Chapter 157 The grand wedding lured our most respected sect leader away, and now they want to...
Ancient city, Baidi City.
Inside the Bai family's weapon-refining hall, the furnace crackled and popped. Beads of sweat glistened on Bai Ye's forehead as his gaze fell upon the wedding dress in his hands.
The shimmering light on the fabric was fading, and the cloth was gradually losing its color; clearly, the refining had failed once again.
"Ah, take a rest," Bai Shu said from outside the door. "Why don't we let Master Bai handle the wedding attire?"
Bai shook his head. "No, I want to make a wedding dress myself."
“But on your wedding day, all the major sects of Kyushu will come to witness the ceremony. You can’t expect Jiu Li to wear the wedding dress you made, can you?” Bai Shu looked at the wedding dress in her hands, which had completely lost its luster, and said with great concern.
"It's alright, there's still a month left, that's plenty of time." Bai was not discouraged at all, his eyes were very firm.
She wiped the sweat from her brow and silently pleaded, "Xiao Wang, record the entire refining process for me. I need to see exactly where the problem lies."
【Okay, kid~】A cheerful response rang out in my mind.
The day after Bai returned to Kyushu, Xiao Wang, who had been wandering in this land for a long time, found her again.
Although they had never actually met, the bond they had built over the years had made them as close as family.
It's a pity that we don't know where Little Gold has gone. Perhaps it has been broken into countless fragments, scattered throughout the world, waiting to accompany the rise of another genius boy.
Bai gathered his thoughts, rekindled the furnace fire, and began refining once again.
Seeing that she wouldn't listen to his advice, Bai Shu stopped talking, turned around and left the weapon-refining hall to go back and play mahjong with Bai Yuzhu and the others.
......
Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
After countless failures and reworks, Bai finally crafted the wedding dress and phoenix crown that embodied all her hard work.
On his clothes, three thousand divine patterns of the Great Dao intertwined to form flowing auspicious clouds, and as his clothes fluttered, it seemed as if a river of stars flowed. His phoenix crown was formed with the supreme laws of creation. Even when it was placed on the table, the phoenix on the crown still had its wings spread out, and its body was surrounded by a faint chaotic aura, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
The moment the wedding dress was successfully made, it was rushed to the Sanqing Sect and into Zhong Jiuli's hands. The wedding dress that she made for Bai Ye was also sent to him.
"It's been months since I last saw him. I wonder how that guy is doing." Zhong Jiuli murmured absentmindedly as she soaked in the spiritual spring pool.
The room was filled with misty steam, and countless fresh, dewy petals floated on the surface of the pool. These petals were all of extraordinary quality, with a subtle fragrance that was refreshing and delightful.
With a splash, Zhong Jiuli stood up and stepped out of the water. Water droplets slid down her graceful neck, skimming over her exquisite curves, and dripped onto the ground.
bare feet stepped across the jade-paved ground, leaving trails of dampness.
She raised her hand and unfolded the wedding dress that Bai Ye had sent; the dress seemed to still carry that person's scent.
"Zhong Jiuli, are you done washing up?"
Just as she finished dressing, Liu Xianyue's urging voice came from outside the door.
"Come in."
Liu Xianyue pushed open the door and entered. Her gaze was immediately drawn to Zhong Jiuli's wedding dress. She couldn't help but praise, "This little guy is quite skilled at crafting weapons. This phoenix crown is especially spiritual. Today, I will personally adorn you into the most beautiful fairy in the Nine Provinces, so that even that little tiger can't take his eyes off you!"
As she spoke, she flicked her wrist, and a pile of bottles and jars appeared on the dressing table. She used her eyebrow pencil to draw her eyebrows, and a touch of rouge fell, adding a hint of peach blossom red to the corners of her eyes.
With just a touch of makeup, the person in the mirror was breathtakingly beautiful.
The phoenix crown settled on her head, and the colorful phoenix let out a clear and melodious cry. The crown beads swayed gently, shimmering with light.
"Indeed, as expected of Sect Master Zhong, the number one sect in the Nine Provinces, she is so beautiful that it's outrageous. It makes me want to get married." Liu Xianyue praised.
Zhong Jiuli smiled and said, "If you are willing, I'm afraid Pavilion Master Jiang can send the wedding dress to Wanxiang Pavilion tomorrow."
"No, no, no, this is just right." Liu Xianyue quickly waved her hand, afraid of being forced to get married.
Zhong Jiuli: "It's just a ceremony, whether we get married or not won't make any difference."
The two left hand in hand.
Outside the gate, the entire Sanqing Sect was already lined up and waiting. The imperial carriage, pulled by nine colorful phoenixes, hovered in the sky, its wings scattering seven-colored rays of light.
Upon seeing Zhong Jiuli in her elaborate attire, the thousands of disciples bowed in unison:
"Welcome, Sect Master!!"
Zhong Jiuli nodded slightly, then leaped onto the imperial carriage. A phoenix cried out in the heavens, and the entourage set off, winding its way towards the desolate state.
On the other side, Bai was also dressed neatly.
Her wedding dress was woven by Zhong Jiuli using the power of time and space. As she walked, it was as if she were draped with the entire starry sky, making her extremely dazzling.
Jiaojiao transformed into her giant tortoise form, carrying Bai Ye into the sky. Xiao Taihuo also transformed into a red-clad figure and sat down with Bai Ye.
The Bai family followed behind, with their four mothers protecting them, as they marched in a grand procession towards the desolate state.
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The capital of the Great Li Dynasty has become the most bustling place in the entire Kyushu region in recent days.
Amidst the endless stream of light in the sky, spirit boats and flying swords crisscrossed the landscape, and divine birds and mythical beasts carried cultivators from all directions to arrive one after another.
There were distinguished guests who arrived with invitations, as well as monks who came spontaneously upon hearing the news.
In that catastrophic battle, Zhong Jiuli and Bai also turned the tide and saved all living beings. Today's covenant ceremony naturally attracted congratulations from all directions.
In the center of the imperial capital, the World Tree, now a towering giant, is home to auspicious beasts and divine birds. Qilin lazily curls up among the branches, dozing off, while phoenixes preen their dazzling tail feathers.
Cultivators and spirit beasts from various races almost filled the entire imperial city, making it resemble a fairyland.
The women in the courtyard had already changed into brand-new clothes, their hair neatly combed, and their faces beaming with joy, all waiting to drink the wedding wine of their young clan leader.
Amidst everyone's anticipation, the auspicious hour quietly arrived.
A profound silence descended upon the world. The wind ceased, the clouds stopped, even the leaves ceased swaying, as if all things in the universe had frozen in time.
"Clang!"
A clear, melodious phoenix cry pierced the sky, and in the distant horizon, nine colorful phoenixes pulled the imperial carriage out of the clouds.
Zhong Jiuli stood with her hands behind her back on the imperial carriage, wearing a phoenix crown and a crimson-gold wedding dress. Beneath the magnificent attire, her usually aloof face gained a breathtaking brilliance at this moment.
Her gaze was calm as she looked into the distance, waiting quietly.
Almost at the same moment, in another part of the sky, amidst surging clouds, a giant tortoise, Jiaojiao, manifested and rode the waves.
Bai stood atop the tortoise's head, her wedding attire seemingly draped over the entire starry sky, starlight scattering from the hem as if the celestial sphere were all around her. When her gaze caught sight of the crimson-gold figure in the distance, the smile in her eyes shone brighter than the Milky Way.
Two gazes met across the sea of clouds, and it seemed as if only the two of them remained in the world.
The next moment, a strange sight appeared.
A red galaxy, stretching across the sky and seemingly endless, surged forth from nothingness.
This is not a stream of ordinary water, but a condensation of the laws of heaven and earth and the wishes of all living beings. Billions of stars twinkle in the Milky Way, each one a sincere blessing from billions of living beings across the land to the newlyweds.
This dazzling galaxy, stretching across the sky for tens of thousands of miles, connected the two of them.
"Step onto the Star Bridge, and let our hearts be united." The voice of Jiang Zhiming, the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion, resounded through the sky.
Under the watchful eyes of all spirits, Zhong Jiuli and Bai Ye exchanged a smile and stepped onto the Milky Way. With each step they took, lotus flowers of the Dao of Laws bloomed beneath their feet.
On both sides of the Milky Way, countless auspicious beasts rose into the sky together: the Qilin rode on auspicious clouds, exhaling auspicious breath; the cranes spread their wings and cried out; and the Azure Dragon surged in the clouds, sprinkling sweet rain...
The roars of all beasts mingled with the heavenly music.
Bai Ye watched the figure approaching and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Having known each other for decades, she had never seen Zhong Jiuli look so radiant. Her stunning red dress made her face even more captivating, stirring the heart.
"Snap out of it," Zhong Jiuli reminded her telepathically, her voice tinged with amusement. "So many people are watching."
Bai blinked, snapped out of his daze, took the hand offered by the other, their fingers intertwined, and the two turned to face the thousands of guests below.
Jiang Zhiming held the golden imperial edict in his hands, his voice resounding throughout the heavens:
"By the will of Heaven, Zhong Jiuli and Bai are now bound together as Daoist partners. From this day forward, we will be together through life and death, fortune and misfortune, and walk the path of cultivation side by side. Are you willing?"
Bai also gripped Zhong Jiuli's hand tightly and said loudly, "I am willing! Even if the stars reverse, eras change, and the world is reshaped, my heart will never waver!"
Zhong Jiuli looked back at her, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. She smiled slightly and said softly, "I only wish to be with you day and night, year after year."
The moment the words were spoken, ten thousand rays of light descended from the heavens, and the sacred power of the Heavenly Dao fell, coiling and condensing between the two wrists, transforming into a crimson cinnabar mark.
At the same time, the imperial edict in Jiang Zhiming's hand spontaneously combusted without fire, transforming into a golden rainbow that shot straight into the sky and disappeared into the heavens.
This demonstrates that this covenant has been recognized by heaven and earth and will remain unchanged for eternity.
"good!!!"
Shi Manman was the first to raise her arms and shout, her voice like thunder.
In an instant, the entire capital city erupted in celebration, with countless cultivators offering their congratulations in unison, their voices soaring to the heavens. Phoenixes sang sweetly, dragons roared, and the World Tree showered down its radiant light, all in celebration of this moment.
On the viewing platform in the distance, Bai Yuzhu held Bai Shu's hand tightly, gazing at the magnificent scene that exceeded her imagination. Even though she already knew what her son had done in this other world, she still felt dizzy and mesmerized.
If this wedding were held in modern times, she couldn't afford it even for 1 billion, let alone 100,000. Her little rascal has really made something of himself.
Only after the betrothal ceremony is completed can the wedding truly begin.
The banquet was held atop the sea of clouds. On a platform paved with white jade, thousands of jade tables and chairs were set up. Guests who came to witness the ceremony flew up to this huge platform.
On the table were delicacies from all over Kyushu, and countless aged wines, once opened, filled the air with their rich aroma, enough to make one feel slightly intoxicated just by smelling them.
Bai Ye and Zhong Jiuli arrived hand in hand. As soon as they stepped into the banquet hall, Shi Manman's loud voice rang out from the crowd: "Sisters, what are you waiting for? Quickly bring up all the wine! This stinky tiger won't be leaving the banquet sober today."
The moment those words were spoken, the entire venue erupted in cheers.
The group of young geniuses, who had been somewhat reserved just moments before, were now all eager to try their luck, their eyes gleaming with anticipation, as they gathered around the wine jar.
Bai glanced at Shi Manman with a hint of helplessness, then retorted defiantly, "Fine, I'll drink! Who's I afraid of? But if I don't drink tonight, I'm going to..."
"Heh~!" Bai Ye was interrupted by Lu Yao before he could finish speaking.
The little girl, carrying a wine jar bigger than her head, stepped forward and said, "Dream on! You troublemaker, you've run off with our most respected sect leader without a word, and you think you can just smoothly enter the bridal chamber?"
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