With everything said and done, Tang Chen's appearance and disappearance were nothing more than an interesting note in what Ja Sun considered a grand affair. Even his grandchildren will most surely be bored and tired out of their minds for Ja Sun would constantly tell how he save their wedding and allowed them to subsequently be born... Even though Ja Sun wasn't a father, he had enough experience in his previous life that a good father's duty is to embarrass their children no matter the situation, and NOT conspire to have their lovers and children killed off for power...
Not cool, Teach.
And it would be a lie to call the preparations dreamy. Flowers, lavish food, 100000-year-old spirit beasts... to others, it may be a dream-like situation but to Ja Sun... to three of his eyes, there existed two captivating beings. Again, he would have to give a heartfelt thanks to the minx with the charm fox martial soul to design these dresses... but those who wore these dresses were of a whole different class.
The usual tradition of marriage in Qian Daoliu's ancestry wasn't all that different from the more prominent and widespread custom in his previous world. Have a father officiate the wedding with some ostentatiously romantic words and then a ring on their fingers before kissing with just some slight tweaks here and there. For instance, no best man or maid of honor.
"What?" Ah Yin and Bibi Dong smirked as they observed his reaction. After all, while Ja Sun did manage to mark himself as a dashing figure that was a picture of wildness given form and charm, the truth is that females always had a greater variety of outfits but the differences most of the time only lay in how the strips and strings of clothing worked around their bodies.
Qian Daoliu stood in front of them as Ja Sun still looked at Bibi Dong and Ah Yin while shaking his head slightly.
Ah Yin wore an emerald dress with golden frills and a deep neckline as the full-sleeved dress hugged her body tightly. The collar of the dress ran around the edges of her shoulder and kept her upper body somewhat exposed, not that Ja Sun minded in the least. After all, she had a reason to show off her empty and smooth white neck for a reason. A golden head chain with tiny emerald bolts adorned her sapphire hair as she let it down and in the middle, attached to the bridal head chain was a magnificent viridian emerald that seemed to give off the impression that she was just like Ja Sun with a third eye.
Bibi Dong was markedly conserved not because she wasn't as confident as Ah Yin but they aren't the same. Just because Ah Yin wants to show off what was to come didn't mean that she wanted to either. Instead, Bibi Dong wore a thin creamy gauze over the lower portion of her face. Her bubblegum-blonde hair was tied into a simple pigtail, after all, she didn't need an elaborate hairdo. Like Ah Yin, Bibi Dong wore a head chain but it was purely made of brilliant diamonds until the glimmering Amethyst in the middle. Her dress matched the amethyst as another piece lodged the collar of her full-sleeved cream dress with violet threads flowing down and forming an enchanting pattern.
Taking in the sight, Ja Sun finally let them know his true wonder, "I just can't figure out..."
"Figure out what?" Ah Yin smiled. She knew what was about to come... but she wanted to hear it explicitly nonetheless.
"Whether I should enjoy tearing the clothes that are part of that golden rings or... enjoy unwrapping you slowly. The end result won't change though... I think I'm raring to fulfill some other promises," he winked, not in the least bit shy. Not like he would be the one carrying some runts for nine months, right?
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him but couldn't help but anticipate what was to come for their future. Despite knowing the immediate one.
"Ehm," noticing the silent conversation but knowing better than to pry on it when two of the trio had already touched on divine intent if not surpassed him already, Qian Daoliu cleared his throat as his voice filled the region of the emerald lake. Everyone silently sat to witness the moment as the Angel Douluo began, "Destiny is often misunderstood. As cultivators, we aspire to break through every shackle— man or beast, but we forget that the conclusion of our life is perhaps not determined by the heavens in the first place but by our actions. Our fortunes, our misfortunes. Our growth, our stagnation. Our union and our separation. Maybe fate is an illusion and destiny is its trick."
He looked at everyone present and then looked at the happy couple while many gazes converged on them. Ah Yin couldn't help but recall fondly how Ja Sun had said something similar when they met. How the act of having free will is an illusion and their actions set their future so, in a way, no one really has free will. Daoliu's words felt like the other side of the same coin. A different but similar perspective.
Even Bibi Dong fell thoughtful. What may have had happened if her mother wasn't caught by her father and her master? Would she be here? Should she feel grateful for her success because she was born out of her mother's misfortune? Or should she feel sad?
Of everyone present, maybe Ja Yin is the only one who could critique such concepts due to her intimacy with the evil attribute destiny yet she found herself enamored by this human tradition. She had heard of it and found it senseless. Just mate, isn't that an expression of love and commitment? To raise a new generation. But... at this point, the dress she wore didn't feel so clingy three of her crimson gold eyes blinked as she watched them smiling at each other.
"Maybe, somewhere down the line, your actions created a wonderful incident. Maybe the heavens never wanted the three of you together but your actions most certainly did. Take solace in that. In times worse, remember your joyful ones. In moments of joy, never forget the complications and appreciate each other."
Qian Daoliu patted Ja Sun and smiled widely, "Ja Sun, nothing has made me happier and prouder than to see what little moments of your growth. It astounds me greatly, but I am more shocked that a man like you can actually have a wedding."
His smirk made others chuckle despite many feeling a little complicated seeing the trio up there.
"Yin, Dong'er," Daoliu turned to look at the duo, "He's a mess. But maybe, he's the least chaotic with you all. Maybe you have what it takes to handle him. Better use the ball and chain tonight."
Ja Sun's eyes lit up at the chains as the duo saw it clearly.
"But humor aside, the union of two Titled Doulous and one extreme Spirit Douluo at the cusp of reaching the next rank is often a cause of celebration. And today is no philosophical get-together. Today, Beastgod Douluo, do you swear on your very being to protect the honor of your wives? To love them as you do now forever? And to be loyal to their wishes?"
Ja Sun blinked. Did he just get his Douluo Title? Sweet.
Smiling, he took a deep breath and recalled everything. 'Honor? They don't need protecting so alright... love? I'm about to shower them in it soon enough... hehe. And loyal? I've got nerves of steel under Ja Yin's and Violet's training...'
"I swear," He nodded as the duo in front of him slightly gulped. He just felt so sincere at this moment... so honest.
"And... Blue Silver Goddess Douluo and the current generation of Supreme Pontiff, do the two of you swear to preserve your man's honor in situations that demand so? To not leave his side when he has nothing to offer and to be the pillars of his support when he falters?"
Ah Yin looked at Ja Sun seriously. She'd done it without saying so. She'd battled a tribulation already and she'd battle a hundred more. For better or worse... she truly fell for this crazy bastard as she smiled softly, her head tilting somewhat and her sapphire pupils felt glazed. She didn't know why but she had to fight back a tear and nod, "He deserves me more than anyone in this world... and I would stay with him until the end— whatever it may be. I swear on my life, we will be together from now."
Her words spurred Bibi Dong who, unlike her usual callous self finally found a tear sliding down her cheek. A brilliant smile touched her pillowy pink lips as she whispered, "Of many things I desired and still do, I never knew that I'd want you this much... and I am glad that we met. If it means being with you, every other desire of mine can be set aside. I swear on my very being, as long as you remain, I shall."
Qian Daoliu nodded and looked at Ja Sun, "Do you wish to give them a keepsake?"
This is equivalent to putting the rings on the fingers but the world of spirit masters is crazy and jewelry of such nature is usually spirit essence tools that have spatial storage but Ja Sun had something more 'normal' in mind. He wasn't about to give them more rings knowing that it would be useless and their choice of jewelry didn't conform to it either way.
Nodding, Ja Sun brought out two boxes from the inner pocket of his coat. Opening the longer one, he pulled out a pure silver-like chain with a tiny sapphire blue crystal within. Of many things Ja Sun had refined, this would perhaps be the most ordinary aside from the fact that it will never be destroyed.
Ah Yin's gaze lit up. She kept her top so wide open just for this. A necklace. She didn't feel any mighty spirit fluctuations from it but as Ja Sun's hand gently grazed past her neck and interlocked the necklace, Ah Yin couldn't help but lean her head up slightly as she closed her eyes and felt an intimate connection forming with the necklace. This necklace was similar to the Golden Wardrobe Rings and even if destroyed, Ah Yin will have the same necklace around her in a moment.
Smiling and stroking Yin's cheek, Ja Sun whispered, "I love you... so damn much."
Still keeping her eyes closed, Ah Yin smirked, "You better keep it that way... loveable freak."
Bibi Dong watched it and waited silently. There were many reasons she accepted being the 'second' but at this point, it didn't matter to her. If she had felt a tinge of envy before seeing Ja Sun and Ah Yin kiss, then now, Bibi Dong was happy at the sight. Ja Sun valued Ah Yin's opinion when forming other relationships and now he valued her own opinions, too.
And this was after the clear interest of Ja Sun within other women and that is something Bibi Dong's sensitive and pragmatic side found quite... appreciative. And it is because of Ah Yin's agreement that she herself is on this pavilion right now so Bibi Dong clapped gently and others followed soon loudly enough.
Satisfied with the temporary quenching of their thirst, Ah Yin pulled back and Ja Sun looked toward Bibi Dong. Opening the second box, Ja Sun took out another necklace. Its violet-gold length was adorned with tiny amethyst crystals with no singular emphasizing pendant like Yin's but it looked beautiful in itself and as he tied it around Bibi Dong's neck, Ja Sun's smile turned wider, "Bibi Dong... it sounds cheesy but would you marry me?"
"Idiot..." Bibi Dong smiled, "Now isn't the time for jokes!"
"I love you, Dong," Ja Sun leaned forward, hugging Bibi Dong as he pressed his lips against her while his divine intent continued, "So much."
Bibi Dong didn't have the strength to make comebacks at this point as she clutched Ja Sun tightly, with her eyes closed shut while tears flowed down continuously.
Even when she wasn't a Titled Douluo at the moment, even when she didn't have the whole world witnessing her marriage, and even when she didn't have any intimate elder giving her away... Bibi Dong felt so full and perfect that her heart was overwhelmed when it was stoic and collected as she planned to take over the continent!
The subsequent sound of clapping simply fell on her deaf ears as she enjoyed the sensation for as long as it lasted.
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"You guys made it," Ja Sun looked at Snow Empress and Ice Jade Scorpion who were in their human forms. Even the humanoid Snow Empress had a human form where her steps wouldn't brew terrifying snowstorms and Ja Sun was quite pleased with their gifts. If he was personally hitting up a conversation then that is what it meant and while Snow Empress smiled and congratulated the new ruler of the continent's beasts over one of his possibly many marriages from what she could gather, the Ice Jade Scorpion was as snippy as its species.
"Hmph, we heard that you got an intruder... if we were here—"
"You would have gotten your ass kicked again, got it," Ja Sun smiled and nodded with a pleasant tone that instantly made the tiny green-haired woman in twintails blow her top as Snow Empress calmly interjected, "Bing Bing, calm yourself. Otherwise, you won't accompany me in future travels."
Bing Bing instantly looked hurt and groaned, "But... he is marrying a human and a beast who turned human..."
"Hey, don't blame me if you beasts lack the charm and seduction to attract your god," Ja Sun shrugged and looked at Snow Empress, "But there is someone the two of you must meet."
"Oh, we MUST?" Snow Empress emphasized.
"I understand that many of you beasts at cultivation above 500000 years have already felt something different about a few of our spirit rings, yes?" Ja Sun smiled. Snow Empress was still perplexed about the spirit souls and wanted to know more about them, "This isn't a knowledge I will share with everyone. But if you prove to be more intimate—"
"Don't listen to him, Sister!" Bing Bing hurriedly hissed, "His intentions can never be pure!"
Snow Empress sighed while Ja Sun chuckled merrily, "How astute!"
He ruffled Bing's head... a human less than 30 years old treated a beast more than 300000 years old as a child. That instantly infuriated the 'lass' but what could she do... she may as well be a helpless girl in front of this monstrosity.
"Bullying guests, are we?" A calm and slightly amused chuckle stopped Ja Sun as he looked back and grinned, "Come now, this is just a show of... friendship." Ja Sun remarked like any bully would and introduced the dignified woman tied down by his necklace to the duo, "Snow, Bing," his casual tone as if they were long lost friends managed to make the two beasts speechless, "Meet Bibi Dong, my wife... Woah... it feels awesome saying it. My wife, hehe," with a slightly goofy smirk he added, "And I believe that the Extreme North is under attack by humans... I think Bibi Dong can provide some much-needed assistance."
Being part of the scamming couple... Bibi Dong was one of the worst tribulations that Snow Empress and Bing would ever face as she joyfully held her husband's arm, "Ah, indeed. I can. I personally hate the fact that humans are targeting the Extreme North."
Said the human who initiated the expedition and even used the Extreme North to effectively bury Blue Lighting Tyrant Dragon Clan's forces, leaving them weak and muddled to be conquered and assimilated soon enough.
The fact that Bibi Dong wanted to expand her scope of influence using the reception of their marriage was something Ja Sun only appreciated. A man had to appreciate efficiency when he saw one... after all... when all these troublesome matters subside... they could finally begin their more 'fun' rituals and Ja Sun was looking forward to it greatly.
Glancing at the two women once again and appreciating the thought of Bibi Dong making full use of them... hopefully, in more ways than one, Ja Sun left the trio and met with others whose gifts managed to please him...
After all... many, many, gave him spirit bones and cores...
That's the kind of wealth that made Ja Sun feel that marrying once every five or ten years is a worthy event...
Should his 'followers' know his thoughts then they would immediately migrate somewhere else.
Spirit Bones are hard to find even for spirit beasts!
And soon, Ja Sun found Ah Yin with Ja Yin not far from the stalls for snacks manned by Oscar himself who let himself go all out in his cooking.
"Did I miss something?" Ja Sun inquired promptly when he felt their confrontational stares as Ah Yin calmly smiled, "No, Ja Yin was just about to tell me how she hadn't lost out to me just because she is using MY face and had to watch MY wedding first."
"That's still going on?" Ja Sun tilted his head sideways and looked at the duo, "I thought the two of you patched things up."
Ah Yin and Ja Yin both blinked in surprise and Ja Yin solemnly stared at Ja Sun, "What gave you that idea?"
"Well, even if you didn't, you should know that now that I am a married man, I take responsibilities very seriously."
Ah Yin rolled her eyes and glared at him, "Are you done?"
"You married me, what do you think?"
"... not by a longshot..." She sighed.
"Exactly," Ja Sun smirked and nodded towards Ja Yin, "But seriously, I do hope you cheer up a bit."
"You damn well know it's hard!" Ja Yin scoffed.
Not shying from her very open feelings and declaration, Ja Sun smiled nonetheless, "And? The harder things are, the more exciting they are for me."
"It's not that easy..." Ja Yin glanced at Ah Yin who was also the part of the conversation and crossed her arms, "And let's see someone you like marrying someone else..."
"Wow... you're stupid," Ah Yin shrugged.
"Exactly," Ja Sun nodded, "I meant to say don't think much and enjoy the food. And you know, if you're still feeling the itch, I'd be happy to help you out since I'm married and things are different."
Ja Yin frowned and Ah Yin looked at the clueless beast.
"He means," Ah Yin compressed her voice, "Now that he has two wives, he knows his priorities. And unless he marries another, that priority won't be diluted."
That's what Ja Sun had thought indeed.
If he has priorities, there are fewer chances of being confused since even the strongest can be weak in their emotions. But that could be eliminated if Ja Sun is clear about who he wants to be with in the end. It's similar to his no interspecies impregnation rule and this way, HE could have a happier life without actually complicating things and if Ja Yin's first reaction was to instantly feel bad about such brutally honest words... she realized the benchmark.
Marriage.
Indeed, things have changed today.
As Ja Sun stated, he is a married man and thus, he would rather make his marriage a priority than some crush that can be optimally suppressed within.
"This is not over," Ja Yin looked into Ah Yin's eyes solemnly and snorted, moving towards the food stalls.
Ja Sun merely shrugged as Ah Yin sighed, "I wonder if our daughter would be this stubborn."
"Why would you say that?" Ja Sun scoffed and hugged Ah Yin by her waist, "It's such a weird thing to say."
"What? You haven't thought of children?" Ah Yin rolled her eyes.
"All 20 of them!" Ja Sun smirked.
"I'm not having 20 children!"
"I'll have them... one cunt or another—" Before Ja Sun could complete his glorious declaration, a ring of vine that Ah Yin had especially tied around Ja Sun's 'root' knowing full well that he would try something like this tightened as his breath hitched up for a second. But he pulled Ah Yin even closer and breathed hotly, "That's only making it harder to not bend you here right away..."
Enjoying the warm ticklish breath, Ah Yin giggled, "Like you said... enjoy harder things with a smile."
The two spent some time together until Ja Sun was called away by Xie Xan who was with Qian Daoliu and his son Xie Yue alongside Xiao Wu who was happy to keep a child company. Of course, Xiao Bei stuck along with her daughter... a little unnerved by so many strong presences around them.
Hu Lana was quick to separate Ah Yin from him and it was clear from their eager grins that they just wanted to screw with the newlyweds... at least the ones who weren't busy preparing for dominating the continent under one 'kind' regime.
"H-happy marriage!" Xie Yue strutted out cutely in his handsome little suit as he tried to give a formal bow which made Xie Xan and strangely Qian Daoliu quite pleased as they nodded proudly.
"It's actually called 'Congratulations on your marriage but you'll learn baby bird," Ja Sun smiled. Don't let anyone say he treats a child with bias in public. His tongue is rated 'E' for every verbal lashing.
Xie Yue deflated instantly. In fact, because of spending more time with Qian Daoliu who would flaunt his disciples in front of other Elders in Elder's Hall, Xie Yue had a great deal of admiration for the 'Brother' who got such high praises from THE grandfather.
But today...
"You need to learn how to appreciate kind words, boy," Qian Daoliu scoffed as Xie Xan snorted and picked his son up, "Yeah! Tuck you!" He improvised the words that couldn't be said out loud.
"Ah! I know this word! It's actually fuck you! Aren't I smart!" Xiao Wu grinned and played with Xie Yue's tiny and cute hands as the boy nodded, "Smart... but I'm... not..."
"It's easy to say. Say... fuck... and you... look at my tongue when I say the words—"
"Alright!" Xie Xan would not let his son learn the word and quickly glared at Ja Sun, and compressed his voice, "Can't you keep her in check! Seriously, all people around you are a menace!"
"Aren't you one of these individuals?" Ja Sun mocked but all Xie Xan interpreted was praise as he left... leaving Xie Yue's faint sound of 'Fuck... ah, I said it!'
Xiao Wu, happy to help as always, grinned while Xiao Bei, equally uncaring of such words now that she realized that it was part of a mating process was happier about her daughter's growth.
A menacing pair indeed.
"Still, it all feels surreal that you could accomplish so much. Little Wu, Miss Bei, may I chat with my disciple for some time?" Qian Daoliu looked at the mother-daughter pair and assessed them while secretly admiring the sheer 'quality' of 'comrades' Ja Sun had around himself.
"Uh... but," Xiao Wu frowned and looked reluctant as Xiao Bei held her daughter's hand and smiled, "Come now, Wu Wu. You always stay with him but S-Sun should also talk with his master." Still not used to calling him by name, Xiao Bei left quickly with her daughter as Qian Daoliu chuckled and shook his head, "If it wasn't your wedding, I would want to invite you for a discussion. Not a session of teaching but equal discussion... I even feel the laws around you and it is astonishing how close you are to the realm of Harmony."
Fully knowing that Qian Daoliu referred to the realm of a master as the realm of harmony, Ja Sun shrugged. He was indeed close to the realm but his quest was much more compound than that.
"Doesn't mean we can't just talk... today must be more eventful for you than me."
Ja Sun could at least empathize with Qian Daoliu. The man shared the last moments of his rival and possibly the only friend that could understand him...
Qian Daoliu smiled and nodded as they took a seat, "It was eventful indeed. Tang Chen is a good century older than me but... you can understand how it goes. Sometimes fists make better friends than words."
"Who knew fisting was THAT effective!" Ja Sun smirked as Qian Daoliu rolled his eyes.
"But... that's not what I want to talk with you about. Disregarding your status as the Beast God, you can now become the Elder in the Elder's Hall... but between you and me, the title is pointless. I know better than to confuse Title with loyalty and ironically, you're one of the most loyal men... more than me and Tang Chen, at least."
Ja Sun shrugged. That's exactly why he keeps it in his pants despite constant flirtation. He did value loyalty and loved being one.
"But I can see that the dream I shared with Xunji... that he eventually passed onto Dong'er is about to be accomplished. One continent under one Spirit Empire..."
"That was you?" Ja Sun chuckled.
"As embarrassing as it sounds... I, too, was once a young man. I had my rough-headed moments but Xunji refined the idea, and is off on a road ahead of both of us. Meanwhile, for better or worse, Dong'er may be the one who accomplishes our dreams. It's about time I share what's truly beyond the Douluo Continent."
"Another continent... chains of islands, many, many, oceanic 100000-year-old beasts?" Ja Sun tilted his head and answered.
Qian Daoliu blinked, "You know about them?"
"I killed a monarch beast from Sun and Moon Continent and made it my spirit... ring. Besides, I also destroyed a divine artifact to defeat Di Tian and that particular artifact made it quite clear what really is in the Sea God Island."
"You couldn't help but ruin this for me, right?" Qian Daoliu gave his beaming disciple a sidelong glance.
"What kind of a disciple would I be if I don't do that?"
"Careful... you have a few disciples of your own."
"Just one official, actually. Violet," Ja Sun smiled and looked towards Violet who was happily chatting with Hu Lana since she was the only one who wasn't threatened by what Violet potentially brought to the table. Violet has also started to refine the spiritual origin of weak spirit beasts to slowly gain strength and cultivation now that he could barely perform the array but she can only do that on stronger beasts once she is stronger herself.
Daoliu nodded, "Well, I'm not asking you to go to Sea God Island now. You have a lot going on in your life at the moment and you ought to enjoy that. But once Bibi Dong does solidify her position here... it won't be bad, right? An island with a god's inheritance as your territory, I mean."
Qian Daoliu's proposition was like a devil's whisper but he realized as Ja Sun flashed a brutal grin with a tinge of surprising soul-shuddering blood lust that a Devil's Whisper doesn't work on a master of the equal realm in that regard as he chuckled, "Oh, that Island... has its fate sealed."
Just as Qian Daoliu felt that Ja Sun was planning something more bloody, he added, "I mean, losing their god and all that. You have to know that the beasts are much happier revering me... I sometimes even feel special energy but I don't plan to go down that route if possible. So, it is almost imperative that the people of Sea God Island realize that are better off under my humble... blessings."
Qian Daoliu slowly digested the implications of his words and chuckled foolishly before taking out his personal vat of vine whose fragrance instantly attracted everyone, much to Oscar's chagrin as Qian Daoliu passed Ja Sun a similar cup that he offered Tang Chen not long ago. Even the vat looked similar enough.
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