“No, the family is in dire straights right now with the illness of the Patriarch of the Chai family. I’m afraid that our enemies will come and cause trouble during this time, and this was the other reason I came to Empire City was to enlist a Formations Master for this very purpose. Who would have thought I would bump into one and will be my husband.” Xuanlu stated, looking over her cup of wine, almost empty.“Xuanlu, look, I’m flattered that you would have me as your husband, but I’ll leave the Inner World after the wedding. I have many wives waiting for me, and if Claire hadn’t been taken, I would have never entered the Inner World. Do you understand? I do appreciate the thought and kindness, and I’m sure….” Blake was interrupted by the swift movement of Xuanlu lifting her veil above her nose when she kissed him.Not knowing if it was the Elderberry wine or the fact that he was adamant about leaving, she had to do something to prove her feelings were not superficial. Over the time t
The next day, Blake awoke early and washed himself. He had to explain that he would wash himself when the female servants came to prepare his bath and wash him under Xuanlu’s command—donning a white and dark grey-trimmed robe made of silk; Blake looked like a royal when he finished.Xuanlu came to retrieve Blake personally to head over to the Flowing Sword Sect, where the ceremony would occur. When she arrived, knocking on his door, he opened it, and Xuanlu could only stare with one thought. ‘Too handsome.’“I’m ready when you are,” Blake said with a smile, bringing her back from her daze.Empire City was more lively than usual; the preparations of having red lanterns along the streets hung with red streamers as the city celebrated the Second Prince’s wedding. Although the common people of the city couldn’t participate during the wedding the Second Prince and his bride will move through the streets for the people to wish them a long and happy marriage and life.Blake helped Xuanlu ent
“This was?” The Head Master asked.“An illusion that I created. I will save your daughter before the tea ceremony, and she will be by your side, but it will cost you and her.” Blake said.“Benefactor, whatever you request, and it’s within my power, I’ll do it.” The Head Master proclaimed.“We will discuss after the wedding,” Blake replied, and the area returned to the isolated hall.When they returned, most of the guests had arrived. It was unusual that the Head Master disappeared for a time, but he returned and greeted the guests with an apology of importance that had taken him away.Blake returned to Xuanlu’s side, and he smiled kindly to her, making her heart skip a beat.Hana was being tended to by Elsie and Helenor when she heard a male’s voice coming from behind her.“You look beautiful,” Blake said, not thinking, but she did look good to Blake in her wedding dress and her hair in the traditional updo with gold kanzashi ornaments in her hair.Startled, she turned around to see B
Everyone rose and clapped for the loving couple when the final ceremony was completed. No one could tell that this was all an illusion of Blake’s making, except for the Head Master of Floating Sword Sect, but he was brimming with happiness seeing his daughter by his side. She was not married to the Second Prince but was by his side. The wedding couple stood before the Emperor and the Emperess as they rose from their seat.“Now, let’s have a look at my daughter-in-law.” The Emperor stated.Everyone was curious about who the Second Prince had chosen and if it was confirmed that she was a Spirit Sprite from Legends. Who could help a man soar into Godhood in his cultivation.In front of everyone, the Second Prince undid the veil that hid his bride’s face from the beginning of the Wedding Ceremony. Everyone gasped, seeing the woman the Second Prince had chosen. The Emperor smiled greatly while the Emperess showed a bit of disdain. Everyone saw a different woman under the illusion’s influen
Everyone then looked over and saw a man fuming with rage. His attire was that of fine silk and had an emblem of a tiger. His black hair was placed into a man bun, and he was of stout stature. His looks were a bit handsome but with a brutish look.“That’s Wang Mayou. He’s been betrothed to Princess Baihe since birth and is well known; he resides from the Easter Provenance.” One of the guests spoke to another who looked confused then the other smiled and nodded that he understood. Then shook his head like he was confused again.“Wang Mayou is Princess Baihe’s future husband. Wouldn’t you be upset if someone touched your wife?” The guest explained, and the other nodded again, understanding the situation, and frowned at Blake.Emperor Xiang Cheng frowned at Princess Lian for causing trouble at her brother’s wedding.“Let’s see if you can withstand my Tiger Palm.” Wang Mayou said, channeling his qi into his hands. He was of Martial Grand Master and was about to attack Blake when a shout ca
Blake made his way to the Pavilion Stage, and there was Wang Mayou already waiting for his arrival. Blake walked up the stairs to the stage and stood opposite Wang Mayou, waiting for the arrival of the Emperor and Empress to begin the match. When the Emperor and the Empress arrived, they had an indifferent look, and then came the First Prince with the twin Princesses; the Second Prince and his Bride all sat under the Emperor and his wife.“This match has been determined a life and death match; only the victor can choose if the other shall live or perish, so begin.” The Emperor announced.Facing his adversary, Blake looked indifferent towards the man in front of him. There was not an ounce of fear in his eyes, even though the opponent was a realm higher, but only Blake knew this, for no other could tell his cultivation unless he willed it. Wang Mayou sent the first strike. It was his Tiger Palm he wanted to use inside the Wedding Hall.Blake looked at it, not moving. Everyone gasped as
Suddenly, this match became a marital fight to see who would marry the Princesses, making Blake frown. All he wanted was to entice the men to fight with all they had so he could break through. Not marry the princesses.Gun Dan walked up the stage and took a position with Mayou in front of Blake, one of the tiger and the other of the tortoise, a powerful pair if they cooperate. Blake was only concerned that the pressure would still not be enough for his breakthrough. Gun Dan and Mayou then took a fighting stance as Blake only stood there before them, even picking his ear in boredom.Gun Dan, seeing this, threw into a rage and increased his vigor, and his muscles became larger, bulging from his robe. The stage began to crack under the pressure Gun Dan gave.“Now, this is interesting,” Blake said and smiled. He was finally feeling the pressure he needed.Mayou became quicker in his steps, and the distance between them shortened, and suddenly, a sword appeared in his hand, swinging it at
Drake made his grand appearance. Encircling Blake, his powerful form manifested before the audience, and Xuanlu could not contain her excitement in seeing this scene. Indeed, the man she wanted was worthy of her. Drake towered over the stage, looked over everyone, and then gazed at the two men in the arena.“Taking advantage of a person’s breakthrough? How shameless of the heirs of the White Tiger and Black Tortoise. If they were here, they would have destroyed you and wiped the shame from their clans.” Drake called out.The two men looked at one another and placed their heads down in shame. It was their intent to destroy Blake as he was breaking through.“Great Dragon, will you interfere in this life-and-death battle?” The First Prince asked bravely.“I’m only his protector during this time. After he will not need me. I shall not interfere in petty human trifles.” Drake replied, sending a wave of sighs.If Drake had battled, it would have ended for Mayou and Gun Dan instantly, but he