Refuse to trample on the pride of heaven

Although the covenant in the world of cultivation is of great significance, the steps are very simple: reading the covenant declaration, swearing the oath of the Tao, and being witnessed by heaven and earth.

The Supreme Elder had a look of relief on his face. Although Jun Ning still had a blank expression on his face, he sat upright and accepted this established fact.

The two sat in the main seats, and the ceremony officially began under the solemn gaze of the audience.

The auspicious time has arrived, everything is silent, all the noise and glory seem to have settled down, just to focus on the two people standing side by side on the high platform.

Lu Wensheng and Liu Jiqian looked at each other, each reflecting the other's face and the boundless blue sky behind them.

Tao Yin walked slowly onto the stage to serve as the master of ceremonies.

His face was solemn, and his voice was vigorous and powerful, piercing the sky: "The Way of Heaven is above, and the thick earth is below. Today, we have two disciples of the Wenxian Sect, Liu Jiqian and Lu Wensheng, who share the same ideals and minds. We wish to form an eternal pact and join together to study the great Dao. Here, we report this to the heavens and the earth, and announce it to all living beings, for them to bear witness!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ancient formation engraved on the platform suddenly lit up, and a soft and solemn golden halo rose from the ground, enveloping the two people standing side by side.

In the halo, runes flow, faintly resonating with the laws of heaven and earth.

Liu Jiqian and Lu Wensheng looked at each other, and there was unshakable determination and tenderness in each other's eyes.

Liu Jiqian spoke first, his cold voice now tinged with unprecedented solemnity and warmth, every word echoing clearly between heaven and earth: "Heaven and earth are our mirrors, the sun and the moon are our witnesses.

Disciple Liu Jiqian, I am willing to swear with my soul today to become a Taoist partner with Lu Wensheng.

In this life, my mind will not change, we will be together through good and bad times, and we will never abandon each other in life and death. We will walk together on the road and never be separated.

If you break this oath, your body will die, your spirit will be annihilated!"

His oath was like a sword tempered by ice and snow, clean, pure, and sharp, with the determination to cut off all retreat. His light golden eyes were as bright as the sun, reflecting only Lu Wensheng's figure.

Then, Lu Wensheng's steady voice rang out: "Heaven and earth are our witnesses, the sun and the moon are our witnesses.

Disciple Lu Wensheng, today, swears with his heart of Taoism to become a Taoist partner with Liu Jiqian.

In this life, we are of one mind and one heart, share the hardships and challenges, and embark on the great journey together.

"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will stand hand in hand and never let each other down. If you break this oath, your foundation will be completely destroyed and your path to immortality will be cut off forever!"

His oath was not as fiery and compelling as Liu Jiqian's, but it was deeper and heavier. Every word seemed to contain a tremendous force, striking everyone's heart. It was a promise made after careful consideration, with his entire future and path as collateral.

Everyone gasped: Is this a pact or a curse? Each one more cruel than the last?!

The two men's clear and solemn voices rang out simultaneously. Not loud or intense, but like the morning bell and evening drum, they were clearly heard by every cultivator present, and seemed to strike directly upon the laws of heaven and earth:

"The sky and earth are dark yellow, the universe is vast and boundless; the Great Dao is above, the sun and the moon shine together."

"Now, I ask the Immortal Sect disciple Liu Jiqian (Lu Wensheng),"

"I wish to pledge my soul and spirit as a bond, my blood and qi as an alliance, and to become Dao companions."

"From now on, we will be together in life and death, share happiness and misfortune; we will walk the path together and never let each other down."

"With one heart and one mind, we pursue the great truth together; this heart and this aspiration are witnessed by heaven and earth!"

After the two finished their oath, the light on the platform suddenly shot up into the sky and turned into a huge golden beam of light that pierced through the clouds!

Above the nine heavens, the wind was rising and the clouds were rolling, and there seemed to be faint celestial music coming from the sky. Countless golden points of light fell like snowflakes, containing the pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

In an instant, the wind rose and the clouds surged, and the sky and the earth lost their color.

The immense power of the laws descended from the sky, like an invisible giant hand stroking the entire place. Every cultivator could clearly feel the majestic and fair power of scrutiny that came from the origin of the world.

Above the sky, auspicious clouds gather, and the rosy clouds are filled with endless rays of light. The shadows of dragons and phoenixes entwine and play in the clouds, and their clear calls echo throughout the fields. Beneath the earth, spiritual veins respond, and gurgling golden springs gush out, with a refreshing fragrance that permeates the air and is refreshing to the heart - this is the recognition and blessing of heaven and earth for the most sincere and true oath!

The lingering sound of the poem blends and resonates with the strange phenomena of heaven and earth.

At the same time, the earth trembled slightly, and the energy of the spiritual veins was drawn, turning into soft white light bands, which surged out from the ground, coiled upwards, and merged with the golden light column.

The golden and white lights intertwined and swirled, eventually condensing into two enormous, complex and mysterious contract runes in the sky - the embodiment of the laws of heaven and earth triggered by the oath the two had just made!

The runes slowly rotated, shedding endless light, enveloping all the guests present, making them feel relaxed and at ease, with a clear mind.

The pillar of light that shot up into the sky gradually converged and turned into two purer golden light strands, which sank into the eyebrows of the two people like spirit snakes, leaving a faint mark of divine consciousness - this was a symbol that the Taoist partner contract had been completed and was protected by heaven and earth.

Immediately, the two huge law runes slowly fell down and accurately penetrated the eyebrows of Liu Jiqian and Lu Wensheng.

Both of their bodies shook slightly, and spiritual energy flourished around them. Their auras blended perfectly in an instant, and there was no distinction between them anymore.

A mysterious and close connection was established deep in their souls, and they could clearly sense each other's emotions and states without words.

The strange phenomenon in heaven and earth slowly dissipated, but the lingering sound of the solemn and sacred law still permeated the air.

At this point, the ceremony is completed.

The covenant ceremony was successfully completed, and the strange phenomena in heaven and earth gradually subsided, but the solemn and sacred aftertaste still lingered in everyone's heart.

There was a moment of silence around the platform, and then thunderous congratulations and blessings broke out, the sound reaching the sky, more enthusiastic and sincere than any previous noise.

However, several powerful people looked surprised: they didn't remember that the contract had such a big fuss.

On the high platform, Liu Jiqian and Lu Wensheng smiled at each other, with unmistakable affection and tacit understanding in each other's eyes.

That bond, witnessed by heaven and earth and approved by the Great Dao, silently but incomparably closely links their destinies.

"The ceremony is over!" Tao Yin officially announced in a loud voice with a gratified smile.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Liu! Congratulations, Senior Brother Lu!"

"Congratulations to the winner! Congratulations to the winner!"

"A match made in heaven! A bond forever!"

The disciples of Wenxian Sect were the most excited. Their cheers were deafening and many of them had red cheeks from excitement.

Female cultivators such as Yan Qingshu and Ning Rongrong had tears in their eyes as they smiled and clapped their hands vigorously.

Jiang Jinyue jumped up excitedly, but was held back by Jiang Caixue beside him helplessly and lovingly.

Guests from various sects also stood up, bowed and congratulated with smiles on their faces.

Although the people in Zhitonghui didn't quite understand the rules of the cultivation world, they were also infected by the atmosphere and applauded loudly along with everyone else. Meng Chuanbai even wiped his eyes excitedly.

Rong Xiang stroked his beard, smiled, and nodded slightly.

The Supreme Elder on the honorable throne smiled so hard that his teeth were showing and his face was full of satisfaction and pride.

Sect Master Tao Yin, Bai Wenche, Mu Jin and other high-ranking members of the Wenxian Sect also had smiles on their faces.

Only Jun Ning, looking at the perfect couple on the stage, especially Liu Jiqian's "got what he wanted" look, finally snorted almost inaudibly and looked away, but the corners of his tense mouth did soften a little.

The next step was much easier.

The grand banquet officially began, with fine wines, celestial brews, and delicacies being served like a stream.

The guests were toasting each other, laughing and talking loudly, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

As the protagonists of today, Lu Wensheng and Liu Jiqian naturally had to toast to express their gratitude.

They walked down the platform hand in hand and toasted each elder and important guest one by one, starting from the most honored seat.

When it came to the time to toast to the Grand Elder, Jun Ning, and the others, Liu Jiqian lowered his posture extremely low and performed the ceremony with great respect. He raised his glass half an inch lower than Lu Wensheng's and said sincerely, "Thank you, Grandfather, for your help. Thank you, Uncle Jun, for your help."

Lu Wensheng followed closely behind: "Thank you, Master, thank you, Master Uncle, thank you, Master Uncles and Uncles."

Jun Ning looked at the newlyweds in front of him, especially Liu Jiqian's clear and sincere eyes, and finally sighed, took the wine glass and drank it all, which meant he had completely accepted it.

But when he put down the wine glass, he couldn't help but glare at Liu Jiqian, but he didn't say anything like "If you dare to let Wen Sheng down in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless with my sword!" - he had just made such a fierce oath, how could this happen?

After respecting the elders, we will then be friends with our peers.

Yan Zhaoming, Gu Jinzhi and others naturally would not let them go. Liu Jiqian blocked them with a smile, but Lu Wensheng was still forced to drink a lot of spiritual wine.

Yan Qingshu pulled Wei Xun aside, smilingly presented him with a gift, and told them to look at it in private, winking at him.

When it was the turn of the Zhitonghui table, the atmosphere was particularly warm.

Lu Wensheng personally poured them some low-proof spiritual fruit juice, and spoke to them gently, thanking them for coming from afar.

Liu Jiqian also smiled and nodded in greeting with a gentle attitude.

When the banquet was in full swing, many young disciples began to make a fuss and asked the two newcomers to "express their opinions".

"Kiss me!"

"Senior Brother Liu, please express your opinion!"

"Don't be shy, Chief!"

Even though Lu Wensheng was usually calm, he was blushing at this moment.

Liu Jiqian was very willing to follow suit. Amid the deafening cheers, he turned sideways and gave Lu Wensheng a gentle kiss on her slightly flushed cheek.

It was just a feather-light touch, but it instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience.

“Ohh ...

"Wow!!!"

The cheers, whistles and laughter almost overturned the sky.

Lu Wensheng's ears turned completely red, and he subconsciously held Liu Jiqian's hand tightly.

Liu Jiqian shook his hand back, scratched his palm lightly with his fingertips, and there was a gentle smile in his eyes that could not be erased.

The moonlight gradually brightened, and its clear light shone down, interweaving with the bright light of the spiritual lamps in the square, making this grand ceremony seem like a dream.

The laughter and joyful cheers lingered among the mountains of the Wenxian Sect for a long time.

The loneliness and persistence of the crane's shadow in the cold pond finally met and merged with the warmth and long-lasting affection of the bright moon between the pines. From then on, the years through the ages and the eternal sky all shared this feeling.

On this day, the two stars of the Wenxian Sect formed an alliance, with heaven and earth as witnesses, and all living beings celebrating.