In the days that followed, all of Sky City bustled with activity. Everyone was preparing for the wedding.
The wedding was set to take place by Sea God Lake, beneath the New Golden Ancient Tree, on the night of the full moon half a month later, symbolizing fulfillment.
On the Tang Sect side, Zang Xin personally led the preparations for the venue. Pavilions, towers, seas of flowers, rivers of lanterns, the Spirit Spring Waterfall—every beautiful sight imaginable was arranged perfectly. He kept muttering, "The Hall of the Gods Pavilion Master is getting married. It can't be shabby."
Over at the Spirit Pagoda, Leng Yaozhu was in charge of drafting the guest list. Leaders of every major power, Sect Masters of every sect, Family Heads of every family—everyone who could be invited was invited. She wanted the entire world to know that the Pagoda Master and the Pavilion Master were becoming family.
At the Hall of the Gods, Zhuo Shi took full charge of security. Guards were stationed every few steps both inside and outside Sky City; not even a fly would be allowed in. He declared that anyone who dared cause trouble at a time like this would be the first person he dealt with.
All the minor details of the wedding were left to Ya Li and Lang Yue.
For once, the two mothers saw eye to eye. One said they had to use the finest flowers airlifted from the Star Luo Empire, while the other said they had to bring in the best aged wine from Heaven Dou City.
One said the guests had to be given the best seats, while the other insisted the newlyweds' formal attire had to be embroidered with gold thread.
The two went back and forth, getting more enthusiastic as they talked. In