422: Chapter 422 A Wedding of the Century! An Absolutely Grand Display with All Realms Paying Homage

A month's time is but a mere blink of an eye in the cultivation world.

Today, Zhongzhou—no, it should be said the entire All Heavens and Myriad Realms—welcomed the most unprecedented and grand celebration in history.

In the vast starry sky surrounding the Xu Family, primeval starry sky behemoths that were rarely seen, immortal gold ships that blotted out the sun, and Purple-Gold Divine Carriage pulled by pure-blood True Dragons now densely packed the entire Star Domain.

Those Holy Lords, Imperial Emperors, and Sect Leaders of ancient orthodoxies, who could make hundreds of millions of living beings tremble with a single stomp in their respective worlds, had all shed their usual majesty and adopted their most humble postures.

They didn't even dare to fly directly toward the gate. Instead, they descended from their mounts early on the Starry Sky Ancient Path, still a hundred thousand miles away from the Xu Family mountain gate. Carrying the top-tier treasures of their respective realms, they waited in a line that stretched beyond the horizon to be granted an audience on foot.

"The Nanling Fire Phoenix Clan presents one flame of Primal Rebirth Divine Fire and ten Nine-Revolution Creation Pills to congratulate the Emperor on his grand wedding!"

"The Xumi Buddhist Sect of the Western Desert presents three stalks of Flawless Golden Lotus of Karma. May the Emperor and the Ladies live for ten thousand generations!"

"The North Pole Sea of Darkness Dragon Palace..."

The announcements of the Revered Master of Ceremonies, infused with Great Saint spiritual power, rose and fell across the starry sky.

The Holy Lords waiting further back in line broke into a cold sweat as they heard the lists of gifts ahead of them, any of which were enough to buy a medium-sized world.

Several veteran Quasi-Emperors with slightly thinner foundations nervously clutched their gift boxes, fearing their offerings would appear shabby and incur the Xu Family's displeasure.

At this time, the Xu Family's Central Pilgrimage Square had already been transformed into a dreamlike kingdom woven from immortal light and auspicious colors.

The top-grade divine source jade bricks covering the square reflected the nine-colored auspiciousness swirling in the sky. Immortal wine brewed from the essence of stars flowed like gurgling streams between white jade pillars.

Xu Changsheng and Ji Wushuang, the parents of the Emperor, sat in the side seats of the high platform, their faces glowing as they accepted the kowtows of wave after wave of Myriad Realms' titans.

The Grand Elder was grinning from ear to ear. He had already gone through over a dozen scrolls of gift lists. The warehouse managers were running themselves ragged, yet they still couldn't keep up with the speed at which treasures were piling up.

Accompanied by the melodious and grand tolling of a Nine Heavens bell,

The deafening noise on the square fell silent in an instant.

Millions of world leaders and Xu Family elites all held their breath in unison, casting their reverent gazes toward the nine-colored divine gold throne standing at the front of the square.

Ripples appeared in the Void Realm.

Xu Chen, dressed in dark gold imperial robes and a crown, stepped onto the stairs condensed from the Three Thousand Grand Dao Laws, walking step by step toward that supreme throne.

The twelve tassels on his crown swayed gently. In his purple-gold eyes, there was a calmness and dominance that looked down upon all eternity.

He didn't need to intentionally release any pressure; just his Emperor physique, which had once swallowed heavenly punishment during a Lightning Tribulation, caused all living beings present to feel a shiver from the depths of their Soul.

"We pay our respects to the Lord of the Heavens! May the Emperor live for ten thousand years!"

The sound of their kowtowing was like a mountain tsunami, shaking the universe and forcibly scattering the sea of clouds above the Di Prefecture.

Xu Chen sat upon the throne and slightly raised his hand.

"Bring in the brides!"

The Grand Elder cleared his throat and shouted, his voice carrying an irrepressible ecstasy.

On both sides of the square, an immortal music ensemble composed of ten thousand Saint-realm zither and lute players simultaneously played the sound of 'The Phoenix Seeking Its Mate,' which shook the Nine Heavens.

Petals fell from the sky like rain.

Surrounded by tens of thousands of beautiful maidens, over twenty stunning beauties dressed in bright red wedding gowns and wearing Nine Phoenix Sun Crowns stepped onto the red carpet, walking gracefully toward the high platform.

Even though their faces were hidden by red veils embroidered with dragons and phoenixes, their diverse and elegant figures, along with the faint auras of top-tier Great Saints or even the Emperor Realm, still left the gathered heroes of the Myriad Realms entranced. Yet, they quickly lowered their heads, fearing that one extra look would be a capital offense.

What a shocking and astounding display of grandeur this was.

Walking at the very front were, naturally, the dignified and gentle Su Qingge, and the imperiously reserved Empress of Great Wu, Wu Mingkong.

Following closely behind were the enchanting Luo Hongyi, the cold Bai Ningbing, the mature charm of Ye Qingwu, and the valiant Nangong Waner.

The foreign queens, such as the mother and daughter Ye Jiayin and the pair Long Aoxue, had also shed their usual Evil Qi. Against the backdrop of their red wedding dresses, they gained a touch of a bride's bashfulness.

The twenty-plus confidantes took their seats in order on a row of white jade couches before the throne.

The immortal music paused, and all fell silent.

Xu Chen stood up from his throne. He did not leave it to the attending female officials but personally picked up a Jade Ruyi carved from warm jade and walked down the steps.

He came before Su Qingge.

The Jade Ruyi gently lifted the red veil, revealing Su Qingge's exquisite face, lightly powdered and even more radiant than usual.

In those eyes, as clear as autumn water, there was now a deep, inseparable affection and emotion.

"Qingge, I've wronged you by making you wait so long," Xu Chen's voice was warm and rich, reaching only her ears.

Su Qingge's eyes reddened slightly, but a smile that could captivate all living beings bloomed on her lips. She shook her head gently; all her love was expressed without words.

Xu Chen continued forward.

The red veils were lifted one by one.

Luo Hongyi bit her bright red lips, her narrow fox-like eyes filled with a mix of pride and submission as she muttered softly, "At least you have some sense."

On Bai Ningbing's perennial ice-mountain face, a blush like the evening clouds appeared. As her eyes met his, there was no longer a hint of coldness.

Faced with her disciple's now world-shaking stature, Ye Qingwu, the beautiful Revered Master, felt a mix of transgressive guilt and pride, and she shyly lowered her eyes.

When Xu Chen reached Shang Qingdai, this shrewd and money-loving older sister's eyes behind her gold-rimmed glasses were already shimmering with tears. Xu Chen gave a light laugh and casually stroked her belly, earning a coy glare from Shang Qingdai.

Gong Yu's eyes sparkled with starlight. Having been blind for many years, to be able to see her beloved lift her veil with her own eyes at this most glorious moment was a luxury she had never dared to dream of.

Ye Jiayin and her daughter, Long Aoxue, Feng Jiuyou, Lin Qingxue...

As each veil fell, a bond from the past intertwined in their hearts.

Xu Chen lifted the final veil, looking at the twenty-plus stunning wives before him who had completely entrusted their bodies and Souls to him.

He casually handed the Jade Ruyi to a nearby maid and turned to face the vast, boundless starry sky and the kneeling masses of the Myriad Realms.

"Today is the day of this Emperor's great joy."

Xu Chen raised a cup of immortal wine and announced loudly, his Emperor's voice resounding through the heavens.

"All who come to congratulate today shall receive the protection of the Xu Family. Let the Myriad Realms cease their wars and share in this peace!"

"To the Emperor! To the Ladies!"

The heroes of the Myriad Realms raised their cups in unison, and the mountain-tsunami-like cheers once again pushed the atmosphere of the ceremony to its absolute Peak.