Chapter 1253: A Man Who Deserves to Be Struck by Lightning
“Oh?” Fantian Shen Di's brows moved slightly. “Is this true?”
“When it comes to such a major matter concerning my daughter’s lifelong happiness, how dare I utter a single false word?” Shui Qianheng said, his face not reddening nor his heart pounding. “When my daughter and Yun Che established their marriage contract, friends from the Ice Phoenix God Sect were also present. They can all bear witness.”
“This…” Mu Huanzhi and the others panicked internally, completely at a loss for how to answer. They all knew very well that the so-called “marriage contract” Shui Qianheng spoke of was a delaying tactic Yun Che had forcefully concocted in desperation. If one were to call it a marriage contract… in reality, it was simply a way to reject Shui Meiyin and calm Shui Qianheng's anger. If one were to say it wasn't a marriage contract…
Just on the surface meaning of those words… it really was!
And both parties were present, both sets of elders were also present… even the scene was complete.
Just then, Mu Bingyun stood up and said solemnly, “I, Mu Bingyun of the Yin Xue Realm, can bear witness. Every word Realm King Shui Qianheng spoke is true. Half a month ago, my sect's disciple Yun Che and Princess Meiyin of the Liuguang Realm developed feelings for each other through battle, pledged their lives to one another, and established a marriage contract witnessed by both parties' elders, to be married three years from now.”
“Bingyun…” Mu Bingyun's words shocked Mu Huanzhi and the others. Huo Rulie and Yan Juehai also turned their heads, their faces full of confusion.
No one would refuse a divine daughter… anyone who married a divine daughter would step directly into the highest heavenly palace.
But Mu Bingyun clearly knew that the person Yun Che longed for, the one he would go to any lengths to see in the God Realm, happened to be a mortal enemy with Qianye Ying'er—one who couldn't coexist under the same sky!
The elder brother of Tiansha Xingshen, Tianlangxing Shen, had died because of Qianye Ying'er, and Yun Che had known this for a long time.
Thus, just on this point alone, given Yun Che's temperament and his devotion to Tiansha Xingshen that bordered on surpassing life itself, he absolutely could not agree to this matter.
Fantian Shen Di taking the initiative to marry off his daughter, and a divine daughter at that, was something countless men in the God Realm wouldn't even dare dream of—it could be called the most dreamlike blessing in this world. Fantian Shen Di must never have imagined Yun Che would refuse… and no one would believe Yun Che would refuse.
And if he refused in public, the result would undoubtedly be worldwide uproar, while severely damaging the face of Fantian Shen Di and Fandi Shennü… at least far more serious than refusing to become a personal disciple.
Even if Fantian Shen Di possessed the utmost cultivation and showed no change in expression, he would surely be furious inside.
But Shui Qianheng, jumping out in desperation to insert himself, could instead be used as a mitigating opportunity.
Not only was the Yin Xue Realm shocked by these words, even Shui Qianheng was quite surprised… that day, he had been full of rage, his face ferocious, wishing he could devour Yun Che alive, forcing Yun Che to come up with the “three-year agreement” as a delaying tactic, hoping that Shui Meiyin would forget Yun Che's existence over three thousand years in the Zhou Tian Divine Realm…
So now, standing up and speaking affirmatively that it was a marriage contract had already exhausted his skin. In truth, his heart was quite guilty… moreover, with the Fan Di God Realm and a divine daughter on one side, and the Liuguang Realm and its little princess on the other, it was beyond doubt which side the Ice Phoenix God Sect would favor.
Unexpectedly, Mu Bingyun not only acknowledged the matter, but her words were so definitive that she seemed even more certain of it than he was.
“Oh?” Fantian Shen Di's gaze shifted slightly, his face showing no disturbance, and he said with a faint smile, “I have long known that the Liuguang Realm possesses a brilliant pearl, and Realm King Shui Qianheng treasures it as a precious gem, doting on it immensely. For such a lifelong affair, he would surely pay the utmost attention. How could he hastily establish a marriage contract when she is barely fifteen years old?”
“Moreover, although Yun Che had some reputation at the time, it was far from what it is now. His origins were even more humble. All things considered, he was not even a fraction worthy of the Liuguang Princess. Would Realm King Shui Qianheng really have agreed to such a thing at that time?”
Fantian Shen Di's words stunned everyone, and then all gazes turned to Shui Qianheng… whose brows trembled, and for a long moment, he was speechless.
Fantian Shen Di continued, “If Ying'er were to make a marriage contract with someone, I would surely proclaim it to the world, hold a grand ceremony, and wish for everyone to know. As a father, and for my most precious daughter, this so-called ‘marriage contract’ appears out of thin air, known to no one—that is rather strange.”
“…” Shui Qianheng's mouth twitched slightly. He had stood up in desperation, with no time to think things through, and had somewhat neglected the fact that he was facing the most fearsome figure in the entire Eastern Divine Region.
Fantian Shen Di's light, casual words directly exposed countless holes in his statement.
Not only was Shui Qianheng alarmed, but the Yin Xue Realm side was also completely panicked.
“This time, the Liuguang Realm is going to look bad,” Futian Realm King Lu Zhou said with a low sigh.
Shui Qianheng was speechless, but Mu Bingyun remained calm and said slowly, “Three days ago, after Yun Che's first battle with Young Master Luo Changsheng, his profound energy was exhausted and he suffered severe injuries. Yet in today's second battle, he has fully recovered. This could not have been accomplished by our Ice Phoenix God Sect, but rather because the Liuguang Realm gifted a drop of ‘Primordial Divine Water’…”
Shui Qianheng was stunned, and everyone's expressions changed.
Shui Yinghen's entire body trembled violently, and he stammered, “F-F-F-Father… it was all my idea… I-I-I stole it from little sister… it has nothing to do with little sister…”
Shui Qianheng slowly turned his head, his eyes wide and his gaze terrifying: “Is it true? You… you really… gave away the Primordial Divine Water…”
Shui Yinghen's whole body went limp, and he knelt directly, trembling all over, unable to speak. He naturally knew what a divine object Primordial Divine Water was, and even more so, what a disaster this was… now that it was exposed, breaking his legs would be a light punishment.
Shui Qianheng grabbed Shui Yinghen's shoulder with one hand and said excitedly, “Given well… given well! This useless son of mine has finally done a great deed… good son! Given well!”
“Huh??” Shui Yinghen looked up, completely dumbfounded.
“…An oral marriage contract that was not publicly announced, yet it prompted the Liuguang Realm King to gift Primordial Divine Water without hesitation to heal Yun Che,” Mu Bingyun continued. “Primordial Divine Water is a chaotic divine object, and for the Liuguang Realm, it is something found only once in a thousand years. If it weren't for Realm King Shui Qianheng's great importance placed on this marriage contract, he would never have given such a tremendous gift. For this, our Ice Phoenix God Sect is deeply grateful. As long as the Liuguang Realm does not go back on its word, our Ice Phoenix God Sect will never violate the marriage contract with the Liuguang Little Princess, nor will we allow Yun Che to violate it. Otherwise, we would be forgetting kindness and abandoning righteousness.”
Shui Qianheng: “…”
Yun Che: “…”
The Feng Shen Platform erupted in murmurs. People's gazes toward Shui Qianheng shifted again… Primordial Divine Water—a divine object for which even supreme divine lords would risk their lives! If one obtained a single drop, they would think twice before giving it to even their most outstanding direct relative… how could it be bestowed upon someone else?
Only if Shui Qianheng's most precious daughter truly had a marriage contract with Yun Che, and Shui Qianheng affirmed this matter… could it make sense.
“Oh, I see,” Zhou Tian Shen Di slowly nodded. “Yun Che does indeed have a faint aura of Primordial Divine Water on him. I was previously wondering where the Yin Xue Realm had obtained Primordial Divine Water. It turns out it was bestowed by the Liuguang Realm.”
Shui Qianheng's expression turned serious, and he said, “This drop of Primordial Divine Water was originally intended for my daughter's body tempering, but after Yun Che's battle with Luo Changsheng, his injuries were severe and difficult to heal. Although Primordial Divine Water is precious, since I have already recognized Yun Che as my daughter's future husband, there is nothing to regret.”
“My daughter may be young and just beginning to understand love, but she is extremely resolute. The scene at that time was very much like when her mother first met me. Thus, I could not bear to sever it. Moreover, although Yun Che's origins are humble, I could see that his potential is enormous and boundless. In the future, he will surely far surpass Luo Changsheng. I truly admired and liked him from the bottom of my heart, so I had no great objection.”
“…” The corner of Yun Che's mouth twitched: This old thief's skill at striking while the iron is hot is absolutely masterful. His face thickness… I have to admit defeat!
“The reason it was not made public was that it was during the Sealing God Battle, and we were in the Zhou Tian God Realm. It was inappropriate to stir up more trouble. Once the Profound God Convention concludes, I will announce this matter to the world.”
Shui Qianheng's face was solemn, and Fantian Shen Di's earlier doubts were easily resolved with a few words, each filled with heartfelt emotion… it was absolutely flawless.
Shui Yinghen slowly turned his eyes and said to Shui Yingyue, “Has Father… always been… like this?”
“…” Shui Yingyue nodded.
“Gulp”… Shui Yinghen's throat bobbed heavily.
Zhou Tian Shen Di slightly nodded: “From this, it seems that the marriage contract between Yun Che and the Liuguang Little Princess is indeed not false. The Primordial Divine Water is also the most precious token of affection imaginable. Fantian Shen Di, what do you think of this matter?”
“Heh heh,” Fantian Shen Di smiled faintly and said, “This is naturally a beautiful thing. However, it has no bearing on my desire to betroth Ying'er to Yun Che.”
“Oh?” Zhou Tian Shen Di turned his gaze.
“In the God Realm, which of the honored men does not have wives and concubines in droves? If it were another woman, I might feel some displeasure, but as for the Liuguang Little Princess, she is worthy of belonging to the same husband as Ying'er.”
Like a thunderbolt suddenly falling, everyone was instantly stunned stupid.
Fantian Shen Di's words actually agreed to Qianye Ying'er and Shui Meiyin both belonging to Yun Che!!
To obtain the divine daughter, and also be able to have the Liuguang Little Princess… and this was personally permitted by Fantian Shen Di!!
Remember, Dragon Emperor married the Dragon Empress for tens of thousands of years and never took a single concubine!
And Yun Che… his treatment actually surpassed Dragon Emperor!
Over the years, how many divine emperor descendants, how many realm king divine lords from the Eastern, Western, and Southern Divine Regions, and even realm kings of the Wang Realm who looked down upon chaos, had sought the divine daughter, only to be softly rejected by Fantian Shen Di. The Fandi Shennü herself was disdainful and seemed to have no feelings at all… later on, just glancing at her true face became extremely difficult.
And Yun Che was directly betrothed… and directly permitted to also have the Liuguang Little Princess.
Even more infuriating was that the Fandi Shennü remained as calm as ever, showing no sign of opposition.
The men on the Feng Shen Platform all had red-rimmed eyes… The jealousy in their hearts churned like boundless magma.
Dragon Emperor married the Dragon Empress… he was the number one in chaos, a match made in heaven—no one could say anything.
But Yun Che, from a humble lower realm background, with a teacher from a mid-tier star realm, and currently only at the Divine Spirit Realm…
Why… why the hell!!
This bastard Yun Che… deserves to be struck by lightning!
(Struck by lightning? Doesn't that sound a bit off…)
People simply couldn't imagine… the Wang Realm divine sons who had disregarded their dignity and lives yet couldn't even get a smile from the divine daughter—how jealous, crazy, and furious they would be upon learning of this.