25: Chapter 25 The Daughter of the Emperor Descends, Auspicious Phenomena of the Moon

Prime Minister Wei Yong was executed.

That demonic claw reaching from beyond the heavens was also easily erased by a mysterious power.

The atmosphere of the entire Imperial Capital of Great Xia underwent a transformation from despair to ecstasy, and then to awe.

It was strange.

The bloodstains in front of the Golden Throne Hall were quickly cleaned away, as if nothing had ever happened.

But a mark was carved into the hearts of everyone who had witnessed it.

They understood that deep within this imperial palace slept an expert.

And that Puppet Emperor Li Zhan also revealed the ruthlessness and majesty of an emperor during this purge.

The Dragon Throne was finally secured.

The power vacuum in the imperial court was quickly filled by Li Zhan with decisive measures.

Those who rose to power were either newcomers or upright officials who had been suppressed for many years.

The official atmosphere of the Great Xia Divine Dynasty took on a brand-new look.

The happiest one was Li Xuan.

"Wei Yong, this captain of the transport squad, did a good job."

Inside Zhaoyang Hall, Li Xuan sat with his legs crossed, looking at the long, dazzling string of astronomical figures on the System panel, his face full of smiles.

Wei Yong and his cronies had their homes raided, and all their wealth was confiscated.

These guys, who had been scraping the land for decades, had astonishingly deep family foundations.

This astonishingly huge sum of money had now all entered Li Xuan's private pocket.

"Old friend, this rocket you just gifted is enough for me to splurge for quite a while."

He did not hesitate and immediately exchanged the bulk of this ill-gotten wealth in the System store for top-tier Materials to set up the imperial palace array.

Spending money like water.

But the completed Nine Dragons Heaven-Locking Grand Array also made Li Xuan very satisfied.

An Emperor-level array, integrating both offense and defense, and capable of automatic upgrades.

"From now on, I can finally be a homebody with peace of mind."

Li Xuan stretched comfortably, his life returning to his favorite retirement rhythm.

That night, Li Xuan was in his bedchamber studying the newly acquired domain-breaking cone.

The major threat to his heart had been resolved, and the political situation had stabilized.

This package sent from Ziyang Holy Land gave him a pleasant surprise.

The System evaluated it as an inferior pseudo-Emperor weapon, but its function of breaking through a Marquis Domain could have miraculous effects in certain situations.

"Although it's useless to me, it would be nice to reward it to my son to play with later."

Li Xuan casually threw this precious treasure, which had caused the Ziyang Saint so much frustration, into the System space and placed it with a pile of miscellaneous items.

He prepared to continue his seclusion and Cultivate the new Cultivation Technique, the Great Sun Furnace Scripture.

Suddenly, his heart palpitated.

It wasn't danger.

It was a connection originating from his Bloodline.

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood.

He calculated with his fingers, then raised his head and looked deep into the harem.

The bedchamber where Consort Yue Chan was.

"Calculating the days, it should be time."

At the Hour of the Rat, the night was deep and quiet.

A full moon hung high, and silvery white moonlight shrouded the imperial palace.

Yue Chan's bedchamber was brightly lit, but the atmosphere was very strange.

Several experienced midwives and palace maids were gathered around the bed, their expressions nervous yet somewhat puzzled.

"Strange, the Empress is about to give birth, why is there no sign of pain at all?"

"Yes, and why do I feel like the room is getting colder and colder?"

Their exhaled breath had turned into white mist.

Yue Chan lay quietly on the bed.

There was no pain of childbirth on her face; instead, she was covered in a layer of holy and gentle light.

Her abdomen was emitting a faint, cold moonlight.

Outside the window, that ordinary full moon suddenly shone with great brilliance.

The silvery radiance instantly dispelled the darkness.

The entire Imperial Capital of Great Xia was as bright as day.

Countless people woke up from their sleep, rushed out of their homes, and looked up at the sky, thinking that some god or demon had descended again.

But this time, they did not feel any terrifying pressure.

Bathed in the cold moonlight, they felt a sense of peace instead.

Their Soul felt as if it had been cleansed, and their whole body felt comfortable.

Especially for women, the feeling was even more obvious.

They felt that their old ailments had lessened significantly under the moonlight.

Above the imperial palace.

The full moon became incomparably huge, as if it had fallen onto the top of the imperial palace.

A huge pillar of Lunar light, over a hundred zhang in diameter, poured down from the moon and accurately shrouded Yue Chan's bedchamber.

Inside the pillar of light, countless Lunar runes flowed, accompanied by celestial music and exotic fragrances.

Jade rabbits condensed from moonlight jumped and chased happily around the pillar of light.

"Wah—"

The moment the phenomenon reached its peak, a crisp and loud cry rang out.

The cry did not carry a sobbing tone; instead, it was full of vigorous vitality.

The sound was not loud, but it clearly spread throughout the entire imperial palace.

This sound seemed to carry magic, making all who heard it smile involuntarily.

At the same time, the System notification sound rang in Li Xuan's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host, your second offspring, the Imperial Daughter of Great Xia, has been successfully born!]

[Detected that the offspring possesses the 'Lunar Holy Body' (potential of a Great Emperor), triggering the 'Bright Moon in the Sky, Jade Rabbits Worship the Moon' heaven and earth phenomenon!]

[Newbie Gift Package — Super Doubled!]

[Reward to Host: Cultivation Empowerment! Directly increase by three minor Realms!]

[Reward to Host: Supreme Body Refining Cultivation Technique — 'Great Sun Furnace Scripture'!]

Boom.

As soon as the System finished speaking, a majestic force appeared out of thin air within Li Xuan's body.

This force did not rush in violently but gently merged into his entire Meridians.

The cultivation barrier of the first level of the Marquis Realm was more fragile than paper before this force, breaking upon the slightest touch.

There was no pause.

Marquis Realm, second level!

Marquis Realm, third level!

Marquis Realm, fourth level!

Li Xuan's cultivation jumped three levels in an instant.

He closed his eyes, carefully feeling the surging power within his body.

At the first level of Marquis, the magic power in his body was a small stream.

Now, it was a rushing river.

Both the quality and quantity of his magic power had been greatly improved.

His control over his "Domain" had also moved from preliminary application to the point of being able to retract and release it at will.

Now, if he were to face that Blood Demon Claw again, he wouldn't even need to use his Marquis Domain.

With just his magic power, he could slap it away.

What really surprised Li Xuan was the new Cultivation Technique.

'Great Sun Furnace Scripture'.

This was not just a Body Refining Cultivation Technique.

It was an overbearing Cultivation Technique that could refine the energy of all things to temper oneself.

Once mastered, one would become a walking Primordial Furnace.

Theoretically, one could even devour the sun, moon, and stars as resources for Cultivation.

Li Xuan had a premonition that this Cultivation Technique, like the 'Grass-Character Sword Manual' he had obtained earlier, was of a grade far beyond the cognition of this world.

"First, there was the Supreme Sword Body, mastering powerful killing strength. Now, there is the Lunar Holy Body, embodying the supreme Yin-soft Dao."

Li Xuan opened his eyes, lost in thought.

"One Yin and one Yang, one hard and one soft. If these two children of mine join forces in the future, their achievements will be limitless."

The more he thought about it, the stronger the smile on his face became.

Having children was indeed the most promising profession in the world.

He disappeared from where he was in an instant.

Immediately, he appeared outside Yue Chan's bedchamber.

The phenomenon of the Bright Moon in the Sky gradually dissipated, and the world returned to night, but a faint coolness and fragrance remained in the air.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The palace maids and eunuchs guarding the door saw Li Xuan and quickly knelt to salute, their expressions becoming even more awestruck.

Li Xuan waved his hand, signaling them to rise, and pushed the door open to enter.

The chill in the room had disappeared.

It was replaced by a refreshing warmth.

Yue Chan was leaning against the head of the bed; having just finished giving birth, she showed no sign of fatigue. On the contrary, her complexion was rosy, and her skin was even more crystal clear.

Her temperament had become even more cold and otherworldly, like a Fairy in the Moon Palace.

In her arms, she held an infant wrapped tightly in a brocade quilt.

"Your concubine greets Your Majesty."

Seeing Li Xuan, Yue Chan smiled gently and wanted to get up.

"No need."

Li Xuan walked to the bedside in one step, waved his hand, and his gaze fell on the infant in her arms.

It was an adorable, jade-like baby girl.

She was sleeping quietly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her small nose twitching, and her pink lips occasionally smacking.

Unlike other newborns with red skin, her skin was as white as snow, emitting a shimmering precious light.

She slept quietly like this, yet her body naturally exuded a Dao charm that harmonized with the Great Dao of heaven and earth and merged with the cold moonlight.

As if sensing the vast yet intimate aura on Li Xuan, the sleeping baby girl slowly opened her eyes.

Clear and bright.

She didn't cry or fuss, opening a pair of pure, large eyes and curiously examining Li Xuan.

Then, as if she recognized this person, her small mouth widened, and she actually revealed a toothless smile.

With this smile, the moonlight in the entire room brightened a little.

Li Xuan's heart warmed.

He cautiously, even somewhat clumsily, took his daughter from Yue Chan's arms.

The little one felt warm and smooth to the touch, with a hint of strange coolness.

Li Xuan held her, looked up at the bright moon outside the window, and smiled gently.

"Born on a night with the Bright Moon in the Sky, embodying the Lunar, born while bathing in moonlight."

"From now on, you shall be called... Li Qingyue."

"The 'Qing' of cold and clear, the 'Yue' of the moon."