As for the Interception Sect, Sect Master Tongtian had many experts under his command. The Five True Disciples were all Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and Daoist Duobao was already close to breaking through to the late stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. Not to mention the Three Sects—even in the entire Primordial World, he was a prominent figure.
The others had no interest in leaving the mountain, so this task naturally fell to Li Yunjing. He happened to want to visit the Heavenly Court and see the excitement as well. After all, once this was over, many people might never meet again.
Along the way, the three great experts of the Arcane Sect flew extremely quickly and soon reached the Thirty-Three Heavens. Under the guidance of Great Sage Baize in the Heavenly Court, they entered the Heavenly Court's restricted grounds.
At this moment, the Heavenly Court was filled with a joyous atmosphere.
In the main hall where the wedding was being held, the four thrones at the very front were empty. They had been reserved for the four Saints of the Primordial World. The seats below them belonged to Di Jun, Xihe, the upper echelons of the Heavenly Court, and the great divine beings from all over the Primordial World.
Li Yunjing and Grand Master Xuandu were not yet Quasi-Saints and originally had no qualifications to attend here. However, they were both disciples of Saints, so their status was naturally exalted. Not only were they seated at the high table with Randeng, they were also in the central area. This displayed the majesty of the Saints.
Even though the Three Pure Ones had not arrived, Di Jun was dissatisfied inside, yet he did not dare neglect proper etiquette and offend the Three Pure Ones. He could only grit his teeth and have Kunpeng look after these highly esteemed third-generation disciples of the Arcane Sect.
The Grand Unity Golden Immortals naturally sat below Li Yunjing and the others. As for those with even lower cultivation?
Sorry, the Heavenly Court did not receive them at all!
In this day and age, without the cultivation of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, one had no face to speak of in the Primordial World.
This time, the Heavenly Court had also spent lavishly. Fine ten-thousand-year immortal wine, all kinds of top-grade innate spiritual fruits, spirit tea, and top-grade immortal pills were all available. Li Yunjing had seen the world, and even with his pickiness, he could not find a single fault.
The Heavenly Court truly deserved to be called a major power of the Primordial World. It was indeed rich and generous!
"Haha! Demon Master, you're too kind. We're truly sorry to trouble you to keep us company here!" Li Yunjing said politely as he looked at Kunpeng before him.
"Haha! Fellow Daoist Randeng is an old friend, while Chaos Child and Xuandu are both outstanding young talents of the Arcane Sect. I'm delighted to meet such excellent young people! Come! I'll toast you all!" Kunpeng laughed heartily, displaying indescribable boldness. He showed no disdain at all for sharing a table with Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
As they exchanged cups and chatted, he gradually became familiar with the three of them. Li Yunjing maintained a smiling expression on the surface, but he secretly grew wary. Kunpeng was absolutely no ordinary great divine being. His conduct and manner showed that he knew when to advance and when to retreat. No wonder he was such a formidable figure who had managed to survive the Witch-Demon Great Tribulation.
Thinking that he would have to deal with this man in the future, the smile on Li Yunjing's face grew even brighter. Even Randeng kept glancing sideways at him. This Chaos Child, Li Yunjing, was not simple at all!
Compared with the second-generation disciples of the Exposition Sect, he appeared even more composed. He did not reveal his emotions, making him a truly formidable character.
"Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress have arrived!"
At that moment, Fuxi's voice spread throughout the entire Heavenly Court. The many guests turned their gazes toward Di Jun and Xihe. Since Pangu Opens the Sky, the first wedding was finally about to begin.
It was said that Niangniang Nuwa's holy presence would descend. This was a major event that would shake the Primordial World. Everyone was fortunate enough to witness it, and each person struggled to conceal the excitement in their hearts. Even Li Yunjing turned his gaze toward the two great divine beings who emerged from the Heavenly Court's "Demon Emperor Palace."
After Di Jun and Xihe appeared and exchanged a few polite words, auspicious energy suddenly manifested throughout the void. It surged across thirty thousand miles, with golden flowers raining down and golden lotuses emerging. A vast aura abruptly rose from the void.
Everyone's expression turned solemn. They put down the wine cups in their hands and the immortal pills and spirit fruits on the tables. Everyone knew that Niangniang Nuwa had arrived.
"Primordial Limitless Saint, Niangniang Nuwa has arrived!"
Sure enough, following Fuxi's voice, Niangniang Nuwa appeared in the Heavenly Court.
"Greetings, Saint Nuwa!"
Including the three members of the Arcane Sect, all the experts present bowed to Niangniang Nuwa. The might of a Saint swept across the entire venue, causing everyone to tremble. It was the suppression of one life level over another, a fear that came from the depths of the soul. It was like a mouse seeing a cat—an instinctive fear that was almost impossible to control.
Li Yunjing had seen many Saints. Other than Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he had met them all, especially the Three Pure Ones, with whom he spent every day. Even so, when facing his teacher, Sect Master Tongtian, he still felt that instinctive reverence.
"Many thanks to Niangniang Nuwa for coming to preside over the Heavenly Marriage. On behalf of everyone in the Heavenly Court, Di Jun and Xihe offer their respects!" Before Nuwa attained sainthood, Di Jun had naturally been the leader of the Demon Race, while Nuwa had ranked only fourth, above Kunpeng. Now that Nuwa had attained sainthood, only Di Jun himself knew what it felt like to face her again.
"Heavenly Emperor, you're too kind. Proving the Heavenly Marriage will help complete Heaven and Earth. As a Saint, I naturally follow the will of Heaven and respond to the needs of the people. Since that is the case, let us begin!" Nuwa nodded, giving the Heavenly Emperor of the Demon Race some face.
"Good! Since that is the case, the Heavenly Marriage ceremony officially begins!" Fuxi nodded and announced loudly.
At once, the grand ceremony began. After a long while, it was finally time for Di Jun and Xihe to appear once more.
"High above is the Heavenly Dao. I, Di Jun, and Xihe, sensing that Heaven and Earth are incomplete, now join together as husband and wife to prove the Heavenly Marriage. Let Heaven and Earth bear witness!"
"High above is the Heavenly Dao. I, Nuwa, sensing this... specially preside over the Heavenly Marriage. Let Heaven and Earth bear witness!"
"Rumble!"
As Nuwa, Di Jun, and Xihe completed their oaths, the clouds across the Nine Heavens stirred. Golden light filled the sky and illuminated the entire land of the Primordial World. Within the golden clouds, vast golden merit began to gather.
At this moment, Nuwa's Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the "Red Embroidered Ball," floated between Di Jun and Xihe.
Two of the largest streams of merit shot from the golden clouds toward Heavenly Emperor Di Jun and Heavenly Empress Xihe.
"Sever!"
With merit pouring into her crown, Xihe sensed the opportunity and instantly severed her second corpse. Di Jun's cultivation was profound, but he could not sever his third corpse. He merely raised his cultivation to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.
Such cultivation was already at the pinnacle among the many great divine beings of the Primordial World. It lived up to the title of Heavenly Emperor. Still, Di Jun was somewhat disappointed. Although he knew that severing his third corpse was unlikely, he had nevertheless held on to a sliver of hope. In the end, he had still failed.
On the other side, Emperor Xi Fuxi, who had been fully responsible for the affairs of the Heavenly Marriage, also received an infusion of merit. It was far less than what the two main participants had received, but it still allowed him to sever his second corpse and break through to the late Quasi-Saint stage, making him the Heavenly Court's fourth late-stage Quasi-Saint expert.
In addition, Nuwa and her treasure, the "Red Embroidered Ball," also obtained considerable merit. This trip had not been in vain for them.
In the blink of an eye, the Demon Race's strength had greatly increased. The many guests watched with envy, and even Li Yunjing felt jealous. Apart from following Taishang Laojun in enlightening the Human Race and obtaining some merit, he had not had another opportunity to accumulate merit. He desperately yearned for such a precious thing.
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