Chapter 2254 - Wedding Ceremony
The Sovereign's Ascension
âLetâs get married!â Su Ziyao said without a hint of hesitation.
Lin Yun was stunned as he lifted the Golden-Purple Dragon Crown with both hands, dumbfounded by what Su Ziyao said. He even suspected that he had heard wrongly. He never dared to dream of this after arriving in the Kunlun Realm, so he couldnât conceal his joy when he heard her.
âLetâs get married,â Su Ziyao repeated, but her tone was even firmer this time.
After confirming that he didnât hear her wrongly, Lin Yun said, âZiyaoâ¦â
âDonât talk. You just have to tell me if youâre willing.â Su Ziyao interrupted Lin Yun, looking at him with a firm gaze containing a hint of chill.
âIâm willing,â Lin Yun replied.
A smile appeared on Su Ziyaoâs face as she helped Lin Yun up, taking possession of the crown from him. She said, âIâll consider this as the betrothal gift, and I like it.â
Right then, a figure descended from the sky. When Lin Yun and Su Ziyao turned around, they saw Lilâ Purple, who had been eavesdropping on them. After she fell to the ground, she looked at Lin Yun with grievance and tears welled in her eyes. She ferociously looked at Su Ziyao before turning to Lin Yun. After looking at Lin Yun, she finally couldnât contain herself anymore, and cried out, âIâm not willing! You scumbag, you promised that we would always stay together. Youâre too much!â
The more she cried, the more heartbroken Lilâ Purple felt, feeling as though she was abandoned. They had already promised each other that they would be together forever, along with Lilâ Red. Her cries were heartbreaking, causing Lin Yunâs heart to clench.
He quickly stepped forth, wanting to comfort her.
âLet me do it, instead.â Su Ziyao stopped Lin Yun before she walked over to Lilâ Purple under Lin Yunâs doubtful gaze.
He was a little nervous because he knew that Su Ziyao wasnât someone who would spoil others. The first time she saw Lilâ Purple, she nearly killed her. If he hadnât stopped Su Ziyao, she mightâve made a move on the spot.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Lin Yun stepped forth, grabbed Su Ziyaoâs wrist, and said, âDonât hurt her, no matter what she has done in the past. In this lifetime, sheâs someone I want to protect.â
What he said wasnât wrong because he had experienced life and death with Lilâ Purple multiple times. Their relationship had far surpassed family affection and love. He didnât talk much about it, but they had no barriers and were willing to do anything for each other.
âSheâs right, youâre a scumbag.â Su Ziyao looked at Lin Yun deeply. However, she wasnât angry, but smiled, âI wonât hurt her. Those you care about are also those who I care about. So believe me.â
Lin Yun finally let go of Su Ziyao, watching as she walked over to Lilâ Purple and whispered in the latterâs ears. It didnât take long before Lilâ Purpleâs cries became softer as she doubtfully looked at Su Ziyao.
This instantly made Lin Yun curious about what Su Ziyao told Lilâ Purple. But he ultimately held it in and didnât use his sword intent to eavesdrop.
âReally?â Lilâ Purple no longer cried and asked, looking at Su Ziyao.
âReally.â Su Ziyao nodded as she helped Lilâ Purple back onto the ground. She smiled, âI bet itâs hard to find a crybaby phoenix like you, even in ancient times.â
Lilâ Purple blushed and furiously said, âWhen did I cry? I-I-Itâs just that the wind was too big, and sand got into my eyes!â
Su Ziyao was indifferent as she said, âSo, who was saying that the scumbag was too much?â
Lilâ Purple blushed and furiously said, âY-You mustâve heard me wrongly. You guys can get married, then; Iâll help you two set up the surroundings.â
After that, Lilâ Purple glanced at Lin Yun before she fled.
âAlright. Sheâs fine now and will witness our wedding, bestowing the Phoenix Blessing. With the Phoenix Blessing, you will be blessed in the future,â Su Ziyao said.
Surprised, Lin Yun asked, âWhat did you tell her?â
Su Ziyao winked and smiled, âThatâs a secret.â
Lin Yun scratched his head as he looked around for Lilâ Purple. He was genuinely curious about their earlier conversation. He was baffled about what Su Ziyao had told Lilâ Purple for her to be so passionate about becoming the witness of their wedding.
Right then, a cold hand held onto Lin Yunâs hand. Su Ziyao said, âShe might be petty, but sheâs rather adorable. No matter what, she will be on your side.â
âZiyao, can you tell me why you had such a great enmity against her when you first met her?â Lin Yun asked.
âThis isnât any secret. She mustâve committed a huge sin when she still had her main body because I could see a terrifying sin on her,â Su Ziyao said after briefly pondering. âI was worried that she might have been using you⦠but it looks like I was worried for nothingâ¦â
She might be saying that, but she wore a smile and continued, âHow can a demoness be so adorable, and where can you find such a crybaby phoenix?â
Lin Yun couldnât help smiling when he heard that. Thatâs right, since when was there such an adorable demoness? No matter what, he was determined to protect Lilâ Purple well in this lifetime.
âWhy did you suddenly want to marry?â Lin Yun asked.
As Su Ziyao walked, she said, âI previously asked you if the idea of never being able to see me again had crossed your mind.â
âYeah,â Lin Yun nodded.
âI have thought of that beforeâ¦â Su Ziyao continued, âI have thought we might never be able to meet again, and that you might not be able to find this place.â
As she spoke, Su Ziyaoâs breathing became heavy and hurried. Despite her unyielding surface, she had a soft side in her heart. She wasnât as strong as she looked.
Sensing the sorrow in her heart, Lin Yun tightened his grip on Su Ziyaoâs hand.
After taking a few deep breaths to calm herself, Su Ziyao continued, âEver since we parted in the Fleeting Cloud Sword Sect, I was involved in a war here and there. As a result, I couldnât see or help you. I feel that we still had a long time ahead of us, and that we could put aside our feelings for the time being to improve ourselves. We just had to keep getting stronger until weâre stronger than anyone in the world, and that was the motivation that kept me going. But I wavered when I fell into the Fallen God Valley⦠I wondered if my perseverance was a mistake and if I was going to be trapped here forever.â
As Lin Yun listened to Su Ziyao, he felt a warmth rising in his heart.
âI later figured it out. Iâm not afraid of rumors or what others think of me.â Su Ziyao looked at Lin Yun, and she continued, âSo let me become your wife. Iâm pretty nervousâ¦â
Su Ziyao briefly paused, then smiled, âIâm a little scared that you might not be willing.â
âWhat would happen if I disagreed?â Lin Yun asked.
Su Ziyao gently smiled as she got close to Lin Yun, and said, âYou can give it a try.â
Her voice was soft, and she bit down on Lin Yunâs lips. As Lin Yunâs lips bled, Su Ziyao continued, âYou better not think about it.â
âI naturally donât dare to think about it, butâ¦â Lin Yun bitterly smiled as he touched his lips.
Shaking her head, Su Ziyao said, âI know you have concerns, but it doesnât matter because I will deal with them.â
âJust like how youâve dealt with Lilâ Purple?â Lin Yun asked.
Su Ziyao didnât deny that, but continued, âI have never thought of avoiding some problems. I know Yue Weiweiâs existence, and Iâve met her on the Heavenly Fragrance Divine Mountain after I left the Fleeting Cloud Sword Sect. I went to borrow the Blue Dragon Record, and we fought three times. The first round was music dao, which I won. The second round was a dance, which I gave up.â
Lin Yun knew about that, but he didnât know the details. He asked, âWhat about the third?â
âI let her choose the third round, but she hadnât thought it through and placed it aside for now. But she ultimately considered it my victory and allowed me to borrow the Blue Dragon Record,â Su Ziyao said. She continued, âThose who practice the Empress Heart Sutra wouldnât fall for someone easily. But if we do, we will remain loyal till death. Itâs enough to have you in the world, and I have never thought of letting you become a heartless person.â
Lin Yun was filled with emotions, and he looked at Su Ziyao for a long time, âItâs my fortune to meet you.â
âThatâs for sure, but⦠you canât be complacent about it.â Su Ziyao was proud when she said that.
Lin Yun smiled because it would be weird for him not to feel complacent about it.
The two no longer spoke as they sat down to cultivate. Four hours later, Lin Yun opened his eyes first while Su Ziyao was still cultivating. She gave off an indigo radiance, enveloped in a dragon aura that made her look noble.
Looking at Su Ziyao, Lin Yun was dazed and couldnât shift his gaze away from her.
At the same time, Lilâ Purple had decorated the entire island with flower petals, and the grass patch around the ancient tree had been cleaned up.
With a gentle breath, the petals hovered in the sky as they froze in mid-air in the form of a chill. As she gently pointed her finger, the entire ancient tree emitted a faint radiance with a peaceful aura being released from it.
Under the waterfall, the entire island became beautifully decorated by Lilâ Purple. Walking around, he felt he was in a dreamland with purple crystals hovering in the air, emitting a faint radiance.
âScumbag, time for you to return to your senses,â Lilâ Purple smiled.
Lin Yun coughed, wearing an awkward expression as he changed the topic, âWhat did Ziyao tell you earlier?â
âThatâs a secret,â Lilâ Purple said.
âCome and help me out. This place might be a little simple, but it still requires a sense of ceremony,â Lilâ Purple said as she held onto Lin Yunâs hand. They then began to decorate the island for the marriage.
When Su Ziyao opened her eyes, the island was completely decorated, and she looked satisfied.
âCome!â Lilâ Purple called Lin Yun and Su Ziyao over, giving them a floral crown each.
After Lin Yun took the crowns, he was shocked because the crowns were made with the branches of the Phoenix Tree, and he instantly realized that Lilâ Purple had spent a lot of effort on this marriage.
Beneath the Divine Mulberry Tree, Lilâ Purple hovered in the air, and said, âIâm the Divine Phoenix Clanâs Supreme Heavenly Slaughter Empress of Four Seas, Eight Barrens, 36 Heavens, and 72 Earths⦠Today, we have a beloved couple getting married with me as witness. Lin Yun and Su Ziyao, are you willing to get married and love each other from today?â
âI do.â Lin Yun smiled as he placed the crown on Su Ziyaoâs head; the latter smiled and placed her crown on Lin Yunâs head. This marriage was simple, without friends or a complicated ceremony. Only a phoenix hosted the ceremony, witnessing the two finally coming together after many hardships. They were bonded for eternity when they placed their crowns on each otherâs heads.
âFirst kowtow to heaven and earth!â
âSecond kowtow to the elders!â After Lin Yun and Su Ziyao kowtowed to heaven and earth, they were stumped when they heard the second part.
Lilâ Purple said seriously, âWhat are you guys looking at? If there isnât anyone for you guys to kowtow at, just kowtow at me. Iâm over a hundred thousand years old, and I can even be the ancestor of the two of you. Hurry up! Do you guys still want to get married?â
Lilâ Purple was doing it on purpose. This made Lin Yun and Su Ziyao feel helpless as they gave Lilâ Purple a kowtow.
âNot bad, not bad,â Lilâ Purple smiled.
When Lin Yun and Su Ziyao got up, Lilâ Purple smiled, âThird kowtow to each other!â
After they were done, Lilâ Purple fell silent as she scratched her head, âWhatâs next?â
âEnter the bridal chamber,â Lin Yun reminded.
âOh, yeah! Thatâs right! Enter the bridal chamber!â Lilâ Purple smiled as she looked at the two with anticipation.
âThatâs not something a child like you should watchâ¦â Su Ziyao smiled as she waved her hand, unleashing a beam of light at Lilâ Purple.
When Lilâ Purple opened her eyes, she saw flower petals forming into a bridal chamber.
âIâm not a child! I just want to learn. Hmph, how stingy,â Lilâ Purple said aggrievedly.