The engagement's marriage contract had been sanctioned by heaven and earth, acting as a solemn covenant.
Thus, Zi Linling used her own blood as a guide to worship the heavens and earth, thereby nullifying this contract.
The moment the blood-colored divorce letter was penned, lightning and thunder erupted across the firmament.
A voice boomed within Zi Linling's mind, so loud it made her entire head buzz.
"How dare you, Zi Linling! Marriages ordained by heaven and earth have their destined time. When the time is right, unions are formed and the contract descends. How can a mere ignorant girl like you simply dissolve it?"
Within Zi Linling's spiritual consciousness, a miniature version of herself, Little Zi Linling, briefly opened her eyes before quickly closing them again.
The instant Little Zi Linling's eyes opened, a five-colored light flashed, significantly diminishing the thunderous voice. Zi Linling, who had been dazed by the commotion, regained her clarity.
She spoke, neither subservient nor arrogant, "May I inquire as to your esteemed title?"
"Hmph!"
The voice uttered in surprise. Never before had anyone managed to awaken from his awe-inspiring divine pronouncement. Zi Linling was the first.
It seemed this young lady was not ordinary.
"This Venerable is You Liangxin, in charge of human marital destinies."
This time, he spoke in a normal tone.
You Liangxin (Having conscience)?
This name was quite peculiar, causing Zi Linling to pause in surprise.
She suppressed a chuckle and said, "Venerable You, since you oversee human marriages, you must know that Crown Prince Ye Yuanhao is not a suitable match. Now that I am divorcing him, what is the issue?"
"Little girl! It has always been men who divorce wives, never has a woman divorced a husband! Your actions have already violated the rules of heaven and earth. I shall overlook it due to your youth, but you had best be mindful!"
"Ye Yuanhao was still unwedded yet he indulged in lewd acts with others. He is not worthy to be my husband. Furthermore, if men can divorce wives, why can women not divorce husbands? I will divorce him regardless!"
"Little girl, I am showing leniency due to your youth, why must you be so ungrateful? Besides, it is common for men to have three wives and four concubines. What is wrong with indulging with others before marriage?"
You Liangxin seemed to be growing annoyed.
However, Zi Linling paid no heed to his anger. She continued, "I only know of 'one lifetime, one person, one love.' Polygamy is unacceptable to me. I will divorce him!"
"Dream on!"
You Liangxin's voice was laced with fury.
"What if I insist on doing so?"
Zi Linling's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Do you possess such capability?"
You Liangxin's voice held a hint of disdain.
He refused to believe that a mere twelve-year-old child at the ninth level of Body Tempering could force him to comply.
"You Liangxin, if she lacks the capability, then what about me?"
At some unknown time, the miniature version of Zi Linling within her spiritual consciousness had opened her eyes.
"How is this possible? How can you be here?"
You Liangxin's voice was filled with utter shock.
"Why can't I be here? Well? The marriage contract, will you dissolve it yourself, or shall I take action?"
The aura emanating from Little Zi Linling caused You Liangxin to break out in a cold sweat.
You Liangxin's heart trembled. Why was this malevolent star here?
Fine, he would do it himself.
If this malevolent star were to act, the entire Realm of Marriages would likely face disaster.
Therefore, You Liangxin said with trepidation, "I will do it myself!"
"That's more like it! However, if even half of my secret is leaked, you know the consequences!"
"Yes, yes, yes! I will absolutely keep silent!"
"Hmm! You may go!"
The miniature Little Zi Linling spoke and then closed her eyes.
Concurrently, within the heart of the Realm of Marriages, an old man with white hair and a white beard opened his eyes, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead with lingering fear.
The moment Little Zi Linling opened her eyes, Zi Linling's soul was pushed out of her own consciousness.
Immediately after, Zi Linling felt a certain shackle within her break and disappear.
She surmised that the shackle must have been the marriage contract.
Zi Linling finally breathed a sigh of relief. That You Liangxin was truly terrifying.
She had no idea who this You Liangxin truly was. If he had forcefully rejected her blood-colored divorce letter, she would have been helpless.
Fortunately, he had ultimately dissolved the marriage contract.
However, why had You Liangxin, who had been so unyielding, suddenly agreed to her request?
As Zi Linling pondered this baffling question, Ye Yuanhao's furious voice reached her.
"Trash, you... what exactly did you do?"
Ye Yuanhao asked this because he sensed a connection between himself and Zi Linling had suddenly vanished.
It felt as though someone had forcibly torn Zi Linling away from his world.
Zi Linling's gaze turned icy, and she coldly replied, "What I did, did you not see? Weren't you the one who wanted to divorce me? I have fulfilled your wish!"
As Ye Yuanhao was about to speak, a voice appeared in his mind, "Ye Yuanhao, fiancé of Zi Linling, having engaged in illicit acts before marriage, has been investigated and verified. Zi Linling is hereby approved to divorce her husband!"
"You actually divorced me?"
Ye Yuanhao's astonishment was beyond words.
As royalty, he was privy to certain ancient secrets.
It had always been men who divorced women, never the other way around.
This was because on the Tian Yuan Continent, once a marital union was established, it was reported to heaven and earth, forming a marriage contract.
This marriage contract had always been male-centric, which was precisely why Ye Yuanhao had not been discreet about his association with Zi Jinling.
Zi Linling looked at Ye Yuanhao as if he were an imbecile and said, "I divorced you, so I divorced you. Is there a real or fake distinction? It seems your idiocy is indeed severe and requires proper treatment!"
Ye Yuanhao's heart ached, his liver ached, his heart and liver ached.
He, the dignified Crown Prince, had been divorced by a piece of trash, and it was a woman divorcing a man, something unprecedented in the Tian Yuan Continent!
This was an indelible disgrace!
And now, this trash was calling him an idiot!
He was furious! So furious!
Ye Yuanhao's spiritual energy surged again, and his eyes were filled with danger.
"Trash, this Prince will kill you!"
With those words, the golden spiritual energy in his hand transformed into a sword and he lunged at Zi Linling.
Zi Linling's gaze turned sharp. She swiftly employed the Dragon Swimming Steps, lightly evading Ye Yuanhao's attack. Simultaneously, she utilized the Dragon Body Technique, closing in on Ye Yuanhao.
Although she was a cultivator at the ninth level of Body Tempering, she had not yet mastered any spiritual skills. Moreover, she relished the thrill of close-quarters combat.
Therefore, she eschewed her spiritual energy, opting for ancient martial arts instead.
Fortunately, after breaking through to the ninth level of Body Tempering, she could contend with cultivators in the Spirit Gathering realm using only ancient martial arts. Hence, Ye Yuanhao, at the advanced stage of Qi Induction realm, posed no threat to her.