Upon learning of this, Gu Wei gloated with schadenfreude: “Well, this is perfect. I can’t wait to see how many jaws will drop across the Xuantian Continent.” Tsk, tsk, tsk—just imagining the scene is downright delightful.
Tang Qi also sighed with emotion: “To everyone, those two always seemed like fire and water—fighting whenever they met. No one ever imagined their relationship could evolve to this point.” Their ingrained impressions of each other had been so rigid that no one noticed the subtle affection brewing between them.
After discussing for a while, the two stopped overthinking and simply held hands, returning to introduce each other to their families.
Gu Wei had a master and a sect, while Tang Qi, though lacking direct elders, still had uncles and aunts in Cloudsky Fort who counted as his seniors. Thus, this “meet-the-family” session involved quite a crowd.
Over at Divine Physician Valley, everyone was overjoyed that the notorious troublemaker Gu Wei had finally found someone willing to take him. Despite his scheming nature, Gu Wei was genuinely well-liked—always stepping up to care for his junior disciples whenever the elders were busy. Now that he had found someone he truly loved and wanted to spend his life with, the sect was ecstatic and would never stand in his way.
As for Cloudsky Fort, though some were displeased that their young lord had been “snatched away” so quickly by an outsider, they knew Tang Qi would eventually settle down. Since the two were deeply in love and Gu Wei was undeniably outstanding, they didn’t make things difficult.
After the family introductions and formalizing their relationship came the long preparation for the wedding. On the Xuantian Continent, while heterosexual relationships were the norm, same-sex unions were also accepted, and many chose to hold grand ceremonies if they could afford it. Gu Wei and Tang Qi wanted to declare their love to the world.
Divine Physician Valley was a top-tier power on the continent, and Cloudsky Fort wasn’t far behind. A joint wedding between the two was bound to be anything but small. Though neither Gu Wei nor Tang Qi were particularly ostentatious, their high status and symbolic roles meant their wedding also represented their respective factions.
Thus, even if they wanted a low-key affair, Divine Physician Valley and Cloudsky Fort wouldn’t allow it—scale and grandeur were matters of pride, non-negotiable.
And grand it was, attended by an extraordinary guest list.
Divine Physician Valley, long reclusive, saw the reappearance of Gu Wei and Gu Yu’s master, along with their martial siblings. Huangfu Yichen, Yin Jiu, Ying Qiyun, Jin Yu, and Yan Ruizhe—friends made during the Rong Nianxin incident—also attended.
With guests from all walks of life and ranks, even the eldest son of the Flowing Clouds Commerce, along with Fu Yuge and Fu Yuming’s father, arrived, symbolizing the gradual transition of power from the older generation to Fu Yuming’s elder brother.
Fu Yuge and Fu Yuming themselves also came.
As Fu Yuge put it, having once “resisted” the “evil force” known as Rong Nianxin together, they were now sworn brothers. How could he miss his friend’s wedding?
Fu Yuming, however, didn’t come alone—he brought Fu Yuanjing, not as his assistant or steward, but as his partner.
Truth be told, Fu Yuming cared little for business or social niceties this time. His sole purpose? Flaunt. His. Love!!!
Though Fu Yuming was the “bottom” in their relationship, that didn’t stop him from proudly marking his territory, ensuring everyone knew Fu Yuanjing was his—envy and resentment be damned.
Fu Yuming: *Heheheh*, let the world know Yuanjing is mine! Don’t mistake my usual aloofness for indifference—my possessiveness is anything but small.
Jin Yu, watching the sickeningly sweet display, couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. After all, his own partner, Yan Ruizhe, was an even more extreme battle maniac—a lofty flower who’d rather spar than show affection.
While Fu Yuming loved public declarations, Yan Ruizhe found them pointless. To him, time spent on romance was better spent in a thrilling fight.
No wonder rumors had long painted Jin Yu and Yan Ruizhe as bitter rivals—Jin Yu, though strong, paled in comparison to Yan Ruizhe’s obsession with combat.
Jin Yu sighed dramatically: *My heart is weary. Love feels hopeless.*
Yan Ruizhe glanced at his sulking partner, a smirk tugging at his lips. Admittedly, this pouting version of Jin Yu was oddly endearing. Not that he’d ever admit it—his tastes were peculiar, and he had no intention of changing.
Rising, Yan Ruizhe approached Jin Yu. Contrary to appearances, he wasn’t devoid of possessiveness. As a proper partner, he couldn’t let his other half mope forever—relationships required effort from both sides to thrive.
Pulling Jin Yu into a searing kiss, Yan Ruizhe stunned his usually composed lover. But Jin Yu, ever unflappable, quickly reclaimed control, deepening the embrace with practiced ease.
The two shamelessly stole the spotlight, their passionate display ignoring all onlookers. Not that they cared—they’d always done as they pleased.
The actual newlyweds, Gu Wei and Tang Qi, exchanged resigned glances at the attention-hogging pair.
Tang Qi & Gu Wei: *Whatever. At least their antics give us an excuse to sneak off for some alone time.*
With that, they delegated hosting duties to their elders and slipped away hand in hand.
Normally, Tang Qi—responsible to a fault—would never abandon guests. But today, with Gu Wei by his side, restraint proved impossible.
Cloudsky Fort’s elders sighed but let it slide. Tang Qi had been thrust into leadership too young, forced to mature overnight. If he wanted to cut loose on his wedding day, so be it—they could handle things.
Besides, wasn’t Divine Physician Valley backing them up?
Finding a quiet spot, the couple gazed at the stars, fingers intertwined.
Under the glittering sky, their silhouettes merged into one—a promise of eternal unity.
As profound cultivators, their lifespans far exceeded mortals’. Over centuries, the Xuantian Continent remained peaceful, repelling repeated invasions from extra-dimensional demons with unwavering solidarity.
The legends of their era gradually faded, making way for new heroes. Now, Tang Qi and Gu Wei had grown old.
On a hillside by their private cottage, they lay side by side on a bench, hands clasped, watching the stars just as they had on their wedding night.
Gu Wei pressed a gentle kiss to Tang Qi’s cheek. “Qiqi, in our next life, let’s be together again. Okay?”
Tang Qi nuzzled into Gu Wei’s neck, breathing in his scent. “Not just the next life—the one after, and after that… Forever. Never apart.”
“Deal.” Gu Wei’s heart swelled. For reasons he couldn’t explain, he sometimes felt echoes of past separation—agonizing fractures where Tang Qi had been torn away. But now, with this vow, those shadows dissolved.
Tang Qi sealed the promise with a kiss. “I’ll never let go. And you won’t either.” Slowly, his eyes fluttered shut—never to open again.
Content, Gu Wei followed, his own smile lingering as darkness took him. Together, always.
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