The wedding of Lan Junjie was underway.
Below the mountain.
A figure paced back and forth before the gate tower of the Lan family stronghold, a look of extreme conflict on his face.
This person was Luo Jianxun.
Other guests who came to offer congratulations recognized Luo Jianxun and greeted him, their words filled with mockery and teasing.
"Old Luo, what are you standing here for? Go in! This is your in-laws' territory. If others can't get in, can't you?"
"Heh... hehe! You all go ahead. I... well, I'm just getting some fresh air down here. It's too lively up there!"
Luo Jianxun could only force an awkward laugh.
His expression was bitter.
He wished he could dig a hole and disappear into it.
"Alas."
After much hesitation, Luo Jianxun prepared to leave dejectedly. His back appeared incredibly thin, and he was more stooped than before, completely lacking his usual spirit.
This was because, after much thought, it was his daughter's joyous day. His daughter had finally managed to marry into the Lan family stronghold, and he couldn't ruin it.
Just then.
A voice sounded faintly from above him.
"Come in."
Hearing this voice, Luo Jianxun's entire body trembled. He looked towards the direction of the Lan family stronghold in disbelief.
"Many thanks, Venerable Ling!"
Luo Jianxun bowed deeply towards the Lan family stronghold, filled with shame and trepidation, his upper body almost parallel to the ground.
...
Within the Lan family stronghold.
When Luo Rongrong saw Luo Jianxun appear, she was first astonished, and then she began to laugh and cry.
She excitedly hugged Lan Junjie's neck. Lan Junjie also reacted. His brother-in-law had agreed to Luo Jianxun's presence at their wedding. It seemed his brother-in-law had ultimately chosen to give Luo Jianxun a chance.
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Lan Junjie said silently in his heart.
...
The wedding proceeded smoothly.
Luo Jianxun's appearance resolved the last lingering awkwardness between Luo Rongrong and the Lan family. Luo Rongrong was happy, and Lan Junjie and the others were also relieved.
As the wedding banquet began, guests raised their cups and drank heartily, the clinking of glasses and lively conversation filling the air.
Master Wang, Chu Tiange, Governor Chu, Master Liu, the Liu siblings, Ji Hong, and the Ji Yan siblings took turns to toast Ling Fan.
Master Wang's old face was filled with emotion.
He never imagined that the unassuming live-in son-in-law from back then had, in just a few months, grown into a towering tree!
"Young Master Ling, it's time for the two of us to have a drink. I still want to properly learn the art of alchemy from you."
Master Liu, the pavilion master of the Pill Pavilion in Tianchu City, said enthusiastically, raising his cup to Ling Fan and reaching out to shake his hand.
Ling Fan looked at his hand and felt a bit flustered.
He immediately recalled the scene of Liu Miaoshou picking his toes inside the Pill Pavilion.
It was an unforgettable experience.
He quickly said, "Hold on! We can drink, but let's skip the handshake."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Old Liu was not embarrassed; instead, he laughed happily, even with a hint of pride.
"Everyone, even a peerless expert like Young Master Ling, who is like a divine dragon from the heavens, has to be a little wary of old Liu like me. This shows that old Liu still has something going for him."
The crowd laughed even harder.
After everyone had finished their round of toasts.
A burly figure approached.
It was the bald Liang Hutu.
"Master, I, old Liang, am a rough man and don't know how to say much. I toast you. Without you, I would still be a mountain bandit, and I would never have hoped to reach the peak of the Xuan Gang realm. Unlike now, I have become the martial arts master of the Tian Yuan realm that I always dreamed of!"
"I know that old Liang can't help you much anymore. I will guard the Lan family stronghold and your father-in-law's family for you, doing my small part to lessen your worries."
Liang Hutu's cultivation had also reached the late stage of the Tian Yuan realm.
For him, this was something he never dared to imagine before.
He was very content.
Ling Fan smiled, then clinked his wine cup with Liang Hutu's and said, "From now on, you don't need to call me Master anymore. You've performed very well. You are free."
Liang Hutu became anxious and said, "That won't do!"
Ling Fan asked curiously, "Are you addicted to being my servant? Isn't being free better?"
Liang Hutu chuckled and said, "This is a symbol of status and identity! As long as I, old Liang, remain your servant, I can rely on you, this great tree. How close is this relationship! Moreover, you have never truly treated me as a servant."
"You're quite cunning, old Liang."
Ling Fan cursed with a smile.
Seeing Ling Fan smile, Liang Hutu's smile became even more honest.
"I will leave some cultivation resources. Strive to cultivate to the Giant Spirit realm as soon as possible, so I can be more at ease."
Ling Fan said.
"Yes!"
Liang Hutu immediately replied.
On the other side.
Wu Zhi was busy acting as the wedding host for Lan Junjie and Luo Rongrong.
Meanwhile, Toad and Black Ape, two fellows, had shrunk their forms and were stuffing themselves with food and drink, their mouths slick with oil.
Ling Fan and the others were catching up here.
Lan Tianxiong and his wife, along with other members of the Lan family stronghold, were beaming, going around toasting guests, and were incredibly happy.
Even a prominent figure like Wu Zhi had come to personally officiate the wedding for Lan Junjie and his wife.
The guests present were also famous experts from the Liuyun Kingdom.
Today, they had received more than enough honor!
Just then.
Suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in Ling Fan's eyes, as if piercing through the Lan family stronghold and looking towards the distant horizon.
Toad was the second to react, its large eyes showing confusion as it looked in the direction Ling Fan was looking.
Wu Zhi and the others reacted belatedly.
By the time they reacted.
A monstrous aura had already descended upon the Mogan Mountain Range.
At that moment.
All the living beings in the Mogan Mountain Range felt that terrifying and overwhelming pressure, so potent it was suffocating.
"What's happening!"
The guests within the Lan family stronghold were all greatly alarmed.
As they were at a loss,
A figure, enveloped in terrifying flames, descended like an unparalleled martial king, stepping into the great hall step by step.
"Where is Lan Xueyi, the newly promoted Giant Spirit realm Martial King of Liuyun Kingdom?"
A cold voice emanated from the figure.
"What is it?"
Beside Ling Fan, Lan Xueyi calmly looked at the figure.
"Oh?"
The figure looked at Lan Xueyi and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation, clearly surprised by Lan Xueyi's beauty.
"Talented and beautiful, not bad. I didn't expect that in the small Liuyun Kingdom, there would be a woman of your grace."
The figure praised.
"Who are you?"
Lan Xueyi asked back.
"I am an envoy from the Six-Star Martial Kingdom, Tianyun Kingdom, Luo Wu, at the Great Accomplishment Martial King realm!"
The figure declared proudly.
"I am here by order to summon you to Tianyun Kingdom and enter the Martial King Battlefield!"
Tianyun Kingdom.
Envoy Luo Wu.
Great Accomplishment Martial King!
Martial King Battlefield.
These pieces of information, as they were revealed, shocked everyone.
This incredibly powerful man before them was a Great Accomplishment Giant Spirit realm Martial King. This strength was simply too formidable.
Tianyun Kingdom.