The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chapter 290: Chapter 153: Phoenix Plume (Part 3)

There are also guests saying, "To be able to invite someone like Primordial Monarch Taixu, a near-immortal figure of the ninth realm, truly shows the great face of these two families."

Yet someone shakes a folding fan, pretending to be profoundly mysterious and says, "It’s not the prestige of the two sects, I think she’s here for Chu Xuan."

Indeed, this person is Bai Xiaosheng, and he instantly drew the curiosity of the bewildered guests who flocked to inquire about the inside story.

Soon, Primordial Monarch Taixu, whose demeanor was as indifferent and distant as the Frost Snow Goddess, arrived at the venue holding her snow mink spiritual pet, dragging her mist-like skirt hem, accompanied by two sect leaders.

Upon her arrival, she gazed deeply into Chu Xuan’s eyes.

Chu Xuan, holding Gu Haitang’s hand, met her gaze calmly, with no emotion visible in his eyes.

The guests present could tell that these two definitely had a story!

Immediately following, unexpectedly to Chu Xuan and Gu Haitang, Ji Mingyu did not cause trouble, at least not yet.

She was led with a cheerful smile by Floating Cloud Master to the host’s seat, which made the guests even more convinced of the rumor that Primordial Monarch Taixu was Chu Xuan’s "former master!"

Indeed, she just couldn’t let go of this disciple, with her sharp tongue and soft heart, she still came to support him on his big wedding day.

Seeing this, everyone nodded secretly in understanding, the deep bond between master and apprentice~

Simultaneously, they became more optimistic about Chu Xuan, believing that his future held limitless potential.

...

Chu Xuan and Haitang secretly deliberated for a while and agreed to watch and wait.

On Ji Mingyu’s side, the little snow mink glanced eagerly at Chu Xuan, quietly asking its master, "Master, what exactly do you plan to do?"

It felt that the current situation was indeed extremely unfavorable, and Chu Xuan evidently wouldn’t compromise.

Ji Mingyu simply responded calmly, "Wait and see."

She naturally remembered that Chu Xuan once made a "promise" to her.

But she never intended to use that promise as a card to play, especially since Chu Xuan hadn’t regained his memory yet—what good would mentioning it do now? He might even think she’s being unreasonable, and it wouldn’t work.

Ji Mingyu had already decided that she would reveal the truth to him today!

This was her last card, her trump card.

For someone like Chu Xuan, the more you try to force him with violence, the less likely he is to yield.

It’s not yet time to go for broke, so Ji Mingyu won’t draw her sword easily; she now only hopes that, upon learning the truth, Chu Xuan can postpone the wedding.

...

As the time reached the fifth quarter of Chenshi, every seat in the venue was filled with guests, and even additional tables were added when there weren’t enough seats; the Praise Leader had not announced any numbers for a long time.

Thus, Chu Xuan and Gu Haitang, hand in hand, came to the front of the Daoist Palace hall to wait.

During this time, Haitang draped the red veil, looking every bit like a charming bride.

Moments later, as the palace doors opened, melodies of celestial sounds played simultaneously, with bells, clean chimes, heavenly drums, and jade flutes resonating~ fragrant petals rained down from the sky.

Amidst the pleasing melodies, everyone turned towards the hall, where Floating Cloud Master and Jade Radiance Master, along with a party of sixteen figures—old or young, lean or bright, lofty or handsome—emerged in an orderly line, forming two rows.

Facing the audience, Floating Cloud Master said calmly, "Today is the ceremony for our sect’s disciple Chu Xuan and Purple Heaven Jade Mansion’s disciple Gu Haitang to wed as Dao Companions."

"Dao Companions are partners who support each other and mutually promote their cultivation journey; once reported to heaven and earth, Dao Companions may not betray or abandon each other, lest they incur the displeasure of heaven and earth. Have you made your decision?"

Chu Xuan and Gu Haitang bowed to the upper stage and said in unison: "We are determined, without regret!"

Floating Cloud Master nodded in satisfaction, then Jade Radiance Master smiled and said:

"Today is a propitious day, as they say, good matches are preordained, and perfect couples come from heaven."

"Since this pair of lovers is resolved, please proceed to the Heaven and Earth Altar to complete the ritual."

Chu Xuan and Haitang bowed again before turning to walk hand in hand to the altar.

During this time, the Ritual Officer announced: "Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace offers Top-Grade Celestial Tier Artifacts such as the [Tower of Ten Thousand Spirits], an exceptional spiritual spring [Rootless Immortal Spring], and one hundred twenty drops of superior spiritual essence [Stone Bell Immortal Milk]... as the betrothal gifts."

"Purple Heaven Jade Mansion offers Top-Grade Celestial Tier Artifacts such as the [Diagram of Lifeless Sword], one bottle of superior Spirit Pills [Nine Revolutions Tribulation Golden Pill], and one top-tier Spiritual Object [Celestial Fire Profound Crystal]... as the return gifts."

Both sides’ betrothal and dowry consisted of nine items, achieving the auspicious number, and each item was extremely rare and precious, causing many cultivators present to lament that these two sects were indeed grand, making people envious.

It was precisely the sixth quarter of Chenshi as Chu Xuan and Gu Haitang stepped onto the Heaven and Earth Altar, layer by layer, until reaching the highest ninth level.

The cultivators’ wedding also involved three bows, but the "bow to heaven and earth" became much more solemn; once this bow is completed, both parties are officially Dao Companions, with the other two bows being symbolic.

The audience upon seeing this scene were filled with looks of anticipation.

As Chu Xuan and Gu Haitang each lit three sticks of incense, the Ritual Officer recited: "Bow to heaven and earth!"

Little Snow, anxious, transformed into human form and tugged at his master’s hand, Ji Mingyu made up her mind, ready to get up to stop them, suddenly!

A tender shout came from not far away: "Wait a moment!"

The crowd was shocked and turned to see a beautiful woman, dressed in a black dress with tear-shaped ornaments on her forehead, calmly ascending the mountain gate steps.

At the same time, four or five Dao Palace disciples hastily chased after her, looking awkward.

The guests couldn’t help but exclaim, seeing her attire, she could very well be Duanmu Qing, the contemporary Saintess of the Li’an Demon Sect! Was she here to snatch the groom?

For a moment, everyone remembered the previous rumors and their gaze shifted to the couple on the altar.

Chu Xuan frowned slightly, looking towards Duanmu Qing.

Gu Haitang’s face was covered by the red veil, but one could see her hand holding Chu Xuan’s, trembling slightly.