Volume One: The Calamity of the Lich Chapter 176: Emperor Jun's Celestial Marriage

Buzhou Mountain, within the Hall of Pangu.

“Big Brother, what is Emperor Jun playing at? He actually went straight for this move?” Gonggong looked at Dijang in bewilderment.

“That’s right. Wasn’t it said that the primordial starry sky doesn’t interfere in the affairs of the wilderness?” Dijang replied.

“I’m equally puzzled by this. Still, the starry sky wasn’t forbidden from meddling in the affairs of the wilderness. Originally, our uncle intended that as long as the star gods didn’t actively enter the tribulation, they would remain untouched by karma. If they did step into the tribulation, then whatever happens depends on fate.”

“As for the rumor that Fairy Xihe will soon be wed to Emperor Jun, she must have her own plans.”

“So then, does this mean we can go smash the Heavenly Court again?” Zhu Rong asked, still resentful about missing the last opportunity due to Dijang’s punishment.

“Are you still not tired of being punished by Big Brother?” Gonggong mocked.

“That’s enough. We don’t need to get involved in this matter. Let the lesser Wu decide for themselves what to do,” Dijang said, feeling a headache as the two began their quarrel anew.

“But lately, our Wu tribe’s youngsters are clashing more frequently with the demon tribe. It’s said that the demons now have many strong warriors, some at the quasi-saint level. Shouldn’t we do something about that?” Zhu Rong pressed.

“What’s there to be afraid of? Even if something really happens, aren’t we watching over them? It won’t get too serious,” Qiangliang stood forward and replied.

Dijang nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, in the ancient starry sky...

The news of Emperor Jun’s impending marriage to Xihe had already spread across the wilderness; everyone knew. Even if they wanted to deny it, it was too late.

“Lord Changeng, you’ve been handling most affairs of the starry sky lately. What’s the meaning of this sudden news?” Lord Tiangang questioned Changeng.

Changeng was troubled; he could see now that the others had clearly planned this long ago.

“Tiangang, what are you implying? Changeng knows nothing about this matter,” Lord Zhenxing retorted.

“It’s truly laughable. Such a vast starry sky entrusted to Changeng, and now this happens. If something really goes wrong, how will we explain it to the Emperor?”

“That’s enough. Isn’t it just about this matter? You must have been watching already. This is indeed my oversight; I’ll resign. Since you raised the issue, you can take over from now on,” Changeng said, then left without so much as a glance at those in the hall.

The other Five Virtues glared at Tiangang, then hurried after Changeng.

“Changeng, what are you thinking? How can you hand this over to him?” Lord Suixing exclaimed in confusion.

“Let it be. I could use a rest myself. Besides, what must come cannot be avoided,” Changeng replied cryptically, and returned to his own star.

Time flew like an arrow, days and months passed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, it was Emperor Jun’s grand wedding day.

On Buzhou Mountain, Chen Rui appeared suddenly in the Green Lotus Dao Courtyard.

“Ao Qing greets Master!”

“Enough. Today is a joyous day in the Heavenly Court, Emperor Jun’s wedding. Take Geng Ning, Xue Mei, and the others with you to the Heavenly Court once more,” Chen Rui said, handing Ao Qing some items before vanishing from the courtyard.

Ao Qing, sensing something, glanced at the starry sky. But in the next moment, he dismissed such thoughts and went to find Geng Ning and the four others.

Geng Ning’s cultivation was still at the early stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, but his understanding of the laws had already reached fifty percent. Ao Qing was at the late stage of Hunyuan, nearing perfection. As for Mo Qingjiu, Zi Ying, and the others, while they had made significant breakthroughs over the years, they were still stuck at the peak of Da Luo.

Unless they had a fortunate encounter in this lifetime, achieving Hunyuan Golden Immortal seemed unlikely.

Chen Rui felt no worry for their safety, even knowing that sending Geng Ning would likely lead to conflict. He considered it just a tempering for the group.

Likewise, the Wu tribe had mobilized the great Wu, along with many Wu generals who had reached Hunyuan Golden Immortal. With the awakening of the Dao of Earth, the Wu tribe’s cultivation had progressed considerably. At least for many Wu warriors, unlike the wilderness beings trapped at the threshold of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, they no longer had to seek the path of quasi-sainthood.

Meanwhile, in the Blood Sea, Ming He led several Ashura Kings of the Ashura tribe, accompanied by Wu Mo and a few bewitchingly beautiful Ashura women.

Those who had originally gone to the wilderness to collect materials, such as the Three Pure Ones, also appeared at the banquet.

This time, perhaps because the Heavenly Court had grown even stronger, there were more than ten quasi-saint experts, along with Emperor Jun and several other powerful mid-level quasi-saints.

Or perhaps it was Emperor Jun’s wedding that piqued the curiosity of countless great beings.

The Heavenly Court was far livelier than at previous celebrations. Upon arrival, people saw Emperor Jun seated atop the Lingxiao Palace, clad in bright red robes, radiating joy. His usually handsome and imposing visage seemed even more striking.

Taiyi, meanwhile, drove a wedding carriage drawn by nine flood dragons, departing from the Heavenly Court and heading toward the ancient starry sky’s Taiyin Star. Several demon saints and demon kings at the quasi-saint level accompanied him.

“The Heavenly Court—are they afraid someone will cause trouble? Bringing several quasi-saints on the wedding procession, or perhaps they’re trying to intimidate others?”

“Let’s not speak further. The Heavenly Court is different now. With this display, who would dare provoke them? Unless someone’s bored out of their mind, looking for trouble.”

Many had differing opinions on the Heavenly Court’s approach.

Taiyi reached Taiyin Star without encountering any obstacles.

“Sister-in-law, I come on behalf of my brother to escort you to the Heavenly Court! Please board the carriage,” Taiyi gestured to Xihe, inviting her onto the nine flood dragon sedan.

“Have you fulfilled all your promises?” Xihe asked.

Taiyi waved his hand, and countless demon tribe members carried scores of large red treasure chests forward, opening them before Xihe. After discussing a few matters, Xihe nodded and boarded the carriage.

The procession retraced its steps, leaving the ancient starry sky and heading for the Heavenly Court.

Passing through the Southern Heavenly Gate, they proceeded straight to prepare for the wedding.

Ao Qing caught sight of the nine flood dragons pulling the carriage. He clenched his fists but took no action—not out of fear of the demon tribe or the Heavenly Court, but because there was no need.

He could tell that these nine flood dragons merely possessed traces of dragon blood, barely qualifying as dragons. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be roaming outside. What puzzled Ao Qing was where the Heavenly Court had found them, for they still carried lingering dragon aura.

The wedding procession moved smoothly, soon arriving at the Lingxiao Palace.