180: Just take a look

The sky above Nine Heavens Divine City was completely shrouded by a massive shadow.

Hundreds of ferocious immortal warships, like a group of giant beasts awakened from the primordial Void Realm, hovered silently, soundlessly proclaiming a terrifying power capable of suffocating even an Immortal King.

And in the center of that forest of steel, the Spirit Frost Divine Hall stood like an eternal star of ice crystal, emitting a cold and noble radiance.

Inside the hall, Su Linger stood by the window, her ice-blue eyes quietly overlooking the scene below.

The entire Nine Heavens Divine City had fallen into an unprecedented commotion due to her return.

Terrified screams, chaotic flight, the futile alarms of the city defense guards, and the tsunami-like, fanatical bowing from the Myriad Dao Pavilion headquarters in the south of the city.

All of this was clearly reflected in her eyes.

She did not feel a surge of emotion; the Ice Throne in her Sea of Consciousness hung high, allowing her to maintain absolute calmness at all times.

This was power.

This was what Revered Master called the "principle" sufficient to make the world listen to your voice.

"Linger."

Behind her came Revered Master's slightly lazy voice.

Chu Xuanjin had risen from his seat in the main hall at some unknown time and walked to her side, watching the scene below together.

"A decent display," he commented, "it's just a bit disruptive to the public."

Su Linger turned slightly and bowed: "It is this Disciple's lack of consideration."

"No, Revered Master likes it very much," Chu Xuanjin changed the subject, the corners of his mouth curling up. "Remember for next time, the commotion can be even bigger. It would be best to make them turn the city protection array's energy to the maximum."

Su Linger was stunned, then immediately understood Revered Master's intention.

This was to establish authority.

It was also to mark territory.

Just then, a golden light soared into the sky from the direction of the imperial palace.

A nine heavens dragon boat, carved with dragons and phoenixes and possessing a magnificent Aura, tore through the clouds and carefully stopped a thousand zhang away from the fleet formation.

At the bow of the dragon boat, the Eastern Guardian King Gao Yangshuo had his hair and beard standing on end, his face full of shock and horror.

But he had no hostility; instead, he bowed from afar toward the direction of the Spirit Frost Divine Hall, channeling his immortal essence, and his respectful voice spread throughout the Void Realm.

"May I ask, is this the immortal carriage of the Myriad Dao Divine Sect gracing the Divine City?"

His posture was extremely low.

The heaven-shaking palm strike at the Zixiao Dao Field that day had long since become an indelible brand in his heart.

This Nine Heavens Divine City could not afford to provoke this group of "Immortals" who did not play by the rules.

Su Linger was about to speak.

But Chu Xuanjin waved his hand, signaling her not to bother.

He turned and sat back in the chair in the main hall, poured himself a cup of tea, and said leisurely: "Let him wait. Let him hang for a while and see how much patience the emperor behind him has."

Su Linger understood and said nothing more.

Thus, an extremely strange scene appeared above the Nine Heavens Divine City.

The nine heavens dragon boat, representing the supreme imperial power of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, just hung there alone in mid-air.

And that massive fleet did not give even a hint of a response, as if he did not exist.

Gao Yangshuo stood at the bow, cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

He dared not urge them, let alone leave.

Time passed minute by minute.

The panic of the city below was gradually replaced by a greater sense of confusion and awe.

Finally, after a full stick of incense had burned.

From deep within the imperial palace, another even more brilliant and majestic purple-gold divine light soared into the sky.

The Xuantian Immortal Emperor, Gao Tianyuan, had actually personally driven the Ancestral Dragon Carriage and appeared beside the nine heavens dragon boat.

"Xuantian's Gao Tianyuan greets Senior Chu."

The Immortal Emperor's voice was gentle and humble, without a shred of imperial arrogance.

"I did not know Senior was arriving, and I failed to welcome you from afar. I hope you will forgive my sin."

Chu Xuanjin finally put down his teacup and stood up slowly.

He said to Su Linger: "Alright, the fish has been caught. I leave the rest to you."

After speaking, his figure flashed and vanished from where he stood.

Su Linger took a deep breath, stepped out of the Spirit Frost Divine Hall, and hovered above the Void Realm.

Looking at the Immortal Emperor and the King opposite her, her voice was cold, yet carried an indisputable majesty.

"Myriad Dao Pavilion Revered Master, Su Linger."

"Greetings, Your Majesty, greetings, Your Highness."

"This time, the commotion upon returning to the city was a bit too large, disturbing Your Majesty. I hope you will be magnanimous."

As soon as she spoke, she defined this event as "returning to the city" rather than an "invasion."

Gao Tianyuan and Gao Yangshuo exchanged a glance, and the heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

"Pavilion Revered Master Su, you speak too seriously! Too seriously!"

Gao Yangshuo waved his hands hurriedly, his face full of smiles.

"The Pavilion Revered Master's triumphant return is a grand event for our Immortal Dynasty! How could it be considered a disturbance!"

"Exactly," Gao Tianyuan also laughed and chimed in. "I have already prepared some light wine and would like to invite Senior Chu and Pavilion Revered Master Su to move to the palace for a chat. I have recently obtained a few taels of Dao-Enlightenment Immortal Tea and would like to ask Senior to critique it."

"Revered Master prefers quiet."

Su Linger said calmly.

"However, since Your Majesty has extended such a warm invitation, this Disciple will naturally convey it."

Just as she finished speaking, Chu Xuanjin's figure appeared ghost-like beside Gao Tianyuan.

He patted the Immortal Emperor's shoulder, startling this supreme ruler into stiffening all over.

"Dao-Enlightenment Immortal Tea?"

Chu Xuanjin asked curiously.

"Yes... yes! It is thirty thousand years old!" Gao Tianyuan nodded hurriedly.

"Hmm, alright then." Chu Xuanjin nodded. "Lead the way."

It was as if he were not going to the imperial palace for a banquet, but to some small street stall to try something fresh.

Gao Tianyuan was overjoyed, hurriedly bowed and made a "please" gesture, personally leading Chu Xuanjin to board the Ancestral Dragon Carriage.

The dragon carriage turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the horizon.

Before leaving, Chu Xuanjin's voice sounded in Su Linger's mind.

"Handle this pile of junk yourself."

Su Linger watched the direction in which Revered Master had left, the corners of her mouth slightly lifting.

She turned around, her gaze sweeping over that massive fleet.

A cold command was clearly issued from her mouth.

"Spirit Frost Divine Hall, anchor temporarily above the Myriad Dao Pavilion."

"The remaining warships, enter the Divine Hall's auxiliary space, sealed and awaiting orders."

Following her command, those hundreds of warships, like weary birds returning to the forest, one after another turned into streams of light and vanished into the Spirit Frost Divine Hall.

Leaving only that magnificent ice crystal divine hall, like a city in the sky, hovering above the Myriad Dao Pavilion, casting a huge shadow.

Su Linger's figure slowly descended and landed on the top floor of the Myriad Dao Pavilion headquarters.

"Welcome, Pavilion Revered Master!"

The Dark Division deacons who had long been waiting there, as well as a group of high-level officials, knelt down in unison, their expressions fanatical.

"All of you, rise."

Su Linger's tone betrayed neither joy nor anger.

She walked straight toward the cold jade throne that symbolized the position of Pavilion Revered Master.

Sat down slowly.

At this moment, the atmosphere of the entire Myriad Dao Pavilion became solemn.

Everyone felt that their Pavilion Revered Master was different.

It was a kind of dignity that came from the Soul, a majesty that ruled the world.

"Pass on my order."

Su Linger's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest.

"List all the spoils captured this time, and seal them into the treasury."

"Also, send a message to Third Junior Brother Wang Duojin."

She paused, and in her cold eyes, a trace of a smile flashed, one that even she herself had not noticed.

"Tell him that the Pavilion's dividends for this year have arrived early. Tell him to bring his abacus and come collect them himself."

"As you command!"

The high-level officials responded in unison, their eyes flashing with excitement.

Just then.

Su Linger's disciple token vibrated slightly.

She probed with her Divine Thought.

It was a message from Senior Brother Ye Chenfeng, concise and to the point.

"The Western Region matter is settled. I and the other Junior Brothers and Sisters are each going on our own training. I am going to the Sea of Stars to seek the sword."

Su Linger looked at the message and replied just as simply.

"Take care."

She put away the token, looked up, and her gaze seemed to penetrate the pavilion, seeing that boundless star map of the Immortal Realm.

Senior Brother has his Dao of the sword.

The other Junior Brothers and Sisters also have their own Dao.

And her Dao.

Is to govern this Myriad Dao Pavilion and spread Revered Master's sphere of influence across these heavens and myriad worlds.