Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 765: The Grand Wedding

Chapter 765: The Grand Wedding

The auspicious hour had arrived.

Bells chimed and cauldrons boiled over, celestial music played in unison.

Under the gaze of tens of thousands of Moon Shadow Sect disciples and the cultivators from various major sects invited to witness the ceremony, Li Qingran, supported by Yue Qianchi, slowly stepped out.

Those who had come to observe the ceremony were all sect elders, sect masters, and personal disciples.

Strangely, none of those peerless talents had come; it was said they were all in secluded cultivation, their minds free from distraction.

The moment Li Qingran appeared, the entire square fell silent.

It seemed everyone had their breath stolen away by Li Qingran, radiant and charming in her splendid attire.

She walked step by step towards Chen Huaian on the high platform, her skirt swaying, each step seeming to sprlotus blossoms, her face wearing a shy yet blissful smile, so beautiful it defied description.

His hands, usually extremely steady when holding a sword, trembled slightly.

Su Qinian sang out the rites in a loud voice:

"First bow to Heaven and Earth—give thanks to the Heavenly Dao as witness!"

The two turned and bowed respectfully towards the clear, bright blue sky.

"Second bow to the elders—express gratitude for the sect's nurturing grace!"

As neither side had direct elders within the sect, the two respectfully bowed towards the ancestral tablets symbolizing the Moon Shadow Sect's legacy.

"Dao Companions bow to each other—united in heart for this life, forever joined as one!"

Chen Huaian and Li Qingran faced each other, seeing their own clear reflections in each other's eyes. They shared a smile and solemnly bowed to each other.

When Li Qingran straightened up, the phoenix crown was too heavy, causing her body to sway slightly. Chen Huaian immediately reached out and steadily supported her arm.

This was a little act arranged for Li Qingran by Yue Qianchi and Mo Shumei.

The intention was to see if the groom was attentive enough, whether he could notice the bride's every move.

Otherwise, how could Li Qingran, a Nascent Soul cultivator, possibly stumble?

Probably only these two in the entire sect dared to scheme against Chen Huaian like this.

Seeing the couple's intimate action, a wave of good-natured, low laughter immediately rose from below.

Li Qingran's pretty face flushed even redder. Feeling the warm, large hand at her waist, she shot a coquettish glare at Chen Huaian, only to be met with an even gentler smile from him.

"Ceremony complete—! Escort to the bridal chamber... uh, no, next is the banquet feast!" Su Qinian almost slipped up and quickly corrected himself.

However—

The very moment Su Qinian's words fell, a sudden change occurred.

Heaven and earth rumbled!

Behold, in the Nine Heavens above, the sky illuminated by the Mountain Protection Array's radiant glow and the "Unified Heart Sun-Moon Formation's" starlight suddenly became incomparably profound.

A vast, boundless, aloof, and transcendent will descended silently. Though no form or shadow was seen, it caused the Divine Souls of every cultivator present, from Qi Refining disciples to Chen Huaian at the Great Ascension Stage, to tremble, giving rise to a feeling of reverence, feeling as insignificant as dust.

Immediately after, golden light pillars, purely condensed from laws, pierced through the clouds, descending like heavenly ladders, precisely enveloping Chen Huaian and Li Qingran. Within the light pillars, countless fine, mysterious Dao Patterns danced like golden butterflies, emitting an invigorating, extraordinary fragrance. Smelling it made one's spiritual energy leap with joy, and cultivation bottlenecks felt loosened.

Celestial music played of its own accord in the air, not a melody of the mortal world, but the sound of the Great Dao itself, mysterious and ineffable.

Flakes of crystal-clear, luminous feathers, containing pure heaven and earth spiritual energy, slowly drifted down.

Upon touching the ground or a cultivator's body, they transformed into warm currents, merging within, healing hidden injuries, and nourishing one's foundation.

"Hea... Heavenly Dao's blessing?!"

Among the observer seats, a well-traveled elder from a major sect abruptly stood up, his beard trembling, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"It's actually the golden radiance of laws! The sound of the Great Dao! This... this is the highest-grade heavenly congratulation!" Another old cultivator was so excited he nearly knocked over his wine cup.

All the guests were stunned, rising one after another, looking up at this marvel not seen in ten thousand years. Feeling that pure heaven and earth spiritual energy bathing their bodies, the subtle criticisms they harbored about "master-disciple relationship" and "age difference" were instantly shattered and vanished without a trace under this majestic, heaven-like recognition.

This was no illicit affair! This was a heaven-destined marriage, recognized and blessed with auspicious signs even by the Heavenly Dao itself!

The golden light and Dao Patterns lasted for about ten breaths before slowly dispersing. The sky returned to normal, and that terrifying Heavenly Dao will receded like the tide.

But the pure spiritual energy permeating the square and the shock in everyone's hearts lingered for a long time.

"Master!" Li Qingran nestled in Chen Huaian's arms, her face full of surprise and joy. "I... my cultivation has broken through to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection! And... and, and the sword techniques and internal arts I didn't fully understand before seem to have made breakthroughs too!"

Chen Huaian: "..."

Were there really that many benefits?

But, such a grand Heavenly Dao blessing... how come he didn't get any benefits at all?

Was it because his avatar's cultivation was too high?

Getting benefits was equivalent to getting none?!

Chen Huaian couldn't figure it out and could only think so.

Little did he know, in the Upper Realm, White Sword, who had just finished bestowing the Heavenly Dao blessing, sneered coldly.

"You're already at the Great Ascension Stage and still want to get benefits?"

"Finding you a Destiny's Chosen woman is already pretty good. Always thinking about eating shit all day."

Tu Shan Yue watched from the side with eager eyes.

Thinking in her heart: when could she and White Sword brother also have such a grand wedding?

...

A long time after the Heavenly Dao blessing dispersed, Su Qinian finally snapped out of his shock. So excited his voice changed pitch, he shouted loudly: "The... the banquet feast begins!"

The square immediately erupted with jubilation ten times more fervent than before.

Everyone raised their cups in toast, their words of blessing filled with reverence and admiration for Chen Sword Master.

Today was a day of great celebration. None of the cultivators minded letting the wine's influence immerse them in a slight tipsiness.

Li Qingran had a low alcohol tolerance. After just a little, rosy clouds flew to her cheeks.

Her eyes moist, she leaned against Chen Huaian.

The Heavenly Dao blessing earlier had left her somewhat dazed, but more than that, she was overjoyed at being recognized by heaven and earth.

An elder joked, his tone even more respectful than before: "Sect Master, with the Heavenly Dao as witness, you and the ancestor are truly a match made in heaven!"

Li Qingran nodded dizzily, tugging at Chen Huaian's sleeve, speaking softly but earnestly: "Master, you have to listen to me from now on~ You're a man with a family now, you can't risk your life recklessly!"

Amidst everyone's uproarious laughter, Chen Huaian agreed helplessly: "Alright, I'll listen to you." He raised his head and glanced at the now calm sky, a flash of understanding in his eyes.

As the banquet reached its peak, Li Ziping activated the "Unified Heart Sun-Moon Formation." The radiance of the sun and moon intertwined with dazzling stars, illuminating the square as if in a dreamlike fantasy, seemingly a response to the earlier Heavenly Dao blessing.

Chen Huaian took Li Qingran's hand and walked to the center of the formation, looking down at her. Li Qingran lifted her face, starlight swirling in her eyes, filled with attachment.

"Qingran," his voice was low, "for thousands, tens of thousands of years to come, you and I will walk together."

Li Qingran's smiling face was like starlight: "Mhm, wherever Master goes, I'll go."

Amidst the radiant light and boisterous blessings.

He leaned down and gently kissed her forehead.

The banquet festivities gradually dispersed only late into the night.

Moonlight spilled down, illuminating the figures of the two leaning against each other.

Li Qingran rested her head on her master's shoulder, her eyes holding joy and a trace of sorrow difficult to perceive.

—She was about to go to the Small Thousand World.

Even with ten thousand reluctances.

For perhaps a very long time from now, she wouldn't be able to see her master, would she?