The sudden voice stunned everyone in the grand hall. Someone actually dared to cause trouble in Skyshade Hall? They must have a death wish. Instantly, all eyes turned toward the entrance.
At that moment, Luna was about to perform the final bow with Logan Vaughn when she heard the voice. She froze in place like she’d turned to stone, unable to move.
This was the voice she had called for thousands upon thousands of times in her heart. Now that it had truly appeared, it felt like a dream—she didn’t react at first, and tears welled up in her eyes again. After a long moment, she suddenly cried out, "Evan Lin!"
She tore off her bridal veil, revealing her peerless beauty, and spun around, dashing straight out of the hall. Logan Vaughn was shocked too—he hadn’t expected such a change at the most critical moment, and he couldn’t accept it.
"Luna!" he shouted, and shot out after her like an arrow, following her out of the hall.
The rest of the guests quickly followed, all wanting to see whether the person daring to cause trouble in Skyshade Hall was some three-headed, six-armed freak—or just a lunatic courting death.
But when they saw a handsome youth standing atop a giant golden bird, many were left dumbfounded. This was the mysterious young man who had nearly destroyed Newcapital City with the Immortal-Extinguishing Talisman, the one with so many Immortal Stones it terrified the major powers.
Evan Lin flashed down and swept Luna into his arms, completely ignoring everyone else. He kissed Luna fiercely on the lips—this scene, in Logan Vaughn and Hector Vaughn’s eyes, was even more painful than being killed.
"Kid, let go of Luna! She’s my woman! How dare you treat her like this—I’ll kill you!" Logan Vaughn couldn’t stand seeing his woman taken by another man right in front of him. Rage surged in his heart as he summoned an ink-green ruler and hurled it at Evan Lin at top speed.
“Overestimating yourself!” Evan Lin spat disdainfully, then struck out with his palm. The force was so great it shocked everyone nearby. Logan Vaughn had only just recovered his body and reached early Immortal Lord strength—he was completely unable to withstand Evan’s attack.
Hector Vaughn’s face changed dramatically when he saw Evan’s palm strike. He flashed in front of Logan Vaughn, sending out a palm of his own—but his attack was meant only to save Logan, so he didn’t use much force.
Boom! The collision of their massive palm forces produced a deafening roar, and the resulting energy shockwave destroyed the surrounding buildings. The decorative banners were shredded into countless fragments, swirling through the air in a strangely beautiful display.
Evan Lin and Hector each retreated several steps before regaining their footing. With every step, the stone floor beneath their feet shattered into countless pieces, showing just how terrifying their palm strength was.
This exchange left everyone stunned. No one expected Evan to withstand a blow from Hector Vaughn—even if it was rushed, it still carried seventy percent of his power. You had to know, Hector Vaughn was a late-stage Immortal Emperor, a true powerhouse. Even most mid-stage Immortal Emperors might not survive that strike.
Evan Lin pushed Luna behind him and said to Logan Vaughn, "Logan, your luck really is something—managing to escape from the Tri-Mystic Tower. If I’d known you’d survive, I would’ve killed you outright. Good thing I made it in time, or my woman would’ve become yours."
"Evan Lin, you dare ruin my wedding—today you’re dead! Old grudges and new, one of us dies here!" Logan Vaughn snarled, his eyes burning with rage.
"A defeated loser like you isn’t worthy of Luna. Since I dared to come today, I’m not afraid of your Skyshade Hall. Whatever Newcapital City did to me, I’ll make you pay double today!" Evan Lin declared.
At this moment, Xander Xuan also roared, "Kid, let go of my Luna! Who are you to talk like this? I am Luna’s father—I’ll marry her to whomever I choose. Who do you think you are? You dared ruin my daughter’s wedding, so you must die today!"
Evan Lin glared at Xander Xuan and snapped, "You useless old man—selling your own daughter for glory. Living like you do is pathetic, and as a palace lord you’re a disgrace. For Luna’s sake, I’ll spare your life, but don’t force me to act."
Xander Xuan was driven into a rage by the humiliation. He couldn’t believe Evan dared to insult him in front of so many people—it was a disgrace he couldn’t endure. A gleaming silver longsword appeared in his hand.
But as soon as the longsword appeared, Evan Lin’s Frostbane Sword trembled as well, as if inexplicably excited—wanting to leap from his hand. Evan was startled by the strange reaction.
Evan realized the sword in Xander Xuan’s hand was the Solarion Sword. But at that moment, Xander seemed even more uncomfortable than Evan—the Solarion Sword kept shaking, as if refusing his control. If not for his powerful cultivation, he would have been utterly embarrassed in front of everyone.
Just then, Hector Vaughn said, "Brother Xander, this brat is causing trouble in my Skyshade Hall. As the host, I’ll deal with him myself. You should stand aside. If I don’t tear him to pieces today, I won’t be able to swallow my anger."
Evan Lin ignored Hector and instead addressed Nolan Nangong, the Domain Lord of Martial Spirit Dominion: "Domain Lord Nolan, I have a favor to ask—would you be willing to help me?"
"Evan, just say the word. Whatever you need, I’ll fully support you. You’re the only young cultivator I truly acknowledge, and the Domain Lord seat of Martial Spirit Dominion is always kept for you." Nolan Nangong replied.
His words shocked everyone present. What Nolan Nangong said was no less earth-shaking than Evan Lin’s rampage in Skyshade Hall. It meant that anyone who killed Evan would be directly opposing Martial Spirit Dominion—making them an enemy of Nolan himself.
Xander Xuan and Hector Vaughn’s faces turned ashen. Nolan’s stance was a blatant slap in the face. "Nolan Nangong, aren’t you going a bit too far? Evan came to cause trouble in Skyshade Hall, yet you openly support him. Do you really think Skyshade Hall fears your Martial Spirit Dominion?"
"Old man, save your breath. I don’t need anyone’s help to kill you—just me alone is enough. I only asked Domain Lord Nolan to protect my woman. I won’t let anyone use her as a hostage against me. I’m just taking precautions." Evan Lin replied.
"That’s easy. As long as I’m here, no one will dare harm her. Evan, rest assured—whenever you need, I’ll stand and fight at your side." Nolan Nangong said.
"I’ll help you too! Loveless Sword Tomb will always be your friend!" The Sect Master of Loveless Sword Tomb suddenly declared...