Chapter 736 - 396: Empress, All These Years, It’s Been Hard on You
Chapter 736: Chapter 396: Empress, All These Years, It’s Been Hard on You
"Daughter!!"
Amidst the Black Phoenix’s mournful screams, golden flames flew out of the black hole, rushing towards the unconscious Cheng Qingyu.
Liu Su’s mouth bled, but her smile was fierce.
She was prepared to die, but before her death, she wanted to take Cheng Qingyu down with her, to avenge Little Ape and those who died at Cheng Qingyu’s hands on Cyan Lotus Mountain!
However, in the next moment, the smile on Liu Su’s face froze.
Before Cheng Qingyu, a mass of black shadow suddenly appeared and swallowed the Celestial Phoenix Maiden’s golden flames.
The Celestial Phoenix Maiden was also stunned: "What is this?"
Zhou Ling’Er let out a gasp, her whole body rigid.
Just in that moment, she suddenly felt an immense pressure descend from the heavens, as if the whole sky was pressing down on her.
The blood in her entire body seemed to freeze, and her bones creaked.
Fortunately, there were several Defense Arrays around, otherwise, she thought she would have been crushed to death by this overwhelming spiritual pressure.
"Oh my, what just came out?"
"An Ancient Divine Beast?"
"Or an Ancient Immortal?"
Zhou Ling’Er looked up in shock, only to see that the black shadow above the cliff had already disappeared, along with the terrifying pressure comparable to that of heaven and earth.
Zhou Ling’Er breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she was drenched in cold sweat.
Liu Su and the Celestial Phoenix Maiden, who were closer, were pressed to their knees.
"What was that?!" Liu Su was horrified.
She was Xia Qinglian’s maid, having grown up together with her, she had seen Xia Qinglian’s terrifying power at its peak.
But the power that the black shadow displayed in that instant seemed not inferior to Xia Qinglian at her peak.
In fact, it might even be a bit stronger.
Moreover... Liu Su felt that the aura of that black shadow seemed somewhat similar to Xia Qinglian.
What, what’s going on here?
The Celestial Phoenix Maiden spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to maintain her golden flames.
The Black Phoenix glared angrily at the two:
"How dare you plot against my daughter! Looking for death!"
Suddenly, her expression changed, as if she had received an order, and she immediately said:
"Husband, I am coming now."
She then picked up Cheng Qingyu, and in an instant, her figure vanished.
In the charred forest, peace was abruptly restored.
Zhou Ling’Er held a stack of Thousand-Mile Talismans, looking dazed.
"She left? Are we okay now?"
Liu Su, exhausted, collapsed to the ground.
The Celestial Phoenix Maiden spat out another mouthful of blood, her body limp as she fell.
"Susu, Huang, what’s wrong with you?"
"Please wake up! What am I supposed to do alone? Waaa!"
...
Celestial Tao Fighting Arena.
"The Immortal Ascension Ceremony ends here. In one month, at the base of the Immortal Flying Peak, the three victors will ascend to the Immortal Flying Pavilion. At that time, all cultivators of the world, please come to witness!"
Amid the resounding announcement, the curtain fell on the Immortal Ascension Ceremony.
The audience left their seats, satisfied yet wanting more.
Liu Xiaotang also blended into the crowd to leave, exchanging a glance with Qiu Zhihe below before leaving.
Master, I will go to Chang’an Palace to see the situation first.
Okay, be careful.
The master and disciple communicated seamlessly, exchanging information in the blink of an eye.
Qin Gengyun, Mo Xiaolan, and Xu Caihe were being presented with the Immortal Ascension Jade Tokens by Wu Zheng. With these tokens, the three of them could proceed to the Immortal Flying Peak after one month, to ascend the Immortal Flying Pavilion.
While handing the jade token, Wu Zheng looked at Mo Xiaolan from up close, becoming more and more enchanted, unable to resist asking softly:
"Orchid Fairy’s beauty is unmatched. I happen to have a vacant Noble Consort position in my palace. I wonder if you would be willing to..."
"Western Emperor, where is my jade token?"
Suddenly, a sound of muscles colliding came from the side. Wu Zheng turned and saw Qin Gengyun’s clothes swelling.
That towering figure was intimidating to behold.
Not far away, Qiu Zhihe also cast an incomparably cold gaze.
Wu Zheng staggered, almost blurting out "Protect the Emperor."
He quickly handed the jade token to Mo Xiaolan, and then, with trembling hands, handed another jade token to Qin Gengyun.
Finally, he walked in front of Xu Caihe, examining her carefully. This young lady was about seventeen or eighteen, with bright eyes and white teeth, a lovely pink mouth, stirring Wu Zheng’s heart.
Although this girl was not as stunning as Orchid Fairy and Qiu Zhihe, she had the advantage of youthful beauty. He couldn’t help but ask again in a low voice:
"Fairy Xu, there is a vacant Noble Consort position in my palace. I wonder if you would be willing to..."
Ahem.
Qin Gengyun’s cough came from the side, and Mo Xiaolan also looked at him coldly.
Wu Zheng quickly laughed: "I was joking, just joking, haha."
Feeling frustrated, he hurried towards the outside of the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena under the protection of the Imperial Army.
"Where is the Empress?"
The eunuch replied: "Your Holiness, the Empress is waiting outside. She said she wants to ride with His Holiness today."
Wu Zheng was taken aback for a moment, a nostalgic smile appearing on his face:
"Alright, we have been married for so many years, it’s time to properly say goodbye to her."
The eunuch’s body trembled slightly at these words, bowing his head quickly, not daring to speak again.
Wu Zheng then asked the Commander of the Imperial Army beside him: "How are the preparations in the palace?"
The Commander quietly said: "Sect Leader Xu and Sect Leader Yue have already entered the Phoenix Palace. We just await the Empress’s return to the palace, then we will remove the Imperial Palace’s Grand Array, and they will take action."
Wu Zheng nodded: "How about the Golden Snake Guard?"
The Commander said: "Most of the Golden Snake Guard in the palace has been dispatched around the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena to maintain order."
Wu Zheng smiled: "Very good."
The Golden Snake Guard was the Empress’s force, while the Imperial Army was Wu Zheng’s.
And among the court ministers, most listened to Lin Yuan.
If Lin Yuan dies, and with Wu Zheng extending both grace and strength, these ministers would naturally have no choice but to turn to him.
By then, the entire West Imperial Dynasty would truly be under his control.
Having been suppressed by Lin Yuan for so many years, even knowing she had children with another man, he had to pretend not to know.
Enduring humiliation for so long, he can finally turn the tables.
Empress, you have forced my hand.
A trace of coldness appeared on Wu Zheng’s face as he walked out of the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena, a Golden Imperial Chariot already awaiting him.
Quickly swapping to a gentle smile on his face, he entered the chariot and saw Lin Yuan, who also wore a gentle expression. He asked with concern:
"Empress, how is Yiren?"
Lin Yuan replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Yiren has not yet awakened, so I had her sent back to Huafang Hall."
Wu Zheng smiled: "Yiren is also my daughter, of course, I care... Empress, look outside."
He lifted the curtains, pointing outside the carriage, where it was bustling and lively.
Lin Yuan also smiled: "The people live in peace and prosperity, and mortal cultivators are treated equally. Such a magnificent scene can only be found in the West Imperial Dynasty, thanks to Your Majesty’s years of diligent governance."
Wu Zheng held Lin Yuan’s hand, saying sincerely: "Without the Empress’s assistance, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this alone. Empress, you have worked hard all these years."
Lin Yuan looked deeply into his eyes, her beautiful eyes shining.
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? I am willing to accompany you for eternity, to share your burdens."
"Little Yuan." Wu Zheng embraced Lin Yuan.
"I will certainly always be good to you!"