Today, the Yunlan Sect is a sea of joy, vibrant red hues like lanterns adorning the vast mountain peak. The wedding of the Sect Master, Yun Yun, is a matter of great significance for the entire Yunlan Sect. Moreover, she is marrying a man—Gǔ Hé, the renowned Dan King—who holds high esteem within the Yunlan Sect. Thus, today’s wedding is undoubtedly the most festive day the Yunlan Sect has seen in many years. Amidst this joy, many people naturally forget the storms and challenges from outside. To some, the Yunlan Sect’s current strength within the Kamah Empire means that even if the imperial powers unite, they still pose little real threat to this major sect. This confidence stems from one simple fact: the Yunlan Sect boasts the Empire’s only Douzong-level cultivator, Yun Shan! The joyful sounds resonated throughout Yunlan Mountain from early morning, growing richer and more vibrant as the sun slowly rose in the sky. In a grand hall of Yunlan Sect, only two figures sat within. Both were highly esteemed within the sect—Yunshan sat in the foremost position, while the one seated lower down was none other than the star of today’s wedding, Gu He. "Yunshan smiled gently, his dry fingers lightly tapping the table. He glanced out the window and said with a calm smile, 'If my guess is correct, Xiao Yan's people will surely come to attack Yunlan Sect today. That young man has always been particularly fond of Yun'er. In the past, when Yun'er was deceived by his flattery, she often made hasty decisions. Now, hearing my proposal of marriage, she will undoubtedly be furious and come to disrupt everything.' His eyes flashed briefly. After a pause, Guo He spoke with a steady, resolute tone, 'I will not allow anyone to disrupt my wedding with Yun'er.' 'Heh,' Yunshan replied, chuckling, his voice subtly encouraging, 'With your esteemed reputation as the Dan King in the Jima Empire, if your wedding truly were to be disrupted, it would indeed be a significant embarrassment.' 'Master,' he added, 'if today's wedding is successfully concluded, I would kindly ask you to lift the seal on Yun'er's body. I will take her out for a walk. When she has time to reflect, she will surely come to understand your sincere intentions.' "Gu He smiled, then suddenly changed the tone and said. Yun Shan, stroking his beard and smiling, nodded in agreement, saying, "Of course. That girl has been nurtured entirely under my care. To seal her off this way, I wouldn't feel comfortable myself." Though he wasn't sure how much of Yun Shan's words were truly sincere, Gu He still smiled and nodded, bowing in thanks. "As for today's wedding, you needn't worry— I've made all the arrangements. As long as Xiao Yan shows up with courage, I'll use his life as the celebration for your nuptials!" Yun Shan smiled. "Then, thank you very much for your concern. With so many things to attend to today, I shall not stay any longer..." Gu He bowed once more, and upon seeing Yun Shan nod, slowly rose and stepped out of the hall. Watching Gu He's retreating figure, Yun Shan's smile gradually faded, his eyes slightly narrowed, a quiet cold gleam passing through. "Hah, I didn't expect you to be willing to send Yun Yun off in marriage just to win over Gushi..." Not long after Gushi had departed, the grand hall's main doors suddenly closed without warning, and a strange black mist surged forth from the dimness within, culminating in a final, eerie laugh. "Gushi holds a high reputation within the Gama Empire. This time, let him face off against Xiao Yan directly—when they clash, both will likely be severely weakened. Then we'll reap the benefits as the ultimate beneficiaries." Yun Shan chuckled coldly. "That's quite acceptable. Just don't kill Gushi—his spiritual strength is solid, and he's surely another outstanding spiritual body. Hah..." Yun Shan frowned. Gushi currently holds the rank of Sixth Rank Alchemist, which is of great benefit to his Yunlan Sect. "Hmph? Are you now reluctant?" Yunshan, if the Huadeng Temple can take you from the brink of death back to your current Douzong rank, it can just as easily strip you of everything—reduce you to nothing once again. All that you have now is a gift from the Temple. Should the Temple one day grow displeased and reclaim all of it, then... Heh-heh... As if sensing Yunshan's reluctance, a sharp, cold laugh erupted from within the black mist. Upon hearing this, Yunshan's expression slightly tightened, then offered a dry smile. "Wu, the Protector, you say that... The Huadeng Temple has indeed shown great kindness toward me. I shall never forget that, I assure you. Heh, if the Temple is interested in Guxue, then once the matter is settled, I shall have his soul taken." "Master Yunshan truly knows when to act—no waste of the Temple's generous cultivation. Today, your Yunlan Sect surely faces considerable difficulties. Be mindful, then, and don't find yourself in trouble unexpectedly..." A cold, scornful voice issued from within the black mist upon hearing these words. "Thank you, Master Wu, for the reminder. I'll naturally make every arrangement to ensure this comes off perfectly..." Yun Shan smiled. "Then, today, I shall be watching for a splendid performance. I hope you won't let me down..." The black mist rippled, then gradually became more ethereal, before finally dissipating entirely within the hall. At the heart of the square stood a grand wedding platform, already fully constructed. On the platform, Yunshan sat in high honor, smiling warmly as he chatted with guests gathered around him. Given Yunhe's esteemed reputation within the Gama Empire, the news of his impending marriage naturally drew many powerful figures to attend the celebration. As the newlywed couple emerged, the laughter on the plaza grew even more vibrant. Countless guests bowed and offered congratulations to Guo He, marveling at how fortunate it was to marry such an accomplished woman—no matter how distinguished Guo He might be, many felt envious. Yet, amid all the well-wishes, no one saw the bride, supported by her attendants and walking slowly, her steps slightly stiff, as though moving like a puppet. Hearing Yunshan's words, waves of enthusiastic congratulations erupted across the plaza. "Yun'er is the designated successor of our Yunlan Sect, so her status is naturally high. Yet, given the standing of Gu He, it truly seems a perfect match—after all, it's truly a case of equal footing," Yunshan said with a warm smile. "At this very moment, the festive atmosphere throughout Yunlan Sect reached its absolute peak. 'Chi!' Suddenly, as the wave of celebration surged toward the heavens, a sharp, piercing wind sound erupted in the sky, followed immediately by a black silhouette slicing through the space and rushing straight toward the main celebration platform. The sudden gust immediately drew the attention of all present. As people were startled, Yunshan's expression darkened, and with a swift movement, he appeared beneath the platform. With a sweeping motion of his sleeve, a powerful surge of energy erupted and struck the black figure with tremendous force. 'Clang!' A resounding clash of metal echoed as the figure was pushed back by Yunshan's power, spinning once in mid-air before finally embedding itself firmly into the hard ground. Upon glancing at the spot, the crowd realized it was a large, heavy black staff. 'Ah, Yunshan Sect Master,' chuckled the speaker, 'why are you so urgent? Hasn't it still been decided whether today's celebration is a wedding or a funeral?'" The black ruler settled to the ground, and a clear, youthful laugh echoed slowly across the heavens.