Chapter 1091 Maha Tian, how dare you!
The Futu ancient tribe, the core of their ancestral land.
Today, the Buddhist community has shed its ancient and solemn atmosphere and donned a grand and luxurious festive coat.
This is because the new patriarch of the Maha Ancient Clan, Maha Tian, and the proud daughter of the Futu Ancient Clan, Qing Yanjing, have officially tied the knot.
Today is the day the two of them will officially get married!
The marriage between these two ancient clans is undoubtedly the most sensational news in the world in recent years, rivaling the ancient war of two years ago!
After all, the Maha Ancient Clan and the Futu Ancient Clan are two of the five ancient races, and both are not only powerful but also have profound foundations.
It is clear to everyone that once the two ancient clans form an alliance through marriage, it will undoubtedly bring about tremendous changes to the current situation of the world.
Some observant individuals even discerned that the Maha Ancient Clan's eagerness to engage with the Futu Ancient Clan hinted at a deeper, more meaningful purpose.
After all, it is rumored that Maha Heaven is at odds with the Thunder Emperor of Thunder Prison and Xiao Yan of Endless Fire Prison, and the three even had an earth-shattering battle more than ten years ago.
In that great battle, the Thunder Emperor and the Flame Emperor, who were only Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns at the time, joined forces to defeat the late-stage Immortal-Rank Maha Heaven, thus beginning their fame in one battle.
Now, although Maha Tian has advanced to the Saint rank and become the new patriarch of the Maha Ancient Clan, Lei Di and Yan Di also shone brightly in the ancient war two years ago and achieved the formidable feat of fighting against Saint rank opponents.
Moreover, after the ancient war, the alliance of the three heroes of the lower plane, Lei Di, Yan Di, and Wu Zu, rapidly expanded, becoming an existence that no top power in the Great Thousand World dared to provoke easily.
Although the Maha Ancient Clan is one of the five ancient races and possesses immense power, it is clear that it is somewhat wary and powerless in the face of the alliance of the three heroes of the lower plane.
That's why the Maha Ancient Clan was so eager to form a marriage alliance with the Futu Ancient Clan, which was also one of the ancient races, hoping to rely on the strength of the two ancient races to resist the power of the alliance of the three heroes of the lower plane.
The high-ranking members of the Futu Ancient Clan were clearly aware of this. Although the Maha Ancient Clan had designs on the Futu Ancient Clan, after careful consideration, the Futu Ancient Clan still agreed to the marriage alliance.
After all, although this marriage alliance bound the Futu Ancient Clan to the warship of the Maha Ancient Clan, as an ancient race, the Futu Ancient Clan obviously had its own pride. Regarding the newly emerging Lower Dimension Three Heroes Alliance, the Futu Ancient Clan's high-ranking members, led by the Great Elder Futu Xuan, were still incredibly conservative and held a contemptuous attitude, not believing that the Lower Dimension Alliance would dare to provoke them after the marriage alliance of the two ancient clans.
Moreover, Qing Yanjing's childbirth out of wedlock had already violated the clan rules, yet Mohe Tian not only did not mind but also insisted on fulfilling the marriage agreement. As the party at fault, the Futu Ancient Clan naturally felt embarrassed to refuse the marriage agreement...
While the two ancient races harbored their own secret ambitions, countless black and white banners fluttered in the spiritual wind on the plaza, and the floating pagodas were adorned with dark gold patterns symbolizing the Maha Ancient Race.
From the entrance of the ancestral land to the core 'Holy Buddha Square', a straight passageway paved with ten thousand years of star sand and lined with elite Buddha guards extends, creating a magnificent spectacle.
Guests gathered in St. Futu Square.
Representatives from almost every prominent force in the world were present. Among the five ancient clans, apart from the Futu Ancient Clan and the Maha Ancient Clan, who were the parties involved, important figures from the other three clans—the Tailing Ancient Clan, the Huang Ancient Clan, and the Heitian Ancient Clan—were also present.
Although the five ancient races have many conflicts in private, they appear to be of one mind and one heart. Today is a joyous day for the Futu Ancient Race and the Maha Ancient Race. Regardless of their attitudes, the other three races should naturally show their support to avoid giving others cause for criticism.
Besides the five ancient races, many top forces in the Great Thousand World, and even the True Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, and other super divine beast clans among the beast races, also sent their representatives to participate, making the atmosphere extremely lively.
The grand wedding of Maha Tian and Qing Yanjing undoubtedly gathered important figures from all corners of the world. Here, it was truly a place where Earthly Sovereigns were everywhere and Heavenly Sovereigns were as common as dogs. Even the normally unapproachable Saintly Heavenly Sovereigns were seen from time to time, causing a stir of exclamations and praises from the guests.
Faced with such a grand occasion, many guests were deeply moved. It seemed that only ancient forces with a long history, such as the Maha Ancient Clan and the Futu Ancient Clan, could have such prestige to attract so many powerful individuals.
As the atmosphere at the scene gradually heated up, a towering altar, made entirely of 'sacred stone pagoda', stood majestically in the center of the square. At the top of the altar was the ceremony platform for today's wedding.
The ceremonial platform was decorated in the most luxurious way, with runes flashing and a hazy aura.
Fu Tu Xuan, the Grand Elder of the Fu Tu Ancient Clan, stood in the main seat with an expressionless face, dressed in the most solemn Grand Elder's robes.
Beside him were several elders and high-ranking members from various factions, all of whom possessed equally profound knowledge and supported this marriage alliance.
Their gazes occasionally swept down, carrying a calm composure as if the overall situation was settled, and a hint of subtle complexity.
The absolute focus today is undoubtedly the two people in front of the ceremonial platform.
On one side was Maha Tian, dressed in a dark gold wedding gown, tall and handsome, with a hint of smugness and hidden malice.
As the newly appointed patriarch of the Maha Ancient Clan, he not only wants to marry a beautiful woman today, but also wants to use this opportunity to demonstrate the power of the Maha Ancient Clan and the methods of Maha Heaven to the entire world!
Even if the bride is not a virgin and has a bastard child, as long as he can firmly bind the Futu Ancient Clan to his Maha Ancient Clan's chariot, he will have countless ways to slowly "clean up" this flaw in the future. At that time, even the Futu Ancient Clan will not be able to interfere.
A seemingly gentle smile played on his lips, yet it exuded an air of absolute control. When his gaze occasionally swept over the stunning white figure beside him, it held a hint of fervent desire and an air of unwavering determination.
On the other side was Qing Yanjing, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, in full regalia.
She was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence today. Her peerless beauty was further enhanced by her exquisite makeup, making her breathtakingly beautiful. She wore a snow-white wedding dress, embroidered with intricate Buddhist and Mahayana patterns in gold thread, making her extremely luxurious.
However, this gorgeous dress was like the heaviest shackles to her, binding her body and soul.
At this moment, her beautiful face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, and her eyes were utterly empty, as if her soul had been ripped away, leaving only a delicate but lifeless shell.
Those once clear, bright eyes, brimming with wisdom and gentleness, were now like a stagnant pool. Only in their deepest depths could one glimpse a suppressed despair and grief, like a volcano about to erupt.
She stood there, her figure still tall and slender, outshining all others. That was her last vestige of dignity as a noblewoman of the Buddha, but her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed the turbulent emotions and helplessness within her heart.
She doesn't want to!
She would rather die than marry the man beside her whom she had no feelings for and even loathed!
But... she couldn't ignore Chen'er.
Her gaze, uncontrollably and subtly, fell upon the small space below the altar, a space temporarily isolated by Futu Xuan using his sacred power.
There, a slender boy dressed in simple white clothes was being 'protected' by two expressionless powerful members of the Floating Pagoda Clan.
It was her son, Qingchen.
Twelve-year-old Qingchen pursed her lips, her little face tense. In her eyes, which were very similar to Moyu's, there was anger, humiliation, and deep worry for her mother that were beyond her years.
He stared intently at Maha Tian on the stage, and at the clan elders who were persecuting his mother, his small fists clenched until they turned white.
He wanted to rush forward to protect his mother, but the invisible barrier of sacred objects, and the pleading and disapproving look in his mother's eyes, kept him firmly rooted to the spot.
He knew that he was his mother's only weakness.
Clearly, the Futu Ancient Clan also knew that Qing Yanjing would never obediently marry Maha Tian, so they came up with a despicable plan: to use Qing Chen as Qing Yanjing's weakness and force her into marriage!
Faced with such coercion, Qing Yanjing naturally had no choice but to submit...
The wedding ceremony proceeded methodically under the guidance of a highly respected master of ceremonies from the ancient Futu tribe.
Ancient and obscure prayers echoed in the square, each word like a blunt knife cutting into Qing Yanjing's heart, causing her to clench her jade hands and bite her red lips until they bled.
"Paying homage to our ancestors and comforting their spirits..."
"A marriage alliance between two ethnic groups, forging a lasting bond of friendship..."
"The newlyweds kowtow, with heaven and earth as witnesses..."
As the most crucial part of the ceremony began, the master of ceremonies' solemn and dignified voice rang out, resounding throughout the entire Buddhist community:
"Today, the ancient Futu clan's Qingyanjing and the ancient Maha clan's Mahatian, having been bound by a three-life destiny, have completed their ceremony..."
"Wait a minute!"
A clear, cold, and resolute trembling voice abruptly interrupted the emcee's words; it was Qing Yanjing!
She suddenly raised her head, a final glimmer of light bursting from her empty eyes as she looked directly at Futu Xuan and Maha Tian: "Elder! Chief Maha!"
I, Qing Yanjing, am willing to give up my entire cultivation, even my life, to ensure my son, Qingchen, leaves the Futu Ancient Clan safely, and from then on, has no further connection with either clan! This marriage… I would rather die than accept it!”
The whole place was in an uproar!
No one expected that Qing Yanjing, the bride, would resist in such a resolute way at the last moment!
It seems this marriage alliance was indeed rife with ulterior motives!
Immediately, whispers arose from the audience, and many turned into onlookers...
Maha Tian's face instantly turned ashen, and a fierce aura surged in his eyes.
Fu Tu Xuan frowned, and an invisible pressure from a Saint-level expert spread out, attempting to suppress Qing Yan Jing.
"Yan Jing, stop this nonsense!" Fu Tu Xuan's voice was deep and carried an unquestionable will.
"This is a matter of great importance for both clans, not to be taken lightly! Qingchen is of the Futu bloodline, and the clan will make its own arrangements; there is no need for you to threaten him with your life!"
"Arrangements? What kind of arrangements? Like me, becoming a tool for you to exchange for your own interests?!" Qing Yanjing was filled with grief and indignation, and tears finally streamed down her face.
Mohe Tian stepped forward, his voice icy and menacing as he whispered, "Qing Yanjing, don't forget that bastard is still watching from down there."
If you insist on this, this clan leader cannot guarantee what kind of "careful attention" this "Buddha bloodline" will receive in the clan in the future!
A blatant threat! They're using Qingchen's safety as leverage!
Qing Yanjing's delicate body trembled violently. Looking at her son's worried and angry face below the stage, the courage she had just mustered was extinguished as if doused with ice water, and endless despair once again engulfed her.
She could risk her own life, but she couldn't gamble with Chen'er's future...
Seeing the light in her eyes dim again, Maha Tian curled up a victor's cold smile and gestured to the master of ceremonies.
The emcee took a deep breath and shouted again, "The ceremony is... complete..."
However, the character '成' (chéng, meaning 'to succeed') had not yet fully fallen—
"Buzz!!!!"
Without warning, just like a sudden earthquake of magnitude 18, the entire vast Floating Pagoda Realm suddenly trembled violently!
It wasn't an earthquake, but rather as if the entire space itself had been violently struck by an indescribable, terrifying force from beyond the boundary!
At this moment, the ancient protective array that enveloped the Floating Pagoda Realm suddenly emitted a tooth-grinding groan of being overwhelmed, and its light flickered wildly!
Immediately afterwards, an indescribable will, containing ultimate destruction and supreme majesty, forcefully pierced through the barrier like a world-destroying torrent and descended fiercely above the Holy Buddha Square!
This will is not directed at any one person, but rather it encompasses everyone!
Under this will, whether it was a Spiritual Grade, an Immortal Grade, or even a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign like Futu Xuan or Maha Tian, they all instantly felt a terrifying sensation that made their hearts tremble!
In the sky, the once clear sky was covered by endless chaotic thunderclouds at a visible speed. Silver lightning bolts darted wildly in the clouds, and the aura of destruction was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe!
"what happened?!"
"Enemy attack?!"
"What...what terrifying pressure! Who is this Saint-level expert?!"
Chaos erupted instantly in the square. All the guests were horrified and hurriedly channeled their spiritual power to resist the sudden power of heaven and earth.
At the same time, the guests were shocked and full of doubts. They knew that this was a marriage alliance between two ancient races. Who had the audacity to come and cause trouble at this moment? Weren't they afraid of the wrath of the Maha Ancient Race and the Futu Ancient Race?
Fu Tu Xuan and Maha Tian's expressions changed drastically. They looked up at the sky with unprecedented solemnity and astonishment in their eyes!
They could sense that the newcomer's strength had definitely reached the Saint rank, and... his aura was domineering and unparalleled, carrying a supreme authority that they had never felt before, as if he controlled the very source of thunder!
In the midst of this deathly silence where the world was in turmoil and all things were filled with terror, a cold, calm voice, yet seemingly containing the fury of billions of tons of thunder, resounded clearly and word by word in the deepest part of everyone's soul, like a judgment by divine thunder from the heavens, carrying an undeniable sense of sentencing.
"Maha Deva..."
The voice paused slightly, as if confirming the target, and then the chilling killing intent solidified as if it were a tangible substance.
"You are so brave!"
The moment the words fell, the ancient barrier that enveloped the entire Floating Pagoda Realm shattered with a deafening roar!
Endless chaotic lightning, like a celestial river pouring down, surged in from the broken opening in the barrier!
