Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 75: With life as the stake, the wedding date has finally arrived!
Chen Qiye looked at Lu Xueqi's heartbroken expression, and his heart ached, but he could only hold her tightly in his arms, trying to give her the last warmth.

At this time, Taoist Master Daoxuan and a group of teachers from Qingyun Sect also gathered around. Their faces were full of shock and grief. Hearing that Chen Qiye did not have much time left, everyone found it difficult to accept this cruel reality.

"Qi Ye, is there really no other way?" Taoist Master Daoxuan's voice trembled slightly, his eyes full of anxiety and concern.

"My body couldn't withstand the sudden surge in cultivation. From the moment I swung my sword to destroy the Heavenly Dao, my time began to count down."

Chen Qiye's words were like a heavy hammer, hammering down upon everyone's hearts. The entire Qingyun Square fell into a dead silence. Taoist Master Daoxuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but his throat seemed to be blocked, and no sound came out.

Lu Xueqi hugged Chen Qiye tightly, tears streaming down her face, soaking his clothes. Her body trembled slightly, her heart filled with despair and helplessness. She said, "Qiye, you said we'd get married after we returned to Qingyun Sect. You promised me that, how could you break your promise?"

"I won't break my promise." Chen Qiye gently held Lu Xueqi's face, his eyes gentle but firm. "Qier, I will definitely do what I said."

Chen Qiye gently wiped away Lu Xueqi's tears, then turned to Daoxuan Zhenren and the other teachers and said, "Master, teachers, Qiye's time is running out. I only hope that in these final moments, I can complete my wedding with Qi'er. I hope Master will grant my wish."

Taoist Master Daoxuan's eyes were red as he nodded seriously, his voice choking a little: "Qiye, this is natural. Don't worry, I will definitely organize the most grand wedding for you."

The teachers and leaders around also echoed, their eyes full of love and reluctance.

Chen Qiye nodded slightly and raised his hand to strike the Zhuxian Ancient Sword in Taoist Master Daoxuan's hand. In an instant, the Zhuxian Ancient Sword, as if sensing a call, broke free from Taoist Master Daoxuan's grasp, the blade humming and darting towards Chen Qiye with a stream of green light.

Taoist Master Daoxuan looked at the ancient sword of Zhuxian that was flying away from his hand. Although he had some doubts in his heart, he looked at the aura of heaven emanating from Chen Qiye at this moment, and he understood that there must be a deep meaning in it, so he did not stop him.

The Zhu Xian ancient sword hovered in front of Chen Qiye, its radiance blending with the golden glow of Chen Qiye's body, echoing each other. Chen Qiye reached out and gently grasped the hilt of the sword. A powerful force of the Heavenly Dao instantly surged into the sword, as if transforming something.

"The Zhu Xian Ancient Sword possesses the power to slay gods and slay immortals. It is unrivaled in its power. Its sword energy can shatter all defenses, severing souls and destinies. Not even the causal bonds of heaven and earth, or the boundaries of time and space, can withstand its attack. However, it possesses a powerful bloodthirsty force, and its vicious energy will backfire on the wielder. It cannot be wielded by anyone other than those who have reached the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao Tai Qing realm or above, and possess a fortified mind. I believe Master knows this."

Taoist Master Daoxuan looked solemn and nodded slowly, "Qiye, you are absolutely right. Although this ancient sword of Zhuxian is extremely powerful, it also hides dangers. If you are not careful, it will backfire and plunge you into a place of no return."

Chen Qiye nodded and grasped the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword. The mighty power of Heaven surged into it, causing the sword to vibrate violently and emit an unwilling humming sound, as if resisting this unfamiliar and powerful force. However, under the suppression of Heaven's power, the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword's resistance gradually weakened.

Chen Qiye's entire body was ablaze with golden light, and a rune appeared on his forehead, a unique mark of the fusion of Heavenly Dao power. The rune flickered, releasing strands of the power of the laws, seeping into the ancient sword of Zhu Xian. The blade, which had previously exuded a sharp and murderous aura, began to undergo a strange transformation, with ancient lines appearing on its surface, each line imbued with the profound principles of Heaven.

As the power of Heaven continued to be absorbed, the sword body of the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword became more and more crystal clear, and there seemed to be stars flowing inside. The fierce aura on the sword body was gradually purified, and replaced by a peaceful and powerful aura.

Taoist Master Daoxuan and a number of Qingyun Sect teachers gathered around, deeply shocked by the scene before them. Looking at the ever-transforming Zhuxian Ancient Sword, they knew in their hearts that Chen Qiye was performing an unprecedented feat.

"Qi Ye, are you going to perfectly fuse the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword with the power of Heaven?" Taoist Master Daoxuan couldn't help but ask.

Chen Qiye nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Master, that's exactly what happened. Although the Zhuxian Ancient Sword is extremely powerful, the murderous aura within it has always been a hidden danger. Now that I have transformed it with the power of Heaven, not only can I eliminate this hidden danger, but I can also make its power even greater, making it a true divine weapon that protects the world."

As the last bit of Heavenly Dao power merged into the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword, the sword emitted a clear sound that resounded through heaven and earth. At this time, the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword had been reborn. The aura emanating from the sword made everyone present feel a kind of awe from the depths of their souls.

Chen Qiye gently swung the Zhuxian Ancient Sword, and a golden sword energy whistled out, slashing towards a distant mountain. In an instant, the mountain was severed in half, the cut smooth and flat, without a trace of excess.

Everyone was amazed when they saw this.

Before everyone could admire him too much, Chen Qiye stretched out his hand and gently grasped his forehead. A golden light flew out. After the golden light sank into the entire Qingyun Mountain, the entire mountain range seemed to be awakened by a mysterious force, emitting a dull humming sound.

"Neither copper, nor iron, nor steel, it was once hidden beneath Mount Xumi. Without the reversal of yin and yang to refine it, how could it not be tempered by water and fire? Immortal Slayer's power is devastating, immortals are slain, and immortal traps emit red light everywhere. The transformations of the Exterminator are infinite and wondrous. The blood of the Great Luo Immortal stains his clothes. The Immortal Slayer Sword Formation... rises!"

Following Chen Qiye's low shout, four rays of light from the Zhuxian Sword Formation shot up into the sky, heading towards the east, south, west, and north of Qingyun Sect respectively.

Four beams of light flashed like lightning, piercing the four corners of Qingyun Sect. Suddenly, the sky and clouds shifted, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be stirred by an invisible hand, frantically converging towards Qingyun Mountain. The already majestic Qingyun Mountain was now enveloped in rich spiritual energy, and the swirling clouds and mist added a touch of mystery and majesty.

The golden light surrounding Chen Qiye echoed with the radiance of the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword. His eyes were firm and profound, and he chanted a mantra, continuously infusing the power of the Heavenly Dao to stabilize the new Zhu Xian Sword Formation. Four rays of light slowly rose from the four directions, forming four pillars that shot straight into the sky, echoing the aura of the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword. After completing this, Chen Qiye gently passed the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword to Taoist Master Daoxuan. At this moment, Lu Xueqi once again clung to Chen Qiye, as if afraid he would disappear at any moment.

Chen Qiye hugged her tenderly, kissed her on the forehead, and said, "Qier, go back and wait for me to marry you tomorrow."

Lu Xueqi nodded, and, led by Master Shuiyue and the disciples of Xiaozhu Peak, she returned to Xiaozhu Peak. Back in her room, she seemed lost, mechanically sitting in front of the mirror. She looked at her haggard face and red, swollen eyes, and tears welled up uncontrollably once again.

Recalling every moment she had known Chen Qiye, those sweet memories had become the sharpest blade, slicing at her heart. She wished it was just a nightmare, that when she woke up, everything would be just as beautiful as before, with Chen Qiye still by her side, smiling gently at her.

"Xueqi, you have to cheer up. Do you want to get married in this state?" Master Shuiyue came behind Lu Xueqi, patted her shoulder and said.

Lu Xueqi slowly raised her head, looked at her tear-stained face in the mirror, then looked at Shuiyue Zhenren, her voice tearing up, "Master, I'm scared. I'm scared that when I wake up tomorrow, I won't even have the chance to get married."

Master Shuiyue sighed softly, sat down beside her, and gently held her hand: "Xueqi, since Qiye has promised, he will definitely keep it. You must believe him. This may be the most precious moment in your life. Don't let it go to waste."

On Xiaozhu Peak, Lu Xueqi sat awake all night. She sat by the window, gazing at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, her mind racing. Meanwhile, Chen Qiye, accompanied by Taoist Master Daoxuan and his teachers, frantically prepared for tomorrow's wedding.

In the early morning, on the Little Bamboo Peak, the first ray of sunlight gently sprinkled on the bamboo leaves, and the dewdrops sparkled, as if hiding Lu Xueqi's sleepless night's worries.

Under the careful care of the female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak, Lu Xueqi mechanically allowed herself to be manipulated into her vibrant wedding gown. The phoenix coronet and bridal robe should have been a symbol of joy, but her eyes remained empty and mournful, as if the gorgeous attire was nothing more than a heavy yoke.

Early in the morning, Su Ru from Dazhu Peak brought Tian Ling'er to Xiaozhu Peak. After all, Su Ru and Shuiyue Zhenren were sisters.

Su Ru looked at Lu Xueqi's distraught appearance, walked forward with heartache, and gently hugged her: "Xueqi, today is your big day, you must be happy."

Tian Ling'er also echoed: "Yes, Senior Sister Lu, Junior Brother Chen will definitely be fine, and you will definitely be happy."

Lu Xueqi forced a smile that was uglier than crying and said softly, "Thank you, Uncle Su, and thank you, Junior Sister Tian."

Wen Min and other female disciples beside them couldn't help but think back to the time at Liubo Mountain.

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"Then on the day Qi'er and I get married, Senior Sister, you must help out a lot and don't let those tedious formalities disturb Qi'er's interest."

Wen Min smiled even more heartily, nodding repeatedly, "Of course, I will definitely make your wedding a complete success, and ensure that Junior Sister Lu will marry you with honor."

The surrounding female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak laughed even more happily after hearing this, and started to make a noise: "Senior Brother Chen, we must not be left out of the wedding candy!"

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Wen Min and the others were lost in memories of the past, their smiles gradually fading, replaced by a deep sense of worry and sorrow. They knew full well that today's wedding was a stark contrast to the lighthearted and joyful vision Chen Qiye had once envisioned, and that the shadow of death loomed behind it.

Wen Min took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said to the Xiaozhu Peak disciples beside her, "Everyone, please don't just stand there. Xueqi is getting married today. We must do everything we promised before and not let Xueqi have any regrets."

The female disciples nodded one after another. Although they felt sad, they acted quickly and carefully checked all the arrangements for the wedding to ensure that everything was perfect.

Some disciples picked up the veil and gently wiped the wrinkles on it. Every movement was filled with blessings and heartache for Lu Xueqi; some disciples checked the wedding process again and reminded each other in a low voice, with a slight choke in their voices; and some disciples carefully selected items to decorate the new house. Looking at those ornaments that symbolized happiness, their eyes couldn't help but redden.

Wen Min walked over to Lu Xueqi and personally adjusted the tassels on her phoenix crown. She said softly, "Xueqi, don't be afraid. We are all here. Qiye is a man of his word. He will be fine. Be the most beautiful bride today."

(End of this chapter)