Not long after the chariot pulled by nine black birds entered the borders of the Southern Territory, its momentum had already spread in all directions.
Unlike the freezing phenomenon that sealed the land for a thousand miles wherever Empress Ling Shuang's ice jiao carriage passed,
the carriage of Empress Qingxuan exuded a balanced and peaceful imperial majesty, as brilliant as the sun yet reserved and profound.
She did not intentionally release any pressure, but the accumulation and aura of ruling the Eastern Territory for tens of thousands of years
already made all living beings along the way feel an involuntary sense of reverence, not even daring to discuss her aloud.
Across the Southern Territory, the waves that had not yet subsided from Empress Ling Shuang's arrival were instantly struck by another giant boulder.
"Another one! Another one! What kind of days have these been lately?!"
"Which mighty figure is this now? Looking at this display, it's not at all inferior to the Empress of the Northern Region from a few days ago!"
"Nine black birds pulling a carriage, Azure Dragon Guards clearing the way... My god, that's the 'xuan huang chariot' of the Eastern Territory's Empress Qingxuan!"
"Empress Qingxuan?! She actually came too?!"
"With these two veteran Empresses gathering in the Southern Territory, could a second Great War be about to start?"
"Sigh! A casual exchange between these great figures could overturn ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers. I only hope we won't be caught in the crossfire..."
"These two Empresses, one from the East and one from the North, have fought each other for tens of thousands of years. Meeting again now... who can say for sure!"
"That might not be the case. Don't forget we also have a Yaochi Empress in our Southern Territory. How could she let them run wild?"
"I hope Her Majesty the Empress of our Southern Territory can truly manage it..."
"Quick! Send word back to the Sect immediately! Another major event is about to happen!"
Compared to the boiling discussions outside, inside the xuan huang chariot, there was only silence.
Empress Qingxuan remained reclined on the soft couch. Her fingertips moved away from the Profound Heart Bracelet as she gently picked up a teacup nearby and took a sip.
Her gaze seemed to penetrate the chariot, looking toward the Myriad Absolute Mountain Range, her lips curling into a meaningful arc.
"That girl Luoshui sent word saying that the Ice Face has not only stayed but also... discussed the Dao with Gu Han."
Her voice was barely audible, carrying a hint of lazy amusement, though her eyes turned slightly cold.
"You dare to target my person? In that case, we shall have a good 'reunion'."
As the xuan huang chariot drew closer to the Myriad Absolute Mountain Range, the Jade Pool Immortal Palace had already sensed it.
In the Main Hall.
Gu Han was originally guiding Liu Ruxue in sensing the dao rhyme of the Supreme Yin Profound Scripture when she suddenly felt something and looked up toward the eastern horizon.
Almost simultaneously, Yun Yun, who was standing by, also showed a slight change in expression and whispered:
"Palace Master, a powerful aura is approaching... it seems to be another Immortal Ascension expert."
The slight annoyance Gu Han felt because of Empress Ling Shuang had not yet fully dissipated, and now another layer was added.
She sighed softly and spoke warmly to Liu Ruxue, who was currently focusing with closed eyes:
"We will stop here for today. Go back and nurture yourself well; do not rush for success."
Liu Ruxue obediently agreed and, holding the Jade Slip, was led out of the Main Hall by her sister Liu Ruyan.
Only Gu Han and Yun Yun remained in the hall.
"She arrived so quickly."
Gu Han's tone was calm, betraying no emotion.
But Yun Yun could sense a nearly imperceptible trace of... helplessness from the Palace Master?
"Palace Master, shall we welcome her according to etiquette?"
Yun Yun requested instructions.
"Naturally."
Gu Han stood up, her moon-white sleeves brushing across the Cloud Bed.
"She is, after all, the Lord of the Eastern Territory. Since she has come to my Jade Pool Immortal Palace, etiquette must not be neglected."
"Go and make the arrangements; I will go to meet her personally."
"Yes."
Yun Yun took the order and immediately turned to arrange the welcoming matters, while also feeling emotional in her heart.
Within just a few days, two Empresses who shook the continent had arrived one after another. Such a scene was likely a first in the history of the Blue Orchid Continent.
Gu Han walked slowly to the window and looked toward the eastern horizon.
Qing Xuan... Thinking of the slap she had given her back then, her initiative when she forcibly kissed her, and those ambiguous words in the concentric jade slip.
Then thinking of Empress Ling Shuang's blunt, almost offensive approach yesterday, Gu Han felt a faint throbbing in her temples.
These two, could they have made an appointment to come and trouble her?
Meanwhile, in the East Courtyard guest house.
Empress Ling Shuang, who was sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, attempting to digest what she had gained from discussing the Dao with Gu Han yesterday, suddenly opened her eyes.
She stood up and walked to the window, her gaze sharp as a sword, piercing toward the east.
"She's here."
Empress Ling Shuang's voice was very cold, carrying a hint of expectation.
Lan Ling appeared silently behind her and whispered:
"Your Majesty, then we..."
"No need to do anything."
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