If it were other sects or families going to receive a bride, being blocked on the road by an Outer Realm God, they'd surely be shocked to the core.
Fortunately, here they are all Spirit Treasure True Inheritors, Penglai Demon Clan, with their own collection of divine beings and Tribulation Immortals. Although they can only glimpse them from afar during grand events like the Absolute Immortal Congress, they've already witnessed the top tier.
After an initial moment of surprise, they quickly adapted, secretly assessing the renowned Outer Realm God.
At this moment, Tao Qian, led by Yunyan, was greeting other friends and mentors.
Listening to the strange titles and Taoist names, only a few were from this realm.
The rest were either Outer Realm cultivators or Spirit Clan True Immortals.
After the greetings, these elders still did not allow Tao Qian, the groom, to pass.
The leading two, seeing that the black-dressed female fairy always accompanied by visions, known as the "Illusion Dream Goddess," suddenly stepped forward to size up Tao Qian.
Even though Tao Qian was in a state of Perfect Ultimate Happiness, cultivating the Three Teachings, he couldn't help but stiffen slightly under her gaze.
In a daze, it felt as if he stood on a freezing plateau, being watched by a terrifying giant creature.
The giant creature was vaguely bovine in shape, covered in long fur, with hooves, hidden in the cold mist and wind, and no one could see it clearly.
Previously, Tao Qian had used up the Innate inspiration given by Senior Sister Lingji in a nightmare, but the Spiritual Eyes were solidified onto his Spirit Treasure Sublime Body, so he speculated that this "Cold Plateau Giant" was indeed the true form of the Illusion Dream Goddess. Just from the air flow, he could tell that it was an existence at the Daoist Transformation Realm or stronger.
"Heart and soul pure, nature upright and clear."
"Sister Taizhen has a good eye, Yunrong is also fortunate."
"I have past ties with your Sect Master, this gate blocking wine is both a congratulatory gift and a meeting gift."
"Drink it, it's beneficial for you."
At first, the words were all strange whispering sounds, like the wind howling from an ice cave or the murmurs of creatures in a dark cave.
Until gradually they entered the present realm, turning into a cold and clear human voice.
With that, Tao Qian saw the female fairy in front of him, presenting a cup of Immortal Wine out of thin air.
The Goddess's hand was bluish-white, and faintly visible black blood flowed in the veins under her skin.
What she held was surprisingly a cup-shaped alien flower.
Inside the flower was a certain liquid.
"The Goddess is not of the Human Clan."
This thought arose in Tao Qian's mind.
On the surface, he gave a bright smile and took the strange gate blocking wine directly.
Upon seeing the inky black wine in the flower cup, a record was triggered in his mind:
[Name: Illusion Dream Divine Dew.]
[Type: Alien.]
[Record: Deep within the Outer Realm Abyss lies a secret realm called "Dream Mountain," where grows a Spirit Root Divine Plant known as the Illusion Dream Flower. Around this flower are not only beings like Sleeping Insects, Dream Butterflies, and Cold Bees, but it also possesses extraordinary power, capable of collecting the Great Abyss Dream Qi. The wine brewed inside its bud, once the flower blooms, can be harvested into a cup of Illusion Dream Divine Dew.]
[Note One: Dream Mountain is a secret realm with a master; only a few can pick the Illusion Dream Flower, such as Goddesses and Mountain Masters, while other beings, even those at the Daoist Transformation Realm, risk being expelled by the various extraordinary races within the mountain. Offending the realm master could bring fatal catastrophe.]
[Note Two: Illusion Dream Divine Dew has many spiritual effects; one is temporarily suppressing pollution and dispelling nightmares. The time granted by drinking it varies based on one's fortune and destiny.]
[Note Three: Illusion Dream Divine Dew itself is highly toxic; if one cannot resist after drinking, they fall into a century-long slumber. Only by resisting can one benefit from its effects.]
[Note Four: Exemption from cost! The poison can be ignored and consumed!]
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Reading the record flowing through his mind, Tao Qian felt both joy and emotion.
This kind of tailor-made "gate blocking wine" was clearly not randomly taken out.
Must be due to Yunyan's face that the Illusion Dream Fairy was willing to offer it.
Thinking this, Tao Qian did not hesitate.
He tilted his head back and downed the cup of ink-colored, ice-cold nectar.
He had thought such a miraculous Immortal Wine would taste extremely bitter and astringent.
Unexpectedly, it was incredibly smooth and sweet as it entered, with a peculiar exotic fragrance permeating through his flesh and directly into his heart soul.
At the same time, the clear and ethereal voice of the Illusion Dream Goddess echoed again:
"Having drunk this wine without sleeping, you will be free from nightmare disturbances for three years."
Upon hearing this, Tao Qian couldn't help but rejoice even more.
Three years, enough time for him to cultivate.
As he grinned, Yue Lao's avatar suddenly approached.
The Outer Realm God looked at Tao Qian with a smile, the marriage book flipping rapidly in front of him, showing the flashing jumping characters "Tao Qian" in ancient script, along with several other names illuminating, ultimately seeing "Yunrong" leap out, intertwining with Tao Qian.
A wondrous scarlet divine light erupted, transforming from illusion to reality, becoming a red string that drew everyone's gaze.
As Tao Qian paused in amazement, the red string flew out.
One end wrapped around Tao Qian's wrist, the other darted straight into the depths of Jade Ring Mountain.
Simultaneously, everyone heard the benevolent old man chant:
"From the supreme creates two rites, yin and yang together as one."
"Harmony Immortal Palace sits, managing marital records."
"Heavenly joy and auspicious light arrive, uniting as husband and wife."
"Yue Lao ties the red string, husband and wife remain together."
As the last line fell.
Yue Lao extended his hand with a gentle push, and before Tao Qian could see the red string's effect, he suddenly felt his body become incredibly light and effortlessly floated towards the depths of Jade Ring Mountain.
The long-endured mountain spirit witches and flower fairy spirit demons began to smile joyously, cheering as they embraced him.
Jokingly, they wanted to make things difficult for him.
But before these sisters could act, Tao Qian simply smiled and used the same trick once more.