Keyboard Immortal - Chapter 2885

Chapter 1398: Marriage

Seeing the other person transform into Di Jun, Xi He was utterly shocked. For a moment, she even suspected that the guy beside her was the real Di Jun, who had orchestrated this encounter to please her.

As for that so-called Goddess of Wushan, she was probably one of Di Jun’s women.

It has to be said, his strategy was very successful; she did indeed develop different feelings for him.

“Are you really Di Jun?”

“Of course not. I don’t have a penchant for self-deception, why would I fabricate such an identity?” Zu An said irritably.

Xi He didn’t really believe that Di Jun would go to such lengths for a woman: “Then why did you become his appearance?”

Seeing her shocked expression, Zu An quickly reverted to his original appearance: “I simply have the ability to transform into other people.”

“Then how do you know what Di Jun looks like?”

“I’ve interacted with him in the future, and even fought him.”

Hearing this, Xi He’s eyes lit up: “Oh, was it for me?”

Zu An thought for a moment: “Sort of.”

“So who won?” Xi He’s eyes were full of gossip.

“I wasn’t his match back then, but I still thwarted his plot.”

“Tch, are you trying to save face by saying that?”

“You still chose me in the future, doesn’t that prove I won?”

Xi He’s face flushed slightly: “Are you deliberately giving me this psychological suggestion to mislead me…”

She felt that things were progressing too fast between them, and she seemed to be unconsciously leaning more towards him.

This was a dangerous sign. She was still engaged to the Heavenly Emperor; escaping the marriage was one thing, falling in love with another man was another.

She banished the thoughts from her mind: “You’re just planning to go to the Heavenly Court to steal the elixir of immortality like this?”

“Those heavenly soldiers and generals mentioned that Di Jun was missing. It’s perfect that he’s not here. When I go back, no one will suspect anything, especially with you, the future Heavenly Empress, as a witness,” Zu An explained.

Xi He felt like she’d been tricked: “If you just run away, won’t I become the sinner?”

“You don’t know who I am. Can’t you just be fooled? Besides, you won’t be the only one fooled,” Zu An replied casually, though inwardly he was worried. The elixir of immortality was a rare treasure; if Di Jun carried it with him, it would be troublesome.

Xi He blinked, suddenly realizing there was some truth to it.

She was naturally audacious; otherwise, she wouldn’t have run away from her arranged marriage. She suddenly found the idea of him impersonating the Heavenly Emperor quite interesting.

She even had a faint hope that he would become Di Jun from now on…

This thought immediately startled her, and she quickly suppressed the various ideas that were arising.

Along the way, Zu An asked her about the Heavenly Court, and she learned that there was a Heavenly Court in this era, but not in the location she remembered; it was in another place.

Besides Di Jun, the Heavenly Court also had the God of War, Donghuang Taiyi, whose status was no less than Di Jun’s.

There were also Nuwa and Fuxi, whose status was exceptionally transcendent and who hadn’t shown themselves for many years.

Besides these top-tier beings, Di Jun also had ten demon generals under his command, one of whom was Gui Che.

Xuanyuan Huangdi and Shennong Yandi were actually from another branch of the demon race, possessing great power and not entirely subservient to Di Jun. They united to oppose Di Jun, attempting to usurp his position.

Ultimately, Di Jun’s side was the king of all birds among the demon race, and everyone revered him.

However, Huangdi’s side was dominated by the dragon race, creating irreconcilable conflicts between the two.

Yandi’s side was somewhere between Di Jun and Huangdi; he possessed the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird and should theoretically be closer to Di Jun.

However, the Vermilion Bird and the Golden Crow were constantly vying for the title of the true god of fire, naturally leading to a strained relationship.

Furthermore, he possessed the bloodline of the divine ox, so he was recruited by Xuanyuan to fight against the more powerful Di Jun.

Zu An, concerned for Yao Ji’s safety, traveled swiftly, arriving at the Heavenly Court in no time.

Upon reaching the South Heavenly Gate, he noticed that everywhere was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, adorned with various auspicious characters.

However, the heavenly soldiers and generals all had solemn expressions, showing no sign of celebration.

“Who goes there!”

Seeing someone flying towards them, the heavenly soldiers tensed up and became alert.

“It’s me!” Zu An said calmly.

His dignified and noble tone impressed Xi He, who was standing to the side. This guy’s acting was truly flawless. Could it be that he was also acting when he said he was her future lover…?

“Heavenly Emperor!” The group was both surprised and delighted, and they all bowed to him.

Zu An nodded and led Xi He inside.

Soon, the others in the Heavenly Court had received the news and came out to greet them.

One powerful being after another arrived from all directions, and Xi He secretly introduced them one by one.

At this moment, a shout came: “Demoness, you actually dare to come back!”

It was none other than the demon general Gui Che, whom he had dealt with before.

He was about to order the others to subdue Xi He when he suddenly saw Zu An beside her, and he was shocked, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Zu An coldly said, “She is my wife, and the future Empress. Is this how you treat her with such disrespect?”

Feeling the intense pressure, Gui Che’s expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly bowed, “This subordinate deserves to die…”

He didn’t know how to explain.

At this moment, celestial music resounded, and the void ahead seemed to appear as if in chaos, followed by layers of light.

A figure solidified within those lights, his silver hair like an inverted Milky Way, the ends burning with flames of the sun, each strand seemingly etched with Daoist marks in the void.

The dark gold patterns on his black imperial robe seemed to be formed from the condensed souls of countless primordial beasts; simply standing there, he possessed an imposing aura.

Seeing the other, even Xi He became somewhat nervous, wanting to remind Zu An that this was Donghuang Taiyi, yet worried that his secret communication would be detected. He was extremely tense, fearing Zu An would give himself away.

“Taiyi.” Zu An had seen him before and naturally wouldn’t mistake him.

“Guiche has already reported what happened before to me. This matter is not his fault; there must be some misunderstanding.” Donghuang Taiyi stared intently at Xihe. “Where is that guy beside you who can use the Seven-Colored Divine Light?”

Xihe’s heart tightened. Before she could think of an answer, Zu’an had already shielded her behind him: “I have already killed that person.”

“Oh?” Even Donghuang Taiyi was somewhat surprised this time.

“What, do you think I don’t have that ability?” Zu’an’s face darkened.

Donghuang Taiyi laughed, “Brother, you jest. Who in this world can rival you?”

Although Guiche described the mysterious man as incredibly powerful, how could he possibly be more powerful than Dijun?

He then asked curiously, “Brother, you suddenly disappeared a few days ago. Where did you go?”

“I had something to verify, and then I learned about Xihe’s situation, so I went to bring her back.” Zu’an didn’t give a specific answer; no one in the Heavenly Court dared to interrogate the Heavenly Emperor.

Sure enough, seeing that he didn’t elaborate, Donghuang Taiyi gave up pressing for details: “You’ve returned just in time. The wedding can finally be officially completed.”

Xihe’s heart pounded instantly. Was she really going to marry this man in the Heavenly Palace who wouldn’t even tell her his name?