Chapter 542

When the people in Spirit Ice Plaza saw Yun Ming come out of the house, the entire plaza suddenly burst into a huge cheer.

Translation: When the people in Spirit Ice Plaza saw Yun Ming come out of the house, the entire plaza suddenly burst into a huge cheer.

When the people in Spirit Ice Plaza saw Yun Ming come out of the house, the entire plaza suddenly burst into a huge cheer.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's wedding was naturally their main reason for coming here, but many also came for Yun Ming, the continent's strongest.

Translation: Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's wedding was naturally their main reason for coming here, but many also came for Yun Ming, the continent's strongest.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's wedding was naturally their main reason for coming here, but many also came for Yun Ming, the continent's strongest.

But many also came for Yun Ming, the continent's strongest.

Over the past several decades, Yun Ming had already gained a large following of loyal fans; upon learning he would host this wedding, they became excited and came from afar to Shilake City to attend the wedding.

Translation: Yun Ming had already gained a large following of loyal fans over the past several decades; upon learning he would host this wedding, they became excited and came from afar to Shilake City to attend.

Over the past several decades, he had already gained a large following of loyal fans; upon learning he would host this wedding, they became excited and came from afar to Shilake City to attend this wedding.

Yun Ming gave a light cough twice, and then his voice rang out across the entire Spirit Ice Plaza.

Translation: Yun Ming gave a light cough twice, and then his voice spread throughout Spirit Ice Plaza.

Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Yun Ming, the current Sea God Pavilion Master, that is, the Heavenly Douluo who just stepped down from the throne of the world's strongest not long ago.

Translation: "Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Yun Ming, the current Sea God Pavilion Master, that is, the Supporting Heaven Douluo who just stepped down from the throne of the world's strongest."

"Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Yun Ming, the current Sea God Pavilion Master—that is, the Supporting Heaven Douluo who just stepped down from the throne of the world's strongest."

I know, many people here actually still don't believe I will lose to Tang Wulin; after all, he's so young—under twenty—and has already topped the throne of the world's strongest, which is utterly unreasonable.

Translation: "I know many here still don't believe I would lose to Tang Wulin, after all he's so young, under twenty, yet he topped the world's strongest throne, which is too unreasonable."

Topping the throne of the world's strongest is utterly unreasonable.

"I know many people here still don't believe I will lose to Tang Wulin; after all, he's so young, under twenty, and has already topped the world's strongest throne, which is utterly unreasonable."

Translation: "But I want to tell you all, common sense is meant to be broken; without mentioning Tang Wulin, doesn't my life itself prove that?"

Common sense is meant to be broken; without mentioning Tang Wulin, doesn't my life itself prove that?

"But I want to tell you all that common sense is meant to be broken—without mentioning Tang Wulin, doesn't my life itself prove that?"

Translation: "Back then I broke through to Honored Douluo at twenty-three, and later achieved Quasi-God at thirty-five; everyone thought my strength exceeded common sense, but in the end they had to acknowledge it."

I broke through to Honored Douluo, achieved Quasi-God; everyone thought my strength exceeded common sense, but in the end they had to acknowledge my strength.

"Back then I broke through to Honored Douluo at twenty‑three, and by thirty‑five I had achieved Quasi‑God; everyone thought my strength exceeded common sense, but in the end they had to acknowledge my strength."

Translation: "I must say, before him I am no different from you all—just an ordinary mortal; he is the true strongest of the present continent."

I am no different from you all—just an ordinary mortal; he is the true strongest of the present continent.

"I must say that in his presence, I am no different from any of you—just an ordinary mortal—while he is the true strongest of the present continent."

Translation: Upon hearing Yun Ming's words, those who originally had a doubtful expression gradually became moved.

Those who originally had a doubtful expression gradually became moved.

Upon hearing Yun Ming's words, those who originally had a doubtful expression gradually became moved.

Translation: If someone else had said this, they would likely be laughed at.

would likely be laughed at.

If someone else had said this, they would likely be laughed at.

Translation: "Achieving continental strongest at nineteen? Even nonsense needs a draft!"

Even nonsense needs a draft!

Achieving the continent's strongest at nineteen? Even nonsense needs a draft!

Translation: But the one saying this is Yun Ming, the continent's strongest, humanity's strongest for thousands of years, a being who has created too many miracles; his words carry great conviction.

Humanity's strongest for thousands of years, a being who has created too many miracles, his words carry great conviction.

But the one saying this is Yun Ming, the continent's strongest, humanity's strongest for thousands of years, a being who has created countless miracles—his words carry great conviction.

Translation: Noticing the change in everyone's expression, Yun Ming inwardly nodded in satisfaction and then said:

Noticing the change in everyone's expression, Yun Ming inwardly nodded in satisfaction, and then said:

Noticing the change in everyone's expression, Yun Ming inwardly nodded in satisfaction and then said:

Translation: "Next, let's first invite the groomsmen and bridesmaids onto the stage."

Let's first invite the groomsmen and bridesmaids onto the stage.

"Next, let's first invite the groomsmen and bridesmaids onto the stage."

Translation: Upon hearing this, some married people showed puzzled expressions.

Some married people showed puzzled expressions.

Upon hearing this, some married people showed puzzled expressions.

Translation: According to Douluo Continent wedding customs, isn't it too early for this step?

Isn't it too early for this step?

According to Douluo Continent wedding customs, isn't it too early for this step?

Translation: However, immediately afterward, their gazes were all drawn to the people who appeared.

Immediately afterward, their gazes were all drawn to the people who appeared.

However, immediately afterward, their gazes were all drawn to the people who appeared.

Translation: The first to appear was a middle-aged man, whose appearance caused all the forge masters in Spirit Ice Plaza to involuntarily exclaim.

The first to appear was a middle-aged man, whose appearance caused all the forge masters in Spirit Ice Plaza to involuntarily exclaim.

The first to appear was a middle‑aged man, whose appearance caused all the forge masters in Spirit Ice Plaza to involuntarily exclaim.

Translation: "Zhen Hua, the continent's only ninth-rank forge master, the only divine artisan, who truly made four-word battle armor exist, holder of multiple records in the Forge Master Association, and Tang Wulin's current forge master."

Zhen Hua, the continent's only ninth-rank forge master, the only divine artisan, who truly made four-word battle armor exist, holder of multiple records in the Forge Master Association, and Tang Wulin's current forge master.

"Zhen Hua, the continent's only ninth‑rank forge master, the only divine artisan, who truly made four‑word battle armor exist, holder of multiple records in the Forge Master Association, and Tang Wulin's current forge master."

Translation: Next was an unremarkable-looking middle-aged man, smiling gently and emanating a steady aura.

Unremarkable-looking, smiling gently, emanating a steady aura.

Next was an unremarkable‑looking middle‑aged man, smiling gently and emanating a steady aura.

Translation: "Zang Xin, Vice Sect Master of the Tang Sect, Vice Master of the Tang Sect Douluo Hall, Honored Affectionate, 99th-rank Extreme Limit Douluo."

Zang Xin, Vice Sect Master of the Tang Sect, Vice Master of the Tang Sect Douluo Hall, Honored Affectionate, 99th-rank Extreme Limit Douluo.

"Zang Xin, Vice Sect Master of the Tang Sect, Vice Master of the Tang Sect Douluo Hall, Honored Affectionate, 99th‑rank Extreme Limit Douluo."

Translation: Following closely was a man in a suit, with black hair hanging down from behind and golden eyes that exuded majesty without anger.

A man in a suit, with black hair hanging down from behind, golden eyes that exuded majesty without anger.

Immediately after came a man in a suit, with black hair hanging down from behind and golden eyes that exuded majesty without anger.

Translation: "Golden-eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, lord of the Star Dou Great Forest, ranked first among fierce beasts, called the God of Soul Beasts."

Golden-eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, lord of the Star Dou Great Forest, ranked first among fierce beasts, called the God of Soul Beasts.

"Golden‑eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, lord of the Star Dou Great Forest, ranked first among fierce beasts, called the God of Soul Beasts."

Translation: Then came a man with a gentle smile, looking refined and easygoing.

With a gentle smile, a man looking refined and easygoing.

Then came a man with a gentle smile, looking refined and easygoing.

Translation: "Qian Gu Dong Feng, current master of the Spirit Pagoda, Extreme Limit Douluo..."

Qian Gu Dong Feng, current master of the Spirit Pagoda, Extreme Limit Douluo.

"Qian Gu Dong Feng, current master of the Spirit Pagoda, Extreme Limit Douluo..."

Translation: One after another, individuals whose identities could shake the entire continent stepped out from behind Yun Ming and stood to his left.

Individuals whose identities could shake the entire continent stepped out from behind Yun Ming and stood to his left.

One after another, individuals whose identities could shake the entire continent stepped out from behind Yun Ming and stood to his left.

Translation: Although the last to appear, Wu Changkong and Xie Xie, were clearly inferior to those before them, everyone was too exhausted to complain, now only feeling stunned and speechless.

Wu Changkong and Xie Xie were clearly inferior to those before them; everyone was too exhausted to complain, now only feeling stunned and speechless.

Although the last to appear, Wu Changkong and Xie Xie, were clearly inferior to those before them, everyone was too exhausted to complain; they now felt stunned and speechless.

Translation: Who would have thought that the Shilake Sea God Pavilion Master, Tang Sect Vice Sect Master, Spirit Pagoda Master, Beast God Di Tian, and War God Hall Master—despite their differing identities, all standing at the continent's peak—would actually stand so amicably on the same stage?

Shilake Sea God Pavilion Master, Tang Sect Vice Sect Master, Spirit Pagoda Master, Beast God Di Tian, War God Hall Master—despite their differing identities, all standing at the continent's peak—would actually stand so amicably on the same stage.

Who would have thought that the Shilake Sea God Pavilion Master, the Tang Sect Vice Sect Master, the Spirit Pagoda Master, the Beast God Di Tian, and the War God Hall Master—despite their differing identities, all standing at the continent's peak—would actually stand so amicably on the same stage?

Translation: Especially Di Tian—anyone who knows a bit about soul beasts knows how terrible the relationship between soul beasts and the Spirit Pagoda is; not long ago he even led fierce beasts to attack a soul‑engineered train, yet only half a year later he stands here as a groomsman alongside Spirit Pagoda Master Qian Gu Dong Feng.

Especially Di Tian—anyone who knows a bit about soul beasts knows how terrible the relationship between soul beasts and the Spirit Pagoda is; not long ago he even led fierce beasts to attack a soul‑engineered train, yet only half a year later he stands here as a groomsman alongside Spirit Pagoda Master Qian Gu Dong Feng.

Especially Di Tian—anyone who knows a bit about soul beasts knows how terrible the relationship between soul beasts and the Spirit Pagoda is; not long ago he even led fierce beasts to attack a soul‑engineered train, yet only half a year later he stands here as a groomsman alongside Spirit Pagoda Master Qian Gu Dong Feng.

Translation: Being able to summon so many rare powerhouses at once is not something that could be done merely by Huo Yutong's status; more importantly, it's due to strength.

Being able to summon so many rare powerhouses at once is not something that could be done merely by Huo Yutong's status; more importantly, it's due to strength.

Being able to summon so many rare powerhouses at once is not something that could be done merely by Huo Yutong's status; more importantly, it's due to strength.

Translation: At this moment, everyone present was convinced.

was convinced.

At this moment, everyone present was convinced.

Translation: This is also why Yun Ming moved this step forward so early—to dispel the lingering doubts in the audience's minds with a grand spectacle as soon as he began.

This is also why Yun Ming moved this step forward so early, to dispel the lingering doubts in the audience's minds with a grand spectacle as soon as he began.

This is also why Yun Ming moved this step forward so early—to dispel the lingering doubts in the audience's minds with a grand spectacle as soon as he began.

Translation: After this, I believe Tang Wulin's online reputation will improve greatly.

I believe Tang Wulin's online reputation will improve greatly.

After this, I believe Tang Wulin's online reputation will improve greatly.

Translation: After the groomsmen come the bridesmaids.

After the groomsmen come the bridesmaids.

After the groomsmen come the bridesmaids.

Translation: Compared to the heaven-defying groomsmen lineup, the bridesmaids' lineup is obviously much more normal.

Compared to the heaven-defying groomsmen lineup, the bridesmaids' lineup is obviously much more normal.

Compared to the heaven‑defying groomsmen lineup, the bridesmaids' lineup is obviously much more normal.

Translation: But this so‑called normal is only relative.

But this so‑called normal is only relative.

But this so‑called normal is only relative.

Translation: Besides, the ferocious beast Bi Ji and the Spirit Pagoda vice master are still too high‑end for ordinary people.

Ferocious beast Bi Ji, Spirit Pagoda vice master—are still too high‑end for ordinary people.

Speaking of which, the ferocious beast Bi Ji and the Spirit Pagoda vice master are still too high‑end for ordinary people.

Translation: After the bridesmaids and groomsmen had all taken the stage, Yun Ming proclaimed loudly: "Good, I believe you've all noticed that our wedding's procedure differs from the usual; this is because the identities and strengths of the couple getting married are too special. I guess you're all curious about them, so now let's invite the protagonists of this wedding, groom Tang Wulin and bride Huo Yutong, onto the stage!"

After the bridesmaids and groomsmen had all taken the stage, Yun Ming proclaimed loudly: "Good, I believe you've all noticed that our wedding's procedure differs from the usual; this is because the identities and strengths of the couple getting married are too special. I guess you're all curious about them, so now let's invite the protagonists of this wedding, groom Tang Wulin and bride Huo Yutong, onto the stage!"

After the bridesmaids and groomsmen had all taken the stage, Yun Ming proclaimed loudly: "Good, I believe you've all noticed that our wedding's procedure differs from the usual; this is because the identities and strengths of the couple getting married are too special. I guess you're all curious about them, so now let's invite the protagonists of this wedding, groom Tang Wulin and bride Huo Yutong, onto the stage!"

Translation: Instantly, holy light shone in the sky, and everyone instinctively looked upward.

Instantly, holy light shone in the sky, and everyone instinctively looked upward.

Instantly, holy light shone in the sky, and everyone instinctively looked upward.

Translation: It was a woman with three pairs of wings behind her, hovering high in the sky; pure light streamed from her, forming two pillars that shone toward the stage's sides.

A woman with three pairs of wings behind her hovered high in the sky; pure light streamed from her, forming two pillars that shone toward the stage's sides.

It was a woman with three pairs of wings behind her, hovering high in the sky; pure light streamed from her, forming two pillars that shone toward the stage's sides.

Translation: Next, under everyone's gaze, the two individuals each appeared in the left and right pillars of light.

Under everyone's gaze, the two individuals each appeared in the left and right pillars of light.

Then, under everyone's gaze, the two individuals each appeared in the left and right pillars of light.

Translation: One bore a lofty presence and dignified appearance; the other was stunningly beautiful, heavenly‑formed. Under this holy light, for a moment even the spectators doubted they were emissaries sent by the gods.

One bore a lofty presence and dignified appearance; the other was stunningly beautiful, heavenly‑formed. Under this holy light, for a moment even the spectators doubted they were emissaries sent by the gods.

One bore a lofty presence and dignified appearance; the other was stunningly beautiful, heavenly‑formed. Under this holy light, for a moment even the spectators doubted they were emissaries sent by the gods.

Translation: The vast Spirit Ice Plaza fell silent at once; everyone was stunned by the sight, eyes wide, staring blankly at the scene.

The vast Spirit Ice Plaza fell silent at once; everyone was stunned by the sight, eyes wide, staring blankly at the scene.

The vast Spirit Ice Plaza fell silent at once; everyone was stunned by the sight, eyes wide, staring blankly at the scene.

Translation: Someone in the crowd scoffed, muttering under their breath: "Tch, Yun Ming that guy, actually quite willing—letting his wife handle the special effects."

Someone in the crowd scoffed, muttering under their breath: "Tch, Yun Ming that guy, actually quite willing—letting his wife handle the special effects."

Someone in the crowd scoffed, muttering under their breath: "Tch, Yun Ming that guy, actually quite willing—letting his wife handle the special effects."

Translation: His tone was full of disdain, yet his gaze couldn't help but linger on the two on stage for a long time.

His tone was full of disdain, yet his gaze couldn't help but linger on the two on stage for a long time.

His tone was full of disdain, yet his gaze couldn't help but linger on the two on stage for a long time.

Translation: This time he came here with a preconceived grudge, and he had no fondness for a wedding hosted by Shilake Academy as the main venue.

This time he came here with a preconceived grudge, and he had no fondness for a wedding hosted by Shilake Academy as the main venue.

This time he came here with a preconceived grudge, and he had no fondness for a wedding hosted by Shilake Academy as the main venue.

Translation: But even though he usually disliked Shilake Academy, he now had to admit that the two truly looked like a perfect match.

But even though he usually disliked Shilake Academy, he now had to admit that the two truly looked like a perfect match.

But even though he usually disliked Shilake Academy, he now had to admit that the two truly looked like a perfect match.

Translation: "Sigh, they even got Yun Ming to host the wedding and hired Ya Li for the special effects—looks like our Original Body Sect has no chance."

Sigh, they even got Yun Ming to host the wedding and hired Ya Li for the special effects; looks like our Original Body Sect has no chance.

"Sigh, they even got Yun Ming to host the wedding and hired Ya Li for the special effects—looks like our Original Body Sect has no chance."

Translation: He helplessly shrugged slightly and retreated against the flow of people.

He helplessly shrugged slightly and retreated against the flow of people.

He helplessly shrugged slightly and retreated against the flow of people.

Translation: "Forget it, I'm going to prepare lunch for Zhen Hua that guy—he actually forced me to attend this event without discussion, so today I'll have to make him something he dislikes."

Forget it, I'm going to prepare lunch for Zhen Hua that guy; he actually forced me to attend this event without discussion, so today I'll have to make him something he dislikes.

"Forget it, I'm going to prepare lunch for Zhen Hua that guy—he actually forced me to attend this event without discussion, so today I'll have to make him something he dislikes."

Translation: On stage, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong gazed at each other from afar, walked toward the center under Yun Ming's direction, and finally stood together.

On stage, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong gazed at each other from afar, walked toward the center under Yun Ming's direction, and finally stood together.

On stage, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong gazed at each other from afar, walked toward the center under Yun Ming's direction, and finally stood together.

Translation: Yun Ming smiled and asked Tang Wulin:

Yun Ming smiled and asked Tang Wulin:

Yun Ming smiled and asked Tang Wulin:

Translation: "Come, let the groom speak—what do you want to say to the bride?"

Come, let the groom speak—what do you want to say to the bride?

"Come, let the groom speak—what do you want to say to the bride?"

Translation: "Hmm, yes."

Hmm, yes.

"Hmm, yes."

Translation: Tang Wulin gave a slight nod, gazed gently at Huo Yutong, and pulled a small box from his hand.

Tang Wulin gave a slight nod, gazed gently at Huo Yutong, and pulled a small box from his hand.

Tang Wulin gave a slight nod, gazed gently at Huo Yutong, and pulled a small box from his hand.

Translation: "Huo Yutong, last Valentine's Day you gave me a gift; now it's my turn to give you one—I hope you like it."

Huo Yutong, last Valentine's Day you gave me a gift; now it's my turn to give you one—I hope you like it.

"Huo Yutong, last Valentine's Day you gave me a gift; now it's my turn to give you one—I hope you like it."

Translation: Having said that, he opened the small box.

Having said that, he opened the small box.

Having said that, he opened the small box.

Translation: As he opened the box, countless streams of nine‑colored light shot up from it, dyeing the entire venue with extraordinarily brilliant color.

As he opened the box, countless streams of nine‑colored light shot up from it, dyeing the entire venue with extraordinarily brilliant color.

As he opened the box, instantly, countless streams of nine-colored light shot up from the small box, dyeing the entire venue with incomparably splendid colors.

Yunming curiously glanced at the thing inside the box and asked in surprise:

"Is this ring the gift you want to give her?"

In the center of the box lay a nine-colored ring.

The craftsmanship of this ring is extremely exquisite; one can clearly see how much effort the maker put into it.

" Hmm."

Tang Wulin nodded and said:

"However, it's not that simple as an ordinary ring."

After saying that, he reached out and lightly tapped the small ring; it instantly emitted a blinding light again and flew up into the sky.

Next, the small ring actually disintegrated in midair; the broken fragments enlarged piece by piece in the air, finally forming the shape of a suit of armor.

Even the knowledgeable Yunming couldn't help but stare dumbfounded at this moment; he blinked and then exclaimed:

"This, this is... a Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype?!"

Although he also knew Tang Wulin intended to give Huo Yutong a gift at the wedding, he had never received any news; this gift is a Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype! As an ownerless, highly malleable existence, its value even surpasses that of a genuine Four-Word Battle Armor, making it absolutely priceless and without market.

No, rather, this thing has never appeared on the market, because theoretically only Zhenhua can make a Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype, and Zhenhua always custom-makes such items for specific people, so he hardly needs to specially forge a Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype to put on the market.

Moreover, Tang Wulin's Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype can even transform into a ring, meaning that after merging with battle armor, it can grant the armor such a transformation trait; although the effect isn't particularly great, only a top-tier blacksmith can understand how much effort the blacksmith who forged this Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype put in.

Speaking of value, this is absolutely the highest-value wedding gift in the history of the Douluo Continent.

Tang Wulin smiled faintly and nodded.

"Hmm, this is hand-forged by me, a wedding ring for Huo Yutong."

Not having wasted this time constantly immersed in Feng Wu Yu's blacksmith workshop, he finally managed to forge this Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype into shape on the day before the wedding, that is, yesterday.

At this moment his heart was filled with satisfied pride; being able to give his beloved such a wedding ring, he confidently believed himself to be the first person on the continent.

Upon hearing Yunming's words and seeing Tang Wulin nod, the entire venue instantly erupted.

What is the concept of Four-Word Battle Armor? Anyone with a slight understanding of battle armor masters knows this well.

Even looking across the entire continent, very few people truly possess Four-Word Battle Armor, and those who do are without exception the continent's top experts, often also holding extremely noble status.

Huo Yutong certainly deserves a Four-Word Battle Armor; whether in strength or status, she is wholly worthy.

Taking something of this caliber as a gift…… the Soul Masters present really don't know whether to admire Tang Wulin's deep affection or curse him for being extravagant.

This is something countless Three-Word Battle Armor Masters could spend their entire fortunes on and still not obtain, yet he just casually gave it away; if Tang Wulin were to auction it, the price would likely be enough to offset the day's consumption of Shilake City.

Moreover, speaking of which, Tang Wulin said this Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype was hand-forged by him, not made by Zhenhua's hands.

It is known that only the Divine Artisan Zhenhua could originally forge a Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype across the continent; now Tang Wulin has become the second person capable of this—does this mean he has also become a generation Divine Artisan?

Instantly, not to mention the audience below, even many groomsmen and bridesmaids on stage unconsciously looked toward Zhenhua not far away.

Zhenhua noticed the gazes of the crowd, said nothing, merely smiled and nodded, confirming their speculation.

Instantly, Spirit Ice Square erupted in commotion; people's gazes toward Tang Wulin changed.

Especially Qian Gu Dong Feng, his eyes practically sparked.

He originally wanted to win over Tang Wulin, valuing more his strength and his relationship with Huo Yutong.

As a result, the Divine Artisan title has now been added as another weight.

How great is the impact of the second Divine Artisan on the balance among the major powers? Anyone with a bit of sense can see it.

Moreover, this new Divine Artisan happens to have a very good relationship with Shilake Academy, making it even harder to tolerate.

Qian Gu Dong Feng's heart gradually sank.

It seems we need to consider accelerating the plan's progress.

Even if it would cause countless deaths, we must suppress the continued expansion of Shilake Academy's power.

Everything is for the great undertaking of the Soul Transmission Tower.

Unlike others, Huo Yutong, who had long guessed what Tang Wulin was preparing, might be the least surprised person present; she ignored the surrounding exclamations, looked at the Four-Word Battle Armor Prototype floating in the sky, and softly asked Tang Wulin:

"Is this what you've been busy preparing these days?"

Tang Wulin nodded and smiled.

"Hmm, how is it? Do you like it?"

Huo Yutong showed a happy smile.

"Do I even need to say? I like anything you prepare."

Then she sighed: "The only thing that makes me unwilling is that what I prepared seems inferior to yours—how frustrating."

"... Ah?"

Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned.

Huo Yutong gave him a playful wink.

"You fool, do you think I'd just sit still after knowing you wanted to prepare a gift for me? Haven't you wondered what I've been doing all this time when you weren't by my side?"

"... Ah."

Tang Wulin then came to his senses.

Upon careful thought, he indeed had no idea where Huo Yutong went or what she did when he wasn't around.

He originally thought she was using this time to properly study the knowledge of this era.

It seems things aren't that simple.

Huo Yutong did not lower her voice; with the help of soul power, it instantly spread throughout the entire Lingbing Square.

When they heard that she also had a gift for Tang Wulin, the originally very noisy Lingbing Square fell silent at an astonishing speed.

Everyone stared nervously at Huo Yutong, curious what she would pull out.

When they saw her also pull out a small box similar to Tang Wulin's, people's gazes involuntarily turned strange.

Tang Wulin was no exception; he blinked and asked, "Yutong, could it be that..."

Huo Yutong's mouth corners turned up, she nodded lightly and said, "Mm, it seems we have great rapport."

As she spoke, she opened the box; as expected, a ring lay in the center.

She explained, "This is the wedding ring I prepared for you, and it is also a soul tool; after testing by Tang Sect professionals, its grade has reached tenth level."

"It has two effects: one is energy storage defense, providing you with three defenses per day, the strength equal to your strongest defense soul skill; the other is transmission—if you pour soul power into this ring, no matter where I am in this world, I can instantly appear beside you."

Listening to Huo Yutong's explanation, Yun Ming's eyes gradually turned shocked.

He now has only one question in his mind.

Is this really just a tenth-level soul tool?

Yun Ming knows firsthand how outrageous Tang Wulin's defense is, and he isn't even clear on how strong Tang Wulin's strongest defense soul skill is; if this item could truly replicate Tang Wulin's strongest defense soul skill, then even if usable only once a day, the ring's grade would absolutely exceed tenth level—perhaps not even eleventh enough, roughly twelfth level.

Moreover, there's the transmission function; Yun Ming knows Tang Sect's recent development of space technology has deepened, but such a level of spatial transmission still exceeds his imagination.

Even a space-attributed soul master at the Limit Douluo level couldn't achieve transmission across the entire continent; like its previous function, this also enters the divine realm.

Huo Yutong really underestimated the soul tool she crafted; perhaps its help to Tang Wulin isn't as great as the four-word battle armor prototype, but in terms of value, Yun Ming truly finds it hard to judge which is higher.

At least for Yun Ming, if he had to choose, he would pick the soul tool made by Huo Yutong.

The people at Lingbing Square didn't know Yun Ming's thoughts; after all, they didn't understand how outrageous Tang Wulin's defense is, so after hearing Huo Yutong's introduction, most people paid more attention to the rating of that tenth-level soul tool from Tang Sect.

If a tenth-level soul tool were placed in the Star Luo Empire or the Dou Ling Empire, it could basically be rated as a national treasure; in these viewers' eyes, its value, while not matching the four-word battle armor prototype, is not far off—similarly something ordinary people might never encounter in a lifetime.

For a moment, everyone felt even jealousy could not arise.

This is a rather wonderful psychology, like how people envy those nearby but not characters in books; when something is too distant, people feel they are not in the same realm and unconsciously set aside their envy.

This newlywed couple can now gift each other the four-word battle armor prototype and the tenth-level soul tool; they have already stepped into a world different from ours, leaving them without any jealousy.

Finally, Yun Ming was the first to come to his senses; he cleared his throat lightly and said:

"It seems the bride's surprise even caught the groom off guard; then let's move on to the next segment—come, you two, please put the rings on each other."

"Okay."

Tang Wulin waved his hand in the air; the four-word battle armor prototype floating there instantly drifted down under countless gazes, reforming into a nine-colored ring that returned to his hand.

He took Huo Yutong's hand and placed the ring onto hers.

At this moment, even Tang Wulin's hand trembled slightly; his inner excitement made him unable to control himself.

As the nine-colored wedding ring settled onto Huo Yutong's ring finger, she officially became his wife.

After completing these actions, Tang Wulin felt as if injected with adrenaline; his face flushed and his breathing grew somewhat rapid.

Seeing him like this, Huo Yutong smiled faintly.

She gazed lovingly at her right hand bearing the wedding ring, reached out to Tang Wulin, and softly laughed:

"Come, now I am already yours, but you haven't officially become mine yet—it's my turn."

"Mm."

Tang Wulin extended his hand.

The instant Huo Yutong grasped his hand, he felt her hand also tremble uncontrollably.

He couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

Seeing Huo Yutong's poised and generous demeanor, he originally thought she really felt no nervousness at all.

It seems she was just forcing herself.

Noticing his amused gaze, Huo Yutong's face flushed slightly; she gave him a subtle glare and sent via mental communication: "Don't laugh at me."

"Okay, okay, okay, my wife, I was wrong."

Upon hearing her, Tang Wulin quickly suppressed his amusement, his expression turning solemn again.

While he adjusted his mood, Huo Yutong also succeeded in placing the ring on his hand; the rings on both their hands shone with dazzling light, signifying they had officially become husband and wife.

As for this wedding, the most important segment now left is only the final step.

Yun Ming wore a gentle smile and asked Tang Wulin:

"Groom, do you vow to uphold the marriage oath, whether poor or rich, sick or healthy, beautiful or faded, fortunate or unfortunate, to love her, comfort her, respect her, protect her, and to remain forever faithful to her in your lifetime?"

At the same time, Ya Li flying in the sky extinguished the beam shining on Huo Yutong, gathering all eyes onto Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin looked at Huo Yutong; she wore a pure white wedding dress, delicate makeup, her whole presence like an angel descended, endearing.

In that instant, he seemed to return to ten years ago.

Back then he was merely a weak ordinary soul master; although he had just awakened the power of the Golden Dragon King, he was accidentally sent to an era ten thousand years past.

In that era, he had no relatives in sight, no one to rely on, no shelter to call home, and even only half-understood the continent's form and currency system; compared to the vast world, he felt incredibly tiny and helpless.

At that moment, he met that gentle girl.

At the time he didn't know she was his most admired idol; he merely saw her as another lone girl like himself, and with her help he escaped the perilous Star Dou Great Forest.

Through her he met Bei Bei and Tang Ya, and was invited into Tang Sect and then Shilake Academy.

Many things happened at the academy—joyful and sorrowful—but looking back, that period was so carefree, because by his side there was always someone willing to support him, no matter what, they would absolutely stand with him.

Unconsciously, he grew accustomed to having her by his side, gradually becoming unable to leave her.

With Bei Bei's help, he finally understood his feelings for her, but at the time, due to a tiny pride, he didn't immediately confess; instead he decided to wait until he became more outstanding before formally declaring his love.

What followed was the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies; before the match began, the participating teams suffered devastation akin to annihilation—even the team coach, Wang Yan, thought they had no chance left.

Yet no one expected that in that tournament, he and she worked together, turned the tide, and brought victory to the academy despite nearly hopeless odds; in the process he noticed her excellence more keenly, becoming even more enamored.

After returning to the academy, they faced a tense study schedule, and shortly after the study plan ended came the news that their most beloved teacher was about to pass away.

On his deathbed, their most important mentor gave them a final boost, allowing Tang Wulin to enter deep meditation for the first time; looking back now, his current astonishing achievements all began with that deep meditation.

After awakening from deep meditation, he learned of her gradual deterioration; he blamed himself for not being by her side at the crucial moment, and impulsively made what might be the wisest decision of his life.

He confessed to her and kissed her.

The taste of their first kiss was wonderful, and the flavor of love made him infatuated; afterward they became an enviable loving couple—even after the Dragon Valley incident, their feelings weren't truly shaken, but rather deepened in a sense.

After that, they arrived at the Qiankun Asking Love Valley.

In the secret realm prepared by God King Tang San, Tang Wulin first understood what the taste of hatred was.

Over the years, he grew up smoothly under the Academy's protection; perhaps that was the first time he was treated so cruelly by someone.

And in that experience, he also came to understand more deeply how important she was to him.

If she really died in that valley, he doubted even the skull of the Light Dragon King could suppress the violent emotions in his heart.

Fortunately, things never reached that irreversible point; after almost losing her, Tang Wulin came to cherish her presence even more.

Later, time flew by, and eventually the present arrived; he finally came to know her identity—she was the very person he had once admired and looked up to as a child.

Who would have thought he could bring home the legendary Spirit Ice Douluo as his wife; his younger self surely never imagined such a development.

But this result made him feel extremely happy.

So Tang Wulin lightly nodded and replied in a calm yet firm tone:

"I am willing."

Yun Ming looked at Huo Yutong.

"Bride, are you willing to marry the groom as your husband and share life with him in this holy covenant? Whether in sickness or health, poverty or wealth, beauty or loss of looks, fortune or misfortune, will you love him, comfort him, honor him, protect him, and remain faithful to him all your life?"

Huo Yutong met Tang Wulin's gaze and likewise nodded.

"I am willing."

At first, she was nothing, a little girl whose heart held only revenge.

He gave her the love she had long lacked, and he told her to love herself, assuring her he would always stay by her side.

Without him, she likely would have gone down the wrong path, possibly even becoming an Evil Soul Master who harmed others, and ended her life in endless madness and emptiness.

Looking at the history of this era, in a timeline without him, she ultimately for some reason gave up revenge, and might even have chosen to forgive her enemies, allowing her family to once again become the imperial clan of the Star Net Empire.

She could never repay his kindness; it can be said that thanks to his and Mu En's guidance, she did not end up on the wrong path.

She had always kept his goodness deep in her heart; even before he confessed, she had already decided to stay by his side for life, and if he did not choose her, she would still do everything she could to bring him happiness.

Fortunately, he ultimately chose her, so her answer was naturally simple.

From the very beginning, there was never any other answer for her.

After exchanging vows, they looked at each other's earnest expressions and smiled.

The most important part of the ceremony concluded, and they are now husband and wife.

This also means that at this moment, they have completely entrusted their lives to each other.

On Spirit Ice Plaza, thunderous applause suddenly erupted.

No matter what mood people came with, after seeing this scene they were all convinced.

Amid the applause, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong clasped each other's hands tightly.

In this life, they will never be separated.

(End of chapter)