32: The peerless genius, Empress Yan Yuzhu, who swept all before her!

Inside a secret prison cell in the Purgatory Division.

Shen Tianxing sat cross-legged, his powerful True Qi swirling around him, surging endlessly, like a giant beast coiling, exhaling clouds and mist.

As time passed, this coiling giant beast grew stronger and mightier. Invisible waves of Qi stirred up ripples, and his powerful Aura climbed step by step, reaching a peak... Boom!!!

A shocking Aura suddenly erupted. Golden light blazed in Shen Tianxing's cell, and all the surrounding straw and tattered mats were instantly pulverized.

Shen Tianxing's body trembled. The True Qi that had turned into mist instantly converged like two roaring Dragons returning to the sea, retracting into his body. The dazzling golden light also dissipated, gradually returning to darkness.

"Hoo..."

Exhaling a mouthful of stale Qi, Shen Tianxing slowly opened his eyes.

"Vajra Triple Realm!!!"

Feeling the True Qi in his Dantian, which was several times stronger than before, Shen Tianxing's face showed delight.

With a Breakthrough Pill, coupled with the continuous impact of the Yin Sha Death Qi, he had almost no obstacles, breaking through two Realms consecutively this time!

"The Seven Absolutes Yin Fiend Art is truly an excellent Cultivation Technique!"

Shen Tianxing sighed in his heart.

Breaking through in such an environment would have killed or severely injured anyone else, but he had forcibly absorbed and refined all the Yin Sha Death Qi, turning it into his own foundation and a boost for his Breakthrough.

As expected of a third-grade superior-level Cultivation Technique, its effects were indeed unparalleled!

Moreover!

This time, not only did his cultivation Breakthrough, but this Cultivation Technique also broke through to the fourth level!!!

The higher the Realm of this Cultivation Technique, the more overbearing its effects. Both the absorption speed and the range of absorption radiation had significantly increased!

"My cultivation has improved, my Cultivation Technique has improved, and I didn't spend any experience points, tsk tsk... If only such good things happened every day."

Smiling, he shook his head, Shen Tianxing stood up and walked out of the cell... By the time Shen Tianxing returned, it was already time to finish work.

"Tianxing, you're just in time. Let's go, let's go to the Osmanthus Tower. Today we'll have a good few more drinks!"

"Yes, today we should definitely drink well. This is the first time our Purgatory Division has held its head high, let's go!"

"Hahaha, it's so exhilarating!"

"Our Prison Envoy must have been holding this in for a long time..."

Before Shen Tianxing could even sit down, Wang Hu and the others directly pulled him out the door.

Huh?

What's going on?

Shen Tianxing was bewildered, completely unaware of what they were talking about.

He initially thought it was just about him being valued by the Demon and Monster Division, until everyone explained it to him in a jumble.

Shen Tianxing finally understood.

The matter of Ye Qingyu coming to find him had actually reached the ears of Prison Envoy Lord Qin.

For this, Qin Zhanfeng, the Prison Envoy who usually kept a low profile and rarely appeared, actually went directly to the Demon and Monster Division.

And even fought with Demon Suppressing Envoy Gui Bufan!

During the day, no one intervened in this major fight between Xiaoyao Realm Masters; all the big shots hid in the dark, watching the show.

Now, it had already spread like wildfire.

It was said that after Qin Zhanfeng returned, he was majestic and imposing, walking with a swagger, and if it weren't for a black eye, one might have thought that Demon Suppressing Envoy Gui Bufan had been beaten to tears by him.

News also came from the Demon and Monster Division that Gui Bufan hadn't gained any advantage either, grimacing when he spoke, but his mouth still clamored that next time he would beat Qin Zhanfeng until he begged for mercy on his knees.

The story of the two Xiaoyao Realm big shots... it seemed there would be a sequel.

Now, it had spread throughout the entire Imperial City, becoming a topic of conversation for many people after meals.

The quiet Imperial City had not seen such a big commotion in a long time.

This was especially true for the Purgatory Division...

As night fell, by a secluded lake in the Imperial City.

A small boat was moored by the lake, gently swaying with the waves.

Under the moonlight, on the small boat, a charcoal brazier held a plump fish being roasted over the coals, making sizzling sounds.

A stunning woman, draped in white gauze with a graceful figure, leaned against the gunwale. Her two fair, jade-like feet gently kicked the lake water as she gazed at the moon and savored fine wine.

She was like a girl next door, exquisite, charming, and serene, yet possessing a unique noble Aura!

She was the Empress of Great Qi, Yan Yuzhu!

Great Qi was founded on martial arts, and as an emperor, one needed to be supreme in martial Dao and possess both wisdom and strategy.

All past emperors of Great Qi were Dragons among men, with exceptionally strong martial Dao!

Yan Yuzhu was the first to break the tradition of male emperors in Great Qi.

At twenty-five, she broke tradition, defeated all the previous generation's imperial family masters, entered the Soul Palace Realm, and unified the Realm!

She became the first female Empress in Great Qi's hundreds of years!

Yan Yuzhu's jade hand gently lifted, and her motion of raising her hand to sip suddenly paused. Her exquisitely beautiful face slightly glanced at the lake, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Inviting you to be the Chief Director of the Qimen Division seems to have been my most correct decision. You're so dedicated, I don't even know how to reward you."

Yan Yuzhu's voice was like an oriole, like jade beads, clear and with a hint of unique charm.

On the lake, a stunning woman dressed in a seven-star Daoist robe, with jade-like bare feet, walked on the waves.

From far to near, in just a few breaths, she arrived in an instant.

The Chief of the Qimen Department, Xing Yao!

With a gentle lift of her jade hand, the roasted fish from the charcoal fire landed in her grasp. A faint aroma of fish wafted, but Xing Yao frowned slightly. She lightly waved her hand, and the entire roasted fish transformed into specks of starlight, falling into the lake.

"Your Majesty enjoys such leisure, while I toil like a beast of burden. Is it too late for me to regret coming to the Qimen Division now?"

"Alright, alright, it was just a joke, wasn't it? Why are you thinking of quitting?"

Yan Yuzhu pouted, casually tossing her wine into the lake, and looked at Xing Yao with a hint of reproach.

One was a monarch, the other a subject, but in reality, their relationship was close, far surpassing that of a ruler and minister—a secret known to no one.

The Empress, who was usually cold, aloof, and ruthless, only revealed a hint of a young girl's demeanor in front of Xing Yao.

Shaking her head helplessly, Xing Yao sat down by the small boat and said softly, "Your Majesty, during my recent seclusion, I had a premonition. The Evil Qi is soaring in the southwest direction. I fear that some demons and monsters are becoming restless again."

The Qimen Division is known for its esoteric Qimen techniques, with astrology being particularly outstanding, capable of predicting fortune and misfortune and preventing trouble before it arises.

"Demons and monsters, ghost Dao..."

The relaxed expression on Yan Yuzhu's beautiful face instantly vanished.

Whether it was the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty or other Imperial Dynasties, their attitude towards demons and monsters and the ghost Dao had never changed. Especially Yan Yuzhu, since taking charge of the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty, she had forcefully suppressed them, tolerating no provocation.

Now that a demonic disturbance might occur, how could she not take it seriously?

"The Demon and Monster Division has been silent for too long; it's time for them to move!"

Although Yan Yuzhu's voice was clear, it carried a hint of icy sharpness.

Xing Yao nodded slightly, not saying too much.

Each division in the Imperial City had its own duties. The Demon and Monster Division, with its fearsome reputation, was best suited to deal with demons and monsters.

"By the way, Your Majesty, have you heard about what happened in the Imperial City today?"

Yan Yuzhu reined in that momentary sharpness, revealing a slight smile, and said, "It's been a long time since the Imperial City was so lively."

"The commotion was so big, it would be hard not to know."

As an Empress, Yan Yuzhu was very busy.

However, she was, after all, a Soul Palace Realm expert. Anything that happened in the Imperial City, if she chose to pay attention, naturally wouldn't escape her eyes.

Xing Yao smiled, "Your Majesty probably doesn't know the reason behind it. This incident actually involves a person named Shen Tianxing."

Xing Yao elaborated on what she had divined in detail.

The name Shen Tianxing entered the eyes of the Empress of Great Qi for the first time.

"A mere Judicial Officer of the Purgatory Division, yet possessing such capability, is quite rare. To be able to pique the interest of the Demon and Monster Division, the Purgatory Division, and the Martial Suppression Division, his potential is indeed not bad..."

The Empress appreciated talent, but she didn't value it above all else.

She was an unrivaled Prodigy who had risen through challenges to become Empress. In her eyes, only those who could truly grow into their potential were considered talented.

How many Cultivators throughout history were incredibly talented, yet how many truly survived?

However!

For now, Shen Tianxing had at least caught her eye. As for his future, it would depend on his own fortune.