Chapter 243 - 213-214: Red Crocodile’s Grand Wedding, Ascending Red Cloud

Chapter 243: Chapter 213-214: Red Crocodile’s Grand Wedding, Ascending Red Cloud

Red Cloud Mountain, with its towering peaks. The mountain was a boundless, hazy expanse of red, appearing at a glance as if the entire landscape was ablaze.

Sheer cliffs, looking as if they were carved by blades and axes, stood between heaven and earth.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

From time to time, streaks of light flashed across the sky.

However, as these streaks of light neared Red Cloud Mountain, they all descended to the ground and proceeded up the mountain through the Mountain Gate.

Today was the wedding day of the Red Crocodile Demon King of Red Cloud Mountain.

Demons from all over gathered at Red Cloud Mountain to offer their congratulations!

The Red Crocodile Demon King hadn’t held his title for long. Although his foundation was still shallow, he possessed immense potential, having formed a top-grade True Core.

The major powers on Red Cloud Mountain all treated his wedding with considerable importance.

While it wasn’t as grand as the Peacock King’s coronation ceremony years ago, every major power in the Red Cloud Mountain Range sent representatives to attend and present gifts.

Snake and Scorpion Cave, Leopard Ridge, Ivory Mountain, Lion’s Mane Cave, Sleeping Ox Mountain, Peacock Mountain...

The ascension to the rank of Demon King was a truly momentous event in the Red Cloud Mountain Range, one that concerned the rise and fall of powers. All the Demon Kings would attend such an occasion.

A wedding, however, was different. It was a personal affair for the Red Crocodile Demon King and had little bearing on the balance of power.

Only a marriage alliance between two major powers would carry such weight.

But clearly, this wedding held no such significance.

Even so, the major powers still dispatched a Quasi-Demon King as their representative to show their respect for the Red Crocodile Demon King.

On Red Cloud Mountain today, Great Demons had replaced the usual Qi Refining Old Demons, serving as ushers to respectfully welcome the representatives from the various powers.

"The Green Ridge Quasi-Demon King has arrived!"

A welcoming cry, amplified by the power of an array, echoed through the mountains.

WHOOSH!

A streak of green light flashed past, heading straight for the depths of Red Cloud Mountain.

Unlike ordinary guests, Quasi-Demon Kings possessed certain privileges and could fly directly into the inner sanctum of Red Cloud Mountain.

"The Kongming Quasi-Demon King has arrived!"

Another welcoming cry rang out.

Inside the great hall on Red Cloud Mountain, the Red Crocodile Demon King sat with his slightly yellowish hair, sharp features, and a gaze as cutting as a blade.

Today, he was dressed in bright red wedding robes, and even his blade-like gaze had softened slightly.

The official ceremony had not yet begun; other Demons were managing the wedding preparations.

For now, the Red Crocodile Demon King, Shang Yan, simply sat upon the Jade Platform, watching the many Demons bustling about inside and outside the grand hall.

Standing by his side was a powerfully built, entirely silver-white Wolf Demon.

The Wolf Demon looked at the Red Crocodile Demon King, who was as calm as still water, but his own heart was in turmoil.

He recalled that night on Red Cloud Mountain when Yu Ruyan had spent the night in the temporary cave residence of the Gray Rat Alchemist.

Other Demons were unaware of this, but he knew perfectly well.

And it wasn’t just him; the Red Crocodile Demon King knew as well.

With his own Dao Companion having done such a thing, he couldn’t understand why the Red Crocodile Demon King remained so calm.

However, having followed the Red Crocodile Demon King for so many years, he knew the Red Crocodile’s temperament well and did not say a word.

’There’s no need to say anything. I just need to listen to the Red Crocodile Demon King! It’s been this way for so many years. And facts have proven that the Red Crocodile Demon King’s decisions are never wrong!’

"With my talent, in this entire, vast Red Cloud Mountain Range, who else besides Ruyan is worthy of me? Trying to intimidate her friends is just a petty, unorthodox tactic! It’s useless and would only incite her rebellious spirit.

Once I become a Demon King, why would I ever need to worry about Ruyan not falling for me?

That is the grand and righteous path!

To abandon the righteous path for a crooked one... how utterly foolish!"

The Red Crocodile Demon King’s words from back then still echoed in his ears.

’And now, just as the Red Crocodile Demon King, Shang Yan, had said, there was no need to compete. He simply had to become a Demon King, and everything he deserved would naturally come to him!’

Welcoming cries continued to echo through the mountains.

Time passed, and one by one, the guests from every major power arrived.

The wedding began!

With a Quasi-Demon King officiating, the segments of the wedding proceeded in an orderly fashion.

Finally, it was time for the most important part of the ceremony.

Under the witness of heaven and earth, Shang Yan of Red Cloud Mountain and Yu Ruyan would officially become Dao Companions. They would also receive the blessings of all the assembled Demons.

HUM~ HUM~ HUM~

Halos of light swirled in the sky, and empowered by an array, a massive image materialized.

She wore the Five Phoenix Crown, her exquisite face veiled by a thin red gauze, and was dressed in a magnificent, long wedding gown.

Around her neck was a Celestial Official Lock, on her chest hung the Profound Celestial Mirror, and a colorful ceremonial shawl was draped over her shoulders. She carried a Five Blessings Bag at her side, and her arms were adorned with Hand Silver.

Her every posture was filled with a thousand charms; she was breathtakingly beautiful!

For the vast majority of the guest Demons in attendance, it was their first time seeing Yu Ruyan.

Yet this entrance alone was enough to captivate many of the Demons present.

It wasn’t just her face and figure, but more so, the unique aura she possessed.

No wonder a Demon King as talented and full of potential as the Red Crocodile Demon King would choose her as his dual cultivation Dao Companion.

It was as if the doubts in the hearts of the assembled Demons had been answered.

"Alright, fellow Daoists, next..."

The voice of the Quasi-Demon King from Red Cloud Mountain who was officiating the wedding rang out.

Before heaven and earth, Shang Yan and Yu Ruyan would henceforth bind their lives as one and become Dao Companions!

RUMBLE~

A tremendous roar suddenly erupted, cutting off the Quasi-Demon King’s next words.

Lightning flashed and thunder cracked across the sky. The heavens filled with dazzling bolts as a deep rumbling sound echoed.

At the same time, a powerful shout rang out.

"Flight is forbidden over Red Cloud Mountain!"

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Several streaks of light shot toward the wedding hall on Red Cloud Mountain at incredible speed.

A gray streak of light led the way, with several multicolored streaks in pursuit!

"What’s going on?"

"What’s happening?"

Some of the guest Demons grew puzzled, watching the sudden turn of events.

The Quasi-Demon King from Red Cloud Mountain officiating the wedding looked at the distant streaks of light. As his Demon Sense swept over them, he instantly understood the situation.

’Some Demon is trespassing on Red Cloud Mountain. Judging by their flight path, they’re heading this way!’

In front of the wedding hall was a massive, floating platform, magnificently decorated and filled with a joyous, celebratory air.