Chapter 1550: Joyful Occasion

Chapter 1554: Auspicious Occasion

“What? Master is getting married? I only left for a moment! How could it happen so quickly? I thought Master-Uncle Haoyue would beat Master black and blue,” Hualala said cheekily.

The Holy Prince smacked him directly on his bald head. The sound was crisp and clear, echoing far away.

“Master-Uncle, you can’t do this! Every time we meet, you just smack me without saying a word. That’s not right!” Hualala protested indignantly.

“It’s precisely because you weren’t disciplined as a child that you turned out so unruly,” the Holy Prince stated calmly, and then gave him another smack.

Hualala was speechless.

However, he only dared to grumble to himself; he truly didn’t dare to be cheeky in front of the monkey. This Master-Uncle simply had an incurable habit of smacking, and it had become second nature to him.

“Congratulations, congratulations! After so many years of conflict and bloodshed, it’s truly time to settle down and have a home, especially before the Immortal Ascension Road opens. Then, the couple can ascend together in the future,” said Li Heishui, the big mouth who had inherited Tu Fei’s ‘excellent tradition,’ as he came forward to offer his felicitations.

News had already spread throughout the village that Ye Fan was to be engaged to Ji Ziyue today. Yet, of the two parties involved, one had angered his brother-in-law and been forced into it, while the other had just found out and stood there in a daze.

Ji Ziyue was lost in thought, staring blankly. This outcome had crossed her mind before, but it had never materialized. Now, the sudden news left her dumbfounded.

“Big sister, what are you thinking?” Little Nannan came to her side, looking up and blinking her bright eyes, tugging at the corner of Ji Ziyue’s clothes with a small hand.

“N-nothing!” Ji Ziyue had never been so flustered as she was today. Even in front of a little girl, her pretty face flushed slightly.

She was at a loss; everything had happened too suddenly. She wanted to refuse because nothing was prepared, and she didn’t want it to be so rushed.

However, at that moment, a group of people arrived. All the aunt-like figures from Celestial Village came to congratulate her.

Just then, Ji Haoyue also walked over. Seemingly sensing his sister’s hesitation and uncertainty, he grabbed her hand, led her directly to Ye Fan, and glared at him.

“A match made in heaven! A divine gift! A perfect pair on earth!” everyone cheered loudly.

Amidst the crowd’s encouraging shouts, Ji Ziyue calmed down. Her eyes were clear as she quietly looked at Ye Fan, not speaking.

Ye Fan had been contemplating for a long time. At this moment, he knew he absolutely could not hesitate or waver, as that might cause great heartbreak.

In that instant, all his past emotional knots, and the people and events of yesteryear, were almost instantly put aside.

Ye Fan could not forget the scene when he was about to leave Beidou for the other side of the starry sky, and Ji Ziyue, with tears in her eyes, saw him off. She whispered softly: “I am on this end of the starry sky, and you are on that end. So very far apart. A glorious eternity, an endless distance, we may never meet again. Late at night, I gaze at the starry sky alone, silently wishing you well…” At that time, her eyes brimmed with tears, wetting her fair and pretty face.

How could he forget? How could he fail her? Ye Fan directly took Ji Ziyue’s hand and said, “Ziyue, marry me!”

These words might have been a bit late, but at least not too late. Ji Ziyue tried to pull her hand away but couldn’t; he held it firmly.

Moreover, at this moment, Ye Fan pushed Ji Haoyue aside, leaving only himself and Ji Ziyue in the center. Everyone burst into laughter.

What was rare was that Ji Haoyue wasn’t angry. He didn’t glare at Ye Fan like a scowling deity as he usually did. Instead, he unexpectedly showed warmth and contentment; he was very happy.

Ji Ziyue couldn’t escape even if she wanted to. With her slender hand held by Ye Fan, everyone cheered. Laughter and shouts continued without end.

“Uncle Ye, should I call you Uncle-in-law now?” Ji Chengdao walked forward. Though still very young, he already possessed a resolute and heroic air, but at this moment, he was extremely excited.

The name he heard most often in the starry sky was Ye Fan, the Human Saint Body. Even the person who had made his father feel eclipsed had mentioned the Human Saint Body, which naturally made him admire Ye Fan immensely.

Now, his great hero was about to become his own relative, his actual uncle-in-law. Naturally, his heart swelled with emotion, and he seemed more excited than anyone else.

“From now on, he will be your uncle-in-law. You can call him that right away,” Li Heishui said with a smile. He had witnessed Ye Fan’s growth from weakness to a Great Saint, shared an unbreakable bond with him, and had known him for a very long time. He understood Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue’s story better than anyone, and upon seeing this outcome today, he was genuinely happy for them.

“Haha, today is truly a great joy! Let them get engaged now, then set a date for the grand wedding and invite all relatives and friends from across the land. It must be a grand celebration!” the Holy Prince laughed heartily.

Celestial Village was bustling with activity. Everyone came forward to offer congratulations and blessings. Even little Nannan, charming and naive, trotted up close, formally bowed, expressed her congratulations, and personally presented a small gift, saying, “Congratulations, Big Brother! Congratulations, Big Sister!”

Not to mention the others, all of whom presented generous gifts. On this day, everyone wore smiles. Qi Luo was planning to host a banquet in Celestial Village.

Ye Fan stopped him, saying, “Let’s go to the Ji family.”

With such an important event taking place, how could they not inform Ji Ziyue’s parents? It was imperative that the two elders made the decision, and even if Ji Haoyue were to preside over everything, it wouldn’t be right.

That day, everyone set off in a grand procession, heading to Beidou Star and descending upon the Eastern Wasteland.

In Celestial Village, only Little Que’er looked a bit sad, but she still wiped away her tears and managed a smile.

“Senior Sister, you must be happy,” Hualala said, approaching her with his bald head.

“I know. I will pray for the Divine Son,” Little Que’er replied with a broad smile, wiping the last tear from her face.

“Senior Sister, you only admired Master when you were little. That’s not love at all. Just let it go,” Hualala, unusually, offered comfort and advice.

“Little bald head, my affairs are none of your business. Besides, I’m not your Senior Sister, you should call me Master-Aunt!” Little Que’er said sternly, tapping his bald head.

“Heavens, what’s wrong? Is it a crime to be bald? Why does everyone want to smack it? If you hit me again, I’ll get a hedgehog haircut and wear a steel helmet!” Hualala said indignantly.

At the entrance of the Ji family, a large river flowed into the distance, named the Ji River. It shared a name with a river at the Yellow Emperor’s birthplace on Earth, which left Ye Fan utterly puzzled.

He had inquired about it before. The Ji family’s answer was unsatisfactory; they said the river had flowed for over 50,000 years and there was no connection.

However, Ji Zi had once said melancholically that he would go see the Ji River in the sealed mountains on Earth someday, which remained perplexing.

Today, the entire Ji family was filled with celebration. Ye Fan had come to propose. The people from Celestial Village accompanied him. The Holy Prince and other distinguished guests arrived, and the family opened its doors to extend a grand welcome.

The family’s foundation had relocated to another starry sky, but many important figures were still present and could not depart immediately.

Ji Ziyue’s parents, upon seeing their eldest son and embracing their grandson, were so happy that tears nearly streamed down their faces. Upon learning about their daughter’s engagement, their joy became immeasurable.

On this day, the Ji family celebrated grandly, sending out many invitations to families such as the Jiang family, Yaochi, Feng clan, and the Great Xia Dynasty of Zhongzhou, to attend the engagement ceremony.

Not just Ji Ziyue’s parents, but the entire Ji family was satisfied. The Human Saint Body, now a Great Saint, was unrivaled across the Human Race Ancient Path and was undoubtedly an excellent match.

Ye Fan’s cultivation speed was astonishing. Since his debut, he had been almost undefeated among his peers. If he continued at this rate, reaching another major stage was inevitable. At that time, he would truly have achieved Great Success!

A Great Accomplished Saint Body, known to all, could contend with Great Emperors. At that time, he could directly confront the ancient Supremes within the life restricted zones!

What formidable power! One person’s achievement could bring peace to the world. In the past, a Great Accomplished Saint Body held such might.

A Great Accomplished Saint Body could live for at least 10,000 years. A figure who dared to challenge Great Emperors, born in this chaotic era, would be the most valuable asset, so powerful that even the life restricted zones would not dare provoke him easily.

This could protect the Ji family for 10,000 years of peace, and if they contended for the Immortal Ascension Road, they would possess an unparalleled advantage.

Of course, there was a prerequisite: they must protect this son-in-law well, ensuring no accidents occurred on his path to achieving Great Accomplishment.

But by now, it seemed the Ji family no longer needed to protect him.

The entire Ji family was joyous. Even the Great Saint, who had been sealed since the Desolate Ancient Era and now exuded an ancient, almost decaying aura, came to converse with Ye Fan for a long time, speaking cordially.

Within the Ji family’s domain, spiritual lands were abundant, with many beautiful peaks suspended in the sky, shrouded in mist, spiritual birds soaring, and red cliffs with strange rock formations. Waterfalls cascaded like silk, and spirit ganoderma grew on cliffs and beneath precipices, surrounded by auspicious glows.

On this festive day, only one person within the Ji family looked gloomy and sighed repeatedly. The Ji Family’s Eighth Patriarch had experienced many unpleasant encounters with Ye Fan. He was now ignored by Great Saint-level figures, too low in standing even to seek reconciliation, and simply couldn’t get close.

“Great Saint Maha of Mount Sumeru’s Great Thunder Sound Temple commands us to present a small gift!”

“Emperor Xia Yiming of the Great Xia Dynasty in Zhongzhou has arrived!”

“Saint Lord Jiang Yifei of the Jiang Family in the Northern Lands has personally arrived!”

“The Western Queen Mother of Yaochi has arrived!”

With each announcement, more prominent figures arrived. Even if they couldn’t come in person, they sent generous gifts, such as from Mount Sumeru and the Jiuli Divine Dynasty.

Even those who had past grievances presented gifts on this day, seeking to resolve old animosities, not wishing to incur the enmity of someone who, once 'Great Accomplished,' could challenge Great Emperors.

That day, many people entered and exited the Ji family. Not only human powerhouses but also members of ancient clans came. Even royal and imperial families, who had once engaged in fierce battles, set aside their status.

In addition, various Saints from beyond the domain appeared, descending and making their presence known.

It was like a grand assembly, with magnates from all sides appearing.

“The Divine King has arrived!”

With a loud cry, Ye Fan’s expression shifted, and he stood up abruptly, asking, “Which Divine King?”

“Divine King Jiang Taixu!”

“What?” Ye Fan strode out, excitedly going to meet him personally. He had not expected the peerless White-Clothed Divine King to return from beyond the domain on this day.