Chapter 1446: Husband and Wife Tag Team

As Jiang Qing'e's cool voice reverberated around the area, the shocked gazes of everyone present were directed towards her.

"That's the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College's Jiang Qing'e!"

"I heard that the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College produced a holy goddess who was sacred, pure, and unparalleled in beauty. Now that I've seen her for myself, she truly is worthy of her reputation!"

"Why is she butting in? Does she have some connection with that brat?"

Lu Ruyan's appearance had already drawn a lot of attention, but with Jiang Qing'e joining the fray, the gathering point of the East Divine Continent's sage colleges had turned into the center of attraction!

Furthermore, Jiang Qing'e had taken action directly against Lu Ruyan! One had to know that both were proud women who were part of the Eighteen Heroes. They were already exceptionally popular and talked about and thus, their sudden clash attracted everyone's eyes.

It was almost like the precursor to the Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange.

Thus, even those on the inner divine continent platforms were closely observing the situation.

In the centermost and one of the largest greenwood platforms, a man surrounded by many like stars around a moon stood there with a tall body and an unordinary disposition.

He looked heroic with eyebrows like swords and eyes that shone with an overbearing light. At the same time, an aura of light radiated from him, adding to his dazzling brilliance.

There were countless young and attractive ladies who were staring at him with idolizing eyes, full of admiration.

However, it wasn't only females that were looking at him. Around him were also several male geniuses who constantly fawned over him in awe.

After all, this outstanding individual was none other than Diwu Mingxuan. He was the Duke of Light, another one of the Eighteen Heroes. At this moment, Diwu Mingxuan's focus was on the beautiful girl who had just stepped into the conflict, and he exclaimed, "Why has Jiang Qing'e taken action!?"

Amongst the numerous prodigies in the Celestial Mirror Pagoda, the one he cared most about was Jiang Qing'e, even taking the initiative to reach out to her. After all, she was simply too exceptional. Her brilliance caused even ordinary individuals to feel ashamed, unable to stand before her. At the same time, it caused talented individuals to flock to her. This was only normal. The more resplendent the halo, the more others sought it.

In these few months since she had arrived and outshone everyone, who knew just how many had been captivated by her. Diwu Mingxuan was no exception, but his heart was full of complicated feelings. On the one hand, he appreciated her abilities, but on the other hand, he felt fear.

This fear came from the fact that they were both walking the same path, to control light itself. Jiang Qing'e's talent surpassed his, and although he didn't fear her right now, his title as the Duke of Light would be at stake if she were to continue down the Path of Ascension. However, it wasn't because she would attempt to steal the title from him. Instead, if one day Jiang Qing'e actually surpassed him, he wouldn't dare to actually refer to himself as such any longer! Thus, Diwu Mingxuan held conflicting feelings towards her, constantly observing her closely.

A lady beside Diwu Mingxuan with long fiery hair, fair skin, and a face as radiant as the full moon commented casually, "It seems that that youth has a good relationship with her."

Her name was Zhen Yan, a senior mentor from the Divine Sun Ancient College. Her strength was respectable, but she had yet to enter the ranks of the Eighteen Heroes. That said, she was a seventh-grade Duke. Zhen Yan was reputed within her ancient college and had many suitors. However, her gaze was focused on something much higher: Diwu Mingxuan. This caused many of the other mentors within her college to feel secretly depressed.

Diwu Mingxuan smiled when he heard her, though he didn't reply. However, he swept his gaze past Li Luo momentarily before focusing on the two Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds above him.

"A second-grade Transcendent. He has surprising amounts of talent and potential. It looks like yet another tiger has chosen to borrow the name of an outer divine continent’s sage college," Diwu Mingxuan said. He did not look down on Li Luo simply because he was garbed in an outer divine continent sage college's uniform. The fact that he was a second-grade Transcendent Duke meant that no one in the Celestial Mirror Pagoda would look upon him with disdain.

Everyone understood that this achievement alone already demonstrated his worth.

Even he, the renowned Duke of Light, had two Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds when he had reached the Fifth Duke Stage. In fact, if they were to judge how perfectly he had advanced on the Path of Ascension, the young man called Li Luo had already shown greater promise than him.

"A second-grade Transcendent is uncommon, but it doesn't mean he will go any further. Perhaps he will diverge from perfection by the time he forges his third Duke Bergfried," Zhen Yan said in an attempt to console him.

These weren't nonsensical words. After all, the requirements to forge a Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried were immense. While such geniuses had been seen at the Divine Sun Ancient College before, few had managed to go further. Transcendent Dukes were only beneath Heavenly Emperors and thus, it was an incredibly arduous path to walk.

Diwu Mingxuan smiled, not commenting further. He then turned his attention towards Jiang Qing'e, and a look of undisguised appreciation appeared in his eyes.

Jiang Qing'e was wreathed in light as she descended from the skies.

Her incomparable beauty combined with the light flowing off her body gave her a sacred appearance. Her deep, golden eyes exuded a unique charm that made her resemble a holy maiden, mysterious and untainted. Her long hair was tied up in a high ponytail, held in place by the Sacred Crown of Thorns, which gave her both a cool and majestic air. The Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College's mentor's uniform, which was etched with gold threads, outlined her exquisite figure and slender legs, giving her an otherworldly appearance. Everyone's eyes were drawn towards this perfect individual.

Lu Ruyan's charming smile had vanished, and she glared at Jiang Qing'e in fury. "Jiang Qing'e, there is no enmity between us, so why are you interfering?"

Jiang Qing'e indifferently replied, "Did you not know that I am from this sage college?"

Lu Ruyan frowned. Just who would know of such insignificant facts? Besides, Jiang Qing'e was participating under the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College.

"Furthermore..." Jiang Qing'e's eyes turned cold.

"We might have had no enmity before, but since you took action against him, you've sown new enmity with me."

Lu Ruyan paused and looked at Li Luo before turning back to Jiang Qing'e with a frown. "What does he have to do with you?"

Jiang Qing'e paused. She wanted to answer, but she was worried that it would undoubtedly stir trouble for Li Luo if she announced it in a situation like this. Thus, she gave Li Luo a look, and he responded with a smile. Only then did she feel at ease. The corners of her lips turned up into a smile. Then she declared, "Does the fact that we're husband and wife count?"

It was no longer as simple as an engagement any longer. They were truly a pair, and Jiang Qing'e didn't wish to hide this fact. It wasn't some sort of unspeakable secret after all.

Her words were like the start of a tsunami, the heavy revelation crashing out towards everyone around them.

Everyone was completely flabbergasted.

Even Lu Ruyan was dazed for a few moments.

It was unbelievable. Jiang Qing'e was actually Li Luo's wife?

What sort of bombshell explanation was this? This was especially so for the males from the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College. Their eyes turned dark. The moment Jiang Qing'e entered the Celestial Mirror Pagoda, she became a holy goddess within their hearts, both by virtue of her talent and excellence. Alas, she had now announced this shocking news in public. Impossible! It had to be a lie! Everyone was shaking their heads, unable to accept this fact. At the same time, some even thought that they were hallucinating.

Meanwhile, on the Divine Sun Ancient College's side, even Diwu Mingxuan's usual, heroic face looked stumped, and he couldn't help but to narrow his eyes. The uproar continued to spread across the field.

Lu Ruyan gradually recomposed herself and her charming eyes flickered. She then said, "So that is the reason. It seems I've made a mistake. However, I'm not trying to target Li Luo. I'm merely trying to educate my useless younger sister. Since you and Li Luo are a couple, then you understand why you shouldn't interfere in someone else's family matters. Doing that would be a little inappropriate, no?"

Jiang Qing'e glanced at the familiar figure behind Li Luo and said calmly, "I don't think there is anything inappropriate with what I'm doing. I'll support him in whatever he wishes."

Lu Ruyan's eyebrows rose slightly and she was about to speak. However, Lu Qing'er suddenly stepped forward.

At this point in time, her eyes were icy-blue and an indescribably cold air emanated from her body. It was as though a world made of ice had awakened and was about to manifest. She then said to Lu Ruyan, "Lu Ruyan, if you don't wish to lose the strength to ascend the Celestial Mirror Pagoda, then I'd advise you to keep quiet."

Lu Ruyan's eyes shrunk as she glared back at her. "What big words!"

However, at this point in time, a sense of unease welled up within her. Lu Qing'er was emanating a sense of danger.

"That is the Permafrost Sacred Seed!" Lu Ruyan's hands clenched into fists and her heart turned gloomy. As someone from the Lu family, she was clear of its power.

The question here was, why was she able to utilize it at will? Was she borrowing the tiger's might to scare her?

Her gaze flickered as these thoughts ran through her mind. In the end, she loosened her grip and her fists unclenched. There was no need to gamble here. If Lu Qing'er was putting her life on the line before the Celestial Mirror Pagoda even began, then she would definitely be at a loss.

Thus, Lu Ruyan coldly snorted, flicked her sleeves, and turned to leave.

"Lu Qing'er, just wait for me!"