Yiren an odd joy.

Not jealousy toward her sister.

From youth, she idolized Shen Jianjia, holding her in highest esteem.

Aware she lagged behind in talent, wit, skill, or looks.

Over centuries of cultivation, no one resisted her sister’s charm to favor her instead.

"For today’s events, the Goddess Palace will grant you significant merit, exchangeable for contribution points. Should Elder Xuanmu desire anything, speak to this Palace."

Shen Jianjia declared, her pristine luminous eyes sparkling with noble command and captivating grace.