Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
In the Heaven Palace Academy in the Ziwei Celestial Realm, preparations were underway.
A large number of small mountain peaks surrounded the entire Heaven Palace Academy. Each mountain peak contained an abode of an elite disciple of the Heaven Palace Academy.
The abode where Jiang Hongyan was located was in the area with the strongest amount of Qi. With her qualifications, she was able to stay in the best locations.
At this moment, there was a large crowd standing outside her abode.
Standing at the forefront of the crowd was a handsome man dressed in white. He was the son of Ming Qianchuan and the possessor of the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus, Ming Yixuan.
He held his hands behind his back, and with bright eyes and white teeth, he had an arrogant air, as if he was the pride of the heavens. He possessed a natural sense of superiority that was really quite extraordinary.
At Ming Yixuan’s side, there were more than a dozen powerful people of the Taiyi Celestial Stage from the Sage Sect, all of whom were his guardians. These people seemed so insignificant, as if their only function was to show off how excellent and extraordinary his Divine Being of Taoist Fetus was.
At this moment, the Dean, Deputy Deans, and the others from the Heaven Palace Academy were also standing by Ming Yixuan’s side.
Behind them, there were a large group of disciples from the Heaven Palace Academy. They’d come from the major clans across the Heaven Continent and were all gathered here today to witness the betrothal.
The Divine Being of Taoist Fetus had personally brought along several precious dowry gifts. This news had shocked the entire Heaven Palace Academy, and everyone who’d heard it had rushed over.
After all, for several years now, the marriage of the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus and the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet had been a major topic of conversation for countless people in the Heaven Continent.
Once the marriage had taken place, and if a child was conceived, it would be the most powerful being ever in the history of the Heaven Continent, possessing the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet and Taoist Fetus.
This was likely to bring about new realm breakthroughs in the Heaven Continent, to change the rules of heaven, and to help the Heaven Continent enter a higher era.
“Looking at the fluctuation of Qi outside the abode, it is obvious that the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet is about to come out.” A disciple observing the Qi above the abode said.
“Such movement indeed can only belong to the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet. When she comes out, she’ll be at the Heaven Celestial Stage, right?” Someone asked.
“Heaven Celestial Stage? What a joke. She’s been in retreat for so many years, at least thousands. I’m guessing that she’ll be at least a Taiyi Celestial.”
“A Taiyi Celestial? Isn’t that higher than the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus?”
“That’s very normal. Apart from cultivating his stages, the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus also cultivates his body. I’ve heard that he’s already cultivated a second-rate body, which is number one in the Heaven Continent.”
HISS!
“So what you’re saying is that even after the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet enters the Taiyi Celestial Stage, she will not necessarily be a match for the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus?”
“You could say that. Even if the Divine Being of Taoist Fetus is only at the Golden Celestial Stage, with his body, he can fight a Taiyi Celestial!”
A discussion broke out as everyone started to compare the strength of these two. But no matter how much they discussed, in their opinions, even if one was a cultivation stage lower than the other, two people with such extraordinary constitutions were definitely made for each other.
After all, across the entire Heaven Continent, there wasn’t anyone more talented than the two of them.
In the eyes of many cultivators in the Heaven Continent, Ming Yixuan, with his Divine Being of Taoist Fetus, and Jiang Hongyan, with her Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet, could be called the golden couple of the Heaven Continent.
So, many people were happy to witness this scene and hoping to observe the birth of an heir.
“Friend Ming, what plans do you have for the wedding ceremony after this engagement?” The Dean of Heaven Palace Academy looked at Ming Yixuan and asked with a smile.
Since the ancestors of the major forces had withdrawn from worldly affairs, he who had been guarding the ancestral tomb of the Heaven Palace Academy had naturally appeared. The situation between the major forces in the Heaven Continent had become tense, so he’d quietly suggested this marriage. The descendants would naturally have to obey his orders.
“I have discussed this matter with my father. Both Hongyan and I are students of the Heaven Palace Academy. So, in the name of the Sage Sect and the Heaven Palace Academy…” Ming Yixuan paused, full of confidence, and said, “We will invite the 14 Celestial Realms for a feast.”
BOOM!
As soon as he’d said this, there was an instant uproar in the audience.
“Inviting the 14 Celestial Realms for a feast?”
“Wasn’t that too extreme?”
There were more than 14 forces in the 14 Immortal Realms. If all the small and medium powers were invited as well, the number of forces could exceed 100.
Moreover, no one in the 14 Celestial Realms would reject an invitation from the Heaven Palace Academy and the Sage Sect. Thus, if all the influential figures in the 14 Celestial Realms attended the feast, this would definitely become the major event in the Heaven Continent and would go down in the annals of history.
After all, since ancient times, there had never been a feast with all the 14 Celestial Realms of the Heaven Continent.
“Ha, ha, ha, it seems clear that the Sage Sect and the Heaven Palace Academy have the same idea.” The Dean of the Heaven Palace Academy wasn’t surprised. He smiled brightly and nodded.
This arrangement seemed to have been made in advance by several Elders on both sides, and the younger generations would just have to follow along.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
At this moment, loud sounds could be heard coming from the clouds in the sky.
The majestic aura of Qi that surrounded the abode seemed to turn into a vortex, gradually shrinking. A ray of bright, multicolored celestial Qi appeared, condensing into a ray of frost and covering the abode.
In the sky above, a cold wind had begun to roar, and snow had started to fall.
BOOM!
Suddenly, there was an explosive sound, and Jiang Hongyan’s abode shook violently, as if someone had hit it with their palm. From the top to the bottom, a crack suddenly appeared, and soon the whole abode began to split apart.
The colorful aura covering the area outside the abode began to flourish. The snow falling from the air became full of color, shining brilliantly, as an ethereal figure slowly stepped out of the abode.
She had a fair and delicate face. Her cheeks were smooth and her nose was thin. With a voluminous figure and elegant temperament, she embodied grace and luxury.
Her gaze was pervaded by an innate sense of royalty. It was as if she was arrogantly looking down at the world, which made everyone feel unsettled and unworthy.
Everyone stared dumbfounded at the woman who had just left her retreat.
It was Jiang Hongyan, the Divine Being of Heavenly Kismet.
What a miracle to have such a perfect woman exist in the world.
Although Ming Yixuan had met several times with Jiang Hongyan after she had entered the Heaven Palace Academy, now, after her retreat, Jiang Hongyan had evidently become even more extraordinary.
Even the Dean and Deputy Deans of the Heaven Palace Academy, who were already close to the age of the absence of desire, were shocked by Jiang Hongyan, and they became absent-minded.
“Ha, ha, ha!” Very quickly, Dean Li of the Heaven Palace Academy came to his senses and gave a hearty laugh. He looked at Jiang Hongyan and said, “I am very proud that the Heaven Palace Academy has such students as Hongyan.”
“I don’t deserve the dean’s praise,” Jiang Hongyan smiled slightly and responded softly.
But she still maintained her distance. Even with her smile, people felt as if she were thousands of miles away from them.
“Ha, ha, ha, don’t mention it. Normally, when you’ve just come out of retreat you should’ve been allowed to rest alone for a few days. However, today is the day where you can celebrate the end of your retreat, as well as the marriage that has been decided on by the Academy and the Sage Sect.” Dean Li laughed. He had no intention of consulting Jiang Hongyan’s wishes.
Ming Yixuan stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting. “Hongyan, even though the marriage is hasty, Heaven and Earth can serve as witnesses for my kindly feelings. From today onward, we will become cultivation companions and forever have each other for company.”
After he finished speaking, he waved his hands, and countless storage rings flew out from his sleeves and connected in the air, forming a square. A small space appeared in the square, filled with countless heavenly treasures.
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