The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 529 - The emperor and the empress.

The atmosphere throughout the imperial capital shifted rapidly. What started as confusion about a mighty expert's vanishing sparked massive thrill instead.

As the upper class assembled in the opulent palace leased by the Gold King, everyday folks joined the festivities too, with various spots in the Five Colors Pavilion setting up grills and events aimed at the ordinary crowd.

Out of all the many weddings held for the Gold King's offspring, this one stood out as the most extravagant, and it was the first to draw the Emperor in person as an attendee.

All the Gold King's children gathered in a distinct zone, directly adjacent to the spot where the Gold King's wives and Qingyi's wives mingled, talking lively.

They preferred not to interrupt Meilin's celebration. Yet, much like Isabel, she urged them to join in and stay present right then.

Qingyi drew plenty of jealous looks and outright killing vibes from certain brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. But he paid them no mind at all.

His attention stayed fixed on greeting arrivals with the Gold King. Meilin was about to show up with her mother, and the ritual would kick off shortly.

As he welcomed a fresh batch of cultivators from an influential noble clan in the city, Qingyi lifted his gaze, catching a drawn-out, odd but lovely noise.

Clouds over the palace split open, while four Astral Body Realm powerhouses ripped across the heavens, hitting the ground with a thud.

In their midst, a carriage lowered, rather modest in size compared to this realm's norms, yet brimming with supreme luxury and might.

As soon as it settled on the earth, the doors swung wide, unveiling a silhouette.

This was a male, obviously an Astral Body Realm master. Golden garments adorned with sun motifs draped him, his sturdy frame a bit shorter than Qingyi's by several inches.

Light blue locks framed his head, and a golden mask hid his features. The lady next to him, the Enlightened Empress, matched in style. She hovered at the initial phase of the Astral Body Realm, her stunning visage shielded by a silver mask.

A odd sensation gripped Qingyi at the view, prompting him to swiftly ignite his draconic eyes.

"This is...

Qingyi fought to hide his astonishment, shutting off his draconic eyes right away and steadying his breath.

The Emperor and Empress both possessed mana hearts outside their Dantians. Concealed and restrained, they lingered nonetheless.

Once the Emperor arrived, the entire assembly dropped to their knees. Musicians, attendants, chefs, aristocrats.

Only the Emperor, the Empress, the Gold King, and naturally Qingyi remained upright.

Even so, nobody appeared upset by it.

The Emperor's gaze landed on Qingyi, prompting him to advance and offer his hand to the striking youth.

"It's rare for dragons to grace us as guests here, much less

one so mighty and gifted as yourself."

A grin hid under the Emperor's mask while Qingyi clasped his hand.

At once, a thin thread of Qi flowed from him, scanning Qingyi.

This secret method was his alone; even Astral

Body Realm specialists couldn't sense it.

Yet Qingyi spotted it and repelled it without delay.

Brushing off the surprise flashing in the eyes under the golden mask, Qingyi gripped back, bowing his head.

"Your Majesty needn't flatter me this way. I'm merely a novice fresh on the cultivation road." His words came out modest and soft.

The Empress nearby cocked her head, eyeing her spouse in bewilderment.

Stifling his astonishment and doubt, the Emperor inclined his head, letting go of Qingyi's hand and signaling all to stand.

"See that you don't let me down, lad." He declared, turning his focus to

the Gold King.

Qingyi simply dipped his head, stepping back to let his father-in-law handle the Emperor's seating.

His pulse raced wildly, and his breaths came uneven.

The Enlightened Empire's Emperor and Empress harbored mana

hearts beside their Dantians, akin to the Rose

Empire's ruler.

Were they demonic cult followers as well? Just how vast was the Heavenly Demon's reach?

Qingyi fretted over every bit of it, of course. He had to eradicate this taint swiftly, whatever the cost.

Still, he dared not err in his moves.

'Priority: the fox folk!' Qingyi told himself inwardly, shutting his eyes as he strolled along the corridors for guests.

Mighty nobles, rich traders, and lofty elites. Every one locked eyes on him, the fresh prodigy who hadn't bowed to this territory's Emperor.

Nobody there dared scorn him.

Qingyi sensed their stares, along with the tender, eager looks from his wives.

He halted his steps only upon reaching a vast stage meant for the wedding rites by the couple's kin.

Since Qingyi lacked kin, the Gold King invited the Emperor to join him at the side. Shock rippled through the crowd as the sovereign agreed.

Qingyi lingered there, the chamber growing hushed while the ensemble the Gold King engaged struck up their tune, the gentle, melodic strings from an expert

guzheng player filling every listener's senses.

Graceful, measured footfalls resounded, and through the doors to the

palace's grand hall, a pair of forms emerged.

One was the White Heron, Meilin's mom and the Gold King's spouse. Beside her walked Meilin.

An exquisite white veil draped her face, her lids shut while her mother led her.

Her gown flowed in pale blue touched with pink hues and golden dragon motifs, echoing the designs on Qingyi's attire.

The material clung tastefully to her flawless figure, baring her fair shoulders just a touch.

She ascended the stairs to the stage, her eyes fluttering open as her delicate lips curved gracefully.

With unhurried strides, she mounted the platform, pausing by Qingyi before

dropping to her knees before her dad, her mom, the Emperor, and the

Empress.

The awaited hour had arrived at last. She was set to wed her cherished spouse in full formality!