The Demon Soul Great White Shark's speed was naturally extraordinary. Aside from the half-day delay for Gu Xuan to obtain his eighth soul ring, the group took only four days to return to the mainland. Once they made landfall, Gu Xuan was in no hurry; nearly a month remained before the wedding date, and Ning Rongrong and the girls hadn't experienced life on the continent for a long time. They spent a fortnight traveling and sightseeing, eventually arriving back at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Upon their return, Gu Xuan felt his status as the "clan's favorite" take a hit. Even when he revealed his eight soul rings, it wasn't enough to pull Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong's attention away from the brides. Their focus was entirely on the elaborate wedding preparations.
Invitations had long since been dispatched. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan no longer feared any faction; Gu Xuan had learned from Qian Renxue that Qian Daoliu's cultivation had dropped due to the forced detachment of a soul bone. With the clan's current strength, any assault from Spirit Hall would be a one-way trip, especially since the Elder Hall had essentially "defected." Well, not defected, but thanks to Qian Renxue, the Elder Hall was now an ally. As for Bibi Dong, if she stayed quiet, all was well; if she dared to stir up trouble now, she would face a devastating blow.
Ning Fengzhi and the elders were ecstatic to learn that Ning Rongrong had been chosen as the heir to the Sea God. A future Godhood within the family was a cause for immense celebration, though it was tempered by the realization of how grueling the trials were after hearing the girls' accounts.
As Gu Xuan sat to the side sipping fruit tea, a large hand suddenly smacked him. "Xuan'er, how can you still be in the mood for tea? Look at Rongrong; even she has a Godly inheritance. Why can't you show some initiative?"
Gu Xuan was stunned by Gu Rong's slap. 'Don't you know I'm taking the path of self-created Godhood?' he thought. 'I get that you're worried about Rongrong, but don't take it out on me! I'm about to be the backbone for seven women. If you break me, who's going to provide them a warm home?' He kept his grievances to himself while Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling stifled their laughter, enjoying his predicament.
However, once Ning Rongrong recounted how Gu Xuan had effortlessly suppressed the Evil Spirit Orca King, Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi looked at him in a new light. To handle a hundred-thousand-year beast so easily meant his strength was already on par with veterans like Gu Rong and Chen Xin. With Gu Xuan as a top-tier combatant, the clan's ideal of unifying the continent drew one step closer.
For now, they would wait. Gu Xuan's wedding was the priority, and the clan was still developing at high speed. Ning Fengzhi intended to remain quiet until the moment was right, striking with thunderous force to minimize losses—a strategy Gu Xuan shared. Gu Xuan's logic was simpler: as long as he reached a level where he could suppress Bibi Dong before she achieved Godhood, unification would be easy. To ensure that, he needed the power of faith from a unified continent to fuel his self-created Godhood.
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The half-month passed quickly. Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, Li Li, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xue Ke had all prepared their wedding gowns. Today was July 7th, Gu Xuan's eighteenth birthday and his wedding day. Instead of a traditional multi-stop bridal procession, the girls remained at the clan to await the ceremony.
At dawn, the thousand-square-meter plaza before the main hall began filling with guests. Dugu Bo, Emperor Xue Ye, Ye Haitang, You Mingluo, and Zhang Jinyuan attended as the family of the brides. From the Star Luo Empire, the current head of the Zhu family and the Duke of Nether, Zhu Zhengting, arrived. As Zhu Zhuqing's father, he couldn't miss such a moment.
By ten o'clock, nearly every famous figure on the continent was present: Yu Yuanzhen, Clan Leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; the leaders of the Four Lower Sects; academy deans; and Prince Dai Weisi representing Star Luo. Dai Mubai was notably absent, given that one of the brides was his former fiancée. Everyone was shocked that the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was marrying seven women at once.
Spirit Hall sent representatives as well—not Bibi Dong herself, but her two lieutenants, the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos. Only one bride was still missing: the Saintess of the Elder Hall, Qian Renxue.
Just before eleven o'clock, the Elder Hall entourage arrived. Their entry sent shockwaves through the crowd. Only seven people came, but aside from the bride, Qian Renxue, the other six were terrifying. Their sheer presence was enough to suppress everyone in the plaza.
At the front, the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, walked with a tiger-like gait, holding Qian Renxue's hand as they approached the platform where Gu Xuan and the other brides stood. Behind them, the five remaining worships acted as a guard of honor. This was the "maiden family's" display of power.
The Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos were stunned. They never expected the reclusive Elder Hall to show up in such force before the continent's elite. Was this a threat to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, or a show of support?
Older guests whispered in fear. Six Worships—one Rank 98, three Rank 97, and two Rank 96. Such a force could flatten the continent. With Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan uniting through this marriage, the balance of power had shifted irrevocably.
Golden Crocodile Douluo reached Gu Xuan and handed over Qian Renxue's hand. "Boy, I'm leaving Xue'er to you." There was no pressure in his voice, only the reluctant tenderness of a grandfather giving away a beloved granddaughter.
Gu Xuan didn't know how Qian Renxue had convinced Qian Daoliu, but the worships' presence proved their sincerity. "I understand," he replied solemnly, taking her hand and leading her to stand with Dugu Yan and the others.
The Groom: Gu Xuan, 18.
The Brides: Dugu Yan (23), Ye Lingling (19), Ning Rongrong (17), Li Li (17), Zhu Zhuqing (17), Qian Renxue (26), and Xue Ke (17).
The ceremony began.
First, a bow to Heaven and Earth.
Second, a bow to the parents.
Third, bow to each other.
"Send them to the bridal chamber!"
Under the master of ceremonies' announcement, Gu Xuan and his seven brides entered the chamber. Ma Bao, Yang Pojun, Zhan Yu, and Zuo Yan were green with envy. Seven wives in one day? They likely wouldn't see their leader for a long time. Dugu Yan, who had been waiting for years, certainly wasn't going to let him go easily.
Gu Xuan eventually returned to the banquet to offer toasts, leaving the brides to rest. Ning Fengzhi led him around to meet the senior figures of the soul master world, identifying those who would eventually be either stepping stones or assistants in their unification plan.
Meanwhile, Chen Xin sat drinking with Golden Crocodile Douluo and the other worships. Although Chen Xin tried to hide it, at such close proximity, Golden Crocodile could sense his immense power. He was shocked to find that Chen Xin's cultivation was no longer inferior to his own; though recently attained, it surpassed the other worships.
Since Qian Renxue had shared Gu Xuan's plans with her grandfather and the worships, they had no choice but to agree. Today was not just Gu Xuan's wedding day; it was the day the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Elder Hall formed a united front.
The unification of the continent was no longer a distant dream.
(End of Chapter)
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