Chapter 151
Chapter 151
Chapter 151
The Central Hub of the Dao Court.
Emperor Qing Huan's Dao Field is a Grotto-Heaven world that is independent of the Extreme Void Starry Sky, spanning billions of miles in all directions. It is a self-contained world with an extremely rich concentration of spiritual energy. The scenery is beautiful, with magnificent mountains and rivers. Various rare Spirit Medicines and exotic spiritual birds and beasts can be found everywhere, reminiscent of the glorious scene of the ancient immortal era.
Moreover, this Grotto-Heaven world was created by Emperor Qing Huan herself using a great Divine Ability. It incorporates her own understanding of the Dao, and the system of the Great Dao's laws is complete and self-consistent. Therefore, it can continuously absorb the essence of spiritual energy from the vast void over time, growing from its initial size of tens of millions of miles to its current astonishing scale.
Such Grotto-Heaven worlds are equivalent to the exclusive domains of Quasi-Saint Emperors and the source of their Divine Ability's power. The larger the scale, the more terrifying power the Emperor possesses.
In the central area of the Grotto-Heaven world, in a serene and elegant palace garden, Emperor Qing Huan lazily reclines on a white jade couch. Radiant rays of light cover her graceful curves, making her figure indistinct. Dozens of court ladies and maids stand not far away.
Tang Ruoxuan sits several zhang away from her, looking slightly restrained. It is difficult for anyone to remain calm and unchanged in the presence of one of the three Great Emperors of the Dao Court.
However, at this moment, Emperor Qing Huan's gaze is not on him but on a young girl in a luxurious deep purple palace dress behind a table not far away. She is pure and charming, with a stunning beauty. Although there is a mysterious allure about her, she exudes a sacred and dignified aura that cannot be profaned.
This is Longyi Princess, Emperor Qing Huan's only adopted daughter. She is recognized by the Dao Court as the pride of heaven. In front of her is a set of exquisite tea utensils, and she is skillfully brewing tea.
"...I heard that they have rejected my proposal?" Emperor Qing Huan's soft and charming voice sounded.
"Yes, and their attitude seems very resolute," Tang Ruoxuan answered nervously and cautiously.
This Emperor usually appears easy to talk to and is humble and friendly in his interactions with others, both inside and outside the Dao Court. However, an Emperor is still an Emperor. The supreme power and authority brought by the unparalleled Divine Ability are not to be taken lightly. If one displeases him, a casual remark can make one fall from the clouds and never rise again.
Emperor Qing Huan's tone carried a hint of a smile. "Isn't this condition already good enough? Exchanging a talented and promising junior disciple for a Quasi-Saint Emperor-level powerhouse who can take action would allow them to quickly restore their past strength and status. They would be able to stand undefeated in the upcoming calamity. No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation for Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace."
"Unless... they think that Qin Muling is more valuable than an Emperor. But is that possible? Even my own daughter is not necessarily so precious, right?"
Tang Ruoxuan dared not easily respond to such a topic and could only respond vaguely, "Indeed, the Sect Master seems confused."
Emperor Qing Huan smiled lightly and gently called out, "Longyi, your mother is preparing to find you a good husband. What do you think?"
Longyi Princess, not far away, paused her movements and gently raised her head. Her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, and her slightly cold voice sounded, "What is his cultivation level now? Can he fight with me? Can he defeat me?"
"Unfortunately, he seems to only be at the Divine Spirit Realm, while you have already reached the Mysterious Immortal level. So, it's impossible," Emperor Qing Huan replied.
"Divine Spirit Realm? So, I can kill him with a breath? Why would I need such a useless husband?" Longyi Princess said disdainfully.
"His current cultivation may not be enough, but he will grow in the future! As a monstrous genius, his cultivation speed is very fast!" Emperor Qing Huan said.
"Hmph, are monstrous geniuses rare? I can see a bunch of them anytime, anywhere. I even rejected the pure-blood descendant of an ancient true dragon in the past. Why should he be my husband?" Longyi Princess retorted.
"Well... he is indeed different," Emperor Qing Huan's smile did not diminish. "Perhaps your opinion will change after you meet him in the future!"
Princess Longyi's tone was indifferent: "Before he comes to see me, it would be best for him to quickly cultivate to the Origin Immortal Realm. Otherwise, even if I don't kill him, those talented seeds of the Supreme Dao will compete to kill him!"
At this moment, Tang Ruoxuan finally interjected: "Princess, please forgive my bluntness. After you meet Qin Muling, perhaps your thoughts will change, and you might personally intervene to protect him!"
Princess Longyi's beautiful eyes turned cold: "Why do you say that?"
"Because he is indeed the special one, favored by destiny, a rarity in the river of fate. The reason his cultivation is still low is simply because of his young age. It will be easy for him to catch up to you in the future. You won't have to wait too long."
"Is that so?"
Princess Longyi pondered for a moment: "I shouldn't doubt my mother's judgment, but this matter is not trivial. I need to personally go and see for myself. What do you think?"
Emperor Qing Huan nodded slightly: "That is only right. You can go anytime. He is the personal disciple of the Supreme Sect Master of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and has been cultivating in the main hall of the sect. They have protected him well and never let him go out."
Princess Longyi's voice carried a hint of surprise: "Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace? Aren't they a female cultivation sect? When did they start accepting male disciples?"
"That's why I said he is the special one, so special that the Supreme Sect Master broke the sect's rules and accepted him. So..."
"I see."
Princess Longyi's beautiful eyes narrowed, her tone filled with interest: "Perhaps this guy is indeed worth me personally going to see. If what you say is true, then I will bring him back directly, so as not to be constantly bothered by other fox-like seductresses!"
Emperor Qing Huan looked approvingly at his daughter: "Well said. In times of great importance, one should be decisive like this. You are almost three thousand years older than Qin Muling, but as long as he becomes your Dao companion, it is only a matter of time before he ranks among the immortals. He won't be able to resist."
"..."
Tang Ruoxuan opened her mouth, wanting to persuade but not knowing where to start. After all, Qin Muling's identity was extraordinary. As the personal disciple of Mu Yinghua, he received high attention from the sect. Dealing with him couldn't be so simple and crude.
If a conflict were to arise, it would become a public dispute between Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the Daoist Court, with severe consequences.
However, Emperor Qing Huan didn't care and said to Tang Ruoxuan, "That's settled then! You can reply to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and tell them that I not only agree to their loan, but I can also reduce the interest by thirty percent and extend the repayment period to ten yuanhui. Isn't this condition generous enough?"
"Okay, understood."
Tang Ruoxuan replied somewhat helplessly.
...
On the desolate and silent Floating Land Plain, there were countless giant pits, each several tens of miles in diameter and several miles deep. The walls of the pits had been fused into dark glass-like material by high temperatures, a sight that was both shocking and terrifying.
Qin Muling and Luo Huan stood together, looking up at the thick black clouds dispersing layer by layer in the sky. The violent hurricane gradually subsided, and the deafening thunder continued to echo in their souls.
With Qin Muling present, the Origin Immortal Tribulation that made cultivators tremble passed by calmly.
From this moment on, Luo Huan had become a true Origin Immortal, with a flawless Dao Foundation. Her future cultivation path would also be smooth sailing, and reaching the realm of Sect Master Mu Yinghua would be no problem.
Error has been corrected.
(End of this chapter)
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