Chapter 1574: Chapter 1545: Universal Celebration, Unraveling the Heart’s Knot!

Azure Heaven Continent.

Zhongtian City.

This is the core area of the entire Azure Heaven Continent, built in the heart of the former Central Continent, relying on the immense Sky-Piercing Mountain Range where the Tongtian Sword Pavilion is located.

However.

The Sky-Piercing Mountain Range was shattered into several pieces during the reshaping of the Azure Heaven Continent and then was leveled during the battle of the Earth Veins.

Now, the Azure Heaven Continent no longer has the Sky-Piercing Mountain Range; instead, it has a vast and boundless Tongtian Plain.

This Tongtian Plain is not only vast and resourceful.

It is also the new place of seclusion for the dragon head of the Earth Veins.

The richness of the spiritual energy in this place far surpasses other areas on the Azure Heaven Continent.

Nantian Wen, in the past six months, has already built an enormously grand capital centered on the Tongtian Plain.

Moreover, the entire Azure Heaven Continent has been divided into five regions: East, South, West, North, and Central. Teleportation Arrays connect them, linking the entire Azure Heaven Continent into a massive network.

With the Xiaoshanhe Institute as the core, and with the help of the powerful figures of the Azure Sky Alliance.

The entire Azure Heaven Continent has been unified.

Although some strong figures and creatures are not fully integrated or accepting of each other due to regional prejudices, these are minor issues.

Given enough time, they would naturally accommodate each other.

With Nantian Wen’s methods, it was actually possible to establish a nation two months ago.

Yet, he has been waiting.

Waiting for July seventh.

The day of Xiao Yi’s grand wedding to also announce the establishment of the Qingtian Empire, presenting it as a wedding gift to Xiao Yi.

After all.

In the strictest sense, Xiao Yi is already the master of the entire Qingtian Realm, the supreme ruler.

No one can present a gift that can move him.

But they all clearly understand that Xiao Yi’s heart is set on maintaining and strengthening the Qingtian Realm. Establishing a unified nation on the Azure Heaven Continent is something Xiao Yi would be pleased to see.

This is undoubtedly a gift that would make Xiao Yi happy.

Zhongtian City.

The future capital of the Qingtian Empire, the palace, solemn yet not luxurious, is not located in the center of Zhongtian City but in the East City.

The West City is where the Xiaoshanhe Institute is stationed.

Facing the palace from the east and west.

And in the middle…

There stands a towering peak.

This peak is the sacred mountain relocated from the former Baiyu Holy Land in Beizhou, perpetually covered in snow.

Above the mountaintop.

A colossal black palace quietly floats.

This…

Is the sacred palace crafted personally for Xiao Yi and Fang Qingzhu.

It is also the most central and sacred place on the entire Azure Heaven Continent.

At this moment.

The entire capital, both inside and out, is decorated with lanterns and festive decorations, and the wedding day of Xiao Yi, the most powerful of the Qingtian Realm, is naturally a cause for universal celebration.

Throughout the capital, the doorposts of the civilians are all adorned with festive decorations.

They have done so voluntarily.

Beyond the capital.

Even in other cities, there is a festive atmosphere.

Inside the sacred palace in Zhongtian City.

Fang Qingzhu sat in front of the mirror as Lin Bingxin was arranging her makeup. Looking at Fang Qingzhu, who seemed perfect like a figure in a painting, Lin Bingxin was full of envy.

Gently caressing that smooth black hair and putting on the most beautiful hair accessory for her, Lin Bingxin felt a sense of emotion, “If I were Xiao Yi, I would choose you too!”

Fang Qingzhu sensed Lin Bingxin’s sudden silence, turned around, and gently held her hand, “Sister Bing Xin, I know you like Xiao Yi as well, how about we…”

She was well aware of Lin Bingxin’s feelings for Xiao Yi.

All these years.

She had followed Xiao Yi silently, managing accounts for him at the Xiaoshanhe Institute, and later, when the Azure Sky Alliance was established, she traveled east and west to contact powerful figures without saying a word.

However…

She never asked anything of Xiao Yi, nor did she set any conditions.

Fang Qingzhu had seen it all.

Yet…

Before she could finish her sentence, Lin Bingxin broke into a smile through her tears and shook her head, “Silly girl, what are you talking about? Who else would look at that guy besides you? You just focus on being the bride, don’t think about those things, okay?”

Her words were carefree.

As if she indeed had no longing for Xiao Yi.

“But…”

Fang Qingzhu opened her mouth.

Lin Bingxin shook her head, her clear eyes showing unprecedented determination, “Alright, I already said I have no intentions towards your Xiao Yi, so stop overthinking. Be a good bride!”

Lin Bingxin had Fang Qingzhu turn around and continued to carefully arrange her makeup.

Seeing this, Fang Qingzhu did not say much more.

However…

She didn’t notice.

There was a teardrop in Lin Bingxin’s eye that hadn’t fallen yet but was silently evaporated by her.

Knock, knock!

There was a knock on the door.

“Who is it?”

Lin Bingxin asked.

There was a moment of silence outside, then Fang Tianhua’s voice, “Qingzhu, it’s me!”

“Father?”

Fang Qingzhu was stunned, and then quickly stood up. Lin Bingxin stepped forward to open the door, only to find Fang Tianhua standing anxiously at the door. Lin Bingxin said quickly, “Uncle Fang, you’ve finally come. You two father and daughter talk; I’ll go to the front to see if Xiao Yi has arrived!”

As the daughter was about to be married.

Lin Bingxin thought they must have things to say.

“Hmm, thank you!”

Fang Tianhua gratefully glanced at Lin Bingxin, hesitated for a moment, and then walked in. The father and daughter looked at each other, yet no words were spoken.

“Father…”

“Qingzhu…”

They both started to speak at the same time and stopped immediately, paused a moment, then again simultaneously, “You go first…”

Pfft!

Haha…

This brought some relief to the atmosphere between them.

Fang Tianhua touched his nose, walked to Fang Qingzhu, and looked at her, his mind recalling the whole life.

Since the moment Fang Qingzhu was born, the father and daughter were separated to the ends of the heaven.

Until later…

Although he became the master of Baiyu Holy Land, he never thought of returning to find his lost daughter. If it weren’t for Fang Qingzhu awakening the bloodline of the Ice Phoenix because of Xiao Yi, they might not have reunited even now.

Taking Fang Qingzhu back to Baiyu, Fang Tianhua did intend to compensate her. Except for her marriage to Xiao Yi, he went along with everything Fang Qingzhu wanted.

Until Xiao Yi appeared, defeating all suitors in the martial competition and marrying Fang Qingzhu.

Even then…

He still tried to stop Fang Qingzhu and Xiao Yi.

Because he couldn’t accept Xiao Yi.

But reality slapped him in the face time and again.

The Xiao Yi he couldn’t accept has now grown into a terrifying being far beyond his reach. Now, instead of him not accepting Xiao Yi, he’s afraid Xiao Yi won’t accept him.

That’s why he was so apprehensive when visiting Fang Qingzhu this time.

Seeing the apprehension and struggle in Fang Tianhua, Fang Qingzhu took the initiative to hold his hand and gently said, “Father, Xiao Yi and I are about to be married. I wish for your blessing. Could you witness this wedding for us? Would you be willing to witness your daughter’s wedding?”

“I, of course, I’m willing…”

Fang Tianhua opened his mouth, visibly moved, and this was precisely his intention, “Qingzhu, thank you for not blaming me…”

Fang Qingzhu shook her head and gently said, “Father, later, please personally give me over to Xiao Yi!”

“Okay!”

Fang Tianhua nodded solemnly.

The heart-knot between father and daughter was finally, completely untied.

And just then…

Lin Bingxin hurriedly returned, “Qingzhu, are you ready? Xiao Yi and the party are on their way, they’ll be here soon!”

“Yeah, we’re all ready!” Fang Qingzhu held Fang Tianhua’s hand tightly.

In joyous celebration.

Xiao Yi’s wedding procession was drawing nearer and nearer to their residence.

Yet…

At this moment, no one knew.

In that realm battlefield, a ragged figure cleaved open the void and appeared within. Identifying the direction, he ignored his dire injuries, gritted his teeth, and said, “I must find Xiao Yi, I must…”