CHAPTER 556: CHAPTER 494, THE GRAND WEDDING CONCLUDES

"Fellow Daoist Shen Gong!" a charming matron called out with a smile from a distance.

Shen Gongbao turned his head to glance, his small eyes lighting up. He hurriedly apologized, "Fellow Daoist Ruyi, I have something urgent to attend to right now. Please excuse me, I will come back later to catch up with you."

Immortal Ruyi laughed heartily and replied, "Fellow Daoist Shen Gong, please don’t worry about me and go ahead."

Shen Gongbao took a few quick steps before stopping, turning back towards Immortal Ruyi, and couldn’t help but advise again, "Fellow Daoist, don’t fight over a moment of anger."

Immortal Ruyi nodded repeatedly and said, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, I understand!"

Shen Gongbao glanced at the cuff of Immortal Ruyi’s sleeve and then turned to stride away quickly.

After Shen Gongbao had left, the smile vanished from Immortal Ruyi’s face. He slapped his left sleeve and thought to himself, ’You useless thing, if it weren’t for Brother Niu asking me to help you, I wouldn’t bother getting involved in this mess.’

An anxious voice suddenly sounded in Immortal Ruyi’s ear, "Did he discover it?"

Immortal Ruyi transmitted his thoughts calmly, "If he couldn’t even notice that much, I’d have to doubt whether he’s really Shen Gongbao."

"What should we do now? Should we kill him?"

Immortal Ruyi’s smile stiffened and he transmitted back with annoyance, "Where did you get such a murderous intention?"

"For Wansheng, I can’t care about anything else right now!"

"Ah~ The wretchedness of child betrothal!"

Immortal Ruyi shook his head and wobbled towards the inside of the Crystal Palace, saying through telepathy, "Don’t worry! Shen Gongbao has always been one to honor Yi. He won’t expose us. You should think about how to rescue your Wansheng Princess. This is the West Sea after all."

There was no more sound coming from inside the sleeve. The West Sea Dragon Palace! To him, it was like an immovable giant.

With a smile on his face, Immortal Ruyi walked inside. Here, apart from Shen Gongbao, he seemed to have no friends, so he quietly hid in a corner.

Soon after, three bell tolls sounded, "Dong~ Dong~ Dong~."

Gui Prime Minister stood outside the Crystal Palace, announcing joyfully, "The auspicious time has arrived; guests, please take your places. Let us invite the bride and groom."

In an instant, the Crystal Palace transformed and extended in all directions, forming a grand palace, vast as Heaven and Earth itself, filled with a festive atmosphere and red decorations, with lively music playing all around.

All the Immortal guests were talking and laughing, settling into their respective seats.

Shen Gongbao’s seat was right next to Gold Star Taibai.

Shen Gongbao said cheerfully, "Star Lord, the wedding is about to start."

Gold Star Taibai stroked his beard, smiling, "I’ve never seen a Dragon Clan wedding before. This time, I’m really looking forward to it."

"Ang~"

"Ang~"

"Ang~"

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The chorus of dragon chants echoed, and a procession of Golden Dragons shimmering with auspicious light flew in from outside. With their mighty Dragon Power, they laid out a golden path, upon which a splendid Golden Chariot approached from afar, treading upon the golden path as if traveling from beyond the world, through endless heavens.

Aoguang, dressed in festive wedding robes, walked out from the Crystal Palace, his gaze calm as he watched the approaching Golden Chariot from the distant path. Wives, beauties, he cared not for such things. His heart harbored only the Tao, only Buddha.

The Golden Chariot came to a halt in the sky, and a woman in a long dress stepped out, her head covered by a veiled headdress, her face indiscernible, but her presence was undeniably graceful.

Aoguang stepped forward to take the bride’s hand. The bride stiffened, instinctively wanting to retract her hand.

Aoguang immediately tightened his grip, looking steadfastly at the bride.

Among All Immortals, Immortal Ruyi’s sleeve began to move violently.

Immortal Ruyi quickly covered his sleeve and urgently transmitted his voice, "Nine-Headed Beast, impatience can ruin grand schemes. If you seek death, don’t involve me."

The sleeve calmed down, but Immortal Ruyi still did not dare to remove his hand, fearing that he might act rashly.

Ao Lie led Wansheng Princess, stepping onto the Jing Guang pathway down to the front, where four Dragon Chairs emerged, majestic and awe-inspiring in their purple-gold hue.

Gui Prime Minister flew in from the outside, his face beaming with a smile as he announced, "Let us welcome the Four Sea Dragon Kings!"

Four colossal dragons, each a thousand meters in length, flew in from outside, traversing the immense Crystal Palace. Their dragon bodies emitted an aura of distant majesty. The four Divine Dragons descended from the sky into the four Dragon Chairs, with four dazzling beams of light flashing past, dazzling to the eye.

The Immortals inside the main hall instinctively covered their eyes with their sleeves.

As the Jing Guang dispersed, the four Dragon Kings, clad in imperial robes, sat loftily upon the Dragon Chairs, looking down with a commanding presence.

Only then did All Immortals turn their gaze to the main seats. These were the Four Sea Dragon Kings! Truly formidable and venerable—many Immortals couldn’t help but think, how did Sun Wukong cause such uproar in the West Sea? Could he really be that formidable?!

Gui Prime Minister, smiling cheerfully, said, "The newlyweds shall pay their respects to Heaven and Earth, in all four directions!"

Ao Lie, holding Wansheng Princess by the hand, bowed in salutation in all four cardinal directions.

"The newlyweds shall pay their respects to Qinglong Venerable Sage!"

Ao Lie and Wansheng Princess, lifting their robes, knelt and bowed in the eastern direction.

"The newlyweds shall pay their respects to the Four Sea Dragon Kings!"

Ao Lie and Wansheng Princess rose and knelt again toward the main seats to pay homage to the Four Sea Dragon Kings.

"Please, the Dragon Kings, bestow your blessings!"

East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang coughed lightly and spoke gently, "Lie’er, you have grown up before my eyes, and today you marry and start a family—I am greatly comforted. I hope that after your marriage, you will remain true to your heart and not stray. Contribute more to the Mysterious Sect and the Heavenly Court."

The West Sea Dragon King glanced at Ao Guang subconsciously, frowning slightly but then relaxing. Even if you knew, what of it? It can no longer be undone.

Ao Lie responded respectfully, "Yes!"

Ao Guang nodded, smiling as he said, "Wansheng, you are the daughter of the fortunate brother of the Emerald Waves Lake. In days of old, your father was a very close friend of me and my three brothers. It is fitting for you to call me Uncle.

Today, you and Lie’er are wed, a joyous occasion for our Dragon Clan. I have a treasure to give you for your protection."

With an outstretched hand, a Jade Bracelet appeared in his palm, filled with a fiery red liquid that flowed like blood.

The Jade Bracelet flew down, hovering in front of Wansheng Princess.

Ao Lie stiffened momentarily. That’s it, just a few words to me, and then you give the Magic Treasure to Wansheng?

Wansheng reached out to take the Jade Bracelet and crisply said, "Thank you, Uncle!"

South Sea Dragon King laughed heartily and said, "Young Lie, I’m not very good with words. Today you’re married, so I’m giving you this—don’t disgrace the face of our Four Seas Dragon Clan."

The South Sea Dragon King waved his hand, and a white, exquisitely crafted jar flew out, suspending before Ao Lie.

The East Sea Dragon King’s eyes lit up and he said, "Third brother, how come you’re so generous today? You’re willing to part with such a treasure. Do you have another one? I want one too."

The South Sea Dragon King glared at the East Sea Dragon King, clearly displeased, and said, "No more. It’s the last jar. If it weren’t for Lie’er’s wedding, I wouldn’t bear to part with it."

Ao Lie curiously eyed the jar, such a treasure that even the East Sea Dragon King desired. Instinctively, he wanted to open it to look.

The West Sea Dragon King quickly said, "Lie’er, put it away for now!"

"Yes!" Ao Lie lowered his hand, put away the jar, and with a respectful bow, said, "Thank you, Uncle Wang!"