Chapter 266 Good fortune is being delivered... Remember to maintain order in the group.

Below the viewing platform, guests gathered in large numbers.

The ghostly glow mingled with the warm light of the specially placed lanterns, illuminating the densely packed figures below, each with a different aura.

There are various emperors and deities with an air of otherworldly grace, and ancient ghost immortals with flowing robes.

There were heavily armored Yin spirits and ghost generals, as well as many guests whose auras carried the vibrant energy of the human world.

Horse-faced stood on tiptoe to look around, and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement: "Wow, look at this spectacle!"

"I never expected that our Emperor, who usually seems... well, dignified and composed, and whose personality is... well, unique, would have so many friends and colleagues come to offer their congratulations! How many tables must have been set up!"

The bull-headed figure next to him crossed his arms, a smug look on his face saying, "You just don't understand."

"That's right! Our Emperor is generous and holds a prestigious position."

As they were talking, a powerful and majestic aura quietly approached, and the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak had appeared beside them without them noticing.

This emperor, who rules over life, death, nobility, and lowliness among mortals, has changed into a more solemn everyday outfit today, but the majesty between his brows remains undiminished.

His gaze swept across the seats below, lingering particularly on the two main tables near the front of the stage, where he frowned slightly.

He pointed over there and asked, "What about those living souls dressed in modern clothes, with an aura that is half immortal and half human, yet full of vibrant life?"

Some of the people at those two tables were wearing modified Hanfu, while others were simply wearing hoodies and jeans.

There was even a virtual light effect with an exaggerated anime avatar, which stood out conspicuously among the ghosts and gods in the room.

Upon hearing this, Horse-Face's long face immediately revealed a smile that mixed smugness and embarrassment, and he scratched the back of his head sheepishly.

"Oh, Your Majesty, you mean them? Hehe, these are the fellow cultivators I met in a Taoist mutual aid, gossip, and chat group in the mortal realm!"

"We usually chat about our cultivation experiences, complain about sect matters, and share which restaurants have the best food. We're really close!"

He got more and more excited as he spoke: "The other day I was helping with the wedding preparations, and in a moment of excitement I announced in the group chat that our Emperor and Empress were getting married, and... and they didn't believe me at first!"

"They said I was involved in some new type of online fraud! And that even underworld officials are this trendy? That really angered me!"

Horse-faced imitated the tone of a group chat, vividly saying, "Then I thought, it's better to share happiness than to enjoy it alone. The wedding of the emperor and empress is a once-in-a-lifetime event!"

"So I mustered my courage and went to ask the Empress for permission, asking if the souls of my fellow Daoists in the mortal realm could temporarily leave their bodies to attend the ceremony and feast, and experience the joy of our Netherworld..."

"The Emperor and Empress are kind-hearted; they actually agreed! They even specifically instructed me to make the arrangements well, hehe!" His face was full of smug pride, as if to say, "I have a lot of connections."

As he spoke, he enthusiastically introduced the place to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak, pointing with his hoof to one of the tables:

"Your Majesty, look! That guy with the ID 'Pi Chi Shi Tao Zi' is really active in the group!"

"She said her biggest wish for attending the wedding in the underworld was to have the most handsome best man!"

"Tsk tsk, what a pity, she still hasn't realized that I, sitting quietly in the corner in charge of security coordination, am actually the most handsome man in the underworld!"

He sighed with feigned regret and flicked his non-existent bangs.

"And that cake called 'Bu Gao Leng' is a pastry chef and a talisman enthusiast."

"She said in the group chat that she wanted to sit at the head table of a super important person, so I arranged for her to come over too! Look at her sitting there, so excited yet afraid to move, isn't that funny!"

The Eastern Peak Emperor's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Nonsense! The souls have been separated from their bodies for a long time and are in the netherworld. Won't the yin energy disturb them and damage their yang energy, thus affecting their lifespan?"

Horse-face chuckled, lowering his voice with a hint of smugness: "Don't worry about that! The Emperor has already considered this! Today is the wedding day, a day of celebration for heaven and earth, and even the laws of the underworld will be temporarily softened."

"Moreover, during the ceremony later, the Emperor will personally bestow blessings. All guests who attend the ceremony, whether they are immortals, ghosts, gods, or humans, will be blessed and protected as long as they have good intentions and offer blessings, thus dispelling the cold and stabilizing their souls."

"It will be even more beneficial to the living soul. After returning, one will feel refreshed and energetic, and cultivation may even be smoother!"

He pointed to the outer edge of the viewing area, where, sure enough, there were many spirits waiting to be reincarnated or temporarily staying, gazing longingly at the scene.

Despite their fear of the awe-inspiring aura of this area, they refused to leave, clearly hoping for the legendary blessing from the Emperor.

"Do you see? Those waiting to be reincarnated are stubbornly lingering on the outskirts, hoping to absorb some good fortune and blessings so they can be reborn into a good family and have a peaceful and prosperous life!" Horse-face added.

Upon hearing this, the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak shook his head and sighed softly, "That Feng Jin fellow, he always seemed colder than the River of Oblivion, I never imagined he'd be this old..."

"Sigh, so many years have passed, and they're still going to such lengths to get married, even adopting all these modern romantic gestures. It's really..."

The bull-headed creature beside him had been listening intently, its innocent eyes fixed on Dongyue, when it suddenly interjected:

"Emperor of the Eastern Peak, are you perhaps a little envious of what you're saying?"

The majestic face of the Eastern Peak Emperor froze instantly, as if he had been told something.

He coughed lightly, his gaze turning to the bull's head with a slightly amiable expression, but his tone carried an invisible pressure:

"Ox-Head... I've heard you've recently gained some expertise in brewing Meng Po's soup? Coincidentally, several of my mountain gods have been feeling uneasy lately, so you see..."

The bull's honest-looking face froze instantly. He quickly chuckled awkwardly twice, and his massive body nimbly shrank back.

"Haha... Emperor Dongyue, you're joking! I'm clumsy and clumsy, how could I possibly know how to make any soup! That's all just nonsense from Horse-Face!"

"I suddenly remembered that I need to check if all the fellow cultivators at those two tables in the mortal realm have arrived. Don't forget anyone! Your Majesty, you're busy! Please go ahead and do your work!"

Having said that, Ox-Head darted away as if avoiding a plague god, rushing to the two particularly conspicuous tables occupied by fellow Daoists from the human realm. He took out a scroll and earnestly called out names loudly:

"I'm calling roll! Everyone listen up!"

"ID【悄悄&衍】"

"ID【Salted Soda Tomato】"

"ID【木枝的枝】"

"ID【Helping an old lady cross a red light】, uh... what a name..."

"ID【陆晓景】"

"ID【xiao苏奈】"

"ID: [The Unhurried Matou Tsuruno], [The Fujikabe Guard Who Loves Red Mushrooms and Eggs]"

"There's also the ID 【晚来风急夜未央】".

"Oh, I almost forgot one: [Avocado is delicious.]"

"Are you all here yet? Your souls must still be here, haven't drifted back yet?!"

The two tables of fellow Daoists, who were initially excited and nervous but trying their best to maintain their composure, were taken aback by the way Niu Tou called out their names.

They immediately realized what was happening and shouted in response all at once, as if afraid that the Minotaur might not hear them:

"We're here! We're here!"

"Brother Minotaur! He's got his whiskers and tail all intact!"

"Thank you, Horse-Faced Brother! Thank you, Ox-Headed Brother!"

The voices were loud and clear, full of human vitality, instantly drowning out the whispers nearby and drawing the attention of the ghost guards maintaining order.

Some couldn't help but chuckle, while others glared at them seriously, signaling them to be quiet.

Horse-faced watched from afar, thoroughly amused. At the same time, he pulled out his phone, opened that familiar group chat, and with a flurry of fingers, sent a message complete with celebratory effects:

"Important Notice to All Members! The Emperor and Empress of Fengdu are getting married!"

"Given the overwhelming enthusiasm and countless blessings from fellow Daoists in the group, which have moved even the Netherworld, the Emperor and Empress hereby issue the following decree:"

"Fellow Daoists who sincerely leave their wedding wishes for the Emperor and Empress in the group, even if they were unable to attend in person, will receive the following virtual viewing benefits:"

"The first is: a wisp of netherworld blessing energy, recorded by the duty officer, secretly helping to stabilize recent fortune, keep evil spirits away, and ensure peaceful sleep at night."

"Secondly: the mark of good karma in reincarnation is added to one's own reincarnation lineage, adding a trace of good intentions to participate in the blessing ceremony of the Holy Wedding. Although the blessing has not yet arrived, the cause has already been planted."

"Shh! Receive it discreetly, sincerity is key! Good fortune is being delivered... Remember to maintain order in the group, don't spam!"

—The most handsome man in the underworld, Horse-face.

The message was sent out, and the group chat was instantly flooded with even more overwhelming blessings.