Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Bowing to Heaven and Earth
"Such dense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi!"
As time passed, the crowd gradually entered the Lingyun Sect.
Soon, they couldn’t help but be astonished once more.
Because everyone could feel that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi enveloping the Lingyun Sect was far more abundant than they had imagined.
Such an environment is hardly inferior to that of a force on the level of a Holy Land.
"It’s the transformation brought by the Holy Dragon Origin Qi!"
"No, it shouldn’t be just the Holy Dragon Origin Qi alone. Could it be the legendary Holy Dragon Source Stone?"
"No wonder the Lingyun Sect could rise from an obscure small sect to a first-rate presence just below the Holy Land level in just a few years!"
No one could suppress their surprise. Looking across the current world, except for the Holy Lands, there is almost no other force that can possess such an excellent cultivation environment like the Lingyun Sect.
"So this is the current Lingyun Sect..."
In a certain direction of the crowd, a stunning woman also arrived here.
Her gaze swept over everything here, with a look of surprise in her eyes as if she was quite taken aback by this.
The woman was none other than Liu Qingcheng.
Recalling the time when she came here to annul her engagement with Ji Chen, the Lingyun Sect was extremely weak, not even worthy of her attention for a moment.
But now, returning here once again, the transformation of the Lingyun Sect far exceeded Liu Qingcheng’s imagination.
Furthermore, over the years, Ji Chen’s name had spread throughout the world, and not long ago, he fought fiercely with the Ape Prince in Yao City, using the Hongmeng Body to contend against the Ancestral King’s Weapon.
Such deeds and achievements are beyond what the current Liu Qingcheng can aspire to.
Despite these years of diligently cultivating and receiving a large amount of resources from the Purple Cloud Sect, she has only reached the second or third layer of the Returning Ruins Realm till now.
Compared to Ji Chen’s advancement, it was not just a minor difference.
Liu Qingcheng clearly knew that Ji Chen now was truly not the same as before.
The frivolous Young Sect Leader of the past has now become a renowned young king under the heavens. Apart from Beiyou, there are hardly a few among the younger generation in Eastern Desolation, West Desert, and Southern Region who can compare.
After all, how many of the same age could defeat the Ape Prince? In the world, how many could do it?
"The wager of the past..."
She furrowed her brows, suddenly recalling this matter.
When she came to annul the engagement, she had a wager with Ji Chen.
If within ten years the Lingyun Sect’s strength surpassed the Purple Cloud Sect, then according to the agreement, the Purple Cloud Sect would have to disband all its disciples.
At that time, Liu Qingcheng regarded this wager as a joke. How could she have anticipated that due to this wager, the Purple Cloud Sect would genuinely face dissolution?
"Even the Kunlun Saintess has arrived, along with talents like the Dao Body of the Gu Family. They are all young kings of the Beiyou Human Race."
"Not just the geniuses of the younger generation, many from the older generation have arrived as well. It’s said that at least three Saint Master-level figures have come, truly giving Ji Chen plenty of face."
"After all, he is a once-in-thousands-of-years peerless genius of the Human Race. With the Hongmeng Body and Nine Spirit Veins, he’s truly unrivaled. Today at Ji Chen’s grand wedding, the Ancient Race may very well come to disrupt, and at that time, these Human Race Saint Masters will most likely not stand idly by. After all, Ji Chen today bears the responsibility of the rise and fall of the Human Race’s future."
Within the Lingyun Sect, many strong figures gathered, with many discussing the appearances of some top figures today.
People like the Dao Body Gu Hao, and the Kunlun Saintess Si Ruyan, young kings were naturally the focus of everyone’s attention, with many young geniuses hoping to seize the opportunity to establish connections.
Under some ancient trees, in squares, the older generation gathered for conversations, coming from various Holy Lands or ancient families, figures who had made their mark on the world years ago.
Time passed, reaching noon.
Deep within the Lingyun Sect, a grand and resonant voice spread out.
Soon, countless petals floated down, and a dozen beautiful women appeared out of nowhere, all carrying flower baskets, scattering petals as they moved.
These women, all possessing extraordinary grace and strong cultivation, did not belong to the Lingyun Sect but came from Kunlun.
After all, Qu Luoning was once the Profound Lady of Kunlun, and now with her grand wedding, Kunlun naturally played a role in the arrangements.
Without need for reminders, all eyes were instantly drawn skyward.
Immediately seen, behind the dozen flower-basket-holding women, two figures walked hand in hand, unmistakably Ji Chen and Qu Luoning.
Today, both were dressed in a red, wedding attire, descending from the sky like a pair of golden children and jade maidens, eventually arriving at a square within the Lingyun Sect.
"This is Ji Chen, the Hongmeng Body!"
"Truly the number one prodigy of the Human Race in tens of thousands of years!"
"Defeating the Ape Prince holding the Ancestral King’s Weapon with just Seventh Layer of the Returning Ruins Realm cultivation, it’s astonishing just to imagine."
In the square, many people were discussing, their gazes entirely focused on Ji Chen and Qu Luoning.
Many of them were from the Eastern Desolation, West Desert, and Southern Region, seeing Ji Chen for the first time.
"That is the former Kunlun Profound Lady?"
"White hair and youthful complexion, with unparalleled grace. It’s said she severed her cultivation over three years ago and abandoned the Path of Emotionlessness, yet remarkably survived, truly worthy of the Taiyin Immortal Body."
"Her aura... has she started cultivating again? And it seems she’s reached the Vein Condensation Realm level, truly incredible!" someone exclaimed in surprise.
It’s known that after severing one’s cultivation, almost no one can survive, and even if one survives, it’s nearly impossible to tread the path of cultivation again, let alone become a Vein Condensation Realm cultivator, condensing Spirit Veins within the Spiritual Sea.
But now, Qu Luoning has shattered such perceptions.
"Buzz!"
Following Ji Chen and Qu Luoning, Nangong Ao also appeared, serving as the host for today’s wedding.
Nangong Ao’s presence instantly quieted everyone present significantly.
This was a Void Realm peak powerhouse, just a step away from the Saint Realm. Many knew that with Nangong Ao’s presence, the Lingyun Sect effectively had the capability to contend with ordinary Holy Lands.
Soon, with everyone’s witness, Ji Chen and Qu Luoning performed the ceremonial bows to Heaven and Earth, while the dozen Kunlun female disciples escorted Qu Luoning to the rear of the Lingyun Sect.
Ji Chen stayed behind to entertain the distinguished guests that arrived today.
Gu Hao, Mo Cheng, Si Ruyan, and other young kings sat together as Ji Chen approached with a wine cup toasting and chatting with them quite a lot.
And during this period, other distinguished guests also arrived at the Lingyun Sect, including the Ye Family Ancestor Ye Huai, who was personally welcomed by Ye Jinglan and Ji Xiaotian.
Halfway through the banquet, an unexpected guest arrived, surprisingly the Crown Prince of the Ape Race.
His arrival immediately caused quite some tension among those present.
After all, previously in Yao City, Ji Chen had a fierce battle with him before.
"Don’t misunderstand, I’m just here for a drink, no hostility." Though the Ape Prince is battle-hungry, he is also very forthright.
After the battle in Yao City, he genuinely admired Ji Chen from the heart. Upon returning to the Ape Race, he initially planned to retreat and enhance himself, aspiring to challenge Ji Chen again in the future.
But then he suddenly learned of Ji Chen’s wedding, and thus hurried from the West Desert.