Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1159 - 1156: Grand Wedding Ceremony! (Part 2)
Immortal Master Li was overjoyed!
On this day, chief political figures from various countries, CEOs of the global Fortune 500, and aristocrats from around the world flocked to Donghua.
Donghua, a coastal city not very conspicuous in the world, suddenly became the center of global attention.
The U.S. President, the Queen of England, the King of Spain, as well as top companies like Microsoft and Google, whether invited or not, all eagerly rushed over, bringing with them valuable gifts.
Some top Hollywood stars, at this moment, also acted humbly like bystanders, each taking turns to perform in celebration.
Suddenly!
Clouds and winds shifted in the distance, and just as everyone was puzzled, they saw a rift torn open in the space.
Thousands of people dressed in ancient-style clothing came walking on clouds.
Immediately, everyone in the Star Pavilion was on high alert, cautiously preparing for any threat.
The atmosphere of the entire wedding suddenly became tense.
Seeing this scene, Li Chen waved his hand at the crowd, signaling them to relax and not to be so tense.
Then, someone bowed down, performing a kowtow ceremony towards Li Chen. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Behind him, everyone also knelt down in unison.
"Disciple Zhuge Huoyun greets Master, Mistress!"
These were the disciples of the Jiuzhou Branch of the Star Pavilion, and all key members were brought over by Zhuge Huoyun.
After the ceremony, the sect leaders and elders of Heavenly Sects like Penglai Pavilion, Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, Tenglong Valley, and Sanskrit Temple all bowed towards Li Chen, collectively offering their congratulations.
"Congratulations to Immortal Master Li on your joyous wedding!"
Then, they presented their gifts one by one.
Moreover, the treasures they offered were each worth billions, or even hundreds of billions on Earth, and were priceless, dazzling those who looked on.
Li Chen accepted all these gifts without exception.
Uninvited gifts should not be refused.
Li Chen’s gaze swept over the crowd and noticed Zhang Daoling, Yuan Tiangang, Xu Fu, and Tian Yazi were also among them.
Yuan Tiangang’s gaze towards Li Chen was somewhat complex; he had never imagined that this formerly insignificant figure, whose strength was far inferior to his before entering the Immortal Sect, would achieve such extraordinary feats in ten years.
After a long while, Yuan Tiangang sighed deeply in his heart.
"Senior Brother, I am not as good as you!"
Zhang Daoling stroked his silvery white beard and stepped forward, pulling out a crystal-clear Jade Ruyi from his sleeve and presenting it.
"Little friend Li Chen, congratulations on your joyous wedding. This is a token of my regard, please accept it!"
The moment the Jade Ruyi appeared, it shimmered with brilliant colors, clearly not an ordinary item.
Li Chen immediately recognized it as a top-grade spiritual artifact.
Zhang Daoling, a loose cultivator living freely and unrestrained, unexpectedly offered such a generous gift, which surely entailed more than simply seeking friendship.
However, he vaguely guessed Zhang Daoling’s intentions.
At this thought, Li Chen gave a faint smile.
"Senior, you speak too highly of me. If there is anything you need, feel free to say so!"
Zhang Daoling did not expect Li Chen to be so direct, and immediately gave an awkward smile, bowing deeply to Li Chen again.
"To be honest, I don’t have many days left. I want to take the opportunity to explore the vast universe before my time comes. Even if my life perishes, I will have no regrets!"
As expected!
Zhang Daoling’s request was precisely what Li Chen anticipated.
Moreover, Li Chen noticed that when Zhang Daoling expressed his wish, many powerful figures also had a flicker of strange brilliance in their eyes.
Evidently, they too harbored the same thoughts as Zhang Daoling!
Noticing this, Li Chen’s mind raced through countless thoughts.
After a moment of pondering, he agreed straightforwardly and publicly promised that any cultivator above the Nascent Soul Realm, who wished to explore, could do so together once the Path to Ascension opened, venturing into the boundless universe.
Immediately, Li Chen also briefly outlined the potential dangers that might be encountered.
Upon hearing that they might possibly perish in a space vortex, several Nascent Soul Great Powers began to have second thoughts and considered backing out.
Li Chen ensured he captured all the expressions on their faces.
The reason for his actions was due to his foresight and plans.
There were two main reasons:
First: This would allow Earth’s top powers to go out and find greater development opportunities.
After all, Earth’s spiritual power is nearly exhausted now, much like the closed-door Qing Dynasty. If they don’t proactively go out, other forces might break through their gates.
One must know that planets with aggressive intentions, like the Ancient Maya, are abundant within the vast universe.
However, Earth’s geographical position in the universe is relatively remote and is intentionally sealed and protected by Emperor Yu with the Nine Treasured Cauldrons, making it less visible to other forces.
Now that the Nine Yu Emperor Treasures have all been claimed by Li Chen, the shackles over Earth have been lifted. Though it has lost a layer of protection, it offers both advantages and disadvantages.
Second: As the top powers on Earth depart, the disciples of the Star Pavilion can rapidly grow.
Currently, Earth’s resources are extremely limited, leading to a zero-sum game.
Also, Li Chen had some concerns. If he is away and unable to return to Earth for a significant period, would some Nascent Soul Great Powers with hidden intentions be unable to resist the temptation of the Dragon Spiritual Vein, and start to make a move?
After all, an ordinary man holding a treasure makes one guilty.
Li Chen had to be wary of this.
He couldn’t eliminate all of them, but by seizing the opportunity of the Path to Ascension’s opening, he could transmit these potential threats to the Star Pavilion into the universe. It would not only remove hidden dangers but also earn a favor.
Why not enjoy such a win-win situation?
After exchanging simple pleasantries with Zhang Daoling, Li Chen’s eyes fell upon Xu Fu and Tian Yazi.
Xu Fu had an otherworldly demeanor, first acknowledging Li Chen with a slight nod. After some brief greetings, he went straight towards Li Lingyun and Zixuan.
Zixuan bowed and offered a courtesy: "Greetings to my adoptive father!"
No matter what, Xu Fu has the grace of raising her. Although many unpleasant things happened later, even to the point of turning against each other, now all grievances have dissipated, and there’s no need to cling onto past grudges.
Li Lingyun, though not addressing Xu Fu as his wife did, slightly nodded, which was regarded as a salutation.
Xu Fu smiled and nodded, cupping his hands in satisfaction: "Zixuan, congratulations on having such a good son!"
Immediately, he cast a side glance at Tian Yazi and assumed a stern expression.
"Zixuan, you must already know about the past events. Your senior brother always remembered you. My elder sister, who is also your mother, was even more wistful for her daughter and eventually passed away with grief..."
At these words, Xu Fu couldn’t help but reveal an expression of deep mourning and lingering sigh: "Alas, it was my impulsiveness back then, sorry for them!"
