His calm voice echoed through the grand hall, yet it exploded like a thunderclap from a clear sky within everyone's Sea of Consciousness.
Yuan Chengsi's expression changed drastically. So furious that he laughed instead, he dropped onto the imposing chair with a bang, his lips trembling as he found himself unable to utter a single word.
The other nine disciples stared at Chen Xun in shock, unable to think of what to say for a time.
A contemplative look appeared in Chen Xun's eyes. No matter what, this engagement had to be called off. Tai Yi Immortal Court's karmic ties ran far too deep, stretching unbroken into the present. He did not wish to be tainted by too much karma, especially not karma involving the Gu Family.
They could be friends, but not family. Otherwise, if one suffered a loss, they would all suffer together.
He gazed up at Yuan Chengsi atop the hall and cupped his fists. "Master, let us not spite each other over meaningless matters. I do not agree to this marriage."
Chen Xun had seen through it as well. Giving him a Fu Tian Venerable Position at such a young age—his Immortal Dao Talent, astonishing as it was across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, was only secondary. The marriage alliance was the real purpose. Even his master had likely never expected to be sold off like this.
If he was not mistaken, this crude Heaven Worship Ceremony had been arranged within the religion precisely for his marriage. Even the resonance of heaven and earth was merely a special effect created by those true spirits.
Still, compared with that special-effects elder from the Heavenly Peak Sect, they were lacking in finesse. Chen Xun was not at all satisfied with the effects those true spirits had produced.
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