Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San
Chapter 1144 - 1141: Three Questions Before Marriage

Even Tang San couldn't help but secretly admire the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox at this moment. Truly deserving of presiding over the Ancestral Court for so many years, with just a few short sentences, he had successfully brought the Tianyu Empire and the Rihchen Empire closer together.

In recent times, the relationship between the two major empires had been shifting constantly. Following the consecutive falls of two Emperors, the Rihchen Empire, under the leadership of the Tianyang Spirit King, showed signs of rising power. To ensure that Black Dragon City remained under the control of the Tianyu Empire, the Tianyu Empire had paid a considerable price. Maintaining stability was of utmost importance to the Ancestral Court.

The only advantage the Tianyu Empire currently held was that out of the three Quasi Emperors, two of them belonged to the Monsters. Whether it was Pretty Girl or Xu Anyu, as long as one of them ascended to Emperor, they could stabilize the situation. As for Jin Miaolin, being a member of the Neutral Race, even if he did become an Emperor, he couldn't openly favor one side.

"Next, the Tianyang Spirit King will officiate the wedding for our two Quasi Emperors," the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox said with a smile, stepping aside and gesturing a polite invite to the Tianyang Spirit King.

With the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox presiding over the ceremony and the Tianyang Spirit King officiating, this undoubtedly represented the Ancestral Court's highest level of prestige.

Tang San held Pretty Girl's hand as they stepped to the center.

The Tianyang Spirit King walked toward them, and to their astonishment, the previously ethereal and shadowy light around the Tianyang Spirit King's face began to fade, revealing a true visage.

When the true appearance was revealed, even Tang San's pupils shrank slightly, and a trace of shock flickered in his gaze.

The Tianyang Spirit King smiled and said, "What's wrong? Surprised? I usually prefer not to reveal my real face, purely out of habit. Those who are close to me, the other Emperors, actually know this. Today marks your wedding, and I count this as my gift to you. Everyone who has seen my true face has gained my friendship."

At this moment, the air around them twisted slightly. Even an Emperor couldn't peer in from the outside to see what was occurring or glimpse the Tianyang Spirit King's true appearance—they could only view the three figures shimmering within wave-like ripples.

The Tianyang Spirit King had piercingly bright eyes, pupils of a faint red hue, and flowing golden hair cascading down her back. Her features carried an air of paladin-like elegance, and her looks undeniably possessed a striking beauty that exuded a faint sense of pressure. However, contrary to what Tang San and Pretty Girl had previously understood, her gender was something entirely unexpected. Yes, the Tianyang Spirit King was actually female...

All along, Tang San had thought that she and the Earth Yin Spirit King were a pair. But now, it appeared that such was not the case. It was widely known that the Earth Yin Spirit King was female, yet they turned out not to be lovers but rather close friends...

Tang San's face showed a bitter smile—it was indeed entirely unexpected.

"Your Majesty, you've been hiding this from us so thoroughly!" Tang San exclaimed with a hint of helplessness.

Pretty Girl's gaze, however, contained a touch of alertness.

The Tianyang Spirit King chuckled lightly and looked at Pretty Girl. "Little girl, what's running through that mind of yours? I've lived for over two thousand years, you know. Today is your special day, and now, I will officiate your wedding."

The distorted light patterns silently dissipated, and the Tianyang Spirit King reverted to her original ethereal form once more.

"Jin Miaolin, now I ask you to answer three questions," the Tianyang Spirit King said solemnly.

"Yes," Tang San answered.

"Do you vow to take Pretty Girl as your wife, to walk beside her through all times, places, and circumstances, and never abandon her?"

Tang San said aloud, "Blessing Life Necklace, our hearts forever united."

According to Demon Monster Land traditions, this was called the Pre-Marital Three Questions. There were various ways to answer, but the most steadfast way of expressing loyalty in love was through a blood oath. Tang San and Pretty Girl did not need a blood oath, though—they had the Blessing Life Necklace, a vow stronger than any blood oath. Not only was it a promise of eternal fidelity, but also of life and death shared.

The Tianyang Spirit King nodded and continued, "Do you vow to nurture offspring alongside her, striving for the continuation of your species?"

"I do!" Tang San answered resolutely.

For the races of Demon Monster Land, having offspring to continue the bloodline was of paramount significance. Among them, those who refused to birth heirs were deemed unworthy of marriage.

The Tianyang Spirit King asked a third question. "Do you vow to give her everything, even your bloodline and your life?"

"I do!"

In truth, with the Blessing Life Necklace present, the first and third questions of the Pre-Marital Three Questions had already received the highest level of commitment possible.

Turning to Pretty Girl, the Tianyang Spirit King asked, "Do you vow to take him as your husband, to walk beside him through all times, places, and circumstances, and never abandon him?"

Pretty Girl spoke softly, "Blessing Life Necklace, our hearts forever united."

"Do you vow to birth offspring with him, striving for the continuation of your species?" the Tianyang Spirit King asked.

Pretty Girl's delicate face blushed beneath her veil, but she resolutely nodded, "I do."

"Do you vow to give him everything, even your bloodline and your life?"

"I do!"

Upon hearing Pretty Girl's final answer, the Tianyang Spirit King smiled and said, "Excellent, may your Three Questions protect you and bind you for eternity. The ceremony is complete!"

Resounding dragon roars and phoenix cries echoed again—the harmony of dragon and phoenix, eternal unity.

Within an inexplicable moment, Tang San and Pretty Girl felt as though a new connection had formed between them. Not like the life-binding connection of the Blessing Life Necklace, but a strange bond arising from deep within their consciousness and souls, binding them eternally.

The Tianyang Spirit King smiled and said, "What are you waiting for? You may kiss your bride now."

Tang San's body trembled lightly, then he turned to Pretty Girl, who had already faced him as well.

Tang San stepped forward slowly, lifting her veil to reveal her flawless complexion, her lips flushed like ripe cherries, and her unparalleled beauty mere inches away.

"My dearest, I love you."

"I love you too," Pretty Girl softly replied, her eyes glimmering.

In the next instant, their lips met, uniting them as one.

A salvo of deafening celebratory cannon fire erupted once more, reverberating across the Ancestral Court and bringing the festive atmosphere to its peak.

Tang San's body radiated dazzling brilliance, a magnificent blue-and-gold light bursting forth. The nearby Blue Gold Holy Mountain suddenly flared with radiant glory, its splendid blue-and-golden light shooting into the heavens and transforming into shimmering droplets of light rain that cascaded down upon the Ancestral Court.

This was tenfold purer and more potent than the Rain of Life. Under the radiance of this Life Aura, it was as though the entire Ancestral Court had ascended to a higher realm.

Everything felt wondrously perfect.

Yet in that same moment, in a place unnoticed by anyone, a round Array Plate subtly emanated light. Its gentle glow infiltrated everything around, causing the surrounding atmosphere to quiet and still.

Southeast of Jianmu City, three hundred miles away.

Here lay a large human settlement containing nearly thirty villages, home to over 150,000 humans. These people were primarily enslaved by the mighty Spirit Monsters of Diamond City and nearby regions, serving their needs.

Today was a rare day off for the residents. The noble Spirit Monsters and their masters had all left for Diamond City or Jianmu City to watch the broadcast of the two Quasi Emperors' wedding via crystal screens.

Across Demon Monster Land, such an event was monumental, akin to the prior battles for ascension to Emperor. In recent months, the humans living here had clearly felt a slight reprieve.

In the center of one village, a group of over ten people gathered. Leading them was a tall and handsome man with a natural aura of icy elegance.

He glanced at the sky, eyes narrowing slightly, and spoke in a low voice, "The time has come. Let's begin!"

"Yes, Wu Bingji, sir," the others replied respectfully, bowing to him.

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