249: Princess

Upon hearing Lin Yan's instructions, Lian Chuan immediately prepared to take him away.

At that moment, a sudden change occurred.

Lin Yan suddenly seemed to sense something unusual; he abruptly raised his head and stared straight at the previously vast and hazy sky.

Within the thick mist, a magnificent Palace of the Heavens slowly emerged like a phantom.

This palace seemed to have traversed countless layers of mysterious space, appearing silently above the giant city.

It stood towering and majestic, resplendent in gold and jade, exuding a heart-palpitating aura of majesty and revealing an ancient, mysterious charm.

"Eh?"

Lian Chuan watched the scene unfold with a face full of astonishment, his mouth slightly agape as if he wanted to say something.

However, before he could speak, a power so formidable it was impossible to resist struck him, like an invisible giant foot kicking him hard.

In the blink of an eye, Lian Chuan was forcibly kicked away like a cannonball, vanishing instantly without leaving a single trace.

Witnessing this sudden turn of events, Lin Yan was also completely unable to react in time.

He suddenly felt his vision go dark, and he completely lost consciousness and sensation.

In an instant.

Within the ancient and massive Yanxi City, two figures vanished completely without any warning.

At the same time, the cluster of palaces shimmering above seemed to have completed some mission, gradually blurring until they finally hid back into the Void Realm, as if they had never appeared there at all.

Meanwhile, in another mysterious and unknown space, this magnificent and vast cluster of palaces quietly emerged.

In the very center stood the most conspicuous palace, one that manifested a supreme and revered status.

Lin Yan, who had disappeared from Yanxi City, was surprisingly inside.

With his eyes tightly shut, he floated quietly beside a magnificent jade coffin crafted from purple-gold jade.

The entire scene was exceptionally tranquil, as if time itself had stood still at this moment.

Then.

A crisp, pleasant, yet slightly annoyed voice suddenly rang out.

"Stinky brat... if you're coming in, just come in. You're never well-behaved for a single day, always stirring up your Bloodline. It's noisy as hell..."

As the voice faded, the atmosphere, which had been as still as dead water, was instantly stirred.

The Purple-Gold Jade Coffin that had been resting quietly in the hall suddenly began to tremble slightly, as if some mysterious and powerful force was undergoing an Awakening.

Within the jade coffin, a red figure gradually appeared; a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a red robe was slowly sitting up from inside the coffin.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, as smooth and supple as black silk.

Simultaneously, her long-closed eyelids began to flutter, slowly opening eyes as dazzling and brilliant as gemstones.

In an instant, the entire palace was illuminated by the light flashing from her eyes, as if two stars were blooming with brilliant radiance in the darkness.

Boom—

An incomparably noble and surging aura erupted like rolling thunder, instantly penetrating the palace walls with the force of an overturning mountain and sea, spreading in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, it filled the entire Sui Xu Forbidden Domain, reaching the Sui Xu Ancient City outside and the distant Three Thousand Realms of the Starry Sky.

Time and space completely solidified at this moment.

All living beings in the entire Universe unknowingly fell into a state of stillness in an instant.

Yet, the red-robed woman did not seem to be affected.

She tilted her head slightly, her flawless eyes like two bright beams of light as they swept over the quietly floating Lin Yan. Her willow-leaf brows, like those of a Fairy in a painting, couldn't help but furrow slightly.

"Only a God King..."

She murmured softly, and before her voice could fade, countless images flashed rapidly through her lively, large eyes.

Among these images, every single one was of Lin Yan, flashing before her eyes like movie clips.

Time passed second by second, and after a long while.

The red-robed woman unconsciously pouted her tender lips and let out a slightly dissatisfied mutter.

"Hmph! Imperial Father is really something. It's one thing to let little brother experience life on Earth, but he actually waited until he was eighteen to let him start formal cultivation. No wonder he's only a God King now."

As she spoke, a hint of reproach appeared in her eyes, but there was even more concern for Lin Yan.

Furthermore.

She seemed to recall something she had just seen, and a flash of cold, sharp killing intent flickered in the depths of her eyes.

"Hmph! Those bugs Imperial Father left behind to comply with the Dao's cycle actually dare to try and bully my cute little brother!"

"Courting death!"

The red-robed woman slowly raised her slender, jade-like hand, which was as white as mutton-fat jade.

As her palm moved, the entire Universe trembled slightly, as if in fear of the impending terrifying power.

Just then.

A voice full of pleading entered the palace.

"Imperial Daughter, please calm your anger..."

"The arrangements for Imperial Son Lin Yan were made by the Heavenly Emperor himself. Please do not change them at will."

The voice faded.

The red-robed woman's gaze turned slightly cold.

"Hongtian, are you threatening me?"

An extremely panicked voice immediately replied.

"This humble one dares not!"

"Ever since I was granted consciousness by the Heavenly Emperor, I have been diligent and conscientious in guarding Hongtian!"

"I only beg the Imperial Daughter to consider that the Heavenly Emperor went through great trouble to make the Earths of all Universes in this dimension unique and placed them within Hongtian; please do not commit an act of slaughter."

Hearing this.

The red-robed woman snorted coldly and slowly lowered her jade hand.

"Withdraw!"

A respectful voice, clearly relieved, came through.

"Yes."

If the hongtian great dao had a human form, one would surely see its expression of complete speechlessness.

These three siblings were simply too ferocious.

Every time one of them woke up, they would immediately check on their little brother. Checking was one thing, but after checking, they would always fly into a rage.

Throwing a tantrum was fine, but could they stop threatening to destroy the world at every turn?

What kind of Universal Great Dao could withstand this, big brother?!

Fortunately! Fortunately!

Two have already left; this is the last one!

All that remains is the rapidly growing Imperial Son Lin Yan! Stay steady! I must stay steady!

The scene returned to the magnificent palace.

The red-robed woman's gaze shifted slightly from Lin Yan, her eyes scanning the entire Universe.

Her brows furrowed once more.

"They've all left?"

"Little sister did leave a letter, three years ago."

"As for the big brother, he said nothing at all. Truly irresponsible."

"Hmm?"

Her eyes reflected a continent enveloped in turbulence, her gaze falling upon a Giant Cauldron and an elder with closed eyes.

"It should be left for little brother... never mind..."

The red-robed woman withdrew her gaze and moved it back to the floating Lin Yan.

"Since that big brother is irresponsible, let elder sister help you instead."

She raised her hand and pointed toward Lin Yan through the air.