Jun Changxiao didn’t intentionally want to avoid getting married—rather, that very night he received intelligence sent by Fine Rain Hall members that a plane in a certain star system had mysteriously disappeared.

Just as Jian Guixu guessed, could it be the Heavenly Demon Emperor?

To confirm, he had to investigate thoroughly, even on the eve of his grand wedding.

“I’m sorry.”

On the road, Jun Changxiao felt deeply guilty.

With the wedding imminent, he had found an excuse to leave—this was truly too despicable.

“Sigh.”

The system complained: “Host originally had marriage phobia.”

Hua Meigui in the Myriad Ancients Sect was angry at first, but felt relieved when she learned her husband had gone to handle urgent business.

She returned to the bedroom, touching the phoenix crown and ceremonial robes on the vanity, saying: “I’ll wait for you to return.”

Usually when someone says this line, they’re probably about to be separated by life and death.

…

The next day.

The originally scheduled wedding day.

Major planes and various powers all converged at the foot of the Myriad Ancients Sect’s mountain.

Some had arrived early and stayed in nearby cities, while others had just arrived. Though dressed differently with vastly different styles, they all shared one common point—they brought generous gifts.

“Everyone.”

After a moment, Su Xiaomo appeared at the mountain foot, saying: “You may ascend the mountain now.”

Everyone carefully proceeded along the stairs. The closer they got to the Myriad Ancients Sect’s mountain gate, the more they felt a sense of oppression and weightiness.

A sect’s foundation wasn’t necessarily about how long it had been established—it mainly manifested in overall strength.

After completing the legendary task, everyone in the Myriad Ancients Sect had greatly improved. Half-step Celestial Secret Realm and Celestial Secret Realm cultivators were as common as dogs, and having lived on Tiegu Mountain for a long time, the mountain had naturally gained considerable imposing aura.

Without exaggeration.

With the Myriad Ancients Sect’s current strength, they could absolutely sweep through the Upper Universe.

It was precisely because they were so terrifying that for the Sect Master’s grand wedding, major planes and powers came from far and wide.

“How frightening!”

“The pressure aura is getting stronger and stronger!”

Everyone stepped upward until they stopped before the mountain gate with its hanging ‘Myriad Ancients Sect’ plaque, facing an overwhelming pressure that shook their souls!

Among those who came were quite a few Realm Lords with formidable strength. Don’t look at how mighty and imposing they usually were—standing before the Myriad Ancients Sect’s mountain gate, they instantly seemed infinitely small.

“Please.”

Su Xiaomo smiled.

Everyone exchanged glances, harboring awe in their hearts as they walked in.

However, the moment they stepped into the Myriad Ancients Sect and saw the disciple standing inside responsible for opening the gate, they were immediately deeply shocked!

His languid and listless appearance, his casual standing posture—all represented that this person was absolutely not simple!

“May I ask!”

A Realm Lord cupped his hands and said: “What is your honored position within the Myriad Ancients Sect?”

“Him?”

Su Xiaomo said: “He’s responsible for opening and closing the gate.”

“Ah!”

Everyone was immediately greatly alarmed.

Such an existence who could shine brilliantly even in the dark night was actually just a disciple responsible for opening and closing the gate!

The Myriad Ancients Sect was a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers!

No wonder they dared to directly confront the Heavenly Demon Emperor!

“…”

Seeing them all staring at him with worship in their eyes, He Wudi silently thought: “I tried my best to make myself a small transparent!”

Martial artists from all walks entered the Myriad Ancients Sect, looking at the vast training ground and the magnificent grand hall, but their performance was quite calm.

When even a disciple responsible for closing the gate was this impressive, no matter how imposing the Myriad Ancients Sect was, it was perfectly reasonable.

“Welcome, everyone, to our Myriad Ancients Sect.”

Just then, Yuan Gongzi walked out from the grand hall, cupping his hands and introducing himself: “This humble one is surnamed Yuan, Vice Sect Master.”

“Vice Sect Master Yuan!”

All the big shots cupped their hands.

They didn’t deliberately add the word “Vice,” showing they were all old foxes.

“Everyone.”

Yuan Gongzi said: “Today our sect’s Sect Master is holding his grand wedding. Have you all already prepared your…”

Some things couldn’t be said too directly—hinting was enough.

Indeed.

Everyone wasn’t fools and all took out congratulatory gifts, which Myriad Ancients Sect disciples took responsibility for collecting and recording one by one.

Spirit stones, ore, medicinal materials, and other items—everything was available.

“Thank you all.” Yuan Gongzi cupped his hands: “You may return now.”

Hearing this, everyone instinctively turned around, but when they prepared to take a step, they all froze in place.

What?

Return?

A powerhouse said: “Vice Sect Master Yuan, we came to attend the wedding.”

“That’s right.”

Yuan Gongzi said: “Your wedding gifts, our sect has already received them.”

“…”

Everyone nearly toppled over.

So when he said wedding, he meant wedding gifts?

“Vice Sect Master Yuan.” An elder smiled: “This old one came from far away and hopes to drink a cup of celebratory wine.”

They’d already paid the gift money—they had to get something back, even if it was just drinking a cup of wine or eating a bite of food. Otherwise, it would be too much of a loss.

“My apologies.”

Yuan Gongzi said: “The Sect Master’s grand wedding has been postponed. Those who wish to drink celebratory wine, please return and await notification.”

When this sentence was spoken, martial artists from all walks immediately cracked.

Damn it!

The grand wedding was postponed?

Why didn’t you give us a heads up beforehand!

Also, since the wedding isn’t happening, why are you still collecting our gift money!

This is robbery!

Naked robbery!

Everyone’s fury immediately showed on their faces, but seeing Myriad Ancients Sect disciples simultaneously surround them, each shaking their shoulders and looking fierce, their anger quickly receded.

“Very well then.”

The elder very tactfully said: “This old one will come again another day.”

With that, he walked away with small steps.

Once he left, everyone hurriedly followed. Just as they walked out of the mountain gate, they heard Yuan Gongzi’s voice: “Since everyone so eagerly anticipates our sect’s Sect Master’s wedding, once we select another auspicious day, we will definitely send invitations again!”

“Thud!”

Everyone simultaneously fell to the ground.

So they’d have to give gift money again!

…

This kind of gift money extortion was entirely Yuan Gongzi’s doing alone and had nothing to do with Jun Changxiao. At this moment, he had already entered the star domain where the plane disappeared and was actively investigating.

Very regrettably.

Arriving at the scene, there were no clues whatsoever.

“Are you certain there was a plane here?” Jun Changxiao inquired.

“Certain!”

The Fine Rain Hall member said.

“What plane disappeared?” Jun Changxiao asked.

“Uh…” The Fine Rain Hall member considered briefly before answering: “According to martial artists from nearby planes, it was the Yingyuan Realm, once very glorious but nearly desolate due to internal strife.”

“Desolate?”

Jun Changxiao was stunned.

Assuming the Heavenly Demon Emperor was still alive, his strength definitely hadn’t recovered and he definitely needed to devour planes, but would choosing this kind of plane be useful?

Or perhaps.

The desolate plane had disintegrated on its own?

“Planes are like people—they all have birth, aging, illness, and death.” The system said: “Perhaps it reached its limit and turned into cosmic dust?”

“In that case.”

Jun Changxiao smiled bitterly: “I was overthinking.”

“Let’s go.”

The system said: “Hurry back and get married, don’t keep the congratulatory guests waiting.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao could only set off to return.

On the way back, he received more Fine Rain Hall intelligence saying that a plane in another star domain had similarly disappeared. When he reached the location, he discovered that like before, it was a desolate plane.

“There’s a problem!”

Jun Changxiao furrowed his brow and immediately ordered disciples in each star domain to carefully investigate desolate planes. The investigation was fine, but once checked, they received shocking news—at least over a hundred planes had vanished into thin air!

“…”

The system fell silent.

Depleting energy and crumbling in one or two planes could be understood, but over a hundred planes all gone—even an idiot could see there was a problem.

“Sect Master!”

At this time, a member reported: “Dozens of planes in the Blue Ocean System all disappeared within one day!”

“Were they desolate planes?”

“Seven second-tier, two quasi-first-tier, one first-tier!”

“Damn it!”

Jun Changxiao said angrily: “The Heavenly Demon Emperor really is alive!”

He could basically confirm that the over hundred desolate planes that disappeared were related to that guy. Now it seemed he no longer intended to hide and had directly attacked planes with living beings and not-low grades!

“Whoosh—”

Jun Changxiao rapidly flew toward the Blue Ocean System. Just as he arrived, before reaching the crime scene, he smelled extremely rich demonic energy!

Earlier it was all speculation.

Now it could be completely confirmed!

“Sect Master!”

Just then, another Fine Rain Hall member transmitted intelligence: “All planes in the Tailing System are gone!”

“…”

Jun Changxiao’s brow furrowed tightly.

Though the Tailing System was adjacent to the Blue Ocean System, there was still considerable distance between them. The Heavenly Demon Emperor had not only rushed over but actually devoured all the planes, which meant he had not only recovered from his injuries but his strength was more terrifying than before!

“Return!”

The system said: “Host may not be his match!”

“Can’t return!” Jun Changxiao continued flying toward the Tailing System, clearly wanting to stop the Heavenly Demon Emperor from harming all living beings. But without Third Brother and Monkey Brother’s help, how could he fight?

No big problem.

There were still soul bombs.

At this moment, Jun Changxiao had already embraced a determination to die.

Poor Hua Meigui was still waiting for him in the sect, the phoenix crown and ceremonial robes neatly arranged on the vanity, imagining the grand wedding day when she’d let him see the most beautiful version of herself.

…

Several days later.

Jun Changxiao arrived at a desolate star domain.

Why call it desolate? Because there had once been dozens of planes here, but now they were all gone, all disappeared.

“Damn it!”

Jun Changxiao clenched his fist, saying: “Another step too late!”

However, during this time, from the disappeared planes, he gradually found a pattern. So he took out a star map and carefully deduced. The final conclusion was that if the opponent continued acting, he would very likely go to… the star domain where the Myriad Ancients Realm was located!

“Bad news!”

Jun Changxiao exclaimed in alarm: “Something big is about to happen!”

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