Chapter 5 — A Night, A Change, A Rise
The wedding of the Great Qian Crown Prince was nothing short of overwhelming.
From the moment the ceremony began, the entire palace was filled with sound—music, laughter, greetings, and the constant movement of officials and guests coming and going without rest.
Every corner of the capital was decorated.
Golden banners hung across streets, spirit lanterns floated in the sky, and even the air seemed richer, filled with spiritual energy drawn in by countless formations.
It wasn't just a marriage.
It was a declaration.
Inside the main ceremonial hall, everything was set.
Yuan Feng stood at the center, dressed in formal robes for once, though the relaxed look in his eyes never really disappeared.
Beside him stood the three women:
Zhou Mingyao
Canglan Saintess
Yaoyue Pavilion Master
All three wore wedding robes, each in their own style, each stunning enough to silence the entire hall the moment they appeared.
The ceremony began.
"First bow — to Heaven and Earth."
The four of them bowed together, movements synchronized, the atmosphere solemn yet grand.
"Second bow — to family."
They turned, bowing toward their respective elders and the imperial throne.
At that exact moment—
A ripple passed through the hall.
Several figures appeared without warning.
No sound.
No aura leakage.
Just… presence.
The older generation had come.
They didn't say much, didn't interrupt the ceremony, but their mere appearance was enough to make even the boldest guests lower their heads instinctively.
Yuan Feng didn't react much.
He already expected them to show up.
"Third bow — to each other."
The four of them turned toward one another.
For a brief moment, their eyes met.
Different thoughts.
Different intentions.
Same destination.
They bowed.
"Ceremony complete."
The hall erupted.
Cheers, congratulations, endless voices filling the air.
Yuan Feng just exhaled slowly.
"…That's finally over."
Zhou Mingyao glanced at him from the side.
"You sound disappointed."
"I was expecting at least one assassination attempt. This was too smooth."
"…That is not something to complain about."
Night Falls
As the night deepened, the celebrations gradually moved outside, leaving the inner palace quiet again.
Inside the bridal chamber, the atmosphere was… different.
Yuan Feng stood there, looking at the three women.
They looked back at him.
Silence.
Then—
He coughed lightly.
"…So… do we take turns, or—"
Zhou Mingyao: "Your Highness."
Canglan Saintess: "Focus."
Yaoyue Pavilion Master: "…You can stop pretending to be calm now."
Yuan Feng laughed.
"Alright, alright."
The candles flickered.
The night deepened.
What followed…
Was a long night.
Morning
When the sun rose—
The room was quiet.
Three figures lay on the bed, completely exhausted, breathing steady, clearly asleep without the slightest intention of waking up anytime soon.
Yuan Feng sat up slowly, stretching his arms.
"…Damn."
He looked at the three of them.
"…I might actually need cultivation after this."
Just as he was about to get up—
The familiar voice sounded.
"Ding!"
Yuan Feng's eyes sharpened instantly.
"Congratulations, host. You have successfully married three individuals with ratings above 90."
"Rewards granted."
The next moment—
A wave of energy exploded inside his body.
"Host cultivation increased to Early Stage — Grand Lord Realm."
Yuan Feng froze.
Then—
His aura surged uncontrollably.
"…What the hell—"
Power flooded his body like a tidal wave, expanding his meridians, strengthening his bones, elevating his very existence.
From someone who had just begun cultivating—
To a Grand Lord Realm expert.
Instantly.
He clenched his fists slowly.
"…So this is what real power feels like."
More Rewards
The system didn't stop.
"Reward: Immortal Chaos Supreme Bones ×1"
"Reward: Exalted Double Pupils ×1"
"System upgrade detected."
"Sign-in opportunities increased: 1 → 2 per day"
"Grand Draw unlocked"
"Summoning Altar unlocked"
"Powerhouse Summoning Opportunities ×10"
"Grand Draw Opportunities ×10"
Yuan Feng blinked.
"…Okay, now you're just spoiling me."
"Additional rewards:"
10 Drops of Immortal Blood
3 Divine Beast Eggs
3 Emperor Grade Array (1-star)
1 Grand Emperor Chariot
Yuan Feng paused.
"…Chariot?"
Grand Emperor Chariot
The moment the information appeared—
Even he couldn't stay calm.
A chariot capable of blocking attacks from Emperor-level cultivators and below.
Pulled by nine Heavenly King-level dragons.
Guarded by two God King Perfection drivers.
Yuan Feng let out a low whistle.
"…Yeah, that's definitely overkill."
Grand Draw
"Host may now perform Grand Draw. Proceed?"
"Do it."
"Drawing…"
More rewards flooded in.
Ancestral Dragon Bloodline ×1
10 Drops of Immortal Essence
Supreme Legion
Yuan Feng's expression finally changed.
"…Legion?"
Supreme Legion
300,000 Supreme Soldiers — Imperial Lord Realm
3,000 Captains — Dao Lord Realm
30 Supremes — Supreme King Realm
12 Supreme Beings — Heavenly King Peak
Yuan Feng sat there in silence for a few seconds.
Then—
"…Alright."
He leaned back slightly.
"…I might actually be broken."
Transformation
Without wasting time, he immediately began refining the rewards.
Immortal Chaos Supreme Bones
The moment he fused with it—
Pain.
Pure, tearing pain.
It felt like his entire skeleton was being broken apart and rebuilt from nothing.
But when it ended—
Everything changed.
His perception sharpened.
His understanding deepened.
The world itself seemed clearer.
"…So this is what talent feels like."
Exalted Double Pupils
Then—
His eyes.
The moment he fused them—
Pain exploded again, even worse than before.
It felt like his eyes were being ripped apart from the inside.
Time blurred.
He didn't know how long it lasted.
Until—
He opened them again.
The world changed.
Everything…
Was visible.
Energy flows.
Weaknesses.
Hidden structures.
"…Not bad."
Ancestral Dragon Bloodline
Just as he was about to fuse it—
"Warning: This bloodline can only be integrated into the dynasty's luck-suppressing artifact."
"…Of course it can't be simple."
He sighed and put it away.
"Later."
Aftermath
Standing there, Yuan Feng could clearly feel it.
The foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty had changed.
Before—
They were barely stable.
Now?
They could crush forces at the same level without effort.
The World Outside
The Desolate Heaven State was vast.
Divided into 24 major areas.
The area where Great Qian stood—
Was known as the Vast Heaven Region.
Not an official name.
Just what everyone called it.
Within it:
Numerous Holy Lands
Powerful Clans
Royal Forces
Before—
Great Qian could only be considered lower-middle tier here.
But now?
Yuan Feng smiled slightly.
"…That's about to change."
The Bigger Problem
From what Yuan Gan had told him—
There were 20 Royal Forces surrounding them.
And all of them—
Were under one power.
The Royal Wang Clan.
A Royal 6-Star force.
Over 100 million years of history.
Recently—
They had been demanding more and more tribute.
Each year heavier than the last.
Yuan Feng looked toward the distance, eyes calm.
"…So they're getting greedy."
He smiled faintly.
"Good."
End of Chapter 5