The guests arriving at the Boundary Sea Dao Sect were not limited to its internal members; they included a large number of formidable beings from the Heavenly Sea. Although there was still no official confirmation that Patriarch Heiyu was gone, his prolonged absence ever since the war already suggested many underlying truths.

Especially now, with the Ancient Sect of the Heavenly Sea thoroughly fallen, its remaining forces are eking out a miserable existence. Some bold beings of the Heavenly Sea have already begun attacking them—not to take advantage of their plight, but to exact revenge!

The Ancient Sect of the Heavenly Sea had dominated for too long and offended countless beings during its reign. Now that they are in decline, retaliation is bound to come their way.

In contrast, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect has not only risen to become the strongest power in the Heavenly Sea, but has also refrained from bullying others with its influence. As a result, it has swiftly garnered widespread admiration across the entirety of the Heavenly Sea.

With the Boundary Sea Dao Sect's young master about to be wed, it was only logical that powerful beings of the Heavenly Sea would either attend personally or send gifts in their stead.

Consequently, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect recently opened its gates fully, welcoming various beings from all directions. The entire Heavenly Sea had never seen such liveliness before.

As hosts, the three siblings Xuansong, Xuanyue, and Xuanxue were all brimming with joy.

Their only headache was the other protagonist of this wedding—Chu Qing.

From the very beginning until now, she had never compromised. Although she didn't engage in any overt resistance—her cultivation having been sealed, making it impossible—she had never shown them any semblance of cordiality either.

Xuansong's opinion was that his son should've simply slept with this woman from the start!

Once she became his woman, what room would she have left for defiance?

But Xuan Wudi held onto the idea of waiting until the night of the wedding to do so. A traditionalist at heart, he also feared causing any mishap during the celebration. Unlike his father, Xuan Wudi believed if he were to force things prematurely, the woman would likely harbor a lifetime of hatred for him.

Several elegant maids were currently styling Qi Xiaoyu's hair and dressing her up. Already blessed with unparalleled beauty, Qi Xiaoyu now looked so breathtaking that it seemed impossible to draw breath at the sight of her.

Gazing into the mirror, Qi Xiaoyu herself was startled; she hadn't imagined she could look this stunning. Yet her heart was filled with sorrow as she steeled herself mentally.

The power lingering within her heart could not break her seal, but it was enough to take her own life!

Over recent days, Qi Xiaoyu's connection with Chu Mo had grown clearer; she could sense him searching tirelessly for her!

"Brother, rest assured. In this lifetime, I am your woman and yours alone! It is utterly impossible for me to bow and wed another. If they truly force my hand, I will have only one option—to die, to proclaim my defiance. I hope you can arrive in time to save me." Qi Xiaoyu sat motionless, her face expressionless, as the trembling maids continued dressing her up.

The Demon Lord and his party, having accompanied He Lanfeng upon arriving here, were treated with exceptional hospitality. However, upon hearing the bride's name, the Demon Lord and his companions felt puzzled.

"Chu Qing?" Yiyi was the first to sense something amiss and glanced at Chu Qing. "Your name is one character away from hers."

"Chu… Qing?" Chu Qing carefully articulated the name, her slender brows furrowing. "Why does it feel like a false name?"

"Could it be…" The Drifting Empress, who had a favorable opinion of Qi Xiaoyu and greatly admired her steadfastness, speculated aloud.

The group was extraordinarily perceptive, able to deduce certain truths from the tiniest traces.

Yiyi remarked, "She arrived in the Heavenly Sea long ago. Considering we even managed to meet the Demon Lord during this time, we should've gained some information about her by now."

The Demon Lord fell into momentary silence before saying, "Let's observe the situation first. Perhaps we are overthinking this."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Shortly afterward, He Lanfeng entered from outside, his face alight with joy. "Demon Lord, Fanghua, esteemed friends, and everyone present, I've informed the sect master of your arrival, and he welcomes you all. Once the newlyweds complete their ceremonial rites, I will personally escort you to meet him! The sect master wishes to greet each of you personally!"

The Demon Lord responded with a polite smile and a bow. "Thank you for your effort."

The Drifting Empress nodded slightly.

He Lanfeng waved his hand cheerily. "Not at all. Let's head to the main hall for the ceremony! There are so many attendees today—if we're late, even as the island's master, I might not find a place!"

Despite harboring lingering doubts, everyone concealed their thoughts and followed He Lanfeng towards the main hall.

Once they arrived at the hall of the Boundary Sea Dao Sect, it was already packed to the brim. The bustling crowd filled the space with frenzied energy. Leading his entourage forward, He Lanfeng consistently paused to exchange greetings with acquaintances along the way.

Eventually, the group reached the foremost section of the hall.

Just then, a stunningly beautiful woman emerged from behind the screen at the end of the hall.

This woman exuded an immense aura of majesty and refinement. Standing high in the elevated hall, she carried herself with elegance rather than oppression.

"That is Vice Sect Master Xuanyue," He Lanfeng whispered, introducing her to the Demon Lord and his group.

Xuanyue nodded faintly towards He Lanfeng and the Demon Lord's group upon hearing this description. Her eyes sparkled when she spotted the Drifting Empress, and a slight smile crossed her lips.

She then shifted her gaze and spoke softly, "The auspicious time is nearly upon us. Let us now bring out the bride and groom."

The Demon Lord's party instantly tensed and stared towards the screen. Mistaking their demeanor as anticipatory excitement, He Lanfeng chuckled, saying, "Even I feel nervous—though it's not my wedding! Why am I nervous?"

Managing a forced smile, the Demon Lord continued fixating on the scene.

Behind the screen, several red-clad maids began to file out, each one exceptionally stunning. As they stepped forward, they unleashed divine abilities that transformed the elevated platform of the hall into a blooming floral paradise.

These maids were all cultivators at the Supreme Realm!

Their divine abilities turned the hall platform into a breathtaking wonderland like an earthly paradise.

Many attendees stared in disbelief, and some of the female cultivators even murmured in longing, "If I ever marry, it must be under such conditions!"

Soon, the soft sound of elegant music echoed throughout the space. Following the melody, a man and woman slowly emerged from behind the screen.

The man was impeccably handsome, and the woman was stunning beyond compare.

Everyone fell into a stupor, gazing in awe at the woman standing atop the elevated platform. None of the cultivators present were inexperienced, yet even they had never laid eyes on a woman of such breathtaking beauty!

For a moment, the massive hall, filled with thousands upon thousands, fell completely silent.

At the sight of the woman, the Demon Lord's party froze in shock! Yiyi nearly exclaimed but was instantly suppressed by the Drifting Empress's telepathic transmission: "Don't speak! Observe first!"

The situation was already fraught with indescribable danger!

Where were they now?

They were in the Boundary Sea Dao Sect's stronghold!

Who were the individuals present?

The Boundary Sea Dao Sect's elites, the thirteen island masters, the sect master himself, and countless powerful beings of the Heavenly Sea!

Within this vast hall, there were no fewer than a hundred Great Saints emanating their aura!

This wasn't the Yanhuang Territory, nor was it their Piaomiao Palace.

This was a forbidden zone within the Luotian Immortal Domain!

A place where even the Imperial Clan of Luotian would hesitate to wage war.

And yet, with their current numbers—a mere handful consisting of the Demon Lord at an early Great Saint realm, the Drifting Empress at an early Great Saint realm, Hongyue at a late Saint Realm, and Yiyi, Chu Qing, and Purple Smoke no stronger than peak Quasi-Saints—they were attempting to extricate Qi Xiaoyu? A fool's dream!

Yiyi, ever astute, alongside Chu Qing, Hongyue, and Purple Smoke—none were fools!

So, after just a moment of shock, they swiftly regained their composure.

To outsiders, it merely appeared as though they were stunned by the beauty of the bride, eliciting no suspicion whatsoever. In truth, everyone's reaction mirrored theirs.

All were equally mesmerized.

At this moment, Xuanyue lightly chuckled, "Our young master's bride is beautiful, isn't she?"

Throughout the massive hall, the sound of gasps and gulps reverberated.

Xuan Wudi wore an expression brimming with supreme joy. Using the corner of his eye, he glanced at the peerlessly exquisite Qi Xiaoyu and thought: This is my wife! The woman with whom I'll spend my life, soaring together in harmony!

At this very moment, Qi Xiaoyu spoke. Her eyes did not fall on the Demon Lord below, nor did they settle on anyone else. Her expression had transformed into one of utter resolve.

"I have something to say."

These four words, ice-cold and void of emotion, seemed to emanate from the depths of eternal frozen glaciers.

All those present were cultivators of significant power—the lowest being at the Supreme Realm. Thus, their sensitivity to subtle energies was exceedingly sharp. Instantly, they felt something amiss about this bride.

Xuan Wudi's expression darkened.

Xuanyue's countenance also shifted as her gaze locked onto Qi Xiaoyu.

"Can I speak?" Qi Xiaoyu asked frostily, glancing at Xuanyue. "If not, I can die now. No trials, no tests—you cannot stop me. The power within my heart, with just a single thought of mine, will take my life."

Everyone in attendance fell silent and stared at the bride in utter shock.

Xuan Wudi's face twisted in anguish. "Sister Chu… You… What is this?"

"I am not surnamed Chu," Qi Xiaoyu replied with serene indifference.

Xuanyue's expression turned grim as she stood motionless, her delicate features marred by deep furrows. Her worst fears had come true.

This girl was indeed a force to reckon with—a truth Xuanyue wished she had addressed sooner. If only she had sealed her ability to speak—or rather, fully confined her!

None had expected this girl to harbor the capability to end her life!

Truly, a case of countless plans undone by a single oversight!

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