# Chapter 1402: The Sacred Bright Crown Prince Comes to Offer Sacrifice to Heaven
After listening to Moon God's words, Zhang Ruochen felt that he had truly been no different from a frog at the bottom of a well before.
In the universe, there were actually so many worlds as powerful as Kunlun Realm, yet all those worlds combined could not withstand the slaughter of Hell Realm. Only by establishing the Heavenly Court Realm could they oppose Hell Realm.
Just how powerful was Hell Realm?
Zhang Ruochen drew in a cold breath. A strange thought surfaced in his mind, but then he shook his head and did not continue thinking about it. His gaze once again turned deep, as if he were contemplating something.
Inviting Gu Songzi and Jiu Fengzi did not cost Zhang Ruochen much effort.
Because the two of them had taken the initiative to find Zhang Ruochen and decided to go to Wuding Mountain together with him.
Gu Songzi said indignantly, "Back then, Shi Qianjue slaughtered my entire family. It's time for him to pay the price. I didn't dare go to Wuding Mountain before because one pair of fists is hard to fight against four hands. But now, going together with you, the Sacred Bright Crown Prince, we will surely stir up heaven and earth."
Jiu Fengzi said, "The holy maiden of the Divine Sect is being forced to marry a tree. The face of the sect's founder has been completely thrown away by Shi Qianjue. Even if I have to risk this old life of mine, I won't let such a thing happen."
"The journey from Yunwu Commandery to Wuding Mountain is long. If we don't leave now, it might be too late."
Zhang Ruochen sat atop the Golden Step Dragon Carriage, channeling all his Saint Qi and pouring it into the carriage. Instantly, nine golden dragons rushed out from within the carriage, emitting dragon roars that shook the clouds.
Gu Songzi and Jiu Fengzi transformed into two beams of light and shot into the carriage.
"Roar!"
Immediately, the nine golden dragons turned into nine streams of golden light, pulling the Golden Step Dragon Carriage as it soared into the sky. In just a moment, they had already rushed out of the borders of Yunwu Commandery.
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On the seventh day.
Saint-level cultivators from various major powers had almost all arrived at Wuding Mountain. Today's wedding feast could be described as a gathering of all saints, an unprecedented spectacle.
"City Lord of Myriad Manifestations City, Xue Wuye, has come to attend the feast."
"Sect Master Mei of the Qin Sect has come to offer congratulations."
"The Battle Heaven Heavenly King has arrived. Please escort him to the inner hall."
...
Whether it was the Moon Worship Demon Sect or the Fire Clan, both possessed immense influence and had good relations with many sects and aristocratic families. Therefore, everyone who received an invitation was a renowned titan who shook the world.
Xue Wuye and the Standing Monk sat in nearby seats. One was naturally romantic by nature, the other kept away from women, yet their relationship was excellent.
Xue Wuye smiled and said, "How about we make a bet? Who will arrive first today, Zhang Ruochen or Qiu Yu?"
The Standing Monk smiled faintly and gently shook his head. "No bet."
Xue Wuye felt bored. "In all my life, I have hated men who force women. Women should be understood, cherished, loved, and pitied. To be honest, between Zhang Ruochen and Qiu Yu, I would rather see Zhang Ruochen win the beauty."
"A pity, a pity," the Standing Monk said.
Xue Wuye said, "Indeed, it's a pity. The Fire Clan and the Moon Worship Demon Sect are both too powerful. Even if the Ming Emperor were still alive, he might not offend both of them for the sake of a woman. Even if Zhang Ruochen comes to Wuding Mountain, he will probably be helpless."
Not all the cultivators who came to the feast were on Qiu Yu's side. Some hoped that Zhang Ruochen and Mu Lingxi would have a good ending.
In fact, many powers owed Zhang Ruochen favors and recognized his character.
However, in the face of the Moon Worship Demon Sect and the Fire Clan, they were all too insignificant, so they could only sigh secretly.
"I only hope Zhang Ruochen absolutely does not come to Wuding Mountain. Otherwise, today will likely be fraught with danger."
"This is the headquarters of the Moon Worship Demon Sect. Even when Empress Chi Yao attacked back then, she paid a heavy price."
"Zhang Ruochen should endure. To throw away his life for a woman is simply not worth it."
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Time passed quickly, and it was already noon.
According to the agreement, Qiu Yu and the Fire Clan should now come to attend the wedding feast and then take the bride away.
But neither Qiu Yu nor Zhang Ruochen had arrived, making the atmosphere extremely strange.
"Zhang Ruochen has probably been scared off. He doesn't dare come to Wuding Mountain today."
"Not necessarily. Perhaps the Sacred Bright army has already clashed with the Fire Clan somewhere, fighting heaven and earth."
Mu Lingxi wore a bright red phoenix-patterned long robe, her makeup beautifully applied. Her long hair was neatly combed, and she wore a phoenix crown. She sat motionless at the head of the wedding feast, looking stunningly beautiful.
In terms of beauty alone, there were few women in the entire Kunlun Realm more beautiful than her.
No matter what others said, Mu Lingxi was neither sad nor happy. Whether Zhang Ruochen came today or not, she would never marry Qiu Yu. Today's wedding would probably also be her funeral.
Just then, on the southern horizon, a patch of crimson fire clouds appeared, surging forward mightily. Vaguely, one could see the shadows of sacred beasts, carriages, and ships within the fire clouds.
"Look! The cultivators of the Fire Clan have arrived!"
At this moment, on Wuding Mountain, countless pairs of cultivators' eyes all looked up toward the sky.
"Finally, I can see the peerless bearing of Young Master Qiu Yu. What a pity the bride isn't me. How can that little holy maiden be so lucky?"
"Legend has it that Young Master Qiu Yu is the number one among his peers, even overshadowing Xue Wuye and the Standing Monk. What kind of legendary figure must he be?"
It was only at this moment that Mu Lingxi's fingers tightened slightly, and her body trembled gently.
Beside Mu Lingxi, another holy maiden of the Demon Sect laughed. "The Zhang Ruochen you're waiting for probably won't come to Wuding Mountain. Of course, being able to marry Young Master Qiu Yu is enough to make all of us sisters envious and jealous."
Mu Lingxi said, "My affairs are none of your concern."
"Oh? You're quite something. But unfortunately, Zhang Ruochen will become a joke in the Kunlun Realm from now on. Everyone will know that he was scared off by Young Master Qiu Yu, a coward as timid as a mouse."
"Actually, Zhang Ruochen's choice is very correct. Coming here would only mean death."
Mu Lingxi was furious, but unfortunately, her entire body was immobilized. Otherwise, she would have stepped forward and slapped that woman hard.
A moment later, with Qiu Yu at the lead, a group of Fire Clan cultivators ascended Wuding Mountain, arrived at the Sacred Wood Peak, and entered the white stone square where the wedding feast was set up.
The Mu Family Saint Master and Yun Zheng personally went forward to welcome them.
Yun Zheng laughed from afar. "My worthy son-in-law, we've been waiting for you for a long time. Why are you only arriving now?"
Qiu Yu wore a red robe, his face fair and clean, exceptionally handsome. He appeared very humble and said apologetically, "On the way, I encountered obstruction from the Sacred Bright rebels, which delayed some time. Fortunately, I have already cleaned up all those petty thieves. I hope I haven't missed the auspicious hour, have I?"
The entire venue fell silent.
All the cultivators present were shaken.
Not long ago, the Sacred Bright rebels had destroyed the Lingxiao Heavenly King Manor. Their power was unimaginably vast. Such a formidable force had been easily wiped out by the Fire Clan, and Qiu Yu even called them just a group of petty thieves.
Just how powerful was the Fire Clan?
Immediately, a chorus of flattery arose.
Mu Lingxi's heart trembled slightly. With a whoosh, her face turned extremely pale.
The Mu Family Saint Master and Yun Zheng exchanged glances, both slightly relieved and smiling. Since the Sacred Bright rebels had been eliminated, today's wedding feast should go very smoothly.
Xue Wuye revealed a smile and asked loudly, "May I ask Young Master Qiu Yu, among those Sacred Bright petty thieves, was Zhang Ruochen present?"
Qiu Yu's gaze turned toward Xue Wuye. "I did not see Zhang Ruochen."
"I see. So they really were just a group of petty thieves." Xue Wuye raised his wine glass toward Qiu Yu, smiled faintly, and drank it down in one gulp.
The atmosphere at the wedding feast became somewhat awkward.
Yun Zheng laughed. "Zhang Ruochen probably didn't even dare to make a move himself. When he saw the Fire Clan cultivators, he was scared and ran away."
Immediately, laughter erupted at the wedding feast. Someone, trying to curry favor with Qiu Yu, chimed in, "That's right. The Fire Clan is nothing like the Lingxiao Heavenly King Manor. Even if you gave Zhang Ruochen the courage, he wouldn't dare offend the Fire Clan."
The atmosphere finally improved somewhat. Then, the Mu Family Saint Master and Yun Zheng led Qiu Yu and the Fire Clan cultivators toward the head of the wedding feast.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the entire Wuding Mountain trembled slightly.
The next moment, a thunderous voice came from the horizon. "Sacred Bright Crown Prince Zhang Ruochen has come to Wuding Mountain to offer sacrifice to heaven and earth."
Every word was like a clap of thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache.
At that moment, the sky grew somewhat dim.
On Wuding Mountain, all the cultivators' gazes turned toward the direction from which the voice came. They saw a three-thousand-zhang-tall Primordial Giant Demon Ape standing on the horizon, holding a battle flag in its hand, looking ferocious and domineering.
That voice just now had come from its mouth.
Beside the demon ape, a dragon carriage pulled by nine golden dragons drove across the Bronze Furnace Plain, steadily approaching Wuding Mountain.
Behind the carriage, four sacred beasts carried the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron, letting out roars.
In addition, the Dragon-Protecting Pavilion and the Sacred Bright remnants' saints all followed closely behind the Golden Step Dragon Carriage. Powerful fluctuations of the Saint Path emanated from each of them.
"The Sacred Bright Crown Prince has come to Wuding Mountain to offer sacrifice to heaven and earth. People of the Moon Worship Demon Sect, open the mountain gate and welcome him immediately!" a saint shouted coldly.
When an emperor offered sacrifice to heaven, they would always choose famous mountains and great peaks.
Eight hundred years ago, Wuding Mountain was within the territory of the Sacred Bright Central Empire. Now, the Sacred Bright Crown Prince coming to Wuding Mountain to offer sacrifice was perfectly reasonable.
On the Sacred Wood Peak of Wuding Mountain, all the cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment. Zhang Ruochen actually dared to come to Wuding Mountain to offer sacrifice to heaven. This was a complete provocation to the Moon Worship Demon Sect.
At the same time, everyone understood that offering sacrifice was just an excuse. What Zhang Ruochen truly wanted to do was probably to snatch the bride.
"Whoosh!"
The Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron soared into the air, suspended in midair. Golden ancient characters flew out from the cauldron, like stars filling the sky, illuminating heaven and earth.
A Devouring Demon Dragon dozens of miles long flew around the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron and roared, "If you don't open the mountain gate and the formation now, today the Crown Prince will level Wuding Mountain!"