After hearing Thomas's words and seeing that smile on his face, Xing Tian understood something.
"You… You planned everything from the start," he said. "I could've been saved back then with Gu Jian's healing skill… or with some ninth-tier herb!"
Thomas replied calmly, "No, I didn't do that."
"Shut up! Let me finish my prediction."
"When I was breaking through, you knew no one would attack me because the lightning was too powerful. But you stopped the elders from helping—because you wanted witnesses. You wanted people to see that you did me a favor."
Thomas smirked. "Well, since you know… yes, I did that."
Xing Tian narrowed his eyes. "What if I still refuse?"
Thomas leaned back. "I made a backup plan."
Thomas smirked. "Well, when you were breaking through and the other elders were busy… I quietly pulled out my recording crystal and captured everything. If you refuse my proposal, I'll show everyone how I did you a favor—and how you didn't repay it."
Xing Tian sighed. "Well… looks like I lose again."
Then Thomas asked casually, "By the way, why are you so desperate to decline my proposal? If our two clans form an alliance, it would benefit both sides."
Xing Tian let out a long breath. "Hufffffff… I know that. I just wanted to win an argument with you for once. But it looks like I can't."
Thomas laughed heartily. "You might be stronger than me, and maybe you can beat me in a fight… but when it comes to arguments? Dream on."
Xing Tian clenched his fist with mock frustration."Mark my words—I'll win an argument with you someday!"
Thomas said, "Well, that will never happen."
On the other side, we see Angelina and Tian Zhen.
Suddenly, Angelina felt something stir in her womb. A strange power began to surge within her, and her belly grew hot. Alarmed, she quickly grabbed Tian Zhen's arm for support.
Tian Zhen, who had been watching the elders speak, immediately felt someone grab him. Just by the touch, he knew who it was.
"Angelina?" he asked, turning his head. "What happened? Why are you grabbing my hand?"
There was no response—only silence.
Worried, he turned to face her fully. "Angelina? Why aren't you responding?"
What he saw stunned him.
Angelina's entire body had turned red, her skin flushed with heat. Her breathing was shallow, almost labored. Panic set in.
"Angelina!" he shouted, quickly pulling her into his chest. "What's going on? Please… don't joke around like this. This isn't the time!"
But still, there was no answer.
Angelina slowly lifted her hand toward Tian Zhen's face, but before she could touch him, her arm dropped, and she lost consciousness. Her bally was expending. Slowly her belly turn like she is 9th month old in her pregnancy.
Hearing Tian Zhen's scream, everyone turned toward them.
What they saw shocked them—Angelina's condition left the entire hall in silence.
The five elders quickly rushed over to check on her.
Others began moving closer as well, but one of the elders raised his hand and said, "Please stop. The matter isn't as serious as you think."
Respecting the elder's authority, the crowd stopped in place.
But whispers began to spread.
"What happened to her? Wasn't she perfectly fine just moments ago?"
"Maybe… maybe the baby is about to be born?" one guessed. "Maybe that's why she lost consciousness from the pain?"
But someone else replied, "Fool, she's only three months pregnant. It's impossible for a baby to be born this early."
Back to Angelina,
Elder Gu Yan checked her pulse carefully. A troubled look appeared on his face.
"Oh no… what I feared is true."
Tian Zhen, panicking, asked, "What is it, Elder? Is there a problem?!"
Gu Yan let out a deep breath. "Haaa… She's experiencing birth pains."
Everyone nearby was stunned by his words.
Xing Tian stepped forward, shocked. "Do you even understand what you're saying? She's only in her third month of pregnancy! How can the baby be born now?"
Gu Jian shook his head. "I don't know how… but your grandchild's body has already matured to the stage of a nine-month pregnancy. She's really going to give birth."
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief. But there was no reason for Elder Gu Jian to lie. The truth was hard to accept—but undeniable.
Xing Tian snapped into action. "Tian Zhen! Quickly prepare a room. Su Yan, go with Angelina—and bring some women from the Medicine Clan with you!"
Tian Zhen responded instantly, "Father! The nearest room is the guest room. Should we go there?"
Gu Jian nodded firmly. "Quickly! There's no time to waste!"
Su Yan lifted Angelina gently using her spiritual energy and rushed toward the guest room, accompanied by several women from the Medicine Clan.
Meanwhile, someone from the crowd muttered, "See? I told you—it was birth pain. You didn't believe me."
The other replied, "But how is that even possible? A child being born at just three months…?"
( What you also want to know what happened. So let's see what happened sometimes ago)
System Notification:
The reward has been successfully granted to the host.
"Wha… I can feel the spiritual energy now!" Jin said in awe.
System:Because the host has completed a high-level quest for the first time, additional rewards have been granted.
System Notification:
The reward has been successfully granted to the host.
"Wha… I can feel the spiritual energy now!" Jin said in awe.
System: Because the host has completed a high-level quest for the first time, additional rewards have been granted.
Rewards:
Reward 1: Auto-Cultivate (Innate Talent)
Reward 2: 1,000,000 Experience Points + 50 Random Stat Points
Reward 3: 10,000 Cultivation Points
"What? System, what's the difference between experience points and cultivation points?"
System: Experience Points (EXP) are used to upgrade your level. Leveling up increases your physical stats, such as Strength, Speed, Defense, etc. These are the foundation of your physical power.
Cultivation Points, on the other hand, represent cultivation energy. They are used to upgrade your cultivation realm. You'll also need them later for things like magic, pet upgrades, and more.
"Oh, I get it now. System, open my status panel—I want to see my condition, and increase both my cultivation and level."
System: Status Panel is now open.
A glowing golden window appeared in front of him.