The Star Empress appeared at the Divine Sect, finding it greatly changed, as if a hidden killing intent lurked, making her spine chill and scalp tingle.
Upon seeing the arrival of a stranger, the Empress, dressed simply today without elaborate adornment, could not conceal her natural beauty. She immediately went to inform Ming Zhi Tian.
Seeing this, the other women began comparing their figures and appearances, only to find themselves no match for the Star Empress. Glancing at their own delicate bosoms, they hung their heads in shame, feeling inferior.
"Who are you looking for?" Yan Li Xue couldn't help but ask.
The Star Empress replied faintly, "I'm looking for Ming Zhi Tian."
"Just as we thought," the women agreed in unison.
Ming Zhi Tian emerged riding the mechanical beast Bak. Seeing his master appear, Tian Ying, who had been hiding, slowly descended, his gaze fixed alertly on the Star Empress.
Ming Zhi Tian waved his hand, "No need to be nervous, she's one of us. This is the 'Shiniang' I mentioned to you all."
The women were stunned. Ming Zhi Tian said, "What are you waiting for? Pay your respects to Shiniang!"
The women exchanged glances and then shyly bowed, "Greetings, Shiniang."
"Rise," the Star Empress said, waving her hand gently. "Indeed, each of you possesses heavenly beauty. Zhi Tian, you are truly blessed."
Ming Zhi Tian laughed heartily and scratched his head, "You jest. Sometimes I can't even manage them."
So, she was expected to manage them too? The Star Empress shook her head slightly. "I'm here to tell you good news. Tonight is the grand wedding of the Immortal Divine Emperor. You will soon have the chance to witness the splendor of the Book of Swords."
Ming Zhi Tian's eyes lit up. "The divine radiance of the Book of Swords? I understand. Thank you."
The Star Empress said, "Don't wander around. I'll send Xia Wei to pick you up tonight. Don't be missing when the time comes."
Ming Zhi Tian waved his hand, "Absolutely."
...
Time passed quickly, and by the blink of an eye, it was evening. Xia Wei arrived as promised. Ouyang Ni Feng and the others wanted to accompany Ming Zhi Tian.
Ming Zhi Tian, worried about them, said, "No, stay here at the Divine Sect. You are not allowed to go anywhere. Wait for me to fulfill Master Saint's final wish, and I will return."
Those attending the Immortal Divine Emperor's wedding were all powerful figures in their own right. Ming Zhi Tian, under the Star Empress's protection, was relatively safe. However, his women were not guaranteed safety, as he lacked the strength to protect them fully. This was why Ming Zhi Tian had invited two great deities to preside over the Divine Sect for seven days.
...
At the entrance to the banquet hall, people came and went. Every important figure was accompanied by two or three attendants, and even the attendants were at least at the first level of the Divine Luo realm, considered supreme experts.
Under Xia Wei's escort, Ming Zhi Tian was able to enter the banquet hall. Otherwise, he would have been forcibly ejected by security.
"Who was that just now? Such a low-level cultivator in the Feng Shen realm, yet he was brought in by a great power?"
"Perhaps he's a้ไป."
"Impossible. Aren't the attendants of any great power at least in the first level of the Divine Luo realm?"
"Perhaps this great power has a peculiar preference. Yes, that must be it."
Inside the banquet hall, various buffet-style dishes were laid out, including large abalones, lobsters, scallops, foie gras with red wine, an assortment of sashimi, and more.
There were also many desserts, croissants, and various flavors of champagne, all colorful.
Men and women, young and old, were dressed in formal attire, looking like they were attending a party. If no one mentioned it, one would hardly realize this was a gathering of powerful cultivators.
Ming Zhi Tian picked up a glass of light blue champagne and drank half of it. Led by Xia Wei, he approached the Star Empress. But in the next second, Xia Wei disappeared, evidently having resumed her role as a silent bodyguard.
Ming Zhi Tian's mood soured upon seeing Emperor Piao Yan beside the Star Empress. Emperor Piao Yan was the mortal enemy who had murdered Master Saint's brother. Ming Zhi Tian could only remain outwardly calm, accompanying the Star Empress in silence.
Emperor Piao Yan merely glanced at Ming Zhi Tian, mistaking his presence as being intimidated by his imposing aura. He paid no further attention, deeming it beneath him to regard someone in the Feng Shen realm.
Even though the Star Empress knew that Emperor Piao Yan was the murderer of Ran Yi Zhou, she remained composed. She was still deliberating, still trying to mend, and contemplating whether to turn hostile.