Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 345: The Wedding, On the Verge of Conflict

Today, the Yun Lan Sect was enveloped in an ocean of celebration. Bright red decorations, like lanterns, adorned the entire massive mountain. The wedding of Sect Leader Yun Yun was an extremely significant event for the entire Yun Lan Sect.

Moreover, the man Yun Yun was marrying was the heir of the Mulan Valley, the most powerful force in the neighboring Mulan Empire. This made today's wedding the most festive event the Yun Lan Sect had seen in many years.

Amid this celebratory atmosphere, many people seemed to forget the brewing storms from the outside world. To the Yun Lan Sect, the combined strength of two powerful factions—Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley—meant that even if the forces from the imperial capital joined together, they posed little threat.

This confidence stemmed from the fact that they had two Dou Zong (Battle Sect) powerhouses on their side—Yun Shan and the three Mulan Elders.

Since early morning, the sounds of celebration echoed throughout Yun Lan Mountain. As the sun slowly rose in the sky, the festive mood grew even more intense.

In one of the great halls of the Yun Lan Sect, four individuals sat in solemn silence. Each of them exuded a powerful, dragon-like presence, their strength unfathomable.

Sitting in the chief seat was none other than Yun Shan. Beside him sat the three Mulan Elders, clad in robes adorned with patterns of lions, tigers, and bears.

"Hehe, after today, our two families will be connected by marriage. From now on, we will be as close as family," Yun Shan said with a smile as he listened to the festive sounds from outside.

Hearing this, one of the Mulan Elders, the one with the lion-shaped head, stroked his beard and chuckled. "Indeed. Sect Leader Yun Yun is exceptionally talented, having broken through to Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) at such a young age. We are grateful to Yun Shan for arranging this union."

Yun Shan smiled, lightly tapping his finger on the table. He glanced outside and said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, Mo Yu and his people will arrive at the Yun Lan Sect today. That boy has always had a particular interest in Yun Yun. In the past, she was deceived by his sweet words and did some reckless things. Now that he has heard about this wedding, he will surely come in anger to cause trouble."

At the mention of Mo Yu's name, the three Mulan Elders' faces darkened. After a moment, the hot-tempered tiger-headed elder growled, "I hope that brat dares to show up! I've heard that he's been doing quite well these past few years, even managing to kill Black Panther. We can't let this drag on any longer. If we give him a few more years, even we might not be able to defeat him. Now is the perfect opportunity—not only will our two families solidify this alliance, but we can also take him down once and for all, leaving no future threats!"

The Mulan Elders couldn't help but be serious when thinking about Mo Yu. Just a few years ago, he had been relentlessly pursued by Mulan Valley, but in such a short time, he had become a Dou Huang and gathered a massive force under his command. Even though they had seen many geniuses, none had risen as quickly as Mo Yu.

"Don't worry about today's wedding," Yun Shan reassured them with a smile. "Everything has been arranged. With the combined strength of our two families, if that boy dares to show up, I will use his life as a gift to celebrate this union."

"Hehe, if Sect Leader Yun Shan says so, we have nothing to worry about. Mulan Valley will give its all in this battle," the Mulan Elders laughed in unison before taking their leave.

As he watched the three Mulan Elders leave, the smile on Yun Shan's face slowly faded. His eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing through them.

"Ke ke, who would have thought you'd go so far as to marry Yun Yun off just to gain Mulan Valley's support," a strange, raspy voice echoed in the hall as the doors suddenly shut and a black mist emerged from the shadows.

"The strength of Mulan Valley is significant. Even with your help, the Yun Lan Sect alone would struggle against them. Using their power to weaken the Xiao family's two prodigies is just the right move," Yun Shan replied with a sneer.

"That's all well and good, but don't go too far. Don't actually kill Mo Yu. Otherwise, things won't be easy to explain," the voice from the black mist chuckled darkly.

Yun Shan frowned. Mo Yu was a deadly enemy to the Yun Lan Sect, and leaving him alive made Yun Shan uneasy.

"Hmph, what's wrong? Don't forget, Yun Shan, that the Soul Hall saved you from the brink of death and granted you your current Dou Zong power. If we wanted, we could take it all away," the voice in the mist threatened, its tone turning sharp.

Yun Shan's expression shifted slightly, but he quickly forced a smile. "Protector Wu, you misunderstand. I am forever grateful for the Soul Hall's help. I just don't understand why someone like Mo Yu is so important to your hall. His talent is extraordinary, but could he not become a future threat?"

"Some things are better left unasked!" the voice snapped, clearly displeased.

"Mo Yu is involved with forces beyond your little Yun Lan Sect. Leave it to us. If all goes well, a certain high-ranking figure has already arrived in the Jia Ma Empire. Once this person intervenes, even if Mo Yu is crippled, those behind him won't interfere. When that happens, as the leader of the Yun Lan Sect, you'll have nothing to fear," the voice in the mist said with a cold laugh.

"Cripple Mo Yu?" Yun Shan was momentarily stunned but soon nodded, albeit with some reluctance. Even if he couldn't kill Mo Yu, crippling him would eliminate the threat, and the forces backing him would likely abandon him.

"That's enough talk. I'm looking forward to a good show today. Don't disappoint me," the voice cackled before the black mist dissipated from the hall.

As the mist faded away, Yun Shan's face twitched. His eyes flashed with a ruthless light before quickly returning to calm.

By noon, as the sun reached its peak, the festive atmosphere on Yun Lan Mountain reached its climax. The sounds of cheers and laughter echoed up to the skies.

The vast square had been decorated in a sea of red, and disciples of the Yun Lan Sect, dressed in red robes, filled the space like a tidal wave.

In the center of the square, a grand wedding platform had been erected, and atop it sat Yun Shan and the three Mulan Elders, basking in the congratulations from guests who had come from both the Jia Ma Empire and the Mulan Empire.

Standing below the platform was a tall, stern-faced young man in red. If Mo Yu were present, he would have recognized him immediately—it was the Beast Prince, whom Mo Yu had once fought.

As the Beast Prince looked toward the distant horizon, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he muttered to himself, "Mo Yu, years ago you escaped. If you don't show up today, I will marry your woman."

"Here comes the bride!" a crisp voice rang out across the noisy square.

Instantly, the crowd quieted as all eyes turned to the source of the voice. There, surrounded by dozens of beautiful maidens, was a woman dressed in a stunning red wedding gown, her face hidden behind a veil. She slowly made her way toward the wedding platform like a bright star amidst the maidens.

As the bride appeared, the joyful atmosphere intensified. Many people congratulated the Beast Prince, for Yun Yun's beauty and talent were well-known even in the neighboring Mulan Empire.

In the crowd, Gu He's normally graceful demeanor faltered. When he saw the bride in her red gown, his fists clenched, and his expression darkened. He knew Yun Yun must have been forced into this marriage; otherwise, she would never have agreed.

But even as a sixth-tier alchemist, Gu He could do nothing against the combined might of the Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley. Helplessly, he looked toward the direction of the imperial capital and thought, "Mo Yu, don't let me down…"

"Haha! Today, my beloved disciple is marrying the heir of Mulan Valley. I must thank all of you for traveling such long distances to attend," Yun Shan said with a beaming smile, his voice carrying across the square.

As he spoke, waves of congratulatory cheers rose from the crowd.

"Yun Yun will succeed me as the leader of the Yun Lan Sect, and her status is significant. But with the identity and power of the Beast Prince, they are a perfect match," Yun Shan continued, smiling brightly.

The three Mulan Elders stroked their beards and nodded in approval. They were very pleased with the match. As for Yun Yun's reluctance, they didn't care. Once she was married to Mulan Valley, the Beast Prince would train her into submission.

After a few more pleasantries, Yun Shan looked up at the sky and waved his hand. "The auspicious hour has arrived. Let the wedding begin!"

At that moment, the celebration reached its peak.

"Whoosh!"

Just as the joy overflowed, a sharp sound of wind slicing through the air suddenly echoed from the sky. A silver blur shot through the air, heading straight for the wedding platform.

The sudden noise caught everyone's attention, and all eyes turned skyward in shock. Sensing danger, the lion-headed elder of the Mulan trio narrowed his eyes and moved in a flash.

With a wave of his sleeve, a terrifying force surged out, striking the silver blur in midair.

"Clang!"

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and the silver blur was knocked back by the elder. It spun in the air before plunging into the ground with a heavy thud. When the crowd looked, they saw that it was a long black spear, crackling with silver lightning.

"Haha, Elder Lion, why the rush? We're not sure yet if this is a wedding or a funeral!" A playful young voice echoed from above.

As the clear voice rang out, countless heads turned to the sky, where a large group of figures soared through the air. They hovered over the square, casting a shadow on the scene below.

The sight of so many figures in the air caused a stir among the crowd, as they quickly realized that each of these people had wings of Dou Qi on their backs—meaning they were at least at the Dou Wang (Battle King) level!

There were dozens of them.

Seeing such a large number of Dou Wang experts made many people gasp in shock. Even the combined forces of the Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley couldn't muster such a group.

On the wedding platform, Elder Lion's face darkened when he heard the voice. His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through space as it landed on the silver-eyed youth in the sky, whose lightning wings buzzed with power.

"Hmph, the coward who fled like a dog years ago dares to speak such arrogant words? This time, I won't make the same mistake. Today will be the day you die!" Elder Lion's cold voice rang out across the square.

His words sparked whispers of surprise among the crowd. Many of the guests from the Mulan Empire recalled the hunt for a young man named Mo Yu several years ago. They were astonished to see that this boy, once hunted like a fugitive, now had the audacity to challenge both Mulan Valley and the Yun Lan Sect.

How could Mo Yu be so confident as to disrupt the wedding between these two powerful forces?

Hearing the murmurs, Mo Yu smirked. His gaze swept over the Mulan Elders and Yun Shan, his eyes growing colder. "As expected, you two despicable groups have joined forces. Well, after today, the names Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley will no longer exist on the Northwest Continent."

"What!?"

His words caused an uproar. People exchanged shocked glances, then looked back at the silver-eyed youth in the sky.

The Yun Lan Sect and Mulan Valley were ancient powers that had existed for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Even alone, each was a formidable force. Together, they ruled as overlords of the Northwest Continent.

Yet, this young man had just declared that he would wipe them both out. His arrogance was beyond belief!

"Haha! Good, very good!" Yun Shan and the Mulan Elders' faces darkened with fury. In all their years, no one had dared to speak so arrogantly to them.

Elder Lion burst into laughter. "You were just a little brat we chased out of the empire years ago, and now you dare to boast like this? Fine. Since you've come, you won't leave alive!"

(End of Chapter)

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