The engagement banquet of the two was held in the main hall for receiving guests, which had been renovated by the disciples.
True Lord Honghua, suppressing his stingy nature, reluctantly took out hundreds of glazed lamps from the treasury to decorate the steps of the mountain path and the eaves of the main hall.
Decorations made of red misty cloud silk were hung around the main hall, looking festive and magnificent. Coupled with the hundreds of night pearls dotted on them, at first glance, it seemed that the Azure Cloud Sword Sect was a powerful sect.
"I originally thought the second - ranked reputation of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect was just a false one.没想到啊, it usually looks so simple. It turns out they just don't show off their wealth."
"Exactly. Did you see just now? There are hundreds of boxes of betrothal gifts placed outside the main hall. They were all sent by the Five - Element Dao Sect."
"Once those betrothal gift boxes are opened, they are all filled with extremely precious things. No wonder they are the top - ranked sects on the Nine Desolate Continent. They are really powerful."
The guests sighed at the grand engagement banquet today. In their hearts, they re - evaluated the Azure Cloud Sword Sect and the Five - Element Dao Sect.
During this period, due to the reappearance of the Main Divine Hall, the cultivation world had been in an uproar. Especially regarding the matter of the Demon Abyss ten thousand years ago, everyone was even more concerned.
Later, they heard that the Azure Cloud Sword Sect had a more detailed record book. They also managed to read it through some channels, and it was completely inconsistent with some descriptions in the Main Divine Hall.
The Main Divine Hall had been detached from the cultivation world for many years. Most cultivators were still inclined towards the Five - Element Dao Sect and the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, which were active on the Nine Desolate Continent.
Now, with the marriage alliance of the two major sects, their strength had increased greatly.
The status of the Main Divine Hall in their hearts was far inferior to these two sects.
True Lord Honghua and Yu Xuzi took their seats on the high seats. Looking at the colorful clouds floating in the sky today and hearing the occasional bird chirps.
"Today is a good day. The wind is gentle and the sun is bright, and the birds are singing in chorus."
True Lord Honghua stroked his iconic long beard and nodded in satisfaction.
"Yu Xuzi is really Yu Xuzi. Holding the Kunlun Disk, he can divine the secrets of heaven. He chose a great day."
Yu Xuzi beamed with joy, and his chest vibrated with laughter.
This old guy Honghua is really telling the truth. He's not that excellent though.
Thinking that a few days ago, because he had "tricked" the treasure of their sect into becoming his disciple's fiancée, Honghua had given him a cold shoulder for several days. Only today, on the engagement banquet, did he give him a half - hearted smile.
How stingy!
For this grand event, all the available sect masters of each sect came. Those who were unable to attend or in seclusion also sent their second - in - command, leading excellent disciples to come and offer their congratulations.
Just the congratulatory gifts from the guests filled a small side hall.
Suddenly, three bell tolls sounded from the mountain. Hearing the bell tolls, the guests gradually took their seats.
True Lord Honghua and Yu Xuzi glanced at each other and stood up.
True Lord Honghua spoke first, "Thank you all guests for traveling over mountains and seas and coming from afar to attend the ceremony. Today is a auspicious day, a good day for the Five - Element Dao Sect and the Azure Cloud Sword Sect. The good marriage was predestined, and the beautiful couple is a gift from heaven. Let the banquet begin!"
The sound of bells and drums rang out in the main hall, creating a lively atmosphere.
The guests also raised their glasses to congratulate the two major sects on their happy event. For a moment, the guests were all in high spirits and the place was extremely lively.
Meanwhile, Shen Qing and the others waiting in the yard also heard the three drum beats.
True Lord Yaoyue said cheerfully, "It's time. Get in the carriage."
True Lord Hongdie whistled, and a wedding carriage pulled by eight snow - white horses trotted through the clouds.
"These eight horses are called Snowy Region Moonlit Horses. I heard that Yu Xuzi spent a fortune to obtain them. The Five - Element Dao Sect really attaches great importance to this matter."
Red ribbons were tied around the necks of the eight Snowy Region Moonlit Horses. Their whole bodies seemed to glow, smooth and shiny.
The wedding carriage behind them was like an ordinary carriage without a roof, but it was decorated very magnificently. Not only was it covered with thick gold - silk cushions, but it was also dotted with night pearls and glazed jewels.
"The Five - Element Dao Sect is really wealthy. Just these eight Snowy Region Moonlit Horses and the decorations on the wedding carriage must cost thousands of high - grade spiritual stones..."
Hong Chaoyang said, with envy flashing in her eyes.
Although she was a cultivator, she still had the longings of a woman. She also hoped that one day on her wedding day with her Taoist partner, she could have such a grand occasion.
Seeing this luxurious carriage, Shen Qing could no longer convince herself that this wedding banquet was just a fake.
She carefully got into the wedding carriage, and a hint of uneasiness suddenly welled up in her heart.
If Li Xian really had no personal feelings, during these days of getting along, he could have just interacted with her as an ordinary friend.
But he gave her cold jade, cooked for her, and took care of her meticulously. Even this unreal engagement banquet was flawless in every aspect.
Even Shen Qing, who had experienced life and death and was indifferent to feelings, couldn't convince herself for the time being that Li Xian was just acting.
After sitting firmly, True Lord Hongdie laughed loudly, "The bride is in the carriage!!"
The eight Snowy Region Moonlit Horses received the order, lifted their hooves and ran forward, slowly flying into the air and heading towards the main hall.
True Lord Hongdie, True Lord Yaoyue and others also took out small magical artifacts such as flying boats and followed the wedding carriage to the venue of the engagement banquet.
In the cultivation world, unlike in the mortal world, the bride didn't need to cover her head with a veil or hide her face with a fan. Shen Qing only held a sachet in her hand and sat upright in the carriage.
This sachet was given to her by Li Xian last night before he left. He said he made it with his own hands.
The spices inside had the effect of calming the mind. Shen Qing was nervous and didn't know how to relieve it, so she somehow took out this sachet and held it in her hand.
Li Xian was very skillful. Even the patterns on the sachet were embroidered vividly.
Originally, Shen Qing didn't look closely, but now, when she took a closer look, she found that there were two little kittens embroidered on the sachet, playing with each other.
This very childish sachet made Shen Qing suddenly laugh.
"Li Xian, are you a fool..."
Shen Qing's yard was not far from the main hall, but the wedding carriage still circled around the mountain twice before arriving at the outside of the main hall.
When Shen Qing arrived, she saw Li Xian wearing a red ceremonial robe that matched hers, standing outside with his back to her.
True Lord Honghua and Yu Xuzi were standing in front of him, smiling as they watched Shen Qing get off the carriage.
Shen Qing suddenly felt that her steps were stiff. When she walked over, the short distance seemed extremely long.
Half of Li Xian's hair, which was usually tied up high, was loose, and he wore a more magnificent jade crown on his head.
As if sensing Shen Qing's approach, Li Xian slowly turned his head. When he saw Shen Qing, a flash of amazement passed through his eyes, and the corner of his mouth involuntarily curled up.
He stretched out his hand to Shen Qing and smiled with his eyes bent, "Come to me."
Shen Qing held her breath, and her heart seemed to skip a beat.
Li Xian was already very handsome. She originally thought he was more suitable for white clothes, but unexpectedly, after putting on the red clothes, he added a few more points of nobility and reserve.
His deep eyes always closely followed Shen Qing's figure, as if only the two of them remained in the world.