The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

Realizing this, everyone looked at the two hosts seated above them with a very unpleasant and intriguing expression.

Today's marriage between the two powerful sects can be considered as having brought over half of the cultivation world.

Although many people were not optimistic, they still prepared quite substantial gifts.

Nowadays, the mindset in the cultivation world is almost entirely open-minded. Arranged marriages are no longer practiced, and cultivators' own opinions are respected.

But now... Wenren Yin and Rong Miaoling are actually controlling a prodigy like Rong Xuanji to marry a good-for-nothing like Wenren Yi!

Who wouldn't be angry in this situation? Although it didn't directly concern them, it made them feel like today's wedding was a huge joke!

"Hmph! How amusing! I thought I was attending a wedding, but I've stumbled upon such a spectacular show. Heavenly Sword Ancestor... Sect Master Rong, forgive my narrow-mindedness, I cannot bear to watch any longer, I shall take my leave!"

Some sects made their stance clear without even a fist salute, and simply turned and left.

The powerful alliance of the ten major sects was treated with such an attitude by the smaller sects.

This was a resounding slap in the face to both the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Joyful Union Sect.

The situation became quite ugly at one point.

Rong Miaoling lowered her head and said nothing.

Wenren Yin narrowed his eyes and stared at Chi Miao with a hateful, scrutinizing gaze for a long while.

That's really impressive...

This method of revealing the truth to everyone, catching them completely off guard, left them both speechless.

Chi Miao... he really underestimated you far too much.

But... old ginger is spicier after all. If you try to outmaneuver him, you'll be out of the game before he even got born!

Wenren Yin suddenly appeared furious, glaring at Rong Miaoling: "Sect Leader Rong, what is the meaning of this from your Hehuan Sect?"

"Though I have lived a long life, I am by no means a fool! I respect the children's own wishes; this was supposed to be a perfect marriage, but you used your bewitching arts on your own daughter, controlling her and forcing her to complete today's wedding. How... how am I supposed to explain this to the world? How am I supposed to explain this to Xuan Ji!"

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and looked at Rong Miaoling in disbelief.

"Sect Leader Rong, you—!"

Was this control exerted by Rong Miaoling?!

Just as Wenren Yin was about to steer the tide and allow the Heavenly Sword Sect to escape unscathed, a clapping sound reached everyone's ears.

Snapped!

Snapped!

Snapped!

"What a show, truly a show... Ancestor Tianjian, you've managed to distance yourself from the Tianjian Sect with just a few words. I really need to learn from your eloquence."

"As the saying goes, it takes two to tango... You're ugly, useless, and have a terrible mentality, while Xuan Ji is incomparably beautiful and has an outstanding appearance. It's obvious to everyone that they're mismatched. I'm really curious what kind of bewitching potion you gave Sect Leader Rong to make you willingly sell your own daughter to this extent!"

Rong Miaoling stared wide-eyed in astonishment at Chi Miao in disbelief.

magic potion?

This……

Was there a hidden meaning in Chi Miao's words? Did she know something?

Yan Ge then stood in front of Rong Miaoling.

"To be honest, some lies are full of holes once they are told."

His eyes were deep, concealing a complex array of emotions.

Although he rejected Rong Miaoling's love, it doesn't mean that there was no friendship between them... Even after so many years, things have changed.

He felt that Rong Miaoling's current situation was partly due to him. Although he did not regret it, he also felt a little guilty towards Rong Miaoling.

The person she once admired stood before her. It was not only her unforgettable youth, but also the sense of security that her generation of elites called her "boss".

It was the happiest time of her life.

Rong Miaoling instinctively wanted to speak, but Wenren Yin suddenly looked at her, as if to warn her.

If she dares to utter any nonsense, her daughter... will surely turn into a monster on her twentieth birthday!

Every word you say today must have its consequences.

A picture instantly flashed through Rong Miaoling's mind—

On her birthday, Rong Xuanji transformed into a celestial fox, and was subsequently killed by all her former relatives and friends, suffering heartbreak and losing everything.

All of this seemed like a mountain pressing down on Rong Miaoling, making it hard for her to breathe.

She closed her eyes and stopped looking at Yan Ge.

Yan Ge shook his head and sighed.

Things have changed, and he, the "eldest brother," is no longer the one who can protect his "younger brothers and sisters" without any scruples.

He had more ties, more shackles, more people he wanted to protect, and more sects he wanted to protect.

"You only get one chance. Think it over."

Rong Miaoling had made up her mind. She didn't look at him again, completely severing all other thoughts that had once been in her heart.

She stood up and took a few steps toward Chi Miao, her voice loud and clear: "Nonsense! I, Rong Miaoling, am the sect leader of the Hehuan Sect, one of the ten great sects. The art of seduction is a specialty of our Hehuan Sect. How could I be so easily controlled by someone?"

"Our Hehuan Sect has always focused on the path of dual cultivation, and women in our Hehuan Sect need marriage as a support."

"The Heavenly Sword Sect is currently unstoppable, and my daughter Xuanji possesses a special constitution that allows both sides to achieve their goals. She's still young and doesn't understand, so what's wrong with me making decisions for her? I'm her own mother!!"

Her body and voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Chi Miao remained silent for a long while.

The same goes for others.

Rong Miaoling raised her chin: "What, you have nothing to say?"

Chi Miao: "No... I'm just curious, what did you mean by the Heavenly Sword Sect's unstoppable momentum?"

"Was it Wenren Yi, the young sect leader, whose Dao heart was shattered, or Wenren Xiao, the sect leader, who broke his oath and perished, or something else?"

Everyone fell even more silent: "..."

How...how vicious, how direct those words were.

If they were the Heavenly Sword Ancestor, they would be furious on the spot.

Wenren Yin's expression almost faltered; her forced smile was so convincing that even passersby felt sorry for her.

Rong Miaoling was speechless, and immediately broke down: "You... what's it to you! I have my own plans!"

Chi Miao: "Then you make your plans. I also have my own plans. Since you don't care about Xuan Ji's feelings, then I don't need to care about yours either."

"In short, are you willing to release your control over Xuanji?"

Rong Miaoling clenched her fists: "Absolutely not!"

She had nowhere to retreat!

As long as she doesn't break free from the charm spell, no one in this world can break the control she's placed under.

Even during the tribulation stage!

Chi Miao turned around and walked towards Rong Xuanji without saying another word.

"Since you're unwilling to get Xuanji to open up, then I have my own way of getting the real Xuanji to speak for herself."

After saying that, she placed one hand on Rong Xuanji's shoulder, and then... something unexpected happened!