After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

The alliance leader's faction turns a blind eye to this, and as long as a situation of one party becoming dominant does not occur, they are too lazy to interfere.

If the Gongsun family rejects the marriage proposal, the Situ family has plenty of ways to make it impossible for the Gongsun family to move an inch within the Immortal Alliance.

Although his father, Gongsun Gaishi, was quite skilled, he was old and could not withstand such an ordeal.

Those off-line members of the family will be the first to be affected.

She—had to sit here.

Like a canary with its feet tied.

Not far from the stage, Gongsun Chan watched her niece's restrained yet desperate expression, gripping the wine cup in her hand tightly until her knuckles turned white, but there was nothing she could do.

Although her father, Gongsun Gaishi, appeared calm, the slight trembling of his lips betrayed his inner anger and helplessness.

"The auspicious time has arrived—"

The emcee's drawn-out chant echoed throughout the main hall.

Gongsun Mili's shoulders trembled almost imperceptibly.

She raised her head, her gaze piercing through the layers of people, past the fake smiles and flattering words, and looking towards the azure sky outside the main hall.

Fengmian...

Where are you?

At this moment, on the outermost edge of the crowd.

Two unfamiliar faces, so unfamiliar they were practically invisible, were mingling among the guests.

Lin Fengmian used the Thousand Faces Illusion Technique to transform into an ordinary-looking rogue cultivator, while Li Cheng, wrapped in a gray robe, followed behind him, his aura perfectly suppressed to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Lin Fengmian looked at the figure in the red dress on the high platform. The despair and resentment that almost overflowed in her beautiful eyes were like a red-hot iron clamp that fiercely gripped his heart.

You dare force me to marry my woman?!

An unnamed fire exploded in his chest.

His internal organs were burning hot.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, but he felt no pain at all.

"Old Li," he said in a low voice, his voice hoarse as if squeezed out from between his teeth.

"When we make our move, make sure you understand that restrictive formation clearly. If you can break it, do so; if not, try to tear a crack in it."

Li Cheng's eyes twitched:

"You little brat...are you planning to just flip the table?"

Lin Fengmian did not answer, but instead fixed his gaze on the red-clad figure on the stage.

He personally came to pick up his woman.

Just as the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves and exchanging toasts, a sudden change occurred!

"Everyone, please quiet down!"

On the high platform, Situ Xiong, the head of the Situ family, slowly rose to his feet.

His face was dignified, and his aura was unfathomable. At this moment, he wore a seemingly warm smile, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle, sweeping across the entire room.

"Today is the auspicious day of the marriage alliance between the Situ family and the Gongsun family. Thank you all for coming to witness the ceremony."

His loud voice clearly suppressed the noise of the scene, "Next, according to ancestral custom, some things need to be discussed privately with the in-laws."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand seemingly casually.

"Buzz—"

An invisible, enormous light curtain suddenly rose up, like an inverted giant bowl, instantly enveloping everyone in the Gongsun family, led by core members such as Gongsun Gaishi, Gongsun Yan, and Gongsun Chan!

Runes flowed across the light screen, radiating a powerful binding force, each rune exuding a chilling light that sent shivers down one's spine.

Gongsun Gaishi's expression changed drastically. He abruptly stood up, and the immense spiritual power of his late-stage Nascent Soul realm erupted from his body, attempting to break through the light barrier—

But it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, completely suppressed by that light curtain!

He was horrified to discover that his extraordinary cultivation was suppressed by more than 70% within this formation!

Gongsun Yan, Gongsun Ping, Gongsun Mili, Gongsun Chan, and the others also reacted instantly and began to circulate their cultivation techniques, but they also felt that their spiritual energy was stagnant and difficult to mobilize!

"A level four spirit-suppressing array?!" Gongsun Gaishi's beard and hair stood on end as he roared, "Situ Xiong! What do you mean by this?!"

Situ Xiong's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a cold indifference and undisguised ambition:

"What do you mean? Brother Gongsun, don't you understand now?"

He looked down at the struggling Gongsun clansmen in the formation, his gaze like that of someone looking at turtles trapped in a jar:

"Today is not the day of engagement, but the day your Gongsun family submits to my Situ family!"

As the words fell, a chilling killing intent surged into the sky from outside the spirit-suppressing array!

Countless elite members and guest elders of the Situ family could be vaguely seen wielding magical weapons, forming another, even more terrifying, killing formation.

The entire inner courtyard was completely surrounded!

Only then did the guests, who had been chatting and laughing, belatedly sense the chilling fluctuations of the array! The entire venue erupted in an uproar!

"My God! This formation... what terrifying pressure! The Situ family has really gone all out!"

"This formation is no ordinary one; it can isolate the inside from the outside in an instant! The Situ family's foundation is indeed unfathomable!"

However, even though they sensed the extraordinary nature of the formation, they could not believe that the Situ family would dare to launch a blatant attack on the Gongsun family, who were also vice-leader families, in broad daylight and in full view of everyone!

Situ Xiong gave everyone no chance to think or react, suddenly releasing the terrifying pressure of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Like an invisible mountain pressing down in all directions, it forcefully suppressed all the commotion.

He addressed the bewildered guests on the periphery in a loud voice:

"Thank you all for your congratulations! The ceremony is now complete. What follows is a matter between the Situ and Gongsun families, and it is inconvenient for outsiders to be present! Please make yourselves at home!"

These words, which sounded almost like a drive-away, sent a chill down the spines of all the guests.

Despite their curiosity, no one dared to voice their doubts due to the overwhelming power of the Situ family.

They could only suppress their doubts and leave hastily.

In the blink of an eye, the once bustling and festive square became empty and desolate.

Inside the Spirit-Suppressing Array, the members of the Gongsun family were ashen-faced and furious, yet they were firmly suppressed by the power of the array, like trapped beasts.

Gongsun Mili suddenly stood up, her stunningly beautiful face beneath the phoenix crown filled with disbelief, shock, and anger.

She glanced at Situ Changkong, who stood silently smiling on the other side of the stage, seemingly in complete control of everything—

The man finally spoke, his voice gentle and warm yet carrying a chilling edge: "Mili, why struggle?"

Your Gongsun family is now part of my Situ family.

Inside the great formation, Situ Xiong looked down at the Gongsun family struggling below, his eyes as cold as a snake.

He snorted coldly, his voice as icy as ice, echoing within the great formation: "Gongsun Gaishi, I advise you not to resist! Quickly hand over the Boundary-Breaking Pearl, and I might spare your life! Otherwise, hmph! This day next year will be the anniversary of the death of your entire Gongsun clan!"

Gongsun Gaishi, standing below, his beard and hair bristling, instantly contorted with rage. He looked up at Situ Xiong above and roared:

"Old ghost Situ! I've said it countless times! I have absolutely no idea what this 'Boundary-Breaking Pearl' is! Don't you dare spout such nonsense!"