He wasn’t too short or too tall. He wore spacious blue robes and his appearance was common. Besides his eyes being a bit brighter than usual, he could not be any more ordinary. But anyone that tried to probe or investigate him would find all their senses swallowed up after approaching him. His presence was like a mountain pressing down on one’s heart, leaving one gasping for breath.

This was the Ning Family Old Ancestor.

Ning Ling’s face quickly paled. She urgently said, “Old Ancestor, today’s events have nothing to do with him. I ask that you allow him to leave. This disciple is willing to accept any punishment!”

The Old Ancestor’s gaze was icy cold. “Wicked girl, today you colluded with outsiders to ruin the peace of my Blue Cloud World; you are guilty of the most abominable crimes.” He waved his sleeves upwards. “Look at the broken skies above us. Countless people of our bloodline have died today. Do you think a few words from you is enough to erase all that?”

Ning Ling clenched her teeth. “Old Ancestor, I agree to be married off. I only ask that you forgive him!”

The Ning Family Old Ancestor’s eyes flashed. “You speak the truth?”

“This disciple is willing to take a vow!”

“Good. While he can be spared death, he must still be punished. I will cripple his cultivation and drive him out...