The copper drum cast a hungry gaze at him. Ming Zhi Tian rummaged through his pockets, forcing a smile. "Not anymore. Next time, I'll bring some for you all when I have time, how about that?"
"Hooray~!"
Tu Dou and Tong Luo had heard this promise before and were overjoyed.
Ming Zhi Tian organized the torrent of information in his mind and inwardly exclaimed, "This is bad! Qing Cheng and the others are in danger!"
"Tu Dou, Tong Luo, I beg you, take me to see Qian Yang Xi Li. I need to ask her for a favor."
Tu Dou and Tong Luo led Ming Zhi Tian to a small cove where Qian Yang Xi Li appeared. "You need something from me?"
Ming Zhi Tian said, "If I eliminate the Divine Cultivator King, won't your house arrest order be broken?"
She had indeed been confined for too long and had been waiting for an opportunity. Qian Yang Xi Li asked, "You want me to help you kill the Divine Cultivator?"
Ming Zhi Tian nodded. "I know the power of your detonation talismans. Lend me one, and I will go kill him."
Qian Yang Xi Li said, "Why should I help you? Just to get out of here? No, I'm used to staying here. Whether I stay or go is a matter of my own will."
Ming Zhi Tian pondered for a moment and said, "As long as you agree, I will owe you a lifetime of fortune and reward you with eternal peace for all beings. How about that?"
Qian Yang Xi Li blinked her beautiful eyes. "What if I don't agree?"
Ming Zhi Tian said resolutely, "Then I will leave. When I return, it will be time for reckoning."
Qian Yang Xi Li said, "Are you threatening me?"
Ming Zhi Tian shook his head. "It's a warning. I know you've already made up your mind. Help me, please, senior. I'm begging you."
Qian Yang Xi Li threw him two storage bags. "Detonation talismans alone are not enough. I also have the Five Elements Talismans. However, due to their immense power, I can only give you two: one ice and one fire. That should be enough for you."
Ming Zhi Tian took them. "Wait for my news!"
Ming Zhi Tian tore open a spatial rift and left in a hurry. Qian Yang Xi Li said, "Remember your promise. I hope you return alive."
...
Upon returning to the Hong Ma Empire, the guards were lax, as they had all gone to secure the wedding venue.
Yan Ran, Qing Cheng, and the other two women were forced to wear bridal attire and were being prepared for the ceremony.
backstage, Xiao Mi Rui tried to stop the Divine Cultivator King. "Your Majesty, please listen to my advice and stop. If Ming Zhi Tian is still alive, he will not let this go."
The Divine Cultivator King snorted coldly. "I call myself King, and no one dares to call themselves Emperor! You slut! How dare you defy me?!"
With a "slap," he struck her, causing her gums to bleed. Although the Hong Ma Empire was peaceful, the Divine Cultivator King was notoriously violent. Only a few people knew this, as whispers could be deadly, and those who knew the truth had long met their demise.
He often beat Xiao Mi Rui to vent his frustrations. This was the first time Xiao Mi Rui had mustered the courage to speak to him like this.
Ming Zhi Tian sneaked in and scoffed, "The groom isn't me, how is this possible?"
"Who?!"
The Divine Cultivator King murmured in confusion, "Ming Zhi Tian?!?"
Ming Zhi Tian appeared outside. "It's me. I'm back. Wives, did you miss me?"
"He's outside!"
The Divine Cultivator King shouted through the walls, "Ming Zhi Tian, have you returned to court death?"
Ming Zhi Tian smiled faintly. "No, I've returned to take your dog life!"
Everyone rushed out of the golden, radiant wedding hall. The Divine Cultivator King had already ordered a hundred thousand elite troops to be stationed there!
Facing a hundred thousand elite troops, Ming Zhi Tian's plan had ultimately gone awry. This was unexpected. He had not anticipated that such a small Hong Ma Empire would have a garrison of one hundred thousand!
But Ming Zhi Tian was still determined to risk it all. "Divine Cultivator King! You despicable villain! What honor is there in winning with numbers? Do you dare to have a one-on-one duel with me?!"
The Divine Cultivator King, upon hearing this, radiated arrogance that reached the heavens. "Tonight is my wedding with the three beauties. What's wrong with me starting with a bang?!"
"Screeeech...!"
The Divine Cultivator King suddenly stood firm in mid-air. Ming Zhi Tian's scheme had succeeded, and he provoked him further. "Divine Cultivator brat! Do you dare to come down and fight me?!"
"Take my life!"
The three women cried out in unison, "Husband, be careful!"
"A mere first-level Divine Realm cultivator dares to boast?! Kneel before me...!"