Inside the Jun Family grounds, palaces stretched endlessly, and luxurious banquets were set up everywhere.
Guests arrived in a constant stream, shoulder to shoulder.
Here, one might accidentally bump into a big shot from some immortal power.
Those without status or standing were simply not qualified to be seated here.
Jun Xiaoyao, dressed in red robes, with a slender figure and a handsome, peerless face, appeared on the scene.
Everyone who saw him immediately cupped their hands in salute.
"We pay our respects to Emperor Xiaoyao!"
"Greetings, Young Master Jun..."
The various powers, regardless of whether they were big shots, leaders, or ancient antiques, could not put on any airs in front of Jun Xiaoyao.
They looked at Jun Xiaoyao, whose Qi was restrained, not leaking a single shred of aura.
But it was precisely this that made people marvel, feeling that he was unfathomable.
Jun Xiaoyao did not put on the airs of an Emperor either, but instead smiled slightly and returned the salute.
"Today, Jun thanks everyone for coming to the banquet. Please, eat and drink well."
Although Jun Xiaoyao did not enjoy socializing, today was his wedding day.
The necessary lively atmosphere still had to be maintained.
At this moment, the master of ceremonies outside shouted.
"The Ancient Ye Family has arrived!"
"Offering wedding gifts: ten tons of Xuan Yuan Geng Gold, fifty bolts of ten-thousand-year spring silkworm silk, ten pieces of Langya gold jade..."
As the announcement spread, a group from the Ancient Ye Family also arrived.
Even the current head of the Ye Family had come, smiling and cupping his hands toward Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao returned the salute.
The one closest to him was naturally Ye Guchen.
He was dressed in dark robes, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his posture upright.
His entire temperament was very special, like a sword with its edge hidden, sheathed; if drawn, its sharpness would shock the world!
But now, Ye Guchen's usually expressionless, poker-faced countenance revealed a rare smile.
He walked up to Jun Xiaoyao, said nothing, and patted Jun Xiaoyao on the shoulder.
"Congratulations!"
Ye Guchen, as a sword fanatic, appeared dull regarding other worldly matters and was not good at such occasions.
If it were anyone else's wedding, he would certainly have declined if he could.
But Jun Xiaoyao held a special position and meaning in his heart, so he had to come in person.
"Brother Ye, you are not far from a Breakthrough to Quasi-Emperor..."
Jun Xiaoyao glanced at Ye Guchen.
It could be said that among the contemporary Prodigies in the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain, Ye Guchen was definitely a top-tier, one-of-a-kind existence.
He was also the earliest to have hope of achieving a Breakthrough to Quasi-Emperor.
This was also related to his identity as the Reincarnation of Sword God Dugu.
"I still can't compare to you. I originally took you as my goal and lifelong rival, but now it seems you have walked too far ahead."
Ye Guchen also smiled.
But unlike other Prodigies who felt despair toward the mountain that was Jun Xiaoyao, Ye Guchen had light in his eyes, his Dao Heart round and unbroken.
He would not give up chasing after Jun Xiaoyao just because the latter was too much of a Prodigy.
He was always walking his own path.
"Brother Ye, I believe that with your Aptitude, you are truly not far from proving the Dao and becoming an Emperor." Jun Xiaoyao said.
He was not being polite; these were true words.
Back during the Dark Turmoil, Ye Guchen had merged with the remains of Sword God Dugu and had even confronted a Near-God Level existence.
And Sword God Dugu was a legend of the sword path.
The most monstrous thing was that Ye Guchen had cut off the past and reshaped his true self.
Although he was the Reincarnation of a wisp of Sword God Dugu's Divine Soul, he was not constrained by Sword God Dugu.
His path would go very, very far.
Perhaps even further than Sword God Dugu in the future...
"When will you two..."
Jun Xiaoyao looked at the beautiful woman beside Ye Guchen, who was none other than Situ Xue.
This woman had accompanied Ye Guchen, never leaving his side.
"When will what?" Ye Guchen asked, confused.
Jun Xiaoyao was speechless, and Situ Xue secretly rolled her eyes.
She really had found herself a straight-as-steel man.
"Brother Ye is truly... er, a straight man at heart."
"I meant when I will be drinking your wedding wine." Jun Xiaoyao smiled, holding his forehead.
Ye Guchen was stunned, thought for a moment, and said.
"I have heard there is a wider world outside, a vast Cangmang Starry Sky, and I should leave the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain in the future."
"To come into contact with stronger opponents and temper my sword path."
"Marriage should happen before that."
Hearing Ye Guchen's words, Situ Xue's heart skipped a beat.
This blockhead had finally figured it out.
She cast a grateful look toward Jun Xiaoyao.
If Jun Xiaoyao hadn't pointed it out, this blockhead would probably still have kept her waiting!
"The Ancient Ji Family has arrived, offering wedding gifts..."
A voice came from outside again.
The people of the Ancient Ji Family had arrived.
The head of the Ji Family had come in person.
In addition, he had brought a peerless beauty.
She wore a green dress, shrouded in immortal brilliance; her hair was crystalline, pure and flawless, like a lotus flower just blooming.
Her face was like the bright moon, her eyes held autumn ripples, her lips were red and teeth white, carved from snow and jade.
Her entire being seemed transcendent, untainted by dust, standing independently from the world.
It was Ji Qingyi.
"Congratulations to Emperor Xiaoyao on your marriage."
The head of the Ji Family said with a smile.
Beside him, Ji Qingyi's bright eyes also looked toward Jun Xiaoyao.
This was the man who had also been entangled with her many times in the past.
Ji Qingyi's gaze was calm, her face wearing a proper smile.
"Qingyi congratulates Young Master Jun on your marriage."
Jun Xiaoyao looked at Ji Qingyi, slightly surprised.
Because he noticed that Ji Qingyi's cultivation Realm was also very strong, and her aura was profound.
Although she had not yet reached the Quasi-Emperor stage, it was not too far off.
This was surprising.
Because Ji Qingyi was a contemporary Prodigy, almost the same generation as him, Ye Guchen, and the others.
She was not some sealed-away Prodigy.
It was not strange for Ye Guchen to have this cultivation speed, as he was the Reincarnation of Sword God Dugu's Divine Soul.
But for Ji Qingyi not to be much slower was quite astonishing.
Of course, Jun Xiaoyao knew that this woman, Ji Qingyi, had deep schemes and was not as transcendent and untainted by dust as her appearance suggested.
She had schemed against many people, and in the end, it was always she who profited.
Fortunately, Ji Qingyi was very sensible. She had interacted with Jun Xiaoyao many times but had never truly offended him.
Otherwise, she would have long ago become a skeleton of a beauty, buried who knows where.
"Miss Qingyi is indeed unexpected, with transcendent talent; the Immortal Demon Dao Body truly lives up to its reputation." Jun Xiaoyao said.
He knew that Ji Qingyi possessed the Immortal Demon Dao Body.
She had also obtained a supreme treasure, the immortal demon diagram, from one of the ten forbidden zones of the Nine Heavens, the Immortal Demon Cave.
Regarding schemes, even Jun Xiaoyao had to sigh at this woman.
Ji Qingyi's bright eyes flashed, as if brimming with water.
Then she revealed a bright smile.
"Being able to receive a word of praise from Young Master Jun is Qingyi's honor."
"However, Qingyi's so-called talent is nothing compared to Young Master's."
"In the future, if I can barely catch a glimpse of Young Master Jun's back, it will already be Qingyi's good fortune."
It must be said that Ji Qingyi was truly worldly-wise; her speech was smooth and flawless, making people feel very comfortable.
"Heh, Miss Qingyi is being too modest."
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao and Ji Qingyi chatting with smiles.
The head of the Ji Family on the side had a face blooming with smiles.
The Ji Family had always wanted to establish a relationship with Jun Xiaoyao if possible.
After much thought, the only person who could establish some relationship with Jun Xiaoyao seemed to be Ji Qingyi.
If Ji Qingyi could marry Jun Xiaoyao, even if it were just as a concubine, it would still be a good thing.