142: Chapter 142 The Female Ruler Submits

Just as Master Miaoxian finished speaking, Lotus slowly walked over from the side.

She regulated her breathing for a moment, and the roiling Qi and blood within her body gradually calmed down; her injuries improved significantly.

She walked lightly to Xiang Tian's side, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

"Xiang Tian, what exactly was going on just now?"

Xiang Tian simply shook his head gently, unwilling to say more.

Seeing this, Lotus immediately put on a resentful expression.

"We are about to become Dao Companions, why are you still hiding things from me?"

"Haha, I really have nothing to say; I'm confused myself!" Xiang Tian laughed it off.

He attempted to brush it off.

"Fine, there are too many eyes and ears here, so I won't ask." Lotus huffed lightly.

"But when we get to a secluded place, if you still don't tell me, I will have to serve you with family law."

Xiang Tian instantly felt embarrassed.

They had only just met, yet she spoke like an old married couple.

Master Miaoxian, standing to the side, watched their intimate behavior, her brows knitting even tighter.

"Lotus, do not try to bewitch my disciple."

In her understanding, the Lotus Society was by no means a kind organization.

If it were not for the bigger picture, she would never deign to cooperate with such a "demoness."

"Master~ how can you say that about me?" Lotus immediately changed her expression.

She feigned wiping the corner of her eyes, her tone aggrieved.

"I am, at the very least, the future wife of your disciple!"

Xiang Tian was completely speechless; this Lotus really knew how to take advantage of the situation.

She actually dared to lower herself to call Master Miaoxian "Master."

Master Miaoxian was also taken aback by this "Master."

Then her brows furrowed even tighter, and she said to Xiang Tian with a firm tone.

"Xiang Tian, I will go back to the Imperial City of the Tianyun Kingdom with you."

With a demoness like Lotus clinging to Xiang Tian's side, who knows when she might spirit him away.

Such a thing must absolutely not happen.

"This... Master, I am very safe on my own, there is no need to trouble you..." Xiang Tian looked at Master Miaoxian with a helpless expression.

"This matter is settled, there is no room for negotiation." Master Miaoxian's attitude was firm.

There was no room for maneuver.

Seeing Master Miaoxian take this stance, the several gazes coveting Xiang Tian in the surroundings instantly dimmed.

Ling Xiao, Family Head Tantai, and the Sect Leader of Badao Sect exchanged glances with each other.

They all saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

With only their own strength, they could not possibly contend with the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Lotus Society.

They could only return first to discuss a long-term plan and make further preparations.

Afterward.

The three of them signaled their subordinates, and they all quietly left with their people.

Master Miaoxian watched their departing backs, her expression calm, saying nothing more.

After those people had gone far away, she turned her gaze toward Lotus.

She spoke indifferently: "President Lotus, as the leader of a sect, do you not have official business to attend to?"

"Master, how can you be so heartless!" Lotus feigned grievance.

She immediately hooked her arm into Xiang Tian's, leaning her body slightly closer.

Her tone was somewhat coquettish, "What business could I have? The most important task right now is naturally to cultivate feelings with Xiang Tian and prepare for our future Dual Cultivation."

The warm sensation transmitted to him made Xiang Tian's heart flutter.

He secretly smiled bitterly: This Lotus was clearly doing it on purpose; she was practically tempting him to commit a crime.

Lotus, however, seemed not to notice Xiang Tian's strangeness.

She turned her head and waved her hand toward a certain direction.

Her voice was crisp: "Monarch of Tianyun, why haven't you come over yet?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than a group of people emerged from the shadows.

The Monarch of Tianyun walked up quickly and cupped his hands in a salute to Lotus.

His posture was respectful, and he dared not even breathe loudly.

"What are your instructions, Senior?"

"I have nothing else, I just want to go and stroll around your Imperial City." Lotus's tone was flat.

Yet her expression carried an unquestionable aura.

"It is the greatest honor of the Tianyun Kingdom for Senior to grace our Imperial City with your presence!" The Monarch of Tianyun quickly replied.

"Bring out your Dragon Carriage and let us use it." Lotus commanded without any politeness.

"Yes, yes, yes!" The Monarch of Tianyun dared not hesitate even a bit.

He immediately ordered people to bring out the Dragon Carriage that symbolized the Monarch's authority.

"Let's go, Xiang Tian, let's get on." Lotus said.

She then pulled Xiang Tian and leaped onto the Dragon Carriage.

"Greetings to all Seniors!"

A voice suddenly rang out, and the Queen of Dayue walked up quickly.

She bowed slightly to Master Miaoxian and Lotus.

At this moment, behind the three of them—Xiang Tian, Master Miaoxian, and Lotus—stood the Elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect led by the Grand Elder, along with core members of the Lotus Society.

And several Old Ancestors of the Tianyun Kingdom.

"Queen of Dayue, what is your business?" Master Miaoxian looked at her.

The Queen of Dayue took a deep breath and gathered her courage to speak.

Her cheeks couldn't help but flush red, and her tone was slightly stuttering.

"Se... Senior, I... I want to be Xiang Tian's Dao Companion."

Just a moment ago, when discussing this with the Monarch of Tianyun, she had been full of confidence.

But now that she had actually said it in front of the person involved, she felt somewhat shy.

She dared not meet Xiang Tian's gaze.

"Ah? Did I hear that right?" Xiang Tian was completely dumbfounded and asked back subconsciously.

"Why do you want to be my Dao Companion?"

He really couldn't understand why the women in this other world.

All wanted to become his Dao Companion.

Could it be that he possessed some kind of Succubus Physique?

"I... I..." The Queen of Dayue stammered, unable to get the words out.

Although she was the ruler of a nation, decisive in killing, she was ultimately a woman.

Expressing her feelings so directly made her extremely embarrassed.

Seeing this, Master Miaoxian's eyes sharpened.

A faint pressure radiated from her body, as if she wanted to see through the Queen of Dayue.

Her tone was icy: "Queen of Dayue, I don't care what intentions you have toward my disciple, you had better suppress any inappropriate thoughts. Otherwise, your Dayue Kingdom..."

"Senior, please calm your anger! This Junior would never dare to have other intentions!" The Queen of Dayue's heart tightened, and she quickly bowed to apologize.

Both being in the Saint Realm, she could clearly feel the powerful pressure from Master Miaoxian that far exceeded her own.

She dared not have the slightest thought of resistance.

"It had better be so." Master Miaoxian withdrew her pressure, her tone softening slightly.

"Since you want to become my disciple's Dao Companion, it is not impossible." Master Miaoxian suddenly changed the subject.

"First, remove your dragon robe, temporarily set aside your identity as the Queen of Dayue, and follow us back to the Imperial City of the Tianyun Kingdom."

She wanted to see if this Queen of Dayue was sincere; if she was, she would dare to set aside everything.

If she harbored bad intentions, she would naturally not dare to follow them into the heart of the Tianyun Kingdom.

"Senior! As the Queen of Dayue, I cannot leave the Imperial City for too long..." The Queen of Dayue looked troubled, her tone hesitant.

This was vastly different from her original plan.

She had originally wanted to welcome Xiang Tian back into the palace of the Dayue Kingdom.

Now, having to set aside her status and become a vassal, she was unwilling in her heart.

But she dared not defy Master Miaoxian.

She secretly felt annoyed; why hadn't she heard before that Xiang Tian had such a formidable Master?

My heart is bitter!

"So you are saying you have other intentions?" Master Miaoxian immediately questioned further.

Her tone turned cold again.

The Queen of Dayue gritted her teeth and took a deep breath.

She quickly explained: "Senior... This Junior truly has no other intentions! I have genuinely admired Xiang Tian for a long time; to be able to stay by his side, even if I have to set aside the position of Queen, I am willing!"

Master Miaoxian smiled faintly.

The Queen of Dayue then turned back and instructed the people of the Dayue Kingdom behind her.

"You all return to the kingdom first and manage the court affairs well; I will go to the Tianyun Imperial City with Senior."

"Yes!" The people of the Dayue Kingdom responded in unison.

Without the slightest hesitation, they turned and left quickly.

After the people of the Dayue Kingdom left, the Elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect also stepped forward to bid farewell to Master Miaoxian.

Afterward, they left one after another, and in the end, only the people of the Tianyun Kingdom remained at the scene.

At this moment.

Princess Zhou Zhiyan walked up quickly.

She held Xiang Tian's storage ring in her hand and handed it to the Monarch of Tianyun.

"Father, these are the Spirit Beasts that Xiang Tian hunted in the Phantom God Forest this time."

The Monarch of Tianyun took the storage ring and immediately announced in a loud voice.

"This Monarch, in gratitude for Xiang Tian's meritorious service to the Tianyun Kingdom, hereby confers upon Xiang Tian the title of Marquis of Heaven, to enjoy incense for ten thousand generations!"

"Wait!" Master Miaoxian suddenly shouted angrily.

The pressure of a Saint erupted from her body, bearing down directly on the Monarch of Tianyun.

"My disciple performed such great service in the Phantom God Forest, saving everyone from danger; he is more than qualified to be the Monarch of your Tianyun Kingdom. You only confer the title of Marquis, what is the meaning of this?"

"Master, don't be impulsive!" Xiang Tian quickly stepped forward to hold Master Miaoxian back, his face full of embarrassment.

"Look at me, do I look like material for a Monarch?"

He really didn't expect that his Master, who was usually so ethereal and Immortal-like.

Would be so combative, releasing pressure at every turn.

"Do not worry, disciple; a mere small Tianyun Kingdom is not worth mentioning, do not take it to heart." Master Miaoxian waved her hand.

Her tone was indifferent, fully displaying her arrogance.

Xiang Tian was completely speechless; this Master's aura was truly unmatched.

He pondered for a moment and suggested to Master Miaoxian.

"Master, how about this, I will just be a Prince, what do you think?"

In his view, there was no difference between a Marquis and a Prince.

The most important thing was to have a place to stay in the Imperial City.

"A Prince?" Master Miaoxian touched her chin, lost in thought.

A moment later, a gleam flashed in her eyes.

"If you are going to be one, be the greatest! Monarch of Tianyun, you shall confer upon Xiang Tian the title of Prince of Equal Status, to be on equal footing with you and enjoy the same courtesies, how about that?"

How could the Monarch of Tianyun dare to utter a single word of "no"?

He quickly bowed and replied: "Whatever Senior commands! To have Young Master Xiang Tian as the Prince of Equal Status is the good fortune of the Tianyun Kingdom!"

The disciple of a big shot becoming the Prince of Equal Status of his nation.

This was simply a massive backer; he couldn't ask for more.

"Depart!" Master Miaoxian said no more and shouted loudly.