Chapter 861 - 678: Four Directions Stirring
Absurd.
In the mundane world, how many talented people go unnoticed?
Much less in the hierarchy-strict, survival-of-the-fittest Cultivation Realm.
An ordinary Loose Cultivator lacks Spirit Stones, Cultivation Techniques, a backer, and Spiritual Land.
They have nothing.
What do they have to compete with the carefully nurtured disciples of Sect Families?
Heaven rewards diligence?
It’s nothing more than self-consolation for the lower tiers.
For the vast majority, their fate is sealed the moment they are born.
Those who can leap over the dragon gate are one in a million.
Like Shen Xuan himself, getting to where he is today was already a matter of luck and fate.
A probability extremely low.
Only one rises out of hundreds of thousands of cultivators.
The dangers of which are indescribable to outsiders.
This is despite having the Mysterious Jade Talisman, such a heaven-defying treasure.
Yes, beyond that, there is also the insight and experience from a previous life.
The bedroom was silent.
Moonlight still spilled over the room.
Qin Yuehan thought Shen Xuan was asleep.
But Shen Xuan suddenly spoke, his voice calm, as if discussing a trivial matter.
"Yuehan, let’s get married."
Qin Yuehan’s body trembled suddenly.
She was stunned.
Her breath stopped.
Then, tiny tremors began from her fingertips, spreading throughout her body.
The emotions suppressed for so long surged up like a flood, making her nose tingle, her eyes hot.
She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
She had waited too long for these words.
"Husband, what did you say?"
Qin Yuehan’s voice trembled slightly.
Shen Xuan wrapped his arms around her, pulling her deeper into his embrace.
"Let’s hold a ceremony for our union and marriage."
Shen Xuan said, his tone steady.
Qin Yuehan could no longer hold back, burying her face deeply in his chest.
Shen Xuan said no more, gently patting her back.
The moon was full then, still illuminating her colorful clothes.
...
The next day, in five Immortal Cities on Starlight Island, a large red notice was posted simultaneously.
Island Master Shen Xuan and Lady Qin Yuehan were to hold a ceremony for their union and marriage.
From this day onwards, all island taxes are exempt for half a year.
This year’s residence and Spirit Field rental fees are halved.
The news spread like the wind, instantly covering the entire island.
The cultivators were first stunned, then burst into cheers.
In the streets and alleys, there was much discussion.
"The Island Master is benevolent!"
An old cultivator’s beard trembled with excitement.
"In such happy events, he doesn’t forget us Loose Cultivators."
"I heard the Island Master was also a Loose Cultivator like us."
Someone remarked emotionally.
At the harbor, the ships were more crowded than usual.
Flying Ships slowly descended, while cargo ships busily loaded and unloaded.
Cultivators of all kinds moved back and forth in a continuous stream, with more relaxed and cheerful expressions on their faces.
Many cultivators from nearby islands rushed over upon hearing the news, taking the opportunity to transport their goods to sell in Starlight City, and purchase some of the island’s unique cultivation resources.
Starlight Immortal City was busier than usual.
Shops along the streets hung red silk early, and the shopkeepers smiled brightly.
The streets were crowded, and the sound of haggling was incessant.
Even the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion in the west of the city was busier than usual.
Inside the pavilion, the melodious music of strings and bamboo filled the air, along with warm fragrances.
Many cultivators took advantage of the festive spirit and their wealth, to seek pleasure and relieve the loneliness of long years of hard cultivation.
Invitation cards from the Island Master’s mansion were sent to the Sect Leaders of the seven sects of Song Country and numerous medium-sized sects.
Those invited were all Golden Core True Masters.
The incident of Shen Xuan causing a stir in Yan Country’s Danxia Sect gradually spread among the upper echelons.
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Song Country were aware that this "True Master Profound Ice" was not only an Ice Technique Golden Core but also a rare Divine Power Realm Body Refining Master.
Though other sects were unaware of these inside details, no one would refuse the invitation with Shen Xuan’s current fame and status.
Even if a Sect Leader couldn’t come personally, they would send a senior Elder with generous gifts to congratulate.
The entire Starlight Island was hung with lanterns and decorations, immersed in a rare festive celebration.
This celebration was backed by real benefits, and also the heartfelt support of the island’s cultivators for their Island Master.
...
In the Cold Ice Cave, reception hall.
The ice walls glowed faintly, lighting the room with a cold and clear brightness.
Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan stood side by side, personally welcoming True Master Xuan Ku and the two True Masters Chi Shu and Ling You.
After offering Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruit, Shangguan Yan’Er quietly withdrew.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, Fellow Daoist Hanyue, truly a picturesque couple."
True Master Xuan Ku’s gaze swept over the two, laughing heartily.
"Speaking of, Fellow Daoist Hanyue carries the bloodline of our Purple Maple Mountain."
This was not wrong to say.
The Qin Family of Purple Maple Mountain was originally a top family of the Profound Celestial Sect.
The three of them had originally been prepared to set off.
The news from Starlight Island reached the Profound Celestial Sect first.
True Master Profound Ice of the Cyan Cloud Sect and True Master Hanyue were to hold a ceremony for their union and marriage.
True Master Xuan Ji immediately convened several Golden Core Elders to discuss, swiftly changing their plans.
The originally prepared Purple Clear Fire Qilin Pill was directly turned into a congratulatory gift for the couple’s wedding.
True Master Xuan Ku and the other two, therefore, arrived with gifts to offer their congratulations first.
In this way, it better demonstrated the goodwill of the Profound Celestial Sect.
Shen Xuan, from a mere Loose Cultivator, achieved a Golden Core, entered the Divine Power Realm, and became a Tier Four Great Cultivator.
Looking across Song Country, he was now among the top ten positions.
Currently owning such a Tier Three High Grade Dao Field as Starlight Island, trading with the Wilderness, his income was substantial, and his assets astounding.
This kind of achievement, the entire Song Country could scarcely find many such individuals.
For Loose Cultivators, this was almost an unimaginable height.
"Fellow Daoist Xuan Ku and the two fellow Daoists’ presence graces this humble abode. This is a special ice-attribute Spirit Tea I prepared, perhaps the three of you would like to taste."
Shen Xuan smiled warmly, his tone composed, as if there had never been any discord with the Profound Celestial Sect.
"Oh? Then I must have a proper taste."
True Master Xuan Ku picked up the jade cup with a smile, sipping lightly.
A unique coolness flowed down his throat, quickly spreading through his body.