We will meet again someday.

Three days passed in a flash!

As the Three Calamities and Nine Disasters completely receded, Medicine Red Dust looked at herself, perfectly unharmed, her large eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

Although she was quite confident she could overcome this Emperor Tribulation, she never expected it to be so easy and effortless.

She had prepared herself to lose half her life, but now, not only was she not injured, not even a single scratch marred her skin.

At the same time, the dark golden clouds began to dissipate, replaced by a radiant golden lotus!

This golden lotus was exceptionally brilliant, exuding a sacred and extraordinary aura, carrying the power of imperial-grade origin.

The tribulation was over; next, it was naturally time to enjoy the good fortune!

These Three Calamities and Nine Disasters, rather than being a disaster, were more like a test sent down from the heavens.

If one failed the test, they would vanish into thin air.

After passing the test, good fortune would follow, leading one to a higher level.

As golden lotuses transformed into a rain of light, falling across the boundless void, the Red Dust Empress quickly unveiled her immortal artifacts.

She was ready to receive the baptism of this good fortune!

As time passed, her aura grew stronger and stronger, and her Dao fruit gradually condensed two tribulation marks!

“Boom…”

With a thunderous roar, the Red Dust Empress emanated the formidable aura unique to a Two Tribulation Great Emperor.

Above the sky!

The Ancient Emperor of the demon race and the Battle Emperor looked at the Red Dust Empress, who was exuding the terrifying aura of a Two Tribulation Great Emperor, their eyes somewhat dazed.

The tribulation of the Three Calamities and Nine Disasters, which all Great Emperors dreaded, was just passed like that?

The Ancient Emperor's expression was extremely complex!

He had originally thought that Medicine Red Dust acknowledging Zhong Qing as her master was a sign of lacking integrity, even tarnishing his reputation as a fellow Great Emperor!

This was definitely a foolish decision.

When a strong practitioner loses her unique dignity and pride, is there still room for improvement?

However, now, Medicine Red Dust showed him with facts.

There was!

Not only was there room for improvement, but the scale of this improvement was quite significant!

This clashed severely with his lifelong convictions.

“This Red Dust Empress is truly fortunate!”

The next moment, the Battle Emperor's voice, not without envy, was heard.

His words startled the Ancient Emperor.

“Could it be that you also think her choice was correct?”

Although the Red Dust Empress's current achievements were indeed enviable, the Ancient Emperor still felt that he and she were ultimately not on the same path.

The Battle Emperor shook his head: “Everyone has their own choices, whether they are correct or not, I cannot judge.”

“However, her path is not suitable for me!”

“After all, having been revered by the world and accustomed to being high above, I probably can't bend my waist anymore.”

These words slightly eased the Ancient Emperor's expression!

He said, empathizing: “Isn't that true? If a person even compromises their bottom line, one step back leads to endless retreats, and eventually, they will inevitably retreat into the abyss leading to hell.”

“I walk on thin ice, and the reason I can cultivate to my current realm is precisely because I possess an unwavering Dao heart.”

Speaking of this, he looked at the Battle Emperor and said: “Fellow Daoist, I truly didn't misjudge you; we are both on the same path.”

“Even if the road ahead is difficult, if we can work together in the future, we may yet reach the other shore!”

At this moment, their eyes met!

They confirmed with their gazes that they were like-minded individuals.

At the same time!

After adapting to her surging power, the Red Dust Empress looked at the three immortal artifacts beside her, knowing that if it weren't for the assistance of the senior, she would have had to shed a layer of skin, even if she succeeded in passing the complete Three Calamities and Nine Disasters.

She immediately went before Zhong Qing.

She cupped her hands and thanked him: “Thank you for your assistance this time, Senior!”

Zhong Qing waved his hand: “Even without my help, with your strength, it wouldn't have been a problem for you to pass the Three Calamities and Nine Disasters.”

“It was just a small effort, no need for thanks!”

Medicine Red Dust shook her head: “It's different; without you, Red Dust would not be where she is today.”

“Henceforth, if Master has any commands, Red Dust will certainly go through fire and water, even to death.”

If it could be said that Medicine Red Dust had previously positioned herself as Zhong Qing's follower.

At this moment, she directly lowered her status by a level, completely and willingly acknowledging Zhong Qing as her master.

“These are Master's immortal artifacts; please take them back, Master!”

As she spoke, she directly presented the three immortal artifacts, returning them to their original owner!

However, Zhong Qing did not reach out to take them.

He had quite a few of these immortal artifacts stacked in his warehouse.

Many immortal artifacts would even spend their entire lives gathering dust in a corner, which was truly a waste of heavenly treasures.

Now, Medicine Red Dust could be considered his strongest subordinate, and her attitude was quite good, making her a type that could be invested in.

It would be better to directly bestow these immortal artifacts upon her; this way, it would greatly enhance her combat power, and if she encountered any trouble in the future, many matters would not require him to personally intervene, he could directly send her to resolve them.

With this thought, Zhong Qing nodded: “These immortal artifacts are for your self-defense!”

“No need to return them!”

As soon as these words were spoken!

Medicine Red Dust's beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.

She immediately knelt down and said: “Please, Master, withdraw your command; Red Dust dare not accept such precious items, and is even more unworthy to accept them!”

She was not someone who didn't know how to advance or retreat!

Previously, Zhong Qing taught her immortal-grade secret techniques, and his kindness was already like a second chance at life; later, he protected her, using immortal artifacts to help her resist the tribulation.

Now that she had not yet made any contributions, how could she have the face to accept her Master's reward again?

Zhong Qing: “What I've given you, just keep it!”

“In the future, there will be places where I need your effort!”

Hearing this, Medicine Red Dust dared not refuse again.

She just said with excitement: “Thank you, Master!”

This scene!

It fell squarely into the eyes of the Ancient Emperor and the Battle Emperor.

It made their Dao hearts tremble fiercely.

Those were immortal artifacts!

And three of them, a full three!

They were… just given away like that!

At this moment!

The Battle Emperor suddenly felt that if he were in the Red Dust Empress's position, he might indeed be able to bend his waist.

The Ancient Emperor also felt his Dao heart tremble fiercely.

Actually, for some bottom lines, taking a suitable step back seemed to be acceptable.

At this moment, a different thought simultaneously arose in both their hearts.

However, this thought was very subtle and was not detected by the other party.

After all, they still had some face to maintain.

Just a moment ago, they were still cherishing each other, one firmly asserting that his waist would not bend, the other claiming that he could reach this point solely because he possessed an unwavering Dao heart; if they were to immediately replicate the path taken by the Red Dust Empress in front of each other, what would they become?

Therefore, they had to find a way to send the other away!

At this moment, the two's thoughts were surprisingly consistent.

Ancient Emperor: “Fellow Daoist!”

Battle Emperor: “Fellow Daoist!”

Both spoke at the same time.

The two, feeling guilty, instantly turned their heads away.

For a moment, an awkward atmosphere permeated the air.

Finally, the Battle Emperor spoke first: “Fellow Daoist, you speak first!”

A hint of awkwardness flashed across the Ancient Emperor's eyes, and he forced himself to remain calm: “All good things must come to an end; I have been out for a long time, and it is time for me to return!”

These words deeply pleased the Battle Emperor: “My Dao heart warned me earlier, foreseeing that this opportunity was about to arrive, and it is also time for me to seek my own opportunity!”

Afterward, both said in unison: “In that case, we shall meet again when the mountains and rivers cross paths!”

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