Beihuang Domain, Tianzhou, Tianxuan City.
Of the four most powerful forces in the Beihuang Domain, they were the Jiuhua Sacred Land, Tianxuan Sacred Land, Li Clan, and Heavenly Dao Academy.
Tianxuan City was a relatively large city located near the headquarters of the Tianxuan Sacred Land.
"Young Master Ye, I've received word. Wu Heishan and the others are inside Tianxuan City.
Our clan chief has several spies lurking there right now. Let's go find them and get the full details."
Two youths of ordinary appearance walked into Tianxuan City. One of them spoke quietly.
These two youths were Ye Yunfei and Tang Wu.
Ye Yunfei had already used the Heavenly Secrets Transformation to alter both his appearance and his soul aura, so he did not look like his original self.
"Very well." Ye Yunfei nodded.
Tang Wu led Ye Yunfei further into the city. The city streets were everywhere decorated with lanterns and colored banners, a scene of joyful celebration. On every street and alley, many people were setting off fireworks.
The atmosphere was as if they were celebrating the New Year.
"Young Master Ye, I've contacted the spies from our Tang Clan. They are waiting for us over there."
Tang Wu suddenly whispered to Ye Yunfei.
"Greetings, Young Master Ye!"
Tang Wu brought Ye Yunfei to a small alley where three men waited. As soon as they saw Ye Yunfei, they bowed respectfully.
These three men were all from the Tang Clan.
Over the years, although Elder Tang Wu and the others of their hall had been living in seclusion, they had secretly cultivated quite a few spies who were often out gathering news. Thus, Elder Tang Wu was able to learn about many major events in the Xuanhuang Star Domain in a timely manner.
"What on earth happened? How are Wu Heishan and the others? Tell me."
Ye Yunfei asked.
"To answer Young Master Ye, the cause of the incident is that a noble scion of very high status took a fancy to Wen Zi and wants to marry her.
We heard Wen Zi was unwilling, but was taken under control. Then Wu Heishan, Dugu Huan, Yuan Dayong, Long Yingying, and others went to rescue her, but were also successively overpowered and captured."
One of the Tang Clan men explained.
"Marry Wen Zi?"
Ye Yunfei's eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing within them.
"Yes.
Right now, a large wedding is being held in Tianxuan City. It is said to be the marriage ceremony for that noble scion to wed Wen Zi.
This wedding is being hosted by the Tianxuan Sacred Land.
It's said the Tianxuan Sacred Land, in order to curry favor with that noble scion, is putting on a very luxurious wedding ceremony. They have widely distributed invitations, inviting many prominent figures from across the Beihuang Domain."
The Tang Clan man continued.
"The Tianxuan Sacred Land, very good."
Ye Yunfei gave a cold laugh.
The strength of the Tianxuan Sacred Land was about the same as the Heavenly Dao Academy's. With Ye Yunfei's current power, a mere Tianxuan Sacred Land could be annihilated with a wave of his hand!
"Young Master Ye, the wedding will begin very soon.
The location is the main plaza in the eastern part of the city."
The Tang Clan man said.
"Let's go take a look now." Ye Yunfei said.
At that moment.
In the main eastern plaza of the city, lanterns were hung and banners displayed, and the noise of the crowd was overwhelming.
In the center of the plaza, a broad platform several meters high had been erected. On the platform, an old man with a keen, energetic look beamed with delight as he greeted guests.
This old man was a Grand Elder of the Tianxuan Sacred Land, a figure of high status. For him to personally act as a greeter this time showed just how seriously the Tianxuan Sacred Land was taking this wedding.
"Hahaha...
Old Man Li! I heard you are in closed-door seclusion all year round. I never thought you'd have the time to come to our Tianxuan City!"
"Elder Li! It's been a while! Please, take your seat!"
...
One distinguished VIP after another was led onto the platform to take their seats. Each of these important figures also presented precious congratulatory gifts.
The area around the platform was also already packed with people, a sea of faces bustling with excitement.
"It's said the main figures in this wedding are a noble scion from the Sacred Domain."
"That's right.
That scion's status is extremely exalted. Even the Tianxuan Sacred Land is trying every way to please him, hosting this ceremony on his behalf!"
"Although the Tianxuan Sacred Land is a top-tier force in our Beihuang Domain, it's nothing compared to the superpowers from the Sacred Domain.
So the Tianxuan Sacred Land is doing its utmost to curry favor with that noble scion from the Sacred Domain."
"Shh!
Keep your voice down!
This is Tianxuan City. If someone from the Tianxuan Sacred Land hears you say these things, you could lose your head!"
...
The martial artists surrounding the platform were murmuring amongst themselves.
Ye Yunfei, with Tang Wu and the other three Tang Clan men, approached the plaza and blended into the crowd.
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze like lightning as he swept a cold stare over the Tianxuan Sacred Land's Grand Elder on the platform and all the seated VIPs. He was waiting for Wen Zi to appear. As soon as she showed up, Ye Yunfei would start a bloody slaughter.
"The Lords of the Tianxuan Sacred Land and the Jiuhua Sacred Land, the Patriarch of the Li Clan, and the leaders of over a dozen other major forces from our Beihuang Domain have all arrived!
These are the topmost figures of our Beihuang Domain!"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise.
"Wait!
Who is that young man walking ahead of them?
He is actually being flanked by so many important figures!
Could he be that noble scion from the Sacred Domain?"
All eyes looked over, everyone astonished.
They saw, surrounded by a host of leaders from major Beihuang Domain forces, a youth in brocade robes striding forward.
This youth in brocade was handsome in appearance and extraordinary in bearing, possessing an air of celestial nobility. Flanked on all sides like stars surrounding the moon by the many prominent Beihuang Domain figures, he walked onto the platform at the center of the plaza.
The moment this youth appeared, he seemed to shine with resplendent light. All eyes fell upon him.
"No mistake about it!
He must be that noble scion from the Sacred Domain!
Only those scions from the Sacred Domain could possess such an imposing aura!"
"He's the main figure in today's wedding ceremony. What woman could be so lucky as to marry him!"
Across the plaza, countless martial artists sighed in low voices of amazement.
"Ah, but you don't know.
I heard a piece of news. That woman actually doesn't want to marry this scion. She was forced.
That woman has been placed under guard and held under house arrest."
"No way!
Is that woman out of her mind?
To marry this noble scion from the Sacred Domain would be like soaring into the sky, transforming a pheasant into a phoenix by landing on a branch!
She actually refuses?"
Some martial artists who knew the inside story spoke quietly in hushed tones.
"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce someone to you all!"
At this moment, a middle-aged man standing on the platform at the plaza's center spoke in a loud, clear voice. This man was exuding a powerful aura and wore an expression full of authority.
This middle-aged man was precisely the Lord of the Tianxuan Sacred Land!
Seeing the Tianxuan Sacred Lord begin to speak, immediately the entire plaza fell silent. No one dared utter another word.
"This is Young Master Wu An of the Wu Clan from the Sacred Domain!"
The Tianxuan Sacred Lord declared in a high voice, his face full of honor.
"So it's a young master of the Wu Clan from the Sacred Domain!"
Everyone in the plaza was profoundly shocked.
They finally understood why all those leaders of Beihuang Domain's major forces were surrounding this noble scion!
The Wu Clan of the Sacred Domain — that was one of the four mightiest superpowers of the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain!
To the people of the Beihuang Domain, this young master from the Sacred Domain's Wu Clan truly stood high above, like a divine dragon in the heavens — not to be provoked!
"So, this guy is actually from the Wu Clan!"
Within Ye Yunfei's eyes, murderous intent flickered.