readytorunbook Chapter 265
Chapter 265
Chapter 265 Speaking with a Clear Conscience
Accompanied by the deafening sound of thunder, dense dark clouds slowly pressed down, as if the entire sky was collapsing.
The terrifying oppressive feeling that originated from the depths of the soul was enough to suffocate even ordinary Profound Immortals. Cultivators below the level of Profound Immortal might have their Dao hearts shattered and their cultivation destroyed, becoming useless for the rest of their lives.
Boom...
It was like a massive land sinking and the world collapsing. A towering thunder giant, thousands of feet tall, surrounded by blood-red light, slowly descended from the depths of the dark clouds. Holding a large war hammer crackling with electric sparks and exuding a destructive aura, its blood-red eyes stared emotionlessly at the five female cultivators on the Dao Seeking Peak Immortal Ascension Platform.
However, a hazy purple cloud enveloped the Immortal Ascension Platform, and various phenomena such as golden lamps and purple lotuses, galaxy illusions, the evolution of the sun and moon, and the changing of the sea and sky constantly distorted the perception of this thunder giant. As a result, the figures and auras of the five women became indistinct, as if separated by an entire Great World.
In the next moment, the war hammer transformed into a terrifying thunderbolt, red as blood and tens of thousands of feet long, and crashed down, smashing through the protective barrier and exploding on the Immortal Ascension Platform.
Radiant light burst forth, and numerous formations and restrictions emerged layer by layer, dissipating and resolving the aftermath of the explosion.
Xue Bingxuan and the other four women's expressions visibly calmed down. This heavenly tribulation seemed formidable, but its actual destructive power was far from what they had expected. It was completely different from the many records in the ancient texts. It was evident that with the protection of their junior brother's luck, it was only a matter of time before they successfully passed this tribulation.
As if sensing something, the will of heaven sent forth more than a hundred towering figures, surrounded by blood-red thunderous light, wielding heavy hammers, long spears, chains, giant swords, and other weapons. Each figure locked onto a presence on the Immortal Ascension Platform.
They appeared in the sky, less than a hundred miles away from the Dao Seeking Peak.
Xin Yu, Qing Huan, and Tong Ying, the three Emperor Jun, stood side by side, with Mu Yinghua also observing from the side. Purple energy filled their bodies, and a clear light pervaded the surroundings. The auspicious cloud above their heads merged into one, radiating colorful brilliance and an imposing pressure. Countless illusions of phenomena could faintly be seen appearing and disappearing.
The heavenly tribulation of the Golden Immortal, which caused the earth to shake and the sky to change color, was nothing more than a drizzle for the three Quasi-Saint Emperor Jun. Even though the five female cultivators had transcended the level of monstrous geniuses, the power of the heavenly tribulation was only at the level of an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal tribulation. With Qin Muling's current foundation, she could easily withstand it and recover after a few days of rest.
"...Is this the youngest Golden Immortal in history?" Mu Yinghua sighed softly. Not to mention herself, even the three Emperor Jun, who had extraordinary talents and continuous fortuitous encounters, did not ascend to the Golden Immortal Realm as quickly as Qin Muling.
Of course, Qin Muling may be even faster in the future, but he is not an ordinary human cultivator, so the rules and restrictions of the human cultivation world do not have much meaning to him.
Golden Immortal cultivation, as the name suggests, is immortal with a golden nature. Even a first-grade Golden Immortal has a lifespan of millions of years, which barely meets the standards of a powerful being in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. They can serve as the head of the Supreme lineage or senior elders, and have the qualification to sleep and recover in the Grotto-Heaven secret realm after being injured, becoming a part of the sect's strategic strength...
When Mu Yinghua took over as the head of the Supreme lineage, her cultivation was only at the peak of Golden Immortal, and later she broke through to become a Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Emperor Qing Huan glanced at Mu Yinghua. The young head of the sect has also made considerable progress in cultivation recently. After Qin Muling personally guided her a few times, she has now firmly stepped into the realm of Fifth Grade Taiyi Golden Immortal and is not far from Sixth Grade.
However, the special aura unique to Qin Muling cannot be concealed on Mu Yinghua. It is even more obvious than the aura on Princess Long Yi. If it weren't for his ingenious Dao rhyme, relying solely on the power of the Good Fortune Heavenly Palace would not be enough to achieve such an incredible effect.
I suppose... with Qin Muling's special care, this head of the sect will not be too far from achieving the Great Principal Golden Immortal Dao Fruit in the future, right?
That little guy ultimately favors his own master more than his own daughter.
Thinking of this, Emperor Qing Huan couldn't help but feel a little puzzled and smiled slightly, "After these five girls finish Transcending Tribulation, the next step is to help Mu Ling overcome the Origin Immortal Tribulation. Once he becomes an Origin Immortal, he can truly cultivate together with Long Yi. I believe he won't find excuses anymore, right?"
Emperor Tong Yin smiled, "I knew you would be concerned about this. But Qing Chan hasn't gotten what she wanted yet! She said she wants to cultivate feelings first and is not in a hurry to cultivate together. Shouldn't you give us a reasonable explanation, Xin Yu Senior Sister?"
Emperor Xin Yu's expression froze slightly, "Isn't it up to that little guy to decide who he wants to cultivate with? As the ancestor, I shouldn't have to manage even this. Do you want me to issue an edict and order him to sleep with a certain girl every night?"
"Can't we?" Emperor Tong Yin asked in return, "We agreed back then that once his cultivation reached a certain level, he must marry the girls from both our families, including the accompanying candidates. He cannot refuse for any reason. This is not just his personal matter, but also a matter of long-term interests for the entire alliance. How can we keep delaying and evading?"
As she has recently ascended, her way of speaking is more direct, without so much beating around the bush. This matter really cannot be delayed any longer, otherwise, both she and Qing Huan Senior Sister will not be at ease.
Emperor Qing Huan's expression became more serious, "Senior Sister Xin Yu, and Head Mu, don't you want to avoid any rifts between us? Although Mu Ling has his own opinions, he has always respected you both. If you say a word, this matter will be resolved smoothly, won't it?"
Mu Yinghua's fair and beautiful face blushed slightly. She thought to herself, when has he shown any respect for me as his master? Every time we meet, he tries to find an opportunity to touch me, his hands never leaving my plump and full breasts, and he even has the audacity to call it "speaking from the heart."
Speaking from the heart is fine, but why don't you touch your own heart?!
"Alright, let's settle it this way!"
Emperor Xin Yu pondered for a moment before nodding, "Once he has overcome his tribulations, I will talk to him. I will not let my two sisters down."
"That's great."
Qinghuan and Tongying, the two emperors, turned their anger into joy. The extraordinary effects of the Innate Primordial Spirit Root's spiritual rhythm were comparable to Heavenly Grade elixirs. Even a Quasi-Saint Emperor might not have the luxury of consuming Heavenly Grade elixirs every day.
With Qin Muling, Princess Long Yi and Fairy Qing Chan would have a great chance of achieving the Great Principal Golden Immortal status, or even the Dao Fruit of a Quasi-Saint Emperor.
Mu Yinghua sighed silently in her heart. She didn't believe that Qin Muling had truly changed. Thinking back to the way he looked at Emperor Tong Yin in the past, he was bound to do something audacious in the future. She just hoped that Emperor Xin Yu wouldn't regret it then.
"There is one more thing," Emperor Xin Yu said, "There is news from the secret chamber of the Bright Moon Sword Sect. It is said that Lin Xuanyuan has decided to form an alliance with the Clear Flower Divine Palace and intends to marry the Saintess Miao Yue. It's truly a disgraceful act."
Qinghuan and Emperor Tong Yin were not surprised. "It is indeed embarrassing, but compared to having our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace attacked and our lineage destroyed, this result is still acceptable."
"By the way, I heard that this secret alliance was initiated by the Palace of Calamitous Fate. So far, they have gathered eight Supreme lineages. It is quite a formidable force!"
Not every Supreme lineage had a Quasi-Saint Emperor. For example, the emperor of the Bright Moon Sword Sect had recently passed away due to severe injuries, and the same was true for the Nine Spirits Clear Origin Gate.
Although the Palace of Calamitous Fate currently had three emperors, none of them were skilled in direct combat. They excelled in divining fate and manipulating luck.
As for the remaining forces, the Yanfu Holy Demon Palace had a Quasi-Saint Emperor in their peak state, and the other lineages combined could produce four peak state emperors. There were more emperors who were heavily injured and dormant, but they couldn't be counted as usable combat power. At best, they possessed some potential deterrent effect.
Emperor Tong Yin's eyes flickered. "Therefore, our alliance's high-level combat strength is no longer advantageous. We must quickly acquire more Quasi-Saint Emperors in order to withstand their pressure. What do you think, Senior Sister Xinyu?"
"Oh? I wonder what Junior Sister Tongying suggests?"
Emperor Xin Yu asked calmly, already having a faint idea of her intentions.
"It's simple. In our Divine Maiden Sect's Grotto-Heaven secret realm, there is another heavily injured and dormant emperor. Due to the severity of their injuries, they are currently unable to leave. So we must have that little guy Qin Muling come and serve us. Once he heals her successfully, we will no longer fear the intimidation of the Palace of Calamitous Fate!"
Emperor Tong Yin said with a smile.
As the saying goes, when the situation becomes desperate, one reveals their true intentions.
"..."
Emperor Xin Yu turned his gaze and stared at her for a while before sneering, "Junior Sister, you have finally revealed your true intentions. You just want to claim Qin Muling for yourself, don't you?"
"Why would you say that, Sister?"
Emperor Tong Yin innocently said, "I just want Muling to help heal that emperor. Once she is healed, I will immediately send him back. We are the closest allies now. Don't we even have this trust between us?"
"Hehe..."
Mu Yinghua glanced at her askew and thought to herself, "I'll believe you when pigs fly." Once Qin Muling enters the sacred grounds of the Divine Maiden Sect, he will immediately be confined by your group of seductive foxes and squeezed dry. You won't stop until you have a bunch of children. In the face of immense benefits, any sense of loyalty or trust is meaningless. Even a Quasi-Saint Emperor would stoop low and do shameless things for Qin Muling. Furthermore, if the Divine Maiden Sect suddenly has two peak state Quasi-Saint Emperors, they will gain greater influence within this alliance, which is obviously detrimental to the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
From Qin Muling's perspective, the next Quasi-Saint Emperor must come from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, preferably a strong figure from the sect's leadership. Only then can his safety be guaranteed.
The lord is asking for votes with a clear conscience!
This chapter is also to repay a debt. The word count for today's update remains the same.
(End of this chapter)