For over a month, the powerful figures in Ice Seal City had been on high alert, waiting for Zhong Shan to fall into their trap, ready to ambush and kill him. They had been mustering their strength, and the wait felt like punching into cotton—frustrating and unfulfilling.
In the palace, inside a grand hall, sat several peerless experts. Gui Shou, Nu Qinghui, Bing Xuan, Jing Xueshen, and two other elders from the Water Branch were present. Among them was another individual with golden-yellow skin and an air of arrogance. If Zhong Shan were here, he would imdiately recognize him as Wuhuan, the Crow Clan Supre, whom he had encountered at the Grand Pill Assembly a few years ago.
Three Heavenly Extre realm experts and four Imperial Extre realm experts, all gathered to ambush Zhong Shan? This was indeed extraordinary. Such a formidable force could challenge a sacred land or an empire. To mobilize such power just to ambush an Imperial Extre realm Zhong Shan?
No, if not for Zhong Shan's rogue plan to neutralize their greatest asset, they would still have the Water Extermination Sword. That would an the equivalent of four Heavenly Extre realm experts attacking Zhong Shan. This imnse power was unimaginable.
Their determination to kill Zhong Shan was evident. Zhong Shan's high-profile actions over the years had drawn the attention of Shen Ya Daojun, prompting such a massive mobilization of forces. Shen Ya Daojun's boldness was truly remarkable—when he moved, he aid to shock the world.
Anyone else, no matter who, would be dood upon entering this setup.
"Why hasn't Zhong Shan co yet?" Bing Xuan said with a hint of worry.
"Based on my analysis of Zhong Shan's personality, he should co," Jing Xueshen also showed a trace of concern.
"Could he have learned of our strength and been scared off? How will we explain this to Shen Ya Daojun?" a Water Branch elder frowned.
"Don't worry, the wedding will proceed. If Zhong Shan doesn't show up by the end, we'll storm Tianlang Island together. Who can stand against us? Shen Ya Daojun is keeping an eye on Di Xuan Sha. With our numbers, can't we destroy a small empire?" Jing Xueshen said sternly.
Everyone nodded in agreent.
"Master is right. We'll wait until after the wedding. However, I need the Daojun's help to remove the treasure from Bei Qingsi," Bing Xuan said, looking at Nu Qinghui.
Nu Qinghui, her face still veiled, nodded. "I can do it, but I'll need three years with it."
Borrowing it for three years implied that even a Heavenly Extre realm Daojun wanted to study it, highlighting the treasure's incredible nature.
"Thank you, Daojun," Bing Xuan nodded, smiling.
Wuhuan and Gui Shou remained silent, as this was an internal matter of the Longevity Realm. They were only here to discuss how to deal with Zhong Shan.
"Three days until the wedding. If Zhong Shan doesn't co by then, I'll help you retrieve the treasure, and we'll storm Tianlang Island together," Nu Qinghui said firmly.
"Understood," everyone nodded.
After further discussion, the group dispersed.
Nu Qinghui had just exited the grand hall and was walking down a corridor when she suddenly stopped.
"Don't you know it's impolite to follow soone like this?" Nu Qinghui turned and coldly addressed the distant rock garden.
Slowly, a figure in a golden robe erged from the rock garden. It was Wuhuan, the Crow Clan Supre.
"Wuhuan Supre, what do you want?" Nu Qinghui asked sternly.
A wicked smile appeared on Wuhuan's lips as he stared at Nu Qinghui's beautiful face. Even with the veil, his gaze was invasive and predatory.
"Nu Qinghui, Gu Shentong is already dead. Are you planning to remain single forever?" Wuhuan sneered.
Nu Qinghui narrowed her eyes, responding coldly, "What does Gu Shentong's death have to do with ?"
"Oh, right. You've been reincarnated. Your past self is dead, and this is your current life. Naturally, Gu Shentong has nothing to do with you now. But with your cultivation thod, don't you ever think about finding a Dao companion?" Wuhuan continued.
"Whether I need a Dao companion or not is none of your business!" Nu Qinghui retorted.
"How is it not my business? I just happen to need a Dao companion. Why not consider being with ?" Wuhuan smirked wickedly.
"Hmph, just a feathered beast, and you dare to think you can make a move on ?" Nu Qinghui's gaze turned icy.
"You...!" Wuhuan's anger flared at her insult.
"Out of respect for Shen Ya Daojun, I'll pretend today's incident never happened. But if you dare to be so disrespectful again, don't bla for being rude!" Nu Qinghui's voice was cold as ice.
Wuhuan's face reddened with anger, but he held his tongue.
After throwing down her warning, Nu Qinghui's figure blurred and disappeared.
Wuhuan stared at the spot where Nu Qinghui had vanished, his initial anger transforming into a chilling resolve.
"Enjoy your arrogance while you can. The day will co when you beg at my feet!" Wuhuan muttered, his robe billowing as he disappeared from sight.
Three days later, Emperor Bing Xuan's grand wedding day arrived! The entire empire celebrated.
The empress-to-be was a respected figure from the Longevity Realm, a fact that had been the talk of Ice Seal Empire for over half a year.
The wedding was held at the grand sacrificial square in Ice Seal City.
A general amnesty was declared, and the populace eagerly watched the event, as this was the first major event since the new emperor took the throne.
At the sacrificial square, a massive platform had been erected, with a grand hall, the Chao Tian Hall, at its center. Surrounding the platform were nurous palaces, with palace attendants bustling about and heavily ard soldiers ensuring the wedding's security.
The commoners could only watch from a great distance, observing the distant square.
At the Chao Tian Hall, many had already gathered. Besides the Heavenly Extre realm experts, almost all the elders of the Water Branch from the Longevity Realm were present.
Bing Xuan, dressed in his wedding robes, stood with a sinister smile. Bei Qingsi, with her powers sealed, had been brought here in advance. No one dared approach her.
Bing Xuan looked at Bei Qingsi, his face twisted with a malicious grin, while Bei Qingsi, showing no signs of struggle, sneered coldly at him.
"I told you, you will marry . Zhong Shan is just a cowardly fool. He won't dare co today! Even if you sent soone to inform him, he wouldn't dare show up!" Bing Xuan laughed.
"Cowardly? You are a thousand tis more cowardly than him. Do you dare to stand alone before Zhong Shan? You don't. You're just a rodent!" Bei Qingsi scoffed.
Her mocking words unsettled Bing Xuan.
"No matter. He didn't co. Even if he did, he would be dood. As for you? Hmph, aren't you an ice queen? After I'm done with you, I'll let everyone have their way with you. Let's see how icy you are then!" Bing Xuan spat venomously.
Hearing Bing Xuan's vile words, Bei Qingsi did not get angry. Instead, she smiled coldly, as if looking at a dead man.
Seeing her expression, Bing Xuan grew increasingly agitated.
Jing Xueshen, who had been observing silently, noticed Bing Xuan's slight loss of composure and raised an eyebrow. He then moved to the main entrance of the Chao Tian Hall.
"Ti for the wedding～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"
Jing Xueshen, representing the Longevity Realm and being Bing Xuan's master, naturally served as the officiant for the wedding. With his announcent, the ceremony officially began.
"Woooo～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"
Below the Chao Tian Hall, countless horn players blew long, solemn notes, officially starting the wedding ceremony.
Inside the Chao Tian Hall, three Heavenly Extre realm experts, Gui Shou, Wuhuan, and Nu Qinghui, sat cross-legged.
Suddenly, all three opened their eyes simultaneously.
"Boom～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"
As if responding to their sensing, a massive gate in the distance shattered under a trendous force. A cloud of dust enveloped the area.
The pure destructive power disrupted everyone's mood, causing even the horn players to stop and look toward the distant gate at the edge of the square.
At the entrance of Chao Tian Hall, Jing Xueshen and the others showed satisfied smiles, their eyes gleaming. Bei Qingsi watched the dust with a mixture of happiness and worry.
As the dust settled, it revealed a lone man with a blade. Zhong Shan!
Zhong Shan, alone with his blade, stood at the shattered gate. The guards at the gate had been knocked unconscious by the residual force of his entrance.
Soone was causing trouble? The officials of Ice Seal Empire looked incredulous. Who dared to cause such disruption?
Many generals led their troops towards Zhong Shan.
Zhong Shan ignored the approaching troops and walked towards the Chao Tian Hall.
Zhong Shan had co to crash the wedding!
At the entrance of the Chao Tian Hall, the experts initially looked at Zhong Shan with surprise and delight. After waiting nearly two months, he had finally arrived. Their previous anxiety turned into a sense of relief. Then, almost everyone frowned.
Just one person? Zhong Shan ca alone?
Was he seeking death?
Countless soldiers surrounded Zhong Shan, but it was as if an invisible force pushed them away. Zhong Shan's power was unfathomable!
Bing Xuan stood at the entrance of Chao Tian Hall and waved his hand, causing the soldiers to make way for Zhong Shan to approach.
Zhong Shan looked only at Bei Qingsi, his eyes filled with confidence and pride. In the distance, Bei Qingsi smiled gently.
"Zhong Shan, you are incredibly bold!" Bing Xuan shouted coldly.
Hearing Bing Xuan's voice, Zhong Shan turned his gaze to him, his eyes growing cold before looking up at the Longevity Realm experts.
"Who is Jing Xueshen? Co out!" Zhong Shan shouted.
Zhong Shan's shout echoed through the sacrificial square, causing everyone's ears to ring. Those with lower cultivation felt a chill run through them, as his voice was filled with a bone-chilling coldness.
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