275: Chapter 275 The Guide

Yang Tianyou and Princess Longji were observing and admiring each other, having completely forgotten the two people beside them.

At this very moment, the two seemed to have fallen into an invisible magnetic field, testing each other.

They had completely forgotten about Emperor Yao and Water Virtue Star Lord who were standing nearby.

Watching these two acting as if no one else was around, the two great beings of the Primordial World, left aside, were not annoyed at all. Instead, they exchanged a glance, both seeing gratification in each other's eyes, and their mouths simultaneously curled into knowing, maternal smiles.

The timing is about right; it's time to clear the space for the young people.

"Ahem."

Water Virtue Star Lord coughed lightly, breaking this slightly subtle silence first. He smiled and bowed to Princess Longji, saying:

"Princess, since we have arrived at Fire Cloud Cave, your safety is assured. It is rare for this poor Daoist to return, so I will take this opportunity to visit some old Fellow Daoists to catch up. I shall take my leave first."

Princess Longji's mind was entirely on the somewhat naive Yang Tianyou in front of her at this moment, and she agreed to Water Virtue Star Lord's request without even thinking.

"Water Virtue Star Lord, please feel free."

Seeing Princess Longji's reaction, the smile in Emperor Yao's eyes deepened.

He turned his head and instructed his foolish disciple:

"Tianyou, you and Princess Longji are of the same generation and similar in age, so it will be convenient for you to communicate."

"From now on, you will take Princess Longji to properly tour Fire Cloud Cave. Remember! Do not neglect Princess Longji!"

"Ah? Me?"

Yang Tianyou was stunned upon hearing this. Before he could react and refuse, the Void Realm before his eyes suddenly twisted.

Swish!

With a soft sound, the figures of Emperor Yao and Water Virtue Star Lord vanished into thin air, leaving only the stunned and dumbfounded Yang Tianyou frozen in place.

For a moment, only Princess Longji and Yang Tianyou remained in this area.

The wind seemed to have become warmer.

Yang Tianyou felt uncomfortable all over, and his hands began to unconsciously rub the back of his head again. He stammered:

"Th-that... Princess, where... where would you like to go see first?"

"Pfft!"

Watching his flustered appearance, Princess Longji finally couldn't help it; she lowered her head, covered her mouth, and chuckled twice.

Afterward, Princess Longji slowly walked in front of Yang Tianyou.

She tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes, resembling autumn water, seemingly filled with brilliant stars, and a mischievous smile played on her lips:

"Fellow Daoist, it's no wonder Your Majesty Emperor Yao kicked you. This is my first time at Fire Cloud Cave, and I'm unfamiliar with the place. How can you be a guide and ask the guest like that?"

"Er..."

Teased like this by Princess Longji, Yang Tianyou's handsome face instantly flushed red, and he hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands:

"Apologies! It was my lack of consideration; please do not blame me, Princess Longji!"

"Alright, I forgive you!"

Princess Longji was amused by his serious demeanor.

Afterward, she lightly tapped Yang Tianyou's shoulder with her jade hand.

At this touch, Yang Tianyou's body froze in place as if struck by lightning.

Then, before he could react, Princess Longji had already skipped ahead of him.

After walking about ten steps, Princess Longji suddenly stopped, turned her head slightly amidst the sky full of spiritual mist, tilted her beautiful head, and her voice was as refreshing as a spring breeze:

"Fellow Daoist, take me to the most beautiful place in this Fire Cloud Cave first, can you?"

Spiritual mist shrouded everything.

Dressed in magnificent attire.

Her soft whisper entered his ears.

At this moment, Princess Longji was like a twinkling star fallen from the Nine Heavens, reflected in Yang Tianyou's eyes.

Looking at the young girl not far away, he was a bit dazed, and subconsciously nodded foolishly:

"O...kay."

"Then why aren't you going?" Princess Longji tilted her head and smiled.

"Oh, oh! Coming!"

Yang Tianyou snapped out of it, hurriedly trotted to catch up, and somewhat clumsily guided the way for her.

The figures of the two gradually turned into two streams of light and vanished into the spiritual mist.

Not long after they left, on the previously empty ground, the Void Realm rippled like a water surface, and the figures of Emperor Yao and Water Virtue Star Lord slowly solidified and reappeared.

Water Virtue Star Lord had his hands tucked into his sleeves, gazing in the direction where the two had disappeared, his face full of satisfaction, nodding repeatedly in praise:

"Not bad, not bad."

"A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they are such a perfect match!"

He turned to look at Emperor Yao beside him and teased:

"Emperor Yao, your disciple looks dull, but it seems Princess Longji likes exactly that kind."

Emperor Yao stood with his hands behind his back, a complex yet gratified expression flashing in his deep gaze, and he smiled faintly:

"I didn't expect it either... He is usually so ordinary... I didn't expect him to attract so much attention from Princess Longji..."

"He is worthy of being the one designated by the Heavenly Emperor!!"

Water Virtue Star Lord: "Looking at the situation, it seems I don't need to help things along anymore."

He waved his hand casually, changed into a Daoist robe, and shed the robe of Water Virtue Star Lord.

He then continued: "Since I am not needed here, Emperor Yao, I should fulfill my previous excuse and go find some old Fellow Daoists to catch up."

"Go."

Emperor Yao nodded gently, his gaze carrying a hint of respect: "You have truly worked hard for a long time in the Heavenly Court over these years. Now that you have returned to Fire Cloud Cave, you should indeed relax for a while."

"Haha, then this poor Daoist shall take his leave!"

Water Virtue Star Lord smiled, his figure flickered slightly, and he transformed into a stream of light, dissipating into the sky full of spiritual mist.

Emperor Yao himself also took one last look in the direction the two had left, shook his head with a smile, and with his hands behind his back, he took a step and flew towards the academy.

He needed to continue lecturing on the Dao for the younger generation.

...

On the other side, the stream of light cut through layers of rosy clouds.

Although Yang Tianyou was a bit dull, this was, after all, his home turf, Fire Cloud Cave. After the initial panic, he took a few deep breaths and forced himself to calm down.

"Princess, we have arrived."

Yang Tianyou slowly descended, pointing to a nearly dreamlike spectacle in front of him, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible nervousness and anticipation.

This was the highest point of Fire Cloud Cave.

Looking out, there were no ordinary towering mountains and ridges around; instead, there was a vast and boundless sea of red clouds.

Within that sea of clouds, there were faintly flowing strands of incomparably profound colors, presenting a black and white interweaving of Chaos, as if it were the landscape of Chaos before the heavens and earth were opened.

This was the birthplace of the former master of Fire Cloud Cave, the Innate holy being, Hong Yun!

Even after passing through countless kalpas, this place still retained the purest Innate Qi.

It was breathtakingly beautiful, sacred, and romantic.

It was a rare spectacle in the Primordial World.

Princess Longji stopped at the edge, her eyes widening slightly, reflecting the entire brilliant red galaxy.

"So beautiful..."

She murmured softly, letting out an instinctive exclamation of admiration.

Hearing this exclamation, Yang Tianyou, who had been secretly observing her expression, immediately breathed a sigh of relief. His heart, which had been hanging, settled down, and he smiled somewhat naively:

"I'm glad I didn't disappoint you... This is the most beautiful place in Fire Cloud Cave. In the past, after finishing lessons, I and some of my clansmen also liked to come here to zone out."