Phoenix Crown and Scarlet Bridal Robes, Blessed by All Spirits!

At nine in the morning, the guests began to arrive!

The Dugu Residence welcomed even those guests who had come uninvited.

On the day of the grand wedding, the hall was filled with distinguished guests. Although many seats had been prepared, all of them had already been assigned.

The factions that had not received invitations could only sit farther away.

Yet they did not find this inappropriate. Instead, they considered it perfectly natural.

After all, they had come uninvited. It was already generous enough that they had not been driven away—how could they dare ask for better seats?

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, with Sect Protecting Elders Chen Xin and Gu Rong, has arrived!"

"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen, with Vice Sect Master Yu Luomian, has arrived!"

"Haotian Sect Master Tang Zhen, with his sons Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, has arrived!"

"Spirit Hall Platinum Bishop Salas, with Saintess Bibi Dong, has arrived!"

"Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Royal Family has arrived!"

"Prince Dai Yi of the Star Luo Royal Family has arrived!"

As one guest after another arrived, the master of ceremonies at the entrance began to stammer, his eyes trembling with excitement.

In all his life, this was the first time he had ever seen so many major factions and such eminent figures. These were not merely powerful forces from the Heaven Dou Empire; even many major factions from the Star Luo Empire had come to offer their congratulations.

Those who had received invitations personally sent by Dugu Bo were all factions that had friendly ties or even cooperative relationships with the Dugu Residence.

Not only did the Dugu Residence have considerable dealings with the Heaven Dou Royal Family, it also had many collaborations with the Star Luo Royal Family.

Thus, on this day of the grand wedding, they had come to offer their congratulations and show their respect.

After all, failing to appear on such an important day would be no different from slapping someone across the face.

Seeing so many old friends arrive, Dugu Bo hurried forward to exchange pleasantries with them.

Dugu Xin was also dressed splendidly today. He entered the hall with his wife, Xiang Ling, chatting pleasantly with the major factions such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as they discussed cooperation.

Following behind him was a little girl barely over a year old, adorable as a doll carved from pink jade. She was none other than Dugu Yan!

Upon seeing Dugu Xin's family of three, many factions stepped forward to pay their respects, and flattering words rose one after another.

Just then, someone suddenly voiced a question. Why had the groom not appeared yet?

Hearing this, the others looked around as well, only to find that Dugu Chen was indeed nowhere to be seen.

Just as everyone was growing puzzled, a dazzling light suddenly flashed in the sky directly opposite the hall.

Everyone widened their eyes and stared outside the hall, eagerly awaiting what was to come.

Immediately afterward, a golden meteor wrapped in waves of golden air descended from the sky and landed directly in front of the hall.

"Neigh—"

A series of horse cries rang out from within the golden air. As the light gradually faded, a golden heavenly horse raised its forelegs high and let out a long neigh toward the sky.

Dugu Chen, dressed in a bright crimson robe, leaped down from the horse's back. Then, smiling, he walked into the hall.

"It's a Sky Dragon Horse!"

Someone in the hall recognized the golden heavenly horse behind Dugu Chen, and shock immediately filled his face.

That was right. This Sky Dragon Horse was precisely the one Dugu Chen had subdued in the Star Dou Great Forest not long ago, and it was more than ten thousand years old.

It was the same as the Sky Dragon Horse soul spirit Bei Bei had eventually absorbed during the second era, though it was unknown whether they were the same one.

"Everyone, my sincere apologies for arriving late. Today is my wedding day, so I shall punish myself with three cups of wine and make sure all of you honored guests leave satisfied!"

After entering the hall, Dugu Chen saw that everyone's eyes were on him.

He showed no trace of timidity. Cupping his hands in greeting, he responded with a smile.

"Not at all, not at all. It is the groom's great day, so naturally there are countless matters to attend to. Besides, it is not even time yet, is it?"

Seeing this, a faction immediately stepped in to smooth things over.

The others came to their senses and quickly echoed the sentiment. Many people present spoke up in agreement, and the hall became a jumble of voices.

Bibi Dong sat at one of the forward tables, staring blankly at Dugu Chen. A faint emptiness filled her beautiful eyes.

The moment she saw him, the light in her eyes seemed to lose focus completely...

Perhaps I should not have come.

Yet she had come in the end, unable to persuade her own heart otherwise.

Once all the guests had taken their seats, the wedding ceremony officially began.

Fortunately, the master of ceremonies was quite professional. Even with so many great figures seated below, he did not lose his composure.

Before long, the hall grew lively amid festive gongs and drums.

The guests below were smiling as well, gradually relaxing.

Amid the clamor and rolling drums, Dugu Chen held a red silk ribbon and slowly walked in from outside the hall along a red carpet.

At the other end of the red silk, Ah Yin wore a phoenix crown and scarlet bridal robes. Supported by her maidservants, she moved forward with graceful, delicate steps, her slender figure swaying elegantly.

Ah Yin's phoenix crown and scarlet bridal robes shone so brilliantly today that they dazzled the eye.

A faint blue-gold radiance flickered in her almond-shaped eyes. Her brows and eyes were gentle and captivating, while her crimson phoenix crown embroidered with golden thread was adorned with long strands of pearl tassels.

Her exquisite, peerlessly beautiful face was lightly powdered. Her skin was like congealed cream and white jade, her brows and eyes picturesque, her beauty beyond compare.

Her finely combed blue-gold hair cascaded down her back. As the breeze passed, the ends of her hair trembled gently.

Tang Hao hid behind a corner of the crowd, staring blankly at Ah Yin. Today, she was more beautiful than she had ever been.

She was like an immortal maiden who had stepped out of a painting, so beautiful that it shook the soul.

How wonderful. On their wedding day, beneath red candles and crimson bed curtains—it was simply like a dream!

But this beauty had not been prepared for him...

When Bibi Dong saw Ah Yin's appearance, her eyes also went blank for a moment. That peerless beauty made her feel ashamed of her own inferiority.

So beautiful!

Perhaps only a woman like this was worthy of him...

The other guests who had come to visit also widened their eyes upon seeing Ah Yin's appearance.

Before this, they had never heard any news of Ah Yin. Not even a description of what she looked like had ever circulated.

Only today, when they saw her in person, were they stunned into silence. There was actually such a breathtakingly beautiful woman in this world.

Ah Yin lowered her almond-shaped eyes, looking at her full chest as her heart raced. Supported by the maidservants, she held the red silk ribbon and stepped forward bit by bit.

At this moment, scenes of how she had met and come to know Dugu Chen surfaced uncontrollably in her mind.

From when he had rescued her in the village, to their journey together, meeting A Rou in Star Dou, and receiving her inheritance in the Blue Silver Forest...

There had not been so many partings of life and death, nor so much unforgettable love and hatred.

Yet her heart was filled with incomparable sweetness. From today onward, she would be his wife, remaining with him for the rest of their lives, never leaving or abandoning him.

The thunderous gongs and drums resounded through the clouds. In the hall, beneath the witness of countless great sects and major factions, the wedding rites began amid the master of ceremonies' raised cry:

"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"

Dugu Chen and Ah Yin held the red silk together. At the same time, they bent their bodies and bowed to Heaven and Earth.

"Second bow to the elders!"

The two bowed respectfully in Dugu Bo's direction.

Excitement shone in Dugu Bo's eyes. A smile rested on his lips, and his gaze was full of affection for Dugu Chen and Ah Yin.

"Husband and wife bow to each other!"

Dugu Chen slowly turned around, and at the very same moment, Ah Yin turned toward him as well.

Looking at Ah Yin's peerless face, the softness in Dugu Chen's heart seemed to melt instantly, and endless sweetness surged into his heart.

Ah Yin gazed at him tenderly as well, her brows like distant mountains touched with dark jade, her eyes like autumn waters brimming with affection.

The two bent forward and bowed to each other.

At that instant, thunderous applause and laughter erupted throughout the hall.

Everyone offered their most sincere blessings and wishes.