Chapter 1054: The Imperial Ancestral Cauldron
Chapter 1054: The Imperial Ancestral Cauldron
September 25, 2017
Bingzhou, Bei Feng!
As time gradually approached April 27th, the number of guests at the Purple Gold Pavilion increased, and various influential forces had mostly arrived.
However, the turnout was far less than what Lu HaiKong had anticipated.
Due to Lu HaiKong's unpredictable nature, almost none of the leaders of the various factions personally attended.
Dong Zhuo sent Li Su, while Yuan Hong sent a data NPC official he had personally cultivated. Gong Sun Zan and Zhang Yan also sent people of little importance.
None of Lu HaiKong's neighbors came in person, so those further away naturally didn't either.
Liu Bei had not planned to send anyone, but after Tan Tai Ming Jing's persuasion, he dispatched Jian Yong.
Sun Jian sent two youths, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, while Cao Cao sent Cheng Yu.
Other powerful forces also sent representatives with gifts.
In addition to these individuals, there was one notable attendee: Wang Yun, representing Liu Xie.
Upon seeing this person's name, Lu HaiKong immediately instructed his people to keep a close eye on him to prevent any disruptions.
Although Lu HaiKong had delegated the wedding preparations to Xi Zhicai, leaving him completely hands-off, it didn't mean he didn't take this wedding seriously.
After all, this was Lu HaiKong's first wedding in two lifetimes as a single man. Anyone who dared to cause trouble at his wedding would face his wrath.
While the influential forces didn't send their leaders, they at least sent representatives as a symbolic gesture.
However, when it came to the scholars, Lu HaiKong and Xi Zhicai were infuriated. They had sent out hundreds of invitations, but only a handful of scholars attended.
Of course, some might have had valid reasons for not coming, but there were also many who simply looked down on the event.
Xi Zhicai had anticipated this to some extent, but he never imagined the turnout would be so low.
It seemed that a renowned scholar had spoken out, leading to the current situation.
Lu HaiKong took note of this but didn't say much. If they didn't want to come, so be it. He would settle the score later, but for now, the wedding must go on.
...
Time passed, and with Lu HaiKong's meticulous preparations, the wedding day finally arrived!
The guests who came to attend Lu HaiKong's wedding were amazed by the Mechanized Chariot and the Purple Gold Pavilion. They expected Lu HaiKong, known for his grand gestures, to take full advantage of the wedding opportunity. They were even prepared for another round of awe-inspiring surprises.
However, to their surprise, Lu HaiKong and Princess San's wedding proceeded without a hitch.
The wedding followed traditional rituals meticulously arranged by Xi Zhicai. Everything was proper and orderly, which caught the guests off guard.
If there was one thing that surprised the guests, it was that Lu HaiKong and Princess San's wedding ceremony didn't follow the traditional princess-marrying-down ritual. Instead, it adhered strictly to the royal wedding ceremony.
As soon as this became apparent, several loyal Han officials became furious. Wang Yun, representing Liu Xie, immediately stood up in anger.
However, Lu HaiKong had anticipated this and was well-prepared. As soon as they stood up, they were forced to sit back down. Lu HaiKong's people were in complete control, ensuring that everyone remained seated. Those who dared to stand were swiftly taken away. This was Lu HaiKong's usual domineering style.
With the unruly guests subdued, Lu HaiKong's wedding proceeded smoothly.
Although the wedding followed ancient royal traditions, it took nearly an entire day to complete all the rituals.
Starting in the morning, by the time everything was finished, it was already afternoon.
As Lu HaiKong and Princess San finally completed all the rituals and walked into the City Lord's Mansion, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The wedding was finally over.
However, just as they thought this, an unexpected change occurred at the City Lord's Mansion, far beyond their expectations.
First, a clear and melodious sword cry rang out, followed by an overwhelming aura of dominance that soared into the sky from the City Lord's Mansion. The sky above the mansion quickly turned crimson, as if splashed with red ink.
"Crimson Heaven Sword!"
Everyone present exclaimed at the sight.
Had they never seen a pig run, let alone eaten pork? Such an astonishing aura and terrifying sword energy could only belong to the Crimson Heaven Sword!
Upon witnessing the phenomenon at the City Lord's Mansion, everyone's faces turned grim. Although they couldn't decipher the meaning behind this occurrence, regardless of interpretation, it was advantageous for Lu HaiKong.
As the guests marveled at the appearance of the Crimson Heaven Sword, a sudden dragon's roar reverberated.
The thunderous roar carried an awe-inspiring and majestic aura, and a giant dragon, several dozen meters long, emerged from the City Lord's Mansion, spiraling upwards. It frolicked joyfully in the crimson clouds above the mansion.
"Dragon... Dragon..."
The dragon's appearance shattered the guests' perceptions.
Those most affected were the elderly Han loyalists, whose unwavering loyalty to the Han Dynasty was shaken.
When they saw the Crimson Heaven Sword, their faces showed hesitation, but upon witnessing the dragon, they entertained a thought that seemed absurd even to themselves—could Lu HaiKong truly be the chosen one?
However, the anomalies at the City Lord's Mansion were not over yet!
As the dragon soared into the sky, a moonlight glow appeared above the mansion, and a pure, white figure emerged within the light.
In the ancient version of the book, there was no error!
As she appeared, an ancient song began to play, filling the air with joy and a powerful infectious energy that seeped into the hearts of every guest.
The Crimson Heaven Sword's cry, the dragon's aerial dance, and the goddess's blessing—
It was then that the guests realized the reason for Lu HaiKong's understated wedding ceremony. He had been waiting for them, using the lengthy and tedious wedding rituals as a prelude to this grand finale!
Witnessing this, everyone understood that Lu HaiKong was boldly declaring his ambition.
Through this spectacle, he proclaimed to the world that he, Lu HaiKong, was the true master of destiny!
However, if they thought this was the culmination, they were being naive. This was merely the beginning!
Under the crimson sky, as the goddess finished her song, the red glow gradually dimmed.
Seeing this, the foreign guests finally felt a sense of relief, believing that Lu HaiKong's performance had concluded.
But at that moment, a golden, visible energy column, a meter in length, shot into the sky, accompanied by a majestic and inviolable imperial aura!
This aura completely shattered Wang Yun's perception.
They knew all too well that it was the aura of an emperor!
However, Wang Jun was mistaken. This was not the aura of an emperor but that of the Imperial Ancestral Cauldron. At this moment, Lu HaiKong's Imperial Ancestral Cauldron was fully formed!
As the cauldron took shape, Lu HaiKong received a flood of system notifications.
[You have married Princess San, Liu Yue, gaining 100,000 Qi Luck boost!]
[You have successfully refined the Imperial Ancestral Cauldron, completing the Imperial Ancestral Cauldron Refinement task!]
[You have obtained the Divine Artifact, Imperial Ancestral Cauldron, two Mythical Treasure Chests, and a special task reward!]
[You have obtained the Divine Artifact, Imperial Ancestral Cauldron, fulfilling the conditions for advancement to Sovereign. Do you wish to advance?]
...
Lu HaiKong's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he read the numerous system notifications.
With the successful refinement of the Imperial Ancestral Cauldron, his wedding ceremony concluded perfectly. Now, he would savor the fruits of his victory, develop his power patiently, and await the moment to dominate the world!
However, just as Lu HaiKong's smile appeared, and the aura of the Imperial Ancestral Cauldron gradually subsided, bringing the wedding ceremony to a seemingly perfect conclusion, a terrifying aura soared into the sky from within Bei Feng City. The source of this aura was none other than the Mystic Gate's training ground...
(End of Chapter)
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