Hesitated for a long time...

Eventually, Su Han did not go in.

He simply sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes slightly closed, holding his breath and focusing his mind.

...

Time continued to pass.

The sunlight, unknowingly, was gradually obscured by dark clouds.

A gentle drizzle fell from the sky, wetting the ground and causing many people to furrow their brows.

Although they were all cultivators, sometimes they were quite traditional.

Such as curses, fate, and now... this moment.

"Why is it raining?"

"In legends, rain on the wedding day doesn’t bode well!"

"Damn it, Senior Sister Luoo is already heartbroken, and now the heavens pour salt in the wound!"

There were murmurs, though soft, but with so many people, the sounds gradually grew louder.

And just at this moment—

"Buzz~"

In the distant void above, an astonishing buzzing sound suddenly reverberated.

The buzz was so loud, it seemed to spread across the entire Star of Heavenly Mountain, causing everyone to lift their heads and look towards it.

"Rip!"

A huge fissure was suddenly torn open, silver-white light appeared from within.

"It’s coming!"

"What is that thing?"

"It must be the legendary... Starry Battleship, right?"

Looking at that intense silver-white light, everyone displayed expressions of shock.

In their sight, a huge "ship" gradually emerged from the fissure.

Upon seeing this "ship," the disciples of Heavenly Mountain Pavilion couldn’t help but sharply inhale.

"Oh my, it really is a Starry Battleship!!!"

"The Gongyang Family has grown this strong? Wasn’t it rumored that only forces at the level of the Seventy-Two Sects possess Starry Battleships?"

"To use a Starry Battleship for a marriage proposal... it seems the Gongyang Family truly has terrifying reserves!"

...

Before the Cave Mansion, Su Han’s long-closed eyes suddenly opened.

He looked towards where the Starry Battleship was, silent.

The Starry Battleship, much like the Demon Crystal Cannon, is divided into four levels: Low-Level, Intermediate, High-Level, and Emperor Level.

The Gongyang Family’s battleship is about a hundred miles in diameter and ten miles wide, clearly a Low-Level Starry Battleship.

However, even a Low-Level Starry Battleship requires an enormous quantity of Spirit Crystals to acquire.

The financial power of the Gongyang Family was undeniably displayed at this moment.

To the naked eye, the arrival of the Starry Battleship wasn’t too swift, but as it passed, it left a pitch-black trajectory in its wake.

Over ten thousand figures stood on the Starry Battleship.

Su Han saw clearly, at the forefront was a young man.

He wore a luxurious red robe, reflecting a lavish brilliance.

His appearance could be considered graceful, with long hair cascading behind him, his mouth curling in arrogance and defiance.

Beside him stood dozens of people, intentionally releasing aura, the lowest being Seventh Grade Divine Sea Realm.

There were six Fusion Realm Experts.

Furthermore, the strongest among them, a white-haired elder, was a Third-Grade Unity Order!

Upon their arrival, the outer disciples of Heavenly Mountain Pavilion immediately dispersed to the sides.

Ren Qinghuan, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, stood on the left side of the Cave Mansion.

While Su Han stood up, standing on the right side of the Cave Mansion.

When the Starry Battleship reached above the square, it did not descend, nor did the young man show any intent to step down.

His gaze lingered long on Ren Qinghuan, making Su Han’s gaze increasingly cold.

Fortunately, he then shifted his gaze onto Su Han.

After briefly meeting Su Han’s eyes, the young man gave a slight smile and looked towards the Cave Mansion with disdain.

"I, Gongyang Qing, have come to propose!"

He spoke calmly, yet full of dominance, making listeners deeply uncomfortable.

"Clang!"

After his words, Gongyang Qing waved his hand, causing hundreds of large boxes to appear, thudding to the ground, stirring up dust.

"Here lies the betrothal gifts from my Gongyang Family to your Heavenly Mountain Pavilion!"

Witnessing this scene, the disciples of Heavenly Mountain Pavilion frowned even more deeply.

What does he mean by this?

This doesn’t resemble betrothal gifts at all!

This obviously looks like charity!

Until now, from Gongyang Qing’s proclamation to tossing out these boxes...

Everything proved that the Gongyang Family didn’t consider Heavenly Mountain Pavilion worthy!

At the same time, everyone realized that this so-called ’marriage proposal’ was probably just a mere formality.

If Gongyang Qing truly cared about Luoo Ning, he wouldn’t show these behaviors.

"Where is your Heavenly Mountain Pavilion’s escort to bring forth the bride?"

Seeing no one respond, Gongyang Qing furrowed his brows, his tone filled with impatience.

Swish swish swish—

Instantly, countless gazes turned towards Su Han.

Today, Su Han was the escort.

But these gazes pierced him like needles, causing Su Han immense discomfort.

He sensed intense resistance and reluctance from these eyes.

"It’s your turn."

Ren Qinghuan turned to look at Su Han.

Simple words but filled with complex emotions.

Su Han remained silent for a moment, then walked to the front of the Cave Mansion, gently lifting the red curtain of the mansion.

A slender figure emerged, a perfect form concealed beneath the red robe, while a delicate face was hidden by a veil.

She said nothing, her aura calm, gently raising her hand to hold onto Su Han’s arm as she reached his side.

Under the gaze of many, Su Han walked step by step with Luoo Ning, to the waterfall-like red carpet.

But just then—

"Clang!"

From the Starry Battleship, Gongyang Qing waved his hand, letting a magnificent, illusionary red carpet descend.

His meaning was clear; Luoo Ning was to walk on the carpet he had laid, not the one from Heavenly Mountain Pavilion.

Su Han paused, but ultimately said nothing and, with Luoo Ning, stepped onto the red carpet.

The distance between the Cave Mansion and the Starry Battleship was close, even at a regular pace only taking a moment.

Yet this moment felt like forever to Su Han.

He had numerous urges to stop, but his internal hesitation still compelled him to lead Luoo Ning onto the Starry Battleship.

Until Luoo Ning let go of him, and he returned to the mansion, the so-called ’escort’ finally came to an end.

From start to finish, Luoo Ning hadn’t uttered a single word to him.

Her aura was consistently calm, always...

That familiar.