Seventy years—for mortals, that was enough time for seas to dry and rocks to crumble. But for a colossal entity like the Immortal Spirit Holy Land, this was precisely its golden age of peak glory and supreme power that awed all realms.
Today, the Holy Land was bathed in ten thousand feet of auspicious light and a thousand streams of propitious energy. Immortal music drifted ethereally, and guests arrived like clouds.
Countless magnificent flying vessels and rare mounts were docked upon the sea of clouds. Envoys from the various top sects, ancient noble families, and even some friendly upper-realm powers of Xuanying Continent had all come dressed in their finest, bearing heavy gifts to congratulate the Holy Land Elder Jiang Che and Xi Yan on their joyous union.
Before the main hall "Universe Hall," the vast white jade plaza had been meticulously arranged.
Red silk carpeted the ground, extending for ten li. Spirit flowers bloomed, their fragrance wafting through the air.
Countless palace lanterns with spirit stones at their cores and glazed covers floated in mid-air, emitting a soft festive glow that remained dazzling even in daylight.
On either side of the hall entrance stood two massive statues of dragons and phoenixes carved from entire blocks of ten-thousand-year warm jade—lifelike and pulsing with spiritual energy.
Before the auspicious hour arrived, gifts from all sides had already poured in like a tide. The voice of the ceremony announcer was resonant and far-reaching, echoing among the cloud mountains:
"Ice Soul Profound Sect presents a pair of ten-thousand-year Ice Marrow Jade Hearts, ten Nine-Turn Snow Lotuses! Wishing Elder Jiang and Elder Xi Yan eternal unity and shared advancement on the Dao path!"
"Azure Wave Immortal Manor presents one Sea-Calming Divine Pearl, one Seven-Color Coral Tree! Wishing the new couple a love as deep as the sea, more precious than gold!"
"Youzhou Ling Family presents one Dream Illusion Rainbow Garment, one pair of Heart-Binding Soul Jade! Wishing a union blessed by heaven, ten thousand years of happiness!"
"Central State Li Family presents one scroll of Mountains and Rivers Map (replica), three streams of Dragon Vein Purple Qi! Wishing marital harmony and blessings extending for generations!"
"Spirit State Moon Yang Sect presents one hundred drops of Moon Essence Dew, one branch of Guanghan Immortal Cassia! Wishing a full moon and hearts forever united!"
Each gift was extraordinarily precious, drawing gasps of admiration. They demonstrated the Immortal Spirit Holy Land's now-unsurpassed prestige and the esteemed status of the newlyweds.
On the high platform, Chen Chang'an and Ji Hongli sat in the main seats, smiling as they accepted the admiring gazes from all directions.
Xiao Chen, Han Yu, Li Hanzhou, Ji Lingxiu, Lu Xiaoluo, Chen Xingcai, and other core disciples stood in two rows on either side, all radiating extraordinary presence that inspired awe.
The auspicious hour had arrived!
Bells tolled nine times—clear, melodious, cleansing the heart and spirit.
The immortal music suddenly changed, becoming the solemn yet festive "Phoenix Seeking a Mate."
Under the watchful eyes of all, two figures slowly descended from the clouds.
The groom Jiang Che wore a black wedding robe embroidered with gold coiling dragons, making his figure appear even more tall and martial.
His usually cold and stern brows had softened considerably. A smile he couldn't suppress played at his lips as he walked step by step toward the main hall with a firm, warm gaze.
The bride Xi Yan wore a flowing, iridescent Nine Heavens Rainbow wedding dress.
On her head, a phoenix hairpin of red gold with kingfisher feathers craftsmanship swayed gently, with pearl curtains half-veiling her lovely face—yet unable to hide that world-toppling beauty and the shyness and happiness flowing from her eyes and brows.
She was supported by two young attendants in pink immortal skirts, each step like a lotus blooming, her bearing magnificent.
The two stood in the center of the main hall, facing the high platform.
The officiant called out loudly: "First bow to Heaven and Earth—in gratitude for the Dao of Heaven granting this union, and the Earth bearing all things!"
Jiang Che and Xi Yan turned to face the vast sea of clouds and the firmament beyond the hall, bowing deeply.
In an instant, spiritual energy from heaven and earth converged, and the rosy glow intensified, as if heaven and earth themselves offered congratulations.
"Second bow to the high platform—in gratitude for Master (Parents) for their nurturing and guidance!"
The two turned toward Chen Chang'an and Ji Hongli, their expressions respectful and grateful as they slowly knelt and bowed.
Ji Hongli smiled and nodded, while tears already glimmered in Chen Chang'an's eyes, filled with relief.
"Husband and wife bow to each other—may you be as harmonious as lute and zither, forever joined as one!"
Jiang Che and Xi Yan stood facing each other, their gazes intertwining, their eyes holding only the depth of their love.
They bowed to each other deeply. This bow was a vow to walk hand in hand through this life, to certify the Great Dao together.
"The ceremony is complete—!"
As the officiant's voice fell, the entire Immortal Spirit Holy Land instantly erupted!
"Congratulations to Elder Jiang! Congratulations to Fairy Xi Yan!"
"Eternal unity! Growing old together!"
"Wishing the two Elders children soon, and an everlasting Dao lineage!"
Cheers and blessings rose like a mountain call and a tidal wave, shaking heaven and earth.
Spirit flowers rained down from the firmament, immortal cranes flew in unison with long cries, and phantoms of auspicious beasts bounded and played, presenting ten thousand auspicious signs.
Jiang Che gently took Xi Yan's hand. They smiled at each other, infinite tenderness and sweetness conveyed without words.
Together they walked toward the guests, accepting the flood of congratulations.
The grand feast began. Fine nectar and jade liquid, spirit fruits and delicacies were presented like flowing water.
Immortal maidens danced gracefully, musicians played celestial sounds, and guests drank to their hearts' content. The atmosphere reached a fever pitch of excitement.
Xiao Chen, as Alliance Master and Eldest Senior Brother, delivered a speech on behalf of the sect. His words were sincere and witty, drawing waves of laughter.
Han Yu and the others also came forward to offer toasts and their personal blessings.
After three rounds of wine, when the banquet was at its height.
Amidst good-natured teasing and blessings from the crowd, Jiang Che, his face slightly flushed, suddenly scooped up the utterly embarrassed Xi Yan in his arms!
"Escort to the bridal chamber—!" someone shouted, instantly drawing a hall full of cheers and applause!
Jiang Che laughed aloud. Carrying his bride, amidst the spirit flowers and rosy clouds raining from the sky, he transformed into a streak of light and flew toward the new chambers already prepared at the peak of Tiandu Peak, decorated with red silk and double happiness characters.
Outside the new chambers, formation barriers naturally covered the area, isolating inside from out.
The guests continued their revelry, the grand feast carried on, celebrating this blissful union.
Inside the Universe Hall, strings and winds were melodious, song and dance flourished. Laughter rose straight to the clouds, heralding the Immortal Spirit Holy Land's future prosperity and glory.
And at this moment, within the new chambers at the peak, red candles burned high, warming the fragrant bed curtains.
A pair of lovers who had endured hardships and finally become united would spend this warm and quiet night together, opening a new chapter of their lives.
The next morning.
Soft daylight streamed through exquisite window lattices, spreading warmth throughout the room and dispelling the night's tranquility.
The air still seemed to hold the faint mellowness of last night's nuptial wine and the distinctive scent of burnt red candles.
Xi Yan slowly roused, her long lashes fluttering several times before her eyes opened.
What met her gaze were deep red bed curtains embroidered with mandarin ducks with intertwined necks and lotus flowers sharing the same stem.
She paused for a moment, then the memories of last night—those face-flushing yet incredibly sweet moments—rushed into her mind like a tide, instantly sending two captivating flushes across her fair cheeks.
She instinctively reached out, wanting to touch that reassuring warmth.
What her fingertips encountered, however, was the slightly cool, empty silk pillow.
A faint, nameless disappointment rose in her heart.
But this disappointment was quickly submerged by an even more overwhelming shyness and sweetness.
She buried her face in the soft quilt, her lips curving upward uncontrollably, as if she could still feel the warmth of his embrace last night and his low breathing by her ear.
Just then—
The space before her rippled with an extremely faint, almost imperceptible fluctuation.
A pitch-black jade ring, ancient in design with strange dark runes engraved on its surface, appeared soundlessly out of thin air, quietly hovering in mid-air before her.
The jade ring emanated a cold, indifferent aura completely at odds with the festive warmth surrounding her.
The flush and smile on Xi Yan's face vanished instantly!
This jade ring... she recognized it!
This was her Master's exclusive command token! Since she had been ordered to infiltrate the lower realm, this jade token had never appeared again.
The long, peaceful years had nearly made her forget its existence, even... nearly making her forget her original mission.
Her breathing became rapid.
Master... sending a command at this time... what could it be for?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant—the moments she had shared with Jiang Che, Master's unfathomable majesty and coldness, the warmth of the Immortal Spirit Holy Land, the conflict of her own mission...
Various emotions intertwined and collided, throwing her heart into chaos.
Never mind, she would see what it said first!
Just as her divine consciousness was about to enter this jade ring—
"Xi Yan."
A gentle, familiar voice called out from the doorway.
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Title: The Greatest Immortal Sect of All Time
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This is an invincible sect. This is the strongest sect to ever exist across all ages.
The ultimate trickster, Chen Xi, transmigrates to a foreign continent and obtains a heaven-defying system.
You call yourself the Heavenly Profound Saint Venerable? Barely acceptable. You will serve as a menial disciple.
The Yellow Springs Great Emperor? Not bad. From now on, you are in charge of cleaning the latrines.
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Sorry. Our sect is full of people like you.
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