The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 984: The Second Wedding 1

On this joyous day of Aldrian and Baek Jimin’s wedding, people had already decorated many places across the continent, just like during Aldrian’s wedding with Sylphia. The busiest people at this moment were those of the demon territory, especially those in the Thorny Flower Garden.

Aldrian and Baek Jimin’s wedding would be held in the Thorny Flower Garden sect, the place Baek Jimin came from.

The Thorny Flower Garden and its nearest city, Blooming Flower City, were becoming busy like never before, with many visitors who wanted to attend the wedding. This was also the first time many leaders of the orthodox cultivators were visiting the territory of an unorthodox cultivator.

Figures such as King Durand, King Herman, and King Raymond could be seen passing through the streets of the city in carriages, heading toward the Thorny Flower Garden sect. There were also groups from King Ladwin with his elven entourage, followed by the dwarves from the Forgeheart Kingdom.

In the past, such a spectacle would have been impossible, but now many people thought that this kind of scene was no longer something special. Since Aldrian united the entire continent, the orthodox and unorthodox cultivators had become more amicable than in the past. Their leaders also sometimes met with one another to solve problems that arose across the continent.

Although past sentiments could not be easily erased from everyone’s heart, at least they were no longer shown openly as they had been before. Many understood that what they needed was unity rather than disharmony, especially after everything they had gone through since Tarius’ attempt to descend.

The visitors were not only from the Aster Empire itself but also from outside.

Those who had close relationships with Aldrian, such as Emperor Rozwald, the Dragon King, and the Phoenix Queen, also came.

The three sect masters of the three great sects of the Central Continent had arrived as well. Sect Master Baek Sujin, the sect master of the Thorny Flower Garden of the Central Continent, was someone who had visited this place before, and at this moment, she looked outside from her carriage.

Sect Master Baek Sujin’s gaze was calm, without showing any expression, but for the female retainer who sat across from her, she knew that her sect master’s mood was really good.

The retainer smiled. "Does this marriage really make you that happy, Sect Master? I could sense your good mood since this morning."

Sect Master Baek Sujin continued looking outside as she opened her lips. "Of course I’m happy. Our sect’s branch will have a direct connection with Aldrian the Great. Even if we put aside his strength and his status as emperor, his position as the successor of the Heavenly Demon is already enough for him to be placed as the highest authority among demon cultivators."

"For someone like him to marry one of us, and for that person to also be the one who comprehended the Heavenly Demon’s Flower Scripture, it strengthens our standing among the three great sects and other powers, even if the one who married him is only from our branch."

The retainer nodded in understanding. Even though the three great sects lived in an amicable relationship, there was still rivalry between them.

As the three great sects had long histories and were built by ancestors who have close connections with the Heavenly Demon, it was inevitable for rivalry to exist.

Although many agreed that the Piercing Heaven Sect was the strongest sect, that did not mean the others would simply sit and look up to them. They also made their own efforts to strengthen their sects’ power so they would not lag behind or lose their relevance.

With Aldrian the Great marrying a member of the Thorny Flower Garden, even if it was only a branch, it would still give the main sect a boost in its standing among the three great sects.

"But Sect Master, with Aldrian the Great being the successor of the Heavenly Demon, some people will undoubtedly see the Piercing Heaven Sect as united with us through marriage, or perhaps even think that they are dominating us," the retainer said.

Sect Master Baek nodded. "Maybe that’s true, but that would only apply to a very small number of people. Those who know Aldrian the Great’s status as the successor of the Heavenly Demon are few, and most of them are sect higher-ups."

"They must also know that despite Aldrian the Great becoming the successor of the Heavenly Demon, he does not have a deep relationship with the Piercing Heaven Sect. Although he comprehended the Heavenly Demon Scripture, from what I heard, he does not really have much communication with those from the Piercing Heaven Sect."

"The only connection he has with them is that he comprehended the Heavenly Demon Scripture, that’s all. So in the end, we are the ones who will benefit the most, as Aldrian the Great has a much deeper connection with the Thorny Flower Garden. In fact, I even believe that he spends most of his time with members of our sect’s branch compared to members of the Piercing Heaven Sect."

The retainer nodded again. What Sect Master Baek Sujin said was true, and the retainer also looked outside.

In the end, in the eyes of Sect Master Baek Sujin, this marriage was not only a show of love between two people, but also an opportunity to strengthen the Thorny Flower Garden.

Time continued to pass, and as the sun climbed higher, more visitors arrived, and the streets grew increasingly crowded.

Inside the Thorny Flower Garden sect, the sect had already opened its grounds to accommodate the many guests. Those entering the sect’s grounds were only special guests whose identities had been confirmed, whether nobles or commoners who were acquaintances of the bride or the groom.

This wedding also became another opportunity for those who could not attend Aldrian’s wedding with Sylphia. Some new faces that had not been seen at Aldrian’s wedding with Sylphia could be seen here.

Sect Master Baek Hayoon was, at this moment, greeting many people who offered her their congratulations. Her expression was full of smiles as she greeted every person who came to her and offered their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Sect Master, on your daughter’s wedding, and on having His Majesty as your son-in-law," one of the patriarchs of a large family said to Sect Master Baek.

"Thank you, Patriarch Murong. You may take a seat inside the hall so you can see the reception clearly," Sect Master Baek replied.

As time continued to pass and the guests showed no sign of stopping their arrival, the moment finally came for the reception to begin.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the wedding ceremony will begin. Those standing on the red carpet, please move to the sides so the bride and groom’s path will not be blocked," one of the members of the Thorny Flower Garden sect announced.

The atmosphere, once full of chatter, instantly quieted. The people standing on the red carpet began to make way, carefully clearing the path.

"Thank you for your cooperation, ladies and gentlemen. Now, let us start the procession."

Bong! Bong! Bong!

Suddenly, the loud sound of tanggu drums resounded, followed by other musical instruments, creating a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

"First, let us greet our empress today. The bride will arrive at the main gate shortly."

As the musical instruments continued to play, the people who were only able to stand outside the sect’s main grounds saw a long line of an entourage emerge from the sect’s other entrance. The distance from the sect’s main gate was quite far.

In the middle of the entourage was a red carriage pulled by four horned horses. The people knew that this carriage must be carrying Baek Jimin, as they could see the silhouette of a veiled woman inside.

The entourage presented a form of entertainment along the way, with some dancing and most of them playing music throughout the journey to the main gate. After a journey that lasted more than twenty minutes, the carriage finally stopped right in front of the sect’s main gate.

Members of the entourage then opened the curtain covering the carriage, revealing the figure of a woman stepping down with their assistance.

The moment the crowd saw the bride, they were truly mesmerized by her beauty. Baek Jimin wore an all-red robe, with a transparent red veil covering her hair and face.

Her white hair beneath the veil created a striking contrast that further enhanced her charm as a beauty with white hair.

At this moment, there was no one like her.

Under the veil, Baek Jimin showed a smile as she began to walk along the red carpet alone. She truly felt happy at this moment, and since earlier, she had been holding back her tears.

The red carpet led her toward the hall, where she and Aldrian would formally tie their fates together as husband and wife.

Once she entered the hall, she could see many people that she knew, but her gaze focused toward the platform at the end of the hall. She could see her mother already sitting there, her expression looking as though she wanted to cry.

She could also see Aldrian’s parents sitting on the same platform, in line with her mother. She could not help but imagine that if her father were still there with her, he would be beside her, escorting her to the platform.

Sect Master Baek, who had finally seen her daughter walking along the red carpet, felt that she could no longer hold back her tears. A tear fell from her right eye, which she quickly wiped away.

Besides feeling extremely happy for her daughter, she also imagined that if her husband were still there with them, he would be beside their daughter, escorting her to the platform.

For a moment, it was as if she could see her husband’s silhouette beside Baek Jimin, wearing a smile, before it disappeared. She believed that her husband must be truly happy at this moment, even if his physical body was no longer with them.

Baek Jimin continued walking until she finally stepped onto the platform and stopped there.

"With the bride ready for the ceremony, let us now greet our emperor today, the groom," another announcement resounded.