As things stood, Nangong Mo knew there was no longer any need to hide what happened back then, and continued his story.
In truth, his grievances also stemmed from that illusory and ethereal affection.
Over a thousand years ago, Bai Xianhua and an elder of the Bai clan from the Sheng Yu family had a casual conversation that led to a past grievance with the immortal realm.
Back then, the Sheng Yu family produced a peerlessly beautiful woman. When she first appeared, some of the elders in the sect predicted that with her beauty, she would surely be a source of disaster.
At the time, such words sounded like jealousy.
Born an immortal, her beauty was already exquisite. This immortal maiden merely possessed a purer aura, not one that could be described as exceptionally alluring. Thus, the people of the immortal realm did not restrict her movements.
However, a hundred years later, this immortal maiden had blossomed into a graceful and beautiful young immortal. It was during a trip to the mortal realm that she inadvertently became entangled in a love triangle that could have been avoided.
Hearing this, Bai Yufeng couldn't help but ask urgently.
"It's merely a love debt between three people. What does that man, who is your brother and suffered heartbreak, have to do with my parents?"
Seeing her eagerness to find her relatives, Gu Qianying tried to comfort her.
"Although I harbored doubts about Bai Xianhua, seeing his apparent obsession, if we don't hear the full story, we won't know what he intends to do, nor can we safely bring your parents back."
Prompted by her words, Bai Yufeng stopped interrupting, and the others also quieted down to listen to Nangong Mo finish recounting this past event.
Back then, both Bai Xianhua and Elder Bai were very attentive to the immortal maiden. But in a love triangle, one person was always destined to be eliminated.
That person was Bai Xianhua.
He suffered a period of setback because of this. However, the most fatal resentment was not the failure of this relationship, but the death of the immortal maiden.
"For someone with immortal status, ascension is not an ordinary matter. In a thousand years, the only immortal maiden from the Sheng Yu family to ascend was Immortal Ming Yuan, and she had some distant ties to the Bai couple."
This explanation came from Gu Qianying, and everyone was somewhat surprised.
"This kind of matter should be a secret of the clan. How do you know?" Nangong Li snatched the words that Bai Yufeng was about to say.
"I'm just guessing," Gu Qianying said casually.
In truth, some memories had already surfaced in her mind.
Her newly discovered curiosity diverted, Nangong Li shifted her gaze, focusing once again on Nangong Mo.
The death of Immortal Ming Yuan was not without reason.
She had poured all her tender feelings into him, but unfortunately, Elder Bai was a dissolute young master.
After snatching the immortal maiden from Bai Xianhua, the elder did not cherish her. After they married, he was never in the immortal palace. When the elder ascended to the position of Bai family head, the immortal maiden realized that everything he had done was merely to use her, to wear down and drive away Bai Xianhua.
Her true heart shattered, and having implicated the person who had once poured his heart into her, Immortal Ming Yuan could no longer bear the guilt, sorrow, and the fact that she had been deceived. She drew out her immortal bones and jumped into the Immortal Transformation Pool.
Thus, this past event was laid bare. Bai Xianhua's resentment intensified with the ascension of the immortal maiden.
Now that he had been resurrected, his intentions were clear.
Gu Qianying looked at Nangong Mo. "So, he wants to use the blood of the Bai couple to enter the Sheng Yu family."
"To confront that Elder Bai," Ouyang Qinglin picked up Gu Qianying's words.
The current Sheng Yu family was no longer the weak force it once was. Due to the cyclical fluctuations over a thousand years, to enter the Sheng Yu family now, one must possess the blood of the Bai clan to break the barrier and enter.
"To think that someone so cold-blooded and ruthless could also have such a devoted side," Nangong Li muttered softly from the side, but Bai Yufeng still heard her.
"What nonsense about devotion! This person was simply driven out and is unhappy, so he wants to go back and get revenge. Moreover, my parents are still in his hands. What if..."
Knowing her worries, Gu Qianying repeated her earlier words.
"Immortal Ming Yuan had deep ties with the Bai clan. I believe Bai Xianhua wouldn't act rashly. He would definitely ascertain your parents' bloodline."
Her words always brought a sense of inexplicable peace.
Thus, Bai Yufeng temporarily calmed her mind.
"This matter is not as simple as a love affair. The position of that Elder Bai back then was obtained improperly. I believe you also have something you wish to investigate. Therefore, I am willing to go to the Sheng Yu family with you."
She was surprised that she understood her feelings so well.
Now, Elder Bai had long lost the determination and perseverance to lead the family to glory. Instead, he was constantly degenerating, becoming complacent, and greedily enjoying the honor and wealth that came with his position.
Such a person was not fit to be an elder of the clan, and those who colluded with him were equally undeserving.
"I'm going too. This matter is of great importance. Although Bai Xianhua has nothing to do with me, you two are our close relatives. I must accompany you on this trip," Meng Qinghua stepped forward.
"We came out together, so there's no reason to separate. I'm going too," Du Chun also followed.
Nangong Li, Ouyang Qinglin, Bai Yulan, and Xiao Yihao naturally had to go as well.
Thus, the group decided to travel to the Sheng Yu family together to resolve this matter.
"Very well, I am deeply grateful for your righteous assistance. We shall leave the forbidden area as quickly as possible and rush to the Sheng Yu family at the fastest speed."
The remaining journey was smooth. With Gu Qianying's Scarlet Blood Saber and Ouyang Qinglin's protection, before nightfall, they had exited the forbidden area and returned to the Sheng Yu family.
At this time, several female attendants were anxiously running back and forth within the clan.
Bai Yufeng quickly grabbed a hurrying attendant to inquire.
"What are you all doing? Has something happened in the clan?"
Their speed had been very fast. Bai Xianhua should not have arrived so quickly.
However, they had still underestimated that person's capabilities.
"Ah, you don't know! Someone in red, no, white, no, it's a bloody person! He broke in with people from the Bai clan, killed half of the clan members, ah, it's too terrifying."
Hearing her fragmented explanation, Gu Qianying knew that Bai Xianhua had already arrived.
The bloody person mentioned by the attendant was precisely Bai Xianhua, whose clothes were splattered with blood.
She glanced back at Nangong Mo, and the two of them hurried towards the Bai clan hall.
The person he wanted to see was merely Elder Bai. Those innocent people who were implicated were also pitiable. They had to go and check the situation.
The group rushed towards the clan hall.
As their footsteps fell, in the center of the formation, Bai Xianhua stood with his sword raised, pointing at Elder Bai in front of him and laughing to the heavens.
"Hahaha, Bai Yuetian, what use are these barriers you've set up? What is meant to come, will always come."
His gaze was fierce, and his cold smile vanished in an instant. With a slight movement of his finger, he charged towards the formation.