95: Grand proposal ceremony

Inside Tianji Pavilion, Old Man Tianji gazed at Ye Fan's completely dimmed Luck fate disc, letting out a silent sigh.

"How could this be? It shouldn't be like this."

"According to the divination, Ye Fan's destiny should have been to become the Dominator who unifies the Eastern Region, a son of heavenly mandate who achieves the supreme Dao."

"But now..."

Old Man Tianji picked up the fate disc. His previously calm demeanor now showed an uncontrollable trace of malice.

"Where exactly did something go wrong?"

Just as he was pondering, the voice of Lian Zhen sounded from outside the room.

"Revered Master, Disciple has something to report."

Old Man Tianji immediately returned the Luck fate disc to its original position, resuming his immortal-like appearance, and said in a deep voice, "Come in and speak."

The next moment, Lian Zhen appeared before Old Man Tianji.

"Have you found any clues regarding the matter I asked you to investigate?"

"Yes, I have. The injuries to Ye Fan, the destruction of Heavenly Feather Sect, and the deaths of the two Senior Brothers and Old Ancestor Tianyu are all inextricably linked to a person named Shen Lian."

"Shen Lian!"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Tianji immediately began to calculate with his fingers.

However, after this calculation, his brows furrowed even tighter.

"Strange, why can't I divine any fate regarding this person?"

"Shen Lian, Shen Lian... wait, I seem to have heard that name before."

Suddenly, Old Man Tianji stood up and asked, "Is Shen Lian a Disciple of Heavenly Feather Sect?"

Lian Zhen: "Yes, she was the first Personal Disciple taken by Shen Chuyun."

Old Man Tianji: "I remember now. Back then, Heavenly Feather Sect was just an obscure small Sect in the Eastern Region. It was only after Shen Lian arrived that it rapidly began to rise within a few decades."

Upon hearing this, Lian Zhen couldn't help but frown slightly: "Revered Master, Disciple has something I don't understand."

"Ask away."

"Since it was Shen Lian who brought glory to Heavenly Feather Sect, why did Heavenly Dao choose Ye Fan as the son of heavenly mandate?

Disciple has divined that Ye Fan brought no contributions or achievements to Heavenly Feather Sect during his hundred years there.

On the contrary, he conspired with the entire Heavenly Feather Sect to frame Shen Lian. How can such a malicious and narrow-minded villain be qualified to receive Heavenly Dao's favor?"

"Nonsense! This is Heavenly Dao's will!"

Old Man Tianji sternly rebuked Lian Zhen.

"Tianji Pavilion is inspired by Heavenly Dao to protect the son of heavenly mandate of a region. As for right and wrong, it has no bearing on Tianji Pavilion. You must not disrespect Heavenly Dao."

Lian Zhen lowered her gaze and replied, "But after this investigation down the mountain, Disciple learned that Shen Lian was immediately targeted by her fellow Disciples after Ye Fan joined the Sect.

Previously, she always respected her Revered Master and followed the Dao, never doing anything out of line. This calamity that befell Heavenly Feather Sect is also the result of accumulated grievances.

Could it be that Heavenly Dao's purpose is to protect the Son of Destiny, even if it means harming any innocent person?"

Old Man Tianji: "Lian Zhen, you are becoming more and more presumptuous. This old man has already made it very clear that Tianji Pavilion does not concern itself with right or wrong; everything is done according to Heavenly Dao's instructions.

If I must say, this old man can only say one thing: it's a pity that Shen Lian is not the Son of Destiny, do you understand?"

Lian Zhen lowered her head, remaining silent, her face filled with bewilderment.

Old Man Tianji sighed: "Lian Zhen, to explore the great mysteries of the Dao, you must let go of unnecessary emotions. Only by letting go of all worldly things can you comprehend all the mysteries of the world, do you understand?"

"Disciple understands."

Lian Zhen replied, despite still having many unanswered questions in her heart.

Old Man Tianji: "Alright, you're tired. Go back and rest. I will send Mo Liren to deal with Shen Lian. Since this child possesses Heaven-Defying abilities, he must not be allowed to live in this world."

"Disciple takes her leave."

Lian Zhen bowed and then exited.

Old Man Tianji continued to look at the Luck fate disc, sighing at Ye Fan's dimmed fate disc, then turned his gaze to another brightly colored Luck wheel beside it.

"Ye Fan's situation is a dead end. We can only focus on the Sons of Destiny in other regions for now, ensuring they can grow smoothly."

"The Young Lord of Yuntian City, Xie Chen's Luck has increased significantly again."

Old Man Tianji sighed softly, composed himself, and continued to close his eyes for divination.

——

Yuntian City is a border town located at the junction of the Southern Region and the Snow Domain.

City Lord Xie Nianhua has been very happy these past few days because his son, Xie Chen, is about to marry the Sect Master of the Ice and Snow Sect.

The alliance between Yuntian City and the Ice and Snow Sect is destined to bring glory and splendor to the Xie Family.

At dusk, Liu Yixue walked along the street towards Yuntian City Plaza. Her outstanding beauty and noble, cold, and enchanting demeanor drew countless glances from passersby.

"Strange, what is Xie Chen up to? Why would he suddenly ask me to go to the center of the plaza?"

Filled with doubts, Liu Yixue couldn't help but quicken her pace.

Xie Chen was Liu Yixue's Personal Disciple. Their relationship gradually warmed through their daily interactions, and eventually, Xie Chen won Liu Yixue's heart.

Revered Master-Disciple romances are common in the cultivation world, and moreover, being able to marry the Sect Master of the Ice and Snow Sect had the full support of both the Xie Family and the Ice and Snow Sect.

After decades of companionship, the Revered Master and Disciple had long become a beautiful story in the Ice and Snow Sect and Yuntian City.

Now, it was finally time for marriage. Their wedding would be grandly held in Yuntian City three days later. The Ice and Snow Sect and City Lord Xie Nianhua invited Cultivators from all over the world to gather and witness the heartwarming scene of this perfect couple achieving their happy ending.

A moment later, Liu Yixue arrived at the center of the plaza.

But it was pitch black, with no sound whatsoever.

Just as Liu Yixue frowned, feeling strange, suddenly, glazed blue lanterns lit up all around, illuminating the scene as bright as day.

The next moment, the ground in front of Liu Yixue was covered with a profusion of fresh flowers, like a brilliant and colorful ocean.

The sea of flowers, stirred by the wind, immediately formed a breathtaking rain of petals, as if nature itself was displaying endless tenderness and romance to her.

Even with Liu Yixue's cold and aloof personality, upon seeing such a heartwarming scene, she couldn't help but cover her small mouth.

"Revered Master!"

In the momentary daze of Liu Yixue, a tender call echoed in the Void Realm.

She looked up to see a free-spirited and elegant figure slowly descending, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing in the center of the flower sea, gazing at Liu Yixue with eyes full of warmth.

"Chener, you..."

Before Liu Yixue could finish her sentence, Xie Chen knelt on one knee and offered her the flowers in his hand.

"Revered Master, thank you for your nurturing and trust all these years. It is because you were by my side protecting me that I have achieved what I have today.

But from now on, please allow Disciple to protect, cherish, and love you, and I promise not to let Revered Master suffer even the slightest grievance.

So, Revered Master, although we are about to get married, I still bravely ask: Liu Yixue, will you marry me and become my wife?"

Meeting Xie Chen's sincere gaze, Liu Yixue covered her face, too emotional to speak.

"Say yes!"

"Say yes!"

"Say yes!"

Suddenly, countless city residents emerged from all around, cheering and chanting in unison.

Liu Yixue's face instantly turned red. She had never experienced such a romantic scene and was at a loss for what to do.

"Liu Yixue! Will you marry me! Will you become my wife?!"

Seeing Liu Yixue's lack of reaction, Xie Chen shouted loudly.

"I... I do!"

Amidst the cheers from the surroundings, Liu Yixue finally gathered her courage and walked towards Xie Chen.

The moment she took the bouquet from his hand, Xie Chen immediately stood up and lifted her into his arms.

"What are you doing? Put me down."

"No, never!"

Xie Chen immediately held Liu Yixue and excitedly spun around in the sea of flowers.

"Good!"

"Congratulations, Young City Lord, on achieving your wish!"

Another round of cheers erupted from the crowd, making Liu Yixue so shy that she buried her head in Xie Chen's embrace.

At this moment, she felt like the happiest woman in the world.

Boom—

Thousands of fireworks, already prepared, burst forth simultaneously, illuminating the inky night sky and attracting the attention of the entire city.

Outside Yuntian City, the netherworld chariot slowly approached.

Shen Lian witnessed the fireworks display and couldn't help but step out of the carriage to stand at the front.

"Are these fireworks welcoming the arrival of the Human Emperor? Hahahahaha—"