Chapter 604: The Five-Year Pact, a Climactic Duel

The Emperor Xuan Palace was a sea of jubilant red. Lanterns swayed like crimson stars under the eaves of magnificent halls, and silk banners embroidered with golden dragons and phoenixes fluttered in the gentle breeze. Today was the grand wedding of the Central Continent's most prodigious talent, Shangguan Hao, and the palace's pearl, Ornella. Dignitaries from every major power had gathered. Sect leaders, ancient patriarchs, and imperial royalty filled the grand ceremonial square, their faces...