Chapter 405: Chapter 53: Proclaiming the Grand Wedding to the World

The entire Ancestor Star, the entire internet, was in an uproar.

The headlines of nearly every news platform were dominated by the same topic. Countless people scrambled to discuss it, and one renowned historian after another stepped forward to guide the conversation.

#TheMassDisappearedHaveMassReturned!

#AccordingToTheReturned,EveryoneArrivedInTheEarlyQinDynastyAndStayedForOver130Years!

#FederationSpeakerAndFormerLongqueTechnologyChairmanYanHuangServedAsPrimeMinisterOfTheQinDynasty,TrueOrFalse?

#RenownedHistorianStatesNewlyUnearthedDocumentsIndicateTheEarlyQinRightMinisterWasNamedYanHuang!

News articles and reports spread across the internet at lightning speed, leaving every netizen dazed and confused.

’Time... time travel to the Qin Dynasty?’

’And a group of us at that?’

The vast majority of people refused to believe it at first. But as one "transmigrator" after another came forward to tell their stories, corroborating each other’s accounts, combined with clues from ancient texts...

...everything pointed to one conclusion: this was real.

Patriarch of a certain great family: "I spent a century building my influence in the Qin Dynasty. I once helped the legendary Overlord of Western Chu and Han Gaozu escape from the Xianyang prison!"

The chosen daughter of the Five Wonders Cui Family: "I was a Celestial Maiden in the Celestial Court, assigned to the Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace to manage its affairs. It’s just a pity that in a hundred years, the Emperor never once visited the palace!"

Wang Zhiyao of the Langya Wang Family: "I held a position in Xianyang. I had an audience with the First Emperor, walked alongside the Profound Yellow Emperor, witnessed the rites at Taishan, and beheld the majesty of Confucius!"

Chen Ye of Langya University: "You won’t believe this, but I died once right after arriving in that era. I passed through the Ghost Gate, nearly entered the City of Unjust Death, and witnessed the might of the Ten Halls Yama before the Profound Yellow Emperor rescued me and brought me back to the Mortal World!"

Of the sixty "transmigrators" who returned to this world, more than half came forward to corroborate the story. And in the information they revealed, one person was almost always mentioned.

The Profound Yellow Emperor.

Soon, the tag [#WhoIsTheProfoundYellowEmperor?] shot to the top of all the trending lists, even briefly hitting number one.

A chaotic mix of true and false information spread wildly online.

Archaeologists and historians across the globe became busy, trying to distinguish fact from fiction, organize the details, and integrate the information. The whole world was discussing it.

Profound Yellow Emperor, the Taishan rites, Confucius, the Underworld, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Celestial Court...

Whether on the half of the globe bathed in daylight or the half cloaked in night, no one slept.

And while the internet was in an uproar...

「Dragon Tiger Mountain.」

Many of the "transmigrators" who had held high status in the Qin Dynasty had gathered here. A portion of the Federation’s True Immortal Level councilors had also arrived, and the world’s foremost historians rushed to the location.

The serene Daoist divine mountain was once again bustling with noise.

"Speaker, you and Vice Speaker Yan... have you really reached the Immortal Level?"

Outside the Celestial Master’s Mansion near the summit of Dragon Tiger Mountain, many people were seated on a massive platform. The various True Immortal councilors were dumbfounded.

Immortal!

Yan Huang smiled.

"It was thanks to that Emperor’s favor. His Majesty the First Emperor trusted us both, and we each served a term as Left and Right Minister. That was how we were able to gather the Human Dao Fortune and break through."

The historian renowned as the greatest of the current era couldn’t help but ask:

"The one you speak of, isn’t he an Emperor from the Ancient Celestial Court?"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the scion of the Cui Family. The Cui Family was one of the Five Wonders Clans, on par with the Langya Wang Family and the Zhuge Family, and they too had an ancestor at the Grand Grade Level within their clan.

Cui Yin herself was the most beloved junior of the Cui Family’s ancestor. She had also served for over a century as a Celestial Maiden in the Ancient Central Celestial Court, in charge of the affairs of an Emperor’s Palace.

Now, her entire being was exceptionally transcendent, exuding a potent immortal aura. She appeared quite aloof, her Immortal Robe dancing in the wind.

She nodded slightly and said earnestly:

"My Emperor holds an extremely high position in the Celestial Court. Although he never came to the Emperor’s Palace, over the past hundred years, many Immortal Gods, Bodhisattvas, and others came to present gifts, including some major figures whose names are still renowned today."

After a pause, Cui Yin continued, her immortal aura wafting around her:

"However, I spent all my years in the Emperor’s Palace. I would occasionally visit the Taiyin Star to chat with Chang’e, or have a drink with Marshal Tianpeng, who commands the Celestial River Navy. I never went to the Human World, so I don’t know much about its affairs."

Her words were filled with a sense of superiority. As the steward of the Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace, she had received no shortage of benefits from various Immortal Officials and Divine Officials over the years. Her cultivation had impressively reached the True Immortal Level, though her foundation was a bit unstable.

Nearby, Wang Zhiyao pursed her lips and smiled.

"It’s normal that you wouldn’t know, then. The Emperor spent his years in the Great Qin Capital, advising the court for many years. He was His Majesty the First Emperor’s Uncle Zhong and rarely went to the Celestial Court... You probably haven’t even met the Emperor, have you?"

Cui Yin’s expression froze for a moment but quickly returned to normal. She gave a faint nod.

"Mm, but I’ve developed good relationships with many Immortal Officials and Divine Officials over the years. When I occasionally pass by the Celestial Gate, even the Four Great Celestial Kings who guard it must respectfully greet me as Fairy Cui."

One was the scion of the Wang Family, the other the scion of the Cui Family. They had often been at odds even before going to the Qin Dynasty, and now, after returning to this world over a hundred years later, it seemed nothing had changed...

Just as the two women were clashing and Li Changgeng was listening with a strange expression, the historian quickly interjected:

"So, the Profound Yellow Emperor of the Celestial Court was also First Emperor Ying Zheng’s Uncle Zhong in the Human World, and was enfeoffed as the Supreme Emperor Profound Yellow... Huh? If I recall correctly..."

Subconsciously, he looked toward the Old Celestial Master in the seat of honor.

The Old Celestial Master nodded slightly and said:

"The venerable one to whom Dragon Tiger Mountain makes offerings every spring is indeed him. They are one and the same."

The historian had a sudden realization.

The ancestor of the Langya Wang Family marveled,

"Only a month and a half has passed in the Current World, yet you all spent over a hundred years in Ancient Times. It seems you’ve all benefited greatly..."

"Indeed."

Li Yutong said with a smile:

"Those of us who held positions in Xianyang have all advanced by at least one Great Realm. Even the Chen Family Siblings, whose talent is relatively average, have reached the Celestial Human Peak."

After a pause, he looked at Cui Yin and added:

"And those who went elsewhere and had better opportunities, like Cui Yin, have made terrifying progress. During the martial gathering between Shengjing and the Demon Race, wasn’t Cui Yin not even at the Celestial Human level? Now she’s already a True Immortal."

Although Cui Yin was arrogant, she wouldn’t dare be disrespectful to an Immortal. The Immortal Level was equivalent to a Celestial Venerable in the Central Celestial Court.

She immediately stood up, bowed, and said humbly:

"You flatter me, Speaker. I was merely fortunate to be noticed by a Daoist Monarch, which is how I was able to serve as the Steward of the Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace."

"A Daoist Monarch?" Lu Chongtong asked with great interest. "Which Daoist Monarch?"

Cui Yin gave a faint smile.

"Although that Daoist Monarch is not widely known, his status in the Celestial Court is extremely high. He is called Daoist Monarch Lu Ya."

Everyone exchanged glances. ’Daoist Monarch Lu Ya?’

None of them had heard this name before. In contrast, Li Changgeng and the Big Black Bull, who had also returned to the Current World, paled slightly not far away.

Seeing that no one seemed to recognize the name, Cui Yin frowned and said:

"Well, since we’re back, I’ll let you in on a secret. Once, when I was paying a visit to Daoist Monarch Lu Ya, an incredible figure also came to visit—someone who is known by all today!"

"Who was it?" Yan Huang, in the seat of honor, became interested and asked softly. The many councilors and clan ancestors who had rushed to Dragon Tiger Mountain also cast curious glances her way.

Cui Yin’s Immortal Robe fluttered in the wind, making her appear even more ethereal. A look of demure pride appeared on her exceptionally beautiful face.

She exhaled slowly, adopting a mysterious and solemn expression, and said:

"The Queen Mother!!"

Everyone was shocked. The Old Celestial Master shot to his feet, subconsciously directing an inquisitive gaze toward Li Changgeng.

The latter seemed quite agitated as well, plucking out several strands of his long, snow-white beard.

"The Queen Mother? Interesting. Tell me about it."

A calm voice suddenly echoed out. In front of the Celestial Master’s Mansion, everyone on the wide platform subconsciously turned to look, slightly stunned.

In the distant sky, a young man could be seen walking on the clouds. He seemed to be strolling, but with a single, seemingly small step, he crossed a vast distance to arrive on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Shrinking Inches, arriving in a single step.

Everyone’s expression changed. The Old Celestial Master and the other Immortals, including the arrogant Cui Yin, all bowed in unison. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Greetings, Lu Zi!"

The major figures of the Current World were composed. Though they were respectful, they treated Lu Xuan with the same deference they would show any supreme expert at the Immortal Level.

But it was different for those who had gone to the Qin Dynasty. Over the past hundred years, they had more or less read up on or inquired about the deeds of "Saint Lu."

Although tens of thousands of years separated the Spring and Autumn Period from the early Qin Dynasty, and many records had been deliberately obscured by the West Pole Celestial Palace, the few words that remained were still enough to frighten them.

This was especially true for those like Yan Huang, a close minister to the First Emperor, or Cui Yin, who moved about the Celestial Realm.

In the past hundred years, Yan Huang and the other close ministers of the First Emperor had learned that Lu Xuan was His Majesty the First Emperor’s adoptive grandfather. The First Emperor had once followed Lu Xuan through the Human World, leading his ox for him!

Cui Yin had also asked some of the Immortal Officials and Divine Officials she was friendly with. As it turned out, all the senior Immortal Gods were deeply secretive about the name "Lu Xuan," completely unwilling to mention it!

All signs indicated that Lu Xuan’s status during the Spring and Autumn Era was likely far more than just a Human Saint...

As everyone was bowing respectfully,

Lu Xuan walked up to Cui Yin and asked calmly:

"The Queen Mother visited Lu Ya? Do you know what they discussed?"

Cui Yin reined in her arrogance, glanced fearfully at this person none of the Immortal Gods dared to mention, and bowed.

"In response to Lu Zi, although I was the steward of an Emperor’s Palace, how would I dare eavesdrop on a conversation between such figures? Naturally, I withdrew long before."

After a moment’s hesitation, she added:

"However, one thing left a deep impression on me. When the Queen Mother visited the Daoist Monarch, it was right after the Peach of Immortality Banquet. A major incident occurred at that banquet—the Celestial Palace fell, and the feast was utterly ruined..."

"And at that time, I vaguely heard the Queen Mother mention something... the... Donghuang Bell?"

Hearing this, Lu Xuan’s eyes narrowed sharply.

’Interesting.’

After pondering for a moment, he asked calmly:

"Your name is Cui Yin, correct? The steward of the Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace?"

"In response to Lu Zi." Cui Yin puffed her chest out slightly, a look of pride appearing on her face as she bowed.

"During my time in Qin, I was indeed the steward of the Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace, managing all the Celestial Maidens, Immortal Attendants, and others."

"Is that so?" Lu Xuan nodded slightly. "Was it that Daoist Monarch Lu Ya who arranged for you to go?"

"Yes." Cui Yin hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"I see."

Lu Xuan gave a noncommittal response, making a mental note. ’Lu Ya...’

He had once heard Kunpeng speak of this person. He was a Great Demon who had suddenly risen to prominence before the Shang Dynasty, a Daluo venerable one who had always been a carefree wanderer.

But from the looks of it now, his relationship with the Immortal Mother and the Four Extremes Emperor was likely anything but shallow.

After thinking for another moment, Lu Xuan suddenly broke into a smile, looked at the crowd, cleared his throat, and said:

"Ah, since everyone is here, I have an announcement to make."

"Please speak, Lu Zi!"

Everyone bowed again. A belated question arose in the minds of Yan Huang and the others. It seemed Lu Xuan had not been among the hundred who went to the Qin Dynasty.

And according to some councilors, he hadn’t made an appearance on the Ancestor Star or taken any action in the month that had passed in the Current World...

’What is he going to announce?’

Amidst everyone’s confusion, Lu Xuan suddenly turned to Yan Huang and gave him a bow.

Then, he smiled at the crowd.

"I have tentatively scheduled my wedding for three months from now, on the fifteenth day of the eighth month. If any of you are free, you are all welcome to attend the ceremony in the Kongtong Mountain Range."

As his words fell, the platform was plunged into a sudden silence.

Lu Xuan cleared his throat and smiled again.

"The bride is Yan Jiangxue. I hope you will all help me announce this to the world."

Everyone’s head snapped toward Yan Huang. The man swayed, three question marks practically appearing over his head as he blurted out in utter confusion:

"Huh??"