C17 You will Never Remarry in This Lifetime!

Some onlookers, eager to see Ye Yun embarrass himself, couldn't contain their laughter.

Yet, they had sorely underestimated him. Ye Yun was now the husband of the Great Empress, far from the inconsequential man who once handled menial tasks.

In his actions, Ye Yun now had to consider his status; he couldn't afford to be rash or cause any embarrassment to the Great Empress.

The audacity of these people was too much. Ye Yun felt compelled to silence them with a display of his prowess. His gaze settled on Leng Wuyan.

Leng Wuyan was looking back at him, her gaze almost beckoning. Ye Yun sensed a silent call from her.

"Honey, should I step in to handle this?" Ye Yun murmured softly to Leng Wuyan.

On this first day of their marriage, as the Great Empress's spouse, it was Ye Yun's duty to alleviate her troubles.

The sect was bustling with tasks, and Ye Yun's heart ached for the Great Empress.

He vowed to himself to accelerate his cultivation. Only with sufficient strength could he truly protect the Great Empress.

"Can you handle it?" Leng Wuyan asked, skepticism etched on her face.

Ye Yun appeared deeply affectionate, though their marriage was merely a facade.

Moreover, the entity that had emerged on Back Mountain was no ordinary foe.

Ye Yun, despite his ordinary origins and possessing a Devil Body, was still only at the Origin Opening Stage of cultivation.

Yet, Leng Wuyan sensed that Ye Yun wasn't backing down; in fact, he seemed rather thrilled.

"Don't overdo it, and don't you dare embarrass me," Leng Wuyan said coolly, her face tinged with a hint of scorn.

If Ye Yun just kept to himself, Leng Wuyan could leverage his Devil Body to enhance her own cultivation. In a month, they could dissolve their marriage.

Leng Wuyan held little expectation for Ye Yun.

"You're my wife, and for you, I'm willing to do whatever it takes!" Ye Yun declared, his voice tinged with resentment, feeling underestimated by Leng Wuyan.

Deep down, Leng Wuyan harbored concerns for Ye Yun.

"If you doubt me, why not wager on it?" Ye Yun challenged, his anger palpable.

"What's your bet?" Leng Wuyan responded, her tone remaining nonchalant.

Ye Yun pondered deeply. He was determined to stop the derision from others and, more importantly, to catch the eye of the Great Empress.

With resolve, Ye Yun made a choice!

"If I manage to capture the oddity this time, you'll have to agree to one condition," Ye Yun declared, a roguish grin on his face.

"And if you fail to capture it?" Leng Wuyan inquired.

Truth be told, Leng Wuyan was merely humoring Ye Yun; she had no intention of bargaining for anything.

Yet, Ye Yun took it to heart.

"If I don't catch that oddity, I'll surely die right there and then. You'll be free to remarry. Does that make you happy?" Ye Yun assured Leng Wuyan before cheekily adding the last bit, eager to gauge her reaction.

Initially, Leng Wuyan was unfazed. With Ye Yun's overconfidence, she decided to let him have his way.

Should Ye Yun succeed in capturing the oddity, he could demonstrate his prowess to the sect's disciples.

Should he fail, Leng Wuyan stepping in to assist wouldn't be shameful, considering the formidable power of the oddity was beyond the reach of the average person.

However, Ye Yun's sudden wager, suggesting she could remarry, left Leng Wuyan feeling unexpectedly disheartened.

And simultaneously, she was irritated!

She was offering Ye Yun an alternative, not wanting him to throw his life away, yet he not only disregarded her concern but also audaciously made a vow.

"Why should I be concerned for his well-being?" Leng Wuyan wondered, unable to grasp why she should fret over Ye Yun's safety.

Then again, she realized that if Ye Yun were to get hurt, it would impede her own cultivation progress.

Unbeknownst to her, Leng Wuyan's perception of Ye Yun had gradually shifted.

She was even beginning to admire him.

Ye Yun was courageous indeed!

Nonetheless, even if Leng Wuyan recognized her growing fondness for Ye Yun, she could never concede to such feelings.

For a Great Empress who had lived for millennia, admitting an affection for a mere youth was no small feat.

But Ye Yun's talent for charming the ladies was undeniable, and Leng Wuyan found herself perilously close to falling for him.

"That settles it. If you find yourself outmatched, concede defeat immediately. Don't risk your life just to prove a point." Leng Wuyan had more advice for Ye Yun, but before she could continue, he cut her off.

"Honey, rest easy. You're stuck with me for life!"

Ye Yun stretched leisurely, capturing every nuance of Leng Wuyan's expression.

He was certain of one thing: the Great Empress cared deeply for him.

The onlookers in the hall snickered at Ye Yun's brazen confidence.

They all knew that, despite Ye Yun's talent, even if he managed to reach the Origin Opening Stage in a single day, the Devil Body in the Back Mountain would surely seize the chance to eliminate him.

The thought of Ye Yun soon becoming prey to the Devil Body thrilled them.

Their disdain for Ye Yun bordered on hatred, as if he had stolen the love of their lives.

What was most galling was that Ye Yun, a mere servant, had become the Great Empress's husband overnight.

They struggled to come to terms with this reality.

Facing the disciples' sneers, Ye Yun simply smiled.

Clearly, he was above their taunts and had no interest in engaging in a pointless debate.

Now, Ye Yun's identity had changed; he was the husband of the Great Empress!

Regardless of his personal feelings, he couldn't let her be put in a difficult position.

So, Ye Yun was determined to demonstrate his prowess and spare the Great Empress any embarrassment.

"Young Master Ye, are you certain you want to tackle the Devil Body alone? Wouldn't you prefer some disciples to accompany you?" The elder was visibly taken aback. Did this young man truly possess such audacity? She was skeptical.

After Ye Yun reaffirmed his intention to face the Back Mountain solo, she gave a nod of approval.

Should Ye Yun succeed in capturing the Devil Body, she would have to acknowledge the Great Empress's discerning eye.

"Don't be reckless. We're all aware of the Devil Body's might in the Back Mountain. Even the Eldest Senior Brother might not prevail against it."

"Exactly, Ye Yun, aren't you being a bit too confident?"

"Why bother worrying about him? If he's defeated, won't we get the outcome we've all been hoping for?"

The disciples eagerly anticipated Ye Yun's impending embarrassment.

They had already rehearsed their rebukes for him.

"Just wait and see. He'll be crying and pleading for rescue before you know it."

In hushed tones, the disciples snickered at the mere thought of Ye Yun's desperate pleas for help.

"Once he flees in disarray, that's when we'll unite against his marriage to the Great Empress. He's not fit to be her consort," one disciple proposed.

The rest of the group nodded in agreement, murmuring their support.