Chapter 2, Mutual Destruction

Today is not only a traditional festival in the cultural sense for the Chinese nation, but also the day of the marriage between two prominent families that are renowned both domestically and globally!

Half a month ago, various prominent figures came to offer their congratulations, fearing they might miss this century wedding and lose an opportunity to curry favor. As the date approached, the main parties from both families had yet to appear, and the Huang family's villa was already crowded with people. In the sky, countless ribbons fluttered, rustling in the wind. The entire estate had transformed into a sea of roses

A young man in a black suit stepped forward with a sly smile and said in a mocking tone: "I wondered who it was, turns out it's our Ling family's thoroughbred. I say, Xiao Ling Tian, have you taken the wrong medicine?"

Ling Tian smiled, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Hehehe, great-uncle, when will it be my time to run wild? Is it when I forcefully take her again? Hmm?" His face wore a charming smile, and his tone was calm and natural, yet the words he spoke were exceedingly malicious.

Ling Tian laughed heartily, his laughter filled with delight: "I am not willing to accept this; that path was actually walked alongside by you bunch of trash! Hahahaha ... ... "

Ling Jing's expression was extremely serious. He understood deeply that this outer sect descendant was exceptionally clever and never undertook actions without certainty. Now that he had appeared here, today's events would undoubtedly not end well; it was just unclear what his backup plan was. The only option was to make some secret arrangements to minimize potential losses from any unforeseen changes. With his hands clasped behind his back, he gently waved. A member of the Ling family behind him understood the cue and swiftly moved out. It was just unclear what his backup plan was. The only option was to make some secret arrangements to minimize potential losses from any unforeseen changes. With his hands clasped behind his back, he gently waved. A member of the Ling family behind him understood the cue and swiftly moved out.

The daughter of the Ling family, Ling Xue'er, and the eldest son of the Huang family, Huang Jiayun, will hold their wedding today in front of the whole world. The wedding venue is the Huang family's villa in Donghai

Ling Tian ignored him and continued, "... ... Today I want to take that road, but I am very reluctant."

Ling Chao's handsome face was contorted with rage, and he had already drawn a short knife in his hand, shouting fiercely: "Ling Tian, if anyone is to die, it will be you who dies first!" He lunged forward, stabbing the knife towards him.

Huang Jiayun instinctively sensed a crisis, warily looking at the man in white, and asked, "Who are you?" As he spoke, he cast a glance at Ling Xue'er beside him

In full view of the crowd, a young man in white walked in calmly with his hands tucked in his pockets. He stood tall and graceful, his expression serene, with a slight smile, exuding a peculiar aura. It was as if he were a white cloud in the sky, a gentle breeze brushing past, embodying an indescribable lightness and ease, effortlessly natural.

Ling Tian looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, appearing almost insane: "It's too late, hahahaha, too late! If you had started running the moment I entered, perhaps you could have saved a little life. But now? Hahahaha..." Amidst the frenzied laughter, a sudden loud bang erupted, followed by continuous explosions throughout the villa. The ground trembled violently beneath everyone's feet, causing them to stagger. The buildings in the villa collapsed like chickens and dogs, the sound of explosions echoing for miles, and the cries of the wounded were incessant. Suddenly, another loud bang rang out, and again, explosions erupted continuously throughout the villa. The ground shook violently from outside to inside, leaving everyone unsteady. The buildings in the villa fell like chickens and dogs, the explosions resounding for miles, and the screams of the injured were unending. The helicopters that had just landed exploded one after another, creating a scene reminiscent of the apocalypse.

On the ground, the deafening sound of fireworks erupted, and pairs of handsome men and beautiful women made their grand entrance from the helicopter amidst this extremely warm welcome, slowly descending. At that moment, the crowd's gaze was suddenly obscured by a sea of rose petals. Looking around, all that could be seen were vibrant rose petals scattered in clusters, forming a thick layer along the path from the helicopter to the villa. The fragrant scent of roses wafted in the breeze, enveloping the entire villa in a vivid red, as if the morning's colorful clouds had been suddenly pulled down from the sky. This red, yes, as red as blood.

A young woman, draped in a pure white wedding gown, with a delicate smile gracing her exquisite face, moves with a lightness of being, her features as picturesque as a painting. She appears like a celestial maiden from the Moon Palace, gracefully gliding upon a sea of rose petals. Today is the day of the bride, Miss Ling Xue'er from the Ling family.

Far away, on a high mountain, a girl in black stood for a long time. Her beautiful face was streaked with tears. After a while, the girl in black lit three incense sticks and placed them on the ground, bowing gracefully. She murmured to herself, "Brother Tian, may you have a good journey ahead!"

How could Ling Tian not know what he was thinking? He chuckled and said, "Don't be nervous, Young Master Huang. I am not your rival in love. I am Xue'er’s brother, and my name is Ling Tian."

Ling Tian laughed heartily and gently said, "Sister Xue'er, you overstate things. I have long forgotten the events of those years. I have come today because there is another great regret in my heart that I must express."

Ignoring the jealous gazes and complex expressions of the brothers around him, after today, they will only be able to act according to their own expressions. There is no need to waste even a bit of thought on them now! His own position is already set in stone, unshakeable. Huang Jiayun laughed heartily and approached the extraordinary beauty before him

Ling Chao, with a smile that did not reach his eyes, said: "Is that so? Haha, I can never forget about you, my dear brother. I always wonder, where is my brother today, rummaging through that garbage heap for moldy bread? I hope you don't end up starving yourself." He assumed a pensive expression, furrowing his brow as if deep in thought.

Huang Jiayun was extremely excited. No one understood better than him the significant meaning this wedding held for him! After this wedding, he, Huang Jiayun, would become the spokesperson for the new generation of the Huang family! He would be a person of considerable weight, even on the world stage! Moreover, Ling Xueer had always been the woman of his dreams, and today, both the beautiful landscape and the beautiful woman were finally in his embrace!

The members of the Ling family all changed color! They had all recognized whose voice it was! This voice had been absent from them for eight years, and unexpectedly, on such an important occasion today, it suddenly reemerged!

Huang Jiayun let out a sigh of relief, his speech becoming more fluent as he smiled and said, "So it turns out to be my brother-in-law. Why didn't you come with the other uncles? Instead, you came alone?" He was secretly puzzled about when Ling Xueer had gained another older brother, a fact he was unaware of. However, he felt a great sense of relief in his heart: as long as it wasn't Ling Xueer's boyfriend coming to compete for her, it was not a problem.

Everyone turned around suddenly to look at the entrance of the hall

Ling Jing shouted, "Quick, catch him, don't let him detonate the explosives." As he yelled, he was already darting outward like a flash. He understood clearly that even if he were to catch Ling Tian at this moment, it would undoubtedly be too late. It was better for him to leave a step earlier, as it would give him a better chance of survival.

Ling Tian cast a approving glance at him and remarked, "As expected of the head of the Huang family, your reflexes are indeed sharp"

The Double Ninth Festival. The autumn breeze brings a refreshing coolness. The sky is azure and the sea is blue

Ling Tian did not dodge or evade, allowing the short knife to plunge deeply into his chest, blood splattering from his mouth, as he simply laughed maniacally and with great delight

The most powerful explosion finally occurred. With a deafening roar, several mushroom clouds rose simultaneously. Below, the shadow of the Huang family's East Sea villa, which had stretched for several miles, was completely erased, replaced instead by a deep crater! In the distance, the dam that held back the sea had also been completely blown apart, and the surging seawater rushed in, creating yet another circular harbor over the East Sea from that moment on

The wedding is still conducted according to traditional Chinese customs, grand and festive

A pair of fools! Ling Jing cursed inwardly. Since Ling Tian dared to appear openly in front of everyone today, he must have made prior arrangements to come for revenge. With Ling Tian's cunning, everyone is now in an extremely dangerous situation, yet these two fools are still fanning the flames, adding fuel to the fire

The elder of the Ling family, Ling Jing, stepped forward, his gaunt face expressionless, and said sternly: "Ling Tian, if there is something to discuss, let us do so privately; today is not the place for your wild antics!" Ling Jing, true to his reputation as a cunning old fox, had already sensed an unusual atmosphere with Ling Tian's unexpected presence.

Ling Xue'er slightly furrowed her brows, her gaze filled with an inexplicable intensity, and asked: "May I ask what matters still weigh on your mind, Brother Tian? If there is anything I can assist with, I will certainly not decline."

The Ling family is not composed of fools; nearly everyone knows about the events of that year. It was a long-planned scheme, orchestrated by a woman, that destroyed a once-in-a-century genius from the collateral line of the Ling family. After the incident, especially among the elders of the Ling family, whenever they recall this matter and this person, their feelings are quite complex. There is regret, anger, relief, and an unspoken sense of—release. After the incident, especially among the elders of the Ling family, whenever they recall this matter and this person, their feelings are quite complex. There is regret, anger, relief, and an unspoken sense of—release.

In an era when weddings in China were still characterized by the tradition of car pick-ups and drop-offs, the Ling family's wedding procession can be said to have pioneered the use of helicopters for wedding ceremonies

Ling Tian could no longer stand and sat on the ground, watching these people panic and hide in every direction, laughing heartily: "No need to hide, even if this batch of explosives doesn't match the two atomic bombs dropped by the United States on Japan, it will definitely be close enough, hahahaha..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire hall changed instantly! The crowd erupted in an uproar. Who exactly is this young man? How dare he come alone to disrupt the wedding of two colossal families! Could it be that he has some powerful backing? Almost everyone was speculating in this manner

Like stars surrounding the moon, the crowd gathered around the bride and groom as they walked towards the main hall of the other courtyard—completely in line with Ling Tian's expectations

As Ling Xue'er was in the midst of the wedding ceremony, her body trembled violently. A look of panic suddenly surged across her delicate face, and in her eyes, a fleeting expression of deep remorse and faint melancholy passed by.

Ling Tian smiled and said, "Oh, it is Brother Ling Chao. It has been a long time since we last met. Brother Ling Chao has deep feelings for me. Since we parted five years ago, I have been missing you dearly, to the point that I cannot sleep at night thinking of you." This Ling Chao was the one who had treated Ling Tian the most harshly after Ling Tian's martial arts were destroyed.

It is indeed the wedding procession of the Ling family

Amidst the thunderous roar of helicopters in the sky, two formations of helicopters, each consisting of nine aircraft, approach with an imposing presence, flying slowly through the deafening noise. In the center, a helicopter adorned in gold and red leads the way! Along the route, it continuously releases colorful ribbons, and from a distance, it appears as if nineteen helicopters are riding on a rainbow! Such a spectacle can only be described with the word "stunning".

In a sea of blooming roses, a young man dressed in a black suit stands tall and poised, his handsome features striking. He is none other than the groom of the day, Huang Jiayun, the eldest son of the Huang family. Upon witnessing this scene, the onlookers cannot help but exclaim from the depths of their hearts: What a perfect pair of golden boy and jade girl!

As everyone gathered in the hall to witness and offer their blessings, suddenly, a clear voice rang out: "Sister Xue'er, congratulations! I have traveled a thousand miles specifically to present a gift to you!" This voice was melodious, neither hurried nor slow, devoid of any emotional inflection, as if it were merely casual conversation.

The appearance of this ultra-luxurious wedding helicopter fleet immediately garnered thunderous applause

Ling Xue'er stepped forward, a hint of sorrow appearing on her stunning face, and said: "Tian Ge, regarding the events of that year, it was my fault, but so many years have passed. Today is a day of great joy for me, can't you just sit down and enjoy a cup of celebratory wine?"

As early as a month ago, the Huang family completely renovated this villa, making it resemble the inner courtyard of a royal palace, with a blue sky and clear waves, golden scales and green tiles, as if the entire villa were situated within a stunning painting

Ling Jing instinctively sensed something was amiss: "What are you unwilling to accept?"

This magnificent spectacle left everyone present in awe. Especially the unparalleled beauty who approached gracefully; in her presence, all felt an involuntary sense of inferiority. As she walked slowly towards them, everyone instinctively made way for her.

The head of the Huang family, Huang Zhensheng, was taken aback and instantly guessed Ling Tian's method: "Explosives?"

Hahaha, don't worry, big brother. Even if Ling Tian can't find any stale bread, he won't go hungry. There are so many discarded vegetable leaves in the market; Ling Tian doesn't know how happy he is to eat them. A voice, neither male nor female, rang out from behind Ling Chao, belonging to a slender young man who was shaking his head and swaying.

Ling Tian's gaze was cold and sharp, yet beneath his gentle demeanor, there was a hint of ferocity. He said slowly, "There is a road to the Yellow Springs that I should have walked long ago, but I have never been able to bring myself to do it..." Ling Chao interjected with a cold laugh, "That's because you haven't had enough of the garbage yet, of course you wouldn't want to go."