Chapter 40 - ch 612-19

Chapter 612 Joy Turns to Sorrow

Heaven and Earth fell silent because of this, with Liu Feng's laughter echoing throughout.

Shangguan Yaya's face was ashen, her sword momentum growing fiercer, wanting to quickly shake off the entanglement of the three Emperors, but those three Emperors were fighting for their lives, stubbornly clinging to her, not giving her the slightest chance.

Liu Feng's gaze turned to Gu Yun, wanting to see furious shame on his face.

But... there was nothing, not a trace.

That handsome face remained annoyingly calm, as if his perfect performance wasn't worth even a hint of emotion from him.

"Why?! How on earth can he?!"

"This bastard! Does he think pretending nothing happened will work? This time I won, I won!"

Just as he was about to mock, he suddenly felt his entire body locked by killing intent, freezing in mid-air, only able to stare blankly at the sky, unable to move.

A cold voice rang out from high above—"Is that so?!"

A terrifying heavenly sound enveloped the world, spanning eternity, striking directly at people's hearts.

A bloody hand, covering over eight hundred li, extended from the clouds, its palm lines clearly visible, like mountains crisscrossed with ravines, each line seemingly containing endless laws of slaughter and destruction!

The moment the great hand appeared, the entire sky was stained an ominous blood-red, and the thick scent of blood was almost suffocating!

It slowly descended, giving Liu Feng ample time to escape, but the space around him was firmly sealed, no matter how hard he tried, he could only spin in place, all in vain.

"Who dares to act wildly within my Eternal Imperial Dynasty's territory!"

The Five Tribulation Great Emperor's eyes were splitting with rage, and his figure moved, wanting to rescue Liu Feng.

However, he was completely entangled by Shangguan Yaya, and in just a few breaths, the balance of offense and defense shifted.

The female official, holding the son of heaven sword, was heroic and spirited: "Your opponent is me!"

"No—!! Your Majesty, save me!!"

On the other side, Liu Feng looked at the slowly descending, blood-red giant palm, as if carrying the weight of the entire hell, and let out a desperate wail.

Without any obstruction, the giant palm finally fell, and terrifying pressure swept across a thousand li.

Even Shangguan Yaya and the other three were affected, the surging air currents sweeping them away. Seeing that the plan had been achieved, Shangguan Yaya hurriedly came to Gu Yun's side, protecting him from any disturbance.

Without any hindrance, the three Emperors of the Eternal Imperial Dynasty each unleashed their methods to resist the aftershocks. The moment it ended, they immediately transformed into three streaks of light and rushed towards the bottom of the giant pit that had formed.

As the smoke and dust cleared, the blood-red giant palm had disappeared, and in the position where Liu Feng had originally stood, there was a figure dressed in black robes, extraordinarily handsome.

And the violent chaos divine thunder was leaping in his palm, shimmering with a strange brilliance.

The three Emperors, who had originally intended to demand an explanation, stopped in their tracks, their eyes filled with an unspeakable dread.

"Gu... Gu Changge?!"

"Weren't you in the Primordial Battlefield? How did you appear here?!"

"To kill a person of my Eternal Imperial Dynasty within my Eternal Imperial Dynasty's territory, Gu Changge, how audacious you are!"

A Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor spoke angrily.

"Who's speaking?!"

Gu Changge's gaze swept over, and his figure flickered, appearing in front of the speaker.

"Was it you?!"

"Such speed!"

The other two were shocked and were about to make a move, but they saw Gu Changge had already gripped that person's neck.

A dignified Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor, unexpectedly, had no ability to resist at all.

"You... you dare to kill me?"

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Gu Changge sneered and directly crushed that person's neck, along with his divine soul, into dust!

Suppressing the chaos divine thunder was already quite draining, coupled with the long journey and being caught off guard, a dignified Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor had no power to fight back.

He perished completely, like crushing an ant.

In an instant, Emperor blood scattered, and the territory, which had originally become a Purgatory due to Gu Changge's attack, once again radiated vitality.

The remaining Five Tribulation Great Emperor and the other Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor were scared out of their wits, retreating again and again, no longer daring to say half a word.

They had no doubt that if they dared to make any more noise, Gu Changge would definitely obliterate them without hesitation!

"Hey, I accidentally killed one of your people. That fellow Di Shitian, he shouldn't come looking for trouble with me, right?"

Gu Changge's lips curved into a sunny smile, but it made the two of them tremble all over.

"No... no, Great Emperor Changge, if you want to kill someone, it must be because he was at fault first."

"This bastard offended Great Emperor Changge, he deserved to die! I wish I could have personally cleaned up the mess!"

"Alright, stop chattering so much nonsense here. Get lost, while I don't have time to bother with you!"

Gu Changge spoke calmly, not even bothering to look at the two figures fleeing in a panic, and with a flash, appeared beside Gu Yun.

"Smelly Kid, don't think that just because you gave me a Purgatory Demon Blade, you can order me around as you please. Don't let it happen again!"

He casually tossed it, and the docile chaos thunderball transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Gu Yun.

"Catch it. Hurry up and improve your strength. Don't come calling me for every little thing. It really delays my time killing creatures from the forbidden zone, you know?"

After saying these words, Gu Changge left in a hurry.

He came abruptly and left decisively.

Heaven and Earth returned to silence. Gu Yun toyed with the thunderball in his hand and looked at Shangguan Yaya beside him: "How is it? Wasn't I right?"

"I didn't expect Gu Changge to actually protect you, but what do you plan to do?"

"This formation that controls the thunder source is probably about to collapse. Our best option now is to find a place to refine it."

"It's just that this place is too close to the Eternal Imperial Dynasty. If Di Shitian comes looking for us, we..."

"Don't worry, he won't come."

Gu Yun said, sitting cross-legged.

"I really don't know where you get your confidence."

Shangguan Yaya shook her head, found a secluded corner, and began to protect him.

"Of course, it's the confidence my second uncle gave me. Don't worry, before returning to the Primordial Battlefield, he will go to the Eternal Imperial Capital to meet an old friend."

"Don't look at him usually being so carefree; when it comes to critical moments, he will definitely not make any mistakes!"

"Alright, you, stop being smug. Go refine your divine thunder. I know you have strong backing, alright?"

Shangguan Yaya said impatiently, her gaze constantly vigilant, not daring to relax in the slightest.

Gu Yun's lips curved into an arc. He took out the chaos thunder source and simultaneously checked his gains this time.

[Ding! Child of Destiny Liu Feng generated fear, rewarding 30,000 villain value points.]

[Ding! Liu Feng's innate Dao Body was destroyed, suffering severe backlash. Important plot item prematurely damaged, destiny value decreased by 30,000 points.]

[Ding! Liu Feng lost his fortuitous encounter—chaos divine thunder. Growth speed significantly slowed, destiny value decreased by 5,000 points. Great Luo Dao Pagoda seventh floor activation progress (168500 / 500000).]

"Cutting off thirty-five thousand with two strikes, it's pretty decent."

Gu Yun thought to himself, his gaze fixed on the chaos thunder source, preparing to begin refining and absorbing it.

PS: Extra chapter (2/2). Thanks again to [Time Relic Hunter] for your support of this book. Thank you very much!!

///613///

Chapter 613 Refining the Chaos Divine Lightning

The young man sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes tightly shut, holding the chaos thunder ball, which was barely restrained by the Profound Yin Thunder Lock Array, in his palm.

Inside the thunder ball, chaotic electric light struggled like a Kuang Long, but as Gu Yun continued to add Myriad Transformation Power, it was suppressed even more intensely.

"Trying to forcibly absorb this thing is probably not easy."

"Fortunately, this little rascal's Myriad Transformation Power is quite special; even such a vast amount of chaos thunder core power can be meticulously refined."

Holding the son of heaven sword, Shangguan Yaya stood to the side, watching Gu Yun's actions, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes.

Gu Yun was also extremely focused at this moment: "Although the power of the Profound Yin Thunder Lock Array controls the chaos divine thunder, it also obstructs my path to refining this object."

"How terrifying is the energy of the chaos divine thunder? Even with the system's help, it can only be temporarily broken down into three parts."

By consuming thirty thousand villain value, under Xi Tong's power control, such a divine object of heaven and earth was still divided.

It's just a pity that this was already close to its limit.

"If I don't take any risks, then what kind of immortal am I cultivating?!"

"Disperse!"

Gu Yun let out a low roar, and the Myriad Transformation Power in his palm, like a bursting flood, violently struck the core node of the Profound Yin Thunder Lock Array!

"Crack... crackle..."

"Do you need my help?"

Seeing Gu Yun make a move, Shangguan Yaya spoke at the opportune moment.

"I'll trouble Sister Yaya."

Gu Yun was not shy, smiling brightly at Shangguan Yaya.

"Alright, stop smiling at me all the time, it's quite disgusting."

Shangguan Yaya turned her head away, a blush coloring her pretty face. Regaining her composure, a determined light flashed in her eyes. She pointed the son of heaven sword, and a faint sword qi, following the torrent of Myriad Transformation Power, struck the core of the array's eye.

Boom!!

After a loud sound, the black array patterns began to break inch by inch, finally disintegrating completely.

Freed from the array's restraint, the three chaos thunder balls, like fierce beasts suppressed for eons, suddenly awakened!

They seemed to sense the anomaly that had occurred within them, and immediately intertwined, beginning to fight and contend with each other.

This sight also astonished both Gu Yun and Shangguan Yaya: "It can actually be like this?!"

"It seems not only the origin was separated, but even the consciousness was separated along with it."

"You have many tricks, and now you've gotten some unexpected pleasant surprises."

Shangguan Yaya laughed: "Once they all suffer, the risk of refining and absorbing them will be greatly reduced!"

Just as she finished speaking these words, feeling a slight sense of calm in her heart, Gu Yun directly reached out and pressed the three thunder origins into his Dantian simultaneously.

The smile froze on Shangguan Yaya's face: "Gu Yun! Are you crazy?! Quickly spit them out!!"

She cried out in alarm, even forgetting her composure, and was about to rush forward.

Those were three independent chaos divine thunder origins, and they were fighting each other internally. Originally, one could just sit back and watch the tigers fight, but if one wanted to absorb them completely, the three would certainly turn their hostility towards him, making the danger even greater than the original situation.

However... if he could successfully refine them, the benefits to his Dantian would be immeasurable.

"Sister Yaya, don't worry. If I let them fight each other, the scattered energy would flow into the heavens and earth."

"Only this way can I ensure maximum benefit!"

"Besides, the power of all three has been greatly reduced. They look terrifyingly crazy, but in reality, they are just paper tigers and can't do anything to me."

Gu Yun's words did not reassure Shangguan Yaya. She had already come to Gu Yun's side, helped the young man up, and sensed everything about him: "You're simply being reckless!"

"You always tell me not to take risks, so why are you now joking with your own body!"

Shangguan Yaya's voice was tearful as she carefully examined everything on Gu Yun's body, fearing to miss any detail.

Her spiritual power infused into Gu Yun's body. The vast Great Emperor cultivation nourished the young man's meridians, striving to help him resist the astonishing might of the chaos divine thunder.

Although Gu Yun had a sense of proportion, seeing Shangguan Yaya in such a panic, he couldn't help but feel a little smug.

"Sister Yaya, what are you doing? Are you really that worried about me?"

"Worried?! You ungrateful little brat, if you weren't Heavenly Phoenix's disciple, I wouldn't care about you!"

Shangguan Yaya said she didn't care, but the continuously pouring pure Emperor Qi into Gu Yun's body, and the phoenix eyes tightly fixed on him, filled with worry and tension, completely exposed her true thoughts.

Gu Yun no longer spoke, focusing his mind and fully operating his Myriad Transformations Saint Body, beginning to refine the three intertwined and endlessly fighting chaos thunder origins in his Dantian.

With the full assistance of Shangguan Yaya, a Three Tribulation Great Emperor, the refining process went much smoother than Gu Yun had anticipated.

Although the three thunder origins were violent, under the decomposition of Myriad Transformation Power and the suppression of Emperor Qi, their resistance was continuously weakened.

Time passed bit by bit.

Gu Yun's aura steadily improved, and faint chaotic thunder light circulated around him. The power of the chaos divine thunder gradually transformed into the purest spiritual energy, becoming an important part of his Myriad Transformations Saint Body!

Shangguan Yaya finally breathed a sigh of relief. She felt that she had been overly anxious. If there had truly been danger, even with her involvement, it would never have gone so smoothly.

Now it seemed that even if this boy refined it himself, there wouldn't be too much danger.

Just as she was about to leave Gu Yun and continue to protect him, the young man's arms suddenly embraced her entirely.

Shangguan Yaya's body stiffened, and she looked at Gu Yun: "You, what's wrong?"

But this time, the clarity in the young man's eyes had vanished. Electric arcs seemed to flicker in his empty eye sockets.

His body also became incredibly hot. The chaos divine thunder was originally extremely yang and rigid, and it had already accumulated a lot of fire in the young man's heart.

And at this critical moment of imminent refinement, Gu Yun found that he was only one step away from achieving great success in the Thunder Dao, which he could not accept.

Without hesitation, he directly absorbed the previously rewarded chaos thunder core into his body as well.

He hadn't completely refined the heat in his body, and now with a new origin joining, it naturally erupted suddenly and uncontrollably.

"Sister Yaya, go."

Gu Yun gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat seeping from his body.

"Go? Go where?!"

"In your current state, how can I leave you?"

Although startled by the scorching aura erupting from Gu Yun, Shangguan Yaya's first thought was to check what abnormality was occurring in Gu Yun's body: "Don't be afraid, I'm here, I'll help you."

Her voice was soft and soothing, and her jade hand pressed against the young man's back, trying to extinguish the fiercely burning thunder fire.

//614//

Chapter 614 A Shower Attacks the Emperor, He Suffers Humiliation

Gentle power circulated within Gu Yun's body. Shangguan Yaya exerted all her strength.

However, reality often goes against one's wishes; her efforts failed to play a crucial role. Instead, such intimate contact ignited the frenzied flames within Gu Yun's heart.

The young man's voice became extremely low: "Sister Yaya, if you don't leave now... I, I really won't be able to control myself."

Gu Yun's eyes were bloodshot, and electric light pulsed across his body. He looked like an explosive furnace, appearing savage and terrifying.

Watching the young man's appearance, Shangguan Yaya's expression gradually calmed, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

"If you can't control it... then don't control it."

Her voice was very soft, yet clearly audible.

"Sister Yaya... you..."

Gu Yun's pupils contracted slightly. He seemed not to have expected Shangguan Yaya to make such a choice.

A beautiful smile of relief appeared on her exquisite face. Shangguan Yaya stretched out her trembling hands and gently cradled Gu Yun's scorching hot cheeks.

"If I can help you now, then go ahead."

'Go ahead'... these words, light as a whisper, weighed a thousand pounds.

At this most critical moment, Shangguan Yaya made her choice.

Gu Yun closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his expression was solemn: "Since this is Sister Yaya's own choice, I won't hesitate either."

"This chaos divine thunder is supreme Yang and supreme rigidity. To you, it might be a wild and tyrannical power, difficult to control."

"But after being transformed by the Myriad Transformation Power, it will become the stepping stone for you to continue advancing."

"Next, I will open the release valve. Massive chaos energy will rush into your body in an instant. Can you... withstand it?"

Shangguan Yaya chuckled and grabbed hold of him: "Smelly Kid, have you forgotten something?"

"I am an Emperor!!"

"Whatever you need me to endure, go ahead."

"Just remember not to let yourself get hurt."

Her hand brushed across his face, her fingertips carrying a trace of coolness, attempting to soothe the heat beneath his skin.

The last trace of clarity in Gu Yun's eyes was completely swallowed by scorching desire and violent lightning. He abruptly lowered his head and fiercely seized the slightly parted red lips that were so close.

"Mmph...!"

Shangguan Yaya's delicate body trembled violently, and her beautiful eyes instantly widened.

But this time was different from the last. After only a moment of shock, she silently closed her eyes, her long, curled eyelashes trembling softly.

Her hands wrapped around Gu Yun's waist and back, her fingertips slightly curled. Her tense shoulders slowly relaxed, and her head tilted slightly upward as their breaths intertwined.

Shangguan Yaya began to respond awkwardly. Guided by Gu Yun, her expression gradually became intoxicated, thoroughly enjoying the process.

Her previously closed lips also gradually parted, as if an unspoken invitation.

The young man's assault arrived like a fierce storm, yet it was blocked one by one.

The might of an Emperor truly lives up to its name.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for unlocking the 30th page of the xuan qing treasure mirror, gaining 1 Red Treasure Chest.]

... The Imperial Capital of the Eternal Imperial Dynasty.

Di Shitian's fists clenched, grinding audibly. He had several new wounds on his body. Beneath his feet, an endless stream of Imperial Dragon Qi poured into him, striving to maintain his healthy state.

"You Imperial Dynasty rulers are certainly resilient."

"You're nearly comparable to those creatures from the restricted zones."

Gu Changge held the Purgatory Demon Blade, a faint smile hanging on his lips.

"Gu Changge!!"

"Aren't you being a bit too much of a bully!!"

Di Shitian was burning with rage. He had been thoroughly beaten by Liu Tianhuang a while ago, and now Gu Changge had come knocking on his door to fight. This was an absolute humiliation!!

He, the dignified Emperor of the Eternal Imperial Dynasty, a figure of renown even within the Three Thousand Dao Domains, had never been so aggrieved!

"Now you know what 'being a bully' means? Why didn't you think of that when you went back on your word?"

"This is a matter between us and the Supreme Divine Dynasty. How does it concern you?"

"How does it concern me?!"

"Damn you! You mobilized four Emperors to scheme against my Gu Family Emperor Child, Di Shitian! Who gave you the guts!!"

"How was I supposed to know that Gu Yun Smelly Kid would go to the Heavenly Thunder Domain? Besides, is he even slightly injured?!"

"You've already forcibly killed people within the borders of my Eternal Imperial Dynasty, and I haven't interfered. Isn't that enough?"

"No! If I don't beat you today until your own mother can't recognize you, I won't be called Gu!"

Gu Changge grinned. The Purgatory Demon Blade slashed out again, stirring up a monstrous sea of blood in the air.

Di Shitian's expression drastically changed. The Imperial Dragon Qi around him roared, transforming into nine golden giant dragons that coiled around him for protection. At the same time, he punched out, condensing Imperial Dao Law into an Immemorial Divine Seal to forcefully clash with the blade light!

"Boom—!!"

A terrifying collision erupted once more, shaking the entire Eternal Imperial Capital violently!

Countless residents looked over, fear flashing in their eyes.

"Gu Changge!! Do you truly intend to fight me to the death?!"

A trace of blood spilled from Di Shitian's mouth as he shouted sternly.

The Imperial Qi surrounding him flickered erratically. The rage in his heart had reached its limit. If Gu Changge attacked again, he would immediately summon the ancestors.

This was truly a moment of life-or-death crisis, and also the time for those seniors to make their contribution.

However, this time, Gu Changge did not give him the chance.

He sheathed his blade and stood still; the sea of blood dissipated.

"Fight to the death?"

"You? Are you even worthy?"

He picked his ear and looked at Di Shitian with an expression of disdain: "After all these years, you trash haven't changed at all. Whenever anything happens, you only know how to call for your elders. How boring. Fighting you makes my blade feel dirty."

"Today is just to teach you a lesson and help you remember: there are some people the Eternal Imperial Dynasty cannot afford to provoke."

The threat in his words was undisguised.

After saying this, the void behind Gu Changge tore open. Carrying the Purgatory Demon Blade, he swaggered inside.

Arrogance. Naked arrogance. He completely disregarded the Eternal Imperial Dynasty.

Di Shitian's face was utterly livid, his chest heaving violently, but he forcefully swallowed the mouthful of blood.

"That damned bastard!!"

"I, Di Shitian, have recorded today's humiliation!"

Turning back into the Imperial Palace, the surrounding eunuchs all trembled like chaff, terrified that Di Shitian would vent his rage on them.

"Where is Liu Feng?! All this is his doing, why hasn't he come to see me yet!!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Lord Liu's main body has already fainted. The Imperial Doctors came and said his Natal Dao Body was destroyed, and he won't wake up for at least ten days to half a month."

"Damn it!"

Di Shitian was about to be driven to death by anger; now he couldn't even find a punching bag.

"Trash! You're all a bunch of useless trash!!"

The furious roar echoed through the empty hall. Terrifying Imperial might pressed down like a physical weight, instantly frightening the eunuchs into collapsing on the floor, kowtowing rapidly.

"Scram! All of you, get out of my sight!!"

Once only he remained in the hall, Di Shitian violently punched the golden coiled dragon pillar beside him, flicked his sleeve, and his figure vanished into the void.

If he failed to avenge this humiliation, he would be unworthy of being an Emperor!

//615//

Chapter 615 Talisman Maker

Returning to the skies above Heavenly Thunder City, a luxurious flying boat was speeding along.

Inside the cabin, Gu Yun leaned casually against the couch, electric arcs constantly leaping between his fingers, their flickering divine light illuminating the entire space intermittently.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully refining the chaos divine thunder and obtaining 'Thunder Great Dao (Major Completion)'.]

Xi Tong's soft, sweet voice rang out again, causing Gu Yun, who was in a post-coital state, to feel a slight tickle in his heart.

"You rascal, you've been secretly peeking from the shadows this whole time. Shouldn't you pay a fee?"

[Great Host, Xi Tong is merely learning techniques so that she can serve Great Host better in the future.]

"Learning techniques?"

"Does learning techniques mean you don't have to pay tuition? I went through so much effort, and you just secretly learned it. Wouldn't I be suffering a huge loss?"

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have gained 10,000 villain value points.]

"That's more like it."

Under Gu Yun's threats and temptations, Xi Tong had no choice but to compromise.

"Xi Tong, open the treasure chest."

[Ding! Red Treasure Chest successfully opened. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the 'Talisman Master Halo (Red)'.]

"Talisman crafting..."

Gu Yun raised an eyebrow. He remembered that Yao Qingli's sixth master, Xiao Biyan, was a Talisman Master. Relying solely on the Seven Immortal Sounds might not be enough to get involved with her, but adding the ability of a Talisman Master increased his chances significantly.

Thinking of this, he sat up straight, sensing the vast stream of information pouring into his mind.

Innumerable exquisite techniques regarding talisman drawing, rune structures, and spiritual energy infusion were deeply imprinted in his soul, as if they were innate.

His current talent already far surpassed that of ordinary Emperor-level or even Immortal-level Talisman Masters. He only needed diligent practice, and surpassing Xiao Biyan would merely be a matter of time.

With this thought, he immediately spent 10,000 villain value points in the System Mall to exchange for a copy of the "Ten Thousand Talismans True Explanation." This was an extremely comprehensive talisman encyclopedia, containing 10,000 methods for drawing talismans, ranging from basic to Emperor-level, and even involving some Immortal Dao techniques.

The moment the knowledge flooded his mind, a flash of realization crossed Gu Yun's eyes.

He casually took out a blank jade slip and a specialized talisman brush, and as spiritual energy condensed slightly at his fingertips, he began drawing on the jade slip with swift, flowing strokes.

Complex and profound runes quickly formed under his brush, linking together.

Crimson patterns flowed across the talisman, faintly emitting a scorching aura. It was clearly an attack talisman of extremely high quality.

"Fire Talisman, success."

Gu Yun picked up the freshly produced talisman and nodded in satisfaction.

Being able to craft a King-level talisman on his very first attempt, and doing so almost effortlessly, made him extremely satisfied with the halo's effect.

With Xi Tong's assistance, his starting point was already the finish line countless others dreamed of reaching.

"When did you actually learn how to craft talismans?"

Shangguan Yaya had recovered from her meditative state, yet the slight redness in her earlobes was still hard to completely calm down.

She could not forget the frenzy from a few days ago at the border. At first, it was merely Gu Yun's unilateral demand, but after countless streams of Myriad Transformation Power violently breached her defenses and poured into her body, the situation completely reversed.

Her previously stable threshold for the Fourth Realm began to totter, ready to break at a touch. The effect was even better than the great dao spirit spring.

This caused Shangguan Yaya to gradually lose herself, becoming increasingly addicted until she was finally unable to pull away. It was Gu Yun who had to help them reluctantly separate.

Afterward, she entered the Great Luo Dao Pagoda for her final cultivation session, and upon exiting, she immediately passed the Fourth Heavenly Tribulation. Now, she was sitting on the flying boat returning to Heavenly Thunder City.

All of this happening in such a short period felt like a sudden dream to Shangguan Yaya.

She only truly believed moments ago that she was already a Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor. Her cultivation, which had stagnated for tens of thousands of years, had now broken through. It really seemed like the only thing missing was a single catalyst.

However, now that she was awake and facing Gu Yun again, her emotions were incredibly complex.

After trying hard to calm herself, she casually brought up a topic, intending to break the awkwardness.

"I was bored, so I just tried it out casually. I didn't expect it to be quite interesting."

Gu Yun smiled and pointed his finger, releasing spiritual energy. The talisman he had just finished drawing seemed to sense something, instantly combusted, turning into a massive fireball that shot toward the cabin wall.

"Boom!"

The fireball struck the defensive formation on the cabin wall, emitting a muffled sound, stirring up ripples, and then dissipating.

Shangguan Yaya's expression shifted slightly. Then, she stared at Gu Yun as if he were a monster: "You really hadn't studied this before?!"

"A mere King-level talisman can unleash an attack comparable to the cultivation level of an ordinary Saint Realm expert?!"

"Sister Yaya, as I said, it's just a King-level talisman. Its benefits to me are still limited."

"You rascal... if those old fogeys who have immersed themselves in the Dao of Talismans for thousands of years knew about this, they would probably be so angry they'd spit blood."

Shangguan Yaya rolled her eyes at Gu Yun exasperatedly.

"Sister Yaya, is your... cultivation stabilized?"

"Yes, I am already a Fourth Tribulation Great Emperor. It's a good thing I broke through, or Dean Qiu might have actually caught up to me."

"I don't know how Dean Qiu managed it. She accumulated so much over time and is now progressing at a truly astonishing speed."

Gu Yun's lips twitched. He said nonchalantly, "Who knows? Dean Qiu is wise and brilliant. She was willing to stay at the First Level of the Great Emperor realm for so many years; perhaps she was playing a massive long game."

Shangguan Yaya cupped her chest, suddenly realizing something. She looked suspiciously at Gu Yun: "It couldn't possibly be related to you, could it?"

"Last time, you swaggered right into her room."

"How could that be?!"

"That is Dean Qiu."

Gu Yun vehemently denied it.

"That's true. Dean Qiu has the most upright and incorruptible character. Anyone in the world might be tricked by a little scoundrel like you, but she absolutely would not be."

"After all, you are technically her grand-disciple. To lay hands on her own grand-disciple would be far too shameless."

Shangguan Yaya refuted her own absurd initial thought, yet for some reason, she felt a sense of relief in her heart.

Gu Yun watched her self-satisfied expression, thinking she had figured everything out. He laughed inwardly, but maintained a serious demeanor: "Sister Yaya is right. My Martial Ancestor is a venerable figure. How could I possibly profane her?"

"Perhaps Dean Qiu has been studying the Great Dao Heavenly Book all this time and has finally achieved a breakthrough, leading to such rapid cultivation advancement."

"After all, not everyone treats me like a treasure, unlike Sister Yaya."

"Peh. Who treats you like a treasure? Right now, I wish I could devour you."

Shangguan Yaya spat lightly, but two streaks of red involuntarily flushed her cheeks. Her eyes darted away, afraid to meet Gu Yun's gaze.

Gu Yun chuckled softly and patted the seat beside him.

"W-what are you doing? What happened before was an accident. I won't agree to your ridiculous actions."

"Y-you actually used that terrifying power again. I really misjudged you."

"No, when did I use it?"

Gu Yun looked innocent, but Shangguan Yaya had already snuggled into his embrace, like a docile cat, greedily absorbing everything about him.

//616//

Chapter 616 Your Highness, I desperately want to improve!

The flying ship flew steadily, and soon returned to Heavenly Thunder City.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion, Lei Wanjun had already received the news and was respectfully waiting outside the gates with a group of his trusted subordinates.

When he saw Gu Yun and Shangguan Yaya walking down from the flying ship side-by-side, especially when he felt the faint aura of Chaos Lightning emanating from Gu Yun, an aura that made his soul tremble, he knew his choice had been correct.

Gu Yun had crushed Di Shitian's scheme, yet this tyrannical ruler of the Eternal Imperial Dynasty had not come to cause even the slightest trouble from beginning to end.

It was clear the extent of the opponent's apprehension toward the Gu Family. With such a person as his backing, damn it, who would dare bully his daughter and him in the future?!

"Welcome, His Highness the Crown Prince! Welcome, Emperor Shangguan!"

Lei Wanjun led the way, bowing deeply, his voice ringing out clearly.

"City Lord Lei, there is no need for such formality."

Gu Yun offered a light gesture of support, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, the group returned to the inner hall.

All the others were dismissed, leaving only Gu Yun and Lei Wanjun.

"Miss Lei has already agreed to follow me. I am here today to inquire about your plans, City Lord Lei."

"Heavenly Thunder City is situated on the border, serving as the first gateway connecting the Supreme Divine Dynasty and the Eternal Imperial Dynasty. If the news of you assisting me reaches the Eternal Imperial Capital, it might be detrimental to the City Lord."

"That Di Shitian is narrow-minded and vengeful; he definitely won't let the matter rest."

Gu Yun's tone was calm, yet he pointed out Lei Wanjun's greatest concern: "If he decides to move against the Heavenly Thunder Domain, even I might not be able to cover everything."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

Lei Wanjun's expression became serious. He was grateful that Gu Yun had considered this aspect: "Since this subordinate has made his choice, I have long since disregarded life and death!"

"If Di Shitian wants revenge, let him come! I, Lei Wanjun, have guarded the Heavenly Thunder Domain for tens of thousands of years; I am not made of mud!"

"I will have no regrets, even unto death!"

A scholar dies for his confidant. Lei Wanjun was naturally this type of person; if he hadn't been so disappointed in the Eternal Imperial Dynasty, he wouldn't have switched his allegiance to Gu Yun.

Now that Gu Yun had given him sufficient care and respect, he was naturally willing to give his all.

Gu Yun looked at him, a trace of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Lei Wanjun was a capable man, and even more rarely, possessed such loyalty and courage.

That such a man could be marginalized in the Eternal Imperial Dynasty meant that Di Shitian deserved to be overthrown by Liu Feng in the end.

"City Lord Lei, there is no need to be like this. Since I specifically sought you out, I naturally have a solution."

"The Quasi-Emperor Ninth Layer and the Great Emperor Realm are worlds apart. If City Lord Lei can successfully prove the Dao, coupled with the assistance of the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Formation, even Di Shitian would have to think twice."

"Your Highness speaks correctly, but how is the Great Emperor Realm so easily broken through?"

A trace of bitterness appeared on Lei Wanjun's face.

He had been stuck at the Quasi-Emperor Peak for tens of thousands of years, attempting countless breakthroughs, all ending in failure.

The Great Emperor Realm was like a natural chasm, insurmountable without great perseverance and great fortune.

If he truly still had a chance to break through the realm, he wouldn't have had to pin all his hopes on his daughter.

Gu Yun looked at him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Under normal circumstances, it would naturally be extremely difficult. But now... that may not be the case."

Before he finished speaking, half a chaos thunder core appeared on his fingertip.

After achieving Great Completion in the Thunder Dao, he had put away this half chaos thunder core. Since he had already reached the Quasi-Emperor Fourth Layer, wasting this energy held little meaning; it was better to give it to someone who needed it more.

"City Lord Lei, do you recognize this object?"

Seeing that Lei Wanjun's attention was completely captivated, Gu Yun asked with a slight smile.

"Th-This is..."

Lei Wanjun's voice trembled with extreme excitement. He stared intently at the half Thunder Core, his eyes filled with incredible ecstasy and yearning!

"Your Highness, could this be the chaos divine thunder you obtained?"

Forcing down the greed in his heart, Lei Wanjun suddenly felt a chill run through him. Was Gu Yun trying to test his loyalty?

"No, it is not. This is a portion of the tribulation lightning I intercepted when I passed the Quasi-Emperor Tribulation. You can also call it Chaos Tribulation Lightning. This object shares the same origin as the chaos divine thunder, but its energy is more violent, and thus the danger is greater. If City Lord Lei is unwilling to take this risk..."

"I am willing! I, Lei, am willing! As long as I can achieve the Great Emperor Realm, I am willing to sacrifice everything!"

Lei Wanjun's voice was firm and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

He had been trapped at the Quasi-Emperor Peak for too long, long enough to nearly extinguish all his vigor and hope.

Now, an unprecedented opportunity was right before his eyes. Even if the chance of success was only one in ten thousand, he was willing to fight for it with his life!

Gu Yun looked at the burning flame in his eyes and nodded: "Good! Since that is the case, adjust your condition and bring yourself to your peak. I will guard you and use this Thunder Core as a guide to help you charge toward the Emperor Realm!"

Gu Yun's current understanding of the Thunder Dao already surpassed many Emperors; he was more than qualified to be Lei Wanjun's guide.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Lei Wanjun was so excited that his voice trembled. He immediately sat down cross-legged, began circulating his cultivation technique, calmed his turbulent emotions, and adjusted his condition to its best.

Gu Yun flicked his finger, and the half Chaos Tribulation Lightning Core transformed into a streak of light, instantly sinking into Lei Wanjun's glabella!

"Boom—!!!"

The Thunder Core entered his body, and dazzling lightning exploded around Lei Wanjun. A violent force of Chaos Lightning erupted within him!

"Aghhh—!!"

Even though Lei Wanjun was prepared, the sudden, intense pain—which felt as if it were tearing apart and crushing every inch of his flesh and every strand of his divine soul—forced him to let out an uncontrollable roar!

Earth-shattering lightning shot out, and even Lei Yuqi, who was still recovering from her injuries, rushed over without regard for her own condition.

However, Gu Yun stopped her outside the door.

"Your Highness, my father..."

Lei Yuqi asked anxiously.

"Relax, City Lord Lei is fine. He is merely attempting to break through to the Great Emperor Realm. Once he succeeds, the Heavenly Thunder Domain will enjoy ten thousand years of peace."

Gu Yun smiled and patted Lei Yuqi's head: "As for Miss Lei, how are your injuries? Rushing out so hastily is not good for your health."

A faint blush appeared on Lei Yuqi's pale face. She bit her lip but did not resist, whispering, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Yuqi is fine now."

Her gaze remained anxiously fixed on the inner hall, where the terrifying thunder fluctuations made her heart pound.

Time passed minute by minute. Finally, above the sky, thunder exploded, dark clouds gathered, and electric snakes danced wildly!!

A smile also appeared on Gu Yun's lips: "It is done."

//617//

Chapter 617 Your Highness, You Smell So Good (Part 2)

All the cultivators in Heavenly Thunder City were startled by this sudden Emperor's might, looking up at the sky, their faces filled with shock and reverence!

"Emperor Tribulation! It's the Emperor Tribulation! The City Lord is about to break through!!!"

"A Great Emperor! A new Great Emperor is about to be born in our Heavenly Thunder Domain!"

Cheers and exclamations instantly resounded throughout the city!

The hall doors slowly opened.

Lei Wanjun's figure emerged from within.

His aura became even more solid and unfathomable.

"Boom! Crack!!!"

The tribulation lightning transformed into a colossal silver dragon that tore through the sky, carrying an aura of destruction as it fiercely struck down!

Its target was Lei Wanjun on the ground. The City Lord of Tianlei City showed no fear, meeting it directly. His gaze was incredibly firm, his heart filled with an invincible resolve.

The violent energy slammed into his body, and the terrifying tribulation might that escaped caused the entire city to tremble.

Lei Yuqi clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, her beautiful eyes unblinking, her heart filled with tension and prayer.

"Don't hesitate, quickly activate the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Formation. You wouldn't want the impact of this lightning tribulation to affect the entire Heavenly Thunder City, would you?"

Gu Yun stood with his hands behind his back outside the hall, looking up at the figure undergoing tribulation, his expression calm.

With his assistance, Lei Wanjun had refined the chaos thunder core. A mere tribulation for becoming an Emperor was no difficult task for Lei Wanjun.

Upon hearing Gu Yun's words, Lei Yuqi snapped out of her daze. A jade pendant appeared in her hand, and her spiritual power surged wildly.

"Nine Heavens Thunder Prison, activate!"

Buzz—!

The Thunder Prison instantly sealed off the entire City Lord's Mansion, firmly restricting the range of the lightning tribulation's influence.

The tremors within the city instantly subsided, and all the cultivators breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the majestic figure confronting the heavenly thunder in the sky with even greater fervor.

This was their City Lord, who had been dormant for so many years and was now finally about to successfully break through!

Lei Wanjun naturally sensed everything, and his heart settled. After a grateful glance at Gu Yun, he let out a long roar, his fists striking like dragons, chaos divine thunder flashing as he bravely met the terrifying tribulation lightning.

Close combat, a fight to the death!!

Lei Yuqi watched with bated breath. Her old injuries had not yet healed, and in such a situation, she naturally lost her footing. Fortunately, Gu Yun was right beside her and gently supported her.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness."

Lei Yuqi's body trembled, her pretty face flushed. Just as she was about to pull away from Gu Yun's embrace, the young man wrapped his arm around her waist, gently pulling her back against his warm, firm chest.

"Miss Lei's injuries have not yet healed; it's better to be careful."

Gu Yun's voice sounded in her ear, gentle yet hard to refuse.

Lei Yuqi's heart skipped a beat, and the hand she had placed on Gu Yun's chest retracted slightly.

For some reason, a scent emanated from the young man that made her extremely desirous. Lei Yuqi only inhaled once and felt a sensation of floating, no longer wanting to let go.

Now was a great opportunity, so she went with the flow, while also asking worriedly, "Your Highness, my… my father, he should be fine, right?"

"Having absorbed some of the Chaos Tribulation Lightning's power, undergoing the Great Emperor tribulation is a matter of course for City Lord Lei."

Gu Yun said with a smile, and indeed, things developed as he predicted. Lei Wanjun's aura continuously climbed under the baptism of the lightning tribulation, becoming even more refined and profound!

In just two days, all nine Emperor Tribulations were successfully passed.

The sky-high tribulation clouds transformed into a sweet rain that sprinkled down, nourishing all things.

Lei Wanjun bathed in the sweet rain, feeling the vast, ocean-like Emperor Realm power within him that commanded thunder, and couldn't help but let out a long roar to the sky, his voice shaking for a hundred miles!

Tens of thousands of years of grievances dissipated in one morning!

Once the tribulation clouds dispersed, his first thought was to find Gu Yun's location to express his heartfelt gratitude.

The grace of achieving the Dao was like a new lease on life!

Lei Wanjun would never forget this in his lifetime... He would definitely follow His Highness's lead!

His Highness is here... Hmm? His Highness seems to be holding someone in his arms. His Highness's reputation for being romantic is quite widespread, and I wonder which courtesan from the city it is. Perhaps I should give her a few pointers later, lest she break the rules... No, no, that's not right, why does this person look a little familiar?

Arriving beside Gu Yun, Lei Wanjun's smile froze on his face.

He had clearly seen that the one nestled in Gu Yun's arms was not some courtesan, but his precious daughter!!

At this moment, Lei Yuqi's cheeks were flushed, her eyes sparkling, and she was leaning bonelessly in Gu Yun's embrace, chatting happily.

She didn't even notice him when he came right in front of her.

"Ahem."

Lei Wanjun had no choice but to lightly cough to make his presence known.

"Fa-father..."

Lei Yuqi was overjoyed to see her father successfully pass the tribulation, but when she looked up and met her father's helpless gaze, she immediately felt so ashamed she wished she could disappear. She quickly got up from Gu Yun's embrace: "Father, it's not what you think. His Highness, he just..."

"Congratulations, City Lord Lei, for becoming a Great Emperor."

Gu Yun said with a smile, giving Lei Wanjun a frank smile: "Yuqi was overly worried just now. You know her old injuries haven't healed yet, so she was a bit exhausted. I just helped her up."

Lei Wanjun's mouth twitched. He looked at the frank Gu Yun, then at his shy and timid daughter. He knew that anything he said now would be useless.

It was already like this now, and she still had to stay by His Highness's side until she cultivated to the Quasi-Emperor Realm. What would happen then?

He might become a grandfather by then... Oh well, a grown daughter can't be kept at home; he couldn't control her either.

Lei Wanjun took a deep breath and, as if nothing had happened, cupped his hands to Gu Yun: "Your Highness's grace in helping me achieve the Dao, Wanjun will never forget it! In the future, should you have any commands, Wanjun and the Heavenly Thunder Domain will not dare to disobey!"

"City Lord Lei, you're too kind."

"I will stay in Heavenly Thunder City for a few more days to bother you until your cultivation is stable. What do you think?"

Gu Yun stepped forward and took Lei Yuqi's small hand.

Lei Wanjun's eyebrow twitched. What was he doing? Declaring his sovereignty to him?

"Then let my humble daughter accompany Your Highness for a stroll, a stroll. Wanjun will not disturb you."

Damn it, I'm going into seclusion, out of sight, out of mind!

...Seven days later, Lei Wanjun emerged from seclusion, and it was time for Gu Yun and the others to return.

On the day of departure, Lei Wanjun led the high-ranking officials of Heavenly Thunder City to see them off outside the city. They remained there long after the flying boat had become a black dot in the sky.

Aboard the flying boat, Lei Yuqi had locked herself in her room, looking out the cabin window at the gradually shrinking Heavenly Thunder City below, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"Still thinking of home? You don't have to be like this. If you want to come back and visit in the future, I'm not that unreasonable."

Gu Yun's voice was gentle as he sat beside her.

Lei Yuqi came back to her senses and smiled sweetly at Gu Yun: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Yuqi feels much better."

"If you're feeling better, let's start the treatment."

"Do we need to do it like before?"

Lei Yuqi's pretty face flushed. She had already undergone the treatment seven times in Heavenly Thunder City, and each time left her wanting more. If it weren't for some lingering sense of propriety in the City Lord's Mansion, she might truly not have been able to resist.

The reason for this was... Gu Yun's scent. It was very fragrant, incredibly fragrant.

That allure went straight to her soul, making Lei Yuqi unable to stop.

During the treatment, their movements were also quite intimate.

"Of course."

"That method is excellent. I've treated you so many times; you should feel it."

Gu Yun said with a serious expression.

Feel it?

She felt it too much!

Every day she had to repeatedly wash her undergarments to avoid others noticing.

Thinking of those few days, Lei Yuqi felt a little frantic.

However, while she was reminiscing, Gu Yun had already embraced her from behind.

"Let's begin."

"Wait, wait a moment."

Lei Yuqi mustered her courage. Seven times was enough. The cabin was extremely enclosed; if she had to wash again, she would definitely be discovered.

She couldn't just sit there and wait for it to happen.

"What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable today?"

"No, no, it's just that I... I think we can try a different position."

"A different position? This position already has a large contact area. Logically speaking, the effect should be good."

"Yes, that's true, but I think there's a way to have an even larger contact area."

"Your Highness, Yuqi is taking liberties."

Saying this, Lei Yuqi directly turned around and embraced Gu Yun face to face.

Her nostrils trembled slightly as she inhaled Gu Yun's scent up close. Her already flushed cheeks burned even hotter.

"This, this way... isn't the contact area larger?"

Lei Yuqi's voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, carrying shyness and a hint of daring courage.

She could even clearly feel Gu Yun's strong heartbeat against her chest, and the warmth that radiated through their thin clothing.

It was as if the two of them had already merged into one.

Gu Yun was slightly startled, but looking at the shy young woman in his arms, her eyes tightly closed, her eyelashes trembling, looking as if she was ready to be plucked, how could he not understand her thoughts?

A smile played on his lips, and he tightened his arms, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

"Indeed... very large."

His voice carried a hint of playfulness.

"Then, then Your Highness... let's begin..."

Her voice was a mere whisper, almost burying her entire face in Gu Yun's neck.

Subsequently, two forces began to intertwine within the room.

On one side was the violent energy of the ultimate yang and rigidity from the chaos divine thunder, and on the other was the cold, majestic light of the ultimate yin and softness belonging to the Nine Absolutes Yin Thunder Physique.

The two forces were diametrically opposite, and even their qualities were different, yet under the guidance of Gu Yun's Myriad Transformation Power, they slowly circulated and merged between their tightly embracing bodies, like yin and yang fish.

Gu Yun's Thunder Dao suppressed Lei Yuqi in terms of quality, and the two happened to be one yin and one yang, which constituted his ultimate attraction to Lei Yuqi!

As the power fusion deepened, Lei Yuqi's originally fair skin began to turn slightly pink, and her consciousness gradually became lost. She merely hugged Gu Yun's back, her eyes slightly hazy, like someone half-drunk after a few sips: "Your Highness... you're so naughty. You tricked Yuqi away; Father will definitely be very sad."

"Don't worry, City Lord Lei will be pleased with his daughter's growth."

"Mm~~ Yuqi knows, hehe, Your Highness, you're so good. If not for Your Highness, Yuqi wouldn't know what her future would be like."

"Hehehe, I like Your Highness the most. I want, I want everything of Your Highness."

"Hehe, hehehe, so fragrant, Your Highness, you smell so good."

Lei Yuqi greedily pressed further. Her nostrils twitched and moved upwards, finally capturing Gu Yun's lips and greedily taking what she wanted.

Gu Yun's pupils constricted, and he no longer pretended, beginning to tentatively offer Lei Yuqi a treatment method with a larger contact area... Elsewhere on the flying boat, Hua Caidie emerged from the kitchen.

"It's Miss's first time away from home, so I need to prepare more of Heavenly Thunder City's unique delicacies for her."

"It's my first time making them, so I don't know how they taste. Should I let His Highness and Emperor Zun Shangguan try some too?"

She scratched her head, looking at the plate of good-looking dishes she was carrying, her small face full of indecision.

"But... His Highness and Emperor Zun Shangguan are of noble status. Wouldn't what I made be too disrespectful?"

She hesitated, then finally made up her mind.

"Miss, why don't we try it first?"

Without further ado, Little Die carried the plate and tiptoed to Lei Yuqi's cabin door.

Just as she was about to raise her hand to knock, she vaguely heard some strange sounds coming from inside.

"What's wrong with Miss?!"

A hint of worry rose in Hua Caidie's heart. She leaned closer and pressed her ear against the door, wanting to hear what was happening inside.

"Hehe, Your Highness... so fragrant... I like it so much..."

"?!!"

"So Miss also likes His Highness."

Hua Caidie covered her mouth in surprise, her ears perked up high.

And she was alone in the room, actually, actually... As someone who had "been there," Hua Caidie naturally could guess what Lei Yuqi was doing now.

Previously, a few times during treatment, Gu Yun had forgotten some personal clothing in Miss's room. Miss always asked her to return them, and she returned most of them, only secretly keeping one.

Now it seems Miss wasn't so honest either.

Hua Caidie grumbled inwardly, but her ear was pressed even tighter, not wanting to miss even a single detail.

Just then, a pair of jade hands suddenly clapped her shoulder, which startled her so much she almost dropped the serving tray in her hands.

"Miss Xiaodie?"

"What are you doing here, sneaking around?"

Hua Caidie stiffly turned her head. Who else could it be but Shangguan Yaya?

In front of outsiders, this stunning female official's expression was serious, meticulous, and awe-inspiring.

"I, I came to bring Miss a meal. She, she's about to leave Heavenly Thunder City, and it might be hard for her to taste hometown delicacies after this, so, so I made a portion..."

Hua Caidie felt very guilty, her words broken and intermittent.

But Shangguan Yaya didn't seem to notice anything unusual, only lightly sniffing the dish Hua Caidie had made.

A look of admiration appeared on her face: "I didn't expect Miss Xiaodie to have such culinary skills. This thunder fish looks very appetizing."

"It just so happens that His Highness and I haven't eaten yet. Miss Xiaodie, do you mind if we join you for a meal?"

"No, no, I don't mind, of course I don't mind."

Little Die quickly said, "Do I need to go call His Highness?"

"No need. I checked his room earlier; he wasn't there. So he must be with your young lady, treating her injuries."

Shangguan Yaya said, then walked straight to the door, preparing to push it open.

And Hua Caidie had already frozen in place, her pupils trembling.

//618//

Chapter 618 This is a case of hiding something obvious (Part 2)

"Wait, Senior Shangguan!"

Hua Caidie's small brain spun rapidly, and she quickly imagined a grand drama.

His Highness was actually in Miss's room, so just now... She didn't dare to think further. As Miss's personal maid, protecting Miss's privacy was absolutely paramount.

Without hesitation, she stepped in front of Shangguan Yaya, a forced smile on her face.

"Is something wrong?"

Shangguan Yaya was a little puzzled.

"Th-that, Senior Shangguan, if His Highness is really treating Miss, wouldn't it be bad for us to disturb them rashly?"

"If it affects the two of them, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Hua Caidie, in a moment of quick thinking, lowered her voice and spoke with a serious expression.

Shangguan Yaya raised an eyebrow, sensing a definite trick. How could this old fox not see through this little girl's attempt to cover up?

"It's fine, as long as we're careful and don't make too much noise, it won't affect them much."

"Even if it's treatment, having someone guard nearby is always safer."

As Shangguan Yaya spoke, she was about to bypass Hua Caidie and push the door open.

Hua Caidie was extremely anxious and, disregarding their difference in status, grabbed Shangguan Yaya's arm, her voice almost a cry: "Senior Shangguan! You really can't go in! Miss... when she's being treated, no outsiders can be present!"

"This is... this is what His Highness specifically instructed!"

In her haste, she had no choice but to bring up Gu Yun.

Shangguan Yaya's steps paused, her expression growing colder. This Smelly Kid... he really couldn't stay out of trouble no matter where he went.

She had been thinking earlier that this Miss Lei was naturally beautiful and intelligent. It would be a miracle if this Smelly Kid could resist making a move, let alone remain unperturbed.

Yet, during those few days in Heavenly Thunder City, Gu Yun had indeed acted like a true gentleman, which had made her slightly relax her guard.

She never expected that all of it was just a disguise! The moment he left City Lord Lei's sight, he revealed his true nature!

No! This won't do!

As Gu Yun's guardian on this trip, she absolutely could not just stand by and watch him act recklessly.

"Where did such a rule come from, unless the two of them are doing something unspeakable inside, Miss Hua, do you think your Miss would be so shameless?"

Shangguan Yaya's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible coldness.

Hua Caidie felt a tingling sensation on her scalp under Shangguan Yaya's gaze and stammered, "H-how could that be? Miss is the most reserved; she would never do such a sordid thing."

"If that's the case, then why is Miss Hua obstructing me?"

Shangguan Yaya said, no longer entangled with Hua Caidie, and released a slight spiritual pressure from her body.

Hua Caidie felt an irresistible force, and her hand, which had been holding Shangguan Yaya's arm, involuntarily loosened. She staggered backward.

It's over.

At this moment, Hua Caidie had only this thought in her mind. In front of Shangguan Yaya, she was weak and powerless. Now, she could only watch as Shangguan Yaya reached out and pushed the tightly closed cabin door!

"Creak—"

The cabin door opened in response.

The scene inside instantly entered Shangguan Yaya's eyes.

Gu Yun and Lei Yuqi were already fully dressed, sitting at the edge of the bed, chatting happily.

"Thank you, Your Highness. After this clearing, Yuqi feels incredibly refreshed, and has now finally forged her first Immortal Platform."

Lei Yuqi's pretty face still had a blush, but she forced herself to remain calm as she expressed her sincere gratitude to Gu Yun.

Gu Yun, on the other hand, had a calm and composed expression: "This is only the first treatment. After a few more sessions, Miss Lei will definitely have even more gains."

"The Nine Yin Absolute Thunder Body is a rare Yin Thunder physique in the world. Helping you refine it will be beneficial to both of us. From now on, you must cultivate diligently and not be negligent."

"O-okay."

Lei Yuqi lowered her head.

It was then that Gu Yun's gaze turned to the two who had burst in. Shangguan Yaya stood at the doorway, her gaze like a torch, scrutinizing the two of them, remaining silent for a long time.

Hua Caidie, on the other hand, was hiding outside the door, peeking in with half her head, looking around furtively as if searching for something.

Gu Yun's eyes widened slightly, as if a little surprised: "Sister Yaya, why are you here?"

"I just finished treating Miss Lei and was about to go look for you. I didn't expect you to arrive, what a coincidence."

His tone was natural, his expression open and honest.

Lei Yuqi also quickly stood up and bowed to Shangguan Yaya: "G-greetings, Senior Shangguan."

Shangguan Yaya did not reply immediately, her gaze lingering on the two of them for a moment.

Her gaze towards Gu Yun became fierce, and she transmitted a message: "Smelly Kid, don't think I don't know what happened. I'm giving you and Miss Lei some face now. Come to my room tonight!"

"You've got it all wrong, Sister Yaya, we are truly innocent; nothing happened."

"You little pervert, do I not know you? If I believed you, I would have lived all these years in vain."

"Tonight, be honest. Whatever I tell you to do, you must do it. No resistance!"

Shangguan Yaya raised her neck, suppressing her displeasure, and spoke in a flat tone: "It is indeed a bit of a coincidence. Miss Hua has prepared some delicacies from Heavenly Thunder City. Since your treatment is also over, let's eat together."

"Miss Hua, don't hide behind the door. Let's go."

"Oh, okay, okay."

Hua Caidie felt as if she had been granted a great pardon. Before leaving, her gaze lingered on the two of them for a long time.

"Good, good, nothing should have happened, right."

"No, no, I'll have to ask Miss later."

A subtly tense dinner ended in silence.

"Miss Hua's cooking is truly excellent, no different from what I enjoyed earlier at the City Lord's mansion, perhaps even better."

Gu Yun put down his chopsticks and praised sincerely.

Hua Caidie was flattered, a blush spreading across her pretty face. She shyly stole a glance at Gu Yun, then turned her head away, quickly waving her hand: "Your Highness overpraises me. This servant only has some simple skills, not fit for a grand occasion."

The young girl's small actions naturally did not escape Shangguan Yaya's eyes. Her expression became increasingly dangerous, and she said nothing, just kept staring at Gu Yun.

For a moment, Gu Yun felt a little restless, so he quickly found an excuse and returned to the cabin with Shangguan Yaya.

As soon as they entered the cabin, Shangguan Yaya slammed the door shut with a backhand, then casually set up a sound-insulating barrier before turning around. With her arms crossed and phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, she looked at Gu Yun with a half-smile, a gaze that made Gu Yun feel a little uneasy.

"Sister Yaya, what are you doing...?"

Gu Yun gave a dry laugh.

"Hmph, pretend, you're still pretending."

"What... wasn't it enough to mess with the Miss? Just now at the dinner table, you were still flirting with that little maid, did you think I couldn't see?"

Shangguan Yaya walked up to Gu Yun, her demeanor aggressive.

"Is Sister Yaya... jealous?"

Gu Yun smiled, took Shangguan Yaya's hand, and pulled hard.

Shangguan Yaya didn't resist, her body softened, and she fell into Gu Yun's embrace, her waist tightly encircled, his large hand instantly covering her, enjoying himself immensely.

"Who's jealous? Stop talking nonsense."

Shangguan Yaya let out a soft snort: "Let go of me, I smell other women on you."

"Oh? Then I'll leave?"

"It's a long night, and I happen to need some rest."

Gu Yun yawned.

"You wouldn't dare!!"

Shangguan Yaya's beautiful eyebrows shot up.

Gu Yun looked innocent: "Sister Yaya, you see, you're being unreasonable now. You're the one who asked me to stay, and now you're the one chasing me away."

"I'm doing everything you ask, and it's still not enough?!"

"Or... is Sister Yaya actually saying one thing but meaning another, secretly longing for me? If that's the case..."

He smiled and hooked Shangguan Yaya's chin, about to kiss her directly.

A sudden immense force came from his chest, and he saw Shangguan Yaya directly push him onto the bed. Her legs followed closely, kneeling in front of him, and the beautiful crescent moon firmly suppressed the young man.

Gu Yun was about to resist, but Shangguan Yaya blocked his lips with her finger: "Don't forget what you promised me."

"You said you wouldn't resist no matter what I did to you."

When she spoke these words, Shangguan Yaya's cheeks were flushed with a rosy hue, making her even more captivating.

"Since Sister Yaya insists, then this Smelly Kid can only respectfully obey!"

Gu Yun turned his head away, a struggling expression on his face. The young man, as handsome as jade and full of vigor, was now in front of her like this, allowing himself to be taken.

For some reason, Shangguan Yaya felt a little breathless.

She slowly leaned down, resting on Gu Yun's chest, and spoke weakly: "You, you're like this, it's too much."

Gu Yun chuckled: "Then, Sister Yaya, do you want to send me off the field?"

"No, impossible!!"

"You wish!"

Shangguan Yaya gave Gu Yun a charming glare and unleashed the Shangguan Family's unique 'Crane Control Dragon Capture' technique... a night without words, or perhaps it was already firmly sealed by the sound-insulating barrier, unknown to outsiders.

The next morning, when the first ray of dawn streamed into the cabin through the porthole, it revealed a scene of devastation and disarray.

The two culprits were indeed nowhere to be found. After a long time, until the sky gradually darkened again, the two emerged from a spatial vortex.

Only this time, Shangguan Yaya was carried out by Gu Yun.

She stumbled to stand on the ground, looking at Gu Yun as if he were a monster: "You don't know how to take it easy. What if there's danger later, and I can't protect you?!"

Gu Yun smiled and said: "Then I'll protect Sister Yaya."

"After all, I'm not really a helpless little lamb, am I?"

As he spoke, he gently patted Shangguan Yaya's roundness.

The familiar touch came, and embarrassing images flashed through Shangguan Yaya's mind, making her feel utterly mortified.

"You bad guy, I don't know why you like it so much."

"Every inch of Sister Yaya, I like."

Gu Yun deliberately leaned into her ear, his breath like orchids.

"Like? Even if you like it, it's not happening!"

Arriving at the cabin door, Shangguan Yaya directly pushed Gu Yun out: "Next, I'm going into seclusion. You're not allowed to disturb me. If anything happens, you, you go find your Miss Lei. I, I don't care anymore."

"If Heavenly Phoenix finds out later, you, you explain it to her yourself. When that happens, be sure to call me; I want to watch your butt get beaten black and blue!!"

Bang!

Having been given the cold shoulder, Gu Yun smiled wryly and left.

This Shangguan Yaya, once truly familiar, was actually quite talkative. It was just that she was usually so overwhelmed by complex official duties that she always looked listless, making her seem unapproachable.

And all of this... was, of course, the good deed of his master!

If she were in a mortal dynasty, an empress like her would probably have been stripped of power long ago.

"After much persuasion, I finally convinced this tsundere female official."

Gu Yun rubbed his waist. The combat power of a Great Emperor at the Fourth Heaven wasn't to be underestimated; even he felt a tiny bit of pressure, just a tiny bit.

In his Sea of Consciousness, the panel unfolded.

"Ding! Congratulations to Host for unlocking the forty-fourth page of the xuan qing treasure mirror, rewarding 2 red treasure chests, and decreasing Protagonist trope's destiny value by 5000 points."

"Whether there's heavenly mandate or not, the treatment is indeed completely different."

"What a pity for Sister Yaya."

To be able to force her way onto the list with her talent and beauty shows how outstanding Shangguan Yaya is. It's just that she doesn't have the fate of a heavenly mandate female lead, so the gains she brings to me are a bit less. Hmm, I must compensate her more in the future.

Gu Yun, with a serious expression, arrived at Lei Yuqi's room.

He groped his way onto the bed and embraced a soft body, his hands moving up and down: "Hmm? Something seems off."

He frowned slightly. Although the delicate body in his arms was equally soft, the sensation had a slight difference compared to Lei Yuqi's somewhat slender frame—it was more... plump and full?

"M-Miss... stop fooling around."

Xiao Die's soft voice sounded in his ear, truly startling him. He looked closely and saw the little girl sleeping soundly, her small face flushed, a faint smile on her lips, seemingly dreaming a beautiful dream.

As if somewhat reluctant to leave Gu Yun's embrace, she curled up and kept rubbing against his position.

A small hand behind him timidly squeezed his nightwear. Gu Yun's divine sense reached out, and he saw Lei Yuqi with a hint of grievance on her small face.

"Yuqi, I..."

He was about to speak when he heard the girl whisper: "While Caidie hasn't noticed, Your Highness should leave quickly."

"Tonight is a bit inconvenient."

Her voice was a little shy, and Gu Yun understood.

"Then you rest well. I'll come find you later."

"Okay."

Lei Yuqi nodded obediently.

Gu Yun used spatial magic and instantly teleported outside the cabin. Seeing the light of day again, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Although nothing would happen if he was discovered, why did it feel like there was a different kind of fun in it this way?

Unable to figure out his own thought process, Gu Yun decided to go back to his room and think about it properly.

As a result, after several twists and turns, he did not return to his bedroom but arrived on the deck.

"Hmm?!"

"What's going on?!"

Gu Yun's mind sharpened. He knew he would never make such a mistake.

His gaze swept towards the end of the deck, where a graceful and peerless figure had silently appeared under the moonlight at some unknown time.

She wore a black dress as deep as the night, with several blood-red patterns etched on its hem, swaying gently in the wind, outlining a breathtakingly beautiful curve.

Her bare feet, like jade, touched the deck, unstained by dust.

The moonlight cascaded upon her, as if draping her in a hazy veil, adding a touch of mystery and allure.

She stood with her back to Gu Yun, gazing up at the cold, solitary moon in the sky, her waterfall-like black hair dancing in the wind.

Hearing footsteps behind her, she did not turn around, only letting out a lazy chuckle: "It's a long night. I didn't expect Your Highness... would also be unable to sleep?"

//619//

Chapter 619 Gu Yun is Missing (Part 2)

Another day passed, and the flying boat traveled extremely fast; the outline of the Imperial Capital could already be seen in the distance.

The morning sun streamed through the window, and in Lei Yuqi's boudoir, Hua Caidie groggily rubbed her eyes. The warm feeling from last night had vanished, leaving her feeling somewhat lost.

She subconsciously reached out to her side, but only touched the cold brocade quilt.

"It seems I had a dream... Hua Caidie, Hua Caidie, you're truly deluding yourself..."

She gave a self-deprecating smile, then suddenly heard a rustling sound.

Lei Yuqi had her back to her, wearing only a bellyband, and was currently putting on her dress.

Hua Caidie quickly got up: "M-Miss, I'm sorry, I-I overslept."

As she spoke, she quickly got up, preparing to help Lei Yuqi change and wash.

"Miss... did someone visit last night?"

She asked tentatively.

Lei Yuqi's heart trembled, her emotions growing a little tense. Had Xiao Die discovered something?

No, it won't do; she couldn't reveal any flaws.

Forcing herself to calm down, she didn't turn around, responding with as steady a voice as possible: "How could that be?"

"In the middle of the night, how could anyone visit uninvited? You must have been drowsy. Go wash your face and sober up."

Seeing Lei Yuqi's resolute answer, a hint of disappointment flashed in Xiao Die's heart: "Is that so... then maybe I really was a bit muddled."

"Alright, don't worry about these things anymore. We're almost at the Imperial Capital, and we can't embarrass His Highness."

"I heard that Her Majesty the Empress is peerlessly graceful. Tell me, will she... will she be willing to let us follow His Highness's side? After all, there must be many people like us in the Supreme Divine Dynasty."

Lei Yuqi almost let it slip, quickly finding a clumsy excuse to change the subject.

Hua Caidie was indeed led astray in her thoughts. Holding a comb, she styled Lei Yuqi's waterfall-like dark hair while tilting her head, imagining: "His Highness favors you so much, he must believe your talent is extraordinary. Plus, Miss, you are so beautiful, even Her Majesty the Empress would never make things difficult for you."

"What beautiful? You impudent girl, you're asking for a beating."

"Xiao Die is only speaking the truth, Miss. Why are you shy?"

"You, if you dare to talk nonsense again, be careful, I'll make you regret it."

The two girls laughed and played together. In the City Lord's Mansion, the two young girls of similar age had long since developed a bond that transcended the master-servant relationship.

After some more time passed, the two finally emerged from the bedroom.

The flying boat flew steadily through the clouds. Before breakfast, they first went to Gu Yun's cabin, preparing to call him to join them.

They knocked gently, but there was no answer for a long time.

"Your Highness? Your Highness, are you there?"

Hua Caidie raised her voice—

Still, there was silence.

"What's going on?"

The two exchanged glances, both feeling a little confused.

Lei Yuqi stepped forward herself and pushed the door hard, only to find that the cabin door was not locked from the inside.

Pushing it open, the room was empty, the bed neat, with no signs of having been slept in.

"His Highness isn't in the room?" Hua Caidie asked in surprise. "Where would he go so early? To the deck?"

"Possibly. Perhaps His Highness has a leisurely interest and wants to enjoy the sunrise scenery."

Lei Yuqi tried her best to prevent herself from imagining the worst, and the two hurried to the deck.

The deck was empty in the early morning, with only the whistling wind and the surging sea of clouds below.

The sun shone brightly, but the hearts of the two women were cold.

Gu Yun... was gone.

How could this be?!

They were about to arrive at the Supreme Imperial Capital, why did he leave without a word?

An ominous premonition, like cold vines, immediately made Hua Caidie lose her composure, her face filled with anxiety: "Miss, w-what should we do?!"

"Go find Lord Shangguan!"

Lei Yuqi made a decisive decision, pulling Hua Caidie and running towards Shangguan Yaya's cabin.

Arriving outside Shangguan Yaya's room, Lei Yuqi took a deep breath and knocked hard on the door.

"Lord Shangguan! Lord Shangguan, are you there? His Highness is gone!"

Inside the cabin, Shangguan Yaya was sitting cross-legged on the couch, spiritual energy flowing around her, trying to suppress the surging qi and blood caused by forcibly interrupting her cultivation.

Hearing Lei Yuqi's anxious shouts from outside the door, she suddenly opened her eyes, her heart skipping a beat.

Gu Yun is gone?

How could this be?!

Who would dare to attack him within the Supreme Divine Dynasty?!

Forcing down the surging qi and blood, she quickly got up and opened the door. Having just emerged from cultivation, her aura was still a bit unstable, but her eyes had regained their sharpness: "Don't panic, what exactly happened? Speak slowly!"

"We went to find His Highness for breakfast and found he wasn't in his room, nor on the deck..."

Lei Yuqi spoke quickly, her voice filled with unconcealed worry, "Last night... last night he seemed a bit unusual, but I thought he had returned..."

Shangguan Yaya's brows furrowed. She immediately released her divine sense, and a vast spiritual energy instantly enveloped every corner of the entire flying boat.

None!

There was no trace of Gu Yun's aura!

A faint trace of his aura remained in his room, indicating that he had indeed returned last night, but then he disappeared.

On the deck, also... wait!

Shangguan Yaya's divine sense paused slightly at a certain spot on the deck.

There, a faint energy fluctuation lingered. That fluctuation carried a strange coldness and charm. Although it was almost dispersed by the wind, with her keen perception at the Emperor Realm, she still caught that hint of discord.

This definitely did not belong to any of them. A conjecture instantly came to mind: last night... someone had visited!!

But... who could it be?

This aura was very unfamiliar, yet subtly familiar. Had she once fought against this person?

The immediate priority was not to determine the other party's identity, but to immediately follow this clue. Although that Smelly Kid had many tricks, Shangguan Yaya still couldn't be completely at ease.

"It seems that last night, an uninvited guest... came aboard our flying boat."

Lei Yuqi's expression changed drastically: "What?!"

"Could it be that he took His Highness..."

"The matter cannot be completely concluded yet. As the Gu Family Emperor Child, there are almost no forces in the Three Thousand Dao Domains that would dare to lay hands on him."

"To be able to enter the flying boat so silently, bypassing my perception and all the restrictions, this person's strength is definitely not below a Six-Tribulation Great Emperor!"

"Six Tribulations!!"

Both girls gasped, for to their former selves, such a figure only existed in legends. Now, Gu Yun had been abducted by such an existence, and they couldn't believe how dangerous it would be.

"Lord Shangguan, then, then what do we do now?" Hua Caidie's voice trembled.

Shangguan Yaya forced herself to calm down, her mind racing: "The flying boat cannot stop. You two immediately pilot the flying boat to the Imperial Capital as planned!"

"Upon arrival, go to the palace to meet the Empress immediately and inform Her Majesty of this matter!"

"If Her Majesty is in seclusion, then go to Fenghua Academy to find Dean Qiu. Tell her you are His Highness's maids; no one will dare to stop you!"

"Have Dean Qiu contact the Gu Family people. I must leave now; that residual aura is already extremely faint, and any later, it might completely dissipate."

"Lord Shangguan, it's too dangerous for you to go alone!"

Lei Yuqi said anxiously, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

A Four-Tribulation facing a Six-Tribulation, even with the son of heaven sword in hand, it would be a narrow escape from death.

She hadn't expected this Lord Shangguan to go to such lengths for His Highness.

"There's no time to worry about that now!"

Shangguan Yaya's eyes were resolute, the Smelly Kid's calm and composed smile appearing in her mind, her silver teeth clenched: "Smelly Kid, you must come back safely for me."

"Don't hesitate any longer!"

"Move quickly. Do as I say. Don't cause trouble. Bringing reinforcements is the greatest help you can give me!"

Arriving on the deck, she carefully sensed the direction the cold aura had gone.

Shangguan Yaya's eyebrows stood on end, her body trembling slightly: "Eternal Imperial Dynasty!!"

"Good, good, you really have guts!!"

Having quickly arranged everything, Shangguan Yaya immediately set off, stepping into a spatial rift and disappearing.

The three split into two groups, rushing frantically... In the northern reaches of the Supreme Divine Dynasty, deep within a desolate mountain range, space slightly twisted, and Chu Ruoyao emerged from the void, carrying Gu Yun.

She casually threw Gu Yun onto the ground, undoing some of the restraints, allowing him to at least speak and move his limbs, but his cultivation remained firmly sealed.

Gu Yun staggered, steadied himself, and looked around.

This seemed to be an abandoned cave dwelling, dark and damp, with a faint smell of mold and dust in the air.

"It's very safe here; no one will disturb us."

Chu Ruoyao casually sat on a smooth bluestone, crossing her legs, her fair jade feet gently swaying.

Her gaze fell on Gu Yun: "Now we can have a good talk, Crown Prince."

"Is this also a stronghold of your Demonic Sect?"

"It looks quite hidden."

Gu Yun chuckled lightly, his hands tied behind his back, but his expression remained very natural as he surveyed the abandoned cave dwelling, his tone relaxed.

"Hmph! I didn't expect you to know so much."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ruoyao lightly tapped the ground with her bare foot, her figure ghost-like as she floated before Gu Yun, a fragrant breeze of orchid mixed with danger assailing him.

"However, I'm the one asking the questions now!"

"Crown Prince, you don't still think this is your Gu Family, or the Supreme Divine Dynasty's imperial palace, do you? Why are you as relaxed as if you've returned home?"

"Coming to the Demonic Sect, isn't that pretty much like coming home?"

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Gu Yun's flippant attitude completely enraged Chu Ruoyao. She raised her foot and stomped heavily on Gu Yun's chest.

"Hand over Ling Yu, and I can let you go. You only have one chance to choose!"

Boom!!

Gu Yun grunted under the immense force, his back slamming heavily against the ground, spiderweb-like cracks spreading out from him.

However, it was all bark and no bite; Chu Ruoyao seemed reckless, but she still had some sense of proportion in her actions.

Gu Yun suffered no substantial harm. A faint smile hung on the corner of his lips: "Ling Yu? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, Miss."

"After all, I know too many beauties; for a moment, I really can't remember which one it is."

He spoke slowly, his gaze deliberately lingering on Chu Ruoyao's graceful curves: "If it were a beauty of your charm, I would certainly never forget her."

"Bastard! It seems I'll have to give you a taste of your own medicine, otherwise you won't compromise!"

Chu Ruoyao sneered, a cold light flashing in her eyes. Her jade foot, which had been on Gu Yun's chest, lifted again and aimed directly for Gu Yun's face!

The dignified Crown Prince of the Supreme Divine Dynasty being trampled underfoot by a woman—this would surely be a great humiliation, one he could never endure!

Just as that slender foot was about to touch his nose, Chu Ruoyao controlled her spiritual energy, suspending it above him, her voice cold: "Crown Prince, my patience has limits."

"If you continue to be so stubborn, don't blame me. If the scene here today were to spread, do you think..."

A shadow recording stone appeared in Chu Ruoyao's hand, looking triumphant, a beautiful smile blooming on her enchanting face.

However, just then, she suddenly felt a warmth. Looking down, she saw a man's large hand on her instep, she didn't know when it had appeared.

Her small jade foot was played with casually in his hand, like a swimming dragon.

Gu Yun had been utterly calm the entire time, not even taking her arrival seriously!

Chu Ruoyao was furious, absolutely furious. She no longer had time to wonder how Gu Yun had managed to break free from her restraints; at this moment, she only wanted to teach Gu Yun an unforgettable lesson!

The strength in her foot instantly increased, about to press down completely.

Buzz!

A vast and mighty aura suddenly erupted from within Gu Yun, like an ancient fierce beast awakening from slumber!

Boom—!!!

The incomparably powerful Emperor's might instantly shattered the restraints set by Chu Ruoyao, and the surging airwaves directly sent the unprepared Chu Ruoyao flying, barely allowing her to steady herself several feet away.

"You...!" Chu Ruoyao's beautiful eyes widened, filled with disbelief. "Great Emperor Seventh Heaven?! How is this possible!"

Looking at Gu Yun's suddenly skyrocketing cultivation, she almost doubted her sanity.

How old was Gu Yun, and how many years had he cultivated until now?!

For him to be in the Xiantai Realm was already the greatest prodigy in the history of the Three Thousand Dao Domains. The Quasi-Emperor mentioned in the intelligence reports already seemed incredibly absurd to her, but what she witnessed now was even more unbelievable!

A Great Emperor Seventh Heaven at twenty years old?!!

Is this even human?

"Thank you, Hall Master Chu, for your hospitality, but as for more service, I seem to be... not blessed enough to enjoy it."

Gu Yun slowly stood up from the ground, dusting off his robes, the frivolous smile on his face now gone.

His gaze, burning intensely, fell upon Chu Ruoyao, his eyes seemingly holding shifting galaxies, profound and unfathomable.

[xuan qing treasure mirror, Page 24]

[Name: Chu Ruoyao]

[Affection: 30]

[Cultivation: Six-Tribulation Great Emperor (One Qi, Three Purities)]

[Physique: Nine Nether Demonic Body, Flawless Demonic Heart, Naturally Enchanting Bones]

[Identity: Heroine of "After Her Spirit Bone Was Dug Out, She Returned with Seven Grand Masters," Heroine of the strongest son-in-law]

"The Demonic Sect's Third Sequence—the infamous Blood Pipa. Your existence has never been a secret; your success in capturing me was merely intentional on my part."

"Now... can we talk as equals?"