THE AGAINTS THE GOD

5 - The Wedding Ceremony

Xia Qingyue appeared between the arms of the two bridesmaids. He was wearing a red phoenix coronet over his head. The fine curtains of beads hung from the phoenix coronet to completely cover his entire face while also hiding his current expression. Soft and shiny black hair fell gently behind his shoulders. Her straight red robe is decorated with a cloud pattern of “four bliss” and her belt shows her slender waist well. On her belt hung a charm made of beautiful jade while pearls hung on her jumba, matching her golden boots. Her outstanding clothes were even more dazzling than before.

Xia Qingyue slowly came to Xiao Che's side in the bridesmaid's arms and every step she made was light and elegant, as if she was walking across the clouds. Ordinary people would look like they were walking but if they were inside their bodies, they would look like fairies rising above the clouds. Her usual posture was already so beautiful and Xiao Che saw such a feast for the eyes.

Xia Qingyue finally came to the front of the carriage and the two bridesmaids walked away bowing backwards. In accordance with the Blue Wind Empire's wedding tradition, the groom will take the bride to the bridal seat. Xiao Che stepped forward and reached out a helping hand at Xia Qingyue. Xia Qingyue elegantly raised her hand .. However, when Xiao Che took Xia Qingyue's hand in his palm, the piercing cold energy decomposed into Xiao Che's hand and his entire right arm stiffened in pain, half moving.

The biting cold sensation slowly disappeared as Xiao Che put down his arm with a silent indifferent expression. Other than the frown between his eyebrows when the coldness of the ice hit him, he did not make another expression or the slightest sound.

If one were to open Xia Qingyue's curtain of delicate beads, one would see her beautiful eyes flashing in shock and then becoming cold once again.

Xiao Che sat on the horse and the wedding procession went on with great strength and vigor. The Xia Clan's wedding team followed in the direction of the Xiao Clan shortly after.

After an hour and a half, the procession returned to the main entrance of the Xiao Clan. This long journey is smooth and quiet, to the dismay of those who are looking forward to the development of any drama.

Xiao Lie was already at the doorway and stood up to greet their guests. Sadly, the number of people who came for Xiao Che could be counted with one hand. Most of the guests came for Xiao Lie and the Xia Clan. With Xiao Lie's fame and Xia Clan's connections, many guests were seen. Outside the entrance of the Xiao Clan house, the people who had come to see the event were next to the boundless, the streets so full that not even a drop of water could pass through. All of these people had come for the number one beauty wedding in Floating Cloud City.

Xia Qingyue's bridal carriage slowly stopped amidst the noise. A corner of the curtain was opened when her maid Xia Dongling softly spoke: “Nona, we have arrived.”

After which, a hand reached out and Xia Dongling gently lowered her arm. As soon as he exited the carriage, the deafening atmosphere suddenly became silent to be replaced by deep breaths that followed one after another.

It's almost noon. The gentle sunlight reflected on his phoenix coronet while his robe beautifully glittered against the wind making one's eyes blur if it looked too long. His hair was wrapped high into a bun above his head and the phoenix coronet framing his head was a four-layer hair. The top layer was decorated with fine gold hairpins while the bottom had some gold phoenix carvings. The golden phoenix coronet red satin extends to the fringes of the swaying pearl tassel . Although her face was not stripped naked, with her eyes and lips partially hidden yet partially exposed, her beauty was perfect.

The sound of unbearable breathing overlapped one another as many people stared straight ahead, unable to return to reality. That was Xia Qingyue's charismatic power, as this all happened without revealing her face! Based on her aura and posture alone, she still looked like a fairy coming out of a painting. Her beauty was so great that no one could take their eyes off her.

Xia Dongling wrapped a red silk sash around Xia Qingyue's hand. Naturally, the end of the sash was tied to Xiao Che's hand. As he got down from the saddle, Xiao Che smiled as he walked over to lead Xia Qingyue across the brazier . They drove at the doorway of the Xiao clan and stepped directly into the hall.

When they entered through the main entrance of the Xiao clan, the voice did not subside. Xiao Che's expression did not change as he walked but he naturally wanted the marriage to end as soon as possible.

This was the middle hall of the Xiao Clan for an important meeting. The only person allowed to use this place for marriage was the leader of the Xiao Clan and that was the Elder. For this wedding, the room underwent a large-scale transformation. It was really a vision to be seen. As far as could be seen, the pillars were all embedded with yellow topas and the walls were painted with dragons decorated with rare precious pearls. A red carpet spread out in the middle of the hall in a straight line and stopped on a short golden staircase. A refined golden light filled the atmosphere, making this beautifully decorated hall even more mesmerizing. The Xiao Clan was unwilling to invest that much money for Xiao Che and most of it came from the Xia Clan.

Xiao Lie and Xia Hongyi sat on the highest seat of the hall, smiles plastered on their faces as they watched Xiao Che and Xia Qingyue enter. On both sides of the red carpet were three rows of rose sandalwood chairs, all of them were already filled with people. The leader of the Xiao clan, Mister Xiao Yunhai was also there along with the other four Elders of the Xiao clan. When Xiao Che walked over with a happy smile, their expressions were still on the surface but in the depths of their hearts, they sneered in disdain.

The Xiao Clan was a clan that practiced the Profound way for generations. Having Xiao Che with the crippled Profound Veins born in the clan was an embarrassment to the Xiao Clan. If he was not the grandson of the Fifth Elder, Xiao Lie, he would have already been expelled instead of staying inside like he was now …. And if not for the fact that he was going to marry the famous princess of the Xia Clan, they would not even bother to appear personally let alone be present at the scene.

Regarding Xiao Che, if they heard his name, they could only think about the word “sjunk” and not pay attention because they did not even remember how he looked. In the Profound Sky Continent, one did not deserve dignity if one did not possess the skills to support it. It was a bitter reality and a universal truth that was followed by many, even against members of the same clan.

The person in charge of the marriage was the logistics manager Xiao De. The wedding ceremony began at the sound of her voice.

The leader of the ceremony first introduces the two brides and then reads the names from the list of honored guests who come to visit. As he continued, Xiao Che's expression remained neutral but in his heart clashed against the waves of water. Whatever the ceremonial leader said after that was something that Xiao Che could not hear because he repeatedly pondered over the matter that he actually cared about.

What strange feeling did he suddenly feel towards the Xia Clan when his hand met Xia Qingyue's hand? Is that some kind of profound strength? But he had never heard of the mysterious power in Floating Cloud City. For Xia Qingyue to reach level 10 of the Basic Profound Realm at the age of sixteen was truly an incredible feat; how could he possibly soundlessly release an ice-cold aura that completely paralyzed his entire arm? What astonishing power of mystification was displayed at such a level?

Or... was this the hidden strength of Xia Qingyue who had reached the peak level 10 of the Basic Profound Realm?

The voice of the ceremonial leader stopped. After a short pause, his voice became eight octaves higher:

“The first bow to heaven and earth!”

Xiao Che's mind quickly revolved as he glanced at Xia Qingyue through the corner of his eyes while bowing towards the door, to heaven and earth.

“Second arc for elders!”

The two people turned 180 degrees towards Xia Hongyi and Xiao Lie who were sitting down and bowing. Xiao Lie firmly nodded and smiled lovingly at Xiao Che and his new grandson. Xia Hongyi also smiled and beamed in the content.

“Suami and wife, exchange bows!”

Xiao Che's body turned towards Xia Qingyue and at the same time Xia Qingyue also turned to face her. This swift action that did not hold back any doubt or delay made all the members of the younger generation of the Xiao Clan clench their teeth. In their minds, they believed that Xia Qingyue was not willing to enter this marriage with a crippled bastard but was instead forced to come by the Xia clan. What disappointed them, even to this point, was no resistance at all from Xia Qingyue. There was not even a line of rope from him that allegedly failed to escape that they imagined had happened.

The two people bowed and as the two of them bowed to each other, Xiao Che saw cold eyes peering through the gap of the beaded curtain …. Those ice-cold eyes revealed no trace of emotion.

Usually at times like these, the crowd would clap enthusiastic hands, loud laughter and cheers. But only a few people authentically clapped for a married couple, it was quite awkward.

Indeed Fifth Elder must be congratulated.” First Elder Xiao Li who was sitting next to Xiao Yunhai said with a cynical oddity in his words.

“I congratulate you in representing all the good wishes of the Five Elders.” Even First Elder Xiao Li who was sitting next to Xiao Yunhai heard a strange cynical scorn in his words.

Second Elder Xiao Bo laughed with the same oddity that came from the previous leader of the Xiao clan and slowly continued: “Fifth Elder, obtaining such a talented grandson-in-law has added glory to the Xiao Clan. As for the Xia Clan obtaining such a son-in-law, haha, was also quite acceptable. Congratulations.”

The atmosphere in the hall immediately cooled. If someone was not an idiot, they would clearly hear the irony that was apparent in the words of “happy” coming out of their mouth.