Phantom Deceives Heaven, Acting as a Wicked Guest, Planting Wicked Fruit Under the Moon Laurel Tree

The Lunar Star, a realm of profound tranquility and purity.

This place was perpetually shrouded in the cool, bright radiance of the moon. Unlike the scorching, overbearing nature of the Solar Star, the Lunar Star's power was serene, deep, and possessed the ability to cleanse the soul. The immense canopy of the moon laurel tree cast dancing shadows, beneath which lay a sprawling palace complex, the very residence of the goddesses Xi He and Chang Xi.

At this moment, Xi He and Chang Xi were playing a game of Go beneath the moon laurel tree. Both goddesses were peerlessly beautiful, with a cool and detached aura. The elder sister, Xi He, appeared more dignified and steady, while the younger sister, Chang Xi, possessed a touch of liveliness and charming innocence. However, at this moment, a faint, indiscernible trace of melancholy and hesitation lingered in the brows of both.

"Sister, we received the betrothal gifts sent by fellow Daoist Di Jun a long time ago. The date of the Heavenly Marriage is drawing nearer, and we…" Chang Xi placed a stone and spoke softly, her tone filled with uncertainty.

Xi He gazed at the chessboard for a long time before sighing lightly. "The Heavenly Marriage is ordained by the Heavenly Dao, a union of yin and yang, carrying merit. Fellow Daoist Di Jun, as the Heavenly Emperor, holds a noble status, possesses supreme power, and is indeed a suitable match. However…" she paused, "I always feel a sense of unease in my heart, as if this matter is not as straightforward as it appears."

They were born of the Lunar Star and naturally preferred tranquility. The prospect of marrying into the increasingly chaotic Heavenly Court and ruling over countless demons held little appeal for them. Yet, such was the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao. Di Jun himself had proposed, the betrothal gifts were substantial, and the allure of merit was strong, making it difficult for them to refuse, nor did they know how to.

Just as the sisters' hearts were in turmoil, a scorching and overbearing aura descended upon the Lunar Star without warning, shattering the tranquility of the place!

A flash of golden light illuminated the scene, and a figure clad in imperial robes, with a stern countenance and radiating an intense aura of True Solar Fire, appeared beneath the moon laurel tree. It was none other than "Di Jun"!

However, the "Di Jun" before them was entirely different from the Heavenly Emperor they had met before, who, despite his majesty, had shown a degree of courtesy. His eyes blazed with unconcealed aggression, sweeping over Xi He and Chang Xi as if appraising his own possessions.

"Xi He, Chang Xi!" "Di Jun" spoke, his voice booming, yet carrying an undeniable forcefulness. "The date of the Heavenly Marriage is approaching. I have come today to personally inform you both that all arrangements for the wedding ceremony are complete. You will only need to wait patiently and marry into the Heavenly Court!"

Xi He and Chang Xi both frowned. Although Di Jun was the Heavenly Emperor, his previous encounters with them were mostly on equal footing, with polite words. Today's near-commanding tone caused the naturally cool-tempered sisters to feel immediate displeasure.

"Fellow Daoist Di Jun," Xi He rose, her voice cool, "the matter of the Heavenly Marriage is of great importance. My sister and I still need to…"

"Need to what?" "Di Jun" interrupted her directly, a hint of impatience appearing on his face. "This is a predestined arrangement of the Heavenly Dao, and it is also your honor! Do you intend to refuse? Know this, in this Primordial Era, countless female immortals desire this position but cannot attain it!"

Chang Xi's pretty face turned frosty upon hearing this. "Fellow Daoist Di Jun, what do you mean by that? Are my sister and I people who covet power and merit?"

"Aren't you?" "Di Jun" sneered, taking a step forward. His powerful aura pressed in, carrying the heat of the True Solar Fire, causing the surrounding cool moonlight to distort. "If not for the merit of this Heavenly Marriage, and the esteemed position of my Heavenly Emperor status, what else about this tranquil Lunar Star would be worth my lingering affection? I am informing you today so you know your place and do not harbor any foolish notions! Three thousand years from now, whether you wish it or not, you will marry!"

As he spoke, he actually reached out as if to touch Xi He's cheek, his movements utterly presumptuous!

"Presumptuous!" Xi He abruptly took a step back, her body erupting with Lunar Star energy. Her cool face was filled with shock and anger. Chang Xi, even more so, directly summoned a moon-wheel-shaped spiritual treasure, pointing its chilling edge at "Di Jun"!

"Di Jun! How dare you be so rude!" Chang Xi trembled with rage. "To think I considered you a generation's Heavenly Emperor, only for you to act like this!"

Seeing this, "Di Jun" did not get angry but instead burst into laughter, his demeanor becoming even more arrogant. "Rude? I will be your husband in the future. What is wrong with a little closeness? Do not refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Comply obediently, and you will have benefits in the future. If you do not… Hmph, this Primordial Era is vast, but there may not be a place for you!"

This naked threat and contemptuous attitude completely ignited the anger and humiliation in Xi He and Chang Xi's hearts. They were born of the Lunar Star, embodying innate lunar virtue; when had they ever suffered such humiliation?

"Get out!" Xi He's face was like frost. She pointed her jade hand outside the palace. "Leave the Lunar Star immediately! Do not mention the Heavenly Marriage again! My sister and I would rather guard this cold moon palace forever than marry a presumptuous and rude individual like you!"

"Di Jun's" face darkened. He seemed about to say something more, but seeing the resolute and furious eyes of Xi He and Chang Xi, and the surging Lunar Star laws emanating from them, almost resonating with the very origin of the Lunar Star, he knew he had played his part sufficiently. Pushing further would be counterproductive.

"Good! Good! Good!" "Di Jun" said the word "good" three times in a row, his face filled with even greater anger. "You dare defy the will of heaven and refuse me! This matter will absolutely not end here! We shall see!"

After spewing his threats, "Di Jun's" form transformed into a golden light. Carrying his full "anger" (inner ecstasy), he instantly left the Lunar Star, disappearing from sight.

Once the detestable solar aura had completely vanished, beneath the moon laurel tree, Xi He and Chang Xi's delicate bodies still trembled with rage.

"Sister… How could he… how could he do this!" Chang Xi's eyes reddened, partly from anger and partly from grievance. She had not expected much from the Heavenly Marriage, but she had thought it was a matter of following the Heavenly Dao, and thus acceptable. But "Di Jun's" performance today had completely shattered the sliver of fantasy she might have held, leaving only endless disgust and rejection.

Xi He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in her heart, her gaze becoming incredibly firm. "Sister, it seems this Heavenly Marriage is not a good match. Di Jun, this person, appears majestic on the surface, but inwardly he is so overbearing and barbaric, treating us like playthings. If we were to truly marry into the Heavenly Court, our future circumstances are unimaginable."

She looked at Chang Xi. "We shall go immediately to seek out fellow Daoist Nuwa and inform her of today's events! Ask her to preside over justice for us! This Heavenly Marriage must not happen!"

"Yes! It absolutely must not happen!" Chang Xi nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with lingering fear and determination.

Meanwhile, far from the Lunar Star, hidden within a stream of chaotic energy, Xuan Wazi, who had long since reverted to his original appearance, was looking at the flashing prompts on the system interface in his mind, grinning from ear to ear.

[Ding! Host successfully used the 'Heavenly Secret Concealment Mask', perfectly impersonated the 'Overbearing Heavenly Emperor', and precisely delivered 'negative impressions' and 'fear' on the Lunar Star, deeply altering Xi He and Chang Xi's perception of Di Jun and their willingness for the Heavenly Marriage! Behavior evaluation: Extremely un-human!]

[Mission 'Breaking Up a Couple (Heavenly Marriage Edition)' completion: 80%!]

[Phase reward distributed: Un-human Points +500,000! Innate Enlightenment Tea × 50 cubic meters has been stored in the system space!]

[Prompt: Please pay attention to subsequent developments and ensure the Heavenly Marriage is officially rejected to receive all rewards!]

"Heh heh, the phase rewards are already this generous!" Xuan Wazi felt incredibly pleased as he sensed the mountain-like pile of enlightenment tea, exuding a tempting Dao charm, in his system space. "Next, it's up to the two goddesses to go cry to Nuwa… no, to state the facts! Di Jun, oh Di Jun, you've certainly taken the blame squarely!"

He could already imagine Nuwa's surprised expression upon hearing the news, and Di Jun's bewildered and furious reaction upon receiving it.

"This Primordial Era, indeed, stirring up trouble is the most interesting!"