Chapter 2249: Raging into the Palace

The Great Shun Empire Royal City had been decorated with lanterns and streamers for three days, and today it was even more lively.

The entire city was cleaned with water and covered with yellow earth, and everyone was in a festive mood.

The Prince Kaoshan's Residence was even more so; red carpets covered the floors of the palaces, and pavilions and towers were adorned with lanterns and streamers everywhere.

In the square in front of the main hall, a platform about ten feet high had been erected, covered with thick red carpets, and countless eunuchs and palace maids bustled about, busy non-stop.

Guests had already gathered around the platform, and Emperor Dugu Yi of the Great Shun Empire personally attended, sitting in a grand festive canopy.

Around him were the imperial princes, nobles, court officials, and provincial governors.

Zhang Xiaoyu, Wang Xian, and Tang Huaiyuan also arrived at the scene, but due to their status, they couldn't get close and could only watch from afar.

Lin Sisi followed behind her aunt, sitting with other imperial concubines behind the festive canopy.

With everything prepared and the auspicious hour arrived, the drums and music immediately roared, and Prince Kaoshan's wedding officially began.

Under everyone's gaze, Dugu Yuan walked out, dressed in a grand red wedding gown.

Behind him were four palace maids, supporting a woman with a large red veil over her head, who walked onto the platform amidst the booming music.

The imperial court had a Ministry of Rites, and all ceremonies were presided over by specialists, guiding them through one wedding ritual after another.

Lin Sisi sat there, feeling quite uneasy, occasionally looking up at the entrance, afraid that Ye Bufan would truly come to snatch the bride.

At the same time, she also felt a bit strange; according to the Old Ancestor's favoritism towards Prince Kaoshan, he should have come out to personally attend at this time, but why was he nowhere to be seen?

But she only thought about it internally; this was not something she could ask about.

Not to mention her, even the surrounding princes, nobles, empresses, and imperial concubines only dared to think about it and absolutely did not dare to ask.

After all, the Old Ancestor's status was too high; they didn't even have the qualification to inquire.

Her aunt next to her saw her like this and couldn't help but ask, “Sisi, what’s wrong? You seem very nervous.

This isn't your wedding, what's there to be nervous about?”

“It’s nothing.”

Lin Sisi shook her head, secretly praying that Ye Bufan would not come.

Although their relationship was merely a transaction before, she still didn't want anything to happen to this man deep down.

Zhang Xiaoyu and Wang Xian were gathered together, whispering to each other, as the scene was very noisy anyway, and no one could hear what they were saying.

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Tang Huaizu asked, “Young Master Zhang, I heard Dr. Ye was injured?”

“Yes, I heard he was seriously injured, and he’s been holed up at home for the past few days, not seeing anyone.”

Zhang Xiaoyu nodded; he had gone to the Ancient Medical Sect a few times these past few days but was turned away each time and didn't see him.

Wang Xian said, “A grand occasion like Prince Kaoshan's wedding is rarely seen, it’s a pity Dr. Ye can’t attend.”

As the three of them were talking, the ceremony on the stage had reached the bowing to heaven and earth, and an old eunuch from the Ministry of Rites shouted at the top of his lungs, “First bow to Heaven and Earth!”

Everyone's eyes turned to them. Dugu Yuan bowed his head in courtesy, but the woman with the veil seemed hesitant.

The old eunuch felt something was amiss and raised his voice again, shouting, “First bow to Heaven and Earth!”

The woman's body trembled slightly, but she still stood there, showing no sign of bowing her head.

The old eunuch frowned. With so many people watching, it couldn't proceed like this.

He waved his hand to the side, “Help Princess Consort perform the ritual.”

As soon as he finished speaking, two palace maids immediately walked over, one on each side, attempting to forcibly make the woman bow for the wedding ceremony.

And just then, a furious roar suddenly came from mid-air, “I’d like to see who dares!”

This sound was like a clap of thunder, shaking the entire Royal City.

Everyone present trembled in fright. What kind of place was this? This was the Great Shun Empire Royal Palace, how could anyone dare to act so recklessly here?

Lin Sisi sighed deeply; it seemed what was meant to come had come, and no one could stop this man.

Everyone’s gaze turned to the sky, only to see seven or eight figures speeding towards them, led by a Young man of about twenty.

“This… this is Dr. Ye!”

Zhang Xiaoyu was startled when he saw Ye Bufan, never expecting him to be so bold as to directly storm the Royal City.

At the same time, Yan Feng, who was in charge of security, his expression changed drastically.

Trespassing into the Royal Palace at any time was a capital offense.

“Audacious lunatic, prepare to die!”

At this moment, he no longer held back. With a wave of his hand, the imperial guards standing nearby immediately drew their bows and fired, and arrows rained down towards the sky.

The bows and arrows held by the Imperial City Guards were all enhanced by Formations, possessing immense power, so much so that even a normal Cultivator's True Qi could not block them.

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But just as everyone thought that those people in mid-air would surely be shot into pincushions, a figure flashed, and a white-haired, long-bearded Old Ancestor rushed to the front.

With one punch, boundless pressure swept out, and the sky full of arrows instantly shattered into dust.

“This… so powerful, this is a Void Tempering Realm expert!”

A series of exclamations immediately erupted among the crowd; everyone could see the extraordinary power of this Old Ancestor.

In just that instant, Ye Bufan and his group had already rushed onto the platform.

“Brat, you’re looking for death!”

Yan Feng knew that ordinary guards were useless against such a powerful expert, so he directly drew the long saber from his back and charged forward.

At the same time, three figures soared into the sky from around the platform, all of them Void Tempering Realm experts.

There were many experts within this Imperial Palace; three Void Tempering Realm experts had been stationed here beforehand.

“Get lost!”

Facing Yan Feng, who charged at her, Nalan Yujia directly threw a punch.

“Uh…”

Yan Feng was startled. He had initially been extremely envious when he saw Ye Bufan surrounded by beautiful women, but he never expected that just pulling out one of them would reveal her to be a Void Tempering Realm expert.

This level was not something he could contend with; he was directly sent flying backward by a punch, spitting blood profusely in mid-air.

On the other side, the three Early Stage Void Tempering Realm Cultivators combined were no match for a single Zhongli Mei; in an instant, two were dead and one was severely injured.

“This…”

The crowd immediately erupted in an uproar; no one had expected these newcomers to be so powerful.

Laiyang King, sitting next to Dugu Yi, now had cold sweat seeping from his forehead and nervously exclaimed, “Your Majesty, these people are too strong, quickly summon the Old Ancestor!”

Dugu Yi, however, remained calm: “No need to fear, just watch.”

And just then, a figure sped from a distance, dressed in a gray robe; it was Mei Yongcheng.

“Mei Gonggong is here, it’s Mei Gonggong, we’re saved!”

Many people in the crowd recognized Mei Yongcheng and immediately cheered.

In their view, once this expert by the Old Ancestor’s side made a move, these people would surely die.

“Ye Bufan, are you crazy? How dare you trespass into the Imperial Palace!”

Although Mei Yongcheng had previously received a Heaven Mending Pill, he showed no politeness at this moment, directly reaching out to grab Ye Bufan.