Inside the Pope's Hall.
When the red-robed cardinal loudly announced the congratulatory gifts sent by the Clear Sky Sect, the many seated guests all exclaimed in awe.
"Millennium Cold Jade Marrow? For ice-type soul masters, that's a priceless treasure! The Clear Sky Sect really lives up to its name—so rich and generous!"
"And Millennium Vermilion Fruit too, that's also an extraordinary item! Ten-thousand-year spirit herbs may be rare treasures of the world, but millennium herbs are also nearly impossible to come by!"
"As expected of the Clear Sky Sect, the top of the Upper Three Sects!"
"Brother Xiao!"
Seeing that her eldest brother Tang Xiao had actually come, Ah Yin, dressed in a resplendent red wedding gown and adorned with all kinds of exquisite gold and silver jewelry, looked noble and stunning. Her beautiful eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up and called out.
That devastatingly beautiful, exquisitely delicate face was filled with joy and excitement.
Because she had no other family, in her eyes, her sworn brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao were the only two family members she had in this world.
Now that she was marrying Brother Xun, and Tang Xiao had come to attend the wedding, it was undoubtedly a blessing for her!
Seeing Tang Xiao arrive, Qian Xunji also smiled and immediately walked toward Ah Yin.
"Ah Yin, come on!"
"Let's go greet our dear brother-in-law!"
Wearing a bright red groom's outfit, Qian Xunji's handsome face was full of smiles as he led Ah Yin forward to greet Tang Zhen and Tang Xiao.
Just as they stepped into the grand hall—
The moment Tang Xiao saw the beautiful Ah Yin beside Qian Xunji in her luxurious red bridal gown, her delicate and pure face filled with heartfelt happiness—
His nose instantly turned sour, and his heart ached.
'Third Sister! My Third Sister…'
He used to believe he could one day hold her in his arms.
But now, upon meeting again, his beloved Third Sister was already another man's bride!
Pain. It hurt so much!
"Sect Master Tang Zhen!"
Greeting them with Ah Yin in hand, Qian Xunji first nodded with a polite smile to Tang Zhen.
Then he turned to Tang Xiao and enthusiastically grabbed his hand.
"Brother-in-law! You made it!"
"I kept my promise! I told you I'd bring happiness to Ah Yin."
"Now, I think I've done a decent job, haven't I?"
"Right, Ah Yin?"
He turned to Ah Yin, his handsome face brimming with a smile, nudging her shoulder with his elbow.
Ah Yin's cheeks immediately flushed red. Her beautiful blue-silver eyes shot Qian Xunji a playful and bashful glare.
Still, she looked toward Tang Xiao and, with a shy and soft voice, said:
"Brother Xiao, thank you for coming to attend my and Brother Xun's wedding. I'm very happy now with Brother Xun."
"You don't need to worry about me anymore."
Watching the woman he once loved flirt with another man right in front of him, and even speak of her happiness—
Tang Xiao felt his mind buzzing and his heart being ripped apart.
He clenched his fists tightly and lowered his head, trying to hide his face twisted in sorrow.
Seeing the woman he loved finding happiness with someone else—right in front of him—
That gut-wrenching pain was unbearable!
Absolutely unbearable!
Qian Xunji, seeing Tang Xiao like this, could barely contain his amusement inside.
'What does it mean to be NTR'd in front of your face?'
'This! This is exactly what it means!'
But as the young master of the Clear Sky Sect, for the sake of the sect's dignity, Tang Xiao forced himself to endure the pain. His eyes reddened, but he still squeezed out a faint smile and said:
"Then Third Sister, congratulations."
"Your Holiness, I hope you'll take good care of our Third Sister from now on."
Seeing Tang Xiao's devastated yet restrained expression, Qian Xunji was all smiles and enthusiastically replied:
"Brother-in-law, don't worry!"
"I'll definitely take good care of Ah Yin—and give her a bunch of healthy little sons!"
This remark immediately contorted Tang Xiao's face in agony.
'Bitter wine down the throat, piercing the heart…'
'Damn you, Qian Xunji!'
'This is the Third Sister Hao and I wouldn't even dare to touch! And now she's standing there glowing with joy!'
"Then may you have children soon!"
Tang Xiao, choking on his pain, forced another smile and offered his congratulations.
"Right! Brother Xiao!"
As if suddenly remembering something, Ah Yin asked curiously:
"Why didn't Brother Hao come?"
'Brother Hao…'
'Brother Hao has already gone mad trying to save you!'
'How could we dare let him come?!'
Tang Xiao let out a bitter smile in his heart.
But now, it seemed not letting Brother Hao come was the right choice.
If he had seen you so blissfully happy with Qian Xunji, he might've had a complete breakdown.
"Hehe, Xiao Hao…"
"He's on the verge of breaking through to Soul Douluo. It's a crucial moment for him, so he couldn't make it."
"But he asked us to send his blessings and wish you happiness!"
At the side, Tang Zhen gently stroked his long beard and replied with a smile.
"I see!"
Ah Yin looked genuinely happy.
"Both of you, this way please!"
Having NTR'd Tang Xiao to his face, Qian Xunji still had a friendly smile on his face as he gestured to Tang Zhen and Tang Xiao to take their seats.
…
Half an hour later—
As the guests all arrived one after another, the wedding ceremony was ready to begin!
"The auspicious hour has arrived! Let the wedding ceremony begin!"
"Will the couple please rise!"
…
Outside Spirit Hall.
Looking down from the sky—
A black figure was rushing forward at a speed faster than galloping horses, stirring up clouds of dust and drawing a long trail on the ground, charging straight toward Spirit City.
"Third Sister! Wait for me!"
"I'm almost there!"
Staring at the towering city gates ahead, thinking about how today was the wedding of that damn Qian Xunji and Third Sister Ah Yin—
Tang Hao, who had been racing day and night, barely even stopping to eat, was now in utter disarray.
His clothes were in tatters, his hair clumped with dirt and sweat, his entire body reeking, looking beyond miserable.
His face, caked with grime and oil, made his features indistinguishable.
Only his bloodshot eyes burned like fire.
Muttering like a madman, he picked up speed once again.
…
"First bow to heaven and earth!"
"Second bow to the elders!"
"Bow to each other!"
Inside the Pope's Hall.
As the red-robed cardinal presiding over the wedding ceremony called out—
Qian Xunji led Ah Yin in bowing to heaven and earth, to Qian Daoliu, and finally to each other as husband and wife.
"Now, will the couple exchange rings!"
Just then, a sudden commotion and angry shouts came from outside.
"Stop! Who dares to disrupt His Holiness's wedding?!"
But it seemed the guards had failed to stop the intruder.
Amid the clash of weapons and shouts of alarm—
A figure shrouded in dust burst into the Pope's Hall.
At the same time, a furious roar echoed:
"I object!!"
Following the voice, everyone turned to look—
A tall, muscular man in ragged black robes, hair disheveled and face covered in filth and sweat, stood gasping for breath.
His features were obscured by grime, but his bloodshot eyes blazed with fury.
In his hand, he wielded a pitch-black sledgehammer.
Seven soul rings circled his body: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black.
After barging into the hall—
The man with disheveled hair and blazing red eyes raised the black hammer and pointed it straight at Qian Xunji.
Then he roared hysterically:
"Qian Xunji, you hypocritical, shameless fraud!"
"You stole Third Sister from my side, and now you even want to force her into marriage!"
"I will expose your despicable nature in front of every forces on this continent!!"