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In the Ancient Spirit Academy, the atmosphere was vibrant and festive as Mu Qingyan and Crown Prince Ling Ao were getting married, a grand event for the entire Ling Sheng Dynasty. With Ling Cong rendered powerless, Ling Ao had no rivals left and was destined to become emperor. By marrying Mu Qingyan, he would gain a queen who embodied grace, solidifying an alliance between the royal family and the Ancient Spirit Academy's Mu Family. This was not merely a marriage; it was a union that would influence the entire political landscape of the Ling Sheng Dynasty.
Throughout history, many alliances have been formed through marriage. However, the strength of such alliances often depended on how benefits were divided. Numerous close allies, even brothers, have turned against each other for the sake of profit—such occurrences are countless.
What secret agreements had been reached between the Ancient Spirit Academy and the royal family, or between the Mu Family and the royal family, was beyond the knowledge of ordinary people. The citizens of Ling City were merely spectators, crowding the streets that stretched for miles between the palace and the Ancient Spirit Academy, eager to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom's extraordinary elegance.
Both Crown Prince Ling Ao and Mu Qingyan from the Ancient Spirit Academy were renowned figures, yet few had actually seen them in person.
Ling Ao's wedding procession attracted countless onlookers; for many, witnessing His Highness was an honor beyond measure.
As they saw Ling Ao, cheers erupted from the crowd, who followed the wedding procession down the street in excitement.
Ling Ao remained composed, his expression stern and regal, captivating countless infatuated young women. Marrying Ling Ao was a dream for many girls; they secretly envied Mu Qingyan from the Mu Family, resenting their own lack of status. No matter how beautiful they were, they could never marry into royalty.
Halfway through their journey, Ling Ao slightly turned his head to Wei Chen and asked softly, "Wei Chen, are you ready?"
"Almost there. Don't worry," Wei Chen replied quietly.
"I remind you that to prevent you from competing with Peach Blossom Island for the bride, my father has come personally. His strength is such that he could kill you with a single strike," Ling Ao said calmly.
"The Emperor? Where is he?"
"In the convoy. Be cautious. The stakes are high this time; if you succeed, I will owe you a favor."
"When I just joined the wedding procession, I fear I've already been discovered. Besides, with such an obvious gap in your team, won't your father suspect something? He will naturally know this is your doing."
Wei Chen struggled to understand Ling Ao's plan; it seemed full of flaws. How could anyone possibly be deceived?
"This is not something you need to worry about, White Out. This loophole was left to you by my father. If you can take advantage of it, it will only result in a slight loss of reputation for our royal family. This engagement was arranged long ago, back when the Ancient Spirit Academy was powerful, and my father could not refuse."
Ling Ao spoke with a calm demeanor.
Wei Chen's heart suddenly became clear as he understood White Out completely. On Ling Jueyun's side, having achieved great success in cultivation, why would he still be willing to marry into the Mu Family? When he eventually turned against them, the marriage between Mu Qingyan and Ling Ao would become a hindrance.
With Ling Ao's words, Wei Chen felt much more at ease.
"That's good; it saves a lot of trouble."
Wei Chen nodded, already able to see the location of the Ancient Spirit Academy in the distance.
Suddenly, Wei Chen asked, "Are you going to the Central Domain?"
Ling Ao nodded lightly and said, "Once I inherit the throne and let my third brother and Uncle manage the court, I will go to the Central Domain to cultivate. Only there can I become a Supreme Being. In the Ling Sheng Dynasty, bound by regional limitations, no matter how hard I try, I cannot reach the pinnacle of cultivation."
"Are you really doing this for that ideal?" Wei Chen looked at Ling Ao with a strange expression. He couldn't understand why someone who was destined to be an emperor in such a grand place as the Ling Sheng Dynasty would choose that path. Even if there were issues with his orientation, being an emperor would allow him to live freely...
Ling Ao nodded firmly and said, "That ideal is what I have pursued my entire life. As long as the situation in the Ling Sheng Dynasty stabilizes, I will go to the Central Domain. My sacrifice, if it can bring recognition of sexuality to this world and leave a lasting legacy, will be worth it."
A sense of admiration welled up within Wei Chen as he thought to himself: "Someone like Ling Ao can still choose that path; he truly is a remarkable person. Who can compare to him in this regard?"
"If you make it to the Central Domain, perhaps we can become friends. If things don't work out elsewhere, come to Peach Blossom Sect; I will welcome you."
"Peach Blossom Sect?" Ling Ao had never heard of this term and immediately asked with curiosity.
"The people from Peach Blossom Island are going to establish a Nine-Rank Sect in the Central Domain called Peach Blossom Sect. Once you handle matters in the Ling Sheng Dynasty and Peach Blossom Sect has established itself, if you wish to join us, you are always welcome."
"No need," Ling Ao shook his head in refusal. He continued, "To cultivate, joining any Cloud Spirit Sect is not as good as being a wandering hunter. Whether it's hunting beasts or killing people, one can hone their skills in real combat. Those who come out of the Cloud Spirit Sect have a shallow heart for killing; they haven't experienced true life-and-death struggles and can't achieve greatness."
Wei Chen thought about it and stopped persuading him. At that moment, the wedding procession arrived at the entrance of the Ancient Spirit Academy. Pegasus landed gracefully, and Ling Ao led the way down from Pegasus, walking into the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Mu Qingyan's two brothers, Mu Hua and Mu Qiong, were waiting at the entrance to greet them. Since there were no elders from the royal family present, the Ancient Spirit Academy wouldn't send any elders to welcome them either.
Seeing Mu Hua and Mu Qiong, Wei Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself, "If these two knew that Ling Jueyun was among the procession, they would probably be scared silly."
"Welcome, Your Highness!"
Mu Hua and Mu Qiong both bowed in unison. Ling Ao merely nodded in acknowledgment without much greeting and walked straight into the Ancient Spirit Academy. The grand procession was adorned with countless jewels and material treasures; marrying the princess of the Ancient Spirit Academy had cost a considerable amount.
Mu Hua and Mu Qiong frowned secretly. This was not right; no matter how indifferent Ling Ao was, he should have said a few words like 'there's no need for formality' or 'we're family now,' but he said nothing at all, displaying an entirely proud demeanor...
Ling Ao's behavior left Mu Hua and Mu Qiong feeling displeased. Looking at the four masked guards accompanying him, their discomfort grew; why did they need to be so mysterious for a wedding?
With many questions and feelings of dissatisfaction, they led Ling Ao toward the courtyard where Mu Qingyan was located. According to custom, they half-kneeled to pay their respects to Mu Ba, Mu Shengfeng, and others. In an ordinary family, one would have to kneel fully to serve tea, but with Ling Ao's special status, no one could afford to kneel before him.
After a round of greetings, the auspicious time had arrived. Ling Ao presented the betrothal gift list without even glancing at it. In front of many relatives and friends, Mu Qingyan appeared wearing a bright red wedding robe accompanied by two maidservants, her head covered with a red veil that concealed her expression.
Seeing Mu Qingyan, Wei Chen's expression froze as he thought, "This is not Mu Qingyan!"
"Mu Qingyan has the aura of Demon Lotus about her, but this woman clearly lacks that familiar presence."
"Mu Qingyan doesn't want to marry Ling Ao and didn't wait for me; she probably thought I wouldn't come and swapped herself out to escape."
"Damn it, what should I do?"
Wei Chen's mind raced, unable to think of a solution, only feeling anxious.
The wedding ceremony was to be held in the palace in front of the Ling Family, scheduled for the evening. Naturally, the Mu Family had to enter the palace as well, and the group left the Ancient Spirit Academy in a lively manner.
The bride was seated in a grand palanquin, with Ling Ao leading the way in front of it, wearing a somewhat feigned look of joy.
Upon reaching the entrance of the Ancient Spirit Academy, Ling Ao suddenly stopped, turned to Wei Chen and the other three guards, and said calmly, "You all protect the Consort Crown Prince well. If anything happens, you will pay with your heads."
"Understood!"
The four immediately positioned themselves on either side of the palanquin, and Ling Ao shot a few meaningful glances at Wei Chen before turning back to continue leading the way.
Wei Chen quietly observed the Mu Family members outside the Ancient Spirit Academy; their faces were filled with joy, seemingly unaware of any issues. Mu Qingyan had escaped and replaced herself with someone else to deceive the royal family—this was no small crime!
After walking for a while, Ling Ao frequently turned back to hint at Wei Chen to take action. However, since the person inside was not the real Mu Qingyan, why should he act?
Ling Ao felt anxious but could only suppress his worries. Wei Chen couldn't explain the situation in front of so many people and was left feeling increasingly anxious. The two brothers, Mu Hua and Mu Qiong, accompanied Ling Ao closely, leaving Wei Chen without an excuse to approach him.
"What the hell is going on?" Wei Chen thought furiously, following behind the palanquin. Amidst the loud drums and festive atmosphere, his heart sank deeper and deeper.
What should I do?
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared in Wei Chen's line of sight—Elder Di from Dingsheng Trading Company?
Elder Di concealed himself among the crowd, quietly observing the direction of the Mu Family. At this moment, having distanced himself from the Ancient Spirit Academy, it was the perfect opportunity to act.
Beside Elder Di stood an old man whose strength was indiscernible. He appeared quite ordinary among the throng, but whenever he exchanged glances with Elder Di, either nodding or shaking his head, it was clear they were negotiating something. Judging by their interaction, the old man's power was likely on par with Elder Di's.
As Wei Chen gazed over, Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder noticed his attention. When one's strength reached a certain level, they could sense being watched; how could they possibly miss Wei Chen's unabashed stare?
"That boy is looking at us?" the Gray-Robed Man inquired of Elder Di.
Elder Di nodded, a hint of delight crossing his face as he whispered, "He is our ally. With the royal family and the Mu Family engaged in a marriage alliance, he is bound to make a move to seize the bride. I never expected he would hide among the royal entourage. This works in our favor; when he strikes, we can take advantage of the chaos to act and then immediately leave Ling City to rendezvous with Sister Qingya outside the city before returning to the Central Domain."
"That sounds good; let's wait a bit longer."
While the two elders negotiated, Mo quietly gathered over two hundred powerful members of the Soul Palace.
"Master of the Hall, when shall we strike?" someone asked Mo.
With Mi dead and the Saintess escaped, all those affiliated with Mipa had perished on Peach Blossom Island. Mo could now rightfully inherit the title of Soul Palace Master, and he smiled contentedly at this designation.
"Let's wait a little longer. Ling City has been peaceful for too long; we will make our move last and reap the benefits," he replied.
At that moment, powerful figures began to emerge slowly!
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