allonlinenovel Chapter 634 The Grand Ceremony (Part 1)
Chapter 634 The Grand Ceremony (Part 1)
Jiang Li smiled and was about to say something when her senior brothers and sisters rushed over and surrounded the carriage, anxiously asking, "Li Li, are you alright?"
Xie Chang'an removed the barrier, and Jiang Li poked her head out, grinning, "I'm fine, I'm perfectly alright!"
Seeing that Jiang Li was alright, her senior brothers and sisters all breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhu Yingying exclaimed happily, "Your little green dragon is awake?"
Jiang Li looked worried: "He was exhausted from creating that phantom image, and he'll have to sleep for a while longer."
Zhu Yingying had heard Mingxuan Zhenjun say that the young dragon was born with a deficiency and was very small in size. It was truly desperate that it transformed into such a majestic and domineering dragon phantom.
She sighed, "What a good child! I'll have Master find some rare and precious herbs to nourish him properly."
At this moment, True Lord Chong'an also arrived. "Chonghua, is Fairy Jiang alright?"
Xie Chang'an cupped his hands and said, "She is fine, thank you for your concern, Senior Brother."
Although True Monarch Chong'an really wanted to ask about the dragon from earlier, he knew it was a secret of the Beast Taming Sect, so he didn't say anything more and urged, "In that case, let's set off now, in case the demon race makes a comeback."
Zhu Yingying nodded in agreement: "The True Lord is right, let's set off quickly."
After Chong'an Zhenjun and several other Nascent Soul True Lords reorganized the procession, the wedding party continued its journey.
After the fog cleared, the disciples on both sides were finally able to relay the news of the attack to their sect elders.
Sword Master Ziyang was furious and slammed his fist on the table, "The Demon Emperor has gone too far!"
If he were to abduct the bride halfway, the Sword Sect would lose face big time.
When he heard that a giant azure dragon had appeared in the sky and driven away the demon race, he was both surprised and delighted.
That dragon must be the baby dragon that hatched from the dragon egg!
Who would have thought that the dragon egg, which was born with defects, could hatch into such a powerful dragon!
That's the Azure Dragon, the natural king of the dragon race!
The Purple Sun Sword Master felt a little regretful, but mostly relieved.
Regrettably, the Mirror Spirit handed over a Azure Dragon to the Beast Taming Sect, which should have belonged to our Sword Sect!
The good news is that Chonghua married that little girl. She became the wife of the Sword Sect, so by all accounts, Little Azure Dragon can be considered a dragon of the Sword Sect!
Sword Master Ziyang stroked his beard and smiled, "Well done, worthy of being my prized disciple!"
Upon hearing the news, Mingxuan Zhenjun was furious. He and Qingyuan Zhenjun were also going to attend the ceremony as the bride's elders to witness the newlyweds' vow of love.
They naturally wouldn't come with the wedding procession, but instead took their disciples on the Flowing Cloud Spirit Boat and arrived at the Sword Sect early in the morning.
To prevent the Demon Emperor from causing trouble, the Purple Sun Sword Master dispatched seven Nascent Soul True Monarchs and a team of Golden Core True Persons to escort the bride; this lineup was undeniably powerful.
Unexpectedly, the Demon Emperor not only sent four Nascent Soul stage demons, but also personally took action!
It's clear he's determined to get Jiang Li!
Mingxuan Zhenjun was secretly terrified. If it weren't for the little green dragon suddenly waking up and displaying its divine power, he didn't know if Chonghua could have protected Lili.
Upon hearing Zhu Yingying's message that Little Azure Dragon had exhausted its energy and fallen into a deep sleep, True Lord Mingxuan was furious.
It took countless rare and precious ingredients to raise the young dragon to a considerable size, and it was about to awaken.
Now, he's awake, but exhausted, he's fallen asleep again. It's like going back to square one!
Qingyuan Zhenjun said with a sense of relief, "Fortunately, the young dragon scared away the demon emperor, and Lili escaped unharmed. Once the heart contract is successfully formed, we will no longer have to worry about how the demon emperor will cause trouble."
Mingxuan Zhenjun snorted: "In that case, the Demon Emperor will definitely know that the dragon egg has hatched, and he might even guess that Xiaolili has formed a life-bound contract with the young dragon! Do you think he will let them go?"
Qingyuan Zhenjun sighed: "It all depends on whether Chonghua can keep his word."
Hopefully, with the combined strength of the two sects, they can protect Lili and the little Azure Dragon.
Before long, the sound of drums and music filled the air, and bells and drums resounded together.
Qingyuan Zhenjun exclaimed joyfully, "The wedding procession is back!"
Mingxuan Zhenjun snorted again, straightened his Taoist robe, and walked towards the main hall.
The sky was clear and the clouds were like waves. The main hall of the Sword Sect was solemn and dignified, yet filled with joy.
Today is not only the auspicious day for True Monarch Chonghua to hold his Nascent Soul Ceremony, but also the day he and Fairy Jiang Li of the Beast Taming Sect officially become a couple. Almost all the major sects and cultivation families of the Tianyan Realm have arrived.
Everyone was curious about just how stunningly beautiful the bride was, that she could make both the True Lord Chonghua and the Demon Emperor fall at her feet!
Those who received invitations all came, while those who didn't try every means to blend into the entourage, eager to see what the lucky person looked like.
At this moment, guests gathered outside the main hall of the Sword Sect, filling the huge square to capacity.
Many well-informed people received the big news that the wedding procession had been attacked and that the Demon King had abducted the bride halfway through the journey. The crowd gathered together, whispering and discussing the matter.
"Have you heard? The Demon Emperor actually snatched the bride halfway through the journey!"
"I've heard about it! Four Nascent Soul stage demons, and even the Demon Emperor himself, went out to fight, but they still failed!"
Those who heard it couldn't help but marvel, "It's clear that the Sword Sect and the Beast Taming Sect were prepared, actually sending out Nascent Soul Venerables, what a grand display!"
"How could that be? What kind of logic is it for a Nascent Soul cultivator to condescend to go and fetch a bride?"
The person who broke the news said mysteriously, "I heard that the Beast Taming Sect has a Azure Dragon! The Azure Dragon's appearance has scared away all the demon race!"
The guests around him all gasped.
"What? Azure Dragon?"
"The Beast Taming Sect actually has dragons?"
In the VIP section, all the sect leaders and family heads also received the news. Although they all sat upright and looked like immortals, their eyes kept glancing at the Purple Sun Sword Master and the Bright Mystery True Lord in the main seats. The frequent fluctuations in their private telepathic communication revealed their extremely complicated feelings.
The marriage alliance between the Sword Sect and the Beast Taming Sect is definitely not simple!
"Clang—, clang—..."
Nine tolls of the bell resounded throughout the heavens.
The Sword Sect Leader, True Monarch Lingxu, appeared before the main hall and announced loudly, "The Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony begins—"
Accompanied by solemn celestial music, Xie Chang'an, wearing a jade crown and a purple Taoist robe with silver threads flowing through his sleeves, walked slowly towards the main hall with the Taixu Sword hanging at his waist.
The female cultivators in the audience exclaimed in admiration. After achieving Nascent Soul, True Monarch Chonghua was even more handsome than before. His face, which was originally calm and cold, now had a slight smile on it. His peach blossom eyes were full of affection, which made the female cultivators sigh with regret.
This beautiful flower from a high mountain will soon find its rightful owner!
The Purple Sun Sword Master, dressed in a purple robe, stood in the center of the altar, smiling as he looked at his most prized disciple.
His voice boomed like a bell, echoing throughout the entire hall: "Chonghua has been a member of my Sword Sect for less than a hundred years. His sword heart is pure and clear, and he has attained the Nascent Soul stage. Today, we have specially invited fellow disciples from all sects to attend the ceremony and celebrate this grand occasion together!"
Xie Chang'an slowly ascended the altar, devoutly worshipping Heaven and Earth, then bowing to the ancestral master, and finally to his master.
With a look of satisfaction on his face, the Purple Sun Sword Master solemnly handed him the sect's jade talisman, which symbolized the Nascent Soul True Monarch, and encouraged him, "Now that you have achieved the Nascent Soul stage and your Dao heart is clear, I hope that you will wield the sword to protect the Dao in the future, uphold your original heart, remain humble and composed, protect the peace of the Three Realms, and attain the supreme Dao."
Xie Chang'an respectfully accepted it, bowed, and replied, "Disciple will humbly follow Master's instructions!"