After a long while, Xihe finally asked, "Was this Di Jun's idea?"
After Xihe said this, Fuxi felt reassured. It seemed that Xihe agreed. With the general trend of the world, the union of yin and yang, and the opportunity to establish the Heavenly Marriage appearing, everything had naturally fallen into place.
"Fellow Daoist Xihe, rest assured. This was Fellow Daoist Di Jun's idea. As long as you agree, our Heavenly Court will certainly make extensive arrangements and ensure that you marry into the Heavenly Court with all due pomp and splendor."
Xihe nodded slightly but did not continue the topic. "I'll think about this matter some more. You should return for now."
"Very well! I'll take my leave first."
Fuxi naturally knew that this matter could not be settled with a single sentence. However, Xihe had already loosened her stance. As long as Di Jun showed sincerity in what followed, the matter would naturally be settled. When the time came, he could also obtain some Heavenly Dao merit.
After Fuxi left, Changxi furrowed her brows slightly and asked softly, "Sister, have you made up your mind?"
Xihe looked at her younger sister and smiled. "I've made up my mind. This is an opportunity. Now that the Saints have emerged, if we don't make an effort to compete for it, we won't have another chance."
Although she was a female immortal, she likewise possessed the aspiration to prove the Dao. Moreover, she had a favorable impression of Di Jun. Whether in terms of benefits or feelings, the two of them were the most suitable match.
"Since you've decided, Sister, I won't try to dissuade you any further. Then go and fight for it." Seeing that things had come to this point and persuasion was useless, Changxi could only say this.
After returning to the Heavenly Court, Fuxi gave Di Jun, Tai Yi, and Kunpeng a detailed account of the mission.
Di Jun understood that this matter would certainly succeed. However, this was the first marriage between Heaven and Earth, and even the Heavenly Emperor had no experience with it. He could only ask, "Then what should we do?"
Fuxi said, "Establishing the Heavenly Marriage isn't something that can be done casually. It requires a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure of Saint Nuwa—the Red Embroidered Ball."
Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, he continued, "I'll personally go to the Empress Wa's Palace beyond the heavens. I'm certain I can persuade Saint Nuwa to intervene. I think Fellow Daoist Xihe will agree then. Afterward, our Heavenly Court can announce it throughout the Primordial World. Then the Heavenly Court can host a banquet for the four Saints and the great divine powers from all sides. This will surely spread this major event throughout the world, earn the recognition of the Heavenly Dao, and obtain merit."
"Good. We'll do as Emperor Xi says. However, I'll have to trouble you with inviting Saint Nuwa." Di Jun was overjoyed as he spoke.
"Heh, Heavenly Emperor, there's no need to be so courteous. Everything is for our Heavenly Court." Fuxi smiled. He was Nuwa's elder brother, so asking the Saint to come was exceedingly simple for him. This matter was already as good as certain.
Fuxi indeed had not spoken rashly. He left the Heavenly Court and flew straight into the Chaos, arriving at the Empress Wa's Palace.
After paying his respects to Saint Nuwa, Fuxi's elder sister naturally gave his plan her full support. She did not put on any airs as a Saint and directly told Fuxi that she would handle the matter.
Very soon, auspicious signs descended from Heaven. As the Saint traveled, Niangniang Nuwa's phoenix carriage arrived at the Moon Star.
"Xihe and Changxi pay their respects to Niangniang Nuwa. May Your Ladyship enjoy boundless longevity." The two sisters were stunned, then faintly sensed that Niangniang had personally descended upon the Moon Star for the matter of the Heavenly Marriage.
At this thought, both Xihe and Changxi were extremely pleased. They truly had not expected that Di Jun and Fuxi of the Heavenly Court would invite a Saint to personally intervene over this matter. This was enough to prove the Heavenly Court's sincerity.
Niangniang Nuwa said, "Fellow Daoists Xihe and Changxi, it has been many years since we last met. Today, at the request of the Heavenly Court, I have come to establish the first Heavenly Marriage of the Primordial World. I wonder what Fellow Daoist Xihe thinks?"
Among the Primordial World, there were not many supreme female immortals. Before Nuwa proved the Dao, she had naturally been close to Xihe and Changxi. However, after proving the Dao, their levels of existence had become different. The difference between a quasi-Saint and a Saint was like the difference between Heaven and Earth, and their connections had consequently been severed.
Throughout the entire Primordial World, only Fuxi remained close to Nuwa. Even so, Fuxi would not often visit the Empress Wa's Palace for a chat. This showed how deeply the might of the Saints had penetrated the hearts of all living beings. They simply could not face a Saint with calm composure.
"Since the Saint has personally come, this is an enormous honor. Xihe naturally agrees." Xihe smiled.
Xihe had already agreed inwardly. Her earlier hesitation had merely been the reserve of a supreme wielder of divine powers. She wanted to see Di Jun and whether the Heavenly Court valued her. Now that Niangniang Nuwa had personally come, she was naturally exceedingly satisfied.
"Good!" Nuwa nodded in satisfaction. "Fellow Daoist Xihe, on your joyous day, I will personally preside over the wedding ceremony for you and Di Jun."
"Many thanks, Niangniang Nuwa!" Xihe exclaimed in delight. Niangniang Nuwa had truly given her ample consideration.
A Saint had personally come forward to propose to Di Jun, and had promised to personally establish the legitimacy of her marriage. This was indeed an enormous honor.
The matters that followed proceeded smoothly. Once Niangniang Nuwa made an appearance, the Heavenly Marriage was considered settled.
Di Jun and Fuxi appeared several times, delivered the betrothal gifts, and discussed the wedding arrangements with Xihe. They ultimately set the wedding date, and the news soon spread throughout the Primordial World.
Now, the Three Pure Ones' three sects had gathered on Mount Kunlun. The Interception Sect and the Exposition Sect each had disciples guarding and patrolling the mountain, making it entirely different from before, when no one had watched over it.
On this day, Baize, the foremost of the Heavenly Court's Ten Great Demon Sages, arrived at Mount Kunlun to pay his respects to the Three Pure Ones Saints.
As it happened, Chang'er Dingguang Xian of the Interception Sect spotted Great Sage Baize at the foot of the mountain. Facing a disciple of a Saint, Great Sage Baize naturally did not dare to be negligent and immediately explained his purpose.
"Great Sage Baize, please wait a moment. I'll go back and report this!" Seeing that the visitor was the foremost of the Heavenly Court's Ten Great Demon Sages, Chang'er Dingguang Xian naturally did not dare to be negligent.
Soon, Chang'er Dingguang Xian transformed into a streak of light and flew up to the Three Pure Ones Palace.
"Dingguang Xian, what's the hurry?"
He had just finished a small gathering with First Senior Brother Daoist Duobao and walked out of the Upper Pure Palace when he saw a flash of light. It turned out to be Dingguang Xian, who had transformed into a rainbow and shot toward him.
"Ah! So it's Fifth Senior Brother. This is what happened: Great Sage Baize of the Heavenly Court has arrived. He said that the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun and Fairy Xihe of the Moon Star are preparing to establish the Heavenly Marriage and have come to deliver an invitation. I was about to report this to Master."
Seeing Fifth Senior Brother arrive, Dingguang Xian stopped and hurriedly saluted before speaking with a cheerful smile.
The Interception Sect was truly united. The Five True Disciples took great care of newcomers like them. From time to time, they lectured these junior brothers and sisters and answered their questions. This Fifth Senior Brother in particular was the most enthusiastic. Whenever junior brothers or sisters came to visit, he warmly entertained them. That Enlightenment Spirit Tea had already become famous throughout Mount Kunlun, and everyone in the Interception Sect had tasted such spirit tea.
The only drawback was that this Fifth Senior Brother was too generous. Even those people from the Exposition Sect benefited from it. People often came to request spirit tea, and Fellow Daoist Chaos Child refused no one, giving some to everyone who came. This allowed the scoundrels of the Exposition Sect to take advantage of the Interception Sect.
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