As the twin phoenixes bore their gems and the auspicious dragon offered blessings, Lin Bai was thoroughly indulging in the blissful moments of his wedding night. Unbeknownst to him, tireless players in the Fairy World were already engaged in fierce battles with celestial beings.

Where there are players, there are no secrets.

Under the relentless promotion of the players, Lin Bai and his Way of Laws resonated throughout the entire Fairy World.

Wherever celestial beings resided, Lin Bai's great name was known.

However, the more they knew about him, the more they underestimated Lin Bai.

Many players despised Lin Bai. They had thoroughly exposed him, sharing every aspect, including his vulnerabilities and all his deeds in the Fairy World.

What's there to fear about a fully-exposed enemy?

Moreover, after learning that Lin Bai's primary cultivation was the Way of Love, and the characteristics of his Laws like Separation of Love and Phoenix Seeks Phoenix had been publicly exposed, celestial beings believed they were his natural enemies. After all, regardless of gender, they didn't understand the meaning of love.

The closer to the water, the sooner the reflection of the moon is seen.

Having understood Lin Bai's strategies, the Thunder Heavenly King arrived at Pine Stone City the very next day. With a single strike, he captured Nan Lingtian, who had been left behind by Long Tianxi in Pine Stone City, as well as the Body of the War God that Lin Bai had left in Pine Stone City to serve as a bridge for himself.

The Body of the War God couldn't even withstand a single move from the Thunder Heavenly King.

To be precise, as soon as the Body of the War God laid eyes on the Thunder Heavenly King, he was rendered immobile, trapped within a bright, dazzling Lightning Cage.

The Skill Flash lost its efficacy.

The Lightning Cage seemed to be fused with the Body of the War God. Whenever he used Flash, he would move with the cage, and with a single thought, the Thunder Heavenly King could compel the Lightning Cage to bring the Body of the War God back to him.

The Blacksmith's six-piece set couldn't impact the Lightning Cage that was crafted by the Thunder Heavenly King, as the cage was not a Magic Artifact.

Just as Lin Bai woke from his tender moments, he received this infuriating news from the Body of the War God: one of the top-tier Heavenly Kings had directly made a move on him, not even sending a subordinate to probe him first.

Do the celestial beings have no sense of martial virtue?

A single Lightning Cage had incapacitated all of the abilities of the Body of the War God.

Of course, not all his abilities were restricted; the Matchmaker's Red String could still be used. One option was Bind the Immortal, which would directly tie him up. However, in doing so, the Body of the War God would likely meet its end, as Bind the Immortal did not prohibit the use of magic power. The other option was the direct function of the Red String: Matchmaking. But who to connect with? The Body of the War God used Lin Bai's Divided God. If the Matchmaker's Red String were to directly affect Lin Bai's thoughts through the Divided God, the loss would outweigh the gain. Connecting with a Puppet, on the other hand, wouldn't affect the Thunder Heavenly King's battle power.

The Magpie Bridge could also be used. After all, the Magpie Bridge traverses worlds. It shouldn't be a problem to escape from a small Lightning Cage.

However, the problem was that from the Thunder Heavenly King's appearance until the Body of the War God was captured, Lin Bai hadn't probed anything about the Heavenly King's real abilities.

It was difficult to meet a Heavenly King, and it would be a loss to flee without having a fight. Fortune favors the bold; the timid starve. At worst, only a Body of the War God would be lost. He had to meet this so-called Heavenly King no matter what...

"Husband, what happened?" Xu Longyun lazily embraced Lin Bai from behind, resting her head on his shoulder with sleepy eyes.

"One of the Nine Heavenly Kings, the Thunder Heavenly King, has directly arrived at Pine Stone City and recaptured the territory that we seized," Lin Bai replied nonchalantly.

"What?" Xu Longyun instantly woke up. "What happened in the Fairy World? Is Xingtian okay?"

"He's fine, but I have to make a trip to the Fairy World." Lin Bai turned around to give Xu Longyun a kiss, then patted Jiang Qingqin's blushing face with a smile.

"We're coming too," Xu Longyun tidied up her loose hair anxiously.

"No need. Currently, celestial beings are densely situated at all the transfer points to the Fairy World. Each end of the Magpie Bridge has been sealed off. Your strength isn't sufficient yet. If you rush into the Fairy World now, it would be dangerous. Stay here. Before I sort out the situation in the Fairy World, I will sever all the connections between each world through the Magpie Bridge to ensure your safety."

As Lin Bai stood up, with a flick of his mind, his clothes were already perfectly fitted onto him. He turned to gaze at the two of them, who looked slightly exhausted after a whole night, and in the palm of his hand floated thousands of Spirit Fruits and Temperament Fruits. "You can have these fruits. Whether to use them to win over people's hearts or eat them yourselves, it's up to you two. Last night, the Curse God infiltrated our world. I can't rule out the possibility that other deities have also sneaked in, so you girls need to be on guard..."

Pausing for a moment, Lin Bai then split off another Divine Soul. "I'm sending this Divine Soul to the Valley of Thousand Souls to find a Magic Artifact for it to inhabit," he told them. "From now on, this Divine Soul will stay by your side. This way, if you encounter danger, I can rush over immediately."

Seeing a Divine Soul that looked exactly like Lin Bai, Xu Longyun felt a sudden heartache. "Husband, we have the Divine Skills you've granted us..."

Lin Bai shook his head. "No, there are too many people in the world who hate me. After our wedding, people might target the two of you to threaten me, or use you to set up traps against me. I have to be cautious."

Previously, Lin Bai possessed an invincible golden body. However, after he had been intimate with Xu Longyun and Jiang Qingqin, he found himself with attachments. Lin Bai was not callous; from this moment on, he had a weakness. This had always been something Lin Bai wanted to avoid.

Now that he could no longer evade it, he decided to confront his weakness head-on. On the bright side, he had finished the tasks given by the Matchmaker System, and when everything was accounted for, he hadn't lost anything.

"Husband, it's our fault for holding you back," Xu Longyun lamented in a low voice.

Jiang Qingqin's face also fell. Strength had always been her weakness. She never thought she herself would become a burden.

"No, I've grown too quickly." Lin Bai chuckled, admiring their jade-like, satin-smooth bodies. He playfully pinched Xu Longyun's nose. "There are many deities on the Continent of Gods and Demons. I will find a way to increase your power. It won't take long before we can fight side by side again."

"Can the deities of the Continent of Gods and Demons help us improve our power?" Jiang Qingqin's eyes lit up as she asked excitedly.

"It's not them, it's me. I will take their abilities and use them for you both," Lin Bai said proudly. "Also, the Heavenly Kings of the Fairy World have Holy Artifacts of Laws. I must get those artifacts. Then you two can choose the ones you like. Each of you can become a Heavenly King and help me manage the Fairy World."

"Okay."

Xu Longyun and Jiang Qingqin nodded in unison.

"I want one too!" The Little White Fox sprung in through the window like an arrow. She saw the naked Xu Longyun and Jiang Qingqin and instinctively covered her eyes. "Shameless, shameless, not wearing anything!"

Xu Longyun and Jiang Qingqin's faces flushed instantly. They glared at the Little White Fox and promptly found clothes to put on. Their Divine Sense coverage was wide; they knew the little fox was sneaking in. However, they hadn't expected her to burst in without even knocking.

Seeing them getting dressed, the Little White Fox's face fell again. She grabbed Lin Bai's arm, as if proclaiming her territory, and bared her teeth at them. "Don't get cocky, you two. When I grow up, I'm going to marry Master and sleep naked with him too!"

Xu Longyun looked at her, shook her head, and asked, "Husband, is there anything else you want to tell us?"

"In the future, my main focus will be in the Fairy World. You two should manage the Lower Realm well and mediate the relationships between the various sects and the players. If you need to open the Magpie Bridge, talk to the Soul Split," Lin Bai gently rubbed the Little White Fox's head, adding, "If possible, the three of you should try to find some followers. In the future, to exert the power of the Divine Status, we might need Faith Power."

"Understood," the three of them nodded at the same time.

Lin Bai was in the Lower Realm, explaining to Xu Longyun and the others the precautions to take after his departure. After all, with several worlds intertwined, there were too many trivial matters to address. Lin Bai relied on his powerful spiritual strength to handle things adeptly, but Xu Longyun and Jiang Qingqin lacked this ability. Arranging all the details meticulously would prevent some trouble.

He was not in a hurry to enter the Fairy World because, at the same time, part of his consciousness was dealing with the Thunder Heavenly King in Pine Stone City. His incredibly powerful spiritual strength had long since tempered Lin Bai to the point where he could divide his attention among several tasks.

"You can use all your skills freely. If you can break the Lightning Cage or hurt me, I will let you go."

The Thunder Heavenly King stood outside the Lightning Cage, looking at the Body of the War God with keen interest. "New celestial being? New Matrix? Control Law? Such an interesting event! Luckily, it happened in my territory!"

The Thunder Heavenly King looked like a young man in his twenties. He wore a black robe, and his features were so exquisite they were flawless. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a lightning-shaped symbol adorning the space between his eyebrows. Lin Bai observed him through the Body of the War God's Eye of the Broken. There wasn't the slightest flaw on him; he was naturally perfect. Even when walking or speaking, he maintained this flawlessness, much like the Lightning Cage he had created.

His cultivation level was even more unfathomable.

Nan Lingtian and Long Tianxi shrank to one side, their heads down, trembling in fear like two little quails. They dared not look at the Thunder Heavenly King, shocked that he would personally come to Pine Stone City.

Mad Wind Sword Fanatic and the others stood off to one side, their faces filled with despair. As soon as they learned that Lin Bai's disturbance in the Fairy World was the primary reason for the Thunder Heavenly King's appearance, their hard-won loyalty once again diminished. The Body of the War God perceived that their loyalty values had plummeted to negative, even lower than that of a random passerby.

Therefore, without a moment's hesitation, Lin Bai took back the abilities he had granted them and simultaneously expelled them from his sect.

These individuals had been tortured by the celestial beings for many years. Although their cultivation remained, their spirit and vitality had long been eroded. They were no longer of any use; even players would be better!

Lin Bai now only hoped that not all Ascenders were as useless as them.

"Can I see your Magic Artifact?" Xingtian looked at the Thunder Heavenly King and subtly used the Truth-telling Technique.

"You're not worthy," said the Thunder Heavenly King. Suddenly, he paused for a moment. "Forcibly changing my words, that's the so-called Truth-telling Technique, isn't it! It seems you have indeed grasped the Way of Laws! I heard you have a red string that binds people; why not use it on me as well?"

"The Holy Artifact of Law is with Lin Bai," the Body of the War God chuckled, using Bind the Immortal on him. He was happy to test this skill; if it could subdue the Heavenly King with Absolute Suppression like it did Long Tianxi, that would be fantastic.

Long Tianxi looked at his Heavenly King, seemingly reminded of his own experience. He opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately closed it again. Not to mention he had been sealed as a Puppet; for his betrayal alone, the Heavenly King would not spare him. His only hope of survival depended on Lin Bai defeating the Thunder Heavenly King.

The golden belt around the Thunder Heavenly King's waist suddenly flew out and wrapped around his arm.

Hands-behind-the-back binding.

The belt lifted the Thunder Heavenly King, but only for a moment. He easily broke free of his own belt, shook his head, and said with disappointment, "Too weak."

"Your Majesty, the Holy Artifact of Law isn't here with me. Naturally, an ordinary rope can't hold you," the Body of the War God chuckled.

The Thunder Heavenly King forced a smile.

First was the Truth-telling Technique, followed by "You laugh the moment you see me." Both had an impact on the Thunder Heavenly King, and Lin Bai's heart was put at ease.

It seemed the skills rewarded by the System were indeed related to the Power of Laws; even a Heavenly King who had mastered the true laws could not be exempt.

Although the Thunder Heavenly King was forced to smile, his face showed undisguised disappointment. "These are all minor tricks. If Lin Bai's so-called Way of Control, or Law of Love, amounts to only this, then this game is meaningless. With these abilities, you couldn't even defeat an ordinary cultivator at the Star-glowing Realm, let alone become the tenth Heavenly King."

The Body of the War God asked, "Your Majesty, I still have one move, Absolute Suppression. Would you dare to try it?"

"Certainly," the Thunder Heavenly King's eyes were filled with provocative amusement.

"But the prerequisite is, you have to let me out of this Lightning Cage," the Body of the War God shrugged.

SNAP!

The Thunder Heavenly King snapped his fingers.

The Lightning Cage disappeared.

Then, he looked at the Body of the War God, reached out his hand without any hesitation, his eyes full of defiance. "Come."

It seems like this guy really isn't scared!

The Body of the War God reached out his hand and pressed it on the Heavenly King's arm, activating Absolute Suppression.

But the next moment, a sharp pain shot from his palm. Sparks of electricity crackled around the Body of the War God as he was flung away. By the time he stood up, the Lightning Cage had descended upon him again.

He missed.

The Thunder Heavenly King looked at the Body of the War God in surprise and sighed. "It seems your Absolute Suppression is decent; it even triggered the Thunder Hammer's automatic protection. But it's still too weak. It can only be used at close range. Which Heavenly King would let you get near? Lin Bai subdued Long Tianxi, who is at most at the Star Diamond Realm. Against a Heavenly King, forget getting close; he'd be killed in the blink of an eye.

Holy Artifacts of Laws are wasted in your hands!

The only skill you have that's useful to me is the Magpie Bridge.

You can contact Lin Bai, right? Go tell him to submit to me! I want to use his Magpie Bridge to visit other worlds. This world is too boring. If he serves me well and keeps me pleased, I can conquer another world for him and crown him as a king. If he disagrees, I'll kill you first, then him."

Under the effect of the Truth-telling Technique, Lin Bai knew he was telling the truth. But this guy was too arrogant! What did he mean by 'serves me well'? Who did he think he was?!

However. Conquer another world?

The Body of the War God smiled faintly. "Your Majesty, if you simply wish to visit other worlds, you don't necessarily need Lin Bai. I can arrange that..."