549: A marriage alliance! All races come to offer their congratulations!

The Buddhist light transformed into a barrier; no matter the fire or thunder, I remain unmoved.

The opponent could not break through after a long attack and finally admitted defeat due to exhaustion.

"Deep Buddhist dharma, stable Heart-Nature, capable of suppressing a region."

Heavenly Maiden Miaofa pressed her palms together, showing a gratified expression.

Huang Jiutian, Xue Qingyi, and Consort Luo Shen displayed the profound heritage of their ancient Legacies.

Huang Jiutian's True Phoenix Fire carried the intent of Nirvana, endless and unceasing.

Xue Qingyi's Profound Jade Ice appeared cold and clear, but it secretly harbored killing intent.

Consort Luo Shen's Dao of Water combined hardness and softness, being ever-changing and unpredictable.

They all easily defeated their opponents, demonstrating impressive strength. More importantly, none of the opponents they faced were injured.

In a contest of Dao techniques, a slight lapse can lead to accidents. If they had exerted just a bit more force, they could have eliminated several competitors, yet they did not do so, showing their good character.

They are indeed suitable for the Ye family.

Other Fairies and goddesses also displayed their strengths, but by comparison, these seven were indeed the most outstanding.

After the competition ended, Tang Linglong, Ning Qingxue, and the others discussed in low voices.

"Wu Mingkong is brave and can join the War Department; Jiang Li has a benevolent heart and can manage the Pharmacy Hall; Su Da is quick-witted and can handle internal affairs; Bore is steady and can guard the rear."

Ning Qingxue summarized.

Tang Linglong looked at the three including Huang Jiutian: "These three are perfect in terms of strength, Heart-Nature, and background. In the future, they can assist in managing the internal and external affairs of the Star Alliance."

Fire Linger leaned in and asked, "The others are also not bad. Should we keep a couple more?"

Tang Linglong shook her head: "Husband said quality over quantity. These seven have their own strengths and complement each other perfectly. If there are too many people, it will be difficult to arrange instead."

"True, then let's settle on this. We..."

"Inappropriate. This time we are choosing concubines for Ye Xuan. Having them manage affairs is not the main priority. The remaining three, though slightly lacking in strength, have excellent appearances and Physiques, and can bear children for Ye Xuan, especially that woman from the Green Water Tribe."

"The women there have gentle temperaments and are blessed with many children. Let's keep them as well."

Tang Linglong originally wanted to announce the final candidates, but Xuanji suddenly spoke up.

Hearing Xuanji's words, Tang Linglong was stunned for a moment, then realized that yes, this was a selection of concubines for Ye Xuan, not choosing subordinates for the Star Alliance.

Her eyes held a hint of apology.

"Yes, Xuanji's reminder is correct. Then let's take all ten of them. It makes for a perfect ten, and I'm sure Husband will be satisfied."

Tang Linglong spoke with a smile.

"That is for the best."

With the discussion settled, Tang Linglong stood up and scanned the crowd below the stage.

The originally noisy venue immediately fell silent.

"After three rounds of consideration..."

Her voice spread clearly throughout the venue.

"Huang Jiutian, Xue Qingyi, Consort Luo Shen, Jiang Li, Su Da, Wu Mingkong, Bore, Weng Manyun, Yao Heyun, and Lü Yixin—these ten may enter the Ye family."

She paused, her tone turning serious: "Once you enter the Ye family, you must always remember your status, diligently cultivate your virtue, and work together with your sisters. You must not cause trouble."

The ten women, hearing this, forcibly suppressed the excitement in their hearts and responded in unison: "We shall follow Madam's teachings!"

"Good. You have been selected, but the wedding day will have to wait for a while. For these few days, you will stay at Luoshui Terrace. It is close to the Great Dao, which will benefit your strength."

"At the same time, you will have certain rights. If you want any resources, you can inform your attendants, and they will naturally be delivered to you. From now on, we are all sisters."

Tang Linglong looked at the women and smiled.

"Yes."

The women nodded, very satisfied with Tang Linglong's arrangements.

The matter of selecting concubines thus came to a close.

After returning, the ten selected women naturally became the focus of attention.

Su Da walked up to Huang Jiutian and said with a smile, "We will be under the same roof in the future. Please look after me, Sister Jiutian."

Huang Jiutian gave a slight smile: "Sister Su is too polite; we should support each other instead."

Consort Luo Shen and Jiang Li were already discussing several healing techniques used during the competition, chatting very happily.

Wu Mingkong was pulled aside by Ling Huacai. The two were gesturing with spear techniques, talking animatedly.

Xue Qingyi stood quietly to the side, but her gaze was much softer than usual. Bore remained sitting in meditation, chanting Buddhist prayers with a peaceful aura.

Those who were not selected, though disappointed, also knew the gap between them. They left one after another under the arrangement of the Star Alliance deacons.

These departing people did not return empty-handed; Tang Linglong gave each of them some cultivation resources. After all, the Ye family had no shortage of such things, and she couldn't let them come all this way for nothing.

However, many goddesses and Fairies were unwilling to leave, preferring to stay as maids.

After all, cultivating here was even better than within their own tribes, and even as maids, they would not lack cultivation resources.

Rather than being sent out by their clansmen after returning, it was better to stay here.

Tang Linglong naturally would not refuse these people.

Of course, there were some other forces whose initial goal for marriage alliance was not Ye Xuan, as they knew their daughters' Aptitudes were not worthy of him.

So their targets were other members of the Ye family, such as the descendants of Ye Qingtian and other Ye family Elders.

For a time, many matches were made between mutually interested parties. Tang Linglong and the others naturally would not interfere with this.

As long as it was harmless to the Ye family, they could do as they pleased.

Furthermore, the Physiques and Aptitudes of these women were not bad. If they could give birth to offspring with powerful Physiques and Aptitudes, it would also strengthen the Ye family's strength.

When the news reached Ye Xuan, he was in the garden guiding Ya Ya and Ye Xi in their cultivation. Hearing this, he only smiled and asked no more.

On the other hand, Tang Linglong began to get busy, arranging the wedding ceremony while pondering how to assign tasks to the ten newcomers... Several months passed in a flash. After choosing an auspicious day, the Ye family and the entire Star Alliance were decorated with lanterns and streamers, and a festive atmosphere permeated the entire Ziwei Emperor Star.

This highly anticipated grand wedding finally arrived as scheduled.

On this day, Luoshui Terrace was decorated like a fairyland. Glazed tiles reflected a brilliant divine light, spiritual flowers bloomed on both sides of the jade steps, and cranes and Auspicious Beasts wandered among them.

Guests from various great sects, ancient families, and primordial races under the Star Alliance arrived in an endless stream, driving various divine chariots and flying boats, carrying heavy gifts, and shuttling through the sea of clouds. The scene was grand to the extreme.

Inside the grand hall, it was even more crowded with guests, and the sound of laughter and conversation was constant. All those coming and going were major figures whose footsteps could make a Star Domain tremble.

"Jiutian Divine Dynasty presents ten thousand catties of Chaos Refined Gold and three stalks of Undying Divine Herbs!"

"Leize Ancient Race presents a hundred drops of Lightning Tribulation Liquid and one Reverse Scale of a Primordial Thunder Dragon!"

"Snow Race of the North Pole Ice Field presents a thousand pieces of Profound Ice Jade Marrow and ten Ten-Thousand-Year Snow Lotuses!"

The voices loudly announced the generous gifts presented by various parties. Every time one was called out, it drew bursts of low exclamations.

These treasures were all rare wonders difficult to find in the outside world, yet at this moment, they were presented as if they were ordinary congratulatory gifts.