"And it's this Jixia Academy again."
"..."
Poseidon's gaze was extremely solemn.
If appearing on the list for the first time was just a coincidence, then occupying fifth and sixth place consecutively, with both owners attaining godhood, is definitely not just a simple coincidence.
Just how well does the Jixia Academy hide itself?
A sense of crisis, unlike anything Poseidon had ever felt, rose in his heart.
Seagod Island, isolated overseas, has always been detached from worldly affairs, but the sudden emergence of the Jixia Academy made her feel a fear called "loss of control".
Before the Seven Sacred Pillars below the Sea God Temple, Seahorse Douluo, Sea Spear Douluo, and others looked at each other in disbelief, their faces filled with horror.
"Grand Elder, this Jixia Academy..." Seahorse Douluo swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly, "Could it be some secluded divine inheritance site?"
Poseidon remained silent for a long time before slowly shaking his head.
"The places where the gods have passed down their legacy all have traces to follow."
"But the Jixia Academy seems to have sprung up out of thin air, without any foundation, yet it is so powerful that it is suffocating."
"Not only does it possess mechs capable of killing gods with ordinary people, it also wields the power of spatial teleportation and storms."
"If they are hostile to Seagod Island..."
Poseidon didn't continue, but everyone understood what she meant.
Faced with a force that boasts several first-level deities, the defenses that Seagod Island is so proud of are probably as fragile as paper.
...
The Tang Dynasty.
Deep within the imperial palace, resplendent in gold and jade, wisps of incense smoke curled from the golden beast-shaped incense burner.
Empress Wu Zetian, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, leaned lazily against the large imperial throne.
Her dignified and exquisitely beautiful face now carried a hint of girlish melancholy.
"well..."
A soft sigh escaped from the lips of this all-powerful empress.
"I wonder how Brother Qianyu is doing now."
Wu Zetian stretched out a slender finger and gently wrapped it around a strand of hair on her chest, her eyes glazed over.
That night of passionate love was like a deadly poison, leaving her with a lingering, unforgettable memory that she cherishes day and night.
Only in front of that man was she not some high and mighty empress, but just a little woman longing to be pampered.
Her gaze wandered around, finally settling on the sky outside the window.
[Fifth on the Martial Soul Ranking: Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao]
"Twin flowers? That's quite interesting." Wu Zetian's red lips parted slightly, her tone carrying a hint of nonchalance.
Standing to the side, Shangguan Wan'er ground the ink and hummed softly as she spoke:
"Your Majesty, although the two Qiao sisters are ranked fifth and have been granted the title of Flower Goddess, in Wan'er's opinion, they are far inferior to Your Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian's smile deepened. She shifted to a more comfortable position, revealing her breathtaking curves.
"That's natural."
"How could my strength be compared to that of these two little girls?"
At this point, Wu Zetian's eyes flickered, as if she had thought of something, and she raised an eyebrow slightly.
"However, Haiyue's strength is indeed not to be underestimated."
"Although she dresses indecently and thinks about seducing Brother Qianyu all day long, I have to admit that her martial spirit and cultivation are a level above mine."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er paused heavily in her hand, holding the inkstone, and said indignantly:
"Haiyue is such a shameless woman! She dresses like she's naked and hangs around in front of the dean all day long. It's only because the dean has good self-control that he's not blinded by her. Anyone else would have been completely infatuated with her."
Wu Zetian listened to her confidant's complaints, but she was not angry. Instead, she seemed to think of an interesting scene and burst out laughing.
"Good composure?"
"If Brother Qianyu's willpower is truly so strong, then what about me?"
She stroked her red lips, a glint of infatuation flashing in her eyes. "But it doesn't matter, whether it's Haiyue or the two Qiao sisters."
"I believe that in Brother Qianyu's heart, I will always be unique."
"As for this list..."
Wu Zetian sat up straight, and an overwhelming aura of imperial dominance instantly erupted from her.
"My ranking is definitely either third or fourth!"
...
Mo Family City, City Lord's Mansion.
The atmosphere in the workshop became somewhat strange because of that sudden announcement.
"Pope Bibi Dong of the Spirit Hall has come to pay a visit!"
"I humbly request an audience with City Lord Mozi!"
The voice came through the thick walls, carrying an undeniable force.
Gongsun Li was peeling a grape when she heard the name. Her hand paused slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her bright eyes.
"Bibi Dong?"
"How did she end up here?"
Qian Renxue, who was still in shock at the discovery of her father's identity, suddenly darkened her beautiful face upon hearing the name, and a visible anger gathered between her brows.
"It's that woman again!"
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and clenched her fists. "What is she doing here? Hasn't she caused enough harm already?"
In her heart, Bibi Dong, her mother, brought her only indifference and harm.
With her father right beside her, she was determined not to allow this woman to disrupt this precious peace.
Qianyu sat in the main seat, holding a cup of tea in her hand, her expression as calm and serene as ever.
He glanced at his daughter, whose face was contorted with anger, put down his teacup, and said softly:
"Xue'er, don't be angry."
"If a girl gets angry often, she is prone to wrinkles and will not be pretty."
His voice was gentle and mellow, carrying a calming power.
Upon hearing her father's words, Qian Renxue's tense body instantly went limp.
She subconsciously touched her cheek, glanced at Qianyu somewhat shyly, and nodded obediently.
"Understood, Father."
"I'm not angry."
Just then, the sky outside the window changed again, revealing detailed information about the two Qiao sisters and their rewards.
"Fifth on the Martial Soul Ranking, a dual-in-one Martial Soul, twin flowers."
Qian Renxue looked at the figure in the picture who could transform into a mature woman or a little girl, and the anger in her eyes was replaced by surprise.
"There are actually martial souls like this?"
"One person, two forms, two completely different ability systems... Isn't that just too unfair?"
She turned her head, her gaze sweeping over her father, Gongsun Li, and Mozi.
The three of them wore faint smiles, seemingly already aware of the astonishing content displayed on the sky, and showed no surprise whatsoever.
Qian Renxue's heart stirred, and the guess that drove her crazy resurfaced in her mind.
"Father..."
"Could the Qiao sisters... also be from the Jixia Academy?"
Although it was a question, her tone already carried a certainty.
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