250: Chapter 250 The Spirit Lake Banquet, the Imperial Sword Appears

North Desolation, Eastern Region.

Su Family Ancestral Land.

Night fell.

Stars dotted the firmament.

Outside a quiet and elegant courtyard.

Lay a vast and boundless Spiritual Lake.

The waters of the Spiritual Lake were crystal clear.

It contained extremely dense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

A faint silvery luster shimmered upon the lake's surface.

On the shore.

A massive bonfire blazed fiercely.

Orange-red flames shot into the sky.

Dispelling the slight chill of the night.

The firelight reflected off the many peerlessly beautiful faces surrounding it.

The women had already been busy here for a long time.

A sumptuous banquet had been prepared.

On a giant roasting rack.

An entire, massive Ten-thousand-year-old Immortal Beast was mounted.

Golden grease dripped along the texture of the roasted meat.

Splashing onto the spiritual fire below.

Making a crisp "sizzle" sound.

A rich aroma of meat, concentrated to the extreme.

Instantly permeated the entire shore of the Spiritual Lake.

On a nearby long white jade table.

Various rare spiritual fruits, seldom seen in the outside world, were laid out.

The mud seals of dozens of jars of aged, peerless Immortal Brew were cracked open.

The intoxicating scent of wine intertwined with the aroma of roasted meat.

It was enough to make anyone's mouth water.

"Why hasn't Husband come out yet?"

Ji Luanxi wore a fiery red rainbow-colored dress.

She held a skewer of roasted meat in her hand.

Pouting her red lips as she grumbled.

"This meat is about to get overcooked."

As soon as she finished speaking.

The jade door of the courtyard was pushed open from the inside.

Su Xuanchen, in a loose white robe.

Walked out looking refreshed.

A very casual, mischievous smile played at the corners of his mouth.

Beside him.

Gu Wushuang kept her head lowered.

Following closely behind him.

Today she wore a form-fitting, water-blue long dress.

Her already proud and explosive figure.

Looked even more alluring at this moment.

However, her current state was extremely bashful.

Her cheeks were flushed deep red.

Even her crystal-clear earlobes.

Were tinged with a charming layer of pink.

The edges of her clothes were also slightly disarrayed.

Anyone with eyes could tell what had just happened inside.

When the women saw this scene.

They all stopped what they were doing.

A series of meaningful gazes.

All landed simultaneously on Gu Wushuang.

Feeling everyone's stares.

Gu Wushuang buried her head even lower.

Wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into on the spot.

Just then.

*Buzz!*

The Void Realm above the Spiritual Lake suddenly vibrated violently.

A spatial rift was forcibly torn open.

"Oh, how lively."

A crisp, pleasant voice with a hint of spirit.

Came from within the rift.

Everyone looked up.

Only to see an eye-catching red silhouette stepping out from the air.

The newcomer wore red clothes like fire.

Her long black hair was tied up high.

Looking heroic and spirited.

It was none other than Gu Hongchen!

Gu Hongchen landed steadily by the bonfire.

Her beautiful eyes scanned the area.

Her gaze instantly locked onto Su Xuanchen and Gu Wushuang.

Gu Hongchen sized Gu Wushuang up from top to bottom.

A very obvious mischievous smile rose on her lips.

"In broad daylight."

Gu Hongchen teased without hesitation.

Her voice was clear and bright.

Ringing out across the entire area.

"The commotion you two made in that courtyard was certainly not small."

She intentionally dragged out the end of her sentence.

"I could hear it from a long way off outside."

As soon as these bold words were spoken.

The entire scene fell silent for a second.

Immediately following.

"Pfft!"

Ji Luanxi was the first who couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

The other women also covered their faces and laughed softly.

The looks they gave Gu Wushuang became even more playful.

Gu Wushuang was already bashful to the extreme.

Being teased so publicly by Gu Hongchen.

Her composure instantly shattered.

"Sister Hongchen!"

Gu Wushuang stamped her foot in shame and indignation.

She covered her burning cheeks with both hands.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's buzz.

Lacking any confidence.

"We clearly didn't do anything!"

Gu Hongchen arched an eyebrow.

"Didn't do anything?"

She pointed at Gu Wushuang's slightly messy collar.

"Then what's going on with your clothes?"

Gu Wushuang was completely speechless.

She turned around in shame.

Not daring to face anyone at all.

Seeing this.

Su Xuanchen immediately stepped forward.

His skin was extremely thick.

He didn't know the meaning of embarrassment.

Su Xuanchen strode forward.

Pulling the infinitely bashful Gu Wushuang into his broad embrace.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?"

Su Xuanchen glared at Gu Hongchen righteously.

"It's only natural for me to be intimate with my own wife."

His tone carried unmasked protectiveness.

"What?"

"Are you jealous?"

Su Xuanchen counterattacked without hesitation.

"What would a single dog like you know about romance?"

Gu Hongchen was countered so hard she rolled her eyes.

She didn't bother to argue with this shameless fellow.

Gu Hongchen walked to an empty seat by the bonfire.

Sitting down with great ease.

She conveniently picked up a jar of Immortal Brew from the table.

And took a large gulp.

Su Xuanchen knew when to stop.

He patted Gu Wushuang's back.

Soothing her emotions.

Subsequently.

Su Xuanchen led Gu Wushuang to take their seats at the head of the table.

He put away the playful expression on his face.

His expression became extremely serious.

"Let's talk business."

Su Xuanchen's eyes burned as he stared at Gu Hongchen.

"The matter I asked you to look into earlier—any progress?"

He had always been concerned about the whereabouts of the Ancient Heavenly Court Ruins.

The Gu Family was an extremely ancient power in the Xuanhuang Great World.

Their foundation was unfathomably deep.

Su Xuanchen had long pinned his hopes on the Gu Family's ancient heritage.

Hoping to find some clues there.

Hearing Su Xuanchen ask about business.

Gu Hongchen also put down the wine jar in her hand.

She wiped the remaining wine from the corner of her mouth.

Her expression became incredibly solemn.

"Yes."

Gu Hongchen nodded heavily.

Her tone was extremely certain.

"I have indeed found some very crucial clues."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The women who were still frolicking.

All quieted down.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Hongchen.

A sharp light flashed in Su Xuanchen's eyes.

"Good!"

He laughed aloud.

In a great mood.

"Let's talk while we eat!"

Su Xuanchen waved his hand.

"Everyone, don't just stand there, start eating!"

The banquet officially began.

Moonlight spilled onto the Spiritual Lake.

The lake surface shimmered with light.

The water was covered in a layer of broken silver.

A gentle breeze blew past.

The rare spiritual flowers on the shore swayed elegantly.

Emitting bursts of strange floral fragrance.

The floral scent and the mellow aroma of the Immortal Brew intertwined perfectly.

Making those who smelled it feel intoxicated.

The women gathered around the bonfire.

While tasting the roasted meat of the Ten-thousand-year-old Immortal Beast.

They also frolicked and chatted.

Laughter and chatter filled the air.

The atmosphere was harmonious to the extreme.

Time passed bit by bit.

After three rounds of drinks.

The aftereffects of this peerless Immortal Brew were extremely overbearing.

Ji Luanxi and Gu Wushuang both had poor alcohol tolerance.

By now, they had drunk quite a bit.

An alluring flush flew across Ji Luanxi's beautiful face.

Her eyes were hazy.

Shimmering like ripples on water.

"Husband..."

Ji Luanxi gave a small wine hiccup.

Her body went soft.

And she leaned directly toward Su Xuanchen's left side.

Su Xuanchen was quick-handed.

And pulled her into his embrace.

On the other side.

Gu Wushuang was also unable to handle the alcohol.

She leaned softly against Su Xuanchen's right shoulder.

Her breathing gradually became steady.

A moment later.

The two women actually snuggled into Su Xuanchen's embrace like that.

Falling into a deep sleep.

Su Xuanchen held one in each arm.

His arms full of warm fragrance and soft jade.

He adjusted his sitting posture with extremely gentle movements.

Allowing the two women to sleep more comfortably and soundly.

After settling the two women.

Su Xuanchen looked up.

He found Gu Hongchen sitting opposite him.

Her eyes were still as clear as ever.

Without even a hint of drunkenness.

"Now we can talk in detail."

Su Xuanchen lowered his voice.

Speaking in a deep tone.

"What exactly is the clue?"

Gu Hongchen looked at Su Xuanchen, who was enjoying the bliss of having a woman on each arm.

She gave him a very helpless glance.

This guy.

Really didn't waste a moment.

Gu Hongchen shook her head.

She composed herself.

And began to explain the source of the clue in detail.

"A while ago, while our Gu Family was organizing an extremely ancient Family Secret Realm, we made an unexpected discovery."

Gu Hongchen's tone became very serious.

"That Secret Realm had been sealed for countless eons."

"In the deepest part of the Secret Realm, we found a sword."

Su Xuanchen's brow twitched slightly.

"A sword?"

He was somewhat puzzled.

"What kind of sword could have a connection to the Ancient Heavenly Court Ruins?"

Gu Hongchen took a deep breath.

She looked Su Xuanchen directly in the eye.

And spat out the answer word by word.

"A supreme Imperial Sword personally bestowed by the Ancient Empress back then!"

*Boom!*

As soon as these words came out.

It was like a thunderclap exploding by the bonfire.

Chang Xiyue, who had been sitting quietly in the corner drinking alone.

Felt her delicate body tremble violently.

Chang Xiyue instantly snapped awake.

Her cold and beautiful face.

Was instantly filled with extreme shock and urgency.

She suddenly turned her head.

Staring fixedly at Gu Hongchen.

"An Imperial Sword personally bestowed by the Empress?"

Chang Xiyue's voice was trembling violently.

She stood up abruptly.

And walked quickly to stand before Gu Hongchen.

"Miss Hongchen, is this true?"

Chang Xiyue grabbed Gu Hongchen's wrist.

Her grip was very strong.

Gu Hongchen was startled by Chang Xiyue's extremely agitated reaction.

She could feel the cold sweat on Chang Xiyue's palm.

"It is absolutely true."

Gu Hongchen hurriedly nodded in confirmation.

She continued to explain.

"This Imperial Sword is extremely special."

"After it was brought back to the Family, the sword's body actually began to produce an extremely faint and special resonance."

Gu Hongchen's tone was solemn.

"Several living fossil Old Ancestors in the clan were alarmed."

"They joined forces to perform deductions for seven whole days and nights."

"Ultimately, they reached a startling conjecture."

Gu Hongchen took a deep breath.

"The source of this resonance is very likely the long-lost Ancient Heavenly Court Ruins!"

Hearing this conjecture.

Chang Xiyue's breathing became incredibly rapid.

Her chest heaved violently.

"Where is the sword?"

Chang Xiyue's tone was urgent to the extreme.

Even carrying a hint of entreaty.

"Quick, let me see it!"

Gu Hongchen did not hesitate for a second.

She slowly raised her right hand.

In the center of her palm.

An extremely brilliant green light burst forth.

*Clang—!!!*

A sword whistle, clear to the extreme and capable of piercing through gold and stone, exploded loudly.

This sword whistle shot straight into the clouds.

Shaking the entire Spiritual Lake so much that waves several zhang high were whipped up.

A long sword.

Manifested out of thin air in Gu Hongchen's hand.

The biluo emperor sword!

As soon as this sword appeared.

The temperature of the surrounding space instantly plummeted to the freezing point.

The light of the bonfire was suppressed by this sharp Sword Qi until it grew dim.

This Imperial Sword was entirely a deep emerald green.

Showing the purest, flawless jade luster.

The sword body was extremely thin.

As thin as a cicada's wing.

Crystal clear and translucent.

One could even see the scenery behind it through the sword body.

Upon the blade.

A heart-palpitating Supreme Imperial Light flowed.

A terrifying Sword Qi, sharp to the extreme.

Uncontrollably and frantically radiated from the sword body.

*Chiii chiii chiii!*

The surrounding Void Realm was as fragile as paper before this Sword Qi.

Being easily sliced into countless fine black spatial rifts.

Dominating and peerless!

Su Xuanchen looked at this biluo emperor sword.

An extremely dense look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

The craftsmanship of this sword.

Was simply a masterpiece of divine work.

Every Sword Vein aligned with the ultimate operation of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

"Good sword!"

Su Xuanchen couldn't help but praise loudly.

"Such Artifact Refining attainment is simply unheard of!"

He possessed an extremely sharp eye.

And saw the extraordinary nature of this sword at a glance.

"Not only was the Ancient Empress's cultivation transcendent, allowing her to stand alone through the ages."

Su Xuanchen marveled.

His tone full of admiration.

"I didn't expect her talent in the path of Artifact Refining to have also reached such a peak and terrifying level!"

"This sword alone is enough to look down upon all of history!"

On the other side.

Chang Xiyue stared fixedly at the biluo emperor sword.

She was completely frozen in place.

Motionless.

*Clank!*

An extremely crisp sound of shattering rang out.

The white jade wine jar Chang Xiyue had been holding.

Accidentally slipped from her fingertips.

And smashed heavily onto the hard ground.

Shattering into pieces.

Precious immortal wine spilled all over the ground.

The aroma of wine filled the air.

But Chang Xiyue was completely oblivious.

Her pair of cold eyes.

Were now completely bloodshot.

Crystal tears quickly welled up in her eyes.

Step by step.

She walked extremely slowly toward Gu Hongchen.

Her gaze fixedly locked onto that Imperial Sword as thin as a cicada's wing.

She could clearly feel.

Within the imperial light flowing on the sword body.

Was contained a familiar aura that she could absolutely never forget in this lifetime.

It was the supreme aura belonging uniquely to the Ancient Empress!

"It's her..."

Chang Xiyue's voice was extremely hoarse.

Carrying a thick, uncontrollable sob.

She exclaimed in a low voice.

"Upon this... there really is the Empress's aura!"

Her whole body trembled violently.

Staring fixedly at the Imperial Sword.

Confirming that the sword bore the aura of the Ancient Empress, she could not hide her excitement.