The Dharma King spouted white foam, his voice blurred and indistinct, exclaiming, "I never thought you could be so remarkable! I'm truly impressed! From now on, I shall bow down to you with humility!" The ministers and officials alike were convinced and immediately supported the Heavenly Emperor's appointment. Moreover, in fulfillment of the agreement between the Heavenly Saint Mother and Ying'er, they announced on the spot that Gao Liang and Ying'er were to be married, bestowing upon them a magnificent mansion in the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion—the wedding would take place the following day. The Heavenly Emperor approved. The officials, witnessing a rare and splendid event, wholeheartedly endorsed it. Gao Liang and Ying'er were utterly astonished to find themselves both soaring in the heavenly realm. Through his fierce battle with the Great Force Dharma King, Gao Liang had firmly established his status and authority within the palace. Henceforth, whenever the great immortals saw Gao Liang, they would respectfully address him as "Guardian Deity" after one, and "Guardian Deity" after another. Though Gao Liang did not particularly relish such formalities, he found them truly impressive and majestic. The next day, G
The entire Celestial Palace was abuzz with celebrations, with all the civil and military officials attending to extend congratulations. Even the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Saint Mother, the Golden Light Messenger, and the powerful Earth-Shaking God, who had recently been overthrown by Gao Liang, came to offer their best wishes. The wedding ceremony was personally hosted by the Heavenly Emperor, grand and magnificent—so grand, in fact, that alone the invitations required 10,000 sheets, and over 5,000 banquet tables were prepared. Along the roads from the Hall of Heavenly Immortals to the Celestial Palace, red "Jiaxi" characters hung from the trees, festive and vibrant. The guests exchanged joyful greetings, all radiating happiness. Since the wedding banquet hosted by the Heavenly Emperor was personally presided over by him, no immortal could possibly miss it. Thus, a gathering of immortals convened at the Hall of Heavenly Immortals. On the spot, the Heavenly Emperor conferred the title of "Heavenly Fragrance Princess" upon Ying'er and that of "Divine Martial King" upon Gao Liang, elevating both their status and dignity. Gao Liang was deeply satisfied with the title of "
Yet, Ying'er didn't know that Gao Liang had actually proposed a condition to the Celestial Emperor. The Emperor, ever eager for talent, had readily agreed. After the grand wedding ceremony, in the newlyweds' chamber, Gao Liang, having toasted the immortals and now slightly tipsy, wobbled toward the bedroom. Uncovering Ying'er's crimson headscarf, he found her even more charming and modest. Grasping her jade-like hands tightly, he said to her, "My wife! Now I am the Divine Warrior King. You are my empress. I shall bestow upon you the title of empress!" "No! Don't be absurd!" Ying'er covered Gao Liang's mouth with her small hands, saying, "Husband! What good is a title? All I truly need is for us to be happy together!" Gao Liang, caressing the delicate, smooth hands of Ying'er and gazing at her full, rising chest, felt a sudden flutter of desire. He immediately wrapped his arms around her slender waist and said, "My wife! Throughout our journey to divinity, it has been you who has walked beside me. Now, I wish to make you enjoy all the
"Let's go on a world tour for our honeymoon! How about that?"
"Pffft!" Ying'er smiled gracefully.
Gao Liang knew that whenever Ying'er smiled, it meant she agreed.
At that moment, Gao Liang was slightly dazed from the wine, and relying on his remaining strength, he began to make moves on her. But Ying'er pushed him gently away, speaking softly, "Husband! No way! I'm not doing that!"
Wow! His wife had actually refused! Gao Liang was genuinely surprised.
Yet, just then, Ying'er went off to another room.
Gao Liang followed, only to find himself suddenly feeling a sharp headache upon entering. He immediately clutched his head and let out a loud cry, spitting out all the wine he had just consumed.
After regaining his composure, he felt much better—his head cleared and his mind sharpened.
Opening his eyes, he found Ying'er had vanished.
Where was he now?
Gao Liang felt as though he had stepped into a whole new world.
This is a paradise beyond the world—a scene just like that described in Tao Yuanming's "Record of the Peach Blossom Spring." It's a place untouched by disturbance. A clear river flows with flocks of ducks and geese joyfully swimming. Along the banks, villages rise with neat tiled roofs and white-walled houses, their chimneys softly puffing with morning steam. The quiet is broken only by the calls of chickens and dogs. The water grasses along the riverbanks are lush, and the willow branches, plump and graceful, drape gently over the water, creating a picture of exquisite beauty.
Gao Liang truly loves such a landscape—never having imagined that such a serene realm could exist even in the celestial world.
He joyfully calls out, "I'm here! Ying'er! I'm here! Where are you?"
A reply comes back, "Husband! I'm right here! The meal is ready! Come, have dinner!"
Gao Liang looks and gasps—his heavenly wife has opened a window in one of the houses, stepping out to prepare the meal. Clearly, she has heard his voice and is now greeting him.
Gao Liang could never have imagined that life could
Thinking about all the years of suppression—how, even after coming down to the mortal world, I've been weighed down by my poor family, by the relentless pressure of exams and academic pursuits, by the constant chaos of everyday life—how truly exhausting life can be! Now, here in the immortal realm, in this idyllic haven away from the world's clamor, I finally feel completely at ease.
What a blessing it would be to be able to stay by my wife's side, hand in hand, for the rest of my days.
"Breakfast is ready, husband! Hurry! Fresh little broccoli—so tender and juicy! Try it!" Ying'er carried a plate over, and Gao Liang reached for a spoon, picked up a piece, and took a bite, praising enthusiastically, "Wife! I never thought your cooking skills were so refined—your dishes are truly delicious!"
"If you'd like, I'll cook for you every single day!" How thoughtful she is! Gao Liang was genuinely amazed—how could a beautiful immortal woman be so devoted, so domestic, so attentive to her husband?
"If you don't mind, shall we just settle here and live out our lives together? Husband, shall we
Ying'er watched Gao Liang eagerly finishing off a whole plate of green bok choy, then held her face with a blush. Gao Liang nodded enthusiastically, and Ying'er's cheeks turned a deep crimson. Gao Liang, feeling how adorable her blush was, instinctively tugged at her delicate face. Ying'er murmured, "Huh?" as she finally lowered her head and extended all ten fingers toward Gao Liang, saying, "Husband! How many would you like?" Her voice was soft, and Gao Liang noticed it was spoken with a firm bite. Oh dear, Gao Liang didn't immediately catch on and stammered, "Wife! What do you mean, how many? I'm definitely for as many as possible! Yes! As many as possible! More is better! Haha!" Ying'er blushed even deeper, immediately punching Gao Liang in the waist with her little fists. Gao Liang cried out in pain. When he heard Ying'er say, "Go on! Do you think I'm going to be that good at giving birth?" he instantly understood what her finger-counting meant—haha! This wife was actually asking him how many children he wanted to
Gao Liang immediately held out all ten fingers, yet Ying'er shook her head vigorously, like a paddle in the wind, and flipped her tongue at Gao Liang: "No! No way! How could we possibly produce so many?"