Chapter 1599: Big Wedding

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this. No wonder Jiang Fan couldn't awaken; if they were in his shoes at that moment, hearing those words, who could remain without remorse?

Jiang Fan's hand, resting on Xu Youran's face, trembled slightly. The madness in his eyes also diminished. He, too, was moved. Both Honored One Xin Nie and Bai Xin had told him to return to where it all began, to question his true heart and find his own path. Yet, he remembered Jie Mountain, Gong Caiyi, and Yue Mingzhu. He had only forgotten the girl from Solitary Boat City who, when he was at his humblest, had given him a small pouch of silver fragments she had saved for years, telling him to use it as a betrothal gift to marry her. With such a void in his heart, how could he achieve enlightenment?

Liu Qingxian's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but feel sympathy. Although Xu Youran was the nominal primary wife, had she ever received the treatment a primary wife deserved? Jiang Fan was either busy traveling or on his way to somewhere. His concern for her was less than for any other woman in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. For the first time, she felt no desire to compete; she didn't even feel distressed about Jiang Fan and Xu Youran's grand wedding. This was Xu Youran's belated wedding. It was what she deserved.

She took out a jade slip, within which sword intent flowed, filled with profound and supreme sword dao. This was precisely the sword dao inheritance she had received in her dream. "Sister, I wish you both great happiness on your wedding day," she said. "May you grow old together and remain united in heart for the rest of your lives."

Yunshang Fairy felt remorse, believing that by taking Jiang Fan, she had caused Xu Youran to be neglected. Apologetically, she plucked a tuft of fox fur and said, "Sister, I also wish you both a harmonious century and lifelong companionship."

Xu Youran looked at the two women, smiling as she accepted their gifts: "I don't resent Xiao Fan, nor do I blame either of you. I know Xiao Fan didn't intentionally forget me. He merely became accustomed to a world with me in it, which led him to overlook my presence. If I weren't in his heart, he wouldn't have failed his Divine Transformation."

Liu Qingxian was moved: "Sister..." She had never imagined Xu Youran could be so magnanimous, forgiving even the forgetting of such a significant life event.

Xu Youran took her hand and said, "I know you've always been hostile towards me. But I never intended to prevent you from being with Jiang Fan. I rushed here today because someone told me Jiang Fan was about to fail his Divine Transformation, so I came to complete what was missing in him. Once he achieves Divine Transformation, I will still return to the underground world. I will continue to entrust Jiang Fan's care to you and Yunshang Fairy."

Liu Qingxian was even more moved and felt greater shame. Before, she hadn't understood why Xu Youran insisted on her status as the primary wife and always seemed to be at odds with her. It wasn't until she witnessed Yue Mingzhu's distressed departure and Jiang Fan's perilous journey through two major states, facing multiple life-or-death situations to find her, that she finally understood Xu Youran's difficulties. Xu Youran wasn't targeting anyone; rather, she hoped that in Jiang Fan's absence, the women around him would have a central figure to promptly address their issues. If Xu Youran had always been present, had noticed Yue Mingzhu's inner turmoil in time, and had offered timely guidance, perhaps Yue Mingzhu would not have gone alone to the bottom of the cliff, nor would she have fallen into the Guixu Great State. As for Gong Caiyi, Liu Qingxian believed Xu Youran would also, as the primary wife, have provided a reasonable solution rather than letting her remain on the continent, forcing Jiang Fan to visit. The women around Jiang Fan were like scattered sand; no one could manage anyone else. It was laughable that she had constantly sought to oppose Xu Youran and replace her. Yet, she had never done a single thing a primary wife should do.

"Sister, don't go back to the underground world. Please stay by Xiao Fan's side," Liu Qingxian pleaded. "You are the one Xiao Fan needs most." She was completely convinced by Xu Youran.

Xu Youran smiled faintly, but did not reply, turning instead to Yunshang Fairy: "As for you, I blame you even less. Xiao Fan is constantly busy, and only by your side can he release his stress. However, you should exercise some restraint. The last time I was here for the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's founding ceremony, I heard you two stayed in bed for three days and three nights. That's a bit excessive, really."

Yunshang Fairy was caught off guard, blushing intensely, with steam seemingly rising from her head. She covered her face with her small hands, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground. *Who was gossiping about this? And gossiping right in front of Xu Youran! How embarrassing!*

Xu Youran chuckled softly, then looked at the crowd from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion in the distance, cupping her hands in salute: "Today is the grand wedding between my fiancé, Jiang Fan, and me. As you all coincidentally happen to be here, I humbly invite you to witness our wedding. Youran offers her sincere thanks."

Applause erupted. Thunderous applause echoed all around. Everyone applauded, their faces showing anticipation for Jiang Fan's renewed attempt at Divine Transformation, alongside blessings and admiration. Xu Youran's magnanimity made her worthy of being the virtuous wife of a contemporary hero. If anyone else married Jiang Fan, some might have been displeased. But Xu Youran, the woman who had accompanied Jiang Fan step by step from his humble beginnings, who had confined herself to the underground world to improve herself and assist him—no one could dispute her claim.

The Slave Heart Demon Emperor applauded, her face filled with blessings. Although she had hoped the primary wife would be Yunshang Fairy, who was also of the demon race, Xu Youran was truly the deserving primary wife. She announced loudly, "On behalf of the Mainland Demon Race, I congratulate Master and Fairy Xu on their grand wedding!"

Upon hearing this, the Prince of the West Sea also declared, "Then, on behalf of the Four Seas Demon Race, I offer congratulations to Godfather and Fairy Xu!"

Xuan Xuan jabbed him in the waist with her elbow, her eyes blazing, "This is a formal occasion! Be serious! Why are you shouting 'Godfather'?" Immediately, she transformed into a beautiful, sweet-voiced T-Rex-like figure, smiling: "On behalf of the Heavenly Realm Asura Clan and the Four Seas Demon Race, I congratulate Fellow Daoist Jiang!"

The Fire Worship Cult Master laughed heartily, saying, "On behalf of the Fire Worship Cult, I congratulate Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fairy Xu!"

Fairy Qianlan squeezed out from among the Fire Worship Cult members and shouted: "I, your old lady, on behalf of the future Pavilion Master's wife, congratulate Vice Pavilion Master Jiang and Fairy Xu!"

The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion Master's face went blank for a moment, then he said dryly, "On behalf of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, I congratulate Vice Pavilion Master Jiang and Fairy Xu!"

Gu Xin'er curled her lip and snorted, "I congratulate little scou... never mind. Since it's your wedding today, I'll let it slide. Personally, I congratulate Jiang Fan and Elder Sister Xu. Congratulations on your marriage!"

Xia Chaoge nervously hid the Earth-Tooth Sword behind her back and cupped her hands in salute: "Your disciple-niece congratulates Martial Uncle and Fairy Xu on your grand wedding. I hope you have a harmonious century and many children soon."

Hua Wuying also cupped his hands and said, "On behalf of the Myriad Tribulations Sacred Hall, I congratulate our debtor, Jiang Fan, and Fairy Xu!"

The little tiger, riding on Huang Quan's head, furiously slapped his small short legs: "Congratulations on your wedding, Uncle! Congratulations on your wedding, Uncle!"

Fan Guzi also pouted, muttering while applauding, "I thought we were breaking up, and I could get my share of the family fortune. I hope you little leech repent after marriage and become a good person." After muttering, he immediately beamed, his childish voice sweet as he said, "Happy wedding, Big Brother! Big Sister is so pretty..."

Liang Feiyan, now just a soul, clapped his hands furiously, but couldn't produce any sound: "Sigh, these two are getting married, and I'm just a lonely ghost. How am I going to find a woman now?"

Ren Guhong, clapping beside him, cast a sidelong glance at him and said: "You couldn't find a woman even when you had a physical body, could you?"

Liang Feiyan froze, then his soul expanded with anger: "No one would think you're mute if you kept quiet!"