He growled and charged at Kai with the intention to kill and in the blink kai slashed him down.
The courtyard fell silent.
"You... you killed my disciple!" the bearded elder roared, his voice trembling with fury and disbelief.
"He was too noisy," Kai said.
"Now, do the rest of you want to talk, or shall I continue cleaning up?"
The second elder, a bald man with a sinister expression, stepped forward. "You arrogant brat! Do you think you can face all three of us?!"
Kai yawned. "come fast, don't bark too much"
The three elders launched themselves at Kai, their combined auras creating a tempest of energy that shook the ground. The disciples watching from a distance cried out in terror.
But Kai merely sighed. "Always with the dramatics."
As the first elder's flaming fist approached, Kai sidestepped effortlessly, delivering a palm strike to his chest. The elder's body exploded into a rain of ash.
The bald elder roared and unleashed a barrage of shadow blades. Kai weaved through them as if strolling through a garden. With a snap of his fingers, the shadow blades dissolved, and the bald man's head separated cleanly from his shoulders.
The final elder, a wiry man with a face like dried parchment, hesitated, his hands trembling. "W-wait! Spare me, and I'll leave this place forever!"
Kai frowned, as if considering the request. "You invaded my sect, threatened my people and daring to covet the barrier. Why should I spare you?"
"I... I can offer you information!" the elder stammered.
"Information, huh?, Not interested"
elder spoke hurriedly "I can give you information about the chance to break through to the tribulation realm"
"oh?" Ling Tian asked, his tone contained a hint of mockery.
"Yes, you just need to help us destroy the Scarlet Phoenix Dynasty!" the elder blurted.
Kai's eyes darkened. "I see."
With a Slash of his sword, Kai killed him.
"Host the elder soul is running away."
"Let him leave" kai spoke.
The disciples and elders exchanged incredulous looks as Kai walked away.
...
The Scarlet Phoenix Dynasty was buzzing with excitement. The ceremony was held in the imperial palace, with the grandest decorations adorning every corner. Citizens from all over the empire gathered to witness the historic moment, as it was the wedding day of the renowned Empress, the number one beauty of scarlet Phoenix dynasty. What stunned the populace even more was that her groom was the guy who defeated the national advisor of Xianwu dynasty in his area of expertise, battled two great emperor at the same time and won.
Inside the Phoenix dynasty grand hall, the wedding ceremony was taking place. The place was extravagantly decorated, brimming with the red hues of festivity. Guests and dignitaries filled the hall, their whispers and murmurs creating an undercurrent of disbelief and envy.
Despite the murmurs Kai stood calmly, his expression neutral. His robes were well-tailored and vibrant red, yet his demeanor like that of an immortal. Beside him stood the Empress Yu Zixue, her veil obscuring her peerless face. Her icy aura, even through the festive atmosphere, kept people at a respectful distance.
Kai stood at the altar, clad in pristine white robes adorned with gold embroidery, his expression serene yet tinged with a rare hint of nervousness. Beside him, Yu Zixue approached, her beauty magnified by her ceremonial attire, a red veil barely concealing her radiant face. The crowd of elders, disciples, and allies from various factions watched in awe.
"Bow to the Heavens and Earth!" the officiant announced.
Kai and the Yu Zixue faced the entrance of the hall and bowed.
"Bow to the Heavens!"
"Bow to each other!"
Kai turned to face the empress. Through the red veil, he could faintly make out her outline, her otherworldly beauty and presence still unmistakable. He gave a happy smile and bowed deeply. They both bowed to each other.
"Send the couple to their bridal chamber!"
Kai extended his hand, the empress' face became ample red.
A loud voice echoed across the pavilion.
"Kai Wusheng come out"
Gasps rippled through the guests. Kai and elder come out.
"It's old man!. The national advisor of the Xianwu dynasty"
"what is he doing here again"
elders discussing one after another.
Kai's eyes narrowed, his calm demeanor unshaken. "You really picked a good day, my wedding day. Seeing you attacked the barrier you are not here to congratulate me, how about you go back and come another day, I don't want to shed any blood today." his voice contained a hint of anger.
National advisor exclaimed "They really picked a good day"
A faint smile curved his lips. "Don't worry, empress. I'll finish this quickly."
Kai's aura surged, golden light surrounding him like a divine shield. He unsheathed his sword, the blade shimmering with golden energy.
Old man spoke politely with sweat starting dripping on his forehead as he knew what was going to happen.
"Please forgive me for reneging on our bet, but it's an imperial order, I tried to persuade the emperor. I ask you if you can hand over the empress, the emperor will compensate you properly."
"Are you asking me to hand over my wife?" Kai spoke with anger with a killing intent flashed in his eyes.
"Umm– please forgive, we don't have a choice."
"Cut the bullshit and let's get on with it."
"Please let me try to handle this first." Old man spoke politely to the woman standing next to him.
"Do as you please" She spoke with an unchanging expression.
Old man structed xiao zong and xiao zheng to charge at Kai.
As Xiao Xong had an expression of utter confidence in victory because of the silver-white haired woman.