Chapter 1576: A Great Turn of Events

"So many people?"

Racing all the way back to the Luo family, before he even entered the main hall where guests were received, Zhang Xuan was startled.

He had only come to fetch the bride, not for a grand wedding. He thought a few students would come to join the fun, but he never expected so many to show up.

"You've stirred up such a commotion and attracted so many people—it's only natural... As for those reclusive masters who rarely emerge, they should all be here on Master Yang's account!" said Dream Swordsman beside him.

"On Master Yang's account?"

"Yes! That Supreme Elder Huo Shiqing from the Master Teacher Hall once received guidance from Master Yang, and they share a relationship of both teacher and friend. The Wondrous Hands Golden Child was once trapped in a dangerous place, and Master Yang rescued him. I'm not too clear about Wu Qing, but that Pinghu Daoist, hundreds of years ago, sought Master Yang for a game of chess, lost until he had nothing left, and had to agree to guard his residence..."

Dream Swordsman laughed.

Although these were all secrets, the Zhang family had a close relationship with Master Yang and knew quite a bit.

Besides, for such long-established figures, aside from Master Yang's prestige, no one else could truly invite them.

"Master Yang has gone to great trouble..."

Sighing, Zhang Xuan shook his head with a wry smile.

He had only come to fetch the bride, never expecting to create such a spectacle.

However, the other party clearly meant well for him.

The greater the spectacle, the greater the influence, and the more authority he would have when he later revealed his identity as a Heaven-recognized master teacher!

"Let's go in!"

Dream Swordsman nodded. As soon as they entered the room, they saw Lu Chong and Zheng Yang rushing over anxiously.

"Teacher!"

They had also received the news and were both worried.

"I went to the scene. Given the strength of the attacker, killing Zhao Ya and the others would have been easy, but they didn't. Instead, they captured them, which means they should be safe for now."

After explaining, Zhang Xuan instructed, "But don't let your guard down. Since the other side has made the first move, they will surely have follow-up actions. If I'm not mistaken, they might show up today... Be ready to fight at any time!"

"Mm!"

Zheng Yang and Lu Chong exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.

Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan were no weaker than them, yet they were captured in an instant. The opponent's strength was undeniable. If they dared to come, they must go all out and not let them escape.

"Patriarch Zhang, I am the Sect Master of Qinghe Sect. To witness the marriage alliance between the Zhang and Luo families is our blessing..."

As he entered the room and his identity was confirmed, people immediately gathered around him.

"So this is Master Zhang? Truly a hero born young!"

"Only twenty years old, not only has he become the Hall Master of the Saint Child Hall, but the students he has taken are also stronger than the last. I wonder how he cultivates..."

"It is said that Master Yang accepted him as a junior on behalf of his own teacher, even calling him 'senior brother'!"

"With Master Yang's personal guidance and the pure bloodline of the Zhang family, it's not surprising that he has achieved so much at such a young age!"

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"Alright, everyone, we can talk about other matters later. There will be plenty of opportunities. It wouldn't be good to miss the auspicious time!"

Luo Qinchen came over.

Whether it was fetching the bride or the wedding, the best timing was chosen. For a large family like the Luo, they were even more cautious.

Knowing this, everyone nodded and cleared a path.

Relieved, Zhang Xuan followed Luo Qinchen toward the center of the room.

In the central seats sat Xing Swordsman and Master Yang.

Across from them was a dignified middle-aged man whose features resembled Luo Xuanqing's. Without guessing, Zhang Xuan knew he must be the little princess's father, his future father-in-law.

Luo Xuanqing stood behind him, and beside him, a woman stood gracefully, her head covered with a red veil that hid her face completely.

"Ruo'xi..."

His whole body tensed, and he couldn't help but feel joy.

Although he had been separated from her for only a few months, it felt like years.

He missed her day and night.

Knowing this was not the time to speak, he suppressed his longing and was about to listen to how they discussed the marriage when a doubt arose in his mind.

"Why does her figure seem a bit different?"

Luo Ruo'xi was his lover; they had pledged themselves to each other at Qiuwu Palace. Although they hadn't spent much time together, he was very familiar with her figure and build. The girl under the red veil, though her figure was impeccable, gave him a different feeling at first glance.

"Could it be... that back then, she not only disguised her appearance but also her figure?"

He was puzzled.

At that time, he had only noticed that she had disguised her appearance; he hadn't paid attention to her figure. Could it be that her figure was also disguised, and this was her true form?

"Xuan'er, we have decided to hold the grand wedding upon returning to the family. What do you think?"

Just as he was lost in thought, debating whether to use his divine sense or the Eye of Insight to take a look, he heard Xing Swordsman's voice.

"Of course, no problem!" Zhang Xuan quickly nodded.

Marrying Luo Ruo'xi had always been his dream. Now that it was right before him, how could he refuse?

"That's settled then. Since so many friends have honored us with their presence, let's all go to the Zhang family for a cup of wedding wine!"

Xing Swordsman laughed heartily, full of joy.

"Naturally!"

"We must drink this wedding wine..."

Everyone clasped their fists simultaneously.

"Alright, prepare to set off!"

The wedding procedures had already been agreed upon, so there was no need for Zhang Xuan to say more. Xing Swordsman stood up and, seeing his son still looking dazed, couldn't help but laugh, "Why don't you lead your future wife to the bridal sedan chair..."

"Yes!"

Nodding hastily, Zhang Xuan stepped up to the girl and was about to take her hand when suddenly a loud commotion erupted outside.

Immediately after, a surge of air waves rose, and rumbling sounds came from the sky.

"What happened?"

The Luo family head stood up abruptly and looked outside.

"Reporting to the patriarch, it's bad... Two people forced their way in, and we couldn't stop them..."

A Luo family clansman rushed in hurriedly.

"With the Zhang and Luo families joining in marriage and so many experts gathered here, someone dares to cause trouble? Let me see who has the audacity!"

His face darkening, the Luo family head narrowed his eyes.

At such a grand wedding, with countless strong individuals present, someone still dared to cause trouble—how bold!

"It should be him..."

Raising his eyebrows, Zhang Xuan quickly turned to look at Zheng Yang and the others, and saw that his students were already prepared.

He had guessed earlier that the culprit who abducted Yuan Tao, Zhao Ya, and the others would appear at this time. Now that a disturbance had occurred, it was undoubtedly him.

"Let's go see!"

Unable to hold back any longer, he followed the Luo family head outside.

As soon as he reached outside the hall, he saw two figures walking slowly over. The Luo family elders and many experts who had gone to block them were retreating, unable to withstand a single blow.

"Could they be the ones who captured Zhao Ya?"

Following the crowd, Zhang Xuan looked over. The one attacking was a small boy, about thirteen or fourteen years old. Behind him was a woman wearing a veil. Although her face was unclear, from her figure and build, she was undoubtedly a stunning beauty, one in a million.

"Her figure..."

Just as he was about to signal Lu Chong and the others to go and capture them, he glanced at the woman and suddenly froze, his body stiffening.

Whoosh!

At that moment, the veil on the woman's face slowly fell, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful face that could drive anyone wild at first sight.

"At Fire Source City, you opened your heart; at Qiuwu Palace, you pledged three lifetimes... Zhang Xuan, you swore vows of eternal love with me, yet here you are, marrying someone else!"

The woman's eyes reddened slightly.

"Luo Ruo'xi, you, you..."

Struck as if by lightning, Zhang Xuan's mind was in chaos.

The woman before him was none other than the one who had moved his heart and with whom he had made a life-and-death pact—Luo Ruo'xi!

If she was Ruo'xi... then who was the little princess?

He quickly turned his head and saw the girl's veil lift on its own, revealing a face that seemed familiar yet breathtakingly beautiful.

"Qiqi..."

Zhang Xuan stood frozen on the spot.