Chapter 267 With the Ghosts of the Underworld as Witnesses, Life and Death as Limits
On the viewing platform, Feng Jin, holding Chen Yuepo's hand, slowly walked to the center of the platform amidst the attention and clamor of blessings from the crowd.
All was silent, save for the starlight of the netherworld and countless gazes focused on this place.
Feng Jin stood tall and straight, his bright red imperial wedding robes blazing like fire. His black hair was tied up with a crimson-gold crown inlaid with dark jade, revealing his breathtaking face.
What's most captivating are those dark golden eyes, now devoid of their usual indifference and imposing aura, reflecting only the equally fiery red beside them, their depths filled with tenderness.
Shen Yuepo wore a bright red imperial wedding dress, the style of which matched Feng Jin's, yet made her appear even more graceful and elegant.
The most eye-catching feature is the miniature landscape of the underworld embroidered with gradient-colored silk thread on the front and wide sleeves.
Echoing the grand imagery on Feng Jin's robes, it seems to tell of how their fates became intertwined, and how they would jointly rule the land.
She stood quietly beside him, smiling radiantly. Her red makeup was as fiery as fire, and her beauty was unparalleled, as if she had gathered all the blessings of heaven and earth.
The ghost servant stood solemnly, and a loud shout pierced through the netherworld.
"Wedding Ceremony – Begin!"
On the altar, the Lord of Mount Tai, dressed in formal attire, exuded majesty.
He unfurled the scroll of sacrificial text woven from the silk of the netherworld, his voice booming like a bell, reverberating throughout the netherworld:
"Announce the sacrifice!"
"I report to the vast Heavenly Dao above, and I inform the Nine Netherworlds of reincarnation below!"
"Now, Feng Jin, the Lord of the Underworld, and Shen Yuepo, a cultivator in the mortal realm, have forged an eternal bond! This love and affection are in accordance with the Great Dao and the cycle of reincarnation, and shall be eternally protected by the laws of heaven and earth!"
After the recitation, the sacrificial ritual emitted specks of golden light, which merged into the void, triggering a resonance with the laws of nature.
Feng Jin and Shen Yuepo each held a jade cup.
The water in the cup has an unusual color; it is a crystal-clear spring water taken from the purest source of the River of Oblivion, brimming with life.
A cup of Xuanming True Water, drawn from the core of the River Styx, is extremely yin and cold, deep and profound, with the power of reincarnation.
The two raised their hands at the same time and slowly poured the water of yin and yang from their cups onto the illusory image of the "Three Lives Stone" floating in the center of the altar.
As the water receded, the stone revealed the silhouettes of the two people leaning on each other.
From then on, their fates would be intertwined like the image in the stone, never to be separated again.
The entire landscape of the underworld, and the countless souls, bear witness to this.
Finally, the two stood facing each other, their fingertips touching, each activating a wisp of their natal soul energy, which intertwined in the air to form a Netherworld Heart-to-Heart Seal.
The moment the seal was formed, it shone brightly, then split into two, each entering between the two people's eyebrows.
It represents a bond of souls, sharing both good and bad fortune, and an unwavering commitment for eternity.
From this day forward, you are in my soul, and my soul is in you. Even if the stars and seas dry up, this bond will last forever!
Once the process was complete, all the ghosts held their breath.
Feng Jin held Shen Yuepo's hand tightly, took a small step forward, and stood shoulder to shoulder with her, facing the assembled immortals, gods, and ghosts below the stage.
His gaze slowly swept across the entire room, his voice not loud, yet clear and resounding throughout the heavens:
"The myriad ghosts of the underworld bear witness, and life and death, yin and yang, are the limits."
He turned his head and met Shen Yuepo's gaze, a glance that contained a thousand unspoken words, before looking back at the crowd:
"From this day forward, a new marriage is added to the record of reincarnation, and eternity is engraved before the Three Lives Stone."
"I, Feng Jin, in the name of the Netherworld Emperor, hereby establish Chen Yuepo as my sole Empress, to share power, to bear the burdens of the land together, to be bound by our souls, and to share both fortune and misfortune."
"This oath—"
His voice paused slightly, then resounded through the heavens like the grandest of bells:
"Heaven and earth bear witness, and the laws are shared. Even as eras change and reincarnation reshapes, this heart remains unchanged, and this affection will never waver!"
The moment the vow was uttered, the entire underworld seemed to resonate with it.
Above the deep blue sky, golden and red auspicious light flowed like weaving, illuminating the eternal night.
"good!!!"
Congratulations, Your Majesty and Empress!
There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by a thunderous roar of cheers that shook the heavens.
Whether immortals, gods, ghosts, or mortals, all tremble before this vow.
Horse-faced was even more exaggerated, pulling out a handkerchief embroidered with spider lilies and wiping his nose and tears with it:
"Waaaaah... So touching! The Emperor actually uttered such a moving vow! Waaaaah... All my hundreds of years of wandering have been worth it! Worth it all!"
As he cried, he didn't forget to nudge the head of the cow next to him, whose eyes were also red-rimmed, with his hoof:
"Old Niu! Quick! Did you record it?! This is a historic moment!"
Niu Tou nodded憨憨地, holding up his phone to record everything.
After the cheers subsided, Feng Jin raised his hand again.
The entire room fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.
His gaze swept calmly over each guest, and he slowly began to speak:
"Today is the day of my imperial wedding, a day of joy for heaven and earth, and celebration for all living beings."
"May all the guests who have attended this ceremony with kind hearts be blessed—"
"Immortals and gods have a solid foundation in Taoism, a clear divine nature, and long-lasting incense offerings."
“The spirits are solidified souls, their obsessions can be dispelled, their path ahead is bright, they may find peace in the netherworld or be reborn through good karma.”
"Fellow Daoists in the human world, with abundant Yang energy, you will be immune to evil spirits, your cultivation will be smooth, your spiritual inspiration will be clear, and you will find the true meaning of the Great Dao in the mortal world."
"May this blessing extend even slightly to all beings in the netherworld, cleansing away resentment and hatred, nourishing good thoughts, and allowing them all to enjoy this auspicious and peaceful atmosphere."
"This blessing is bestowed upon those who rejoice, and those who are of one mind will feel its presence."
As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Jin and Shen Yuepo exchanged a smile and simultaneously flicked their sleeves.
In an instant, countless tiny, soft, golden-red specks of light emanated from the viewing platform and spread out from their bodies.
Like a warm shower of stars, it appeared out of nowhere, fluttering down and showering across the entire wedding venue, enveloping every guest.
The light touched the soul, bringing warmth and dispelling the chill of the netherworld, making the mind clear.
From the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak to the guests in the human world, and even the wandering souls quietly watching from afar, all felt their bodies lighten, as if bathed in a spring breeze, and joy spread from the bottom of their hearts.
Amidst a shower of blessed stars, Feng Jin and Shen Yuepo stood hand in hand.
Two figures in red, like blazing flames, illuminated each other's faces and the long, eternal night of darkness.
Like the most eternal poem in the world, it was written from this point on.
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